Kev in Deva

Hallo Jens, many thanks for the information / link you gave. it looks to be very interesting, will start with the Bavarian's first Kev in Deva. :beer:

I have read of references to:- 9th Army - Falkenhayn. General K?hne and 41st, 109th, 301st and 11th Bavarian, (I presume these are Divisions?) also reference to a Schmetton's Korps ? Group Krafft:- Goiginger Division, 216th Division, Alpine Kprps in total 33 Battalions and 31 Batteries. In the forcing of the Kronstadt Passes:- Groups Morgen & Staabs. November 26th (1917?) Army of the Danube:- 5th Division, 217th Division, "Division Goltz" Outside of my inquiry, is also mentioned:- the Turkish 26th, Bulgarian 1st & 12th, Austro-Hungarian Danube Flotilla and Pioneers. November 29th (1917?) Battle for Bucharest:- 9th Army, Army Group Mackensen, Group Stabbs, Krafft, K?hne, Morgen. I am looking to flesh out these forces, with regards who they were composed off. Kevin in Deva. beer.gif

Hallo Gents, can anybody point me towards where a complete list or Order of Battle for German (i.e. Prussian and Associated German States) for the Campaign alongside Austro-Hungarian and Bulgarian and Turkish Forces can be found? Preferably an online listing of Regiments and Units involved. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gordon & Iver thanks for that info, so another Urban myth can be laid to rest Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents Very interesting reading, thanks for posting. Is there not a Hungarian produced version, with DECEMBER spelt DEZEMBER ? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hi Colin but it still does not address the fact that the "items" have only surfaced in Stalingrad. Are we to believe they were made in "situ" by the Germans while under siege? And if produced in Germany proper why have they not been found there post war? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

IMHO these belong in the same category as the "Get out of Stalingrad tokens" being offered from ground finders in Russia Kevin in Deva. :lol:

One must ask why these particular objects have only surfaced in Stalingrad, surely they would have been issued in other theaters as well and particularly more so in Germany as the Russians closed in and the war drew to an end. And some where along the line the ones worn by returning Stalingrad vets would have come to light? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

A couple of points I noted:- To my eyes there is, 1. Electric advertising sign above the door. 2. If the make of car can be identified it would give a date. 3. Style of clothes as Leigh points out late 40's to 50's. 4. To my eyes it looks like a couple of others may have medals as well. 6. The boots look to be Irish Army Military issue circa LDF period / Post WW2. 7. The rear rank look very young possibly the group is drawn from the Irish Defence Forces for a St. Patricks Day Parade, I would suggest contacting the Irish Defence Forces Records Office. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Georg of Ohio, Links courtesy of a web search on Google. I believe it was used for observation and not directing tank fire onto targets, but stand open to correction. Seems you might find more info here:- http://www.idsabooks.com/cgi-bin/idb455/find/title/O.html http://www.idsabooks.com/cgi-bin/idb455/4407.html Kevin in Deva :beer:

For Starters http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M12_Gun_Motor_Carriage http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M4_Sherman Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Boris, I must say I have never come across any information on a "widows award at all" The ribbon shown reminds me of the "Ansclu?medaillen f?r ?sterreich, zur Erinnerung an den 13 Marz 1938." Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Assorted Water Bottles. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, I have had these packed away for a long time decided to take them out and air them. First a general shot of it all and I will add close ups later. Most were picked up in flea-markets in Bavaria when I lived there. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Hallo Boris, many thanks for your replies, looks very interesting visually Was the widows version actually issued and what criteria for issue and are the numbers known? Kevin in Deva :beer:

Hallo AlecH, the Milit?r-Verdienstkreuz des M.V.O. 1866-1920. is a 3. Form 1913-1918. Kevin in Deva :beer:

I believe its a standard item used with all French U.N. Medals. Kevin in Deva

And this variation is on a Nepalese Medal Bar:- Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Henk, you are welcome, another point is the ribbon ring area which has variations as well, this one is a French U.N.I.F.I.L. issue. Kevin in Deva.

A view of the edge rims:- Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Close up:- Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Pictures as promised:- Kevin in Deva :beer:

Hallo HenkWillem, just seen your post and question now, its to late for me to take pictures here in Transylvania, but I will do it tomorrow in natural daylight as opposed to artificial house light, then post the pictures here. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Platoon / Class picture, note officer in center with "Sam Browne Belt" lighter colored Greatcoat and Grey hat. Sailor's son is located front row 4th from the left. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Romanian Mountain Troops in Anti-Aircraft Role Kevin in Deva. :cheers: