Imperial German Watch Fob

[buellmeister]

Hello,

I thought I'd post another unique item I purchased today. It is what I believe to be, an Imperial German regimental watch fob. Those in the know the floor is your's. Has anyone ever heard of Franz von Stromer or his unit? I thank you in advance for your expertise.

Regards,

Joel

[buellmeister]

Close-up of the engraving

[Chip]

It's not Franz von Str?mer, it's von Franz Str?mer or from Franz Str?mer. The "s./1. Kam." your dear comrad. So Franz has given this as a gift to someone else. I am not sure what the heraldic crest represents. It could be a city crest.

Chip

Edited August 21, 2006 by Chip

[Tom Y]

It looks like a Zipfel. Due to advanced CRS I can't remember the details, but it has something to do with University students and drinking. Imagine that . The crest is probably that of a University.

[buellmeister]

Gentlemen,

I thank you you both for your research. It certainly makes sense on both accounts. It is a higher quality piece that is stamped 800 on all the metal attachments and would more suitably signify a gift . Tom, it certainly without a doubt looks to be a Zipfel. Anyone else want to give it a go as to what the crest and soldier attachments represent? I thank you again for your time and interest.

Regards,

Joel

Edited August 21, 2006 by buellmeister

[Mike Dunn]

Tom hit the nail on the head--it is a students items and is pub related. Most likely the crest and such are from the school he attended. MIke

[buellmeister]

Mike, I thank you as well for your input. Now the researcher within me needs to find out which Pub or Instution the crest represents.

Regards,

Joel

[Chris Boonzaier]

This is a big collecting field in itself. If I understand correctly, the colours represent the student association the guys belong to, maybe the badges as well.

[Tom Y]

Chris, thanks for bringing this back to the top. It gives me a chance to dust this little number off and show it [attachmentid=62239][attachmentid=62240]

[Chris Boonzaier]

That is indeed a superb one !!!!

Here is an artillery one G.B. gave me...

[Chip]

Tom,

Yours is one of the best examples that I have seen. It is nice to see a complete ensemble. I have been trying to put one together from the various parts.

Chip

[Tom Y]

Tom,

Yours is one of the best examples that I have seen. It is nice to see a complete ensemble. I have been trying to put one together from the various parts.

Chip

The watch and case came together, but I performed the marriage service for the fob

[buellmeister]

Tom and Chris,

Thank you for resurrecting this thread. Interesting Fobs Gentlemen.

Regards,

Joel