Riley1965 Posted November 30, 2006 Share Posted November 30, 2006 A friend has this badge. What is it for? I know the actual plant was worn by some German soldiers. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 It the pin of a member of the German-Austrian Alpenverein. This was/is a civilian association pin, which I understand was worn by some soldiers to indicate their affiliation with the group. It was never sanctioned for wear with the uniform, however.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Rick Research Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Leutnant der Reserve Erich Kohler of 11th Company/ Bavarian Reserve Infantry Regiment 12 was killed in action 7 June 1918 in the Logeast Wood near Buequoy. He is buried in Grave 737, Block 4 of War Cemetery Neuville-St. Vaast.[attachmentid=63008] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 Rick & Chip,Thank You!!! I'll pass it on. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted December 1, 2006 Share Posted December 1, 2006 Riley,Just for clarification, the Edelwei? pin that Rick has shown you in his period photograph is not the same pin that you have pictured. Though the design is nearly the same, the badge you have shown has additionally the letters "DOAV" in the center on the gold part of the flower. The official military version did not have these letters.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley1965 Posted December 1, 2006 Author Share Posted December 1, 2006 Chip,Thanks!! I'll let Doc Michel know. Doc Riley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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