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    I just acquired this medal and was wondering if anyone has seen another or heard of it. Curiously, my Oct.1917 reference lists only four pioneer regiments, none of which are "Bavarian". I am assuming that this regiment was broken up into battalions for service as divisional pioneers. The medal is 37mm in diameter and is heavy bronze. The sculpting is beautiful.

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    Guest Rick Research

    Das Bayernbuch shows a "Bavarian Pioneer Regiment with Siege Train" formed 2 August 1914 and dissolved 5 January 1917, under command of Oberst August Lehmann, as independent Army level troops. Two Battalions each of 3 companies, the siege train, 2 Park companies and a supply column.

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    Rick,

    Thanks for the info. That explains my reference not mentioning the unit in late 1917. If this was indeed a Christmas gift to the troops, then it was given just a few weeks before the regiment was dissolved.

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