Das 5. Badische Infanterie-Regiment Nr.113 im Weltkriege 1914-18

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Das 5. Badische Infanterie-Regiment Nr.113 im Weltkriege 1914-18 by Udo v. Rundstedt

does anyone have this book? If so I would very much appreciate if one would look up Oberleutnant Melchior. Any info is welcome. This is what I know so far of him (thank you Rick): http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=18272

Regards, Hardy

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Hi,

I have found only two photos of Melchior.

Regards

Christophe

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Anoher one

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I haven't read the book but at the end I have found more informations. That's all I have about Melchior.

Do you medals or papers from him ? Please show it

Regards

Christophe

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Last scan for Melchior

[Naxos]

Thank you so much Christophe!

I think this bar belonged to Melchior. I bought it from an Antic dealer in Germany - and the family name Melchior was mentioned in some related, but not military items. When I looked up the name Melchior in the 1928 Rangliste - to my surprise he was awarded exactly the medals that are on this bar. Now, I learned that this combination is not uncommon - so I asked about more info on Melchior - and Rick kindly responded. Interesting is that he was not in the Ranglisten after 1928. (What happened to him?) If he passed away (died), that would explain the no existing Hindenburg-cross.

All this is pretty circumstantial, but an interesting lead in an otherwise anonymous Medal bar.

Regards, Hardy

Edited May 14, 2007 by Naxos

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Hi,

Do you post the medal bar ? I can't see it

Regards

Christophe

[Naxos]

Sorry Christophe,

here it is:

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I have to say that I added the EK (like the other missing medals it just hooks in place)

Also these items came with the bar, but I dont know if they belonged to the same person.

Regards, Hardy