Stijn David Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hello, I obtained yesterday a glider legacy and among the goodies there where also some WWI things from that family. A small grouping from one soldier :Musketier Zeppenfeld - 4./I.R. 173He earned his EK 2 in octobre 1917 (as a part of the 223 I.D.)The rest of his legacy is:* Wound badge black + document* Hindenburgcross + document* Stahlhelm membership pinCan any of you guys give me more information on the unit, where where they during WWI etc ...Cordial greetings + thanks for looking, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stijn David Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hello, And the reverseCOrdial greetings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Stijn,The 223.Division was formed in the fall of 1916. The IR173 had been in the 34.Division. In May of 1917 it went to the Russian front for the first and only time. It was in Galicia until Dec.-Jan. 1917 when it was sent back to the West. The IR173 was originally drawn from the Rhineland and Westphalian provinces.Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stijn David Posted November 21, 2007 Author Share Posted November 21, 2007 Hello, Thank you for that information on the Division's battle record. The soldier did originate from Dortmund.How often are WWI related documents found with a description on the reverse about where a certain award was earned? probably quite common but for me a first.Will post more pictures once the scans are ready. Cordial greetings + thanks once again, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stijn David Posted November 26, 2007 Author Share Posted November 26, 2007 (edited) Hello, And here are the rest of his awards as given towards me:* EK 2* Hindenburg cross (maker mark: R.V. PFORZHEiM N? 5)* Black wound badge (no maker mark)* Small ribbon bar => sorry upside down scan )* STahlhelm membership pin ( maker mark OWS or DWS in a triangle + GES.GESCH)A small grouping from a WWI soldier who survived the madness and did become a 'Buchhalter' after WWI Cordial greetings, Edited November 26, 2007 by Stijn David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Gregory Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 How often are WWI related documents found with a description on the reverse about where a certain award was earned? probably quite common but for me a first.Most WW1 award documents do not refer to the circumstances of the award, although some EK documents, such as those for the XXVI Reserve-Korps, provide details of the location and sometimes for the act.Citations are only typical for the rarer bravery awards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stijn David Posted January 24, 2008 Author Share Posted January 24, 2008 Hi David, Thank you for the info. Cordial greetings, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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