Robin Lumsden Posted November 6, 2005 Author Posted November 6, 2005 The thing is, I got this item indirectly through eBay!Wonders never cease, eh?
Mike Dwyer Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 And here are some more of the names of the donor officers, who might give a clue as to the date.Can anyone with better knowledge of Imperial research than me lend a hand here?Thanks.I couldn't help but notice on the edge of the cup the name von Prittwitz und Gaffron. I just received the postcard below yesterday. Same person? or just a relative??
Robin Lumsden Posted November 12, 2005 Author Posted November 12, 2005 Mike.Sorry - I don't know.Maybe someone with more knowledge of the Imperial officers could answer this. If it was the same man in later years, that would be interesting for me. Thanks for posting the picture.
Glenn J Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Not the same von Prittwitz und Gaffron1. Leib-Husaren-Regiment Nr. 1 von Prittwitz und Gaffron rose to the rank of charakterisierter Oberstleutnant on retiring from Ulanen-Regiment Kaiser Alexander II. von Ru?land (1. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 3 on 18 May 1905.RegardsGlenn
Mike Dwyer Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Not the same von Prittwitz und Gaffron1. Leib-Husaren-Regiment Nr. 1 von Prittwitz und Gaffron rose to the rank of charakterisierter Oberstleutnant on retiring from Ulanen-Regiment Kaiser Alexander II. von Ru?land (1. Brandenburgisches) Nr. 3 on 18 May 1905.RegardsGlennThanks, Glenn, I was just curious when I saw the name.
Rendsburg Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 And some more.About von Puttkamer:General Heinrich Georg Ludwig Freiherr (Baron) von PuttkamerGeneral Major Heinrich was born in 1846. He fought in the Prussian infantry in the wars of 1864 (against Denmark) and 1866 (against Austria) and was highly decorated. In the 1890's, shortly before marrying Marie Madeleine Gunther, he commanded Infantry Regiment #118 in Mainz. Later he served in the Order of the Knights of St. John (Johanniter-Orden) and in 1914 acted on behalf of the Red Cross for the military at the start of WW I. In the years after his retirement, General Heinrich happily made some enemies himself by publishing incisive political-military satires and critical analyses of the Prussian military system.Otto
Glenn J Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Mike,in fact char. Oberstleutnant Bruno von Prittwitz und Gaffron, born 10 March 1855. The later Generaloberst was Max von Prittwitz und Gaffron.RegardsGlenn
Glenn J Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 Otto,General Heinrich Georg Ludwig Freiherr (Baron) von Puttkamerthis Freiherr von Puttkamer is not the later General. Rittmeister Freiherr von Puttkamer was still a squadron commander in . Leib-Husaren-Regiment Nr. 1 when he received his patent as a Major on the 15th of February 1887 (he had been promoted without a patent somewhat earlier). He left the army sometime between 1891 and 1894. I have him listed in Ulanen-Regiment von Schmidt (1. Pommersches) Nr. 4 in 1891.Heinrich Freiherr von Puttkamer was serving as an Oberst-Lieutenant in Anhaltisches Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 93 in 1891.RegardsGlenn
Robin Lumsden Posted November 13, 2005 Author Posted November 13, 2005 This is fascinating stuff.As a slight aside, does anyone know who was commander of the 2nd Squadron of Kavallerie-Regiment 5 (Stolp) until 30th September 1937 - when he either retired or left for another posting??
Chris Boonzaier Posted November 13, 2005 Posted November 13, 2005 I dont know the guy in question, but he must have many, many relatives living in France, although the accent minces the name up a bit.Everytime I go there I here them calling them... "Heh Merde!..... Heh Merde!"Hope that helps,Chris
Glenn J Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 Robin,more good news today Andy Baus (who still has difficulties posting here) sent me the following on Rittmeister Hemmerde to pass on to you:Heinrich Leopold Hemmerde, born 25.05.1847 in Hannover. Vizefeldwebel in Reserve Landwehr Batl. Hannover 73. 13.11.1869 Sek.Lt. of the reserve of IR 57. 12.07.1870 Sek.Lt. in F?s. R. 39 (D?sseldorf) with a patent of 12.07.70. 11.03.1876 transferred to LHR 1. 02.05.1878 Prem.Lt. 12.11.85 retired as a captain. 21.04.1898 died in Hannover. Also, from the Ranglisten:1884-12.11.85 in 3./LHR 1 (Danzig)1883 in 5./LHR 1 (Danzig-Langfuhr)1880-1882 Adjutant of LHR 1 (Danzig)1879 in 3./LHR 1 (Preu?isch Stargardt)11.03.76-1878 in 1./LHR 1 (Danzig)1874-1876 Adjutant II. Batl./F?silier Regt. 39 (D?seldorf)1871-1873 in 10./F?silier Regt. 39 (D?sseldorf)12.07.70-1870 in 5./F?silier R. 39 on active serviceRegardsGlenn
Guest Rick Research Posted November 25, 2005 Posted November 25, 2005 What a BIZARRE career! A RESERVE infantry officer transferred over to the nabob cavalry! YIKES!!!!!
Robin Lumsden Posted November 25, 2005 Author Posted November 25, 2005 (edited) Robin,more good news today Andy Baus (who still has difficulties posting here) sent me the following on Rittmeister Hemmerde to pass on to you:Heinrich Leopold Hemmerde, born 25.05.1847 in Hannover. Vizefeldwebel in Reserve Landwehr Batl. Hannover 73. 13.11.1869 Sek.Lt. of the reserve of IR 57. 12.07.1870 Sek.Lt. in F?s. R. 39 (D?sseldorf) with a patent of 12.07.70. 11.03.1876 transferred to LHR 1. 02.05.1878 Prem.Lt. 12.11.85 retired as a captain. 21.04.1898 died in Hannover. Also, from the Ranglisten:1884-12.11.85 in 3./LHR 1 (Danzig)1883 in 5./LHR 1 (Danzig-Langfuhr)1880-1882 Adjutant of LHR 1 (Danzig)1879 in 3./LHR 1 (Preu?isch Stargardt)11.03.76-1878 in 1./LHR 1 (Danzig)1874-1876 Adjutant II. Batl./F?silier Regt. 39 (D?seldorf)1871-1873 in 10./F?silier Regt. 39 (D?sseldorf)12.07.70-1870 in 5./F?silier R. 39 on active serviceRegardsGlennGlenn.What can I say.Thanks again. There's something in the post for you.And please pass on my very sincere thanks to Andy Baus. Edited November 25, 2005 by Robin Lumsden
Glenn J Posted March 12, 2006 Posted March 12, 2006 Hi Robin,this does not add much but this is Hemmerde's entry in the biographical section of Mackensen's history of the Schwarze Husaren. Of note is the earlier use of the term karakter instead of charakter.RegardsGlenn
Robin Lumsden Posted March 12, 2006 Author Posted March 12, 2006 Many thanks again Glenn.That's much appreciated.
Nick Posted March 14, 2006 Posted March 14, 2006 Andy Baus (who still has difficulties posting here) Glenn Ask him to contact me so I can sort it out
ccj Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Here's the side. (My precious!) I assume this is a Death's head Husar Rgt cup. Never have I seen one of these and you obviously have many. It would look much nicer if it were mine.
ccj Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Here's the side. (My precious!) I assume this is a Death's head Husar Rgt cup. Never have I seen one of these and you obviously have many. It would look much nicer if it were mine.
Robin Lumsden Posted July 15, 2007 Author Posted July 15, 2007 Charles.Sorry..................he feels at home where he is. Surrounded by his family & friends!
ccj Posted July 15, 2007 Posted July 15, 2007 Charles.Sorry..................he feels at home where he is. Surrounded by his family & friends!That's a nice obsession you have...
Colin Davie Posted July 16, 2007 Posted July 16, 2007 (edited) I always remember the first time I flicked thru Andrew Mollo's GERMAN UNIFORMS OF WW2 and saw the sign on the wall of the 5th comp. 5th Tank Regiment barracks....what a display item that would be! (the bottom photo on page 23). Looks like the wreath and skull 'n' crossbones are metal and the rest wonderfully painted. Never found it for sale though LOL.C Edited July 16, 2007 by Colin Davie
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