Antonio Prieto Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Any know the Medals and Decorations of AUGUST VON GOEBENThe biography of WikipediaBorn at Stade in Hanover, he aspired from his earliest years to the Prussian service rather than that of his own country, and at the age of seventeen, obtained a commission in the 24th Regiment of Prussian infantry. But there was little scope for the activities of a young and energetic subaltern, and, leaving the service in 1836, enlisted in the Carlist army fighting the First Carlist War in Spain. In the five campaigns in which he served Don Carlos, he had many turns of fortune. He had not fought for two months when he fell, severely wounded, into the hands of the Spanish royalist troops. After eight months detention, he escaped, but it was not long before he was captured again. This time his imprisonment was long and painful, and on two occasions, he was compelled to draw lots for his life with his fellow captives. When released, he served until 1840 with distinction (I BELIEVE THAS WAS AWARDED WITH THE ORDER OF SAINT FERDINAND, AMONG OTHERS). In that year, he made his way back, a man without means, to Prussia. The Carlist lieutenant colonel was glad to be re-admitted into the Prussian service as a second lieutenant, but he was still young, and few subalterns could claim five years meritorious war service at the age of twenty four. In a few years, he was a captain on the Great General Staff, and in 1848, he had the good fortune to be transferred to the staff of the IV Army Corps, his immediate superior being Major Helmuth Graf von Moltke. The two men became fast friends, and their mutual esteem was never disturbed. In the Baden insurrection, Goeben distinguished himself on the staff of Prince William, the future emperor. Staff and regimental duty (as usual in the Prussian service) alternated for some years after this, until in 1863, he became major-general commanding the 26th Infantry Brigade. In 1860, he was present with the Spanish troops in Morocco, and took part in the Battle of Tetuan.Also I believe that this was awarded with the Grand Cross of the Iron CrossAny info and images are very wellcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 18, 2009 Share Posted March 18, 2009 Below is his entry from the 1864 Prussian Army Ranklist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted March 19, 2009 Author Share Posted March 19, 2009 Thank youThe identification the symbols and letters has possible?Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Any know the identification of the cyphersSEKBV3SLVMetc.Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 Any know the identification of the cyphersSEKBV3SLVMetc.Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted March 22, 2009 Author Share Posted March 22, 2009 (edited) Edited March 22, 2009 by Antonio Prieto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 send me your email address in a PM and I will email you a PDF with a orders and abbreviations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Finallly, thanks to Paul C these are the identification Rote Adler Orden 2. Klasse mit Eichenlaub und Schwertern Kronen-Orden 2. Klasse mit Schwertern Orden pour le Merite ohne Eichenlaub (27 July 1849) Dienstauszeichnungs-Kreuz(BV3) Militair Carl Friedrich Verdients-Orden, Ritterkreuz (Gro?herzoglich Badensche)(SLVM) Militair-Verdienst-Medaille(F?rlisch Schaumburg-Lippesche)(MMV) MIlitair-Verdienst-Kreuz (Gro?herzoglich Medlenburgische)(?L3) Leopold-Orden, Ritterkreuz (Kaiserlich-K?niglich Desterreichische)(RSt2) St. Stanislaus-Orden, 2 klasse (Kaiserlish-Koniglich Russische)(HESH2a) Haus-Orden, Com-Kreuz (Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinische)(SC2a) Orden de Carlos III, comendador (Espa?a)(SF1) Orden de San Fernando de primera clase (Espa?a)(SJ3) Orden de Isabel la Cat?lica, cruz de caballero (Espa?a)(SEK) Ehrenkreuz (Cruz de la Orden del M?rito Militar) (Espa?a) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted March 23, 2009 Share Posted March 23, 2009 Do you need more infomation? I might have a citation for his BV3, have to look for if that one is published... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antonio Prieto Posted March 23, 2009 Author Share Posted March 23, 2009 Yes. Any information are very welcome, include images, photos, etc. Von Goeden death in 1880. Perhaps other Ranklist include this generalIts one of about 250 foreings that are in the Carlist army fighting the First Carlist War in Spain :speechless: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted March 29, 2009 Share Posted March 29, 2009 He got the BV3 as Hauptmann in Prussian Generalstab on August 18th, 1849. Nothing more, sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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