Iver Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 This is Silver Military Merit Medal from my collection. On the case is written the name of owner. His name is hauptmann Wilhelm (Vilmos) Stanger baron von Friesenhof, officer of 3. honved field artillery regiment. Here is also his portrait, which is "hanging" in Slavic museum of A.S. Puškin in Brodzany (Slovakia)... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iver Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 case photo with name on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iver Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 ..owner.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puskijr Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Very nice . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 26, 2009 Share Posted September 26, 2009 Hi Iver, Very nice medal and how wondeful that you know the recipient. Would this be the actual medal he wore for the portrait or was it common to own more than one medal, I'm thinking for different functions where the mount may be different. I've know cases, from different nations than your fellow, where tailor's copies were made and worn rather than take the originals out in the crewel world. I'm not suggesting this is not original as I'm sure it is. I'm just wondering if it was the one in the portrait. I've also known cases where medals were added after the original portrait was completed as more medals had been awarded later on. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iver Posted September 27, 2009 Author Share Posted September 27, 2009 Brian: Of course I can not say that this is the medal he is wearing on his portrait... It was normal, that officers (who had more money) had more of medals awarded - self purchased- to have one on each uniform ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon Craig Posted September 27, 2009 Share Posted September 27, 2009 Iver, An exceptional case in such excellent considtion and with the recipients name as well. The portrait of the owner is a real plus. Thanks very much for posting this very interesting thread. Regards, Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iver Posted May 1, 2010 Author Share Posted May 1, 2010 ...and the place od "final rest" of the owner of this medal... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magician Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 It's really something that you know who was actually the owner of the medal. Try to find out for what did he earned it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Hello Iver, I am in awe of this post. I was thinking that having the medal and then the portrait was amazing but then to have the photo of his final resting place. Very nice indeed. I agree with Magician that it would be great to find out what he did to earn the decoration. Of course I am sure you feel the same way. If you do find out please be sure to post it as I am know many would be interested as well. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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