army historian Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Hello, Can anyone help with identifing this photo of a WW1 Austrian Pilot or Crew Member? What I know: Rank: Oberleutnant Family name could be Udd, Kerr, or possibly Mc Kay from other photos in group. Decorations: Bar: Sigmun Landus gilt (FJ) + Bar? Sigmun Landus silver (FJ) Karl Troops Cross 1873 General Service Medal Button Hole: Officer’s Cross of Merit with crown (gold or silver) on War Ribbon Bavarian Order of War Merit 3rd gilt with swords and crown Badge: Austrian Pilot’s Badge, or general flying badge Saw in local antique shops: Bavarian Order of War Merit 3rd gilt with swords and crown (no ribbon) Sigmun Landus gilt (FJ) traded to Yas no ribbon Sigmun Landus silver (FJ) traded to Yas no ribbon Any Help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 "traded to Yas" as in THE Yas- the man who founded OMSA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) "traded to Yas" as in THE Yas- the man who founded OMSA? Yes, S. G. Yasinitsky, OMSA #1. He was a good friend, and I will miss him. He died about 3 months ago. Edited November 23, 2009 by army historian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 wow! Yas was one of the greats. I have the MVO3xcrown list and nothing A-H shows up. However, are you certain thats' a third class? Could it be a 4th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted December 1, 2009 Author Share Posted December 1, 2009 wow! Yas was one of the greats. I have the MVO3xcrown list and nothing A-H shows up. However, are you certain thats' a third class? Could it be a 4th? Yes Yash was one of the greats! As for the MVO3xcrown, I saw one for sale here in Eureka (pop 30,000). But it could be a fourth if it comes with a crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted December 1, 2009 Share Posted December 1, 2009 Weird how things pop up. Back to your photograph....are you certain that is a 3rd class? There is NO KuK Hauptman or Major on my list with swords and crown. However, a 4th class presents a number of possibilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 Weird how things pop up. Back to your photograph....are you certain that is a 3rd class? There is NO KuK Hauptman or Major on my list with swords and crown. However, a 4th class presents a number of possibilities. I believe the Austrian Officer is a Lieutenant. Yes it could be a fourth Class. Any Austrian Lieutenants get the fourth Class? Don't go by the "possible family names" they were photos in the same pile as this photo, and had names. Thanks, I really appreciate your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ulsterman Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 Perchance can you make that photo any larger? This is driving me batty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 Perchance can you make that photo any larger? This is driving me batty! Here is a close up, still not very good. I hope this helps, I know it has driven me a little lunny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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army historian Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 (edited) Edited December 3, 2009 by army historian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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