Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 World War I U-Boat documentation grouping to one man, consisting of five documents and two images mounted on cardboard. The documents are to Maschinist Maat Otto Remper of UC 67. UC 67 was responsible for sinking 52 ships during World War I. UC 67’s last commander was the pastor Martin Niemöller. Documents include: - U-Boat Kriegsabzeichen (U-Boat Badge Award) April 1, 1919 - Iron Cross II Class (Eiserne Kreuz) September 18, 1917 - Iron Cross II Class and Bravery Medal in Silver 2nd Class April 2, 1919 - Iron Cross I Class November 28, 1919 - Iron Cross I Class April 14, 1921 I am an Imperial newbie, but I find it interesting that there are reissued documents for the EKI and EKII - was this common practice after the war? Are there many existing WWI doc sets out there? I haven't seen many groupings like the plentiful WWII Kriegsmarine doc sets. Here is the Uboots-Kriegabzeichen doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 EK II dated September 18, 1917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 EKII and Bravery Medal dated April 2, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 What a fantastic start.... !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 EKI dated November 28, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 EKI dated April 14, 1921 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Finally, two images mounted on cardboard that must have hung in Herr Remper's home. I especially like the view of Istanbul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Deck gun firing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Really great set, I like the fact that the CO was Niemoeller, a famous later anti-Nazi activist. And the location of Pola is interesting, scene of a famous massacre in 1945. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I think you have+ 1) Prelim doc for EK2 2) Collective doc listing awards up until that time 3) EK1 doc 4) A NEW award of the EK1 as the left hand did not know what the right hand had already done. I dont think 4) is just a reissue of an older doc (that happened often9 but it is actually a new award (on paper at least) as the award dates are different. What a fantastic group!!!!!! My EK1 to a U-Boot is unfortunately to a member of the U-55, not a Niemoeller style crew, but the only crew to be involved in war crimes with the Kaptain sentenced to death for the murder of crews... :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erik Krogh Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I think you have+ 1) Prelim doc for EK2 2) Collective doc listing awards up until that time 3) EK1 doc 4) A NEW award of the EK1 as the left hand did not know what the right hand had already done. I dont think 4) is just a reissue of an older doc (that happened often9 but it is actually a new award (on paper at least) as the award dates are different. What a fantastic group!!!!!! My EK1 to a U-Boot is unfortunately to a member of the U-55, not a Niemoeller style crew, but the only crew to be involved in war crimes with the Kaptain sentenced to death for the murder of crews... :-( Chris, Thanks for your expertise! Erik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 "I dont think 4) is just a reissue of an older doc (that happened often9 but it is actually a new award (on paper at least) as the award dates are different." I imagine the paperwork went haywire and when he got the second one he said "Ummmm... guys.... I think you make a mistake!" So... we can subtract 1 from the recognised total of awards....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Liontas Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 That is an amazing set!! Thank you so much for shareing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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