Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Dear forumites, It was quite a while ago that I didn't post anything. This group is nothing new in my collection, but I just wanted to show it to you, because there are many interesting documents. This veteran kept all his documents and collected his medals in a especially made box. Ordensspange: • Preußen, Eisernes Kreuz 1914, 2. Klasse (OEK 1909) • Preußen, Kgl. Hausorden von Hohenzollern, Kreuz der Ritter mit Schwertern (OEK 1789), Sv punziert J GuS 938 (Godet und Sohn, Berlin) • Deutsches Reich 1933-45, Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer (OEK 3803/1), Herst. 86 R.V. Pforzheim • Baden, Orden vom Zähringer der Löwen, RK 2. Kl. mit Schwertern (OEK 157) Medaillen: • Preußen, Eisernes Kreuz 1914, 1. Kl. (OEK 1908), Hersteller W-S, Sy & Wagner Berlin • Preußen, Eisernes Kreuz 1914, 1. Kl. (OEK 1908), Anfertigung um 1930 • Deutsches Reich 1871-1918, Verwundetenabzeichen in Silber für drei- und viermalige Verwundung, Hohl geprägt ohne Nadel (OEK 3293) • Weimarer Republik, Kyffhäuser-Kriegsdenkmünze 1914-18 mit Frontkämpferabzeichen, Schwertern am Band (DN 2.02.33 a/b) • Weimarer Republik, Der Stahlhelm-Anstecknadel, Herst. N&H GES. GESCH. Urkunden des Hauptmannes der Reserve z.V. Max Meurer (geb. in Lahr im Breisgau, Kr. Offenburg, Grhzg. Baden am 15.06.1883, verstorben in Lahr am 29.06.1960) Auszeichungen: 21. April 1915 Vorläufiges Besitzzeugnis des EK 2. Kl., Kdr. der Mun.-Kol. u. Trains XXXIX Res.-Korps 31. August 1916 Vorläufiges Besitzzeugnis des EK 1. Kl., Staffelstab 391 der 77. Res. Division 15. Dezember 1915 RK des Ordens Zähringer der Löwen, 2. Kl., keine Urkunde, jedoch in der Rangliste erwähnt. 15. Juni 1918 Urkunde, RK des Kgl. Hausorden von Hohenzollern, Kreuz der Ritter mit Schwertern 26. Dezember 1934 Urkunde, Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer an den Fabrikanten Max Meurer in Lahr Mitgemachte Gefechte: August 1914 Kämpfe in den Vogesen Sept. 14 – Jan. 15 Kämpfe an der Aisneu und vor Ypern 02.02.-12.03.15 Winterschlacht in Masuren 25.02.-06.03.15 Gefecht am Bobr 09.03.-12.03.15 Gefecht bei Seiny 15.03.-18.08.15 Njemenschlacht 09.09.-02.10.15 Schlacht bei Wilna 05.10.-16.10.15 Stellungskämpfe zwischen Krewo-Smorgon-Narodschsee 29.01.-16.02.16 Narocz 01.03.-19.06.17 Stellungskämpfe vor Dünaburg 16.08.-13.09.17 Stellungskämpfe an der Sckloa-Servitsch 30.09.-30.10.17 Stellungskämpfe am Stochod 24.12.17-28.02.18 Stellungskämpfe in Flandern 01.03.-20.03.18 Aufmarsch zur Großen Schlacht in Frankreich 21.03.-30.03.18 Große Schlacht in Frankreich 01.04.-08.04.18 u. 09.04.-30.04.18 Kämpfe in französischen Flandern 09.04.-18.04.18 Schlacht bei Armentières 20.05.-26.05.18 Stellungskämpfe nördlich der Aillette 27.05.18 Erstürmung der Höhen des Chemin des Dames 27.05.-08.06.18 Schlacht bei Soissons und Reims Dienstverhältinisse: A) Frühere: 01.10.02-30.09.03 Einjahr-Freiw. Feld-Art.-Regt. 66, 4. Battr. 24.03.-18.05.04 Übung A, Feld-Art.-Regt. 66, 4. Battr. 13.05.-07.07.05 Übung B, Feld-Art.-Regt. 66, 6. Battr. B) Nach Eintritt der Mobilmachung: 03.08.14 Als Vize-Wachmeister d. Landw. bei Inf.-Munitions-Kolonne XV Armeekorps 18.10.14 A.K.O zum Lt. d.Res. FAR 66 21.02.15 Z. Adj. d.Res. Fuß-Art. Mun.-Kol. 39 21.06.15 Adj. Staffelstab 391 der 77. Res.-Division 29.01.17 Als 1. Adj. z. Staffelstab 149 87 26.02.17 Res. Fuß-Art. 60 überwiesen 01.03.17 Z. 2. Battr. FAR 60 versetzt J.D. 18.05.-28.06.17 Z. Feldart. Sch. Sch. Warschau 02.07.17 Z. Ers.-Abt. FAR Zossen versetzt 27.07.17 Z. 7. Battr. FAR 60 versetzt u. mit Führerstelle beliehen 27.11.18 Z. Ers.-Abt. FAR 66 versetzt, gem. Vfg.Stv.Gen. Kdos.XIV A.K. Abt. Ia v. 13.11.18 J.Nr.3300/18 09.12.18 Nach Lahr Bez. Kdo. Offenburg entlassen Zusätze zu den Personalnotizen: 22.09.16-27.11.16 Feldlazarett 103 wegen kompl. Rechtseitigem Unterschenkelbruchs 08.06.18 6 Uhr 30 vormittag in Vassens durch Artilleriegeschoss am Kopf, Rücken und linken Unterschenkel schwer verwundet und dem Feldlazarett 56 überwiesen 01.07.18 Krankentransportabteilung 7 03.07.18 Reserve Lazarett Mainz, Reserve Lazarett II Görlitz 16.08.18 Reserve Lazarett Baden-Baden Abteilung IVa Edited July 31, 2010 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Here a close up of the memorabilia which Meurer kept in his box; as you can see there are also 3 metal pieces stored in the lower left hand corner of the box. These are the shrapnels extracted from his body (as he noted "08.06.18, 6 Uhr 30 vormittag in Vassens durch Artilleriegeschoss am Kopf, Rücken und linken Unterschenkel schwer verwundet und dem Feldlazarett 56 überwiesen"). Location of Vassens Edited July 31, 2010 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 His "vorläufiges Besitzzeugnis" (temporary entitlement doc) for his EK1 on the Eastern front... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Auszug for his EK1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Vorl. BZ EK2 Location of Suwalki Edited July 31, 2010 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Ooooof! That is a classy group! Lucky devil! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Thanks Chris! Here's the dok of the so called Hindenburg cross (FEK) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 Very interesting: his Wundzettel (Wound-Card for transportation). These kind of cards are very rare to find, since most of them were used and thrown away. Hptm Meurer kept it as a "souvenir"... :jumping: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 His document to the HHOX: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 A discharge letter from his superior (Oberst Kdr Wehrbezirk Offenburg/Baden) competent for his military district in WW2. It seems that, although Meurer was eager to stand at disposal for being re-called into active military service, had to regrettably make place for younger officer... (that was in August of 1943). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Before his discharge he was commanded to be stationed 3 months in France (Paris). Now I understand why he did want to stay as an active officer in service! :whistle: Edited July 31, 2010 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 His WWI discharge (5th December 1918): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 His final discharge confirmation sent by certified mail: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 His obituary... can somebody transcribe what is hand-written? I am quite able to read and understand the most but not everything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernhard H.Holst Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 His obituary... can somebody transcribe what is hand-written? I am quite able to read and understand the most but not everything... Here is my tentative reading: "Es wurde aber eine ganz grosse Trauerfeier durch die Loge Probell (?) Meister vom Stuhl... (last word ???)" The obituary mentions a quiet (in aller Stille)funeral which then turned into a great one after all. Bernhard H. Holst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted July 31, 2010 Author Share Posted July 31, 2010 (edited) Here is my tentative reading: "Es wurde aber eine ganz grosse Trauerfeier durch die Loge Probell (?) Meister vom Stuhl... (last word ???)" The obituary mentions a quiet (in aller Stille)funeral which then turned into a great one after all. Bernhard H. Holst I see... Meurer was also a freemason... (look at Meister von Stuhl) :speechless: Edited July 31, 2010 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.F. Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 A great group Claudio! Best regards Pierce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Really outstanding grouping, I think the bits of shrapnel really make it incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naxos Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Very nice Claudio! Thank you for showing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Impressive complete group, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted July 31, 2010 Share Posted July 31, 2010 Great group and I love the case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 A detailed picture of the group... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Beautiful - and with an artillery connection. You are indeed fortunate to have this one. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted August 1, 2010 Author Share Posted August 1, 2010 Detail of the medal bar: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Claudio, Great group you have there it is possible for you to make a close up of the identity disc please ? Thanks Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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