KIR Posted March 11, 2011 Posted March 11, 2011 (edited) Hi, a small piece of paper, but with an interesting text: "Von Seiner Majestät dem Kaiser und König ist dem Musketier Kiewen der 3. Komp., Königs-Infanterie Regment No.145 bei der Truppenschau am 14. Dezember 1916 das Eiserne Kreuz II. Klasse persönlich verliehen worden Im Felde, den 15. Dezember 1916" Cheers Jens Edited March 12, 2011 by KIR
ostprussenmann_new Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 Jens Interesting document indeed. Do you have anything else of the awardee? ostprussenmann
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 Very nice indeed! Its things like this that make WW! docs soooooo much more intereting than the WW2 or 1870 ones!
KIR Posted March 12, 2011 Author Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) Hello & Thanks! Jens Interesting document indeed. Do you have anything else of the awardee? ostprussenmann ... only the document and the Iron-cross 2. class (stamped: *M*). Very nice indeed! Its things like this that make WW! docs soooooo much more intereting than the WW2 or 1870 ones! ... exactly! Best regards, Jens p.s.: I have a picture from this parade: Kaiserparade am 14. Dezember 1916 bei Mörchingen/Lothringen Kaiser besucht die 34. Inf.-Div.. Im Vorbeimarsch das Königs-Infanterie-Regiment Nr.145. Der Kaiser trägt am linken Arm das Trauerband aus Anlaß des Todes von Kaiser Franz Joseph von Österreich (†21. Nov. 1916). Edited March 12, 2011 by KIR
coldstream Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 Jens Please excuse my ignorance but could we have a translation of this document to help explain its significance Regards Simon
KIR Posted March 12, 2011 Author Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) Jens Please excuse my ignorance but could we have a translation of this document to help explain its significance Regards Simon Simon, sure I try it! Hopefully my Kraut-to-English-translation is understandable!? Cheers Jens EK-document: Of His Majesty the Emperor and the King Musketeer Kieven from the third Comp., Kings Infantry Regment No.145 in the military review on 14 December 1916 awarded with the Iron Cross, Second Class been given personally (by the Kaiser). In the field, 15 December 1916 picture-information: Kaiser Parade on 14 December 1916 at Morchingen / Lorraine Kaiser attended the 34th Infantry Division. In the march past the King's Regiment No.145. The Emperor wears the mourning band on his left arm due to the death of Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria († November 21, 1916). Edited March 12, 2011 by KIR
joe campbell Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 what gems!! i'm curious.... did the person you got this from realize the unique nature of this doc?? joe
KIR Posted March 12, 2011 Author Posted March 12, 2011 what gems!! i'm curious.... did the person you got this from realize the unique nature of this doc?? joe Joe, no - I don't think so! Best regards, Jens
coldstream Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 Jens Many thanks, I now see the significance of this document. Very nice indeed. A great addition to any EK collection. Best regards Simon
KIR Posted March 12, 2011 Author Posted March 12, 2011 (edited) Jens Many thanks, I now see the significance of this document. Very nice indeed. A great addition to any EK collection. Best regards Simon Simon, yes - I'm very happy about this small piece of paper! Thanks & best regards, Jens ... and the cross from the document. Edited March 12, 2011 by KIR
Chris Boonzaier Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 what gems!! i'm curious.... did the person you got this from realize the unique nature of this doc?? joe Hi, he probably figured everyone who got a medal from the kaiser got one. As it was up the unit to print the info, he was just a lucky boy that they personalised them. Best Chris
Chip Posted March 12, 2011 Posted March 12, 2011 Jens, Nice piece of paper! Just for the record, do you know the name of the Major who signed it? Is it "von Huth"? Thanks, Chip
KIR Posted March 13, 2011 Author Posted March 13, 2011 (edited) Jens, Nice piece of paper! Just for the record, do you know the name of the Major who signed it? Is it "von Huth"? Thanks, Chip Chip, thanks! And yes - it's Friedrich Franz von Huth: Friedrich Franz von Huth – Wikipedia Best regards, Jens Hi, he probably figured everyone who got a medal from the kaiser got one. As it was up the unit to print the info, he was just a lucky boy that they personalised them. Best Chris Chris, sure - maybe hundreds of soldiers (during this military review) was awarded! Best regards Jens Edited March 13, 2011 by KIR
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