CRBeery Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 I have been taking a break from collecting as not much has excited me for a while and I went back to other hobbies for a while. Old habits die hard and an antique event came by and I decided to go and hunt it. Over time I have found a few nice things there and a bunch of "stuff". This time was a decent haul in my opinion. I got the documents and coat to the 12th AAC pilot and that put me on a little AAC run. The coat has a nice bullion patch on it but there were no wings. The documents show him to be a fighter pilot that was awarded an air medal and a good conduct medal. I will see what else I can find. The EK1 was a good find for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted April 15, 2011 Author Share Posted April 15, 2011 The small items so you don't have to squint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 The small items so you don't have to squint. Long time no hear. Hope you and your family are well. Nice lot of stuff there. The old late 19th/early 20th century photo intrigues me any information about it. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev in Deva Posted April 15, 2011 Share Posted April 15, 2011 A nice haul, the B.W.M. looks in great condition, who is it named too? Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 Paul! Good to hear from you. We are due for another round of beers. Last time was in London so I guess when your over here I will have to catch up with you. The photo is an Austrian wedding photo. I can't read the old German script but there is a name there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 If any one can read this I would love to know what it says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted April 17, 2011 Author Share Posted April 17, 2011 A nice haul, the B.W.M. looks in great condition, who is it named too? Kevin in Deva. Kevin, It is to: 5547 PTE.J.HOEPELMAN. CAMB.R. As you noted it is very nice with just slight wear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Johnson Posted April 18, 2011 Share Posted April 18, 2011 Kevin, It is to: 5547 PTE.J.HOEPELMAN. CAMB.R. As you noted it is very nice with just slight wear. A nice one. The Cambridgeshire Regiment was a Territorial regiment, and only one battalion saw action. Jacob Hoepelman was also entitled to a Victory Medal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted April 19, 2011 Author Share Posted April 19, 2011 Michael, Thanks for that. I purchased this from a guy that usually has some militaria but it is typically over priced for me. He had this BWM and one other that was beat pretty badly and was to an ASC man. I left it behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapten_windu Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Very nice find..!! windu Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimZ Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Throw an iron cross into a pile of militaria and its bound to be the single item that really stands out! ..or maybe that's just me.. Show more pics of the sword please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimZ Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Throw an iron cross into a pile of militaria and its bound to be the single item that really stands out! ..or maybe that's just me.. Show more pics of the sword please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted April 20, 2011 Author Share Posted April 20, 2011 Here are the markings on the sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted May 9, 2011 Share Posted May 9, 2011 Thanks for showing some details of the sword. Is either it or the scabbard unit marked? I have one of these myself. Issued pieces are particularly interesting. Regards, Chip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted May 12, 2011 Author Share Posted May 12, 2011 Chip, There are no other markings other than little proof marks all over. It has a wood handle which seems odd. Most I have noticed were black plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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