Saxony Ribbon bar to Major d. R. a. D. Hermann Keil

[Deruelle]

Hi everybody,

I have bought this ribbon bar two years ago. I can make positive id. This one belonged to Major d.R. a.D Hermann Keil. He was born on 18.08.1867.

The following grade :

Leutnant d. R : 25.11.1894

Oberleutnant d. R. : 22.08.1902

Hauptmann d. R. : 23.10.1908

Major d. R. : 22.05.1916

a. D. : 01.05.1919

He has received the following medals :

- Knight cross of St Henry of Saxe, 25 août 1916,

- Knight cross 1st class with X of Merit Order of Saxe, 16 avril 1918,

- Crown to knight cross 1st class with X of Albert of Saxe, 11 janvier 1916,

- Knight cross 1st class with X of Albert of Saxe, 31 octobre 1914,

- Iron cross 2,d class, 18 septembre 1914,

- Landwehr long service medal 1st class, 13 mars 1909,

- Cross of honor 3rd class with X and crown of Reuß, 10 février 1915,

- War Merit Honor Cross of Saxe Meiningen, 7 septembre 1916

- Iron cross 1st class : 1914-1916.

From beginning of the war to May 1916 he served with the Reserve Jäger Btn Nr. 13

Then from this date to March 1918 he served with Reserve Infanterie Regiment Nr. 133. The last unit was the Reserve Infanterie Regiment Nr. 107.

In 1934 Major d. R. a.D. Hermann Keil has written the history unit book "Das KS Reserve Jäger Bataillon Nr. 13 im Weltkriege".

Christophe

[Deruelle]

Here is the photo of Hermann Keil taken with the RIR 133 unit.

[Deruelle]

Now just for fun, here is a photo of "Famous Chest" of Hermann Keil

[Paul R]

Thanks for sharing this outstanding grouping. The shoulder boards really add a lot to your awards display here. I know that they were not easy to find.

[GdC26]

Here is the photo of Hermann Keil taken with the RIR 133 unit.

Christophe,

Great grouping, thanks for sharing.

Any idea what the good major is wearing on his right arm?

Regards,

Sandro

Edited April 10, 2012 by GdC26

[Paul R]

I think that there is a distortion on the photo. I do not think that there is anything on his sleeve.

[Deruelle]

Thanks for your comments

Paul has right, there is nothing on his arm. The photo is not in good quality but I have it, that's the most important for me

Christophe

[M Hunter]

Thanks for sharing this piece of history Christophe. As always you have a great "gift" for matching up ribbon bars with original photos.

Best wishes

Matt

[Deruelle]

Hi everybody

 

After many years of research, I was able to find this nice photo of Hermann Keil when he was in the Reserve Jäger Bataillon Nr. 13.

 

Christophe

 

Edited February 6 by Deruelle

[David M]

Congratulations!

[ccj]

Wonderful

[Deutschritter]

Gentlemen, does anyone have a death date (> 1934)  Thanks!