Chris Boonzaier Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 The ribbon seems strangely wrapped... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Yes, Bravery medal in first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hello Chris and Rick: I hate to disagree with Rick (who is usually always correct), but I believe that this medal is a Grand Duchy of Baden, Military Merit Medal (silver). If one looks closely at the photograph, one can see that the suspension is of the usual "Baden-type". The narrow dark stripe in the middle of the ribbon also matches the "red" stripe proportions for the Baden ribbon for this medal. I know that on Ebay it was listed as a bayerische MVM/TKM photo, and that at first it looks like it should be (especially with the bayerische MVK next to it), but I believe that it is not. Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hi, I am also confused by the width of the stripes. From the positioning I think it should be bavarian, but from the ribbon I also think Baden is more likely. Best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 I agree with Schießplatzmeister here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hello again: I just noticed the large pouch on the soldier's belt on his right side. Is this a MG tool kit pouch or a Medical kit pouch? Interesting! Sadly, we can't see the numbers on his Epauletten, but I wonder if he is a soldier from a Grand Duchy of Baden regiment or a Royal Bavarian regiment? Best regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 This pouch is identical in proportions to the WWII MG34/42 MG parts/tool pouches and is carried in the same location on the duty belt. So, I believe that this brave soldier was on a MG team most likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted April 12, 2012 Author Share Posted April 12, 2012 This pouch is identical in proportions to the WWII MG34/42 MG parts/tool pouches and is carried in the same location on the duty belt. So, I believe that this brave soldier was on a MG team most likely. Hi, it does not correspond to any WW1 MG pouch. I am guessing a Bino case of some sort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 I need to remember to put the glasses on first, speak second ;>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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