Uncategorised Is it a Bavarian Bravery medal?

[Chris Boonzaier]

The ribbon seems strangely wrapped...

[Stogieman]

Yes, Bravery medal in first place.

[Schießplatzmeister]

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

[Chris Boonzaier]

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

[saschaw]

I agree with Schießplatzmeister here.

[Schießplatzmeister]

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

[Schießplatzmeister]

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.

[Chris Boonzaier]

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.

[Stogieman]

I need to remember to put the glasses on first, speak second ;>)