Claudio Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Dear forumites, I'd like to introduce to you my new entry: a fantastic 9 place medal bar of the late Generalleutnant Sommer, Kdt. of the 39th Division in Colmar. Here's a detailed description of the bar: Preußen, Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse 1870 am Kämpferband (OEK 1904) mit Eichenblattspange 1895 „25“ (OEK 1905), E/S Preußen, Medaille für Rettung aus Lebensgefahr (OEK 1863) Baden, Militärischer Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden, RK Gold (OEK 113) Preußen, Kriegsdenkmünze 1870/71 mit 2 Gefechtsspangen „Strassburg“ und „An der Lisaine“ (OEK 1941/1 + OEK 1941/23 und 20) Preußen, Centenarmedaille 1897 (OEK 1965/1), Gbr Baden, Felddienst-Auszeichnung (OEK 278 + 294 + 296) Baden, Goldene Regierungsjubiliäumsmedaille 1902 (OEK 220), Br Sächsische Herzogtümer, Herzoglich Sachsen-Ernestinischer Hausorden 1. Modell (1833-1864) Buchstabe E für Sachsen-Coburg-Gotha Inländer mit Eichenkranz, Ritterkreuz (OEK 2450), Gold Unfortunately I don't have any details of Genltn Sommer's of his career or the dates of bestowal of his awards with the exception that his RK zum MKFVO was awarded to him on January 8, 1871 and that he was Adjudant in Generalstab during the Franco-Prussian war. To be able to find a picture of this General, it would be just great!!! I would be more than grateful if somebody could share more information on this high officer. Thanks for looking into this matter and please feel free to post your comments or questions about this medal bar. ciao, Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Some details... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Claidio, another beautiful bar. The Lifesaving Medal makes it really special... if it could only talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redeagleorder Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Another beautiful bar from you Claudio!! The Karl Friedrich Order is so small yet so nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Claudio, General der Infanterie Maximilian Sommer Regards Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 That's great Glenn... Thanks a lot!!!! :-) now we have a face and even a visual confirmation that Sommer really wore that very medal bar!!! ;-) Thank you again!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Claudio, a beautiful bar. Here is his career. He died on 21 August 1925. Regards Glenn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rujab Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Super Super Spange. Gratulation dazu. Gruss Rudi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Danke Rudi! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Claudio, You are lucky man. You find such nice medal bar. Congrats. It will be interresting one day to see your private museum ! Is there any hallmark on the BV3 ? Christophe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Merci Christophe... No, no hallmarks on the BV3, but someone has identified this piece to be "Der Ritter aus der Französische Fertigung ist nicht von 1900. / Ich würde so um 1820 - 1830 tippen. / Der Bandring ist typisch für die Zeit", therefore a quite early piece... ciao, Claudio Edited March 23, 2013 by Claudio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webr55 Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Just AWESOME!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 That is a beauty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Thanks for showing this jewel with better pictures! (...) but someone has identified this piece to be "Der Ritter aus der Französische Fertigung ist nicht von 1900. / Ich würde so um 1820 - 1830 tippen. / Der Bandring ist typisch für die Zeit", therefore a quite early piece... That wasn't meant for yours, but the other one in the old thread on the other forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudio Posted March 24, 2013 Author Share Posted March 24, 2013 Ok... I see... but I guess "my" MKFO can be dated around 1870, since there are no timely data on the different maker variants of this order... Thanks anyway! C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saschaw Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Klenau has them as "mid 19th century", but noone knows for sure. It's not even known who exactely made them. It seems the records on it are lost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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