For Research New Data to Assist with 1848/49, 1864 and 1866 awards with swords

[arb]

Over the last several months, I have created three new data bases which list the awards of the various grades of the PRAO, PKrO and PHOvH with swords for the 1848/49, 1864 and 1866 wars. I have named the vast majority of these. While I realize that there may not be that many bars or photos of recipients of these awards, I want to ensure that the members are aware of the possibility to research items from the mid-19th century. In each case I tried to determine there last year of service to assist in figuring out who these officers were and their last published awards.

I myself am not a collector of bars or photos. I work on identifying the individuals behind the awards. With the help of the other Research Gnomes, I think we can open a new chapter in the history of awards.

So, don't be shy about asking. We'll do our best to assist.

Andy

[Paul C]

Andy, Great Job and I know that was a great deal of work. Did you use the ranklisten or another source. Thanks for making it available.

[arb]

Paul,

I used the Militär Wochenblatt for 1864 and 1866 and the and Ordenslisten for 1848-1850, all contemporary sources that provide what I believe is as complete a list as possible for each data base.

Andy