Ludendorff Post Card

[Dave Danner]

Hi all,

I posted this years ago, but I only had a small scan at the time. I thought I'd post it again, although I don't know how big it will come out. The forum automatically shrinks attachments and I have no idea how and to what extent it does.

The picture is undated, but it is titled "Der 70. Geburtstag des Feldherrn", so that places it around April 1935. To me, it is notable that it is one of the only times I have ever seen Ludendorff with a smile on his face.

I can't tell who everyone is, but here is what I think so far, from left to right:

1. Mathilde Ludendorff

2. Erich Ludendorff

3. Werner Freiherr von Fritsch

4. appears to be Franz Halder

5. ??

6. Werner von Blomberg

7. ?? Luftwaffe general

8. ?? civilian

The Luftwaffe officer is Bavarian and appears to be a Generalleutnant. On the medal bar, he has the EK2, Bavarian Military Merit Order, Honor Cross for Combatants, Bavarian Jubilee or PRLM with Crown, and Bavarian DA. Due to the crown, he probably served in the 1. Feldartillerie-Regiment.

I'd appreciate your thoughts and any help with the unidentified people.

Dave

[Glenn J]

Dave,

I would hazard a guess that the general between Halder and v. Blomberg is General der Infanterie Wilhelm Adam.

Regards

Glenn