CRBeery Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 I present to the forum the Ehrenritter cross of later Major General Bruno von Rudgisch. I bought it thinking it was bronze gilt as the seller confirmed there are no markings on the cross. When looking closely with a loop a "FR" can be seen engraved into the bottom of the cross. I had to use a loop to see it. Turns out this is a hollow gold version. Most likely the closest I will come to a PLM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streptile Posted December 8, 2015 Share Posted December 8, 2015 Very fine cross, congratulations. The bronze examples never exhibit this kind of workmanship and detail. Do you have any documentation on the recipient? Just curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted December 8, 2015 Author Share Posted December 8, 2015 Just some photos of him out of a family grouping. I think I have four generations of militaria in the box. His grandsons awards are in my KM thread here on GMIC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 A face to go with it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasle Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Very nice. Wondering what´s the size of the framed portrait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Wow.... that man makes Sam Elliot's tache look wussy.. Fantastic piece!! Have you done any research on him? I am green with envy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 With the Osmanie and Medjidie Stars he must have been attached Turkish forces I and sure there is an excellent story to be found as well as an excellent moustache. All the best, Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wild Card Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 These just don't get any better than this. Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) On January 7, 2016 at 04:12, kasle said: Very nice. Wondering what´s the size of the framed portrait. 14-1/2" by 22". It's the largest photo I have seen from that era. When I bought it there was nothing in the photograph to provide scale. I was quite happy to see it. I haven't done any research on him other that Googleing his name which came up with nothing. Thanks to Paul and Chris and Chris. Edited January 9, 2016 by CRBeery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenn J Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 (edited) Bruno v. Rüdgisch, born 12 November 1854 in Rüdigheim, was a retired Prussian cavalry Rittmeister and squadron commander in Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 1. He left Prussian service in 1899 as a char. Major. z.D. and entered Ottoman service, rising to the rank of Lieutenant-General and Inspector of cavalry. He returned briefly to Prussian service in 1909 and retired as an Oberstleutnant in Dragoner-Regiment Nr. 22 the same year. Living in Berlin in 1913, I find no indication that he served during WW1. Regards Glenn Edited January 9, 2016 by Glenn J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arb Posted January 9, 2016 Share Posted January 9, 2016 He was in fact called back during the war with the "Überwachungsstelle b. Haupt Telegraphenamt Berlin." (guarding the main telegraph office in Berlin) He was given the "Charakter" of colonel on 20.06.1918. He received the PStJO on 20.02.1899 as a Turkish colonel and Adjutant to the Sultan in Constantinopel. During his time in Turkish service, he spent 17 months (not sure when) in Tripolis training the cavalry in that area. Most likely, it was during this period that he earned his "stars." Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted January 11, 2016 Author Share Posted January 11, 2016 Gentlemen, Thank you for the research! I have decided to reframe the photo make sure everything is acid proof. There is no glass currently as it broke and I asked to have it removed prior to shipping. Normally I leave things alone but this is a great photo and the frame looks like wood that was dipped in plaster and much of the plaster is coming off. I found something written on the backing of the photo. Confirms above info and more! I'll try to post it tomorrow. Chris- this guy was born just up the road from you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Some confirmation from the back of the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 (edited) The photos in this grouping are outstanding. They are in very large format. Here is a selection of cropped photos. In the first picture he is mounted on the far left. Here is my second favorite after the portrait! This represents some real history! Also - Some facial hair for Chris. Edited January 13, 2016 by CRBeery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted January 13, 2016 Author Share Posted January 13, 2016 Another group photo and finally a shot to show just how large these photos are. I was shocked when I opened the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 That is just freaking awesom ... as the younger folks would say. Really, really nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 Absolutely fantastic, it's as good as it gets. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted February 7, 2016 Author Share Posted February 7, 2016 A few more from the box! I think my guy is seated in the center, A great study of uniforms! This one may put a face to pieces in someone's collection. Young men in prestigious positions. Can anyone read this for me? Looks be a religiously import gathering of military officials. I'd love to know what this truly is. Finally, these look to be some kind of fraternity/society type uniforms. Does anyone know what they are? I see no rank insignia so I am assuming not military. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted February 10, 2016 Share Posted February 10, 2016 Beautiful group Chet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raubtierbaendiger Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 Hallo ich bin neu in diesem Forum. Leider kann ich kein englisch und muss mir alles automatisch übersetzen lassen. Als Hobby-Genealoge forsche ich zu meiner Familie, zu der auch die adlige Familie von Rüdgisch gehört. Zur Zeit schreibe ich ein Familienbuch über die "von Rüdgisch" Alles was hier über Bruno von Rüdgisch steht ist richtig. Hier seine Personendaten. 4 Kinder des Ludwig Leopold VON RÜDGISCH (# 39) und Hulda Fenske 53. VON RÜDGISCH, Bruno Heinrich Benjamin, ev, Oberstleutnant, Pascha, (einziger Sohn, keine Nachkommen) * Słomowo 12.11.1854, ~ Culmsee 04.01.1855 Słomowo (Rüdigsheim) liegt bei Culmsee, Kulmsee, Chełmża Kleinstadt mit ca. 2000 Ew. (1852) bis 1920 Landkreis Thorn Reg.-Bez. Marienwerder oo Berlin-Friedenau 07.03.1913[1] Ida Marie Louise PETERSEN, ev, * Elbing 01.08.1852 ~ Elbing 09.09.1852, Verwitwete Haberdanck, Tochter des Ludwig Georg PETERSEN, Superintendent, +Tilsit und seiner Ehefrau Ida Amalie Marie, NN + Berlin 1884 [1] Eheurkunde Bln.Friedenau 231/1913, die Geburtstage und –orte des Brautpaares sind dort genannt Seine militärische Laufbahn werde ich in Kürze hier mitteilen. Den Namen von Rüdgisch-Ballas gibt es noch in Deutschland, aber ich habe noch keinen Kontakt gefunden. Ich vermute, dass es mit der Kinderlosigkeit des Bruno von Rüdgisch zusammenhängt. 1903 hat sein Vater an den Kaiser den Antrag seinen Enkel zu gestatten, neben seinem Vatersnamen (Kapitänleutnant Günzel) seinen Namen (Von Rüdgisch) zu tragen. Mein Kentnisstand ist, dass dies abgelehnt wurde, weil das eine Erhebung in den Adelsstand gleichkommen würde. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raubtierbaendiger Posted April 4, 2017 Share Posted April 4, 2017 (edited) Militärkarriere Bruno von Rüdgisch 1.12.1874 Dreijahr-Grenadier - freiwillig mit Aussicht auf Beförderung bei der 3. Eskadron des Dragoner-Regiment „Prinz Albrecht von Preußen“ (Litthauisches) Nr. 1. Das Regiment rekrutierte sich aus Freiwilligen des äußersten Nordostens von Ostpreußen und stand im Ruf die besten Pferde und Reiter zu haben. 1879 wurde das Regiment endgültig in Tilsit zusammengefasst. 13.05.1875 Unteroffizier 1875.07.15 Portepee - Fähnrich (Anwärter zum Berufsoffizier, ab 1899 wäre er Fahnenjunker genannt worden) 17.10.1876 Sek.-Ltn., ab dem Tag hatte er sein Offizierspatent 5.13. 1886 Prim.-Leutnant. 1891.10.18 Rittmeister u. Eskadronchef 16.03.1899 Major mit der ges. Pension gestellt und Erlaubnis vorübergehend in türkische Dienste zu treten 20.02.1899 als türkischer Oberst der Kavallerie - Reformer in osmanischen Diensten angestellt. 14.03.1899 zum Flügeladjudanten S.B. des Sultans "??ledul Hamid" ernannt. 24.03.1900 zum türkischen Generalmajor u. Pascha befördert. 29.09.1904 zum türkischen Generalleutnant ernannt. 20.04.1909 in Deutschland mit Patent vom 27.01.1909 zum Oberstltn. befördert und beim Stab des 5. Badischen Preuß. Regt. 22 wieder eingestellt. 16.07.1909 Abschied mit der ges. Pension und Erlaubnis zum Tragen der Uniform des Drag.-Regt. 1 18.08.1911 Auf sein Gesuch m. der Erlaubnis z. seinen Tragen der Uniform Drag.-Regt. 1 zur Disposition gestellt. 01.08.1914 Pferde-Aushebungs-Kommissar für die Kreise Zielenzig, Ost-Sternberg 01.08.1915 zur militärischen Überwachungsstelle des Haupttelegraphenamtes in Berlin abkommandiert 22.08.1915 dem Ers./2. Garde Regt. z. F. zugeteilt 23.01.1918 zum Leiter der Überwachungsstelle des Haupttelegraphenamtes ernannt 20.02.1918 durch A.S.K. Ehrenkreuz als Oberst erhalten 30.11.1918 von der Dienstleistung bei der Überwachungsstelle H.T.A. entbunden 30.11.1918 Aufhebung der Mobilmachung wurde dienstlich bekannt gemacht. Pensionsregelung: Kreiskasse Teltow, Berlin, Jüdenstr.? 57 Bruno von Rüdgisch hat folgende Auszeichnungen erhalten. Quelle Geheimes Staatsarchiv Preußischer Kulturgüter Berlin. Leider kenne ich mich zu wenig aus, um die Abkürzungen zu entschlüsseln. Kann mir jemand weiterhelfen? Deutsche Orden R.A.O. 4 08.05.1897 Roter Adler Orden St.J.O. 20.02.1899 Johanniter Orden Kr.O.3 16.07.1909 Kronenorden 3. Klasse (auch „Komturkreuz“ oder „Kommandeur“) D.K. 13.06.1911 Deutsches Kreuz? Gab es erst in NS-zeit, Dragoner Kreuz?? E.K.2 01.08.1918 Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse Türkische Orden Br.H 3a 17.02.1903 Tg.16 1903.02.17 Ts.16 17,02 1903 Track 1 1904.03.10 T 16.1 10.03.1904 Tr 16.1 1909.04.20 Edited April 4, 2017 by Raubtierbaendiger Neu formatiert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermann Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 (edited) On 7.2.2016 at 01:31, CRBeery said: Can an anyone read this for me? Transcription: v. Rüdgisch wird vor d[em] Volk z[um] Pascha proklamiert v. Rüdgisch is proclaimed Pascha before the people. Edited April 11, 2017 by Hermann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRBeery Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 So much great information here on this man. While recently looking at pictures of a friends collection I found another piece of his!!! It took some time to secure it but my friend wanted the pieces reunited and I was happy to have the opportunity. So, to thank those that looked at this thread or commented - I give you one more piece of the grouping that is now here with me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilnuke Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 All I can say is wow, what a great grouping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
922F Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yes indeed, a magnificent group!! Sincere congrats! Maybe the Brunswick Henry the Lion mini explains D.K. 13.06.1911 Deutsches Kreuz? Gab es erst in NS-zeit, Dragoner Kreuz?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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