drspeck Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Dear all, I would like to show you another ribbon bar from the Zeige lot from last auction. Prussian, 1914-1918. Dark blue/black backing. Naval? Godet? The second to last looks like a very faded Hessian... Any thoughts? All feedback appreciated Regards. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurentius Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Dear Drspeck Lovely bar once again, a gorgeous Prussian-first bar. I agree that the second to last ribbon could very well be the Hessian medal for bravery. Kind regards, Laurentius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Very nice bar. It would be nicer is it were mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deruelle Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Hi A very nice Godet ribbon bar, congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drspeck Posted April 21, 2018 Author Share Posted April 21, 2018 Thanks for your compliments guys As a bonus, I will feature 2 more from the Zeige lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccj Posted April 21, 2018 Share Posted April 21, 2018 Please do.... I’m a huge ribbon bar fan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webr55 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 At first I thought: Navy (Mecklenburg and Oldenburg awards). But he is not listed in the Navy Rolls. The backing also looks black rather than blue, so I thought Army. Actually, he was both: A Marine. And not just any one: he was commander of one of the German Marine Regiments. It took a while to find him, but this is Oberstleutnant Ulrich von Usedom. Born Schwerin 27.10.1871. In 1914, he is listed as Major in the Adjutantur of the III Army Korps, holding a RAO4, Johanniter and the Life Saving Medal (and, not listed: Centenary Medal). From 4.9.1916 until 1918, he was commander of the 1st Marine-Infanterie-Regiment. In 1918 he returned to the Army and ended WW1 as Oberstleutnant aD. Alive in 1931. He was awarded/gazetted HHOX on 23.11.1916 BZ3aX on 2.2.1916 SA3aX on 16.6.1917 Regards Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drspeck Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 At first I thought: Navy (Mecklenburg and Oldenburg awards). But he is not listed in the Navy Rolls. The backing also looks black rather than blue, so I thought Army. Actually, he was both: A Marine. And not just any one: he was commander of one of the German Marine Regiments. It took a while to find him, but this is Oberstleutnant Ulrich von Usedom. Born Schwerin 27.10.1871. In 1914, he is listed as Major in the Adjutantur of the III Army Korps, holding a RAO4, Johanniter and the Life Saving Medal (and, not listed: Centenary Medal). From 4.9.1916 until 1918, he was commander of the 1st Marine-Infanterie-Regiment. In 1918 he returned to the Army and ended WW1 as Oberstleutnant aD. Alive in 1931. He was awarded/gazetted HHOX on 23.11.1916 BZ3aX on 2.2.1916 SA3aX on 16.6.1917 Regards Chris Dude, many thanks, I'm speechless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Nice bar and nice research help. Way to go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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