grossherzogl. Badenscher Oberst Franz Lehmann

[David M]

Good afternoon

 

I am looking for the personal and career data of Franz Lehmann, who ended his career as an Oberst in ther service of the Grandduke of Baden around 1850.

 

if someone could help me out that would be amazing

 

Thanks

 

David

[saschaw]

It's not much, but according to the Hof- und Staats-Handbuch des Großherzogthums Baden, 1847 issue, where he's already listed as "Oberst a. D.", Franz Lehmann received the commander's cross (without star) of the Military Charles Frederick merit order in 1814 and was one of the first to receive a knight's cross (later called: "knight's cross 1st class") of the Zähringer Lion order in 1815. In case you don't know, this Baden periodical is available online. The Badische Landesbibliothek really made some use of the corona lockdown...

 

 

[David M]

Great info Sascha! Thanks a lot

[saschaw]

Zelosko (vol. 2, p. 124/125) had more than just the two awards. I hope it's of some use!

 

 

 

 

Edited July 31, 2022 by saschaw

[David M]

Zelosko is the book on The MCFO? 

Thanks for the additional info Sascha!

[saschaw]

10 hours ago, David M said:

Zelosko is the book on The MCFO?

Indeed, yes: Frank Zelosko, Für Badens Ehre. Militärischer Karl-Friedrich-Verdienstorden und Verdienstmedaille 1807 – 1918. Mosbach 2003 (Erster und Zweiter Band) and 2006 (Dritter Band).

 

I was surprised Lehmann had a "Karl Friedrich" knight's cross before he won the commander's cross. That knight, of course, wouldn't be listed in the Hof- und Staatshandbuch anymore, of course.

 

Edited August 1, 2022 by saschaw