Hi Tom ..I would be honored..and yes from what I understand as of last year that restaurant is still open..I think most eateries in that location thrive on the hotels and conventioneers.by T Kendall
Larry I would love to see the set. I am attending the Max perhaps we can get together for dinner I love the family owned Italian place near by I hope they are still Open
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!- Larry C
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
Larry that is a fine specimen with extras !
Thanks for sharing .
Congrats!!!! Larry on a very nice set you have.
thanks for sharing it .
John
I specialize in M1 carbines and Lugers.
Excellent Larry! I like to refer to this as the "type 2 Holler" even though it is a Pack guard, they enhanced it so much I consider it theirs! Just a great example with all the history included. Hold on to it! Kevin.
Great and interesting group, thanks for sharing with us.
On page 22 of the Soldbuch I can see some awards.
They look like -
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. klasse mit Schwertern - (War merit cross with swords 2nd class).
Die medaille winterschlacht im osten 1941/1942 - (Eastern front medal).
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. klasse mit Schwertern - (War merit cross with swords 1st class).
The last entry looks like it says schild (shield). Possibly ‘Kuban shield’, and that is possible because the 101. Jäger-Division fought in the retreat into the Kuban.
Pages three and four should hopefully tell us more information on what units/regiments he was in. But from the unit stamps I can see, he was in or attached to the two Divisions below.
- 101. Leichte Infanterie-Division.
- 101. Jäger-Division.
(The 101. Jäger-Division was formed when 101. Leichte Infanterie-Division was redesignated in July 1942).
The 101. Leichte Infanterie-Division -
101. Leichte Infanterie-Division
The 101. Jäger-Division -
101. Jager-Division
Last edited by Willmore; 03-13-2021 at 11:22 PM.
Wouw Larry that handwork on the pommel superb!!!
Ron
Hi Will thankyou do much for coming over here
You have already replied in your post more than what i have known ..so now I will provide more info on the soldbuch and his activities.
So If I can get a spoonful more of insight of the German officer ..it will be a ton more than what I ever had before.
@ Ron ..yes some great hand enhancing performed on the fittings. Thanktyou
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I tried rotating these but I didnt have time to reduce the image size
It is not the size of a Collection in History that matters......Its the size of your Passion for it!!
One never knows what tree roots push to the surface of what laid buried before the tree was planted - Larry C
“The farther back you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see.” - Winston Churchill
Really beautiful dagger! And that Soldbuch is really nice bonus. Outstanding
-TJ-
Outstanding dagger/Soldbuch combo Larry. I'm just now seeing this due to recent bump.
Todd
Former U.S. Army Tanker.
"Best job I ever had."
Hi Larry.
This is what I have.
His name looks like Hans Kaeser.
Page 6 and 7 - Issued kit.
While with the 101. Leichte Infanterie-Division he was issued -
Stahlhelm - Helmet
Tuch reit feldhose - Possibly issued mountain troop trousers
Schnürstiefel - Berg [bergschuhe] - Mountain Boots
Signalpfeife - Whistle
Windjacke - Wind jacket
Gamaschen - Gaiters
Page 8b - Proof of possession of weapons and equipment.
Gasmaske - Gasmask
Taschenlampe - Torch
Page 8c - Proof of possession of weapons and equipment.
It looks like he had a private purchase pistol, which I think would be the Mauser HSc (7.65mm pistol introduced in Germany during World War II, and manufactured until 1977).
Mauser Pistols
Inhaber ist im besitz hat eigenen pistole
Kal 7.65 mauser werke oberndorf
Der besitz ist durch rechnung gewiesen
The owner is in possession of his own gun
Cal 7.65 mauser works Oberndorf
The possession is proven by invoice
Dienstuhr mache zenith - Watch - maker is Zenith
Both dated 14.7.1944
He had previously had a 6.35 calibre pistol, as noted in the section that is crossed out and dated 6.10.1942.
Page 22 - Awards.
24.11.1941 - Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2. klasse mit Schwertern - (War merit cross with swords 2nd class).
5.9.1942 - Medaille winterschlacht im osten 1941/1942 - (Eastern front medal) -
101. Jäger-Division.
20.4.1943 - Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1. klasse mit Schwertern - (War merit cross with swords 1st class). - 101. Jäger-Division.
15.4.1944 - Kuban schild - (Kuban shield). The 101. Jäger-Division fought in the retreat into the Kuban, but is stamped by his current unit - Nachsch btl.
The Defence and Evacuation of the Kuban Bridgehead, January – October 1943 by David R. Galbraith, MSc paper -
http://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/5...Bridgehead.pdf
Unfortunately I can’t fully read the stamp on the Kuban shield award, but it appears to be the same stamp which is present twice on page 15. It looks like it says Nachsch btl, which would mean Nachschub Bataillon (supply service for troops). Along with this, the stamps on page 24 says Nachsch, so this fits together.
To me the stamps look like Nachschub bataillon - 533, 535, 573, 723 Stab or 735. I’m leaning towards the it saying Nachschub bataillon 573, but I’m not 100% sure on this, so have asked for some help (hopefully we should get an answer soon).
The 101. Leichte Infanterie-Division
101. Leichte Infanterie-Division
The 101. Jäger-Division
101. Jager-Division
XXXXIV Army Corps (The 101. Jäger-Division)
Forbidden!
Page 23 - Leave.
It looks like he had leave cancelled (entry #2).
Bestätigung.
Urlaub vom 19.3 - 2.4.1941 konnte dienstlichen Gründen nicht genommen werden
Den 11.8.1941.
Confirmation.
Holiday from 19.3 - 2.4.1941 could not be taken for official reasons
11.8.1941.
I’m sure what I have written here is correct, but if anyone spots anything or has any corrections then please add them!
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