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Re: my medals and certificates
Your KVK looks like it is signed by General der Artillerie Heinrich Meyer-Burdorf. , Div Commander of the 131 ID.
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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12-12-2009 08:36 PM
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Re: my medals and certificates
He was awarded the Ritterkreuz on 15/11/1941 whilst in commanded of the 131 ID 
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Re: my medals and certificates
The award was made when the 131 ID were fighting in the central sector of the Eastern front.
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Re: my medals and certificates
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Paul E
Your KVK looks like it is signed by General der Artillerie Heinrich Meyer-Burdorf. , Div Commander of the 131 ID.
Not Often seen Signature! As Paul mentions Nice Location and Date...That's why I Collect Documents, so much more to it 
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Re: my medals and certificates
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Paul E
Your KVK looks like it is signed by General der Artillerie Heinrich Meyer-Burdorf. , Div Commander of the 131 ID.
Hi ,which one is KVK??
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Re: my medals and certificates
The one with Generelleutant Div Kdr On it, As Mentioned he rose in Rank to General der Artillerie by wars end.
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Re: my medals and certificates
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Stewy S
The EK's marked "800"
? Can you show a pic please. Stewy S
hi,it wear abrasion , look like 000.
Will show the picture to you
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Re: my medals and certificates
Hi markma,neither "800" (unless it's a 800 silver private purchase) or "000" are recognised makers marks. As far as i'm aware,but i've been wrong before
. Stewy S
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The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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Re: my medals and certificates
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Stewy S
Hi markma,neither "800" (unless it's a 800 silver private purchase) or "000" are recognised makers marks. As far as i'm aware,but i've been wrong before
. Stewy S
The EKII looks a little suspect as a whole, but having said that, it can be hard to determine these days.
The one thing that does interest me is the eagle stamp to the rear of the medal packet. There is no continuing line across the flap, pre allocation. A best guess would offer a later stamp added by someone else, if original packet at all.
Any chance of a closeup of the maker name on the envelope.
Z
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