I just picked up a document for the award of the Silesian Eagle to Lt. G.W. Sayffaerth, of the Oberland Sturmbatallion. Any info out there on either the battalion or the Lt.? I believe that he was a state prosecuter later, under the Nazi's. Thanks in advance!
Eric
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- Tue Dec 26, 2006 9:51 am
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Sturmbattalion Oberland
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7720
- Fri Oct 06, 2006 3:38 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: insignia identification
- Replies: 1
- Views: 7636
insignia identification
I recently picked up a freikorps piece that I can not identify. It is an oakleaf wreath with crossed rifles and a stick grenade standing between. It is oval shaped and has a blue backing. It is listed as #110 in Ager's book, but the identification is unknown. Any one know what unit wore this badge? ...
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 9:08 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Bayern Wacht
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8955
Bayern Wacht Info
Herr Doktor,
Thank you for the info on tis unit. I did not know that it was political, I thought that it might be a more military Freikorps type unit. Now I can dig a little deeper!
Eric
Thank you for the info on tis unit. I did not know that it was political, I thought that it might be a more military Freikorps type unit. Now I can dig a little deeper!
Eric
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:15 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: "Militar - Wochenblatt"?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 10626
militar-wochenblatt
I do not know the dates, or if reprints are available, but I did read that Rommel also wrote articles for this army journal.
Eric
Eric
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:11 pm
- Forum: Uniforms and Awards
- Topic: Bayernwacht Armbadge
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1966
Bayernwacht Armbadge
I have seen an armbadge that is oval with a a walking lion and the name "Bayern Wacht" underneath. Can anyone give any insight to this freikorps era badge.
Eric
Eric
- Mon Aug 28, 2006 8:00 pm
- Forum: Uniforms and Awards
- Topic: Why was the ridiculous beret so widely adopted?
- Replies: 31
- Views: 18764
beret
Maybe we should now call it a freedom cap!
Eric
Eric
- Sat Aug 19, 2006 10:35 am
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Freikorps and German-Polish Border Problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 18726
Silesia
Fantastic! It is amazing how the thread can twist and turn into so many related topics. Thank you all for the details. I wish that there were more sources available in english as this period of history is so interesting.
Eric
Eric
- Fri Aug 18, 2006 8:06 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Freikorps activity in Kaiserslautern
- Replies: 0
- Views: 6691
Freikorps activity in Kaiserslautern
I was wondering if there were any freikorps units or individuals involved in the anti French riots that occured in Kaiserslautern? Is there any sources of contemporary info available? Thanks in advance!
Eric
Eric
- Fri Aug 18, 2006 7:59 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Freikorps and German-Polish Border Problem
- Replies: 8
- Views: 18726
Annaberg
Thanks for the concise outline of the battle, it is one of the best I have seen in English. Now, if I could only get all the details...
- Fri Aug 18, 2006 2:05 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Bayern Wacht
- Replies: 2
- Views: 8955
Bayern Wacht
Can anyone tell me anything about this unit? It appears that they wore an oval metal arm shield with a walking lion and the unit title underneath.
Any info would be appreciated!
Eric
Any info would be appreciated!
Eric
- Sun Nov 13, 2005 6:04 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Freikorps history
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11005
Freikorps
Marcus,
Thank you for the lead, anything helps!
Eric
Thank you for the lead, anything helps!
Eric
- Fri Oct 28, 2005 11:52 am
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Freikorps history
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11005
Web site
Michael,
Thanks for the web address. I can roughlly make out German, but I don't think I would tackle a whole book!
Eric
Thanks for the web address. I can roughlly make out German, but I don't think I would tackle a whole book!
Eric
- Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:41 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Dissolution of Germany Post WWI
- Replies: 13
- Views: 17228
German unity
Many groups tried to tear Germany apart after WW1. The French set up seperatist movements in the rhineland, many Bavarians wanted to seperate from the hated Prussians(Bayern Voran!), etnic groups tried to return to their own homelands, (Poles in Silesia and East Prussia). And of course communists wa...
- Thu Oct 27, 2005 6:32 pm
- Forum: Reichswehr
- Topic: Freikorps history
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11005
Freikorps history
Hi everyone! I just discovered the forum tonight. I am very excited because I am very interested in Freikorps and Kampfzeit history, but there is not a heck of a lot published. Do you know of any good (or even not so good) titles on the Freikorps in English? I think I have most of the classics-Vangu...