Gus’ Gear-communications with pigeons
Today on Gus' Gear, I present a few more items used in communications with pigeons as well as some photos and background information on the men who served. To begin…
Today on Gus' Gear, I present a few more items used in communications with pigeons as well as some photos and background information on the men who served. To begin…
I had the chance to acquire a set of documents and awards from a Bavarian soldier, who survived the war, after seeing plenty of action. This lot includes award concessions,…
Tores Tuesday- Been there, done that, travelled across the ocean -twice! A captured German gas mask mailed to the United States.Now this you don’t see every day. One can safely…
MILITARY RISEMoritz Ferdinand Freiherr von Bissing was born at Ober Bellmannsdorf on January 30, 1844 in the province of Silesia. His father (also named Moritz von Bissing) was a member…
The Kingdom of Württemberg, a German state since 1083, was a member state of the German Confederation until 1866. Württemberg fought on the side of Austria in 1866, but three…
9th of August 1915Early that Monday morning there was an enormous air activity above the Ypres sector. The Germans reacted to this with as many people on their side and…
Antonio Herrera I would like to show a Reservistengrug from a person who served 3 years in the Imperial Navy or Kaiserliche Marine. This is the only not Bavarian Stein,…
Tores Tuesday, a scary piece of literature...Quite some great personal items and books have been posted lately, not least inA Gustaf Bryngelsons excellent blogs. Here is another one.This is published…
THE EAGLEErnst Udet was born in Frankfurt am Main on April 26, 1896. He grew up in Munich, well known for his sunny temperament and fascination with aviation.In his youth,…
This week Sabine's battlefield guide Saturday is going back to Oostkamp for the last timeThe impact of the occupation in OostkampThe mailAt the beginning of the 20th century, correspondence was…