Walter Kinast Johann Goldfuß 3. Artillerie-Regiment „Königin Mutter“ Träger der silbernen Militär-Verdienst-Medaille für 1870/71 Geboren 21.Juni.1822 in Prüllsbirkig bei Pottenstein/Bayreuth Gestorben am 29. Januar 1892 in München/Neuhausen Zuletzt Feldwebel im 3. Artillerie-Regiment „Königin Mutter“ Auszeichnungen: Silberne Militär-Verdienst-Medaille für 1870/71 Silbernes Ehrenzeichen des
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Max Müller was born on January 1, 1887 at Rottenburg a. d. Laaber in Lower Bavaria (Niederbayern) to goods dealer Max Müller and Margarethe, born Wiesmüller. He enlisted in the 1st Bavarian Infantry Regiment, 6th Company on October 18, 1907. On October 1, 1911 he became a
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Georg Schäflein was born on October 19, 1892 at Greßthal in Lower Franconia. Before the First World War he was a barber in Greßthal. While a member of the 8th Company of the 9th Bavarian Infantry Regiment Wrede, Gefreiter Schäflein was involved in action at Wytschaete, Belgium
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Johann Sauer was born on March 3, 1888 at Rottweil in Württemberg. Before the First World War he was a mechanic in Rottweil. While a member of the 6th Company of the 8th Bavarian Infantry Regiment Großherzog Friedrich II. von Baden, Reservist Sauer was involved in action
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Fridolin Redenbach was born on June 18, 1890 at Reichsthal in the Palatine. Before the First World War he served in the 22nd Bavarian Infantry Regiment Fürst Wilhelm von Hohenzollern. While a member of the 8th Company of this regiment, Vizefeldwebel and Offizier-Stellvertreter Redenbach was involved in
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Although much is written about the Bavarian Military Merit Medal (Bayerische Militär-Verdienst-Medaille), also officially known as the Bavarian Bravery Medal (Bayerische Tapferkeits-Medaille) after March 2, 1918, little is written concerning the cases that contained the medals when they were issued. A friend and experienced collector from Germany
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The Commemorative Medal of the Staff Company of the Bavarian Rifle Corps (Erinnerungsmedaille der Stabskompanie des Bayerisches Schützenkorps) was created in 1921 to commemorate the two-year anniversary of the establishment of the Staff Company (Stabskompanie) on April 18, 1919. On April 18, 1919, the Freikorps
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The Bavarian Veteran’s Commemorative for the Field Campaigns 1790 to 1812 was established by King Maximilian II (reigned 1848-1864) on June 30, 1848, for “all those who participated in the campaigns of the 1790s, including that of 1812, in the combat-ready state of the Bavarian Army.” Regierungs-Blatt
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Bavarian Crown Prince Rupprecht Maria Luitpold Ferdinand was born on May 18, 1869 in München. The photograph shown below was probably taken prior to May 5, 1886, as Photographer Joseph Albert of München died on that date. The photograph shown below is of Crown
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Der Königlich Bayerische Militär-Verdienstorden (Sascha Zimmermann) In German: Artikelnummer: VM-30-2 ISBN: 9783903341302 Kategorie: Orden & Ehrenzeichen (deutschsprachig) Hersteller: Verlag Militaria In English: Artikelnummer: VM-31-9 ISBN: 9783903341319 Kategorie: Orden & Ehrenzeichen (englischsprachig) Hersteller: Verlag Militaria Available now is a new comprehensive publication regarding the history of the Bavarian Military Merit Order written by
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Received the Small Naval Gold medal for Lissa, and also claimed this NGS clasp along with six other clasps. One of 3 confirmed 7 clasp NGS medals. Served on the ‘Flag Officer’s Committee” overseeing the institution of the NGS medal 1847-50. For more details see: O’Byrne (1949)
KCB 2 Jan 1815, Kt.B 29 Jun 1815, GCB 5 Jul 1855
Died on 8 Jan 1869
Received the Small Naval Gold medal for Surprise wh. Hermione, and claimed the NGS medal with clasp for this action as well. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849)
Kt.B 1 Feb 1800, KCB 2 Jan 1815, Bt 26 Jan 1819
Died on 21 Mar 1851
Received the Small Naval Gold Medal for Victorious wh. Rivoli, and also claimed the NGS with this clasp. His medal group sold at Spink in Jun 1982. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849)
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 5 Jul 1842
Died on 7 Jul 1851
For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 13 Nov 1827
Died on 28 Apr 1851
The man who burned Washington
Claimed a six clasp NGS medal, supposedly the only medal issued to a Rear Admiral. The medal is in the NMM. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 20 Feb 1818
Died on 19 Aug 1853
Sir Thomas Byam Martin, wearing the KCB star only, having been invested, but not installed in the Order yet.
A veteran of the American Revolutionary War. As Captain of HMS Santa Margarita captured the French frigate Tamise, June 1796. Commanding HMS Fisgard he captured the French Immortalité off Tory Island in October 1798. In the Baltic in August 1808, as Captain of HMS Implacable, took part in the capture the Russian ship Sewolod. Served on the ‘Flag Officer’s Committee’ overseeing the institution of the NGS medal in 1847-50. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 3 Mar 1830, Kt.B 1814, KS (Sweden) 1808
Died on 21 Oct 1854
Admiral Robert Stopford (1768-1847)
Small Naval Gold medal for St. Domingo. He directed the operations that resulted in the capture of Java on 8 August 1811. His last active post, in his early seventies, was as commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean fleet during the Syrian War. Claimed the NGS medal with six clasps, the medal is in the NMM. Colonel of the Royal Marines on 9 November 1805. Governor of Greenwich Hospital from 1 May 1841 till his death. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 6 Jun 1831, GCMG 10 May 1837
Died on 25 June 1847
A veteran of the American Revolutionary War. Received the Small Naval Gold Medal for St. Vincent, which was stolen in 1900 from Greenwich Hospital (with Nelson’s Gold medals). Claimed the NGS medal with ‘St. Vincent’ clasp, the medal is in a private collection in the UK. Shown here as a GCB with Gold Medal. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 17 Nov 1830
Died on 28 Oct 1849
• Examination : in 1797 (PRO ADM 6/95/170-171).
• Lieutenant : on 16 December 1797 (2).
• Commander : on 27 April 1801 (13).
• Post-Captain : on 5 March 1808.
• Died: on 5 October 1832.
Sources:
Marshall, vol ix, p. 295.
The Complete Navy List 1793-1815 (CD).
