Walter Kinast, Karlsfeld Ein kurzer Abriss über sein Leben geb. 22.12.1847 in Vötting gest. 28.06.1920 in Freising Gaststättenbesitzer und Hotelier in Freising Korporal der 4. Eskadron beim 3. Chevaulegers-Regiment „Herzog Maximilian“ Auszeichnungen: Silberne Militär-Verdienst-Medaille 01.09.1870, weil er große Entschlossenheit
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The type of Bavarian Bravery Medal citation shown below detailed the actions of a soldier who was awarded the Gold Bavarian Bravery Medal. This type of document was issued as a companion document to the official award document (Verleihungs-Urkunde). The document was a pre-printed single page and the particulars
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This grouping was previously offered by a Munich auction house in 2002. The items in the group consist of the Orden der Bayerischen Tapferkeitsmedaille identification card and medals of Adolf Fichtner. Adolf Fichtner was awarded the Silver Bavarian Bravery Medal for action at Verdun on March 29,
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It is interesting to discover the history behind the bestowal of an award whenever possible. Regarding the awards of German States this is not always possible, as most awards were not impressed nor engraved with the name of the recipient. However, documentation will sometimes lead to a
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