Archive for January, 2012

Piecing together my grandfather’s story: Artur Tomasz Maruszewski

Am trying to piece together my grandfather’s story from the fragmentary evidence that I have. My dad never spoke overly much about his father and what I do know has piqued my curiosity and I’d like to find out more.

My grandfather’s service in the military stretched from 1914 through to 1945 (with a 5-year break in the 1930s), so it’s kind of tricky where to post this thread - here or in the 2nd rep one.

What I know from his early military career is that he served in WW1 in Pilsudski’s Legions, first as a rifleman, volunteering in 1914, and was then promoted through the ranks. His stint as a combatant on the eastern front ended in 1917 when he wound up in the stockade for refusing to swear allegiance to Kaiser Willhelm II.

Below is a photo to get things started - taken in late 1933, I believe on his promotion to colonel.

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Orden / Medaille Totenkopf , evt. Kragenspiegel

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RZM wall plaque

hello to all
which would have a historical photo shop RZM showing this kind of plate?
thanks a lot

EK2 Juncker!

Hello guys! Couldn’t resist this cross on PvLs latest update yeasterday! :)

Is it a full Jucker or WL core?

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Originale Einheitslitze (Einheitskragenspiegel) der deutschen Wehrmacht

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Hose Wehrmacht

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Invitation to visit the Reich Chancellery

G’day all,
just thought I’d share my latest pickup, it is an invitation for breakfast at the Reich Chancelley (I think!) It was picked up in the ruins of the Chancellery by a British soldier in July 1945. If anyone is able to translate this thing properly I would be greatly appreciative as unfortunately I cannot read German. It is in overall reasonable condition considering it has probably been walked on by Russian troops whilst laying amongst the dust and rubble of the ruined building. Hope you all like it, cheers,

Dave.


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Stahlhelm - parade - emblem

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original Wehrmachts Landkarte,Nur für den Dienstgebrauch,Frankreich Montmedy

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Genuine WW1 German M16 / M18 Helmet,Battlefield Relic..

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End Date: Sunday Jan-29-2012 13:25:17 PST
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