Olham 164 Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Just found this forum contribution about a German Pilot Uniform. It is said to be the uniform of Unteroffizier Hans Kleinschred, Royal Bavarian Jagdstaffel 23. http://warrelics.eu/...-uniform-13810/ There was also, on page 3, this military passport from Michael Huetterer (17. Nov. 1891 - 21. Jul. 1964); he flew with the above pilot in Jasta 23b. 04.08.14 – 02.11.17 2. kgl. bayr. Feldartillerieregiment „Horn“ 05.11.17 – 05.12.17 Fliegerersatzabteilung I, 06.12.17 – 10.05.18 Kgl. bayr. Fliegerschule V. (Training to pilot) 10.05.18 – 14.05.18 Kgl. bayr. Fliegerschützen-Schule, Lager Lechfeld. (Training on MG) 14.05.18 – 23.05.18 Armeeflugpark 17 23.05.18 – 12.11.18 Koniglich bayr. Jagdstaffel 23 My attempt of translation: Was from 23.5.1918 to 12.11.18 in the Bav(arian) Jagdstaffel 23 enlisted as aircraft pilot and got on 13.11.18 transfered to Bav(arian) Fea II, Fürth. Promotion: 28.7.18 to etm. (etatmäßigem?) Vizefeldwebel because of ... against the enemy Behaviour: very good Penalties: none Awards: Pilot Badge 23.7.18; Ehrenbecher (Cup of Honour) for the victor in aerial combat gem. (gemäß = according to) Kogenluft No. 129337 Fl. (?) v. 21.8.1918 Combats: 24.5.18 - 24.9.18 Fights between Arras and Albert 25.9. - 9.10.18 Emplacement fights in the Vosges Since 10.10.18 Combat designation not yet released Fürth i. B. (in Bavaria), the 23.11. 1918 Seywald Lieutenant and Squadron leader Edited May 25, 2011 by Olham Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+elephant 36 Posted May 25, 2011 (edited) Wow, Great find! Hurray for the Royal Bavarian Jagdstaffel 23, then! Edited May 26, 2011 by elephant Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UK_Widowmaker 571 Posted May 27, 2011 thats pretty cool! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonL 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Very impressive looks like the original owner just took it off and hung it up. It said that he has owned this for 30 years I wonder how he found it? Also this is a really neat website did anyone see this? http://warrelics.eu/military_forum/incredible-ww1-ground-digged-find-german-helmets-gas-masks-44/ Thanks for posting this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RAF_Louvert 101 Posted May 30, 2011 . As the first poster said in that uniform thread, "There are times when "WOW" is the only thing I can think of to say!" Wouldn't you love to have that set on display in your flying room Olham! What a beauty. Also, thank you for the translation on the passport; very helpful. And thanks DonL for your link as well. Can't imagine digging into the ground and finding such a cache of items, grizzly as some of them may be. . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olham 164 Posted May 30, 2011 That is a strangely touching find - thanks for posting, DonL. After all those years, there is still even some camo painting on some helmets. Grizzly indeed! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonL 0 Posted May 30, 2011 Grizzly, did I miss something? Was it a war grave, I thought it was just a dump that someone discovered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
