Gentlemen,
I purchased this album ten years ago from the estate of one of the earliest OMSA members who actively collected Medals & Decorations from 1924 until his death in 1996.
Here is the information I have been able to find so far. Please correct me if I am wrong.
This appears to be a presentation album to Oberst von Widdern, Army Bishop. When he was made a Cardinal in 1884, the officers of the 4th Baden Infantry Regiment (Prince Wilhelm) presented this album of their photographs to him. Upon his death in 1909, it was returned to the Regiment. A signed statement from the regimental commander seems to verify this. Cover is bound in blue velvet affixed with a bronze & silver plaque. The plaque inscription reads
Seinem scheidenden Kameraden
das Offizier Corps
des 4. Badischen
Infantrie = Regiments,
Prinz Wilhelm,
No. 112.
There are 60 places for photos, but 2 are missing. Beneath each photo is the officer's name and rank written in pencil. The cover is still intact, but weak and needs to be handled with care.
I have also included several photos.
I would like to know the value of the album for insurance purposes and anything else about it you might be able to share. Thanks guys.
I purchased this album ten years ago from the estate of one of the earliest OMSA members who actively collected Medals & Decorations from 1924 until his death in 1996.
Here is the information I have been able to find so far. Please correct me if I am wrong.
This appears to be a presentation album to Oberst von Widdern, Army Bishop. When he was made a Cardinal in 1884, the officers of the 4th Baden Infantry Regiment (Prince Wilhelm) presented this album of their photographs to him. Upon his death in 1909, it was returned to the Regiment. A signed statement from the regimental commander seems to verify this. Cover is bound in blue velvet affixed with a bronze & silver plaque. The plaque inscription reads
Seinem scheidenden Kameraden
das Offizier Corps
des 4. Badischen
Infantrie = Regiments,
Prinz Wilhelm,
No. 112.
There are 60 places for photos, but 2 are missing. Beneath each photo is the officer's name and rank written in pencil. The cover is still intact, but weak and needs to be handled with care.
I have also included several photos.
I would like to know the value of the album for insurance purposes and anything else about it you might be able to share. Thanks guys.
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