Saxon General's research

[GdC26]

Based in part on the information provided by Glenn, I now have the following data regarding Freiherr Leuckart von Weissdorff:<u1 =""></u1><u1 =""></u1><o =""></o>

• <u1 =""></u1>Born in 1857
• Served in husarenregiment Nr. 19 (born out by the pics, which show items of that regiment)
• 1907-1911: Oberst, Kommandeur Garde Reiterregiment (born out by the pics, which show items of that regiment)
• Generalmajor, 21 April 1911
• Generalleutnant, 3 February 1914
• Character General der Kavallerie

The Saxon Rangliste 1912 lists Freiherr Leuckart von Weissdorff as "Milit******228;rbevollmachtigter in Berlin (i.e., military representative of Saxony t the court of Wilhelm II), stellvertretender Bevollm******228;chtigter zur Bundesrat des deutschen Reiches und Mitglied der Reichs Rayon-Kommission." (This would explain the blue General******180;s tunics in the grouping, which are pre-war, and based on the foregoing, can be dated to Freiherr Leuckart von Weissdorff******180;s tenure as general officer prior to his appointment as General a la Suite to the King of Saxony - see below).

The Saxon 1914 Rangliste confirms that at the time of issue, Leuckart von Weissdorff still held these positions, but now had also been appointed as General a la Suite to the King of Saxony (the bluw tunic shown in one of my earlier threads relates to this appointment, as do the M 1910 and M 1915 tunics shonw in one of Marks pics of the Grouping).

Finally, the 1914-1918 Ehrenrangliste confirms all of these appointments/positions, and adds to those "Milit. Gouv. der Provinz L******252;ttich", which I believe translates as "military governor of the province of Luik/Liege" in Belgium and "zum Gen. Adj. Seiner Majest******228;ts des K******246;nigs ern." ("appointed Generaladjutant of His Majesty the King of Saxony")

Additionally, based on a ribbonbar associated withthe grouping and on the award of the Officer******180;s cross of the Siamese Order of hte White Elephant, it seems likely that Freiherr Leuckart von Weissdorff served in China.

Pics or further information are of course most welcome.
Regards,
Sandro

[mravery]

Ok Sandro,

You lucky stiff...... you managed to clean the tag (mine always have the damn tag cut out ).....

This should be easy to find his awards now... and perhaps even a picture. I'll go through my archives and see if I can find a picture!

Cheers and congratulations !!
Mark

[GdC26]

Hey Mark,
Yes, when I saw the label, I knew I was in business.
The medals are easy, at least up to 1914. The 1914 Saxon Rangliste lists the following:

Verdienstorden, Komturkreuz 2. Klasse
Albrechtsorden, Komturkreuz 2. Klasse
Sachsen, Dienstauszeichnung
Bayern, Milit******228;rverdienstorden
Italien, Orden der Italienische Krone, Komturkreuz
******212;sterreich, Franz Joseforden, Komturkreuz
Preussen, RAO 2. Klasse mit der Krone
Preussen, Kronenorden 2. Klasse miet Stern
Sachsen Weimar, Orden der Wachsamkeit oder der Weissen Falken, Komturkreuz
Sachsen Ernestinische Hausorden, Komturkreuz 2. Klasse
Sweden, Schwerterorden , Rittekreuz 1. Klasse
Siam, Weisser Elephantenorden 4. Klasse
Spanien, Orden Isabella der Katolische, Komtur 2. Klasse
Orden der W******252;rttembergischen Krone, Ehrenkreuz
W******252;rttemberg, Friedrichsorden, Komturkreuz 1. Klasse

Any further information, especially regarding wartime awards and service in china is most welcom.

Best,
Sandro

[GdC26]

Gents,
Does anyone have pics or further data regarding von Weissdorff available?
Many thanks in advance for your help.
Regards,
Sandro

[Glenn2438]

Sandro,

General der Kavallerie Louis Friedrich Traugott Frhr. Leuckart von Weißdorff:

Freiherr von Leuckart was born on the 3rd of November 1857 at Dresden. He attended the Vitzthum Gymnasium followed by three Semesters at the University of Leipzig. He entered the 2. Säschs. Husaren-Regiment as a "One Year Volunteer" on the 1st of October 1877 and decided shortly after to become a career officer. Appointed as an "Avantageur (Fahnenjunker) on the 1st of January 1878, he was commissioned as a Sekonde-Lieutenant on 29th of September 1878. He was appointed Regimental Adjutant in 1881 and promoted to Premier-Lieutenant on the 17th of July 1884. From 1885 to 1888 he attended the Kriegsakademie in Berlin. Promoted to Rittmeister on 23rd October 1890 he briefly served as the Adjutant of the 3rd Saxon Cavalry Brigade Nr. 32 and on the 27th of March 1892 was transferred to the General Staff. Initially attached to the Prussian General Staff he became a staff officer in the 2nd Saxon Division
Nr. 24 in 1893.

In 1896 he was appointed as a Squadron Commander in the Garde-Reiter-Regiment and transferred to the War Ministry in 1899. He was promoted to Major on the 24th of July 1899. On the 26th of March 1903 he was assigned as the second in command of the Garde-Reiter-Regiment. Assigned as the Chief of Staff of XIX. Corps on the 20th of September 1904 he was promoted to Oberstleutnant on the 18th of November 1904. Promoted to Oberst on the 31st of May 1907 he became commander of the Garde-Reiter-Regiment on the 1st of October 1907.

Appointed as the provisional commander of the 40th Cavalry Brigade on the 1st of October 1910 he became the permanent commander on the 23rd of May 1911 followed by his promotion to Generalmajor on the 23rd of September 1911 (Patent of 21 April 1911). He was appointed as the Military Plenipotentiary and Deputy Plenipotentiary to the Bundesrat on the 22nd of December 1911 and as a General à la suite to the King of Saxony on the 17th of June 1913. He was promoted to Generalleutnant on the 17th of March 1914 (Patent of 3 February 1914).

From the 5th of August he was the Military Plenipotentiary at Supreme Headquarters until appointed commander of the 23rd Reserve-Division and Generaladjutant on 14 February 1917. He became Military Governor of Lüttich on the 27th of March 1918 and retired on the 28th of November 1918. He was promoted to char. General der Kavallerie on the 14th of August 1919. Freiherr von Leuckart died on the 26th of February 1933.

Regards
Glenn

[GdC26]

Glenn,
I don******180;t know how you do it, but you did it, again .........
Many, many thanks, this is excellent information.
Best,
Sandro