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    A couple months ago I purchased off Estand a German flag with the signatures of the GIs who captured it. On the flag was a guys name Merl Mohr from Tuscola, Illinois, since Tuscola is only about 80 miles from me I decided along with the help of a local newspaper to track the gentleman down. I am happy to say that today I met his Son Richard Mohr and was able to get the flag back to his family. The father passed away in 1995 and didn't speak about the war until his last couple months. The Flag was brought back by Mr Mohr and we are guessing after a divorce the flag went to Denver (where I purchased it from) with either his wife or Mr Mohr's daughter. The son had heard stories about the flag but had never seen it and all these years talked to his wife and friends about a German flag his dad had brought back from the war. It was such a thrill this morning to be able to get the flag back to his family. His father had a photo album with all sorts of pictures in it, photos of the other guys who had signed the flag, and pics of the Nordhausen Concentration Camp. I was able to photograph those pics and if anyone is interested I can send them copies. Attached pic shows Mr. Mohr pointing to his dad's signature.
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    Great story! Thanks so much for sharing. You did the right thing in my opinion. I have many collectibles that bear inscriptions and family information (watches, bibles, etc.) and I'm always trying to trace the item's origin. The few times that I was able to track down the family, it was a great feeling to see them reunited with a piece of their history. I know that I would want someone to do the same for me.

    Tomorrow I'm off to meet the family of the original owner of this cash register. They still own the business, 3 generations later, and have no idea that I'm coming!
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      #3
      Interesting story Larry!

      Kevin, you'll keep us updated about how it went? What's such a cash register worth these days?
      "Wir Deutschen fürchten Gott und sonst nichts auf der Welt " BISMARCK

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        Originally posted by Larry Ball View Post
        A couple months ago I purchased off Estand a German flag with the signatures of the GIs who captured it. On the flag was a guys name Merl Mohr from Tuscola, Illinois, since Tuscola is only about 80 miles from me I decided along with the help of a local newspaper to track the gentleman down. I am happy to say that today I met his Son Richard Mohr and was able to get the flag back to his family. The father passed away in 1995 and didn't speak about the war until his last couple months. The Flag was brought back by Mr Mohr and we are guessing after a divorce the flag went to Denver (where I purchased it from) with either his wife or Mr Mohr's daughter. The son had heard stories about the flag but had never seen it and all these years talked to his wife and friends about a German flag his dad had brought back from the war. It was such a thrill this morning to be able to get the flag back to his family. His father had a photo album with all sorts of pictures in it, photos of the other guys who had signed the flag, and pics of the Nordhausen Concentration Camp. I was able to photograph those pics and if anyone is interested I can send them copies. Attached pic shows Mr. Mohr pointing to his dad's signature.
        Great story Good work.

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          cash register

          This trip turned out a little differently than I had expected. I met with the Great-Granddaughter (4th generation, it turns out) of the original owner and discovered that she is the person who sold it out of the family! She said that she hated to part with it but the business changed locations several years ago and had to downsze. She was happy that it found a good home and told me that she would look through the archives for any paperwork or photos documenting the register and get copies of them to me. Very nice of her to offer to do that. It was a good day.

          As for the value on this thing, they range anywhere from $350 to $650 USD depending on condition. This model is in great shape, but it's very common. I'd say about $600 or so (at least in my neck of the woods). To refurnish one is at least $1,000 to $1,500.

          I didn't mean to steal Larry's thunder with this post, sorry about that! I do have a G.I. signed Kriegsflagge that he has motivated me to research. Thanks again Larry for sharing your story.

          Kevin L.

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            Originally posted by rajko84 View Post
            Great story Good work.
            +1! Good work!

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              #7
              I have a 10' tri-color flag with a static swaztica from 1926-30 captured and signed by 45 soldiers of the 104th Infantry Regiment, 26th Infantry Division. I spent a few years tracking down every signer, unfortunately there's only one left alive today. I have met with him and speak to him regularly, he doesn't remember where they found this odd ball. I've asked family members of the deceased signers and none of them have any photos of it either. One vet's son said his father had seen a story about my search and told him he had signed it but neglected to say where. He passed away before I could talk to him.
              Hopefully, more collectors will track out surviving vets on signed pieces. They deserve to be rememberd for what they did.
              Brian Rich
              Facebook.com/agratefulnation

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