ironhunter
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Please accept my apologies if I am in the wrong forum to ask, but I have an item relating to the Infantry Regiment Graf Bose Nr. 31 that I would like to learn more about.
This is a Lenzkirch tall clock, serial number 800373. I believe that to be correct, although above the number is stamped "Lenzkirch 1 million."
What makes this clock significant to the 3rd Batallion, 31st Division (?) is the plaque inside the case. I would be happy to send a picture to anyone that would be willing to assist, but the plaque contains the following inscription:
"Dem Verein der Unteroffiziere des III Bataillons Infanterie Regiments Graf Bose (1. Thuringisches)
Nr. 31 zur 100
jahrigen Jubilaumsfeier des Regiments gewidmet von seinen
CHRENMITGLIEDERN"
After that is four columns of names with the headings "9. KOMP., 10. KOMP., 11. KOMP., 12. KOMP."
This clock also has "1812-1912" on the outside of the door in brass letters, along with III/31. At the top is a intricately-carved crown with a German cross atop a globe, and below that (on the face of the crown) is a christian cross flanked by two eagles (I assume they are eagles).
I have many questions and, since I don't read German or know a lot about pre-WW1 German military, I thought I could pick the brains of someone who might know. I understand that this particular regiment (?) was relocated to Hamburg in 1912. I assume this is possibly the significance of the year on the door of the clock. Also, the case of the clock was built by F. Albert Stephan in Hamburg, according to a metal tag inside the door.
Can someone translate the inscription on the plaque for me? I tried several online translators but some of the words, such as "CHRENMITGLIEDERN," do not translate to English and I can't figure out what the entire inscription means.
I was told that this clock was built and dedicated to this division on it's 100th anniversary, but if it was I can't figure out how it ended up in civilian hands. I purchased the clock from a reputable dealer in Germany and, other than the fact that it is a genuine Lenzkirch, he was unsure of the clock's history. I know it is possible that the plaque and all military stuff could have been added in an attempt to increase the value, but I bought the clock at about the price a genuine Lenzkirch tall clock would sell for. The prie was not jacked up because of the military stuff.
I appreciate any light that anyone might shed on this for me. I am not posting here to try and find a value, as I have no intentions of selling this clock. I would just like to know anything I can about how it came to be!
thanks
Ray Elkins
This is a Lenzkirch tall clock, serial number 800373. I believe that to be correct, although above the number is stamped "Lenzkirch 1 million."
What makes this clock significant to the 3rd Batallion, 31st Division (?) is the plaque inside the case. I would be happy to send a picture to anyone that would be willing to assist, but the plaque contains the following inscription:
"Dem Verein der Unteroffiziere des III Bataillons Infanterie Regiments Graf Bose (1. Thuringisches)
Nr. 31 zur 100
jahrigen Jubilaumsfeier des Regiments gewidmet von seinen
CHRENMITGLIEDERN"
After that is four columns of names with the headings "9. KOMP., 10. KOMP., 11. KOMP., 12. KOMP."
This clock also has "1812-1912" on the outside of the door in brass letters, along with III/31. At the top is a intricately-carved crown with a German cross atop a globe, and below that (on the face of the crown) is a christian cross flanked by two eagles (I assume they are eagles).
I have many questions and, since I don't read German or know a lot about pre-WW1 German military, I thought I could pick the brains of someone who might know. I understand that this particular regiment (?) was relocated to Hamburg in 1912. I assume this is possibly the significance of the year on the door of the clock. Also, the case of the clock was built by F. Albert Stephan in Hamburg, according to a metal tag inside the door.
Can someone translate the inscription on the plaque for me? I tried several online translators but some of the words, such as "CHRENMITGLIEDERN," do not translate to English and I can't figure out what the entire inscription means.
I was told that this clock was built and dedicated to this division on it's 100th anniversary, but if it was I can't figure out how it ended up in civilian hands. I purchased the clock from a reputable dealer in Germany and, other than the fact that it is a genuine Lenzkirch, he was unsure of the clock's history. I know it is possible that the plaque and all military stuff could have been added in an attempt to increase the value, but I bought the clock at about the price a genuine Lenzkirch tall clock would sell for. The prie was not jacked up because of the military stuff.
I appreciate any light that anyone might shed on this for me. I am not posting here to try and find a value, as I have no intentions of selling this clock. I would just like to know anything I can about how it came to be!
thanks
Ray Elkins
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