Null The estate of the pioneer Bernhard Gerke of the 1st Nassau Pioneer Battalio…

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The estate of the pioneer Bernhard Gerke of the 1st Nassau Pioneer Battalion No. 21 Half-liter porcelain reservist mug with pewter mount (lid reworked/repaired at the base and on the figure), Gerke's name, also in the name bar, period of service 1906 - 1908. Also from the family a war memorial coin 1870/71, four battle clasps (Weissenburg, Wörth, Sedan, Paris), the jubilee medal 1897, iron cross of honor ("W.Sch. & Co.") for survivors, a tin stamp no. 19509 with griffin, together in a leather pouch with cloth label "Pionier Gerke". Also a CdV photo of Gerke in uniform, birth certificate (4.11.1893), silver pocket watch ("Cylinder 10 Steine") with Gerke's name engraved on it, glasses, work book and some photos/documents from the family. Also a large photo of the Rahmsbeck warriors' association 1903 under glass, in an old frame (frame dimensions 47 x 60 cm). Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Bernhard Gerke later served as mayor of Ramsbeck. Provenance: Directly from family property. Condition: II

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The estate of the pioneer Bernhard Gerke of the 1st Nassau Pioneer Battalion No. 21 Half-liter porcelain reservist mug with pewter mount (lid reworked/repaired at the base and on the figure), Gerke's name, also in the name bar, period of service 1906 - 1908. Also from the family a war memorial coin 1870/71, four battle clasps (Weissenburg, Wörth, Sedan, Paris), the jubilee medal 1897, iron cross of honor ("W.Sch. & Co.") for survivors, a tin stamp no. 19509 with griffin, together in a leather pouch with cloth label "Pionier Gerke". Also a CdV photo of Gerke in uniform, birth certificate (4.11.1893), silver pocket watch ("Cylinder 10 Steine") with Gerke's name engraved on it, glasses, work book and some photos/documents from the family. Also a large photo of the Rahmsbeck warriors' association 1903 under glass, in an old frame (frame dimensions 47 x 60 cm). Partially slightly damaged, signs of age. Bernhard Gerke later served as mayor of Ramsbeck. Provenance: Directly from family property. Condition: II

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