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Documents of the Prussian officer family von Versen, 2nd half of the 19th century Records from the 1866 war by Lieutenant von Versen in the Neumärk Dragoon Regiment No. 3 (dimensions 33 x 21 cm, eight inscribed pages). Records of the same officer from 1870/71 (dimensions 33 x 21 cm, six labeled pages). Farewell letter from the commander of HR 17 Colonel Leopold von Versen (23.2.1894). Draft letter (dimensions 29 x 22 cm) to the Emperor regarding pension (15.11.1894). Handwritten letter to a von Versen (29.8.1866). Three-page personal sheet (dimensions 29 x 23 cm) of Leopold von Versen (*1841). With the vaccination certificate of Max von Versen (11.2.1889) and letter of confirmation. Some tears, losses, signs of use and age. Max von Versen (1833 - 1893) was appointed commander of the 14th Cavalry Brigade on 12.12.1882 and promoted to major general on 3.8.1883. In the same capacity, von Versen led the 2nd Guards Cavalry Brigade from 13.3.1884, was promoted to lieutenant general on 27.1.1888 and was transferred to Erfurt as commander of the 8th Division on 17.4.1888. Leaving him in this position, Kaiser Wilhelm II appointed him his adjutant general on 19.6.1888. Condition: II

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Documents of the Prussian officer family von Versen, 2nd half of the 19th century Records from the 1866 war by Lieutenant von Versen in the Neumärk Dragoon Regiment No. 3 (dimensions 33 x 21 cm, eight inscribed pages). Records of the same officer from 1870/71 (dimensions 33 x 21 cm, six labeled pages). Farewell letter from the commander of HR 17 Colonel Leopold von Versen (23.2.1894). Draft letter (dimensions 29 x 22 cm) to the Emperor regarding pension (15.11.1894). Handwritten letter to a von Versen (29.8.1866). Three-page personal sheet (dimensions 29 x 23 cm) of Leopold von Versen (*1841). With the vaccination certificate of Max von Versen (11.2.1889) and letter of confirmation. Some tears, losses, signs of use and age. Max von Versen (1833 - 1893) was appointed commander of the 14th Cavalry Brigade on 12.12.1882 and promoted to major general on 3.8.1883. In the same capacity, von Versen led the 2nd Guards Cavalry Brigade from 13.3.1884, was promoted to lieutenant general on 27.1.1888 and was transferred to Erfurt as commander of the 8th Division on 17.4.1888. Leaving him in this position, Kaiser Wilhelm II appointed him his adjutant general on 19.6.1888. Condition: II

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