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Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 21:53
Here is an uncommon Zimmerman RK grouping with good provenance. The grouping is to Hauptman Jurgen von Nottbeck. Awarded for a counterattack across a frozen river in the Kurland Pocket. Nottbeck was wounded shortly after and sent back to the west for recovery. The grouping was obtained by his daughter. He kept the medals in the handkerchief shown.
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 21:54
overview of the group
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 21:57
swaz
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 21:57
1939
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 21:58
1813
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 21:59
800 and 20 stamp
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:00
honor clasp
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:00
detail of the clasp
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:01
reverse
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:02
ek 1
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:02
reverse of EK 1
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:03
wound badge
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:04
wound badge reverse
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:05
DKiG- a deschler with the pin replaced and enamel damage. Not a case queen.
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:07
reverse of DKiG
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:08
east medal
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:09
pretty beat up screw back EK1
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:09
soldbuch
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:10
inside of soldbuch
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:11
promotion letter to major. It is actually dated after the war while he was in captivity.
Time Bandit
15th February 2009, 22:36
Nice grouping.

When you look at his picture, with the glasses and all that he don't really look the hero type somehow does he he? You half expect him to be the regimental clerk or the likes?
Just goes to show how appearances are deceptive
Tom Hansen
15th February 2009, 22:54
That is one of the reasons I really like the grouping. The guy looks like a nerd, but was a company commander who had balls of steel. Sometimes looks can be decieving. I like the way also that most of the awards actually appear worn and were stored in a handkerchief!
wolfeknives
15th February 2009, 23:01
A great group with lot's of caracter. It's nice to see a group that has stayed together. I love the Zimmerman RK, one I am still looking for.:thumbup:
Wolfgang
Kevin V.
16th February 2009, 00:19
Nice cross Tom!
Here is my early unmarked Zimmermann!

Best regards
Kevin
RaymondG
16th February 2009, 08:14
Hi Tom

That is a wonderful group and many of the pieces have real character.

Do you have any more information about his career and award dates as I am very interested to learn a little more about von Nottbeck.

Raymond
Justin
16th February 2009, 08:43
Great Group of Awards, Do like the been there worn look, they are showing. Congrats you must be a happy Chap
Wim Vangossum
16th February 2009, 17:57
At Tom:

this is a very nice grouping. Great to see this.

At Kevin:

Welcome to this forum. Great to have some Knight Cross experts here.

Regards, Wim :)
Fafnesbane
16th February 2009, 20:00
Excellent grouping!
Tom Hansen
16th February 2009, 22:22
Thanks guys-

And nice cross, Kevin. The duaghter held on to these medals for several years after his death. Detlev had stated that this was the first zimmerman grouping that he had come across with solid provenance. It is interesting that it is 20 marked and that it has a conventional loop. Some RK collectors, incorrectly in my opinon, assume that a zimmerman must have an imperial style loop to be correct. Loops can be switched, but here is a couple photos of the cross next to photos of the cross in wear. Note the non-imperial loop.
Gew44
17th February 2009, 16:40
@Tom: this is a very nice grouping. thanks for sharing.

@ Kevin: great Zimmermann KC.

Regards