Lot 610
Rudolf Graf von Marogna-Redwitz (1886 - 1944) - a photograph album, primarily Royal Bavarian 1st Heavy Cavalry Regiment, from 1904 onwards
Orders and Military Collectibles until 1918 | A102m | Live auction | 931 Lots
Description
A total of approximately 140 photographs in black and white (dimensions 6 x 4 to 16 x 10 cm) mounted in photo corners, frequently captioned. Among them Cadet and War Academy 1906 – 1909, equestrian school, hunt, manoeuvre, riding competition 1911, swimming exercises near Wasserburg, spring parades 1913/1914, traditional Garde du Corps event with Prince Alfons, funeral of Prince Leopold 1930, Prince Heinrich of Bavaria, son Alfons von Redwitz 1960. A contemporary photograph printout 1914, five colour prints with historic equestrian uniforms, twelve picture postcards (equestrian motifs), four menus etc. In an old album (dimensions 20 x 26 x 3 cm) covered with brown-green linen, on the insice of the album cover an old owner’s note concerning Redwitz. A few photographs are missing. Slightly damaged in places, traces of age. Although musically inclined, Rudolf von Marogna-Redwitz had to follow the family tradition and become an officer. He served in the Royal Bavarian 1st Heavy Cavalry Regiment in Munich. In 1916, he was severely injured in Russia and lost his left eye. After World War I, he was Colonel of the Wehrmacht and served in the counterintelligence unit. He belonged to the close circle of conspirators around von Stauffenberg. After 20 July 1944, he was sentenced to death and executed.Highly interesting album of historic significance.Condition: II Questions about the lot?
