kfields Posted February 1, 2018 Share #1 Posted February 1, 2018 I was cleaning out the attic today and "re-found" mugs I received when I served with the 1st Battalion 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division in Germany. I was stationed at Panzer Kaserne. I got these two when I left in 1978: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted February 1, 2018 xxxxxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted February 1, 2018 And here is a mug I received from the German unit that was stationed at the Kaserne in Boeblingen. They had a little canteen in the barracks and all the soldiers there had one just like this. I asked and they gave me one! Does anyone know what that Kaserne is called? Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEAST Posted February 1, 2018 Share #4 Posted February 1, 2018 Very nice Cold War relics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 1, 2018 Share #5 Posted February 1, 2018 Great mugs! The name of the Bundeswehr Kaserne was: "Eberhard-Wildermuth Kaserne". The unit you got the mug from was disbanded in 1993 btw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted February 1, 2018 Proud-Kraut, Thanks for the information! I wonder if that Kaserne is still open as a military installation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted February 1, 2018 Share #7 Posted February 1, 2018 Now to fill them with some good German beir, Mmmmmmm Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proud Kraut Posted February 1, 2018 Share #8 Posted February 1, 2018 Proud-Kraut, Thanks for the information! I wonder if that Kaserne is still open as a military installation? You're welcome! The Kaserne is no longer a military instalation but home of a police academy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfields Posted February 1, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted February 1, 2018 The Kaserne was located in the middle of town. I remember walking the halls of that old Kaserne. A stunningly beautiful and original old military style structure. As I recall, you go through the arched opening in front which then opens up to a big parade ground on the inside. Walking to my buddy's room, there were a number of black and white photographs of WW2 German soldiers spaced along the walls on the stairs and hallways. I assume they were high level medal awardees during the war. Sobering for a young soldier (me) at the time. I felt I was chest high in history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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