Patrick Mooney Posted 18 October , 2002 Share Posted 18 October , 2002 Hello friends, Great to be back on the new forum. I have a question for our German members or those who speak the Kaiser's tongue... I recently was given a "trench" or "road" sign, painted black letters on wood which resembles a barrel stave. This came from the Western Front and was sent as a early birthday gift. The message is: "Zur Umschlagstelle Casar" My German is poor - and my military German even worse, so I need help. Can anyone assist me with the translation and any information on where this might have come from. My friend got it at a boot sale, so there is no information other than what I have already. Many thanks, Patrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 19 October , 2002 Share Posted 19 October , 2002 Hello Patrick, It means to the transfer place Caesar (there is undoubtedly an Umlaut over the first a). An 'umschlagstelle' is a place (station?) where goods can be transferred from one train, truck etc to another. Cäsar is the codenaam for the place. Greetings, Jan Vancoillie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conor Dodd Posted 19 October , 2002 Share Posted 19 October , 2002 As far as I can make out To reloading point Casar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Mooney Posted 19 October , 2002 Author Share Posted 19 October , 2002 Friends, Thank you very much - I have noticed upon closer exam that on the back is handwritten in pencil "ausfahrt verbotten" which I know is "No Exit" and a series numbers of calculations - none of which help with ID or location, but add some more interest. Now - to find out where this Transfer station was located... Many thanks again, Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOK4 Posted 19 October , 2002 Share Posted 19 October , 2002 Hello Patrik, I don't want to split hairs but it says 'Ausfahrt verboten' (with 1 T). Greetings, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Mooney Posted 19 October , 2002 Author Share Posted 19 October , 2002 Jan, Of course, you are correct. I warned you that my German was poor and my military German worse... Thanks again for your help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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