Tom Y Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 (edited) I picked up this what I thought was a run of the mill K?niggratz Cross on eBay a few years ago. Edited June 7, 2009 by Tom Y
Tom Y Posted June 7, 2009 Author Posted June 7, 2009 When I opened the package what to my wondering eyes should appear but this:I don't think we have to wonder who the maker was.
Guest Rick Research Posted June 7, 2009 Posted June 7, 2009 :Cat-Scratch: EVER seen any others, the same or with another maker like that?
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 EVER seen any others, the same or with another maker like that?I think Gottlieb mainly makes copies? Or is he sending you mails TELLING you to authentificate this piece?....... ;-)
Tom Y Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 I think Gottlieb mainly makes copies? Or is he sending you mails TELLING you to authentificate this piece?....... ;-)Hey, a guy's gotta earn a living :cheeky:
Ulsterman Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 I think Gottlieb mainly makes copies? Or is he sending you mails TELLING you to authentificate this piece?....... ;-)GREAT PIECE TOM!!!!!! :cheers: :cheers: Did you see the 4 bar set on ebay? 4 campaign medals for before 1870-superb. The seller stuck it in coins."authenti-fi-cate"? By the way folks, that's a quasi-inside joke - regarding another Gottleib who purportedly has made a few German items.The above item is genuine and rare.
Tom Y Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 GREAT PIECE TOM!!!!!! :cheers: :cheers: Did you see the 4 bar set on ebay? 4 campaign medals for before 1870-superb. The seller stuck it in coins."authenti-fi-cate"? By the way folks, that's a quasi-inside joke - regarding another Gottleib who purportedly has made a few German items.The above item is genuine and rare.Aw, shuckins, I missed it. do you have the link or remember the seller?
Ulsterman Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 Aw, shuckins, I missed it. do you have the link or remember the seller?see here:http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-German-Medals-Mili...93%3A1|294%3A50
Claudius Posted June 8, 2009 Posted June 8, 2009 GREAT PIECE TOM!!!!!! :cheers: :cheers: Did you see the 4 bar set on ebay? 4 campaign medals for before 1870-superb. The seller stuck it in coins."authenti-fi-cate"? By the way folks, that's a quasi-inside joke - regarding another Gottleib who purportedly has made a few German items.The above item is genuine and rare.This joke is so far over my head it has an air traffic controller involved. I think a lot of us could benefit if those in-the-know would get out the "paper and crayons".
Tom Y Posted June 8, 2009 Author Posted June 8, 2009 see here:http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-German-Medals-Mili...93%3A1|294%3A50At least I got to see it Why do these always show up when I'm skint? :banger:
Tom Y Posted June 9, 2009 Author Posted June 9, 2009 (edited) see here:http://cgi.ebay.com/Old-German-Medals-Mili...93%3A1|294%3A50The bar was out of my reach, but i did manage to snag this.Another case of a split group, but maybe if one of us got the bar they can be reunited. Edited June 9, 2009 by Tom Y
Chris Boonzaier Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 This joke is so far over my head it has an air traffic controller involved. I think a lot of us could benefit if those in-the-know would get out the "paper and crayons".Just someone on the GMIC terrorism watch list... ;-)
Ulsterman Posted June 9, 2009 Posted June 9, 2009 The bar was out of my reach, but i did manage to snag this.Another case of a split group, but maybe if one of us got the bar they can be reunited.sweet!! I saw that too, but just broke my piggybank on an Ethiopian medal. It is a wonderful bar. It makes you wonder why there's no 1870/71, or if it was worn in 1870 on the green fields of France.
Guest Rick Research Posted June 10, 2009 Posted June 10, 2009 "This joke is so far over my head it has an air traffic controller involved."We are much funnier in person, when cigars, cuisine, and alcohol are involved in regional get togethers. Most such things involve ancient, ancient history. Imagine dinosaurs laughing. Tom, that is just a 10X & porcelain lapel bar. I've never seen one that early-- what does the back look like?
Tom Y Posted June 10, 2009 Author Posted June 10, 2009 (edited) I forgot Rule # 1, SHOW THE BACK Edited June 10, 2009 by Tom Y
Guest Rick Research Posted June 11, 2009 Posted June 11, 2009 Is that made in one piece, or is the button "sunk" into the "ribbons?"What an incredibly fragile little jewel.
Tom Y Posted June 11, 2009 Author Posted June 11, 2009 Is that made in one piece, or is the button "sunk" into the "ribbons?"What an incredibly fragile little jewel.I broke another of my rules by posting before I have it in hand, but #50 is one piece.
Tom Y Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) And now for the rest of the story.The package arrived today and the mini's as much a gem as I'd hoped. Yes, Rick, it's one piece and seems to be hand formed. Maybe this weekend I can unlimber my camera and get a shot of the area where the button joins the bar. Edited June 16, 2009 by Tom Y
Tom Y Posted June 16, 2009 Author Posted June 16, 2009 (edited) The Templars' medalI'll post this in the Masonic forum too. Edited June 16, 2009 by Tom Y
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