Alpha Draconis

Hello Rogi my friend It's a delight to see two "golden" st savas side by side! And congratulations on finally finding the maker of this beautiful gems So it's French! The boar sign was not clearly visible on first one. And for the last, you did an exceptional job by noticing the difference in saint sleeve color, thus giving the difference between type 1. and type 2.!!! There is no book with this information yet!! ;D Great job Rogi and congrats on your new edition for your collection Joseph A.D.

Hello Gents The document is sold for 1100$, wow! Still, a lot of money for a document! A man can buy order of Takovo 3rd class for that money!

Hello Rogi And what a happy birthday that was Quite a treasure!! It will be the gem of Your collection!! I wish You even greater gift this year!!! ;D Best Regards Joseph

Hello Rogi my friend!! This is a extraordinary find!! Remarkable fusion of Serbia and Japan The order itself is in flawless condition!! You owe us a fine picture of the reverse of the star, so We can enjoy the full beauty of the order!! Great effort You took to find out the recipient of the order!! Respect!! Keep o the good work Rogi!! Where did You find this gem? Best Joeph

Hm, Mr. Karakas maybe don't like partial badges! As for the price I have asked numerous experts, and got a price range from 18k to 28k $, but as our respected colleague Paul said, you never know on the auction if two or more enthusiast bidders "collide" the price can go even higher! Best Regards Joseph

Hello karakas7 You need to take better pictures of the stamp and of the enamels(different angle to see the light on enamels) I don't think that's anchor mark, it's probably an alpha sign of st. Petersbourg, but picture is bad so.... Best regards Joseph

Thank you Sasa! I have found out the same info!! Quite rare badge if it's original. Best regards Joseph

Hehehe, yes Rogi my friend, this was the catch of the decade!!! I wont tell other members how much I payed for this treasure, cause I don't want to increase a suicidal rate among us Just joking, of course!! ;D Keep on collecting!! ps. if anyone has an offer, or any question, please PM me, this is not a selling forum! Best regards Joseph

Thank you Paul I'll wait for your PM Just got back from the jeweler, the order is 14 karat gold + enamels of course! AD

Hello Paul Thanks for the info! Yes, the Eduard mark should be on suspension part, but there is faint Eduard(I think) mark next to 56 mark.. I want to sell this badge, not to complete it; what do you suggest, what is the best way to sell it, and how much is it worth? Auction, British? Russian?, maybe e-bay? I never had Imperial Russian order of the White Eagle, and I know they are pretty costly for a mere mortal! As for the cost I payed, don't worry, I got it for a bargain! I forgot to put the measurements of the badge! Height 68mm, width 60mm, weight 73,35g Have a nice day! Joseph

Hello Gents Please help to determine the authenticity of this White Eagle order badge without an upper part with crown! I want to sell this badge, so please help me determine its real value! It has a minor enamel damage on white eagle chest, and has one claw reattached, otherwise in splendid condition! Has 5 marks, one on white eagle claw, two on red cross balls, and two on black two headed eagle claw, 56 and ED....( I can't reed other letters), probably EDUARD... Thanks in advance Joseph AD

Paul Thanks once more for your help!! Soon I will post one more thread about Imperial Russian order, and I'll need your opinion on the subject! Your opinion is highly valued in this forum! Best Regards Joseph

Thanks Taz Anyone interested in buying this piece? I was offered to buy it, but didn't know what it is! Now I know, but it's not in my area of interest. Best AD

Hello Paul Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!! You say that the miniature makes 200 Pounds, or the actual size medal, if there is a standard size medal of this? Josep

Hello Igor Thanks for the info! I don't have the pictures of the back! So it's English? Is it military, red cross or church related medal?

Hello Gents Please help to identify this miniature! Is it Russian, or maybe Serbian, maybe orthodox religious??? Thanks in advance! Joseph

Hello Gents! I need your help with this badge! It's Serbian, st George killing a dragon with four S around,and it writes volunteers! Volunteers for what, and how rare is this badge? Best regards Joseph

Hehe I told him that the price is too much, but he said that this is rare stuff, and it's worth that money. If he sells it, I'll buy some ice from you Paul too AD

Hello Dragomir Thanks for your info! I knew that there were older orders of Takovo, it was instituted 1865! So, did they start with number 1 every year, or with the reign of a King(like Milan I), or with the duration of a monarchy(like Kingdom of Serbia)? Gents I want to know is this the real price for this document(I would say no), and how many single numbered documents like this have You encountered in Your life! Thanks Joseph

Hello Gents This beautiful document belongs to my friend, and he is selling it on ebay. He priced it extremely costly (1700$)! I'm not sure that this kind of document deserves so big price, even if it is number 2. What is Your opinion gentleman? Have you ever seen Serbian document of this price or low number? I haven't! Best regards Joseph

Hello Gents Thanks for Your info! I googled a little bit about this Emin Bey, and found almost nothing! He was the Chamberlain of Sultan Abdul Hamid II who ruled the Ottoman Empire 1876-1909. So what has this Emin Bey did to king Milan I or to kingdom of Serbia to deserve Order of Takovo first class? Gents, have you seen what is the best feature on this document? Best Regards Joseph

Hello Gents Here we have an old certificate of order of Takovo 1st class given by king Milan I of Serbia dated 1888. Please can anyone identify the recipient, Emin Bey? Probably Turkish recipient! I'm little rusty with Cyrillic, so If anyone can translate the whole hand written part of the document, I'll be grateful (Rogi, Paja..l! Here are the pictures: Joseph

Hello Jovapad I see none responded to your question, and I'll give a shot! Pilot Kirasić was one of the best pilots of the SHS and later in the NDH. I believe the picture is genuine, the box is genuine as well, but of Sorlini Varazdin manufacturer! About the badge, i like the engravings, like the stamps(but fake badges have stamps as well), don't like he screws, they are not of K.K. Praha manufacture.... Have you bought this lot? Best regards Joseph

Hello Chuck It's nice to help, to share knowledge, that's why this site is my favorite to find out something I don't know! Nice touch Paul, I didn't know the maker!! Keep on a good work Chuck!! Best regards Joseph (A.D.)

Hello Chuck Medal "For Distinction in navigation" was established 12. February 1830 by the decree of Nicholas I . This medal is awarded for the period up to the reign of Nicholas II. Medals awarded to the skippers and navigators of the Merchant navy who have served at least 12 years. It was also necessary to visit not less than six voyages to distant foreign ports. Medals were made ​​of gold or silver. Diameter - 41 mm. On the obverse side of the coin features a portrait of the emperor , who reigned during the ceremony. Very rare beastie you have there Chuck!! Best Regards A.D.