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    John Bart

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    1. Hey Bill. Thanks again. I've been on the "prowl" for some new pieces and will post when they arrive. You are right though, the prices are going up, up, up! Harder to obtain. John
    2. Hi Bill, Thanks. It's about 2" in diameter and 1/8" thick. My guess is that it's alloyed with nickel, copper & zinc (just an educated guess). Perhaps some other members have some textbook documentation on these which might describe the metal composition more accurately? I know what you mean about the prices "being out of bounds." It's a shame but a stark reality. It's a combination of "supply & demand" and just outright greed. Appreciate your comments John
    3. Thanks webr55, I didn't know that. I wonder if a list of the recipients would be easily obtained? I greatly appreciate your contribution to this thread
    4. Hi Bill, Here's a few close-ups of the wording you mention. I can't for the life of me make them out. I got in a close as I could before my camera "fuzzed" out. Maybe this is the artist's signature or jeweler's mm? Perhaps if someone has some good imaging software it could be blown up and seen more legibly? John [attachmentid=28483]
    5. Hi Stogieman, Glad you like. I've been looking for another, but so far, no luck. John
    6. Pete, Thanks. Interesting mounting setup on your medal. Never seen one like that. Very nice! John
    7. Robert, Sorry, no idea what that "tit" could be. Mine does not have that feature. Is it centrally located on the loop? Yes, I was shocked to say the least when I dug that horse-shoe shaped swaz out of the ground. I'm unsure exactly as to what this thing might be. My guess is that it was probably some kind of a "good luck" costume jewelry. Probably early 1900's. Might even be an American Indian piece of some sort. They used the swas motif frequently until Hitler came into power. Never saw one til I dug it up. The blue inlay on the swas looks to be turquoise (a favorite of the American Indian). John
    8. Fascinating! Thanks for that information. I appreciate your research skills
    9. Rosenberg, Thanks much for the confirmation. I greatly appreciate it!
    10. Hi Rosenberg, I greatly appreciate your comments! The lettering as you requested: (starting in the 6 o'clock position read clockwise) FRIDER.GVILELM.RHENANAE UNIVERSITAS.LITTER. I've been banging my head against the wall trying to find documention on this or at least a picture of one in wear. Thanks for your help. John
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