Bretzen

Hello laurentius, unfortunately I can't confirm the awarding of the Bulgarian decoration either - at least not yet. If you have not yet looked up the book "Deutscher Ordensalmanch 1908/09", I can give you the following entry in this book about Ludwig Göbel (Goebel) on page 463: "Göbel, Ludwig, Großh. Hess. Stat. Vorsteh. I.Kl., Wetzlar (Hungen, Hess. 2. 8. 51): HssP4b * HssEEz25." This means that, according to his own statements, Göbel only possessed the two Hessian honours in 1909. Cheers Uwe

hello gentlemen, I would like to show you a breast star as awarded by Simeon II in exile. Made by the jeweller Cejalvo in Madrid. The French import hallmarks suggest that it was awarded to France. I would be delighted if other collectors have other pieces from this period in their collections, and of course want to show them here. I would also be pleased to receive informations - also about possible sales in auctions. I am also asking for confirmation of the swan hallmark. My information is that this hallmark with the swan and the two lines was introduced by France in 1984 as a guarantee hallmark for 800/1000 silver. I look forward to receiving answers. With kind regards Uwe aka Bretzen

Hi Peter, Hi Peter, excuse me, but that is a very general statement. Can you please be more specific, for example with catalogue numbers from the auction? This might help one or the other buyer (I also bought) to recognise a possible mistake. Kind regards Uwe

Hi Igor, But you should also write in your post, that at Hermann Historica in Munich this specimen was described as a copy and a collector's item!! Regards Uwe

Hi Peter, Thank you very much for your information and the effort with the photos. I understood almost everything you wrote. What I do not see is the information: "The Only difference was with the crosses with swords above the cross During the regency the Crown has arms -like this 5th Class on the second picture on the picture". Can you please explain this in more detail? I show another case to the III class of the Order of St. Alexander.

Hello Gentlemen, I have a case for the 4th class of the Order of St. Alexander. As far as I know, it is a case from the time of the regency (Simeon II.) 1943 - 1946. The inlay clearly shows a crown and NOT a wreath. I understand the first three lines of the imprint on the lid: Order St. Alexander IV. Class - but please what does the fourth line mean? Thank you Uwe (Bretzen)

hello gentlemen, is there a difference in the minting of the medals before 1946 and after 1946? @steveBobby, can you please send better pictures from your medal?!

Hi SteveBobby, a really great photo! Uwe

Hi Dave, here a picture from my collection in good quality with hith signature and dated 1913. It is true, he is NOT wearing a Regierungsjubiläumsmedaille.. The Württemberg Military Handbook of 1913 on page 224 lists v. Dorrer without! Government Jubilee Medal.

Order for Civil Merit, Cross 1st class for Ladys. ........I think enough republic for a day! 😇

Order for Civil Merit, Cross 3rd class for Ladys in case.

Order for Military Merit, 6th class with tied wreath

Order of St. Alexander, Cross 6th class

May I suggest that we first focus on the early cases for crosses with round crowns. For these early cases, I can identify four different coat of arms embossings. And all cases are made by Johann Schwerdtner. Of course, not only are the four coat of arms imprints different, but the manufacture of the cases is also different accordingly. But before you now think, he is completely drunk, I would like to hear or read your opinion about it. And three more photos to look at.

Hello, unfortunately I only found time to look at this post again today and I'm thrilled at how much of a response it has already received. I understand ilieff's concerns, but I see it just like new world. I am very sure that you cannot counterfeit these cases unless you have the right old paper, the right fabric, and most importantly! - the original embossing stamp for printing is available. Re-manufacturing the embossing stamp is almost impossible and far too expensive. I say, really good photos to recognize an original is very important! Anyone can then easily recognize a fake. Never the right paper in the right production period will be found on a forgery. Example coat of arms: Never will a forger be able to reproduce something like that. - Not the type of paper - not the embossing stamp The only thing needed is enough time of the collector to look at the offer. Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator