Brian Wolfe Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 Hello Everyone, A few monmths ago I posted a medal group that had some errors as far as the medals not matching up with the ribbons. Thanks to the membership's direction I made the corrections and was left with a Silesian Eagle 2nd class and a Legion of Honour with wreath and sword device but no ribbons. I ordered these ribbons and a few others I needed and when they arrived I put them all aside until I had more time to put then on their corresponding medals. Today I opened the plastic envelope and noticed that the ribbon for the Silesian Eagle was the wrong size. The supplier had sent me the smaller sized ribbon. I was in the mood to get some of this back log caught up so I decided I would attempt to recreate the German style of mount often seen on the medal groups. It took a little figuring out and some time but I came up with what I think is a good facsimile. I looked that the groups in my collection and at the top of the mount I took the left hand ribbon and placed it over the right hand piece. I have seen groups with this reversed, so I guess it is a matter of taste, though I would have thought there would have been some convention regulating this. I used the same red felt backing that I use on my British and post 47 Indian groups. Perhaps I should have used blue or gray but I'm not trying to pass this off as an original mount. It's a long way from professional but I am happy enough and may try a few more with the idea of perfecting this style of mount. My wife said I should post it on one of her sewing forums...oh ha ha...droll very droll. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 (edited) Here's a view of the ribbon under the Eagle. It looks similar to the ones I have in my collection though I would do a couple of things differently if I were to attempt this again. After all it is my first go at this style of mount. Edited September 18, 2010 by Brian Wolfe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 This is the back. I may change this in time as I do like the colour to be the same as the original. There will never be a problem with these being confused with the real thing even if I got that good because I use glue on the backing material and nylon thread. Two dead give aways no matter how good they may get. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Your wife is correct. Very nice job. Cheers Captain Albert :cheeky: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 Your wife is correct. Very nice job. Cheers Captain Albert Thanks Captain Albert. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 I like it (although I would've used a dark color for the felt). :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 I like it (although I would've used a dark color for the felt). Hi Irishgunner, I agree and will be changing it. To be honest I didn't like it even a few mimutes after I used the red. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 19, 2010 Author Share Posted September 19, 2010 (edited) Hi Irishgunner, I agree and will be changing it. To be honest I didn't like it even a few mimutes after I used the red. Regards Brian Then dark it is. I checked out my Imperial groups and I have some with black broadcloth backing. Since I had some on hand I went with that, yes, I will trim the threads a bit. Regards Brian Edited September 19, 2010 by Brian Wolfe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Now any Silesia veteran would be quite proud to wear that to the bierkeller. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 The original pretty single medal bar from my collection for comparison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergio Posted September 20, 2010 Share Posted September 20, 2010 Rev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted September 20, 2010 Author Share Posted September 20, 2010 Very nice Sergio. I wish I had been able to have used that as an example before I started mine. Thanks for posting it. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted September 21, 2010 Share Posted September 21, 2010 Silesian Eagle is on my Want List; now I know how I want it to look! Thanks for posting guys. :beer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestaff Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Good morning gentlemen, I would like some comments on this white enamel eagle, these are scans, I will post actual photographs when all 36 frames are used up. why is it white? why is the eagle facing Dexter? have yet to see another one on any threads I have found. best regards Pikestaff Um, cannot access 'my pictures' through the media section! anyway, any help without actualy seeing the 1st class medal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pikestaff Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 found out how to attach, quite easy actually!http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-1207-0-19270700-1324465692.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2011/post-1207-0-70961300-1324465720.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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