Claudius

Like most of us Imperial German collectors, I have "a couple of" EK1s (throat clear). I have "K.A.G.", a "K" and silver content marked "800" and unmarked ones, but I don't recall another "WS" marked cross. Thank you again for the information!

Thank you saschaw! I did look again at the back of the EK1, I don't know how I missed it before but down by the clasp I found a small "WS". I presume that is the maker mark and the "v" as you said, is the craftsman's mark or silver purity.

I was just about to comment about that also. How can a faker be so careful and precise but make this mistake. I know I don't have the only copy of Werlich.

Hello; Does anyone have any information on the Bavarian Luftfahreverband group? When were they active? How many members? Is there a list of members? Photos from gatherings? Thanks,

Thank you Andreas! It is all very informative. Can I accurately assume that Studentika refers to students with the ages of 18-24 years old? Or could it be older adults that have returned to earn a University degree?

An unofficial medal. Starhemberg Vogel Heimwehr Medal 1934. Awarded to members of the Heimwehr Austrian Home Defense Force who participated in the suppression of the Communist in Vienna in February of 1934.

This is all very interesting! Just as you mentioned, the lining is silver; on the sash, ribbon (Bierzipfel) and mini (Weinzipfel).

I found this maker mark under the pin, near the hinge. Is anyone familiar with the "v" maker mark? Who is known for that mark? What is known about the manufacturer? Thank you in advance

Thank you Dave! The mystery continues...how did the family acquire it.

I can't be sure about the city. It is attributed to a Bavarian. It came with this medal bar, award documents and these mini ribbons. In 1934 he was in Tönning in Schleswig -Holstein. But i can't find a good match for Rudolf Kiessler in the online Bavarian records. The "sash" ribbon is over 130cm long. (That's over 4' 3'' to us Yanks) I call it a sash ribbon because I could wear it like a sash. I'm over 6ft and it comfortable on me. The single button and slot at the ends makes it easy to loop and unloop. If it is a university, why did they make mini ribbons like his wartime award ribbons? And what would the regular width ribbon be for? Is there a medal?

I can see that. Although, it is really odd how it comes in three sizes; 1) mini-ribbon size 2) regular ribbon size (like if there was a medal) 3) Sash length, the example here is long enough to go across a body (sash-style) and there is a button on one end with a slot hole on the other, to attach them together.

Daniel; I didn't thank you earlier, and I can't thank you enough! And you identified it so quickly! What German rank is "half-colonel"? Glenn; Thank you for the photo! That is great! It's that kind of detail that I was looking for. Now I'm interested in FAR 183 and where they operated and what actions they were involved in. Gentlemen, again, my great appreciation for your contributions! Best, Claudius

? This is a surprise! It came from the estate of the family: Kiessler!

Hello; This was part of a family estate. I don't remember ever seeing this ribbon before. I don't even know if i have it in the correct orientation. Does anyone know what it is? -Claudius

Hello; This ribbon bar was from a family estate, but doesn't have a full name and details. -Claudius

D'oh!

What is that medal on the watch fob's ribbon? Can we also get a photo of the reverses?

I was in Belize in 2016 and the Belikin was tasting good. If you're buying I'll take a Belikin, if available. If not, I'll take a Quad. ?

Those look great! For educational purposes, can you show us some close-ups that reveal your "secret" to your filament attachments?

It is very magnetic. The left one is not.

Here are two stamped Prussian Pilot badges from two different manufacturers. I like each of them individually and as a pair for their similarities/differences. These badges are not found in a text book, but I think they are text-book examples. I've had these badges for a long time and their provenance extends beyond that. The badge on the left is a high quality stamp with the square maker mark on on a finely honed pin. The relief on the front is further highlighted by the silver(alloy?) coating. The reverse relief is nearly as good. The badge on the right came off an Allied souvenir belt from near the end of the war. Presumably this is a late-war made badge and was awarded to a newly minted pilot. No maker mark and the pin is a shorter length and simpler. The finish has not aged as well the badge on the left. (

Long service. It's an unusual, but highly desirable variant to find on medal bar.

This is great! Thank You JapanX! Once again you brought clarity and understanding. So, it is these magazine style pistols. I thought the Webley & Scott it referred to was a six-shot revolver. -Claudius

I have a follow up question (nine years later); This document to carry a Webley-Scott revolver seems itself to be used during a transitional time. The document form was originally made for one government agency, but then it was crossed out and a different government authorization was purple ink stamped. Is the purple ink stamp the Petlyura's government authority, or is the original form, the Petlyura's government. Or neither?