Claudius

On ‎6‎/‎1‎/‎2016 at 05:38, Chris Boonzaier said:

I am going to go out on another limb and pose a theory that late in the war many new arrivals did not even get one of these. I have seen quite a few photos over the years where a good portion of the men in a group are not wearing a title. Does anyone else have the feeling that Ersatz troops shuttled to the regiments probably or may not have recieved them?

I could agree with this theory.  Late in the war so much of the uniform has been streamlined and reduced to the minimum -by necessity and experience.  There are so many war-time demands on materials (cloth) and time, why spend it on superfluous insignia to fill-in troops. I would also imagine, that had Germany ended the war successfully, they would have returned to the cuff-title. 

Wow!  What a story and what a nice gift. 

Even after death, Rick remains a kind and thoughtful person.  And it appears that his behest was well placed.  Alex, that was a generous donation to the public for the benefit of their edification.

The SMH Wolf was quite the surface Raider.  She roamed out mid-war, laying mines and capturing ships before returning in 1918 with her seized goods.  The onboard Friedrichshafen two-seater really contributed to her success and Remy was part of that success.

Thanks for showing it here! 

34 minutes ago, QSAMIKE said:

OK Guys........

You made me do some digging......  Checked an old computer that I had just in case I had something about the medals on there.....

Found Him and his Son.....

The mans name was Lieutenant (Acting/Captain) Robert Melrose Hood, 1st Central Ontario Regiment.  LG 15/July/1919

Citation reads a bit different than family lore:

He was in charge of the Armoured Train in the taking of Ourosozero 11th April 1919.  When the train neared the station he ran ahead and shot three enemy with his revolver, one of whom was putting a shell in a field gun to fire at the train.  His great gallantry and promptitude prevented this field gun from damaging the train ( attached Malamute Company)

Mike

FATHER AND SON

 

 

 

Ah, Malamute Company.  They were expanding out of the Murmansk area, part of Syren Force under Major Gen. Maynard's command.  Excellent! 

I would LOVE to see the uniform that was part of this group!  Specifically I'm curious about his CEF North Russia unit patch.  It should be a white star on a blue field.

38 minutes ago, QSAMIKE said:

Thank You Gentlemen......

They came out of an estate of a Canadian who won an MC and a Russian Decoration for services in North Russia.... 

???!   Who was it?  Where was the gentleman; Murmansk or Archangel?  Any patches or insignia in the lot?

I think they are all phony.

poor, poor copies

You're right.  You don't often see this one mounted.  Nice!  The gentleman preferred to have the medal turned this way?  Perhaps to show royal cyphers rather than the campaign dates?

On ‎5‎/‎28‎/‎2016 at 10:17, dedehansen said:

Thanks Claudius,

unfortunately he didn´t update his medal bar

Regards
Andreas

Hmmm..stopped updating his medal bar around mid 1938.  It is still a fine looking medal bar and at least we know that he also earned two additional awards.

2 hours ago, Svensksund said:

Thanks again!

So if I understand you right, I might get 500 USD if I am lucky?

best regards

Correct.  That is what Paul is saying.  I thought $500 was a minimum, but apparently the value on these has slumped. 

3 hours ago, Svensksund said:

Thanks for your quick answer. Is this a common badge (cheap) since it is not silver?

Best regards

This badge isn't common, but certain Imperial Russian badges are more desirable than others.  Specifically, the enameled badges can expect higher prices.  However, fakes are a problem.  This badge, if legit, could be worth over 4,000 Kr.

What a great progression of a gentleman's career!  Lucky for us that Schüle always had entirely new bars made when he had a new medal to add.

Thanks for showing them.

On ‎5‎/‎18‎/‎2016 at 14:22, Claudius said:

 

The TWM clasp is Kanal, if I'm not mistaken.

I was always under the impression that the 1332 date on the sabers clasps translated to 1914.  That was further reinforced by the fact that Turkey entered the war in 1914.

Ahh, now the circumstances of this photo come together a little bit.  Dad is only too happy to pose with his serving son, but he has some rank and overseas experience to show.

1 hour ago, Beau Newman said:

The shading can get a bit odd for the colors on these old photos.  The only thing with that stripe pattern I can think of is the China Medal.

I agree.  We know how yellow can turn up really dark in these photos.  Combined with single-medal ribbon bar using the old style wrap, I think we are looking at a China veteran who is proud of his earlier service. 

Can we see the entire photo?

Good job Claudio for re-uniting this group!!!   

I very glad you were able to get it. 

The TWM clasp is Kanal, if I'm not mistaken.

Will need a better photo.  Front / back any hallmarks. 

What is the booklet?

Hello Dodyory,

It doesn't look like any piece from a medal or badge.  I can't match it to anything Belgium.  I get an African vibe from it.  It appears to be a decorative buckle or hanger device.  In any case, it is well make, with deep-patterned enamels.  Maybe someone else has seen something like this before.

btw...you don't need to type in capitals...IT MAKES YOU LOOK LIKE YOU ARE SHOUTING AT PEOPLE.   

On ‎4‎/‎17‎/‎2016 at 04:06, misiu said:

Hello collector-friends,

yesterday I blacklightened the Frackspange at an auctionhouse in Stuttgart - nothing glew...and the nice owner of the auction house told that it looks quite genuine. Also the miniatyre chain.

I know Rick R was relying on the blacklight to definitively catch this one but he may not have considered that anyone that would perpetrate a fraud to this degree (matching ribbon bar, miniature chain, etc.) would not so easily caught using synthetic thread.

a marvelous room! 

On ‎4‎/‎13‎/‎2016 at 01:10, Chris Boonzaier said:

 

Is it better to cramp things in and get a maximum shown, or leave stuff in the closet and have a nicer display?

a rhetorical question?  Every collector must do what they seem fitting. 

As for myself, I don't look at my collection the way an Interior Decorator would.  Pieces may overlap and be partially obscured, but I want them out where I can view them.

Hello Barnsley;

Welcome to GMIC!  I'm not entirely qualified to answer your questions (to begin with, I don't live in the UK), but I can give you some basic advice.  While much of it will not be that remarkable, it may help reinforce your suspicions on collecting.

There are many reputable sellers, but with any item you consider you should have 100% money-back guarantee from the dealer.  When you are starting out, you want to buy only from reputable dealers.  Just like a buying a car, look through all the inventory available in the marketplace.  Compare and contrast what you see.  Seek out as many examples as possible and look at them closely.  Take notice of their construction and handle them where you can.  Until you build up a confidence from seeing and handling many "good" pieces and known "bad" pieces you can be susceptible to the Fakers' latest and best output.

Go to the military shows and visit all of the dealer tables.  Don't monopolize their time, but ask them questions about the pieces you are interested in; condition, materials used if paint or enameling, the base metal, what is rare, what is common.

Knowledge about the piece and how, when, where it was used will not only help you identify a good piece and a good deal, it will further your enjoyment in collecting.   

Good luck and good hunting...

I am very, very disappointed.....

....that when I was in Belgium I didn't know about your collection.  I would have paid admission to see it.

Thank you for showing it.  Great displays!

Wonderful bar!   

6 hours ago, jaba1914 said:

I will send you an email this evening.

Kind regards
Alex

Thanks Alex, but it has been covered. 

Thank you again Chris! 

10 hours ago, jaba1914 said:

HI Brian,

what do you want from this book?

Kind regard
Alex

I was just asking for a photo of the Weigel badge from the book.  (What I would really like is to HAVE the badge, but short of that I will have to settle for the photo.)