Stogieman

Nice close-ups on the devices. only the 3rd or 4th of the oakleaves on a ribbon bar I've ever seen.

Nice RAO.... Rick R's hoping to find one for under a C-Note ;>) I laugh every time I think of that!

Cross looks fine, wrong ribbon. No bargain at $300 plus shipping for a loose 4. klasse, type IV

And, "clips" are wrong.... these look like classic Manion's fake engraving jobs....

Also.... a Karl badge with only one crown? I don't think so, he was the great "unifier" attempting to consolidate his "empire" by giving equal billing even as the world burned down around them...

The badge with the funky crown and ribbon below is pure fantasy. never made, the other is a Zimbler in another maker's case? Right. Rivets are wrong, pin is wrong, both maker marks are wrong.... but for me, the rivets alone are enough to say "yeah right"... Remember, these have been faked forever......... The fakes on the market date from the 1960's-1970's.... they have taken on a life of their own...

I wouldn't touch them with a ten-foot pole. Sorry for the delay John. No, no, no.

Nope, here's what I se: 1870 EK2 Prussian Order of The Crown, 4. Klasse 1870/71 KDM W?rttemberg Olga Order Lippe Orden des Ehrenkreuz, 3. Klasse Lippe Leopold Orden W?rttemberg Friedrich's Order Hessian Order of Phillip Mecklenberg Order of The Wendian Crown Anhalt Albert The Bear Sax-Ernestine House Order Schaumberg Lippe

Hmmmmm. Goat again.... there seems to be an underlying theme here.... hmmmmm.

Oh yeah.... interesting that with so many things numbered, including Herding Badges from the same era.... but they never numbered this badge. Interesting!

Well, no matter who made it, it is the one Mongolian Award that I decided to keep. I have 2 examples of each and they're all very beautiful. If there really is a silver one out there, I'd love to get my hands on one. The one thing I have not seen yet is a document. Does anybody have a document for these?

And... it will have a nice little matching buttonier as soon as it flys back and forthg over "The Pond"!!

Well, at least we know where that one went. Outstanding bar Ralph. Outstanding!

Goat-Boy is getting a little "Cabin fever" I see. Just in time for the next "Storm of The Century" rolling up the coast towards us!

Despite the missing order (and probably a bunch of medals) it's still a remarkable group. Very nice.

Always possible the Jeweler simply used up an older style case as it definately pre-dates the order itself. Very nice grab!

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Fabulous collection. Do you have any groups with documents?

Yes, despite all the regulations..... customs, personal taste, regional preferences and personal taste are rampant. Best to just keep handling and studying as many pieces as possible until you start to get a better feel for what looks 'right' and what makes you stop and think..... My advise is always, if you hesitate for even a second, if you start having to explain..... then it becomes time for a very hard look at everything!

And the reverse. Very cute....

This one's really cheesy. Worst enamel job I have seen yet!!

Fabulous! TWO (2) Partisan Badges?!!!

Not laughing yet........... how about NOW!??!

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