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Soviet A couple of old caps
Stogieman replied to Chuck In Oregon's topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Chuck, nice photos. Dave tantalizing glimpse of the "War Room"! -
What a wonderful thread and so many wonderful objects! Thanks!
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Soviet A critical eye please!
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Well, as the other Rick says.......... 100% positive feedback means nothing when left by morons....... Have you guys ever seen the screwbacks soviet website? Looks like oodles of detail and information and NOT a sales site! -
Greetings Matthias, thanks much. I would feel really cheesey giving a reproduction to my friend. Thanks!!
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Heiko, Yes, Nordwind had it last year. I kept asking for additional photos, but no response. Yes, I know he sells many pieces that are wrong. The thing is, just like with Manion's... one can find diamonds in all the rough....... I liked the piece, even though it was wrong to the bar. I liked what I could see, but wanted to see more.
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I will be the first to admit I know zip about Japanese items. but I have a friend who is a serious student of their swords and I thought it would make a nifty gift. Exactly what is this and what would the approximate value be? Thanks much!! Rick
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Soviet A critical eye please!
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
here's a link to this seller. I'm sure y'all will enjoy reviewing these items! ;>) http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZutimig15QQhtZ-1 -
Soviet A critical eye please!
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
OK, where exactly is the gap... ?? -
Soviet A critical eye please!
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Oh yeah, He also used some colorful and interesting terms of endearment to describe this person.. I believe they had something to do with Hamsters 7 Eldarberries.... Fetchez la Vache! -
Soviet A critical eye please!
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
As an aside, Rick research did say that this fellow's 'work" had been criticized in another thread, but I couldn't find it. Maybe we should make a "Steer Clear of The Clowns" thread. I can't possibly be the only newbie, can I? -
Soviet A critical eye please!
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Same thing The (truly) Evil Twin said. He noticed the nut right off. The star and engraving look so correct to my untrained eye. I've seen bits and pieces of bad items as I have wandered through with curiosity on Soviet stuff. But this fellow seems to take the cake.... I have never seen this many broken, altered, doctored and generally fake pieces in one place before. They're all so realisticly done and it's pretty scary. -
Hi Mike, I agree. There's been a big surge in interest in the Model '57 type badges. The problem is finding an actual '57 by Assmann, as opposed to the crap '57 being pushed out strictly for the "collector" market. Once upon a time I had hundreds of packets for these '57 pieces. I believe Marcus Hatton (fellow member) has the bulk of them now. The interest in these is especially heavy in the higher grade awards.
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Hi Mike, the seller states it to be a Juncker and therein lies a major issue. it's actually in a correct Juncker issue case. Case is real for sure, but the badge sure doesn't match up with juncker dies. So now comes the big question! Did Juncker use the same die for both types of badges? I cannot think of any plausible reasons why they would not. For example, the issue Aerial Gunner Badge used the same die to stamp out the bird/target piece whether stamped steel, or stamped silver. The slight variances that occur can be completely attributed to the two different materials, of two very different thicknesses, used to make the pieces. Now, when I initially saw this piece and discussed it with the seller, my feelings were right case, possibly right badge, just mismatched. But the more I study the badge, the less I am happy with it. Here's another boomerrang! There are REAL stamped silver badges for the pilot/observer in real silver. Cliche badge, but silver, instead of silver tin and they bear an almost identical 800 stamp in the pin as this tank badge. So, initially, my quick look and snatch of the photo was that the badge probably came from this same (still unidentified) maker... Differences on the wreath, skull, logs, shell bursts and background I can accept. The lack of the T?tenkopf on the front is what I am currently having a serious issue with. Interesting, n'est-ce pas?
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I had always felt that the bar/mount itself was probably real. But probably missing the Military=Ehrenzeichen 2. Klasse. Now that's not a problem in and of itself to fix... but the MEZ1 looked very real, but I could not get bigger/clearer photos to really see what was what and ending up having to pass for safety's sake. If the MEZ1 was real, I would have ended up with a nice bar to fix and an exceedingly rare loose piece.... sigh....
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EK 1914 My new non-combattant medal bar
Stogieman replied to Paul R's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Nice one with the ribbon sewn together and the button! Very nice. This is a good place to add the perrennial statement: loose EK2's with NC ribbon should command no premium. The ribbon is still available by the roll in Germany!! Mint and period no less. But a mounted one in any configuration.... now that's something special and something to be proud of!! -
Should I flog this bar?
Stogieman replied to don's topic in Germany: Third Reich: State, Civil, NSDAP Awards & Decorations
Hi Don. I think this one is OK, just falls into the "Ugly" Category. You have a nice, double-furled "South-German" style mount that has dried out and shrunk a bit, that's all. -
Soviet A critical eye please!
Stogieman posted a topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
this OPW1 is being sold by a guy who currently has about every rare/scarce Soviet piece known to exist up for auction in Germany. His only problem is the bulk of his stuff is bogus. Now here's the thing. My theory has (and will) always be that even thieves make mistakes and a knowledgeable collector will always profit from these mistakes. I like this OPW1. Looks consistent with many I have seen here and in groups belonging to others. What am I missing. Thanks for helping the newbie.