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Soviet M1943-47 Militia Commissar 3rd Rank Uniform
Stogieman replied to a topic in Russia: Soviet: Other Militaria
Rick! Technology progresses at the Research Institute! Congratulations! -
Hi Mike, if it mated properly to the wreath I'd feel better about it. These have only been seen the last few months. Not a warm feeling from that. The other thing about these that really gave me pause is the 'spider-web" type patina, most often found on (really bad) 1970's forward repro silver badges. I see that web of patina and I usually run away very fast. Even 'silvered" steel will not age/accrue patina in a web pattern.
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Well, the only problem with these is that yes, the style/material & workmanship is consistent with 1957 forward manufacturing... the problem becomes how far past '57 were they made. Currently, there's a "Model '57" decoration for almost all Imperial Prussian pieces. They are marked and sold as such, but IMO, they were made like last year....
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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
Hi Jens, I agree with Bob. There's just something about solo NC EK2's that is really appealing. I've even had it as a frack, if you can imagine a "solo" frack! -
Hi Mike, I ditched my Chalif Years back. At the point where I came to understand that the bulk of the badges I was interested in and were portrayed in the book were reproductions, it no longer was of any use to me. Now, having said that, is there valuable, usable stuff in there? Absolutely. Is there some illustrations and details not found elsewhere? Again, yes. But there were also a substantial number of badges that were bogus. At the point where I found myself having people cite it back to me as "iron-clad" proof of authenticity on badges that were bad...... well, not much use then/there to me. So, do I regret selling it. Yes. But that has not stopped me from moving beyond its' scope.
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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
Fabulous....... I think Bob has its' little brother! -
As a point of reference. here's a stamped Bavarian Pilot from Liverpool Medals and I am much more confident in the authenticity of this piece over yours. But not 100% or I would have bought it already ;>). The stamped badges do not command anything even close to their silver private-purchase counterparts. However, prices have been spiraling upwards...
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Hi Mike, I believe this one is most likely scenario #2, I have seen 3 of these in the last 3 months. All for sale in Germany. All with this very odd crown that does not match/meet the wreath. Not real IMO. I have not ever seen any variation on any flight badge I was confident was awarded and/or made prior to 1925 that was constructed like this. It's not the pierced crown, I've seen stamped ones with these cutouts and most likely a metter of personal taste. They were not issued like this. I cannot imagine any situation where this type of manufacturing process would have done anything at the maker's level other than add increased costs in material and labor with no appreciable gain in saleability. It simply makes no sense.
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I am always lothe to broach this subject. This badge is like the Aerial Gunner badge. There's plenty available for anyonw who wants to buy one. I have seen exactly 2 that I liked. This isn't one of the two..... but there's an awful lot about it that I like so I toss it out there for friendly debate! What do you think??
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Basic Guide to Medal Bars
Stogieman replied to don's topic in Germany: Third Reich: State, Civil, NSDAP Awards & Decorations
Well, a pretty good idea, but all of the information really needs to be given/taken in the context of the different forums. It's all the details about everything else with the orders (etc.) (IE: appropriate for rank, unit, country, etc., etc.) that when cobbled together help to critically ascertain authenticity. -
Danzig Medal Bar
Stogieman replied to Gary B's topic in Germany: Third Reich: State, Civil, NSDAP Awards & Decorations
Nice grouping Chris. Especially the document to lend credence! -
Turkey Turkish delight... and earlier than 1914...
Stogieman replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Türkiye
Nice finds Chris... I never find anything this neat when we go away, but I still enjoy checking every place we go! -
Greetings Mike! The only stamped Imperial Flight badges with multi-parts that I have seen are as follows: Observer badge with applied "flag" (Both Prussian/Bavarian) Aerial Gunner Badge with multi-part construction-Prussia (In theory, Bavarian is too, but I have never seen one I was confident was real) No multi-part Pilots that I have ever seen. Both prussian/Bavarian were one-piece stampings.
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My apologies Peter! I thought you meant the 4.kl. disc was bad, The fakes on the top grades/oaks I readily/heartily agree are bad.... I should have been clearer. I have not ever seen a bogus disc on a 3. or 4. Klasse Prussian Order of the Crown. Have not seen a fake disc in silver for the Red Eagle 4. Klasse, nor one with the Allgemeine Ehrenzeichen of either class. These "lower grade" orders with long service discs have been neglected by the fakers thus far. Sadly, as with all things these days, the spiraling upward prices (I can only recall about 6 times last 2 or 3 years a lower grade like this has been offered in any venue) will attract their attention in very short order....
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EK 1914 EK1 outer carton question
Stogieman replied to andy's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
The eBay cross is one of the earlier pieces IMO, that used many "leftover" 1870 cases.... These earlier cases are usually slightly domed, deeper real velvet insert, gold EK on the lid and "nail-head" opener. The earlier production for WW1 followed the exact same design, but held a different style (non-domed) lid. These are beautiful pieces....