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I know that official "wearer's copies" exist of this order.... but I have a hard time placing this into the "official issue" camp. Opinions, thoughts, or comments?
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EK 1914 Cased 'G' EK1 '14
Stogieman replied to Eric Stahlhut's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
That's an interesting cross Eric... from the photo of the pin, it looks to my eyes like someone buffed out a mark and then stamped the G into the pin??? -
Bulgaria Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Awards
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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Bulgaria Order of Labour Glory
Stogieman replied to christerd's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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I would also stop shopping on ebay so much Miguel. There's no shortage of dealers in Europe who will guarantee everything they sell to you.... Pictures are pictures. No matter how long you do this, the bottom line is you have to handle a piece to be 100% positive. The best any of us can do is tell you whether or not a photo of a piece conforms to an original.... that is NOT a guarantee that it is. You would be so much better off to take your hard-earned money and spend it with a dealer who stands behind his wares and knows what he is doing...... If you do not know any, ask and I am sure we can offer you some trusted names. You will spend more, but what would you rather do? Know that what you buy is real and guaranteed.... or just keep rolling the dice on the crapshoot of eBay?
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One of the really interesting (and occassionally maddening) points to consider when broaching this subject is that the pentangle suspension for these awards remains consistent irrespective of the branch of service. Observed variation only occurs for the drop, or pendant. Armed Forces, Ministry of Interior (including KDS, Police, Fire, Border Guards, etc.), Construction Troops/Labor Corps have been observed. Furthermore, the coat of arms for Bulgaria changes so each variation comes in two types! How about we see how many variations we can come up with!? I'll start us off with a complete documented set of Labor/Construction Corps Medals
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Republic of Cuba Medalla "Combatiente Internacionalista" (I)
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Republic of Cuba
Taz, I have gone back through all my images, archives, etc. and cannot find another example of anything with an FAR bac?!!! interesting!! -
Bulgaria Republic of Bulgaria Ribbon Bars
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Again, if we assume the Soviet model this would be a very interesting General Officer: Row 1: Order of 9th September 1944 (1st Class) Order of 9th September 1944 (2nd Class) Order of the Red Banner Medal for Combat Merit Row 2: Bulgarian Medal for Participation in the Anti-Fascist Struggle Victory Medal for the Patriotic War 20 Years Long Service in (?) (MVR, KDS or Army) 15 Years Long Service in (?) (MVR, KDS or Army) Row 3: 10 Years Long Service in (?) (MVR, KDS or Army) Jubilee Medal "20 Years Agencies of (?)" (MVR, KDS or Army) Jubilee medal "25 Years People's Rule" Jubilee medal "25 Years Agencies of (?)" (MVR, KDS or Army) Row 4: Russian Military Merit Medal Russian Victory over Germany Medal -
Bulgaria Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Awards
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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Bulgaria Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Awards
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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Bulgaria Bulgarian Partisan Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Good deal! So.... co-ed right? -
Bulgaria Bulgarian Partisan Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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Poland Polish Communist Period Minis, Variations.
Stogieman replied to Kev in Deva's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Wow, now those are very nice indeed. I especially like the enameled ribbon ones! -
Bulgaria Bulgarian Ministry of Interior Awards
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Central & Eastern European States