Stogieman

PS: Steel Non-Combattant 1870/71 KDM on Combattant ribbon is legit award....

WC, I don't see any issues with construction, materials or precedence? Why do you doubt it??

Hey Daniel, Thanks...... we tend to overthink things a bit much, eh? No 1864 War medal... duh! geez I feel dumb!

Also... you will see things removed from this site only to re-appear at a later date. I think that if you are a specialist looking for rare, specific items, Igor's invaluable. Even if the items are not a financial reality for you, it is an excellent source to study authentic pieces. I agree on price trends... ever upwards until people stop buying. We're into basic economics here, the law of supply and demand. There's a finite number of genuine sets out there.....

Second bar is a clear copy/fake. The first one I'm still not convinced either way. Given the age it was purpoted to be, I would prefer to have had it in-hand. Remember, even thieves make mistakes....

The group was sold to me with a copy of the award record card and a copy of the citation for the Glory II. Whomever did the original research apparently did not request the individual citations for the Glory III, or for the bravery medals. Nor did they request a "complete file". Hence, the research with the group is limited with the potential to learn much more, perhaps, if one were so inclined. My guess is, that whomever did the original research was only interested in confirming the authenticity of the group (all numbers match per the award card) and only the feat performed to earn the Glory II. into research. So, if you're into researching your Soviet groups, my advice is request a complete file, all citations, all records... the day may come when the door gets slammed shut and no more information will come out. Get it while you can!!

Actually, the award card and citation for Glory 2 were in the group. The other citations were not part of it when sold by Paul Schmitt.

"Outstanding Agitator" I've received a few of those awards....

Hi Gordon, that's one of the best threads I have seen in forever. hats off!

Why is there no official stamp on the photograph?

Interesting... so what you're saying then is that the original seller, the man who was involved in writing "The Bible" (as accepted by most US collectors)..... doesn't know how to price his own stuff?? Interesting......

Looks like alegit Juncker with some home-made repair and some real character.... how can you not like these badges? When you see one, pause for a moment and think about the fact that the air service in WW1 Germany suffered ~85% casualty rate..... (MIA/KIA/DOW/WIA)

Thanks WC, nice presentation of some rarer orders!!

Doesn't it just hurt when you see things we have the proverbial "snowball's chance in Hades" of finding.... sigh....

The hook is so the case can be displayed open, with the EK2 ring mounted on the hook.... a demonstration please?

Love that "cousin" Ed.....

I cannot accept Mark's posted bar as a period item. At first glance, it appears to be a war-time, or pre-1933 piece.... however, the probability of an Austrian officer (as he must be with an FJO RKmKD) utilizing this type of a mount during this era is in the extreme....

This one really infuriates me.......

Brunswick, especially the House Order... always a favorite. WC... Nice scans!

Wow, combat award for this conflict.... I don't think we've seen too many of these yet.

Hi Mike, love seeing these variations! Thanks!

Congratulations Dr. B. Changes your life forever!

Superb photo & bar. Thanks!!

OK, you guys have to arm wrestle... winner takes all! ;>)

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