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Soviet Excellent harvester badge
Stogieman replied to Danny's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Moscow Artist's Collaberative? -
Nichan Iftikhar (Order of Glory) Tunisia
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Middle East & Arab States
I agree that the grouping is odd. I will be very curious when I get the 2 double cases to see how the pieces actually fit. I also agree that the style/materials of the cases as can be seen in the photos are pre-1900 easily. A quick check with Glen J and there was no officer listed with this name. (I might have mis-spelled when I sent to Glen, dropping the "t" in Bernhardt. I can see the Jubilee and the 1864, but very curious that he doubled them up in the cases.... the old "I don't want anyone to miss the other side" theory? A first for me. I have handled many, many custom cases, cased groups, etc. in both German and Austrian over the years and this one really "spoke" to me. We shall see! -
Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Reverse.... look at all the casting pocks on this. The numbers look downright stupid compared to other engraving I've studied so far! -
Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
While we are on the subject, I'll toss this one out. Even to my extremely uninitiated eyes this looks like a cast piece of rubbish! -
Mongolia Mongolian Partisan Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Vatjan! Much thanks for the assist on this one. The price is not out of line with what you suggest so I will take the plunge. My first! Upon receipt, I will post detailed scans of everything for everyone to study. I'd like to say thanks again to everyone who helped me out here! -
Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Wow Danny, Thanks!! I will study it well! -
Mongolia Mongolian Partisan Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
hmmmm, same pin but very different back image. Hmmmmm. -
Mongolia Mongolian Partisan Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Oh yeah.... can anyone who has the current Mongolian Book that came out recently take a peek and see if there's anything in there that matches this? Thanks!! Rick -
Mongolia Mongolian Partisan Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Well, any suggestions on anyone who can "read" Mongolian?? French & German I can handle, but I wouldn't even know where to start with something like this! -
Nichan Iftikhar (Order of Glory) Tunisia
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Middle East & Arab States
Unfortunately, this piece was part of a group of three custom cased pieces sold individually ( ) in Germany. All 3 cases bore the name Ferdinand Bernhardt on the lids in gold. I won 2 of the 3 and missed this one. I am currently attempting to plea with the other bidder.... -
Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
I find these "State Security Badges" fascinating. The intricacy of construction and the enamel work is right up there with what I know and love in Imperial german quality. This is a real minefield and I am trying very hard to learn as much as I can and really appreciate all your help and patience with my (seemingly) endless questions! I'd buy the one Igor has, but the damages to his put me off. I don't mind the price and trust him to know his stuff pretty cold. My thing is if I'm going to own one of these, I want the condition to be the absolute best I can find. Like I said, the guy in the photo looks a little too happy to be NKVD ;>) The badge is tougher for me to gauge as there's so little available to me to reference it against. Thanks much guys! Run away, I shall! -
This fellow has offered me this badge and I am interested, but have no clue on the reality of the piece. Is this a legit Mongolian Badge for anti partisan. The book while very intriguing, doesn't seem to really conform to what I would expect for an award document per se. Any and all opinions are welcome and the guidance greatly appreciated. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...AMEDW%3AIT&rd=1 Thanks much guys!
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Yugoslavia Yugoslavian Awards
Stogieman replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Thanks Rusty! There's little to go on and this would be a real help for many!! -
Yugoslavia Yugoslavian Awards
Stogieman replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Good points raised here... The infoirmation I'm seeing gathered is a boon to all and I for one appreciate everything I have learned thus far in this entirely new area for me! Thanks!! Rusty, please consider not only building the database here for all, but also like Ed stated, remember to retain your rights over both text and images. -
Well, if the opening bid wasn't 600- Euro this would make for one heck of a project!! How about: Prussian order of the Crown 3 (I'm assuming RAO2 at the neck??) W?rttemburg Order of The Crown W?rttemburg Long Service Baden Henry The Lion RK (??) 1870/71 KDM Prussian Centennial Medal Now, the Prinzen=Gr??e Centennial Medal is very impressive, as is the bar itself... but 600- Euro?? Yeesh!
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The thing that has been frustrating to me with him is that I have been eMailing for almost a year trying to buy a copy of one of last year's auction catalogue. The one with the flight badges in it. He has absolutely ignored me. OK, if sold out, the courteous thing would be to say so, but hey, what do I know about conducting a proper business??
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Hi Greg, Welcome!! Now, lets see some of those crosses!
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Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
And the interior. I hate to say this, but the photo... well, he looks a little too happy to be NKVD! -
Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Now here's where it gets a tad more interesting. I am much more inclined to accept this document as authentic. Is it real? Thanks! -
Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman replied to Stogieman's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Soviet Yet another NKVD Badge
Stogieman posted a topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
This one looks a little more interesting to my eye. What am I missing? real? Bogus? Thanks much for the help! -
EK 1914 EK I 1914 with unknown Eagle stamp
Stogieman replied to Karl's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Hi Dan, Thanks for this great link!