Stogieman

I don’t really like the crown on this “Bavarian Observer Badge” and I don’t care for the case either. I think it’s a copy albeit a well done one. Anyone disagree?

Good Morning! Saw this rather attractive medal I’ve never seen on eBay.de. Can anyone tell me what it is and what it’s for? Thanks!

@Dave Danner it always amazes me that you guys can decipher these entries. Rick tried to teach me back in the day but I just couldn’t get the hang of it. Thanks for all your help and contributions to the community!

Thanks Sandro!

This bar closes today, has received an opening bid of $600 USD. No photos of the back in the listing but it does look legit to me. A nice combination but seems a little high.

I agree Vince, and people just gobble them up! That EK/Observer set is up to $950!!

Saxon 15 Year Einzelspange, final bid, $61. Not too exciting but it’s real!

It’s kind of funny to watch fakes get tons of bids but real items languish. I think people are crazy!

Nice Vince!! Another rare one!

The usual seller, no shortage of these put together sets!

Wonderful pieces guys!! Keep it coming!

The Friedrich Order is always appreciated!

Sold on eBay.de. Crown Order 2kl. Asking was 1900-Euros, auction closed and I couldn’t see a final price, it was listed or best offer

Bummer, sounds like it was fabulous!

@GMU Beautiful image with some wonderful pieces! @pinpon590 Nice Hohenzollern set! Had that cased just like yours once upon a time but no mini!

PS: would love to see images of the Grand Cross of the St. Henry Order if you have any!

Good Morning! I agree with you wholeheartedly on post 1900 cases. I’ve owned a substantial number of Saxon pieces over the years that I’ve collected. The title and seals were incused into the lids. The WW1 era examples I’ve handled were usually red. I’ve seen interior maker marks and paper labels for Scharffenburg but not Roessner, Glaser or Osang. They often had the Kunath label as well. The pre-WW1 cases I’ve handled were often black or green but those often did not have a maker mark although the pieces themselves usually did. When I first saw the original listing I made the incorrect assumption that the case was circa 1870, or possibly earlier. The original images from the seller it appeared to have some legitimate age to it (see below), maybe he used a filter to mask the real appearance. Bottom line, I made a huge mistake. My concentration right now has been narrowed to almost strictly the St. Henry Order, although Saxon enlisted items are also a huge draw to me. The Albert Order seems to be being massively faked right now. I have yet to see faked Saxon Merit Orders but that’s probably just a question of time until that happens unfortunately. I’ve seen very bad copies of St. Henry RKs but they are easily distinguished from the real ones. Live and learn people, our hobby has become a minefield.

Hi Bill, that’s especially nice to see with the case of issue. I’ve always thought the DSC to be a beautiful decoration

Fake Austrian Pilot Badge enhanced with fake engraving, final bid was $396

Detlev said it was authorized in the early 1920’s but I’ve never seen anything written about it, just examples

That White Falcon is pretty scarce!! An absolutely beautiful award. I’ve only had two over the years.

Bid on this case in Germany and won. Unfortunately when it arrived it appeared to be brand, spankin’ new! The inside liner of the base isn’t uv reactive but the silk lining of the lid does appear to be. Too good to be true usually is! My subsequent investigation shows these are just starting to creep into the market, possibly being made in England. Having never seen another I thought I was safe but no, it’s a copy. Don’t be like me!

Nice!!

Now there’s a case you don’t see very often!!

Yes, I see it now!