Stogieman

Hi Jacques, as always, a magnificent selection and some superb crosses peeking out! Nice!

I would agree with Marcus' opinion on the slipcase. Midwar experiment perhaps, but I think even given the lesser quality, they were still superior materials, weight of the cardboard and the inner fitted tray.... much better than what I would deem a "late-war" example.

ahhh yes, just like driving. As with medal bars. Sometimes our "Orderly German Friends" are anything but!

speak of the devil.......

Fabulous, simply fabulous!

Hi Chris, for the record, no disrespect and/or derision was intended.... I just get a chuckle out of the name. Just as some of the 6 word Imperial pieces make me snicker. I do understand the significance of the award itself. My apologies if my comment offended anyone.

Ya know...., I don't know doodly about Russki Commie Gouvna, but I just get such a chuckle everytime the pretentious "Order of Glory" name hits the index page I just had to come and look. Nice stuff guys & gals!

Awesome guys! Keep it coming! Brian, nice detail foto! I never tire of seeing these pieces, especially up-close & personal!

PS: Yes! Austrian enamel counts! As does all enamel from any of the "Central Powers"! "Bring it on"

awe, c'mon, don't be bashful! Show us the goodies!

Saxony!

Prussia, in rare all gold!

Brunswick!

Bavaria!!!!!!!!!

Let's jazz things up a bit! Post your enamel! Only one rule, piece must pre-date 1920! Aaaannnnnnddddddd away we go!

Interesting, his web address goes to a Russian language homepage.

Hi Heiko, yes, I saw several of these sell for crazy prices. Mind, i'm good with crazy prices, as long as the merchandise is real! here's another beauty. We are seeing either the same maker, or a student, or the seller has a new ID. In any event it's still a bad bar!

Same maker, different seller....... really funny!

By the by, Liaket Medal prices have sky-rocketed this year. You couldn't give them away at $100 about a year ago...... I've watched several nice examples top $200 loose in the last few months. An Imtiaz? If you can find it, way up. I've seen one gold in the last 25 years and it went in excess of 960 Euro!

Unfortunately, it would seem the world has been listening. Lurkers & Prowlers are fighting each other with the knowledge they have gained by reading here!!

Another completely obscure, never before seen/handled award comes to light courtesy of "The Twins".... I always get a special thrill when I see something that I've never had the chance to paw over before floats to the surface!!

Ya have to love it, when 25 Years of collecting X2 and no-one's ever actually seen a mounted Reuss statute ribbon. Obscure, arcane these are the goals!!

Well, that's interesting as DR marked his as "sold" almost instantly after his update. Now it's being offered for $850 less than he "sold" it for? My guess is there's probably several of these cases floating about...... The star is a killer though and I have no problem with its' authenticity. Color, materials, workmanship and maker's marks are all consistent with the quality I would expect from Godet

Nice bars Heiko, very nice!

Fabulous........ I love Saxon Bars. Go figure!

Excellent bar Mike and a tough one to find mounted! Very nice with the maker label as well!

I think the star is fine. The case does not seem to be consistent with period markings for Godet. BTW, I think the price is as outrageous as the one sold by DR @ 1700. I'm sorry, as beautiful as the TWM is, it's not $900 piece, IMO. But a seller may ask any price he sees fit, it is certainly his right to do so.

Awe Geez, the Evil One is technically correct, but 'twould have been better for some newer guys to try and figure this one out first! Told you he was the bad twin!