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Hi Ferg 1, Thanks very much for the reply. It appears to be nickle-silver or nuesilver (sp?) except for the catch, it is definitely brass/tombak. I say this because the silver appearance is consistent throughout, even at the points where wear is evident. One of your comments leads me to another question. Everything I have read about Prussian Pilot badges had lead me to believe that issue pieces were in silvered iron. Do you know if the issue Prussian Observer badges were in silvered iron as well as tombak or nickle-silver?
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Rick, I was afraid that this was going to be the case, although I didn't realize the level of difficulty that is involved with pinning an individual down. What really bothers me, isknowing that somewhere out there the "lost" identity papers are waiting to be found- if in fact as you say, the information I was given is correct... Interesting about the last name, I was not aware that it was not a "commonly" encountered name. Anyhow, thanks very much for the reply, and explanation.
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Hi, I wouldn't swear to it, but the inserts look as they were made in modern times to protect and secure each item as seen in museums. The original labels made of leather may have been part of an original display, and reused later on replacement liners. Now, if the reverses of the medals are corroded, black, or discolored badly - then Ed's comments would be quite true in this "case" - no pun intended. . I don't mean to imply that I have iron clad proof that they are not original, I am just offering my thoughts.
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Looks just like the spray on synthetic fibers/velvet that you see on the inner display pads of small individual jewelry cases. I think that a lot of damage or tarnishing that I hear about over the years is more of a result of an improperly controled climate. the resulting tarnish or damage to the items may very well be a reaction of dies in the felt or material in cases of environments with extreme humidity/heat and generally unstable climate control.
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The following method has served me well. I display cased items as well as small groupings within a Ryker display by cutting the shape of the case or item from the white filler material that is included with the display, as well as the felt background of my choice. This allows the entire grouping to be kept together. I always place a small tag on the back of the displays indicating that the objscts are part of an original grouping, and are not to be separated. As a side note, I have had many items displayed against the same felt background for more than 15 years, and I have never seen any adverse effects whatsoever.Some examples of my displays:
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I obtained an Imperial Observer's badge and was told that it belonged to someone named Hans Loens. There were some identity papers for this man, but it seems they have recently been lost to history before I obtained the piece. It would be nice to know some information on this individual so that his name isn't forever lost to history. Can someone direct me to an archive, or other referenc material where I might start a search? Sincere thanks, Steven
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Interesting thread. This one is nearly identical to the one in post #11, except for the cross. I once had a Prussian silver cliche' badge with the exact same hinge. pin, catch, and the square mark as well. On the subject of this mark, I have yet to find a single Imperial item, cross, or badge bearing this mark, that is not of the absolute highest quality.
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Hi all, Opinions on the attached example please. It is gold plated brass. I have seen a few Meybauer examples from time to time, but this setup is very different from the others. Could this be an issue piece? It appears to have the exact needle, and hinge that appears on AWS Pillow Back EK I's, and also a few private purchase silver VWA's that I have seen. Your thought would be most appreciated.