Rod

Many apologies to the group. I tried to resurrect my posting from several years back and should have left well enough along. It should have been in the german imperial batch. I tried to delete my posting but cannot figure out how to do it. Very very sorry. Rod

It has been a few years since I originally posted this topic (2008). I have not been able to find anymore about this sword. Relying on the forum's patience, I would like to again ask for comments/information. It truly does fascinate me!! Rod

Rick, Thanks for the information!!!!!! I have read there are many reproduction tallys floating around. I think this is a good one as it is so well made, i.e. with the "gold thread" and perhaps an early one before yellow thread was used (I think) . Again, I could be all wet!! Rod

Chip, I have only seen pictures of these caps ... never in hand. I just assumed they were sewn to the cap in the back. Thanks for the information. Rod

Part of the back......

The rest of the inscription....

I just acquired this tally. It is approximately 57 inches long. I do not see any needle holes in the silk so I don't think it was ever mounted and worn. The thread seems metallic and gold like. I am hoping it is bullion. Would someone please comment as to originality and vintage???? Many thanks, Rod

I was going on the basis on flanders medals on dealer's websites shown with arras, flandern and verdun spanges. Evidently, they were incorrectly attached. Sorry to jump to conclusions. TEN is then the correct number!!!!! Thanks to all, Rod

Hi Pinpon, At this point I have seen three more in addition to your ten: ARRAS FLANDERN VERDUN That would make thirteen (13) Rod

Heiko, If you should find the link that shows all nine (9) spanges for the Flanders Cross, I would greatly appreciate seeing it. Many thanks, Rod

Hardy.... Many thanks .. just what I was looking for. Rod

The Flanders Cross continues to fascinate me!! Now I understand it has spanges. I have four in transit to me. FLANDERNSCHLACHT FLANDERNSCHLACHT (1917) DURCHBRUCHSSCHLACHT YSER Are there more I should be looking for????? Many thanks, Rod

Eric ... I just ran across a dealer's listing which shows the pin you presented above. The dealer referred to it as a "patriotic" pin. In any event, it sure has personality!!!! Rod

Hi Gordon.. Mine is 16mm so must be from the 30's. A really neat little pin!!! Rod

Eric.... that is a beauty!!! What is the badge for????? Rod

Chip .... thank you.. I checked and it reads "925" which must be silver content.????? Guess it must be gold gilded. I have never seen one of these before, but it is probably just my inexperience. Rod

I am not sure which forum to show this ... but I understand this is a Kaiserliche Marine pin for officers civilian wear. It was hard to scan but it is a Kaiserkrone ... very finely made. Rod

This just arrived in the mail .... It is SILVER!! Rod

I recently spotted a chance to get a mini flanders cross. Sort of hard to get a good scan. Here it is with its big brother... and without. These darn minis are fascinating. I realize the flanders cross was an unofficial award, but regardless I have felt it is under appreciated. Rod

Gordon, At least I now know they exist!! I will keep looking!! Thanks, Rod

Is there such an animal as an imperial german NAVAL wound badge in MINIATURE???? Rod

OHHHH meee!!!! I truly do hate to be a pest BUT ......... Would someone speculate if the heavier (barrel type) hinge and needle pin on my badge shown above might possibly indicate an early period (during WW1) as opposed to later manufacture? I have seen other badges with a smaller type hinge and a more stout, blunt nosed pin. Maybe I am grasping at straws...... Rod

Thanks to all Rod

Thanks to all for replies. I realized these can be "land mines", but I was heartened by the Niemann accompanying statement: "German wound badge for Navy 1914-1918 in gold. Magnetic gilded. W: 41.2 mm H: 46.3 mm Weight 10,4 g The described and pictured piece is from my point of view an original example of this order. Size, dimensions and quality do correspond with known originals in museums or public collections." I suppose without a related award document and proof of the simulateous purchase of the document and badge from the family, et al of the awardee, the possibility of fake exists. I want to make it clear that my purpose is not to challenge Niemann's statement. I have great respect for his opinion. In fact I would not have bought this badge without that statement. I was hoping for some fine points to watch for in exaluating these badges. Guess this is a really tough area especially a newbie to evaluate. Rod