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Two on the left are Meybauer Second on the bottom Junker Second on the top KMST DRGM Third on the bottom J.H.Werner Third on the top Godet The two on the far right AWS- two variants One of my rare AWS i had in my collection was AWS with a lock A member of the GMIC who buy a very rare PLM Grouping recognsed that this rare AWS EK1 .that was part of it , was swapped by the Seller. I did buy the EK1 from the seller. By pure chance I found about the swap The GMIC member was very upset and after discussion I returned the EK! to the seller. I felt this was the right thing to do The EK1 was re-united with the PLM Grouping Do I regret? Yes and No Yes because i departed with a very rare AWS EK! NO -The History won for the moment Later on I saw the Grouping for sale on eMedals site Here is this rare AWS EK1

Very nice and not small Congrats I had a very nice around 30 EK1 collection Sadly reduced it to nine only Those eight and one part of a grouping marked "800"

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Hi You have done a nice research Congrats The cross is First Empire Second model with fixed crown There is other variation of this model with mobile crown See picture beloow The period is 1805-1808 The second and third models on your picture They are Officers in Gold the one listed is Knight in Silver The Sebastopol campaign was in 1856 The time difference is 40 years between this model LOH and the Clasp

Welcome on board Did you have any question regarding the photo or just list it because you like it Regards

Thank you It is getting very interesting I like it

I like your dedication and I hope one day you will visit this country i have been few times,, ofcourse part of trips to the Balkans and Medeterenian Regards BTW I like you had the same filling towards Bulgarian Decorations I started with Belgium, French and German awards (mainly Iron Cross) however gradually mine main interest shifted to Bulgarian Awards and Decorations Regards

Very Nice Although this is not my area of interest From the Socialist Period i mainly collect The Hero Stars of Socialist Labour and the Laurates decorations i like your collection and dedication Congrats

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There is a problem the LOH and the clasp This clasp is probably British added later on to enhance the value of the Order. The problem is over a Century gap between two of them

Like the saying It was a while but it was worthwhile Congrats BTW Steve I noticed you live in Hong Kong I am curious how you became interested in Bulgarian Decorations Regards Graf

Very nice picture Thanks

Nice work Steve! Yes the Hungarian connection is a big mystery I am exploring the option that "F" mark could be non Austrian maker who was requested by Austrian Firm to make decorations on their behalf

Hi Tony, Very nice work Other information for the Bulgarian Crosses that they were Made in Hungary but not proven That made me think that those Decorations might have been made by non Austrian makers by request of the Austrian Firms and the mark "F" could be his mark in addition of the Austrian marks Yes more questions then answers, That is the purpose of those forums to try to get to an answer with the information and knowledge available to us regards

Hi Steve this is the site when is claimed that This particular model was made in Germany. As i said, although i highly respect the seller i am not convinced that this particular model was made there. I read long time ago that it was made in Hungary, however not convincing information came across to support this claim either regards

I like it The photo is very unusual and nice Thanks

That is the reverse of the Document Signed by the Director of the Bulgarian Police at the time requesting all civilian and military organisations in the Kingdom to co-operate with the agent

Hi Steve I am aware about the claim that it is German made, however, like you said there is not convincing enough evidence only statement from a known seller, who I respect. There is only information about some rare 1915 Soldier Crosses and 1941 Model They were made by the Firm Zimmermann Because this mark is evident on Austrian made Decorations, i am more inclined to thing that it could be some inspection mark Look the Austrian section The thread is about red Cross Decorations I left some comments

Dear members on other forum a question was asked regarding a a mark "F" on Austrian decoration I was aware that the same mark appeared on the 4th Class 1st Grade on the 1915-1916 Model of the Order for Bravery It is located on the reverse site of one of the swords Different possibilities were discussed I am asking the members to participate with the possible explanation what is the meaning of this mark

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