Graf

Good Decision

The Set on eBay Germany was sold for 1132 EURO Five bidders

 i suppose no member on GMIC has bid

Very nice collection

On 22/08/2022 at 00:42, azyeoman said:

This is a most interesting thread. Thank you for posting it. I look forward to reading more on the area. 

I agree I am also looking forward to reading more information Thanks

Amazing all those photos have survived the time Very nice

Compare the copy box with an original one with an original Set as well

It looks like it is an Honorary award of the Bulgarian of Ministry of defence

This is the Highest Ministry of Defence Given to Bulgarian and Foreign Citizens who made contributions to the Ministry

It was established in March 2014

It comes in three Classes in two variants

This particular one is the First Class worn on a neck ribbon other Classes and variants are are worn on the breast

Hi Ruiz,

Very Nice Congrats

On 09/01/2023 at 16:42, Christian1962 said:

I would think that this kind of ribbon is quite rare. I have not seen any for years "live" or in an auction.

 

Congratulations for owning it.

 

Regards

 

Christian

I agree I have not seen such ribbons

On 29/10/2020 at 18:59, BlackcowboyBS said:

Thank you Laurentius and Sandro for your kind words. Well if people wanted to know more about me, they could pm me, here in this forum I have discussed matter of phaleristics and will do so in the future as well. I am not discussing things on my person. In Germany we have a saying: A gentleman enjoys and keeps silent about it! 

And as we are in a Gentlemans Forum ...

So lets go back ton Hannover, if you don't mind. 

PS: Thank you Trooper_D

 Nicely said  Fair comment

without seeing the ribbon we can only speculate

Sometimes the sellers get an original ribbon to claim that the cross is an original ..or "age' the ribbon with dirt or other means

Any way the question was about the cross and it is , in my opinion , 100% fake

inside the box

the back of the box

Here is the  replacement box

12 hours ago, BlackcowboyBS said:

would be interesting to see the ribbon

That will be interesting, though not of big importance to the cross

Thanks for the translation

I suspect either we have made him to add this text or some questions from potential buyers

8 hours ago, 922F said:

Hello Graf,

Just returned to GMIC.   Meiner Meinung nach ist dies ein hervorragend gemachtes Sammlerstück.
Bitte sehen Sie sich die Bilder an und urteilen Sie.  

 

translates to English as:

 

My opinion is this is a superbly made collector's item.
Please see the pictures and judge yourself. 

 

Will look forward to comparing our 'replacement' cases.

Sorry It is common one piece construction fake Even they aged it with rust

Congrats !

I also have a box made in the 60-70 s similar like the one listed i will try to find it and list pictures

Still waiting someone the help with the translation

It is interesting

I wonder whether our comments have contributed  to this warning

Can someone helps with the translation of the text ?

18 hours ago, 922F said:

Hello Graf!   

 

I see vendor now expresses this opinion about that set: 
Meiner Meinung nach ist dies ein hervorragend gemachtes Sammlerstück.
Bitte sehen Sie sich die Bilder an und urteilen Sie.

 

A refreshing development!

 

I shall continue to look for the fake case and post images when found.

Hi 922F,

Very nicely described the concern about this Set  Thanks

I suspect the seller is aware about those things he listed with reasonable low price Mainly to attract novices Experienced collector will detect hose issues

Buyer Aware rule applies.

There is a 2nd Class Set for sale on eBay Germany

There are some concerns regarding the Set The major one is the central medallion of the Star

13 hours ago, Hendrik said:

Hello Duncan,

 

The bars for the Belgian WW2 Commemorative Medal reflect unit citations and thus presence in the unit(s) cited during the specific battles would be the criterium.

ESCAUT

 

The Belgian Section of the Royal Navy received a citation in 1945 for its glorious participation in the liberation of the island of Walcheren (Netherlands) which was to lead to the opening of the branches of the Schelde river (Escaut in French) and the port of Antwerp.

WINTERBEEK

Three units were cited in 1947 for extending the defensive Gete river line northwards and withstanding enemy pressure on their Winterbeek rivulet positions. The 2^nd Guides Regiment, the 1^st Regiment of Cyclist Carabineers and the IInd Group of the 19^th Artillery Regiment thus allowed the redeployment of units in their sector to the KW-Line (i.e. Koningshooikt-Waver line, an anti-tank line protecting Brussels).

CANAL DE WESSEM

 

In 1945 the Brigade « Libération » was cited for having maintained the liaison between the British and American armies by holding an extended and very exposed front with its meagre forces and using offensive and defensive actions to misguide the enemy as to its strength. The brigade successfully made the first attack in the offensive that lead the British 2^nd Army from the Wessem Canal to the Meuse.

 

 

 

Regards,

Hendrik

 

 

Nice information Thanks

On 05/01/2023 at 04:22, VtwinVince said:

Clearly a cast copy from these images.

It is 100%  fake  I wander i they bother to put silver coat on the back  Keep away from those very crude and very low quality items

Do some research and reading before you buy them It will save you $$$$

Cheers

It looks good to me  Here is a similar Grand Officer Star

On 17/05/2018 at 18:57, jovanmara said:

Part of my Romania Red Cross collection

 

Last one is Princes Maria but I need identification please for all , 

 

Best Regards

Jovan Mara

Nice collection