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Gents...possible? Put together? Good, bad, or ugly? Appreciate you thoughts and insight...my neophite question is whether there would or should be any additional Bavarian awards... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...p;rd=1&rd=1

Somebody help me I slipped again.........this just in today...

One of each for me as well gents...gotta get into the game. T

Sir yes sir may I have another!!!!!!!!! Good point...I shall check the pinned threads before opening my chicklette holder... Thanks Rick T

Holy Christmas Rick...that's a lot of good stuff. Cheapstingymiserly is not the word(s)...is there a particular thought or rationale behind it or just cheapmiserlystingy for the hell of it? I mean can it be a matter of some misguided attempt to increase the standinf of the House Order among other states (compared to theirs) or just that they reserved it for their "friends"... By the way...I know this is certainly a silly question...but where on earth do you get all this info? And if they are references how can I get my hands on them...it's facscinating and I appreciate the knowledge you give...I just feel like I should be learning these history lessons as a collector as well. Thanks very much T

Hi my name is Anthony and I am addicted to enamel. I am very sad to admit I have been bitten and I cannot stop...AND I already blew WAAAAAYYYYY too much on an enameled award and I am cooked I tell ya... I am still working overseas...will be for a while...but it's worth every day that we give our troops a good comfortable life over here. Thanks for supporting them. T

Yes Joe...me likee me likee More birds more birds

Reverse... T

I absolutely love this order...one of those that I always looked at and was sure I would never own...seemed too out of reach...but stogieman laid this on the sales block and I thought I better get it while I can. A few dings but she is a beauty all in all.....I would love to see anyone's in higher grades if you have them... Thanks

GORGEOUS This has got to be one of my favorite Prussian orders...looking for a 3d for my next purchase in the group. Well done...great piece Tony

Thanks guys...I think I am becoming an addict...I have one more coming on the mail...I'll shoot it up here when it arrives... T

thanks...i like the fact it's got that been there more than once look and feeling. Now don't get me wrong, I'll take a pristine bar as well...but this just talks...so gotta have it ya know.

And the back of the front

Just got this in the other day...no rhyme or reason for what I buy except that it's genuine and has character...Just really treading into medal bars so I'm careful to not grab junk.... I like it too because it's not pristine....

Oh yeah Chris...bored to tears...Oh wait...that's me crying because I don't have any!!! Awesome collection.

Gents...thanks for the comments and kind words...the hunt is on. Hey Doc...the ribbon is more dark than light. Mine is a replacement section of ribbon, not original to the cross. I don't know the nage of the ribbon. der General's is darker in tone and is the correct color... If you visit www.emedals.ca there are several in the German States Section that have ribbons as well for an accurate color...mine is much lighter than an original ribbon. T

Maker mark "N"

Absolutely one of my favorites ...just got it last week...now I want more

These are additional shots of the un-named Korean Era piece...yes, the enamel is thick and high on the white portion of the arms...not sure if that is intentional in the piece or just something in the manufacturing of this piece or run... My Balfour is in post #17 and is as you described yours...sorry for confusing the issue. T

The reverse

Better pictures of the Korean Era LOM I previously posted

AMEN to that... Hit it right on the head Steve...I had the same experience back in Desert Storm even...my well deserving Cav Troopers got the same treatment...not sure why the commander in the field is questioned particularly on the battlefield...imagine how many deeds go unrecognized by them...and the soldiers only know they are diong their job and their duty, and they do it simply because it's the right thing to do.

The oakleaves...actually feel worse than they look...but makes for a nice display. I think this is Bill's picture from the auction as well.

Another shot of mine as well as the original auction (pic by oak-leaf)

Well I took it in the pocket on this one...knowing it was possible and not having enough info...I took the gamble (partially hoping it was a 1930s copy at the least)...well it is I believe (based on some expert opinions) a 1960s copy...no idea what for. I personllly don't believe it is made to deceive...but possibly a filler someone had made or a copy for museum display or something of the sort. Not as detailed and heavy as an original which becomes more apparent in hand. It is not that bad...except the cost and lesson learned. Eagles are not detailed enough, nor is the central surround. The enamel is well done but you know it just does not have that "feel" and "look" when you have it in hand...it does not speak to you...and I have never seen an original period piece but it just feels not right.