Sal

OUTSTANDING!!!! And as with all, their actions in their eyes were not above and beyond...their humility is numbing.

I am in complete awe of the scope and breadth of your collection. I think I would be happy to be the house cleaner just to be in the same rooms with all this history, truly breathtaking....THIS is what we aspire to as keepers of history....many thanks for what you do and have done. Tony

Hey Lorenzo, This one looks like one of the fire damaged ones I sold for about 5 bucks, along with some others from the fire damaged lot. Where did you find this? Tony

That's beautiful Hugh. What r you using to attach the breast stars and the GC sash? I have some I would love to display and hang like this. Nice presentation...... Tony

Hey Lorenzo Yes I got it at Liberty. Go see our friend at the bazaar, with all the rugs and carpets. I got it from him. I know he had others, not this exact one, but he has others there. T

Many thanks Joe. I appreciate you taking the time and your insight. T

Reverse

Greetings all, Interested in your thoughts about scarcity (if any) and ballpark valuation of this EK1. Pictures speak to the condition, marked below the catch WS and based on my observations would be a type I with the mark below the catch and not in a box (please correct me if I am off base). I apreciate your input in advance. Tony

And the eagle

Simple.

THAT'S nuts, I should have grabbed more when I had the chance.

THAT is just fantastic. I havent' seen a method of display so creative. I think I might have to copy your technique. What are you using to secure the medals into the space in the album? Well done Tony

Forgive my ignorance Ed, is the lack of research ability on the OLG a result of availability of records?

Hello baibai OLG #4284 meet OLG #40291

Fantastic piece. I know the regulations changed at some point leading to many of the orders moving from screw back to suspension, but was there ever a choice to wear a suspension version or screwback? I ask because of the instances where they were converted and then converted back.....curious if it was personal preference or required. Hey anyone have any 3d or 4th or higher awards?? Thanks

Thanks very much Rick......i appreciate that...

My example of the 12c marked for reference...a nice piece, not as good quality as the riveted piece shown but IMO better than the current strikes. The gold finish is a polished mirror look vice a brushed finish, I never did favor the mirror look. Just another variation to look for in the Chief Commander series.

Gentlemen Thank you for your recommendations and background.....it's a great motivator to get this piece researched. Rick, thanks, at least now I have a year group to place it as a start.....1943 is a nice surprise. I really need to study the dates and time periods more for the Soviet items, I dont have much research material over here. Anyway, thank you for your items I truly enjoy seeing what's out there, it always amazes me what is in your houses.

HOLY SMOKES......I better get this locked up in the bank...

WOW....and to think I forgot I had it...... Thanks for the info Christian....I guess on some level I was smart to move the regular RBs and keep this one....Seems like the Red Banners now are commanding what I paid for this one.....craziness

The reverse

Was home on leave when I got a box of my old ODM from a friend.....and in it I found the Red Banner #2 (#3760) that I had forgotten about. Ironically, I sold the Red Banners I had but kept this one....thought I would throw it out here marinate on the multiple award Red Banners out there. I have no story with mine except that I got it for what would be a steal today.....but no history on it. If you have them throw em up here and let's see......thanks

My small contribution. #2750047

AMEN Hugh.....agreed, if it was something approved then it becomes a different story, but as it stands, it's a novelty to show my kids and someday grandchildren....actually the certificate is garbage as well. I think my nephew could have created something more appropriate than the bland uninspiring check the block certificate that came in the mail. My $.02 Tony

That is spectacular.... I had a newer piece, 60s or 70s? and could clearly see the lack of detail and quality that is in yours....just lovely. The case is kliller....hard to find let alone in this case and complete.....great find