Sal

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

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

T

Bad Sal, look at the pinned threads I've got the unpublished award rolls from the Seymour-O'Connor-Ludvigsen circle's Unfinished Business left for me to complete. Crossed 1,050 this morning, into 1916 on the Silver Gen Decs X. Ought to be finito by New Years and then it is all up to WHEN (starting to wonder IF) these and the other rolls I've finished are GETTING published.

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

Dear Sal:

I am here to warn you of the dangers you face! Stop collecting now while you have a chance or you will turn out like the rest of us! It gets worse and worse.

Soon, you will see your first enamelled Order that you can afford and there will be no turning back!

Heed my warning.

Best regards,

"SPM"

All joking aside, this IS an addictive and rewarding hobby. So, welcome and have fun. I hope that you are back now from the "sandbox". Thanks for your service!

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

A nice bar with lots of character! Cool stuff

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....

A bit closer.

Chris

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

Sal & der General,

On both of these Orders, is the ribbon light or dark blue?

Doc

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

Very nice Sal -

From the photos it seems that the enamel on the obverse bulges out slightly - is that true? My Balfour is fairly flat on the enamel on both sides.

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

I don't care what the Marines or the Air Force or the Navy awards. That is their business and they seem to understand the value of awards a fair bit bitter than the Army. But why the Army doesn't listen to commanders in the fight is beyond me. Steve

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.

That is awesome...yep...I am looking for that one for my 50s piece...and a blue leatherette for my 70s 12c marked piece...

I have seen a few around ebay and the like...but they go fast and high in price.

What type is your star? Is is period for the case? No matter really...it looks great housed like that...