Sal

I'm sure there are more but this one jumps out because of the low winning bid with respect to the order

My $.02

stogieman editorial comments:

It's not often in life that one has a great dinner, washes up, sits down to relax with some really good friends and start's to have PLM's passed around the room. I had a wonderful working-meeting with Steve Previtera a few weeks back and of the many subjects we touched on, one was PLM's. I confessed that unlike flight badges, the characteristics of the PLM are just lost in translation/viewing images to me. I'm sorry, I just don't get them; just as I find it impossible to "see" what Rick, Daniel, Paul, et. al. "see" in the rank lists.

After this meeting I don't think there will be too many authenticity questions for me if I am ever fortunate enough to actually hold a real PLM in my (too flabergasted to be sweaty) hands....

As is so often the case in this hobby of ours; there is simply no substitute for handling known originals. Quality simply cannot be duplicated in an image, no matter how well the scan or photo may be. The "feel" of piece cannot be replicated, no matter how clever a fake.

This was one of the most special nights of collecting I have had in a very long time and I am grateful to all the participants. Thank you for your time, your efforts and for sharing your collective experience(s) and knowledge.

PS: Did I mention the ca. 1866 and the ca. 1870 St. Henry RK's I was able to lovingly hold again?

Perfectly stated. The one thing I can't explain to non collectors about this hobby is the experience you describe that you can only get from the personal interaction and sharing with friends. I had the same type experience with my dear friend Allan Henderson at the SOS. He brought some items to the show just so I could see and handle them in person....and it was amazing, like you said, ain't nothing like the real thing baby.

Thanks so much for sharing and reminding us the importance of the hobby beyond the pieces we collect.

Tony

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Here is the other Medallion I bought:

Lorenzo

Lorenzo,

Do you recall the name of the medallion? I have the same one in silver with similar mounting stand. Just don't recall the commemoration.

Tony

better pic

A few more...

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-1625-126455777918.jpeghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-1625-126455780373.jpg

#67 is just OUTSTANDING

One of my favorites. My Victorian is missing the top bar which is a shame, but a beautiful piece. I am jazzed to see yours with the top suspension bar in tact.

Bravo

Tony

Not having any luck searching for additional photos but is the unidentified GC Star the Royal Victorian Order? I can't find anything identifying him as receiving it, did find reference to Tower and Sword, but that is not what he is wearing.

Judging by the star portion and the white of the actual cross, as well as the time period, just a stab....

Tony

Born in Chenango, Texas Sasser was a combat medic in the United States Army during the Vietnam war. He received the medal from President Richard Nixon in March 1969, for his actions of January 10, 1968 in Ding Tuong Province, Republic of Vietnam.

http://shock.military.com/Shock/videos.do?...5729&page=1

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

Kurd Rebellion Medal enamel touch up with a fake ribbon added as well..

Lorenzo

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

Here's a little something for your interest.

Hugh

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

i haven't purchased an EK 1 for awhile, but here goes...

a very nicely constructed cross in good condition. the

pin and catch are of higher quality than many of the issue

crosses. the paint has a fair amount of wear to it.

if i were in the market, i would pay ~$225 for this cross.

joe

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.

I just checked it, The medal sold for $267.00 that was with the shipping...

Lorenzo

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

The OLG is really nice, but, so far, it can't be researched .

The only 2nd class OLG (42440) that lives with me is in Iurii Anderivich Vol'vin's group.

I also have some 3rd class OLGs, in groups and as singles (both documented and undocumented).

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

A photo of the recipient and condition of the reverse of this piece indicate that it was converted to a suspension, then back to screwback.

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

Sal: though this hasn't been added to for a bit, here is our On Site Listing for CONFIRMED dated serial numbers:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7861

there are always oddities (random boxes with lower numbers assigned to units that handed them out later etc etc) but it's a good general guideline to dating these awards.

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