Sal

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...

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.

Dear Tony,

Igor offers a RB #2 (but from a much later series!) for USD 2.600,-:

http://www.collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=18371

Best regards

Christian

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

I served from 1961 - 1991, and don't see any real difference between this and the National Defense Service Medal. We're all wearing too much crap already. If this is approved by the services for wear by active duty members on the uniform, I'd take another look. Otherwise, it's just costume jewelry from my point of view.

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

Lorenzo

The price depends on the period of the piece. If you are looking for ccurrent issues then I would expect to pay less than what you are quoting. That is my opinion.....i dont think the quality is worth the money, and the fact that they are so readily available in the market adds to my thought. I have older pieces from the 70s back to the 50s. My Commanders is a Balfour piece form the 50s. I got that for less than what you are quoting below. Also have an older Chief Commander 60s or so, and a 70s + piece marked 12c. Not the best quality compared to the older piece, but is far above what you will find in a current issue Chief Commander grade. I would check out as many sites and dealers as you can, ebay as well to get a feel wor what folks are asking and for what period.....as with anything it is worth what youa re willing to pay and how much you want it.....Hope that doesnt muddy the waters too much.

Tony

Wow all of these Legion of Merits Grades look so Beautiful:

I just had to buy this one it is the regular Legion Merit Medal with case: cost me $20.00

I am going to try get the others as well they want $175-$199.00 each is this the right price for them.

Thank you

God Bless

SSG Luna, Lorenzo