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    Ralph A

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    1. Ralph A
      My guess is that this medal is probably a "spin-off" from the Orders themselves, much like the intention behind Prussian Red Eagle or Crown Order medals. Here is a nice close-up of the obverse:
    2. Ralph A
      Six or seven grades altogether, this is the bronze medal. Issued by the Austro-Hungarian branch of the Malta Order - something to do with hospices or nursing... This one has that odd, assymetrically-trimmed "front-line ribbon."
    3. Ralph A
      I'm told these are "rare as hen's teeth." Here's the box:
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    5. Ralph A
      Enjoy your summer. Stay indoors.
    6. Ralph A
      Did I say three?
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    9. Ralph A
      It's 105 F here today, so these next three seem appropriate.
    10. Ralph A
      More unusual tinnies:
    11. Ralph A
      While we're on longboats:
    12. Ralph A
      OK. You caught me. Not a tinnie. It's a commemorative brooch. Here's another commemorative, in a similar vein:
    13. Ralph A
      Thanks, Don. Here is something you might find to be interesting: OSS Forgeries
    14. Ralph A
      That's all for now, gentlemen. Thank you for looking. I'll take some pictures of more of my collection of stamps, and share them later. For now, Bobby Lee and I bid you-all a good evening.
    15. Ralph A
      These are official seals, from different cities.
    16. Ralph A
      Of interest. Polish before-and-after "Urban Renewal" stamps.
    17. Ralph A
      Proof set!
    18. Ralph A
      Veteran's Day Commemorative:
    19. Ralph A
      Another rarity. Before all the trouble began:
    20. Ralph A
      These "inflation" issues aptly demonstrate how fast money lost its value: 10,000 Marks to 100 Million, and then quickly to 300 million. They just overprinted the old stocks.
    21. Ralph A
      While we're at it, here is a ration card for clothing (partially redeemed):
    22. Ralph A
      Ration coupon, for cigarette papers.
    23. Ralph A
      The Unknown Stamp!
    24. Ralph A
      KdF:
    25. Ralph A
      Here is a coupon that came with either cigarettes, or tobacco. What is that about a horoscope?
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