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Stefan,, This mini group was peviously posted by Marksman on the http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/ site. Is that you?

Hallo, As many will be aware, miniature medals and ribbon bars are easily available from such companies as; http://bandschnallen.de/ . I do not wish to conrtradict Stefan in any way on his views, however, Bundeswehr medals, badges etc. can be found on e-bay.de in abundance - just type Bundeswehr Orden or Bundeswehr Ehrenzeichen, Abzeichen - It speaks for its' self. As said, many times, the actual award/miniature/ribbon-bar etc. has no intrinsic value (apart from higher decorations - produced in gold/silver-gilt/silver). The key issue is authority to hold and wear the insignia. To my mind there is no myth nor is there any rarity involved. They are just overpriced for what they are. Hope this helps potential collectors

Hallo all, A few more details. Award date: 29. November 2010. Ralf Rönckendorf38HptFw3. / Fallschirmjägerbataillon 373Am 2. April 2010 kämpfte er sich in dem schweren Gefecht in Isa Khel (Raum Kunduz) als Sanitäter mit der Waffe in der Hand zu einem verwundeten und von Aufständischen bedrohten Kameraden vor und versorgte diesen notfallmedizinisch. Schließlich wurde er bei der Detonation einer Sprengfalle schwer verletzt und verlor sein Augenlicht.11Maik Mutschke24/25[9]StGefr3. / Fallschirmjägerbataillon 373Am 2. April 2010 wurde seine Patrouille in Isa Khel (Raum Kunduz) von Aufständischen angegriffen, eingeschlossen und der Spähtruppführer verwundet. In dem folgenden, schweren Gefecht legte er alleine unter ständigem Feindfeuer 300 Meter durch die Ortschaft zurück und stellte somit Verbindung zu den eigenen Truppen her, die nun zu dem Spähtrupp vorstoßen konnten.

Could anybody please help me locate a copy of the statutes (English or German) relating the Royal Guelphic Order - Guelphen-Orden of Hannover. Thanks in advance.

Sorry to be a pain but I think the U.S. soldier is not a Lt. but holds the rank of W3Chief Warrant Officer 3CW3

Hi Eric, The U.S. Reg's make sense . This chap is waring three U.S. awards. His Nato Ribbon is the wrong size for German Ribbon-bars. A 'personal' pin and a scruffy tie make me a little scepticle??? Who is he? Having said that total respect to Herr Mutschke. And it's great to see modern German medal groups - thanks Paul R. for the post. By the way, There is no Wound Badge, as it were, The second medal in Herr Mutschke's group is for Gefecht - Combat which also includes 'wounded in action'.

Hi, The chap in the centre should not be waring the Bavarian Sports Badge (Gold). Also not the Blood Donation Ribbon (red with gold cross) Nor should he be waring the Military Proficiency Badge as a Ribbon. His German Sports Badge Ribbon (DSA) should be followed by His Life Savers Badge Ribbon (DLRG). The U.S. Ribbon is also out of place. I think the Combat Infantry Badge is also a no go. Plus, plus. Just not allowed on German forces uniforms. Is this chap genuine? If so he should read the regulations. If not, what a lack of respect for the real heroes there.

You have a very good point there. The one on the auction site is hoping to realize 225euro - A bit optimistic?

Hi, If you type Stein sport medallion 1931 into Google,then click on pictures There's a Stein medallion for sale. Might give you some idea of the value. Also one here. eBay-Artikelnummer:311387192354

I think I got it wrong!

Hallo Gentleman, Have a look at this site: http://www.google.de/imgres?imgurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.militaria-lexikon.de%2Fassets%2Fimages%2F9.jpg&imgrefurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.militaria-lexikon.de%2Fkatalog%2Fwk2%2Fwk2_bericht8%2Fmilitaria-lexikon_de_-_die_ran.html&h=183&w=376&tbnid=YO6WBBo6DkPjkM%3A&zoom=1&docid=da1GevbsHtDa6M&ei=5UqxVPCdI8nuPJ2YgOgK&tbm=isch&iact=rc&uact=3&dur=566&page=1&start=0&ndsp=25&ved=0CHAQrQMwGA

Gentlemen, thank you very much for the kind and gentle reprimand. My focus was on the Orders, Medals & Decorations. Never noticed the Kragenspiegel. You live and learn!! That is what it is all about eh? Kind regards. Östa

It's probably a silly question but somebody has to ask!! What has the General got wrong? Breast Star not in the correct position perhaps?

Hi Linas, There is one for sale at the following: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151531147503?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBID eBay item number:151531147503 "BELGIUM LEOPOLD II. 1835-1909 SILVER CROSS/MEDAL 1895 BLUE/GREEN/BLACK ENAMEL CROWN AND SWORDS with Ribbon MAKER MARKED : FISCH / BRUXELLES MAKER MARKED : ENFANTS DE TROUPE ( CHILD TROOPS )".

Chris, I wouldn't say your cross is "beaten and abused". I would say it has character!! Nice piece.

Not an ´official´ medal group as they are minis. The oder of wear for NATO, UN medals differs in the UK from the U.S. These medals have equal status to British medals . As such, they are worn in date-order of award.

These two spring to mind. The 1813 Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross - Field Marshal Gebhard von Blücher (only award). The 1914 Star of the Grand Cross of the Iron Cross - Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg (only award).

Hallo, If you type Austrian Sports Badge into google. You will find quite a bit of info. I think your badge is pre 1938.

The Iron Cross ribbon could have been a button hole job. Making the ribbon bar very plausable

Hallo again AlecH, Better still. If you do a Google search: Reichsjugendsportabzeichen für Mädchen There is an abundance of info. Best wishes.

Hallo AlecH, Don is absolutely right. Reichsjugendsportabzeichen für Mädchen. If you can look at a copy of the Hüsken catalogue for 1999 you will find your item pictured on page 399. item number 71.08b. The value is given as 220DM (110€) Or alternaively, Hüsken - 1993 page 243, item number 1595 (150DM - 75€). Regards

Hallo, Take a look at this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wehrmacht_mountain_troops_badge Hope it helps? Regards

Hallo All, Take a look at this site: http://www.die-deutschen-orden.de Regards

Hallo Lukasz, I think what you have is a second piece - meant for everyday wear. Reasons being that the details of the Hammer & Compass are a little bit suspect! and the needle systen looks a bit too flimsy to carry the weight of, in this case, gold or gold plated metal or the silver version. If you look at (maybe you have) the book 'Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen' - Nimmergut/Feder/Von Der Heyde - Battenberg Verlag - 2014 - ISBN 978-3-86646-102-4. Page 177. Items 1022-25. You will see that this is an extremely rare award. Hope I am wrong with my opinion on your "Stern der Völkerfreundschaft" Trotzdem, a nice looking medal. Best wishes ÖSTA

Hallo, Looks Bavarian. Could it also be from Baden?