Brian Wolfe

Thanks Paul. It is a little disappointing and if I had looked at others I might have come to this conclusion myself...eventually. I actually purchased the photo because he was wearing some of the medals I have in my collection and I always find it interesting to see them in wear. Thanks again. Regards Brian

Thanks for your comment fellows. I too liked the "look" of the group and then after it arrived I began to think the it was an odd combination. This came from a respected dealer here in Ontario and not from an internet auction house so I was not worried about it being authentic or not. Still, it is good to hear the opinions of experienced collectors. Thanks again. Regards Brian

That photo was not very large so I'll try it again.

Hello Everyone, I have a photo of Japanese sailor wearing his cap and medals. I would like to post this plus similar medals at a later time but for now I would like some help with the cap tally translation. I am assuming that the cap tally is the name of his ship in the same manner that the British Navy cap tallies has the name of the ship. Any assistance you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Regards Brian

Here is the reverse of the pair. The Honour Cross is well marked. Regards Brian

Hello Everyone, I just got this pair in yesterday and it comprises of the Bavarian Ludwig Cross and the Homour Cross for combatants. The Ludwig Cross is of blackened bronze so it would be a later manufacture some where between the balckened iron and the zinc issues. From what I have read, the Ludwig Cross was awared for service at home and in support of the Army. It is primarily a civilian award. The Honour Cross that forms the second member of this pair has crossed swords which I believe is for combatants. Is this a common pairing? I would have thought that the Honour Cross would have been the non-combatant's issue without swords. What are your thoughts about this? Regards Brian

Hi Dante, What a great trio. Thanks for sharing it with us. Regards Brian

Hi Pete, Thanks for posting your photos, it now has me wondering where I put my distant-past photos. Like Dan, some mine are not of the greatest detail so while I have them they are not readily at hand. Thanks again, for an interesting and nostalgic look into your past collecting life. Regards Brian

Hi Kryptos, Thanks to my resent purchase of Paul L. Murphy and Steven L. Ackley's book, "In the Name of a Living God", I may be able to shed some light on the different sizes question. The larger version seems to have been the first issue which was awarded from the date of the founding of the Society in 1910 until the early Showa period. I would highly recommend the book, however, beware that it may increase your desire to collect more Japanese badges. It's too late for me as Paul and Steven have me hooked. Regards Brian

Hi Mike, Now there's a treat for a Sunday morning. Thanks for posting your collection. Regards Brian

Hello John, Welcome to the forum, it's good to see another Canadian on board. When you are able, or allowed, would it be possible for you to post photos of the medal and your great grandfather? I am sure many, including me, would be most interested in seeing them. Regards Brian

Hello Patrick, You have two very nice clocks and I would say they are a collection, though somewhere on the forum I have offered that, "One is a couriosity, two is a pair, three is a collection and four is an obsession". Of course that was all in fun. I have been watching for a clock such as the ones you have and so far have managed to only find a military pocket watch to add to the collection room. Well done and thanks for sharing them with us. Regards Brian

Hi Rich, Thanks for adding this very important information. Quite interesting. Regards Brian

Hello Darrell, What a great post, well researched and presented and the photos, as usual, are fantastic. This is one (of the many) medals I have yet to add to my collection...so many medals so little time. This must be one of the most detailed reverses on any medal, there is so much going on that you can't really take in all in with your first look. Thanks again for yet another first class post. Regards Brian

Hi Darrell, I never knew that about the WWII EK1. You learn something new (on GMIC) every day. Regards Brian

Thanks to all who have offered their opinions. TR items are copied so often that I almost passed up owning this one. My collection is very small but I really "needed" an EK1 to balance it off. Thanks again for your help, I hope I can return the favour in time. Regards Brian

Hello Gordon, The centre is magnetic and it is of three piece construction, I should have mentioned this, sorry for the oversight. My remark about the burr is probably misleading. The edges of the reverse look worn or "rounded off". I would guess to cut down on the wear on the uniform, but that is speculation on my part and I just posted on the O.C. that one should not speculate. I should follow my own advice. The "vaulting" to the front is very slight not at all like the amount seen in the actual valted EK1. My 1914 EK1 really shows curvature (towards the rear) where this is slight (and to the front). I doubt it would show up in a photo. Are the EK1s that are not vaulted perfectly flat? Could the slight curvature in my specimen have been done during manufacturing? I am learning but there is so much information still to be collected. Thanks for your help. Regards Brian

This is the reverse, there is no maker's mark. The cross is not vaulted in fact there is a bit of a curve, or slight vaulting, towards the obverse side. Could this be caused when the recipient was wearing the cross? There is wear evident and it looks like someone has removed a burr on the underside of the left-hand arm. Provided this is genuine is there any way to tell who the manufacturer of this EK was? Thanks again for your help. Regards Brian

Hello Everyone, I just took delivery of this 1939 EK1 that I purchased from a reputable dealer here in Ontario but I would like the opinions of our seasoned collectors. Do you think this one is genuine or should I start screaming? There's nothing that is sending up alarms to me but I am pretty green in this area of collecting. Thanks in advance for your assistance, it is very much appreciated. Regards Brian

Hello Mike, Very nice example and thanks for posting it. Regards Brian

Hello Gunner 1, I stand corrected. Many thanks for this information. Regards Brian

Hi Paddywhack, Very nice medal, I hope you will be sure post more information on the recipient when it is available. Regards Brian

Hello Dieter, Thank you for your hard work, this resource will be invaluable to collectors. Much appreciated. Regards Brian

Very nice work and an excellent hat. I argee that you should post these items with the word REPRODUCTION in the title. It is not hard to fool me as I know nothing about these items, however, posting them here will not assure that at some time in the future it will not be sold as original to a novice collector. Still, a well made reproduction and I hope you will post more information on the Scottish Horse. Regards Brian

Diamond test? Glass scratches glass. in fact quartz will scratch glass. It may not be much but I thought I'd offer it anyway. Regards Brian