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As an ex-Irish soldier with over 21 years service of course I know
Bloody hell, your quick!
Thanks for your help Kev. I was thinking of moving this on as its not really in my feild of collecting. Any idea as to its worth?
Thanks
Dan
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I hope I am wrong but IMHO the BEM is renamed, Paul
I had the same feeling...
I can see the a faint outline of an 'R' and the lines running along the rim look like it could have been prviously polished down and renamed. I hope I am wrong
Dan
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Its for sure Irish Military related as the emblem is the standard sunburst insignia that's used on our cap-badge, the design dates back to the War of Independence period.
Hi Kev
I knew it was Irish... im sure i have seen one on here in the last year.
Any idea what the writing says? Or what the double F stands for?
Dan
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What's the naming on the Victory Medal (which has a British War Medal ribbon)?
36566 CPL J DONNELLY LEIC R
Not a casualty as far as i can see. Havent had chance to search for his MIC as yet
Have plenty of wwi ribbon so will switch that out later
Thanks
Dan
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The EK2 is marked "93" on the ring for Richard Simm und Sohne, Gablonz, a maker ive not come across before
The Air Gunner's Badge is a Deumer, but has an awful repair to it.
will post later in relevant section
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Afternoon chaps and chapettes
The postman managed to brave the deep snow and sub-zero temperaturs this morning, and behold the treasures he brought!
This little lot all came from one guy who's father had collected it over about 40 years.
Some nice little peices - im not sure about all of it but over all im more than chuffed!
Feast your eyes
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A great item, and an amazing bargain! Congrats
I wouldnt worry at all with regqrds to the missing peices and small crack - its from a great maker and at that price who could complain?!
All the best
Dan
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The photos are very cool - but to be honest are also very sad.
If these are genuine combatants, just think of what thy must have done/witnessed. It can be difficult for grown men and women to deal with the realities of war, let alone small children.
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I have been following this thread since i first became a member of GMIC, and it has been a real education to see such great examples from several different collections!
I feel honoured to see them - keep posting!
dan
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Congrats on the first one! Its a lovely example
All the best
Dan
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Hi Doug
As far as I can tell yours is a good example, and a nice find
Dan
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I agree too - a nice example of a late war peice. I really like the dull tone
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Thanks Peter
left it well alone
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This is the sellers photo, not mine, and I havent held the badge in my hands.
These are the points that i feel are incorrect -
1 - roughly hand stamped numbering
2 - The "O" of Sozialistische is too oval rather than round.
3 - the Deschler stamp is unlike any i have seen before
and probably several other faults i havent noticed.
So what do we think?
Dan
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Thats awesome! I really like party badges for their simplicity. I have had a few painted Zinc ones in the past, but nothing as nice as this.
It may have sparked a new stream to my collecting.... :whistle:
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Kreigsmarine Breast Eagle
in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
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Unusual makers mark, an 'M' in a diamond