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I know that I am late to this conversation, but I would also like to make the point that styles Ribbons are also regional; thinking the Bavarian style.  I would say that I have seen a lot of NCOs with the “Trap bars with detachable medals”, however, there are no definite rules.

at the end, I think it comes down to wearers preference.

This Is an interesting combination.  I am sure that it can be identified by someone who has knowledge of Danish Officers

Amazing tunic

On 13/11/2021 at 09:03, Chris Boonzaier said:

I picked upa a 2 REP beret from an ex Legion Colonel. The Beret has a name in it... so I set out to try and find out about the wearer.... Although not his beret at the time, it turns out he was a Sharp Shooter at Kolwezi... An ex legionnaire helped me find some pics with him, on the right in both photos.... I am a happy boy... ?

Always fascinating careers with the FFL.  Thanks for posting 

Very neat story

Thanks for sharing this; I recognize many of these bars.  I had a funny feeling about them so I gave up a while ago.  Very sad.

I would recommend the Bender Book for Ss Uniforms and the Pritchett books for the Heer Uniforms

On 02/10/2008 at 09:56, Robert Noss said:

I got a nice photo of NSKK leader Kraus, visiting the NSKK school at Kochel in Bavaria

 

Here's the photo:

 

 

Obviously a wartime photo, as You can see a Panzerkampfabzeichen on the chest of the NSKK man behind Kraus ( probably a Transportgruppe Speer man )

 

 

.........

 

 

Very cool photo.  Some NSKK men fought as Heer Soldiers during the Polish and French Campign as Reservists, then went back to their full time position in the NSKK.  Also notice he has an EK II ribbon.

one other famous NSKK member who had the Tank Assault Badge and EK I Spange was NSKK- Obergruppenfuhrer August Kobele, the finance guy for the NSKK.

honestly, I love this organization.  So many neat people and a cool mission.

thanks for sharing

I have had some on some wwi  medals, but always thought they were post war

Great display  and awesome preservation; very lucky to have that

I mentioned on another forum tht Craig Gottleib would try to get in on this.  He is an Uber-douche.  I met him at a show once and was a total asshole.  
 

people that dig up graves for profit are wankers.

I hope the right thing is done here and maybe this tunnel can be preserved for others to cherish history.

That will be amazing if you can figure this out.  Can you post a colored photo of the uniform you have?  Do you have all original medals on it?

This is so hard for me to decide.  If this thread is limited to Imperial German, then It narrow it down a little.

Though it has little value to the collector community, it is extremely valuable to me:

It would have to be my Great Grandpa’s Grouping.

1) Broke  ‘14 EKII

2)MilitarpaB 

3) Trenchart Bracelet that was used as engagement Ring when he got married in 1917.

4) 1922 Deutchmark/Reichmark the year he immigrated to the US. 

*I have posted before, but I will post again.

Second would be the R109 (Baden RIR 109) Pickelhaube Cover that I collected.

BG Chuck Yeager died last night at 97.  WWII Ace and first to break the sound barrier.

On 03/12/2020 at 12:18, Marcon1 said:

Hiya,

Can you tell us the name of the tailor.

A lot of tailors before the war were jewish but very few remained after the war (for obvious reasons).

That way you may be able to tell if it was made before or after the war, during the war I would expect a British tailor.

I can’t even read it because it is so worn

Any other thoughts out there.  Thanks to everyone who has tried to help with this mystery so far.

9 hours ago, Brad Cancian said:

Hi everyone - another recent pick up - a tunic for a generalstabsingenieur - the highest rank in the ingenieurkorps.

Thanks for looking!

 

BC

Very nice.  Definitely a looker

16 minutes ago, Marcon1 said:

Hiya,

Can you tell us the name of the tailor.

A lot of tailors before the war were jewish but very few remained after the war (for obvious reasons).

That way you may be able to tell if it was made before or after the war, during the war I would expect a British tailor.

I can’t even read it because it is so worn

There doesn’t see to be a stamp.  I found the tailors tag (very worn) and took a photo of the liner.

I looked everywhere where I would know to find a date stamp, but with luck.

Again, I am not familiar with the Dut CC Award System.  WWII-wise, I know there was a Dutch Marine Battalion that fought off German Paratroopers at a Bridgehead

8 hours ago, Herman said:

Hello,

It isa wild guess, but probably a Nijmegen four days marches ribbon and a NOC medal ribbon. Both are sport/physical awards. NOC means Netherlands Olympic Comité. 

 

Regards

Herman 

Thank you Herman.

Gents

Like the title states, I recently acquired an amazing WWII Dutch Marine Uniform.  It has loops for either two medals or a longer ribbon bar.  I do not know much about Dutch stuff, but what could the possibility of combination of medals for this uniform?

rank is Ensign or second lieutenant equivalent.

Kinda crazy And stupid.   I collect American Silver Eagles.  The Philadelphia Mint 2017 is the lowest produced Silver Eagle (no I don’t know what this one is), but it is selling for average $5k USD.  This year, 2020, West Point Mint shut down forever (as told by USMINT) and they are doing another low montage of Philadelphia Mint Silver Eagles and they are being press for $495 USD.  Will be second lowest montage of coin.  Also, FYSA, this is the last year the Silver Eagle will have this design.

This guy is all over every forum trying to get someone validate it and sell it as junk. The person who started this thread has a history of doings this under different names then sells crap.

Please beware

5 hours ago, peter monahan said:

Audrey has done research for years.  I say 'owner' because this is her site - rhino.research@icon.co.za

However, as I say, apparently he daughter is now carrying on with SA research.

Peter

Thank you peter.

1 hour ago, peter monahan said:

Rhino Research is your best bet for SA stuff.    Sadly, the original owner, Audrey, passed away in March but I understand that her daughter is planning on carrying on.  Good luck.

Thanks.

Original Owner?