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Hi Steve, I had several collectors send stuff to my address for Steve to photograph. I didn't recall you being in that group, but could be wrong. I weighed and measured while Steve worked the shutter. After all the dust settled, I did provide comments about my badges, but I didn't recall info about any badges other than mine. (I could still be wrong....?) My guess is that, as you indicate, maybe the captions were inverted during the process. I do agree with you, that the Aluminum eagle on the IMME Pilot, does not match with a J1 eagle. Best Regards, Mark
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Steve, Is the badge in SP's book actually yours? Did you mail it to me, when Steve was in NOVA taking pictures, or did he shoot your badges seperately (which I tend to recall)? I did not write captions, per se, for the badges. I provided 'bullets' for mine, and thought I stayed away from specifics on any others, that I did not see firsthand. I know other people helped 'proof' the book. I am not 100% intimate with the all details & text. Did you check with Stephen? Maybe he has original notes. Mark
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Hello All, My biased opinion is ... this book will be the reference for some time to come. The last time Luft badges were covered was back in the 70s and early 80s. The images were grainy B&W photos. Information was limited. Good, questionable, and bad badges (Sea Rescue, LPAB, etc.) were mixed together. The production was rather 'sterile'. I was proud to have worked with Steve on the new publication. Every attempt was made to vet the subject material. It would be foolhardy to say that no errors have been made, but with the assistance of knowledgable Luft collectors Worldwide, from all the popular Forums, I tend to think the mistakes will be minimal. The presentation is what one would expect from Winidore Press (aka Steve Previtera). Lots of detailed images, lots of supporting award documents, lots of period portraits. It is my hope that collectors will be pleasantly surprised with the quantity of material presented, and quality of production, of the tome. Regards, Mark PS - And yes, the dimensions & weights are in Metric this time around!
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JTW, I'm shocked it took you so long. (I hope that this time lapse is not a sign of 'life outside of the hobby'?!) Anyway, your images are perfect for what I was looking for. Super pieces. I don't know where you find all these variants, if that is the socially acceptable term di jour. But they are beautiful. It's easy to see how someone can become an Assmann enthusiast. But now what happens when we introduce the later consecutive eagles? Is it like an A1, A2, and A3 scenario, mixing wreaths and eagles? Best Regards, MM :beer:
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Luftwaffe L/64 Assmann Para
mmiller replied to mmiller's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
ALL, Thanks for taking the time to reply! Much appreciated. Regards, Mark -
Hi John, I agree with each and all of your forementioned points! All I know is that I checked a map, and Euskirchen is near Bonn! One hellofa long distance collaboration with BSW in Wien! We stand a better chance of figuring out who 'OM' is, than figuring out the Deutschbein connection... Regards, Mark
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It's killing me, that no one is claiming it! I realize that not everyone in the world logs into the GMAC everyday, but what a great combination of awards...... Spanish Pilot's Wings, C Certificate, Bomber Spange, Prague castle Bar, Spanish Cross with Swords, Sports Badge, EK1 ...... oh, and the RPB. Mark
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Hello Folks, I need your help. I am posting a great portrait, which shows clearly the Luftwaffe Retired Pilot's Badge 'in wear'. Does anyone on the Forum here, either OWN this photo, or know WHO DOES? I believe that this photo was sold on ebay within the last year or two. Secondly, does anyone have any Portrait or Photo, showing the Retired Pilot Badge 'in wear'? These photos are needed for a Luftwaffe Badge book which is being presently organized. Thanks for any help you can provide, Mark
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Luftwaffe LW Close Combat Clasp
mmiller replied to Wilco's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Thank you Wilco. I'm still not sure what to make of the statement, but I appreciate the translation. I guess that without the photo, the statement is a statement. Mark -
Luftwaffe LW Close Combat Clasp
mmiller replied to Wilco's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Hi Peter, I am aware that Herr Dorr has a revised Edition. My German is poor ... can you summarize the text you quoted above, please? Have you found any specific mention as to (regarding the Luft CCC and Panzer badges) what his new opinion is, or what he has corrected from the first book? Not trying to be challenging here, but am honestly curious as to any new info that he has found, which would change his viewpoint, one way or the other! I guess people are still buying these badges, when they rear their ugly heads! Regards, Mark -
Luftwaffe LW Close Combat Clasp
mmiller replied to Wilco's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
I'm working in the attic today and don't have too much time for discussion here, but turn to pages 78 - 84 of Manfred Dorr's first edition (1996) Die Trager der Nahkampfspange in Gold. He addresses the Luftwaffe NKS and Luft Panzer Assault badges, showing period rules concerning the award, and period images of the proposed badge. (As an aside, I don't believe that they were ever struck. IMHO.) More importantly, he shows Award Docs (to Wilhelm Endres of 7./Fallschirm-Jager Regiment 6) for Endres' DK, his Gold Wound Badge, and his III Stuffe der Nahkampfspange, along with a telegram dated 1. Marz 1945, discussing the Gold NKS. All references are to the Heer version of the award. Regards, Mark -
Luftwaffe LW Close Combat Clasp
mmiller replied to Wilco's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Paul, It was definately awarded on paper, even to the level of the Gold Presentation NKSiG. Manfred Dorr's reference shows evidence of Luft personnel being awarded the Luft CCC (paper ONLY). Through the end of the war, they were presented the Heer NKS. No evidence suggests that anything else was ever made. The difference lies between awarded and presented. Regards, Mark -
Luftwaffe LW Close Combat Clasp
mmiller replied to Wilco's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
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Luftwaffe LW Close Combat Clasp
mmiller replied to Wilco's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Paul, I agree with you. I think most others would too. No evidence exists that the Luft CCC Badge was ever presented. To aver otherwise is a bit of a stretch. Regards, Mark