Peter J

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Hi Steve, Here are 8 different versions of the FA Cross 1st class. They can be wiewed in the 112th issue of the Internationales Militaria Magazin (www.vdmedien.de). KR Peter

Thanks Steve, here's another thread on the subject. I'll drop you a pm tomorrow KR Peter

Some nice crosses you guys have there . I know of at least 8 different variations, here's one of them. KR Peter

Michel, an very nice ensamble . Could you please post a close-up of the mini EK combi? KR Peter

Great, another Irish word in my vocabulery . No missunderstanding mate, the badge will start a journey tomorrow KR Peter

Lars, that's a killer Here are three miniatures, 1st and 2nd class Knight (Fredrik IX 1947-1972) and the Dannebrogmannen (Christian X 1912-1947). KR Peter

Ok, I get the message . But for the mutual edification, what is it? KR Peter

Kevin, I should have dug deeper in that drawer of mine. What do you say, another Irishman? KR Peter

What an outstanding set of minis . I've never seen the Order of Charles VIII as a miniature before. KR Peter

Thanks Kevin, Irish was my 2nd choice . Why don't you pm me the address to that dark castle of your's KR Peter

A second attempt KR Peter

Gentlemen, here are two cap badges that I've failed to identify. Could they perhaps be Welsh? KR Peter

Thank you Rick, I was beginning to doubt my ability to express myself in English . As for the mix of identity, I suppose I have to take your word for it KR Peter

Hi Rick, No problem, maybe I'm just picky and it all boils down to semantic . Your statement that they had a value was based on the assumption they appeared genuine, which is correct provided they are genuine. From were I'm standing it's not possible to tell whether they are good or bad, considering the poor images. A reference to the individual pieces IF they were authentic had been more appropriate. I'm fully aware of the lack of consensus regarding miniatures. This is why I'm such a pain in the butt and persist on trying to raise the awareness amongst us. Although your "evil twin" successfully proved me wrong, authenticity can be established without scrutinizing the actual medals, I still think the evaluation of the medals should come first. KR Peter

Stogie, pardon me for being persistent, but would you render that assumption on any other item, apart from minis, based on these images? Of course you're right, they present a value individually if correct, but who can tell? I believe we should treat these small beauties in the same manner as their older brothers. I've said my piece and will now rest my case KR Peter

Loud and clear Rick, that sits fine with me. One clearification though, my comments regarding evaluation critera on miniatures wasn't directed solely to "the other forum", but rather a general statement. I stick to this opinion and I hope that it's looked upon as constuctive critisism. KR Peter

How did I miss that one? . Well, it proves my point, 33 posts and only Don asked for better images. KR Peter

Don, that's a sweet little pin, never seen it before KR Peter

Darrell, thank's for posting this interesting piece. I wish I could present an opinion, but with these poor photos, I don't think it would of any use. This is not the first time a miniature combi has come up for evaluation, but the criteria for this evaluation differs significantly, compared to other items. I don't believe a ribbon bar in normal size would attract an opinion, unless better photos are provided. In this thread, no one had an issue with a medal as such, the whole focus was directed towards the possibility of combination. Is it possible to get a better scan of i.g. the Ostfront medal? KR Peter

...... to make a penance, here's an early sympathizer stickpin KR Peter

Well, I've contaminated this thread, so I might as well post this lovely Swedish stickpin, but..........

Tony, if you're talking about the insignia on the helmets, I'm afraid I can't help you. With some imagination I suppose it could be both the Belgian type with the crown as well as the French with the bomb and RF. Christian, let's hope your wishes come through KR Peter

Robert, I can't argue with that Don, I didn't think it was worth opening a new thread for this little spy, but instead of letting it fall into oblivion, I decided to post it here. The details on the rope are quite amazing. KR Peter