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Michael Schuch
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Hello Gentlemen I have some diaries that belonged to M.Schuch 1870's era. All I know is that he held the rank of Oberst-Commandant Des hgl.3.Infanterie-Regiments Prinz Carl Von Bayern. Does anybody know what orders & medals he had received, info on his life in the service. Hope somebody can help, be neat to put the group together again. Thanks Yankee
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Hi Red Eagle Glade to help, no fun to get stuck on a lemon. In the old days when purchasing a gold badge it was more then likely a good bet but now even lower classes in gold are being made today . Luckily for the most part you can tell by hand or 2nd best large quality scans. Good luck Yankee
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Does anyone know if the " Auslander " foreigner badges were issued also to military? & if so would it have swords and wreath or just trophy? Thanks Yankee
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Hi Andreas Absolutely agree, once had an orginal cased & never had any markings. The reverse was of high quality.
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Hi Joe Thanks for that, would that be the same overall size for the White Falcoln with trophy. As I understand prior to 1870 they were issued which might make them smaller, After 1870 swords used instead of trophy & replaced with wreath. Thanks Yankee
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Hello Red Eagle Unfortunately the Lippe Leopolds are heavily faked especially 3rd model issues. The one shown is certainly a fake the quality is lacking, arms should be purple. There are much better fakes then the one shown which is very dangerous for the collector. Good luck.....
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Reverse has wreath 32 mm Thanks for any info that can be provided Yankee
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Happy New Year To All Would anyone know the size of a Knight's 1st class with trophy ( military ) in mm? Also anybody know how many were issued for the Franco-Prussian war?
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Reverse side
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Hello Gentlemen Can any person shed light into the history of this medal & share with other viewers. All I know it was isued in 1858 during the great plague in Lisbon that was taking place. Thanks
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I second that, really awesome bar. To see a 3rd class Bavarian Military Merit Order Crown/swords on bar first I've seen of that,
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Absolutely agree with you, a silver gilt one value is far less.
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Hi John That is very smart advice you have given me, key is to be patient this I need to remember. It is all to common to jump in without the proper research & books. I can see it would be most preferable to purchase from a knowledgeable collector then through other avenues. Many thanks. Sincerely Yankee
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Hi John Don't want to do that. No fun to have a badge if not knowing it is a good one or not. Really need to think hard Those flying badges are a marvel, certainly are tempting to jump into. I can see why they are highly prized Many thanks Yankee
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I thought to collect a few myself, however after reading the posts it is a bit discouraging. It seems to collect the flying badges of Prussia & Bavaria is like walking into a minefield Perhaps I'd be better off in the Austro-Hungarian, Bulgarian arena. Or is that too plagued with fakes.? Thanks for making me aware of the pitfalls on this topic. Yankee
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Hello Carol l If it is real gold & the swords turn out to be gold as well, then the price is OK. The swords appear to be gold as well but not certain. Examine the swords carefully and that will give you a definite answer. All the best Yankee
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A real beauty, most likely 1900 era, in gold 1st class. The swords I'm not sure of. A very nice find Good Luck.
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Bulgaria Bulgaria military Order For Bravery 1879 model
Yankee replied to Yankee's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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Hello Here is a reduced size of Charles llll. The style of center dates early to mid 19th century. Does anybody know why this badge was designed not having a ball tip? A jewelers mistake maybe, any thoughts would be greatly welcomed.
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Bulgaria Bulgaria military Order For Bravery 1879 model
Yankee replied to Yankee's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Hi DutchBoy Thanks for your help, I'll send out a scan of the French made one and that I safely can say know who the maker is, when awarded & to whom. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria military Order For Bravery 1879 model
Yankee replied to Yankee's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Hello again There is no hallmark. The enamel is transparent exactly like the Austrian Leopold arms.
