Eric K.

I agree, It is much more suitable as a machete than a bayonet.I'm not much of a knife guy,but it would be a nice addition for me.

I like the idea of putting these in cases, I have a few that would look great cased..I'll keep my eye out for a suitable one.

Kasle, Is that case specific for the crosses? If so I have never seen these cased before.

Its way better than the mannequin head. Tony it looks like you know a bit about machining,you're throwing around, I had to use a bending brake,cutting threads on a lathe like it's no big thing..I don't even know what a bending break is LOL. Nice work to the both of you Eric

Ahh that makes more sense,by the picture you can't tell it's off center. I knew someone would clear this up for me,thanks Brian. Eric

I was wondering about this bayonet,to me it doesn't seem practical at all. It looks like once the bayonet is mounted the blade would sit way too high to be able to fire your rifle without hitting the blade. Plus once it mounted the edge would be facing up.Does anyone have a photo of this actually being used?

Thats something you don't see very often!!! Not sure what Army medals your missing but if you need anything le tme know. Eric

HAHA, thats a great piece Twins reunited!! I need to get me one of those stacked EK's

This Vet must have been proud wearing his lonely F.A. Cross.

Brian that trap bar is bad a**! thats some mighty big swords! Im a bit of a EK mini addict myself.. Don't mind the riff-raff,I don't like pulling these stickpins out unless absolutely necessary

Chris: That is awesome, thats the first time I have ever seen an embroidered cross! Peter:EK w/crossed swords is the perfect fighting mans accessory!!

Great bars guys,I'm sure theres more you have acquired since the last post. Let's see those bars!

Gaaahh, glass not enamel is what I meant to say...It looks metallic in the pic,thats why I was asking

I know these are more stickpins than miniatures and nothing special,but I think they're neat. I LOVE the 1st/2nd class Eagles!! Bad boy!

I figured I would start contributing.These are nowhere near the caliber of what's being shown,but I find them interesting.

They keep on coming!! thats a wonderful chain,Is the Zahringer Lion enameled?

Thanks Turtle.

Yeah it would be nice to have a full list, but almost impossible.I'm looking for more of a percentage of the 450 that got all three badges, not necessarily a definitive number.Not sure if that makes sense to you? Eric

Right,but it would be interesting to know who had all 3,I'll get to it eventually Eric

I have always had my eye on this award,and I know it's a rare bird.To me this and the B.O. may be the best looking badge that came out of the Reich. Anyone, Enlisted or Officer who was awarded the Coburg badge automatically was eligible for the totenkopf ring. I have never heard of this..I did get this from wikipedia,which I normally never do,but I thought it was interesting. During the Third Reich some badges were bestowed automatically, Soldiers receiving the RK that didn't have an EK1 or EK2 got those two awarded immediately before the RK. How many Coburg awardees were also given other party awards,especially the 2 ultimate party badges,The Blood Order,and the Gold party badge? I would assume ALL 450 Coburg recipients would be eligible for the Blood Order,and Gold Party Badge. I'm hoping someone knows a ballpark figure off the top of their heads( and this wouldn't surprise me in the least!). I'm trying to cross reference but 450 is a lot of peeps to be searching and may take a bit of time A quick breakdown Coburg badge: 450 Blood ORder: 1500 (16 women received the award,another fact that I was unaware of) Gold party badge: 100,000

I love the barrette mount. You sure have a wide varity. Eric

I really like the low profile look. I was wondering what to buy/make as I have a few helmets that need displaying, so I think I'll give these a try. Eric

I could talk politics,religion,sexuality you name it without getting bent out of shape, I know I will never change anyones opinion,and I never try to BUT it seems these hot topic subjects just can't be dealt with by a lot of folks..not that it's a bad thing,they're passionate is all. So I'm a bit wishy-washy..I think we're grown up enough to talk about what we want..but maybe we need a little guidance. Either way you hit the nail on the head with your annology...By the way breakfast is king in my book too!! well written I can't say anything bad about the moderators here,I have seen nothing but a soft hand with the few warnings that I have gotten. I think they acted very professional. Eric

I thought I saw one to a German..thats what got me interested in them in the first place,and figured if anyone would have one it would be Rujab LOL Eric

I need to look for that..I don't know why I like the Order of the Golden Fleece so much,I just do but we all know how that goes. Eric