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    1. graham
      No markings. I have tried to unscrew the swords, they are tightly fixed into place and I am loathe to put to much pressure on them, definitely not soldered on though. Yours looks a beauty and a PLM as well (is it a Godet?).
    2. graham
      A 2nd Class Prussian Order of the Crown with swords. Opinions welcomed:
    3. graham
      Well done, keep chipping away at building that collection of yours.
    4. graham
      Will be ok to drink out of then?
    5. graham
      ??
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    7. graham
      Have you tried a UV test on it?
    8. graham
      Hope this helps: http://medalirus.ru/georgievskie-kresty/gk-1917-lavrovaya-vetka.php
    9. graham
      Luigi, it has all the characteristics of an official medal. I think you are ok with this one.
    10. graham
      RIP
    11. graham
      The zinc-alloy(Kriegsmetall) medals I believe are slightly thicker(3mm) than the bronze ones which were about 2.5mm thick. Greg, how many stripes(if any) does yours have on its ribbon?
    12. graham
      Very nice. The wound medals were mostly made of zinc-alloy, but also bronze with a gray wash and aluminium.
    13. graham
      I believe they came in 2 sizes. The larger is about 22mm x 28.5mm. The one shown here is the smaller size.
    14. graham
      Another worn in reverse: http://www.josefkolbe.com/awards/karl-troop-cross
    15. graham
      I think the distinctive mark was on the zinc medals only.
    16. graham
      Marcus66, Nice, with the yellow peace ribbon.
    17. graham
      Thanks Elmar. Yes, the Ludwigstorff-Ortner books are excellent. I have the English version Part 1 but have yet to acquire Parts 2 and 3.
    18. graham
      Interesting, would be great to find out whether this was the practice of some of the Austro-Hungarian military.
    19. graham
      Nice pieces and still can be purchased at reasonable prices.
    20. graham
      Duncan, what is written on the reverse of the medal, cannot quite make it out from the picture.
    21. graham
      Looks similar to: 1914 1916 WW1 French 37mm silver medal by Lagrange agriculture antique sower - the reverse is different though. There is one here on ebay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/254998941474
    22. graham
      Interesting story: https://www.andersonandgarland.com/auction/lot/488-the-medals-of-squadron-leader-zarski/?lot=180252&sd=1
    23. graham
      1812 Overture, this website might help with the text on the reverse of the medal: http://www.turkishculture.org/general/monetary/ottoman-medals/ottoman-medals-decorations-820.htm?type=1
    24. graham
      Thanks Enzo.
    25. graham
      Thanks Greg. This one is without the crown but has the swords:
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