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Thanks all, great info as always! I guess I was a bit vauge, I was looking at the smaller German States. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks as always!! Greg P.S. Daves site is GREAT

Hi all, just wanted to get some opinions/facts on what where the highest Bravery awards given to NCO's and men of the various German states during or prior to WWI. Just the name of the award will be fine, unless you care to get into detail. Thanks so much as always!!!! Greg

Hi all, can anyone one tell me something about this award? I've heard that this was Lippes highest bravery decoration, true or not? I think its a very attractive medal. Thanks as always!!! Greg

Hi, I have a book entitled "Hitlers Legions" it gives a make up of units and history of all the ground divisions (Heer, LFD, Para, SS and KM) While not a true OB its very well done and a very good reference (IMHO) I think you can get one on Amazon or Abebooks. Good Luck! Greg

WOW!! Do you think they threw in the picture for free? Greg

Thanks Mike, nice bar!! and good picture of the Kaiser, how much did the bar go for if you know? Greg

Hi all, just was curious, does anyone know where the ODM of Wilhelm II are? Are they with the family or at Doon? Thanks!!! Greg

Hi all, I ran across this award while looking at a book on JAAF aces. It stated it was awarded for attacking and downing B-29's. Has anyone ever heard of this award? And if so, what is the criteria for its award? The book also stated it was the equal of a MOH or VC. Thanks!! Greg

Wondeful pics!!! Great looking. Anyone have any others of any ISR awards? Thanks!!!! Grg

Hi all, as long as we are on Italian awards, does anyone have any info/pics of this order as well as any awards of the Italian Social Republic? Really don't hear to much about them, seems to me to be an interesting subject. Take Care!! Greg

Thanks Dan, that answeres that!! Thanks again!!! Greg

Thanks so much. Your right, it does shed quite a bit of light on I would say a little known badge like this, sure clears up a bunch of misconceptions. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!! Greg

Thanks so much, know I know that it is. THANKS!!!! Greg

Hi all, hope you can helpme out on this one. My wifes Granddad served in the 78th Div and she has his uniform tunic. He has a wound stripe and of course overseas stripe. However, on the upper left sleeve there is a red stripe (like a modern PV2). I don't believe this is a rank insignia as his discharge papers show him as a Private (not a PFC). He was in the infantry. Anyone know what the red stripe is for? Thanks So Much!!!!! Greg

Thanks, but the question is, is why would a CPT wear an enlisted rank (the red stripe)? As shown on the CPT's uniform. Does not make sense. Thanks!! Greg

Hi, great info and pics!! Quick question, what is the red stripe on the left forearm? Thanks!!! Greg

Thanks!! Some wonderful pics. Nice just to look at!!!! Thanks again!!! Greg

Hi all, you folks were so helpful with my last post, hope you can help with this one. I have read that this badge was awarded for leadership in combat and then read that is was awardd for completion of a leadership class. Whats the real story? Would also be nice to see some color pics, all I've seen are black and white. Thanks again!!!!!! Greg

Thanks so much - very informative!!!! Anyone else? Greg

Hi all, does anyone have any info on this order and its attached medals? Pics would be nice also.

That photo was just great, got a great laugh out of it!!!! Wonderful!!!

Great posts and pics!!!! Thanks for the info. Does anyone have any pics of individual medals/crosses? Thanks again and God Bless!!!!! Greg

Hi all, wondering if anyone has any info on the Imperial Sea Bn's. History, organization, uniforms just any old info at all? Thanks So Much God Bless!!!! Greg

Hi all! I know about the various grades and manner of wear og the Long Service Medals/Crosses of the 3rd Reich period. I was wondering if any of you can tell me about the awards of Prussia (and other states) Grades, how worn, etc? Maybe some pics if you don't mind. Thanks so much and God Bless!!!!!

Hi all, I'm wondering if anyone out there can tell me the order of precedence for the folwing croatian awards: Order of the Iron Trefoil Order of the Crown of King Zvonimir Bravery Medals Its hard to find any good info on the precedence of these awards. If anyone can help, I sure would appreciate it. Thanks and God Bless!!!! Greg