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Thanks for posting. Very informative Best Greg

I will of course defer to EL. He is one of the most knowledgeable collectors on this forum with years of experience. You can pretty much take whatever he says to the bank. I'm still learning, it will take time. I've never however, have seen the eagle completely inside the disk as shown. The ones I've seen have the feathers extended beyond the disk not inside of it. I know there are dedication disks on the reverse on some I've seen. Anyway, is this a variant or early piece? Best, Greg

Hello, this doesn't look like any Imperial issue I've ever seen. Of all the types I've seen, none had the eagle on a disk nor one without a crown. Could be some sort theatrical do dad or something from the 1st Republic. But, IMO, not Imperial. Best, Greg

Hey all! My son just got this wound badge from ebay for a price too good to pass up. He posted it on WAF earlier, but considering the amount of fakes out there he wants as many opinions as he can get lol. He only has the sellers photos at the momenta, so they'll have to do for now. Would love to hear everyone's opinions on it.

Hey Graham, the length is correct, but the width is 5mm. Just don't know what to think on this one. Oh well, I'm not going to toss it in the trash! Stay well Greg

Thanks Graham. I do know the blog that you noted. Some great info in those 16 or so pages! Which leads me to wonder about that bar. Fake, private purchase or a maker outside Vienna? The bars age and thread seem to have the same consistency as the ribbon. Your thoughts please! Stay well Greg

Hey Graham, same mark as some of the bars on my other bared medals I have. I know that Zimbler was the maker, but I've heard that others also made them. Can you shed any light on this for my edification? Thanks Greg

None that I can see without taking the bar off. The bar is directly sewn on the ribbon and the thread is pretty fragile. Don't want to twist the bar too much and snap the thread. Sorry....I'm curious also. Best, Greg

Hey all, got some new ones for the collection. Stay well, Greg

Very informative! Thanks for posting this most interesting information Best, Greg

Hey Gordon, that's what I was looking for. I think, I'll do up something similar. Thanks again so much!!! Greg

Hi, I think we got our wires crossed. What I mean is, do you have a method like a computer spreadsheet or notebook that you annotate where your awards were gotten, etc Thanks so much however, would love to see your collection! Best, Greg

Hello all, say, I was wondering how many of you catalog your collections? If you do, what methods do you use and what information do you annotate? Thanks so much! Greg

Thanks EL. As you vey well know, I'm new to A-H awards and I'm trying to get as much info on this specific area of militaria collecting. I know in some fields (i.e. British awards) the ribbon is not all that important, the actual medal is. I see a lot of common awards with pretty fresh ribbons that to me cast doubts on being original. But then again, I have a 5 wound, Wound Medal with an original mint ribbon that was more than likely added to the medal at some point. Very interesting on the with or without case. Something I was unaware of. As to me ever owning an original MTO, I have my doubts. I have one more hobby that owning one would interfere with...........eating! Again, thanks for your insights, much appreciated! Greg

Hey all, with regards to A-H awards, how much value is detracted from the medal if the ribbon is a modern replacement? Thanks as always! Greg

Hello all, this is one great thread! Many thanks SR for posting your insights and taking the time to post about this subject. Some of the fakes you posted are exceptionally done, scary to be sure. It's nice to have these posted to compare with the originals. My son collects Imperial awards, I myself collect Austro-Hungarian awards. He's ran into a couple fakes that you can tell right off the bat. But the fakes you posted can and do fool many novice and I suspect some advanced collectors also. Thanks again for the time and effort in posting such valuable information. Best, Greg

Hello all, got this one in the mail today. Pretty happy with it! Best, Greg

What a great bar!!! My Congratulations! Best, Greg

Hey all, got some Cap Badges and a 40 Year Faithful Service Medal on the Military Ribbon in the mail today. Best, Greg

Hey Sandro, sure do. He had a very interesting life, also one filled with tragedy. Brother shot, Sisi assassinated, Rudolf suicide. Plus as you said lost wars and eventually the Empire. By most accounts however, he was well liked and respected by his subjects. I do find him an interesting man. Best Regards, Greg

Hello all, seeing how this year is the 70th Jubilee for Elizabeth II, I thought it might be nice to pay tribute to a monarch who was on the throne almost as long. I thought it would be nice to make a display to honor the old gentleman. Best, Greg

Thanks for the info on this medal. I kind of figured that it was a private issued piece. Just wasn't sure. Nice to know about some of these off the grid medals so to speak. I know that Richard Lussier has a E-Book (for lack of a better term) and it sure is full of great info. The other book you mentioned is one I'd like to get.....someday! Again, thanks for the info. Stay well, Greg

Thanks for the kind words Tony. Don't worry about any "rants". All discussion is good. Good points were made and I found this a very informative thread. Thanks again for everything! Stay well Greg

Hey all, many thanks BTW. I knew that it was not an official award, but commemorative in nature. Just was wondering who commissioned it and if it had any connection to the Habsburg family. Thanks again! Greg P.S. I bought it!

Hey all, what can you tell me about this medal? http://www.jkmilitaria.com/Austria/Aus-85.JPG Thanks so much! Greg