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9 hours ago, graham said:

Nice bars, they look in good condition as well. Any chance of seeing their reverse.

Thanks all for the kind words.

I'll try and get some pics of the reverse tonight.

Best,

Greg

Hey all, got a few ribbon bars today.  Very happy with them!

Best,

Greg

2 hours ago, Simius Rex said:

Please post a photo of the back of the row of medals that appear to be connected in some manner.

 

The single wound-medal is nicely aged and shows traces of honest wear, whereas the ribbon from which it hangs looks fresh and unused.  Serious collectors of these medals try to match the level of aging and patina of the ribbon to those of the medal. 

Hello, the backing for the Medal Bar was an older piece of cord, that was pretty well shot.  It basically fell apart.  To be honest, I restrung the medals on a pipe cleaner to keep them together.

I know what you mean about the Wound Medal ribbon.  I used the great info you posted on  my question about ribbon originality, and it appears to me that the ribbon  is not modern.  I do think as you suggest that the medal has been added to an unused ribbon.

Thanks so much as always for your input!

Greg

Hey all, got a nice Medal Bar and 5 Wound, Wound Medal today.  Been looking for the Wound Medal for awhile.  I now have all 6 Wound Medals, so I'm one happy fellow!

Best,

Greg

Hey all, well after waiting for over a month, the USPS finally delivered a couple Long Service Crosses from Austria.

Here's what I got

Best,

Greg 

Thanks again, sure do appreciate you passing on your knowledge, it's very helpful to a new A-H collector like me.

Stay well!

Greg

Thanks so very much!!!!  Great info and very helpful.

Does this also apply to ribbon bars as well?

Thanks again!

Greg

Hey all, so....what is one way(s) you can tell if a trifold ribbon is original or a modern reproduction?

Any info would be great!

Thanks as always!

Greg

Hey all, got a couple more for my collection. Was able to get a 4 wound, Wound Medal, still looking for that 5 wound one!

The MMC and Bravery Medal are cherry (thanks Mike!)

Best,

Greg

Heck, I don't mind one bit.  Very interesting discussion.

Thank you Sandro for your kind concern.

Best to all!

Greg

Hey all, got another addition today.  Nice minty piece.

Best,

Greg

1 hour ago, 922F said:

Wonderful gift, loving tribute!   Quite an artist--you must be very proud!

Thanks, it sure is a wonderful gift

I'm very proud of my son......I'm a very lucky man!

Thanks for the kind words 

Best Regards 

Greg 

4 hours ago, graham said:

Best wishes for your upcoming birthday. It goes well with your collection, nice to see you have have started your son's interest in collecting early on in life.

Thanks so much for the kind words and wishes, much appreciated.

Best Regards 

Greg 

Hey all, my son Jim gave me an early birthday present today.  He hand drew and painted the Hapsburg Coat of Arms to accentuate my A-H collection.  He's very talented as you can see.  He's a great son!!!!

Here's a couple of pictures of it

Best Regards,

Greg

Very nice Red Cross Decoration with War Decoration and 1873 War Medal.

Congratulations on a couple of very nice pieces.

Best

Greg 

Thank you all for all the kind words and encouragement! 

They are very much appreciated.

It is a fun and interesting aspect of militaria collecting.  I don't see myself ever losing interest in this hobby.

Again, many thanks.

Best,

Greg 

Hey all, well I added some new ones to my A-H collection. Here's what I've gotten lately:

1) Gold Merit Cross with Crown
2) Silver Merit Cross with Crown
3) Silver Merit Cross
4) Iron Cross of Merit with Crown
5) Officers Long Service Decoration III Class
6) Austrian World War Commemorative
7) Tyrol Defense Commemorative

8) Hungarian World War Commemorative
 

I also had to rearrange one of my display cases, here's what it looks like now

Always looking for more to add to my collection. If you have any extras let me know.

Best,

Greg

Hello, I was wondering if anyone has a picture or have an Original  Stormtroop Badge that they can post?  Just curious as to what it/they look like, not some of the repros

Thanks as always!

Greg

Very nice pieces!

Congratulations on a great score.

Best 

Greg 

Hey all, I upgraded the display for my A-H collection, got some nice wood cases from Southern Star Displays (Great folks to deal with BTW) and ditched the Riker boxes they were in. Just thought it would add some class. Also, got another medal (Iron Cross of Merit) and will be getting a couple more in the mail here soon (I hope!).

Here's the collection as of today (my photography still sucks!)

And yes, that is a family portrait - from 17 years ago

9 hours ago, PREM said:

I will also show you my modest collection ?

Here, here! Very nice indeed.  Perhaps someday......I'll have such a "modest" collection.

Got any extras you want to unload?  I'll be happy to help you out.

Thanks all for your kind words and comments on mine.  Much appreciated!

Best 

Greg 

Hello all, I recently ordered some wood display cases to replace the Riker's I'm using now. The wood cases are 2" deep and the stands I'm using now for the Riker's is only about an inch or so deep.

I think I'll need a stand with more depth to handle the wood cases. Can't seem to find one, hoping someone here might point me in the right direction.

Another thought would be to extend what I have now. I thought maybe a couple of covered screws? Your thoughts please!

Here's the stand I'm using now

https://www.hobbylobby.com/Home-Deco...1-2%22/p/40750

Any ideas or suggestions would be great!

Thanks as always!

Greg

Hello all, I recently started to collect military awards of the A-H Empire. It's been a blast so far, and I have many more to go. Just thought I'd show what I have so far. Not many expensive pieces, but a start.

So.................here's my modest collection

Still looking for a 3, 4 and 5 Wound Medal 

Sorry about the picture quality, I'm a crappy photographer! 

Best,

Greg

Thanks so very much!!!  Great info.

Best,

Greg

Hey all,  does this mounting look okay?  Period or recent?

Your thoughts please.

Thanks so much 

Greg