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And no HC.  

I've never seen a HC on either his ribbon or medal bar.

If there is photos of him and a HC, would love to see them

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Greg

Here's a couple pictures of the HC being worn by Ribbentrop and SA Chief Schepmann

Thanks Phil, I  personally think he would wear it.  Many high profile Nazis did wear it.  I would think he'd (Himmler) would like be seen wearing it.  Saying, that he also served during the war.  Just my opinion.

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Greg

Hey all, my son and I were discussing if Himmler would have been eligible for the Hindenburg Cross.

As he was an Officer Candidate while the war was still going on, wouldn't he  be eligible for the Cross without Swords as he saw no Frontline service?

Your thoughts please.

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Greg

Very nice!  Congratulations on a good find!

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Greg

23 hours ago, Farkas said:

Nice one Greg

tony🍻

Thanks as always!

11 hours ago, Philip.S said:

Greg,

 

Congratulations, three very nice medals!

The cases are beautiful on the first two, anything on top?(some emblems etc?), The third type reminds me of the old top trump boxes!  🫠     
😆

Philip.S

Thanks for the kind words!  Nothing on the cover, just plain boxes.

Stay well 

Greg

Hey all, got a nice Cannon Cross today.  Has the Vienna mint mark.  The ribbon is modern of course.

Best,

Greg

Hey all, got these in the mail today.

Best,

Greg

Thanks so much!!!!

Greg

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone could provide a list for the order of precedence of Finnish Orders, Decorations and Medals during the Winter and Continuation War's?

Many thanks as always!

Greg

Interesting thread, always learning something here!  As a side note, Wilhelm II also used a combined ribbon worn in the button hole as well. 

Best,

Greg

3 minutes ago, Mike Huxley said:

Greg, I think you will find that a crown on the war ribbon represented the HOH.

Mike

Hey Mike, the crown device was just the crown, no Swords and the pilot was an NCO.

The crown he wore on the ribbon was of course contrary to regulations and unofficial.

Best,

Greg

Short answer yes.  GMMC, was worn on the "war ribbon" same as the EK II.  There is a picture of a pilot (can't remember his name) the wearing a crown device on the war ribbon, representing the GMMC in the 2d button hole.

Best,

Greg

Hey all, got a nice 11piece Vopo medal bar today.  I like it!

Thanks Torsten!

Greg

Hey all, so what is your opinion on this one?  Period, later or fake?

The ribbon is a replacement of course.

Many thanks!

Greg

6 hours ago, Megan said:

More great pieces!

 

Greg, might I use the images of your Ernst Schiller medals, please?

Sure, by all means.  Anything to help you out.

Stay well 

Greg

Thanks so very much for the kind words Phil.  Much appreciated 

Thanks for the kind words Tony!

Hey all, got a few more.  Gold and Silver grades of the Civil Defense Merit Medal and all 3 grades of the Ernst Schneller Medal 

Stay well my friends 
Greg

Hey all, these came today.

Bronze Medal of Merit for Civil Defense 

Nice Medal bar also.

Thanks Torsten 

Best Regards 

Greg 

Hey all, couple more came today.  More coming soon....I hope

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Greg

Hey all,  got a couple more today.  More coming soon.

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Greg

Thanks so much for the kind words!