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Howdy, the medal has the Vienna A punch and the bar is Johann Zimbler marked.

Thanks for the kind words BTW.

Best Regards

Greg

Thanks Tony for the kind words 

Hi Tony, nice collection you have there!  Impressive.

Say, if you ever decide to let that aluminum one go.......I'm your man!

Best Regards 

Greg

Hey all, been a while, but I managed to score an uncommon Karl Signum Laudis in Silver with repeat bar and swords.  Got it from a fellow collector (Thanks Mike!).  Nice piece, very happy with it!

Best to all!

Greg

Hey all, say, I was wondering if someone can give me a few dealers who sell original DDR medals?

Also, are there any good references regarding DDR medals and awards?

Many thanks!

Greg

Hello, guess I'm a day late and dollar short, but, Welcome to this wonderful forum!  Lots of great folks here with a ton of knowledge.  I've learned a lot from these folks, very helpful and courteous to a man.

Again, Welcome!

Best Regards,

Greg 

21 hours ago, Graf said:

Good Luck with the TAXES

Thanks old buddy!

On 22/03/2023 at 22:21, Farkas said:

Anything new Greg?

 

😁

Not yet.  Kind of in limbo till we get our taxes done (see if we owe or get a refund!).

Always looking however!

Stay well to all!

Greg 

Hey all, picked up a couple vet awards today.  An Austrian Honor Legion Cross and a veterans 6 year Service Cross.

Nice pieces if I say so myself.

Best,

Greg

Thanks so much for posting some of your wonderful pieces.  Very impressive! 

Thanks again and please post more of your gems.

Best Regards 

Greg 

Really nice and as graham said an interesting group.

Congratulations!

Greg 

Very nice!  Congratulations 

Greg 

Hey all, got this in the mail today.  

Now to find the pin back  (1st Class) of this award.

Best,

Greg

Thanks for the kind words!

I believe that there were more than 3 winners with 3 bars for the 2nd class silver medal Don't know the numbers however.

3 bars were the max you could wear on the medal ribbon.

Again, thanks for the kind words.

Best 

Greg 

Hey all, got a couple additions for the collection.  A nice Small Silver FJ Bravery Medal with 3 repeat bars (Unmarked) and a cherry Silver FJ Signum Laudis

Hope to acquire some more this year

Best,

Greg 

Wonderful collection!  Top notch.

Thanks so much for posting.

I'm envious!

Best Regards 

Greg 

Very impressive!  You've got a wonderful collection.

Anyway to see the rest of your fine collection?

Best Regards 

Greg 

Thanks so much EL!  Sure appreciate your insight.

One question, is there a way to tell modern fake bars from period (1916 -1945) ones?

Many thanks again!

Greg 

Thanks graham, missed that one.

I appreciate the link and your comments.

Stay well 

Greg 

Hey, hope you all had a good Holiday season.  

My question is, was Johann Zimbler the only manufacturer of repeat bars? 

Also, what are the thoughts on unmarked bars?

Thanks so much

Greg 

Hey all, well we're in the middle of a blizzard here, so homebound and a bit bored. Thought I'd post my current collection (always looking for more!!). Pardon my photography....it sucks! Just a quick note, the Sturmtruppen badges are reproductions.

Best,

Greg

Thanks fellows I posted this to help another collector.  He decided to keep it, so I guess this is a  moot question now.

Best

Greg 

Hi all, say, I've been offered a 1930's German made Enlisted mans Gold Bravery Medal (FJ type) with Trifold ribbon.  The medal is in basically mint condition.

Off the top of your head, what value would you put on it?

Thanks so very much!

Greg

2 hours ago, graham said:

Well done, keep chipping away at building that collection of yours.

Many thanks for the kind words!

Stay well!

Greg

Hey all, got a couple more to add to the collection

The KTK is Silver Plated, the maker is Winter & Adler

The other is a 6 year LSC in Zinc

Nice additions IMHO

Best,

Greg