gjw

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

Best, 

Greg

1 hour ago, GdC26 said:

Nice thought, but you do know the "old gentleman", as you call him, managed to lose not just about every war he fought over the course of his long reign, but also his empire, right? 

Kind regards, 

 Sandro

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

Howdy, thanks for the kind words!  Your is simply exquisite. 

I don't know why I put down medal....just wasn't thinking I guess!

Best Regards!

Greg  

Hello all, just so everyone is aware.  I did purchase this bar.  The cost was $100.  So, basically the price of the medals combined.  The dealer I got it from was aware that the bar was put together, and he priced it accordingly.

I'm kind of surprised that no one mentioned that the ribbons of the 1908 Jubilee and the Tyrol Defense are switched around.

Anyway, just my 2c regarding this.

Best,

Greg

Hey all, got a nice 1908 FJ Jubilee Medal for Court Officials today.

Best,

Greg

Hello Enzo, sorry, but I really can't make out any marks.  Looks like something is stamped, just can't make it out.

Best Regards!

Greg

Hey all, got a couple new Austro-Hungarian ones today. A Gold Merit Cross and nice period ribbon bar.

Best,

Greg

Thanks so much!  Just what I was looking for.

Have a good one!

Greg

Hey all,  does someone have the correct Order of Precedence for Austro-Hungarian ODM at the end of 1918?

I have the 1908 precedence, but not for any awards established after that year.

Thanks so much as always!

Greg  

Thanks guys.  I paid $10 a piece for them.

Best,

Greg

Hey all, I know next to nothing about A-H Cap Badges, so I need some help.  I got these two dirt cheap, so....real or fake?

Thanks so much!

Greg

57 minutes ago, graham said:

Thanks Greg.

You bet, happy to help!

Greg

11 hours ago, gjw said:

 

Thanks all for the kind words.

 

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

 

Best,

 

Greg

As requested

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