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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 

Thanks so much!

1 hour ago, Graf said:

My advice is to start by buying from a reputable Austrian Dealers. Once you hold originals you will have the feeling.

Do not start from not known sellers on eBay, although on eBay.de (Germany) there is a Reputable Austrian Dealer who has a shop. He also has a online shop out of eBay.

 

Thanks for the tip!  Could you give me a link to his shop or PM the info if you so wish.

Thanks again!

Greg

Hey all, I'd like to clean some of the dirt and grime on some medals and get rid of that green crude also.

Would a warm water and soapy (dish soap ) mixture be acceptable.

Your thoughts please.

Thanks so much!

Greg 

Hey all, can someone recommend or point me to a display box for ODM that can be hung or used with a plate/picture holder? I have Riker boxes, but would like something a bit more dressy. Of course I don't want to use any kind of attaching device to the back of the ribbon or medal.

Any help will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Greg

Hey all, I want to start collecting A-H awards, but I'm very green on this subject.  I plan on starting with common medals and try to "work my way up".

My question is, are there any good resources to help me determine fakes/repros from originals (books, sites etc)?

Any good sources/dealers to buy from?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Greg

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has any images of the current Merit Crosses (Army, Navy and Air Force) and their criteria for award.

Please don't confuse these crosses with the War Merit Cross of WWI, WWII and today.

Thanks so much!

Greg

Hi, the silver OLC wasn't authorized until 1947.  I think the "silver" OLC looks "silver" due to lighting perhaps.

There is a picture of him after the war wearing his full size medals and the OLC's are the correct amount awarded to him during the war.

Best,

Greg

Hi all, has anyone had any dealing with this outfit?  I'm looking for a couple of fillers for my EK collection (Star to the GC).  They look to be of good quality, but pics can always be deceiving.

So, are their medals of good quality or pot metal wonders?

Thanks so much!

Greg

Hey all, my son found this in a thrift store and I picked it up today (paid $60 for it), I'm a far cry from knowing much about these helmets, so....I'm hoping one of you experts can let me know if it's real or fake.  It's in almost mint condition (so I have a feeling it's fake), but here are some pics of it:

So what say you?

Thanks so much!

Greg

Hi all,  there is an interesting video on Grand Duke Carl on Youtube (Hitler's Favorite Royal).  You can feel for the poor guy after you watch you.  Anyway, hope this link works if your interested.