CRBeery

Wow, I never considered that this could be traceable! Here are some other items that came out of the same house. Maybe a name? First the other bar:

The LS.

The back.

Here is one that is not so easy to find.

Same maker as from Rick but a different style.

There were many styles. Here are some "inny" swords and other devices.

Gentlemen, Very nice pieces! I look for these everywhere I go.

The 1870/71 KDM is steel.

I bought this bar in December of last year and it was missing the second medal. Easy enough to replace as several dealers have them available but for some reason I just let this sit for a while. While on vacation in December I was looking at the other items the Ebay seller that sold me the bar had sold and I saw that the medal was sold as a single weeks before the bar! No way to predict this and save the set and I was a little pained by this. A few weeks ago I was talking to an old collecting friend and we were going over the "what's new" lists. I mentioned this bar and he informed me that I had outbid him on it. He mentioned that --- he had the single medal from this buyer!!!! So my old Austrian documents that I bought in Speyer went to his house and the medal...

For Darrell - Army Meritorious Civilian Service Medal This is the one we PM'd about - thanks for the help!

This one? http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=34527

Thanks Mike. It is on it's way. Chet

Micha, As I remember my ribbon has a fragile silk feeling to it. I try not to mess with it. The larger ribbon seems correct. I will swear that I see a number 3 on the first picture of your medal. A possible casting mold mark or my eyes getting bad? I see no evidence of this on mine. Chet

Gentlemen, I am planning on purchasing this cross if it is original. I have not seen enough of these to be 100% sure on my own and I am looking for a second opinion. The pin is a little longer than I am used to and the finishing of the cross on the left side of the upper arm is a little off. The color seems good. I have posted the sellers pictures with his permission to start a discussion. Thank you, Chet

Mark, From the pictures I would say a little bird belongs in the case and not the medal you show. If both are original they are nice pieces but IMO they do not go together. I think the case is for the Adler der Inhaber from Hohenzollern. I can not speak to the originality of the pieces so others might help there. CRBeery

Vince, That is the bar you speak of. I have been patiently waiting for it for about two years. I had sent several emails where she was not ready to sell. Finally before Christmas she said it was time for it to find a new home. If I ever sell it I will ask you first. Chet

My old ribbon.

Chris, I can not find a mark but my eyes are getting bad. Here is a slightly better picture of it. I bought this bar just before Christmas as a "little" gift for me.

I figured you guys would catch on. I was waiting for the "That REO does not look like the ones in my collection." At any rate, the mini clasps are the first I have found.

That is perfect. The case is probably the closest I will ever come. Thanks to you and you friend.

The inside.

Here is a case I picked up recently. From what I can determine this held the Order of the Wurttemberg Crown with swords in the Commanders grade. The cross should be around 52 to 56 mm wide based on my measurement of the impression in the bottom of the tray. Too bad the order was not in it! If anyone has one please post a photo so I can see one in color.

A bit closer. If you can read the writing please type it for me. I need help with the old hand writing.

Final.

#3.