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This is why I stay in Imperial. I do not think I would pay the extra money from a dealer for one of these. This was the only way one of these would fall into my collection.
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Tomorrow marks another yearly gathering in my town of antique peddlers. About three years ago I went expecting to find my usual nothing. To my surprise there was a military dealer there. I bought about 8 items from him. One item was this poor rusty, beat-up bar that nobody wanted. I bought it as I was leaving around 2:00. It was $60 and I figured I could strip the medals off and scrap the bar and still get my money back. I checked before I bought it and was disappointed that the EK2 was not marked. Sad to say - IT TOOK ME 8 HOURS TO NOTICE THE 3!!!
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The 3-D construction of the Bavarian Michael the Brave is one of the best details I have found in Imperial medals. Unique does not cover it ! Another detail I love about this bar is that the silver is taking on that rainbow effect that happens as patina forms. I will not clean it off. It is so subtle but a great bit of character.
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Bill, I found the information in Uniforms and Insignia of the Luftwaffe Volume one: 1933-1940 by Brian L. Davis. This is covered on pages 64-65. If you do not have this book let me know and I will try to get the information to you. There is only a line drawing of the armband in the book. Thanks, Chet
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NSDAP Medal/Ribbon Bars
CRBeery replied to a topic in Germany: Third Reich: State, Civil, NSDAP Awards & Decorations
Another set from me. They did not come together. The medal bar came from one of my bad sources that turns up a keeper a couple of times a year. I think the ribbon bar is from Stogieman. -
NSDAP Medal/Ribbon Bars
CRBeery replied to a topic in Germany: Third Reich: State, Civil, NSDAP Awards & Decorations
I forgot this one. I did not buy it for the NSDAP awards. The third ribbon under close inspection is the Danzig cross. A rare one to find. I think the original owner had a very short left leg so he should be easy to spot in photos! -
NSDAP Medal/Ribbon Bars
CRBeery replied to a topic in Germany: Third Reich: State, Civil, NSDAP Awards & Decorations
Here is my duo. John beats me to the punch every time. I have purchased a new camera since I took this so sorry for the poor quality. The 10 year is aluminum which I like better than the zinc ones. -
OK, time for someone else to post some. I am about done with my little collection. I have a couple more and a few that are now gone. I have been selling off some of these smaller bars as a larger brother shows up. The St. Henry is one exception but I REALLY like those. My collection is just now evolving to be more than a majority of these little bars. I find that I tend to keep "pure" ones but anything with the Hindenburg Cross is liable to go. I will end with my little gem. I know I have posted it before but I like it. Thanks for you comment about it Wild Card. Chet