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It doesn’t seem like 7 years. I too miss Rick and for me the hobby hasn’t been the same without him. and yes, I think about Rick often, especially when on forums or when I get a new ribbon bar or medal.  

He was a very young soldier

I wish you success restoring it.

I’ve wanted one of these for years and either procrastinated or missed my opportunity. I could a descent one a couple years ago to display on a tunic but just got one I think rather nice with its case of issue. I’m happy with them even though the first one has lost gilt to the swords  I wonder why that seems to happen to so many awards.

I think my focus may been more on the ek in the photo of the first Crown

my new cased Crown

Here’s the Kleiner Rock on a torso.

camera in my phone not great

Festungsbau-Offizier maybe... probably not

Sperr appears to be a general staff officer.

It’s not my bar. As stated, it’s on a tunic listed on Weitze’s site and shown in Baldwin and Fisher’s book. I don’t like the bar and it’s always annoyed me to be honest. I wish it had been removed for the book and it needs to be tossed.

im not sure what to think of the tunic as it appears the shoulders once held sewn in boards but now sport boards that are sewn down. I’m not saying the tunic isn’t a real generals tunic but... I do like the collar tabs

What do you guys think about this bar?

I learned it yesterday and was shocked. Karel was very friendly and helpful to me. I didn’t know him other than as a fellow collector but based on all conversations he was a first class man. 
 

It’s a tragic loss to his family and all of us collectors. 

I know the Lippe cross id an original 

Extremely nice haube.

Nice shoulder boards. I think I like the subdued boards better than the earlier patterns.

Hi Chuck, I’m pretty sure the first ribbon is/was an EKII that the white stripes have worn off or become dark. I’ve seen the white stripes wear harder than the black. Ribbon guys may know why.

Correct... and not much opinions on the Aviation Kleiner Rock

That’s a good question... would be a great question had I known the answer. 
 

Yes, General Staff

correct, could be Mecklenburg Schwerin or Strelitz 

Another interesting Kleiner 

It’s Turkish and very nice

Favorite 

I had a feeling it was me... confirmation is always helpful.

Another favorite 

Nice- I need to create a display wall in my collection room but I’m lazy

when it’s nice I like to site outside in the backyard  and drink beer and scotch 

and it’s finally very nice outside  sunny and 80°

I’m not sure who owns this tunic now but it’s a real beauty 

That’s probably the best wartime display I’ve ever seen. I absolutely love the coat...