Wild Card

:jumping: Perfect!

:jumping: Excellent job. Very inspiring. One question - Is the Langensalza medal named?

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I would like to echo Hauptman’s comments and add thanks to the dedicated people who’s efforts will assure the restoration of this unique piece of history. Wild Card :cheers:

Yes. A particularly attractive style. Congratulations. :beer:

Hello Bear, Bill Hammelmmann’s excellent three volume publication “The History of the Prussian Pour le Merite Order” lists all recipients (regardless of nationality), by award date, from 1740 through 1918. In many cases, additional information is provided as well. Best wishes, Wild Card

Hello Bear, Bill Hammelmmann’s excellent three volume publication “The History of the Prussian Pour le Merite Order” lists all recipients (regardless of nationality), by award date, from 1740 through 1918. In many cases, additional information is provided as well. Best wishes, Wild Card

Hi Rick Research, A question - If this bar has an “Etappen medical connection” or belonged to an Assistenzarzt, is the black on white Iron Cross ribbon correct? Echoing T S Allen’s comment, “That is one of the most beautiful medal bars I've ever seen!”, I must say that it certainly is colorful. Thanks for sharing, Wild Card

Although the cross on top of the crown appears to be much more finished, in reality, there is a surprising amount of metal between the arms of the cross, but it is chiseled in such a way as to appear that it is not there. I hope that this makes sense. Incidentally, that ribbon with the metallic thread looks a bit like the Princely Hohenzollern Carl Anton medal ribbon with the colors reversed. Be well Red Eagle and have a Great New Year, Wild Card

Hello Red Eagle, For comparison, here is an example which is marked “W” on the bottom arm.

Just when you think that you have heard it all... :beer:

Ulsterman, Thank you for your explanation in post #154 of the status of the Hessen-Kassel troops with regard to Waterloo. I have noticed that the Kriegs-Denkmünze 1814-15 medals (see below) of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg are being referred to as “Waterloo Medals” in recent years; and yet, I do not recall having ever seen any evidence of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg troops being present at Waterloo or any of the related conflicts such as Quatre Bras. If this is so, I assume that their status would be the same as that of those from Hessen-Kassel. Is this correct? Best wishes, Wild Card

Just an idea - I can not help but think in terms of a "court" physician.

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Absolutely beautiful Jeff. The chain to which the minis are attached is beautiful and quite rare as well. I wish that we could identify the jeweler who used these chains. Best wishes, Wild Card

Yes! :whistle:

That medal is the Mecklenburg-Schwerin Silberene Medaille Friedrich Franz’ III. für Zivilpersonen, 1885-1918. OEK 1310. H/S 835a. While there are several medals which follow this format, this particular one is distinguished by its’ unique ribbon suspension ring. Yes, your bar does sound like one of a court lackey. Best wishes, Wild Card

Hello VtwinVince, Does your Mecklenburg Mystery Medal look like this? Mustache but no beard. :unsure:

Thank you Gentlemen. Here's hoping! :cheers:

Gentlemen, Here is a mini nc bar which I bought many years ago from George Seymour. Unfortunately, even George’s best efforts failed to identify the owner. Regards, Wild Card

Ditto. Congratulations! Wild Card

CRBerry! Is that for real? I have never, absolutely never seen one of these in a case. I had always assumed that they were awarded in something less, like a paper, or board, packet. Nice going and best wishes, Wild Card

Yes - beautiful pictures. The use of the wrong Württemberg ribbon is particularly interesting... and frustrating.

Hello Webr55, I apologize for waiting so long to answer your post. I was rather hoping that some of our more knowledgable members would have some comments and information on this. Sooooooo, here we go. On 18 June 1815, Princes Carl and Wilhelm gave 1814 Dutch gold ducats as rewards to soldiers for their heroic acts at the battle of Quatre Bras. For some reason these rewards are recognized as legitimate Brunswick decorations - OEK#628 and Hessenthal/Schreiber #351. Of course, I cannot claim that this example is one of the awarded pieces, but present it to illustrate what is probably the most obscure Brunswick decoration. In case you do not have it, below is the Hessenthal Schreiber entry . Thank you for your request and, again, apologies for my taking so long to respond. Best wishes, Wild Card

Hello CRBerry, Very nice, congratulations! Of course that bow device has to be exceedingly rare. Have you, or anyone else, ever seen another one of these? It would seem that with the relatively high number of RAO’s with bows awarded, that we would see more of them on the ribbon bars. Miniatures with bow devices are not all that rare (see below). Any idea as to who lives out on the east side of town? Looks like a Brunswicker. Again, congratulations and best wishes, Wild Card