Wild Card

Another Lubeck document (bottom cropped).

Thank you Deruelle. According to Nimmergut, there were 37 such awards. Here is a better view of the hallmark on my prinzen cross. Best wishes, Wild Card

Hi Andreas, The workmanship on items like this is always intriguing. Any idea regarding the date on this one? Best wishes, Wild Card

Recerse.

They're out there.

Reverse.

As promised.

Gentlemen, This case is to the grand cross star, with swords, of the Hannover Guelphic Order which was awarded to Vice Admiral Sir Peter Halkett in 1822. Best wishes, Wild Card

Gentlemen, Since we have touched on swords to the order, I thought that you might enjoy this little (prinzen) cross. Best wishes, Wild Card

Hi Ulsterman, Thank you for the compliment. According to Hessenthal u. Schreiber, it looks like they had one line battalion and a Landwehr battalion as well. I also have a full sized piece; but it is not here at home. I am making arrangements to get it here - hopefully tomorrow. Meanwhile, I found this little guy hanging around. Thank you again and best wishes, Wild Card

Gentlemen, A small offering to the cause. If this looks a little odd (aside from the incorrect ribbon) that is because, at 22.21 mm x 19.73 mm, not including the loop, it is a prinzen example. The correct ribbon would be 35 mm wide in the same shade of blue as shown with 1 mm white side stripes. Best wishes, Wild Card

Eugene! ... and so, whatever our quest, be it the deed of an HSU or the effort to identify him from an obscure picture, one should never give up hope. My sincere thanks, Wild Card

Hi Christian, While the colors do have a Braunschweig look to them, I can not attribute this ribbon to any official award; although a veteran?s association award is always a possibility. When I first looked at it, I thought that it looked sort of Saxon - an area about which I know virtually nothing. Maybe one of the Saxon experts can give us a yes or no on that theory? Best wishes, Wild Card

Gentlemen, Thank you Blitz and Mark M for the answers to my questions. With the new and serious interest in research, perhaps these records will surface or be made available if the right person decides to pursue them. Kronenorden, as I suspected, she?s as beautiful walking away as she coming towards you. Those two were, as they say, made for each other. Thanks. I am sorry to say that it seems that the modem on my main computer has taken sick; so what little I can do, and it isn?t much, is being done on an old laptop through the slowest dial-up in the western hemisphere. So my contributions to the forum will be severely curtailed until at least Tuesday! I?ll be looking in from time to time. Thanks again and have fun, Wild Card

Little brother, who brought a couple of friends along for a group picture.

Gentlemen, I would like to take a moment to say what a terrific thread this has developed into; and to thank all who have contributed to it. I am reluctant to comment on any particular items without mentioning all; but I do have a couple of comments and questions that I can not pass up. A. Is the honor cross 3rd class with crown and swords (post #89) not exceptionally rare? Does any one know how many were awarded? B. The pair in post #91 is one of the most beautiful pair I?ve seen since..., sorry, we shall maintain our decorum. C. Again, I do not think that there are many of these around (?); but also I could not help but to realize that - Oh great, another plain blue ribbon to take into consideration when trying to decipher ribbon bars! D. Post #93 - I am still trying to find the words. Can we settle on spectacular? In closing, I would like to present another old timer and his little brother. Again, thanks to all. Wild Card

Hannoverian Ernst - August Order commander's cross.

Hessian 1870 -71 Military Sanitation Cross.

A side view of the interior showing the pad.

The interior.

Gentlemen, I would like to offer some cases not yet shown for your evaluation. I apologize for breaking the rules with my presentation of the first one, by showing the interior and it?s contents though. As you can see, this unassuming looking case is for the Hohenzollern Carl Anton medal. Since we are studying the cases though, there is something about the interior which I think makes these particular cases unique. If you look closely at the third picture, you will notice that the interior contains a built up pad into which the medal is seated. This pad is made of a plastic-like material. I point this out for the benefit of those who may not be aware of it; as I was not back some years ago when I saw one and had a medal to go with it. Live and learn, Wild Card

Type two with ribbon.

Hi Paul R., Below are two pictures of Hannoverian lifesaving medals. The first is the piece pictured above in post #28, showing the reverse with it?s ribbon. The second photo shows a type two (1847 - 1866) also with it?s ribbon. While you will notice a difference in the color of the two ribbons, which thanks to iPhoto and Photoshop are accurately reproduced here, I would like to point out that the first is 32.5 mm and the second is 42.5 mm. So, although badly faded, the second is the more accurate example of the two. At the same time, I would not discount the first as it has some redeeming factors. The orange/yellow color is more accurate in the first, and it is, IMO, very likely an original piece which reflects the ravages of several washings. The ribbon on the W?rttemberg medal in post #29 is quite accurately reproduced in the picture - a very pale yellow. A curious piece isn?t it? So much so that I am surprised that here have not been any questions or clarifications about it. Thank you for asking and if I can provide any further information, please let me know. Best wishes, Wild Card

The interior - currently occupied.