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    ArHo

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    1. @VtwinVince thank you for your input! Do I get you right that the mattgelb piece has to be painted to be a period piece? I think this may be the case here as the yellow paint seems to be rubbed off in the upper part. Or do I interpret this wrong? Would love to hear what you think. I have made better pictures of the area in question. Greetings
    2. Hi all, I just got these two wound badges from my local flea market. Nothing special, but I would be very grateful for any opinions on them being contemporary originals or later reproductions. They are both magnetic. Greetings
    3. Hallo all, this is nothing special but I like the way this medal was mounted, very likely Weimar-time? Herzogtum Sachsen-Meiningen, Medaille für Verdienst im Kriege 1915, bronze, combatants ribbon. Greetings
    4. I will not say anything about the question if this medal is an original or something else, there are much better people in this forum regarding this very complicated field. What I can say is that the original steel ring and clip have been replaced (if they were there / this was an issued original) by a jeweller who bolted the clip and added a broad suspension. This can be seen if medals were worn often and with time the clip fell off. Regarding the man (it would be nice to know which Landwehr Bataillon he served in, should be impressed), since he was from Hanover you will have to consult the state archives in Hannover or find someone who has a copy of the medal roll, but won't get too much more info, I am afraid, since he was simply an ordinary soldier. Perhaps others may add more? Best
    5. Hi all, I thought this would be a nice addition to this subforum as a reference for collectors as it is 100% contemporary originals. It is from one person, Spanish Civil War to 1. Marineinfanterie-Division in 1945. It is not in my possession currently but I am allowed to post this picture. Cheers
    6. @Glenn J thank you very much - I really appreciate this! It is always amazing to see, how much peace-time-"honour" long-serving officers could amass if they held the right functions. Danke und Grüße
    7. Well the signature reads "Arthur Krausneck (KGL???) (preuss???) Hofschauspieler", so yes, an actor. Some more info https://www.akg-images.fr/CS.aspx?VP3=SearchResult&ITEMID=2UMDHUK7ASXO&LANGSWI=1&LANG=German#/SearchResult&ITEMID=2UMDHUK7ASXO&LANGSWI=1&LANG=German&POPUPPN=1&POPUPIID=2UMDHUK7ASXO
    8. Hallo, I was wondering if it is possible to identify this man with his many decorations. I sadly have no name and the Monogram (?) on the Epauletts is not readily readable. I see that he wears the Kronenorden 2nd class, on the Spange the Eiserne Kreuz 1870 with oakleaves for 25 years, the knights cross of the Hausorden of Hohenzollern, the Roter Adler Orden 3rd class with Krone and Schleife, the Dienstauszeichnungskreuz for officers, the Kriegsdenkmünze for 1870/71 with one clasp and the Zentenarmedaille. Also on his left breast there are several loops indicating the he was entitled to more decorations but I would guess that he only wears his Prussian ones here? I would be grateful for any ideas. Cheers
    9. Hi to all! I just got this nice picture and would be very grateful for any support in putting a name on it: This senior (infantry?) NCO (Sergeant or the likes) wears two rare decorations of the small German principality of Waldeck-Pyrmont: The Silberne Verdienstkreuz mit Schwertern (silver merit cross with swords) of the Verdienstorden and to the very right the Goldene Verdienstmedaille mit Schwertern. Also there is an Austrian Tapferkeitsmedaille next to the iron cross Both Waldeck decorations with swords were only awarded in ww1 with the medal awarded 410 times and the cross a mere 154 times. No further info available, sadly, and number on shoulder board unreadable, though (info from a friend) the Austrian decoration points to eastern front service - so maybe IR 83 especially IIIrd battalion (Waldeck contingent). Greetings!
    10. After much consideration I still and finally opt for a Wilhelmsmedaille, every aspect fits here, including the ribbon - but it is simply too small for a Hanoverian Waterloo medal.
    11. @BlackcowboyBS I had my copy of the Zeitschrift in the mail yesterday and it was a nice surprise to find your article there - a good and interesting read!
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