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well i suppose items like vinyl stickers for vehicles etc are ordered as and when needed rather than kept in stock, as apposed to metal insignias.

I thought that in a recent interview it was stated the Charles (being eco friendly etc) wanted all existing stocks (of medals+) to be used before new ones were to be struck?

Hmmm by no means an expert ...but would a screwback be RZM marked?? for a non party award.

Hi to all, a couple of pictures of an OS one piece Imperial ek2 which have been highly lightened to see definition for your enjoyment. height= 42.9 mm width = 43.4 mm thickness =3.1 mm cheers Ashley weight = 19.9 gr

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Once these helmets were disregarded by the helmet collecting fraternity and therefor were relatively cheap to acquire and i reality still are. Often seen being worn by the DAK and also other troops in the Mediterranean areas.

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Just found these photo`s of the 1870 Jubilee core (?) bit of a poor definition on the upper circle of the figure "8".

Hello, here are some better pictures of one of the crossed i will post more when i can relocate them 🙂 This particular cross has the 25 yr oakleaf cluster and though not shown has 2 holes in further up the band so it looks as though it may of had a bar attached some time.

Very nice indeed Vince superb !

Disgusting !!!!!! such a shame to see all this garbage being sold as real. I for one will stay well clear for Imperial orders and decorations other than E.K.s and they are hard enough.

Hi Vince, i am still trying to translate all that loverly paper work you posted 🙂 bit by bit ...lol

Hi all, the reverse of the first class has been posted before on here but have included it again. All of us are eager to see closer shots of the EKs and the reverse of 1st Class Also The bar is given only few times and to get an original will be nearly impossible task There are so many fakes of them on the market especially eBay Germany Hi Peter i have long wanted a 1914 bar, have seen two lately (but both with repaired pins) but have resisted due to cost 😞 as other projects have to be finished....

Hi to all here is a shot of my 1870 EK`s for your enjoyment. I know the type `B` has the wrong band on it but that's how i acquired the cross almost 40 yrs ago

Great post displaying great examples.pmes of this award. Thanks for showing w?

Hi, sorry for the delay in answering but i disposed of my Kriegsmarine books long ago but am sure the small anchor badge is worn on the swimming trunks /but in all honesty i am thinking they may be Bundesmarine as they bear no resemblance(in my mind) to Kriegsm. badges ?? cheers Ashley

mmm the small flaw beading is usually a a small dash in the same position where you have the `V` shape, the pictures are poor (i know they are not the easiest to capture)so i am not to sure in hand examination required unles you can take better pictures ?

Hi Peter, yes measures approx. 42X42 and weighs17.5 gr. here is a couple of shots one of the 6o`clock arm and another of the 9 o`clock arm and there seems to be a grey filling between the silver arm`s ? Anyy comments welcome ?

Hello all, bit of a weird one here an 1870 2nd class but with a non magnetic centre. Would like your thoughts please ? it seems that the core is to large for the frame (will try and take some side shots) Thanks in advance Ashley

Just checked out the town of Ankersen on the web looks like an interesting place ?

Reminds me of a state fire brigade type buckle ? with the fleur de lis (sp?) added but do not know reason ...

The colour of the badge looks to be a Bundes Luft insignia ?

if you are in the area next year could be a must for you ????

Wow and thanks Vince, a lot of food for thought here ! ? i had believed he was reported missing on by regt. 06/08/1870 ? i did not know that he existed after this date so lots of good information and a picture ! Thanks for taking the time to share this paperwork ?

Hi, really need a picture of the obverse .... not to happy with what i see here ! but there are others more experienced than myself ......... though not an entire shot but here is my reverse with markings ...