Dolfek

Nice collection you have there. I see you also have been beaten by the Yugoslavian Militaria bug. Regards, Dolfek.

Wow, That?s a hard one. I?ve been looking through a 19th century Spanish medals book, and I can?t find anything like that. During that period there were many different crosses, mainly conmemorative. Is it hollow? or does it have enamel between the arms? Hope you?ll get an answer soon. Regards, Dolfek.

Hello, I?m not an expert in this subject, but I must correct Scott in two aspects. First, the cross is not modern "1977 through today". The piece you have is from the Old Monarchy period; about (Alfonso XII- Alfonso XIII / 1868-1931), I cannot tell you the exact date. Second, the ribbon is very similar to that one, but with narrower white central stripe. The ribbon Scott shows is probably from the early Spanish civil war crosses awarded to the Legion Condor (wide central stripe). The Military Merit Cross was established by Isabel II, the 3rd of August 1864, to reward distinguished services in the Army and Navy at any time. Combat service (Red enamel) and other meritorious services (White enamel). Your cross, with Red distinctive and white stripes on the enamel means that the person awarded the cross received a pension. Probably (I?m not very sure of this, and hope someone correct me if I?m wrong) that this type of awards were for higher merits, hence the distinction, and the extra wages). About the value, it?s a bit confusing, as there are gold crosses (higher quality version) that run for about 500 Euros. But in a Spanish catalogue from 2002 there?s one like yours for 150 Euros. It may cost a bit more today. I think I have an Original Ribbon from that period. About the needle, I need to ask someone. I hope this has been helpful. Regards, Dolfek.

Hi Luka, Thanks, It?s what I thought when I saw them. Too good to be true. Hi Gordon, There are not mine. I found them for sale on Ebay sometime ago. So beware, someone has a lot of them for sale. Best regards, Dolfek.

Hello everyone, Long time since the last Submarine post, but I found some badges, of both types in "gold and silver". No pictures of the reverse, I?m afraid. Does anyone know if they?re modern repros. They are too new looking to be real, am I wrong? Best regards, Dolfek. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2009/post-2661-1239301649.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2009/post-2661-1239301664.jpg

Thanks very much. By the way, Happy New Year. Dolfek.

Hello everyone, I would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. For this occasion I?ve decorated my Yugoslavian Christmas Tree, to share it with you, in gratitude for making this forum possible. I hope you enjoy the decoration. Best regards, Dolfek. Happy Christmas to every yugoslavian militaria collector !!! :beer:

Hi, It?s an original lapel pin. About the period, it?s hard to say, it was in use at less until 1975. It has a big serial number at the back. I need to find mine to compare them. About the third question, I?m not really sure, but I would say yes. I hope this helps you a bit. Regards, Adolph.

In serbo-croatian (Yugoslavian). Regards, Dolfek.

It?s for sale again. This time the top price was much less. What happened to the first sale? Regards, Dolfek.

Yes, I guess price is fine, but without pictures of box I didn?t want to bidd to high. Regards, Dolfek.

No, didn?t get it. Price went too high in the last moments, and without seeing the box, if it was incluided, no way. Regards, Dolfek.

Thanks very much. Waldemar, it?s not mine yet. I?ll try to bid on that one. My first YU order was a labour order 2nd Class. Best regards, Dolfek.

Hello Everyone, I just began collecting yugoslavian militaria and I would like to know your opinios about this order. The flames and star above the torches are not very good detailed after comparing with some other examples in this forum. I guess there are no fakes around. Are they? http://cgi.ebay.es/YUGOSLAWIA-ORDER-OF-THE...1QQcmdZViewItem Thanks in advance, Dolfek.

Hi everyone, This is my first Silesian Eagle 1st class. I guess made during the III Reich pediod. Just wanted to share it with you all. Regards, Adolph.

Hi Scott, Great job you?re doing here too. I?m glad the pictures are useful. The "white dots"; it took me a while to do it. I hope one day will find out why there are so many different variants. Regards, Adolph.