TerryG

I do not like it.....the curvature of the letters "m", the shape of the "G" and the podium touching the rim of the medal.

Navy .....

same here

Amazing and intriguing! I got this on Ebay. It is on Agfa paper and it does not glow under UV light.

A new arrival here: Are the last 2 medals Finish? Can someone tell me more about them? What about the signature?

Well, many thanks for all this attention! This was picked up recently in a Berlin flea market. Markings at the back read: "Photogr. j.Kindermann, ....(obscured by glued black paper torn off from the original album I assume)....O., Wilhelmsplatz 2" I have had another go at a close up scan....best I can do

Thanks for all that so far. No name on the back. Just the name of the photographer. Retired?

The latest arrival in my collection. EK2, Hindenburg with swords..... I need some help as usual....Thanks :cheers:

Thanks for that Rick, very interesting indeed!

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The person who sold me these photos claims that this is the "Komandeur W?rzburg Regiment". Has anyone here got any info that could help me check this out and hopefully put a name to the face. Thanks.

Any other opinions on this?

Not too sure where to post this but here it is. I hope this is of interest to some.

I cannot locate it right now, sorry. Are you able to translate it?

Wise words Rick. As you say, the Turkish Star itself is not a rare award but I wonder how many AWS-marked were manufactured and how many are still in existence? After all, this may be a simple case of very low supply and high demand? Based on the fact that so few can be found, how much would it sell for if it had a swatika? As has been said above also, it seems that Turkish collectors are indeed prepared to pay a lot for such awards. Looking at the ebay sale, more than one collector obviously thought this was worth the money. I recall turning down a number of BB marked stars which were offered to me in Istanbul a few years ago because I thought the price was too high......it seems that these have now gone up in price in this part of the world also but thanks to a plentifull supply, they are still affordable. I guess collecting is based on personal feelings so it makes it difficult to expect logic to play a great part in all this.....

I quite agree but in all fairness, where can you find a cased AWS marked Star for a reasonable price?

I am trying to find the current market price for a perfect AWS marked star in a perfect case. I have already had some comments from a couple of members but I need more help to make a decision. Any of you bought one recently or seen one for sale somewhere so I can compare prices????? Thanks.

Another

An EK2 now

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Not a ceremony as such....

A cased award...???

Interesting thread although I do not collect these badges. You may like this photo:

Very interesting, thanks.

A side shot showing how the EKs I have do not quite fit into the recess.