Alex K

Hi Lawrence, nice hats. BTW the crusher isn't unfortunately a 1950's authentic one, (Wish it was). It was one I picked up at a local flea market quite some while ago. It looks like someone tried to make it look like a TR crusher. I re-attached a badge and chin strap. The date code inside is H regards Alex

My NVA Officers with the saddle shape

and just for fun, a crusher

My personal favourite NVA officers with a pronounced high crown and a nice saddle form shape

third, dead rabbit, no badge at the moment!

the second, enlisted mans

Hi, attached as requested a few more of the ones I can find. first the airforce Airforce enlisted man

I thought I would share my latest purchase, It's the Hungarian Order of Merit, Officer class. No makers mark but in fine condition with a nice patina on the reverse, I like the quality of the enammeling of these, done to a very high standard. Were these made in Hungary or other places?. I was suprised to see that it is quite a bit larger than the Knights class of the order. edit it's very convex regards Alex

That's a very interesting list of date codes. Alex

Hi I particularly like the way the eagle is moulded to the shape of the hat, side view very nice Alex

Hi Carol I, excellent photo's, thanks. I've never seen the republican version with the oakleaves. regards Alex

Hi 922F, It is a lengthy reply but one full of useful information. I will take my time to digest the info contained, as I'm sure it will help me in the future. A number of Bulgarian awards are a particular theme of mine. The ribbon I posted is from an early Order of Civil Merit Commander class so may show different shades to those described by you for later awards. Thanks for the input. Regards Alex

Hi Kornilov, thanks for the input. I also have the usual NVA'a and airforce. Just couldn't place these two. regards Alex

Hi 922F, interesting information, so in effect you are saying the correct ribbon would be the attached? regards Alex

Hi Gordon, thanks for the info regards Alex

Good question. In some private undisclosed collection I bet ! Alex

That is a well smart find, I like it!! at least it's a nice conversation piece in your collection Alex

H, no its a new one on me. no maker mark? Alex

Hi Warlord, interesting story and nice medals to go with it. regards Alex

Hi, I've had these two DRR hats for quite a while, DDR is not my speciality. Does any one know which service they belong to? thanks for any help regards Alex

Otto Ernst Remer was certainly one of Rudel's unrepentant running mates Alex

Hi Ed, some interesting Photo's here http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/spl/hi/pop_...iny_/html/1.stm regards Alex

Hi I also read his book a good few years ago and he definately never lost his zeal for the NS cause, I believe he was involved in right wing politics in germany during the 50's, possibly before going to South America, he returned in the early 50's. Attached is an interesting post war photo of him obviously proudly wearing his wartime decoration, against the law if taken in germany. regards Alex

Hi rick, the number is 89 regards Alex

I must admit you also bete me to it, got most but not all of them. I'm sure there are more Ottoman Empire Order of Osmanieh Grand Cross Imtiaz Medal Alex