Alex K

Hi all, It's interesting to see other people with connections with the 3rd Carpathian rifles and Monte Cassino. I too have an interest in that I have a VM awarded to a Major Ludomir Tarkowski killed there, would any one with surviving relatives/connections have any info on him, thread is here Thanks Alex K http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=16929&st=0&p=173448&hl=virtuti%20militari&fromsearch=1&#entry173448

Hi Mike, original attached. (Bit naughty of me but I removed the Life logo!! PS for those interested a similar thread here. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29730&hl=colourisation&st=0 regards Alex

Hi peter nicely done, here's my version I did ages ago. regards Alex

Hi nice link. It took me about an hour to complete. I use Photoshop V4.1, and OLD piece of software (Windows 950, but it still works with XP.) Facial features can be tricky but with some patience, lifelike features can be achieved. Its fun. regards another example regards Alex

Hi Mike, anything is possible!, I alway believe that soldiers were not always perfectly attired, hence the undone pocket,( not always noticed on a B/W image, however when studying B/W images a lot becomes clearer), it would not be a major problem to re=adjust the image if desired, to me it would however be changing the reality of the original image. Attached. regards Alex K

Hi Hope you don't mind but I had a quick go. regards Alex K

Lovely Grand cross, here's my family unfortunately without the sash or neck ribbon, maybe one day! regards Alex K

Oops double post regards Alex K

I agree, pictures are a bit dark but would say early W & L, brass core. here's mine

Hi Ladis, yes it is, when you look at the enamel work, very fine regards Alex

My original thoughts was Wagner, here's my verified Wagner, suspension slightly different though. Alex K

This cross does not resemble of first one posted, which is, in my humble opinion, a "One Looker" Original regards Alex K

Hi Nice small collection, here's my only Czech contribution, Order of the White Lion, Commander Class which I think is a beautifully made piece. regards Alex K

I tend to agree regards Alex

Hi Kumtur, thanks for the thumbs up, I thought it was the real deal, but have to admit I became slightly concerned when I saw the fake posted in #2# regards Alex

How about this one then? Alex K

Hi as an update, actually found an image of his grave at Monte Cassino regards Alex

In the end, if we're all to be completely honest, we all talk about the interest in collecting our chosen items and costs are secondary to the pleasure of owning the item, this may well be true. The reality is that whilst we may pay lip service to this notion, we all like to feel that we have been very prudent or intuitive in obtaining a rare/valuable item or one which, in time will become such. When the time comes to "Move the Item on" preconceived ideas as to values, real or otherwise, based on unrealistic Internet sales rooms takes over and this will in itself generate an completely unrealistic impression of a pieces worth. Unfortunately, the Internet sales rooms sites are full of numpties with far greater cash than brains which rack up values to a far higher level than they really deserve. By all means enjoy your collection, feel, touch, stroke or any other way that you communicate with your beloved pieces, but the reality is, with the exception of a very few exceptionally rare pieces, common sense should prevail Just a thought Alex K

Two more Von Bock and Erich Hoepner with a very interesting expression on his face Alex Source Bundesarchiv

You may find this thread interesting http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29730

Hi Peter, great work, like the others you've posted on the colourization thread regards Alex K

Well if that's a fake (And it could well be!) I'm glad I got out of TR collecting. TOO much of a minefield now for me regards Alex

Thanks regards Alex

Hi all, would anyone have a list of all of Greisers decorations? Thanks in advance Regards Alex K

Hi very interesting photo's which have helped to confirm the request I had in another thread, regards Alex K http://gmic.co.uk/in...showtopic=40403 Any idea as to what colour unifroms they wore, were they feldgrau?