Larry Lipps

The hinge and catch.

Sorry, just a cloverleaf mark.

But maybe the most appreciated of the unappreciated?

While I don't want to steal Francois thunder, the finish on GWL badges can be truly exceptional.

I'm going to have to say Luftwaffe on the dagger. The Heer dagger doesn't have a "nipple" on the top of the pommel like the Luft does. I think it's just the light.

Rick, as usual, excellent information. It would be nice to someday put a name to the award.

And lastly, the maker's tag,

The reverse of some of the higher decorations,

Some of the Third Reich decorations,

And the reverse,

Guys, a friend sent me his medal bar to photograph so I thought I'd include a few shots here. While I've never really been an Imperial collector, I have to admit there's nothing in my T.R. inventory as good looking as this. Hope you enjoy it.

While against regulations, some hi-ranking officers wore their badges on the flap over the breast pocket. While I find it hard to imagine a piece made for non-regulation wear, it's about the best I can think of.

Lastly is a tinnie like Ralph's but the Wernstein mark is in a different location.

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