jshorter

Thanks for the info everyone!  As always, very much appreciated!!!   

Jason

Hi Stogieman,

Other than the incorrect order of awards, do you think the medals themselves are "OK"?

Kindest regards,

Jason

Hi everyone!

What do you all think of the authenticity of this bar?

http://www.ebay.de/itm/322146876603?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Jason

Lambert,

Thank you!  Just looked a little "odd" to me.

Jason

Thank you for the info!

Jason

Hi everyone,

I recently purchased a Romanian Medical Merit Cross (Crucea Meritul Sanitar) for my collection, but it has the wrong ribbon.  I was wondering if anyone could help me in locating the correct full sized replacement ribbon (either online store, or maybe have a spare length of ribbon to sell...)?  I also am wondering what ribbon is currently on it?  Thanks in advance for your assistance!

Kindest regards,

Jason

Hello everyone!

I have always loved this medal!  I have been reading a lot about it, and I have found there appears to be 2 different strikings of the medal.  One states "FIDELITÉ" and is marked "Brandt"; the other states "FIDELITE" (no accent) and is not marked "Brandt".  I have only ever seen photos of the latter version (according to; "Reference Catalogue Orders, Medals and Decorations of the World – Part II, Bronze Book", by Borna Barac).  Anyway, here's mine:

Problem solved!!  I removed the fake bar, sold the medal (as I only collect medals that are court/parade mounted), and found a Prussian Commemorative Medal for Neufchatel.  Here's the finished product...

Jason

Hi everyone,

I was wondering if I could your opinions on this piece?  I've been burned before on "official" strikes of the Victory medal.  To me, it looks a little to shiny and there's that weird looking line on the bottom reverse...

http://www.ebay.com/itm/RARE-VINTAGE-WW1-ROMANIA-ARMY-INTERALLIED-VICTORY-MEDAL-1914-1918-/331865087719

Thanks for your thoughts!

Jason

Ah, thanks for the ribbon info!  I thought it looked familiar, but I just couldn't put my finger on it.  No, didn't spend too much on it.  I think what I'll do is find a Neufchatel medal, and give the mount the medal it deserves.  I believe the medal itself to be OK, so I just might up selling the medal and finding another mounting that is correct.

Thanks again!

Jason

It's an interesting group, but I had the same thoughts!  Thanks for confirming.

Jason

Hi again everyone!

Just going through some of my recent purchases and I have been wondering about my China Campaign Medal I picked up.  It wasn't until today that I noticed that the ribbon wasn't correct.  It's missing the second white stripe in the middle.  Also, the campaign clasp seems to be a little "cheaply made" to me.  I'm not too concerned about the ribbon as it is definitely old and dirty (just curious as to what ribbon it actually is for), but I do want your opinions on the clasp and the medal...

Thank for you time!

Jason

Hi everyone!

I saw this group for sale and thought it was an interesting combination of medals.  My question is, was the recipient from Baden or Bavaria?  Or I guess a better question would be, what is the background of this soldier?  Thank you for your input!

Kindest regards,

Jason

Hi everyone,

Here's mine...

Jason

Hi everyone,

The medal arrived this afternoon!  I had to fashion an attachment ring from heavy bronze wire (sorry, didn't have silver!), and then heat it to darken it.  Anyway, here's the finished bar!  Hope you all like it!

Jason

Rudi,

Thank you!  This medal is expected to arrive Monday.  I hope to post an updated photo of the bar that evening.

Jason

Hi everyone!

Received the bar yesterday and it is in MUCH nicer condition than the photos!  I'll have to post new photos shortly...  Until then, I found a possible correct medal  to complete the bar.  Here's the one I found.  What do you guys think?

Jason

Rudi,

Thank you!  I hadn't thought about the MVK!

Kindest regards,

Jason

I'm not sure.  All I'm looking to do is find the correct medal to complete the bar.  

Jason

True, but it's got character!!

Hi everyone!

Just won this bar today!    I know it's Hessen and not complete/correct (medals in wrong order, and the 1930 sports medal just really doesn't fit!  ).  I want to eventually restore it to its original glory and I wanted to check with you all to see what the first medal should me.  I'm sure I know the answer, but wanted to double check first...

1. ??? (Hessen Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen)
2. Hesse Felddienstzeichen
3. Baden Gedächtnis-Medaille für 1849

Thanks!

Jason

Tom,

You didn't spoil my joy about the decoration. I was just wondering from my original posting if it a "silver" or "bronze" grade of the award. I couldn't tell from the photos when I purchased it (all I knew was that is was made of Kriegsmetall), but once I received it today I could tell it had been silver plated/washed.

Thank you,

Jason

Hi everyone!

UPDATE: The decoration just arrived a few minutes ago and I was able to confirm that it is a SILVER award. It is very hard to tell from the photos, but when seeing it in person there is still a lot of the bright shiny silver wash left on it, especially in the large flat areas on the back, and on the front around the text.

Thanks again everyone!

Jason

Here is a silver Ladies version with War Decoration that I already have.

Jason