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Hello, I've just seen the discussion related to the "Campagna Italo-Tedesca in Africa", or "Italian-German Campaign in Africa". The piece shown is an original piece. These medals were made in Italy: early pieces were struck in bronze and bear the artist's signature and manufacturer's logo; later, it was made in "Zama" (the italian name for war metal) as the piece here discussed. The "bubbly" surface is one of the signs of this metal alloy. The ribbon has a rather "soft" appearance, but it could be for having been preserved at a high relative humidity. Best wishes, Elmar Lang
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Austria-Hungary Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Noor's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, the "second type" cross, let's say the type with added white enamel is the second piece in the top row (with KD). The cross with missing reverse medallion, bears a dedication from the "Luftschifferabteilung". Best wishes, Elmar Lang -
Austria-Hungary Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Noor's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Austria-Hungary Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Noor's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Austria-Hungary Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Noor's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
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Austria-Hungary Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Noor's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, I would like to expand this interesting topic, adding some pictures of the higher classes of this important award, as instituted from 1914 onwards. First, a series of I Class crosses, beginning with those with KD and KD/Swords (the latter, belonged to FM Conrad v. Hötzendorf); the other pieces of the type with lower grade KD and/or Swords and for peacetime. I also add a picture of the reverse. The II Class crosses, besides the typical KD and KD/Swords, show a rare KD/Swords for 2nd award (with laurel leaves' suspension) and a KD 2nd Class-Swords 3rd Class. The last picture, shows different types of early and later crosses (III Class). All pieces are from my collection. Best wishes, Elmar Lang -
Austria-Hungary Austrian medal bar
Elmar Lang replied to scottplen's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, this fine post-1938 medal bar, belonged to a brave NCO of the former Imperial Austrian armed forces (passed into the Wehrmacht after the Anschluss), shows a less fading of the first medal's ribbon. As stated, the reason could just be the type of dye, since the reverse picture doesn't show any sign of some "creative" work on it. Best wishes, Elmar Lang -
Austria-Hungary Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Noor's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
So, you're the happy owner of a very fine, perfectly regular Militärverdienstkreuz III Klasse mit der Kriegsdekoration und Schwertern with the bar for second award made by the typical, official supplier of such pieces. The green enamelled KD is a "plus". Best wishes, Elmar Lang -
Austria-Hungary Imperial Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Noor's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, yes, a fine cross made by Mayer's Söhne of Vienna, of the variation with green enamelled Kriegsdekoration. The bar with sword for second award is not common, as said by Iver already. Is the bar struck on the reverse with any mark (Zimbler, etc.)? Best wishes, Elmar Lang -
Victoria Cross replica
Elmar Lang replied to kjf101's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
That's very interesting indeed! In 1984, I wrote to Hancocks, asking if it would have been possible to purchase a copy VC, but they kindly replied that it was impossible, for the reasons said in my post. I think I would like to add such a specimen to my collection now... Best wishes, E.L. -
Victoria Cross replica
Elmar Lang replied to kjf101's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Hello, I've been informed that Hancock doesn't sell replica VCs to private collectors. They make copies only on official request of public intitutions like museums, etc. Best wishes, E.L. -
Austria-Hungary Two Leopold orders in Gold
Elmar Lang replied to Xtender's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Very interesting: the eBay piece seems exactly the same sold at Künker's. It seems that many collectors don't pay attention to room-based auctions (or catalogues) and feel more comfortable buying on eBay. Dis-comfort comes later... Enzo (E.L.) -
Austria-Hungary Two Leopold orders in Gold
Elmar Lang replied to Xtender's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Found it! After a quick research, this same cross should be the one sold for Euro 1.500,- plus commission (estimate price Euro 200,-) at Künker's sale of Oct. 2nd 2009, lot 8660, there correctly described as a copy. E.L. -
Austria-Hungary Two Leopold orders in Gold
Elmar Lang replied to Xtender's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, yes, the links work now, but a few minutes ago I was trying to open bat the link failed. I agree with your opinion: the second Leopold is definitely a late Rothe copy "im Stil" of the early pieces with separate crown. Most possibly, the piece is in gold. I'm not sure, but this same piece should have been in auction some time ago. Best wishes, E.L. -
Austria-Hungary Two Leopold orders in Gold
Elmar Lang replied to Xtender's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, just back home after a couple weeks of summer vacations, I see a discussion about the Leopold Order (perhaps my favourite order of the former A-H Monarchy). Pity the pictures are not available anymore, otherwise I would have liked to see a Rothe-copy of an early cross. The "RECUM" mistake occurs in any version of this order copied by the famous Viennese firm. In the past, I've also seen a sure Rothe copy of a Leopold's Commander (FD); the reverse medallion was of the "REGUM" type. Perhaps, when the piece was mounted in the workshop, they used an original medallion... In other words, the tiny mistake, correctly reported by Josef can be the sign of a copy, but let's never forget that the whole piece needs to be thoroughly inspected. Best wishes, E.L. -
Austria-Hungary Cannon Cross (Austrian Army cross, 1813-1814)
Elmar Lang replied to Owen's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, the Metallenes Armeekreuz (a.k.a. Kanonenkreuz; it also had an official italian name as "Croce Metallica d'Armata"), is a fascinating decoration, especially when we find an "adapted" piece or when we find a named one. As a matter of interest, I would like to post the link to a topic from a couple of years ago http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=27784 regarding a prototype of this award. Best wishes, Elmar Lang -
Hello, following to the contribution of Artan, I would like to post a further picture (of a very bad quality!) I've obtained of the Collar of Albania to which the badge is belonging. The plunderers' work is visible because the chain is in pieces. The jewelled eagles appears as red enamelled. Best wishes, Enzo (Elmar Lang)
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It is the overcoat to a Uhlan staff officer's uniform (see the gilt border to the cuffs). Best wishes, E.L.
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Austria-Hungary What award it can be ?
Elmar Lang replied to lilo's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
1919. So... the mystery becomes even deeper! E.L. -
Austria-Hungary FJ Commanders Cross Order - cloath badge
Elmar Lang replied to Magician's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Yes, it's a typical embroidered "blazer-type" star, like we often see for sale on eBay. Most sellers clearly say that such pieces are fantasy decorations. The british-styled crown, allow me to think that this piece, like the other similar ones are manufacured in Pakistan, where specialized firms produce excellently made bullion embroideries. Anyways, the FJO's stars were never made in the cloth version. Best wishes, E.L. -
Austria-Hungary Austrian Military Merit Cross
Elmar Lang replied to Alfred's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, from what I can see in the pictures, it seems that there should be marks on the suspension loop. It's a nice looking piece of the variation with green-enamelled KD, dating from the early 20th Century/beginning of WW1. E.L -
Austria-Hungary What award it can be ?
Elmar Lang replied to lilo's topic in Austro-Hungarian Empire
Hello, could it be that Fukushima was in service also after WW1 and received the 1st Republic highest class of the Austrian Order of Merit? Never forget that the classes of this order had curious names, like "Großes Ehrenzeichen mit dem Stern" (or so): possibly this "Grand Star" comes from that... Best wishes, Elmar Lang -
Albania A new book on Albanian awards!
Elmar Lang replied to Bob's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Hello, now, I'm the proud owner of the 2-volumes set of Artan Lame's work. I've started to read it and each page is full of precious and highly interesting data and details. I would recommend it to any friend collector! Best wishes, Enzo