Richard Gordon

Of course, but might have to wait until the week-end. OK? Rich

Ta-da! B&N L marked and in tombac. Actually, I don't know if the bolts were removed at the factory or later but it has been skillfully done and no damage to the rest of the badge. I can take better pics if required but not until the week-end when there's natural light. Let me know. Rich

John As always, super selection. Now which is your favourite and why? You may pick only one!

Pleased to add mine. Came with this small slip of paper... Rich

Unbelieveable that this thread was forgotten! This particular one being presented is the early type in 835 silver, awarded in March 1941 to a Bordfunker on HE-111's. Rich

Brian I used to have one like your Assmann, with the tombac wreath/Aluminium eagle but for some reason sold it. Now I have only one aluminium pilot badge. Other than having the rivets tightened, it's fairly complete including the original catch.

Ok, "tomorrow" was a long time coming. A recent photo of this Assmann in my collection. It is excellent condition and no repairs or damage.

V, Fantastic family history and 2 beautiful awards. Thanks for sharing them with us. Do you have any other decorations from your uncle? Rich

Juncker, in unworn condition.

My Ball Hinge type

Here's the comparison. I think now they are the same. It looks like the date numerals on Jan Arne's are slighly more to the right exposing more of the '1' whereas mine is more to the left slightly hiding the '1'. That and dirt accumulation also make the numerals look a bit different? What is your opinion? Rich

It is not quite difficult to find 1918 era medal bars without the Hindenburg tin dangling from it? I don't have that many but only one is pure in that sense.

The thing is, some folks will pay more for maker marked. Definitely in TR EK's. Most of my nicest EK1's are unmarked and superb condition yet I paid no more than standard price. Mentally rules... maker marked must be better therefore yes, it will affect Imperial too so expect to see more maker marks being faked. As already mentioned Godet and Wagner are already there and I've seen fake KO marked (which is crazy as it's one of the cheapest out there). Not forgetting the Meybauer crest has been heavily faked so expect it on an auction site EK1 near you soon! Rich

Jan Arne Yes, they can be hard to find. I only found one last year after many years of looking. Maybe my eyesight is going but it looks like the cores are different. Frames and hardware match, no doubt, but cores look different. So my question is... was there more that one core or is my see-sight actually going? (Yes, the pin is marked '1' but the tarnish almost hides it) Rich

Many thanks Rick and Stijn! So Kriegsweihnachten literally means 'War Christmas' and Lazarett means 'military hospital'? All the others are locations either in France (Paris?) or Germany? Cheers Rich

Lastly. Again other than the date, I'm clueless! Thanks Rich

Next 2...other than the dates, I have no clue!

Can any one help me with these? I find it hard enough to make out the indivual letters so I get nowhere with the translation. If anyone can help, I'd really appreciate it. First up, "something" 1940 Paris and Eiffel Tower" Second "something" Paris 25.6.1941

David They were pointed out to me on Ebay. Here's a current listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/5-POCKET-WATCH-DISPLAY...1QQcmdZViewItem Rich

Guys, Happy to share this part of my collection with you. It's not a particularily big collection but I try to keep the quality the main focus. Rich

Love the polished pin!

I have 2 but this is the best condition one. Slightly worn and the frosting not as white as yours, david.

David Very nice example from this maker. Is it cased? If so, is the case the square button variety? Rich

Lastly, my only cased clasp.

Observer, Assmann