Richard Gordon

Harrier

That's a nice selection of clasps! Thanks for sharing.

Rich

Actually, of course, there are 40 possible combinations if you differentiate between numbered and "flower" pendants for each clasp, and many more if you take all the possible number sequences!

I hope you are able to post some pics. If you can please do not just limit it to clasps!!

Rich

Harrier

Having been collecting for forty years you must have a very impressive collection. I would love to see that as I'm sure others would too. Can you share any of your collection with us here?

Rich

Personally I think a good cross with a decent length of ribbon and good condition case will start not be below ?5000. My reasoning being:

Cross including a decent length of ribbon ?4400 (based on the cheapest: S&L/K&Q)

Case ?900 +/-

It's such a difficult price to give as there are so many factors involved. I think you'd be looking at ?7000 +/- for a nice Juncker (based on prices I've seen lately).

Rich

Cheers Dave!

Ian

Here's a quick link the the luftwaffe badge database:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?automodule=gal...eq=sc&cat=8

I think the key for you is to learn what a good piece should look like. Get to know their characteristics and design features then the rest will fall into place.

Ask plently of questions, there will always be someone to help out.

Rich

I think the paint on the wreath hides a lot of detail but it seems a genuine late piece to me.

Rich

He may be looking for maker's names vs. awardee's name.

Ah... OK, makers are stamped on the reverse of each.

• Top: Klein & Quenzer
• Bottom: Walter & Henlein

Rich

Thanks again!

Rich

Very nice! How long have you been collecting?

Rich

Thanks guys!

Unfortuntely this one is a known fake.

Rich

I would agree with Gene. Don't see any problems with that one.

Rich

Peter

My example weighs 44.7g

Dimensions 63 x 63

Regards

Rich

David

Congratulations on a really nice RK. I think the wait was worth it!

I would agree with you regarding the ribbon being most likely wartime stock. Also very nice! Not sure about the oaks/swords... they seem to be lacking any sort of detail on the obverse which looks really odd.

Rich

Um, yes... at the time of posting, I didn't feel flag was the correct term but my mind was on other things and I couldn't kick it into gear to come up with colours.

Wish I could remember if there was a description of each one.

Rich

Last pic.

Rich

Lastly, this nicely tarnished EK2 in packet by Karl Hensler. The ribbon ring is unusually thick. The cross itself is unmarked so I can't say for sure if it belongs to the packet.

Rich

Here's a few more additions...

This rather nice, dare I say it mi... no, let's not upset the purists... very good condition EK1 by K&Q but unmarked. The core looks untouched and the frosting light.

On a recent trip, I took these and thought I would share them with you. I cannot remember if there was information about them in the cathedral.

Regards

Rich

Peter

From what I can see, it looks fine. These are well faked so it would be useful for you to provide dimensions. The movement of the swastika is typical from this maker.

Here's a quick pic of mine (I'll see if I can find a pic of the reverse).

Rich

While not a medal, I thought you might find this interesting if you have not seen it before. It is found in Downpatrick Cathedral, where St Patrick is supposedly buried.

Rich

All the items I can offer an opinion on have already received all the words they require as authentic items. All excellent pieces coming from one of the leading Luftwaffe collectors in France.

Coming from Fran?ois, there would never be any doubt.

Rich

Bob

Lovely goblet. Unfortunately I have no idea to the writing but can add info on the DK:

DKiG 12-7-1943 5./KG26 als Uffz.

Rich

John

Your '1st' pattern is the only one I have ever seen and is a superb specimen!

Rich