Richard Gordon

Guys, Thanks once again for the comments!

Rich

Do you think the bidders realise they're only getting photos?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/A-WWI-Imperial-Germa...1QQcmdZViewItem

Gordon

Price example of knowledge is power!

Congratulations!!

Rich

Bob

Both are stunning examples. I'm sure you bought something nice to replace the DKiS when you sold it!?

Rich

The back looks cast to me. I can see quite a few pock marks and there seems to be a lack of sharpness overall.

Rich

The labels are obviously in French. The bottom row on the label looks like a series of numbers starting with 7 and ending in 0??

Chris

Most likely the helmet was re-issued, which would explain the green paint over the original parade blue.

Another method I heard of removing the decals is using a strong tape to pull them off. Don't know if that's a good idea though. If they haven't been lacquered over then I think the water approach would lift them or maybe use steam.

Rich

No one agree, disagree have an opinion?

Wow, Eric!!!!!

You certainly join the club with style!! I'm not a member BTW and the way prices are going I think I'm going to be always looking in to the club from the pavement.

Rich

I like them purely as a collectors set but not to replace what we currently have.

rich

Another shot.

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtop...ost&p=39761

Very nice John! A new piece?? You haven't shown too many new pieces lately!!

Rich

on the same topc, some prople attribute this badge to a special case - no?

I do. I believe this is the correct case for the OM:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=4144&hl=kassel+OM

Langemark also found a grouping at the 2006 Kassel show with a mint OM in the same case but unfortunately the pics are no longer in the thread.

Rich

Gordon

Those are the things that really can make your day...!

Very nice piece.

rich

I once asked Detlev Niemann what "O.M" stood for and he replied "Otto Meybauer".

Stan

I recall Otto Meybauer being mentioned before in relation to OM but nothing concrete was supplied to back it up.

Karsten

The case is no thicker than normal. While the badge gives the impressio of being thicker, it's not much thicker than say a J2 so it maybe fits more comfortably in the case. The interior or the case is lined with a blue border which is unusal for a luft case and more like a case for EK1.

Rich

Here's my example which come in the correct case for this maker.

Rich

That is a wonderful display... both the cupboard and the goodies...

When you say "Build" do you mean you are a Do It Yourself king... or an Ikea Screwer togetherer ?

Best

Chris

Ah! Ikea screwer togetherer but a solo effort ! Just me and the cordless hand-drill! The wife just looked on...

Last for now.

Rich

With the doors closed the sections are nicely framed...

Building it was a nightmare but the end result was worth it, no?

Nice piece!

Rich

Very nice type 2, Stan! Any research carried out yet on the man in question?

Rich

First time I've seen this type. This could catch many out...

http://cgi.ebay.de/WK-1-Eisernes-Kreuz-1-K...1QQcmdZViewItem

nice fliegerbluse

Richard,

Nice display, but I'm biased!

Very nice piece, Richard. I think you should do a recreation of my uncle as CO of 9. JG 3 in the summer of 1940, so you need EK 1 and Spange, PilotObserver (J1), Juncker WW 1 Pilot Badge, WW 1 Wound Badge in Black and a Feldspange. Or you give me the Fliegerbluse and save yourself the trouble......

Thanks guys.

Vince as I have no J1 pilot/observer I have failed in your request. Therefore you'd better PM with your address...