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Thanks Christophe! Here is the ribbon bar you were talking of. The tunic has provisions for a very long ribbon bar. The Austrian bar fits perfectly. I even used the KVK2 ribbon for the buttonhole for the photo(it came originally with the bar). Most officials, like this Air Traffic Controlman, were older WW1 veterans. The rank title for this tunic is Meister(same grade as a Leutnant).

Finally, the crown jewell... HG M43 tunic set up for a field medic.

Sonderfuhrer G Level. I have never seen another LW Sonderfuhrer tunic anywhere!!!!

Medic's tuchrock. A favorite!

Musikmeister uniform, with trousers. Unfortunately not named. I think that the owner could be narrowed down as there were not too many of these guys... and the tunic was tailored in Gent Belguim.

Justice Official. This tunic is in rough shape. There are MANY repairs and signs of wear. Possibly worn as a POW. The Eagle was removed. The current eagle and ribbon bar pictured was placed on for the photo(provisions were there for a three spaced ribbon bar).

Flak Uffz named to a member of the 49th Flak Reg, which was destroyed at Stalingrad. (Notice No East Front Ribbon ;- ) )

Drillich for an Uffz

Communications Official, Major.

I am packing my stuff up for long term storage due to my transfer. I decided to take a few moments to take some photos of the Luftwaffe tunic collection. I hope that you like the photos. Paul Air Traffic Control Meister

The Hunter Green color does not resemble the Panzer Grenadier or Jaeger shades of green. Maybe there were just not many of these guys around.

Thank you for writing the name of the award in Russian... I was able to find this: http://ru.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%9C%D0%B5%...%B8%D1%85%C2%BB Medal " For rescue perished " - the state award of the Russian Federation founded by the decree of the President of the Russian Federation from March, 2nd, 1994 № 442. [To correct] Regulations about of a medal " For rescue perished " The medal " For rescue perished " awards citizens for rescue of people during acts of nature, on water, under the ground, at suppression of fires and under other circumstances. The medal " For rescue perished " rushes on the left party of a breast and at presence of other medals of the Russian Federation settles down after a medal " For courage ". [To correct] the Description of a medal " For rescue perished " Medal " For rescue perished " from silver. It has the form of a circle in diameter of 32 mm with a convex side from both parties. On a face sheet - the relief image of a sign on an award of Courage. On the back, in the left part, - the image полувенка from palm, laurel and oak branches. In the right part - a relief inscription: " For rescue perished " and number of a medal. The medal by means of ушка and rings incorporates with pentagonal колодкой, the fitted silk moire tape of white color to strips of red color along edges. Width of a tape - 24 mm, width of strips - 2 mm.

Thank you for the information! I do not want to sell it, as I like Lifesaving medals, but what is the current value of this medal? Do you have any clues as to the number awarded thus far? Sorry for the many questions... I find it shocking that a medal of this caliber would be for sale on Ebay less than seven years after it was awarded...

I have had this medal for a few years now. I got it really inexpensively off of Ebay back in 2001(less than 10 dollars). I think that it was sold as a Lifesaving medal. What can be told about it? I look forward to any input! Regards Paul

Volunteer FD. I would love to see a set of those Volunteer Major's boards.. They are sweet looking!

OK. Thanks! I understand... Regular FD

I am missing: Army Arty Army Panzer Army BMP I have some extra Land Grenztruppen lanyards I can use for trade, if someone has any extras of the items I am missing...

Finally, I have the Naval Arty example. I am missing the Army side.

Next are the Naval and Army Infantry lanyards.

I want to share with you what I have for marksmanship lanyards. The first set is for Naval and Army Border Guard. From what I hear, these are the rarest of the lanyards.

This is my lucky day!! I found this in my DDR box. I did not even know I had one! How much are these early ones going for these days?

Thanks Kevin. I too like the Rear Services. Oddly enough, I would think that they would be a bit more plentiful than what they are, as the Rear Services is an amalgamation of various specialities(admin and etc).

Some officer's boards.

Going through my stuff, I found these tabs. Now what is the difference in the occupation between the red and blue piped tabs?