Paul R

Very interesting collection! How difficult are the other medals to find? Paul

I cannot really see what you mean(the markings).

Thanks Jim!!! That is what attracts me to LW insignia and tunics. (the pretty colors!) I am still missing a few waffenfarbes!. I am trying to sell my G43 to fund the last huge lot I received! I cannot get enough of them!

Nice collection of helmets! I am definately humbled! All I was able to get back was the flag and medals!!! Nice collection! Are the helmets marked at all? Paul

Newest addition! Thanks Larry L!! TSD Admin Lt!

Stunning collection and display!!! Those cases add a lot to the appeal! What is the backing material?

Nice grouping! What is the tan helmet made of? Kevlar?

Thanks for the photo Gary!! It is great to be back... that is for sure! I have never before seen a "Greek" example. Definately an interesting piece! What was the waffenfarbe on the other set you saw?

I am back..... What is the verdict/story?!!?

I apologize for the delay. I have been out of town the past couple of days... Anyway, I have ever seen a photo of a General in the HG Div in a wrapper... sounds like an interesting research topic!! Maybe someone else can be of assistance? Regards Paul R

I am in love!! Nice finds lately!!!

Very nice Gary!!! I like the variation of the two signals tabs on top. The darker brown set appear to be the earier signals waffenfarbe(light brown). The Greek made tabs are very interesting! Can we please have a pic of the reverse? What is the story with these?

I will be away until Friday... The suspense will kill me!!! Paul

Wow Peter! I have never seen an original set of these... how did you deterimine that these are repro? These are really good! Paul

Chris, My point exactly... While good conduct is not "expected", the fact a person is wearing a uniform should be enough "proof" that they graduated boot camp. (Army and Air Force are the only two services that have this ribbon!!). Another method of dupication is the Air Force Longevity Ribbon... I think that they receive these every four years! Why have that one when the Good Conduct Medal is awarded every three? There are many occassions where I have seen people not receive their Good Conduct Medal. Such an incident happened last week. A 22 year old member was stopped by the police for drinking and driving. He not only has to deal with the civil authorities, he also has to face diciplinary action within the military as well... which cost him his Good Conduct Medal. In the Coast Guard, certain Medals are worth points toward advancement. Each award of the Good Conduct Medal is worth one point. A ribbon I wish the military would get rid of the the Honor Graduate Ribbon(from Boot Camp). Who cares how well someone does in basic training... The fact the member is wearing a uniform and being advanced up the ranks should be enough to recognize a member's ambition and drive.

The Reserve Counterparts: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reserve_Good_Conduct_Medal

I agree. We have so much crap we are issued/awarded that it is almost embarrassing. I have a few that I am very proud of. Most are just useless. I would prefer a pay raise or a token cash reward. LOL As far as the good conduct medal is concerned... it has a lot of history. Back when they were conceived, they were awarded to indicate a period of Honorable Service(back in the day where in 99.9% of the time, this would be the only medal an enlisted man would receive in his entire career of 20+ years). "The Good Conduct Medal is one of the oldest military decorations of the United States military. The Navy Good Conduct Medal was first issued 1869, followed by a Marine version in 1896. The Coast Guard Good Conduct Medal was issued in 1923 and the Army Good Conduct Medal in 1941. The Air Force was the last service to create a Good Conduct Medal in 1963."(per the below link) There are a lot of ribbons and medals I could imagine getting rid of before the Good Conduct Medal(and they were listed on the OSMA site), that have no tradition tied to them. The sad thing is that I do see the other services following suit if this rule sticks. I found a lot of great info in the history of this medal on this site: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Conduct_Medal Although I feel the US is too "medal happy", it is my opinion that getting rid of the Good Conduct medal is a mistake.

Nice!! That Legion Condor bar is smoke'n!!!

It seems like Larry is finding the best bargains out there... so I blame him! I could not agree more, Bob.

LOL...

Beautiful! I have never seen Portugese medals collected before!! I am most impressed by the Portuguese War Cross!!

The waffenfarbe was used for both construction troops and the RLM. I have NEVER paid that much for any tabs that were listed! WOW! Affordability is the reason I collect these. Except for a couple of exceptions, I have never paid more than 50 dollars for any set. Most I have aquired for 20 dollars or below(except for that lot I have just received). 500 dollars for a set of oberst tabs ?!!?! What was the waffenfarbe?

It is a pleasure to see you here as well. I look forward to seeing you around!

Here are some sure fire repros being sold as such on Ebay. The seller sent me this photo. I will request a rear shot!

LOL! I thought for a moment I would have to pay people double not to sell their beat up tabs to you!