Paul R

It looks real... but it is a very strange combination. It would be like seeing a NC and Combat EK2 on a bar together.

It would have fooled me until I read Stewy's reply. On second look, the detail on the leaves are very poor.

What network are you with? Where are you based out of?

Gordon, Thank you very much! This was much easier to read. This makes perfect sense to me. Paul

Beautiful. Hopefully with the warming up with Cuba, more items come onto the market.

Very much respect! Thank you for keeping the sacrifice of these men alive.

Well, he served 20 years of active duty, which means that he would have received five awards of this medal(unless he lost one or more due to a Mast/Courts Martial). Five awards would be reflected as four bronze stars on the ribbon. What makes this confusing is that in 1963, the medal was changed to every four years, versus three. As a side note, the award frequency was changed again to every three years in 1996. Anyway, based upon the period award criteria, he would have received: Medal in 1951, repeats in 54, 57, 61. Then the four-year rule started in 1963- so his next medal would have been 1965, with his retirement in 1968. That makes the medal plus four stars. He missed his silver star by one year.

I want to take a moment to share with you all the greatest KVK2 ribbon bars I've ever seen. The detail on the miniature pin is amazing.

Wow. Those are huge!

I find it amazing how these keep coming to you. I have no doubts that POW groups are so very rare, yet you keep finding new sets.

This is really awesome! The Combat "V" on the medal makes a big difference. What a great setup with research. I am bummed to see his Achievement medal did not make it onto the bar. No doubts it would have been engraved with his name and etc as well.

Thanks Frank! This will be an exciting find!

Alex, This is perfect! Thank you so very much! Paul

It is a pleasure to see this bar! It cannot be posted too much. Thank you for sharing it.

What is a fair price for this set? 7K is a lot of money.

These are a work of art! It looks well cared for as well. Congratulations!

So now there are three medals for Syria? Are there men that are eligible for more than one type?

As we all know, there were a few members of the East German military that were allowed to continue service within the Bundeswehr after the wall came down. Now, were these men allowed to continue to wear their East German Awards? Are there any photos of men or retirees wearing both their DDR and BDR awards together?

The HSO and SS look great together! You are right- that is one heck of a statement!

Looks great from what I can see. I find no problems.

These are the first Napoleonic award citations I've seen. I'd be paranoid to own something this fragile and significant. Its loss or damage would be heartbreaking, at the minimum!

Very nice design.

There were a lot of cultural exchanges over the centuries between the two countries. Korea was a part of Japan for a long time, so I am sure that the Japanese influence could be seen in things like military award design.

What a great set. I am glad to see it stayed with the family, where it belongs!

Better later than never... I guess.