Rocky

Dusty Black Screw Back -- LOC ?

Dusty Black Screw Back -- LOC ?

Rick & Taz,

Bingo and fast as well. Thank You & Happy Holidays

Paul,

I believe it to be early 1900, it is in a perfect maroon push button case with a 25 on the top, perhaps a 25 year service award. This one resides in my collection.

Happy Holidays Gentlemen,

Can anyone identify the in insignia on the boutonni?re? Thanking You In Advance

I like the cross; however, one thing that is questionable to me is why would it be marked 800 way out on the corner ? I orginally thought it was on the obverse --- old eyes

Thanks for the input and questions, that is what makes the forum so valauable. Hopefully this will continue to bring about some very interesting dialog. Thank you dond

Reverse

Hi Gents,

Another Dual EK I with a new twist for wearer. This unit has a double hooked Spange. Both the Spange and EK are unmarked. Obviously jeweler made or modified. With an expertly applied hinge placed between the Spange and EK. My only though hear might be to prevent the uniform from puckering when the person was in motion or bending etc. Please - any other ideas / suggestions would be most appreciated. Thank You.

Obverse

Hi Rocky,

both tinnies date as far as i know from the same period 1916-1918. hermann was an austrian producer.

i'am not very much into tinnies, i have only books where some are pictured. i guess both are not that common. if you want to sell them once i would try ebay because the market for turkish tinnes is beyond rationality and the prices are very high at the moment.

haynau

Thank you for all your help haynau, ebay sounds like a plan for me.

@Rocky

A) Silver Pin of the Red Crescent Fair 1916/17

B) Commemorative Pin of the victory of the dardanelles showing 2 guarding soldiers. is there a reverse side also showing enver pasha?

regards

haynau

Thank You haynau,

jpgs of the reverse, only a makers name. Are these common and is "B" from the same time period?

Gent's

I have a couple Turkish Tinnies, has anyone seen these before or know anything about them? Thank You

Lovely EK Mini, Greg

That is a much nicer enameled EK than one normally finds which are single sided patriotic EK's Great Find.

Gentleman,

Several of you have been looking for a copy of Stephen Thomas Previtera's 1st edition " The Iron Time " Well there is a copy on eBay # 130098811477 . Sorry, when I first posted this I left a number out, it is correct now. Good Luck!

Rocky,

It states that ?H.Vierdag? is the representative for the Netherlands, and then goes on to give the PO box number, town, address of shop, bank etc.

To find the maker you would have to look for a maker mark on the items. Having such a diverse range, I would go for ?Assmann? or ?Deumer?

J. Temple - West,

The sample board is very well made, the various insignias are attached through the black velvet covered board and tightly secured. The board is set into the frame and the reverse is covered with fabric on the back and paper on the corners. The front and back boards are riveted together as you can see on the obverse inner corners. So there is no way to see the makers mark. I did check the part numbers with my Assmann Catalog and they do not match.

But they could have used different numbers in other countries? Thanks for the translation and thank you Bob and Paul for your compliments.

More questions or information would be appreciated. Thank You

Rocky, who is the maker?

J. Temple -West

Looks like the maker was from Holland -- I am sorry but I cannot interpret the rest of the label. Perhaps some one would be kind enough to help. Thank You

@Dond-yes,the one with the hooks is a Godet.

@Sascha-for me it seems to be that Knauer not only made FA crosses,it looks like he also was a retailer-I've seen a few cased ones I would also call private purchased.....but anyway,it came in this case and it will stay there.

Micha

Micha,

Excellent example, actually excellent examples. The cased FA with that configuration screw back is pure top shelf.

Salesman's sample board with a few Luftwaffe items.

Reverse Side. Thank You.

Gentlemen,

I recently found what I believe is an excellent Austrian Coin. It is about the size of a US Dime dated 1914. I thought it was a bit rare since it was in such great condition. Can someone either point me in the right direction for information or tell me anything about the coin such as what it is called, is it Austrian and is is common or rare? Thank You.

Rick,

A real good looking unit. I am certain it is much more rare then RKs, DKs and most other items that are highly sought. I for one will buy a strange medal, badge or insignia in a minute. More often then not they are not too expensive, very attractive, and hard to find information on. Most of all they look super in a display.

THAT is a really nice group....

Even named???

Kind regards,

Jacky

Ralph,

Outstanding group & case. WOW! :

Mecklenburg-Schwerin non combatant and combatant . The non combatant is a tad smaller, perhaps just makers? Opinions welcome. Super topic!

BTT Top for now... more to follow.

Chris, Thanks for sharing, outstanding docs, period frames very nice group.

What metal IS this constructed from? Is it a white non-tarnishing brass-ish alloy (not sure exactly what it was), or nickled tin (magnet will stick) or ... aluminum.

I've seen various "popsicle stick" type hangers, intended to keep the medals from swinging about, but the crudely hand snipped catch does give me some pause.

Have you blacklighted the Red Eagle ribbon?

Odd dual-state long services do show up, but the PRE-1913 ribboned Prussian with the M1913 W?rttemberg does seem odd as a "both models" pair.

Of course, being hook back and not permanently attached, it is never guarnteed that what is hanging on a hook back bar is what was there originally. That could have been a General Decoration Medal rather than a Red Eagle-- the style would be more appropriate for enlisted than officers

though even there "not always."

What the metal actually is and whether the Red Eagle ribbon's white glows bright electric blue would be the answer.

RicK,

The metal is non magnetic, non plated, my guess would be aluminum. The ribbon has been black lighted and does not glow. Every ones comments so far have questioned the Dual State Long Services Awards, and I also do not have an answer. The Red Eagle is authentic, which is good for me. If I could find a correct ribbon I can add it to my collection of single awards. As far as the Medal Bar stands it is no longer for sale, but I would still like to continue to discuss the question of the metal hooks vs. authenticity. All good points so far. Thank You.

Hi Rocky,

Isn't that a medalbar you're trying to sell since yesterday???

Kind regards,

Jacky

Jacky, yes it is. However if the members feel it is incorrect it will be pulled. Thanks