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Thank you Dolfek. Yes, a Medalla Militar from the Civil War period is something I'm looking for... :cheers:

A new family portrait...

I know this is an old thread, but I just found one of these so I thought I'd share it...

Wow Gene - that's a beauty. What material the eagle is printed on?

Some Deutsche Christen photos...

Thank you Claudio

Great items Bob!

What's the diamond-shape badge/insignia attached to Epp's upper left sleeve?

Thank you for the corrections Dolfek. I still have much to learn!

I'll take a stab (those more educated please correct me): yours is a "Cruz Rojo 2d Clase, Pensionada" or roughly, Red Military Cross 2nd Class for Pensioners. The design of the crown indicates this medal was awarded from 1975 through today. The type ribbon/pin would be similar to that shown below. I don't know about the value.

Wow - what a great photo, and a great collar tab. Is that tab yours Paul?

Naxos, I just used the Heer buckle as an example. Field chaplains were an integral part of the makeup of the Wehermacht, there are several references to Hitler's Catholic religious beliefs and interpretations in Mein Kampf, Germany had warm relations with the Vatican throughout WWII, and other civilian Christian organizations have already been mentioned in this thread. It has been argued by some that the kooky SS rites, rituals, and ceremonies associated with child birth, marriage, Arian purity, etc., was an attempt to be its own "religion."

Ouch! Mike, please do a bit of homework before making sweeping generalizations about what "most of us here in the USA" think... :speechless:

Lovely service document Nesredep!! :cheers:

Beautiful example Gordon. Congratulations!

Oops - I forgot about the Coastal Artillery badge eagle. Thanks Martin.

Curious also that the Destroyer seems to be the only KM badge with a 'closed-winged' eagle.

I found this one surfing Manions (there wasn't anything on the back) - hope it's not a repeat here.

Indeed! And to find such a rare zinc badge retaining so much original finish is an added bonus. Congratulations on a very nice find.

Congratulations on finding a badge you already had!

Beautiful.

Wow Naoki, your gold CEJ/900 cross is a beauty. I hope to find one like that some day.

Indeed - the flawless, mint finish gave me pause for a zinc badge. Very nice!

Is your badge zinc or tombac? If tombac, I think there are problems (wreath, hinge, catch, rivets)

Nice crosses Tim!