VtwinVince
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Thanks for posting these, some really first rate items.
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I've never heard of an award of the Ehrenbecher any later than 1919.
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Holy crow, some passable material here.
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Thanks Mike. According to 'the Germans' over at another forum, you can distinguish the earlier coinages by weight.
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Quite right Gunnar, the statutes for the Erinnerungsabzeichen are very clear, so I'm a little confused.
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A fellow member is interested in this bar. I've had it many years, and am a bit OTL regarding pricing. If I could get some feedback via PM I'd appreciate it. The kicker for me is valuing the St. Henry Medal, as it is an 1870 coinage and with about 1100 awards somewhat scarce.
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Indeed. Where are these pieces now, Huis Doorn?
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That would make him an extremely early military aviator.
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LOL, this guy looks like the typical Hollywood 'Nazi general'. Anyone know which aviation units he served in?
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Whoah, now that is kool. I'm assuming Wilhelm II?
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Glad you like it Rick. After you've seen your bank manager, get back to me about some high-value Saxon material.....
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Depending on your experience with handling German medal bars, it's pretty difficult to pass off a completely new creation as period, there are many tell-tale signs. It takes an extremely good tailor with access to original ribbon and thread, not to mention backing plate and reverse cloth, to pull this off. Even the so-called Schraegstich Faker is easily identified by his work.
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I agree, I've produced a couple of medal bars to replicate lost family pieces.
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I was wondering about this one as well, since the method of construction looks completely legit.
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Interesting, wearing two flight badges at once.
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This just gets better and better.
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I'd say more than 'just fine'. Could you show the reverse? And I think our Bavarian colleagues would like detailed shots of the MVK's etc.
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If he was wearing a war ribbon in the buttonhole, the MMC would supercede the EK and be worn with some sort of device, usually swords. In this photo it is clearly not a second war ribbon under the EK. Rumey was a Prussian who served in Jasta 5. Is there a connection between Jasta 5 and another principality?
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Too rich for my blood, but I think the construction was genuine.
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Great photo, what uniform is that guy wearing?
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These do turn up from time to time, and the statutes allowed for wear of both.
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I saw this one as well. A scarce combo, but possible. The bar's construction looks OK to me as well.
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Yes indeed, although those photos leave a little to be desired.
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Thanks for the geneology.
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Nice one, in good shape and scarce. I have the corresponding cross, if you're interested.