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Hey Mike, Ok.. new question for you What is the width of the ribbons on the medal bar ?? Sometimes I have noticed that the medal bar ribbons are narrower than the standard ribbons... I just want to make sure what they are before I order them. Cheers Mark

Hey Mike, Sorry about the cloudy weather... I can control a few things.. but I have not mastered weather yet The pics are a great help.. also knowing that only two were ever worn over the top and the rest down the side will be a big help. I'm assuming that the Order of Vasa and French LoH would be on the right and the Order of the crown and the Oranje Nassau down the right side (based on when they were awarded )? Cheers ! Mark Also.. just forwarded a PM to you

Hey Jacky Thanks for this..... and you just made my job that much harder to complete I don't think I have ever seen a Grand Commander's badge with swords for sale.. anywhere..... Urggggg.... Any thoughts ? Cheers Mark

Hey Guys, Well.. got another question answered... He was awarded the Oldenburg Officer's cross on May 24, 1912 as Chief of Engineers. And... it was WITHOUT swords... Wooooo.... hooooo.... Cheers Mark

Thanks Mike !! With all your help.. I might be able to actually put this one together ...... and you can bet I'll post some pics when I'm done ! Also.... (no rush on this)..... in your spare time (when your not oglling at the ladies in mini skirts).and if you have some 'stock pics'......... I have not been able to find any pics of officers or generals showing how the neck orders are worn over the right side of the tunic. I'm assuming that the Dannenbrog commander would be worn at his neck..... and then the others on the right side. Cheers and thanks !!! Mark p.s...... hurry and make plans to visit Florida !

Hey Mike, I'm willing to take items with enamel damage as long as the price reflects the condition. Can you send me a PM with the dealer who has it ? What is the going rate for these and the Commanders badges ?? I know you mentioned 2000-2500 for a set.... but I'm only finding singles.... and the cross I posted had a price of almost $1800 USD.......Seems the Commanders that I'm finding run between $850 and $1100 USD... all posted from dealers so I'm sure that there is a significant profit. Also... the silver cross cleaned up very nicley.. looks much better now than when I first got it....... It's amazing what a belt sander with 100 grit sand paper and a buffing wheel can do Cheers Mark

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Hey Mike, What era is this one ... old or new ??

Hey Mike, WOW You have gone above and beyond on this one..... your going t ohave to let me know how I can return the favor !! I did a little research on the St. Anne... and it appears that the swords were added for military action (i.e. valor) so I'm ok with no swords for that one. The Mecklenburg Griffen knight is ok.... The Anhalt Bear without swords is what I'm thinking as from what I can find the swords were also for military action.... The Oldenburg is going to be a guess.... I know of one other collector that I can forward this too for his advice.... I'm still waiting for the answer for the Dutch Orange Nassu (posted on another thread)... but I have the fear that one will require swords (urgg..... )... Now.. one question.... you had stated before that he was awarded the Dannobrog Commander 1st class (neck and star)... but in this last listing.. he is only listed as Commander ? Time for you to take a break.. and enjoy the mini skirts.... or... better yet.... come to Florida and enjoy the 90 degree heat and babes in bikinis. I'll even buy the beers ! Cheers Mark

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Why didn't I think of that..... Good one Brian Cheers Mark

Hey Mike, Who needs the girls in mini skirts when you have a good book to keep you company (ok... I'll owe you a BIG one for this) Well.... at least this will let me know whether they were wartime awards or the 'Thank you for visiting our country' awards... Well.. that might answer a question that Brian had...... that means the pic could be as late as 1912.. with the trifold ribbon in wear Cheers Mark

Hey Mike, Thanks, in advance, for the trip to the library.... oh.. and while your researching the Oldenburg.... if you happen to find out about the Albert the Bear, Orange Nassu or the St. Anne (were they with or without swords)... please don't keep me in suspense From my account..... those are the 4 orders that could be with or without swords.... and the ones in quesiton. Cheers and thanks ! Mark

Hey guys Here is the full 'stolen' image.... do you know who this is ? (also notice. only one neck order !)

Hey Brian, It's dated 1918 and the rank is Major General......But it has the loops for 2 medal bars.. not the individual medals.... and since he retired in 1931... He could have worn this up till then and just wore a different set of shoulder boards (for Lt. Generl). Cheers Mark

Hey Guys, Here is a pic that I 'borrowed' off an ebay auction a while ago...... showing the Austrian style ribbons in wear.

Thanks for the comments guys...... Do they copy these Silver Crosses ? Mike.... is there any way to know when Nyholm was awarded the Oldenburg Officer cross (prewar or wartime)... that might help to determine if his should have swords or not. Cheers Mark

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Hey Guys, The Silver cross arrived today.... here are the pics (interesting that it's mounted on an Austrian style ribbon) In my opinion... it is kind of 'crude'... are they all this way ? Cheers Mark

Hey SPM Yes.. I know of the one that your talking about... thanks for the heads up....but this one is not the same one. What I have is a Dannish General's uniform that during WWI he was with the Germans as an Observer... and was awarded one (along with the Griffen knights badge and the Albert Bear knights badge)...... and I was thinking that his would be without swords but know I'm not too sure.... I'll send Beyrei? an email with the pics for his opinion...... Cheers and thanks ! Mark

Hey SPM Who is "Beyrei?"? Another question....... when were the 'swords' instituded for this order and did you have to be 'under fire' for the swords or just in uniform ? Cheers Mark

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