Ed_Haynes

Hello Ed,

I don't collect medals but I wouldn't mind having one of those. Any Idea of how many were awarded. They were probably not given to the dead. I estimate that around 7500 Mexican soldiers fought during 1836.

1500 Mexican soldiers at Goliad

6000 Mexican soldiers at the Alamo

plus those in the Navy

thanks,

barry

Wish I knew. Out of my territory. It is my sense that this particular example was an officer's star (as opposed to what the enlisted personnel received). As I recall, it sold well (WELL) into five figures (pounds).

Reverse. Heavy construction.

As I sort through a trove of goodies I recently recieved, a rather strange "fiver" suspension bar has come to light.

For comment.

And thanks, Rick!

Thanks!

For balance, the Mexican campaign medal. From the Morton & Eden ANS sale. Not mine.

Thanks, Rick!

Does anyone have readily at hand the reference materials to say to whom Hero Star #4107 was awarded? Thae name in both Roman and Cyrcillic would be nice, if possible. Thanks.

You'll see later why I ask.

Help! Thanks!!

And one more noteworthy (?) entry.

Sample of one of the interior pages.

The first page spread.

Recently in. What have we here? I have some ideas but need the help of experts.

Thanks in advanace!

Thick cover, almost wax-coated.

And.

To break the deafening silence here:

Two recently arrived documents.

-- I think they are to the same person, but the name??

-- What are these documents??

-- Other wisdom??

I know with Rick imprisoned in the parallel universe of German scribbles, he may not respond. I hope someone does. Thanks in advance.

Nice!

The "science project" aside, pics would be nice.

How very sad. I'd start with the dealer. (I assume it is a reliable dealer?)

Looking carefully at the decoration spoor on the (his) right, you may get a clue what was there originally. There should be some indications on the left of how many items (loose or bar-mounted? probably loose?), though they may be very hard to see. Think forensic sciences?

And what service would that be? I thought they were recognizing his contributions to manufacturing cars.

And helping to rebuild the German industry for making war toys. Not to mention his general political and racial sympathies.

My two kopeks worth: I'd look elsewhere. Especially without better images.

Yes, see:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30570&st=47

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30570&st=29

And you may see some familiar and unfamiliar items as well elsewhere on the same thread.

But we do wander perhaps?

GREAT group! as a side note check out the 1st pic of the destroyed tank(the 1st tank shot you see with only half of it) its bergpanther a recovery tank and pretty rare to!!! makes the group even better!!!!!!!!

Which picture? Can do bigger scan.

I had meant to say "BRONZE version apart from RoP." I got distracted.

What my ever-delicate teenaged daughter calls a "brain fart". I prefer to consider it a "senior moment". Happens to us all.

Clasps certrainly WERE awarded for the bronze China 1900 medal. Only the RELIEF OF PEKING clasp and it is not at all uncommon.

This to "Grass Cutter Tirkha 1st Bl Lcrs".