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    Alan

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    1. Hey there guys,

      I was looking for some opinions on this piece.

      I understand that original award pieces are made from silvered iron, are magnetic and have flat prongs

      that fold towards the middle.

      This one I am not sure of the material but it is not magnetic and has round prongs that fold towards the middle.

      Is this a later model private purchase wearers copy or a complete fake?

      Please feel free to post other examples.

    2. Hello Alan

      I don't where there is a steady source of original period ribbons either. It has always been hit-or-miss with me.

      In my opinion, the medals don't have to be on OEM ribbon. Modern replacement ribbon is acceptable to most collectors and doesn't detract from the value (probably because they can be removed as easily as they are put on). It certainly helps with how the medals look. I recently purchased some replacement ribbons because I didn't like how the medals looked without them.

      If you must have original period ribbons...I would keep searching through the dealer sites -regularly and often. And maybe send an email as well.

      Good Hunting!

      Hello Claudius,

      You are right they do look alot better with the ribbon, but for me I would rather have original, keep everything period. So I will continue the hunt.

    3. Hello all,

      Does anyone know where I could get these original period ribbons from?

      Hesse-Darmstadt..........General Honor Decoration "For Bravery"

      Lippe-Detmold..............War Merit Cross 2nd Class

      Mecklenburg-Strelitz.....Cross for Distinction in War, "Brave and Loyal"

      Schaumburg Lippe.......Cross For Loyal Service 2nd Class

      Schwarzburg................Silver Medal for Merit in War 1914

    4. That's a great display you have! I see you don't like folding and threading the ribbons through the rings. :lol:

      Besides the 1K White Falcon mX, is there anything you are still in the hunt for?

      What do you feel is your "Moby-Dick" that you have long searched for?

      Really for me it's about what turns up at a reasonable price.

      Still looking for Reuss, Waldeck,Lippe Detmold items though.

      Recently I thought I would have a go at EK equilvalents, but even these aren't that easy to find.

    5. Hello everyone,

      Found this pickelhaube. What can you guys tell me about it. approx value and the like

      I've Been looking for one for quite a while.

      But not my area of knowledge...

      So all thoughts and opinions very gratefully welcome

      Regards

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