greg.hays

I recently purchased a new display and a couple more badges arrived today so I figured I'd post it here. Some members here have already seen it but some probably haven't so here it goes. First shot is just the busy side of my "War Room".

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Here is my newest, I picked it up at a Floh market this past weekend.

The pricing is starting to get a little ridiculous. A couple years ago when I started collecting IAB's $175.00 was a crazy price. Now I am regularly seeing common makers in average condition top $200.00 everywhere. Thank God for the German flea markets because once I leave here, I don't think I'll be able to be as active a collecter as I have been .

Me too. Attention all Imperial "Investors" don't do it! Stay far away.... buy a McDonald's franchise instead!

;>)

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Ok, I think I figured it out or........well don't drink and post guys. It's just not worth it . Well here is an AS in bronze as someone already mentioned these just have a great finish don't they?

Not sure what I did but I think I accidentily deleted my last couple of pics. Sorry let me see if I can fix it. I can be a bit dim at times .

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Great Zimmermans, here is a tougher to find L/53. The hinge has been resodered but still a keeper.

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Very nice Zimmerman Bob, I'm still looking for one in Bronze myself. Here is one that arrived today, a semi hollow SHuCo with "UU" set-up. One of my new instant favorites.

Well Bob, I have heard of this L/50 marked badge but that is the first time I have seen it. I'm not sure what to think of the mark. Does it appear to be original tothe badge. Is it raised or stamped in its hard for me to see from the scan. Very interesting to say the least as there are examples of this badge with a strange "4" marking as well. Many attribute it to S&L, I however don't subscribe to that theory entirely just yet.

Here is one that arrived today. A L/10 with unusual catch plate.

It is great to see this many and some in really very good condition. I love the comparison pic Ralph it really shows how special these are.

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A nice unmarked F&R.

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A nice SHuCo 41, 4 stem variant.

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Love the GR&Co that is for sure a tough one to come by. This one came in yesterday, a worn RS with earlier makers mark. I think it might be a bronze.

Also I have an update on the branch insignia I posted in post #2.

Top left to right: Aviation branch, Armor branch

Bottom left to right: Ordance branch, Engineer branch, ?

Now for post #3:

Top left to right: ?, Infantry branch, Military Intelligence branch

Thanks Jan, as you know these are my main collecting interest. Here is another, an Assman marked "4".

Here is the case that they came in, after some reconstruction unfortunatley.

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Close up of bottom row middle.

Reverse of top row first medal.