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Very nice !!! I am a big fan of those imperial Brazilian order decorations myself. Andreas

I do actually don't know. Still hopeing for help. The regular Ranklists I have did not bring up the candiate.

Is somebody able to identify the recipient: [attachmentid=48988] Prussia: Iron Cross 1914 Prussia: Red Eagle Order 3rd class with swords and bow Prussia: Red Eagle Order III.Reich: Hindenburg Cross Prussia: Long Service Cross for officers 25 years Prussia: Centenial medal Bavaria: Military Merit Order 3rd class with crown and swords Bavaria: Military Merit Order 4th class with crown

Let me take the opportunity to support Wild Card's report. I also like to say that it is very important to use the opportunity to enlarge your network on a more personal basis at those functions. It has been an eye opening experience for me many years back. You will be surprised what it will do for you. Medalnet P.S.: Thanks for the kind words.

...that is even better. Do you know for which war he received the RAO 3 Schw Bow?

After thinking about this it seems likely that it should be a Red Eagle Order 4th class with swords for 1866. What do you guys think. As an officer....

indeed....

Unfortunately all statistical data about this order is incomplete, so that we do not know if the medal was only given to women. Regardless: There was a proof made from the original dies using soft cooper material, which caused a coinage error. The medal displayed below is a fake made by using the proof piece: [attachmentid=48098] You see two perls/dot on the rim melted together. Whatever they did to reproduce this medal shows this error in a more abstract, less detailed appearance.

One would need better pictures of the medal.

I can not emphazise more how important it is to have books, buy books, recommend books. Forums are nice for some quick and free information, but if collectors do not buy books to support those writting them...were would we be today? When I started collecting medals nothing but the Hessenthal/Schreiber was avilaible, besides those picture books about III.Reich orders. We have come a long way with publications and books... You can pretty much find everything at Michael Autengruber's web page: Books about orders and medals If it is not listed there, just email him, he has almost everything in stock. He is a good friend of mine as well. Andreas

Claudio, after just have gotten back from China, I almost didn't pick up the phone that morning when Thies called for my phone bid on the Ludwig knight. I gave up at Euro 5000.-. So nothig for me this time, but I am still celebrating my win at Morton & Eden a few weeks back. Andreas

The hanovarian knight badge by Zell with swords topped everything off in my mind. 8.300 Euro plus 27%?! Goodness....

I did actually go to London for the 1st part of this auction and found almost only dealers bidding on all those pieces. Nevertheless, to say the least: It wasn't cheap.

OK, I think it is now time for certain individuals to bring on some big guns

...this one is interesting. Siebrecht ("S" mark on the reverse top) and silver content mark on ring. SILVER GILD at its finest: [attachmentid=46972]

...and a really nice old and golden one: [attachmentid=46971] Very much identical to the one pictured above with swords underneath the cross.

...well, when I see this picture, I almost have to cry but it is in good "Foster" care today: [attachmentid=46970] This one is Silver gilt, of course.

...and here another one long gone, by Siebrecht. Note the horse's tail: [attachmentid=46969]

I almost forgot this one. I do not own this anymore, but luckily took some pictures in June 1994. Too bad we did not have scanners and digital cameras those days: [attachmentid=46966] The little brother to Mark's example in the start up thread.

I like the case, whatever it may have been used for...but the piece is one of those wide spread Rothe fakes.

and lets not forget this one. My find SOS 2003:

....my humble contribution as seen on my web page. I am sure we will see a lot more

How about the fact that Oldenburg had and has sea ports. Navy.....

I should have put the word manufacturer in "". Many orders shops used to source from the manufacturer, which there weren't many. Just take Zimmermann for example!

Alexandre, here is the piece auctioned off during the Thies auction from December, 11 2004, in gold. [attachmentid=46713] Andreas P.S.: Love your town - am visiting once or twice a year for business.