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Saxony allowed to wear the lower grades of an order together with the higher grades. I would be positive that the bar represents the knights badges he was awarded with initially.

That is an amazing medal bar!!!

Oops, I was mentaly in a different forum I meant to wirte as already translated above, that this one has the typical characteristics of a fake. That particular eagle painting design as well as the crude workmanship gives it away.

Wenn man diese Adlermalerei und die Feilspuren and den Kreuzarmkanten sieht bracht man kein Gewicht mehr und definitif zu sagen, dass das Ding nicht von vor 1918 ist.

No maker, but French ET mark. I needed the image for my web page. http://www.medalnet.net/Hallmarks.htm

Sorry, but this is a prime example of a forgery contracted out by a certain German medal dealer, way after the end of WWII even.

Still another shot.

This is a beautiful piece from the very beginning of the lifespan of this order. congratulations.

Just tried to give medal collecting an artistic twist. I posted some more pictures on my Facebook group: "medalnet"

The OMSA convention in Portland, OR, was not only a must attend event in regards to finding medals, but convinced again with great seminars and super networking opportunities.

Here is the real deal:

I wish

Started in 2008, but finally ready to be read: General Lieutenant Baron Franz Carl Friedrich Ernst von Klüx July 16, 1776 - July 9, 1858

Auch für die Gefechtspangen!

This one I would not want to have.

I received several questions in regards to the other items the seller wolongong has for sale. I have seen most of them personaly and can vouch not just for the pieces but also for the seller.

Let me add this high resolution image, too. It i so important to be aware of how this has to look like:

I am honestly not that into medals (more into decorations) but this one due to it's special status is quite a fun one! I have not seen many on medal bars either.

It used to be. So I can comment with full confidence!

Here is a rare one, Hohenzollern for XX years: Sorry for the bad quality. It's marked on the back by Wagner.

Ok, ok, not quite the Pour le Merite, but in its time probably the highest bravery award that there was. The Military Honor Medal 1st class! A piece from before 1900 with the proper AW mark. I have a little write up on my web page: www.medalnet.net The piece itself is listed here: http://cgi.ebay.de/Orden-Militaer-Ehrenzeichen-1-Kl-Preussen-Ausgabe-1864_W0QQitemZ250605140639QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMilitaria?hash=item3a593afa9f Amazing:

The story of my grandfather: Hansgeorg Lopatta

That's why it pays to attend medal collector societies meetings. The BDOS just had it's annual trade fair and meeting in Gunzenhausen and it's this years exhibitions was about the colonial commemorative medal. The lecture by Bernd Döbel was very conclusive in regards to this topic.