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Mike, I am NOT an expert but I do have pretty good general experience. I have a good feeling about this Narvik Shield. I don't see anything that would worry me. Doc

Gentlemen, Thank You for these excellent photos It is GREAT to see the pride in the medals they earned and how they wear and repair them. Doc

It's good to see the ribbon retainers in good shape. Doc

Terry, Thank You!!! It will have a VERY GOOD home beside my Industrial & Agricultral Medal, Croix de Guerre and WWII Victory Medal. Again, Thank You!!! Doc

A Very, Merry Christmas to all of you!! Here's to a GREAT New Year Doc

That's an EXCELLENT idea!!! I am working on an Inventory of my medals. My insurance agent is coming over to take pics of them and would like to know an average value of the collection for total replacement. I'm also working on a CD-Rom of my documented groups with all medals (Obverse & Reverse), serial numbers, name of recipients and scans of All award documents. I'll add a numismatic description of the medal(s) and general condition of the Group or Medal. I've started with one of my South African Air Force mechanics group. I'll post the page when I finish it. Doc

Hello Dan, I plan to see both. I may have to wait until they come out on DVD, but I WILL see them. They are screaming at me to be seen. Doc

I would be VERY HAPPY to help relieve you of one bar Doc

AAAHHHH...Capitalism at its best!!! Great pics Christophe Doc

A MOST Beautiful Cross Santa was VERY Good to you. Santa will be very late to my house. But, I can wait. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to All!!! Doc

Ralph, That's what I like about the Japanese, well most oriental awards and presentation cases. Pure Beauty!!! Doc

Graham, PM sent. Doc

OSTFRONT, WELCOME to the forum!!! Great Glory citation!!! Doc

Ron, GREAT Group!!! I look forward to hearing about the research!!! Doc

May God Bless them and ALL units around the world no matter the country!!! Best, Doc

Kane, First, WELCOME Mate!!! What branch of service are you looking for ? Doc

Gerd, I pulling for Ya!! Let's hope it's an afghanistan award!!! Doc

OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Doc

Lucasz, Here is what I received from Prof. Wesoloski regarding your badges: On your request for identification. The photo enclosed is Association Surveyors Badge In Polish ZWIAZEK POMIAROWYCH or it could be ZWIAZEK POCIAGOWYCH Rail Association Badge. Now about the others, I would have to see the photo. In my collection I have many rail and auto badges BOTH military and associations The legal badge I also would like to see the photo but I think he is referring to my figure number; 1098 the 18th century POLISH JUDGES AND BARRISTERS BADGE The 2nd badge is a rail association badge, very old and rare. The 3rd badge is the 19th century legal badge. It is worth form $1,000 and up The 18th century is also $1,000 Doc

I collect them because of 1. The research and 2. Many Orders are beautiful and well crafted. And 3. There are so many Orders and Medals types and variations to collect. It's mainly because I can get the research and find out about the recipient. That's the same reason i collect British ODMs. Doc

Lukasz, I'm checking with my sources. Hopefully I'll have an answer soon. Doc

Guys, A little help, PLEASE. What is the significance of these tri-fold EKs? Is it a country's way to award/display them? A matter of personal taste? This arena is not my strong point. Any information would be appreciated. Doc

Etik, That's a GREAT little group!!! Like Ed said... RESEARCH, RESEARCH & RESEARCH, PLEASE Doc

Well said, Ed!!! It's NOT the medal...It's the Man or Woman and their actions behind the Medal. Doc

RKs aren't my speciality and I wouldn't buy this one!!! Doc