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Here's the reverse. Doc

Yeah, I noticed that, too. Doc

Ed, Unfortumately no. But I trust Alexie. Doc

Here's another Mounted group fresh from our New York Friend.

I just got this from our friend in New York. I'll definately research this one Doc

Dave, I think I've seen one of these on another forum. There seems to be a whole host of temp docs. Doc

Bryan, You've struck gold my friend. You know more about your group than I know about my Husband & Wife group. Congrats on a great find!!! Doc

Bryan, WOW!!! That is one superb group!!! Here's to research . I can't wait to see the rest of the story. Regards, Doc

I just received from a Russian friend the insignia for the Motor Transport and Air Force insignia. Doc

Silesian Cross Established in 1946 to honor those who participated in the Silesian Uprising in 1921 and fought in that region in 1939 and 1945. The ribbon is a combination of stripes which includes the colors of the Cross of Valor, Order of Grunwald and the pre-war Cross of Silesian Valor and Merit. Light blue, red and white center, and red and white border stripes. The cross is 39mm x 39mm.

Partisan Cross Established in 1945 as an award for meritorious servcie in combat operations during the German occupation of Poland. The cross was also awarded to partisans in France, Yugoslavia and the Soviet union. The cross is gold gilt with indented borders on both sides The medal is worn on a green ribbon with black border stripes. The cross is 39mm x 39mm.

The Auschwitz Cross was established in 1985 to honor all former prisoners of the German concentration camps. A silver cross with a triangular prisoners symbol and a letter P on red enamel background. The reverse has barb wire and the years 1939-1945 with the words, PRL, Wiezniom Obozow Koncentracyjnych ( For Prisoners of the Concentration Camps). The cross is worn on a gray ribbon with blue stripes. The cross is 45mm x 45mm.

Congrats!!! It's gotta be great having both variations! Doc

Let's see... an ORS, Stalingrad, Victory Over Germany and a Capture of Koenigsberg for $50 HHMMMM I'd buy it!! Nice find!!!!! Doc

I recently aquired this interesting Medal for the Defense of Stalingrad. The recipient has completely covered the ribbon with tape. There's nothing like a tape covered medal. I kinda like it. Doc

Another possible scam thwarted!!! Doc

Thanks, Dolf!! Maybe he got scared off by too many legitimate questions being asked and he realised that he was caught. Just my two cents worth. Doc

I'm not biting!!! Too many unknowns with this group. I've been burned on Ebay before and unlees it's a seller I've dealt with before on Ebay I don't risk my money. Doc

Ed those are some nice groups, indeed. I only have singles. But I've saved a spot in the top row of my display for you know what!! Doc

Ed, There's never enough!! I have a few of those in my display. I hope to add more. Do you think that my apartment manager would mind me adding a doorway into the vacant apartment next to mine? I need more wall space. I have too many medals in notebooks!!! Doc

Gerd, You said it all right there!! Doc

I have to agree with Rick. It's all dressed up and no were to go!! No were but the Joke box for a good laugh. Doc

Ed, Like I said...These should go up on the wall in a display case. I would. Doc

Dolf, Thank You!! I'll check with him. Doc

That set has GREAT character!!! To break it up is a "crime"!!! I would proudly display the group and documents. The worn 3rd class does not concern me. I like it worn. The documentation of this group and the gentleman who was awarded them was highly decorated.Just look at his picture.WOW!!! A lot of history there. That's the good stuff. Just my opinion, but I Love it!!! Doc