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Thanks Luarence !!! That's a nice 3rd Class you have there!!! Best, Doc

I'm no expert on these but Even I wouldn't buy those!! Doc

Tony, I'll do my part. Here's the Visor Cap for an air force M1949 Parade uniform. Doc

These are some VERY NICE bars. Thanks you Gents!!! I can't wait to start adding them to my collection. Doc

Steve, Thank You for the advice!!! Where can I find a dealer for these medal bars? Where do you get yours? Doc

Kevin, Thanks for the help. I'll start looking for one that I can buy next month. Doc

Gents, What would be a good Imperial medal bar to start an Imperial collection with? I ready to take the dive. I've already started with Austro-Hungarian Medals. I have three basic Austro-Hungarian medals with four more on the way. I'm a little lost, to say the least. Doc

Guys, PLEASE let's not start with My country-vs-Your country or any variation of it. Tang Si, Yes Ed has met with Dr. Battushig on several occassions including his current trip to Mongolia. Doc

Ed, The Order of Literacy Merit seems to have part of the pattern of the Order of the Polar Star. What is the significance of this design? Doc

Ed, Great pictures especially for those like me who can't make the trip. Please wish Dr. Battushig well for me and pass on how much I enjoy his book. Stay Warm!!! Doc

Stogieman, WOW!!! That's a VERY NICE GEM!!! Doc

Guys, The items were posted here: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=14480 Anton, I have yet to buy a better digital camera. So, close-ups are blurry. I'll try to scan the frame today and post it. I also will need to buy the Guard's Badge and the Border Guard Medal. I do have a Badge for Excellent Border Guard I should add to the display. Anton, Thanks again for this GREAT gift!!! Doc

Ed, GREAT pics!!! Please keep 'em coming!!! The Order of Literacy Merit seems to have part of the pattern of the Order of the Polar Star. What is the significance of this design? Doc

Anton, Just as I promised...Here's the Border Guard set framed. Thank You my friend!!! Doc

IMHO, There should be no problem over the spelling of "FOR VALOUR" on the VC. That is what is on the medal. If I jumped on the "Correct Language For Me" bandwagon, the Air force would have to change the wording on my medals to Irish Gaelic The VC says For Valour and that is that!!! Doc

WOW!!! That's a really nice cased medal!!! I'm catching the Imperial "BUG" really fast Doc

Rick, Thanks!!! This is new ground for me. Is there a referrence book(s) you could recommend? Doc

Andrey, It's more likely about the reputation of the dealer. There have been problems with the dealer in the past. Doc

These are most certainly fake. The biggest piece of authenticity "bait" is the statement: AUTHENTICITY GUARANTEED FOR LIFE. The seller has used the same line of C*** for other fake items. I wouldn't waste a penny on this set. Doc

Rick, I'm "in kindergarden" when it comes to These Imperial awards. What are the XXV, 1870/71, 1866, 1897 medals? Doc

Jani, You have put together a GREAT auction!!! The catalog is a good referrence to use long after the auction. I'm glad you are going ahead with the auction. Don't be bullied by anyone!! My only regret is that financially I am unable to participate in this auction. But, PLEASE, continue to send me your auction catalog. Hopefully I can bid on some items at the next auction. I am sad to miss out on some groups to Soviet medical personnel. Best wishes for your auction!!! Doc

GREAT set of patches!!! The pictures of the ships are FANTASTIC!!! Doc

Ed, Another Stunning group!!! Keep 'em coming Doc

Ed, That's a REALLY nice Labour group!!! Doc

Dave, That's good news!!! I'd hate to see a repeat of the Sothebys auction!!