Beau Newman

This one came from a dealer from South Africa at an OVMS show several years back.

As far as I know the number awarded is unknowm but, it must have been very low. This grade was awarded to Obersts through Major Generals so, it probably went mostly to a few regimental and divisional commanders related to Reuss units.

Looks like the WWI version of the Bulgarian Military Order for Bravery.

The reverse of the 1st Class with Swords.

The 1st Class, with swords. This is a wartime silver gilt piece. The ribbon is for a knight but, that's what was on it when I got it. It will have to do unless I luck up on the correct size.

Many thanks! I've always suspected that this had a story. Now, I just need to find the full size bar.

The 1866 is a Koniggratz.

It appears to be but, it's hard to tell with miniatures. The standards were a lot looser.

I'm new to the group and I thought I'd start with a set of miniatures I picked up at a show in Nashville many years ago. It's very good quality with an enameled 1870 EKII and the Albert Order appears to be real gold. But, I was particularly interested in the 1870 campaign bars. The combination of Spicheren/Vion.-Mars La Tour/Grav.-St. Privat/Beaumont/Sedan/Mont Valerien/Paris does not appear to comply with any of the standard unit combos that I am aware of. Any thoughts?