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Greetings, Here are a few of my gems. A C. Rothe manufactured Order of the Black Eagle and an 1870 version of the Order of the Red Eagle Thanks, JustinG

Morten: Thank you for sharing your observations and concerns. That is most unfortunate. There is some things that you can do to protect the uniqueness of your collection and that is with editing or adding a "Watermark" to the photo. Changing the color can also be a choice, I thought that was what you had did with the photo of the "Hindenburg" sailor? People who share their work with the world, will likely face the issue that it is borrowed or stolen. Frankly, In my humble opinion, this brings up the interest in your physical collection more to a broader audience. I have noticed that you have been signing with your full name instead of your moniker.... Would you mind sharing your reasons for doing this recently? This forum is very nice, I too appreciate the members here who are very civil, helpful and pleasant. That is very important to me, as I am sure for many collectors and purveyors of Militaria. This might be worth seeing a post on this forum which specifically addresses your concerns with the administration? Best Regards, JustinG

Hello Morten, I have a few portrait pictures of sailors with their respective Mützenband. However, I don't have any period Imprerial Tally photos. Only what I have been able to scrape together from the internet. I know you have an incredible collection of photos. I am always grateful to see your ever expanding collection. Best Regards, JustinG

Gneisenau, Wappen with Mützenband JustinG

S.M. Torpedoboot Taku.

S.M.S Cormoran was a ship in the East Asia Squadron, one of the Buzzard class of lightly protected Cruisers which were protecting the interests of the Kaiser in the Colonies. 1892 - 1914.

A Fine example you shared Uwe. Since this ship bears the namesake of the region you were born, I can understand the interest. However, there also was the S.M.S. Stettin, S.M.S.Rostock, S.M.S Stralsund, S.M.S Mecklenburg, S.M.S. Breslau, etc... Is there potentially a ship that is closer to your birth town? Best Regards, JustinG

Guess it looks better like this.

Very nice non -combatant EK2 set. Probably the most desired Companies for Imperial award items IMHO. Thanks for sharing, JustinG

Flottentender Tsingtau.

Here are a couple newer ones.

Artillerieschulschiff Brummer With Photo from the Kriegsmarine Yearbook 1938.

Ok, Here is another one. 13. Vorpostenflottille

So, this has some interesting traits. I agree with you, the reverse is a different pin and retaining clasp. However, I do think that this does have a chance of being a period fix. The Front details seem to be crisp and clear. I like what I am seeing. I wouldn't be ashamed to have this in my collection. Best Regards, JustinG

Hi, So I guess this is a bit of a loaded question. It would depend. The Serial number and such would have been when and where the sailor was inducted into the Reichsmarine or Kriegsmarine. The Physical locations. N being Northsee and O being Ostsee. for example. Chances are, that this sailor would have been assigned to a unit or schule before being assigned to the Scharnhorst. Best Regards JustinG

Nice one Morten. Thanks for sharing.

Nice piece. I would assume a stamp with the eagle and Marine along with possibly a N or O designation assigned number. That would be what I would expect to see for a naval attributed piece. However, that is from a novice who is not familiar specifically with these kinds of equipment. Do you think that there was a rubber gasket that might now be missing? To help keep it waterproof? Best Regards, JustinG

Ok, So we have the Kreuzer Berlin (after reoutfitting post WW1) and The Kreuzer S.M.S Amazone ( before her refit during service in the Reichsmarine). So, What is the other ship with the Wappen? Let's have some fun. See who is curious. Best Regards, JustinG

Wow, this flag has seen better days. A flag with less holes would typically go for around 500-600USD in this condition and size (This is a larger flag and so harder to display) I would figure no more than $300USD in today's market. Here is an example of one that is being sold and is in much better condition. Same maker as well https://www.germanmilitaria.com/Kriegsmarine/photos/K007588.html Best Regards, JustinG

A Few new ones to show you. Marineschule Mürwik Marineschule Kiel

Torpedoboot Leopard and Vermessungsschiff Meteor Thanks for looking. My collection is growing and growing. Best Regards, JustinG

Here is two more. Fischereischutzboot Weser and the Torpedoboot Kondor

There is a wealth of knowledge on this fourm as well as others. The best thing you can do is to do some research on your own. Look at various examples. Look for label marks and compare with other known examples. As you noted, This would be a very expensive mistake to make if you were uneducated. With prices like you said, a period one will not be cheap. Get feedback...post here, ask questions, get people whom have a good reputation and have no invested interest who can give you feedback info. Don't feel rushed. If you see a tunic that is grossly under priced, don't fall victim to an impulse. Genuine articles will always catch a market premium. SS is the most expensive area of focus in the Third Reich collectables for the most part. The websites of those selling can also be a great place to learn. For example, Here is a SS tunic and pants being sold by H.Weitze. https://www.weitze.net/militaria/13/SS_SD_Feldbluse_und_Stiefelhose_fuer_einen_SS_Sturmscharfuehrer_des_Sicherheitsdienst_nbsp__381413.html The photos can help you look and see the construction, the description can also help. Best of luck. JustinG