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This brings up a good point with value and what something is worth. This is a field that we all take an interest in. There are different reasons why we have chosen to pursue this hobby; something compels us to put a value on these items. There are several guesses when people are asking a question on what something costs. Looking at a Krimschild, the price was still on it and it was going for 1.60Reichsmarks. Now it goes for around 200-400USD. Why? It is demand, rarity, all these things factor in. Internet auctions are just like gambling, They can be very addictive. There are several people here that I know that get the thrill of the hunt for the items. Everything about this hobby is driven on demand and what people perceive the value to be. It would be interesting to see in an anonymous poll, what and why members collect.... Is it to pass on their collection to their future generations and pass on a love for a specific event, is it seen as a financial investment, is the reason unknown, is it for the social glory for having that ultra rare award and receiving recognition for such a prestigious or mint award? Who knows. The bottom line is, that as a collecting group, we set the prices, we have complete control of this. I always find it amazing to see a hunk of zinc in the shape of a SS skull fetch so much money or a Collar tab of the SS fetch so much as well. But, I think it was a bargain to find the Graf Spee. To each their own. Wonder what the future will hold. One would think that eventually, the market would peak and prices would remain pretty much leveled out from a point on. Could you really see a set of Oakleafs going for much more than what they can now. I couldn't? What is the estimated value, around 20K? Can it get higher? If the demand is there, and someone with the cash. Yes! Regards and Happy New Year! JustinG

That is correct. I paid $550 USD for my Graf Spee. oOps! Thanks Norm! Regards, JustinG

Fernando, The prices you paid for your tallies have been very fortunate. I paid over 500 for my Graf Spee. The Unterseeboot tallies are quite hard to come by as well. You have been doing very well. Regards, 2dresq

My bottom two tallies are Reichsmarine. Before the Gothic script. Yes I saw the Torpedoboot wolf and the seller was correct, this was a pre Kriegsmarine and Reichsmarine period tally. Those are the only imperial tallies I have at the moment. I displayed them before I got too much involved with tallies. Now, it is my obsession. Gordon Williamson, one of the moderators of this forum has put together a tally script and grammar for the tallies. They can be tricky. The Kaiserliche Marine (Imperial) and the Reichsmarine (post WW1, pre WW2) both used latin script for their tallies as well as the later tallies in the Bundesmarine. The gothic script is Kriegsmarine period with exception to some possible post war Bundesmarine/Volksmarine tallies that held on to the gothic script before returning to the Latin Script tallies. He covers this quite well and is worth the look. The Torpedoboot Wolf is a correct example of a Reichsmarine period tally. So the Torpedoboot wolf had two tallies depending on the period of issue. Remember, the tallies were discontinued in 1939 and all went to the standard issue Kriegsmarine gothic script. The only ship that has a post war issued tally that is considered to be authentic is the Kreuzer Prinz Eugen. Hope that helps a bit. If you get a chance, there has been some wonderful topics recently covering the tallies/muetzenbands. Well worth the read. Regards, Justin 2dresq

Those are impressive tallies. You have a wonderful assortment of naval tallies from around the western and eastern world. Very nicely displayed. Your website is very good. I wish I had the skill to do something like that. Regards, Justin 2dresq

Is there any markings or label on the propellar near the shaft housing or anywhere? Regards, 2dresq

Looks like a jumping Devil although It doesn't look exactly like E.Topp's Red Devil. Thanks for posting Uboatlied. Never saw that done on the forums yet. Pretty cool! Regards, 2dresq

Thanks! :beer:

Here's my Heer/LW example. Has no backing cloth. Pretty good condition being a zinc example. :)

Greetings gents. Yes, Shields are some of my favorite collections. Good to see you Tim and Peter. 2dresq JustinG

I asked the seller to post some back shots or send them to my email address. It could have a shot, It doesn't appear to be a gold wire model from this picture. Probably a cellon version if it is genuine. 94cm kind of interests me as well. If this is a shortened one and if this could be like the Scharnhorst (HMS Belfast) fake? Kind of getting pricey too. I will share as soon as I get a response from the seller. Regards, Justin 2dresq

That is a fine example Peter B. and great photo to possibly mount the picture with the tally. I plan on doing a layout very similar to the wonderful example that Gordon showed with his stunning collection with the ship and then the tally. I have been wondering if I should do multi-images since for some ships, there are so many good shots of them. Or if I should just pick just one nice shot and make it larger. I will probably have to do that with the smaller units/ships. If I was to do this, I would need a big space of wall to mount all those photos and tallies. It is my passion to collect the Kriegsmarine tallies. I have been extremely fortunate to have acquired some of the tallies in such a short amount of time. I have been on this kick for a little over a year now. Very nice example Peter! Regards As Peter said, The Bismark was not a tally that was ever produced. The Prinz Eugen is probably one of the rarest examples out there. I know what I would offer for a genuine example. Currently saving my coins for the Unterseeboot tallies. (Need to save a lot) then I will start making my run to complete my surface fleet with the Scharnhorst, Admiral Hipper, Several more Destroyers and Torpedoboats. Regards, Justin 2dresq

I am almost finished with my Kreuzer collection. I just need the Admiral Hipper and of course, the much famed and almost impossible Prinz Eugen. Regards, Justin 2dresq

Greetings, I know that several members have been looking for a Prinz Eugen tally for some time. I would like to make an offer, but I am saving my money for some U-Boat tallies. This is a tough one for me to determine if original myself. I would be curious to see what some more experienced members had to say. If it was real however, I would be doing this ( :banger: ) Best luck. I would love to know if one of the members here is successful on purchasing. Regards, 2dresq http://cgi.ebay.de/w...E:B:ONA:DE:1123

Thanks all for the great links and the information. Regards, JustinG

My question is in regards to determining the original issue of the British Campaign stars such as the France and Germany, Burma, Atlantic, Aircrew Europe, Italy, Pacific etc... to the post war and even reproductions of these awards. My knowledge of British and Commonwealth medals is limited. Were the issued pieces engraved at all? Is there a way to identify the material of the ribbon? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I would like to acquire a Air Crew and Atlantic Star to my collection one day. I would like to have the knowledge to determine if it is a later re-issue/reproduction or if it is of war-time production and issued. Thanks. Justin G

Greetings, I wondered which companies were producing the TDB. Are they marked in any way? I have only one example. Can anyone shed some light on this for me. Regards, JustinG 2dresq

That is an incredible set. That would almost a sure death sentence for the unfortunate sailors who were assigned to those units; especially so late in the war. Absolutely incredible. Great shot showing the ships. Regards, JustinG 2dresq

Wow, Thanks for the great info Rick. I greatly appreciate it. Regards, JustinG

I wish to post these U-boat school tallies. I am very fortunate to add these to my collection. Regards, JustinG 2dresq

Greetings, I am purchasing this plaque. I thought it was interesting. I like the date. One day prior to outbreak of war. Pretty neat. What do you think. Regards, 2dresq JustinG

I believe this is the "fictional" insignia for the Sub in the movie " U-571" . This could be a movie prop. Regards, JustinG

Thanks all, I appreciate all the kind words. Regards, JustinG 2dresq I look forward to my future collections. I am working on framing photos to go along with my "armada" of tallies I have acquired. It is going to require alot of wall space, but, I believe this would be a wonderful representation. Gordon's posting showing the tallies and the ships represented showed me how good that can look in that layout. Regards, Justin 2dresq

The Center piece of the collection; a badge that I am extremely fortunate to have. My near mint Schnellbootabzeichen. :love: Thanks for looking. The Other Schnellabzeichen badge was posted on this forum. There is controversy around this badge. I believe it to be a good one of war-time production, and so, I have it in my display. The Eagle is maker marked M in a Diamond. Regards all, JustinG 2dresq

I have a nice zinc worn minesweeper, This maintains about 70% of original finish. It has a nice worn look. I like it.