michael smith

3 hours ago, michael smith said:

Many thanks.

In addition it as a nickel finish,and weighs 28 grams.Although the finish is not evident in the photo,s.I am doubtful this is not an original.Although was bought from reputable dealer.

Many thanks.

CheersTom.Invaluable information.

Could I have opinions on this badge please.

On 09/07/2023 at 13:19, michael smith said:

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Thanks Tom.Did some research,I came to that conclusion,it weighs the same,but what threw me,was it was not maker marked.

Could I have opinions on the following please.u

Fantasy post war junk I am afraid

Thanks for the reply.At leasst it did not cost me anything.It did look rough i must admit.Thanks Mike.

Could someone please give me an idea what this badge could be.I think its a fake.It came from a car boot in abox of bits.It is screw back with 1936 on the back.Thanks in advance.

Hello!

Looks good to me.

All the best.

Nesredep

I would say genuine article,although colour is a bit off putting.All the best Mike.

Hello!

Looks good to me.

All the best.

Nesredep

Michael, Yours is a textbook example. In the very late medals from the 3800-4000 range it is where I have seen the very small differences that Erich talks about like the line not almost touching the H.

In all the 1st pattern and 2nd patterns under 3500 the details seem to be the same IMO.

Thanks for your comments Eric,i keep learning.Regards Mike.

Tremendous find! I've had my share of luck over the years but never found a Blood Order out of the proverbial woodwork. I would say you're also very lucky that it was still there when you returned--usually you get only one chance at a deal like this! Would it be possible for you to post a close up photo of the reverse word 'Ihr' showing the rays? Both the type 1 and type 2 have a ray touching the base of the H, but this doesn't appear to in the photos posted. There were at least 2 and possibly 3 producers of the type 2 it's thought, with some very minute detail differences. The examples made by the possible 3rd producer don't seem to display some of the accepted earmarks of the other 2.

Erich

Hi. Erich.This is about the best i can do with my camera.I think the line goes about 1 m.m. short of H.but i don,t know if there could be slight surface wear,but i doubt it. Regards Mike.

What a great buy.

Colin Brown............there's a blast from the past. I well remember the good old 'Military Endeavours' catalogues!

Colin is still in business R obin aqnd is still a great and honest dealer.

Regards Mike.

Go on try us.

O.K. Hear we go folks,i was wandering around a car boot sale in west wales,where i sometimes visit.There was a man there selling mostly cap badges and british army bits and pieces.I went to his stall to take a look and lo and behold i see 2 german awards.One was a iron cross 2nd class and the other was the cased blood order.Not knowing much about blood orders,i casually enquired what it was and asked for a look at it.He explained the history to me and then i remembered i had seen one in angolia,s book.To cut a long story short it felt good in the hand,and i liked the feeling of it.He wanted 85 pound for it,not being too sure i walked away and came back 5 mins. later.I got it down to 65pounds,and although reluctant to sell decided to let me have it.I sent it to an old ass.of mine Colin Brown who declared it was a good one.I was really delighted to find out about it.It is the lucky find in my life.Glad you were interested what a dream.

best regards Mike.

Wow!! This is a top shelf piece! Maybe one day a roster will come out so it can be determined who the medal was awarded to.

Thanks for the nice comments folks.The case is in the same fine condition.If i told you how i came by this award you wold not beleive me.

Sorry duplicate image.

Hi.Everyone.

I would like to show you my cased 2nd.pat.blood order.

Could anyone shed some light on this award.In very good condition.

The dedication plate is a quite badly botched fraud, unfortunately.

For Lehrgang, it should say "ersteR" not "erste,"

LehrGang not "Lehrang" and

in May 1935 Metz was back in FRANCE.

Thanks for that Rick,glad it did not cost me too much.You live and learn.

I have in my pocession a plaque with 1st machine gun course at M ETZ.Could anyone tell me anything about this school please.

Hope i am in the right spot for this.My father was in the glider pilot reg.during the 2nd w.w.His name was James Smith and he was a sargeant.On my birth cert. he was classed as aircraft rigger.Would appreciate someone filling me in on what this entailed.My mother and father broke up after the war and i have lost contact.He would be well in to his eighties now if still alive.MAny thanks in anticapation.Mike Smith.

could someone please enlighten me on these awards.There is not a lot of information available.thanks in advance Mike

Thank you both. It appears that the weight discrepancy is about 1.7g. On a 23g badge, what is that? About 8%?

Regards,

Mark

I would not worry too much about that Mark,could even be a slight discrepency in weighing scales.Regards Mike.

Mark.

My shuco destroyer badge,which i beleive to be authentic weighs in at 22.9,hope this is of interest to you.

Regards Mike.

I will try and send photo,s tomorrow Gordon.Truth of the matter is i am not very experienced on computers, but will give it a go.

Best Regards Mike.