Von Thronstahl

Can you help me with Japan medal he wears. I know it is Order of the Rising sun but I am not sure which grade. 3rd, 4th or 5th? This cardboard photo was taken in Wien. Considering the paper, it is probably from the 1890ies. Can you tell me is he a soldier or ambassador maybe? I am not familiar with Japanese uniforms so any help would be appreciated.

Can you help me with these guys. Who are they? It is mix of civilian and military clothes. Some of them wear different armbands. Maybe maneuver photo but mixed clothes is giving me a headache. Here is also backside scan. Maybe it can help.

I know for sure they are doing restrikes of badges but I am just guessing they could do it with YU orders too. Few people I know were victims of these scammers. They lost thousands of euros. These scammers are all well known and much appreciated Croatian collectors. They are one of the reasons I stopped collecting Croatian badges.

Almost all on that page is sold He doesn´t have it anymore. Probably it is true that he bought big stash of medals and orders cause all big dealers from Zagreb bought it too. From IKOM, Jadran film and later they were buying Croatian medals and orders, buckets of them too. I am not that familiar with Yugoslav orders but one thing I know for sure. People from IKOM are doing restrikes of all Croatian badges from Homeland war. Market is flooded with them and new collectors can´t say what are the real thing or restrikes. i don´t know if this is IKOM´s chance to earn more money or few IKOM workers side gig. So I wouldn´t be surprised if they are doing it with Yugoslav orders too

Now I remmember. It is a 2 book edition from Militaria Verlag. Thnk you for your help Utgardloki.

Do you know the name of the book?

Isn˙t that Karl l ?

No, that is a tactical sign for machine gun troops. It was worn on the right side of the caps.

Women on the first photo is wearing her beloved´s(probably) uniform.

None of it. This photo was part of the bigger lot. I remember when it hit the market. I have childish dreams of rejoining this and similar lots.

Are you the owner of this photo? I am interested because because he is Croatian.

I´ve sold this one few months ago.

This is not the same seller but "technique" is the same. https://www.ebay.de/itm/Fotografie-Helmtaucher-der-Kaiserlichen-Marine-Foto-1910-Taucherhelm-Taucher/253542817430?hash=item3b08545e96:g:dykAAOSwpWBaxmIN

That´s what I thought. But no harm from asking

Is it possible to somehow determine the owner of this lot. I know it is not uncommon combination of medals but I hope somewhere exists list of Mediterranean U-boot sailors.

About that one you found, I am sure that Handel is not authors name. I´ve never seen author whose signature is big as 1/3 of his work. And their description is too general so I conclude they know nothing about this relief. Just my 2 cents.

Hermes or Mercury was very popular in the beginning of 20th century. Lot of merchant organizations carried his name. For example pin of "Croatian merchant society"(literal translation): Handel in German means trade, trading, commerce, business..... so this tinny is probably of merchant marine or some organization close to sea trade.And production of these types of badges, nevermind the theme, was also very popular in that period. You are all probably familiar with this Abzeichen: It is Austro-hungarian Kappenabzeichen but A-U never had any Handel U-boots like Germans did.

This is not mine. These photos are from the ebay. I´ve just bought some Kappenabzeichen from this seller and noticed he has for sale smaller variant. Here are the photos:

It is nice to hear it. It came with a Imperial uboot pin and Ubootskrieg 1914-1918 book, first edition.

Recently, I´ve acquired this badge. Friend sold it to me. I can get back my money if it is not good. My experience with Imperial uboot badges is equal to none and I would like to start learning. For now, I can take only photos with my cellphone and this is the best it gets. I provided a scan of the front too. Hook is bent and I think it´s better not to touch it. What is your opinion? Is it good badge or fake? Thank you in advance for your help. And photos of the hook.

Considering that Austrian War commemorative medal was instituted in 1933 and Landesdenkmunze (Tyrol medal) 1914-1918 was instituted in 1928, this is definitely post ww1.

So it is more like a decoration and not a regulation?!

I have never seen an enameled wreath on a ribbon before. What does it mean?

I need help with this badge. Pilot badges are slippery area per se and my knowledge is very poor. This is first time I even have something related to pilots in my hands. I hope more experienced and more qualified members will be able to say something about it.

Can you help me with these 3 photos. They are part of the lot I`ve recently acquired and there were lot of Austrian royalty photos. I have recognized almost all of them and need help with these.