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Friendship order came in a new home...
Eric Gaumann replied to Raven's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Another one I don't have. I did, once, but it turned out to be a Markof fake. -
Maternity group completed
Eric Gaumann replied to Raven's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Very nice! The Mother's awards are something I've never acquired despite looking from time to time. Maybe someday I will... -
Imperial Russia Imperial Russian Orders for sale!
Eric Gaumann replied to Christophe's topic in Russia: Imperial
1. Doesn't bother me. Could be a place-holder or part of a display. Heck, even Cosplay or whatever the kids are doing these days. 2. Not wrong at all if both are aware. Both are my opinion. -
yugoslavia Different Types of Order of Labor III
Eric Gaumann replied to paja's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
What is the weird little finger of the hand holding the flower on these Orders? Every time I see an image of these awards my eyes go to that finger. So weird. IMHO -
Knights cross - original or fake
Eric Gaumann replied to TheKnight's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Yeah, that's exactly what it is; an EK2. RK had the suspension loop parallel to the frame, EK2 loops are perpendicular (see image). That's not to say it wasn't worn that way (as a RK); there were instances of that happening in WW2. But unless there is some seriously solid provenance proving that it's just an EK2 -
I NEED HELP small collection of imperial medals
Eric Gaumann replied to ilclifton's topic in Russia: Imperial
That medal has a very interesting 'ear'. Never seen one as big as that. -
Yugoslavia Yugoslavian Partisan Stars
Eric Gaumann replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
My Partisan theme display, just finished today. I added the cap star just to round out the collection. And it somewhat resembles the Partisan Stars, especially in size. -
Yugoslavia Different types of Yugoslav Order of Bravery
Eric Gaumann replied to paja's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Got outbid. ;( To make matters worse it was a group of 5. -
Yugoslavia Different types of Yugoslav Order of Bravery
Eric Gaumann replied to paja's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
I just received this one two days ago. Got sniped on the document that went with it but I like this early version. Looks like it had a home repair done to the ring which makes me like it all the more. -
Yugoslavia Medal for People's Merit
Eric Gaumann replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Just got this one along with a Order of Bravery as part of a failed attempt to collect a group of docs to one person. I love the simple design, and typical Yugoslavian quality, of this medal. -
Fake Socialist Yugoslavia Fakes!
Eric Gaumann replied to paja's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
I agree with this, and everything else you posted. Also, I've purchased from the first two sellers you mentioned with no concerns whatsoever. -
Posthumous OPW2 - defaced order
Eric Gaumann replied to redoctober's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Hard to believe it's been 5 years since we found that. And since it's posthumous it never saw battle so whatever happened to it is really a mystery. I can see the H&S being removed for the gold, but the rest of the defacing? No clue. -
My new Soviet medals
Eric Gaumann replied to usairforce's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
I think "БУТАФОРИЯ" translates to "props" i.e. reproductions. -
Help with this Soviet badge marked "FIA Lyon"
Eric Gaumann replied to Eric Gaumann's topic in France
True, but I know what it is. I just don't know why it was made in France? Was hoping one of the learned members here knew a little about FIA Lyon. -
Can you help me with this strange, Soviet badge, please? I've collected Soviet items for years now and have never seen a Soviet badge manufactured by a Capitalist Country. This Soviet style looks to me 1950s, but It could be earlier, even pre-WW2. It's a long service (10 years I assume) badge issued by a 'sports committee' in the USSR. Google shows me FIA Lyon started (and still exists) as a badge and medal manufacturer in 1928. Any ideas?
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Socialist Yugoslavia Documented Groups
Eric Gaumann replied to BalkanCollector's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Nice job recreating this man's awards. Here's what I've done: I found the docs at my new favorite seller's page and had three of the four awards in my collection already. So I bought the missing award to recreate the set. Not a matching set but a set I enjoy nonetheless. -
Yugoslavia Order of Yugoslavian People's Army
Eric Gaumann replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Thanks. I have a document for an OPA2 but it's not the actual doc that came with this order. More images. Huge box, BTW; 180mm x 122mm x 43mm. -
Yugoslavia Order of Yugoslavian People's Army
Eric Gaumann replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
OK boys, here it is; my OPA2 that I just received; Some more images. When I saw this on ebay I thought the darker parts of the rays of the obverse were wear/patina. Sadly they seem to be where the gold paint either flaked away or was not correctly applied. Same on the reverse down by the catch. So it's just another 'shinny'. Seems I've maxed out my upload MB allowance so I'll try for more later. -
Awesome list! Thanks for doing this. I've noticed the majority have three rivets securing the upper part while a few use the screwpost to secure it. How does that fit in? I also notice the "GK" maker's mark is for "Griesbach & Knaus" . Any idea who that maker is, and who is "BK"? PS. Any reason to doubt this well-worn award?
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Yugoslavia Order of Yugoslavian People's Army
Eric Gaumann replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
Yes, in a safe home now. All four documents to the same man saved for posterity, for what that's worth. So few even notice this, much less care about it.