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@dond, I agree. @Gerd, I wish I had more medal bars to show but that's all I have, except for a few single pieces scattered around my study. I do have a nice, unmounted Mecklenburg Knight's Cross of the Wendish Crown Order. But that sits in its own special case! The Imperial Air gunner badges (prussian or bavarian ) are my favorite. Real ones are just so hard to find. I will put those I have up for discussion when the time comes!
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Luftwaffe Battlecat seeks opinions.
Steve K. replied to BattleCat's topic in Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Tom, I agree with JTW, unfortunately all are non-originals. Steve -
Thanks fellas....... As you can see, Mecklenburg is the preferred flavor (Rick spotted my favorite Strelitzer gem!)...but actually any of the northern German states will do! Ulsterman, the medal is Meck.-Schwerin Civil Service Medal (3 grades..gold, silver and bronze), one of the few Imperial medals worn at the neck, given to scientist/engineer/civil types. The Meck.-Schwerin 1870 bar is my 'holy grail' piece.
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After over 5 years of collecting Imperial German items, here is my collection (minus a few flight badges on loan). Naturally, I want to thank Stogieman for helping me find some of my treasures. The majority of the items are unattributed and untraceable....hopefully the next piece added will have a name or documented lineage. Thanks for looking!!
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Rolls
Steve K. replied to a topic in Germany: Imperial: The Orders, Decorations and Medals of The Imperial German States
IF anyone could.....it's you! -
Q-tips, either dry or slightly moistened with water works best for me. What doesn't come off easily, stays. I just cleaned a leather holster this a.m. from a Vietnam vet. The coppered rivits holding the leather together get verdigris bad....almost a miniature forest on each rivit. It cleaned up nicely. Now just gotta keep it dry.
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Luftwaffe My New OM Pilot Badge
Steve K. replied to ERIC's topic in Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Can I get this in the PO flavor, puleeeze? -
Kriegsmarine Uboat Combat Clasp
Steve K. replied to Steve K.'s topic in Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
Feet are missing, wing details (e.g. lines) are not uniform, flag details are missing, and details of the conning tower are missing, also the propellar is not formed correctly......this badge is a mess but these details can be easily overlooked....I imagine if I send it back, the dealer will just pass it off to the next unsuspecting collector . -
Kriegsmarine Uboat Combat Clasp
Steve K. replied to Steve K.'s topic in Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
After comparisons to some of Gordon's, I'm convinced that this is NOT original. What is disturbing to me is the source. Thanks, Steve -
Kriegsmarine Uboat Combat Clasp
Steve K. replied to Steve K.'s topic in Wehrmacht Medals, Decorations & Awards
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Hello I need opinions on this silver combat clasp since it has bothered me for years now without resolution (in my mind). The pin seems unusual to me, as well as the odd wear pattern to the front. One side is yellowed and scuffed...the other is clean and bright. Thanks for any opinions! Cheers, Steve
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Kriegsmarine U-Boot Uniforms
Steve K. replied to Michel's topic in Germany: Third Reich: Uniforms, Headwear, Insignia & Equipment
Michel Stunning Bordjacke!! There was a recent discovery of 2 leather rain deck jackets and a U-bord jacket similar to the one just above. They sold at a country auction near me (Amish country PA, USA) for only 300 USD each. I was the second bidder and lost out!! I nearly cried.... Cheers, Steve