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Not to take pics or scans, but wondered if you have enough space between the ribbon and the center back of the spange that you might be able to physically see if there is any makers mark/number under the ribbon. Just be very careful but I suspect you might be able to see what you need to see... especially if you use good lighting or even a small flashlight. You shouldn't need very much space to be able to see it, again with good lighting. Dan :cheers:

Dan :cheers:

Brian, my deepest apologies. I had planned to put these resized pics in the day you sent them and ended up getting pulled away into so many things by so many people that I completely forgot till now. Anyhow here they are... I hope this helps.

Dan :cheers:

Brian, my deepest apologies. I had planned to put these resized pics in the day you sent them and ended up getting pulled away into so many things by so many people that I completely forgot till now. Anyhow here they are... I hope this helps.

Absolutely spectacular! :jumping: You are an artist! Dan :cheers:

Agreed Erick... that corner just adds that much more character. There's a lot of history there... if only such things could talk the tales they could tell. If only... Dan :cheers:

Such things really make one think deep thoughts... the loss that was suffered, the pain these men and their families went through. These mere hunks of metal that to the individual soldier and often those he left behind meant the world to them. A crying shame that so many have lost their histories over time. They represent so much. Thanks for posting these. Much food for thought here... and much history as well. Dan :cheers:

Beautiful with a nice original ribbon! Congratulations!!!! Thanks for sharing! Dan :cheers:

Comrade Jim, have heeded your call to arms! Have just submited a few and now with the deadline extended I hope to have time to do some more. Am on duty the next two days but will do my best. слава! победа! Follow us to glory and victory comrades! Dan :cheers:

Many thanks Kev... should have thought of that but had too many things all going on at once. Deeply appreciate! Dan :cheers:

The IAB in Bronze: I pray these are good enough to be able to nail down the maker as I'd truly hate to have to open the back of the frame. I also hope it's possible for a valuation of the individual pieces (document, IAB Silver, IAB Bronze) but also as a set. Again this was from Lt. Col. John Angolia's collection. I obtained it from him back in the 80's. Any and all info DEEPLY appreciated. Dan :cheers:

The IAB in Silver:

The unit seal:

The signature area of the document: Also I'm lousy with these signatures... no idea who this is or if there's any history on him. Also no idea if there's any good history on the 220 Infantry Regiment. Any info much appreciated. :cheers:

Closeup of the awardee's info:

I hadn't realized that I never got around to scanning and posting better pics of this set. Did some up this evening so hoping with these to learn a bit more about it and the value of the set. First the full document:

Why do you say it's a copy... seems to have the proper aged look, etc., and assuming it was in his collection for quite a number of years so that takes it back. What's it made of? What is the back like? Keep in mind that most of this type of thing were made by the crews themselves, often on the U-boats and ships they served on. The insignia is definitely correct for that particular boat: http://www.uboataces...nsignia11.shtml Here's some info on her: http://www.uboat.net/boats/u141.htm Dan :cheers:

LOVE the plaque... what's the story behind it? Dan :cheers: