Hauptmann

Telephone Factory Guard Badge:

Presentation set of class badges of the Hungarian Peoples Army:

Many thanks Ed! And yes, hoping a few goodies will turn up. I figure I may not end up with a huge Mongolian collection but if I can manage to get those pieces that appeal to me the most then I'll be in good shape. And definitely going for the book asap. So much to learn but that's what I thrive on. I'd much rather read a good militaria (or other hobby) reference than a good novel. And the references I tend to read over and over and over again. More bang for the buck for sure! Again many thanks for the great welcome. Here's hoping I'll have something new to add before too terribly long, including "the book". Dan

Hi all, I've decided to repost my collection here in this thread as so far I've only put things in the "big" thread and it's gotten nearly impossible to easily find things in that for reference. I'll start out with some of my newest pieces. Presentation set of military badges of the Hungarian Peoples Army (pics are Zsolts and used with his kind permission... many thanks Zsolt! ): Note: the black marks on the lid are not on my example.

Hi Charles, Mucho thanks my friend. Been wanting to post these for quite a while now and as I say I've not had the chance working so much. But glad I was finally able to get some of it done. I'm actually heading over to the Hungarian section in a sec to post some of the new pieces from Zsolt. Should I pop in pics of the pieces we're doing? Assuming they're in the package but as I said I won't open till X-mas as I know the presents are in there as well. But I have the pics of the bars and such you'd sent over. Let me know. Dan

I believe this makes my 16th OGPW of all types and levels. As Gerd said they do tend to breed. Dan

And here's another 85 issue OGPW 2nd... this one having matching award book and box:

Paul also kindly gave me an additional Orders book. Here's a shot of the inside pages (courtesy of Paul and used with permission, with many thanks!). If anyone would need/like to see the front cover, etc., just ask and I'll be happy to scan them:

Any info (translation on this or other docs is much appreciated! ).

Here's the award booklet that came with it although it's not a match to the OGPW just shown:

Okay, here's an 85 issue of the OGPW 2nd, also from Paul. The serial number was scratched out, probably by the original owner. But they didn't do a good job and the number is still very visible: Serial number: 1823103:

And a closeup of the makers mark: Also, anything that looks like tarnish or marks on the star are actually from the scan. Probably time to clean the glass again. But all the metal on this is in great shape and nice and shiny. It also has a good weight to it but as I don't currently have access to a good scale I can't tell you what it is. I'll see if I can get it weighed over at the post office and if so will let you know. But it's a nicely made piece and a great fitted case to boot. And no idea as to the police insignia on the lid of the case. Paul didn't know either.

And now for a few of my own scans:

Hi all, Okay, a few more new goodies... well in the last month or two that is. Just now getting a chance to post as I've been up to my ears with work, work and work and trying to squeeze in a bit of sleep whenever I can. First off, and I can hear the moans before I even post it. A wearing copy of the Hero of the Soviet Union. It's from Paul Schmitt and he'd had it for fourteen years. Also right before he shipped it to me he noticed for the first time that it has a mint or makers mark on it. Anyone have any idea what it represents? Here's the pics. First two are courtesy of Paul and used with his permission... many thanks Paul!!!!