Daniel Cole

There is a really cheap version from the German firm Gode. You can always find them on the German ebay. There is a real one for sale here............. http://www.huesken.com/index.htm ORDEN POUR LE MERITE F?R KUNST UND WISSENSCHAFTEN Ordensdekoration 2. Form von Wilm. Gold und Emaille, 55 mm an goldenem Bandring. Im orig. Verleihungsetui mit einliegendem Halstrageband. Von gro?er Seltenheit ! H?sken 4.07.01 I Cat.No. 3767 - Catalog A ? 17.500,00

If you made some assumptions as to what the second decoration was, can you link it to the first for an ID? I know it would only be a guess, but it could be thought provoking and maybe lead to other things. Is the last one the Iron Crown (assuming Peace Class) as mentioned above?

would this picture or officer be pre 1897 and the Ek and 1870? Also check out the interesting buttons. Dan

Here's what they look like. More or less.

OK Stogieman, I'll bite. Why is the HHO not on the white ribbon with 3 black stripes? Isn't that the typical ribbon with no swords?

Leutnant Ernst Ju"nger

Maybe this guy is a reinactor!

Here's my HSF Schwerin

Interesting, I don't see an EK1.

Are you sure its Golden? I had one once and with the tarnish it look golden but was really silver, with golden swords. F?rstlich Hohenzollernsche Hausorden Silberne Verdienstmedaille von 1842 mit Schwertern The Princely Hohenzollern Silver Service Medal with Swords was issued from the Principality of Hohenzollern in Sigmaringen. It was awarded between the years 1851-1927, with records indicating a total number of awards to be 6034. Awarding was to lower officials. Von Hessenthal/Schreiber dates the first awards of the silver service medal with swords to non-commissioned officers and enlisted men of Carl-Anton Prince von Hohenzollern's Hohenzollern Fusilier Regiment Nr. 40, in 1871. Actually, followed the first awards between 1866 and 1869. The statutes of the Princely Hohenzollern Decorations states: " ohne Unterschied des Ranges und Standes solchen Personen verleihen werden, welche durch Treue im Dienst, oder ohne Anstellung im Staatsdienste, durch vorz?geliche Verwendung in Staats- oder Gemeindeangelegen-heiten, durch n?tzliche Erfindungen und Anstalten dieser Auszeichnung sich w?rdig erzeigen." "May be awarded to such persons indiscriminate of rank and standing, which through faithful service, or without appointment in civil service, through excellent employment in civil or community business, through beneficial inventions and institutions shows himself deserving of this decoration." ? 6 Absatz 3 der Statuten des F?rstlich Hohenzollernschen Ehrenzeichens vom 5. Dezember 1841

With a starting bid of 10,000 I would think he might consider free shipping!

Heh Rick, Does that awards roll answer the question as to what Bavarian Merit Order v. Richthofen had? Seems there was confusion over a 3rd class, or 4th with crown, don't recall exactly. If I'm reading correct it looks like a 4th with swords only, no crown. Dan

Does this ultra rare piece qualify?

This one is on my wish list Andreas had ot once, but it found another home: Prussia Red Eagle 3rd Class with Crown and Swords

or: Bavaria Merit Order 4th Class with Crown and Swords

How about this: Prussia Red Eagle Order 4th Class with Crown and Swords

[attachmentid=45209]I had one of these once. It was a screwback. One of my favorites.

What the ribbons should look like when correct.

His Original Medal in the State Museum. Some have the incorrect ribbon, which I mentioned to the curator. He didn't seem to care. Stereotypical bureucra When I take the photo out of the frame the center is missing in the Legion of honor also. Must have popped out back when he received it.

I saw this on another forum and couldn't post pictures. It was a good tread and I thought I'd import the idea here. Hopefully there are some takers. Here's my cousion Private Thomas Croft Neibaur. He is a Medal of Honor recipient from the Great War. His decorations are: USA: MOH, PH, Victory Medal with 5 Clasps, France: Legion of Honor Knight, Croix d'Guerre, Italy: Cross of War, Montenegro: Bravery Medal

Can someone tell or show me what the correct collar disks should be for a member of Company M, 167th Infantry, 42d Division in ww1? Thanks, Dan

This ribbon bar is currently on e-bay. Are the questions here from the seller or the potential buyer? http://cgi.ebay.com/German-Navy-Marine-WWI...1QQcmdZViewItem

My second cousin, twice removed (abit distant I admit, but why one does geneology in the first place) was in the 42nd Rainbow Division. Here is my example of that Unit's Victory Medal. My relatives original medal is in the Idaho state museum here in Boise. His name was Thomas Croft Neibaur and he was a recipient of the Medal of Honor. He was the first Idahoan and Mormon to be a Medal of Honor Recipient. Dan

Rick, Let me help you out! Maybe I have a faster connection, or more patience with cats. http://www.derrittmeister.com/productpages/13388.htm Dan