J Temple-West

Bomber clasp in wear..

If this 'Observer' had been wearing his ribbon bar, the clasp would be placed directly above it.

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2nd class/police bar.

Hi TC..

Great shot of the 'Wohlers' group.. :food-smiley-004:

I would agree with you, in principal... however, I have come across unmarked examples, in aluminium, probably due to the replacement of the reverse die.

"John, is your Assmann also marked DRGM?"

Certainly is, F..

For those who are unfamiliar with this marking, DRGM - (Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster) - Nationally used pattern (pre-?45).

It showed that an item had the official approval of the government and was commended for nationwide use.

"Another J2 - anybody would think these were common with 3 in one thread!"

Hi Mike..

If only!

BTW, welcome to the club.. :food-smiley-004:

Very nice, Gene.

Nice to see one in such good condition...

Reverse..

Early example by Gustav Brehmer. Markneu Kirchen.

Reverse..

Anti-Aircraft War badge of the Luftwaffe.

(Flak-Kampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe)

Instituted on the 10th January 1941, the badge went into full production by C.E Juncker on the 31st January.

This 'Buntmetal' example is by the company C.E Juncker and marked 'C.E Juncker Berlin SW'.

Very nice 'Legion Condor' bars, Fran?ois.

Many thanks for taking the time to post them.

@ Jason... Nice bar.

Issued to a member of the 3./gem.Flakabteilung 47 (mot).

Hi Jos,

Thanks for clearing that up..

And a big welcome to the Club.. :food-smiley-004:

The highest award for long service is the 40 year, seen here with its mini Equivalent.

Long service medals (for all branches of the armed forces) come in the following.

4 year....Silver medal

12 year...Gold medal

18 year...Sliver cross

25 year...Gold cross

40 year...25 year gold cross with oak leaf bar.

Each service award has a ribbon attachment in the form of a National eagle (Army/Kriegsmarine) Luftwaffe eagle (Luftwaffe). The colour of the eagle will be the same as the grade of award.

As an example, a 12 year service bar.

Silver...

12/4 year service medals.

WW1 EK2, Cross of Honour 1914-18 (with swords), 4 year service medal.

Cross of Honour 1914-18 (with swords), 18 year service cross, 4 year service medal.

WW1 EK2, Cross of honour 1914-18(with swords), 12/4 year service medals.

C'Mon Fran?ois, you're holding back! Show us yours!

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Exactly what I was thinking... "show us yours" then sits back and makes us do all the hard work.

Put that glass of wine down and get that camera working, Fran?ois.

Here a couple to get you started..

1939 EK2, KvK with swords, 12/4 year long service, Commemorative medal for the entry in to the Sudentenland (1st October 1938).

Silver.

Different Font styles..

Black.