Chris Liontas

Hi all! I was shown this phot of a badge by a friend for an opinion. I have no idea about these types of things. I have owned one Prussian pilot badge, and that was a while ago. From what it is described, the back is hollow, and maker marked ("something" and son). These badges really stump me on my best days. Any ideas if it is original or not?

I agree. More Information is needed. Price varies widely depending on when the medals were awarded. Would love to see them

Dumb question, but when a individual won the IC, how did they get something of this quality? Were some awards Godet and some other companies? Or was worksmanship of this quality strictly a private purchase piece...while the awarded cross would be cheaper?

I think this is got to be one of the best Imperial tunics I have seen. You see tons of Field Grey tunics with no story, possibly a name. But this one was there!!! When you see stuff like this, it makes me realize why I love this hobby. The history behind a tunic like this is worth ten un named field grey hussar/uhlan/jager tunics. Thanks for preserveing it Chris! Love the article too

Excellent post Brian. I am amazed, as a heath care provider, how many times I hear people tell me they dont need regular medical screenings.

I gotta agree with Chris on this. If it was Fieldgrau, there is no problem with holes. The blue ones are really tough to sell if they are not minty. Try Sergio Semino's site. He has a good range. His photos are tough though, look close for blemishes on the tunics. http://www.militaria-online.de/

Omg that new blues uniform is sooooo frigging ugly. I loved my "dress" blues in the Army. What they have done to them is horrible. Blech..... do that many people in higher hq need promotions that we change the uniform every two years??

Now that sounds like a great Christmas!!!

Hi Jay! I did either. And I could possibly be wrong (was taking the word of a fellow collector who loves Russian Orders). However, according to the Major's accounts, the Duma would have been the only White goverment still functioning when he flew, the Tsar being captured. Possibly it was awarded by the royals in Abstentia?

Sory that might have helped! WWI. There is a uniform displayed with fl;ying wings on them. However, there is no pilot listed at Raymon Berlin ever getting brevet wings with the French in WWI. His uniform has artillery buttons on it, so I am trying to figure out what he did during the war. If straight artilleryman or possibly an observer later in the war. Thank you!!

Can anyone find the service record for a French Oficer, RAymond Berlin? I thought he was a pilot, but it appears he never flew. I am trying to find oput where he served. His branch would be artillery

I am trying to find out if, and possibly where, LT Raymond Berlin flew with the French in WWI. I have seen his uniforms, and have been interested in researching him. From what was told me, he flew with BR 123, but I have been unable to find any reference to him in the French online records Does anyone have a master list of French pilots? Or even know where I should start? Thanks in advance! Chris

WOW!!! Just WOW!!! How the heck did they (he) restore the helmets without damaging the paint?? That is amazing

The mask is definately UK/US does it look like his jacket has a collar to it? Looking at the photo, if I trace up the seam, it looks like there is an open collar flap right behind his head. The Yanks were using a closed choker collar rather than the British open collar. I would bet my money he is British or Commonwealth. He also looks to have suspenders on. Again, more standard Commonwealth I have found than American

How often post 1870 did the vets wear their full IC? I remember from the Iron Time there was not enough awards at one point. Did the vets usually wear their award out? Or was it only for reunions, state special occasions?

Whoops! You got me on that one I was thinking he was a Canadian, and typed that rather than British. Thanks for the correction! This grouping is amazing. I am trying to get scans of the photos for everyone to see. So far I have not had any luck. I am also trying to find an article where Maj Sussan is quoted about his wartime experiences. If I can get a copy, I will try to post it. I still cant belive this guy survived so many landings, let alone getting shot at :)

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French and British Wings -- engraved on the back!!

Squadron pin (!) and pilot's identification (French)

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Some of the Medals, Order of St George (Russian Duma award!!!!), Order of the Redeemer, Serbian order

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