Troy Tempest Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hello gentlemen! I just bought this medal, as I am still a baby in militaria skills, could somebody tell me if $23.50US was too much to pay for it please? Sorry about the poor photos, they are all that was offered. I am very grateful for the help I have received here in my steep learning curve! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hallo Troy,the price for your broce FAM is OK. But the ribbon is wrong.Look at me picture and you will see the right ribbon. This medals will awarded in cases also in bags.RgsAlex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Tempest Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks Alex, is that a spare ribbon I see on the left? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks Alex, is that a spare ribbon I see on the left? The piece belong to the cased broce FAM on the left. I also have a piece of 30cm for complet a bar.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Tempest Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Alex, could I ask you for a rough guide for a Saxon Kriegerbund 25 year loyalty medal? $US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaba1914 Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 The piece belong to the cased broce FAM on the left. I also have a piece of 30cm for complet a bar.AlexHallo Troy,the best reference i can give you is the website of a friend of mine. He collect award of the Kingdom of Saxon for several years and have a huge collection.The only bad news is the site is only in german.Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Tempest Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thank you Alex, I'd appreciate that. He may have some ribbon for sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thank you Alex, I'd appreciate that. He may have some ribbon for sale!hi Troy, nice price for the medal. If you can't get an original ribbon, this site has a good selection of modern (dare I say it) replacements.http://www.worldmedals.co.uk/Rib/germrib.htmregardsAlex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Tempest Posted August 17, 2007 Author Share Posted August 17, 2007 Thanks Alex K! By all means say it! I'm not going to wring my hands each day if I can't find original ribbon! I will check the link out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 Hi Troy, here's an image of mine, also mounted with original ribbon. the reason for mentioning the forbidden "Modern replacement" ribbons in my earlier post is that I understand from other members that collectors of european awards, particularly imperial german feel that a replacement ribbon actually may de-value the piece rather than enhance it. This seems to be the completely the opposite for those who collect for example British campaign medals of which I have a reasonable collection. replacement ribbons in this case does not always detract if a quality replacement can be found.sorry to rambleregardsAlex K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henke Posted August 17, 2007 Share Posted August 17, 2007 That ribbon sure look a lot like the Swedish order of the sword ribbon. The swedish one should be more dark blue but it very often faded to look just like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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