German Saxon Friedrich August Medal Order

[Troy Tempest]

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!

[jaba1914]

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.

Rgs

Alex

[Troy Tempest]

Thanks Alex, is that a spare ribbon I see on the left?

[jaba1914]

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

[Troy Tempest]

Alex, could I ask you for a rough guide for a Saxon Kriegerbund 25 year loyalty medal? $US?

[jaba1914]

The piece belong to the cased broce FAM on the left. I also have a piece of 30cm for complet a bar.

Alex

Hallo 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

[Troy Tempest]

Thank you Alex, I'd appreciate that. He may have some ribbon for sale!

[Alex K]

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.htm

regards

Alex K

[Troy Tempest]

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.

[Alex K]

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 ramble

regards

Alex K

[Henke]

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.