Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 This massive fellow came today ... almost 3 inches in Diameter. A lovely piece that completes the 4 LOM in my collection.1.
Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) 5.00 Edited September 6, 2005 by Darrell
Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2005 Posted September 6, 2005 12. Scanned Reverse (glare due to curvature of reverse):
Guest Darrell Posted September 7, 2005 Posted September 7, 2005 Ok ... by the overwhelming response of the forum Here are all 4 LOMs side by side:
Gerd Becker Posted September 12, 2005 Posted September 12, 2005 Ahhhh, now can i see the reason for your new avatar, Darrel Indeed very nice awards and the Chief Commander Cross is really beautiful. I love all kind of enamel Thanks for sharingGerd
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Well ... I had to get a version (same manufacturer Ira Green) that had the rivets on the reverse. Shoddy soldering job prior to the gilt wash applied Obverse:
Christophe Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Hi Darrell,That's for sure a very nice medal, the one you posted in post #1 !! Congratulations!! ... and BTW, I also understand now the reason of your avatar .As you know: this medal, in its design, has been influenced by the french L?gion d'Honneur. I know you also like them... Just a quick question : Is your Chief Commander Legion of Merit a new one (mint), or has it been awared ?Again, congrats!!Cheers.Ch.
Christophe Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Thanks Darrell.Did you buy them to a dealer or a collector ? Or are they for sale at the "official" US mint ?Ch.
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Thanks Darrell.Did you buy them to a dealer or a collector ? Or are they for sale at the "official" US mint ?Ch.I got mine from Collectors / Dealers .. don't really know what you classify them as
Christophe Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Darrell,Please don't see anything wrong or bad in my remark .I just mentioned this because here, in France, it is possible to buy orders and medals from the mint, even without having been awarded them...Cheers.Ch.
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Posted October 9, 2005 Darrell,Please don't see anything wrong or bad in my remark .I just mentioned this because here, in France, it is possible to buy orders and medals from the mint, even without having been awarded them...Cheers.Ch.None taken. Many buy their medals directly from the manufacturers. The collector usually has to reliy on the dealers to obtain them.
Christophe Posted October 10, 2005 Posted October 10, 2005 Correct . In France, we have both options... for the mint ones.Ch.
Guest Darrell Posted October 24, 2005 Posted October 24, 2005 (edited) Well ... if you don't have enough ... get another This is probably the true "keeper" of the works. This one probably dates from the 70's as it has the earlier style catch / pin and hinge. The enamel on the front looks superior to the other two as well. You can see the difference in hand. The Red enamel on this one is much darker than the other two as well. The Gold coloring is a much richer deep golden color as well.Plus this one weighs in at an impressive 96.7 grams. 4 grams more than the other two.1. Scanned Obverse and Reverse: Edited October 24, 2005 by Darrell
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