Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 (edited) 5.00 Edited September 6, 2005 by Darrell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 11. Scanned Obverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted September 6, 2005 Share Posted September 6, 2005 12. Scanned Reverse (glare due to curvature of reverse): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 Ok ... by the overwhelming response of the forum Here are all 4 LOMs side by side: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted September 7, 2005 Share Posted September 7, 2005 2. Hope you enjoyed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerd Becker Posted September 12, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Share 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: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Reverse: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted October 9, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Share Posted October 9, 2005 Both are unissued as far as I know ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted October 9, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted October 9, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 9, 2005 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe Posted October 10, 2005 Share Posted October 10, 2005 Correct . In France, we have both options... for the mint ones.Ch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Darrell Posted October 24, 2005 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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