Turkey opinions wanted....

[EuRob]

Saw this and would welcome opinions

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=006

Happy New Year to all!!

[Alex K]

Hi Looks like a nice original, german made item, seems a bit pricey though

regards

Alex

[EuRob]

Thanks Alex....not buying but browsing and learning a bit on these Stars. Have seen many variations on this site and maybe when the right piece comes along...?

Thanks for your input, appreciated

[Alex K]

Hi, There are many postings on this forum about these, many collectors go for the fancy enamelled pieces made by people like Godet & Son of Berlin, BB & Co, (Which I believe was actually an American company)etc as these are quite attractive. These are of course not "Official" Turkish awards but privately made and purchased items, often called "Officer Quality" which is quite incorrect, they were just more popular with German recipients as they were more attractive to wear than the official original turkish pieces which resembled Pot metal castings with red painted obverses.

It all depends on your point of view, do you collect the original Turkish examples or the privately purchased German made jewellery?, these were after all made at the time for actual recipients to wear and not fakes in that sense, If you follow the various threads, opinions do differ.

regards

Alex

[TerryG]

Saw this and would welcome opinions

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...A:IT&ih=006

Happy New Year to all!!

I think that one looks ok with a less common pin system although this does not look straight which seems unusual. I think the price reflects the current "market prices" although I agree that prices are going up. I only have BB+Co examples in my collection and am also looking for more unusual stars.

[Kev in Deva]

Hallo EuRob

I have to agree with TerryG, the pin is off centre but there are many variations of these awards,

Some of very high quality and others less so, there are pictures posted on this Forum,

please see:

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=11661

for starters.

Kevin in Deva

[Alex K]

Health, wealth and happiness to all at GMIC.

Especially Mike 'Doc' Riley, Dave Danner and Alex K and anyone else with medical problems to overcome.

Following on from the thread posted by Kevin, attached my Godet & Son made piece, sadly damaged

regards

Alex

[Alex K]

and the case

[Alex K]

Oops1 I seem to have quoted the wrong posting!!

[EuRob]

Cheers Gents....when I jump in and get one I will post it here

Rob