GM1 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 The maritime french version, I belief it is very difficult to find it in any class.
GM1 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 You can notice the beautiful patina. The medal has been worn, because of the difference in color of the ribbon.
Bilco Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 (edited) With regard to the black bar and the wearing by mothers of their deceased sons' medals - in the Belgium thread, subject the Commemorative medal of WW1, there is some discussion of this, and a photo of a mother wearing her son's medals http://gmic.co.uk/in...-war-1914-1918/ post #20 Hope this helps. Bill Edited December 4, 2011 by Bilco
GM1 Posted December 5, 2011 Posted December 5, 2011 With regard to the black bar and the wearing by mothers of their deceased sons' medals - in the Belgium thread, subject the Commemorative medal of WW1, there is some discussion of this, and a photo of a mother wearing her son's medals http://gmic.co.uk/in...-war-1914-1918/ post #20 Hope this helps. Bill Thanks Bill for the information! Best regards, GM1
Graf Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 Hi, I just added to my Leopold collection this very nice GO Star by Wolfers I would like your opinion Stars made by Wolfers are usually with crowned Lions and the red enamel is translucent with specific "texture" uderneth This one has non crowned Lion and plain red darkish enamel Graf
TacHel Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 It's the first pre 1952 I see (for this grade)... So I'm unsure about the details of the enamel and lion. Here's one just like yours but without the maker data on the reverse. (Makes you go "hmmmmmm...") A switch on center medaillion or original?
Graf Posted December 30, 2011 Posted December 30, 2011 Hi , Thank you for the information. I bought it from Bonus-Eventus.be It was listed for 850 EURO i managed to get a better price The Star is still on their site Yes that is wht worry me that it could have been switch of the central part If so, it could be vere old one since the patina on the whole Star is even and old Graf
g_deploige Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 This is a good piece, made after the first WW, there is no problem with the red enamel Guy
TacHel Posted January 1, 2012 Posted January 1, 2012 That's good news! I'm so impressed with the attention to detail of the lion! I doubt you'd see such quality on a modern piece.
Graf Posted January 2, 2012 Posted January 2, 2012 Thank you for your comments They are of great help I collect Orders from Europe. Most Orders that come for sale on the market are Standard ones Thre is no problem with them However, from time to time there are pieces on sale that differ form the Standard. They are not mentioned in any literature These forums are great, since members can share pictures of their collection and also opinions This picture is my small contibution to the topic of ths Forum Two French made Order of Leopold -Commander and Officer Grades I am still eager to get more opinion on the GO Star by Wofers Graf
g_deploige Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 Minature of the order of Leopold a golden one with gems Guy
g_deploige Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 A miniature knight cross order of Leopold A knight croix in silver with gems and the reverse in gold made by P Degreef, in abox of Fonson open the box Marks O750 = gold 18K P Degreef A900 = silver Guy
g_deploige Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 3 miniatures Order of Leopold Civilian division and 1 military division
TacHel Posted January 4, 2012 Posted January 4, 2012 I'm usually not into minis, but these are extrmely nice!! :)
Graf Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 Bravo. Very impressive indeed I like Luxury miniatures Here is one in white Gold by Massaux
Graf Posted January 5, 2012 Posted January 5, 2012 closer image By the away there is very interesting information regarding the GO Star by Wolfers. Most collectors from Belgium insist that the Star is mady entirely by Wolfers On the other hand very respected collectors of L1 from around the world suspect that the Star is made in mid to late 1930 and is assembled by De Greef with most parts by Wolfers and some parts( front central piece) by De Greef, which can exlain the uncrowned Lion and the plain red enamel. Graf
Laurence Strong Posted February 6, 2012 Author Posted February 6, 2012 Those are sweet. Thanks for posting Larry
farmer Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 Some close-up's: Looks like a very late example, not likely by Buls (possibly Wolfers or Heremans) - look at the super flat lion.
farmer Posted February 6, 2012 Posted February 6, 2012 Hello, the black stripe means posthumous award, members of the family are not allowed to wear this order for their sons, fathers, etc. Anyway - really nice pieces. Leopold with 2 golden stripes is rarely seen Do you know who is the manufacturer of the order with 2 golden stripes? The first one is Wolfers and the second possible Fonson? Bagramjan Second one is most likely by Fernand Heremans, definitely not Fonson.
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