notned Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 Hello Gents,Look at what the postman brought this morning!A beautiful 1866 trio medalbar!I love these old bars....so much history and over 130 yrs old too!I wonder of we could pin a thread about medals and Medalbars from the 1800's?Be a good reference for newbies....anyway enjoy!RegardsPaul
notned Posted November 29, 2005 Author Posted November 29, 2005 and here is the reverse of the bar!Comments appreciated!Thanks Gents!
Paul R Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 The only comment I can come up with is, Stunning Bar! Paul
Dave Danner Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 Technically, the bar is not over 130 yrs old. It dates from 1897 or just after, when, in honor of the centennial of the birth of Kaiser Wilhelm I, the Centenary Medal was issued to all active military personnel and veterans of the Wars of Unification. The other medals themselves, though, were probably the soldier's earlier issued ones newly mounted with the Centenary.
notned Posted November 29, 2005 Author Posted November 29, 2005 Thanks Paul!Dave, yes that is Technically right. The Bar itself is not that old...but it does represent a mans contribution to these wars....over 130 years ago..I like it anyway
Dave Danner Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 Nothing not to like. As you note, a lot of history and in great condition.To keep it going: Although the mounting styles are a little different, this one mirrors yours with a twist. The Centenarmedaille and the KDM for the Franco-Prussian War, and an 1866, but from the other side. In this case, Bavaria.
notned Posted November 29, 2005 Author Posted November 29, 2005 Thanks Dave!Nice Bars!Am contemplating getting a bar like the one above...with two campaign bars on it....I just love these old ones!
Dave Danner Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 I picked up on eBay a few years ago this set of four bars, obviously removed from a medal bar (the seller didn't have anything else, and wasn't the one who broke it apart):
Dave Danner Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 (edited) My only big one, with 1864 there to join 1866 and 1870-71: Edited November 29, 2005 by Dave Danner
notned Posted November 29, 2005 Author Posted November 29, 2005 WOW! Spectacular Bar! Thanks Dave!WoW! i bet that cost a motza!CheersPaul
Dave Danner Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 IIRC, I got it when the euro was pretty weak (around $0.80) so it was cheaper than it otherwise would have been.
Jason Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 Great pick up Paul!! I really like these pre 1900 bars. Here's my little contribution......cheers Jason
notned Posted November 29, 2005 Author Posted November 29, 2005 (edited) Dave, whats this IIRC?? Hi Jason,Thanks for the vote of confidence...Yes i like these bars too!And that is a spectacular bar!Can i see a close up of the Gravelotte bar?CheersPaul Edited November 29, 2005 by notned
Dave Danner Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 IIRC = Internet speak for "If I remember correctly"
HeikoGrusdat Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 battle clasps of all times are cool.....
notned Posted November 29, 2005 Author Posted November 29, 2005 Awesome clasps Heiko!Keep them coming Gents!
HeikoGrusdat Posted November 29, 2005 Posted November 29, 2005 and the highlight for today - good night from central europe Heiko
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