Austria-Hungary Order of the Iron Crown Commander. Old copy?

[North Denmark]

Dear Members

I would like to hear your opinion about this piece. I have found one very similar to my one, but without war decoration.

http://images.goldbe...lot=2345&lang=1

Hope to hear some opinions. Would not want to sell an original as a copy or the other way around.

Regards

North Denmark

Edited October 18, 2011 by North Denmark

[Elmar Lang]

Actually, it's a fine, old copy (1960-70) made by Rothe & Neffe, Vienna.

E.L.

[North Denmark]

Thanks for your expert help, you confirmed my own theory. I will put it for sale as a Rothe & Neffe copy. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/51818-order-of-the-iron-crown-2-class-rothe-neffe-copy/page__gopid__473227#entry473227

Regards

North Denmark

Edited October 20, 2011 by North Denmark

[North Denmark]

Hi Elmar Lang

One last question. Is this order also a Rote & Neffe copy from the 1960-70 http://www.hermann-historica.de/auktion/hhm61.pl?f=NR_LOT&c=4042&t=temartic_O_GB&db=kat61_o.txt ?

Regards

North Denmark

[Elmar Lang]

^Hello,

^{yes this piece too, can be attributed to the relatively modern production of Rothe, although not signed.}

^E.L.

[North Denmark]

Dear Members

I just want to draw attention to this order on auction:

http://www.coins-la-galerie-numismatique.com/auction-xvii/austria/grand-cross-badge-1st-class-circa-1914-18

This Order is clearly a Rote & Neffe copy (1960-1970), but is described as being from WW1. Be careful out there.

Best wishes

North Denmark

[ccj]

Where can one find these copies for display on a uniform? I can't afford to buy all real orders to display on a 3 star generals tunic.

[North Denmark]

Hi ccj

Here a few examples of modern copies of poor quality:

http://www.quarterde...ucts.php?cID=18

http://www.amazon.co...l/dp/B001HQ4674

Older copies are "rare" in commanders class.

I would recommend this site if you need replacement ribbon or sash: http://www.ribbonsshop.com/category/austria-hungary/

Regards

North Denmark

Edited December 25, 2011 by North Denmark

[ccj]

Amazon.com..... Holy cow