Uncategorised Stolen Bavarian 7 pieces medal bar

[Claudio]

Dear forumites,

I just wanted to inform you that unfortunately this Bavarian 7-placed medal bar has been stolen on his way by mail (Hermes) from Germany to Sweden.

The package was opened and resealed with another tape color. I immediately knew that something was wrong when I got the package in my hands, because it felt so strangely light. I already panicked to the thought that this wonderful bar in pristine conditions might have been stolen, since I also noticed the strange tape, different from the one underneath it.

I post the pictures (front and back) of this bar here, just in case that somebody sees it reappearing on the internet or market.

Hopefully this bar hasn't been already cannibalized... the only consolation is that if also the thieve sells medal by medal, he won't capitalize to much on his crime.

Ciao,

Claudio

Edited October 26, 2011 by Claudio

[Claudio]

back...

Thanks for reading this thread!

[Claudius]

Claudio -Sorry for your loss. I will keep my eyes open for any sign of it.

[Paul C]

Some damn crook in the post office. I had this happen as well. I will be an eye out for it in the US and ebay.

[Wild Card]

Claudio,

This is not good and I am sorry about your loss.

I would like to suggest that you post your information on this in “The Lounge” . For all we know, the same thing could have happened to collectors in other areas of interest - a pattern might emerge. Also it would alert many others to be on watch; again, this kind of thing does not happen to Imperial German collectors only.

Good luck my friend,

Wild Card

[Claudio]

Claudius, Paul and Chris

Thanks for your kind words... if the moderator of this subforum thinks more appropriate to move this thread under the section "The Lounge", please be my guest!

Ciao,

Claudio

[tyanacek]

Hello Claudio,

I am so sad to hear of the loss of this beautiful medal bar. This one has to be the cleanest original bar that I have ever seen and the thought of this gem being in the hands of some thief outrages me. Wherever my travels take me, I will keep a sharp lookout for this bar.

Sincerely,

Tom

Edited November 2, 2011 by tyanacek

[Claudio]

Thanks Tom, I really appreciate your kind words... ;-)

[Deruelle]

Hi Claudio,

I'm very sad that someone else than you will have this beautiful medal bar. I hope we will find him and then this bar will be in your hand for real !

I will keep my eyes open for you. Let us know if it appears again.

Christophe

[Claudio]

Thanks Chris! I have got the feeling this bar has already "cannibalized"... I hope not! ;-)