army historian Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I would like opinions on this bar. Thanks http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-8299-0-96430700-1328056373.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-8299-0-18360500-1328056390.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul C Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 I can not comment on the originality of the bar but I can say that just a colonial medal and Hindenburg does not make much sense to me. I would think that there should be at least a long service medal on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 hmmm, I think the combination is TECHNICALLY possible, am not sure how likely though. What gets me is the 2 pinpricks in the HK cross ribbon, as if it had been pinned at some stage in its life, and is now mounted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Hunter Posted February 1, 2012 Share Posted February 1, 2012 (edited) Both of the ribbon "furls" look different to me. Matt Edited February 1, 2012 by M Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 I think you are all correct - I think the colonial is a copy. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted February 1, 2012 Author Share Posted February 1, 2012 How about some comments on this one? ' alt='' class='ipsImage' > ' alt='' class='ipsImage' > Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I am seriously thinking about buying this bar. Please give opinions - Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Boonzaier Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi, that 2nd one with the Bulgarian and Austrian medals leaves me a bit puzzeled.... I think you had to show your Hindenburg cross to get one? The last one looks kinda nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 Thanks Chris - Yes the one with the Bulgarian and Hungarian is odd - probably not German or did not qualify for German Front fighter's Cross. I think they could request their medals with out a lot of documentation, except the German one. As for the one with the Samoa 1888 bar - I am thinking of buying, it is a possible combination, not like the first. These Colonial medals are very hard to ID originals and fakes. I am not crazy about the condition of Colonial medal - but I have one that's original and in even better condition. Negotiations on price going on right now. So we will see. I relished it as "Another Colonial Bar - Good or Bad". Geroge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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