DavidM Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 HelloAlthough I only have a small collection at present I would like to share it with you. Neither the biggest nor the best of collections, but I'm happy with it and hope to keep it growing.I hope there is something in it that you like as well.The pictures are of my Third Reich items, my 1957 items and finally my Imperial items.Third Reich Items top row from the left:Cased blockade runners award and minature. Cased EK1, unmarked but attributable to Rudolph Souval. Cased war merit cross 1sr class without swords, marked 50. Cased bar to the EK1. Retains all frosted finish and burnished highlights. Unmarked but is text book B H Mayer. Centre row from the left:Bar to the EK2 in LDO box. Unmarked. 'Prinzen' size bar to the EK1. Unmarked but retains all of its frosted finish. Bar to the EK1. Marked L/11. Cloth version of the DKiG on Luftwaffe backing cloth. Original paper backing still in place. DKiG, marked 20. EK1 marked 26.Bottom row from left:War merit cross 1st class with swords. Unmarked. War merit cross 2nd class with swords. Unmarked. Ek2 marked 113. EK2 unmarked. EK2 marked 13. Retains frosting to the beading. EK2 unmarked but attributable to maker 100.1957 Re-issue items. Top row from left:Cased RK with oaks. Late issue type, poor finish and paint on core. Cased RK. Early type. Marked 800 on rim under the eye on reverse. Has the beading flaws. Suspension loop also marked 800. Cased DKiS. Early type. Bottom row from left:Blockade runners award. Destroyer war badge. DKiG, early / mid production type.Imperial items. Top row from left:Cased EK2. Cross is marked with what looks like MAL on the ring. EK2 marked KO. EK2 marked C. Cross of honour marked HKM.Bottom row from left:Stick pin minature of EK1, EK2 and cross of honour. EK1 marked KO. EK1, unmarked except for 800 on the pin. Cut out style silver wound badge, unmarked. Black wound badge, unmarked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 57 Items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted January 30, 2006 Author Share Posted January 30, 2006 Imperial Items Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Very impressive collection! The Blockade Runner's set is awesome!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Broadhurst Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Nice little set of 1957 awards ! Have either of your DK,s got the coke bottle pins ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Taylor Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Very nice collection & I have to agree with Paul, I love this type of Cased Blockade Set!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidM Posted January 31, 2006 Author Share Posted January 31, 2006 Gentlemen,Thank you for your kind comments.Grant, regrettably no, the 57 DKs don't have the 'coke bottle' style pins. I'm on the look out for any like that as I have been told these are the very first ones produced - often using left over wartime parts and with a quality to rival the war time items. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Hi David, a commendable start! Welcome to The Forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted January 31, 2006 Share Posted January 31, 2006 Very nice collection -- all quality stuff!Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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