Stogieman Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Good Morning Gentlemen, both excellent questions! I don’t have an answer to that beyond the details looked consistent with original, known pieces I have seen in the past. It’s always quite possible that I’m making a mistake but it looks legit from the pictures. Meanwhile, in the US, this gem ran through US eBay and sold for a mere $524. You really have to sift through what’s out there but there’s still some beautiful pieces to be had! Both here and in Germany. Yes, cautious bidding and buying has become the order of the day. Personally, I wouldn’t touch anything Albert Order anymore and I’m starting to see some really good copies of the Saxon Merit Order, albeit the higher grades. I have not seen copies of the 1st or 2nd class crosses but I guess it’s just a question of time. Thankfully, the only St. Henry RK copies I’ve seen are easily distinguished from originals. But I’m also sure they will eventually come too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 This one I was unsure of but aging and stitching looked ok, just didn’t care for the opening bid of $80! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 I’ve owned a couple of these over the years, always admired the enamel work and writing on this order. No ribbon and yours for a mere 3k asking!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Hmmm, there are excellent copies of the St. Michael floating around. That one should have hallmarks if legit. Would be the deal of the decade if real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Komtur Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, VtwinVince said: ... St. Michael ... if real. IMHO it is NOT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schießplatzmeister Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Hello All, The "St. Michael Order 2nd Class" piece shown above is a modern forgery. It therefore should be listed in the "Ebay Fakes" category. Best regards, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 Well, sorry about that!! Maybe a kind Moderator can move it, I already deleted the photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 I usually don’t post photos sold but I thought this one was worth it, impressive, early bar. Final bid $180 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 25 Author Share Posted May 25 Heads Up! This nifty little mini set is on eBay USA now! I usually don’t post active listings but this needs your attention. This might be an identifiable group! Good luck if you’re chasing it!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 25 Share Posted May 25 Yup, I'm after that Kette because I have a RAO3mdS mini which I could swap in to complete it. How about this medal bar running in Germany right now? Pretty unusual to see something this nice on fleabay, and also possibly identifiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 @VtwinVince, Good Morning! I hope you’re able to get the minis!! They don’t seem to command the attention in the USA as they do in Germany. That medal bar is beautiful!! That’s going to bring big bucks! I couldn’t find it, can you please pm me the link? Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 @VtwinVince, Wouldn’t a peace time RAO be more appropriate given precedence? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Precedence looks correct to me for a Major-Oberst, although the Austrian piece should technically be at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giannis S. Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 Cased St. Henry Silver medal, went for 451 EUR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 26 Author Share Posted May 26 Had my eye on that one, beautiful medal in a very nice case! I missed out. He also sold this cased Saxon KVK for a reasonable 233 Euro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 26 Share Posted May 26 450 euros for a cased St. Henry Medal? Boy am I out of touch with current prices. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted May 27 Author Share Posted May 27 This one has run through US eBay a couple of times now with no takers at an opening bid of $650. Offers accepted but still unsold. Looks like a good bar to me but no full picture of the reverse posted. I like the combination but don’t think it’s identifiable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 On 26/05/2024 at 00:40, VtwinVince said: Yup, I'm after that Kette because I have a RAO3mdS mini which I could swap in to complete it. How about this medal bar running in Germany right now? Pretty unusual to see something this nice on fleabay, and also possibly identifiable. Sorry to be a bit selfish, but please don't post ongoing auctions here. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtwinVince Posted May 27 Share Posted May 27 Ummm, I didn't post it, and besides, we've gone over this issue in the past. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted 15 hours ago Author Share Posted 15 hours ago This very nice enlisted Saxon Bar snuck through Germany for only 160-Euro. I was out house hunting and missed the end of the auction! Oh well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stogieman Posted 14 hours ago Author Share Posted 14 hours ago And this little set went through eBay.de in a nice case/Godet box for 557- Euro! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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