Mike K Posted July 16, 2006 Posted July 16, 2006 ....and no, in case you haven't figured it out, I'm definitely not one of the "big guns" being referred to!Reverses....
Wild Card Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Gentlemen,Unfortunately, I was away for several days when this thread was started. I would like to compliment all who have contributed to it. To start giving praise to certain pieces would be take so long and inevitably, I would likely miss something - to a Brunswick fan this is like the ultimate Christmas morning! I would like to take a few moments to fill in some gaps, I hope that you enjoy them. We will start with a real oldie.Thanks again and best wishes, Wild Card
Wild Card Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 (edited) Next, let?s move to the outer limits of the House Order of Henry the Lion. Unlike most Imperial German states, Brunswick incorporated their arts and science awards under the house order. The Brunswick arts and science awards came in two classes; but (another oddity) the second class was further divided into two ?sections?.Shown below is an example of the second class, second section (with crown), as awarded to a woman. Edited July 19, 2006 by Wild Card
Wild Card Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Continuing up the ladder of the house order, we come to the 1870 and 1914 military merit crosses, the honor decorations and the merit crosses. Because none of these have horses, I will jump to the house order cross 4th class. Here is an example by J?rgens.
Wild Card Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 There are a couple of other examples which I would like to post; but unfortunately, they do not live here at home. I hope to be able to get them here in a few days at which time I will post them. Please bear with me.Thank you,Wild Card
Wild Card Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Very interesting Andreas! The tail is totally different! Love the swords version!!!MarcHi Marc,You have alluded to one of the most popular questions regarding Imperial German orders.Since the foundation of the order in 1834, there were a number of house jewelers who produced pieces for his order. Starting with the first, August Lemme, through the next to last, F. Siebrecht, the horse?s tail was always ?down?. When the last house jeweler, Hermann J?rgens, took over in 1912, they referred back to the official seal of Brunswick which showed the horse's tail as ?up?, so...Best wishes,Wild Card
Flak88 Posted July 19, 2006 Author Posted July 19, 2006 Amazing pieces, and amazing knowledge. Fabulous!Thanks for sharing,Marc
Wild Card Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 Thank you very much Marc. As you know, I had the good fortune to ?grow up? under George and Eric?s guidance - damn! I wish that I had listened more and talked less.I?ve got a couple more that I think you might enjoy; give me a few days to get them home.Best wishes,Wild Card
Wild Card Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 My Komturkreuz in Gold of the Hausorden Heinrich des L?wen...Your stuff, Andreas, is really breathtaking... how many RK with swords in the middle were given: 5? There was also one on Thies' auction today, "am Einzelbandschnalle". Great also and extremely rare the spange "old style". About what date would you situate your medal bar?Ciao,ClaudioHi Claudio,According to Reckewell/Fisher, there were five knight first class and two knight second class awards with swords made between 1908 and 1918. These would have been the type with the swords through the middle; those prior to that would be the type with the swords below the cross.We missed you in Kircheim on Saturday. See you in December?Best wishes, Wild Card
Stogieman Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 WC, fantastic and (as usual) exceptional rarity. Especially the cased cross. Love it, Love it, Love it! Usual cypher on the lid?
Red Eagle Posted July 19, 2006 Posted July 19, 2006 A little cross with a little bit of damage.25 X 14 mm
Wild Card Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Hi Stogieman,Thank you. Yes - see below. A few of the kids came home for a visit today; pictures will follow.Red Eagle, that is a real beauty. Unfortunately, the true artistry of these little guys can only be best appreciated when seen in person. Thank you for sharing.Best wishes,Wild Card
Wild Card Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Gentlemen,While we have seen an exceptionally rare (and beautiful) knight 2nd class with swords through the middle in post #7, we seem to be lacking an earlier version with the swords below -
Wild Card Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 We have a classic (check out that center medallion!) commander?s badge in post #14. Here is a later example with swords on ring.
Wild Card Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 While we?re on swords on ring, here is a W.W.I era grand cross with swords on ring.
Jacky Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Amazing medals could I see the reverse of the 1st class star???They're just so beautifull !!!! What do they make valuewise?? Or is it something we better can't mention
Gerd Becker Posted July 20, 2006 Posted July 20, 2006 Absolutely breathtaking, WC Beautiful Decorations Thanks for sharing these beauties with us.Gerd
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