Help needed. some Insignia found on an old Attic

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Help needed. some Insignia found on an old Attic

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Post by SirSlick » 08 Nov 2014, 12:44

Hi Community,

last week the mother of old family friends passed away (97 years). While emptying out the house we stumpled across some boxes on the attic. Besides Unifroms and stuff i found a small silver box containing Insignia. But to be honest i dont have a clue what all of the insignia is. Can you help identifying all of em?

The next thing is, a "friend" offer me 250 € (300-350$) for all of this insignia. Is this a realistic prize?
Help would be much appreciated.
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Post by SirSlick » 08 Nov 2014, 16:26

need to post some more.
in total 18 insignias
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Re: Help needed. some Insignia found on an old Attic

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Post by SirSlick » 08 Nov 2014, 16:29

Round 3
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Re: Help needed. some Insignia found on an old Attic

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Post by SirSlick » 08 Nov 2014, 16:29

round4
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Post by von thoma » 08 Nov 2014, 21:52

Third badge, it's BRD West german sport badge 1st grade in gold.
You have found good things, you must appreciate the finding.
Is this a realistic prize?
A bargain.
" The right to believe is the right of those who don't know "

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Post by SirSlick » 08 Nov 2014, 22:14

oh dont get me wrong. my intention is not selling it - i was just curious if he tries to rip me off if i would sell or not - as i said a "friend" offered this prize.

and since these insignia is of a befriended family i was curious about what you have to do to receive this insignia - they dont know much about what their family did in ww2

and thanks for the info!

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Post by Ian Hulley » 09 Nov 2014, 21:19

SirSlick wrote: The next thing is, a "friend" offer me 250 € (300-350$) for all of this insignia. Is this a realistic prize?
Help would be much appreciated.
Yes, he's trying to rip you off. I would say they are worth €500 or there-abouts.

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Post by SirSlick » 09 Nov 2014, 21:20

thanks.

any hints on the medal next to the iron cross? picture2 i guess

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Post by Ian Hulley » 09 Nov 2014, 21:22

SirSlick wrote:thanks.

any hints on the medal next to the iron cross? picture2 i guess
It's the Wehrmacht 4 year Service Medal, the Iron Cross II looks to be a Wachtler & Lange ... is there a small '100' on the ring ?

The Iron Cross 1st Class is by Carl Wild of Hamburg and VERY nice condition :thumbsup: Cue William Kramer sending you a PM :P

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Post by SirSlick » 09 Nov 2014, 22:27

Ian Hulley wrote:
It's the Wehrmacht 4 year Service Medal, the Iron Cross II looks to be a Wachtler & Lange ... is there a small '100' on the ring ?

The Iron Cross 1st Class is by Carl Wild of Hamburg and VERY nice condition :thumbsup: Cue William Kramer sending you a PM :P

Ian

thanks! iyes there is 100 stsamped on the ring

sorry dont get the william kramer thing^^

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Post by Ian Hulley » 09 Nov 2014, 22:32

SirSlick wrote: sorry dont get the william kramer thing^^
:lol: William is a Moderator here, he has a thing for nice shiney Iron Cross 1st Class awards.

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Post by John G. » 10 Nov 2014, 12:31

Ian Hulley wrote:
SirSlick wrote: The next thing is, a "friend" offer me 250 € (300-350$) for all of this insignia. Is this a realistic prize?
Help would be much appreciated.
Yes, he's trying to rip you off. I would say they are worth €500 or there-abouts.

Ian
I wouldn't agree your "friend" is trying to rip you off.....I wouldn't pay much over $300./350. to buy this lot for resale, so it's a fair "wholesale" offer..... nothing "out of the ordinary" though obviously a very nice "family" lot. Let's see the uniform and other stuff!.... :thumbsup:
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Post by Ian Hulley » 10 Nov 2014, 13:25

Hi John, doing the sums (math if you prefer :milwink: ) collector to collector prices ...

Nice Ost Medal £20
EKII & 4 yr Medal on a bar £100
DSG badge ??
Nice Mothers Cross in Gold £30
4 yr Spange £10
EKII £50
EKI £150 at least
Infantry Assault £75 each so £150
Wound Badges £20 each so £60

It all adds up, and I'm trying to be on the low side there ...

Cheers, Ian.

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Post by John G. » 10 Nov 2014, 14:15

No disagreeing with your "values".... just that I still would say it was a reasonable enough "offer"....Nobody pays "full retail" for most of these.... I certainly wouldn't.... (but would buy the lot "in a minute" for resale at the "lower estimates (300/400 range)....
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Post by Ian Hulley » 10 Nov 2014, 14:27

Hi John :thumbsup: I'm just working on the prices I see being paid on the WAF Estand I guess. :milwink:

That Wild EKI IS really nice ... I could be tempted by that myself :lol:

Ian

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