I agreeJohnnyrocket wrote:War Merit Cross 1st Class. A very basic design, but is exquisite in its simplicity.
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Germany's Most Beautifully Designed WWII Awards
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OK, for my money this set is the ultimate of the ultimate! Even though the star is a fantasy piece.
FYI: THIS IS A VERY GOOD site to follow, fantastic information on these very rare "Third Reich" awards:
http://ailsby-collection.blogspot.com/2 ... aurel.html
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FYI: THIS IS A VERY GOOD site to follow, fantastic information on these very rare "Third Reich" awards:
http://ailsby-collection.blogspot.com/2 ... aurel.html
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beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Here in the US we have these two which are very beautiful enamel medals IMO.bronk7 wrote:does the US have any or a similar amount of awards that look 'beautiful'??
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medal_of_Honor
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legion_of_Merit
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The Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction is one of America's beautifully designed awards.
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Ellsworth Bunker Archive Sold For $86,581 at Auction
AMHERST, N.H.— A comprehensive archive of memorabilia relating to diplomat, Ellsworth Bunker, sold last night for $86,581, according to Amherst, NH-based auction house RR Auction.
Ellsworth Bunker (1894-1984), who served the US in various capacities under seven presidents, most often remembered as having been a “hawk” in wartime Saigon, Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker made major contributions to American diplomacy for nearly 30 years.
For these efforts, he was twice awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction—one of which is included in this collection. Other significant items in the sale of the Bunker Archive are a pen used to sign the Paris Peace Accords, the flag flown over the United States Embassy in Saigon on the day the cease fire took effect, drafts of Bunker’s unpublished autobiography, presidential signed photos, and an extensive assortment of medals, awards, and private papers.
His highly regarded skill as a worldwide troubleshooter landed him in the middle of some of the most politically complex situations of our time—most notably as ambassador to wartime South Vietnam, from 1967 to 1973. Bunker made other significant contributions as ambassador to India under Eisenhower, and in drawing up the Panama Canal treaties under Carter.
“Ellsworth Bunker is considered one of the most important American diplomats of the 20th century,” says Bobby Livingston, VP at RR Auction. “The collection speaks volumes to his accomplishments and it is not surprising that it commanded such an impressive figure.”
Bunker passed away in Dummerston, VT in September of 1984, at age 90.
The Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph auction began on Friday, February 22 and ended on Wednesday, March 13 at 7PM. For more information including comprehensive list of items featured in the auction, go to http://www.rrauction.com.
Established in 1976, RR Auction is known to collectors and dealers worldwide as the most respected auction source for guaranteed authentic autographs.
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Ellsworth Bunker Archive Sold For $86,581 at Auction
AMHERST, N.H.— A comprehensive archive of memorabilia relating to diplomat, Ellsworth Bunker, sold last night for $86,581, according to Amherst, NH-based auction house RR Auction.
Ellsworth Bunker (1894-1984), who served the US in various capacities under seven presidents, most often remembered as having been a “hawk” in wartime Saigon, Ambassador Ellsworth Bunker made major contributions to American diplomacy for nearly 30 years.
For these efforts, he was twice awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom with Distinction—one of which is included in this collection. Other significant items in the sale of the Bunker Archive are a pen used to sign the Paris Peace Accords, the flag flown over the United States Embassy in Saigon on the day the cease fire took effect, drafts of Bunker’s unpublished autobiography, presidential signed photos, and an extensive assortment of medals, awards, and private papers.
His highly regarded skill as a worldwide troubleshooter landed him in the middle of some of the most politically complex situations of our time—most notably as ambassador to wartime South Vietnam, from 1967 to 1973. Bunker made other significant contributions as ambassador to India under Eisenhower, and in drawing up the Panama Canal treaties under Carter.
“Ellsworth Bunker is considered one of the most important American diplomats of the 20th century,” says Bobby Livingston, VP at RR Auction. “The collection speaks volumes to his accomplishments and it is not surprising that it commanded such an impressive figure.”
Bunker passed away in Dummerston, VT in September of 1984, at age 90.
The Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph auction began on Friday, February 22 and ended on Wednesday, March 13 at 7PM. For more information including comprehensive list of items featured in the auction, go to http://www.rrauction.com.
Established in 1976, RR Auction is known to collectors and dealers worldwide as the most respected auction source for guaranteed authentic autographs.
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These PMoF's (breast star with sash) medals can actually be purchased form government contracted companies who have the license to produce these awards. They range from $350.00 to $500.00. These are not presented awards of course—just the medal itself.
This is not the case with the Medal of Honor, which is illegal to buy, sell, posses or trade unless you are the recipient of course.
If anyone needs further information on this, please search for the treads on this forum which deal with specific details on this.
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This is not the case with the Medal of Honor, which is illegal to buy, sell, posses or trade unless you are the recipient of course.
If anyone needs further information on this, please search for the treads on this forum which deal with specific details on this.
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Re: Germany's Most Beautifully Designed WWII Awards
Here is another interesting beautifully design U.S. medal. It's interesting how the arrow, star, and eagle are reoccurring motifs in medal and awards from around the world.
Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
Defense Distinguished Service Medal.
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Re: Germany's Most Beautifully Designed WWII Awards
Here are my Eagle Orders, DK silb, don't find a photo of my cased Geld u. some others.
For those that like the Kriegsverdienst Kreuz here are mine and some cases. I also have the case for the KVK RK.
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For those that like the Kriegsverdienst Kreuz here are mine and some cases. I also have the case for the KVK RK.
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Sarge, can we see a close up of your Blood Order? Even from the small photo I may have some concerns of originality.
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Don't have any. Took this phot many yrs ago and didn't do any close ups.
What is there about that rather indistinct phto that you don't like???
Have to see if I can ge a friend to come over and take a close up.
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What is there about that rather indistinct phto that you don't like???
Have to see if I can ge a friend to come over and take a close up.
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Sarge, even from the photo certain details look off to me. A more detailed photo will tell 100% either way.
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Sarge, can we see a close up of your Eagle Order with swords? From the small photo I may have some concerns of originality.
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Close up image.
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And you are unabe to tell me what those details are, even tho I have ask you to do so! WHY IS THAT???ErichS wrote:Sarge, even from the photo certain details look off to me. A more detailed photo will tell 100% either way.
I do not have any other photos of these items. These were taken years ago when I had no need for close ups of any of them.
I do not have a working camera. Mine died and I haven't bothered to buy another.
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If I could see close up photos and if it's possibly a repro I would be happy to give you the details of my conclusions.
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Sarge, I only think Erich is trying to help and I assure you he is an expert on this very award. I'm sure if you complied and had the better photos taken by your friend, you would come out ahead with more information than going into this. Are you the shoulder board collector btw?
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