1st pattern "thin wreath" Deumer Observer
The polished highlights are really something on this piece and the bright finish of the wreath is a beautiful accent against the darkened eagle. Gem mint.
Tinnie collection 1
Tinnies are a fun and affordable way to collect in an expensive hobby. Over the years I have found a few special examples which I've put into these displays.
Tinnie collection 2
To me, each and every tinnie is it's own work of art and I find the detailing on them absolutely incredible. I've mixed in a few other types of smalls and overall I find this display case very appealing.
tinnie collection 3
Each in my collection has iconic imagery and I don't think I actually have a favorite and enjoy them all.
cloth combined pilot observer badge
The exact piece shown in THE GERMAN LUFTWAFFE PILOT and COMBINED PILOT and OBSERVER BADGES OF WORLD WAR II by Sebastien Talbot on page 440.
Steinhauer & Lück clasp in bronze
The exact piece shown in THE GERMAN CLOSE COMBAT BADGE OF WORLD WAR II by Thomas Durante on page 352.
Steinhauer & Lück clasp in bronze
The exact piece shown in THE GERMAN CLOSE COMBAT BADGE OF WORLD WAR II by Thomas Durante on page 358.
table medals
Two of my most favorite table medallions here. The bronze medal was made from metal from a Bavarian steam ship's bell and the other is for the 1936 Reichsparteitag and is made of 990 silver. The detail on these is amazing and I have always kept them for myself.
the basics
No collection should be without a fine example of each. Over the years I have never sold an item which I received directly from the Vet and have a personal connection to. The War Merit Cross was given to me by an employee of my late father's many years ago. The Iron cross 2nd class has been with me since the beginning and I just love how worn it is. I've sold hundreds of medals but these have never been on the chopping block. The Russian front is "110" marked on the suspension ring and the West Wall is an early tombak type.
