Welcome, Warlord. I saw you post some amazing stuff back on the old AHF. I know you'll be an asset here.
Garry you might be quite right, the number is going to be low. I have 30 names confirmed, with the last award 30 Jan 1944. I believe originally it was the Good Doctor, Dr K who gave the figure to David Littlejohn.
WW2 German medal collection - YouTube
Go to 0:52 for the Gold badge with oakleaves description. Sad to see how some collectors authenticate their items to themselves. Its a horrible fake, with coffin pin plate. and marked BM !
Wim, not sure if thats a compliment ?Jo, you have a nose to find those not-knowing weirdo's.
Regards, Wim
they had one in 2009. and mention that 400 were awarded.ther are a one for sale on herman historica in okt i havent seen any pictures yet bt i think it some urkund with it
Well it`s not really the same, the HH one is 535 Gold, and you can see that without having to look at the reverse. Yours look like another metal. If they are so rare, and only 200-400 were awarded, then you will definitely need to prove that with period facts and more than just comparison. You would also need facts on exactly how many were awarded, and a mention that they were available in different metals. I seriously cant see them going from solid gold, to Zinc with these?? In saying that, HH does sell a lot of Rubbish as well for huge amounts of cash. If the HH Solid Gold one is Real (someone thought it was and paid €5500.- for it) then you will also needs facts to prove why at least some, were made in Gold. Anything other than facts on these would be pure speculation and amount to nothing more that opinion. Doreen Phillip has a few repros up at the moment, pictured below is a very good one, the price is €35.- i think.I think you will find the badge linked to HH IS THE SAME AS ONE THAT STARTED THE THREAD. These can be found in gold or silver. There is a wear piece that is formed out of zinc. Photos of these and other examples are to be found in my new book.
There is more period fact supporting the Alte Garde Prototype (only one known to exist) , than there is supporting the:... I have all three forms. Why some were made in silver and some in gold is unknown. The difference in the design is also an enigma.
18 months should be time enough?Welcome James,
Looking forward to the pics when you have time.
The scans are too large to put on the forum.