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Militarist

Militarist

Central Wisconsin

Collector of pre-Nazi German and American state and locally issued military service medals. Corporate long service medals and badges issued in and by Milwaukee cityCollector of pre-Nazi German and American state and locally issued military service medals. Corporate long service medals and badges issued in and by Milwaukee city and county; not just law enforcement. (Read more)

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Westlichen Kriegerbund Medal - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
22 days ago
German Groups - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
26 days ago
Bismarck Plaque - World Coinsin World Coins
26 days ago
State Guard - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
29 days ago
1918 German School Photo - Photographsin Photographs
2 months ago
German WWI Award Medal - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
2 months ago
Mauthausen Austria - Military and Wartimein Military and Wart…
2 months ago
History of American Coin Books - Booksin Books
3 months ago
Milwaukee Public Service Pins - Medals Pins and Badgesin Medals Pins and B…
3 months ago
Chinese Art Work - Asianin Asian
5 months ago

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  1. Forgot to mention that the 1906 date is the date the group was founded which could indicate a political split with the Kriegerbund of North America.
  2. Thanks elanski! It is a favorite of mine since it does not include any orders, just campaign and service medals.
  3. Thanks Scott. I used to like listening to the old timers when they were telling their stories. I learned from them and was able to avoid some painful experiences as a result.
  4. Interesting thought about how many of the florins were destroyed for jewelry. Most of the items I have seen are made of the lower denominations 3d 6d and shillings. 81,188,000 florins were minted fro...
  5. Thanks Manikin, the newspaper it represents is interesting too. I remember seeing one from 1917 that had an article on Martin Luther and the 400th anniversary of the Reformation.
  6. Thanks dav..., I know it is a fake or a fantasy. If it is a fake that means there is an original lurking out there somewhere and I sure would love to find one. If not then it is just a fantasy.
  7. Wonder if the note's printers got paid and in what currency?
  8. Thanks IsleGal, if you have your dad's papers you may find his discharge papers which would include his DD-214. This would list his years in service, battle credits and a listing of his earned medals ...
  9. The motto and black and white checker design are Prussian.
  10. " is a coin that was made from a certified silver bar (A340-85)" there for this coin is a copy worth only the metal value. If you can find some one who actually collects this type of thing (relic mad...
  11. Wonder if there was a burglary near by?
  12. Thanks Manikin.
  13. At the end of the Franco Prussian war only the Germany states (in Germany) issued war service medals. 25 years later many localities gave medals to their veterans usually on the 25th anniversary of ...
  14. Thanks for the nice thought. Careful, you might even become a badge collector yourself.
  15. Thanks! Small town life looks even better with every news cast I watch.
  16. Thanks Manikin, Town of Milw. ceased to exist in 1955 and probably only had a very small fire dept. for many years before that, so I'm sure you are correct in assuming it is a rare badge. Most small ...
  17. My Guess would be each star is 5 years.
  18. I used a scanner. Saved it to my computer and then posted it here. Give it a try!
  19. Thanks Ivan!
  20. Thanks Ivan.
  21. Thanks Bill, it does help.
  22. Thanks elanski
  23. Just a guess Estonian Observation Corp
  24. Your welcome!
  25. Thanks Scott! I sold that group years ago. I hope that the current owner, name unknown to me, will be able to find the same information as you did or will see it here.
  26. Thanks Lata! I think you are right.
  27. Thanks racer, I'm sure there were a lot of skilled people interned there since the camp held POW's and civilian internees.
  28. Thank you Newfld. It is a very interesting field.
  29. Beautiful city, been there several times but never knew of that museum!
  30. Great Album. Allan died way too soon.
  31. The Treasure of Sierra Madre I think.
  32. These look like the crude copies that were made to use in casino slot machines not so long ago. Check the edges to see if they are copper-nickel clad.
  33. I agree with you keramikos. The lesson in this is that all government units should keep their election ballots updated and current.
  34. The left coin looks like a Sasanian coin
  35. This is a convention medal of The Spanish(-American) War Veterans. Even though it has a fob-like loop based on the size and shape of the box it was issued on a ribbon and broach like nearly all were. ...
  36. The mugs have various city coats of arms.
  37. The first two pictures, my guess would be Oregon National guard.
  38. Looks like the Pope and John Bull (Great Britain) are playing chess and the Pope isn't as good as he thinks he is.
  39. I have just been told off line that the W.A.S. are probably the original owners initials.
  40. The young lady looks like a silent film movie star! Could be 1920's. The brooch could be older.
  41. Thanks again keramikos, sounds like you know Chicago a lot better than I do.
  42. Thanks keramikos! I never thought of looking up the address.
  43. Soval is the best known maker for making original quality post war daggers but at least they altered their makers mark. Didn't know about the patches since I don't mess with them that much.
  44. Interesting thought, I will have to keep my eyes open for such a source. I remember back it the 1970's when I bought boxes of IC's and other German medals from a US vet's estate who had liberated the...
  45. Thanks BB, Can you share the source with us? I am always ready to learn.
  46. Thanks BB, regarding the Iron Crosses, I suppose anything is possible. I am a suspicious sort though and think people will say anything to sell a fantasy / fake.
  47. Good question zombie. They are fairly rare especially in nicer condition. The type of agency that issued them also effects prices. The Milwaukee County Deputy I would estimate at 200.00 plus while th...
  48. Keep the dollar and spend the quarter.
  49. Just a guess: top center; king of Italy and Orlando. Lower center; Wilson and his Sec. of State. Right 3 Italian soldiers.
  50. For those who are wondering, the Watzmann is the snow covered mountain in the background of this picture post card.
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