Some New Additions to My Wappen Collection

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b.loree

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About a month ago, I had an opportunity to purchase some wappen for my collection. Here are some photos taken today:
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Saxe Garde Reiter OR's, obviously a rare piece.
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Soldered screw posts. I don't know whether there are soldered loop versions of these or not.
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Hussar Regts 1 & 2, unfortunately, much of the neusilber finish is missing.
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Having taken numerous photos of Tony's skull collection I believe this to be an original.
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Pre 1912 JR 92 Reservist OR's wappen worn by 1 & 2 Batt. The Reservist cross is integral to the star and running horse. Note as well, there is no "Fur Koenig" bandeau on the eagle as the motto appears on the cross. This is regulation but there are examples where the cross was simply added to the "Koeing" plate. Note the fine details including the pebbling behind the running horse.
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Screw posts indicates an older piece. More to come...
 
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b.loree said:
About a month ago, I had an opportunity to purchase some wappen my collection. Here are some photos taken today:
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Saxe Garde Reiter OR's, obviously a rare piece.
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Soldered screw posts. I don't know whether there are soldered loop versions of these or not.
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Hussar Regts 1 & 2, unfortunately, much of the neusilber finish is missing.
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Having taken numerous photos of Tony's skull collection I believe this to be an original.
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Pre 1912 JR 92 Reservist OR's wappen worn by 1 & 2 Batt. The Reservist cross is integral to the star and running horse. Note as well, there is no "Fur Koenig" bandeau on the eagle as the motto appears on the cross. This is regulation but there are examples where the cross was simply added to the "Koeing" plate.
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Screw posts indicates an older piece. More to come...
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Quite a haul !
Steve
 
Awesome Brian! I love the IR92 - that integrated reservist cross is remarkable and unusual. (y)
 
More:
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Baden Pioneer Batt. No 14 OR
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Reverse, again with screw posts.
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Dragoner Regt. No. 9
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Missing loop and period solder repair to eagle head.
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Beautiful little Imperial wappen for the pith helmet.
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Perfect condition with extremely fine details!
 
The last of my wappen "haul" :)
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Baden Landwehr officer. Note: The motto is still present on the wappen. The cross was simply added on when the officer's status changed.
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I am going to post these Baden pics for comparison with Alan's Lw. Baden OR.
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Hessen OR with screw posts.
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Large Bavarian with extra vines.
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USA
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Note the use of simple brass wire for attachment, 2 are missing. I am going to sell this as it does not fit with my collection.
 
My thanks to all for your kind comments! This completes my wappen additions although I am going to post photos of the JR 92 star and running horse removed from the wappen. :) 👍
 
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The last of my wappen "haul" :)
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Baden Landwehr officer. Note: The motto is still present on the wappen. The cross was simply added on when the officer's status changed.
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I am going to post these Baden pics for comparison with Alan's Lw. Baden OR.
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Hessen OR with screw posts.
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Large Bavarian with extra vines.
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USA
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Note the use of simple brass wire for attachment, 2 are missing. I am going to sell this as it does not fit with my collection.
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That was quite an outlay!
Steve
 
Terrific! I especially like your Imperial eagle, the gilt finish is outstanding
 
Yes, the Imperial eagle is a little beauty with terrific detail and excellent gilding.
 
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