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Moritz commented on HJ Skiing Badge

The way this badge combines all these different shapes into one item is fascinating! On the one hand, it's a shame that it wasn't given out more often. But on the other hand, the rarity of it certainly contributes to its special character.
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Moritz commented on "Torfeinsatz 1943" Badge

I really wish we knew why and to whom this decoration was awarded ... It is such an odd one!
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Moritz commented on National Prize for Art and Science, Breast Star

This is such an over-the-top design! In my eyes, the embodiment of the notion that the line between genius and madman is a thin one indeed!
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Moritz commented on Army Mountain Guide Badge

Simply beautiful! Shame that it's so rare ...
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Moritz commented on Sniper Badge, I Class

Is it true wearing one of these was equal to a death sentence if the wearer was caught by the enemy?
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Moritz commented on Lappland Shield

The Lappland Shield has always been a decoration I have had a soft spot for. I think it's because they were all awarded after the end of the war, in POW camps, made out of anything and everything that was available to them at the time. That level of dedication, even after the war was lost, and the need to have their achievements recognised when there wasn't any more glory to be won, has always fascinated me from a psychological standpoint.
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Were the men in both Finnish and Russian POW camps? How many men were in the unit?

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Moritz commented on German Cross, in Gold, by C. E. Juncker

The German Cross has such a bold, beautiful design! ... The swastika is a bit of a problem these days, of course ... Too much baggage that comes with that symbol. But honestly, the 1957 version just doesn't have quite the same feel to it.
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Moritz commented on Honour Roll Clasp, Kriegsmarine/Navy

I enjoy seeing rare awards like this one. Last year I was lucky enough to be shown one of these and hold it in my hands. It really makes you appreciate the historical value of these seldom awarded decorations.
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Kaotik commented on Victoria Cross

Cool to know about the different colored ribbons. I love reading about VC recipients! Does anyone have any resources to share?
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Michael Ashcroft's book "Victoria Cross Heroes" is good. (2006)

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DavidB here. As Director of the NZ Honours Secretariat from 2003-2010 I purchased two new VCs on behalf of the NZ Government, the first in 2006 and the second in 2008. The first was awarded to Corporal Willy Apiata, NZSAS in 2007. The second cross remains unissued. The two crosses differ considerably in the colouration of the metal (the patina), and also in the colour of the ribbon supplied.. the

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StrayBullets commented

I like this site! So much info...going to through it now...
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