New Imperial Collector.

[Ralph A]

Fellas

What is the item Eric just posted with the yellow and blue ribbon; red crown, "F"... ??

Rick posted one also. Gorgeous.

[Rick Research]

Uh oh! Bitter rivalry for Secret Mecklenburg Treasures detected!

[Eric Stahlhut]

Did Someone say Strelitz?

[Ralph A]

...two headed eagle...

...jewelled crown, wreath...

[Rick Research]

Now really, Ralph! If you want to talk about Sissy Habsburg Stuff we're going to have to send you to the International Forum!!!!

[Eric Stahlhut]

Did some say 'serious'?

Ok, here's one and never mind the earwax on poor old FJ. heee heee heee........

[Rick Research]

PS Ralph: A "secret surprise" comes inside every single one of those pearly jeweled gargoyles!

[Ralph A]

funny.

Is that what the "F" stands for?

[Mike Dunn]

Ralph--The Austrian Medal that Stogie posted above is a Order of the Crown. Not sure which class--Hey stogie--we had a really nice neck piece once!! still have the photos??? Mike

[Rick Research]

Of course, if the Secret Austrian Treasure comes WITH German stuff...

[Rick Research]

Inside the Lombard Crown of the Austro-Hungarian Order of the Iron Crown comes a mini sliver of IRON, representing the Nail Of The True Cross contained in the original 9th century crown.

Stogie-Rick takes crappy scans. Mine of his stuff are much better!

[Ralph A]

Interesting...

..that the olive branch wreath is upside down over ol' FJ's head.

[Rick Research]

Hint: That is...


mistletoe !!!!!

for the FIRES of passion must not be allowed to rage unchecked....

[Ralph A]

Iron Crown of Lombardy.

I have a picture of that thing around here somewhere...

[Mike Dunn]

We see the enamel Red Eagle Orders! How many have this one--never a low end Imperial item!!!! Mike