My humble collection ....

[Mike Yokum]

You said it Mathijs!

All the boxes are ticked! I've got a very similar one which I'll post pics of soon. The whole grouping you picked up is nice! I like all the pieces! You've done it again!

[George L]

Yes, that's an early quality Observer by S&L. Good find!

[Nigel N]

hi Mathjis, that was a nice group, you picked up!! i really like the observers badge, one of the best i've seen...very nice -Nigel

[Matthieu]

hi Mathjis, that was a nice group, you picked up!! i really like the observers badge, one of the best i've seen...very nice -Nigel

Hi Nigel, it was really a fluke ... I was about to shut down my PC when it appeared on e-stand. A quick look at it and I was SOLD .

[Nigel N]

Hi Nigel, it was really a fluke ... I was about to shut down my PC when it appeared on e-stand. A quick look at it and I was SOLD .

sometimes we all need a bit of luck, in finding nice pieces, you certainly did well with this one!! -Nigel

[vic007]

Hello Matthieu
That's a great collection you have there.
I really love the DKiG. It's also on my wishlist. Had a chance once on ebay but it went over my budget.

By the way here's a link to the brother of your beobachter that is looking for prays in my closet.
http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...d.php?t=306666

Best regards

stijn

[Matthieu]

Hi Stijn, always nice to find another BE member ! It was mainly your thread which made me "fall in love" with the Beobachter badge !

[vic007]

... made me "fall in love" with the Beobachter badge !

I completely understand! These early Beo's are real beauties.

Best regards

stijn

[Matthieu]

I traded for these a while ago, but they ended up in my mailbox this morning ...

[Matthieu]

Bronze IAB ... early production ( closed block hinge & hook shaped catch )

[Matthieu]

Silver IAB ... early production ( closed block hinge & hook shaped catch )

[Matthieu]

At last, but certainly not least, the 5th RK ( 2nd pattern ) I now own.
No markings, 3-piece, non-magnetic, rattling core inside the frame and heavily worn ... I just it !!!
Does anybody have an idea of what material the core could be ( silver / zinc / ???? )

[Nigel N]

hi Mathjis, once again it looks like you've found some more nice pieces, and another 2nd pattern RK! you are the king of the 2nd patterns!! well done buddy!! -Nigel

[Mike Yokum]

Hey Mathijs,

I believe the non-magnetic cores are zinc or perhaps another inexpensive alloy as a cost savings measure.

[Matthieu]

I picked these up last week and they ended up in the mailbox this morning ...

1st little lot is nice bronze CCC & early pattern EK2 ( 3-piece, magnetic ), with matching ribbon bar !