A 'been there' Diamond B-Set

[Dietrich Maerz]

This set has seen a lot of action. It is an attributed B-set that has gone thru a big deal of history! Made of silver with Simli stones, some are missing. But one can still see the quality and craftmanship that went into that high award.

[Dave-B]

Who is it attributed to Dietrich?

Dave

[Dietrich Maerz]

Dave,

Erich Hartmann

I will show the whole set, the RK, the oaks, the swords and the A-Diamonds in the upcomming book. And his 'spare' RK. Together with some documents. This set has not been published yet.

[Darrell]

Great stuff Dietrich

Where does this set reside?

[Van]

WOW...

[martin3]

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That means I can't find the right words...
What an amazing piece of craftmanship.

Who said diamonds were a girls best friend?
Does that make me gay?

Best regards,

Martin

[Dietrich Maerz]

Where does this set reside?

Germany

[Dave-B]

Hartmann....wow!! Can't wait for the book!

Dave

[Darrell]

Germany

D, you'd make a good politician

At first count, appears 15 diamonds are missing. Imagine the stories this could tell

[Harry]

Fantastic, If the set ever needs a home in the Green Isle, let me know!

[Dietrich Maerz]

At first count, appears 15 diamonds are missing. Imagine the stories this could tell

I think part of the story is known but I will tell it again. And it's not Diamonds, it's Simli. The A-piece is absolutely mint! He always wore the B-piece.

Dietrich

[Dietrich Maerz]

Fantastic, If the set ever needs a home in the Green Isle, let me know!

Harry, of course it is no mine! I was contacted by the owner and invited to document this set together with a lot of other RK's (attributed), oaks and swords. I did this earlier this year and will go back again later this year. I can ask him ....

[Dave-B]

They don't belong to the Hartmann family anymore then?...I didn't know they were sold.

Dave

[Dietrich Maerz]

No, not in the family anymore. Private collector in Germany. They were never on the market, it was a private deal quite same time ago.

[Dave-B]

I have never seen an original set of Diamonds in the "flesh" before .It must have been fantastic to handle and study the Ace of Aces awards...I envy you mate!

Dave