Impressive medal bar

[EK-collector]

I would like to hear your opinions about this nice looking bar too.

I am not sure, when I see Schinkel and service medal, they condition is outstanding, however both commemorative medals are not that good.

What can be average price for this ? THank you.

[Peppe864]

Assuming that all medals are original the value IMO would be around 600-650 €.

It is so hard with value on these things, because it is really up to the buyer to decide what he or she wants to spend.

Regarding originality I think better pics would be needed especially on the Memel which can be tricky sometimes.

[EK-collector]

Thank you for input

[5ribbonbar]

It could be that all the awards and ribbons are original...I do not know enough about Memel medals to make a claim.

The wear of the medals would be a concern...not very even. Also on the long service medal and part of the EK ribbon there is a stain. I have this sort of ageing on post war bars. Not saying this is necessarily the case, but it is something hopefully others will comment on.

Cheers,

Glen

[bytown]

I think that the Memel is a good one.

I have a number of these medals and the 'A' in 'Mar' leads me to believe it's authentic.

To be 100 percent sure I would have to see the entire reverse.

Whether it is a post war put together or not the sum of the parts would come in around 600+ Euros if all medals are authentic.

In my humble opinion who cares if it is post war as long as the value is there.

Wayne

[EK-collector]

I think that the Memel is a good one.

I have a number of these medals and the 'A' in 'Mar' leads me to believe it's authentic.

To be 100 percent sure I would have to see the entire reverse.

Whether it is a post war put together or not the sum of the parts would come in around 600+ Euros if all medals are authentic.

In my humble opinion who cares if it is post war as long as the value is there.

Wayne

I do, it is not a golden ingot, but item with some kind of history..

[bytown]

I do, it is not a golden ingot, but item with some kind of history..

You should email Weitze to get better pictures of this bar.

Then you can make a decision on it.

Wayne

[Gary B]

Hi,

Whether or not it is pre May 45 or post May 45 construction is always a concern. That being said this bar has several nice things about it indicating, to me, that it is of pre May 45 construction. Note how all of the suspension rings are tied down with thread - that is something you dont see often on post war constructed bars. Additionally, if I recall correctly, the comibiation of Czech Occ and Memel medal could make this a Kriegsmarine bar which the blue backing would support.

As to value I would say easily $700 - $800 USD.

Gary B

[EK-collector]

Hi,

Whether or not it is pre May 45 or post May 45 construction is always a concern. That being said this bar has several nice things about it indicating, to me, that it is of pre May 45 construction. Note how all of the suspension rings are tied down with thread - that is something you dont see often on post war constructed bars. Additionally, if I recall correctly, the comibiation of Czech Occ and Memel medal could make this a Kriegsmarine bar which the blue backing would support.

As to value I would say easily $700 - $800 USD.

Gary B

We in the czech republic have not any sea. Thank you for opinion about bar at all

[Gary B]

We in the czech republic have not any sea.

Hi,

Not sure if you meant this as a joke - hard to tell sometimes on email - but a small contingent of Kriegsmarine personnel did earn the Memel medal & Czech Occ medal, hence my comments on the blue backing and combination of Czech medal and Memel medal.

Gary B

[EK-collector]

Hi,

Not sure if you meant this as a joke - hard to tell sometimes on email - but a small contingent of Kriegsmarine personnel did earn the Memel medal & Czech Occ medal, hence my comments on the blue backing and combination of Czech medal and Memel medal.

Gary B

I understand that blue blacking and memel medal can be prove for Kriesgmarine bar, but in my eyes it seemed you connect this statement with czech medal also.
But if in czech republic were any kriegsmarine it is new for me.

[hlynur76]

Dealers who sells memel medal with out showing all the backside is not good imo

[George Stimson]

Here's a doc for the Sudetenland medal made out to a member of the Kriegsmarine. (Also attached is the fellow's Minesweeper doc.)

[Gary B]

I understand that blue blacking and memel medal can be prove for Kriesgmarine bar, but in my eyes it seemed you connect this statement with czech medal also.
But if in czech republic were any kriegsmarine it is new for me.

Hi,

Yes I was letting you know that a small contingent of Kriegsmarine personnel received BOTH the Czech Occ medal and the memel medal.

Gary B

[Peppe864]

Nice document George, not everyday you see it issued to a KM-soldier

Nice signature by Böhmer on the minesweeper.