Ostvolk Badges

[Darrell]

... not sure about the last one, but keep in mind that these “Ostvolk” badges were manufacturer by various German firms so there might be some slight variation on the ring size.
I can’t remember if the “1957” issues had the flat surface on the reverse and also if they were made a tad smaller in size. Sorry that’s all I know perhaps other members can provide some more details on these Ostvolk awards.

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Rene Chavez
Http://axis101.bizland.com

Thanks Rene,

I remember Frank mentioning something about the "real" ones having the "dimple" on the reverse. I assume he meant the recessed concave shape.

I have been unable to locate ANY 1957 versions, OR any WW2 versions that match my Bronze above. Interesting to say the least.

[Humberto Corado]

hello,

here are one war time bronze 2nd class

Thanks Rene,

I remember Frank mentioning something about the "real" ones having the "dimple" on the reverse. I assume he meant the recessed concave shape.

I have been unable to locate ANY 1957 versions, OR any WW2 versions that match my Bronze above. Interesting to say the least.

[Humberto Corado]

reverse

[Humberto Corado]

Gold 1st class with swords

in my opinion the first 3 medals are originals war time,

[Darrell]

Humberto,

Does the 2nd Class Bronze one have the scooped out back? looks flat in the picture.

[Humberto Corado]

reverse

[Humberto Corado]

Darrel,

yes it is solid reverse variant

[Humberto Corado]

Darrel,


here are one bronze 2nd class of Detlev's catalog, as you can see the ring is similar to your bronze medal

[Darrell]

Darrel,


here are one bronze 2nd class of Detlev's catalog, as you can see the ring is similar to your bronze medal

Looks like a match to the ring attached onto a shorter top starburst? Or is it just my eyes?

[Humberto Corado]

yes, The ring seems to be attached to the top of the one sunburst

Looks like a match to the ring attached onto a shorter top starburst? Or is it just my eyes?

[Darrell]

yes, The ring seems to be attached to the top of the one sunburst

Looks like Detlev has no OstVolk Medals anywhere on his site

Well thanks for the picture. At least this version existed

[Humberto Corado]

hello Darrel,

sorry, I forgot to tell you that this bronze 2nd class with out ribbon is a 1957 version, you can see it in the Detlev's catalog.

Looks like Detlev has no OstVolk Medals anywhere on his site

Well thanks for the picture. At least this version existed

[Darrell]

hello Darrel,

sorry, I forgot to tell you that this bronze 2nd class with out ribbon is a 1957 version, you can see it in the Detlev's catalog.

Thanks Humberto. Good investigative reporter