Anti-Partisan (BKA) Mini Stickpin

[Peter J.]

Chris, I can't comment on Littlejohn's piece as I've never seen it. We've discussed your silver BKA several times on different forums and nothing have changed in my view i.e. IMHO a BKA in conjuction with three post-45 minis is hardly relevant provenance. One more observation, I've never encountered an IAB with that awkward design. Apart from the BKA, all minis on that chain share the same chubby type of soldered ring, not really a textbook attachment for minis. I don't think I'm getting out on a limb when I venture a guess that they all come from the same producer. Btw, I think Chris Boonzaier made a good point: http://dev.wehrmacht-awards.com/foru...&highlight=BKA

T.K., I've been told this before and even been directed to a specific veteran's memoirs, but when I asked for details about the size,the respondent came up short. I can accept the possibility of a 9mm version (although it's not referred to in the official LDO sales-list from Nov-44), but the 16mm for wear on pin or chain, naah

cheers
Peter

[WARLORD]

Peter, think if you had the chain in hand plus the veterans mounting you might have a different view. But having said that, you are correct, I am sure mins have been faked. I must say I am comfortable by the chain.

[Andy B.]

Warlord, I don't think anyone here doubts that your chain is real. The point is that it is highly unlikely that it was made before 1945 in Germany. I find it an interesting point about it possibly being made in Austria and that would explain the point of the EK and BKA. The question remains then, why does it have '57er awards on it. Lots of questions. But thats what makes this fun (or frustrating).
Andy

[WARLORD]

Andy, you are right, lots of questions. The reason for the 1957 type mins is easy to explain, the man added to his chain awards he later was awarded. Either new awards or upgrades. The chain seems to be pre 1945. But that is just a guess. Period chains were and are still avalable.