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#47487 06/07/2009 10:17 PM
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I found this at a show today. It is a miniature of a medal and I should know which one, but my mind went blank, so can anyone help ?

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#47489 06/07/2009 11:22 PM
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its a miniature of the Hamburg field honor cross,,,i would say around $50.00

#47490 06/07/2009 11:31 PM
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Dave. These were issued by the city of Hamburg for bravery in combat.
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#47491 06/08/2009 01:33 PM
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Thanks, Guys.

I had seen the medal but just could not remember what it was.

Dave

#47492 06/08/2009 11:24 PM
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German Field Honor Cross. Smile
Deutsches Feld-Ehrenzeichen.

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#47493 06/09/2009 12:10 AM
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Were these lapel pins or something attached to a watch chain ?

Dave

#47494 06/09/2009 08:20 PM
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Miniature awards for civilian attire. Some were worn on a Buttonaire, button hole devise with ribbons. Some with ribbons and mini medals
some like I show just medals on a chain with a button hole attachment or two stickpins or hooks.

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