Blutorden Nr. 1627

[Robin Lumsden]

Some eye candy for BO collectors.

This one still has its untouched issue wearing ribbon ................. not just the buttonhole but also the very rarely surviving double-stitched upper area, as per regulations, to accommodate the 'sewn-in' safety pin.

The pin had to be sewn in so it could open from the upper side.

So many of these ribbons and pins have been replaced or altered over the years.

[Robin Lumsden]

Here are the only other examples (from other collections) with original nickelled steel pins and double-stitched ribbons I have ever come across over the years .............

[Robin Lumsden]

Here's a montage showing them all ........................

Does anyone else have any others to show ............... with the original sewn regulation ribbons and nickelled pins ??

[MAP]

Spectacular Robin. I've nothing to share except for my Thanks!

[Erich S]

A real gem!

[Robin Lumsden]

This should be interesting ....................

67. Auktion : Kataloge Saalauktion : Home - Auktionshaus Andreas Thies

200,000 Euro reserve.

And it doesn't even have the sewn-in pin !

[Robin Lumsden]

Two days to go ..........................

I wonder what Hitler's Blutorden will sell for ??

Anyone care to hazard a guess ??

Or will it fail to meet the reserve ??

[Erich S]

In the 6 figures most likely.

[Robin Lumsden]

In the 6 figures most likely.

100,000................... or 999,999 ???

Tomorrow will tell.

[Chopperman]

I think it will not hit the reserve.