Printable Recognition Manual

Spytrx · 04-24-07, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by GoldenRivet

Strange... it was copied exactly from an award document shown to me by a German Militaria Collector who not only lived in Germany for over 15 years but speaks the language fluently. According to him it was "Fantastic"

What exactly is it missing? im not sure i understand. If i missed something i would love to correct it.

Well, there are a lot of forgeries about and if you need something translated, ask a native (I learnt that in Arabia the hard way)

- I posted a picture of an original for you to look at...

basically after the date the word 'verliehen' is missing. You forgot to say that it has been awarded (lit translation) - if you look at the style in the picture it is also different from the original (I remember my grandfathers, that's how I spotted your mistake straight away). PM me for more details if you need, I am happy to help (as most Germans here would I am sure)...

GoldenRivet · 04-24-07, 02:38 PM

i see, so im missing the awarded word.

i was concerned because of the line in your post which read

"otherwise it makes no sense."

leading me to believe that the entire document was incorrect.

I have seen a great number of these award documents out there and some of them say "verliehen" and others do not. what is the difference?

i have also noticed that many of the documents look different in format and style depending not only on the year that they were awarded, but also the branch of service... Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, SS, Wehrmacht etc.

is the only substantial error the missing "verliehen" or does the whole document not make sense?

04-24-07, 02:38 PM	#2
GoldenRivet Subsim Aviator Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 8,726 Downloads: 146 Uploads: 0	i see, so im missing the awarded word. i was concerned because of the line in your post which read "otherwise it makes no sense." leading me to believe that the entire document was incorrect. I have seen a great number of these award documents out there and some of them say "verliehen" and others do not. what is the difference? i have also noticed that many of the documents look different in format and style depending not only on the year that they were awarded, but also the branch of service... Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, SS, Wehrmacht etc. is the only substantial error the missing "verliehen" or does the whole document not make sense?