BLUE MAX Pour le Mérite World War 1 German Medal AIR FORCE PIN RED BARRON SILVER

Description: THIS CLASSIC FIVE STAR HIGHLY COLLECTABLE PIN FEATURES FREE TRACKING & DELIVERY CONFIRMATION, IN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES ...AND IS IN STOCK & READY TO SHIP, BY OUR CRACK SHIPPING CREW! EXPERIENCE, QUALITY, AND SERVICE SINCE 1986 FROM A VETERAN OWNED COMPANY !!!!!! We have been in business since 1986 and selling on EBAY since 2000. Make us your source for your Custom US Military Hats, Pins, Patches, Coins, & Flags! Items are added daily, so bookmark this page & return often, for you will never know what we`ll have for sale from our stock of 14,000 items E301B SILVER!!!!!!!!!!!! WW I Imperial German Blue Max Medal Collector Pin, WITH SILVER Outlay & Jeweler's FinishTM! THIS PIN MEASURES ONE INCH & FEATURES A POST BACKING! Are you looking for a meaningful birthday, holiday, or anniversary gift? This item is the perfect way to show case your loved one’s service and honor. This pin is a prized piece for any collection....especially for the Aviator or Love One, who has served or is still serving with pride! Order extras for friends & family to show your appreciation for your love one's service! Pins fuel for me a passion for Aviation history connected to a very distinguished heritage. These pins tie us back to our history, to the people who came before us, to all of the giants and to all of the little people ... who make US Aviation work day-to-day. That's really what these pins represent. It's about it's about people & their airplanes/equipment that make the US Aviation what it is...the BEST IN THE WORLD! BE SURE TO LET US MAKE YOUR UNIT'S REUNION OR SODA MESS PINS/COINS/PATCHES...WE HAVE THE BEST PRICES ON EBAY AND CAN SET UP A SPECIAL AUCTION! Welcome to our Ebay auction! We are ranked among the most successful sellers on ebay! Our goal is to give you a fun, safe, & effortless auction... WE VALUE YOU AS A CUSTOMER!I DO want this to be a POSITIVE experience for you on ebay.... we strive to deliver 5-star customer service, please contact me ASAP, if there are any problem so we can make things right..... THIS IS NOT A CHEAP CARNIVAL/MID-WAY KNOCK OFF PIN THAT SOME OTHERS SELL FOR LESS ON EBAY...THIS IS THE "REAL DEAL" REMEMBER YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR! This is an excellent gift for YOU or the LOVE ONE on your list, to honor a special day or for any other gift giving occasion. This collector Pin is the most desirable of all German Aviation Pins & is considered the "crème de la crème" of aviation pins as born out by the exceptional detail! The outstanding quality and detail in this pin will amaze you....pins are the perfect gifts for the special people in your life, which will last a life time! A GREAT PIN FOR YOUR COLLECTION OR TO GO ALONG WITH MEMORIES OF TIME SPENT FLYING! PROTECT YOUR COLLECTION.....BEWARE OF PINS THAT SELL FOR CHEAPER PRICES OR SECONDS THAT WILL FADE WHEN EXPOSED TO SUNLIGHT! "Land of the free ... because of the brave!" New York Spectator. August 23, 1831 “ The court of common pleas of Chester county, [New York] rejected a witness who declared his disbelief in the existence of God. The presiding judge remarked that he had not before been aware that there was a man living who did not believe in the existence of God; that this belief constituted the sanction of all testimony in a court of justice: and that he knew of no cause in a Christian country where a witness had been permitted to testify without such belief. Semper Fi Mac brings the internet's most extensive selection of Military and Aviation Collector Items to eBay. We have been supplying Military Units with quality patches, pins, hats, and coins since 1986 & we can set up a special ebay auction for your custom items too! Now, for the first time, you can enjoy that same quality merchandise that we sell to our museum, aviation & military unit accounts! Pay Pal and all major Credit cards accepted. Our specialty is authentic collector items supplied from the same patterns as the original units. Be sure to check out our other auctions and ebay store. GIVE US A CALL NOW AND LETS TALK ABOUT US MAKING YOUR CUSTOM PATCHES, PINS, HATS, & COINS FOR YOU OR YOUR UNIT OR REUNION! CONTACT US AND WE CAN SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOU! This pin is worn and displayed proudly! Giving a medal, with a unit's or individual's insignia is a military tradition intended to readily identify past and present. This is an impact award for immediate excellence. It does not have to go through a bureaucracy. Giving it to others is a sign of mutual respect...and shows pride in the individual and the Unit! BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR MEDAL RIGHT NOW and People will wonder where you ever found this great item! You'll receive lots of compliments....don't miss out, buy this collector MEDAL now! AN UNFORGETTABLE PIN....AT AN UNFORGETTABLE PRICE! THIS IS A VERY HIGH QUALITY COLLECTOR PIN!WE TRADE FOR & CARRY ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTION OF MILITARY ITEMS, FROM MANY OF THE BIGGEST & BEST NAME COMPANIES IN THE USA! You are bidding on one quality reproduction of the Imperial German "Pour Le Merite" known more commonly as the "Blue Max". Single sided with the correct blue coloring. This is the BEST broach made period! Check out the complete tight pattern, detail trim, trend setting style of these broach, unlike other brass broaches at a cheaper price....you will receive quality and an exceptional pin here...you get what you pay for! We sell more broaches to Collectors and Veterans than anyone....no cheap brass or seconds here! Remember "The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of low price is forgotten...do not accept poor quality for cheap pricing!" This highly detailed Blue Max measures one inch. Exceptional detail this collector piece is a unique collector pin in excellent condition! THE Blue Max IS IN MINT CONDITION! THIS RARE AND HARD TO FIND COLLECTOR ITEM IS IN MINT CONDITION. Great colors and design combine to make this a classic. This is by far one of the best looking and exceptionally made broaches out in the market and will make A GREAT GIFT THAT WILL LAST! This broach IS A MUST FOR ANY SERIOUS COLLECTOR! This great collector item can be worn with a shirt/blouse, jacket or hat, use it in a shadow box or display it as part of your military memorabilia collection. This item will be carefully packaged and shipped to You if you are the winning bidder! MAKE NO MISTAKE, THIS IS THE BEST-MADE AND MOST REQUESTED BLUE MAX ITEM EVER! DO NOT PUT THIS DOWN, BECAUSE IT WILL NOT BE THERE WHEN YOU GET BACK! If you do not see a pin you want...we should be able to obtain one from one of our many sources. We have access to thousands of molds or we can custom make a pin...we just need a picture or time period to do some research and we can set up a special ebay auction, so you can get that special pin! EITHER BY BOAT OR WHATEVER MEANS POSSIBLE...OUR CRACK SHIPPING DEPARTMENT WILL RUSH YOUR COLLECTOR PIN RIGHT OUT, BY THE MOST RELIABLE CARRIER, USING THE FASTEST SHIPPING AVAILABLE! We Ship Our Items The Same Working Day After Your Payment Is Received Your Item will be carefully Packed And Shipped in a protected bubble padded envelope, NOT STUFFED into a flat ENVELOPE! Typical US Postal scheduled pick up is at 5 PM! Shipping by this method is a little more expensive for us, but we find that this is the best way, for your item to arrive without any damage and in perfect condition, as you see it here on Ebay! A COMMENT FROM ONE OF OUR GREAT CUSTOMERS! Rec'd the hat today...it's the best. The bonus sticker was a real nice touch. I really like that you boxed the hat for shipping; I have rec'd flattened ones from others...I've learned my lesson and I'll be back to shop with you again. I have left you positive feed back and would appreciate the same. Semper Fi! Carl Nelson CPL - USMC 1983 - 1986 Wpns Co. 2/9 81's Platoon ALL OF OUR ITEMS ARE SHIPPED, USING US POSTAL 1ST CLASS MAIL, FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE AND PROTECTION! EMail Us to save $$$$$$ ON Shipping on Multiple Items, as we can set up a special ebay auction! Need This Item In A Hurry? All pins are shipped by US Postal 1st Class Postal Service, FASTER SERVICE IS AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA FEE HUNDREDS OF OUR ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW AT LOW BUY IT NOW PRICES IN OUR EBAY STORE! FIVE OUT OF FOUR BUY THEIR ITEMS FROM US! WE ARE CONSTANTLY TOLD WE HAVE THE BEST SITE ON THE NET! PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH ANY QUESTIONS. GOD BLESS YOU AND I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU AND FOR YOUR ORDER TODAY! SEMPER FI (Marine motto ALWAYS faithful!) GOD, COUNTRY, CORPS! SEMPER FI! AND YES WE ARE STILL ONE NATION UNDER GOD! The "Red Baron" was the allied nickname for German air ace Manfred von Richthofen, the leading ace of the war with 80 kills. "The Blue Max" officially the Order of Merit. From Prussia. Established in 1667 by Margrave Frederick (later to become King Frederick I), the Orden Pour le Mérite was originally known as the Brandenburg Ordre de la Génerosité (Order of Generosity). Reorganized by Frederick II in 1740, it became the Orden Pour le Mérite (Order of Merit) and was awarded to military personnel and civilians. The Order was again reorganized in 1810 by Frederick William III who reserved it solely for individual military achievement on the battlefield against the enemy. After the Prussian army occupied Paris in 1814, a total of 1,662 Pour le Mérites were awarded. Of those, 1,470 Pour le Mérites were awarded to Russians. In 1842, Frederick William IV added a civil class for scholars, painters, sculptors, and musicians. Following the armistice of 1918, the Orden Pour le Mérite was never again awarded for military service. During World War I, Prussia's highest military award, the Orden Pour le Mérite, was awarded to military personnel for repeated and continual gallantry in action. Of all officers in the German army and navy, the most frequent recipients of the Orden Pour le Mérite were junior officers in the German Air Force. During World War I, it was awarded to 81 German military aviators: 76 army aviators and 5 naval aviators. Of that total, 78 of the recipients were officers who held the rank of Captain or below. Recipients were required to wear the medal whenever they were in uniform. The Blue Max was the center of the World War I film "The Blue Max" in 1966, starring George Peppard, James Mason and Ursula Andress, tells the story of a German pilot trying to earn the coveted Blue Max medal for reaching twenty enemy kills. The "Blue Max", a coveted medal for achievement in flying, is ruthlessly sought by a German pilot who climbs out of the trenches and into the air force. He is met with prejudice by the other contestants, wealthy snobs who look down on his low economic stature. When he claims the titles, he earns the respect of the General and the General's wife, who wants to repay him in ways that the General might not appreciate. We also value two things that have become endangered, top quality merchandise and old fashioned service! We respect your time by making every effort to fill your orders accurately and as promptly as possible. Your business is our livelihood! I ALWAYS...ALWAYS ANSWER EMAILS...if you have any questions...or problems....or if you do not receive a reply back that day.... Please contact us by clicking the option "ask a question" near the top of this auction! I ALWAYS...ALWAYS ANSWER EMAILS...IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE, AN EMAIL REPLY BACK THAT DAY, PLEASE CONTACT ME FOR ANY PROBLEMS....If you don't hear from me within two business days please check to see that your e-mail address, as registered on e-bay is still valid, and send me an e-mail so that I can contact you. Sometimes computer protection programs will reject emails and sent them back to me rejected. YOUR SATISFACTION IS OUR NUMBER 1 GOAL! WE MEAN JUST THAT! We hold ourselves to the highest standard....we don’t compromise on our ethics for any reason, period! Many companies claim a “customer first” motto. Our mentality borders on extreme: just satisfying a customer’s expectations isn’t good enough. We strive to amaze, astonish, & delight each customer by not just meeting – but exceeding – your expectations in every regard. Delighting YOU delights us. We’re addicted to receiving ecstatic testimonials - our customer comments are like oxygen for us… we need it to survive. This is me a few years ago with my Fuji Stick...."No I was not a hero...but I served in a Platoon full of them! " Units....MWCS-38 3d Maw/ 3/9 Marines / MCRD San Diego (Boot Camp)/ Edson Range Camp Pendleton/ SOMS MCAS El Toro!) United States Marine Corps 1978-88 Honorable Discharge ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ If You're Proud To Be An American Wave ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ This Flag In Honor Of The Fallen Men ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ And Women Who Served Our Country ✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰✰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who have served in the past ☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ For those who are serving now ☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ And For Those Who Are Still Fighting ☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰☰ THANK YOU AMERICAN HEROES!! The "Red Baron" was the allied nickname for German air ace Manfred von Richthofen, the leading ace of the war with 80 kills. The most famous ace of the war, Manfred von Richthofen briefly served in the trenches before transferring to the German Air Force in 1916. Oswald Boelcke's star pupil was a fast learner and achieved immediate success. A month after receiving his first Albatros, Richthofen had six victories against Allied aircraft. As his reputation grew, the "Red Knight of Germany" painted the fuselage of his Albatros D.III bright red to flaunt his prowess in the air. The British called him the jolly "Red Baron," to the French he was the "Red Devil." He was shot down as he flew over the trenches in pursuit of Wilfrid May on 21 April 1918. Although Arthur Brown was officially credited with the victory, evidence suggests Richthofen was hit by a single bullet fired from a machine gun in the trenches. A British pilot flew over the German aerodrome at Cappy and dropped a note informing the Germans of the Baron's death. Buried in France with full military honors, Richthofen's body was later exhumed and reburied in the family cemetery at Wiesbaden. The First World War introduced a new form of battleground: to ground and sea warfare could now be added aerial conflict. Nascent aircraft technology was quickly and relentlessly developed to produce machines capable of serving each country initially in reconnaissance missions (ideal in conditions of trench warfare) and later in fighter and bombing raids. The air war threw up a new breed of fighter, and in general the Allied and Central Powers' governments proved quick in exploiting the successes of their airmen for propaganda purposes (although the British were less inclined to trumpet the Royal Flying Corps' achievements, with one or two notable exceptions). The French government was the first to award the distinction of 'ace' to those of their fighters who had demonstrably downed five enemy aircraft. Independent confirmation was a strict requirement however, which often posed a practical difficulty in crowded dogfight circumstances. The German government quickly followed,later specifying however that eight sixteen 'kills' were required for a pilot to be considered an ace and eligible for the prestigious Pour le Merite award. Britain - and later the U.S. - followed the French example, although both were more lenient in allowing 'probable' victories to count. The British Distinguished Flying Cross was available to those pilots who had scored at least eight victories. Most victories were scored in the crowded skies above the Western Front. Even then reliable statistics are not easy to come by: figures for the other fronts (e.g. the war in the East) are even more unreliable. It was routine for pilots to claim 'kill' figures notably higher than their official figures. Some units also instated regimes whereby 'easy' targets were to be left to the leading aces, thus further boosting their totals (much to the resentment of junior pilots). Recipients of this medal were Baron Von Richthoffen (The Red Baron) Generalfeldmarschal Otto Von Hindenburg, Generalfeldmarschal Mackensen, Herman Goering. Fokker E.III, built 1915, powered by Oberursel UI 9-cylinder air-cooled rotary 100 HP engine, weighed 1,342 lbs., max. speed of 88 MPH, max. ceiling of 11,500 feet, 1 synchronized Spandau machine gun "The Blue Max" officially the Order of Merit. From Prussia. Established in 1667 by Margrave Frederick (later to become King Frederick I), the Orden Pour le Mérite was originally known as the Brandenburg Ordre de la Génerosité (Order of Generosity). Reorganized by Frederick II in 1740, it became the Orden Pour le Mérite (Order of Merit) and was awarded to military personnel and civilians. The Order was again reorganized in 1810 by Frederick William III who reserved it solely for individual military achievement on the battlefield against the enemy. After the Prussian army occupied Paris in 1814, a total of 1,662 Pour le Mérites were awarded. Of those, 1,470 Pour le Mérites were awarded to Russians. In 1842, Frederick William IV added a civil class for scholars, painters, sculptors, and musicians. Following the armistice of 1918, the Orden Pour le Mérite was never again awarded for military service. During World War I, Prussia's highest military award, the Orden Pour le Mérite, was awarded to military personnel for repeated and continual gallantry in action. Of all officers in the German army and navy, the most frequent recipients of the Orden Pour le Mérite were junior officers in the German Air Force. During World War I, it was awarded to 81 German military aviators: 76 army aviators and 5 naval aviators. Of that total, 78 of the recipients were officers who held the rank of Captain or below. Recipients were required to wear the medal whenever they were in uniform. The Blue Max was the center of the World War I film "The Blue Max" in 1966, starring George Peppard, James Mason and Ursula Andress, tells the story of a German pilot trying to earn the coveted Blue Max medal for reaching twenty enemy kills. The "Blue Max", a coveted medal for achievement in flying, is ruthlessly sought by a German pilot who climbs out of the trenches and into the air force. He is met with prejudice by the other contestants, wealthy snobs who look down on his low economic stature. When he claims the titles, he earns the respect of the General and the General's wife, who wants to repay him in ways that the General might not appreciate. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in our products and services. Next time you go out, show off this attractive pin and notice how much attention is generated. Pins are a great way to meet new people through appealing to the natural curiosity we all possess. Pins are great for starting conversations, excellent gifts, ideal for fundraisers, conveying a special message, and fun to collect and trade! WE MAKE CUSTOM PINS, PATCHES, STICKERS, LANYARDS, AND COINS. CONTACT US AND WE CAN GIVE YOU A QUOTE AND SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION FOR YOUR CUSTOM ITEM!WE ALSO CAN MAKE YOU CUSTOM DOG TAGS & SHIPPING IS FREE WHEN COMBINED WITH THIS ORDER! 1999 Semper Fi Mac All rights reserved. Semper Fi Mac is an established, since 1986, and trusted name in the pin business. We strive to provide our customers, who include Military, Police, Fire, and many other organizations, with products and service at the best prices. All our products are inspected carefully to ensure that the highest quality is offered. The materials used, on these pins, are of the finest quality. Our products come with a 100% satisfaction guarantee! Afraid of being outbidded or of forgetting this auction in time? CAN'T WAIT FOR THE AUCTION TO END? USE THE BUY IT NOW OPTION! Please always use the ebay auction number in any correspondence and payments. This is critical, with not only with our auctions, but to any ebayer! SCHOOL CIRCLE THIS IS IMPORTANT If the sale is closed, or your looking for quantity for resale E-mail me for more information. I can let you know when I will be relisting, or I can set up a special Ebay auction for you to purchase! BE SURE TO ADD US TO YOUR FAVORITE LIST! Our company provides both stock and custom Pins to Museums, Army/Navy stores, Exchanges, Air Force, Navy, Air National Guard, Marine and Coast Guard Units world wide. Contact us and we can set up a special ebay auction for your additional orders! REMEMBER: AMERICA IS NUMBER 1 THANKS TO GOD'S BLESSINGS! A FEW GREAT COMMENTS FROM A FEW OF THE FINEST! I thought that hat looked good on the web it is awesome, thanks man!!! I have been retired almost 16 years and am always looking for quality Navy stuff because I'm proud of my service and proud of the Navy. You represent everything that is good about shopping with other veterans. Service was prompt the hat is excellent it arrived in perfect condition & the sticker & business card was a totally unexpected treat. I will be a multiple repeat customer & I will turn my buddies onto your e-bay store. I regret you only get 80 characters to leave feedback on ebay. I did my best there for you! You deserve it! Tanks Again Brother. Norm Copeland FTCS/SS USN RET. ANCHORS AWEIGH SHIPMATE!! BE A FORCE MULTIPLIER! EMAIL THIS AUCTION TO THREE MEMBERS OF OUR AVIATION FAMILY TODAY! SUPPORT OUR TROOPS! JOIN OUR WINNING VETERAN TEAM & BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR PIN RIGHT NOW!THE KENNEDY, REAGAN McKinnely, AND CARTER COLLEGE FUNDS THANK YOU! c IF YOU CANNOT FIND YOUR PIN OR PATCH...WE CAN REPRODUCE IT. WE ALSO HAVE SPECIAL REUNION PRICING PACKAGE...CONTACT US AND WE WILL SET UP A SPECIAL EBAY AUCTION TO MAKE YOUR PIN, COIN, OR PATCHBE SURE TO VISIT US AT AN AIRSHOW! A 'Veteran' -- whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve -- is someone who, at onepoint in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to, and including his life.'That is honor and there are way too many people in this country today, who no longer understand this...to those who do....Semper Fi XX BE SURE TO VISIT US AT AN AIRSHOW! STOP BY & SEE US AT AN AIRSHOW!!!!!!! Once again thank you for your purchase...we look forward to hearing from you TODAY! Please let me know if we can be of any other assistance. Thank you for your business, it is sincerely appreciated. We hope you will come back to see us again. Referrals are nice too.....Semper Fi WW I Imperial German Blue Max Medal Collector Pin, WITH SILVER Outlay & Jeweler's FinishTM! THIS PIN MEASURES ONE INCH & FEATURES A POST BACKING! JOIN OUR WINNING VETERAN TEAM & BUY THIS GREAT COLLECTOR PIN RIGHT NOW! Thanks for supporting the Vets who work here....it means a lot!

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