03-02-2008, 05:43 PM
Lapa Wrote:Sebastien,
Yes, I find it rather sad too, as you mentioned, that when a member decides to show some high-end items from his collection, investing time and effort to document it all for the benefit of fellow collectors, no one seems to care.
It also disturbs me that almost matter-of-factedly "established" members at once tend to infer foul play on those high-end items. I may not be one of the "superstars" here, but I've had the chance to handle (I could almost say fondle ;)) quite a few top-end items, even if I did not necessarily sell any - thus not receiving proverbial plebeian recognition.
Michel (Grenouillet) was kind enough to open his closet to my eager eyes and hands. He collects only Soviet marshal uniforms, and owns simply an amazing collection, selected for GENUINENESS and quality. The fact that he is a low-key, quiet member of this forum, and that he acquired these pieces from his own sources, and not from plebeian-recognized sources, does not lower either his merit or the originality of his holdings.
IMHO, he is one of the very few people in the world who can sort out the original from the fake when it comes to Soviet Marshal's stuff.
Marc
Hello,
I would love to be able to comment on these boards. My problem is that I have only seen two sets of marshal's boards in person and do not have the expertise to add an educated comment.
This thread is one the reasons I come here - to hear collectors/dealers with more experience then I have talk about things as rare as these boards.
The next time I get a chance to see, touch, study a marshal's board I will be looking at the things brought up in this post (as well as other posts).
For me this is a great learning experience so that when I do have a chance to get a marshal's uniform I will know what to look for and what not to look for. Thanks to everyone who, via this forum, help educate me and allow me to enjoy this hobby more. Regards, Clete
