Thanks Ron,
i always have an eye on the auctions of Bene Merenti.
The guys behind are very recommended dealers and i know them since decades, but there is nothing interesting for me in this auction. The most items on my wishlist are very rare and today very expensive.
Prices for prussian or other german states awards climbed exponential in the last 10 years.
For example an Red Eagle-Order 3rd class with crown, i place two or three times bids in the last years, up to 6.000 € (incl. fees) and was always overbid !
There are too much collectors with much money and no limit on the international scene.
I guess that is also a reason why i have now a new focus on british corps badges ......
Kind regards
Markus