The Falconry Organization was a very small unit of the DJ. Their items are almost never seen. These two things are all I have found. The medal is 800 silver with silver proofs with a gilt finish.

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Absolutely stunning items Houston, I have a couple books that mention Falconry but I have never seen anything related to it.I reckon this is about as rare as it gets.

Thanks

Gary

I sure learn a lot looking at the various areas of GDC.

Falconry? Anybody know more about that interesting subject ?

Dave

Houston,

Thanks for showing these fascinating and unique gems. I'll keep an eye out.

Fascinating stuff Houston. I like the armband.

Mark

Houston,

That armband is surely a rare treat to see, wow!
I've kept an eye open for years and never found
anything related to this small and elite group of hunters. These things are as scarce as hawk's teeth!

I'm not certain that the shooting award has anything to do with the DFO per say. I'm more inclined to think that it was presented to the "Golden Shooting King" from a Schützenverein
named "The Falcons." Whatever the case may be it's a fine unit, no doubt about that!

Considering scarcity, that band has to be one of the rarest things I've seen in a long, long time. If one compares it to the field of collecting medals it would make original Knight's Crosses and Goldene Nahkampfspangen ordinary and commonplace - now that's rare!

Thanks for letting us have a look!

Bill

I don't know about the medal-perhaps you are right-but I never heard of a shooting club having a name like that -usually named after a person or place. There is a rarer armband-one with the swastika added-but I never have seen one-or any other Falconry thing.

Houston, Now that is a really excellent piece!! That armband is just beutiful. I have a book that has a picture of a man from a Falconry club , displaying a couple of his bird, while collecting for winter relief. Alway wondered why nothing much is mention about this small area of the DJ. If you have any other Falcony stuff, please post it.

Absolutely awsome,
I never knew such an organizatino existed! Thanks!

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Falconry? Anybody know more about that interesting subject ?

Dave

Dave,

My friend and I are very avid fans and participants of falconry. I did not expect many here to know of the art, honestly. We both have amongst ourselves (2) Golden eagles, and (1) Red-tailed hawk. Personally, I am not into hunting (although, I do understand it's purpose in today's world), but I do enjoy the excitement of handling and watching these magnificent birds doing what comes natural to themselves . . .

Some day if you come to the Cincinnati area, maybe we can take you on an afternoon treat and let you handle the birds - it is trly something to witness and participate in!

Brad

P.S. My friend, Keith, has survived "rabbit fever" from one of our hunts, so if and when you may come to see the thrill, please understand his predispostion with paranoia and cleanliness . . . not a bad thing, but still quite hard to comprehend the first time you come around . . .

As always.....Houston ....a great and interesting post....and super rare stuff..

Thanks for the showing....

Happy Holidays.....

Galien sold a Falconry AM about 2 years ago, I've wanted one ever since....
As always a treat to see your stuff.

You may be interested in this rare 1930s German Falconry Tunic from my Forestry/Hunting Collection.

BRAD,
Didn,t understand the bit about Keith and rabbit fever.
We use a Harris Hawk for rabbits.
Regards JOHN

Hi Chief--Welcome to the forum. Looks like a very nice rig--could we see a photo of the collar tabs, sleeve patch, shoulder boards, medal ? Thanks

Here are two more photos of the 1930s Falconry Tunic as requested. Thanks to all for your comments and emails. Sorry its not for sale at this time.

Here is a closeup of the Falconry insignia.

Very unusual. Thanks for showing it.

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Originally posted by LEGSjm:
BRAD,
Didn,t understand the bit about Keith and rabbit fever.
We use a Harris Hawk for rabbits.
Regards JOHN

Check out "Tularemia" on Google - it's kind of like food poisoning for rabbit hunters . . . Keith's got very away from him, and he almost died in the hospital - reputedly the worst case on local record. Stuck himself in the hand with a knife while cleaning a rabbit, and he said it was all downhill from there . . .

I hear the Harris hawk is quite magnificent too. Since I last posted, apparently Keith has sent both Golden Eagles to be released back into their native habitat (they were actually "re-hab" birds injured by hunters). Now he is left only with his Red-tail and a couple of other types I know nothing about, but I'm sure it wouldn't be any trouble getting him to consider a Harris or two - he certainly does have the capacity and capability!

In addition since my last post, I have parted from helping Keith out on his trips any longer - he has become subject to much more strict local regulation, and it's better for him if he goes it alone for now . . .

P.S. Love the falconry patch on that tunic!

Thanks for the info.Very informative.Have never heard of it before now.
All the best.
Regards JOHN