Gentleman's Military Interest Club: Gentleman's Military Interest Club

News & Announcements

Notice boards for Staff to post Important News & Information relating to the Club.

• 12 August 2009 - 20:57
• In: New Membership Categories.
• By: Chairman 

Frequently Asked Questions ?

Questions and Answers Forum regarding general membership and forum enquiries.

• 17 January 2010 - 10:22
• In: Why am I not able to edit m...
• By: Chairman 

Posting Board for Suggestions

This is the place to post suggestions and non software related queries relating to the forum.

• Yesterday, 03:17
• In: Orders of various Churches
• By: Mike Dwyer 

GUESTS Valuation & Identification Forum

This section is for GUESTS (members see separate forum) to post queries in relation to identifying and evaluating ALL types of Medals and Militaria. PLEASE READ RULES BEFORE POSTING.

• 02 February 2010 - 20:42
• In: Mystery Medal
• By: Rick Research 

The Recipients Story

A forum dedicated to the men and women behind the medals and awards. Post an individuals story you may have researched here.

• 25 January 2010 - 20:59
• In: Protected Forum
• By: IrishGunner 

Todays Finds & Recent Purchases

A special category to show off your latest purchases. For more in depth discussions please use the relevant forum.

• Yesterday, 20:32
• In: Protected Forum
• By: Noor 

Collectors Showcase

This area is for members to post to their collections. Members please read rules before posting.

• 07 February 2010 - 08:59
• In: Peter Nyitrays collections ...
• By: SasaYU 

Photo Collectors Corner

Post your Military related and Historical Photos here. Photographs which are pornographic, show graphic depictions of violence, death or torture and are generally deemed tasteless or innapropriate will be removed.

• Today, 00:21
• In: Protected Forum
• By: Freiwillige 

Preservation & Restoration of Military Artifacts

Need to know the correct way to preserve or restore items in your collection. Look no further.

• 31 December 2009 - 19:09
• In: Protected Forum
• By: VtwinVince 

Collectors Military Research Forum

For discussions & queries and relating to all aspects of Military Research.

• Yesterday, 16:45
• In: Protected Forum
• By: jameslien 

Collectors Theme Forum

A section where a theme will be posted for a limited time to allow collectors to contribute and show their collections off. When complete the threads will be added to the Collectors Showcase.

• 06 February 2010 - 02:41
• In: Protected Forum
• By: Michael Johnson 

Members Valuation & Identification Forum

This forum is for Members to post items for evaluation or identification.

• Today, 03:02
• In: Protected Forum
• By: Duzig 

Great Britain: Medals of the British Empire, Honours and Awards

For Discussions on all aspects of Medals, Honours and Awards of the British Empire and Commonwealth . Including Gallantry Medals, Campaign Medals, Coronation Medals and Long Service Medals.

• Yesterday, 22:55
• In: What unit?
• By: leigh kitchen 

Great Britain: British Empire & Commonwealth Militaria

For Discussions relating to all aspects of British Militaria including:Badges, Insignia, Uniforms, Headgear, & Equipment.

• Yesterday, 22:53
• In: Grenadier or Fusilier
• By: Stuart Bates 

Great Britain: Wars & Campaigns of the British Empire: A Military History

For discussions relating to British Involvement in World History from 1815 to 1945. Including the Crimea, Zulu, Punjab, India, China, Afghanistan, Egypt & Boer War.

• 01 February 2010 - 13:36
• In: RHODESIAN BSAP AFRICAN S...
• By: Mervyn Mitton 

Great Britain: Royal Navy History

For discussions relating to the history of the The Royal Navy, Commonwealth Navies & Merchant Fleet.

• 30 January 2010 - 11:57
• In: Commemorative British Medal...
• By: Kev in Deva 

Great Britain: Royal Air Force History

For discussions relating to the history of the The RAF & Commonwealth Airforce Commands & Squadron Histories.

• 27 January 2010 - 13:55
• In: Johnny Coller DSO DFC MiD
• By: JBFloyd 

Germany: Research & Military History

Subforums:

1. Imperial Germany: Deutsches Reich: Military Research
2. Germany: Third Reich: Military Research

• Yesterday, 22:18
• In: Prussian Reserve-Infanterie...
• By: VtwinVince 

Germany: Uniforms & Equipment

For all posts relating to the Military Uniforms & Equipment of Germany

Subforums:

1. Imperial Germany: Deutsches Reich: Other Militaria
2. Germany: Belt Buckles
3. Germany: Swords & Daggers

• Yesterday, 16:42
• In: Imperial Navy Cap Tally
• By: fregatte 

Germany: The Orders, Decorations and Medals of The Imperial German States

This section if for comprehensive discussion on the Awards and Decorations of the Imperial German States.

• Today, 09:54
• In: The medal bar of GFM Walter...
• By: PKeating 

Germany: Weimar Republic & FreiKorps

Awards, Militaria & History of the Deutsches Reich 1919 to 1933. To include awards, uniforms and decorations of the various Freikorps.

• 07 February 2010 - 15:07
• In: someone make a boo-boo?
• By: Eric Stahlhut 

Germany: The Iron Cross

For all posts relating to the most coveted of German Awards, "The Iron Cross". It covers all grades of the Iron Cross from 1813 to 1945.

Subforums:

1. Imperial Germany: Deutsches Reich: The Iron Cross 1813 to 1918
2. Germany: Third Reich: The Iron Cross 1939

• 07 February 2010 - 23:41
• In: The value of the WW1 EK2...
• By: Chris Boonzaier 

Germany: Wehrmacht: Awards, Uniforms & Equipment

Subforums:

1. Germany: Third Reich: Heer & Waffen SS Awards & Militaria
2. Germany: Third Reich: Luftwaffe Awards & Militaria
3. Germany: Third Reich: Kriegsmarine Awards & Militaria

• Yesterday, 12:08
• In: Stash of FW189 "Uhu" photos
• By: Einbauschrank 

Germany: Third Reich: Police Awards, Militaria & History

For APOLITICAL discussion on the Awards, Uniforms & of the German Polizie, Allgemeine SS, Luftschutze, TENO, Org Todt,

• 07 February 2010 - 09:43
• In: SS Porzellan-manufaktur Allach
• By: Wessel 

Germany:Third Reich: Political Organisations Awards, Badges & Militaria

For apolitical discussion on the Awards, Badges & Militaria of the Political Organisations of the Third Reich including the SA, RAD, NSKK, NSKF, HJ, & BDM

Subforums:

1. Political Awards, Membership & Organisation Badges
2. Tinnies, Day & Event Badges Forum
3. Political Organisations Awards & Uniforms

• 01 February 2010 - 13:03
• In: NSFK GLIDER BADGE
• By: Scowen 

Germany: Third Reich: General Awards

For all posts relating to awards not specific to any branch of Military or Civil Service i.e. KVK, Campaign Medals & Shields.

• Today, 10:08
• In: Campaign Shields
• By: tiff 

Germany: Third Reich Documentation

For discussions on all documenation relating to the Third Reich

• 04 February 2010 - 17:42
• In: EK2 Spange to a Naval Steward
• By: Chris Boonzaier 

Germany: Post 1945 German Awards, Militaria and History

For discussion on militaria, awards and history of post WWII Germany. It includes the denazified awards of 1957, the Bundes Republik Deutschland ,(For DDR Militaria see Communist Militaria).

• Yesterday, 09:04
• In: Reissued 1957 awards
• By: Klink 

Germany: Database of Fake Militaria

This area is for Regular Members to post known and accepted fake German medals and militaria from all eras.

• 20 October 2009 - 09:42
• In: Fake Pilot/Observer Badges
• By: J Temple-West 

Socialist Albania: Militaria

For all Militaria and Awards relating to Republika Popullore Socialiste e Shqipërisë (Socialist Albania)

• 07 February 2010 - 23:18
• In: The Decorations of Socialis...
• By: Eric Schena 

Republic of Cuba: Militaria

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the República de Cuba

• 03 February 2010 - 19:28
• In: cuba military insignia badges
• By: pride 

People's Republic of Bulgaria

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the PBR Народна република България (People's Republic of Bulgaria)

• 02 February 2010 - 05:04
• In: Bulgarian Ministry of Inter...
• By: Theodor 

German Democratic Republic: Deutsche Demokratische Republik: Militaria

For discussion relating to the former Eastern Germany DDR

• 05 February 2010 - 18:22
• In: DDR Border Post Marker Sign
• By: olivyaya 

People's Republic of Hungary

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the Magyar Népköztársaság (People's Republic of Hungary)

• 02 February 2010 - 17:15
• In: Order of Merit 4 cl
• By: cimbineus 

People's Republic Mongolia: Militaria

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the Бугд Найрамдах Монгол Ард Улс (Mongolian People's Republic).

• Today, 01:07
• In: A State Security Question
• By: Greg Collins 

Socialist Republic of Romania

For discussions relatng to the Republica Populară Romînă & Republica Socialistă România 1947-1989

• Today, 09:32
• In: FRUNTAS AL COOP DE PRODUCTIE
• By: Kev in Deva 

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics: CCCP: Militaria

For all Militaria and Awards relating to Союз Советских Социалистических Республик (USSR)

Subforums:

1. Soviet: CCCP: Orders, Medals & Decorations
2. Soviet: CCCP: Researched Awards & Groups
3. Soviet: CCCP: Other Militaria

• Yesterday, 22:23
• In: Za Otvagu (Bravery Medal)
• By: Noor 

The Republic of Yugoslavia: Militaria

For all Militaria and Awards relating to the Социјалистичка Федеративна Република Југославија (Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia) & Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia .

• Today, 04:05
• In: Tito's medals and orders
• By: Bob 

Other: Communist & Socialist States

For discussions on All other Communist & Socialist States not covered in the main Categories i.e. Peoples Public of China etc

• 07 February 2010 - 00:21
• In: Gold Star of Vietnam
• By: seb16trs 

Fakes: Soviet & Communist States Militaria & Awards

This area is for Regular Members to post known and accepted fake medals and militaria.

• 22 January 2010 - 22:00
• In: Protected Forum
• By: Signalcorps45 

Austria-Hungary

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to Austria-Hungary.

• 07 February 2010 - 13:05
• In: FJO - Kleindekoration zum G...
• By: Magician 

Kingdom of Belgium

For all Militaria, Medals & Decorations relating to the Kingdom of Belgium

• Yesterday, 03:59
• In: Decoration Militaire Belgium
• By: Tim B 

France

For discussions on the Awards & Militaria of the French Empire, Republic and Colonies

• 04 February 2010 - 17:23
• In: Mounted as he wore it......
• By: Michael Johnson 

Russia

For all Militaria, Medals & Decorations relating to the Imperial Russian Court & Russian Federation

Subforums:

1. Imperial Russia
2. Russian Federation

• 04 February 2010 - 19:25
• In: Medal For The 200th Anniver...
• By: TacHel 

Spain

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to Spain including the Spanish Civil War.

• 07 February 2010 - 23:09
• In: SC in Gold CEJ
• By: MasterBo 

Turkey

For all posts relating to Turkish Militaria & History

• Yesterday, 00:11
• In: My TWM family
• By: Tim B 

Northern European & Baltic States: Non Communist Era

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to the follwoing European (Non Communist) States: Dennmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Republic of Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, Norway & Sweden.

• Yesterday, 23:25
• In: German-Finnish medal bar wi...
• By: Hugh 

Central & Eastern European States: Non Communist Era

For discussing the Militaria, Awards & Decorations of the following European States (Non Communist Era): Belarus, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Moldovia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland & Ukraine.

• 05 February 2010 - 13:26
• In: Bulgarian pilot document gr...
• By: bolgarin 

Southern European & Balkan States: Non Communist Era

For all Militaria, Orders, Medals & Decorations relating to the following (Non Communist Era) European States: Portugal, Monacoa, Italy, Cyprus, Malta, Greece, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, Republic of Macedonia & Serbia.

• Yesterday, 22:00
• In: Albania - Albanian threads...
• By: Bob 

WW2: Axis Forces Militaria

For all post relating to other Axis forces Militaria & History. This includes: Italy, Bulgaria, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and those countries which came under Axis control i.e. Vichy France.

• 18 December 2009 - 16:19
• In: Narvik
• By: nesredep 

Africa

Awards and Medals of the African Nations. Medals directly relating to Colonial Powers should be posted in the relevant country i.e. Great Britain or France etc

• 07 February 2010 - 13:03
• In: PARLIAMENTARY MACES - STH....
• By: Mervyn Mitton 

Middle East & Arab States

For all Awards & Militaria relating to the Middle East & Arab States

• 29 January 2010 - 13:57
• In: yemen medal - for what? ple...
• By: oamotme 

Japan

For discussions relating to Militaria, Orders, Medals Decorations of Japan

• Today, 02:33
• In: 1st class Sacred Treasure o...
• By: taquito22 

East Asia

For discussions on the Militaria, Awards & Decorations of China and Korea (non-socialist)

• 07 February 2010 - 06:44
• In: DOUBLE DRAGON
• By: hc8604 

South East Asia

For all Medals & Militaria relating to South East Asian Countries

• 29 January 2010 - 02:11
• In: My Royal Lao Collection
• By: Hugh 

South Asia

For all Awards & Militaria relating to South Asian Republics including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Myanmar/Burma, India & Pakistan.

• 05 February 2010 - 11:20
• In: Hungarian General with orde...
• By: taras 

United States of America

For discussions relating to Militaria, Orders, Medals Decorations and Military History of the United States of America.

• Today, 00:55
• In: Navy Refuses Purple Heart...
• By: AK101 

Rest of the World: Militaria & History

Discusions on Militaria from around the world, not already covered in main categories.

• 01 February 2010 - 23:46
• In: Brazil: Medal of Marechal C...
• By: Piramida 

Napoleonic Wars

For discussion on all aspects of the period between 1750-1815 including the Seven Years War, American War of Independence, Napoleonic Wars and War of 1812.

• Yesterday, 14:33
• In: Napoleonic Sketch
• By: leigh kitchen 

The Great War 1914 to 1918

For General discussions relating to the history of The Great War.

• 25 January 2010 - 01:02
• In: Battle of Kemmel 23 April 1...
• By: Chris Boonzaier 

Fascism In Europe: Badges & Regalia

For apolitical discussions relating to the badges and regalia of the various Fascist Parties in Europe during the 20th Century. It includes National Socialist Parties operating in Nazi Occupied Territories.

• 06 February 2010 - 18:54
• In: Albanian Fascist Party
• By: vetgirig 

World War II 1939 to 1945

For discussions relating to the history of The Second World War.

• 30 January 2010 - 14:31
• In: Help needed
• By: jasmor58 

Modern Campaigns and Conflicts

For discussions relating to Post WWII Conflict and War. Including Korea, Vietnam, Malaya, Oman, The Balkans and Northern Ireland. It includes current ongoing Conflicts and War Zones. i.e. Iraq & Afghanastan.

• 01 February 2010 - 16:43
• In: Viet Nam items
• By: David Haas 

Police Medals & Collectables

For discussions on all aspect of Police Collectables

Subforums:

1. British & Colonial Police Forces
2. Police Forces of the World

• Yesterday, 17:34
• In: Special Constabulary
• By: NickLangley 

Masonic Medals & Jewels

For discussions relating to Masonic Medals & Jewels.

• 01 February 2010 - 15:27
• In: How many of us are Brothers ?
• By: Macrae 

Coins & Commemorative Medallions

This section is for the subject of MILITARY related coins and medallions.

• Yesterday, 11:44
• In: U977 & Nazi gold story........
• By: bigjarofwasps 

Firearms & Ammunition

For discussions on All aspects of firearms & ammunition.

• 04 February 2010 - 03:23
• In: My Arisaka
• By: Desertrat 

Swords & Edged Weapons

For discussions on all Swords, Daggers & Bayonets.

• Today, 10:05
• In: POLICE SWORD - STH. AFRI...
• By: Mervyn Mitton 

Armour, Vehicles, Ships & Aircraft

For discussions relating to Military Vehicles, Tanks, AFV's, Ships and Aircraft.

• 06 February 2010 - 18:58
• In: SAAB 105 ejectionseat´s
• By: Tomas 

Bunkers & Fortifications

For those of us that love bricks. mortar & concrete.

• 29 December 2009 - 19:26
• In: WW2 Pillboxes on the Island...
• By: pcpilot 

Then & Now

Post your then and now photo's here. Have you been to a battlefield or visited a place of military interest recently ? Show us your photo's !

• 13 January 2010 - 18:52
• In: Floibanen
• By: nesredep 

Military Modelling

Discussions for all military modellers, and wargamers.

• 31 January 2010 - 16:50
• In: Overlord 1944
• By: Old Fred 

Best Offer

This section is specifically for the sale of items which are deemed to be of special interest or are hard to quantify in value. PLEASE READ RULES BEFORE POSTING TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

• 05 January 2010 - 01:18
• In: "Heeres- und Marine-Luf...
• By: larsb001 

The Sale Room

This Section is now open. Please read rules for the selling and buying of Militaria and Medals.

Subforums:

1. For Sale: Original German Militaria
2. For Sale: Original Socialist & Communist Militaria
3. For Sale: Original Rest of the World Militaria
4. Replica Sales
5. Books, DVDs & CDs

• Today, 09:30
• In: Austro-hungarian Kappenabze...
• By: Iver 

Wanted Items

Post here all Wanted Military Items

• 07 February 2010 - 20:23
• In: Japanese Ribbon Bars
• By: Dieter3 

Lost or Stolen

Post all lost or stolen items in this section. The title should detail what is missing, any photos and/or a full description of the item(s), with circumstances surrounding the loss included within the main text.

• 07 February 2010 - 08:37
• In: Robbery saturday 30 january...
• By: Christophe 

The Lounge

Pull up a leather chair, order yourself a drink and sit back and enjoy the company.

• Yesterday, 22:40
• In: Protected Forum
• By: Claudius 

The Library

Read a good book ? Review and Recommend Good Books

• 06 February 2010 - 21:39
• In: Protected Forum
• By: Darrell 

The Cinema

Review all good movies, & documentaries. Also post any good upcoming features on TV for all to know.

• 05 February 2010 - 12:23
• In: Protected Forum
• By: peter monahan 

Websites

You can posts links to other Military related websites here. Please NO Spamming and Military WEBSITES ONLY.

• 29 January 2010 - 23:49
• In: Master list of online deale...
• By: OvBacon 

Wound Awards & Decorations of the World

Please post all information relating to this GMIC Research Project. As this project may lead to publication please read rules relating to copyright material before posting.

Subforums:

1. German Wound Badges
2. British, Empire & Commonwealth Wound Awards
3. Italian Wound Awards
4. Japan & Far East Wound Awards
5. Rest of Europe Wound Awards
6. Rest of the World Wound Awards
7. USA Purple Hearts

• 04 February 2010 - 19:13
• In: 1980-88 Iraqi- Iranian War ...
• By: bmsm 

The Kaiser's Cross Project

Gordon Williamson's & Chris Boonzaier's Kaiser's Cross Project Forum

• 05 February 2010 - 06:27
• In: What's new on the site...
• By: Chris Boonzaier