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Republic of Cuba Book: Guide to the medals and insignia of Socialist Cuba
zaivars replied to zaivars's topic in Republic of Cuba
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Original belt buckle with the Cuban shield printed and the initials (C.V.P) this stands for ( Cuerpo de Vigilancia Y Proteccion) POLICE. This buckle is rare because it was only fabricated at the beginning of the 60's. It measures 2' X 2 3/8' inches
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Republic of Cuba FAR Major's jacket - ca. 1975
zaivars replied to Riker87's topic in Republic of Cuba
Eddie, its possible that its reversed 30 years FAR. If its 30 years FAR, it must be first from left, as its higher that 20 years FAR. Anyway they are mixed on this bar. -
Republic of Cuba FAR Major's jacket - ca. 1975
zaivars replied to Riker87's topic in Republic of Cuba
Serious major. Was in Angolian war! Ribbon bar from left to right: 1. 20 years FAR 2. For defense of Cuito Cuanavale (RARE)! War in Angola. 3. For service in the FAR (10 years of service). Fantastic item! -
Republic of Cuba Book: Guide to the medals and insignia of Socialist Cuba
zaivars replied to zaivars's topic in Republic of Cuba
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Dear friends, My new book about Cuba awards - medals and insignia. About Cuban award system and legislation. Each award has photo and full description. One book in 3 languages - english, spanish, russian. FIRST LIMITED EDITION OF 500 NUMBERED BOOKS. You can choose number from 50 to 500. If number is reserved by another person, I will give you nearest number. Directly from author with signature. Price: 29€ + 10€ shipping worldwide. best regards, Aivars Direct orders: aivars@zvidris.com
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Congratulations! Rare and beautiful items!
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First line from left to right: 1. 2. maybe not Cuban awards? 3. Maybe soviet - 20 years in WW2 victory (1965), 4. maybe - 50 years to Soviet armed forces (1967). Ribbons are the same, Cuban army officers was awarded by Soviets. When studied in soviet war universities, etc.
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Republic of Cuba Cuban Award Types and variations
zaivars replied to Taz's topic in Republic of Cuba
I dont know about Nucleares 15anos. Maybe it exists in stock, but I have never seen it. Similar is with Nucleares 10anos. Almost all medals are with incorrect ribbon. My opinion: its a big problem to collect all Cuba medals. If there was 2 Cuba hero stars on auction, it means that 2 people can own them. Not more. This is the same thing - impissible to collect all. I think that serious collection can be completed only with original items, no copies or restrikes. It not american style of award making and collecting. It comes from Ussr. -
Republic of Cuba Cuban Award Types and variations
zaivars replied to Taz's topic in Republic of Cuba
I dont thnik that is possible to buy ORIGINAL Cuba Hero star. There are only about 60 pieces. And so high award is not possible to buy from awarded personb or his family. But almost half of all Socialist Cuba collectors have this star! How can it is possible? Answer is simple - copies, restrikes! Who have in collection Obras Nucleares 15 anos? Please show pic! best regards. -
Republic of Cuba Cuban Award Types and variations
zaivars replied to Taz's topic in Republic of Cuba
Its not possible to collect all Cuba medals, as some of them are very rare. -
Republic of Cuba Cuban Award Types and variations
zaivars replied to Taz's topic in Republic of Cuba
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Thanks for explanation!
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My understanding right now is that Comendante de la Revolucion is lower level than Comendante en Jefe. Comendante en Jefe is rank for Fidel only.
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Thank you very much for explanation. I thought that shoulderboards on last picture is higer level than A. Bosque. This is "Comendante en Jefe", but A.Bosque has "Comendante de la Revolucion" shoulderboards. So "comendantes" shoulderborads only for retired offcers? Fantastic pictures, last one with hero star + Playa Giron order + ribbons...
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Nice photo with Castro brothers. Raul is wearing ARMY GENERALs uniform. Fidel is wearing field uniform, only with COMENDATNTE EN JEFE shoulderbords. Question: Why Raul is wearing generals uniform if he became a COMENDANTE DE LA REVOLUCION in 1958?
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Republic of Cuba 4 Batista Cuba Medals to identify
zaivars replied to Linasl's topic in Republic of Cuba
I think your order is - for long service, 3rd class. -
Republic of Cuba 4 Batista Cuba Medals to identify
zaivars replied to Linasl's topic in Republic of Cuba
Orden del Merito Militar: - purple (dark red) - military merit - red-white - humanitarian merit - blue - for long service - blue-white - distinguised service - green - special merit - white - another merit Each kind has 4 classes. -
Republic of Cuba 4 Batista Cuba Medals to identify
zaivars replied to Linasl's topic in Republic of Cuba
Hi, from the left side: 1. Order del Merito Militar (has 6 grades) 2. Medal - Military Merit 3. Medal - 4th September 1933 4. Medal - 4th September forever -
My Cuba belt buckle is painetd for all sides.
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Republic of Cuba Cuban Award Types and variations
zaivars replied to Taz's topic in Republic of Cuba
Combatiente Internacionalista with FAR reverse I have never seen. Can you show pics please? FAR on reverse I saw only on 20 yeras FAR. -
This is Comendante rank. Raul became Comendante in 1958, 27 february. Under decrete of Fidel Castro at this day was founded new column which planned to invade in North Oriente and open second war line. Raul was appointed as leader of this column.
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I think correct ranks (from left to right is Teniente, 1er teniente, Capitan, Comendante.
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Republic of Cuba Distincion "Constructor de obras nucleares"
zaivars replied to Vic11's topic in Republic of Cuba
As I understand, 15 years medal is not issued as nuclear program was not so long.