Hugh Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I've had the cross in the attached photo for many years. I got it in the mid-'60's in London, possibly at the Angel market. I've always thought it was a Civil Cross 1914-18, but I've just had a look at Hendrik's site and now don't think so. It also doesn't seem to be the 1939-45 version. Possibly an earlier era. If so, what is the correct ribbon (and where do I get it)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Hugh,It's neither but is the Civil Decoration for Long Service in the Administration, 2nd class - its ribbon is red with 3 black stripes. You can find it on my site under "Other Awards" and then look at the Leopold II ones.Cheers,Hendrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi Hugh,It's neither but is the Civil Decoration for Long Service in the Administration, 2nd class - its ribbon is red with 3 black stripes. You can find it on my site under "Other Awards" and then look at the Leopold II ones.Cheers,HendrikThanks, Hendrik, I had just stumbled across it on my own whilst fumbling through your site. And believe it or not, I have it on the correct ribbon. Thanks also for your response to my other questions. Best,Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 My next unknown is this medal which I believe to be a Long Service medal for Congolese native troops. Am I right? If so, how many years service?Thanks,Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Hugh,Can you show the reverse as well ?Cheers,Hendrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 (edited) Hugh,Can you show the reverse as well ?Cheers,HendrikHere it is. Please forgive the sticker; it's my way of keeping track of the collection. It's got a funny brownish lacquer on it. Hugh Edited June 21, 2009 by Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hendrik Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 ... Please forgive the sticker...Sorry Hugh, I can't : you've managed to put that sticker on the most important part of the medal, the one showing the shield of the Independent Congo State !!! OK, the ribbon has lost a bit of its colour (should be a darker blue) but that can only be considered normal after all those years (time frame for this medal is 1892-1912). The bar represents 3 years of service and the medal was indeed awarded to native members of the "Force Publique" but also to civilian labourers.Nice one !!!Hendrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Posted June 22, 2009 Author Share Posted June 22, 2009 Sorry Hugh, I can't : you've managed to put that sticker on the most important part of the medal, the one showing the shield of the Independent Congo State !!! OK, the ribbon has lost a bit of its colour (should be a darker blue) but that can only be considered normal after all those years (time frame for this medal is 1892-1912). The bar represents 3 years of service and the medal was indeed awarded to native members of the "Force Publique" but also to civilian labourers.Nice one !!!HendrikThanks, Hendrik, you've been a big help. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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