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and the back of this cap badge, it appears to be two-pieced. This may even be from outside of the commonwealth, there are absolutely no markings for clues.

Pat

Here is my other musical badge, this one I think is British WW1. Does anybody else have one to compare?

Pat

and the reverse of this beautiful cap badge, any ideas on it?

Hi there,

These musical themed cap badges have always been some of my faves, being a musician and all. I was wondering if anybody could ID which country and which war these are from. The first one I think is British WW2 issue. Any ideas? Please post your musical badges for comparison and viewing as well.

Thanks,

Pat

I love the cosmonaut in the picture, very 80's. This is my last scan of the reverse of the 70 year medal, and I hope someone can help me out.

Thank you in advance,

Pat

I would assume this next one was one of the last Soviet awards given out. It is for 70 years of CCCP 1918-1988 and it seems to complete the set. Does anybody else have info on the correct names of these medals and if it is a complete set?

Pat

You don't see many medals with nukes on them! Here is the back of the 60 year CCCp medal. All info is appreciated on this set.

THanks,

Pat

Hope you're still with me, but it's a big set! Here we have the 60 year Soviet service medal of some sort, with some ominous weapons on the front....

The revers of the 50 year Soviet CCCp medal.

Here is the nicest one, with some enamel work on the star, for the 50 year long service in the military (or commemorating 50 years since the revolution, my Russian is nil). Any info on this set including translations is helpful.

Thanks,

Pat

the back of the 40 year Soviet medal...

Next up we have the 40 year CCCp service medal (if I am wrong please correct me). Another nice one I would say, are any of these rarer than others? What is the story with these medals?

Thanks,

Pat

The reverse of the 30 year Soviet medal..

Here is the 30 year Soviet CCCP Military service award (correct title?). ANother part of the set..

The back of the 20 year cccp service medal, any translations welcome.

Pat

Hello gents,

I have what I think is a complete set of Soviet Russia Military long service awards (If anyone has the proper names, please correct me). I have the 20, 30, 40, 50, 60,and 70 year versions of the medal. Is this complete? Are any of these more rare than the others, or are they pretty common. I got them all at once and have liked them ever since, cool designs on the medals. Any translations of the medals are great, too.

Thanks,

Pat

First up, the 20 year service medal (1945-1965)..

Here is the reverse with the inscribed name. I have read that you could pay extra to engrave your name after the war on your medal.

Hi there,

I picked up this rare WW2 USA Good Conduct Medal (which my girlfriend quickly got a hold of ) awarded to a female recipient and was wondering how to research these medals. The ribbon does not glow under blacklight so I am assuming it is ww2 issue, probably for this fine woman nurse, I assume, Eileen A. Kroll. I searched the net for info on her and found and obituary, but thats it. How rare are these medals awarded (and inscribed) with women? There can't be many of them. ANy help is appreciated on this subject.

Thanks,

Pat

and the back of the RPD tinnie 1937 Made by M. Reich of Breslau.

Here we have a Reichsparteitag 1937 tinnie (but non-magnetic) by M. Reich Breslau. I think the pin has been replaced. Any thoughts on this tinnie?

Pat

and the back, the Reichsparteitag 1939 K. Wurster RZm M9/40 maker mark.

Next up, a Reichsparteitag 1939 tinnie in excellent shape, and made of good quality for a tinnie. I think it is good but all opinions are very helpful. It is made by K. Werster RZM M9-40 mm. Any thoughts on it?

Pat

The back, with maker mark Sternegg and pebbled finish.

Here is a Kranz-Auszeichnung tinnie with a quaint little town on it. I think it is a shooting competition tinnie, but I could be wrong. The back is pebbled. Any ideas on if this one is good and any history of it?

Thanks,

Pat

and the reverse, no mm.