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Soviet Russian Naval History? Badges
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
I would suspect from the responses on a couple other posts of mine, that these are tinnies meant for tourists as well. I like the viking ship one, a nice little pin in any regards. Pat -
Soviet One more Unknown Badge
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
A good honest badge then. Would this be from the 60's,70's or 80's? It is hard to tell sometimes with these Russian pieces. Thanks, Pat -
Soviet Russian Destroyer Badges
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Thanks Gor, I got them for free so I guess the price was right! Cool looking destroyers though... -
Soviet Order of the Red Star
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Thanks for all the comments so far, helpful indeed. I would be very interested in researching my Russian orders and would appreciate any leads for how to start going about checking serial numbers. To actually know who won it and at what event would increase my liking of the medals. Thanks for any help, Pat -
Canadian hat badges
Avitas replied to Danny's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
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Canadian hat badges
Avitas replied to Danny's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Another of my faves, the Canadian Armoured Corps hat badge. I think this one is ww1, but I could be wrong. Any opinion on this is welcome. I have found a few good sources of original Canadian Cap badges here in the Okanagan area as many veterans from Canada,as well as all sorts of other countries, retire here. I have about 20-25 cap badges, some british, and a New Zealand one as well. The few re-strikes I have seen here have been labeled as re-strikes and look quite sharp, but usually a little too sharp and clean... Pat -
Canadian hat badges
Avitas replied to Danny's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
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Canadian hat badges
Avitas replied to Danny's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Hi guys, I have many Canadian Cap Badges and it is very fun because there are so many localized logos that include all sorts of symbols. I have just joined the club and will be posting many more Canadian cap badges, all from ww2 and earlier. Here is one of my favourites (my home province regiment) the Rocky Mountain Rangers with the cool Ram logo and native British Columbian slogan. Pat -
Hi Kevin, no insult taken. I am just starting and any advice is always welcome. I will post better pics soon for the archival sake and make sure to find a piece of cardboard or something for background on my scanner (I tried paper but it bent too much and left bad shadows). Any advice on this subject from anyone else is welcome as well, also post your black painted Canadian Cap badges for comparison! Thanks again, Pat P.S. What's so wrong with Black on Black, a wonderful colour combination any day. That's 90% of my wardrobe!
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EK 1914 1914 EK1 non magnetic screwback
Avitas replied to Motorhead's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Sorry I made a mistake, mine is non-magnetic. Hope I didn't confuse anyone. Pat -
European War medal 1914
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
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Hello there, I bought this unusual medal about a year ago, and was wondering if anybody knew the origin of this medal. It has the Republic of France symbol, the British lion and Union Jack, and I believe the Russian double headed eagle. It appears to be a medal for the allies, but when it was awarded and for what I do not know. Please let me know any information on this ww1 medal. Thanks, Pat
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8th Army Medal for entrance to Italy
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
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Hi there, I posted this in the wrong forum earlier, so I thought I had better re-post it here to get more precise expertise. It is the "Commemorative Medal of Entrance of British Army in Italy 10 July 1943" medal. I have always loved this flea-market find and wondered if there was a ribbon out there for this, as well as if it is a sought after item. I sure like the stories of the 8th Army in WW2, especially the Canadians, so I'm sure it is an attractive medal. Is this rare, and is it an official or unofficial medal as well. Any info on this wonderful medal is welcome. Cheers Pat
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Soviet One more Unknown Badge
Avitas replied to Avitas's topic in Russia: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
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Hi all, I have always liked the ww2 or earlier Canadian Cap Badges (being a patriotic Canadian) and my favourites include the ones made of copper and painted black. They look sharp and are a little rarer. If everyone would like to post their black painted Canadian cap badges that would be great. I will start with a couple of mine. First, the Victoria Rifles of Canada ww2 issue. Pat
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Hi guys, This is probably a common set, but I love it anyways. The Canadian 8th Army set is my favourite of all the sets because of the action they went through in every theatre of ww2. Many hours of fascinating reads! Here are my Africa Star, 39-45 Star, Italy Star, France Germany Star, Defense Medal, Canadian Voluntary Service Medal and the British 39-45 Medal. If anybody else has any of these to show and maybe have some obscure or interesting info that would be great. Thanks again, Pat