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Hiya, Not much info available, but did find one for sale on Ebay. Belgium, Antique Large Medal. 1914. City of Mons. Coat of arms. Belgian Pendant. Weight 17,8 gr. Dimensions 4,7 - 3,5 cm. This is all the info that came with it. Marcon1. PS: personal observation - Most likely made/issued BEFORE the war. Thus nothing to do with the battle of Mons or WW I. It may however have something to do with music / choir. But I could be completely wrong 😁

Order of Independence Companions Ordre des Compagnons de l'Indépendance Order instituted on 28 September 1958. Order awarded to Guinean citizens or famous foreigns who played a notable role in national liberation struggle.

Found these 2 colour pictures on internet. Hope it helps answering your question. Marcon1.

Found these pictures on Ebay. Portugal Military Order Of Prince Henry The Navigator Star in Gold Winning bid: US $371.66 Marcon1.

Hi Archie777, Do you have any pictures of the following medals and their correct ribbons ? Bophuthatswana Police Decoration for Distinguished Service. (TK) (1992-95) Bophuthatswana Prison Decoration for Merit in the BPS (1984-1994/1984-96) Bophuthatswana Prison Decoration for Valour in the BPS (1984-1994/1984-96) Bophuthatswana Prison Medal for Valour in the BPS (1984-1994) Bophuthatswana Prison Medal for Merit in the BPS (1984-1994/1984-96) Bophuthatswana Defence Force Medal for Distinguished Gallantry (1982-94) Bophuthatswana Defence Force State President's Medal (1990-1994) Ciskei Police Order of Ntaba kaNdoda (NKN) (1981-1995/1981-1994) Ciskei Police CP Star (Cross) for Distinguished Leadership (SPDE) (1981-1995) Ciskei Police CP Star for Distinguished Service (SPME) (1981-1995/1981-1994) Ciskei Defence Force Pro Merito Medal (PMM) Ciskei Defence Force CDF Long Service Medal (1988-1994) – 20 years Ciskei Prisons Service Gallantry Cross (PGC) (1988-94) Ciskei Prisons Service Star for Excellence (PSE) (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Star for Distinction (PSD) (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Star for Merit (PSM) (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Merit (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Commendation Medal (1988-94/1988-1996) Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94/1988-1996) - 30 years service. Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94/1988-1996) - 20 years service. Ciskei Prisons Service Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94/1988-1996) - 10 years service. KwaNdebele Police KNP Gallantry Cross (Gold) KwaNdebele Police KNP Gallantry Cross (Silver) KwaNdebele Police KNP Order for Distinguished Leadership (1987-1995) KwaNdebele Police KNP Medal for Distinguished Silver (1987-1995) KwaNdebele Police Commendation Medal Kwazulu Police KZP Star for Distinguished Leadership (SED) (c1982-1995) Kwazulu Police King's Cross for Bravery (c1982-1995) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Star of Excellence (SPA) (1990-94/1991-96) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Cross for Gallantry (CPV ??) (1990-94/1990-1996) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Star for Distinction (SPO) (1990-94/1990-1996) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Star for Merit – Officers (SPM) (1990-94/1990-1996) Kwazulu Correctional Services KZCS Medal for Faithful Service: 30 Years (1990-94/1990-1996) Lebowa Police LP Cross for Gallantry (1990-1995) Lebowa Police LP Star for Distinguished Leadership (1990-1995) Lebowa Police LP Star for Outstanding Service (1990-1995) Lebowa Police LP Establishment Medal (c1990) Transkei Police TP Decoration for Distinguished Service (c1985-1995) Transkei Police TP Cross for Bravery (CT) (1975-c1986) Transkei Police TP Gallantry Cross (c1985-1995) Transkei Police TP Medal for Combating Terrorism (c1985-1994) Transkei Police TP Faithful Service Medal (35 Years) (1985-94) (c1985-1995) Transkei Police TP Medal for Faithful Service: Silver (1976-85) (1975-1985) - 30 years service. Transkei Police TP Faithful Service Medal (20 years) (1985-94) (c1986-1995) Transkei Prison Service TPS Star for Excellence (c1988-1996) Transkei Prison Service TPS Gallantry Cross (c1988-1996) Transkei Prison Service TPS Star for Distinction (c1988-1996) Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service (1988-94) (c1988-1996) - 35 years Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service: Silver (1982-87) (c1982-1987) For 30 years service. Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service (30 Years) (1988-94) (c1988-1996) For 30 years service. Transkei Prison Service TPS Medal for Faithful Service (20 Years) (1988-94) (c1988-1996) For 20 years service. Venda National Force VNF Gallantry Cross (PCF) (1985) (1979-1985) - gold Venda National Force VNF Gallantry Cross (PCF) (1985) (1979-1985) - silver Venda Police VP Distinguished Service Medal Venda Police VP Outstanding Service Medal Venda Prisons Service VPS Gallantry Cross (CPV) – Gold (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Gallantry Cross (CPF) - Silver (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Distinguished Service Medal: Gold (SPO) (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Distinguished Service Medal: Silver (SPM) (1985-1996) Venda Prisons Service VPS Long Service Medal: Gold (1985-1996) - 30 years faithful service. Venda Prisons Service VPS Long Service Medal: Silver (1985-1996)-20 years faithful service. Any pictures (front & back / obverse & reverse) would be welcome. Also any information on the ribbons of the Prison medals (very hard to find). NOTE: Some of the above medals were never issued, however they may have been produced and therefor do exist !! With many thanks, Marcon1.

This one is with swords, perhaps military division.

Hi Rookie, Where did you find their descriptions ?? On Internet ? - If so, can you give me the link. In a book ? - Title please. Any other form, how and where ! Always looking for info on Medals from South Africa and Homelands. With thanks, Marcon1.

More likely a World War Three Cross - as in R.I.P(IECES). ☠️

For those who do not read (speak Dutch), he asks if the hat cap is correct for this uniform.

On a more sunny note - think of all the new medals that will appear with King Charles III effigy !!!!!

Hiya, Found some info - hope it is of some use. BRONZE JORDAN MEDAL FOR 60 YEARS SERVICE TO MASONRY The medal is in recognition of Robert Carrel Jordan, who was the first Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Masons in Nebraska. Nebraska has an old age medal which has unique features. M. W. Robert Carrell Jordan was the first Grand Master of Masons of Nebraska. After his death, a medal was struck off in bronze. One of these medals is given to each Lodge and by it presented to the member who has been a Master Mason for the greatest number of years. At his death, it is returned to the Lodge, and is again presented to the brother entitled to wear it. The Grand Lodge of Nebraska later procured a duplicate of the bronze medal, in gold. The Grand Secretary keeps track of the oldest members of its Lodges, and this gold medal is presented to the brother, member of a Nebraska Lodge, and residing in Nebraska, who has been a Master Mason for the greatest number of years. Brother Albert E. Baker, 92 years of age, member of Oliver Lodge No. 38, Seward, Nebraska, who was made a Master Mason on May 11, 1865, and therefore has been a Master Mason for more than 70 years, now wears the Gold Jordan Medal. Upon his death it will he presented to the brother who is entitled to wear it. The Gold Jordan Medal is always presented by the Grand Master in person, if it is possible for him to do so. If not, he gives his proxy to some brother, usually a Past Grand Master, to make the presentation for him. Also, Grand Master Presents Gold Jordan Medal 22AUG Most Worshipful Rick Myers presented the Gold Jordan Medal to Worshipful Brother Dennis Aksamit on August 14, 2017 at his home in Beatrice. The Gold Jordan Medal is awarded to the Nebraska Mason who has been a member of the Fraternity longer than any other Nebraska Mason living in the state. W.B. Aksamit was raised in Blue Valley Lodge No. 64 in Milford on March 2, 1942. He became a dual member of Beatrice Lodge No. 26 in 1997. He served as Worshipful Master in Blue Valley Lodge in 1951 and in Beatrice Lodge in 1985. Several members of both lodges attended the presentation to support Brother Aksamit. If you google Masonic Jordan Medal you might find some more info and even a picture or two. Kind regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, The man on the right could be wearing a Canadian Army uniform like the man below. The other man could also be Canadian, can you read what it says on his shoulder ?? Regards, Marcon1.

On this page it says Victory Medal II WW - maybe someone misread it and used a I WW medal ribbon.

Hi Michael, You could try the French version of Ebay. I just saw a 1916 medal with the device being offered for 15 Euro. The auction ends in 1 hour ! Good hunting. Marcon1.

Hiya, I recently purchased this medal from Transkei. It has the silver hallmark S925 Q S.A.M. (= 1990) and named to: A.M.N. MDLETYE P/59 - MAJ/GEN. Who can tell me more about this person, I tried googling him but no result. Also, as you can see, there is no ribbon. Does anyone know what the ribbon should look like (a picture of this medal with the correct medal would be very usefull). According to the limited information I have on Transkei Prison Medals the 'For Faithfull Service' medal was issued for 35 years, 30 years, 20 years, 18 years (bronze) and 10 years (bronze). But which one is this for - 35y, 30y or 20years ?? Any help would be appreciated. Marcon1.

There you go.

Hiya, A good way to find out more is to use google images and type Kolonialabzeichen. Then you can see if there is a image with the same type of safety pin-style attachment. If there is, see what they say about it. Marcon1.

Hiya, D'Anvers is the French name for Antwerp (or Antwerpen in Dutch/Flemish). A harbour town in Belgium. The item looks like a clogh (wooden shoe souvenir). Marcon1.

Hiya, The above line appeared in Michael Kaplan AUCTION B123 - LATE ARRIVALS 9TH APRIL 09:16 64 kB email. As far as I'm aware the medal was always made in bronze ! So my question is, how official is it and why and how many were there made. Who knows more about it. Marcon1. SADF stands for South African Defence Force.

HIYA, Found some more info: From 'honours and awards - Vancouver Gunners. International Commission for Supervision and Control Medal The International Commission for Supervision and Control Medal is an international service medal awarded to personnel from the three countries that made up the International Commission for Supervision and Control (ICSC). The ICSC was born from the Geneva Agreements of 1954 which ended the First Indochina War. The medal was awarded for 90 days cumulative service with the ICSC between 1954 and 1974. Description The International Commission for Supervision and Control Medal is a circular bronze medal 34 mm (1.3 in) with a dark antiqued finish. The medal was made by Barton's Jewelers of Banglore, India. The obverse bears the design of the ICSC, the crossed flags of Canada and Poland with the Emblem of India between the flags. A dove is superimposed over the crossed poles of the flags. Around the edge are the words INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR SUPERVISION AND CONTROL with the word PEACE at the base. The reverse of the medal bears a map of French Indochina with the borders of the individual countries of Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam with each country's name.The medal is suspended from a straight bar with a bamboo shoot motif. It is attached to the medal by means of welded floral device. The medal hangs from a ribbon 32 mm (1.3 in) wide consisting of three equal stripes of dark green, white, and red. The recipients' names and ranks were impressed on the edge in block capital letters, then filled in with white paint. However, I have seen descriptions of this medal were it is said that they were issued unnamed. So, maybe Canadian ones are named and the Indian ones are not (at least not official). Marcon1.

Hiya Michael, Did you know there are 2 versions of this medal for India !! With the red in the 2 flags. Different suspender and no red in flags (and a few other differences). Regards, Marcon1. PS: Did a quick Google search for the Polish ones, but no luck.

Hi Michael, Thanks for the information. I'm still trying to sell the medal on the Dutch 'MARKTPLAATS' site. Until now no takers ? As for his number, there is a clear 1 before C. With kind regards, Marcon1.

Hiya, Is a official medal (order, decoration) not that what is given by the issuing country or organization. Those that are made by others are what is called Tailor's Copies (not made by real tailors ?). Therefor any made un-official are at best Tailor's Copies or replicas. As to the German & Austrian versions, where these made with official permission by the Turkish Government or not ?? If not, than they should qualify as Tailor's Copies. Marcon1.

French Army Medical Officer's sword 1872 pattern Original French Army Cap/Beret Badge Medical Corps Service de Sante Don't think your picture is that of a French medical cap. Note the 2 different style of leaves left and right. Marcon1.

Hiya, Not a Vatican medal. The cross on the ribbon is the Jerusalem Cross. Maybe a medal from an religious organisation ?? What language is used on the medal, maybe that can give a clue to it's origin. Marcon1.