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    Marcon1

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    1. Hiya, Quick name search on google – found this on German Ahnenforschung.net From: Gabriele Irvine Suche nach Albert Schlupp in Ostpreussen. Seine Frau hiess Anna Voss. Sie hatten 4 kinder, 3 Soehne und eine Tochter. Meine Vater ist einer der Soehne, er ist im April 1924 in Ditthausen geboren. Jeder Hilfe waere hilfreich. Danke. Search for Albert Schlupp in East Prussia. His wife's name was Anna Voss. They had 4 children, 3 sons and a daughter. My father is one of the sons, he was born in Ditthausen in April 1924. Any help would be helpful. Thanks. A later reply from another user had this information. Name:Albert Gustav Schlupp Alter zur Zeit der Heirat:22 Geburtsdatum:1901 Heiratsdatum:26.Mai.1923 Heiratsort deutsch Wilten OstPreussen Deutschland Ehepartner:Anna Auguste Voss Evangelische Kirche Deutsch Wilten (Kr. Friedland) Zwei Söhne: Otto Schlupp, Fritz Gustav Schlupp Name:Albert Gustav Schlupp Age at time of marriage: 22 Date of birth: 1901 Date of marriage: May 26, 1923 Marriage place German Wilten East Prussia Germany Spouse:Anna Auguste Voss Evangelical Church German Wilten (Kr. Friedland) Two sons: Otto Schlupp, Fritz Gustav Schlupp Not much, but I hope it is of some use. Kind regards, Marcon1.
    2. Hiya, I've had this information (from Arthur Radburn) for some time: VPS Gallantry Cross (CPV) – Gold (1985-1996) VPS Gallantry Cross (CPF) - Silver (1985-1996) VPS Distinguished Service Medal: Gold (SPO) (1985-1996) VPS Distinguished Service Medal: Silver (SPM) (1985-1996) However, lately I found information (+ photo's) from 2 different sources concerning VPS Gallantry Cross - silver. 2nd. photo = (Add. info said that it has the correct ribbon !!) (The listing said SILVER, but looking at the picture it could also be the GOLD version) As both sources show the same ribbon (+ the add. info) I'm wondering if it is indeed the correct ribbon - does anyone know if I'm correct in my conclusion. And do the other ribbons then belong to the DSM (gold and silver). With thanks, Marcon1.
    3. Oeps, I did a Sweden search but nothing came up - this will teach me to stick to what I know 🤐
    4. Hiya, Not my collecting field, but still interesting for those among you who do collect Sweden. September 15, 2023 New anniversary commemorative medal King Carl XVI Gustaf's jubilee commemorative medal IV - sideways. Photo: Jonas Arnell-Szurkos/King. Order of May Carl XVI Gustaf's anniversary commemorative medal (IV) on the occasion of the 50-year government anniversary On the occasion of his 50-year reign anniversary on 15 September 2023, HM the King has instituted a new commemorative medal. The medal was established in court protocol on April 28, 2023 and is awarded to the Royal House, the Royal Family, as well as court officials and other permanent employees of the Royal Courts, as well as others who deserve it. The medal is embossed in gilded fine silver and on the reverse side is provided with Ernst Nordin's profile portrait of HM the King with five golden stars symbolizing the past 50 years, as well as two crossed spruce branches. The reverse side features HM the King's monogram, the years 1973–2023 and five golden stars. The medal has five corners, symbolizing the five decades, crowned by a royal crown and worn in the light blue ribbon of the Order of Seraphim with five gold stripes marking the 50 years of reign. The commemorative medal is manufactured by Svenska Medalj AB in Eskilstuna, where the toolmaker Stefan Siljemar has made the digital model for producing the medal. Great importance has been placed on the craftsmanship in terms of details of both originals and miniatures, which took place in close collaboration between the Royal Maj:ts Orden and Svenska Medalj AB. Great care has been taken in the design of the so-called Gustafs crown (introduced in 1952), where the cross of the cross globe is hand-filed, which makes the cross stand out clearly and the highly polished edges enhance the general impression. The band mountings follow old Swedish tradition: the men's band is folded straight, which makes the cross of the cross globe clearly visible, and the women's rosette is mounted with classic bevelled ends. The medal is abbreviated CXVIG:sJmtIV and 695 have been distributed. King Carl XVI Gustaf's anniversary commemorative token IV - reverse side. Photo: Jonas Arnell-Szurkos/King. Order of May Kind regards, Marcon1.
    5. Hi Megan, Some info for you. Transkei Police Decoration for Distinguished Service (c1985-1995) Insignia: A five-pointed rayed gold star displaying the Transkei arms on a blue roundel (obverse) and the words "Inkonzo eQaqambilileyo - For Distinguished Service - Vir Voortreflike Diens" (reverse). KwaNdebele Police Order for Distinguished Leadership (1987-1995) --- Never awarded. Presumably a.k.a. 'Medal for Most Distinguished Service'. Insignia: A circular gold medal displaying the KwaNdebele coat of arms (obverse) and the words 'Umsebenzi Weqophelo Elingavamile' (reverse). LP Star for Distinguished Leadership (1990-1995) Apparently never awarded. Insignia: A silver-gilt circular medal with an engrailed edge tipped with ten balls, enamelled green and displaying a ten-pointed star with a gold flame on a white roundel (obverse), and the Lebowa coat of arms (reverse). it's not much, but better than nothing. Regards, Marcon1.
    6. Hiya, The crown and central stripes on the ribbon would suggest Belgium. Which one it is, I don't know. regards, Marcon1.
    7. For Megan, Just noticed your listing of Republic of South Africa: Venda Defence Force Distinguished Service Medal. (As listed by Megan's Medals of the World) You have the 'wrong' medal - the correct one is as shown below the gold version. Distinguished Service Medal: Gold (1985-94) For exceptionally meritorious service and particular devotion to duty. Insignia: A circular gold medal displaying the letter V and two interlaced rings (obverse) and "For Distinguished Service - Kha u Fulufhedzea Mushumeni" (reverse). Distinguished Service Medal: Silver (1985-94) For outstanding service and devotion to duty. Insignia: Same design as the gold medal, but in silver. rough surface. smooth surface. Notice the different text on back compared with your photo. As for your photo - I have from 3 different sources that it is a Prisons Service DSM - but I'm not 100% convinced about that. So I have listed it for myself as UNKNOWN with the following photo's: Notice different position of suspender - what's reverse and what's is obverse ?? The reason why I think it may be a Prison Service DSM is because of the following info and Photo that I have in my listings. Full Size Venda Department of Prisons Distinguished Service Medal Gold (NOT Real Gold) Named to BRIG. T. T. NDITWANE. Numbered @ 12 o'clock 0100010 Numbered @ 6 o'clock 01. If anyone knows more/better - please let me/us know. With regards, Marcon1.
    8. Hi all, Just noticed Megan's latest listings of South Africa & Homelands (keep them coming 😄). I have this information concerning Ciskei Decoration for Merit: Ciskei Decoration for Merit (CDM) (1987-94) For exceptionally distinguished service to Ciskei. Insignia: A circular gold medal depicting the head of President Lennox Sebe (obverse) and Ntaba kaNdoda mountain (reverse). It is worn on a neck ribbon. Type: 1 A SCARCE CISKEI MEDAL FOR MERIT FOR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE REPUBLIC OF CISKEI. FRONT SHOWS PORTRAIT OF CISKEI PRESIDENT LENNOX SEBE -THE LATER MEDALS HAD A MOUNTAIN ON THE REAR - THE EARLY ONES WERE LEFT BLANK FOR A NAME TO BE INSCRIBED. Type: 2 Type: 2 No idea how many type 1 there are, but can't be many. Regards, Marcon1.
    9. Hiya, The dealer (SteveMilitaria) told me that it was a American friend of his who was working on this publication, but he did not give me any further information. So I/m still in the dark about it. Marcon1. Farkas, I do have the 2 publications mentioned above plus a few others.
    10. Hi all, Can anyone tell me from which publication these 2 pages are ?? They were part of the description of 2 medals by an American dealer on Ebay. Don't know who Archie Meyer is, could be the writer or just the owner of this copy. With thanks, Marcon1.
    11. Hiya, See Government Gazette vol. 477 Pretoria 11 March 2005 No. 27376 - Government notice No. 202. Here you will find the CONSOLIDATED OFFICIAL TABLE OF PRECEDENCE : ORDERS, DECORATIONS AND MEDALS (Incorporating awards of the Union of South Africa until 1961, the Republic of South Africa since 1961, the former Independent and National States and those instituted for the Non-Statutory Forces, up to 2 December 2003). Even they do not give all the information - so I can't tell you if it has any meaning. Marcon1.
    12. Hi Megan, BP Star for Merit (c1983-95/1977-1995) Awarded for (i) particularly meritorious or exemplary service, or (ii) 30 years service. Insignia: A circular gold medal displaying a gold emblem on a green roundel (obverse) and the BP badge (reverse). The ribbon is correct. regards, Marcon1.
    13. Hi, When I typed in the 6th. Royal Regiment in Google search this came up: The Royal Warwickshire Regiment, previously titled the 6th Regiment of Foot. 6th Regiment, the Royal Warwickshire did put down the Morant Bay Rebellion/Jamaican Rebellion in 1865. So, there is a good chance you will have to bid 😁 Regards, Marcon1.
    14. Hiya, Some more info on new medals. (From Medal News, a great and interesting magazine) Marcon1.
    15. Hi, I found this using the 'home guard' info. Officers of the 22nd (Tunbridge Wells) Battalion Home Guard Front row: Lt. F.J. Brackett, Major A.D. Dawson, Major S.C. SMth, T.D., Capt. J.J. Marshall, Major, N.C, Yates, Major H.E.J. Morris, Major W.W, Vasey, T.D. (Second in Command), Lt-Col. W.R.G. Bye, D.S.O., M.C., (C.O.), Capt. W.E. Jones, M.M. (Admin officer), Major W.C. Long (Battalion M.O.), Major S.T. Rew, Major E. Field, Major R. Jeffrey, Major E.H. Pease-Watkin, D.S.O., Lt. W.G. Harris Second row: Lt. W.S. Garrett, Lt. S.C. Tomlinson, D.C.M., Lt. L.C. Jeeves, 2nd Lt. B.E. Towlson, lt. E.B. Costello, Lt. A.J. Haward, Lt. D. MacNicol, Capt. S.A. Mackenzie, Lt. W. Blake Odgers, Capt. F.H. Taylor, Capt. G. Goldsmith, Lt. A.T. Goulden, Lt. A.W.J. Hicks, Lt. F.R. Philpot, Lt. H.G. Tucker, Capt. A.E. Rice-Oxley, 2nd Lt. J.H. Piper, Lt. C.W. Snazell Third Row: Lt. D.A.I. Brown, Lt. F.C. Rawson, Lt. E.J. Robson, Lt. C. O'Dell, Lt. R.B. Taylor, Capt. C.W. Turner, M.C., Capt. N.V. Snell, Capt. J.H. Soady, Capt. S.R. Hill, Capt. J. Adams, Capt. E. Turner, Lt. R.G. Butcher, Lt. T. Page, Lt. N. Smith, M.M., Lt. S.H. Rawson, Lt. J.W. Dean, M.C., 2nd Lt. E.A. Bunch. Back row: Lr. P.A.L. Maplesden, 2nd Lt. E.R. Appleton, Lt. E.C. Tomalin, Lt. D.R. Wagstaff, Lt. T.S. Davis, M.C., Lt. R. Markley, Lt. F.B. Carter, Lt. R.L. Hasler, 2nd Lt. D.O. Scrace, B.E.M. Lt. H.W. Baldwin, Lt. G.E. Austen, Lt. J.E. Brown, 2nd Lt. K.A. Floyde, 2nd Lt. L.F. Pettman, Lt. A.S. Henderson The Tatler 3rd January 1945 If you type in the tatler 3rd. january 1945 you may be able to find a bigger picture of the photo, that way you may put a face to the name. King regards, Marcon1. PS: tried but can only find W.C. and not his christian names.
    16. Hi John, I typed in google search - 2nd. "vba" .a. & s.h. regiment Got a hit in tradeshouselibrary.org - records of the Scottish Volunteer Force 1859-1908 Noticed - Gordon, Alex., F.S.M., Captain, 3rd V.B. A. & S.H. Started to read the text until I read this - (see 5th V.B. Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders) And that's how I did it, took me about 15 minutes. Regards, Marcon1.
    17. Hi, John F., Volunteer Battalion Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders. Col.Sergt. = Color Sergeant. Regards, Marcon1.
    18. Hi Zaim, The word INSIGNIA covers all those listed above, no matter what kind of material was used for it. As you are using the English language for your publication, you should use the English INSIGNIA and not what is used in Albania/Italy. Kind regards, Marcon1.
    19. I think this covers everything: insignia /ɪnˈsɪɡnɪə/ noun a distinguishing badge or emblem of military rank, office, or membership of an organization. "a khaki uniform with colonel's insignia on the collar" badge crest emblem symbol sign device mark seal colours decoration medal medallion pin ribbon star award fruit salad gong a sign or token of something. "the ruins are devoid of moss and ivy, the romantic insignia of age and decay"
    20. Seeing all these soldiers makes you wonder how many of them made it all the way to the end of the war. Not many, I think. The guy on the CDV with the newspaper article on the back did not make it, if that is indeed Hauptmann Emil Regins. Marcon1.
    21. Hi, The crown is that used by the British Merchant Navy and Royal Navy. This Merchant Navy (MN) identification badge was issued to seamen on British ships in January 1940 and to those on New Zealand ships from July 1941. No idea what the W stands for, maybe issued to someone who saved a life at sea (hence the life buoy) or perhaps a brooch for a loved one (girlfriend ??). Marcon1.
    22. Hiya, I found this bit of information in the September issue of Medal News. It's the last few lines that are of interest- reverses different depending on Province ! There are 10 provinces and 3 territories - does that make 10 or 13 different medals ?? Here is a nice chance to start and complete a mini collection. Regards, Marcon1.
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