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Hi, Is there anyone who has the book by Kai Hammerich on the Jultandia expedition? I am researching the Danish medal recipients and need the personnel list of the 1951 expedition. I believe it is in annex G of this book: Officiel beretning om Jutlandia Ekspeditionen, by the Expedition Commander, Captain Kai Hammerich, Copenhagen, 1954 This would help me very much. Sampo

922F Thanks, so a fantasy medal.

Hello I hope some one can help me out identifying this star. Has some Persian looks to it, but also a European crown. I have really no idea, maybe you?

Hi Christian, Thank you very much! Now I feel stupid, I could have known this one, they are widely issued to the Dutch, but not allowed to wear on the uniform. But we keep seeing them from many missions, but I had never seen this one, till now. Thanks again! Sampo

Gents, I found this medal on a Military Police medal grouping. Looks like a Central/Eastern European medal, but I was unable to identify it. Maybe someone can help me out here?

Hello Ali Nouman, Might be the Israeli's medal for service. Issued for diplomatic (military) service by the IDF. Sampo

Hello, yes this grouping seems fine, but be aware: from left to right the medal number 1,2,3,5 and 6 are copies for sure, the others might be originals! But a very possible group. Sampo

Hi Nick, It is a coin of the South Korean military academy, but that is how far I got. I do not know why it is issued. Sampo

Hi, Korean recipients of the Korean distinguished military service medals, were also issued the recipients list of the same order. I am doing research into the Korean merit orders and was wondering if anyone has any of these to share. I have attached an example. Thanks! Sampo

Hi Luojie, The ribbon looks the same indeed, but the medal does not. It seems a combination of the meritorious medal and the liberation medal ribbon. Cheers Sampo

Hi Herman, Maybe J. Le Heux from the Dutch Artillery? Cheers Sampo

Hi Laurentius, This is the official group of M C van Houten. It was donated to the National Military Museum, and was recently restaurated. So yes, this is his actual group! Cheers Sampo

Hello, Is there a date of manufacturing in the uniform? If this is made during WW2, the medals are likely the Order of Orange Nassau (medal grade in silver or gold) and a NCO Loyal Service medal for 36 or 24 years of service. The medals for actions in the second world war came from 1948 onward. Or a Loyal service medal and a 14-18 mobilization cross and a loyal service medal. Or a loyal service medal and a cross for important war actions. The possibilities are wide. When we know the date, we can start from there, a name would even be better! Cheers Sampo

Do you have a picture?

Hello Numis, Is this the medal?

Hello, There is a broad offer of Italian medals for missions in Kosovo, Bosnia, Lebanon, Somalia etc. But there are also a lot of variations in these medals. Can anyone help me in what to look for to buy an original issued Italian mission medal. I found a group, but is is real and why? Thanks!

Hello, Does anyone know if there are any copies of the Polish campaign stars? And how can you distinguish an original star? Cheers Sampo

Hi Nick, Not exactly, these medals are for duty only. For the peace missions the Norwegians have other medals. Cheers

Hi, Most likely he has received it in his position of Minister of Foreign Affairs (1956-1971). There was a state visit of Nepal in 1967. Sampo

Hi Nick, For the officer Cote D'Ivoire, the missing thing in the lower right corner is a button device. These Usually go between 60-90 euro. Cheers Sampo

Hi OvBacon, Yes, that is the final missing link, you where right, the last medal is the 1948 inauguration medal. Cheers Sampo

Hi OvBacon, I think you are pretty close, I see: Not really clear this first one(need better picture, but I am pretty sure it is not the 1948 inauguration medal) Royal wedding medal 1937 War cross 1940-1945 Officer loyal service cross Mobilisation cross 1914-1918 Marching proficiency cross Cheers Sampo

Hi OvBacon, Looks like the Belgium order of Leopold , officer to me, which was more common with the Dutch lion order. Cheers Sampo Could be the Belgium order of the Crown, but that depends if the colour is more burgundy rather than Violet. Cheers Sampo

Hi John, I have checked the books on them, if there are no markings, it is not a gold one. At first sight this looks like a 1960-1980 type made by "van Wielik" The Hague, and they are always gilted. Take care Sampo

Hi John, Hard to say, at first sight looks gilt to me, but the markings may conclude it. Are there any markings? Usually at the connection between the planchet and the crown, and/or on the medal ring. Cheers Sampo