Mark McM

Hi,

These recently came into my possession.  From what little information in English is floating around on the interweb, these have been described as penal battalion buckles, but I’ve seen several photos showing this plain Soviet buckle being worn by various terrorist forces in South Africa (Bush War). The steel example shown here came by way of Serbia.  Anyone have other information on these plain buckles and their issuance?   Thanks! 

Gentlemen,

The following patch is up for some discussion.  It is a cotton linen type material, with printed design.  It measures 4 1/4” x 3 1/4” (roughly).  It was amongst a few other vet bring-back items (all of which conclusively indicate service in the Philippines).  Question is, what is it?  I’ve seen photos of a few pilots wearing flag patches on flight suits, but these are all “meatball” flags, without rays.  Thoughts?

Thanks guys!  Interesting that this medal was the basis for the Sacred Squadron badge!

yes, interesting stuff.  Very enigmatic, but a beautiful medal!

Anyone familiar with this joint Italian/French medal?  

Just found this nice silver example.  

great stuff guys!  Thanks a million! 

Gentlemen,

Can anyone shed light on the nature of this inscription?  It appears to be between military medical staff.  This particular degen bears a gorgeous Wurttemburg hilt.  Any feedback would be appreciated, particularly if some detail regarding the named officers was known! 

7 hours ago, nickstrenk said:

A long time ago,I heard it could be the mark of brass.

Interesting... thanks!  Time period? 

Anybody recognize this marking?

thanks Peter!  Good point... though it seems kind of robustly constructed for a sweetheart or patriotic piece.  Still, it’s quite a nice badge! 

18 hours ago, Igor Ostapenko said:

Thank you ! 

Can you to post picture of reverse ?

sure... 

here’s a c/u of the hallmark. (it’s difficult to see in the photo, but there is a small “W” to the right of the maiden’s head) 

any guesses?

1 hour ago, Igor Ostapenko said:

Very good badge

Thanks!  Here is a close-up of the obverse, off the cockade...

just acquired this interesting hallmarked sterling Polish Legion badge on an original veteran’s cockade.  Quite a nice piece! 

Gentlemen, 

Any positive ID on this badge?  Quite high quality, hallmarked under the rooster....

thanks guys!  The French unit marked their equipment in this manner?

Hello All,

Any insight as to what this marking might signify?  War trophy marked by its German appropriators, perhaps? 

thanks guys!...  

Gentlemen,

Just acquired a ‘14 Iron Cross 2nd Class and it was in this box.  Any clues as to what award the box is for?  

Hi All,

Just acquired this.  Measures around 1.5" dia.  Features a flur and a grotesque dolphin.  Appears excavated.  Any ideas?  Thanks!!

Gentlemen,

Does anyone recognize this wing (badge)?  

here's an American award.  Note the pin brooch.  This was obtained from the soldier's descendants, along with written provenance from the family and a copy of his service record.  Very nice to find a documented American example!

13 hours ago, ccj said:

 

I wish I knew more about why some or dark and others not? 

manufacturing variation?  

wow!  That's excellent!