Gordon Craig

ChrisKelly, Interesting topic. The Ottawa branch of the OMRS had it's annual "Medals Day" today and one of the topics presented had to do with collecting miniatures. Much of the presentation focused on the many navy clasps and how to attribute miniature groups. This thread was a nice addition to that presentation. Regards, Gordon

Scott, An interesting question. The only thing that I found in this regard was a thread started by Paul R on the GMIC which tends to answer your question. Here is a link to that thread. Regards, Gordon

Wat05, I would say they are not rare but that could depend on where you live. Here is a link to a Hungarian sale site that has a few listed. Some sold some still for sale. Regards, Gordon https://galeriasavaria.hu/en/kereses/gyujtemeny/?keyword=sztahanovista&status=4&srsltid=AfmBOooScHQOyC5ZdRqIWWg15cLZIbC25NYATsNRimh8RKr8ReG8rMBN

Thanks for the response. I guess I wasn't clear in my question. There are two chain links that hang down on either side of the face guard. I wanted to know if they were worn attached to the two hooks on the top of the helmet. I've since answered my own question. There were a number of different types of these "cruise visors". Were any of them really effective? Regards, Gordon

USN, Great looking helmet. Not being a helmet collector, I am not sure how the chains are used. Nothing I found on line explained that either. Perhaps you be kind enough to enlighten me on their use. Regards, Gordon

ChrisKelly, Great research. Very interesting sites. Regards, Gordon

Ladies and Gentlemen, In English translation of the above document. Regards, Gordon Epidemics Medal under the Ministry of War It was initially created in March 1885 to reward dedication during epidemics. It was in April 1892 that the Ministry of War received authorization to award it to soldiers and personnel who had particularly distinguished themselves during epidemics affecting the army. This would be the case during the First World War, its award rewarding all those, French and foreign, military or civilian personnel, who had invested themselves in favor of sick or wounded soldiers between 1914 (the first contingent of medals dates from 1915) and the beginning of the 1920s... The model of the Ministry of War has an obverse identical (effigy of the winged Republic by the engraver Hubert Ponscarme, surrounded by the words "French Republic" ) to that of the Ministries of the Interior (including the specific model for Algeria ) , Colonies and Hygiene . The reverse bears the words "Ministry of War and Devotion - Epidemics" surrounding a central cartouche surmounted by a caduceus and a palm. This cartouche is intended to receive (specific embossed strike) the name of the recipient and the year of award . With a module of 27mm, this medal has 4 levels (bronze, silver, vermeil and gold) and it is suspended from a 30mm wide tricolor ribbon bearing a rosette for the 2 highest levels. It was issued with a diploma. There is also an award lower than the bronze level, the testimony of satisfaction, which does not include a medal. Diploma for a silver medal awarded in May 1918 to a nurse. The reason for the award completes the information found in the official journal as proven by this extract from the Official Journal of June 6, 1918 : Vermilion rung , reverse Vermilion rung , has verses An example of the (blue) case for the silver-gilt medal Details of the award (JO of June 23, 1917 ) "Mr. Paul BERTOYE, 2nd class assistant physician at the complementary hospital 22 in Villers-Cotterêts". Another example (JO of October 21, 1919) "Mrs. Adèle Marie BUFFA, née LACAZE, director of auxiliary hospital no. 105 in Montauban". Silver echelon , reverse. Title block assignment: Mr. G. RAFFIER 191 5 ( OJ of December 8, 1915 ) "Mr. Gaston RAFFIER, first-class medical aide-major of the colonial troops. French military medical mission in Serbia" . Bronze echelon , reverse. Title block assignment: Mr. P. GUIRAL 191 7 (details of the attribution not found in the Official Journal) An example of the (green) case for the silver medal An example of the red case) for the bronze medal

I am not aware of any British badge like this one. Regards, Gordon

Gentlemen, The following is from the British Parliament web page. Those receiving this honour receive two pinned sterling silver emblems, one full size for formal remembrance events and a miniature version for less formal events. The reverse of the cross will be engraved with the name of the person in whose memory it is granted. The emblems will be accompanied by a memorial scroll. A cased cross was sold just over a month ago for 1000 pounds. Regards, Gordon

ChrisKelly, Great article. Thanks for posting it. I've always been interested in Air Ships. Regards, Gordon

Another interesting badge an topic that I would like to add to from another write up on these trains. There had been two armoured trains used during WW2 in Indochina (one in Tonkin, the other in Cambodia), but their details and eventual fate are not known. The famous Rafale ("wind blast") armoured train was built in southern Annam during the winter of 1948-49, and operated between Ninh Hoa-Phat Thiet-Nha Trang in the service of 2e REI (the 2nd Foreign Legion Infantry Regiment). It included 2 locomotives, 2 wagons loaded with rails and sleepers (at the front to explode mines laid on the track), command/radio wagon, ambulance wagon, cookhouse wagon, and 9 other wagons. Armament included a 40mm Bofors gun, a 20mm cannon (with IR sights), 8 twin Reibel 7.5mm MGs, a 81mm mortar mounted on an old Japanese gun carriage, and a 60mm mortar. The crew included 100 légionnaires plus local auxilliaries. Some difference in opinion by the writers but worth looking at each of them.

I would like to have more information on this medal. I know that it was produced and awarded to all members of the Cuban armed forces to commemorate the the Sgts. Revolt in 1933. Other than that not much. I'd like to know when it was authorized, who designed and engraved it, where was it made, how many were made etc. Grateful for any information that can be provided. Regards, Gordon

ChrisKelly, Thanks for adding to our knowledge of ENSA. Regards, Gordon

Mike, A labour of love for sure. Thanks for all your hard work and for sharing it with us. Regards, Gordon

Wat05, No doubt you have looked on line at these awards before starting a thread on them. I am also not an authority on this award. I rely on others in my research. What is written in the following link is in accordance with other comments on this award. Regards, Gordon https://www.thirdreichmedals.com/ostvolk-awards.html https://foreignvolunteerlegion.com/EasternPeoples2.htm