Gordon Craig

Bombarder, Interesting display. You are lucky to have shooting medals that can be attributed to an individual. The unnamed medals were used by all of the shooting clubs in Germany and could be awarded in any way the club chose. They can not be attributed to any specific event or competition unless that is indicated on the back. Regards, Gordon

Utku, I buy from emedals but like any dealer you need to study their pictures to make sure that what they have for sale is what you actually want. Their prices are high but if you wish to return an item after you receive it they are easy to deal with. If you want comments on the crss you wish to buy from emedals why not post a link to the cross here. Regards, Gordon

Arnhembobby, I only found one James Cochrane listed in the Library and Archives and it is probably not your man. Here is the link to him at the LAC. https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/military-medals-1812-1969/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=17294& I am not well versed in this medal but one way to trace those who were awarded bars for the the Fenian Raids is through their applications for the bounty paid to those who served. This link will lead you to two applications from men who served in the Militia Regiment of Kings County Nova Scotia. This method would only be useful if your man applied for the Bounty. http://freepages.rootsweb.com/~dimcl/genealogy/fenianraidservice.html Regards, Gordon

Utka, Welcome to the GMIC. Like most collectors I buy what interests me and will provide me with hours of fun in the research of the artifact. This often leads me to start a new collection on a specific artifact/area that I have not collected/researched. This can get pricey so there are some areas of interest where I have only been able to add the less expensive artifacts. This doesn't interfere with extensive research though. As for finding one book that covers all aspects of one medal, that is possible but I would advise that when you decide to focus on one medal you buy as many books in this area as you can find. There are unintentional mistakes in most books and the correct answer may be in a different book or a later edition of the same book. Good luck in your quest for assistance. Regards, Gordon

Gentlemen, If you google this medal it comes up as being from Ecuador. However, this medal is also awarded by Panama. I have seen it advertised for sale as being from either country and the medal appears identical in each case. I am researching Corvette Capitain Hector Abdelnour of the Venezuelan navy who was awarded the subject medal by Panama for his services in the City of Panama on June 25, 1959. I would like to know if the medal issued by the two countries is different in design and if not why do Ecuador and Panama issue the same medal? Regards, Gordon

Dan, As Uwe says, the difference is in the size of the cross and not in the type of fastener if that why you refer to your crosses as male and female. The difference in the fasteners is probably related to time of manufacture and not if the cross is a male or female award. Regards, Gordon

Bombarder, I would say post war. I've never seen a BRD post war award come in a paper bag. This bag is quite different from the war time ones and I don't know what would have come in it. This site has one for sale but they don't really say what it is. https://derrittmeister.com/product/carl-poellath-kg-award-packets-bavaria/ Possibly try posting this on the BRD sub forum on the WAF. (Wehrmacht Awards Forum) Regards, Gordon

Bombarder, I have never heard of a list of names for these badges but it would certainly be interesting if there was one. Regards, Gordon

Good Day, I am trying to ascertain what uniform tunic the SAC buttons in the attached photo were worn on. The gold one on your left is flat while the gold one on the right is domed. The gold one on the right has been polished so many times that the South African Constabulary title is just a blur and hard to read. The silver ones were made by V&R BLAKEMORE BIRMINGHAM, the flat gold button was also made by BLAKEMORE. The gold domed one was made by the ARMY & NAVY COOP SOCIETY LD. Regards, Gordon

Gentlemen, This question has been asked in the past and answer has been that there is no known list. Regards, Gordon

Good morning, I come seeking info on the Hlinka Guard and the Hlinka Transport Guard daggers. The only picture that I have seen identifying these two daggers is on the cover of A Guide to Military Dress Daggers Volume III. He shows two Hlinka daggers, in the scabbard, that appear to be identical. He identifies them as Hlinka Guard and Hlinka Transport Guard daggers but does not include them in his book. This leaves to believe that the difference between the two must be the blade but without a picture that clearly identifies the difference between the two I can not be sure. I'd appreciate any help I can receive. Pictures of originals of eiither dagger would be appreciated. Regards, Gordon

mdejong, Two suggestions. Better pictures of the medal would be very helpful and posting your question on the Wehrmacht Awards Forum https://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/forum/wehrmacht-era-militaria/political-organizations/11648409-blood-order-collection-book-volume-two might get you an answer to your question. Regards, Gordon

Medic2, Welcome to the forum. While I am familiar with the 2nd Boer War period I am unfamiliar with the term GGF. Perhaps you could let me know what it stands for? Regards, Gordon

Perhaps the unhappy Poles? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poznań_protests_of_1956#:~:text=The sign reads "We demand bread!"&text=The Poznań protests of 1956,of the Polish People's Republic. Regards, Gordon

My Hungarian collection is all packed away but when I find time I'll dig out what I have and do a thread on them. Regards, Gordon

I also have a small collection of medals to the International Brigades. Here is a picture of my Polish cased commemorative medal for comparison to the emedals one Antonio posted. The ribbon on my medal is badly faded. As a comparison of price, I paid US$34.95 for my cased example in 2017. I do not have a document for this medal. My research indicates that there were only 2000 of these medals produced. Regards, Gordon

Interesting documents. Since the badges don't appear to have been numbered you could match any badge to these documents as well earned achievements. I have a number of similar Hungarian badges for building factories etc. Thanks for posting these interesting pieces of history. Regards, Gordon

I won't bother posting the google translation of the second letter as it is not any better than the first one. However, the second letter says that the soldier died as a result of grenade splinter. And that the dog tags and other belongings of the deceased were taken by another soldier who continued fighting and that where these effects are located at present was unknown but an investigation will take place to try and find them. Regards, Gordon

Interesting small badges that I haven't seen before. Looking forward to seeing more of your collection of these badges. Regards, Gordon

cath, A google translation of the above German text of your letter. Not great but useful. Regards, Gordon In the field, April 15, 1918 Dear Miss Schusch .. (?)! At your request from April 8th about the death of your uncle, of the lake. Sasse (?), I can tell you the following: At the previous = hen on Albert on March 26th the company got a direct hit, where your uncle was shot in the head. He was dead instantly and has not suffered. Is with five other fallen comrades he was buried. The grave is east of Albert in a hollow, where he found the hero's death on Albert-Bapaume Street Given the current fighting it is of course difficult to take a photograph of the tomb, but later we will of course be possible. Sincerely Schnna ... Ltn. D. R. and company leader.

obi007, Interesting badge and with a low number. Probably not many of them made. Regards, Gordon

ze-pole, Welcome to the forum. Very nice uniforms that you have posted. Looking forward to future pictures of your collection. Regards, Gordon

bilylev, Always difficult to tell from photos but these don't look to be of the quality that I would expect to see in these badges. In particular the one on the right as viewed by me. I would pass on these myself. Regards, Gordon

I have them all the Bundesluftwaffe ones, all on tunics, except the Richthofen one so I can not help although I would like to. Regards, Gordon

Paul, Thanks. I can be patient. Regards, Gordon