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Posts posted by Ralph A
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My guess is that this medal is probably a "spin-off" from the Orders themselves, much like the intention behind Prussian Red Eagle or Crown Order medals.
Here is a nice close-up of the obverse:
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Six or seven grades altogether, this is the bronze medal. Issued by the Austro-Hungarian branch of the Malta Order - something to do with hospices or nursing...
This one has that odd, assymetrically-trimmed "front-line ribbon."
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I'm told these are "rare as hen's teeth." Here's the box:
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Enjoy your summer. Stay indoors.
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Did I say three?
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It's 105 F here today, so these next three seem appropriate.
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More unusual tinnies:
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While we're on longboats:
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OK. You caught me.
Not a tinnie. It's a commemorative brooch.
Here's another commemorative, in a similar vein:
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That's all for now, gentlemen. Thank you for looking. I'll take some pictures of more of my collection of stamps, and share them later.
For now, Bobby Lee and I bid you-all a good evening.
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These are official seals, from different cities.
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Of interest. Polish before-and-after "Urban Renewal" stamps.
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Veteran's Day Commemorative:
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Another rarity. Before all the trouble began:
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These "inflation" issues aptly demonstrate how fast money lost its value:
10,000 Marks to 100 Million, and then quickly to 300 million. They just overprinted the old stocks.
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While we're at it, here is a ration card for clothing (partially redeemed):
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Ration coupon, for cigarette papers.
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The Unknown Stamp!
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Chivalric Orders - Medals of the Order of Malta
in Southern European & Balkan States
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I find the ribbon intriguing. Can someone tell me if there is a connection between these, and the post-war Awaloff Crosses (which share the same ribbon)?
Reverse. Nice "oily" sheen!