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Can anyone identify this mark on my Ordre Des Palmes Academiques - Officier de l'Instruction Publique? Thanks so much… Marcus

Thank you Dan, Speaking of Oldenburg, I have a special relationship with it as my father and his family are originally from Oldenburg. Thanks for the link to the medal. Uwe, yes I have seen the Kameradbund medals quite often and just purchased mine for €35 a few weeks ago. I am awaiting it to arrive which should be any day now. Here is a pic of some of a couple of my favourite Oldenburg medals in my collection. These a quite plain medals however I am struck by the historic attachment to the common soldier. I am particularly fond of the Infantrie Rgt 91 commemorative medals. Unfortunately the original ribbon on the 1813-1913 Commemorative disintegrated in my hand due to age so now I am seeking an original replacement ribbon if it can even be found. Marcus

Thank you Dan and Uwe for the clarifications on this award. I have been intrigued by it and the first two photos I posted are both awards in my collection. Dan if you could point me in the right direction to finding the Weimar era productions of this award it would be appreciated (Also very nice collection you have there!). It is unfortunate that this particular award (post WW2) are being mis-identified (either intentionally or unintentionally) on many European websites. Leave it to the buyer to be educated prior to purchase!! Again many thanks to all for your expertise and willingness to educate those of us who may not have access to the appropriate research resouces.! Marcus

So if this is post WW2, I am assuming that this may be a 1957 award? Are these two particular medals (Kriegerbund & Kameradbund) still awarded today? I see online through various dealers in Germany that these two particular medals may be unintentionally represented as Weimar era medals and this seems to be accepted (albeit unintentionally) by those not familiar with the true Weimar produced awards. I have seen numerous of these two particular medals for sale recently, both through dealer websites and fleabay. M.

Hello All, Can anyone provide information about these two medals. Are they post WW1, post WW2? Are they reproductions? Thanks M.

True enough however I have been able to locate a list indicating this particular medal (Ordre des Palmes Académiques (officer)) has been awarded to date 207 times. That being said, I have not been able to locate (as of yet) any Balkan or Serbian recipients. M.

Hi, I agree with you wholeheartedly that one can never be 100% sure, however with that being said, based on the age of this particular award (type 2), as well as the ribbon manufacture, this narrows down the recipient list considerably. Post WW1, I believe, (and I could be incorrect in this assumption) that this award would have been worn on the the regular straight ribbon if awarded to anyone other than an Austrian. This is based on the numbers awarded and the dates from 1918-1955, after which the “type 3” award was then manufactured. M.

Hello all, I just purchased this medal. This is the french Academic Order of Palmes, however what makes this so unique is that it was awarded on a Austrian trifold. This particular medal is a Type II which were awarded from approximately 1850-1955. It is gilded silver with purple enamels, marked with a boar's head and maker marked "A B R" within a diamond-shaped frame on the leafing just to the left of the ball suspension on the obverse, measuring 28.8 mm (w) x 40.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension. What I am curious about is the Austrian relationship to this particular medal. Conducting some preliminary online research, the only Austrian that I have been thus far able to identify receiving this award is Karl Ritter von Stremayr. Due to this being a Type II medal, early issue, this puts the medal prior to 1955 and furthermore judging from the trifold construction, this particular ribbon appears to be prior to 1918 (based on the hook and eye being zinc). Any further insight into this medal would be greatly appreciated. Note: This has been posted in the Austrian forum as well. Thanks so much Marcus

Hello all, I just purchased this medal. This is the french Academic Order of Palmes, however what makes this so unique is that it was awarded on a Austrian trifold. This particular medal is a Type II which were awarded from approximately 1850-1955. It is gilded silver with purple enamels, marked with a boar's head and maker marked "A B R" within a diamond-shaped frame on the leafing just to the left of the ball suspension on the obverse, measuring 28.8 mm (w) x 40.8 mm (h) inclusive of its laterally-pierced ball suspension. What I am curious about is the Austrian relationship to this particular medal. Conducting some preliminary online research, the only Austrian that I have been thus far able to identify receiving this award is Karl Ritter von Stremayr. Due to this being a Type II medal, early issue, this puts the medal prior to 1955 and furthermore judging from the trifold construction, this particular ribbon appears to be prior to 1918 (based on the hook and eye being zinc). Any further insight into this medal would be greatly appreciated. Marcus

According to “Medal Ribbons &Orders of Imperial Germany & Austria D. G. Neville” This ribbon is for the Baden field service decorations 1814-1871. Marcus

Thanks for the information.. I new it was a very long shot…anyhow, I will use this as a filler piece…I usually do not keep fakes in my collection but this will serve as a place holder. Again thanks very much for this information and the pics of a real cross. I have never seen a real one, and did look on the internet however came up with a blank. Cheers.. Marcus

Hi all, Recently acquired this and am looking for opinions. Medal is certainly gold plated, exactly 36mm x 36mm, according to my scale weighs approximately 18.6 grams (including ribbon). Thanks so much, Marcus

Update=. Yes this is magnetic! The item weighs approximately 1.5 grams and is exactly 30 mm in height (tip of cross on crown to the lower edge of sword guard) and 24mm in width at the widest point (sword tip to sword handle tip). Rounded wreath of badge is exactly 20mm in width.

I do not know yet as I am awaiting delivery. I will keep you posted. M

Hi All, I just purchased this piece and am looking for opinions as to whether it is WW1 or post WW1, pre-WW2. Thanks again so much for your expertise in identifying these. Marcus