Shots Dave

Hi Chris I don't like to call these "fake medals" as in most cases although they are purchased not awarded they can only supposedly be purchased by veterans/next of kin(not sure how much this is policed). I like to see them as Veteran/Commemorative medals and find they can add some information on the service details of individuals which without first hand accounts or service files may not be available now or ever, eg Dunkirk/Normandy/Arctic/Malta. I have provided links to 3 sites where medals may be purchased, you can see the varying prices they attract. The Bevin Boys medal is made of silver and retails at just under £100. I have also attached some groups of medals with Veteran/Commemorative medals, some with veteran medals awarded by French/Belgian/Dutch towns/associations for service or attendance on anniversaries of liberation etc. Here is a very useful site for understanding what a lot of foreign commemorative/association awards are: https://www.medal-medaille.com/sold/index.php?cPath=498_63 https://www.awardmedals.com/medals/commemorative-medals/full-size https://bigburymint.com/commemorative-military-medals/ https://www.empiremedals.com/collections/commemorative-medals

https://www.atlasantiques.co.uk/en-GB/medals/ww2-royal-air-force-a-battle-for-britain-1939-1945-commemorative-medal/prod_14351 One is a Battle for Britain Commemorative medal 1939-1945 The other is the Armed Forces Veteran medal https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/uk-armed-forces-veteran-medal-free-1777536272

An example of a lapel badge "Organisation Franco-Anglaise du Capitaine Michel"

Just realised my version is gilded.

The first one I believe is Association nationale des Resistants combattants and is one of 3 versions of medals/crosses. Below are the other 2 versions I am aware of. These are the ribbons I have attached but I do not know they are all correct.

Have a look at this, it might help https://asiamedals.info/threads/guide-for-dating-of-nichan-iftikhar-order-by-bey-monograms.11635/

Possibly a long service and good conduct(military) medal ribbon?

Duncan Please find below the medals and service card detailing the award of the aforementioned. Dave

Good afternoon Gentlemen Can anyone date this medal for me and provide any information on the Federation des Anciens Militaires Luxembourg please? Cheers Dave

I have just seen this award document on ebay showing it was awarded by the FFIC- which appears to be La Federation Francais et Interalliee des Combattants

Dewald Nel is in South Africa and for a small fee will copy his service records for you. dewald@nelantiques.co.za Best wishes Dave

Here is mine, the letters are BRFLO which I believe is for florentine bronze and the cornucopia

Hi Gents I am not familiar with badges, so would appreciate any information on the pictured badges, especially the central one. Cheers Dave

Here is an example showing the award document. The Protea appears to have been the buttonhole type where the rear has been removed and it has been drilled once to attach it to the top of the frame.

Here is an example