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I have no hard fact about how many were made. But 1000 people in the brigade total, less than that organized in the society and even fewer alive in the late 40-ties. Perhaps they put in an order for 150-200 pieces? That being said, it's not a common pin and I'm sure it would do well at auction. /Kim

It's an item that is period with those who fought, but not made in 1918 or about. The badge is for the society "Föreningen Finlandskrigare" (society of Finland fighters) and that was started in 1930. Your badge seem to have a late type of Sporrong maker mark and needle. I would expect it to have been made in the late 40ties or early 50ties. Value is perhaps the hardest one. Best price would probably be fetched if sold after the summer on Tradera or maybe eBAy. /Kim

No problem! I all ready posted one pic and I know some of the regulars there are also members here, but perhaps not that regular posters. /Kim PS The only problem is that this is the holiday season and all of Scandinavia closes for about three months, so internet response might be slow.

I have no clue. But it's not in the new book on Norwegian awards, that covers military and most higher sports awards. If you don't mind I also posted a pic and a link to GMIC in the Norwegian forum. There are some knowledgeable people there. /Kim

Civilian badge for youths that fulfilled the criteria in skiing a distance "Ungdomens skidlöparmärke". Yours was made in 1940, first one ever awarded in 1923.

SVAR can be found here: http://sok.riksarkivet.se/krigsarkivets-portrattsamlingar . It's a pay service but free at all libraries (at least the Swedish ones I think). The other info is from part one of HJS Klebergs book "Kungl. Svenska Riddarordnarna" printed 1935. G:son Uggla was commander of order of the Sword and knight of the order of the polar star. But he didn't have any German orders, at least any listed. /Kim

I have more info but if it's the German connection you want here's some: 1909-1910 Service at "sachs. livgrenadj:reg n:r 100" 1916-1917 At the Bavarian "dåpåtrupperna" (supply troops?) Later in life he was regimental commander of the Skaraborg regiment. I count six photos available at SVAR. I also found him at runeberg, but with the common short spelling G:son, top left side. /Kim

It's the same situation with Swedish documents. People sell the medal and toss the paper. Is the book "Norge i Korea"? I would like to get that one but it's sold out. But I'm still looking. /Kim

That is a very nice bar Kvart! The NORMASH medal is hard to find but finding it in a group.... Do you have more like documents/award documents? /Kim

Feel free to post any other medal related papers. Usually if there is a document with a name it gets thrown away before selling medals and related stuff. So Swedish Korea groups are rare, documented ones are even rarer. My two groups are "only" medals and orders.

Nice group. Finding Swedish Korea-groups is not easy. I have posted two of mine in this thread: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/40924-korean-war-medal-bars/?hl=%20swedish%20%20korea /Kim

Congratulations on a rare medal bar! Only 42 Swedes have been awarded a bravery medal since 1837. Actually there is no special "with crown" class of the bravery medal. But some people wore it with crown, maybe because it was a royal medal? I have photos of four different guys wearing it with crown. Two of those were in the Persian police force. So maybe it's a late addition...

I remember that plaque from the forum you posted on back then. Shame it didn't survive. Here is a link to some fun badges. http://www.aviafalerist.narod.ru/ And direkt to Aviakhim section. http://aviafalerist.narod.ru/ussr/Aviaxim/Aviaxim.html Don't miss the OSO-section. Lots of fun. /Kim

Nice photos! Thanks for sharing Nick! I have to comment the display of Alexander I's awards. The museum people has turned the sword of the "knight of the grand cross 1st class" up side down. Alex knew what side was up. /Kim

Glad you liked it Chuck! I'm afraid this must be it for a while. I have some more but they don't live at home, so there's some logistic issues getting them. But as a teaser I can mention a cap star with the OSO-symbols. Perhaps worth waiting for. But don't hold your breath as it can take some time before I get to my other items. Good luck finding new Soviet stuff. I'm afraid you'll need it. Last soviet item I bought was in 2006 if I'm not mistaken. Now I'm in a position that I'm too poor for the stuff I want but don't want the stuff I can afford. /Kim

Some paper. First a deck of cards that doubled as a learning aid for the Voroshilov riflemen. Some membership books. Far left a pre-war, in the middle a war time issue and to the right an Estonian one, post war. A rare one from the OSO in the Ukraine republic. Finaly two more "stolen" posters. No badges, just a couple of nice looking OSO posters. /Kim

Here you go Chuck. It seems like we are a select few who appreciate OSO-items. When I started looking for them I had my contacts searching all over. At one time I was told that one of my friends was at a collectors appartment and there was a huge hand embroided OSO-flag. He asked the guy if he could buy it but I guess the refreshment flowed and he later forgot. When he returned an other time and asked for the flag the reply was something like "What, did you really want it I thought you were kidding." So no flag for me. Anyway here are some more badges and related stuff. First the Ready for..-badge. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2013/post-205-0-90754100-1378365427.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2013/post-205-0-53060000-1378365450.jpg A photo-op when in school. Dated 1936. Some documents for the badge. And another variation of the badge. Poster with the badge. Not mine just stolen from the net...

A couple more Oso-badges. First is a badge for the young Voroshilov rifleman. This is rarer than the badges for adults. Guess kids played too hard with them...? Second a suspention badge turned into screwback. Those chains often gave up. Third and last for now a Udarnik badge. /Kim

Nice collection Chuck! I have some in the bottom layer in some box. If I can find them I'll post. /Kim

Plenty to see in Stockholm if you are out looking for Swedish awards. Some suggestions: Royal palace, here you'll find the official rooms of the Swedish orders. Some exhibits with older Swedish orders. National museum of Economy, "Myntkabinettet", mostly coin and economic history but a small cabinet with the current Swedish medals awarded today. Loads of stuff not on display, I've seen a fraction of their collection in storage. Those are the main award museums. There are of course a few in the army museum, but not much. Other museums have stuff, but not on exhibit. If you are in a shopping mood there are a couple of must go to places. Strandbergs mynthandel, Arsenalgatan 6, big selection and big prices. Claim to be the largest in Sweden. Selins mynthandel, Regeringsgatan 6, nice selection of Swedish medals and older pins. Beware of the old owner, he sets a new standard for grumpy. All of these suggestions are down town Stockholm and easy walking distance between. There are of course other more obscure places but not worth looking for if only in town for a few days. Last tip is beware of the old town. Like many other old town centers it's over priced and ripe with questionable stuff. /Kim

Wrong part of Sweden for me to comment really. But it's hard enough to find stuff in our capital and I doubt that the other large cities you mention has much to offer. If you go to Stockholm I got some possible places to see but not now. /Kim

The text on it is hard to make out. But looks to be Afghan or possibly Iranian: something "30 years" or 20 years. Not much but every piece adds to the puzzle... /Kim

I would rather have any of my knowladgeble Danish collegues take this as I have really no idea of what this is. But it's NOT the badge of honor of the Danish reserve officers. As can be seen on page 706-709 in the big book on Danish awards. The cross you have Linas looks like something handed out by a society or at least privte organisation. I'm sure Great Dane will set us all straight when he sees this. /Kim

During the war German cargo ships travelled in Swedish national waters, often full of iron ore from our mines. Torvald Andersson was unlucky with his timing. The flak units he was a target for were on land and he only flew over the sea to change direction. Being inside Swedish borders he must have thought himself as being safe. The Germans on board on the other hand must have been thinking better safe than sorry and opened fire. Later the company Andersson worked for got a new plane from the Germans. My medal was not awarded for such drama as Andersson. Count von Rosen got his for flying non-stop from Stockholm to Addis Ababa. This was a new world record for this type of plane, or at least it should have been. Before the plane lifted some overly eager official took out the barograph. Unnecessary weight, he figured. Needed for a acceptable record, the record committee said. The ST-medal committee thought the flight was something extra ordinary and awarded him for it. Do check out the wiki link on von Rosen. He had a very adventurous life. Pioneer pilot, related to Herman Göring, Air force builder in Ethiopia, Biafra etc etc. Stuff for at least one Hollywood movie. /Kim

No problem. Perhaps I should tell one story to clarify how this medal was earned. Like I wrote this was awarded for exceptional achievements in flying. One of those exceptional pilots who got one is Thorvald Andersson. In the fall of 1941 he was flying as a practice "target" for Swedish anti air craft guns when he flew over the German ship Isar. The Germans opened fire and hit his plane. Andersson was wounded in the face and right hand. On top of this the plane was on fire. With the floor burning Andersson steps out on the wing of the plane with one leg and flies the air craft with his injured hand. Five kilometres later he crashes in the rough sea 200 meter from shore. He and his mechanic Kihlström were then rescued by Swedish soldiers. For this action Andersson got a ST-medal but also one for saving the life of his mechanic. /Kim