Lukasz Gaszewski

I have another question: would someone be as kind as to inform me which of the NATO medals are US military currently authorized for? Thanks , Lukasz

I have found it, although I think it to be a modern copy: Credit to http://www.hereditary.us/, where you can also read more about the history of the Society of the Cincinnati: http://www.hereditary.us/cin_history.htm http://www.hereditary.us/cin_institution.htm http://www.hereditary.us/cin_membership.htm http://www.hereditary.us/cin_anderson.htm http://www.hereditary.us/cin_resources.htm Best regards, Lukasz

Don't even joke about... or they'll make it happen!

Here is the order that belonged to General Thaddeus Kosciuszko: I have been trying to to find a color photo, but I can't. I will try again later. Anyway the ribbon is blue with white edges. The same pattern was later used in the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Could have been worse:

A Combat Action Medal has been announced by USAF: http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2007/01/afmedal070128/ http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2007/01/AFmedal070129/ (Credit to svcadet32) It is a fairly rare example of a skeletal US medal. I personally like the design - the star above the eagle could be moved up a bit. But the most impressive to me is the ribbon - the first diagonal one in US medallic history. God save the Queen!

I have a copy of Doehle's book in German too. Can send you the information if you want me to. Regards, Lukasz

There is a book by Roger Campion, entitled "Police Medals of the World". There is some information about the colonial police medals, but I cannot remember how much, I'll check at home and will let you know. Regards, Lukasz

Thanks, it is a great piece, but it seems to be the pre-Castro type. I have never seen it before. Do you have any information about it? Is it me, or are there knives around the medallion? Could you please send a bigger photo? Lukasz

BTW: does anybody remember when the ranks of Stabsgefreiter, Oberstabsgefreiter and Stabshauptmann were introduced? As far as I remember it was somewhere in mid-1990s, but I cannot remember the exact year. Thanks, Lukasz

Or Danish, considering the location of Mecklenburg. It's interesting. Just recently we had the ribbon bar with a Danish ribbon, and now this. Does anyone know another example of this type of mounting with Mecklenburg medals? Lukasz

Thanks a lot! A most valuable information indeed I have made an image of the ribbon , but I have never seen the actual medal. Would you please send a photo of the reverse? What is the bar on the ribbon for? And just one more question if I could: do you know when the HS battalions were disbanded? Cheers, Lukasz

Hello, Do you have any information about the Humanitarian Peacekeeping Medal, established supposedly in 1999, and the Northern Ireland Home Service Medal? Both medals have been mentioned in the Medal Yearbook, but I am not able to find any further information about either of them. I believe they are both virtual and have never been actually manufactured. Thanks for any information, Lukasz

Orden "Mariana Grajales" is another order intended exclusively for women. It takes precedence over the Orden "Ana Betancourt". Sorry, the only image I have is a b/w photo of not too good quality. The order has one class. The badge is a multirayed silver star with a gilt medallion in the center. The ring surrounding the medallion is green enameled. This is what Decreto-Ley #30 says about it: ORDER "MARIANA GRAJALES" is conferred to female citizens of Cuba, whose labor in any sphere of creative work would constitute an exceptional example of revolutionary or internationalist activity; or for extraordinary acts towards the creation of the new generations, for achievements towards the full incorporation of the woman into the society, for the development of the country or the defense of our motherland; to foreign female citizens whose labor in any sphere brings significant benefit to their nations or the humanity, always contributing to the crossing of international boundaries, and who distinguish themselves in defense of revolutionary ideals, anti-imperialist struggle and for the liberation and independence of the people.

You're welcome! Glad I could help

Thanks for posting, Ed. Has the medal been approved yet?

Fantastic addition Medalnet!! BTW FYI: this is what Nimmergut says of the classes of the Zivil-Verdienstkreuz of Reuss ?ltere Linie: 1st Class - gold cross with white enameled medallion and green oak wreath; 2nd Class - silver cross with white enameled medallion and green oak wreath; 3rd Class, Abteilung 1 - silver cross with silver medallion (w. gilt letters) and green oak wreath; 3rd Class, Abteilung 2 - silver cross with silver medallion and silver oak wreath. Ribbon: ultramarine blue with wide crimson edges. J?ngere Linie (Zivil-Ehrenkreuz) - only two classes: 1st Class - gold cross with white enameled medallion and green oak wreath; 2nd Class - silver cross with white enameled medallion and green oak wreath. Ribbon: crimson.

Mmmm, a yummy piece... If the colors come out right, this should be the FIRST class According to J?rg Nimmergut all other classes are in silver. The ribbon indicates that it comes from the Greiz (older) line, soooo... Heinrich XXIV . If not a fake, it should be of genuine gold Congratulations!!!!

Here is the translation of an excerpt from the Decreto-Ley #30 of 1979, regarding the order. Excuse a bit harsh translation, just wanted to convey the spirit of the original: ORDER "ANA BETANCOURT" is conferred to Cuban female citizens [ciudadanas] for merit deserved for their undisputed fidelity to the revolutionary and internationalist ideals and extraordinary activity in creative work, defense and research, as well as to foreign female citizens who distinguish themselves in defense of revolutionary ideals, anti-imperialist struggle and for the liberation and independence of the people, or whose labor in any field significantly contributes to the importance of their nation and whose solidarity spirit has crossed international boundaries.

I have found these two: Ehrentitel "Verdienter Mitarbeiter der Staatssicherheit" (conferred to Stasi members) Ehrentitel "Verdienter Volkspolizist" These were actually honorary titles with a medal accompanying them. Now there is the full set! Note please that in all the ribbons the left band covers the right one, which was characteristic of the medals for the police, customs and other uniformed non-military services. Ribbons of the medals for the military were mirrored, ie with the right band covering the left.

I was wrong Please disregard my previous post - the frames made me think they were Spanish awards. Thanks for posting the full photo. Isn't his a French naval uniform of mid-19th century? I agree with John5813 about the medals. I think too it was from the Crimean war, which would justify this set of awards. And yes - the crescent IS seen on medal #2.

They are probably worn by a Spaniard or Portuguese (note the ribbon frames!), hence my types: 1. probably France: LoH 2. Spain: Orden 'Merito agricola' 3. Spain: Orden Alfonso X el Sabio ? (the central medallion looks too small) 4. ??? 5. Spain: Orden Isabel la Catolica But I'm not sure - the quality is poor.

Medaille f?r treue Dienste in der Kasernierten Volkspolizei

Medaille f?r Treue Dienste in der bewaffneten Organen des Ministeriums des Innern for 15, 10 and 5 years of service:

Medaille f?r Treue Dienste in der bewaffneten Organen des Ministeriums des Innern for 30, 25 and 20 years of service: