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The first man is Likhotvorik Vladimir Stepanovich https://bojmer.ucoz.ru/photo/foto_geroev_sssr/16 The third man is Sokolov Stepan Vasilyevich http://shieldandsword.mozohin.ru/mi/gru4992/structure/ovs.htm Regards, Graham

cazack, These might be of help: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Cross https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_Medal Regards, Graham

Marcon1, Check out these websites in the Description sections for more info: - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chard_Medal https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Chard_Decoration Regards, Graham

POWCollector, There is quite a bit of information on this website that help you (there is an identical item to the one you have posted at the bottom of the page):- http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/orders-decorations-third-reich/heer-schuetzenschnur-grade-5-a-623400/ Regards, Graham

Shots Dave, This may be of interest to you: - Regards, Graham

canutt, Hope this helps, although I have read that there are are exceptions to the rule:- Regards, Graham

Glenn, Thanks for the info. No cigar this time, but is was fun doing the research. Regards, Graham

VJK, He looks somewhat like Generalmajor Eduard Barger???? historica.fandom.com/wiki/Eduard_Barger

Noor, Here is some good information that may be of assistance: - gmic.co.uk/topic/44448-austrian-wwi-long-service-awards/

Erik, I know it has been a while but I found this that may be of interest: - https://museumandarchives.redcross.org.uk/objects/12150 Regards, Graham

I believe this is the Blue invalidity badge that was being described in the previous post.

Photo's of Leutnant Hans Luthardt and his Father

Duncan, Hope this link gives you some information which helps: - www.lensculture.com/projects/104977-partisans-there-was-no-time-f Regards, Graham

Toot, Do you mean German General Hans Jordan? If so FYI:- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Jordan http://www.generals.dk/general/Jordan/Hans/Germany.html Regards, Graham

Otter76, This link is quite interesting: - https://books.google.com.au/books?id=7JtICgAAQBAJ&pg=PT121&lpg=PT121&dq=Malval+farm+1917&source=bl&ots=XryeI5HKbr&sig=ACfU3U2lHY_n-pNel7D7yrYHDJyZadMCKQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwid9NT5gtHhAhUDjeYKHdKoA80Q6AEwAHoECAcQAQ#v=onepage&q=Malval farm 1917&f=false Regards, Graham

Alex, Some information: - http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/art-decor-exotica-third-reich/h-award-plaque-3533/ Regards, Graham

Morar, This may be of some interest to you: - https://europebetweeneastandwest.wordpress.com/2014/05/06/by-force-of-fear-honor-the-final-days-of-the-siege-of-przemysl/ Regards, Graham

Nickstrenk, I think the last badge is a 'Romanian Army Horse Championship Badge'. I can only assume that the city and date on the badges must be the venue for the event that year. Below are two similar badges: - Regards, Graham

Tifes, Thanks. I appreciate your feedback. Regards, Graham

Hello all, I would appreciate any opinions on this Observer Badge. Regards, Graham

Alex, These might be of help: - http://www.medalnet.net/Iron_Cross_1870.htm http://gmic.co.uk/topic/14805-1870-iron-cross-first-class/ Regards, Graham

Wessel, Yes, years for sure. If you are keen, below are a couple of books which are focussed on the topic: - The Iron Time - by Privetera The Iron Cross: A History, 1813-1957 - by Gordon Williamson Regards, Graham

Wessel, There is quite a bit of information out there but here are a couple of websites that may go some way in helping. Just work your way through the sites to gain as much info as you like. http://ek1-dna.de/ https://ironcross-history.nl/ Regards, Graham

Kvart, Thanks. I am fairly sure that if you were eligible for the Lapland Cross you were also eligible for the Winter War medaI. The criteria to be awarded for the Lapland Cross was that you had to have fought in Lapland during the Winter War. The criteria to be awarded the Winter War medal was that had to be in some way involved in the Finnish war effort. I do know that the Lapland Cross was awarded to foreigners, so maybe you could just receive the one only if you were a foreigner. Regards, Graham

The crown looks like an 'Eastern Crown' - en.wikisource.org/wiki/A_Complete_Guide_to_Heraldry/Chapter_23 and the horn - Bugle-horn stringed The wings Below is a Cap badge of Malay Regiment: ‘Taat Setia’. (similiar crown) Just a thought it might from some unit who served in the east