graham

June 21, 2019

Glenn,

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

Regards,

Graham

June 20, 2019

VJK,

He looks somewhat like Generalmajor Eduard Barger????

historica.fandom.com/wiki/Eduard_Barger

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June 18, 2019

Noor,

Here is some good information that may be of assistance: -

gmic.co.uk/topic/44448-austrian-wwi-long-service-awards/

June 17, 2019

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

June 14, 2019

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

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June 5, 2019

Photo's of Leutnant Hans Luthardt and his Father

May 22, 2019

Duncan,

Hope this link gives you some information which helps: -

www.lensculture.com/projects/104977-partisans-there-was-no-time-f

Regards,

Graham

May 15, 2019

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

April 15, 2019

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

April 14, 2019

Alex,

Some information: -

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/art-decor-exotica-third-reich/h-award-plaque-3533/

Regards,

Graham

April 7, 2019

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

March 29, 2019

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

March 26, 2019

Tifes,

Thanks. I appreciate your feedback.

Regards,

Graham

March 23, 2019

Hello all,

I would appreciate any opinions on this Observer Badge.

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Regards,

Graham

March 21, 2019

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

March 20, 2019

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

March 20, 2019

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

March 16, 2019

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

March 11, 2019

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 :speechless:

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

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March 11, 2019

Feldmarschall Svetozar Boroević

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Ferdinand I of Bulgaria (born in Vienna)

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March 5, 2019

Not a British soldier but an interesting story: -

www.broadsheet.ie/2013/01/22/1916s-greatest-heroine/

Regards,

Graham

March 1, 2019

Thanks Brian,

One more to share.

Commemorative Medal of the Winter War for foreigners in bronze:

February 28, 2019

Cross of Liberty (3rd Class)

Mourning Cross

Winter War medal with Taipale clasp and swords

February 28, 2019

Some Finnish Winter War awards I have been fortunate enough to pick-up over the last few years.

Starting with the:

Kainuu Cross

Koivisto Cross

Kollaa Cross

Ladoga Medal

Lapland Cross

Middle Karelian Isthmus Cross (1st Division)

Middle Karelian Isthmus Cross (2nd Division - without the helmet)

Muolaa Cross with ribbon

Pitkaranta Cross

Summa Cross

Taipale Cross

Tolvajarvi Cross

Western Karelia Isthmus Cross

Medal of Liberty (1st Class)

Medal of Liberty (2nd Class)

Cross of Liberty (4th Class)

February 11, 2019

Stuka,

From an old posting by Antonio, hope this helps: -

Antonio Prieto

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Posted May 8, 2014

Insignias for the called "Hispano-Belgian Association".

The Association was created on June 1, 1962, and its statutes were published in " Bijlagen BS" ( Annexes official bulletin) of June 17, 1965 .
It had its head office in the rue Joseph II / Jozef II straat 72 / Brussel 4
Its president in 1965 was M. Lebon
The aim was to promote the Belgian- Hispanic relations and support partnerships that have aimed to strengthen the friendship between the two peoples.
To do this:
- He organized trips to Spain
- Its board would contact the Department of Tourism , the Ministry of Culture and Education, favoring relations with meritorious members of the association .
- Daba scholarships ( by the board ) to meritorious students and members

Rewards, decorations and medals of the association:
The board of directors has the right to reward meritorious members and people outside the association also meritorious . Mr. Lebon , was nominated for " Great Rewards Canciler "
The rewards are :
- Loans or gifts of books or other educational materials about Belgium or Spain
- Certificates and diplomas of recognition for services
- Private Medal , named " Croix du Mérite Belgian- hispanique " (" Ordre du Mérite Belgo - Hispanique " according VAN BOSBEKE , 1988 and Born, 2002)
There were three kinds of crosses: knight , officer and commander ( by statute )
Or six according VAN BOSBEKE , 1988)
- Palmas bronze
- Silver Palms
- Golden Palms
- Cross Knight
- Cross official
- Cross of Commander
Or seven according Borne, 2002)
- The latest and high official
The insignia is a cross with eight points , with beads on the ends and rampant lions between the arms . They are said Belgian heraldic lions. Lions look to center . In the center is an oval medallion. It is suspended from a royal crown attached to the upper arm
The medallion shows a shaped edge on the center line and the coat of arms of the Catholic Monarchs in black enamel on the bottom of the same metal as the cross.
The belt carries the Belgian colors and Spanish
The manufacturer is De Greef , Brussels
The qualifications awarded by this association are not official as indicated in a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dd.27/05/1982 ( VAN BOSBEKE 1988 , p.96 . )
According BOSBEKE VAN (1988 , p.97 . ) These rewards are sold.
The color scheme of the center of the red - black - red ribbon, has similarity to that of Spanish Falange VAN BOSBEKE understood that Franco had character.
This award does not have approval from the Belgian crown.

Bibliography :

ANONYMOUS ( 1905 ) Bijlagen dd Moniteur Belge . 17 june 1965.
Borne, A. , C. (2002 ) Letter Belgian- hispanique trying Association ( ASBL ) dd . 20/08/2002
VAN BOSBEKE , A. et al (1988 ) , Chevaliers du siècle Vingtième . Enquête sur les sociétés et les occultes contemporains Ordres of Chivalry . p.252 , Berchem . EPO

Regards,

Graham

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