Duncan

Thanks everyone.

Does anyone know why the United Italy 1848-1918 was reissued with the dates 1848-1922?

1 hour ago, BalkanCollector said:

The color isn't green, it's light blue but the ribbon is in a bad shape. Here's an example of a ribbon of this order in a bad shape from the internet. I guess this light blue color has a tendency to look like a different color whenever the ribbon is beat up. The one below looks more grey than light blue. Once you've seen enough of these orders, you start to notice the ribbon without a doubt even with these discoloration variations so I'm 100% positive it's the Serbian Order of the White Eagle.

 

Certainly looks like that.

19 hours ago, Great Dane said:

The other ribbon colors look quite fresh...

Check the reverse - It is normally less sun-faded than the front.

Definitely green on the reverse too.

Yes, definitely green. I guess the colours could have faded or changed over time though.

Yes, I Googled Turkish Medals and it matches some of theirs. Would be an odd one to have though.

11 minutes ago, QSAMIKE said:

There were complaints by British servicemen at that time that compared to their American and French allies their chests were very bare......  No fruit salad......   It was decided to issue a ribbon so that they had something to wear.....  The Canadians issued the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal ribbon for the same reason......

 

Mike

Didn't know that, thanks for the info.

3 hours ago, peter monahan said:

Not sure about the regs for the '39-'45 but I have always thought it wasn't awarded without the War Medal as well.

 

The end ribbon, which I would describe a 'red and green' rather than orange and green is, IMHO, likely from WWI but I can't find a similar ribbon for Belgium, France, Italy or Bulgaria. 

 

 

Thanks for the info. According to another site I put it on, the 1939-1945 Star ribbon was briefly awarded on its own in 1944, when it was called the 1939-43 Star. No medals awarded, just the ribbon. Awarded mainly to those who served the Battle of France 1940 and some other operations. Then in 1945 it was renamed the 1939-1945 Star and the medal created. Still no ID on the Red and green one. I agree with you, I think it's a foreign award.

Recently bought this. The WW1 trio are straightforward, but rather odd that he or she only got the 1939-1945 Star. Also, does anyone recognise the orange and green ribbon? Can't find it anywhere!

Thank you for the information, really interesting.

7 hours ago, Simius Rex said:

This medal was awarded to Louis-Felix Braillard in the Baby Competition of 1909 held in the town of Montrouge. 

 

These competitions were open to children from one month to five years of age and began in Paris in 1880.  They were so successful that provincial towns such as Montrouge began holding these events as well.

 

The winners were selected from among the most physically attractive and well-behaved children and they were presented with prizes such as this medal, certificates, diplomas, savings bank books, photography coupons, etc. 

 

The main reason behind this competition, however, was to expose the children's parents to a series of lectures on the importance of good hygiene and proper nutrition to help reduce infant mortality. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

That's fascinating, thank you.

Hello, sorry, I know this isn't a war medal, but it's beautiful. Trouble is I know nothing about it. Does anyone know what it is and what it would have been awarded for?

Regards, Duncan

16 hours ago, paul wood said:

Gdr Grenadier, Grs Grenadiers.

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Thank you, didn't think of that one.

Hello, I have the Indian Independence Medal engraved Sep 2630517 Mani Ram, GRS.  And the Sainya Seva medal with GDR. 2630517 Mani Ram, GRS.

Can someone tell me what unit or regiment GRS is please, and what rank GDR is please?

Thank you, 

Duncan.

9 hours ago, bolewts58 said:

You made the right decision. Ironically, these fakes originated in Poland. Hence the Polish dealer.

Thanks for that, almost bought it as it was quite cheap then remembered, "if something is to good to be true then avoid it".

Was going to buy this Silesian Eagle from a Polish dealer for not very much. Was quite doubtful of it though. Was I right to think it might be a copy? Or does it just look like a corroded genuine one? Anyone's advise would be appreciated please.

8 hours ago, Kallarati Heroik said:

Original

Thank you.

Sorry, pressed submit before adding my write-up. Meant to say these arrived today. The ribbons are obviously modern, but I'm a bit concerned about the medals themselves. Anyone enlighten me on whether they thing they're modern copies or not. The Ethiopia Campaign one is oddly black!

That's fantastic, thank you for all the information. I'm thinking that the ribbon on the example i posted is an incorrect ribbon, though I have seen a few photos on the web with that ribbon, so who knows!

Does anyone know the award criteria for the Environment Agency Medal please? Can't seem to find any info on it at all.

Regards,

Duncan.

Thank you both, that's really useful. 

Kind regards 

Duncan 

55 minutes ago, pat66 said:

Hello from France, 

 

you can search with " ACADEMIE DU DEVOUEMENT NATIONAL " on the web.

 

here is a photograph of my collect.

 

the best for all.

Really nice collection ? 

As a sideline to my military medals I occasionally collect other medals that look interesting. I see there's a lot of beautiful French civil medals that are otten very cheap  - like the one in the picture I've just bought. However there's very little information I can find on French civil medals. Does anyone know of any online guides or resources out there, preferably in English. 

Many thanks 

Duncan. 

7 hours ago, JapanX said:

Souvenir piece.

Thanks for the info.

Does anyone know what it was actually awarded for?

7 hours ago, JapanX said:

https://gmic.co.uk/topic/65356-strange-uv-test-of-imperial-ribbon/

Amazing, thank you. I'm now going to check all my medal ribbons.

OK odd question, but why do people selling on Ebay advertise something was UV negative? What on earth is all that about, anyone know?