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Hello, I have, some years ago, made searches in the ''Moniteur Universel'' about the decorations awarded at the occasion of the Crimea war. I have only noticed these three references concerning the British recipients of French decorations : 1 - Imperial decree of June 16th 1856 published in the Moniteur, July 16th 1856, (two pages with the L?gion d'honneur) ; 2 - Imperial decree of August 16th 1856, published August 24th 1856, with the M?daille Militaire, (one page) ; 3 - Imperial decree of April 3rd 1857, published April 22nd 1857, with the L?gion d'honneur, (about 100 awarded). Nothing, after my knowledge, about a publication July 19th 1856. Regards Michel

Image of this rare order Regards Cuss

Hello, Here is a certificate of OBE awarded to Major Nicolai Izotovich VARCHUK, given January 19th 1944. Ed, do you know tne number of CBE and OBE given to Russian at this occasion? Anticipated thanks Michel

Hello, Caution, the first plaque is an hybrid: an Imperial Princes' Rank and Merit badge (third class) jointed with a plaque belonging to the Republican Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain (Pao- Kuang, Chia-He, Hs?n-Chang, as stamped on the reverse). Not very kosh?r - from my point of view. (I'm not a specialist). Regards Michel.

Hello, Awarded GCB, January 3rd 1856, at the occasion of the Crimea War: Mal Pierre Jean Fran?ois Bosquet, Gal Edme Patrice de Mac Mahon, Gal Louis Michel Morris, Gal Count Regnaud de Saint Jean d'Ang?ly, Gal Charles Marie de Salles, Others between 1855 and 1857: Mal Jean Baptiste Philibert Vaillant, War Office, October 16th 1855, Mal Aimable Jean Jacques P?lissier, November 13th 1855, Mal Fran?ois Certain Canrobert, September ( ) 1855, Gal Prince Napol?on (J?r?me), September 5th, 1855, Admiral Ferdinand Alphonse Hamelin May 7th, 1857. Regards. Michel

Hello, Sorry for this bad picture, my scanner is rather weak. These stars are unnumbered, unnamed, without any hallmark, and silver gilt made. I have not yet obtained any diploma from my Cubain connexion! Regards Michel

Hello, Just imported from Cuba! Regards Michel

Hello, I have also this one, under Castro's reign. Regards.

Hello, A badge of this order from my collection. Sorry for bad condition but it's hard to fine this order. Regards.

Hello It's an order for women including foreigners. Created by the Council of State of Cuba the 12 of December of 1979, the Order Ana Betancourt is granted to possessing Cuban citizens of excellent merits or by an extraordinary attitude in the creative work, the defense and the study. Also it can be granted to foreign citizens who stand out in the defense of the revolutionary ideals, the antimperialista fight and by the liberation and independence of the towns . It's a rare order (1st issue small "consejo de estado") The blue ribbon is wrong but such errors are often seen in Cuba (due to the restrictions) Regards Michel

Hello, Great thanks for this information. Regards Michel

Hello, These are silver gilt stars, not solid gold. I'm also very interested in the results of the Hamburg auction. Regards Cuss

Hello, Two stars of the third class F.A.R. order '' por el servicio a la patria'' . One with silvered star. All with bronze rays. Regards Cuss

Hello, Very rare item indeed. Do you know the hammer price ? Regards Cussonneau

Hello, About this Crimea medal attributed to : 6357 PARIS AU 50 2 G. I have already noticed these attributions to the 50?me de ligne : 50 3613 ( ) E A. FORTANE Bar S?bastopol PITOT AU 50 4773 Bars Alma - Inkermann - S?bastopol (50th Infantry Regiment in Crimea : Battle of Alma, battle of Inkermann, siege of Sebastopol (incl. March 1855, 15th to 18th and 21st, 22nd 23rd), capture of Mamelon Vert, battle of Traktir, capture of Malakoff). Known Crimea Medals attributed to the 2?me Grenadiers de la garde : Gde Ile R. Blanchier 2e Gers Bar S?bastopol Gde Ile X. Dutter 2e Gers Bars Alma - Balaklava - Inkermann - S?bastopol ( LEBOURLOUT P. 2 DE L G ) No bar MAUGEAN 2E G G I Bar S?bastopol F. MERCIER II ME G RS Bar S?bastopol PERNODAT. 2. G. DE. LA. GARDE. IMP. 2805 No bar RISCHMANN A. 2E GRD IMP GDS No bar Regards Cussonneau

Hi I have found these orders without any box Michel

Many thanks, Now I know exactly how weak is my English . I'm effondred.

Hello, Here is the two classes of this uncommon order. Regards. Michel

Hello, Thanks, My English is so bad that I don't dare to send a message ; fortunatly I have some pictures to compensate (I don't think that ''compensate'' is very British ) Regards Michel

Hello, Here is a scan of the medal in question from my collection Regards Michel