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Source: https://www.emedals.com/products/germany-wehrmacht-a-1939-grand-cross-of-the-iron-cross-by-deutsche-goldschmiedekunst-werkstatten-g38240#main-gallery-1

The most 1939 Iron Crosses you will ever see in one place... The Central Armed Forces Museum in Moscow, Russia... Sources: https://www.tripadvisor.ru/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g294474-d636597-i315333973-The_Motherland_Monument-Kyiv.html https://www.argunners.com/a-tour-in-the-central-armed-forces-museum-in-moscow/amp/ http://www.awesomeexplorations.com/central-armed-forces-museum-moscow-russia/ https://www.reddit.com/r/BattlefieldV/comments/d0u5io/inspiration_for_those_playing_allies_the_moscow/

Luftwaffe Major Wolf Werner Graf von der Schulenburg, Knight's Cross awarded 20 June 1943. Killed at St. James, France on 14 July 1944, as commander, Fallschirm-Jäger-Regiment 13, 5. Fallschirmjäger-Division, in combat against American forces. Posthumously promoted Oberstleutnant der Reserve on 23 July 1944, with date of rank effective 1 July 1944. Ironic, as several members of his family were executed for their role in the July 1944 attempted assasination of Adolf Hitler. Source: https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/48117/Schulenburg-Graf-von-der-Wolf-Werner.htm https://www.bild.bundesarchiv.de/dba/en/search/?yearfrom=1933&yearto=1945&query=wolf schulenburg https://de-academic.com/dic.nsf/dewiki/1523635 https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-iron-cross/

One recipient of interest: Albina Mali-Hočevar. Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albina_Mali https://warisboring.com/behind-the-scar-the-incredible-story-of-slovenian-resistance-fighter-albina-mali-hocevar/

This was all I could come up with: Source: http://www.onlinemedals.co.uk/medal-encyclopaedia/post-ww2-medals/elizabeth-cross

https://www.crestwood.on.ca/ohp/cameron-ray/ https://www.hadleighhistory.org.uk/content/main-subjects/ww2_and_victory_parties/war-time-memorabilia https://www.benjidog.co.uk/Tower Hill/Falklands.php https://medalsreunitednz.co.nz/thomas-faulkner-welsh-merchant-marine-captains-ww1-medal-reunited-with-great-grandson/

Just had to say thanks to "nickstrenk". Really, I did. A medal of Brezhnev? Indeed! Addendum: What's next... A medal of "you-know-who"?

Sources: https://www.noble.com.au/auctions/lot/?id=412359 https://www.angloboerwar.com/forum/5-medals-and-awards/31695-transport-medal-group-to-chief-engineer-m-roberts-ss-englishman https://www.fold3.com/publication/1290/uk-transport-medal-1899-1902 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transport_Medal https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mercantile_Marine_War_Medal https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen's_South_Africa_Medal https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/King's_South_Africa_Medal https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kimberley_Star https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_War_Medal https://www.reddit.com/r/ww2/comments/1c4kwhj/greatgrandfathers_medals_with_posthumous_note/ Addendum: "The Victory Medal (United Kingdom) was issued to all those who received the 1914 Star or the 1914–15 Star, and to most of those who were awarded the British War Medal. It was not awarded singly. To qualify, recipients need to have served in the armed forces of the United Kingdom or the British Empire, or with certain recognised voluntary organisations, and have entered any theatre of war between 5 August 1914 and 11 November 1918. While home service did not count, United Kingdom based members of the RAF who were actively engaged in the air against the enemy did qualify, as did those who flew new planes to France. Women qualified for this and other First World War campaign medals while serving in nursing and auxiliary forces in a theatre of war. It was also awarded for mine clearance in the North Sea between 11 November 1918 and 30 November 1919 and for participation in the Allied intervention in the Russian Civil War up to 1 July 1920." Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victory_Medal_(United_Kingdom) https://www.northeastmedals.co.uk/britishguide/ww1_victory_medal_award.htm

Apparently the Elizabeth Cross is a pinback award, but I can't find an image of the pin construction. That purple ribbon in the case looks like it's part of the case, not somehow attached to the award. Sources: https://www.forcesnews.com/heritage/history/elizabeth-cross-award-instituted-her-majesty-queen-explained https://www.surreylieutenancy.org/the-elizabeth-cross-and-memorial-scroll/ http://www.onlinemedals.co.uk/medal-encyclopaedia/post-ww2-medals/elizabeth-cross https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Cross https://www.dcmmedals.co.uk/a-memorial-to-services-rendered-the-queen-elizabeth-cross-and-its-predecessors/

Some additional information on Canada's Sacrifice Medal: Source: https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/medals/medals-chart-index/sacrifice-medal-sm.html https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sacrifice_Medal Note: The third image is one picture, showing a Sacrifice Medal in its presentation box, and below it, a mounted group to the Sacrifice Medal recipient.

To answer the question about wound stripes, I found this: Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wound_stripe "The badge was reintroduced in 1944 for the Second World War (1939–1945) and was discontinued after 1946. A yellow cloth version was introduced for use with Battle Dress. Previous awards during World War One were designated by a single red cloth stripe. British soldiers have not been awarded Wound Stripes for any conflict after World War Two. Soldiers of the Australian Imperial Force, Canadian Expeditionary Force, New Zealand Expeditionary Force, and other Empire troops followed suit in the First World War, and issued wound stripes according to British practice. It was reintroduced for the Second World War but not the Korean War. A version for the Canadian Forces uniform was developed and worn by soldiers injured on operational deployments beginning in the 1990s, including Afghanistan. The Sacrifice Medal replaced the wound stripe for all members of the Canadian Armed Forces in 2008. The award has also been opened to soldiers of an allied force or civilians working for Canadian Forces personnel. The wound stripe is for physical or mental injuries received in operations prior to 07 Oct 2001 are worn. Recipients of the Sacrifice Medal shall not wear the Wound Stripe unless they have qualified for the badge as a result of wounds received before 07 Oct 2001." It's been customary to waive any tine requirements for campaign medals should the wounds sustained result in being invalided out, and award the medal. Other than these obsolete wound stripes, I am not aware of any other recognition (except the Canadian Sacrifice Medal) for treatable wounds with a subsequent return to duty.

I found more! I hope this helps. https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/4-wwi-german-imperial-sturmtruppe-pilot-badge-5368-c-83749d4898

This award apparently comes with a ribbon bar, like the USSR orders. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_the_Partisan_Star_(Yugoslavia)

That's a well-known, well-circulated fantasy badge based on the German armored forces in the First World War. (Final image). https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tank_Memorial_Badge However! Check out this auction web-site. All the badges pictured below are fakes! Bad ones at that! (First four images). https://www.invaluable.com/auction-lot/group-of-4-german-wwi-imperial-stormtrooper-badges-261-c-e494a048f0

That's still a neat case. The medals are awesome! When selling, if the case (or anything else) is a reprodction... Do the right thing, and identify it as such.

Today's Merchant Marine, and the "Pirates of Aden"... Based on a true story! https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maersk_Alabama_hijacking

I found these... Hope it helps! Sources: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/King's_Shropshire_Light_Infantry#:~:text=Private Arthur "Nick" Carter served,member of the British Army. https://www.greatwarforum.org/topic/306427-6516-private-arthur-‘nick’-carter-–-2ksli-medals/ https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/very-old-and-very-bold.310254/ From Wikipedia: "Private Arthur "Nick" Carter served with the regiment from 1901 to 1951. He actively served in the Second Boer War (1899–1902) and World War I (1914–1918). When he retired, he was the oldest serving member of the British Army. He earned ten Good Conduct stripes and the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with two clasps for 48 years of good service, the only soldier in British Army history to do so." Addendum: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Good_Conduct_stripe

An answer to the initial question from: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heinrich_Himmler "In 1915, he began training with the Landshut Cadet Corps. His father used his connections with the royal family to get Himmler accepted as an officer candidate, and he enlisted with the reserve battalion of the 11th Bavarian Regiment in December 1917. His brother, Gebhard, served on the western front and saw combat, receiving the Iron Cross and eventually being promoted to lieutenant. In November 1918, while Himmler was still in training, the war ended with Germany's defeat, denying him the opportunity to become an officer or see combat. After his discharge on 18 December, he returned to Landshut. After the war, Himmler completed his grammar-school education." Consequently, Himmler was eligible for the 1914-1918 Ehrenkreuz für kriegsteilnehmer. Image shows Himmler and his brother Gebhard in 1918. This is creepy and weird, but somehow relevant... Source: https://wertoys.com/in-the-past-toys-war-criminals-of-the-20th-century-heinrich-himmler-figure-nrfb/

On the eve of the 80th anniversary... https://wjla.com/amp/news/local/i-love-this-country-wwii-veteran-celebrates-77-years-after-being-awarded-purple-heart-john-samuel-jennings-battle-of-the-bulge-campbell-county-letters-september-2022 https://wset.com/amp/features/heroes-in-the-heart-of-virginia/local-veterans-99-year-history-of-hard-work-determination-gladys-virginia-john-jennings-may-31-memorial-day-2022 John Samuel Jennings, Sr. April 4, 1923 - March 26, 2023 (99 years old) Gladys, Virginia John Samuel Jennings Sr. Obituary We are sad to announce that on March 26, 2023 we had to say goodbye to John Samuel Jennings Sr. of Gladys, Virginia. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Samuel Jennings Sr. to show support. He was predeceased by : his parents, Sydney William Jennings and Maude Davidson Jennings; and his grandson John Samuel "Sam" Jennings III. He is survived by : his sons, John Samuel Jennings, Jr. (Brenda) of Chesapeake and Donnie Lee Jennings (Dawn Reneé) of Gladys; his daughter-in-law Kelly Jennings; his grandsons, Justin Bobbitt (Vanessa) of Timberlake and Jason Taylor Bobbitt of Lynchburg; and his great grandchildren, Blake William Jennings, Sean Burke Jennings, Devin Riley Holdren, Layla Elizabeth Bobbitt, Willow Jae Bobbitt, Vivian Arleen Holdren and Easton Wilder Bobbitt. Visitation was held on Wednesday, March 29th 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Ebenezer Baptist Church (267 Ebenezer Rd, Gladys, VA 24554). A funeral service was held on Wednesday, March 29th 2023 at 2:00 PM at the same location. Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnel to Towers Foundation, or The Gideons International. Funeral arrangement under the care of Henderson Funeral Home Wed. Mar. 29, 2023 Visitation Ebenezer Baptist Church 267 Ebenezer Rd, Gladys, VA 24554 Wed. Mar 29, 2023. Funeral service Ebenezer Baptist Church 267 Ebenezer Rd, Gladys, VA 24554

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