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Hi Owain, Thank you for this information. Yes, it would be great to see illustrations of his Orders and medals, some of which are not seen that often. Jean-Paul

Saudi Arabian Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has been awarded Sudan’s Republic Medal, First Degree. The medal is Sudan’s highest civilian honour. Click here for the complete news article which contains a picture of the medal being worn by the Prince: http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article546004.ece Jean-Paul

His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, participated in a symbolic striking of the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, at the Royal Canadian Mint's Ottawa facilities. See photos and speech. http://www.gg.ca/event.aspx?id=502 Jean-Paul

Here is a link to the latest recipients along with citations: http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14370 Jean-Paul

Here is a link to the Defence Instructions and Notices (DIN) regarding the Queens Diamond Jubilee Medal: http://armycadets.com/uploads/documents/News/987_2011DIN09-012.pdf Jean-Paul

Hi Megan, I had some technical issues with the website and kind of got away from it. Those issues have now been resolved, but when I look back at the huge amount of time taken by the website, I've decided to use this forum instead. JP

Four firefighters and five police officers will receive Ontario's top honours for bravery. The Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery and the Ontario Medal for Police Bravery are the province's highest honour in recognition of firefighters and police officers whose actions demonstrate outstanding courage. The recipients of the Ontario Medal for Firefighter Bravery are: § Firefighter Dave Evans of the Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services § Firefighter Timothy Howson of the Timmins Fire Department Voluntary Brigade § Firefighter Jim Lavoie of the Timmins Fire Department § Firefighter Gilles Leduc of the Timmins Fire Department The recipients of the Ontario Medal for Police Bravery are: § Provincial Constable Ken DeCloet of the OPP Norfolk County Detachment § Constable Brian Follis of the Owen Sound Police Service § Constable Michael Mavity of the Peel Regional Police § Constable Nicholas Moland-Osborne of the Timmins Police Service § Provincial Constable Jacques Thibeault of the OPP Russell County Detachment Reference: http://news.ontario.ca/mcscs/en/2011/11/heroic-firefighters-and-police-officers-receive-top-honours-1.html Jean-Paul

An Army Falklands War hero awarded the Distinguished Service Cross could walk away with £100,000 when his medal goes under the hammer next month. John Phillips was awarded the naval medal -- believed to be the only one issued to a rank and file serviceman -- for trying to make safe a 1,000lb bomb dropped into HMS Antelope by an Argentinian plane. The then 39-year-old Sergeant Major and colleague Sgt James Prescott made several unsuccessful attempts and were 30ft away behind a door when a 28-second delayed fuse they had unwittingly triggered set off the bomb, killing his colleague and costing him his left arm. View the Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwc_I4tcASY Jean-Paul

Here is a link to the NZ Army Museum which contains a list of the missing medals: http://www.armymuseum.co.nz/medals/medal-enquiry.html Jean-Paul

Here is the latest on this sad story: Keith Davies has been jailed for three years over the theft of medals worth more than $230,000 and ordered to pay reparations of $50,000. Davies stole 744 war medals from the Waiouru Military Museum between 1995 and 2002. A very rare charge of unlawfully exporting New Zealand antiquities was withdrawn. Read the complete article: http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/medal-thief-jailed-three-years-4548704 Jean-Paul

Here is the latest on this topic: In opposition, the Tories pledged to introduce an Arctic Medal if they won power. And in January this year, Mr Cameron indicated his continued support by telling MPs that the sailors who served on the Arctic Convoys had ‘missed out’. ‘Many of them are coming to the end of their lives and it would be good if we could do something more to recognise what they have done,’ he said. However, in a letter to the Leader of the Commons, Sir George Young – a long-time supporter of the Arctic heroes’ 15-year battle – Mr Cameron now says the sailors have already been recognised with a medal for the separate naval campaign in the Atlantic. He writes: ‘It is clear that the Atlantic Star Medal that was extended to those who served in the Arctic specified the convoys in its qualifying criteria. Those who took part in the Arctic Convoys have therefore been recognised and received this medal as a mark of the nation’s gratitude.’ Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2061135/Betrayal-Arctic-heroes-PM-accused-breaking-pledge-medal-war-convoy-sailors.html#ixzz1ddVCio29 Jean-Paul

Hi Michael, Try Antonio's great website for the ribbons of Libya: http://www.coleccionesmilitares.com/cintas/africa/libia.gif And of course Megan's excellent website on Libyan awards: http://www.medals.org.uk/libya/libya.htm Jean-Paul

Here is the second image. Jean-Paul

As promised some time ago, here are images of the ribbons of Tanzania that I have in my collection. Refer to the list previously provided in this thread. Jean-Paul

Another good news story: A collection of medals honouring the heroism of the last surviving officer of the Charge of the Light Brigade was returned to Britain yesterday after half a century in an American safety deposit box. Tony Kent, a former RAF reconnaissance pilot who moved to the United States in 1946, had considered keeping his great grandfather's military decorations and personal papers in Virginia. But fearing the collection of Crimean medals, described as unique by historians, might eventually be split up and sold to US collectors, he returned to England to hand them over to his ancestor's regimental museum in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. His father's personal papers, which will be examined closely by military historians, reveal an astonishing story of British heroism by his great grandfather Captain Percy Shawe-Smith, a lieutenant and acting adjutant in the 13 Light Dragoons. Shawe-Smith was promoted to Captain and awarded the Crimean Medal with clasps for Alma, Inkerman, Balaklava and Sebastopol; the Turkish Medal, the Sardinian Medal, with a citation for distinguished conduct during the charge, and the Order of the Medjidie (5th Class). Read the complete article: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/this-britain/great-grandson-returns-with-medals-of-hero-who-led-the-charge-of-the-light-brigade-2362472.html Jean-Paul

Found this news story: The Japanese government has announced plans to confer its prestigious “Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun” honor on Thoraya Ahmed Obaid, the first Saudi to head a UN agency. This Japanese honor has been given to Obaid, former executive director of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), for her work with governments across the world to establish programs to empower women and for her achievements in the field of youth affairs. Read the complete story: http://arabnews.com/saudiarabia/article511679.ece Jean-Paul

Another interesting news story: A German man who saved at least 30 people during the massacre in Norway has been awarded one of Germany’s highest honours by the President. When Gleffe went to the water he could see desperate children trying to swim to safety and jumped into a boat to help them get away. He managed to get around six people in his boat at a time and made several trips, rescuing around 30 people in total. German President Christian Wulff awarded him the Order of Merit. Complete story with photo: http://www.thelocal.de/national/20111004-37995.html Jean-Paul

Director Steven Spielberg was honoured with Belgium's top prize, the Commander of the Order of the Crown, ahead of the world premiere of his 3D adaption of Tintin. View the video of the presentation ceremony here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugdNoAFcMvQ Jean-Paul

Here is a good news story: A George Medal stolen from Portsmouth's D-Day Museum has been posted through the door of the city council's leader. The medal, along with a badge from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, was taken from a locked display case earlier this month. The stolen George Medal was awarded to William Henry Daysh, the first person in Portsmouth to receive the civilian bravery honour. Read the complete article here: http://www.bbc.co.uk...pshire-15396782 Jean-Paul

Governor General Announces the Awarding of 10 Decorations for Bravery His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced today the awarding of one Star of Courage and nine Medals of Bravery. For list of recipients and citations: http://www.gg.ca/document.aspx?id=14279 Jean-Paul

Please tell us more about the 27th Maine MOH scandal... Jean-Paul

Here is another interesting news story concerning the Medal of Honor: FBI honors Seattle store owner for yielding Medals of Honor The owner of a Seattle Army Navy surplus store was honored by the FBI for turning over four Medal of Honor awards that his father purchased for the store over the past several decades. The medals appear to be authentic, created by a company contracted to make them. But the medals owned by the Schaloum family were never awarded to a member of the military. Read the complete story: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2016547184_fbiaward20m.html Jean-Paul

Did a bit more searching on the Internet on this topic and found a video of the complete ceremony. The video is just short of 3 hours! Here is the link: http://www.jis.gov.jm/media/tv-programmes?ref=national-awards-2011 Jean-Paul

Repost in order to be able to read better: Medal collectors could be put off trading with New Zealanders because of the actions of former National Army Museum registrar Keith Davies, according to a dealer who bought his stolen medals. Details of charges against Davies have revealed the haul of antiquities he stole from the Waiouru museum between 1995 and 2002 is much more than just 744 war medals valued at $233,155. A World War II German soldier's pack and a helmet plate, a military statuette and 100 military histories valued at $25,700 are among the items taken. Davies, 57, pleaded guilty yesterday to seven charges of false pretences, theft, obtaining property by deception and theft as a servant. A rare charge of unlawfully exporting New Zealand antiquities was withdrawn. Read the complete article: http://tvnz.co.nz/na...lectors-4453980 Don't forget to view the very interesting video. Jean-Paul

Jamaica awarded the late reggae singer Dennis Brown with one of its highest civic honors, a fitting tribute for a musician who is more beloved than Bob Marley among many Jamaican reggae fans. Some 12 years after his death, the former child star who became known as the Crown Prince of Reggae was posthumously conferred with the Caribbean island's Order of Distinction for his contributions to reggae, which has played a huge role in Jamaica's culture and economy. Read the complete article: http://www.seattlepi...nor-2222753.php