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Nubirus,

This is from the Egypt Arab Republic (Jumhuriya Masr Al Arabiya).

Some manner of presentation gift - not a badge or order.

Owain

Gentlemen,

Further to my post of 20th January 2021 the Lodge No. 9721 200th Anniversary jewel is for the Bob Hunt of Dhofar Lodge No. 9721 noted above - a nice pair - combined photo to follow in due course.

Owain 

Gentlemen,

Further to my post of July 2020 I have now obtained an example of the Bob Hunt jewel:

Obverse - 'Bob Hunt of Dhofar Lodge No. 9721'.

Reverse  - Plain other than makers mark 'Parry B'ham'.

As noted previously I have no idea as to who Bob Hunt was. The eagle suspension indicates that it was a RAF Lodge and probably based in Salalah - the main town/port of the Omani Governate of Dhofar Governate. The device (decal) on the ribbon appears to be a dog's head.

Regards

Owain

Gentlemen,

Further to my post of 7 June 2020 where I posted an online image of the Iraqi based Palm Tree Lodge I now add an image of a later type of this jewel.

The jewels in this instance is a solid triangle format with the inscription, 'Iraq Palm Tree Lodge No. 6829'.

The upper clasp also reads, 'Palm Tree Lodge No. 6829'.

The lower clasp reads, 'CYPRUS'.

The reverse is bare other than the makers mark, 'Parry B'Ham'.

I would suggest that the Cyprus clasp indicates that this lodge, moved from Iraq to Cyprus following the overthrow of the Iraqi monarchy in 1958 and continued, for some time , to hold meetings there.

Owain

Gentlemen,

This time a group including a Lawrence of Arabia No. 10516 jewel - the image is from  the Worthpoint auction search site. Sadly no other details, however it would appear that the group is all to the same person. The group includes 1st (Kangaroo), 2nd ( Certified Primo) & 3rd (Order of Merit) Degree jewels as well as the lodge specific jewel - Lawrence of Arabia. The VE-VJ day jewel is some manner of commemorative. I am unsure as to the nature of the OURS (On your fidelity rests their security) jewel - probably some manner of charity jewel. A quick search of the internet sheds no information on this Lodge - I suspect it has closed down and was based in Saudi Arabia at one of the British Aerospace bases.

Owain

Gentlemen,

Another group to share with you.

The Medal of Military Valour 2^nd Class Silver & 3^rd Class Bronze

War Cross for Military Valour

The Order of Merit of the Republic of Italy 5^th Class

Medal of Long Aeronautical Navigation 1^st Class Gold

Long Service Cross for 25 years

Air Rescue Wings

Badge of 86 Group Antisubmarine

Kind regards,

Owain

Many thanks 922F - I will take a better picture & post later. Owain

Gentlemen,

I have had this group of miniatures for some time.

I am assuming that it will be nigh on impossible to identify the recipient but I can only ask!

Also any ideas as to what miniature number 13 is?

1.      Order of St. Maurice & St. Lazarus

2.      War Merit Cross – Blue Ribbon

3.      War Merit Cross – Blue Ribbon

4.      War Merit Cross – Blue & White Ribbon

5.      War Merit Cross – Blue & White Ribbon

6.      Order of the Crown of Italy – with three gold crowns - Grand Cross

7.      1915-18 War Medal with date clasps – tba

8.      70^th Anniversary of Italian Unification 1848-1918

9.      War Volunteers Medal

10.  Inter-Allied Victory Medal

11.  1919 Fiume Medal with star

12.  Royal Tombs Guard of Honour Medal

13.  TBA

14.  Sovereign Military Order of Malta – Knight of Honour & Devotion

15.  Kingdom of Two Sicilies - Scared Constantinian Military Order of St. George

16.  Dominica – Order of Trujillo Grand Cross

The Fiume Medal was instituted on September 12, 1919 by Gabriele d’Annunzio, leader of the unofficial expedition, to seize control of the port of Fiume. It was awarded to the 2,500 volunteers who participated in the expedition and to its notable supporters

The Medal for Veterans Guarding the Tomb of the Kings was authorized on July 14, 1879, and amended on January 1, 1880. It was established to honour the veterans of the war of 1848-1849 who guarded the tomb of Victor Emmanuel II. It is 30 mm. in diameter and of silver. The ribbon is blue with a white stripe in the centre, with one edge green and the other red. The first model has on the obverse a wreath of laurel with a superimposed, five-pointed star bearing at the centre the bust of the King and the words UMBERTO I° RE D'ITALIA; on the reverse, VETERANI 1848-49 / GUARDIA D'ONORE / ALLA TOMBA DEL RE / VITTORIO EMANUELE II After the death of Humbert I, Victor Emmanuel III altered the medal. The obverse bore his own bust and title, and the reverse read /AI/VETERANI 1848-1870 / GUARDIA D'ONORE / ALLE TOMBE DI RE / VITTORIO EMANUELE II / E UMBERTO I.

The Order of Trujillo was the second senior order of the Dominican Republic. It was instituted on 13 June 1938 in honour of the then-President Generalissimo Rafael Trujillo. It was awarded to both civilians and military personnel for distinguished services, regardless of Dominican Republic citizenship.

Many thanks,

Owain

Rusty,

Congratulations on tracking down illustration of this scarce piece and also adding to our knowledge by introducing us to the Commemorative Committee Badge. There are 21 members of the Committee in the photograph and thus the badge must be a rare piece. I would suggest that medals were issued to a greater number of people but nonetheless it also must be a rare piece, if not quite as the badge.

Owain

Rusty,

In addition the Arabic on the badge would, I suggest translate as follows:

"1883-1933 / Committee Member / Organisation Fiftieth / National Courts"

Owain

Rusty,

The medal is as follows:

Obverse - profile of King Fuad

Reverse - 

Upper - Fiftieth Anniversary of the National Court

Centre - Justice is the Foundation of the Kingdom 

Lower - Year 1883 - Year 1933

It is is a nice medal - seemingly well made - silve. The example I have is in poor condition - purchased in the souk in Riyadh. Whilst it has a loop for suspension it is, I believe, purely a commemorative or souvenir piece. It is not included in the various government orders & medals protocols.

Owain

Jeff, Possibly a festival badge? Schlaraffia? Shooting star? Parade society? Owain

PS This topic should be in the South Asia forum.

Nick,

Lovely to get a cased example with a certificate - well done.

Owain

Hi, Details concerning the institution of this medal are in Abbot & Tamplin’s book, ‘British Gallantry Awards’, Chapter 5, Page 25. Instituted in 1920, the medal was distributed, unnamed, to citizens of allied and neutral countries who gave assistance to British and Commonwealth soldiers. Most of the medals went to Belgian & French nationals, but Danish, Dutch, & other nationals also got the award. Abbot & Tamplin note the award of 134 silver & 574 bronze medals, with some 43% (56 silver & 247 bronze) to women. There is a Medal Roll - National Archive reference WO 329/2957 which is, I think, available on Ancestry website. Regards, Owain

Enzo,

As far as I am aware there are no available records for the award of senior Egyptian orders - such information may exist somewhere in Cairo but even if it does exist getting access will be a challenge. Good luck with finding a case.

I was aware of the Fanfani auction and was tempted to bid , especially on his wife's miniatures, however buying in Europe and importing to the UK is doubly expensive - auction house fees plus UK Customs tax - accordingly I, along with some other collectors in UK, have ceased to bid at European auctions.

Kind regards,

Owain

Elmar,

Well done - to my mind the most attractive of the Republic of Egypt series of awards. Nice to see the Bichay manufacturer's mark and also the Cairo silver marks.

At one stage I had a case, a sash and a breast star - all purchased separately over the years, and now no doubt with someone waiting to find a lone sash badge for sale.

I attach a copy of the regulations from the Arab Republic of Egypt 1983 Protocols.

Owain

Hi, Was this of help? Owain

Hi, My knowledge of Japanese orders is almost nil - the Arab world is enough of a challenge for me, but thank you for sharing these beautiful images and information. Owain 

Ilja,

I think this should be Mahmoud (not Mohammed) Tarzi.

Regards,

Owain

John,

Inscription reads, "Order of Excellence of Great Afghanistan".#

The single word uppermost  is "Class/Grade".

Owain

John,

Another Afghan award - Sincerity Medal:

"Amir Habibullah Siraj Al Mulleth Wa Al Deen 1320"

(Prince Habibulla Lamp (Light) of the Nation and faith 1320)

1320 corresponds with 1903/4.

The Afghan awards should be posted in the correct section.

Regards,

Owain

Hi,

This is an Afghan award - Order of Bravery, founded in 1920 in one class.

The single word is 'Shuja'at' - Bravery, and should be uppermost - the star needs to rotate some 55* clockwise, and the rest of the inscription is from the Koran:

 نَصْرٌ مِّن اللَّهِ وَفَتْحٌ قَرِيبٌ وَبَشِّرِ الْمُؤْمِنِينَ

"Help from Allah and a victory near at hand and give good news to the believers"  

Regards,

Owain

Hi, This is the Hamiyat (Courage) Medal from the time of Emir (later King) Amanallah ruled 1919-29 dies 1960. Owain

Yes Nick is correct - old small badge & home made inscription surround set into modern Russian/Chinese/ North Korean star. Owain

Gentlemen,

Another Aden RAF RAOB jewel - already illustrated in a previous post, but this has a clasp 'Gulf'. Image from a UK auction site. Does this reflect a move to Bahrain post 1967?

Regards,

Owain