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The Man behind the award Rafael Maria de Mendive was a Cuban author, born in Havana in 1821; died in 1886. He was educated in his native city, and began to cultivate literature from early youth. In 1845 he published a literary newspaper named "Flores del Siglo," and in 1847 a collection of his poems with the title of " Pasionarias." They were of a romantic character, and obtained wide recognition. From 1848 till 1852 he travelled in Europe, and, after returning to Cuba, founded the "Revista de la Habana," one of the best reviews in Spanish America. In 1869 he was banished from Cuba on account of his liberal opinions. He resided alternately in New York and Nassau, New Providence, where he wrote several legends and tales in verse, but in 1878 he returned to Cuba. Mendive is considered one of the best of Spanish-American poets, and many of his poems have been translated into English, French, and Italian. He has published, associated with three other writers, a book of poems called "Cuatro Laudes" (1856). A new edition of his poems was published by the Spanish critic Don Manuel Cafiete (Madrid, 1860), and other editions have appeared (Havana, 1861 and 1884). He translated Moore's "Irish Melodies" in verse (1863).

The Man behind the award Armando Enrique Hart D?valos (born 1930) is a Cuban politician and a Communist leader. His grandfather was born in Georgia, USA and emigrated to Cuba as a child. Before the revolution which ousted President Fulgencio Batista, Hart studied to be a lawyer at the University of Havana. While there, he became politically active and would soon join Fidel Castro and Che Guevara in their fight against Batista. As Castro and Che Guevara were leading the guerrilla warfare in the Cuban mountains and jungles, Amando Hart became one of the main organizers of the revolutionary movement in the cities. When Batista was finally overthrown, Hart was made the first Minister of Education of the Revolution, and later served as the Minister of Culture (1976-1997), as well as a member of the Politburo of the Communist Party of Cuba. In January 2005, Armando Hart wrote an article on Joseph Stalin, in which he denounced the ideas of Stalinism and its practice, while defending the ideas of Karl Marx, Vladimir Lenin, Fidel Castro, and Leon Trotsky. Armando Hart is the father of Celia Hart, born in 1962

Medalla Conmemorativa "30 Anniversario de FAR" Variation 1 (Matt finish) Medalla Conmemorativa "30 Anniversario de FAR" Variation 2 (Staybrite finish)

Megan, At the mo only that it was one of the Medals Founded by the Concil of State after 1980. Regards Eddie.

Hi rathbonemuseum, Do you know this site? If you get no other response maybe it might be worth contacting The SA Military History Society under this link: http://rapidttp.com/milhist/index.html Regards Eddie.

That fits they were founded in Bremen. Regards Eddie.

Hi Rocky, The Key is an emblem of the city of Bremen. So possibly a shipping company based there. Regards Eddie

Hello Stijn, Try this link for a start, might help a little. http://www.regiments.org/regiments/uk/inf/037Hamps.htm Regards Eddie

Hi Luigi, It's an Excellent Worker (KIV?L? DOLGOZ?) Badge. Regards Eddie.

Hi Igor, You probably know this already but anyway, Kapit?nleutnant Hans Rose was awarded the Orden Pour le M?rite on 20.12.1917 while in command of SM U53. He sank 213,900 tons of shipping Regards Eddie

Hi again, Your Engish is just fine and we are all here to help each other if we can. These badges are not as common as they used to be a few years back and are often faked. However there are many members more qualified to judge the authenticy of this one. A welcome addition to a collector of early Soviet badges. I'm sure many members would love to see your Italian items. Regards Eddie.

The OSOAVIAKHIM Voroshilov Marksman badge from the 30's was awarded to members of the the RKKA (Worker's and Peasant's Red Army) Regards Eddie

Hi Militalian It's a Voroshilov Marksman badge from the Soviet era. Regards Eddie

Still more to come, Once again thanks to Esteban for the translation Regards Eddie.

16. Distinction ?Manuel Fajardo? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the healthcare field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of healthcare field. The Distinction ?Manuel Fajardo? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of Healthcare Workers together with the Public Health Minister. 17. Distinction ?Carlos Bali?o? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the tobacco field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field The Distinction ?Carlos Bali?o? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of Tobacco Workers together with the Food Industry Minister. 18. Distinction ?Jos? Mar?a P?rez? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the transportation field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of transportation. The Distinction ?Jos? Mar?a P?rez? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of Transportaion Workers together with the Transportation and Agriculture Ministers, depending on the case. 19. Distinction ?Antero Regalado? given to members and directors of the National Association of Small Agricultors, in recognition of outstanding participation and valuable contributions to the agriculture development of the country and had accumulated recognized merits in the building of our socialist homeland and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other fields? workers or to foreign citizens in recognition of their active participation in the struggle and defence of the interests and conquests of the peasants or who had contributed in a noticeable way to the development of the agriculture activities of the small agricultors. The Distinction ?Antero Regalado? will be awarded by the National Bureau of the National Association of Small Agricultors. 20. Distinction ?Distinguished Service?, awarded to Revolutionary Armed Forces members on active duty and reservists, for their exemplary attitude and the positive results obtained in tactical and tactical-special with combat shooting manoeuvres and Chiefs of Staff?s drills and excercises. The Distinction ?Distinguished Service? will be awarded by the Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. 21. Distinction ?For Service in the Revolutionary Armed Forces?, awarded to Revolutionary Armed Forces members who, by December 2 of every year, had served ten, fifteen, twenty or more years according to the service calendar in the Rev. AF and had observed an exemplary attitude and obtained satisfactory results in their service accomplishment. The Distinction ?For Service in the Revolutionary Armed Forces?, will be awarded by the Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. 22. Distinction ?For the Service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs?, awarded to members of the Ministry of Internal Affairs members, who, in their condition of military, by June 6 of each year, had served ten, fifteen, twenty or more years of active duty, according to the service calendar of the Ministry and had accomplished successfully the service duties given to them, with a positive qualification. The Distinction ?For the Service in the Ministry of Internal Affairs? will be awarded by the Minister of Internal Affairs. 23. Distinction ?for the National Culture?, awarded to Cuban and foreign citizens in recognition of reached merits and for efforts made towards the enrichment of national culture and promotion of culture labour. The Distinction ?for the National Culture? will be awarded by the Minister of Culture. 24. Distinction ?Martyrs of Barbados?, awarded to recognize and distinguish the merits of Cuban citizens who outstand noticeably in sport activities or contribute to the development of physical culture and sport and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to Cuban or foreign citizens who, with their personal activity, had noticeably contributed to the boom of sport and national or international physical culture. The Distinction ?Martyrs of Barbados? will be awarded by the President of the National Institute of Sports, Physical Education and Recreation.25. Distinction ?September 28th ?, awarded to Cuban citizens in recognition to their distinguished work in the accomplishment of Cederists? duties and that during a long term accomplish their duties with the organization or contribute to the development of the Revolution Defense Committees, and outstand in the struggle against the enemies of the Revolution and in the defense of our socialist homeland. Also, it can be awarded to foreign citizens for their collaboration and valuable contributions towards the Revolution Defense Committees. The Distinction ?September 28th? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Direction of the Revolution Defense Committees. 26. Distinction ?F?lix Elmuza?, awarded to Cuban and foreign citizens who, in the accomplishment of the journalism activity, had obtained merits which contribute to the economic, politic, social or cultural development of our socialist homeland; to the defense of the principles of workers? internationalism and Marxist ideology; to the strengthening and consolidation of peace, friendship and solidarity between peoples. 27. The Distinction ?F?lix Elmuza? will be awarded by the National Secretariat of the National Union of Journalists of Cuba. ARTICLE 13. The awarding criteria and the description of created in the latter Article and other related to their organization, will be quoted in the approved statute for each one of them, and the dispositions of Law N? 17, June 28, 1976 of the System of Awards and Honorific Titles and their rules will be applied to them. ARTICLE 14. All Distinctions have the same hierarchy level. FINAL RULES FIRST. The honorific titles, orders, medals and distinctions not recognized by the Law and awarded to Cuban and foreign citizens by political, social and mass organizations until the promulgation of this Law Decree, will have historical validity and efficacy to the legal effects of the moment in which they were awarded. Thus, the political, social and mass organizations that awarded them are forced to make sure the people who possess them obey the rules and terms of Law N? 17, of June 28, 1978, of the System of Decorations and Honorific Titles and their Regulation, and sticking to the rules which regulate their use and banning causes. SECOND. Any rules and terms opposing to the established in this Law Decree, which begins to rule after its publication in the Official Gazette of the Republic will be derogated. GIVEN, in the Palace of the Revolution, in Havana City, in December the 10th of 1979. Fidel Castro Ruz

ARTICLE 11. The use and order of precedence of decorations and honorific titles of the Republic of Cuba is regulated by Regulation of Law N? 17, of June 28, 1978. CHAPTER VII. ABOUT THE DISTINCTIONS ARTICLE 12. With the purpose of being awarded according to the way, rules and principles established in Law Law N? 17, of June 28, 1978, of the System of Decorations and Honorific Titles and their regulation, the following distinctions are created: 1. Distinction ?Enrique Hart?, which will be awarded to Cuban workers in recognition to merits reached during 25 or more years in public administration field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field. The Distinction ?Enrique Hart? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of Public Administration?s Workers together with the Ministers or Chiefs of the State organs in charge of the public administration?s duties. 2. Distinction ?Marcos Mart??, which will be awarded to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in agriculture field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field. The Distinction ?Marcos Mart?? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of Public Administration?s Workers together with the Minister of Agriculture. 3. Distinction ?Emilio Barcenas? given to Cuban citizens in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, as civilian workers of the Armed Forces and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who, with their personal activity, had contributed noticeably to the rise and maintenance of the combat readiness of the Revolutionary Armed Forces. The Distinction ?Emilio Barcenas? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Revolutionary Armed Forces? Civilian Workers together with the Revolutionary Armed Forces Minister. 4. Distinction ?Fernando Chenard? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the field of commerce and gastronomy and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of commerce and gastronomy. The Distinction ?Fernando Chenard? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Commerce and Gastronomy Workers together with the Internal Commerce Minister, the President of the National Tourism Institute or chiefs or other State organs in charge of this activities. 5. Distinction ?Mario Mu?oz? given to Cuban citizens in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the communications field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field. The Distinction ?Mario Mu?oz? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Communications? Workers together with the Communications Minister. 6. Distinction ?Armando Mestre? given to Cuban citizens in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the construction field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field. The Distinction ?Armando Mestre? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Construction Workers together with the Construction Minister or chiefs of other State organs in charge of this activity.7. Distinction ?Ra?l G?mez Garc?a? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the culture field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field in our country. The Distinction ?Ra?l G?mez Garc?a? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Culture Workers together with the Culture Minister. 8. Distinction ?Rafael Mar?a de Mendive? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the education field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field in our country. The Distinction ?Rafael Mar?a de Mendive? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Education Workers together with the Education and Superior Education Ministers, and the Presidents of the Science Academy of Cuba and the Childhood Institute. 9. Distinction ??lvaro Barba Machado? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the forestry field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of this field in our country. The Distinction ??lvaro Barba Machado? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Forestry Workers together with the President of Forestry Development and Exploitation. 10. Distinction ?Pedro Marrero? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the food industry field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of food industry. The Distinction ?Pedro Marrero? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Food Industry Workers together with the Minister of Food Industry. 11. Distinction ?Jes?s Su?rez Gayol? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the sugar industry field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of sugar industry. The Distinction ?Jes?s Su?rez Gayol? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Sugar Industry Workers together with the Sugar Industry Minister. 12. Distinction ?Jos? Ram?n Mart?nez ?lvarez? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the light industry field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of light industry. The Distinction ?Jos? Ram?n Mart?nez ?lvarez? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Light Industry Workers together with the Light Industry Minister. 13. Distinction ??ico L?pez? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the chemical and energy field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of chemistry and energy. The Distinction ??ico L?pez? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Chemical and Energy Industries? Workers together with the Chemical and Electric Industries? Ministers. 14. Distinction ?Aracelio Iglesias? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the merchant marine, harbors and fishing fields and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of merchant marine, harbors and fishing . The Distinction ?Aracelio Iglesias? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of the Merchant Marine, Harbors and Fishing Workers together with the Transport and Fishing Industry Ministers, depending on the case. 15. Distinction ?Ren? Ramos Latour? given to Cuban workers in recognition of reached merits during 25 or more years, in the mining-metallurgical field and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, it can be awarded to other workers or to foreign citizens who had contributed noticeably to the development of the mining-metallurgical field. The Distinction ?Ren? Ramos Latour? will be awarded by the Excecutive Secretariat of the National Syndicate of Mining-Metallurgical Workers together with the Mining, Geology and Sidero-mechanic Industry Ministers, depending on the case.

21- Medal "Jos? Antonio Echeverr?a", given to young Cuban youngsters in recognition of extraordinary merits reached in study and had kept a matching attitude with revolutionary principles. Also, in exceptional cases, can be awarded to other Cuban or foreign citizens for the same reasons or for having contributed in a significant way to the integral education of the young generations. 22- Medal "Cuban Red Cross", given to Cuban and foreign citizens, to recognize and to distinguish the accomplishment of high humanity or heroic content when giving health help or saving people whose lives are in extreme danger; or had distinguished themselves in activities, goals and purposes of the institution. 23- Commemorative medal "Playa Gir?n", which will be awarded to Cuban citizens, who composing combat units participated outstandingly in combat actions which took place in the Playa Gir?n battle against the mercenary invasion in 1961 and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. Also, it can be awarded to Cuban and foreign citizens who with their active participation contributed directly to the victory success and had kept an exemplary and matching attitude to revolutionary principles. ARTICLE 7. The awarding criteria and the description of created in the latter Article and other related to their organization, will be quoted in the approved statute for each one of them, and the dispositions of Law N? 17, June 28, 1976 of the System of Awards and Honorific Titles and their rules will be applied to them. CHAPTER V: ABOUT THE HONORIFIC TITLES ARTICLE 8. The following Honorific Titles are created: 1. Title of "Hero of the Republic of Cuba", which will be awarded to Armed Forces members and to any Cuban or friendly country citizen, for extraordinary merits and feats done for the defence of the motherland and conquests of the revolution or for exceptional contributions to the cause of socialism and struggle against imperialism. It can also be awarded to cities and towns for the same reasons. 2. Title of "Hero of Labour of the Republic of Cuba", which will be awarded to Cuban and foreign citizens in recognition of exceptional merits reached in creation work; for valuable contributions who raise significantly work production and productivity or for an outstanding contribution to the boom of national economy or in the struggle for conquests and interests of the working class, as well as for exceptional contributions to the cause of workers? internationalism. ARTICLE 9. The awarding criteria and the description of created in the latter Article and other related to their organization, will be quoted in the approved statute for each one of them, and the dispositions of Law N? 17, June 28, 1976 of the System of Awards and Honorific Titles and their rules will be applied to them. CHAPTER VI. ABOUT THE ORDER OF PRECEDENCE OF DECORATIONS AND HONORIFIC TITLES ARTICLE 10. The Decorations and Honorific Titles of the Republic of Cuba, which via this Law Decree are ratified or created, have, according to their classes or grades, the following order of precedence: a) Honorific Title of "Hero of the Republic of Cuba" and the medal "Gold Star"; Honorific Title of "Hero of Labour of the Republic of Cuba" and the medal "Gold Star of Labour" b) Order "Jos? Mart?"; Order "Carlos Manuel de C?spedes"; Order "Playa Gir?n" c) Order "M?ximo G?mez" 1st class; Order "M?ximo G?mez" 2nd class; Order "Antonio Maceo"; Order "Camilo Cienfuegos"; Order "Ernesto Che Guevara" 1st class; Order "Mariana Grajales" Order "L?zaro Pe?a" 1st class; Order "Liberation War Combatant"; Order "F?lix Varela" 1st class; Order "Julio Antonio Mella"; Order "Frank Pa?s"; Order "Ana Betancourt"; Order "Carlos J. Finlay"; Order "Juan Marinello"; Order "of Solidarity"; Order "for Sport Merit"; Order "Ernesto Che Guevara" 2nd class; Order "L?zaro Pe?a" 2nd class; Order "F?lix Varela" 2nd class; Order "Ernesto Che Guevara" 3rd class, and Order "L?zaro Pe?a" 3rd class. d) Medal "Antonio Maceo" Medal "Calixto Garc?a" Medal "Ignacio Agramonte" 1st class Medal "Ignacio Agramonte" 2nd class Medal "of the Independence" Medal "of the Emigration" Medal "Jes?s Men?ndez" Medal "Liberation War Combatant" Medal "Clandestine Fight Combatant" Medal "Abel Santamar?a" Medal "Jos? Antonio Echeverr?a" Medal "Ciro Redondo" Medal "Osvaldo Herrera" Medal "Eliseo Reyes" Medal "Internationalist Combatant" Medal "Brotherhood in Arms" Medal "for Safeguarding of the Frontiers" Medal "for Internal order Safeguarding" Medal "For Bravery during Service" Medal "Labour Exploit" Medal "of Friendship" Medal "Rom?rico Cordero" Medal "Cuban Red Cross" Medal "Ignacio Agramonte" 3rd class Commemorative Medal "XX Anniversary" Commemorative Medal "XX Anniversary of the Revolutionary Armed Forces" Medal "250th Anniversary of the Havana University" Commemorative Medal "Victory of Playa Gir?n"

Hi IVB, Might well be yes No real Information right now on that Order. It was awarded postum to Alavo Paim the founder of the Brazilian Workers Party in Rio Grande and the Democratic Workers Party. For support and assistance during the blockade/ trade embargo. And contribution to the forming of the Brazil-Cuba parlimentary group. Regards Eddie.

Hi Rick, Yes very little on this award. This is the one description of the award, the reason why I wrote for bravery MACKENSEN-EHRENKREUZ 1.KLASSE. MEDAILLE "F?R TAPFERKEIT IM WELTKRIEGE 1914-1918" Regards Eddie.

Hi Rob. This is what I understand it to be. A waffenring is a "fraternitie", in this case of the Cavalry, much like those of Universities, collages etc. Mackensen a well honoured Ulan Officer gave his name to this bravery award of WW I for members of this group of Cavalry Officers. Awarded as far as I know in first and second class. It is a Weimar Republik award 45mm in diameter. Gilt and emamel. The reverse of the Cross shown has the the makers name "C. H. Arnold Coburg". Image CO Andre Huesken Regards Eddie.

Kev, Checked the resources I have with no luck i'm afraid. Because of the Red, White and black Austro-Hungarian or Austria maybe? Regards Eddie.

According to this, 30 Bailey bridges were built in the Caen Canal. Rivers Orne and Dives area during the Battle of Normandy. <a href="http://www.normandy1944.com/include/pegasus_bailey.swf" target="_blank">http://www.normandy1944.com/include/pegasus_bailey.swf</a> Operation Goodwood Soon after D-Day, two pairs of Bailey Bridges had been constructed over the Caen Canal and River Orne to ensure that the flow of supplies to the 6th Airborne Division would continue should either the B?nouville or Ranville bridges be destroyed. This number was insufficient for the needs of Operation Goodwood and so a further two bridges were built, but even so it remained a heavily congested route and the effectiveness of Goodwood suffered as a result. Once they were across the river, many of the tanks were concealed from aerial observation by being parked beneath the wings of the 6th Airborne Division's gliders, which were still sitting on the Landing Zones. Eddie.

Not really much help but here is a little info for you First Bailey Bridge Along the path to the B?nouville Chateau is a marker for where the first Bailey Bridge of WWII was built. It is several hundred yards south of Pegasus Bridge, where the land is more open and the banks are fairly low. The bridge was built on June 8th, 1944, just two days after the invasion. It would have allowed for reinforcements and supplies to more easily cross the canal and river into the 6th Airborne's positions. The marker on the west bank of the canal is shown below. The inscription reads, JUNE 8 1944 HERE WAS BUILT THE FIRST BAILEY PONTOON BRIDGE IN FRANCE. http://www.nwha.org/news_3Q2002/news_page6.html Regards Eddie.

Titles T?tulo "H?roe del Trabajo de la Rep?blica de Cuba" Type 1 (screw attachment) T?tulo "H?roe del Trabajo de la Rep?blica de Cuba" Type 2 (Pin attachment) Orden Orden "Combatiente de la Guerra de Liberaci?n" Type 1 (Silver) Orden "Combatiente de la Guerra de Liberaci?n" Type 2 (Silver Gilt) Orden "Por el Servicio a la Patria en FAR" (III) Var 1 (Silver Star) Orden "Por el Servicio a la Patria en FAR" (III) Var 2 (Bronze Rays) Orden "Ana Betancourt" Type 1 Orden "Ana Betancourt" Type 2 Medals Medalla "Combatiente de la Guerra de Liberaci?n" Type 1 (Matt finish) Medalla "Combatiente de la Guerra de Liberaci?n" Type 2 (Staybrite finish) Medalla Conmemorativa "Victoria de Playa Gir?n" Type 1 (Early) Medalla Conmemorativa "Victoria de Playa Gir?n" Type 2 (Later) Distinctions Distinci?n "Rafael Mar?a de Mendive" Type 1 (SNTE reverse) Distinci?n "Rafael Mar?a de Mendive" Type 2 (SNTEC reverse) Distinci?n "Rafael Mar?a de Mendive" Type 3 (SNTECD reverse) "Ricks" please add and edit as required.