TacHel

It is a French mount. My question was about whether the medal itself was of French or British manufacture.

Here's a pic of mine. I invite your comments on it also. I had no idea some were made in the UK.

As for the 2 French medals, they're both "unofficial" commemorative medals. They were given to vets returning for the commemorative celebrations but were also readily available for purchase by tourists.

Translation: If Philippe did not land on June 6th, at Omaha, his friend Stephen Ermano had related everything. Stephen, another veteran, passed away last year. Shortly after his death, Philippe carried out his last wish. Early in the morning, he advanced on Omaha Beach at low tide. Then, there, dispersed the ashes of his friend on the sand. "Steve" wished to rest among his own, these young comrades, who's blood, at one time, reddened the ocean here. Wow... As poignant as it gets.

Great set!:jumping:

VERY NICE 3rd Republic piece! Darn thing looks mint too! Congrats on a beautiful addition to your collection.

Cerise is cherry red. Same thing. Cerise is French for cherry.

WOW! What a beaut! First one I've ever seen! Thank you for sharing!:jumping:

JPL, you missed the link by one click. This is the order of precedence And like JPL mentioned, UN medals aren't treated as foreign. I think this might have something to do with the fact the founder of the UN Peace Keeping Force was the then Canadian Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson. The medals were incorporated into the Canadian honours' system while he was still in office. This "trend" ultimately led to NATO and MFO medals being included.

Here's a nice link for all UN missions past and present --> CLICK HERE And Rick... You have the bar backwards... The horror... The horror... The CD goes last.:whistle:

Mint condition RCAF (King's crown) WO1 heavy bullion rank still with original paper backing.

This female general officer is wearing the 1st class badge of the Order.

Established by his Holiness Patriarch Alexy II and the Holy Synod on 1 October 2004. The Order is awarded to ecclesiastics, generals, veterans of the Great Patriotic War, other persons who showed courage in defense of the Fatherland, who have made contributions to the development of cooperation between the Russian Orthodox Church and the Army, and in providing spiritual and moral support for the troops. The award is split into 3 classes. 1st, 2nd and 3rd. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-3030-125272311598.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-3030-1252723121.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-3030-125272312453.jpg

This gentleman has just been awarded the Order of Merit to the Fatherland 1st class.

An interesting picture of a highly decorated veteran who just received a promotion in the Order from 3rd to 2nd class explaining the 2 neck badges worn simultaneously.

A gentleman being decorated with the Order of Merit to the Fatherland 2nd class by president Medvedev. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-3030-125272244556.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-3030-125272246031.jpg

A recipient of the Order of Merit to the Fatherland 3rd class with (then) president Putin.

A Russian Air Force colonel (who is also a Hero of the Russian Federation) just decorated with the Order of Merit to the Fatherland 4th class by president Medvedev.

In 1968 when Canada abandoned British uniforms for our own national one we altered the rank structure. Mind you, this was mostly in name for NCOs. Army "Staff Sergeant" became "Warrant Officer", the 3 chevrons disappeared and the crown moved to the lower arm. Air Force "Flight Sergeant" also became "Warrant Officer", the 3 chevrons went away and the crown went down to the lower arm. Navy Petty Officer 1st class, retained the name but also lost the chevrons and the crown went to the lower arm. What you call Quartermaster sergeant, we call Master Warrant Officer in the air force, Chief Petty Officer 2nd class in the navy and company sergeant major in the army, it's the rank between W.O./P.O.1 and C.W.O./R.S.M./C.P.O.1 Below are the ranks of air force W.O. and M.W.O., only the background colour changes for the army (green) and the navy (black). For the navy, the single crown is the rank of Petty Officer 1st class, the crown with the wreath is Chief Petty Officer 2nd class.

These are the current rank badges as worn on the lower sleeve of the dress uniform. Army, Navy, Air Force. For those of you wondering what the motto stands for at the bottom: A MARI USQUE AD MARE= From one ocean to the other (D'un océan à l'autre).

Here are pre-1968 Canada ranks. I mention pre-1968 because until then, we still wore British uniforms and had the same rank structure even if this rank badge differed slightly in design. Left, King's crown RSM rank for battle dress. Right, Queen's crown RCAF WO1 for dress tunic.

The final and highest rank any Canadian NCO can hope to attain is Canadian Forces CWO/RSM/CPO1. Personal adviser to the Chief of the Defense Staff. Basic rank surrounded by a wreath of maple leaves. The position rotates between the services.

The basic rank over a Laurel Wreath denotes the senior NCO of the branch, 1 of each in Canada. RSM of the Army. CPO1 of the Navy. CWO of the Air Force.

Here are the Canadian ranks for RSM (Army), CWO (Air Force) and CPO1 (Navy). These are the heavy bullion badges worn on the mess kit and thus the detailing isn't as crisp as on the normal parade tunic badges. Army = red backing Air Force = blue backing Navy = black backing The basic ranks of RSM, CWO and CPO1 are the Canadian coat of arms. The addition of the tri-service crest under the basic rank denotes a senior appointment such as Brigade or Divisional RSM, Fleet CPO1 or Air Group or Air Division CWO.

This thread is better than reading a good book! Its development is great! The conclusion is awesome! I humbly bow to your knowledge, efforts and teamwork! A true pleasure to read!