TacHel

Got this in today... Still haven't been able to find the ministerial order to confirm the ribbon colours... Just weird!

A new common commemorative medal has been approved for bestowal by the various states of the Russian Federation. By order of the Minister of Defense of the RF #900 dated 17 December 2013, the medal "in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the end of hostilities in Afghanistan" was established.

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First time I see the certificate, very interesting! Thanks so much for sharing!

Signal should probably be "singular". Prob just a unit scroll for an act not warranting an EK...?

I am seriously impressed at your talent man!

OMSA ribbon bank... For this particular ribbon? Hmmmm I'll e-mail him but I think I've got a better chance at winning the lottery.

"Choux blanc" is French for "failure/not found/etc"...

Merci, mais choux blanc chez eux...

I'm having a problem finding a ribbon for my Médaille d'honneur des marins de commerce.

Can anybody help?

Go on! Finish the darn thing!

LMAO! Looks great, anxiously awaiting more pics...

Oh wow! Great start!

For this model (years) in this shape with ribbon and number and all... I think your definition of "nice price" is spot on.

Congrats on a very nice acquisition my friend!

Ouch! Like an old wound reopened... Stop...

Everytime I see that LoH I foam at the mouth in envy... It's like seeing an old girlfriend that still looks really hot...

Sweet!

But if I might ask... What do you consider a nice price?

Doyle's thinner...

Absolutely Frank hence the confusion. However if you get a Leopold I without a ribbon it will be a devil of a job to find one.

Paul

I was just thinking about that...

Wow! This might just be your best to date... You really captured his facial expression!

I've spent days, weeks in the JO and Moniteur looking for this... Nada...

Just so we're clear Paul... This is the only difference?

Have a look at the recipient of this platter...

http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/61342-dedicated-souvenir-plate-ww2-wehrmacht-post-1957/

But what are the differences between them?

Yes it does, at least partially, thank you.

You wouldn't happen to have a decree date would you?

Woa... Wait a minute... (rubbing eyes) What's the diff? Only the ribbon?

Very interesting period painting and photograph!

My first French Medal...and I think it's great!image.jpg

Nice one! I love that variant of the Médaille de la Défense Nationale.

Beautiful set! Congrats!