TacHel

Here is the same set now bearing 2 bars following his safe return for a second tour. His first tour lasted 6 months, the second 9.

This set from a senior NCO of the Royal 22nd Infantry Regiment (French Canadian) still bears the old clasp on the campaign star.

The Canadian South-West Asia Campaign Star has a new bar system replacing the initial "ISAF" clasp. These bars are misleadingly called "rotation bars". Canadians usually rotated every 6 months (180 days) but have only rotated every 9 months for the past few years meaning the number of bars cannot really denote the number of rotations but in reality, the number of days served in theater.

The clasp at top is now defunct and no longer allowed for wear. The bar at bottom replaces it.

The bar bearing 5 maple leaves is worn in lieu of 5 bars.

The bars are presented in a black felt lined red cardboard box bearing the Canadian coat of arms (in gold) on the cover. The bars are lightly sewn to a length of ribbon.

The star is awarded for 30 days service in theater. Each bar represents 180 days in theater. Each bar is denoted on the undress ribbon by a corresponding coloured (silver, gold or red) maple leaf device. Silver device for 1 bar, gold for 2, red for 3, a red and a silver for 4, a red and a gold for 5 etc. The system is presently set up for recognition of service in theater for up to 1110 days.

I have a Kursk commemorative badge (the cross). Anybody knows how rare it is and how much it could be worth?

As attractive as they are, these are unfortunately quite unofficial items and are mass produced for the collector market. There is a huge market in Russia for anything "naval".

The badge is readily available on the Russian market and on Ebay at prices ranging from $12 to $25.

What can I say except... WOW!!

Congrats on an awesome acquisition!

Unfortunately TacHel, it appears that that's exactly what it was for. I mean, it *was* awarded in Cannes, after all...

The end of civilization as we know it... Who's next? Borat?

I can only hope, actually pray that "Conan the Californian" got the LoH for work as the Governor of California in conjonction with the French government and that this wasn't in recognition of his movie fame...

Get down! Look out! Asta la vista baby! Peeeeeeelllllllleeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaasee! :rolleyes:

The helmets were found in a concrete bunker?

I agree with Kev. Looks like somebody welded together parts from different badges...

French aéronavale brevet's wreath usually represents a rope (cordage)... Maybe a wartime home made badge?

Just gorgeous! Beautiful examples! Thanks for sharing.

Really nice! Great conversation piece! Thanks for sharing.

Interesting that Canada has announced theirs, but yet Britain hasn`t.............

Huh... Yeah... So unlike us to do something like that... No, really.

Great set!! Definitely not something you see everyday! Wow! Had heard of this but never thought I'd see one of them. :jumping:

Yeah... But you gotta admit maritimers are sooooo nice.

IMHO, this is due to so many more civic organizations being present out East. Much easier to see and reward somebody, no?

Most probably awards to our "cloak and dagger" boys. :violent:

Now if only your friend could find the owner of the tunics!

What do you think he will do with trousers?

Frank, the crown-less one is a "gun badge". This is a sleeve badge worn above three chevrons as part of the rank insignia to designate a sergeant. It also can be worn by warrant officers on their sleeves to designate "Master Gunner".

Really? Is it still worn nowadays? Curious I've never before noticed that on a Canadian uniform. Although our uniforms now greatly vary from the British ones, our combat arms have retained most traditions from the british. Hmmm... Interesting, will definitely have to look closer next time. Thanks!

Sweet!

Any info on the crownless one? I'm not familiar with it at all...

Nice finds! Especially with the eagle devices on the ribbons. Good for you! :jumping:

My pleasure. Looks awesome! :cheers:

I've seen 3 presentations of the new Order of Nevsky but have yet to find a decent picture to share here.

Soon... Hopefully soon...

The insignia worn by members of honour guards over the left breast pocket. From top to bottom, Navy, Army, Air Force.

A picture showing the honour guard insignia worn on the uniforms of all 3 services. Exceptionally, all ranks of honour guards wear the officer pattern cockade (with wreath) and the ministerial eagle over it usually reserved for officers. All ranks also wear gold shoulder boards.

Only they wear "krapovy beret" to right, usually (others special force of Interior Troops of MIA) wears to left.

Very interesting info, I had no idea. I remember seeing berets hanging on the opposite side but figured regulations had changed or the pics had been posted backwards as is so often seen in magazines or books. Thanks for the heads up! Very much appreciated!

:cheers:

...and the wife needs a lot of attention to ,

I hear you brother! :rolleyes:

I stand corrected...

They're already all over eBay.