Paul R

Jacky, Thank you for patiently explaining these interesting medals. It seems that Belguim places a lot of pride in it's veterans!

I will have to hit my books when I get home from work, yet from what I can see, it looks great to me. Is it in your possession now? Paul

The field of Belgian medals seems to be a very under appreciated area of collecting. You guys have some great medals! What were these medals(Jacky) awarded for?

Thank you all for this very informative thread. I saw this medal for sale for a very inexpensive price in a local shop. I had no idea what it was, so I passed on it. It seems like the most interesting part of this medal, is the array of devices. It seems like the medals without devices are the rarities! Regards Paul

Awesome items! I have not seen such top shelf Japanese enamal work before! That marshal's badge is really something! Please post more.

I am glad that you were able to get the documentation. I cannot imagine a better person to have it. I can hardly wait to see the roll for the Lifesaving medal!! Although... you promised me photos of that leather clad babe!!!!! She sounded hot!

So, was this title given to ALL surviving Civil War Vets?

what other valor awards does he have listed? Paul

Dave, I look forward to seeing the update on this one! He definately seems to have been a "favorite" of someone high up in the "management". Paul

Unless I find one at a yard sale, at a fraction of it's going price(which is indeed possible), I will never have one... It is nice to see others though! A very nice and worn example!!!

WOW!!!! Why would the order not be numbered? Awarded on paper only?

Mondvor, Thank you for your help in translating this mystery abbreviation. It was a part of a grouping I had researched, back in April. This grouping is in the Soviet Research area. Thanks again. Paul

There will be more to come, as I am sure that there are a lot more documents. Thank you again to NavyFCO, Rick L, and Mondvor

And with a lot of help from Rick! Vasily Alekseevich Abramov, Engineer-Major, Senior Engineer-Inspector for armaments. Engineer aviation service of Long Distance Operating Aviation (the ?A.D.D.?) Born 1909, Russian, CPSU since 1937. Served against the White Finns in 1940. In Patriotic War with the 98th D.B. Aviation Engineering since 22 June 1041, from September 1941 and in 4th Aviation Engineering D.D. from 24 March to 13 April 1942. In Red Army since 1931. No previous decorations. No next of kin?current address on LDOA Staff for the time being in the city of Ishime at number 26 Sovietskaya. Citation for Order of the Red Star: ?In the field with the army since 22.6.41, in the LDOA system since September 1941. As engineer for armaments in combat units has maintained 1,900 combat flights without breakdowns or faults in technical personnel. Since April 1942 has worked as Engineer-Inspector for armaments in LDOA of N.A.S., attending with the leading engineer for Li-2 aircraft. In this period, demonstrated himself to be an efficient, initiative-ful, disciplined and decisive officer. Accepted assignments entrusted to him with pleasure, hammering out with great energy and efficiency, finishing and resolving {{{word not in dictionary}}} problems at the earliest possible date. Took field units in re-arming Li-2 aircraft: for large caliber machine guns, installing inside fuselages plate holders for bomb carriers, made new crew compartments?as a consequence of which the Li-2 aircraft became more valuable for night bombing. Took part in the ranks of the commission for testing aircraft armaments and {{{word not in dictionary}}}, well organized this work, establishing comprehensive accounting. Inspecting units?personally examined 200 aircraft. Constantly stays with the units, controlling, instructing and creating lines of instructions?obtaining correct {{{word not in dictionary}}} armaments and {{{again word not in dictionary}}} in units of the LDOA. Constantly led and busied himself with the officer staff of the LDOA, heightening their knowledge of aviation armaments. Supports with fellow Party Bureau of the CPSU the Party organization in the LDOA of the Engineer Aviation Service; to the benefit of the political and business authority of the entire structure of the engineer-aviation service and combat service units of the LDOA. Deserves to be awarded?the Order ?of the Red Star.? 4 November 1943, Deputy Chief Engineer of the LDOA for armaments, Engineer-Colonel ?Znamensky? ?

And finally, a piece of the research... which is enroute at this time. This is the citation for the first of his Order of the Red Stars.

backs

The actual Orders and Medals...

his awards...

Most of you may remember this grouping, that I posted a few months ago... The man

It is a wonderful piece, that I thought about selling. That is until I heard about the research possiblities. Now I am glad that I kept it. Rick L, thank you for the repeated proddings on getting it researched. It might be a bit worn out, but it represents the deeds of a real person. Dave, thank you for helping me to see this badge as more than a piece of damaged memorabilia. PaulR

Those are some great sets! Thanks for sharing them!!

I think that the double EK2 1914/1939 combo is as awesome as it is rare!!!!

Thanks everyone. What awards other awards was he given? I know that he would have had the Victory over Germany medal. Dave, you mentioned the MM and the Order of the Red Star. Rick stated that he had the Stalingrad and MM medal. What other campaign(Defence, Capture, or Liberation) medals would he have eligible for? Based upon when it would have been awarded, would it have been a numbered piece(or hopefully, unnumbered). Interesting that he was purged... TWICE. Any mention as to why this would have happened? Thank you all again. BTW, I am not going to sell this(especially now), but what would a set like this be worth on today's market(ORB with this history)? I am just curious.

Great photos. Are they from the same album?

Thank you all for your comments and help. Rick, thank you so much for the massive amount of translating you have helped with with! It is more appreciated than you can know.