Paul R

It looks like an NK EK2 to me.

What would they go for now?

Thanks Christian!! I agree completely. I bought the order back in 92, when things were still affordable!! I remember scoffing a "3" because it was close to 250 dollars!

How are you finding all of these? What is the criteria for the war on terror medal?

That is an amazing photo. A mix of early LW and DLV!! Heck of a price though.

Very nice photos. Thanks for sharing. I bet that these would cost one heck of a house mortgage!

Just for the sake of the display... here is how the grouping would look complete!!!

Thank you all for your kind comments and support!

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Page two... There seem to be huge breaks in the numbers. Is this important?

Here are the documents. I had almost forgotten.

Any comments are welcome!!

I know that the Coast Guard members are not allowed to wear any non-official medals. However, Lousiana Army National Guard is currently authorized to wear it. What other states have this medal?

I agree!! Does she have anything she could add to this thread?

Hi Ed, This medal is still under legislative review. At this time it is not an official award, but it could be in the future. Most Cold War Vets who service time falls outside of the official time periods of Korea and Viet Nam have few more than a simple good conduct medal(if they did not get into trouble), if any medals or ribbons at all. Most lower enlisted personnel(four year enlistees) were not laden with chest candy, as we see on men and women today. One has to realize that these men and women woke up not knowing if the Soviets were going to cross the line. I am sure that you remember the Air Raid drills! I vaguely remember them at elementary school. For that reason, I personally feel that a Cold War Victory Medal is needed. "While there is a sort of quasi-official "nod" to this one, it is among that vast swamp of unofficial "commemorative" medals for those who feel they need just one more to pump up their chests." As far as further adding weight to our ribbon bars... You have to realize that I am at the upper eligibility limit of the medal. I came into the service in 1990. That places me at 17 years. I think that by the time the medal is passed(if it is), manufactured, and distributed, there will not be many remaining in uniform to wear it. For that reason, I disagree with the above quoted statement. Here is some more information on the medal and where it stands in the process. It is a Cold War Veteran's Organization website: <a href="http://www.coldwarveterans.com/cold_war_victory_medal.htm" target="_blank">http://www.coldwarveterans.com/cold_war_victory_medal.htm</a>

Here is the medal!

5b

5a Red Star made it up to OPW 2 before being bumped down to ORS again

4b for general command efficiency of the Division's medical evacuation and base facilities. Note that there is NO mention of this "83rd Cavalry Division" in his service record, so it must have been renamed as the 13th. ????

4a This is the recommendation for his FIRST Red Star. This adds that he was involved in the "liberation of Western White Russia" in 1939-- i.e. the invasion of Poland when that country was divided up with the Nazis. It is from 83rd Cavalry Division, with his rank still the old title "Guards Military Doctor 1st rank" ( Lt Col in his case).

3b This, out of order, is the citation text for the OPW 1 downgraded to OPW2 incorrectly posted AGAIN.

3a This is a separate, duplicated recommendation for the SAME long service Lenin.

2b citation gist for OPW2-- in Poland June 1944 and Hungary October 1944... mainly in fighting around Debrecen 9-17.10.44 in Debrecen and the area of Khaidu-Osvoslo, thanks to his organization and initiative, especially on 15.10, treated over 400 men and saved the lives of hundreds of wounded.

2a Top of citation for OPW2-- submitted for OPW 1 and downgraded..