Paul R

I look forward to seeing what the two Ricks have to say about it. I am not too keen on it. It looks recently constructed to me. I could be wrong. Anyway your Baden, Knight's Cross , with swords has a different clasp than the one on the cover of the book(unless my eyes are failing me), although all the other details seem to match perfectly.. Regards Paul

I am sure that someone will buy it!

Wow!! That is the mintiest one I have ever seen!!! It will be worth big money... to someone

Great topic! I had no idea that the railway service had such attractive uniforms! Dave, yours is a real stunner! Thanks for sharing! Paul

Gary, they do not get any better than that! Paul

As usual, great stuff!!! That flak set is pristine! The DLV is very unique!

I like it as well! Have you ordered research on it?

Very nice! I really like the type of color used to bring these to life!

It would make sense... but we know how strange the rules can be in this area(weapons/medics). The reason I ask is that I have a first pattern Marksmanship lanyard. If I can place it on my sani tunic, I will keep it... other wise I am thinking about selling it! Regards Paul

Hi Ed, I know what you mean about the Lifesaving medal. The lifesaving medals are Civilian awards, that are processed and awarded by the Coast Guard. I have seen a couple ceremonies where Coast Guard Admirals presented Silver and Gold medals to civilians(fishermen) for saving lives at sea. I only know of one Coast Guard member who was awarded a Silver Lifesaving medal. For a Coast Guard member to be eligible to receive the award, the deed must have occured while off duty. As far as I know, the Coast Guard is now the only branch of service that allows the Lifesaving Medal or Ribbon bar to be worn on the uniform.

I am interested in how he was awarded the Coast Guard's Silver Lifesaving medal!

Here is some information from the below linked website. Please take the time to visit the site as there are photographs of his medals posted. http://www.pattonhq.com/medals.html Complete list of Patton's Decorations, Citations, and Medals United States American Defense Service Ribbon Bronze Star Distinguished Service Cross with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Distinguished Service Medal with Two Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Navy) European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Ribbon with One Silver Star and Two Bronze Stars Legion of Merit Mexican Service Badge Purple Heart Silver Lifesaving Medal Silver Star with One Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster Victory Medal (WWII) Victory Medal with Four Bronze Stars (WWI) *Sons of the Revolution Medal Great Britain Most Honourable Order of the Bath Order of the British Empire *Enteur Pin of Malta France Croix de Guerre of 1939 with Palm Croix de Guerre with Bronze Star Medal of the Legion of Honor Medal of Verdun (WWI) Metz Medal of Liberation (1944) *Commemorative Medal, City of Nancy *Commemorative Medallion, City of Metz (1944) *Commemorative Medallion, Cities of Fontainebleau and Barbizon *Gourmier Pin of Morocco (French) *Grand Officer of the Legion of Honor *Liberation of Tours "Patton" Medallion *Liberation Medallion, City of d'Epernay *Liberation Medallion, City of Metz (1918) *Medallion of the City of Rheims Belgium Croix de Guerre of 1940 with Palm Grand Officer of the Order of Leopold with Palm *Civilian Shield Czechoslovakia Military Cross Order of the White Lion Luxembourg Croix de Guerre Order of Adolphe of Nassau, Grand Croix French Morocco Grand Cross of Ouissam Alaouite Russia *Guard's Badge *Order of Koutouzov, 1st Grade Sweden Commemorative Medal of the V Olympiad (1912) *Armiens, Under Officers Skola *Kunge Sodermanlands Pansarregemente (Commemorative Token) ?Kungl. Krigs Skolan (Commemorative Medal) *Kungl. Upplands Regemente (Commemorative Token) Vatican *Pope Pius XII Medallion *Indicates a Medal, Medallion, Badge, Pin, or other device without a ribbon.

Thanks for sharing those great post cards! I especailly like the last two with the Allies! Paul

I too am suprised to see him wearing the Soviet badges/awards.

I have always wondered... were medics run through the basic marksmanship courses? Also, would they be eligible to be awarded the marksmanship lanyards? Regards Paul

I like them as well. Any chance at getting a better photo in a natural light? Paul

Can you please post a photo of the rim? Respectfully Paul

I suppose they do!

Thanks Ed! Also, is there any word on the average Joe getting an Iraqi medal of any type(like the soldiers did in Vietnam and Desert Storm)?

What is that ribbon bar next to his National Defense Service Medal?

Eduardo, Your KM CA collection is amazing! I did not know that such shoulder insignia existed! Where do you find all of this great stuff? That NCO tunic is stunning! REgards Paul

Thanks John. I would just like to pet it for while longer!!! I have just re-read my posts... I can definitely tell that excitement had a firm grip over me. I have never seen so many grammar errors in one thread! Sorry about that

I love the shrapnel letter opener!!

Another one that I somehow missed!! How Do you manage to come across such awesome examples?!

I had no idea that there were so many Pubic Service medals! When would these ever be worn on a medal or ribbon bars, since there were no uniforms? Paul