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Greetings All. I just acquired and interesting US medal for which I have no idea about. I have attached a low-resolution photo to this post, but I have five high-resolution photos in a PhotoBucket album (with and without flash) at this link: http://s752.photobuc...asl/US%20Medal/ I would appreciate any and all information any of you have. Several questions: 1. is this military, civil, or a fantasy piece? 2. who issued / commissioned this medal? 3. what was this medal issued for / who was eligible to receive it? 4. how old is it (estimate is fine)? Any other information you can share. Thank you in advance. Linas

Hello Emmanuel. Thank you very much for your thorough and kind message. I live in France, so it is tough to get books on militaria outside of the French variety. That is why I participate in this forum. I do not want to waste anyone's time - but I want to learn. Individuals like you are exactly the type of person I want to be communicating with. Through you I have learned several important issues. So once again - THANK YOU. Take care. Linas

Hello Lars. Of course it helps. Thank you very much. Linas

Agreed. Everyone on this forum has told me these breast stars are fake. Thanks. Linas

Greetings. Asking price of 108 euro a piece. Linas

Hello All. I do not have the medal yet, but the box is from Arthus Bertrand. Once I receive the medal I will verify on he medal itself if it IS Arthus Bertrand. Question: is there something "special" about an Arthus Bertrand-version? Thanks. Linas

Thanks a ton Alex. I guess I have a lot to learn. Take care. Linas

Thanks to both of you. James, is the photo from your personal collection? If yes, I'm jealous. Linas

Hello All. I have bought (do not have it yet) the " Croix de commandeur de l'ordre de Léopold de Belgique " (Belgian Commander's Cross of the Order of Leopold). I am relatively familiar with this medal, but have some questions for this forum. (NOTE: it was made by Arthus Bertrand of Paris.) 1. when was this Order established? - correlated question : was it established by Leopold I or II? 2. is it still awarded today? 3. is it the highest Order of Belgium? - correlated question : if no, where does it place in priority? 4. is it military, civil, or both (who qualified to receive it)? 5. in how many classes does it come? 6. any estimate how many of these (Commander's Cross) have been issued? Any and all information is welcome. Hopefully the photo is clear enough for you to make at least a general assessment. Thank you all in advance. Linas

Hello All. I have bought (do not have it yet) what I have been told is the "Chevalier du Nichan Iftikar Ali Bey" (in French). I forgot if it is from Tunisia or another country. Following is the information the seller gave me: - the medallion in solid silver; - the center of the medallion is green enamel with some type of inscription to Ali Bey; - the perimeter of the central disk and star branches are encrusted with tiny diamonds; - the pendant ring is shaped like a "knot of money;" - the ribbon is original. Thus, my questions for this forum are as follows: 1. which country is this from? 2. from what time period (pre-, post-, or both French Colonial [i assume it is French Colonial])? 3. is it military, civil, or both (who qualified to receive it)? 4. in how many classes did it come? 5. can "Nichan Iftikar Ali Bey" be translated into English (also, what language is it in)? 6. when was it discontinued? 7. (correlated) was it only awarded during the life of Ali Bey? 8. any estimate how many of these were issued? 9. are the above information points given to me by the seller correct? Any and all information is welcome. Hopefully the photo is clear enough for you to make at least a general assessment. Thank you all in advance. Linas

Thanks to all for your input. Linas

Thanks for the advice Paul. Linas

Thank you Paul. Maybe I shouldn't venture where I do not have the expertise. Take care. Linas

Thanks Paul, I will. Linas

Thanks to all of you for your "late night" answers. Linas

Hello Richard. It is no joke. Why would you say something like that? This forum is to learn. I know nothing about therse Breast Stars and ask the community in this forum to help. So again, it is no joke. Lastly, if that is all you can say, please stay away from my postings - I do not appreciate your comment. Linas

Greetings All. I have the opportunity to buy a Japanese Breast Star which the seller states is a "Japan Shawa Period Marshal's Order Breast Star." I have attached a Low Resolution photo, but have 2 higher resolution photos on PhotoBucket, by following this link: http://s752.photobuc...ast%20Star%201/ I know nothing about this breast badge. As such, I have the following questions, for which I would greatly appreciate everyone's assistance: 1. Is this an Original Government-issued breast star or some type of fantasy item or theater prop? 2. From what time period? 3. When was it established / when was it dissolved? 4. From what Government (Shawa?)? 5. Is it military or civil? 6. What was it awarded for? 7. Who was eligible to receive it (military, government officials, royalty, civil, foreigners)? 8. Is it rare (how many were issued, if known)? 9. What would you estimate the value (help me determine if I should buy it)? Any and all comments are appreciated. Thank you in advance. Linas

Greetings All. I have the opportunity to buy a Chinese Breast Star which the seller states is a "Chinese Kuomintang Military Breast Star." I have attached a Low Resulution photo, but have 5 higher resolution photos on PhotoBucket, by following this link: http://s752.photobuc...ast%20Star%203/ I know nothing about this breast badge. As such, I have the following questions, for which I would greatly appreciate everyone's assistance: 1. Is this Chinese (sounds stupid, but...)? 2. Is this an Original Government-issued breast star or some type of fantasy item or theater prop? 3. From what time period? 4. When was it established / when was it dissolved? 5. From what Government (Kuomintang?)? 6. Is it military or civil? 7. What was it awarded for? 8. Who was eligible to receive it (military, government officials, royalty, civil, foreigners)? 9. Is it rare (how many were issued, if known)? 10. What would you estimate the value (help me determine if I should buy it)? Any and all comments are appreciated. Thank you in advance. Linas

Greetings All. I have the opportunity to buy a Chinese Breast Star which the seller states is a "Chinese Kuomintang Military Breast Star." I have attached a Low Resulution photo, but have 5 higher resolution photos on PhotoBucket, by following this link: http://s752.photobuc...ast%20Star%202/ I know nothing about this breast badge. As such, I have the following questions, for which I would greatly appreciate everyone's assistance: 1. Is this Chinese (sounds stupid, but...)? 2. Is this an Original Government-issued breast star or some type of fantasy item or theater prop? 3. From what time period? 4. When was it established / when was it dissolved? 5. From what Government (Kuomintang?)? 6. Is it military or civil? 7. What was it awarded for? 8. Who was eligible to receive it (military, government officials, royalty, civil, foreigners)? 9. Is it rare (how many were issued, if known)? 10. What would you estimate the value (help me determine if I should buy it)? Any an all comments are appreciated. Thank you in advance. Linas

Greetings All. I have the opportunity to buy a Chinese Breast Star which the seller states is a "Chinese Kuomintang Military Breast Star." I have attached a Low Resulution photo, but have 5 higher resolution photos on PhotoBucket, by following this link: http://s752.photobuc...ast%20Star%201/ I know nothing about this breast badge. As such, I have the following questions, for which I would greatly appreciate everyone's assistance: 1. Is this Chinese (sounds stupid, but...)? 2. Is this an Original Government-issued breast star or some type of fantasy item or theater prop? 3. From what time period? 4. When was it established / when was it dissolved? 5. From what Government (Kuomintang?)? 6. Is it military or civil? 7. What was it awarded for? 8. Who was eligible to receive it (military, government officials, royalty, civil, foreigners)? 9. Is it rare (how many were issued, if known)? 10. What would you estimate the value (help me determine if I should buy it)? Any an all comments are appreciated. Thank you in advance. Linas

Thanks to both of you. This really helps a lot. Linas

Greetings All. I just purchased what I believe is the .Anjouan Star Order. I really know nothing about this medal. I would like to know: 1. is this the Anjouan Star Order? 2. from what time period? 3. is it called "Anjouan Star Order"? 4. what was it issued for? 5. who was eligible to receive this medal/order? 6. is this rare or common? I have attached a photo to this post. It may not be all that clear, but it is the best I can do. It is the photo given by the seller of the medal. I do not have it yet. So... any and all information would be very much appreciated. Thank you

Greetings All. I just purchased what I believe is a Knight of the Order of the Sun of PERU. I really know nothing about this medal. I would like to know: 1. is this the Knight of the Order of the Sun of PERU? 2. from what time period? 3. is it called "Knight of the Order of the Sun of PERU"? 4. what was it issued for? 5. who was eligible to receive this medal/order? 6. is this rare or common? I have attached a photo to this post. It may not be all that clear, but it is the best I can do. It is the photo given by the seller of the medal. I do not have it yet. So... any and all information would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Linas

Thank you Hugh. Linas

Greetings All. I just purchased what I believe is a Vietnamese Medal or Order. I really know nothing about this medal. I would like to know: 1. is this from Vietnam (or an earlier country that was merged to create Vietnam)? 2. from what time period (pre-US Vietnam War, during French occupation, earlier, later)? 3. what it is called? 4. what was it issued for? 5. who was eligible to receive this medal/order? 6. is this rare or common? I have attached a photo to this post. It may not be all that clear, but it is the best I can do. It is the photo given by the seller of the medal. I do not have it yet. So... any and all information would be very much appreciated. Thank you. Linas