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Hello. Is this a set of Spanish Pilot's Badge from the Spanish Civil War? If it is, which side (Franco or other)? Made of gold (marked 750) and silver (marked 925) - see photos. The amount of gold and silver are significant, this large badge is heavy. Can you please verify date and any other information that would be useful in properly identifying it? Thank you. Linas

Excellent stuff Graham!! Thanks. Linas

Thanks. Could the second be Lotta Svärd too? It has the initials 'LS'

Hello. I have 2 Finland regimental badges. Each is numbered on the back. Can you please help me identify each, as well as what time period? Thanks. Linas

Hello. I have a mystery medal. A collector mentioned that it may be Danish. Any thoughts? Thanks. Linas

Thanks. I'll list it in the Danish section. Maybe someone knows.

Hello. I don't have it in my possession, so I cannot provide a higher resolution photo (sorry). The suspension seems to be the letters MKO. Thanks. Linas Here's is a close up of the suspension.

Hello. Have a Polish badge I cannot identify. It states 1918-1928. Assume it is 10th Anniversary of Independence. Do you know any information? Thanks. Linas

Hello. Here is a Polish badge I have no idea. Any thoughts? Thanks. Linas

Here is a medal that I cannot identify. Is it from the Balkans? No idea. Your help to identify would be greatly appreciated? Even just the country. Thanks. Linas

Hello. Would like to verify the authenticity of a Polish Monte Cassino Cross. It is numbered 31593. Any way of finding out who this was awarded to? On the ribbon is a metal 'Monte Cassino' attachment. Is this original to the ribbon or added later? Thank you. Linas

Hello. Please see attached photos. I believe this is a Finnish military regimental badge, but I know nothing about it. Can you help? Thank you. Linas

Hello. I am trying to date a Grand Cross of the Order of St Sava. If I am not mistaken, it can be determined by the color of the robe of the Saint. Please take a look at the photos and let me know what you think. Also, it would be great to know the maker (like Huguenin). Thank you. Linas

Hello. I just bought this badge in Poland. I was told this is from the Estonian 1st Hussar Regiment, but the nut on reverse said it was made in Warsaw, Poland. Can you help identify this badge? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Linas

Hello. I just bought this badge in Poland. I was told this is from the Estonian 1st Hussar Regiment, but the nut on reverse said it was made in Warsaw, Poland. Can you help identify this badge? Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Linas

922F Do you know what Society?

Hello. I just purchased this interesting commander’s cross. It states ‘Union et Maintien’ on the cross center. As I researched this, I found a certificate for this exact cross, but in a Chevalier class. There the collector referenced it as Belgian. I have a number of questions: 1. Is this Belgian or French? 2. If it is Belgian, why no crown? 3. Who issued and awarded this medal (a government ministry or some association)? 4. I know this is for Social and Philanthropic services rendered. Do you know though the criteria? Especially, why were there several grades? 5. What time period is this from? 6. Is this a common medal or is it somewhat rare? 7. What would you estimate the value? Any and all responses will be greatly appreciated. Thanks you. Linas

Hello. I just purchased what was described to me as a brooch for the Latvian “Latvijas Aizsardzes” (LA) – the paramilitary force in Latvia between 1919 and 1940. When researching the LA though, and seeing badges from that time period, the symbolism on this brooch does not match – especially the swastika – or as the seller said, a ‘rune.’ I, of course, have a number of questions: 1. is this a real LA article? 2. if so, is it a brooch, or something else? 3. if it is LA, what is significance of the swastika/rune? 4. is it dated pre-1940? 5. it is 875 silver. It also has the mintmark ‘BB’ – do you know what this is for? 6. do you know if this ‘brooch’ was common or rare? Any and all answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Linas

Thank you 992F and Alex K. Linas

Hello, I have an opportunity to buy a Czechoslovakia Order of the White Lion Commander III Class Civil Division Cross. Based on the photos provided, I have several questions: 1. Is this an original? 2. Is this from the ČSR 1922-1961 period? 3. Based on the photos, any way of determining a more exact date? a. First Czechoslovak Republic (1918–1938) b. Second Czechoslovak Republic (1938–1939) c. Czechoslovak government-in-exile (1939–1945) d. Third Czechoslovak Republic (1945–1948) e. Socialist Czechoslovakia (1948–1960) (I know the Statutes of the order were amended in 1924, 1930, and 1936.) 4. How many of these were issued in the Commander grade, Civil Class? 5. Approximately what is its value? Any information would be helpful. I did not yet buy it, so I cannot provide more photos. Thank you.

This is a Lithuanian medal issued in 1930 in observance of the 'Song Day' held in the city of Kaunas (at the time the capitol of Lithuania, as Vilnius was occupied by the Poles). It is a souvenir medal from the event.

Yes, it is Fédération Française des Éclaireuses Nothing to do with the Irish. Regards

thanks

Hello All, I have a US medal that I know nothing about. On the front it states "Freedom" and on the reverse "United States of America" Please see the photos. Any ideas? Thanks Linasl

Greetings All, Please see the two scans. It is, I believe, a French medal that states "Don de Merite" I know nothing about this. Any thoughts? Thanks PS: I do not have this medal yet so no other scans are available.