Christophe

Hi Rick, Congratulations again for your victory in the Quiz !! And, well done for the new challenge : it's a good one, and not too much difficult !! Come on guys, let's play and guess who are these two Soviet aces !! Cheers. Ch.

Hi Koopyetz, Welcome to the quiz !! I strongly believe you are the winner... Let's wait for Auke's verdict... Cheers. Ch.

All brains welcome (again) !!!!! There is a new easy question in the Soviet & Eastern Block Quiz - 2009... http://gmic.co.uk/in...ic=33082&st=325 Please, exerce your brain and try to win this challenge!!!! Cheers. Ch.

Maybe both.... ? Ch.

Hi to all, No one trying to answer this challenge ? Come on, guys !! Cheers. Ch.

Antonio has posted what he knows about it, here : http://zitocland.forumpro.fr/demandes-de-renseignements-divers-f34/dessin-d-une-decoration-arabe-t24963.htm Cheers. Ch.

Hi Antonio, Please have a look at the answer of Pierre in the French Forum FIM. If you need help with the French translation, please, tell me. Cheers. Ch.

I like all the hypotheses expressed by Lars. Because, after all, why to do such a fake, in a such unusual manner ? Indeed we need to have it in hands, but my feeling makes me believe it is a real one, mounted in an "exotic" way for Germans... Leon, If you don't want to keep it, I would be interested... Cheers. Ch.

Next challenge will be our Question #250 !!!!!! Time for a few stats : Quiz 2009 : * 29 questions asked, * with 324 answers, * and viewed more than 5,800 times. Nb of good answers for the Quiz 2009 : * 8 : Christophe * 6 : Ilja (ilja559) * 4 : Auke (Ferdinand) * 2 : Alex (RedMaestro) & Jim (JimZ) * 1 : Bryan (Soviet), Christian (Zulus), Dan (Hauptman), Doc (Riley1965), Simon (SU1977) & Wild Card Complete statistics since this Quiz has been launched (on 1 Nov. 2005) : * 249 questions asked, * with 3,122 answers, * This quiz has been viewed more than 44,170 times. * 46 Members of the Forum played, and 34 correctly answered at least 1 question : Nb of good answers : * 48 : Christophe * 42 : Christian (Zulus) * 17 : Frank (Knarf) * 15 : Jim (JimZ) * 13 : Auke (Ferdinand) * 12 : Bryan (Soviet) * 11 : Dan (Hauptman) & Marc (Lapa) * 8 : Simon (Red Threat) * 6 : Belaruski, Carol I, Ed (Haynes), Ilja (ilja559) & Wild Card. * 5 : Alex (RedMaestro) * 3 : Andreas (Alfred), Ivan (Piramida), Kim (Kimj) & Marco (marcotk). * 2 : Chuck (in Oregon), Gerd (Becker), Jan (vatjan) & Order of Victory. * 1 : Brendan (ANZAC), Charles (Hunyadi), Darrell, Daredevil, Dave (Navy FCO), Doc (Riley1965), Dudeman, Eddie (Taz), Filip (Drugo), Rick (Stogieman), Simon (SU1977) & Steen (Ammentorp). This is a great achievement. Thanks to all for your participation in this Quiz. Now, let's play for the 250th question, Auke's... !! Cheers. Ch.

Thanks Ilja, for the challenge and the informations given about Timofei Timofeyevich Khryukin. About translation, to those interested in the Russian text, please, don't forget there are good online translators that can help in giving a fairly decent tranlsation, even if not perfect one. And, to you, Auke : Congratulations, well done !! Your turn, now... Cheers. Ch.

Congratulations Gordon !! This is a very nice doc, and a nice badge as well !!! Bravo !! Cheers. Ch.

Congratulations, Ilja, you are the winner !! Your turn, now, for the 249th challenge !! Cheers. Ch.

Question #248 With this question, we'll stick to the Berlin thema... 1. Who is this man ? 2. What is his most well known action ? Good luck and good hunt. Cheers. Ch.

Why not ? Will be there all next week. Won't miss anything.... Cheers. Ch.

Hi François, Excellent and informative post. Many thanks. Cheers. Ch.

Hi Bryan, Many thanks for the victory. it was, for me, an easy one... Don't forget : wir sind Berliner !! So my turn, now for the 248th question... Cheers. Ch.

Hi Bryan, Here are my answers : I understand you question with wall segments in situ, that means that have never been moved or brought there. 1. How many Berlin Wall segments remain in the Berlin Mitte district? In Berlin Mitte, 11 segments or remnents. 2. Where exactly are those pieces standing today? * Niederkirchnerstrasse. 200m section of wall. (close to the Topography of Terror). * Postdamer Platz. Watchtower (close to Leipziger Platz). * Friedrich-Ebert-Strasse. Hinterland wall, connected to the former Reichpraesidentenpalais. * Scharnhoststrasse. Hinterland wall, in Invaliden Cemetery. * Kieler Strasse. Tower and hinterland wall. * Chausseestrasse. Hinterland wall. 30m section. * Liesenstrasse. Cemetery of Hedwig-Parish. 15m section of Grenzmauer 75. * Pflugstrasse / Scwartzkopffstrasse. Hinterland wall. * Nordbahnhof. Hinterland wall. * Gartenstrasse. Hinterland wall. * Bernauer Strasse. Memorial site. Cheers. Ch.

If there is no crest, no emblem, it is certainly an un-official one. Ch.

It would be interesting to see the other side of the document. I believe it is unofficial, but have never seen this. Cheers. Ch.

Hi Roeland, I don't know for the possibilities of several types of ribbon used... I'll let experts as Hendrik answer... But in the case of yours, and I have seen the same story with French ribbons as well (Croix de guerre des TOE, Croix de la Valeur Militaire, Médailles d'Honneur...), would it be possible the ribbon has stayed a long time in water ? The "strongest" colour (and often the case with red) could have "invaded" the lighter colours... This can be seen in many flea markets stands where basic medals can remain a long time underprotected under rain. Just my two cents... Cheers. Ch.

Time for a few stats : Quiz 2009 : * 26 questions asked, * with 304 answers, * and viewed more than 4,450 times. Nb of good answers for the Quiz 2009 : * 7 : Christophe * 5 : Ilja (ilja559) * 3 : Auke (Ferdinand) * 2 : Alex (RedMaestro) & Jim (JimZ) * 1 : Bryan (Soviet), Christian (Zulus), Dan (Hauptman), Doc (Riley1965), Simon (SU1977) & Wild Card Complete statistics since this Quiz has been launched (on 1 Nov. 2005) : * 246 questions asked, * with 3,093 answers, * This quiz has been viewed more than 42,200 times. * 46 Members of the Forum played, and 34 correctly answered at least 1 question : Nb of good answers : * 47 : Christophe * 42 : Christian (Zulus) * 17 : Frank (Knarf) * 15 : Jim (JimZ) * 12 : Auke (Ferdinand) & Bryan (Soviet) * 11 : Dan (Hauptman) & Marc (Lapa) * 8 : Simon (Red Threat) * 6 : Belaruski, Carol I, Ed (Haynes) & Wild Card. * 5 : Alex (RedMaestro) & Ilja (ilja559) * 3 : Andreas (Alfred), Ivan (Piramida), Kim (Kimj) & Marco (marcotk). * 2 : Chuck (in Oregon), Gerd (Becker), Jan (vatjan) & Order of Victory. * 1 : Brendan (ANZAC), Charles (Hunyadi), Darrell, Daredevil, Dave (Navy FCO), Doc (Riley1965), Dudeman, Eddie (Taz), Filip (Drugo), Rick (Stogieman), Simon (SU1977) & Steen (Ammentorp). This is a great achievement. Thanks to all for your participation in this Quiz. Now, let's play for the 247th question, Bryan's... !! Cheers. Ch.

Hi Bryan, Maybe you did not answer all questions, but at least tried... And this round was quite difficult, as no one ever succeeded in it... So, you are the best one on this one, and the winner. Your turn, now. Cheers. Ch.

I concur with others : "9"... Cheers. Ch.

And, what happened to the cross in its initial situation ? Burnt ? Cheers. Ch.

And now, who's the winner ? Difficult to answer and give a victory, but Bryan obviously won, having correctly answered to minimum 1 question... Bryan, congratulations, you were the best on this one dedicated to Berlin (no surprise, isn't it ?)!! So, ... it's up,to you now !! Cheers. Ch.