Christophe

Now, a very easy one : Question #217 We are several sisters : * Филёвская * Сокольническая * Люблинская * Калининская Who are we ? Who is the older amongst us ? It is really easy. If no one finds before tomorrow evening, I will post the names in roman alphabet. Good hunt and good luck... Cheers. Ch.

Hi Christian, You are THE number 1 in number of victories in our quiz, and the Longest serving #1 "good answerer" (as you call it, or the one who have been the longest Number 1 in victories since the beginning of the quiz). I had forgotten these small stats. Here are the ones who have been Number 1 in victories since the beginning of the quiz. This indicates : * Name - (Victory N? who brought the status of N?1) * Period of time being N?1 - Number of days being N?1 Here is an example : * Dave (Navy FCO) - 1 - 01.11.05 / 04.12.05 - 34 days. Means : * Dave has been N?1 with his 1st victory. He has been N?1 from 01.11.05 to 04.12.05, during 34 days. Here are the results : * Dave (Navy FCO) - 1 - 01.11.05 / 04.12.05 - 34 days. * Christophe - 2 - 04.12.05 / 12.02.06 - 70 days. * Bryan (Soviet) - 4 - 12.02.06 / 08.09.06 - 215 days. * Christophe - 6 - 08.09.06 / 30.11.06 - 84 days. * Bryan (Soviet) - 8 - 30.11.06 / 03.03.07 - 94 days. * Christophe - 10 - 03.03.07 / 12.03.07 - 10 days. * Christian (Zulus) - 11 - 12.03.07 / 12.12.08 - 641 days. In adding all these results, this gives as a grand total : * Christian (Zulus) - 641+ days. * Bryan (Soviet) - 309 days. * Christophe - 164 days. * Dave (Navy FCO) - 34 days. So, you are by far the N?1 of the Quiz!!!!! But, keep in mind that Marc (Lapa) is the N?1 for good answers in the Quiz 2008. Great job from all!!! Cheers. Ch.

Here are a few stats : Quiz 2008 : * 45 questions asked, * with 596 answers, * and viewed more than 5,600 times. Nb of good answers for the Quiz 2008 : * 11 : Marc (Lapa) * 7 : Christophe * 6 : Christian (Zulus) * 5 : Dan (Hauptman) & Frank (Knarf) * 3 : Marco (marcotk) * 2 : Alex (RedMaestro) & Auke (Ferdinand) * 1 : Brendan (ANZAC), Jim (JimZ) & Wild Card Complete statistics since this Quiz has been launched (on 1 Nov. 2005) : * 216 questions asked, * with 2,741 answers, * This quiz has been viewed more than 30,200 times. * 42 Members of the Forum played, and 31 correctly answered at least 1 question : Nb of good answers : * 41 : Christian (Zulus) * 39 : Christophe * 17 : Frank (Knarf) * 13 : Jim (JimZ) * 11 : Bryan (Soviet) & Marc (Lapa) * 10 : Dan (Hauptman) * 8 : Auke (Ferdinand) & Simon (Red Threat) * 6 : Belaruski, Carol I & Ed (Haynes) * 5 : Wild Card. * 3 : Andreas (Alfred), Ivan (Piramida), Kim (Kimj) & Marco (marcotk). * 2 : Alex (RedMaestro), Chuck (in Oregon), Gerd (Becker), Jan (vatjan) & Order of Victory. * 1 : Brendan (ANZAC), Charles (Hunyadi), Darrell, Daredevil, Dave (Navy FCO), Dudeman, Filip (Drugo), Rick (Stogieman) & Steen (Ammentorp). This is a great achievement. Thanks to all for your participation in this Quiz. Now, let's play for the 217th question, mine !! Cheers. Ch.

Hi to all, No input from any other member ? If no one has better to propose, I will consider this question solved / answered, and will propose another challenge before tonight (Paris time). Cheers. Ch.

Hi Veteran, ... And you really made it, with the maximum accuracy!!! Congratulations , as most of the French (except you and a few others... ) are lost in dates... Cheers. Ch.

Thanks Veteran for these enlightments !!! Cheers. Ch.

Hi Tony, In fact we don't know what exactly happened. The document is only saying he drowned himself, and apprently has been added after : after a being vaccinated. No real detail... Maybe just he did not know how to swim... Cheers. Ch.

Hi Bison, The Thugra is the elaborate monogram with the name of the sultan / king and his titles. Cheers. Ch.

Hi Christian, Thanks for your comments. Unfortunately, I just tried to appear logical in answering your question. I have no other information, and even no picture... I browsed through the web without real success... If another Member has more to post about this, I will be happy to let him win this round. Cheers. Ch.

Hi Tony, The date of death is effectively 13 February 1915. He died in an "accident"; in fact it appears he drowned himself, after being injected a vaccin against fever (!!). Maybe a mistake in dosing ? We'll never know for sure... He has been considered as dead "in service". About the ID tag; I'm far from being an expert, and will let other Members answer. Hope this helps. Cheers. Ch.

A real one from Russia. Ch.

He, he, not an easy one... I will try something : Could they be catholic, from Poland ? Cheers. Ch.

Hi Slava, Superb image!!!! Do you know where and when it has been taken ? I imagine there are several pics taken during this ceremony... Cheers. Ch.

And, FYI, the second one (Kuwait) is upside-down. The black should be worn at the top. Cheers. Ch.

Ivan is perfectly correct. It is the "Ordre du M?rite Social", in French. Your medal is for a knight (Chevalier). You can see more here : http://www.france-phaleristique.com/accueil.htm On the pic are the two grades of Chevalier and Officier. Not shown is the Commander. Cheers. Ch.? Pic : www.france-phaleristique.com

Hi Christian, I have frankly no idea... Others ? Cheers. Ch.

Hi Christian, Congratulations!!!! You are the winner !!!!! I know you could'nt know this one... You're right : he is Sergei Vladimirovich Mikhailkov. He worked for 60 years on the anthem of the Soviet Union / Russian Federation. This pic has been taken by Yevgeny Khaldei. His famous style can be recognised, here. I know you like, as I do, this famous photographer. But, this pic has been taken in Berlin, not Vienna, in May 1945. Congrats again!!! Your turn, now... Cheers. Ch.

To all, I will be away from internet during one week. Just think who could be the photographer, where could this pic have been done.... and you should find who is our man!!! Cheers. Ch.

No Christian, he is not Simonov... Look again at the pic, and forget the man... You should find him !!!! You know who he is!!! Cheers. Ch.

Where would we be (all of us) without the PMD ? For me, it has no price !!!! And, if I was a new collector, I would still buy it, as a starter... The price ? What's a price? Cheers. Ch. PS / I'm happy having got it in 1997. But, at that time, $95 (+ postage...) was a heavy heavy price...

Hi Christian, The answer is : Нет. Cheers. Ch.

Hi Christian (and others), Another hint. Look at the pic quietly. This pic should remind you something... (ans specifically to you, Christian !!). This pic has something "specific", a kind of "signature"... Cheers. Ch.

Hi Noor, Only in GMIC ? Cheers. Ch.

And here is the list of the 9 awards of the non-governmental "International Demidov's Fund" association: On 15 January 2001, the International Demidovsky Fund (МДФ), has founded awards of Fund for special (outstanding) merits in strengthening: the Russian statehood, economy, science, formation and culture, defense of Russia. As said by IVB, the international Demidovsky Fund has founded 9 awards connected with names of the brightest representatives of Demidov family : * The higher one is the award-medal "Nikita Demidov" Высшая награда-Почетный знак ?Никита Демидов? (For strengthening of the Russian statehood) * Medal "Akinfy Nikitich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Акинфий Никитич Демидов? (For development of real sector of economy of Russia - industrial sphere) * Medal "Prokofy Akinfievich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Прокофий Акинфиевич Демидов? (For charity and patronage of arts) * Medal "Nikita Akinfievich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Никита Акинфиевич Демидов? (For assistance to development of fine arts, national crafts and crafts, an art education) * Medal "Pavel Grigorevich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Павел Григорьевич Демидов? (For assistance to a development of education and educations) * Medal "Nikolay Nikitich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Николай Никитич Демидов? (For contribution to strengthening of defense of Russia, support of army, aircraft and fleet) (вручается за вклад в укрепление обороноспособности России, поддержку армии, авиации и флота) (I let the original text as it is the one I initially posted...) * Medal "Pavel Nikolaevich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Павел Николаевич Демидов? (For support of the Russian science) * Medal "Anatoly Nikolaevich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Анатолий Николаевич Демидов? (For assistance to development of the international cooperation) * Medal "Grigory Aleksandrovich Demidov" Почетный знак ?Григорий Александрович Демидов? (For assistance to development of musical culture and support of talents These orders / medals are handed with a diploma. Ch.

Hi Christian, I was sure you wouldn't let this challenge without answer... You know this man. I know you know him. Just think about the 2nd question, it should help... Cheers. Ch.