Ed_Haynes

There are 10 of them, could be any one. For Indians, you enter the entire name "Waris Khan" on the surname line (leave initials blank) and search away. CWGC much <100% on Indians, however, as most would have no graves. Ed

No photos of Turks wearing these Turkish badges? Does German wearing practice (which, as we know, was strange) tell us anything as to how these badges were supposed to be worn? Ed

Oh! Nice. Let me dig . . . . The web site, buy the way, bounces up and down. Checked something there yesterday or the days before, so it is alive. I hope. According to Antonio's site http://www.geocities.com/cintasdemedallas/asia/mongolia.gif however, 'tis 1a- Medal for 25 Years of MPR (1946) 1b- Medal for 40 Years of the Revolution (1961) 1c- Medal "We Conquered" 2- Soviet, you know Lovely! Envy exudes. Ed

Tim's extraordinary site: http://www.turkishmedals.net/ Ed

I, too, would guess the second as a post-WWI Republican award. The iconography is right for that. But Rick is -- of course -- right, ask Tim, only he would know.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of Soviet medals! Start out (and save the money for this) with the necessary McDaniel and Schmitt book The Comprehensive Guide to Soviet Orders and Medals. It is just what the title says! Only the phrase "you muist buy this"is missing from the title. It isn't cheap, but will save you both money and distress far beyond the pricetag. Knowledge is your necessary friend. See, for example: http://www.collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=11010 Do you have Russian language (I don't and wish I did!). If soo, see http://www.mondvor.narod.ru/ and enjoy. Ed Haynes

More to come, if anyone is interested, . . . ??

Rai Sahib Panchanan Ghosh, B.E.M., Subdivisional Officer, Government House, Calcutta Seen before, but now researched, dressed, and in a new home. 1- Indian Title Badge, Rai Sahib, George VI - named "Babu Panchanan Ghosh 2nd June 1943" Babu Panchanan Ghose, B.E.M., Subdivisional Officer, Government House, Calcutta ? 2 June 1943 PSV 42-H/1943: ?Babu Panchanan Ghosh has worked in the Communications and Works Department for 30 years, and during the greater part of this period he has held charge of subdivisions relating to Government House, Calcutta or Darjeeling. He has proved to be an exceptional and tactful officer, and his work has been marked by thoroughness and accuracy of judgment. In 1938 he received the Medal of the Order of British Empire, and since that year his work has continued to be of a very high order. His present pay is Rs.325/- and he is due to retire shortly. It is recommended that his long and meritorious service should be recognized by the award of the title of Rai Sahib.? 2- British Empire Medal (civil), George VI - named "BABU PANCHANAN GHOSE" Babu Panchanan Ghose, Sub Divisional Officer, Government House, Calcutta, Bengal ? 1 January 1938. PSV, 10(3)-H/1937: ?FOR MERITORIOUS SERVICE. ?Babu Panchanan Ghose has put in 24 years? service under Government in the Public Works Department and has held charge of the Government House sub-divisions in Darkeeling and now in Calcuttra. In 1935 he was awarded the Jubilee Medal. In 1936 he was awarded a first class certificate for his services in connection with famine relief work in Burdwan. He is an exceptionally able and tactful officer and his work [is] marked with thoroughness and good judgment. He is striongly recommended for the award of the Medal, and is of a class lower than those considered eligible for ?Membership? of the Order.? 3- Jubilee Medal, 1935 - unnamed, on roll, p. 213, #539, as "Pachnanan Ghosh, Sub-Divisional Officer, Government House, Sub-Division, Calcutta"

Havildar Golab Singh, 1st Regiment Sikh Infantry 1- Punjab Campaign Medal, 1848-49 - Sepoy ___aub Singh 1st Sikh Local R. 2- India General Service Medal, 1854-95 - NORTHWEST FRONTIER - unnamed (see below) 3- Indian Mutiny, 1857-58 - Havr Golab Singh 1st Regt Sikh Infy One of the first Sikhs (probably a veteran of earlier Sikh service?) to be recruited into the Indian Army? The IGS54, I have to admit, is an unnamed representative "restoration" (an ethically "gray" act by my personal standards). The group was obtained in India in the midst of one of the mid-70s silver "booms". I was able to save Golab Singh's Punjab and Mutiny medals even while watching his IGS with NWF clasp dissolve in front in my eyes into the silver melting pot, chocolate fondue style. The nightmare image still haunts me.

Sort of a "token" group to a native (of the British Isles) -- I don't normally collect to then, but this one called out to be made an exception. Winifred, Lady Hardinge of Penshurst, C.I., K.i.H. Only portions of her group (Crown of India, Shefkat Order, and lesser doo-dads stripped). Still, pretty. 1- Kaisar-i-Hind, gold, GV, 1st variety 2- Jubilee 1897, silver 3- Coronation 1902, silver 4- Durbar 1911, gold 5- Ottoman: Iftikhar Madalyasi (Sanay-i Nefise Madalyasi), silver - the only medal named Fringe stuff, but pretty. Hubby's gongs (Charles, Baron Hardinge of Penshurst, Viceroy of India 1910-16) went separately. Of course. The family group was broken!!

Political Naib Tehsildar Shahbaz Khan, Sarwekai, South Waziristan, North-West Frontier Province 1- Indian Title Badge, George V, second variety, 3rd class, Khan Sahib - Shahbaz Khan, 1st Jany, 1934. Shahbaz Khan, Political Naib Tehsildar, Sarwekai, South Waziristan, North-West Frontier Province - Not. No. 21-H or 1 January 1934 Recommendation in F&P, 67-H/1933: "Shahbaz Khan is the son of Honorary Captain Fateh Khan of Azizabad, a provincial darbari who rendered excellent service during the unrest of 1930. Shahbaz Khan has served in South Waziristan for the past four years. He first distinguished himself in 1929 when, in chase of the outlaw Bostan, he, accompanied by tribal maliks and Khassadars, penetrated into the heart of the Mahsud tribal territory. In November 1931 he, again at considerable personal risk, proceeded to the most jealously guarded sanctuary of the Mahsuds -- the Khaisara, in search of the murderer Zarre, Giga Khel. In March 1932 he was present with the Scouts and troops who carried out the engineer reconaissance for the proposed Rqazmak-Wana road and his skill in dealing with the tribes and the personal ascendency he has gained from his firm but sympathetic treatment of them was largely responsible for the peaceful outcome of the expedition. During the autumn of 1932 Shahbaz Khan was in charge of the negotiations with the Khaisara Mahsuds concerning the construction of the Razmak-Wana road through their country. He was most successful and road construction in the Tiarza Valley was commenced in November, and has since continued steadily under the personal supervision of this officer. "Shahbaz Khan was of great assistance in August 1933 when certain action had to be taken against Mahsuds and Wazirs over a boundary dispute which was affecting the progress of road making. He showed courage and resource on this occasion and was largely responsible fo its successful conclusion. "I consider his services to be most deserving of recognition" FSGoI adds: "Political Naib Tahsildars in the N.W.F.P. have in the past been granted titles; tho' they appear to be comparatively junior officers for recognition. This gentleman however appears to have done very well & we need not raise the question of his juniority." 2- India General Service Medal, 1908-35, George V, 2nd variety - NORTH WEST FRONTIER 1930-31 - POL. NAIB TAHR. SHAHBAZ KHAN, POL. DEPT. Political Naib Tahsildar, Political Department. This group says a lot about "The Frontier"?

Captain Sir Parushuramrao Ramachandrarao ?Bhav Sahib? Patwardhan, K.C.I.E., Chief of Jamkhandi 1- 1914-15 Star - CAPT. SIR P.B. PATWARDHAN K.C.I.E. CHIEF OF JAMKHANDI. 2- British War Medal - CAPT. SIR P. B. PATWARDHAN. CH. OF JAMKHANDI 3- Victory Medal - CAPT. SIR P. RAMCHANDRARAV, CHIEF OF JAMKHANDI. 4- Durbar 1911 - unnamed Sir Meherban PARASHURAM RAO RAMCHANDRA RAO I [DHAJISAHEB] PATWARDHAN 1897/1924, adopted from the Chinchanikar branch of the Patwardhan family, Chief of Jamkhandi, born 1883, succeeded 1897, installed 4th June 1903, K.C.I.E. [cr.1913], took active part in France in 1915, during WW1, in 1918 he was granted a 9-gun salute and made Hon. Captain in the British Army, he as a supervisor of Red Cross in the Mesopotamia, married 1stly 1900 Rama Bai Raste, daughter of Bala Sahib Raste, from the village of Vai, died 1st October 1907, married 2ndly 12th June 1913 Damle, daughter of Damle of Pune and had issue, 1 son and 1 daughter. He died 25th February 1924 (by being crushed under the feet of an angry elephant). Obviously on original mounting.

Just a few non-gallantry groups, as eye candy and to populate (and encourage) this thread.

And Rick had started out asking for numbers? These are the closest ones I can find: French (10,000), German (5,000), Polish (5,000), Italian (3,350), American (2,800), British (2,000), Yugoslavian (1,500), Czech (1,500), Canadian (1,000), Hungarian (1,000), and various Scandinavian (1,000). Obviously incomplete.

USSR: Warrior Internationalist Badge A pretty familiar award, more associated in the common mind with Afghanistan than anything else, but it was awarded far more widely. It was designed by A. Zhuk, and established 28 December 1988, initially for ?performance of internationalist duty? in Korea, Algeria, Yemen, Syria, Angola, Etiopia, and Afghanistan. Later to this list were added China (1924-1927), Spain (1936-39), Mongolia (1939), Egypt (1962-63, 1969-72, and 1973-74), and finally Cuba (1962-1964). A total of 505,083 pieces were made by the Leningrad mint.

POLAND: Odznaka Pamiatkowa Dabrowszczakow / Jaroslaw Dabrowski Brigade Commemorative Decoration Instituted in 1945 to honor the soldiers of the Jaroslaw Dabrowski XIII International Brigade, which fought on the Republican side during the Spanish civil war of 1936-1939. The brigade composed mostly of Polish volunteers was named in honor of Gen. Jaroslaw Dabrowski (1836-1871) who fell in defense of Paris during the Paris Commune of 1871. Badge: 35 mm in diameter, made in white metal. The central part has the form of the three-pointed republican star depicting the bust of Gen. Dabrowski. The points of the star there are inscribed XIII / BI : 1936 : 1939. The star is surrounded by a laurel wreath with a scroll containing an inscription in Spanish POR VUESTRA LIBERTAD Y LA NUESTRA (for your liberty and ours). On the reverse there is a mounting screw. Note 1: most surviving soldiers of the XIII International Brigade were later on awarded with the For Your Liberty and Ours Medal. Note 2: in 1980 a replica of the decoration in gilt metal was conferred to a few bodies, not necessarily connected with the Spanish civil war, like the General Staff, the Political Academy or the Military History Institute.

POLAND: Medal Za Wasza Wolnosc i Nasza / Medal for Your Liberty and Ours Instituted by decree of the State Council of 18 October 1956. Awarded to Polish volunteers who participated in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 on side of the Republic. Badge: silver medal, 35 mm of diameter. Obverse: head of one of Republican army commanders, Gen. Swierczewski, ciricumscribed ZA WASZA WOLNOSC I NASZA (for your liberty and ours). Reverse: a three pointed star as worn by the Republican troops, surrounded by a laurel wreath, and with the inscription: XII / B I / 1936-1939 on it (13th International Battalion, named after Polish general Dabrowski, in which Polish volunteeers fought), and with the year of institution1956 below; around runs the circumscription DABROWSZCZAKOM (to members of the Dabrowski battalion). Instituted by the Polish State Council on October 18th, 1956 and awarded to Polish volunteers who participated in the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 on side of the Spanish Republic. The medal is silver and 35 mm in diameter. On the obverse is a bust portrait of General Swierczewski in profile. Gen. Swierczewski served as one of International Brigade commanders. On the outer portion of the obverse is the inscription "ZA WASZA WOLNOSC I NASZA" (FOR YOUR LIBERTY AND OURS). The reverse has the three-pointed star of the Republican troops. This three-pointed star was red in color and worn as a device on uniform headgear and sleeve cuffs to differentiate them as serving on the Republican side. On the medal the three pointed star is resting on a complete circled laurel wreath, and within the star is the inscription "XIII / BI / 1936-1939" in three lines. This represented the 13th International Battalion and the years of the Spanish Civil War. The 13th International Battalion was named after Polish General Dabrowski and held most of the Polish volunteers. At the center bottom of the Reverse is the year of institution "1956." Around the outer edge runs the inscription "DABROWSZCZAKOM" (TO MEMBERS OF THE DABROWSKI BATTALION). The ribbon is in red with a white central stripe, the colors of the Spanish Military Order of Merit and displayed in typical Polish fashion. In order of precedence it is worn between the "Auschwitz Cross" and the "Participation in the War of Defense Medal" in Poland.

And the document for the Bulgarian medal:

BULGARIA: International Brigades in Spain Medal 1936-1939 Instituted: 28 May 1974. Awarded: To Bulgarian and foreign citizens who participated in the struggle with the International Brigades with Spain?s Republican Army against Franco?s Nationalists. Instituted on 28 May 1974 and awarded to Bulgarian and foreign citizens who participated in the struggle with the International Brigades with Spain?s Republican Army against Franco?s Nationalist. The obverse of the medal is 33 mm in diameter, circular in shape, and made from yellow metal. Pictured on the obverse is a map of Spain with the three-sided star of the internationalist fighter?s and an image of a clenched fist, which was the international communist salute. Written in Bulgarian are the wards for ?Fighters Against Fascism and Capitalism.? On the reverse is the five-pointed communist star, the bust of the Bulgarian Prime Minister, George Dimitrov, with the words ?Bulgarian International Brigades ? Spain ? 1936-1939? positioned around the outer edge. The medal is suspended from a five-sided ribbon holder with a multi-colored ribbon in equal widths of red, yellow, violet, white, green and again red strips that symbolizing the national colors of Bulgaria and Spain.

Just to begin posting some of the medals of the foreign (non-fascist) volunteers (another of my multitude of collecting sub-themes), . . . . GERMAN DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC: Hans Beimler Medal Established by the Deutsche Demokratische Republik (DDR), formerly East Germany, 17 May 1956. The Hans Beimler medal was awarded for services in the "International Revolution and Liberation Struggle of the Spanish Peoples 1936-1939." The medal was awarded to individuals and there were no multiple awards allowed. The medal was presented in the name of the Chairman of the Council of Ministers. The medal is silver in appearance and has a diameter of 32 mm. On the obverse is a Portrait of Hans Beimler, Leader of the German Communist contingent in Spain. On the upper outer portion of the obverse is the inscription of the years of Hans Beiler's lifespan "1895-1936." The reverse displays the emblem of the International Brigades, a three-pointed star, whose points are superimpose over the inner circle of letters spelling out the words "INTERNATIONALE BRIGADEN" (INTERNATIONAL BRIGADES), and surrounded by an outer ring of letters "KAMPFER SPANIENS FREIHEIT 1936-1939" (FIGHTERS FOR SPANISH LIBERTY 1936-1939) with the years of the Spanish Civil War placed at the bottom. The medal is suspended from rectangular ribbon bar of red, yellow, and violet horizontal strips in equal proportion, these were the colors of the Spanish Republican Flag. On the outer edges of both sides are narrow vertical strips of black, red, and gold, the colors of the German Flag. Bartel 144a.

This medal was "liberated" by a friend from Kuwait City after its "liberation" in Gulf War II. What is it? The reverse is blank. I assume it is Arab, but . . . ????

Just to "clear the palate", a nice, early, elegant, if a bit tattered ribbon bar: 1: GSM 1947, Sainya Seva (reversed) 2: Videsh Seva, Independence, WWII WM, UNEF

Indian Police Ribbon Bars - 3 Enough?!

Indian Police Ribbon Bars - 2