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Thanks to all for the help on the identifications.
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And another few unknowns. Also with wire prongs for attachment. THe pair of badges are 35x20mm. Thanks.
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I'm trying to identify some Imperial Russian insignia that were brought home by an American who was in Vladivostok in 1919-1920. The large silver badge with crossed anchor and ax is screwback, unmarked. The hook on its side connects by a chain to an identical badge as a cloak closure. (49x38mm) The others have wires on the reverse, possibly to fasten to a shoulder board. Any help would be appreciated.
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And Yuan Shih-Kai is usually depicted as a much larger individual who didn't miss many meals.
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Thanks to you both. Most helpful information.
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Hugh, Thanks for that. My go-to guy in Hong Kong is away at the moment, so any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Can anyone identify this piece, or the warlord illustrated? It's gilt and enamel, 60mm, with a blank reverse. The detail shot includes the characters below the bust.
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A faded Croix de Guerre - not uncommon on WWII awards. The dyes used all seemed to have faded to a pinkish shade very quickly.
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"Abu Klea" roll
JBFloyd replied to JBFloyd's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Yep, he's 1st Dragoons. A detachment from the 1st(approx. 40 men) was part of the Heavy Camel Corps. -
Can someone with access to the "Abu Klea" roll check the starus of "956 Pte S. Robinson, 1st Dragns" for me. Many thanks.
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Wild Card, The wiki image is the proper one.
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I'd say Austrian. Looks like two Bravery ribbons and a Karl Troop Cross on the left side and a qualification badge on his right side.
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The piece on the viewer's far left looks like the badge of the Russian Orthodox Society of Palestine, created 1882 (Andolenko and Werlich figure 914). The silver badge for active members was worm on a neck ribbon that was blue with red stripes at the edges.
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R.N ww1 war medal question
JBFloyd replied to paddywhack's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
BWMs never had the ship's name on them. They have number, name, rate, and RN/RNR/RNVR/etc. If he was killed, the CWGC site should list his ship. -
It looks like the Italian Medal for the Messina Earthquake in 1908. But that date doesn't mesh with his service dates, unless he was at Messina as a merchant seaman or boy. There is no Saxon ribbon that I can find with two green stripes on white.
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These are called "Lazy Dogs". See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lazy_Dog_(bomb)
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Welcome aboard, Kevin. Glad to see there will be a new edition of your book.
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GREECE - THE WAR CROSS OF 1916 - 1917.
JBFloyd replied to Kev in Deva's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
I believe that Huguenin Fils made the variety with the hinged suspension loop. -
"Angel Flight" was an all-female organization organized to support Air Force ROTC units. They wore uniforms, but were not part of the ROTC program, as I recall. About 1980, their name transitioned to "Silver Wings". I suspect the red ribbon is Navy ROTC related, but I've got information on that one.
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Romania Unknown Romanian Medal
JBFloyd replied to alex82's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Order of the Star of Romania, commander, civil. The case bears the cypher of King Michael I, who held the throne July 1927-June 1930 (under a Regency, as Michael was born in 1921) and in his own right Sep 1940-Dec 1947. This piece probably dates from the latter period. -
The reverse is usually red with several characters and crossed flags.
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My files do not contain birth dates. I have no record of a Charles Brown receiving the Air Force Cross. Who was he?
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Always interested.
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Only "No."-prefixed numbers up to "No.554" are traceable. The rolls for numbers with the "M.No." prefix have not been found, although hope springs eternal.
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Order of United Glory, awarded by the Japanese puppet government in China.
