JBFloyd

The Belgian UN is in French and there was no Flemish version. French Canadians could receive the French version. I've never seen reference to a Sanskrit version.

Many thanks for the information and the link. That will answer some other questions.

The text is what originally came with the badge. Millett used to sell these at militaria shows with a signed letter about their origins. IMHO the Millett-signed letter had more interest and value than the badges.

It's a Levente Organization badge, but that's where my information runs out. What is it specifically?

The only unit I can find with matching initials is: Botha’s Berede Skutters

More likely that the star is misoriented, as the open pin-catch on the bar faces downward with the Victory Medal first.

George Studley was an early medal dealer. He was very active at American Legion, VFW, etc, conventions selling full-size and miniature medals to veterns. He published several small pricelists (collectable in their own right) showing what medals were available. He wasn't greatly concerned about what the vet was authorized, he was in the business of selling medals and ribbons. As a result, you'll often see his miniature groups festooned with assorted British and French medals (Verdin, St. Mihiel, WWI Commemorative, etc). The second ribbon on this bar was generally referred to as the "Interallied Ribbon" and seemed to fill in where no other ribbon was available/authorized. Many of Studley's sales included this ribbon (which was properly used on several city medals from WWI). Studley also had struck full-size medals, which he sold to veterans. He used government dies and had J.K. Davison, of Philadelphia, strike the pendants, which are substantially thicker than the official strikes.

The medals are real and properly named.

With these markings, the bottles are relatively new. They generally started appearing in the early 1970's. So, tourist litter rather than vintage artifacts.

Can anyone identify this belt buckle? This is an area where I have no background at all.

Check this thread for a photo: showtopic=39918&st=0&p=369349&hl=Langensalza&fromsearch=1&#entry369349 Langensalza Medals are around, usually under $100.

Gunner George D. Stillson received Spanish Campaign Medal 1519 and Philippine Campaign Medal 737 on 8 April 1909.

A shooting society award for best shooting, 1935. The maker is in the town of Magdeburg, so it is likely that the society was in that part of Germany. The ribbon looks like is faded green and white (Saxon colors).

It's a Commemorative Medal for the Centennial of the Birth of Marshal Jose Caetano de Faria, 1855-1955. He was the commnder of the Brazilian Army during World War I. The medal was awarded by the Ministry of Justice and Internal Affairs in 1955. The criteria for such awards were very broad, so the recipient probably worked with someone high in the Ministry on a regular basis.

I'll get in touch with him. Many thanks.

Brett, Thanks. That helps place it in context.

He doesn't appear in Bomber or Fighter Command losses on that date, so possibly a non-operational loss.

I need ribbons for two French Campaign Medals: Madagascar 1883-1886 Dahomey 1892 One length for each,new or old. I'd be happy to trade (no list, just lots of ribbon) or purchase. Can anyone help?

Thanks, Paul.

The reverse.

Can anyone offer insight about this medal. It seems like a step up from the usual "For he's a jolly good fellow" commemorative. It's marked "Silver" on the edge and "Spink & Son" below Roberts' right shoulder. The reverse has "1900" at the top and "Bloemfontein/Pretoria" in the exergue. It has a 45mm diameter (4mm thick).

When the reprint was done in the UK, it was done with full knowledge that Dr. Kleitmann had claimed copyright of the original. However, Naval and Military Press apparently decided that the risk of problems with Kleitmann's heirs was minimal and pressed on without regard to copyright ownership.

There's a DFC to an RAFVR Flying Officer to John Harold Coller (115590) of 10 (Conversion) Flight. In the London Gazette of 9 Feb 1943 (pg. 702) without citation. No Coller is listed under the RNAF.

The MBE is military.

The miniatures were pinned to a calling card with "Lt A.W. Bean, Indian Army". That's the full extent of the info available, unfortunately.