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    heusy68

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    1. Hello Dug, Miniature are almost always "private manufacture". it is useless to try to make sense of anything you see in the world (not only medals). Because sometimes, items have been designed such as this..... The Medal for Wounds of Kingdom of Morocco is a circular medal (in its full size), and sole manufacturer is Arthus Bertrand from Paris => why then Arthus Bertrand did manufacture the miniature of this medal, as a rectangular one....? I asked them about 20 years ago, ....nobody knew..........And again if the ribbon of my full size Wound Medal looks a bit "odd", it's because I bought that medal, without ribbon, and I put an old UK AFC ribbon on it. Stripes should be a bit thinner. But this ribbon matches 99 %, so it's better than nothing. The phaleristic world is full of such stories. Regards. Emmanuel
    2. Hello Gentlemen, Hello Dug, The miniature you posted, is actually Rhodesia Legion of Merit, it's the Order of the Rhodesia Republic from 1970 to 1980. But actually the Zimbabwe bird shall face to the left. This is how shall looks like a real one, full size. Very few were actually issued. Sadly this one, is not part of my collection ( Photo 1 & 2 ). The 3rd photo is the Commander Breast Star of the Rhodesian Legion of Merit from my collection. Despite these (3rd photo ) have never flooded the market, I have been said that it's actually a "SPECIMEN ISSUE" , using same dies as the original ones. Reverse is not hallmarked on mine. The later Zimbabwe Order of Merit is a similar looking Order, but on zimbabwean version, the name of the Order is written on a red enamel background, around the center. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    3. Hello Gentlemen, Here photo with the reverse : FIJI - 50th ANNIVERSARY - OF INDEPENDENCE - MEDAL - 10th OCTOBER - 2020
    4. Hello Gentlemen, Here is some photo of the Fiji 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal in their case of issue. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    5. Hello Gentlemen, Can you post a photo ? Regards. Emmanuel
    6. Hello Goga Palkin,

      My name is Emmanuel, from GMIC.

      I collect modern african countries medals for about 25 years.

      Just a question, the Burkina Faso Medal of Local Collectivity, might you think about to sell it ? Or barter it ?

      Regards.

       

           Emmanuel

      1. Goga Palkin

        Goga Palkin

        Emmanuel! I would gladly give you this medal, but it is not mine. Photo from the Internet.

         

      2. heusy68

        heusy68

        Hello Goga Palkin,

        Thank for your reply.

        I had to try. Anyway, nice photo.

        Regards.

            Emmanuel

    7. Hello Tony, Ounce this amazing group was sold on ebay. With a rare Solomon Islands Police LSGC Medal. I would have spotted it, and bought it, whatever the price, but the autralian ebay seller, was listing it on ebay as Solomon Isl Medals (with a S), so in my every 3 days random research, I use medal...not medals, so my laptop didn't catch it. But aussie are like that, they don't really care. The ribbon of the Police LSGC is the exact opposite of the Police MSM. The Police MSM, I had 3 over the years that have pass through my hands (and I kept 1), but Police LSGC never.... Interesting to note that, to my opinion, the first to be striken ( I mean for MSM ), they had a high content of silver, later, it seems they were silver plated. I have observed similar pattern in manufacturing in different countries, incl in Africa ( I specifically think about Botswana, because for this country, I have kept some of the medals, in their 1st strike (heavy silver), and in later strike (lighter and silver plated). It's obvious. If anyone got a Solomon Island Police LSGC for sale, I'am always open to buy. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    8. Hello Dave, France, no. I do not have currently the possibility to scan this issue of the Medal Collector, to illustrate my words, but maybe others members have access to it. The, thereafter mentioned Luxembourg War Cross, who seems 99 % to be actually a French WWII War Cross on a Luxembourg ribbon, does NOT implicate a french manufacture. Bacqueville of Paris can sell the ribbon, but that's it. I add 2 screen capture of the medal bar, worn by Grand Duke John of Luxembourg 1921-2019, who was holder of the WWII War Cross of Luxembourg, the Belgium WWII War Cross, the France WWII War Cross, and the Netherlands WWII War Cross. You can see the differences in size. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    9. To all devoted to the cause of knowledge, here are the Papua New Guinea Medal from before 2005. Most of them actually were absolete by 1975, with exception of Papua New Guinea Community Service Medal Papua New Guinea Police LSGC Medal Papua New Guinea Civil Service LSGC Medal (bought from an auction house, but had no time to properly re-scan). I still miss the Papua New Guinea Armed Forces LSGC Medal (similar as the 2 others but the ribbon is made of red & white stripes). I would like to get the opportunity to STATE that restrike exist of these LSGC medals (the sharpness of less good, and most of all, they are NOT numbered on the rim. Also they are thinner, and lighter). Regards to all. Emmanuel
    10. I have to add, that this version also exist. It is clearly NOT an official version of the Luxembourg War Cross, but according to its manufacture, it make sense to think that this one, was manufactured in Belgium (maybe at private request of some Belgian Veterans.....or collectors). I had seen only 2 such crosses in collection in all my life, and mine came from a London dealer where I purchased it for 50 GBP about 2012-2014. It is larger than the normal Luxembourg War Cross (which was manufactured by Spink), and this type of cross is the one illustrated as Luxembourg War Cross in the book : Orders, Medals and decorations of Britain and Europe in Colour, by Paul Hieronymussen, published by Blandford Press Ltd in 1966 (page 73, even if no page numbers in the colours plate). But I repeat, it is NOT the official War Cross of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    11. I bow in front of the real Korea Phaleristic Guru, Don, you're the best. And you know I mean it. Keep safe in these very hard time, we are currently crossing. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    12. These are the 4 remaining Papua New Guinea Service Medals, post 2005. Papua New Guinea Distinguished Military Medal Papua New Guinea Distinguished Police Medal Papua New Guinea Meritorious Emergency Service Medal Papua New Guinea Public Service Medal These medals are currently manufactured by T&S Signcraft from the outskirt of sydney. I had one short call with one of their staff member, CEO maybe ??....;let's say, he had been reluctant to any collaboration. Any who, who could help me to acquires these medals, I would be delighted. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    13. If my memory is good, in the Medal Collector Vol 50 # 2 of March-April 1999, or Vol 50 # 3 of May June 1999, there a color photo on front cover a group to a US General, where is presented a Luxembourg WWII War Cross, that is actually a French WWII War Cross , but with a luxemburger ribbon. Those who own that Medal Collector (the magazine of the OMSA could help ). Regards. Emmanuel
    14. Thanks so much Tracy, you help to fill a gap. Long time ago, I used to have a long and strong collaboration with Gerard Leong from ELM, but since 2014/2015, for reason unknown to me, he has been unwilling to collaborate any more. I know it's out of topic, but without me, pointing that the Island of Montserrat in the Caribbean had issued a tender for Awards, in year 2010 (or 2011), he would have pass by. And actually ELM won that contract with Government of Montserrat (for 5 Awards). Our agreement, was that I would have got & specimen of each of the 5 medals, no salary as I do not work for ELM, the company. But a token for my effort. Believe it or not I had to beg, for them to send me, just 3 of the 5 medals, and the last 2 ( Order of Hero of Independence, and Educational Award), it was his middlemen in Trinidad & Tobago who sold them to me. Sold....not given, as promised. If Gerad reads this lines, congrats to him. He is a man of his words. I have been able to build up a very nice Papua New Guinea Collection. But I cheer people like Tracy who help the Community to understand this country better. I include here my Papua New Guinea post 2005 ( reform of Papua New Guinea Award System ) collection. Thanks to Albert for having helping me to aquire the Community Meritorious Service Medal. If ever I can attend an event related to medals, in Papua, after this coronavirus will stop to challenge our lives, I would go for sure. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    15. Hello Shots Dave, Hello Megan, Did Magan had used a computer tool to make "like hollow" on the crown, because it would be the first Luxembourg War Cross I would see such. If Megan could reply us, and clarify. This is a photo of mine. As you can see Crown is plain, and there is a top cross on top of the crown. I have to add, that Spink seems to have re-issue that war cross somewhen in the 1970ies or later, but the workmanship is NOT that sharp, and metal used is a low low alloy of bronze. On a small booklet published in 1960, 61 or 63, there is the number of Luxembourg War Cross issued by countries, if my memory is good that figure shall fall around 778 US Soldiers, 506 Luxemburger, 86 Belgian, 67 French, 35 British & 1 Dutch soldier ( 1473 in total ). Regards to all. Emmanuel
    16. Hello Gentlemen, I tried to contact EJ in West Virginia, but yet no reply. Actually my breast star weight is 105 Grammes. Just as indicative information. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    17. Hello Gentlemen, This is how looks like the Order of Sobhuza II in its 3 classes, Grand Counsellor, Chief Counsellor, and Counsellor, in their respective case of issue. I have been offered these 3 Orders in February 2019, despite on that time, having been able to get a Grand Counsellor breast star, and Chief Counsellor neck badge + a case of issue, but without inside part of the case, and a Counsellor badge from South Africa. But I accepted the deal, because I knew it would have been highly unlikely to get another Grand Counsellor cased set in the future. That's how I discovered, that some badges were manufactured in 1975 ( hallmarks A ), and some in 1991 ( hallmark R ). I kept the 2 Counsellor because of different years of manufacture. But this is, and will ever remain, a super rare Order. And the sash of Grand Counsellor, has a british style bow, not a french style bow, like the set put on ebay by EJ (photo posted here by 922F). Regards to all. Emmanuel
    18. Here are the 3 classes of Order of Sobhuza II of Swaziland, from an old Manufacturer Catalogue, from Skinner, that the greatly missed Andreas Tammam gave to me. On some of the badge, you can see the hallmark A on reverse, which is Birmingham for 1975, and for the others , you can see the letter R, for 1991. King Sobhuza Ii passed in 1982, but it seems his Order remain the onliest of the Kingdom of Swaziland till at least 1991 or 1992. Regards. emmanuel
    19. Hello Gentlemen, Like Owain said, this medal is in 2 classes, or at least seen with plain ribbon, or with a ribbon with rosette (for officer).This medal was manufactured by Arthus Bertrand, the medaillon itself is relatively often found on medal show in France, but the medal complete with its suspension is scarce to be found. I was fortunate enough to catch one some days, long long before corona era....,and even more fortunate to source the ribbon. By fortunate, it didn't costed me a lot, like 100 € for the medal, and the ribbon, but you simply do not found this medal complete, it's not easy at all. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    20. This is a Chief Counselor neck badge of the Order of Sobhuza Ii of Swaziland (since 2018 the country was renamed Eswatini). Quality is superb and all the 3 ranks of this Order are hallmarked. On this Chief Counselor, you can see the year mark : R, for 1991. Emmanuel
    21. Hello Tcjbbomber, Thanks so much for the amazing and clear photo of this medal, and its reverse. Can I ask you, if it possible for you to post a clear photo of the Case of Issue, outside, and inside ? Is there a manufacturer mark, inside the case, likely ELM ( Singapore ), or T&S Signcraft in the outskirt of Sydney. Regards. Emmanuel
    22. Hello Gentlemen, Sorry, but I have to intervene. The "item" shown by 922F is a FAKE or at best a replacement set produced "maybe" in east Asia to deceive collector, eventho if there is not a lot of collector for that country. The Actual Order of Sobhuza II has been made by Skinner & Co exclusively. Hallmarks observed on reverse of badges tend to prove there had been at least 2 similar series of set, because british hallmarks got a letter for the year of manufacture. I do not understand how EJ (who is a long time worldwide collector, with a huge amount of knowledge in phaleristic), and who was selling this set (shown by 922F) on ebay, had been abused by the low low standard of manufacturing. I spoke directly with EJ by email about this a few month ago, but because 922F has chosen to show the photo he was trying to sell, it's my duty to jump in. All the 4 current Order of Swaziland (now Eswatini) are of superior quality of manufacturing (these 4 Order, are made by Cleave & Co). The unknown Order, which 922F refers is a sash badge that I got through a dealer from Kiaoshung in ROC ( Republic of China ), for ages there were until recently 4 african countries that had diplomatic relation with Republic of China ( Taiwan ), but we're in 2020, and now remains only Eswatini who recognise Republic of China as the onliest China....., a brave diplomatic position, but it just my personnal opinion. The sash badge 922F refers to, that dealer in Kiaoshung, he had had at least 3 in 2010-2013...., I know because on that time, I send the link to a friend of mine who collected African Orders in the south of France. So this sash badge that I got from ROC, as you can see quality of manufacturing is too high to be a fantasy item. I even took that badge, with me, to show it to the manager of Cleave in that time, he was very much amazed, but didn't knwe what it was. Also the sash of Grand Counselor, the bow of the sash is NOT like this (colors are OK, but bow is not). On reverse you can see manufacturer mark, and Birmingham mark, please R which is for the year : 1991. Regards. Emmanuel
    23. Hello Gentlemen, Hello Dave, Yes on Trinidad & Tobago Medal, quality greatly vary. I have been to Port of Spain ounce, to met someone who is a bit involved in phaleristic, there. I have come back home with several medals, and also a lot more of photo. I can tell you, that I have seen a Defense Force Efficiency Medal in real heavy silver. By the way the same remark is relevant for some african countries medals. For exemple the first strikes of the Botswana Defense force Medal were of silver, the more recent one were of silver plated metal (not bad actually, but cheaper to mint). same for Zambia, same Senegal....no matter if ex british or ex french colonies.....and in many others countries of the world, even in Europe, awards that exist for sometilmes 150 years have seen their manufacturing quality decreasing in the modern time. By the way, I agree with Dave, the way, most of the servicemen carries their medals, is a bit "chaotic", but again, they are not the onliest country in the world in the situation. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    24. Hello Gentlemen, Hello bigjarofwasps, Actually Spain had already issued, and manufactured, at least by one of their manufacturer, the Medal Opercacion Balmis, for members of the Police Force, Guardia Civil, Army involved in securing public order operation around the pandemic. What I do not know, if, the Balmis Operacion is also to be awarded to nurses, doctors, and healthcare workers. Antonio Prieto, on GMIC did a post concerning this medal, about a month ago. Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan have also issued, or at least have shown drawing of award that will be issued to Frontliners (nurse, doctors, health care workers, and likely members of the security forces ). The medal with small rectangular bleu ribbon adorned with a golden symbol & a heart in its obverse center being the one of Kazakhstan ( Medal of Gratitude ), and the one with pentagonal style ribbon being the one of Uzbekistan ( Mehr Sakhovat ). Antonio did also a post about the Kazakhstan Medal, which he mis-identified for being the one of Uzbekistan. Regards to all. Emmanuel
    25. Hello Gentlemen, Here with obverse and reverse. Thanks to Bigjarofwasps to have catch this new medal first. Cheers. Emmanuel
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