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For my next project I'm labeling every medal in all of my displays. Some displays are done already. After That I hope to be able to Mount all five classes of the PRL era of Poland's Order of Virtuti Militari. Doc

Hey Ramon, Here's the Close-up. Best, Doc Riley

Thanks for the information. I'll have to change the title on this display of his picture and the medals. Doc

Thanks for the Info!!! Doc

Does anybody recognize this Bulgarian? There is no name on the back of the photo. Also, What is this badge. Doc Chev. Michael Riley, GCBE, GCOBE, KCRCC & Etc.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- After much soul searching I finally decided on a way to mount the medals as seen in the portrait of Saddam Hussein. I made sure that NO damage was done to the medals. I just put the display together. Above the Medal Bar is the Portrait of Saddam wearing the medal bar. Next to it is a bag containing pieces of the bunker under his main Palace in Baghdad. This was a long project as I could only afford one or two at a time. The Wisam al-Jadara, 1st Class (the first medal) took me two months to get. I hope that you enjoy the display as much as I did making it. Doc Chev. Michael Riley, GCBE, GCOBE, KCRCC & Etc.

Here's the remaining pics... Doc

Here's a Captain of the Medical Service Daily Uniform. I have learned that while it may look ordinary at first glance, there are some interesting details. First, the cloth used in the set is much better than usually, second, the insignia is from the 1950s or 1960s rather than the 1980s - and finally, and most exciting IMHO - the graduation badge is a multi-piece Leningradskij Monetnij Dvor hallmarked medical school badge with hot red enamel. The captain may have been an Afghanistan war serving officer, the ribbon bar holds both Order of Red Star and Order for Service to Motherland. Doc There are a couple more pics...

Here's a Medical Services flag, 1919-1920, Ukrainian Forces of the Russian Civil War. VERY RARE!!! Doc

I've neglected to post items in my collection. Here's a huge DDR Navy Medical Flag. Doc

Please excuse my ignorance but what are the medals? I have a lot to learn. Doc

Please show the medals!!! I'm very new to Baden medals and could use some tutoring. Thanks, Doc

Graet pictures!!! I love any Medical related photos. Maybe a thread could be started for world-wide medical photos? Doc Chev. Michael Riley, GCOBE, KCRCC

Thanks to my dear friend and mentor I have my first medals of Baden. The Medal Bar consists of: The Iron Cross (1914) No "G" on ring, Baden Silver Service Medal Friedrich II. Awarded from 1908 until 1918. A silver (from 1917, silvered war metal) medal awarded on the ribbon of the Karl-Friedrich Military Service Order for bravery in the field. Awarded on a yellow ribbon during peacetime and Honour Cross. Doc Chev. Michael "Doc" Riley, KCRCC, GC.OBE, CM.SCG

Guys, I have a supply of ribbons and can get more as needed. Just let me know what your needs are by a PM. Doc

Thanks Guys!!! it's my first Baden bar or medal. More to come...I hope. Doc

A New Year present in advance of payment from my Dear Friend and Mentor this three medal bar from Baden. The Iron Cross (1914), Baden Silver Service Medal Friedrich II. Awarded from 1908 until 1918. A silver (from 1917, silvered war metal) medal awarded on the ribbon of the Karl-Friedrich Military Service Order for bravery in the field. Awarded on a yellow ribbon during peacetime and Honour Cross. Doc

This is definately the Polish Order of the White Eagle. Doc

That's even better!!! Thanks for helping my DDR medal education. Doc

Thanks for the translation!!! Doc

What is this name of a medal? NVA-Waffenbrüder Stufe 2-Vorderseite Randlos Doc

I have made the replica of Saddam's Medal Bar using straight pins, except on the Jadara. It came with the U-Shaped attachment pin. This still needs a little tweaking to get it the way it should be. I will cover the tops of the medals and pins with either felt or red ribbon. I've decided not to use a mounting bar so the Jadara can go back in its leather award case when necessary. I have the plans for the Medal Mounting Bar from Chris...Thanks Chris!!! I will get it made and use it for other sets I have. Doc

I'll have to re-scan th obverse. Here's the REVERSE... Doc

The last piece for the replica of Saddam's Medal Bar has arrived. It's the Wisam-al Jadara, 1st class. I've decided not to mount it on the medal bar but place it next to the medal bar. OBVERSE Doc