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Dan, Thanks for another picture of Jahn!! Ed, I Love that uniform Doc

Tom, Gerd does his similar to the way I mount my ODMs. I buy the "Do-it-Yourself" Shadow boxes from A Major Chain of Craft stores (I don't know what you have Down Under). For screwpost Orders and badges I drill a hole and use the retaining disc to keep it in place. With the cases I use they have the soft side of velcro for the backing and includes velcro. I cut a piece and slide it under the pin on the suspension and then attach it where I want it. For individual groups I either buy a small shadow box like above or use a frame and let the medals press against the glass like Gerd does. Small pins can also be inserted about half way between the cloth and the hard back. The medal's pin back is then placed over the pins on the back board. I hope that I didn't throw to much at ya all at once. If you have ANY questions about any mounting variation PLEASE ask!! Doc

Ed, That's what I call A Mommie group!! I hope that the research god brings you her records Doc

First, I love it Second, the price is good any way you look at it!! It's on my ever -growing list of ODMs to buy Yes, it's a long list. Doc

Dan, That would be GREAT!!! I have a file on my computer with pics of HSU recipients. Doc

D.J. Grobler was a mechanic later pilot for the South African Air force in WWII. Here are his 1939-1945 War Medal and Africa Service Medal. I have his complete service card and records. Look in a future edition of the JOMSA for his story and medals. Doc

The Reverse... and cased

Here's my Romanian Socialist Republic, Order of Labor, 3rd Class and case missing the ribbon bar. Doc

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Here's my newest addition to my Motherhood collection. It's the Motherhood Medal, 1st Class. I have all three classes of the Order of Maternal Glory. I still need the Mother Heroine and a 2nd Class Motherhood medal. Doc

This is my from Bavaria. It's the: Bayern Milit?r-Verdienstkreuz III. Klasse mit Schwertern The third class of the Military Service Cross was founded on December 22, 1913 by King Ludwig III of Bavaria. All awards of the Military Service Cross awarded during wartime were with swords. Doc

I have to admit that the ORB is a new arena in Soviet ODMs for me. I have one T2V2 screwpost and one double banner group without the #2 on the second. I'll just listen and learn for this thread. Doc

Hello Tom, You are Welcome!! What type of medals and/or badges are you trying to display? What type of display case are you going to use? Let me know and I'll help you from start to finish!!! Gerd, Thank you for the referrence!! Doc

Ed, I agree that Tsedenbal should have received one, too!! Brezhnev sure was stingy Doc

Tom, First, WELCOME to the forum!!! Second, best of luck with your language studies. Work hard, those skills will carry you far!!! Doc

Imagine this...I tried an online search and found the criteria at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Medal_1939%E2%80%931945 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Africa_Service_Medal I'll look before I post next time. Thanks to Ed and all!!! Doc

OOOPS!! Sorry Ed!! The WWII one. Doc

Where can I find the award criteria for the Africa Service Medal? Doc

At least one Mongolian got recognition!!! Doc

Thanks for the Info!! I hope you get to meet Sharma Doc

Moore, That is a very nice present!!! It one of many Soviet Campaign medals. If you decide to collect them I would suggest purchasing the medals WITH the award document. Some of the medals and documents for a few of the them are a little bit costly, but well worth the price. Ask any questions you may have. Doc

Ed, I find it interesting that Rakesh Sharma of India received the Title HSU!! Shishkov, Vol.2, pg. 29 # 37. Doc

Kim, Thanks for posting the additional information. I didn't think to check my Shishkov Your list stands in my book. Doc

Moore, To me it looks like a poor repair job at re-attaching the ring. However, Zulus does have a point on the detail. This may be due to "wear and tear". For now, I think you have a good-fine condition Medal for the Defense of the Caucasus. Doc

Ed, Honecker's name was on a list of German recipients of the Title HSU I had from another forum. I've been able to confirm all but him. There are those who say yes and those who say no. I need to get a hold of the HSU books and give them a good look over. Doc