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Dan, Wait a couple of months when I get Polands Order of Virtuti Militari Grand Cross cased and the VM 2nd Class & the 5th class. I already have the 3rd & 4th Class of the Vm. Doc

Erik, I really like the Temporary certificate and medal!! As for your scanner I scan everything including black & white photos using the Color photo setting. It works every time. Doc

Paddywack, I'm sure you will be very pleased with it. BTW Hello to a fellow Irishman!! Doc

Dan, That is a set anyone would want to have in their collection. VERY NICE!!! Best, Doc

Here's the Cross of Valor in the plush Spinks & Son, LTD case. Doc

Dan, The new book by Paul Schmitt should be another must have. I look forward to getting my copy. I've already talked with Paul about it. Doc

Paul, I'm not sure. I don't have any Finnish awards referrence books. I'll have to ask at the Finnish forum. Best, Doc

Rick, A member of the Finnish Awards forum suggested that it was German made due to the lack of the maker mark. Best, Doc

Badge of the Finnish War Veteran's Union, 1939-1944

Commemorative Medal for the Continuation War, 1941-1945

1st: Medal of liberty 1918, 2nd Class 2nd: Commemorative Medal for the Continuation War, 1941-1945 3rd: Badge of the Finnish War Veteran's Union, 1939-1944 Doc

paddywhack & Paul C., You won't regret your purchase of the Red Bible AKA the PMD(For Paul McDaniel who Co-wrote the book with Paual Schmitt). It is a MUST have for collecting Soviet ODMs. It is the best book out there right now on the subject. I use mine regularly. It's a MUST!!! Doc

Veteran ? Soldier Internationalist Medal (Cuba, Spain, North Korea, Vietnam & Afghanistan) document

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Hey Guys, Here's two Opposition Communist Party medals with award documents. First: -- 80th Anniversary of the Great Socialist October Revolution 1917-1997 Medal, Second: Veteran ? Soldier Internationalist Medal (Cuba, Spain, North Korea, Vietnam & Afghanistan)

Jacques, Thank You!!! I thought that it may be the case but wasn't 100% sure. I appreciate your help and the help of others in this forum. All the best, Doc

Jacques, That is a very interesting Spanish Cross. Would you kindly explain the engraving on the reverse? Best, Doc

Juan, Thanks!! I'll add it to my buy list. I appreciate the suggestion. Doc

Many Thanks to all!!! I'll ask for advice as the time comes. I'm not a closed - minded person. I love to learn and love military history. Juan, there will be no more "shots" at the"fraternity". I was frustrated and I do apologise!!! Again, Thank you All, Doc

I have to agree with Gerd!!! I love them I hope to learn more... Doc

Thank You, Fran!!! I hope to learn more than I already know. One can never learn too much. Doc

Here's the whole "family reunion" It's all of the Winner of Socialist Competition 1973 - 1980. ENJOY!!! Doc

Jaques, GREAT document!!! I love the stories documents tell Doc

Well, Thanks!! I bought these two books to add to my LC & SCW library. I enjoy military history and that includes the SCW & LC. I read everything I can about the SCW & LC. It's the history I love most. This search for pictures is to aid in the ID of a LC Cap. I have other LC books including ...Riess, Karl and Ring, Hans: "Legion Condor: History of the Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War" . I'm just trying to add and hope to find various books on the subject. I will refer to your & Juan's list to fill in the gaps. Many Thanks!!! Doc

The cased medal is definately Hungarian. I checked the OMSA database and confirmed the colors on the shield and the language. There was a 25 year Long Service medal there that had Identical language in the outer ring. My guess would be that it is commemorating 800 years of... Doc