Riley1965

Even we don't know everything!

You've got a major haul of Khrushev era insignia.

1) Circa late 1950s Technical Sergeant in the MVD Interior Troops (if there WERE technical troops in the army infantry, could also be that, but don't think there were)

2) ?????

3) Very indeed late 1950s infantry Major with parachute troops. At that time, parachute troops wore branch insignia from which the officer/men came. I've got an engineer officer's parachute troops sleev diamond posted somwhere. Check for a date on the bottom-- often under the slip on tongue.

4) ??? what do bottoms look like

5) recent as worn generically by all army personnel-- only collar tabs would show branch

6) late 1950s infantry

7) depending on whether there is a manufacturer's date stamp on the bottom as a clue, either late 1950s armor/artillery or recent all branchs army

8) ????

9) 1950s technical engineers army

10) Civil police ("Militia") M1947 used until 1965

11) Civil police (Militia) junior officers M1969+

12) Civil police (militia) senior officers M1969+

13) yes, but what do the bottoms look like? The ends nearest the neck are rather odd looking here. Often new 4 sided boards are "retrofitted" by snipping the neck ends into earlier pointed styles.

14) ?????

15) Civil police (Militia) M1969

16) ????

The medical Major General up there baffles me-- it appears to be WHITE (not bullion metallic?) fully patterned... normally shirt boards are just basic outlines. I've never seen Generals' boards dated, but officers and enlisted men's often are, with maker and size stamps underneath.

Thanks Rick for the help!!!

Doc

Doc,

A very nice job Now, what will your next project be?

Bob

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

Would love to see a closeup of the bar you made.... the frame with everything looks very good.

Well worth the effort I would imagine

Ramon

Hey Ramon,

Here's the Close-up.

Best,

Doc Riley

Yes indeed, he is a veteran from the Macedonian-Odrin Volunteer Force. During the Balkan War men, Bulgarians, from the regions of Macedonia and East Tracia /Odrin Tracia/ came to Kingdom Bulgaria and fought in the mentioned unit, as a part of the Bulgarian army. Although Bulgarians, their towns and villages had remained out of the Bulgarian borders, so they could not join the regular army, but formed that volunteer corps instead.

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

Doc

The badge is the BPFK badge-"fighters against capitalism and fascism ".

The man is an old vet-apparently of the 1912/13 campaign I think.

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.

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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

the bar:

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

Doc

I picked up some items from a Baden officer named Otto Pabst. His decorations include the 1870 EK2 with oakleaves, Zaehringer Loewen Knight with Swords, Baden Military Merit Medal, Prussia Red Eagle 4th Class, 1870 KDM with bars a.d. Lisaine, Strassburg and Woerth, Baden War Medal with bars 1866 and 1870-71, Baden Jubilee Medal, Prussia Centenary Medal and officer's 21 year LS clasp. If anyone could supply more biographical information on him, it would be greatly appreciated.

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

Another new one courtesy of eBay. I don't know the Order so any help is appreciated.

This is definately the Polish Order of the White Eagle.

Doc

Rimless Brotherhood in Arms medals are more desirable because they are older, the later ones have a small raised rim on the front side of the medal.

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

Doc

NVA Brotherhood in Arms, 2nd Class (silver)- Front Rimless.

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