Riley1965

Although a very confused little bar and it's out of order, I'd hang on to it!!. I've been looking for Sovioet ribbon bars to add to my collection. Doc

Thanks, Dudeman!!! I have an identical Ukrain badge with document as part of my Husband & wife group. Doc

GREAT collection!!! Hat's of , Buddy!!! Doc

WOW!!! What a GREAT find you have there!!! Congrats!! Doc

Thanks, Rick!! I wasn't sure. Doc

Are branch patches like this one worn on officers uniforms? Doc

Rick, Very nice indeed!!! Show us more...PLEASE!!! Doc

I just called him and told him generally what I needed he had this pair and I bought them. Doc

Rick, I got them from our favorite New York dealer. Doc

Well I finally found a pair of shoulder boards for my Air Force collection. Doc

That "If only..." is a killer!!! While I would love to have a Suvorov (who wouldn't?), I would not buy this beautiful piece because it was not awarded and therefore no research. That's what I love about Soviet and British ODMs...the research!!! Doc

Rick that sounds like a plan. I'll let you know, but I'll probably be bugging you for some pics. Many Thanks, Doc

Thanks Rick!! I forgot about them. If you or anyone has them I would be most appreciative!!! Doc

Thanks to all who allowed me to use there pics of Soviet campaigne medals for my article. All I need is the Defense of Odessa. Regards, Doc

Thank You Danny!!! I got 'em!!! I need your last name for credit for the pics in my article. Doc

I'm not sure about this one. An OG 1st class starting at $9 ?!! Doc

The research is in!!! My brother-sister group is actually a Husband-Wife group. Colonel Fedorov was a Jr. Lt. assigned to the Far east Front in 1941. He was assigned to the 9th Air Army as a LT. in October 1943.He participated in the war with Japan from 9 August 1945 to 3 September 1945. On 26 August 1945 he was recommended for the Order of the Red Banner for actions defending against the Japanese in Manchuria. He was repeatedly attacked and repulsed all attacks without any losses. He was a Lieutenant at the time. Instead he received the Medal for Military Merits. He later received the Order of the Red Star for length of service and an Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class. All together he recieved two Orders, 15 Medals and two Badges. Unfortunately, His wife Zinaida's service during the Great Patriotic War is not researchable. She has two Russian Federation medals, 2oth-40th GPW and a Badge for the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Ukrain. I do have all of her award books as well as Colonel Fedorov's. Well, that's the short version. I'll write an article detailing the service of this husband and wife. Enjoy!!! Doc

Danny, Yes, Please. Thank You!! My e-mail is: riley1965@sbcglobal.net Thanks, Doc

Thanks Rusty!! The pics came through. Doc

Here's a new arrival in my collection. I'll have all five classes by Fall. The Polish Order of Virtuti Militari was established 200 years ago by King Stanislaw August Poniatowski. It is the highest military decoration awarded for gallantry above and beyond the call of duty. It is the equivalent of America's Medal of Honor or Britain's Victoria cross. It is awarded in 5 classes. Doc

OOPS!! my e-mail is: riley1965@sbcglobal.net Thanks Rusty!! What is your last name so I can give credit in the article? Regards, Doc

Rusty, Thank You!! The picture should be 300dpi and any background will do. Again, Thanks!!! Doc

Hello All!! I am writing an article for the JOMSA about the campaign medals of the USSR. I need pictures of the following: Liberation of Budapest, Defense of odessa, Kiev & Sevastopol. All proper credit will, of course, be given and gratefully noted. Regards, Doc

I have an OSM 3rd class that I can send pics of. Regards, Doc

Ed, Sorry to hear that you missed out on the 1st class of the Order of Civil Merit. I'm still looking for a 2nd class. Doc