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YSER Medal Yser Medal: Awarded to those who, between 17 and 31 October 1914, were part of the army fighting on the IJzer-river, in French "Yser", and fought with distinction.This bronze medal (with a greenish shade and with a green enamelled medallion above) was instituted on 18 October 1918 and immediately follows the War Cross 1914-1918 in importance. Allied military personnel who participated were also eligible. The obverse depicts a naked, helmeted man, standing and holding a lance (symbolising the halting of the German advance) with to his right the dates "17-31 / OCT. / 1914". In the enamelled medallion the word "YSER" can be read. The reverse shows a wounded lion on a battlefield background. Underneath is the word "YSER" while the medallion has the royal crown over the letter "A" (King Albert I). The ribbon is red with broad black edges. Both obverse and reverse are rather poorly executed for a medal with such an historical importance : between the dates mentioned the Belgian Army fought along the river IJzer and stopped the German advance, lead by General von Falkenhayn. During this gallant action the Belgian Army suffered some 60,000 casualties, more than a third of its total strength. Doc

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Medaille De La Resistance Armee 1940-1945 Armed Resistance Medal 1940-1945 Medaille Van De Gewapende Weerstand 1940-1945 Established on 16 February 1946. The medal was awarded for armed resistance during the German occupation or to those who assisted in the resistance. The medal was also awarded psthumously. Thanks to Hendrik I now have the correct ribbon for the medal Doc

What decoration is this? It's beautiful!!! Doc

Is there a name with the photo? Doc

Christophe, I've burned up the few brain cells I have left, including my reserves. Doc

Is there any way you could get a close-up of the writing? That would help as Ed said. Doc

What is the picklefaub helmet device on the ribbon for? Doc

Thanks Rick!!! We'll have to find an apprpriate uniform for him. He says a Service uniform is fine. Doc

Good Morning, My Russian friend, Vilen, was a Lt. in the Soviet Parachute Regiment. His Father was a Colonel of the Medical Service and would like a uniform to put together with his Father's awards. Would a M55 uniform still be in use in 1960's? If it was I'm going to give him one of my Medical Service Colonel's uniforms. Doc

:jumping: ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! You have to love the old enamel and craftsmanship. CONGRATS!!! Doc

What is the medal on the yellow ribbon? Doc

And this one... Doc

Sergey, Thanks for the GREAT photos Your English is better than my Russian, too!!! Rick, is this the hair cut your referring to? Yeah, That's me. Doc

Thanks Guys!!! I hate to see these bars or any medal messed with!!! Doc

I recognize the the Red CrossMedal & Honour Cross w/swords. What is the 3rd medal. Whoever put the Hungarian medal at the last ribbon is an idiot!!! Doc

Chip, Thanks for the GREAT pics!!! It looks like e GREAT Museum. My nephew lives in Fulton, MO. I'll have to take him with me. Doc

They are from the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam) (1954-76) Combatant Order, 2nd Class (Two Stars on ribbon) Combatant Order, 3rd Class (One Star on Ribbon) Doc

Guys, For this VERY novice, new to Imperial medals...What makes this a bad bar? I can see what looks like funky aging. I don't think that I've seen a crossed swords attachment on the ribbon of an Honour Cross with swords. What else? Doc

:jumping: WE HAVE A WINNER!!! Ferdinand It's your turn... Doc

Nice Try...But not the guy. 1st clue: He was Killed in Action in July 1942. Doc

1. Who am I? Name the Units 2. In 1941 He commanded this Tank Division. 3. During his heroic actions in the Defense of Moscow he commanded this Well Decorated Motor Rifle Division. 4. After the Battle for Moscow he was given command of this Tank Corps and eventually this Tank Army Doc

Ivan, I have the OMSA CD ODMs of the French Overseas and the Post-Colonial Periods. I recommend it and reference it regularly. Doc