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Dia duit!! Caid? mar t? t?? GREAT ribbon bar!!! (I am forgetting my Irish). Sl?n go f?ill. Cincis, Doc

GREAT pic!!! It was definately taken before the cigars and booze caught up with him Doc

Good Morning Gordon, Thank You VERY much my friend!!! Every bit helps me learn more as I step into the "Imperial ring". Doc

What are the first five ribbons? I've tried but can not ID them... Doc

Hello Gordon, Thanks for the list!!! I'll work on learning these ribbons. Doc

What are the awards? I recognize several of them. Doc

:jumping: WOW!!! That's a GREAT looking ribbon bar!!! More education in Austro-Hungarian ODMs for me. Doc

Hey Kev, OOPS!!! I didn't see the stripe on the obverse. I see it now on the reverse. Doc

Very Nice Wound Medal for sick/invalid!!! GREAT BAR Period!!! Doc

DEFINATELY among the worlds BEST looking Orders!!! Thanks for the pics!!! Doc

VERY NICE!!! I, too, would like to see the rest of the medal bar. Doc

That is a BEAUTIFUL Order Thanks for posting it. Also, GREAT pictures!!! Thanks Guys!!! Doc

Would somone PLEASE post a pic of the Milit?r-St.-Heinrichs-Orden? Doc

Thanks Hendrik!!! It seems that my book by Daniel Byrne has some incorrect info. But, right now it is my only resource. I've made the corrections to the book. More medals coming later today... Doc

Medaille Du Prisonnier De Guerre 1940-1945 Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 Medaille Van De Krijgsgevangene 1940-1945 REVERSE... Doc

Medaille Du Prisonnier De Guerre 1940-1945 Prisoner of War Medal 1940-1945 Medaille Van De Krijgsgevangene 1940-1945 Established: 20 October 1947 Awarded to Belgian Prisoners of War in WWII. This replaced the card which was issued earlier. A Bronze bar was placed on the ribbon for every three months of captivity. This medal was also awarded posthumously. OBVERSE... Doc

Rick & Robin, Many Thanks!!! Even though TR isn't my thing, it's medical and I do have a few TR medals in my World Collection. Doc

Is it a collar tab or was it worn on the sleeve? Doc

It would be GREAT if someone would have a pic of it in wear. Doc

Rick, It is Black. Point to Point it measures 3"x2 1/4". Here's the back... Doc

As part of a trade with Dan I got this Medical collar tab and insignia. I have no idea what they are and what country. HELP PLEASE... Doc

Hello Rick, Thank You!!! I am trying to learn to read cyrillic handwriting. Doc

Would somone please translate this name? Doc

Ordre Du Merite Agricole (1883) Order of Agricultural Merit (1883) CHEVALIER GRADE This order was established by decree on 7 July 1883. It was awarded for exceptional services to agriculture and its development. The Minister of Agriculture Meline created this Order. It is a six pointed star with a round center with the head of the Republic surrounded by blue enamel with "Republique Francaise" around the center. The reverse has the words in the center circle "Merite agricole 1883" surrounded by blue enamel. There are three Classes for this Order. CHEVALIER- Medal is silver. Ther was a requirement that the recipient be at least 30 years old. OFFICER- Created on 18 june 1887. It has a gold wreath and suspension wreath. COMMANDER- The medal was larger with a gold wreath and a larger gold suspension. It was worn from a neck ribbon. a period of 10 years was required to be promoted from Chevalier to Officer and Officer to commander. This Order is managed by the Minister of agriculture. Doc

Thanks Bison!!! I've edited them with the proper names. Doc