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Eric, I have to agree. You can find better prices for them. 8-10 times more Doc

I have one, too. It has a non-magnetic core. Doc

The shape of the cross on the middle Soviet Marshal looks like the shape of the CBE. It would be interesting to know which Grand cross Zhukov was wearing. Doc

Gerd, Thank You!!! I've bookmarked the website for future reading and downloaded the abbreviations. Doc

Paul, I can see where you would feel cheated. I left Basic training with three ribbons, one was my Expert Marksman Ribbon as the Air Force uses a ribbon instead of a badge for Marksmanship. Doc

This one of the MOST BEAUTIFUL Orders I have seen. Sometimes I wish I had started with the Imperial States. SOOOOOOOOOOO many stunning ODMs!!! Doc

Thanks Mike. The different Kings had me confused. Doc

Mike, I'm having a hard time finding the medal in post # 10. Which one is it? Doc

Hendrik, Thank You!!! I just checked and the maker mark Koninklijke Begeer is on the reverse of the medal. Doc

Thanks for the identification of your medals and badges and the GREAT pictures!!! Doc

Christophe, I would gues that it is the maker. I'm not sure. Doc

Ed, Thank You!!! Have a GREAT weekend!!! Doc

Good Morning Ed!!! I would appreciate it if you would move it so they can be merged. Doc

Deruelle, First, Thank You for your service. Would you please identify you medals and badges? Doc

Hendrik, Thank You!! I appreciate the information!!! I would ask that it be moved to the proper thread: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtop...ost&p=55044 Doc

What is the first medal on Major General Henry Gordon Bennett's Medal bar? Doc

Lukasz, You have my sincere apology!!! After getting a vague response from Doc Wes I am left with "egg on my face". I concede to your statement and this is the TYPE II. I have always respected your expertise just as I respect Doc Wes'. Thank You for setting me straight. Ed, You Too!! It seems that there is an error in Doc Wes' book ala Paul and Paul's Motherhood medal in their book. Lukasz I won't dismiss your comments and would appreciate them in future posts. Doc

And the Reverse... Doc

Here's the Netherlands 1940-1945 War Cross with Amhem-Nijmegen Walcheren Bar. I would appreciate any information about this medal. Doc

I did make a mistake. I placed a person over the evidence. I have great respect for both Doc Wes and Mr. Lukasz. In this case I must stand by the evidence from Doc Wes. In the near future I'll have the Type II to compare. Until then I'll try to remember that it's the evidence NOT the personality. Doc

Mr. Lukasz, Please see page 45, Fig. 105 in "Polish Orders, Medals Badges and Insignia Military and Civilian Decorations 1705-1985" by Zdzislaw Wesolowski. Doc

Hello Ed, I'm going by what he said and his book. It seems that anytime I post a Polish medal Mr. Lukasz finds something wrong with the information. I'll take Doc Wes' word over Mr. Lukasz's any day. Doc

Lukasz, This came straight from Prof. Wesolowski and the text and description straight from his book. This is a Type I. Type II has no enamel. I've been mentored by Doc Wes for some time now. If he says it's a Type I then it is a Type I. Doc

No, but unfortunate for guys on my budget. I have to save for major purchases like the Polish medals. Not a complaint just reality. Doc

And the Reverse... Doc