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    Riley1965

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    1. Dan, Wait a couple of months when I get Polands Order of Virtuti Militari Grand Cross cased and the VM 2nd Class & the 5th class. I already have the 3rd & 4th Class of the Vm. Doc
    2. Erik, I really like the Temporary certificate and medal!! As for your scanner I scan everything including black & white photos using the Color photo setting. It works every time. Doc
    3. Paddywack, I'm sure you will be very pleased with it. BTW Hello to a fellow Irishman!! Doc
    4. Dan, That is a set anyone would want to have in their collection. VERY NICE!!! Best, Doc
    5. Here's the Cross of Valor in the plush Spinks & Son, LTD case. Doc
    6. Dan, The new book by Paul Schmitt should be another must have. I look forward to getting my copy. I've already talked with Paul about it. Doc
    7. Paul, I'm not sure. I don't have any Finnish awards referrence books. I'll have to ask at the Finnish forum. Best, Doc
    8. Rick, A member of the Finnish Awards forum suggested that it was German made due to the lack of the maker mark. Best, Doc
    9. Badge of the Finnish War Veteran's Union, 1939-1944
    10. Commemorative Medal for the Continuation War, 1941-1945
    11. 1st: Medal of liberty 1918, 2nd Class 2nd: Commemorative Medal for the Continuation War, 1941-1945 3rd: Badge of the Finnish War Veteran's Union, 1939-1944 Doc
    12. paddywhack & Paul C., You won't regret your purchase of the Red Bible AKA the PMD(For Paul McDaniel who Co-wrote the book with Paual Schmitt). It is a MUST have for collecting Soviet ODMs. It is the best book out there right now on the subject. I use mine regularly. It's a MUST!!! Doc
    13. Veteran ? Soldier Internationalist Medal (Cuba, Spain, North Korea, Vietnam & Afghanistan) document
    14. Hey Guys, Here's two Opposition Communist Party medals with award documents. First: -- 80th Anniversary of the Great Socialist October Revolution 1917-1997 Medal, Second: Veteran ? Soldier Internationalist Medal (Cuba, Spain, North Korea, Vietnam & Afghanistan)
    15. Jacques, Thank You!!! I thought that it may be the case but wasn't 100% sure. I appreciate your help and the help of others in this forum. All the best, Doc
    16. Jacques, That is a very interesting Spanish Cross. Would you kindly explain the engraving on the reverse? Best, Doc
    17. Juan, Thanks!! I'll add it to my buy list. I appreciate the suggestion. Doc
    18. Many Thanks to all!!! I'll ask for advice as the time comes. I'm not a closed - minded person. I love to learn and love military history. Juan, there will be no more "shots" at the"fraternity". I was frustrated and I do apologise!!! Again, Thank you All, Doc
    19. I have to agree with Gerd!!! I love them I hope to learn more... Doc
    20. Thank You, Fran!!! I hope to learn more than I already know. One can never learn too much. Doc
    21. Here's the whole "family reunion" It's all of the Winner of Socialist Competition 1973 - 1980. ENJOY!!! Doc
    22. Jaques, GREAT document!!! I love the stories documents tell Doc
    23. Well, Thanks!! I bought these two books to add to my LC & SCW library. I enjoy military history and that includes the SCW & LC. I read everything I can about the SCW & LC. It's the history I love most. This search for pictures is to aid in the ID of a LC Cap. I have other LC books including ...Riess, Karl and Ring, Hans: "Legion Condor: History of the Luftwaffe in the Spanish Civil War" . I'm just trying to add and hope to find various books on the subject. I will refer to your & Juan's list to fill in the gaps. Many Thanks!!! Doc
    24. The cased medal is definately Hungarian. I checked the OMSA database and confirmed the colors on the shield and the language. There was a 25 year Long Service medal there that had Identical language in the outer ring. My guess would be that it is commemorating 800 years of... Doc
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