Riley1965

Dan, That is a good start on polish ODMs. Your Order of Polonia Restituta is the 5th Class (Member Class) Take a look at my Polish collection here: http://community.webshots.com/user/riley1965 Prices are rising on Polish ODMs. Inspite of this, I'll have a complete Order of Polonia Restituta (I need the Grand Cross which I should have in September) and I have the 3rd & 4th Class of the Order of Virtuti Militari and will have the 1st, 2nd and 5th by the end of the year. Enjoy your Polish collection!!! Doc

Hello Juan, I just added these to my referrence library. Jurado's book was added simply for the quality of the pictures and the color plates. All the Best, Doc

Juan, Thanks for inspiring me to add to my LC & SCW library. I ordered this book by Osprey publishing because of the quality of the pictures and color plates. Doc

I agree!!! That's a group i'd LLove to have in my collection. Doc

Research Research Research Doc

Chuck, Nice group!!! I love the Order of Glory with it. Doc

Here's my first of what will be a complete set of Poland's Cross of Valor. Fig 97b in Z. Wesoloski's book on Polish ODMs. Cross of Valor 1920. Made by Spimks and Son, Ltd. This version authorized by the Polish Government in the West re-adopting the 1920 on the bottom arm of the cross. The Polish Navy awarded 1,056 crosses and the Air Force awrded 3,122 crosses. There is no data available for the Polish Army and Merchant Marine. The cross is 46mm. Doc

Thanks Stogieman!!! Mongolian ODMs are a new arena for me, so I haven't seen any Mongol Documents. Best, Doc

I just added this book to my LC & SCW referrence library...LEGION CONDOR By Peter Elstob. It is an excellent book tracing the beginnings of the LC and the SCW. It has many photos and also has drawings of all aircraft flown during the SCW. Doc

The document cover and inside pages

Here's the 1973 badge with document. I now have the whole group 1973 to 1980. Doc

Paul, First WELCOME to the world of researching ODMs!!! As for Soviet Orders and Medals being researched, a lot depends on the type of Order or Medal and the year. For example, in 1985 a large number of the Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd Class were awarded just for long service. These may not have a lot of research potential. Yet, An Order of the Red Banner or a WWII Order of the red Star may be good candidates for research. I'll let others pick up this topic for further information. All the Best, Doc

Dolf, Thanks for the Information!!! Doc

Here's the MPR, The Outstanding Herder Doc

I have already posted the Best Herder Flatback. Here's the rest of ny flock Mongolia Best Herder Badge # 167 Mirror Reverse & MPR, The Outstanding Herder Doc

Here's my latest addition... Mongolia Deputy of the Lower Assembly ( 1924-1944) Serial Number 100

Order of Victory, Congrats!! Both the medal and the document look GREAT!! Doc

Dan, I'm glad that you finally got one. You will find it to be most useful. Enjoy!!! Doc

This group may be partial. It was awarded to: s/n 11770 NK. Hiranjan Singh, Punjab regiment. World War II Medal & India Service Medal Doc

Dolf, Those are some nice Red Stars Doc

Soviet, I love that guide to pronunciation of the Cyrillic alphabet. Doc

Thanks Rick!! I had originally posted it as Ukraine then for some reason I changed it to Kiev. This one is documented I appreciate the info. I'm getting this researched Husband & wife group ready for the OMSA convention. Doc

Chuck, This is not a yawner of a thread. I am thoroughly enjoying these gems!!! Keep 'em coming, PLEASE!!! Doc

I love that jacket!!! If only I could afford it... Doc

I have a 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Kiev Badge awarded to Zinaida Fedorova. What were the award requirements? Any other information would be appreciated. Best, Doc