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Gun21 (Post #27) A captured French 75 (Canon de 75, modèle 1897) in anti-aircraft mode

Gun13 (Post #19) 10.5cm leichtes Feldhaubitze (lFH) m16

Gun9 (Post #15) and Gun20 (Post #26) look similar... Definately an anti-aircraft gun; perhaps in the 7cm - 8cm caliber, but no idea as to exact model/type. Seems too small to be the Krupp 88mm AA gun made in WWI - at least I think - but possibly a similar model

Gun8 (Post #14) Obviously in anti-aircraft mode, but this looks like the standard 7.7cm Feldkanone 96 n.A Same goes for Gun16 (Post #22) and Gun18 (Post#24)

Gun4 (Post #9) 15cm schwere Feldhaubitze (sFH) m13 Lang 99% sure that Gun6 (Post #11) is also a 15cm sFH m13 ... probably a Lang Gun19 (Post #25) is 15cm shell; probably a 15cm sFH m13 in the shadows; no idea if kurz or lang

Gun2 (Post #7); Gun3 (Post #8); Gun15 (Post #21) 10.5cm leichte Feldhaubitze (lFH) m98/09 Gun5 (Post #10), Gun10 (Post #16), Gun11 (Post #17), Gun12 (Post#18) are probably also a 10.5 lFH m98/09

True. Ulsterman did say "his best efforts to get a date". And we all know what his best effort means.

Both an Army Good Conduct Medal (2 awards - 6 years) and an Air Force Longevity ribbon (4 years); I don't think there is anything else with it and disagree that it's "obviously one of at least a pair of ribbon bars." At best it stands alone as a guy who did a few years of service, but did nothing special during his service. The Air Force Good Conduct Medal wasn't awarded until 1963; from 1947-63 USAF still received the Army medal. After 1963, they could wear both - so this would make it prior to 1963 I would say. Longevity ribbon insituted 1957, but retroactive to 1947. So, I would say this guy served more like late '50s. One might think WWII to add a row, but any campaign medals would have to go between the GCM and the Army Occupation Medal and there are none. Korea would have campaign medals between the AOM and the Longevity ribbon and there are none. So, this row is complete as it stands. Of course, if we want to assume it's "real" (I suspect it may even be made up) and that the owner had no campaign service - other than Germany Occupation duty - and considering the relative high precedence of the Good Conduct Medal (only achievement, commendation, meritorious, and valor awards above); best case = it's a stand alone row/bar. The only other chance might be for a single ribbon top row of either an Army or Air Force Commendation medal (1941 and 1958 respective - prior to '58, USAF received the Army medal) for extraordinary achievement or significant meritorious service during one of his assignments. When and where should I expect Ms. Fox to pick me up?

For 6. b. FAR, I have a Sterbebild 1918 and a post card from 1915 with the unit stempel and Feldpost stempel dated 1915 of 5. Bayer. Inf. Div; unfortunately, the photo on the card is not really of the unit. I think it's a "stock" photo of some troops receiving "Instruktion in der Kirche zu Hattonville" (phrase on the card). I have dozens more cards to inventory and file; I'll watch for more 6. b. FAR

Gun7 (Post #13), Gun22 (Post #28) Both... 21 cm Mörser m16 Lang

Gun1 (Post #6); Gun14 (Post #20) Gun24 (Post #30) All three... 21 cm MÖRSER m10

And so it shall be done...

Well, someone had to get the award since Gérard Depardieu is now a Russian.

Some info/photos regarding Japanese Victory Medal award document in this thread cross-posted from the Japan forum: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/55506-rare-set-of-documents-14-15-14-20-ww-i-victory-medal/?hl=%20victory%20%20medal

An important question for the regular contributors: I've moved almost 2 pages of topics from the original locked thread into the specific country threads. Most of this has been original photos posted in 2009 when the forum opened. I've noticed that many of you had already "reposted" a lot of this content into the new specific country threads when Jim created those - to "keep the discussion going" as was noted at that time. Now, there is some mild duplication (but clearly noticeable) within the first few posts of the specific country threads of photos both first posted in the original thread and some of the same photos "reposted" later directly into the country thread. (I hope that's comprehensible.) So, the question is this...before I move more posts out of the locked thread; Is continuity of the country specific information - that means all info posted since 2009 in the forum regarding one country's Vic's in one single country thread worth a little duplication of photos? For the most part, the posts are identifiable as duplicates and as I go through the country threads later, I will be able to remove gross confusion. But I think if I continue moving info from the locked thread (as has been suggested by members), some unavoidable duplication will occur. I think I should continue to move the info out of the locked thread; continuity and consolidation of info is worth some minor duplication of photos in the early posts of the country specific thread. But it's your call gentlemen... What say you?

As you can see, I've merged the "New Moderator" thread with the existing "Open Discussion / Recommendations" thread and gave it a new title. This should be the place to discuss ways to improve the Vic forum. Be assured, I'm only the "hired labor" - this forum has been built - both literally and expertly - by the regular contributors. I intend to keep the original spirit and intent of "Tim B," who I also counted as a GMIC friend, when he started this great forum. So, I need your suggestions as you think of them... And I'll do the work. By this method, I hope to learn a lot more about Victory Medals! This is also the place for any general Vic discussions that don't fit into any one country thread. Gradually, as I clean out the 37 page "Overview thread," I will unlock it and it will become the place for general Vic discussions. Then, any discussion here should be on forum management, greetings/salutations, or off topic discussions among the Vic community. Make sense?

Done

It was recommended by Bill that we try building a thread with links to other websites with information about WWI Vics. Bill: "Talking of links - is there any mileage in having a thread with links to other web sites with information about the WW1 vics? There is a French site - http://www.medailles...ies-medail.html - with sections for all the Allies. I expect most people here have favourite web sites like this - if there was a dedicated thread we could post the links. It would not need any chat, just the name and link, and a note of whether it's vics in general or for one country." I'll also comb through the Websites and Book Forums eventually to extract anything of value that may have landed there... So, thanks to Bill for the first entry; if you have any favorite sites for research regarding Vics, post them here... I'm also going to pin this to hopefully grab more attention.

I just did a successful "test" move of a single post from the 37 page general discussion (one one Romania). I haven't read through the discussion myself even for the first time - and need to do that - and as I do, I'll make an effort to move posts related to a specific country to that respective thread. Having read a couple pages already, the resulting remnant will be an excellent overview thread.

Done

This includes more than just Victory Medals (and goes a bit off topic into WW2 SA medals); however, provides some interesting information that may be of interest to South Africa Vic Medals. http://gmic.co.uk/in...african-medals/

Alex; the official title is simply "Medal of Honor". It is sometimes called the "Cogressional Medal of Honor" because it is awarded by the President in the name of Congress. This is a colloquial/unofficial name for the medal. You can find out more about the award and ceremony here: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/11/171703108/medal-of-honor-recipient-thinks-about-men-he-was-not-able-to-save

This is indeed a WW2 vintage Royal Artillery cap badge. The crown is the key; George VI crown is only slightly different than the WW1 vintage George V crown. The main difference: GVI has closed arcs at the top; GV has open arcs. (QEII also has open arcs, but the arcs are more "heart" shaped.) The scrolls are the Royal Artillery mottoes: Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt (Where Right And Glory Lead) Ubique (Everywhere) - this also is related to the fact that the artillery has been in every campaign and has no actual colours (or regimental flag); the Royal Artillery's colours are its guns. Mike is right about the scrolls have variations like Canada instead of Ubique. I have WW1 RA badges with "NZ" (New Zealand) and "Volunteers" (territorial forces) in my collection. I also have one that has "South Africa Suid Afrika" instead of Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducant. You can see this also with territorial badges like "Hants RGA Volunteers"