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    IrishGunner

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    1. IrishGunner
      Here are my - I am sure - very common additions. The brown belt is clearly marked 78r. = 1978. I'm not sure if the belt is original to the belt; it has a makers' mark on the back. And of course, someone has highly polished the front.
    2. IrishGunner
      The pickings are getting smaller; two belts (one Soviet; one Armenian), a Guards badge from the 50s, a pair of shoulder boards (got these free with the Soviet belt just because I looked at them!), and a hand-carved walnut backgammon board with obsidian stone dice as a Christmas present for my wife (yes, she plays - she's ruthless). More details on the Soviet belt and buckle and the Guards badge in the USSR sub-forum.
    3. IrishGunner
      That makes more sense; he would have been 74 in 1957. So, how does this medal fit into the group then: Military Medal 1870 "Value and discipline" in its original box inscribed "Military Medal"? And I wonder what he was doing 1940-45; in his late 50s.
    4. IrishGunner

      Nothing like some ragtop music to take off the December chill.

    5. IrishGunner
      Now that you mention it; that is quite a stretch of time. And then there is this: "diploma signed by General in 1957" Seems like a very old soldier.
    6. IrishGunner
      Very nice group. Do you know the award criteria for the last medal on the miniature bar; Médaille du Mérite?
    7. IrishGunner
      Looks like the wrong ribbon; see this: http://www.saintjohn.nbcc.nb.ca/host/italian/Medals/Page4/index.htm One with bows and original envelope sold for just under 40 Euro on eBay Italy: http://cgi.ebay.it/MEDAGLIA-MADRI-PRILIFICHE-7-FIOCCHI-CON-BUSTINA-REGIA-Z-/270667135272
    8. IrishGunner
      I really like the wound doc; now, if I can just find that same type to a kanonier. :love:
    9. IrishGunner
      Nice piece. I'm thinking about going the other direction - gunner to school teacher. :cheers:
    10. IrishGunner
      I have seen these with little bows on the suspension ribbon - each bow would signify an additional child. Are there bows on your ribbon? PS: Couldn't find your other medal - but it's definitely Fascist as well.
    11. IrishGunner
      Yes, indeed a "mother's" medal from Fascist Italy called "Prolific Mother's" Medal created in 1939. Presented to women for bearing children for Il Duce's regime; similar to the Nazi Mother's Cross.
    12. IrishGunner

      Should I buy a Soviet belt buckle?

      1. FrontlineAntiques

        FrontlineAntiques

        Yes. Get me one while you're there...

      2. IrishGunner

        IrishGunner

        I got mine; what kind do you want? ;-)

    13. IrishGunner
      Yes, that would make sense; I've seen that with other regimental number prefixes - limited use. But it might be a clue. The real problem is that the British Archives site has no abbreviation for any NZ corps - let alone artillery. There are several for the Aussies - AIF - for example A.F.A.A.I.F.= Australian Field Artillery AIF; not nothing for the Kiwis. Even the South African's have several abbreviations. I have been keeping my eye out for NZ artillery medals, but I fear I may not be watching for the right abbreviation.
    14. IrishGunner
      Interestingly, the UK Archives website does not list New Zealand Expeditionary Force (NZEF) as a unit abbreviation for WWI medals. Did I miss something? I was specifically looking for how NZEF Royal Artillery would be engraved. I do know that there is the number prefix: 2/ Royal New Zealand Artillery So, does that mean a Kiwi gunner's medal would be simply engraved: 2/xxxxxx NZEF? I have no examples to show; so I'm hoping the collecting wisdom can shed some light. Thanks in advance.
    15. IrishGunner
      Chris, can you share the story of the stroke of luck that brought you such valuable information? Just how do you keep getting so lucky?
    16. IrishGunner
      That's a pretty piece of paper. Congrats. So, the pair for 250? Well done. :catjava:
    17. IrishGunner
      Need some more coffee this morning, Harvey? Let it go, dude, the comment was made over 5 years ago.
    18. IrishGunner
      Paul, details of all three are here: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=46761
    19. IrishGunner
      Budapest
    20. IrishGunner
      Prague
    21. IrishGunner
      Vienna:
    22. IrishGunner
      Look like nice older suspensions.
    23. IrishGunner
      Picked these three up today. The market has really dried up; not much worth even looking at these days let alone worth buying. Detailed photos of these in the Soviet forum.
    24. IrishGunner

      Only 3 more weekends left to scour the Yerevan flea market

      1. Irish

        Irish

        Hello, I have seen your references to the Yerevan flea market. I am not familiar with this,sounds interesting, what can you tell me about it? Thanks John

      2. IrishGunner

        IrishGunner

        Irish, I am currently living in Yerevan, Armenia. Every weekend there is a junk, flea, craft market in the center of the city. There are a few medal dealers with tables; 99% Soviet, but a few other odds and ends pop up now and then. It's only 5 minutes from my apartment; so, I usually stop by every weekend to see what's on offer.

    25. IrishGunner
      Dan, you are a more experienced Soviet collector than am I; but I like them both. I would buy them; rings look nice and original. And I like the bit of wear.
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