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http://www.paleishetloo.nl/templates/mainpage/page.asp?iPageId=16&iLangId=2 Anybody ever visit this museum in the Netherlands? Feedback?
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Yugoslavia Yugoslavian Partisan Stars
Bob replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
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Yugoslavia Yugoslavian Partisan Stars
Bob replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
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Yugoslavia Yugoslavian Partisan Stars
Bob replied to Bryan's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
I visited the War Museum while in London last week. There was one room full of victoria crosses etc.... thought I'd highlight one group here -
Bill Gates awarded Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development
Bob replied to Bob's topic in South Asia
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090725/ap_on_..._gandhi_prize_4 "the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation had committed nearly $1 billion for health and development projects in India. Most of the money has gone to prevent AIDS and eradicate polio." Your friends Xbox problem sounds a bit trivial to me and certainly not relating to peace, disarmament or development. Gates is a force for good in this world, wish there'd be more Bill Gates'es -
Award Documents for North Korean Awards
Bob replied to Bill Dienna's topic in South East & East Asia
I posted a doc I have on GMIC as well - it was an award to a Belarussian person and it did come with a photograph in the booklet. Don't have the link, but it's there:) Perhaps you could also post in the thread in support of a DPRK forum? -
Romania Romania Hero of New Agricultural Revolution
Bob replied to speedytop's topic in Central & Eastern European States
http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2009/post-679-1246994182.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2009/post-679-1246994194.jpg Here in brass -
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabinda_Province "Cabinda (also spelled Kabinda) is an exclave and province of Angola, a status that has been disputed by many political organizations in the territory." The exclave is located in Congo, just north of Angola. "While the Angolan Civil War largely ended in 2002, an armed struggle persists in the exclave of Cabinda, where some of the factions have proclaimed an independent Republic of Cabinda, with offices in Paris. The Treaty of Simulambuco establishes in Cabinda a Protectorate of Portugal and a number of Cabindan independence movements consider the occupation of the territory by Angola illegal." What's it all about (if you're cynical): oil... there's lots of it in Cabinda! So... there's a medal for FLEC - the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Front_for_the...lave_of_Cabinda The Cabindan's didn't accept communism / marxism and declared independence in 1975 and 5.000 guerilla's fought for independence against the MPLA (of Angola) which also contained 2000 "foreign" (Soviet/Cuban) fighters. The Military Medal of Cabinda has been manufactured in a run of 500 by Paul Kramer in Neuchatel in Switzerland. It's awarded immediately during combat, without a diploma or other document. Four foreigners have received this medal and they did receive a document certifying so. The medal is 45mm in diameter, in bronze. The ribbon is 35mm and represents the colors of the Cabindan flag. This is the only Cabindan medal. I'll post scans a bit later this evening... going for a run first :cheers:
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Soviet Order of Service to the Motherland research
Bob replied to Riley1965's topic in USSR: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
Maybe he did and nothing came out? http://www.collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=21216 Similar disclaimer here... -
Soviet Order of Service to the Motherland research
Bob replied to Riley1965's topic in USSR: Soviet Orders, Medals & Decorations
http://www.collectrussia.com/DISPITEM.HTM?ITEM=21211 an interesting documented group! -
Romania Romanian Hero of Socialist Labor
Bob replied to Eric Schena's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Contacted the national archives, and a few weeks later I got the following response (for what it's worth): "...we have been unsuccessful in identifying any records related to the medal with no. 164. In order to continue the research, it is that you indicate the person the medal was awarded to and when it was awarded(the year)." Unfortunately I do not have the name / year :banger: -
Wow - that's awfully close to the 252 numbered document up higher Very nice :jumping:
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Mongolia Things you don't expect to be numbered
Bob replied to Ed_Haynes's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Just received another honorary badge but nr 491 (rotating engravement). I suspect the suspension may be wrong though... it actually is different in shape. What is interesting is a small mark on it... an M with a W below, and then MET. -
EK 1914 Bavarian Reserve J?ger EK doc..
Bob replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Done, but don't believe it gives much detailed info. -
EK 1914 Bavarian Reserve J?ger EK doc..
Bob replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Germany: All Eras: The Iron Cross
Speaking of the 15th, will be posting the Tamara award doc for J?ger Schott des bayrischen J?ger Regiment 15 which i won at a German auction. any possibility of learning more about who this was? -
Mongolia Hero and labour Hero of the Mongolian People's republic
Bob replied to Vatjan's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
one for sale on zeige now -
Mongolia Order of the Red Banner of Industrialization MPR
Bob replied to Vatjan's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Not sure - sometimes i lose track of what i bid where. I did put a bid in and 1400 sounds like it might have me winning. Will wait and see what i get in my mail. -
Mongolia Hero and labour Hero of the Mongolian People's republic
Bob replied to Vatjan's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
Hi Ed, i didn't receive your email. The internet gods must be playing tricks. -
Mongolia Hero and labour Hero of the Mongolian People's republic
Bob replied to Vatjan's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
On nr 99, seller just confirmed it's a quality fake -
Mongolia Order of the Red Banner of Industrialization MPR
Bob replied to Vatjan's topic in People's Republic Mongolia
There's a numbered one (no 10) on paretski's site. The price was a bit of a shocker though. Almost 13k (no, not dollars...)