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French Victory Medals
RobW replied to Kev in Deva's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
Hello Mel, A nice mini you have. What is the diameter of the piece as French mini's are found in a number of different sizes? Regards, Rob -
To all, Here is my contribution to this fascinating thread. A Republic of Vietnam campaign medal with the 1949-54 date bar. It is of local manufacture. I have a number of these that have different date bars. When I can track them down I shall post some pics. Regards, Rob
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Czechoslovakian Victory Medals
RobW replied to Kev in Deva's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
Lambert, Have a look at ebay France. They seem to have a number of Czech items on a regular basis. Regards, Rob -
Hello Lambert, As you have surmised the ribbon is indeed of Belgian manufacture, seen on the official vic. Regards, Rob
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While we are on the subject of Belgian vics here are some pics of an unofficial type 2, by Riemer. The 'R' makers mark is clearly identifiable on the reverse, just below the central wreath. Regards, Rob
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Hello Mel, A nice example. The greased wrapper paper appears to be in good condition as well. A good find. Be careful, as vics can become terribly addictive! Regards, Rob
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Portuguese Victory Medals
RobW replied to Tim B's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
Hello Lambert, Are there any markings on the rim? If there is a BRONZE mark or any other makers mark that may indicate French production. Regards, Rob -
Belgium Commemorative Medal 14/18 w/ Red Cross
RobW replied to lambert's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Hello James, Thanks for the clarification. Given the wide variety of ribbon attachments for this medal I originally thought it may have been another attachment not previously seen. Regards, Rob -
Here is a cast cuban. There are some scorch marks on the obverse and reverse from the casting process and filing wear and marks on the ball suspender. There are no edge marks. Regards, Rob
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Belgium Commemorative Medal 14/18 w/ Red Cross
RobW replied to lambert's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Hello James, Thanks for your pics. What is the attachment at the top of this example? Regards, Rob -
Belgium Commemorative Medal 14/18 w/ Red Cross
RobW replied to lambert's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Here is another that is part of a well-worn group of three. The service bars indicate a long period of service at the front, with the volunteers crown atop the bars. The volunteers gilt crown is larger than the original 6mm wide version authorised. The wound cross is different again to the example of Tim B and the one in the above post. The official decree instituting the award, of 21 July 1919, specified the red enamel cross to be 10mm. It does however appear that there were at least some form of variety in the crosses that were available at the time probably due to manufacturer variations. The fact that this recipient has three wound crosses is at least indicative of the conditions at the front-line. Regards, Rob -
Belgium Commemorative Medal 14/18 w/ Red Cross
RobW replied to lambert's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Hello Lambert, Here is one of my navy war commemorative medals with a wound cross. It is different to that displayed by Tim B (post # 2) and has a very nice enamelled surface. The single silver and gilt service bars surmounted by a Mothers Bar indicates service at the front that was ultimately cut short. Regards, Rob -
Romanian Victory Medals
RobW replied to Kev in Deva's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
Hello Bill, A nice example of an official type you have obtained. It shows very little wear and is in good condition. Congrats!! Finding the award brevets in a correspondingly good condition is a bit more difficult to achieve. This ribbon was/is produced in the United States. It is also seen on a number of re-ribboned US vics as well as some of the more recent 'reproductions' that are commonly seen there as well. Regards, Rob -
Hello Pagan, While there has been a number of recent lots uncovered these were of the War Commemorative Medal and wrapper. I am aware of a smaller lot recently uncovered of the Belgian vic with corresponding wrappers, and they are indeed not seen that often. It is, I suppose, a relative term. I mean it in the sense that both the War Commemorative and vic are not regularly seen in their original greased wrapper paper and if they are seen it is as a single item. Finding them listed as a pair with matching wrappers is not common considering the much larger number of plain Belgian vics that are in the market. Of course it is also dependent on the condition of the wrapper which has a habit of tearing quite easily. I would certainly recommend any vic collector to obtain a specimen if the opportunity presents. Regards, Rob
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Italy - War Merit Cross varieties
RobW replied to tjnier's topic in Southern European & Balkan States
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To Lambert & Jim, Yes; this item is of more recent production. It was produced in Italy in the 1950s-1960s time frame. Regards, Rob
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To all, Further to post # 18 here is a nice pair of matching Belgian medals in their Fonson wrappers. These have been listed on an online auction site and are not seen that often. Regards, Rob
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Italian Victory Medals
RobW replied to Kev in Deva's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
Hello Bill & Lambert, The French firm of M. Delande (Paris) produced reproductions, including cast copies, of all the vic series. This was during the late 1920s and early 1930s timeframe. The requirement for medals to have their country of origin was due to the US Tariff Law of 1931. In that regard there appeared to be nothing wrong with that particular cast Italian reproduction. Regards, Rob -
Hello Lambert, The French firm of M. Delande (Paris) produced reproductions, including cast copies, of all the vic series. This was during the late 1920s and early 1930s timeframe. Regards, Rob
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Hello Jim, The French firm of M. Delande (Paris) produced reproductions, including cast copies, of all the vic series. This was during the late 1920s and early 1930s timeframe. Regards, Rob
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Thai/Siamese Victory Medals
RobW replied to RobW's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
To all, The French firm of M. Delande (Paris) produced reproductions, including cast copies, of all the vic series. This was during the late 1920s and early 1930s timeframe. Regards, Rob -
Hello Bill, The French firm of M. Delande (Paris) produced reproductions, including cast copies, of all the vic series. This was during the late 1920s and early 1930s timeframe. Regards, Rob
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Hello Bill, A nice piece. It is definitely an Alexander Leisek produced Belgian unofficial type 1. There is a large variance in the quality of these earlier Czech produced pieces with many different ribbon shades seen, and some variation in the actual suspender (ball-thick wire). The die mark-lines on the edge is not uncommon. Yours has a very good level of detail on both maker marks. Regards, Rob