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Thanks Simon for you reaction. I am not familiar with these award rolls, never seen one. What can be seen on such rolls? You mention several units but no dates. Are the units you mention from his WW1 service? I know that in 1914 William Allington was assigned to the 2nd batalion of the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment. (2./Queen's Regt) with servicenumber S 317 and the rank of Lance Corporal. Does your a/m list means that he served in WW1 with the 2nd, 6th, 1st and 6th batalion of the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment respectively and ended the war in 1918 as a Sergeant? Cheers Herman
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Hello Andy, you're presumption is correct. The card is probably written by a Dutch conscript to a German friend or family member. The marking in two lines reads: 1.I. / 5. R.I. This means 1st company, 1st batalion, 5th Infantry Regiment. Regards Herman
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Recently I obtained a George V Military Medal inscribed on the rim with: 129142 Sjt W. ALLINGTON 45 R.FUS. After doing a bit of research I found the following. I hope some other forumites can give some additional information as it is very scarce at thè moment. William Allington was from Rochester. 1 september 1914 he was recruited into the Queen's Regiment. His servicenumber was S 317. He was 35 years of age and probably served with the Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment in the Boer war, South Africa. His servicenumber changed to 129142 (the MIC says GS/129142). He arrived in France on 8 november 1914. He was awarded the 1914 star, the British War Medal and the Victory medal. His rank in 1918 was Lance Corporal. In 1919 he volunteered for the North Russia Relief Forces (NRRF) and joined the 45th batalion Royal Fusiliers as a Serjeant. This batalion was part of the Sadleir-Jackson Brigade. In the summer of 1919 they fought the Reds in the Archangel - North Dvina area. Probably for his actions in august 1919 he was awarded the Military Medal. He is mentioned in the London Gazette of 22 January 1920 and the Edinburgh Gazette of 27 January 1920. That's about all I could find. Please Enjoy the pictures. Herman
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The Awards of the Slovak Republic after 1993
Herman replied to nickstrenk's topic in Central & Eastern European States
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The Awards of the Slovak Republic after 1993
Herman replied to nickstrenk's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Nick, do you have any idea who manufactured these medals? There is a makers mark on the back of the golden first class. Kremnica mint perhaps? -
The Awards of the Slovak Republic after 1993
Herman replied to nickstrenk's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Nick, thanks for the reply. I will add some more pictures of the Commemorative medal of the Minister of Defence as that medal is the focus of my Slowak interest. The first picture is of a gilded silver 1st class and a silvered bronze 2nd class. The ribbon bar is of Dutch General Peter van Uhm who was Commander of the Dutch Forces from 2008 to 2012 and received a 1st class from your country. His uniform is in a museum now. -
The Awards of the Slovak Republic after 1993
Herman replied to nickstrenk's topic in Central & Eastern European States
Interesting item. About the Commemorative medal of the Minister of Defence, can you tell me something about the numbering on the reverse. I received a third class in 2009 and always wondered if the numbering started with number 1 in 1998. In 2009 the number of the 3rd class was around 3700. Does your country have miniatures for their Slovak orders, decorations and medals? An other few questions: Are the medals traceable by it's number? How about this unnumbered specimen below? I am very interested in the history of this medal? Regards Herman -
Netherlands Dutch Medals and Medalbars
Herman replied to Yankee's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
After a mere 11 months lets throw in a new picture. Probably a general from the former Netherlands East Indies Army. -
Help identifying Order of Orange-Nassau
Herman replied to AussieTimmeh's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
This is the Silver medal because the miniature picture shows a silver class medal. The picture of your great grandfather also point in this direction. Furthermore the Silver class was given much more than the Gold and Bronze one. Cheers Herman -
Yeah, in the enamelled medal departement the USA has a lot of ugly, over the top, garbage. The European orders are so much more classy. Well most of them. The newest ones are pretty poor aswell. Regards Herman
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Help identifying Order of Orange-Nassau
Herman replied to AussieTimmeh's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Hello, it is called the Zilveren Eremedaille in de Orde van Oranje Nassau / Honor medal in Silver to the Order of Oranje Nassau. It is awarded without the swords as it is a non military award in this case. This class of the Order is no longer given. It was abolished in 1993 together with the Gold and Bronze class aswell. The class of Member replaces the three medals since then. To my knowledge there are no books containing any lists. You could contact the chancery of Dutch Orders in The Hague through their website www.lintjes.nl and ask your questions there. If you want to buy the large size medal, they sometimes appear on marktplaats.nl. They are not expensive. My grandfather was awarded the same medal, it was given back to the chancery at his death and I bought one on this site for around 50 euro. I hope this helps. Success and good luck, Herman -
Thanks for the answer christerd. Learned something today. Regards Herman
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What did a Fin have to do to get a Hindenburg cross? Serve in the German army of WW1? Oops, i forgot to mention: Great mini's..... I like the a lot. Herman
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Slightly Odd Belgian WW1 Victory Medal
Herman replied to Bilco's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Your Belgian VM is 100 % genuine. VC89 (Vincent) explains it perfectly. Regards Herman -
French Victory Medals
Herman replied to Kev in Deva's topic in Inter-Allied Victory Medals of the Great War
100 % okay. -
A Tribute to Robert (Frank) McKibben Royal Marines
Herman replied to marty16's topic in Modern Campaigns and Conflicts
R.I.P. -
Netherlands Dutch Medals and Medalbars
Herman replied to Yankee's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Here is a set which probably belonged to a Dutch soldier who served in the Dutch Princess Irene Brigade in WW2. This brigade fought in Northwest Europe in 1944-1945. As you can see he chose to wear his British Campaign stars. This was forbidden in the Dutch forces after WW2. Since the eighties of the last century most veterans are retired and started to wear them anyway. His medals are: Bronze Lion War Remembrance cross with 3 clasps Resistance Remembrance cross 1939-1945 star France and Germany star Defence Medal War medal 39-45 Unfortunately his name is lost in history. -
It's a Croix de Guerre 1914 - 1918 and yes it is original
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Here is another one. A Dutch medal bar with an UNTSO medal with a figure 10. A figure 10 was given for 5 one year tour as an observer. After 180 days of service the medal was awarded. For each additional 180 days a silver number was added. The laureled number 25 is for 25 succesfull participations in the Nijmegen four days marches. And as far as I know, Ireland, an non NATO member, occasionally sent out his military under a NATO mission in small numbers. I once saw a NATO ISAF medal in an Irish group.
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Netherlands Dutch Medals and Medalbars
Herman replied to Yankee's topic in Northern European & Baltic States
Cool bar with some nice orders. He was close to the royal family I bet. regards Herman