GlennC

This is how original supposed to look like.

This is also a fake cross.

This is definitely a fake cross.

This is fake badge. Silver marking is tells it all.

May be of some interest to Austro-Hungarian insignia collectors.

On 10/10/2023 at 07:01, No one said:

Dear Glennc,

 

The 4th class #30 was awarded to a "西維居斯" (xī wéi jū sī) phonetic for Civijus(?), May 5th, 1936.

 

The 5th class #30 was awarded to a "李維士"  (Lǐ wéi shì, this one is easy!) Lewis, May 5th, 1936.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

No one

Thank you very much  No one for the information. I didn't expect it ever to be researched.

On 25/07/2023 at 05:58, Graf said:

Amazing Order

Thank you. I like this one too.

36 minutes ago, No one said:

Dear GlennC,

 

First Class Gold (golden / gold color) Medal 

 

 

Yours sincerely,

No one

Thank you for the translation. 

Neck badge had three blue rings, that makes it fourth class in original box. Unfortunately no ribbon.

Original box with original ribbon.

Hi all,

I've managed to pick up one example of this medal for my collection of Chinese awards. And I want to share it with you.
 

It means that this order has been awarded but last name of soldier is unknown.

Thanks a lot for the comprehensive answer. Maybe someday it will be possible to determine by the numbers who was awarded.

The ribbon on my order has faded, but it is original and also dark crimson in color. I have a question about the presence of stars on the red rays. There are three of them on my order, can you help me to clarify what class that is.

I have in my collection Order of military merit that belonged to the king Ferdinand I. This order was sold at Sotheby's auction in 1997 Lot #290

Yes this pair in my collection in original box. If you interested we can trade. 
 

Hi all, 
Just want to add one more in Finnish regiments collection.

The badge on the left pocket is Mikhailovskaya Artillery Military Academy graduate badge.

On his right pocket on top, Mikhailovsky Artillery Military School badge.

The badge below is badge in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of Grand Duke Mikhail Nikolaevich's Promotion to Chief of the Artillery 

And the officer on photo is famous Russian aviator pilot Pyotr Nesterov

Thank you very much.

Best regards,

Glenn

One more from my collection.
Portrait of Paul Frederick, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin (grandson of Russian tzar Paul I),  with  St. Andrew star.

5 hours ago, Glenn J said:

Glenn,

that really is a wonderful rendition of Oberst Kusserow's medal bar. Much clearer now is the tiny little medal tucked between the Hannoverian Guelphic Order and the Russian Saint George; his campaign medal for the 1831 campaign to put down the uprising in Neufchâtel.

Regards

Glenn

 

Thank you Glenn for your help.

The only medal that is still mystery to me, is the one between Officers 25-Year Long Service Cross and French Legion of Honour Officer‘s Cross.

Best regards,

Glenn

5 hours ago, Trooper_D said:

What wonderful detail, Glenn. Is the portrait life size? At whatever scale, the artist obviously studied the medals extremely closely and understood what he was painting.

[ETA having now posted, I see that GlennJ has said the same thing - but better!]

Hi,
Yes it's a life size portrait. I have many, but this one is one of the best ones.

Best regards,

Glenn

Austrian officer with early St. Stanislaus cross with crown.

Ferdinand v. Kusserow  decorations up close.

Thank you very much.
Best regards,
Glenn