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Hi all

just wanted to share what I have been able to find on visits to Myanmar.i have noticed that there are just the usual medals around now and anything on ribbons is becoming hard to find.and any groups much the same

regards

Caz

Hi Dragomir

see what you mean, not sure where they have gone

will take some more pics and post

regards

Caz

The star reads - National Police Service Medal 1988

The medal reads - Defence Service academy golden jubilee 1954 - 2004

Both I have been informed where not issued in great numbers and are very hard to find

regards 

Just wanted to share a couple of new medals I found today

The star I have been informed is a police medal, maybe for bravery and is dated 1987, the second is a Military Officers College / academy 50th Jubilee medal with the dates 1954 - 2004

I hope to have them translated tomorrow and will share if I can get this done

C

Hi Paul

yes info is very hard to find even in Myanmar not many people can correctly translate the back of the medals, nor tell you what they are given for.

The large gold award is a golden jubilee award for the armed forces from 1945 - 1995. What is it given for still not sure, but have been told not vey common and normally given to higher ranking members of the military

I am hoping to find a ex military serviceman who maybe able to help with some more info on Myanmar awards. Earlier dated awards such as the 1980's are also not as common as awards given in the 1990's on, and sounds like anything after 2000 is not dated as much

regards

C

The last star is a long service award, I have been told for 40 years service in the armed forces

Thought I would share my latest purchases, hope to find some more on my next visit

I have also found out that there is different variations to a lot of the more common medals including any are dated for certain years, even for long service

I have found 2 different variations of the Order of the Star of Revolution in both 2nd and 3rd classes 

regards

C

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Hello all

please find my small but growing collection of Myanmar medal. I would also appreciate any assistance in identifying the awards.

I  have noticed that trying to buy awards in Myanmar is very mixed as there are a few basic medals displayed on market stall, but the higher end or better items are still very guarded and it takes a level of trust for them to be shown to you. If the seller trusts and likes you and you don't try and drive prices too low they will by all accounts try and get more for you on the next visit to them. I have even had a seller offer me three more Order of the Star of Revolution 3rd class which I am thinking of buying.

In regards to the value of Myanmar is there any guide in regards to market value?

regards and thanks

C

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Thought I would share my first group of Myanmar medals. One is a group of three with the first one having what looks like a palm leaf attachment to it - any ideas what this would be for? 

I paid a total of $12 for all four and have the miniatures for the group of three which cost $1.00. I  have seen lots of other medals in the markets but mostly without ribbons.

If I manage to find and buy more will post

C

Hello Mark

the medal is with a friend of mine in SA.

Thank you for the information, very detailed

kind regards and thanks

Caz

Thank Mike

regards

Caz

Hi Mike

thanks for that.

The reason I am enquiring is that on his South Africa Service Record it states he was involved in the Zulu Rebellion. I also have his medal roll for the Boer war in which he was in the Coldstream Guards. His SA units where the Natal Carbineers, 2nd and 6th S.A.I. and he served in both German South West and East Africa during WW1

so he may have been in a SA unit at the time

regards and thanks

Caz

hello

thank guys

the person I am looking for is:

William George Moscrop

He served in the Coldstream Guards (1808) during the Boer War, then in the South African Army during WW 1

Regards and thanks

Caz

Hello all

I am just trying to see if there is a medal roll for British and South Africa troops for the Zulu Rebellion of 1906 as I am trying to check the entitlement of someone I am researching

regards an thanks in advance

Caz

thank you

Hi Paul

for that, where can I access such a copy

regards

yes it is J.A.G. BUSS

regards

Caz

Hello all

I am trying to research an IGSM 1936 - 39 Medal to confirm his clasp entitlement, can anyone assist me on the best place or way to do this

the medal was awarded to:

Lt. JAG. BUSS. 1 - 3 G.R

Regards and thanks in advance

my Son is in the NZ army and was present when this happened. He said it was not a planed event and just happened and he said never seen or felt anything like it. It is something that the Maori culture in the NZ forces that has such influences in moments like this

Hi Mark

If he was an officer you can get his service record, I would suggest to get the CSM researched first to confirm details on his rank then go from there

cost on researching can vary, if you need help let me know

Caz

Hello Peter

that would be great if you would not mind as would be interesting to see what he was involved in,

regards

Caz

Hello Paul

thanks for that, I was thinking the same

regards and thanks

Caz

I have just received a Victory medal awarded to 3987, Sepoy Khanan, 52nd Sikh Regiment, then served in the 2/12th Sikh F.F.

I noticed he was also awarded a GSM with Iraq as well Kurdistan Clasps

the MIC also lists a GSM / India / 36 - 47what medal would this be?

kind regards and thanks

Caz

Hi

I am looking to see if anyone can help me. I have just received a Victory medal named to the following:

S - 18099, PTE. J.PATERSON. GORDONS

I have searched both ancestry as well national archives and cant find his MIC

if anyone can help with this would be appreciated

regards and thanks in advance

Caz

hello Larry (and Samir)

thanks for your input and the information provided has answered my questions. Maybe it would be good to start a database of rank and unit abbreviations for post 1947 Indian medals

Also does anyone know where you can buy Indian medal ribbons?

again thanks to all for your help and assistance

Caz