Kev in Deva

First Classification Insignia From 1953 - 1965 I Class. Kevin in Deva.

For the period:- 1965 - 1977, I, II, III Class Grades. The uppermost type without number is for unclassified personel. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Dan, possibly because there is a required amount of posts before needed, you get immediate access to every section so I will post your request there for you in the meantime. Kevin in Deva.

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-950-0-43076300-1330205622.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-950-0-37471300-1330205806.jpg Sorry about the grainy image sent via phone camera from a lad in Ireland, he tells me he acquired it in a "mingy" shop in South Lebanon while serving with U.N.I.F.I.L., originaly it was stuck to a plastic fob with a button hole very similar to the French Military Insignia fobs in leather. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Dan, welcome to the G.M.I.C. we have a specific section for requests its located at:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/forum/122-auction-rooms-sales-amp%3B-wanted-items/ this way we dont cluter up the particular sections of the Forum. Thank you. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The rears:- Please click on picture to enlarge. Thin stringed harp version to the left. On the one to the right, the backing plate is slightly more convex when measured for thickness from the front to rear reads: 10mm The other reads: just over 8mm Kevin in Deva.

With regards:- Maker Marked:- BUTTONS Ltd BIRMINGHAM with crossed swords motif. Diameter: 25mm There exsists a variation in design:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-950-0-72416700-1330163407.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-950-0-19669700-1330163426.jpg Points to note: the "I.V." is slanted in the example on the left as opposed to the location of the "I.V." on the right. Design differences in the style of the Harps. Example on the left has 8 thickly defined Harp strings as oppossed to 9 thin harp strings on the example on the right. Kevin in Deva :D

The medals worn in the picture shown have been taken straight from the box and pinned to the tunic / jacket they are not being worn in the manner of the ribbons on the small medal bar posted above. The wearing of the mini ribbons directly above the medals is also a typical Romanian style. Thats Ion Victor Antonescu with his back to the camera by the way. The guy in civies sports the Serviciu Credincious without swords. The soldier sports both military versions of the Serviciu Credincious Medal & Cross with swords. He also has the 1941 Eastern Front Medal ribbon worn through the button-hole. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

In my opinion, its a German bar, as I have never encountered Romanian bars with the ribbons drapped flat like that, but, its a very common style amongst German bars (particularly from WW1 and immediate pre WW2.) I cannot recall seeing any Romanians in pictures wearing bars like that in WW2 either. Kevin in Deva.

Very nice, and very seldom seen, even here in Romania. Thanks for sharing. Kevin in Deva.

1. British 1914 Mons Star, issued mainly to men who served in the British Expeditionary Force (B.E.F.) 2. British War Medal 1914 - 1920. 3. British version of the Inter-Allied Victory Medal. The latter two were issued after the war ended. If you know the Name / Military Service Number / of the original receipiant you can research their service online, you can also post on some Forums like the British Medals Forum or The Great War Forum that they have been stolen (there is always the chance they might be located.) Kevin in Deva.

There is also a very rare version of the Serviciu Credincious Crosses without the swords going through the wreath, I believe it was for bravery in a non-combat situation away from the frontline. Kevin in Deva.

Rears. Kevin in Deva.

Serviciu Credincious Crosses Ist & II Class Military awards. The one in the top right corner is mounted on a ribbon bar German style, I found it at a Flea-market while living in Bavaria. Kevin in Deva.

Rears. Kevin in Deva.

Serviciu Credincious Medals Ist & II Class Civil / Peacetime awards. These were also awarded to Civil Servents, Postmen, Policemen etc.. etc.. Kevin in Deva.

Rears. Kevin in Deva.

Serviciu Credincious Crosses Ist & II Class Civil / Peacetime awards. These were also awarded to Civil Servents, Postmen, Policemen etc.. etc.. Kevin in Deva.

I believe the first ribbons bar & swords denote a double award of what ever it is "wiederholungs spange" (sp?) Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Nice find Noor. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I We seem to have a crossed wire, the Barbatie si Credinta (loosely translates too Manhood & Loyalty) was awarded for Bravery, usualy to the non-commissioned ranks, the first Romanian medal is the Serviciu Credincious (which loosely translates to Credible Service) or in other words mertious service. To late tonight to make pictures, but, I will add a picture of the Serviciu Credincious series tomorrow. Kevin in Deva.

I believe the Romanian S.C. Medal was more of a military merit award, than an award for bravery. As for where and why he got them, hard to say, many Romanian awards were given to Germans, and vice-versa prior to the Romanians changing sides. Kevin in Deva.

With regards Queen Maria of Romania, there is an English connection:- Kevin in Deva.

We now have 3 threads connected with this item. http://gmic.co.uk/in...572#entry487572 http://gmic.co.uk/in...333#entry487333 It is Romanian, connected to (but unofficial) Order of Queen Maria Medical Merit Cross 1917 Came in 3 classes. Kevin in Deva.

This piece is connected to the Romanian Order of Queen Maria Crosses of 1917, awarded in three Classes, the order was awarded to medical staff who displayed merit in WW1, your cross is associated with the Medical Order from the period of WW1, yours displays the same Queens Cipher/cypher and it is very likely an unofficial item, worn from a chain or ribbon as a daily display by the the receipient of the Order itself. I have added this here, because you have a second thread on the forum with regards this item and I have posted pictures of your item on a Romanian Military Forum and await some response. Kevin in Deva. :D