Kev in Deva

Romanian Border Guard, note poncho folded and worn across the body, it was dark Olive green in colour. Map Case behind Kalashnikov, with Water bottle to the right side. Border Guard Insignia on lower right corner of postcard. Kevin in Deva.

Number 2:- Not sent via post so no date! Kevin in Deva.

Rear, written in Hungarian. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Romanian Communist Period Postcards with Military themes. Please feel free to add any examples you might have. To Start:- 1973 Price to buy: 30 bani The stamp is printed as part of the card Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Rear of insignia "M.S." Marked broach pin. Kevin in Deva.

So there are 9 in total in the series:- Thanks for the link. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Elmer, many thanks for the information, it was a lucky pick-up here in Romania, am I right in thinking there are variations, I seem to recall seeing a cross in red and in blue? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

SWEDTPTCOY U.N.I.F.I.L. Swedish Transport Company. Year :- Unknown to me. Kevin in Deva.

U.N.P.R.O.F.O.R. badge. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Polish Unit POLLOG - U.N.I.F.I.L. 2004 - 2005 Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Polish Unit POLLOG - U.N.I.F.I.L. 2003 Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Polish Unit POLLOG - U.N.I.F.I.L. 2004 - 2005 Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Polish Battalion U.N.I.F.I.L. 2003-2004 patch. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Jakob, welcome to G.M.I.C. and thanks for the update! Feel free to post info and pictures of any other similar items you may hold at the new permanent gallery at Tøjhúsmuseet, I am sure they will be of interest to our "international" members. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Hi Jacques, Can you clarify the bit in bold? Am I right in thinking that most did not get the award because they were H.Q. types?? And were only silver awards made at the ceremony on the 11. 11, 2011 ? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

@ Jacques, Congratulations, nice rack you have there. Kevin in Deva.

Was chatting to a couple of German lads about medal wearing in the German army when one came up with this comment:- Somehow I never realised that the individual soldier in the German Armed Forces had such powers. Kevin in Deva

I concur its not Michael Collins. Kevin in Deva.

Just on a hunch I went through 24 pages of a Romanian website saw in total 5 S.C. Crosses and 2 S.C. Medals with the ribbon you want, various conditions, (nothing being offered under 80 -100 Euros!) and depending on the style of mounting you might be looking at needing two pieces of the ribbon. Alternatively you could try to source another similar type looking ribbon from another country, I believe this was not uncommon when mounting Foreign awards as stocks of original ribbon might not be on hand at the military tailors when needed. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Picked this one up recently. PRIETEN AL GRANICERILOR Diameter 32 mm A connection to the "Young Pioneers" and "Border Troops" Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Rear, plain no inscription or discernible maker mark. Any info appreciated. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Recent aquisition here in Romania. I believe Italian 1930's period, but stand to be corrected. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Paul, © Lukasz Gaszewski 2000, 2004 I believe the ribbon used for the 1906 Serviciul Credincios - WW1 period was the above, even living here in Romania since 2003 original Romanian Royalty period ribbon is extremely scarce to find without the original medal attached and commands a high price. I hope to be attending Brasov Collectors Fair later this month and will have a look around to see whats on offer, but wont hold my breath, with regards these type of items. Kevin in Deva.

Nice picture. Am I right in thinking there was no actual I & II Class Schlesisches Bewährungsabzeichen? Kevin in Deva. :unsure:

Hallo Gents, Interesting subject, my contribution, as follows, from the top of my head, and from papers I have seen during my research on the British military in the West of Ireland, in the 1800's service men of both predominant religions (i.e. Protestant & Catholic) attended their respective Churches in towns where churches existed, with the parade to the Protestant Church being held foremost, in other locations, a local minister was contracted to give a service in the military barracks, if a chapel was located in the barracks or a suitable room was provided for the service. There is s documented cases of a British Officer removing his men from a local Catholic Church in the middle of service when he deemed the officiating priests sermon to be heading toward seditious language with regards the British Crown. Also there were a few unfounded accusations published by the Catholic Editor of one local newspaper stating Catholic soldiers had been denied the right to attend Church service, (afterwards proved to be untrue,) published with the sole purpose of stirring up local agitation. Kevin in Deva.