Kev in Deva

A Picture I took of the sign fixed to the wall at Fort du Vax in 1998. Kevin in Deva

REAR VIEW. Stampings. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gents A while ago (Christmas) I obtained via a GMIC member in Sweden the following as a gift, Its similar to yours, but with a different front design, its has the words SILVER and 1921 stamped on the rim. Its named to: KARL VIKT. JOHANNESSON. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Noor, congratulations on obtaining your first mini bar, its a slippery slope as you will find out and many more out there to add to a collection as they dont like to live alone Kevin in Deva.

Alex's Cross does bear a superficial resemblence to an Austrian Commemorative for WW1 as well, must take a look for it in my reference files. Many thanks for the clarification on that, saschaw my source was verbal and at a militaria show in Germany about 6 years ago, as I recall. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Peter as far as I can tell, there is no reason to have a double Hindenberg with swords unless its a fashion item And the swords dont match as well. But Ricky is the man in the know Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Peter J, Surely its not possible to have two 1934+ Hindenberg Crosses awarded. The only other medal which uses the same ribbon would have been the 1870-71 Combatant Medal. And that did not have swords, I think its home made Kevin in Deva.

The ribbon is more normaly associated with the Prussian for the War Help Service Cross. 1916 - 1924. Early pieces were issued in Silver, Silver-Gilt late War and post WW1 were issued in Zink (Kriegsmetal). Maker Mark on reverse. I believe the Cross on yours is Austrian, a Post Ww1 Commemorative, any chance of a better picture of the writing on the rear?? Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Tiger-pie Can you tell what his connection to the Polish Forces was to merit a Polish Commemorative Cross with TOBRUCK Bar?? And if possible can you post a close up of the front of the Polish award Medal ring?? Many thanks Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Noor, a very nice piece, congratulations on obtaining it Kevin in Deva. Hi Einbauschrank, the Hindenberg Cross for Combatant, issued from 1934 onwards, Its issue numbers were up to 6 and a half million, which makes it a very common award. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents, thanks for the extra pictures nesredep With regards EK II awards, seeing as a lot of the ladys pictured have the EK II. I think its for carrying out their Nursing duties under enemy fire or danger from enemy attack. I very much doubt that D. Red Cross members would be actively engaged in combat or carry weapons. as this would contravine the Geneva Convention?? Kevin in Deva.

Probably just popped off home for Tea, better luck next time Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents Interestingly he has the Austrian Wound Medal in Zink himself, next to the E.K.II Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Jan Arne S Do you know of any other pictures of this lady exsist? I think she is wearing a badge on the right pocket of the uniform as well , but on this picture its very difficult to define. Kevin in Deva

With regards the Norweigen Awards there is also this badge, known as the Front Line Sisters Badge it is classed as "Extremely Rare" and the picture is taken from: GERMAN WORLD WAR 2 MEDALS & POLITICAL AWARDS, THE SATELLITE STATES. by Mr. CHRIS AILSBY (ISBN 0 711028524). Page 124. " This too was designed like the Front Line Soldier's Badge by Harald Damsleth in 1944 and was only awarded nine times. It is still virtully unknown, even to the surviving front sisters. No award criteria are known, so it was probably meant to be the standard award for all nurses serving in front-line duties.It is similar to the Front Line Soldier's Badge but slightly more oval. . . . What relationship this badge had to a Front Line Soldier's Badge is not clear. Photographic evidence clearly shows Anne Gunhild Moxanes, who served with the "Wiking" Division wearing the Front Line Soldiers Badge. She was also awarded the Iron Cross II Class." Now I wonder if that could be the lady in post 12 previous?? Kevin in Deva.

With reference to the Finnish Lady: Fanni Luukkonon. Please see: http://www.lottamuseo.com/eng/eng_historiaa.htm http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/...iid=chix-sphere From the TIME link : Monday, Jan. 08, 1940: "In 1921 Finland organized a women's auxiliary corps and named it for Lotta Sv?rd. Finland's tough and brawny Lottas, 100,000 strong, not only nurse and cook. In wartime they take the places of the mobilized Civic Guardists in fire and police departments. (NOT FROM THE TIME ARTICLE*) They staff the hundreds of air and naval observation posts, keep sharp watch for raids by air and sea. Head of the Lottas is a ruggedly hand some, grey-haired, energetic woman named Fanni Luukkonen. Long a temperance worker and schoolteacher, she has traveled widely, has interested herself in national defense, is a member of the board which assembles and publishes official Finnish documents. Last week Finnish Commander in Chief Baron Carl Gustaf Emil Mannerheim announced that three Lottas, Lissa Uurasmaa on the Arctic front, Julia Shemeikka and Julia Nerkuu on the Eastern front, had "remained faithfully at their dangerous posts and are the first Lottas to be killed in action." Said he: "In the name of the Army we pay tribute to their memory." Lotta ID Card.** * & ** http://kultuur.elu.ee/ke486_lotad.htm Last two pictures from: http://www.suomenlottaperinneliitto.fi/lot...ard/jaostot.php Kevin in Deva. PS Lotta-sv?rd items, (3 Pages) can be seen at this gallery: http://www.palasuomenhistoriaa.net/kuvat/l...neet/index.html from: http://www.palasuomenhistoriaa.net/en/?Lotta-Sv%E4rd Kevin.

Dear Sir (militaria0815) As ususual with my posts you have a problem understanding them, I happened to be refering to the fact that the medals have to be found unless you are an "Expert" with unlimited access to peoples collections. German and Austrian items are very easily obtainable if you happen to be in Germania, but it little more difficult if you are located in Canada. Dear Hardy, I apologise for straying away from the topic which is about your very nice bar. mfg Kevin in Deva.

Nothing worse than a NAKED Bar, and loose ORPHANS, a job well done Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gents With regards this badge, on page 123 of: GERMAN WORLD WAR 2 MEDALS & POLITICAL AWARDS, THE SATELLITE STATES. by Mr. CHRIS AILSBY (ISBN 0 711028524). it says "The badge was instituted in October 1943 by Vidkun Quisling. . . . . . . Women as well as men were eligible. Nurses serving with the combat troops were also entitled to be awarded the badge." I am not sure if there were any purpose trained female combatants possibly women were armed as a last ditch effort to keep the Soviets from over runningg postions or as a means of self-defence. This badge has been known to be faked as with most exotic awards of the iii reich period. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Paul, many thanks, this leads to some women in uniform pics mainly WW2 era all counries, you might find it interesting (its in French by the way). http://militariacollec.free.fr/ident/viewtopic.php?p=20585 There is a shot of a German bird dressed as SS but I thinks its just dress up (no!! not the colour shot you come to first its a black & white shot. Kevin in Deva.

A VERY NASTY REPRO !!! Stay well away from it. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Paul. Very Interesting!! I see many of them have a connection with the German Red Cross! Any chance of a better scan of the lady with the wound badge?? (3rd Picture down Second page). The lady with the ribbon bars and decorations* is from Finland. * including the Order of the German Eagle. Kevin in Deva.

The Case front. The Case rear. The Case inner lid. The case is marked: MONNAIE DE PARIS. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gentlemen A couple of days ago a Romanian friend of mine gave me this cased table-medal for my Birthday. It says: "CENTRE DES HAUTES ETUDES DE L' ARMENT SESSION 1971 - 1972." It is: 81mm in diameter, and weighs: 299 gram. On the side is stamped: "1971 Hallmark BRONZE. He said his father was awarded it on a visit to France, but he was not sure for exactly what! Can anybody enlighten me? Kevin in Deva.

ALEXANDRU POPA. Left: "IN SERVICIUL PATRIEI SOCALISTE" & " ELIBERATA DE SUB JUGAL FASCIST - IN SLUJABA POPORULUI MUNCITOR." Kevin in Deva.