Kev in Deva

Queen Marie of Romania wearing the Order. Kevin in Deva.

Beautiful piece, As the box is marked for King Michael I first we need to determine was it even awarded in King Michaels Reign. He reigned from 20 July 1927 to 8 June 1930, and again from 6 September 1940 until 30 December 1947 when he was forced, by the Communist Party of Romania (backed up by orders of Joe Stalin, to abdicate to the Soviet armies of occupation. Queen Marie of Romania (was the grand-daughter of Queen Victoria of England; and daughter of Prince Alfred; Duke of Edinburgh and Saxe-Coburg) was noted for her extensive efforts in the care and nursing of wounded Romanian soldiers in WW1, her is a bio on her:- ORDER of QUEEN MARY CROSS / ORDINUL "CRUCEA REGINA MARIA" (D.R. / Royal Decree Nr. 85/3 II 1917 and D.R. / Royal Decree Nr. 1069/18 IX 1917. Awarded in i - II - III Classes for Merit in Medical work connected to World War 1 and in Peacetime. Will do some checking and get back to you on this. Kevin in Deva. EDIT :- this award:- http://www.ebay.com/itm/ROMANIA-WW2-ORDER-QUEEN-MARY-CROSS-TYPE-2-WAR-RIBBON-3-RD-CLASS-DOCUMENT-RARE-/230982934486?nma=true&si=0eaC0%252BBSmrR3qdU%252BmvefwygG66s%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 recently sold on Evil bay shows a III Class WW2 period award with Brevet which were authorized under a Decree in 1938 according to the seller

Three WW2 German Insignia's Real Deal or Fake? Pictures at the link:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/58774-three-ww2-german-insignia-real-deal-or-fake/#entry548569 Any help appriciated. Kevin in Deva.

Yes its a Member of the British Empire medal (instituted in 1917) with what appears to be the first type version of the "military" ribbon, the military ribbon was instituted in 1918 this model had a thin red stripe in the center. They were officialy issued un-named but many were named privately by their receipiants. Fewer than 2000 medals were awarded before they were discontinued in 1922.

Hallo Jef, No, he is wearing two Belgian Victory medals for sure, the design of the British medal is different to the Belgian ones as is the ribbon colour arrangement. Please see attached pictures:- British model to the left. 2 Belgian models. Kevin in Deva.

Hi Jeff, WOW! Many thanks to your friend Peter. Thats a fantastic picture, I see he sports a British War Medal and two Belgian Inter-Allied War medals but, what is the small medal (last on the top row after the BWM)? Is his name known? Kevin in Deva.

Ok I also got the folowing in:- "WOUND MEDALS, INSIGNIA AND NEXT-OF-KIN AWARDS IF THE GREAT WAR" By ARTHUR H. HOUSTON and VICKEN KOUNDAKJIAN. Kevin in Deva.

Many thanks for the info Jeff love the "man of the world" comment Kevin in Deva.

Some info via one of the other militaria forums I frequent: Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Jef, thanks for the i.d. of the item, I presume for WW1 wounded veterans? the ends of mine have stiching but just hemmed at the ebds and not sewn to gether, I think the large clip was being used to fasten the ends for wear. Do you know the requirements for issuing the brassard? Kevin in Deva.

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2013/post-950-0-57694400-1368721048.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2013/post-950-0-37808700-1368721096.jpg My latest acqusition, located in Slatina-Olt, Romania. Has been polished, but 99% of the detail remains. Stamped on the edge:- 53585 CPL. L. NIESH R.S. FUS. Bring to six the number of British War Medals in my collection. It joins the other 5 British War Medals in my collection:- 91340 Dvr. J. Murray Royal Artillery. 118340 Pnr. J. R. Farrell Royal Engineers. 4615 Pte. T. McKenna Connaught Rangers. M2-055305 Pte. H. Croucher Army Supply Corps. 838 Cpl. L.W. Martin Royal Engineers. Kevin in Deva.

Recently acquired this from a Romanian chap, the ribbon bears the colours of the Belgian Commemorative medal for WW1 if I recall correctly? Its approxamatly:- 43cm x 8cm It has a silver star in a circle which is marked to the rear: "R.J. DE. ROOSTER - BRUXELLES." it also has an Ink stamp. There was also a large clasp type pin often seen for wearing medals on uniforms or civil suits. The pin is marked: "DEPOSE" Any ideas what it was for? Kevin in Deva.

I think its for a Polish Medal.

This chap hangs on the wall of my home office, Flea-market find when I lived in Bavaria:- Very sure its the same emblem embossed on the picture of this unknown soldier and the uniform is circa before / during WW2. Kevin in Deva.

May he + Rest In Peace + Deepest Sympathy & Condolences to his Family, Friends & Comrades. At least his true story has not been forgotten, thanks for posting.

Number 10: Italian Military Merit Medal.

There is no reason to my mind why you cant add the badge to the uniform to represent an Officers typical awards, without an actual:- "LIVERT MILITAR" or "CERTIFICAT RADIOTELEGRAFIST " nobody can argue with your display. Kevin in Deva.

L.S.A. = Lahore Small Arms ?

As I stated in my above post:- If, you took the exam, (any exam) and fail, (and of course people did fail from time to time) you get to try again, until you succeed. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents, To be more acurate in my opinion, the large bar, is both military and civil, to an old soldier, who started his career by going on the 1913 Balkan Campaign, its very possible the person was a military doctor and at number 3 possibly from Italy, the Order of the Crown. The reason he is military is the inclusion of the ribbon Romanian Inter-Allied Victory medal, this was only given to military men who took active part in WW1 in combat, the decree allows its award to medical staff who saw service in the front lines. The Romanian Commemorative Cross of War would back this up as well. One thing I have noticed in Romanian ribbon bars and medal bars from studying period pictures and medal bars in the Romanian Military Museum, scant regard was paid, back then to the regulations with regards placement and the wearing of all ones awards, I have pictures where the same man sports his medals singular or in a group, even high ranking officers were laxadaisical in this regard. Kevin in Deva.

In the booklet:- CERTIFICAT RADIOTELEGRAFIST DE CLASA : 1-a, 2-a, 3-a. Din FORTELE ARMATE ale R.P.R. (later R.S.R.) Page 6 is a list of:- REGULI de folosire a certificatului (see attached picture) No 2:- lists; Military School Students, Military Officers, sub-Officers, sub-officers male & female transmissionist's of the Armed Forces of the R.P.R As soon as my wife gets back from Aerobic training this evening I will ask her for confirmation. EDIT: According to my wife (herself a Radiotelegrafist De Clasa 3-a) all Military officers had to undertake the relevant examinations and pass before being awarded the relevant grade badges. Kevin in Deva

"Pictured at the Stand Down Parade for RSM Patrick "Podge" O Driscoll (1st AR) after 39 years of dedicated and loyal service and 23 Overseas Missions. Podge is pictured beneath the iconic clock-tower in Collin's Barracks, Cork. Photo: Sgt Barry McCarthy, (1st BDE HQ.)" Congratulations, and well done that man Kevin in Deva.

At least you got a nice piece of Italian Victory Medal ribbon. Hopefully it did not cost you too much. Kevin in Deva.

Ho Claudio2574, thanks for the link, my thoughts are the star has been added during the Mussolini period? Or possibly by mistake?

Sad to see such a nice group in need of some T.L.C. Kevin in Deva.