Kev in Deva

Picture 30:- While not in military uniform his medal array is very interesting:- Close-up, left to right: 1. Romanian Medical Sanitary Cross, 2. Austrian Merit Cross. 3. Austrian but what? Rear of card Brasov 2 May 1925 Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Picture 29:- Bandsman 87th Regiment judging by the cloth numbers on the cap and the eppulette insignia. Lyre Insignia. Dated to 1931 Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Failing getting your hands on any of the sparse reference books out there always feel free to pick our brains here in the:- * Gentleman's Military Interest Club * > Soviet & Communist Era: * > Socialist Republic of Romania Section. You will find that we are always friendly and willing to help. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Mervyn, believe it or not on my short visit to Bucharest in March I did not see one single policeman or police vehicle, on my daily walk with the dog I have my camera handy, just in case I bump into the local Old Bill, same for any police vehicles I may see. I will also dig around for an old cd with pictures taken at the local Police day two years ago and then post them. In between getting my ribbon bars posted in the various threads, the pictures from the Military museum and the Airforce Museum in Bucharest, and getting through Easter, garden work etc.. etc.. seems there is not enough hours in the day. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

You could be right Greg, however, as is evident by the ribbon bars and period pictures the Romanians military and civil seem to enjoy flouting regulation. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

U.S.Merchant Marine WW2 1. Atlantic War Zone Medal 2. European-Middle Eastern War Zone Medal. Its covered with a plastic foil which has turned yellow with age hence the odd looking colours. Kevin in Deva. :jumping:

Hallo Reyjin. welcome to the Forum. Many thanks for id Number 2 was just going through my medal ribbon book looking for it. I got number 4. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

WW2 British / Indian ribbon bar with MID device. Medal Identification:- 1. British 1939 - 1945 Star. 2. British Burma Star. 3. British War Medal 1939 - 1945. with Mention in Dispatches Oak-leaf device. 4. India Service Medal.* * awarded to officers and men of the Indian Armed Forces for 3 years non-operational service in India, in effect, it took the place of the British Defence Medal in respect of Indian Forces. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

left to right:- 1. Italian Order of Saint Maurice and Saint Lazarus (Commander), 2. Italian Order of the Crown of Italy (Grand Officer), 3. Italian Order of the Star of Italy (Commander) Probably part of a larger set. Many thanks Noor. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Just In the door today, from Noor in Dublin, Ireland:- Garda Siochana Service Medals Uniform mini Ribbon Bar. Left to right:- 1. "Emergency" Service (WW2) ribbon for the Garda Siochana version of the Emergency Medal*. 2. "50th Anniversary 1922-1977 of the Garda Siochana Commemorative Medal. 3. Garda Siochana Long Service Medal, for 22 years service. The brass backing bar is marked: "G-I" over "G-22" A very nice bar to a long serving Irish Police officer. Information from:- http://irishmedals.org/gpage4.html Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Bar 8 of 8:- Last but not least, a single mini ribbon bar for: 1. R.S.R. Hero of the New Agrarian Revolution, or 2. R.S.R. 40th Anniversary of proclamation of the Republic Medal, Woven cloth over convex metal backing plate with clasp. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Bar 7 of 8:- 1. R.P.R. 40th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal. 2. R.S.R. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal. These have been very professionally mounted as they are the single woven ribbons as issued with the original medals complete with their backing plates, apparently with the pins removed and then set into a recessed rectangular brass backing plate with perspex over the top. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Bar 6 of 8:- Possibly from the same original owner as bar 5 of 8!! 1. R.S.R. Order of Labor - 3rd Class. 2. R.S.R. Order of the Star of the Socialist Republic of Romania, I Class 3. R.P.R. Liberation from the Fascist Yoke Medal. Spot the slight difference between the two? A miniature metal emblem set into the inside of the perspex with painted ribbon background Aluminum backing plate. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Bar 5 of 8:- 1. R.S.R. Order of Labor - 3rd Class. 2. R.S.R. Order of the Star of the Socialist Republic of Romania, I Class 3. R.P.R. Liberation from the Fascist Yoke Medal. Printed Paper under perspex, Aluminum backing plate. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Bar 4 of 8:- Faded but still discernible:- 1. R.P.R. Medal of military Merit II Class. 2. R.P.R. Liberation from the Fascist Yoke Medal. 3. R.P.R. Order of Labor - 1st Class. Woven ribbons under plastic sheet, with brass convex backing plate. Definite old school R.P.R. period piece. The owner probably would have been entitled to have a Soviet "Victory over Germany" Medal. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Bar 3 of 8:- 1. R.P.R. Liberation from the Fascist Yoke Medal. 2. R.P.R. Medal of Labor. 3. Soviet Russian "Victory over Germany" Medal. Painted ribbons under perspex, interesting to note the perspex is in two pieces the largest piece covers the first 2 ribbons, the piece over the Soviet ribbon is slightly smaller at its apex than the other. Aluminum backing plate. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Glad to oblige JimZ Bar 2 of 8:- 1. R.S.R. Order of Labor - 3rd Class. 2. R.P.R. 40th Anniversary of Foundation of the Romanian Communist Party Jubilee Medal. 3. R.P.R. Medal in Commemoration of the Collectivization of Agriculture 1962. 4. R.S.R. Medal of Labor. Printed paper under perspex, aluminum backing plate. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Bar 1 of 8:- Top Row:- 1. Romanian R.S.R. Order of Military Merit I Class 2. Romanian R.S.R. Order of Military Merit II Class 3. Romanian R.S.R. Order of Military Merit III Class 4. Romanian R.S.R. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal. Middle Row:- 1. Romanian R.S.R. 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country Medal 1964 2. Romanian R.S.R. 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country Medal 1969 3. Romanian R.S.R. 30th Anniversary of the Liberation from Fascist Domination Medal 1974 4. Romanian R.P.R. Medal of Military Merit I Class. Bottom Row:- 1. Romanian R.P.R. Medal of Military Merit II Class. 2. Romanian R.S.R. 25th Anniversary of proclamation of the Republic Medal. A typical bar for a career soldier. Printed paper ribbons, under perspex. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Just in the door:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2011/post-950-0-24331100-1304346658.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2011/post-950-0-35724600-1304346745.jpg Individual pictures to follow! Kevin in Deva. :beer:

A Google search using his name revealed this link, but the direct translation into English made little sense:- http://www.covasna.info.ro/600_eresteghin/ Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Many thanks for the translation, the gentleman must have lead a very interesting life, and its interesting to see somebody still places a wreath on the grave at some point in the year. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Close-up of the dedication on the monument. Can anybody give me a translation? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

While passing through a local cemetery I spotted this monument:- I think it might be military related. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Hallo Mervyn, the old colour dies are made from natural ingredients depending from which area. I believe most British military ribbons can be obtained as modern replacement. To my way of thinking it would be more preferable to keep the old originals as is, and add modern reproductions for display. I have an original British MM given to a Romanian in WW1 came with a piece of original ribbon so I wrapped a modern replacement around it, rather than mess with the old soiled original piece. Kevin in Deva. :beer: