Kev in Deva

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:

The dye / colours can tend to run even with cold water, unless modern replacements can be located then I would leave them alone or consider turning them inside out. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Great picture and some interesting info contained with it. You have the guys name, including Family name, the fact that he way in the Chicago area. Some type of Legion cadet, dated to 1949, I wonder if he went into the military during the Korean War time.? He writes on the front naming his Romanian.Hungarian relatives, Auntie Irene, Uncle Dumetrie, Cousin Raduie (?) I wonder is it possible to do any form of online search in the USA about him. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Any better?? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Greg, very nice finds, congratulations. Good things come to those who wait! Kevin in Deva. :D

Can you explain why two threads for the same question? Perhaps if you were to elaborate more with regards what you are asking, then somebody here on the Forum might be able to help with your question. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Pure fantasy made to separate the foolish from their money. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- Nearly passed by this small stone tablet to:- Lt.-Col IONESCU Gh. 1894 - 1947 INVALID HERO IN WAR Member of the Order of Mihai Vitazeu. The ornate headgear and cloak of the Romanian Order. Kevin in Deva :beer:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2011/post-950-0-16233200-1302897873.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2011/post-950-0-37510200-1302897886.jpg Carries the Cipher of King Michael of Romania. Diameter:- 32mm In Tombac with artificial patina. The ribbon ring set up is very similar to the Romanian 1941 "Crusade Against Communism" Medal of WW2. The text to the rear translates to "WINTER CAMPAIGN". With no Maker mark or designer name. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2011/post-950-0-54570200-1302897438.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2011/post-950-0-44946100-1302897458.jpg From my understanding, (and I do stand open to correction) this medal was to have been awarded to those who fought on the Russian Front in Winter Campaign, however, as time and events rapidly over took the country before any awards could be made to the military. The example pictured sold very recently on Evil-Bay USA for $2,950.00 More detail will be added as I research more about this rare medal. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- Close up of Col. An. GEORGESCU's medal bar. 1. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania on Military Virtue ribbon. 2. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 3. For the moment unidentified. 4. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania on Civil / Peace time ribbon. 5. Romanian Military Officers 25 Year Service Medal. 6. Romanian Commemorative Cross of WW1. 7. Romanian Inter-Allied Victory Medal for WW1. 8. Romanian Commemorative "Peles Castle" Medal. Under number 4 on the bar can be seen:- Polish Order of Poland Restored Medal. Breast Insignia. ? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- The monument to:- Col. An. GEORGESCU. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- Monument to:- Medic General Dr. SAVEL NECULESCU 1876 - 1952 Colonel Doctor NICOLAI CRISTEA SIRET NECULESCU 1915 - 1998 (?) Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- The monument to:- General de corp de Armatà NICOLAE RUJINSKI 1864 - 1946 President of the Knights of the Romanian Order of Mihai Viteazu. Also Colonel NICOLAE N. RUJINSKI 1904 - 1966. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2011/post-950-0-55963000-1302882762.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2011/post-950-0-96691000-1302882782.jpg Looking at the uniform of Mr. VIRLAN I believe he was in Romanian Civil Aviation. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- The monument to:- VIRLAN NICULAE Mechanic Navigant Instructor Born:- 15. 09. 1935 - Died:- 18. 07. 1973. VIRLAN NICULAE Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- CAP. AVIATOR CRACIONESCU PICU. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- The monument of:- CAP. AVIATOR CRACIONESCU PICU Died for his country 1921. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- Generalul NICOLAE MÀRÀSESCU Knight of the Order of M. VITEAZU INVALID OF WAR. Took part in the Campaigms of:- 1877-78 (Independence War.) 1913 (Balkan War.) 1916-18 (First World War.) Died on the 25th February 1934. Now some of you might be scratching your heads with regards the picture of the General, as clearly the pictures are missing from the monument. However sometimes it pays to look at the back of the monuments:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- The Monument to:- Generalul NICOLAE MÀRÀSESCU General NICOLAE MÀRÀSESCU proudly wearing his Romanian Order of MIHAI VITEAZU. Kevin in Deva, :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- The inscription loosely translates to:- NICU T. HARITON Lt. Reserve Reg 3 Heavy Artillery, Decorated with Commemorative Cross "Marasesti" Born 6 February 1895 - Died: 1 March 1919 He took an active part in the war for unifying the nation. The medal appears to be an artistic rendition of the Romanian Commemorative Cross of War with the "MARASESTI" battle bar. Possibly the award came Postmortem and the family had it added to the picture for the monument. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- Monument to: Locot de rez. NICU T. HARITON Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

A nice haul, the B.W.M. looks in great condition, who is it named too? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- Close up of Mr. STANESCU VASILE awards. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

BELLU CEMETERY March 19th 2011 Visit:- Even members of the "Dark Side of the Force" got into Bellu:- STANESCU VASILIE 1924 - 1965 Kevin in Deva. :cheers: