Kev in Deva

Identified as General-Major FLOREA (sp?) Commanding Officer of the Mountain Hunters Brigade:- "SARMIZEGETUSA" Based at Brasov, Central Romania. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Tim. these can be found in hallmarked silver, markings on the ribbon ring and markings on the "tapes" under the crown, and there are silver plated ones, and a late WW1 Zink version, what I would like to know is it a red enamel insert in the crown on the one pictured above? I will add pictures of mine after I get back from taking the dog for his daily stroll. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Link to an interesting web page on .303 oil bottles and how to identify:- http://www.enfield-stuff.com/oilers/oiler_types/oiler_types_index.htm Kevin in Deva. :beer:

FINCOY, UNDOF GOLAN BADGE,Flat, 59mm x 45mm CANLOG UNDOF GOLAN, GOLAN HEIGHTS EXPRESS, MOUNTAIN DRIVER, Flat, 60mm x 44mm. Very poor condition, at some stage it had a resign type substance poured over it!!! possibly a clear lacquer finish that deteriorated while in storage. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

UNDOF SIGNALS Badge, Concave, 52 mm X 41mm UNDOF MEDICAL SERVICES Badge, Flat, 49mm x 40mm Sorry about the quality, just found after being in storage since late 1980 Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

A truly unique piece of history gone to a good home. Congratulations Canada. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Thanks Dan, a very nice looking medal, first one I have seen, was it issued to the entire serving Japanese military force in 1940, if so that must have put a hole in the War Budget A big ribbon ring as well in comparison to the size of the medal. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Cant tell as the resolution is to small. Kevin in Deva,

As a matter of interest could you also post a picture of the medal with the bridge on it? Its NOT Irish related, but looks interesting. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Your welcome for the help Dan, if its relates to the early days of the Irish Army, say immediate post 1920 War of Independence, Civil War, then it might be classed as a scarce object. If it can be dated to use during the War of Independence then I would say it could be classed as rare, even missing the two lugs and leather belt. We have an Irish section on here located at:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showforum=119 and it might be worth posting a thread there, I am sure there are a couple of members with more knowledge than little old me out here in Transylvania. Push comes to shove bung it on Evil Bay and ask 250+ U.K. quid Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

As an ex-Irish soldier with over 21 years service of course I know The badge was designed in 1913 by Eoin MacNeill, a founding member and chairman of the Irish Volunteers. Variations existed for territorial commands, but, the majority of volunteers wore the "Óglaigh na hÉireann" badge. It was worn by Republicans in the 1916 Easter Rising. It was rarely worn by the Irish Republican Army in the War of Independence as doing so could lead to a prison term. Eventually the Free State Army adopted the badge for their new uniforms before the Irish Civil War. The Motto, Óglaigh na hÉireann translates to "Soldiers of Ireland." "F.F." stands for Fianna Fail the first word is an ancient Gaelic term for an Army, the second word equates to Destiny. Also with regards your item I found this online:- described as An Irish Volunteer Belt but not specifically dated to a period.

Well decorated with 15 Ribbon bars and 1 medal. Tentative id of the bar:- 1. Romanian Order of the Star 5th Class. 2. Romanian Order of Military Merit I Class. 3. Romanian Order of Military Merit II Class. 4. Romanian Order of Military Merit III Class. 5. Romanian XX Jubilee Army Day Medal (25th October 1944-64.) 6. Romanian Medal of Military Merit I Class. 7. Romanian 20th Anniversary of the "Romanian Armed Forces" Medal. 8. Romanian "10 Years Since Foundation of First Units of the Romanian People's Army" Medal 9. Romanian Order of 23rd August (either 1st or II Class). 10. Romanian Soldier's Bravery Medal - 1st Class 11. Romanian XXV Jubilee "Liberation from the Fascists" Medal. 12. Romanian 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party" Medal. 13. Romanian "Liberation from the Fascist Yoke" Medal 14. Romanian 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country" Medal 15. Soviet Union Victory over Germany Medal. and the medal:- Romanian XXX Jubilee "Liberation from the Fascists" Medal. EDIT:- Larger picture of bar added. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Cropped version. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Another of my pick-ups at Brasov on the 27th of November 2010, and this was literally a pick-up as the item was thrown on the floor next to some old papers. Pays to look very low down now and again. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Nice Finds Its for sure Irish Military related as the emblem is the standard sunburst insignia that's used on our cap-badge, the design dates back to the War of Independence period. Off the top of my head it might have a connection to a military band. Will do some checking. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

The gangs all here Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Rears:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

While in Brasov on the 27th November 2010 I picked up the 5 ANI F.P.C.I. and this other version just marked 10 ANI Close-ups to follow once the camera batteries are charged. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

The one pictured in my posts above is currently being cleaned up, its after spending over 7 years in storage in Castlebar in Ireland in my brothers attic and was delivered to me here in Transylvania a few weeks ago. Little does my brother Anthony who drove it all the way from Ireland to Transylvania, know he will be getting it back as a Christmas present to accompany his .303, now if I only could locate that spare .303 Brass butt-stock. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Maker Mark on the base of the Brass Oil Bottle. Diameter 13mm. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Screw threads for cap and spoon. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

W.W.1 Brass .303 Oil Bottle. Length:- 93mm Kevin in Deva. :beer:

I think the Ose has been repaired at some stage:- Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Not sure yet what has caused the orange stain. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The rear:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers: