Kev in Deva

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Hallo Tim, There is no indication as far as I can ascertain in the book as to first or oldest made or issue. A. A. Rivaud was the French sculptor André Adolphe Rivaud (1892–1951). He was involved in the design of many Greek medals. The picture of 112.01 is located on another page. Front Kevin in Deva,

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With regards the information in columns on that page, I assume the only way to determine a Naval award is with the Brevet or if on a bar with Naval awards, there is no mention in the book about there being a different "version" for the navy. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The numbers shown are actually a prices / values price guide given the variations and NOT issue numbers. The source being published in 2001. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

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Only a book picture I am sad to say. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hi Tim, Not much free time on my hands at the moment, that and power outages while the local supply transfers cables to new posts and installs a new transformer in the next street. but I hope to get around to a picture in the next day or so if the local electric are obliging with regards supplies. The book I mentioned is very handy for reference to Greek medals you should try and get your Greek friend to source a copy. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

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Any opinions more than welcome with regards this item. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

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Side view, rusted core reminds me more of Iron rather than steel. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Kink in the upper rear disc caused during the fixing of the modified ribbon ring. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

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Sorry for the delay took me a while to locate the item in my office.

Any indication of size? :P

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2010/post-950-127860539159.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2010/post-950-127860541193.jpg Despite being dated 2010, contains very poor pictures, and even hopelessly realistic values. The same guy did a previous book on Communist awards with far better pictures. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

For me, with regards bar 4 the lack of woven police insignia in the construction of the ribbon weave is a red-flag. The only Hungarian award that could be with the blue ribbon shown on bar 3 is the Re-occupation of Transylvania medal. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Congratulations on getting the issue of your Dads citation resolved. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

No, its got no connection to Romania. I took the liberty to highlight the pictures. Style of mounting and the type of backing plate are not Romanian either. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

With regards the Romanian Victory Medal, KRISTESKO the designer was an emigre Romanian living and working in France, this might have something to do with a contract being awarded to the French for the supply of the official Romanian victory medal, as the French were busy making their own medals, as well as a couple or more other countries. King Ferdinand I authorised by official decree a copy following the design of the official one to be made and worn by those entitled to receive the medal for service in WW1. There is a great deal of photographic evidence to support the point that many officers and men never bothered to exchange the unofficial for the official, particularly amongst large officers bars when fully mounted together. While Mr. Laslo identifies up to Type 3a types in the category section on Romania its evident that there are many variations amongst them, due to local manufacture in Romania, with struck, cast, materials, ribbon ring mounting, small variation in diameter, thickness, weight etc..etc.. Kevin in Deva :beer:

The bar is shown the right way in your picture. 1, Order of the Star of Romania (needs confirmation, off to search my references) 2, Romanian Military Service Medal (same ribbon for Officers & NCO's) 3, Romanian Commemorative Cross of War (WW1) 4, Romanian Inter-Allied Victory Medal. (WW1) 6, Romanian Crusade Against Communism (WW2) 7. Romanian King Carol I Commemorative medal. (Carol on a horse) Your item is a typical bar found during WW2 period up to the end of WW2 in my opinion, A typical representation of a career soldier. Kevin in Deva.