Kev in Deva

Hallo Gents, picked this up at the weekend at the local Deva Collector's Fair, on the 24th April 2010,my first Ww1 era Greel medal, anybody wish to post theirs for comparison? Width:- 44,5mm Height: 48,5mm (Sword tip to sword handle.) Ribbon ring oval:- 21mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I picked this up at the Collectors Fair in Deva on the 24th April 2010:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127239334626.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127239341149.jpg In Bronze, diameter:- 30mm The building pictured on oneside is the original Royal Romanian Officers Club. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

A Great Find!! Awarded in the time of peace as there are no swords incorporated in the design. The firm of Joseph Resch & Fratii (Brothers) were also the Royal Jewelers to the Romanian Royal Family. The rest of the family :- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127238973881.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127239009537.jpg Located in the Romanian Military Museum in Bucharest. Kevin in Deva.

Spotted this one while at the Deva Collector's Fair on Saturday 24th April 2010. I believe its a Badge for an Inspector of State Forrestry Service. Another one for the "wants list!" Kevin in Deva :cheers:

How about this one? Kevin in Deva. :whistle:

Picked up at the Deva Hobby Club Collectors Fair, Saturday 24th April 2010, another Young Pioneer Pin :- TOT INAINTE. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127230946837.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127235234605.jpg The pin is marked "ARADEANCA" Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127230771962.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-950-127230778256.jpg Close-up of the JU52 Badge. Kevin in Deva.

Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Kevin in Deva.

Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Spotted a box with assorted "Tinnies" at the Deva Collectors Fair, in Deva, Hunedoara, Transylvania on Saturday the 24th April 2010, snapped some pictures and I add them here, only the fronts for most, please delete post if inapropriate:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

A Display of the Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. Kevin in Deva. :love:

A Display of the Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. Kevin in Deva. :love:

Breast Order of the Star of Romania. With damage to the Arms of the Cross. Also included in with the Romanian Order of the Star were these items. The Cross with Ladies bow was awarded to Nurses for their work with the wounded of the Independence War of 1877 /78. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Display case showing the Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. Kevin in Deva. :love:

The Medals of:- Major GEORGE STEFANESCU participant in the Independance War of 1877 / 78. 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. Romanian Order of the Crown, the Civil version awarded in time of peace mounted with the reverse to the front. 3. Romanian "Crossing the Danube" Cross of 1877 / 78 4. Romanian Victory in the Independence War of 1877 /78 Medal* 5. Romanian Officers Service Medal for 18 - 25 years 6. Imperial Russia Commemorative War with Turkey Medal. * all Romanian Victory Medals for the Independence War of 1877 /78 were originaly gilted, with time, and handling many have lost the gilt application. Kevin in Deva.

Close-up of the Italian Order, with its obviouse damage. The awards of:- Major STEFAN MATEESCU, Commander of the 1st Battalion, DOROBANTI 1st Regiment. 1. Romanian Victory Medal for the Independence War (showing the rear, and on the wrong ribbon.) 2. Romanian Military Virtue Cross, II Class, Silver. 3. Romanian "Crossing the Danube" Cross of 1877 / 78. Close up of Number 1:- The rear of the Victory in the Independance war of 1877 7 78 is shown, it is however on the wrong ribbon. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Medals and decorations attributed to:- Colonel GRIGORE CANTILI, Commander of the 1st Brigade, Romanian 4th Division. 1. Romanian Military Virtue Medal, 1st Class in Gold / Gilt. 2. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania 3. Imperial Russia Order of Saint Vladimir*. 4. Romanian "Crossing the Danube" Cross of 1877 / 78. 5. Romanian Victory Medal for the Independance War of 1877 / 78 6. Romanian Officers 25 Year Service Medal. 7. Imperial Russia Commemorative Medal for the War with Turkey. * The Russian Saint Vladimir has lost part of the swords between the arms of the cross. Colonel GRIGORE CANTILI, Neck Order of the Star of Romania. and his damaged Italian Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus* *It is noted in the Book:- "FOREIGN DECORATIONS IN THE PATRIMONY OF THE NATIONAL MILITARY MUSEUM" published in 2005 that General Grigore Cantilli received this award. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

These awards are attributed to:- Sergeant PAUL LUCASIEVICI CALARASI 3 REGIMENT, who provided for OSMAN-PASA Security. 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. Imperial Russia Commemorative Medal for the War with Turkey. 3. Romanian "Crossing of the Danube" Cross of 1877 / 78. 4. Romanian Victory Medal for the 1877 / 78 Independence War. 5. Imperial Russia Saint George Cross for Bravery.

Hallo Mark, thank you for your comments, the identification of the Romanian tunic items is noted from the printed description in the museum display cases, I can only note what I see on my annual visits. Many of the tunic items are displayed face outwards and it is not possible to see the rear of the tunics. There is another building in the Museum complex which houses and extensive collection of Romanian uniforms from the Royal Romanian Period on manequins, but I believe many were specially made for display purposes and are not original to the specific period items. Your pictures are fantastic,great medal bars on display, but, as with many paper / picture items it is very hard to obtain 100% complete period items, I have seen many pictures obviously ripped from books to sell individually and many others in very poor condition. Please feel free to check out my thread on the "Ghosts of Bellu Cemetery" I posted many pictures that I photographed from Romanian Military Officers Gravestones that you might find interesting. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

The medals of:- Captain MOISE GROZA Staff Officer of the Romanian 4th Division. The Order of the Star of Romania. The Romanian "Crossing the Danube" Cross of 1877 / 78. Imperial Russian Order of Saint Anne. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The Medal Bar of:- 2ND Lieutenant ION GHEORGHE MARASESCU participant in the GRIVITZA Battles of the Independence War. Left to Right:- 1. Romanian Military Virtue Medal 1 Class in Gold / Gilt. 2. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 3. Imperial Russia Order of St. Stanislaus*. 4. Romanian "Crossing the Danube" Cross 1877/78 5. Romanian Victory Medal for the Independence War of 1877 / 78. 6. Imperial Russia Commemorative Medal for the War against Turkey. * The Saint Stanislaus Order has some damage between the arms of the Cross. Tunic for a Lt-Col "Calarasi" Regiment of Militia. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

In my opinion a commercial Musket ball / wad pouch? Gun-Powder was usually held in flasks which made for easier pouring into the barrel of the gun. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Romanian Order of the Star of Romania and Military Virtue Medal, 1st Class. Decorations belonging to:- Major IARCA LEONIDA, Commander of the 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment.