Kev in Deva

Dear Mark, There is a relevant section for requests, it was created to keep threads free of off topic questions. Please see:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showforum=36 Kevin in Deva.

There is always the possibility that a Polish U.N. veterans group / association could commission a commemorative medal sometime Kevin in Deva.

Thanks for that Ed, unknown to me till now, please find a spot to post a picture. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hi Laurence thanks for the link, very interesting site, but it does not address my questions, would a German soldier have the issue of a specific type of Camo jacket marked up in his kit issue ? How did the German Quartermaster Korps refer to these specific items when placing orders for kit?? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo FireMedals, I have seen Irish, Austrian and Dutch medals for service in the UN, as opposed to specifically in UN service in Lebanon, the Italian Military issued a specific medal for Lebanon as well but as yet have not encountered a Polish medal. Kevin in Deva (ex 46th Irish Bn U.N.I.F.I.L.)

Hallo Gents, on another Forum we have been discussing WW2 Camo types, the conversation was initially about the post WW2 Austrian Camo schemes which was closely based on wartime ss camo I believe. At one point a fellow member started to use the term Flecktarn to describe the WW2 Camo, I pointed out that "Flecktarn" is a name for a modern Bundeswher pattern, and was never used in the WW2 era. The reply to that was:- my reply was as follows:- To which was added the following gem:- I find the above to be a very haphazard way of stating "researched facts". Can any of our G.M.I.C. members who have an interest in German Camo confirm for me, and cite the sources, dated documents, books etc.. the following:- 1. Were the specific types of ss camo given names to distinguish them from the blanket designation "Leibermuster 1945" 2. At what period of time were the specific types trialed and then issued to the troops in the field. Thanks for any help and information provided. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Its a British Military Bar for the General Service Medal and U.N. Cyprus Service. So its posted in the wrong section. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

I took the liberty of Cropping it for you Can you post a close-up shot? Particularly of the hinge and pin area as the detail is poor in this. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Hallo Hardy, is it not possible to have been awarded to the British policemen? It seems to have a grades issuable to foreigners. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

I believe the award for the two policemen to have been a grade of the Bundesverdienstkreuz and not a German Military award as pictured above, of course I stand open to correction. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Or the Heinz 57 model Kevin in Deva :P

Possibly of Austro-Hungarian manufacture. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, In the bopok:- Wound Medals, Insignia And Next-Of-Kin Awards Of the Great War, By Arthur H. Houston and Vicken Koundakjian. O.M.S.A. Monograph 1995. page 80 :- Kevin in Deva.

Hallo seb 16trs looking at the pictures in one of my auction catalogs, I can give the following:- The Order of the "Star of the Romanian Popular Republic" 1947 - 1965 or The Order of the "Star of the Romanian Socialist Republic" 1965 - 1989. The particular model can be defined by the initials upon the coat of arms in the center of the Order. There were in fact 5 Classes:- The Order of the "Star of the Romanian Popular Republic" 1947 - 1965 Ist Class, Ist Model, (1948 -1964), gold, diamonds, Breast Star with pin on the Reverse, presented in a leather box. Gold Shield surrounded by red enamel, in turn surrounded by silver circlet with 20 diamonds. For the moment I do not have a description of the II - V Classes in the R.P.R. era. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - The Order of the "Star of the Romanian Socialist Republic" 1965 - 1989. 2nd Model (1966-1989.) I Class:- diamonds on the 12, 3, 5, 7, and 9, o'clock arms of the star, Center shield in Gold, behind this orange enamel, in turn surrounded by a circle of diamonds*, which is surrounded by laurel leaves in gold-gilt. Awarded in luxury leather box * glass stones. II Class:- As above but without diamonds in the arms. * glass stones III Class:- Metal silvered main body to order. Center shield gilt, surrounded by orange enamel in turn surrounded by a circle of diamonds*, which is surrounded by laurel leaves in gold-gilt.* glass stones. IV Class:- Silver-gilt metal, center shield in gold-gilt(?) surrounded by blue enamel circle, surrounded by green enamel, around this a circle of silver laurel leaves. V Class:- Silver-gilt metal, gold shield, surrounded by orange enamel, silver medallion area in turn surrounded by Silver Laurel leaves. Kevin in Deva.

As usual some very nice items, Congratulations on your finds Kevin in Deva :beer:

The item was originally purchased in 2004 according to this:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtop...st&p=299999 I would be very doubtful if any money could be clawed back at so late a stage, as I believe Manion's are out of business, the poster of this item seems to be clutching at any straws and excuses to justify this item as the real deal, when all indications show the opposite. Even if laser cut, a few file marks can be added for "authenticity", the addition of a P.L.M. engraving proves nothing either. As Rick said best to bite the bullet and accept the facts. Kevin in Deva.

I believe the poster of this item mentions in another thread it was Manions Auction House which I believe has gone down the tubes in the recent past. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

As always thanks for the relevant info, with a name like that I presume a big box would have been required to get it all on the lid Kevin in Deva. :beer:

A Fiver Kevin in Deva :beer:

Rear of the item:- Romanian "Bling-Bling" Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, I picked this one up in the Collectors Fair in Targu Mures on Saturday 25th October 2008. It seems as time went by the quality and design was changing dramatically, up to this period, the 23rd August was presented as a regular Medal with cloth ribbon, here it transcends into the pin-back broach, strange when they went to the bother of producing a mini cloth ribbon bar Kevin in Deva. :beer:

VINLAND 30, If you ask for opinions and receive one that you do not like, well then, whats the point in asking in the first place? And it would be nice to keep a civil tone when posting replies to members who do not agree with your assessment of the item. Also, why did you cover up the engraving on the back of the item? Is it possible this information would lead to others thinking or even confirming the item is a repro / fantasy badge? Your friend would not be the only person fooled by items such as these, its getting more common to find dubious items even with "C.O.A. from a large aucition house," nowadays. But if he (your friend) is happy with his "treasure" then all's well. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Snoopy, my bad with regards the Linden connection to Czechoslovakia Looking at the front of the medal and after highlighting, I notice what is a small symbol at the end of the words. if not Linden leaves, then possibly the campfire symbol for the Bulgarian /Soviet Young Pioneers. Could members replies to specific pictures / badges have the post number of the original picture included for easier reference? Kevin in Deva. PS I also highlighted the Airforce badge in Post 1:-

Further info:- I was given the following as a translation of the languages on the pin:- Top of Medal = Belgrade (in Cyrillic) Left Side = Union of War Volunteers (in Latin) Right Side = Kingdom of Yugoslavia (in Cyrillic) Kevin in Deva :beer:

I believe the one with the yellow and blue ribbon to be connected to Pope Leo 13th either for his election to the job, or it commemorates a visit and audience with the Pope in Rome. A look through the Religious medal section on evil bay Italy might shed some light on it. Kevin in Deva. :beer: