Kev in Deva

Romanian Royal Coat of Arms: Artwork: Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gents, I thought I would share these colourful items with you, 2 X Romanian WW2 War Bonds. 1 for 100 Leu / Lei and the other for 500 Leu / Lei. Front. Rear. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gordon, thanks for the close ups, I must say I have not seen one of these, in the flesh, despite the length of time I am here in Transylvania, but I will see if any of the older members at the local "Hobby Club" have any pieces connected with it. Some of them might turn up on Friday for the last meeting of 2007 but going by past years, I probably will be standing outside on the street alone. Kevin in Deva. P.S. Any idea why the item / insignia pictured on the box top is not what is inside

Any better pictures of the badge?? Kevin in Deva

I think its an enlisted mans side-cap Kevin in Deva.

Hallo MAISTER, welcome to the forum, my one and only Jugoslavian piece is this one: Colour variation caused by lighting and flash Kevin in Deva.

I think number 4 is Hungarian and not Russian. Kevin in Deva

Hallo militalian welcome to the Forum, and I agree with Rick your English is very good. See also: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=7748 for my one. Kevin in Deva

While not kids in uniform they have a connection: Seen on-line a long time ago. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Hundtorget Welcome to the forum, great picture and item (is it a Regimental Jeton? as opposed to a medal?) If you have any more military pictures from the album please post, as period items from this time are scarce to find. In the picture if you look to the immediate left of the medal bar you can see a Jeton hanging by a chain from his top button hole, maybe the same as this but turned inwards Pity the rosette is obscured by the uniform jacket flap Kevin in Deva.

Can anybody recall if it was in the news recently, about people being sentenced to death for cutting down "Hero Trees" in China or North Korea or was I dreaming?? Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Leigh I joined the Irish Army in 1976, first you had to go to the nearest Military barracks or F.C.A. Post (Part-Time Reserve), there you had to fill in a Recruitment Form, if under 18 years of age you had to have the written consent from a parent. After that you were told to go home and if there was a need you would receive a letter in the post. In March 1976 I received a letter telling me to report to Castlebar Military Barracks to collect a Rail Travel Warrant to Custume Barracks in Athlone, I arrived there and was taken to the "New Block" in the room was 2 other lads, on that particular floor there was a platoon in training, after a week of hanging around we were told to go home as enough recruits had not applied. In late April I was summoned back to Custume Barracks, Athlone, and about 36 guys turned up for training, mainly from the west of Ireland we became the 36th Recruit Platoon, midway through our 14 weeks training another recruit platoon came in to start their training. Passing Out Parade Photo. In August 1976, I went to the Border, at Finner Camp, Co. Donegal 1977 saw regular recruiting but in 1978 / 1979 / there was a big upsurge in civil jobs and some soldiers left the Army for the easy life in civvy street, so what Major J. General Quinn stated would be quite true. In fact I saw a Camp Guard in Finner consist of 3 Corporals and a Sergeant as Guard Commander!! It was not uncommon to see on the twice daily parade company's represented by 4 or 5 guys the others either resting off patrol, on guard or on patrol. Duties were a 24 hour guard, a day resting off, then back on guard for a day, resting then on Border patrol for a solid week, with a week off. Further stress was put upon the Border Battalions when men were sought to volunteer for the U.N.I.F.I.L. Mission in South Lebanon. At this stage the Irish Commitment to U.N.C.Y.P. was very small. It must be remembered that traditionally Ireland's biggest export was its youth, many young men going to England, Scotland, U.S.A, Australia for work, a small percentage also joined the British Military. Kevin in Deva. P.S. with regards the disembowelling by the Zulu I heard / read this was to free the spirits of the dead, so as to prevent them haunting the spot where they lay, and was a tradition practised amongst themselves as well!!

Hallo Flack88, Bigger pictures, higher resolution will possibly lead to better results. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gordon, thanks for your reply, but, I must say, I tend to think more along the lines of getting rid of the rust. and give it a paint job, while not in the polishing medals category, it might be the old soldier in me, but, it looks very unappealing to the eye with the rust on it. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents http://cgi.ebay.com/WW1-German-Prussia-Pil...1QQcmdZViewItem Another rare beauty, such artistry of design: Start price: 400 US or "Buy It Now" price:US $1,400.00 Kevin in Deva

Hallo Robert, The medal on the left might be one of these: Bavarian Veterans Association. or a variation. Under this a: Bavarian Service Schnalle. On his right breast: Top Bavarian Veterans Pin: (picture to follow) with under, a variation of this: Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gentlemen inner. I have this piece of ribbon in my collection and it was obtained locally in Transylvania, however it does not seem to be a Romanian ribbon, its 45mm wide with thin red stripes inter spaced with black thread steps. outer. Feels quite rough to the touch. Any comments welcome. Kevin in Deva

Why would a Romanian Civil award have been given to a post WW1 enemy either a German or Austrian officer ?? Kevin in Deva.

Thanks for your "opinion" Mr. Keating, when it comes to having ones "collar felt" I think you would hold the record, more than me, the same would go for your "barking" as well, I believe what is posted outside the G.M.I.C Forum and has nothing what so ever to do with this particular Forum, then it should be left outside, pity you cant seem to be able to do that. Kevin in Deva. Before the edit as received as a notification of a post in this topic:

I think the cap star would indicate the picture was taken during the Romanian Popular Republic (R.P.R) period of 1947 to 1965. Kevin in Deva.

In the foreground of the cemetery are civilian none-military related graves, and about 20 meters to the right of this small cemetery is a second small one, the two separated by a "V" shaped defile, with footpath leading to a road at the rear of the graveyard. In this graveyard I found one Communist period Military related Grave. Close-up. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo taucher First thing, there is no need to open a new thread to show additional pictures, just use the "add reply" button found on this page to continue your posts. Kevin in Deva.

Inner detail of the rivets. Inner detail showing the position of the 3 pads. Comments welcome Kevin in Deva

Eyelets for the adjusting tape/string. Kevin in Deva

Some slight damage to the inner fitting adjustment straps. Leather Liner retaining ring, rivets, and pads. Kevin in Deva.