Kev in Deva

Hallo ilja559 thank you for your input, can you tell us of any sources or reference material where the information is contained, we are always looking to learn more, especially about items we have not seen before now. Kevin in Deva.

The rear of the badges, a very simple pin attachment. Kevin in Deva.

Leningrad - St. Petersburg. Kevin in Deva

- Kertsch. Kevin in Deva

- Minsk. Kevin in Deva

- Volgograd - Stalingrad. Kevin in Deva

If anybody can identify correctly the names of the cities = to post number, please PM them to me and I will then apply them correctly to the correct pictures!! - Noworossisk Kevin in Deva

- Sebastopol. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Andreas, thanks for the list and information. Here are some close ups of the badges: Moscow- Moskau. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Andreas thanks for your post, I have not come across any Rumanian Communist badges with Kyrilic / Cyrilic writing, also the absence of the National colours of Romania leads me to think therefore, it has to have connections with Russia, or possibly Bulgaria (?) Kevin in Deva.

The rear of the Communist Romanian 23rd August Medal: Kevin in Deva

Hallo Rick, this one, Post Communist fits the bill for the period of Service for Romanians in WW2. There is also another medal commemorating the day they went over to the Russians, the so called 23 August Medal. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents I picked up these 7 badges at the Collectors Fair in Deva today 23 June 2007. I am presuming they are from the Communist period but if I am mistaken please feel free to move to the corect area of the site. Larger pictures of the individual badges to follow, they are made of aluminum. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gentlemen Another interesting find at the Collectors Fair in Deva, Transylvania today June 23 2007. I believe it to be a Romanian Post Communist badge for WW2 Veterans, Measurements: Height 26 mm X 21 wide. Vertical Broach type fastening. The badge features (L-R) the figures of a Pilot, Soldier, and Sailor (?). Kevin in Deva

The rear view. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gentlemen, Another attractive badge found in a box of pins at the Deva Collectors Fair 23 June 2007, is the following: It features a map of the Soviet Union (?) with two figures lifting weights, In the center mid foreground a soldier with AK, under this the date of 1959. Around the circunfrence, a Slogan in Cyrilic. Diameter: 31 mm, Horizontal broach fastening to rear. No Maker Marks. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gentlemen, Must say I have to agree with Rick on these, I have seen both pin types, and slight variations in the returning defeated soldier motiff, which I put down to Maker variation rather than any attempt at faking. These were not officialy issued but, had to be purchased by the returned veterans from a veterans association. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gentlemen, I picked up the following insignia today its Hungarian Communist period, features a sitting man taking aim with a rifle, under this are the following letters: M.SZHSZ. The piece is quite attractive, enamelled, it carries no maker mark and a Vertical broach like pin to the rear. Measurements: 39mm X 20mm. Any information would be appreciated, Thank you, Kevin in Deva

I was told it turns out to be a folding paper cup given to Officers in the Austrian and Prussian Army!! It measures approx: 11,2 cm Base width; 5,5 cm Width at the mouth: 10cm Its in remarkable condition for a card / paper item from 1914 - 15, aside from a piece of medical sticky tape top left and a couple of minute pin-holes!! Kevin in Deva.

A look to the front and all will soon be revealed. Kevin in Deva

What could it be used for I hear you say?? Kevin in Deva.

As I said a strange folded piece of card / paper Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents while browsing through some documents at the Collectors Fair in a rather wet and windy Deva today my interest was drawn to this item: Now I must admit at first glance it dosent appear to be much, just a strange shaped piece of card / paper. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents I think its safe to say steer well clear of this beauty: http://cgi.ebay.com/1813-Kulm-Iron-cross-f...1QQcmdZViewItem 1813 Kulm Iron cross first class (I think there was only one class so why he reffer's to it as a first class therefore implying there was more than one class is beyond me ) And you got to love the silver paint smears on the rear HIS DESCRIPTION: This is the ultra rare Kulm cross, issued by the Prussian Kingdome to Russian troops during the 1813 campaigns. The cross is manufactured from hammered iron and painted with a silvery boarder. Due to the simple manufacturing techniques, this cross is sold as a representative piece without provenance, however it is quite nice. HIS START PRICE: Starting bid: US $400.00 Kevin in Deva

Another type for sale on Ebay at the moment: http://mail.google.com/mail/?auth=DQAAAHgA...X4rMIBqaIENQOvQ Wishful thinking to see Rommels half-track near the pyramids Also from the same seller: Here is a gold one, just have to laugh at a 19914 dated Iron Cross topped off with oakleaves and swords This seller seems to be a Rommel fan! Kevin in Deva.