Kev in Deva

Hallo PZULBA can you give any details of the RAF missions to Warsaw, I was under the impession that due to the Soviets not allowing the planes permission to land and refuel in Russian territory they plan was cancelled Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents, trying to scrape together some info on this, its your normal run of the mill patriotika EK II from the front, the rear carries 2 "W" upper and lower of the laurel branches, Possible Maker Mark?? Kevin in Deva.

Hallo dante with regards items for identification its a big help if you are able to show a picture or scan of the item. Front & rear and close up, thanks. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Carol I, many thanks for the information, I took them to be "M"s, as Royalty has a rather perculiar habit of putting their cyphers and intials on their awards Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gents, Last Saturday I attended the Collectors Meeting in Brasov, Centeral Romania, it was a well attended event but items of Militaria interest were scarce and the prices very high!. I picked up the following piece, issued under the reign of King Mihai I / King Michael I. who was the last King of Romania. This was issued I believe to Romanian Nursing Sisters of the Red Cross who were helping to nurse Romanian and German War Wounded in the combat against Communisum. The piece is 38mm by 38mm, in red enamel, the upper arm has a crown, and the center design is formed by 4 joined "M"s* , the letter "C" and "R" are on the left and right cross arms, and the lower arm carries the institution date of 1941. To the rear is a verticle pin back broach, the left arm rear bears the issue number: 2206 and the right rear arm carries the words "MONETARIA NATIONAL". / NATIONAL MINT. This example has a stress fracture under the enamel, between the letter "C" and "M"*. There was also a mini version for wear with civil attire. * Please see: Post 3 below. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Carol I, thank you for the additional information, with regards the bar in the Romanian National Colours. Kevin in Deva

The Backs of the Single bars: Enjoy Ricky Kevin in Deva.

The Back of Number 4: Steel Construction. the pin is exposed due to the catch being broken The Back of Number 5: Steel construction, the small tabs at the end fold up to hold the plexi D block in place. The Back of Number 6: Number on the rear is incorrect its the cloth ribbon bar. Kevin in Deva.

Just for Ricky The Back of Number 1: Steel with solder. Top pin missing. The Back of Number II: Steel with solder. The back of Number III: Lower bar has a Brass backing plate, the upper is steel, and the bar is slightly curved. Kevin in Deva

Here are pictures of: Order of Public Instruction / Ordre de l'Instruction Publique /وسام المعرف - Established in 1930. Silver version recently on auction on US Ebay. Kevin in Deva

This is all the bars I have at the moment, but I am sure I can locate more, there will be a Collectors Expostion in Timisoara 31st March, our local expo, slated for early/mid March, is in limbo as the "Casa del Cultur" might be used as a Polling Station I had to contact a National Radio Station in Ireland with regards getting replacement ribbon, a nice Military Policeman from Dublin has responded to my request. Kevin in Deva

Try a spot, i.e. a thin application of beeswax over the medal, to slow down the zink bloom Kevin in Deva

Congrats on a real nice set, pity about the one that got away Kevin in Deva

Selection of Single, cloth Romanian Communist Ribbon Bar's: Order of the Star of the Socialist Republic of Romania (Ordinul "Steaua Republicii Socialiste Rom?nia") 2nd Class (1966). Hero of the New Agrarian Revolution (Titlul de "Erou al Noii Revolu?ii Agrare") (1986). Order of Labor - 3rd Class (Ordinul Muncii) (1948). Medal of Labor (Medalia Muncii) (1949). "Liberation from the Fascist Yoke" Medal (Medalia "Eliberarea de sub jugul fascist") (1949). "50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Pary" Medal. (Medalia "A 50-a aniversare a Partidului Comunist Rom?n") (1971). Medal of Agricultural Merit. (Medalia "Meritul Agricol") (1974). Kevin in Deva

Romanian Medal Ribbon Bar VI: Order of the Star of the Romanian People's Republic (Ordinul "Steaua Republicii Populare Rom?ne") 5th Class (1948-66) Order of the Star of the Socialist Republic of Romania (Ordinul "Steaua Republicii Socialiste Rom?nia") 1st Class (1966). Russia, Victory over Germany Medal. This ribbon bar has the ribbons in cloth, however the remains of a clear plastic cover are still on the bar, this seems to have been an attempt to protect the ribbons from wear and tear, before the plastic and paper economy bars came into vouge. Kevin in Deva

Romanian Medal Ribbon Bar V: Soldier's Bravery Medal - 1st Class (Medalia "Virtutea Ost?easc?.") (1959). Medal of Military Merit - Gold (10 yrs. service) (Medalia "Meritul Militar") (1954). Medal of Military Merit - Silver (5 yrs. service) (Medalia "Meritul Militar") (1954). This bar has suffered the ravages of time, the Bravery Medal ribbon is hand-painted, the others two ribbon colours hand-drawn and coloured. Kevin in Deva

Romanian Medal Ribbon Bar IV: Medal of Labor, (Medalia Muncii) (1949). "20th Anniversary of the Libaration of the Country" Medal, (Medalia "A XX-a aniversare a eliber?rii patriei") (1964). Kevin in Deva

Romanian Medal Ribbon Bar III: Order of the Star of the Romanian People's Republic (Ordinul "Steaua Republicii Populare Rom?ne") 5th Class (1948-66). "Liberation from the Fascist Yoke" Medal (Medalia "Eliberarea de sub jugul fascist") (1949). Medal of Military Merit - Gold (10 yrs. service) (Medalia "Meritul Militar") (1954). Medal in Commemoration of the Collectivization of Agriculture (Medalia "?n cinstea ?ncheieri colectiviz?rii agriculturii") (1962). Russia, Victory over Germany Medal. Kevin in Deva

Romanian Medal Ribbon Bar II. Order of Military Merit - 1st Class (25 yrs. service) (Ordinul "Meritul Militar") (1954). Order of Military Merit - 2nd Class (20 yrs. service) (Ordinul "Meritul Militar") (1954). Order of Military Merit - 3rd Class (15 yrs. service) (Ordinul "Meritul Militar") (1954). Medal of Military Merit - Gold (10 yrs. service) (Medalia "Meritul Militar") (1954). Medal of Military Merit - Silver (5 yrs. service) (Medalia "Meritul Militar") (1954). Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gents, these are in my possession at the moment, and I thought I would post them as reference pieces here for other members to view. Ribbon Bar Number 1: Ribbon Identification: Order of Military Merit - 1st Class ( 25 yrs. service) (Ordinul "Meritul Militar") (1954) Order of Military Merit - 2nd Class (20 yrs. service) (Ordinul "Meritul Militar") (1954) Order for Service to Socialist Country - 3rd Class (Ordinul "?n serviciul patriei socialiste") (1963) "50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party" Medal (Medalia "A 50-a aniversare a Partidului Comunist Rom?n") (1971) "30th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country from Fascist Domination" Medal (Medalia "30 de ani de la eliberarea Rom?niei de sub domina?ia fascist?") (1974) "25th Anniversary of Proclamation of the Republic" Medal. (Medalia "25 de ani de la proclamarea Republicii") (1972). More to follow, Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Ulster, this one just sold on Ebay USA: For just over 60 dollars just my luck to be traveling and no chance to bid It came in three types, Bronze, Silver and Gold I believe. Kevin in Deva.

How about the "Windhund" badge?? Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gerd he is asking about the pin after the edelweiss badge Kevin in Deva

Or an unscruplous seller trying to raise the price of the medal by the addition of a "RARE" Bar!! Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents; Just thought I would share this one with you. traveled 284 km by train on Friday night / Saturday morning to attend a Collectors meeting in Brasov, Central Romania, my main interest at these events entails looking for Austrian, German and Romanian Royal Medals, mainly from the turn of the century and WW1 & WW2. I found there a BRITISH WAR MEDAL 1914 - 1918. . The information on the rim: 91340 DVR. .J. MURRAY R.A. Nice piece along way from home and well worth the total round trip of 588 Km. Now, where to find a piece of original ribbon. Just located this information online: 57 MURRAY, JOSEPH Driver 91340 10/10/1919 24 Royal Field Artillery United Kingdom D. 35. EDINBURGH (COMELY BANK) CEMETERY. Name: MURRAY, JOSEPH. Initials: J. Nationality: United Kingdom. Rank: Driver. Regiment/Service: Royal Field Artillery. Unit Text: 6th "B" Reserve Bde. attd. 34th Reserve Bty. Age: 24. Date of Death: 10/10/1919. Service No: 91340. Additional information: Son of Thomas and Rebecca Murray, of 26, Brookfield Terrace, Blackrock, Co. Dublin. (Ireland.) Casualty Type: Commonwealth War Dead. Grave/Memorial Reference: D. 35. Cemetery: EDINBURGH (COMELY BANK) CEMETERY. I wonder what happened to his Victory Medal Kevin in Deva