Kev in Deva

Congratulations on your recent acquisitions Alec, your collection must be coming along nicely now. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Oleg, thanks for the i.d. can you explain a little about the item, what it was awarded for? I will ask for this thread to be moved to the section on Bulgaria and the title amended. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I picked this unused postcard up on Saturday 19 - 02 - 2011 while at a Collector's Fair in the central Romanian city of Brasov, I hope its of interest to some of our members, It shows Auguste Maria Louise von Bayern. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Can anybody supply any relevant info as to what period this issue would cover? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Amongst the items I obtained at Brasov, Romania was this one:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-950-0-20080600-1299171016.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-950-0-68155000-1299171034.jpg Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Gents, Soviet Shooting Insignia? http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-950-0-33394800-1299169836.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2011/post-950-0-45392100-1299170162.jpg I was given this while in Brasov Collector's Fair as a freebie, any idea to whom or for what? Kevin in Deva :beer:

In regards to the above post by Rob if it circa 37mm in diameter, and is without the name of the designer and has a "R" hallmark at the six o'clock position below the centre wreath on the reverse then its struck by the Prague firm of Edward Riemer. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

British Victory Medals fall into the following categories:- Official Type 1 & 2. Repro Type 1 & 2. And there exists a modern copy. As yours has the "barrel" type suspension and good definition its either original Official Type 1 or 2. The manufacturer's were:- Woolwich Arsenal, Wright & Son, Royal Mint. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

I think a better close up picture of the rear would help as there are identifying characteristics / Maker marks contained in the center rear details. In the Belgian series of Inter-Allied Victory medals Mr. Laslo records:- Official Issue:- 1 & 2 Type. Unofficial Issue:- 1, 1a, 2, 3,Types. Repro:- 1 Type. However since the books were published there are at least 2 types of modern copies / reproductions. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Picture 10:- 5 Ribbon bar. 1. Picture 11:- 4 Ribbon bar. Picture 12:- 5 Ribbon bar. Picture 13:- 3 Ribbon bar. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Picture 7:- 4 Ribbon bar. 1. Order of Military Merit, III Class. 2. Medal of Military Merit, II Class. 3. Liberation from the Fascist Yoke Medal. 4. Soviet Russian "Victory over Germany" Medal. So the bar is for a WW2 veteran. Picture 8:- 3 Ribbon bar. 1. Order of the Star of the Socialist Republic of Romania, 1st Class, 1966. Ordinul "Steaua Republicii Socialiste Romania. 2. 10 Years Since Foundation of First Units of the Romanian People's Army Medal. 3. Liberation from the Fascist Yoke Medal. Picture 9:- 3 Ribbon bar. 1.Order of Defense of the Country, 3rd Class 2.Liberation from the Fascist Yoke" Medal 3.Order of the Star of the Romanian People's Republic, 5th Class, 1948-66 Ordinul "Steaua Republicii Populare Romania. Cloth ribbons under hard plastic cover, are very scarce items to find and date to the early R.P.R. period. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Picture 4:- 3 Ribbon bar. 1. 25th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country Medal. 2. Medal in Commemoration of the Collectivization of Agriculture. 3. Medal of Labor Picture 5:- 3 Ribbon bar. Picture 6:- 3 Ribbon Bar. 1. Medal of Labor 2. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal 3. Order of Labor, 3rd Class. 1.Order of Military Merit III Class. 2. Medal of Military Merit I Class. 3. Medal of Military Merit II Class. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Gents, this is a work in progress I will add pictures first and explanations of what each bar represents later on. Picture 1:- 8 Ribbon bar. 1. Order of Labor - 3rd Class. 2. 40th Anniversary of Foundation of the Romanian Communist Party Jubilee Medal. 3. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Pary Medal. 4. 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country Medal. 5. 30th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country from Fascist Domination Medal. 6. 25th Anniversary of proclamation of the Republic Medal. 7. Medal in Commemoration of the Collectivization of Agriculture. 8. Medal of Labor. Picture 2:- 5 Ribbon bar. 1. Order of Military Merit II Class. 2. Order of Military Merit III Class. 3. Medal of Military Merit I Class. 4. Medal of Military Merit II Class. 5. 25th Anniversary of proclamation of the Republic Medal Picture 3:- 6 Ribbon bar. 1. Order of the Star of the Romanian People's Republic (1948-66)4th Class. Ordinul "Steaua Republicii Populare Romania. 2. Order of Defense of the Country - 3rd Class. 3. 40th Anniversary of Foundation of the Romanian Communist Party Jubilee Medal. 4. Liberation from the Fascist Yoke" Medal. 5. 20th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country Medal. 6. 5th Anniversary of Proclamation of the Romanian People's Republic Medal. or 25th Anniversary of Heroic Struggle of Railroad and Oil Workers Medal. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Off the top of my head (and I will have to check the thread I made on objects in the Romanian Military Museum in Bucharest) I believe a similar example resides there, with both types of bar. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hi Tim, just caught your post with regards this, I have never come across reference that there were any French made Battle bars. I think I should pose your question on a Romanian site and see if anything about your idea is known. Also it is possible that they could be a Romanian made variation, its such a pity that so much information has been lost with regards items of the Romanian Royal period. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

My comment "Sometimes two is better than one!" is not meant to be smart-assed but a comment on how rarely, if ever, you get to see two such badges being worn on a uniform. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Irish Gunner, many thanks for the information you provided, I learned today after I left the dealer's table a friend of mine took the item, so I will send him a copy of your info. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Saw this in Brasov, Romania, seller says its Armenian, any comments please:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-950-0-55989200-1298401455.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2011/post-950-0-21632300-1298401540.jpg Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Picture 20 I was lucky enough to acquire this picture on Saturday (19. 01. 2011) while in Brasov. While a Romanian, at least 2 A-H awards are being worn. Medal Bar (at least 10, possibly 12 awards):- 1. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania, Civil / Peacetime model. 2. Romanian Credible Service Medal, Civil Model. 3. Romanian 1877 War of Independence Victory Medal. 4. Unknown at this point in time. 5. Unknown at this point in time. 6. Imperial Austrian Hungarian Merit Cross without Crown 7. Unknown at this point in time. 8. Unknown at this point in time. 9. Unknown at this point in time. 10.Unknown at this point in time. Medals under the bar:- 1. Imperial Austrian Hungarian Merit Cross with Crown. 2. Romanian 1906 Jubilee of King Carol I Medal. 3. Romanian Centenary Medal for King Carol I. He also appears to be sporting a small token/medal in his top button-hole. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Gents, if I may be so bold to add this picture that I came across in here:- A varying assortment of national awards including Romanian, Polish, Italian, Belgium but with a US Victory Medal. The picture had no information whatsoever about who was the owner, but possibly may generate some discussion here. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Dear Arnim, The fact that there exists an official department to "quality control" the fake items in most countries and which warns the public that they are invariably made from sub-standard parts and materials and will not give the same service or last as long and in some cases are liable to contribute to an accident as opposed the genuine brand name articles. Many of the cheaper copies & fakes being sold in similar copied packaging as the original designed further to fool the buyer, and its human nature to tend to look for a bargain. As for those who make ribbon bars, they could use synthetic thread which would light up under black light, they could have the letter "R" stamped onto the metal parts of the ribbon bar, those making copies could introduce the letter "R" into the casting or stamping but they wont because the majority of the items to be sold as originals. You mention in another post American official military medals and insignia items, many of the W.W.2 era, Korea, Vietnam era medals are still in stock from the original manufactures, so there is no need to fake them. Here on G.M.I.C. there is a commendable policy of warning people about copies / fakes many of which are being offered as genuine articles, many of which are Third Reich pieces, these invariably will attract the attention of the faker, both due to the big prices commanded by such original items, and the fact that as time goes by their scarcity on the market place. People ie. dealers-businessmen have been caught out offering items as original, the same people have often been contacted and told their pieces are not what they claim, some have the good grace to come clean and admit that what the offer are not "original", others pig-headily continue to carry on ignoring any attempt to discuss their "abortions" with one clear purpose, to fool the gullible novice collector, its even more interesting to note many do not have the courtesy to offer a money back guarantee for their creations. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Picture 19 Close-up of ribbon bar:- 1.Romanian Order of the Star - Order of the Crown on Military Virtue Ribbon (Or Cross of Military Virtue) 2. Romanian Cross of War for WW1 (strangely if so, I would have expected to see more medal ribbons being worn.) Nothing on the rear of the card.

Picture 18 Two Romanian medals fit this shape The Military Merit / Credible Service Medal (Civil/Peacetime version) and the Romanian King Carol Centenary Medal. I would be inclined to think its the later. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The last pictures of THE DONOVICI FAMILY COLLECTION :- Picture 19 :- Donovici Nicolae. Unmarked to the rear. Picture 20 :- Medal bar:- 1. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania with swords on Military Virtue ribbon. 2. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania on Military Virtue ribbon. The others I can only speculate:- 3. ? 4. Romanian Balkan Campaign Medal. 5. ? 6. ? Rear of the card. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: