Kev in Deva

Hi Gordon, the R.P.R. model can be seen here:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20736 I have had no confirmation with exactly who in the crew would have got these, but, I still surmise that the driver, loader, commander, would have had to pass specific tests, the same as those in communications for example before getting a higher grade or classification, probably in order for promotion of rank. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

The rear, Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Picked this one up at the weekend in Brasov, it was the last Collectors Fair of the year:- "PENTRU MUNCA ACTIVA" Size:- 37mm X 27mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The Complete Set. Now to start the hunt for the earlier R.P.R. Period version. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

The rear:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

On the 27th November at the Brasov Collector's Fair I finally managed to obtain a "Number 1" badge to complete the set. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The rear:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

The inscription is on a deep purple glass enamel:- Stunning to say the least! Stop drooling Greg you will mess up your keyboard!!! Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Romanian R.P.R. Period Border Guard Insignia "PENTRU MERITE GRANICERESTI" Size:- 40mm X 33mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Rear:- Maker Marked:- "BARO" or "BARD" Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Recently I had some of my militaria which had been in storage in Ireland delivered to my home in Transylvania, in amongst it was this piece:- I was given this by a Senegalese member of the U.N.I.F.I.L. Mission way back in 1979 while in South Lebanon, however, I believe the insignia is not specific for the U.N.I.F.I.L. Mission itself. While U.N. referes to United Nations the "M.O." might refer to "Military / Mission Observers" does anybody know if Senegalese troops took part in any African Continent Missions particularly the handing in or de-commissioning of weapons? Brass and plastic "enamel" construction. Size:- 45mm X 35mm Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Merv, If the chap was at least 18 when he got the 1879 Zulu award would he not have been 48 in 1909 so by WW2 he would have been 78+ in 1939 and was the Indian Service Medal not only issued to officers and men for three years non-operational service in India, effectively replacing the Defense Medal in respect of the Indian Forces? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Either some type of a cleaning agent, possibly applied by the owner in service, or a reaction from the metal and dye applied to the ribbon, in my honest opinion its a sign of a genuine item. Its not to detracting from the item, by the way what was it issued for? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Many can be identified by using this great site for reference:- http://users.skynet.be/hendrik/ The owner is also a member here. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

I have come across tobacco leaf being used in country areas of Transylvania. It is placed between the folds of sheets and woolen blankets and the traditional costumes, while in storage. and it's not as repugnant as expelled tobacco smoke the other alternative is camphor balls. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

The Medal with the crescent is a Turkish Red Crescent award. The Red Crescent being Turkey's version of the Red Cross. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, this is being offered here, any thoughts. To my eyes the red appears to be painted. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Even if a Diplomat, but as a Romanian, I find it strange that he wears the Czech award first in the row of awards, when most country's protocol dictates you wear your own national awards first and foreign after. As you state he is wearing the Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania, Civil model on blue and white ribbon. And the Romanian Commemorative medal for Carol I. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Many thanks for the link Ed some interesting stuff there particularly under:- http://www.thesilverxchange.com/silver_military.asp Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Other side. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

I was going through some of my militaria items that had just been brought from my brothers attic in Ireland to my home in Transylvania, when I found this, I thought I had lost it,but it was inside a cap liner band! I presume its from a set, anybody got others to show? Kevin in Deva.

Pennant tip:- Kevin in Deva. :beer:

other side:- Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Grommet detail:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Close-up. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: