Kev in Deva

Sadly Captain Laslo passed away a few years ago, may he +Rest In Peace +

Close-up detail of the National Insignia. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I picked this nice example up on Friday 25th June 2010 of a Police / Militia Cap badge:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763825259.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763826846.jpg For the rank of Locotenant. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I picked up this small G.P. emblem / insignia at the weekend, http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763092365.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127763094045.jpg despite its poor condition, its one I have never seen before and it will have to do until a better example surfaces, originally a gilt / brassy colour and I presume it was for wear on shoulder boards. Size:- 15mm X 20mm Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Difference in colour down to manufacture variation,in my opinion. there seems there could be up to 9 types, with slight variations including those made by the following makers:- * the 1950 version has a similar shape but the central design differs and has the date "1940" to the rear. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Tim From my understanding of whats written in the book on Greek medals, the one pictured above in post 8 should have a large bronze star (which would denote 2nd Class) with a small silver star under it and not a large silver as shown as it was never authorised for this award. I will try to take a picture of the illustrations on page 36 in natural daylight tomorrow and add to this post. Kevin in Deva

Some information with regards dark bronze Victory Medals taken from"The Inter-Allied Victory Medals of World War 1" (2nd Revised Edition) by the late Alexander J. Laslo. In my opinion, yours appears to have a time related patina, as opposed to the dark chocolate bronze patina, I would recommend a wash in warm soapy water and a thorough dry with soft paper towels. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Looking at the ribbon pictured its got the wrong size stars on it, correct would be:- A. one large bronze star, B. one large bronze star with 1-4 small silver stars C. one gold, silver, Laurel branch. d. one gold, silver, Laurel branch and small silver star or stars. The Medal of Military Merit 1917 only had Laurel wreath as opposed to Laurel branch on the main medal ribbon, but on the small jacket ribbon a small laurel branch was worn in gilt, silver, bronze to denote the grade. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Greg, congratulations upon your great find! Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Thanks for the clarification with regards the ribbon stripes. I was told a few years back, by a Romanian collector, that one type of ribbon was for the Aeronautical merit medals and those with a gold stripe for Aeronautical crosses. I to would have thought that a one to one dogfight with confirmed kill would be akin to direct contact, with the enemy (although at a very high rate of speed) Kevin in Deva. :beer:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127714171087.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127714180207.jpg These items are in the Romanian Military Museum in Bucharest. War ribbon??? I believe the only "war ribbon" is the Military Virtue Ribbon and that's not used for the aeronautical merit awards. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713808396.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713810399.jpg Insignia of a P.G. Comandant Pluton The Patriotic Guards were a popular militia, and I believe the Patriotic Guards comprised theoretically of every man (under 60) or woman (under 55), who had received some mandatory military training. The detachments were under the command of the Communist Party structures and were led by reserve officers and NCO's. The decree creating the Patriotic Guards was adopted on September 4th 1968 (after Ceausescu's condemnation of the invasion of Czechoslovakia). The purpose of the P.G. was to defend the cities, the factories and institutions of those cities, in collaboration with the regulars. They were probably to be used as urban fighters in case of invasion. A factory, usually, had a battalion of Patriotic Guards I an not sure if it was formed exclusively from Romanian Communist Party members though. This batallion had (generally), 1 headquarter, 1 or more companies of riflemen /rifle-women, 1 battery of mine launchers or Anti-Aircraft MG's, 1 platoon of MG's, 1 platoon Medics (women), 1 platoon Radio/Telegraph, In some places, they had companies or platoons of Mountain riflemen or sappers. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Romanian Red Cross stick pin. Emblem:- 8mm X 10mm Pin length:- 45mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713569882.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713570904.jpg DONATOR ONORIFIC CRUCEA ROSIEA RPR. Size:- 14mm X 20mm Kevin in Deva :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713532686.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713533905.jpg PIONEER SANITAR Red Cross pins connected to the Romanian Young Pioneer Movement. No Grade, Grade I, Grade II. Size:- 17mm X 30mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713486544.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713487966.jpg EVIDENTIAT CRUCEA ROSIE A RSR / OFFICIAL OF THE ROMANIAN RED CROSS 17mm X 20mm Kevin in Deva :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713470046.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713471517.jpg SORA DE CRUCE ROSIE / RED CROSS SISTER. R.S.R. Period 25mm X 20mm Kevin in Deva :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713458507.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713459955.jpg DONATOR DE ONOARE Diameter:- Broach: 25mm X 5mm Emblem: 30mm X 30mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713336451.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127713339239.jpg F.G.P.A.S. Red Cross Insignia 2 variations. Site:- 25mm X 25mm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

G.P.A.S. R.P.R Red Cross Insignia Spotted at the Hobby Club in Deva on the 18 June 2010 there is a possibility that the area to the left and right of the red star was once full of colour. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

E.M. DEVA LUPENI Area Commemorative Lapel Pins. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127697161403.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2010/post-950-127697162609.jpg Cap badge: Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I spotted this small pin at the Hobby Club in Deva on the18th June 2010:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Dues Stamps. Page layout. Inside back cover. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Very rare Membership book for the R.P.R. A.V.A.S.A.P. Organisation. Member details. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: