Kev in Deva

Notation on the rear of the card. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I have no idea why a postcard size item scanned at 200dpi has to be reduced to this size before it will upload to the Forum, I have scanned others at the same dpi reduced them via the "Web - Small (448 x 336 px) setting and uploaded to the forum, where they are much bigger, no problem. :banger:

Picked this one up recently:- Digi photo. French Military. Kevin in Deva.

Rear of the card:- The Hungarian language dedication on the back of the photo says: "For remembering, with love, to Erzsi. B Lajos" Erzsi is the diminutive for Erzsebet (Elisabeth - in English, Elisabeta - in Romanian). Photographer Stamp:- ???ENACH FOTOGRAF TURDA, Str. Reg. Ferdinand 48. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

I will have you know My Transylvanian brand is a soft as a babys bum :lol:

Hallo Paddywhack, Nice looking cross I would give it a bath in warm soapy water first, then use a well worn tooth brush whose bristles are very soft, to get washing-up liqued into all the nooks & crannies, its amazing what dirt such action can shift without harming the item. Rinse thoroughly in clean warm water, then rub dry with paper kitchen towls. After this you can decide if it needs further attension. Kevin in Deva.

Another recent pick-up. wearing the Romanian Order of the Crown, Civil Model, 5th Class and the Peles Castle Medal. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Corpul Pompierilor Militari (military firefighters corps). Recent pick-up, picture of a little known of uniform, well in the West anyway These units were part of the Romanian Military structure. http://www.igsu.ro/ctif.htm Kevin in Deva. :beer:

With regards the Studio shot, which shows a fine example of the Officers Cap and large Bronze capbadge, with the following components in its design:- A sunburst - traditional battle symbol of na fianna 8 pointed star - Star of St. Patrick, oglaig na heireann - Volunteers of Ireland, belt & buckle - symbol of eternity, The letters F.F. in the centre - (fianna faíl) soldiers of destiny. As far as I can recall the backing colour behind the cap badge for members of the clergy was black, as were the eppulettes, and the backing of the embroided collar devices. As far as I recall and I stand open to correction the buttons at this time would have been the standard model Brass ones, with the Irish Harp and the letters "I.V." for Irish Volunteer. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Great pictures. His Command Flash, upright arm and sword on a dark blue background denotes he was part of the Irish Western Command, which covered the areas of:- County Offaly, County Westmeath, County Roscommon, County Galway, County Mayo, County Sligo, County Leitreim, County Donegal, Part of County Cavan. The Western Command HQ was in Custume Barracks, Athlone, it and the following locations would have had a priest on location:- 1st Battalion, Renmore Barracks, County Galway. 28th Infantry Battalion, Finner Camp, County Donegal. 4th Cavalry Sqdn, Connolly Barracks, County Longford. 4th Field Artillery Regiment, Columb Barracks, County Westmeath. An enamelled military medal ribbon from this period (1960) would in my opinion be an oddity, unless its a cloth ribbon with a plastic cover, or a ribbon denoting a Holy medal for a pilgrimage to Lourdes, France, or the Vatican, Italy The chap in the middle ( a private) is wearing a white jacket with blue eppulettes and blue collar, which denotes a waiter or barman in the Officer's Mess, or N.C.O.'s Mess, the buttons would have been brass, with the Irish Harp and the letters I.V. for "Irish Volunteer," same model as for the tunic. The other chap, not being able to see his upper arm or eppulettes could be any N.C.O. rank - junior officer.He has the standard collar-badge for an Infantryman, which consisted of a round target and crossed rifles with the Gaelic legend "Cosithe" meaning "Foot-soldier" in brass. Kevin in Deva.

Hem tape adjuster, hides away inside the corner of the hem. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Inner, Colour variations in pictures caused by camera flash by the way. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Rank Slide on eppulattes. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Lower Jacket Cargo Pocket. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Sleeve Cuff Velcro fastening. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Left Sleeve pocket. Diemensions:15cm X 5,5cm. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Right sleeve pen pocket. 13cm X 7,5cm Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Left Upper Pocket. Kevin in Deva. :jumping:

Right upper pocket. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

More pictures:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-950-126736354446.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-950-126736356495.jpg Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Greg, nice badges, from what I can learn these were made for use by members of the Agricutural Co-operative Congress (possibly held on an Annual basis) where they discussed ways of improving the yield of crops, Animal Husbandry, and nodoubt general ways of improving the running of the co-operatives. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Rear. This pattern was worn by Romanians in Iraq, and currently being worn by Romanians in Afghanistan Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Front. (More detailed photos of jacket to be added.) Made from British supplied Desert Pattern Material and cut to Romanian Military Spec. This jacket carries a two collar labels, one for size:- 44 II and the other for maker:- S.C. CONDOR S.A. BUCURESTI, ROMANIA 2006. to the rear of the maker label washing instructions. Shoulder Eppelates with velcro fastening & two slide on rank markings on camo material background. Above upper right pocket Velcroed Name tag, Name in Roman Font & Arabic. (reversed in picture to protect owners original i.d.) Above upper left pocket Velcroed: National Flag & RO. ARMY tag. Main closure system:- heavy duty plastic zipper and velcro sections on jacket flap. Two upper front pockets with button close flaps, behind these two large pockets with side zip openings, two lower front pockets with button close flaps. Left sleeve thin recrtangular pocket with velcro closed flap, Right sleeve 3 place pen-pocket. Sleeve cuffs have Velcro fastenings. Draw string waist cord, draw string hem cord. Kevin in Deva :beer:

I picked up the two medal bars at the local Hobby Club, a lady called and from her bag proceeded to take a number of cased medals, officers dagger in original pink paper bag, the bags being very rare to see. In the "H.C." there is an undisputed pecking order, the "President" and his cronies get first pick, we mere mortals get the crumbs, it was like a Pirrana attack as they fleeced the old dear, one guy took a boxed Order of the State, 1968 model 3, II class in Silver with red stones, and mini ribbon bar, off her hands for next to nothing and a small quality made 1 X 1/2 meter cloth Communist period Romanian National flag with yellow edge tassels (and later some of the brevets.) Same when she brought out some medal award Brevets,including two large size in the tubes of issue and others in the folding card style, I did see one for the Securitate "Distinguished Service In Defence of the State" Medal, this was snapped up by "El Presidente" along with some other Brevets, (all to the same guy,) and for a pittance as the old dear had no idea what the stuff was really worth. At least I can say with my hand on my heart I offered the old dear a very fair price for the two bars, I paid her what I would give at the Collectors Fair in Brasov. The other items matched some of the ribbons on the medal bars I obtained,in 20 mins a nice set of items was broken up amongst at least 6 people (including me as I took the two ribbon bars). I will try to find out more about the original owner from the guys at the club, with regards rank etc..etc.. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Another pick-up on Friday 26. 02. 2010 at the Hobby-Club in Deva. Small insignia:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-950-126729366928.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2010/post-950-126729369166.jpg 20mm X 19mm. To the front it reads:- "AL V-LEA CONGRESS AL COOP DE CONSUM 1970." Broach assembly to rear marked "M.S.". Kevin in Deva :beer: