Kev in Deva

Hallo Gents, Came across this stick-pin and have no idea whatsoever what its for. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-950-126306845723.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-950-126306847752.jpg dates on the flag are:- 1917 - 1957. Its Silver content. 875 marked on the back. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Some serious Bling Bling / Eye Candy to be seen. Who is this chap? Theo many thanks for the links. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hopefully I will find out when I go back for a visit in March 2010 :cheers:

I must admit that the one in the picture is the only enameled one I have ever seen, obviously a privately commissioned piece, actually its quite nice looking. Thanks for showing. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Corabia Alex, a very interesting set of badges. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Gentlemen, thank you both for the relative information you both supplied. Every little bit helps us to understand more Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Very interesting pictures, congratulations on your find. Is there the remains of a ink-stamp on the picture (right hand top corner) in post 8? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Please see an example of a Romanian unnumbered one belonging to a friend of mine:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41594&view=findpost&p=384648 Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Hallo Corabia Alex, welcome to the Forum and thank you for the information with regards this interesting item. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Greg, thanks for your comments, the Romanian Strawberry Jam enamel always reminds me of that found on some of the Galliopli Stars Here are another couple of pins that feature it:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-950-126244003823.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-950-126243968614.jpg ARBITRU II, ARBITRU III. Rears http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-950-126243989707.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-950-126244006273.jpg Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126219058516.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-12621906068.jpg NAVIGATIA-ROMANI. Commercial Shipping. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Another early piece for sports:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126219003641.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_01_2010/post-950-126243945656.jpg RPR POLISPORTIV 1949. Numbered stamped to rear:- 24496 Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Some more:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126218759432.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126218765181.jpg RPR Sport Instructor. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Cleaning some of the grime of the back revels a name:- Nicodim Emil. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

1950 Military Skiing Championship at Predeal, (near Brasov, Romania) home of a military "Mountain Hunters" Regiment. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211761767.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211775238.jpg PRP PREDEAL 1950 CAMPIONATELE DE SKY PE ARMATA. The front is a little battered and the Clasp to the rear is damaged. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Commemoration of a bridge over the Danube between Romanian & Bulgaria. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211715454.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211720913.jpg RPR - 1954 PODUL DUNAREA - AYHAB MOCT Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211685993.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211688178.jpg I have yet to get a translation for this piece. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211662517.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211664798.jpg PRP AVSAP Insignia. Resin repaired pin. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I believe Greg Collins has one of these pieces too. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211614574.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211616654.jpg PRIETEN AL TRUPELOR DE SECURITATE. Friends of the Security Troops. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

For the musically inclined:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211587327.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211591405.jpg RPR - AFA. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

This one is an early http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211555798.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211568932.jpg FRUNTAS IN PRODUCTIE badge. Painted flags, motif & painted Laurel leaves. Obvious repair to the pin. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hi Gents, these are passing through my home, a friend lent me them to make pictures:- First up:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211482264.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_12_2009/post-950-126211511024.jpg R.P.R. FRUNTAS IN PAZA CONTRA INCENDIILOR. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hi Tony, many thanks for that interesting tidbit Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hi Gents, received this early Christmas present in the post from my twin in South Norwood, 1. France & Germany Star. 2. Italy Star. 3. Defence Medal. 4. War Medal 1939 - 45, with Mention in Dispatches bronze Oak-leaf badge. 5. Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Rears:- it appears that badges dated:- 1969,1974, 1977,and 1979 pin attachment is marked with the word:- ARADIANCA Kevin in Deva. :beer: