Kev in Deva

Some times all that glitters is not quite gold:- Never seen Gold/Gilt Militsia Eppulate insignias before. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Was in town today when I bumped into an acquaintance from the local Hobby Club, he casually asked me if I would be interested in some old pins. From a bag he took these items, some pinned to a card some loosely wrapped in newspaper:- Needless to say I took them off his hands. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

The reason I asked for better pictures is the RZM mark is barely discernible on the first post, but I agree, Fantasy Trash. Kevin in Deva,.

Any ordnance in BLUE is a practice / Drill round. Could cause damage if it fell off the desk onto somebody's foot though. :P

Jim P, can you post close-ups of these pieces? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Gents, just to bump this topic, I wish to ask are the requirements for the grade of TR Wound badge posted on the forum anywhere. I am asking because recently online I saw a picture of a Re-enactor at the CAF Airshow, who amongst the Sniper badge, Gold Tank destruction badge, Knights Cross, Army Para badge etc..etc.. is sporting a Gold Wound badge. He also has a very strange looking Campaign Shield. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

I believe the third one of shape with red cross is for attending a concourse - medical convention on Tuberculosis, held in Paris, on the 2-7th October 1905. Great looking items though Kevin in Deva

The Irish did have an Armoured element in the Congo, they used Ford Mk VI, these were deployed following the Niemba Masacre, these were sent to the Irish 34th Bn, in January 1961 and 35th Bn in June 1961 aboard a US Globemaster. The group comprised 8 Ford Mk VI armoured cars organised into four sections each comprising of two Ford Mk VIs and two Landrovers. Irish Fords served alongside Indian Army Daimler armoured cars and Swedish Army m / 42 SKPF Armoured Cars. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gentlemen, this heads-up was recently posted over at the O.M.S.A. by:- Rdave O.M.S.A. Member 7876 with regards Fake Inter-Allied Victory Medals amongst others, so I thought I would add it on here:- Kevin in Deva.

I see no picture so its hard to say. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo RobW, Nice document, interesting to see its dated for November 15th 1923. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Perhaps those attempting to use the English words in their posts, would do well to look up there meaning before using them. I on the other hand, know what it means, especially when used in the context of: "ignorant advices." Kevin in Deva. :D

Being a relative new member on here,'Von Krauthausen' you would do a lot better than refer to members posts as "ignorant". Many members here are stating their honest opinions about the piece in question, if, you have any pictures, data of other pieces, that are similar in style, then do please feel free to add them to the discussion, as the Forums primary purpose is the sharing of information, without which our hobby would be severely curtailed. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Pictures would be a great help with regards identification. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Seeing the medal has the dates 1874 - 1924 the owner / seller / collector might have added the ribbon with a connection to the 1870 - 71 war with France, probably because its the nearest war ribbon to the founding of the Veterans Bund, which no doubt initially had many veterans from that war. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

For Ricky, Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hi, can you please add a picture of the rear? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo AlecH, A great clean-up job with regards the medal, however, just a note of caution with regards ribbons, great care must be taken with regards these as the old dyes used in the colour process are notorious for running even when placed into cold water. Depending on the age condition of the ribbon, one could be tempted to reverse the ribbon (turn it inside out)presenting the fresh side out, but if it were left to me I would leave it as is. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Probably just that, a story. I doubt if there is much of a way to verify it, without pictorial evidence. Kevin in Deva :cheers:

Hallo Theo, great reconditioning job congratulations. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hi Peter I believe the ribbon to the left is from an Italian Fascist Period Medal. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hi Ulsterman, Great looking picture. I played around with your first post, do these results look any better? Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

We also like to see big pictures of your gongs. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, I will add my one as well to the line up. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-950-125329779876.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-950-125329781762.jpg Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Just in the door from the local Deva Hobby Club weekly meeting with these:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-950-125328737141.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2009/post-950-1253287393.jpg First Bar:- 1. Medal of Sanitary Merit. Medalia "Meritul Sanitar", 1969. Second Bar:- 1. Medal of Labor. Medalia Muncii. 2. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal. Medalia "A 50-a aniversare a Partidului Comunist Român" 1971. Third Bar:- 1. Medal of Labor. Medalia Muncii. 2. 25th Anniversary of proclamation of the Republic Medal. Medalia "25 de ani de la proclamarea Republicii" 1972. 3. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal. Medalia "A 50-a aniversare a Partidului Comunist Român" 1971. Fourth Bar:- 1. Medal of Labor. Medalia Muncii. 2. 25th Anniversary of proclamation of the Republic Medal. Medalia "25 de ani de la proclamarea Republicii" 1972. 3. "30th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country from Fascist Domination" Medal. Medalia "30 de ani de la eliberarea României de sub dominaþia fascistã," 1974. 4. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal. Medalia "A 50-a aniversare a Partidului Comunist Român" 1971. Fifth Bar:- 1. Medal of Labor. Medalia Muncii. 2. 25th Anniversary of proclamation of the Republic Medal. Medalia "25 de ani de la proclamarea Republicii" 1972. 3. "30th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Country from Fascist Domination" Medal. Medalia "30 de ani de la eliberarea României de sub dominaþia fascistã," 1974. 4. 50th Anniversary of the Romanian Communist Party Medal. Medalia "A 50-a aniversare a Partidului Comunist Român" 1971. Kevin in Deva. :beer: