Kev in Deva

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Ribbon Ose area. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Rear:- Kevin in Deva.

New camera so some better pictures:- Kevin in Deva

Hallo Iver, many thanks for the addition to the thread and the picture is great for reference. Is it known how many of this type were issued?? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Kurt Waldheim was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1972 to 1981., thats why his name is on the disc. As far as I am aware there never was any evidence presented to charge him with any wrong-doing / war crimes during his WW2 military service. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Ladis thanks for your reply, can you post any source for your information with regards this topic, as it's an argument I have come across before, Civil - Military v. Manufacture. Also do you have any pictures of the Gold version you mention? Thank you, Kevin in Deva.

I believe it is more to do with manufacture, than the above. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Number 2:- FRANC. IOS. I. D. G. IMP. AVSTR. REX BOH. ETC AC. AP. REX. HVNC. Kevin in Deva.

Two Austro-Hungarian Period Medals. While they look very similar the variation is in the text on the front of the medals:- FRANC . IOS . I . D. G. IMP. AVST. REX BOH. ETC. ET REX AP. HVNC. Kevin in Deva.

Yes but twisted at an odd angle Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Paul R I am afraid that with no paperwork for verification then its all speculation, its just as easily a put together set Kevin in Deva

I must add that none of the items are being offered for sale by the collector in question, they are in his personnel"collection" and he loves old objects, (as much as his wife detests him having them.) and not everything he has is militaria. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Ed, Because the item is located in the ground in say the year 2000, when it was dropped or hidden back in the days of yore is not real evidence of there being a grave involved, "they can pry it out of my cold dead fingers" does not always spring to mind or bear truth. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Dan I believe the U.N. ribbon is indicative of the mission served and he would require at least 90 days service to qualify for a U.N. Medal, if N.A.T.O. connected service, would that rate a U.N. award?? Kevin in Deva (ex U.N.I.F.I.L.)

Another view:- 1877 Turkish Bayonet ? Austro Hungarian Hussar Saber. Fencing Foil. To the rear:- Unknown Iron Helmet and Romanian (Dutch) WW2 Helmet Relic. Kevin in Deva.

Royal (King Carol) Romanian Officer Dress Dagger. Turkish 1877 period bayonet? Kevin in Deva :beer:

Not sure if any American would qualify for U.N.I.F.I.L. (United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon) but, I stand open for correction but more likely U.N.D.O.F. (United Nation Disengagement Observer Force.) or U.N.T.S.O. (United Nations Truce Supervision Organization). Kevin in Deva.

Another view:- The cows horn is totally deactivated. Kevin in Deva

In the background, top left, school slate, relic Kalashnikov bayonet, spear tip. To the right: Communist period handcuffs, pre-WW1 German / Austrian bayonet, WW2 Austrian or German Bayonet relic, padlock, the stuff is on the collectors living room floor and was gathered over a period of a couple of years. The first gun pictured was found near a small palace of the Romanian Royal family, in Western Transylvania. Kevin in Deva.

Cannon Ball Relic, and yes its heavy!! Kevin in Deva.

Other side. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Russian W.W.2 relic ? found in the local graveyard, while a grave was being dug Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Side by side for size comparison. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Other side. grips again added by finder. Kevin in Deva. :beer: