Kev in Deva

Hallo KDVR with regards your item:- information from WW2.ro member: "boonicootza" I have asked for more details with regards what it was given for. Kevin in Deva

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Bear, nice sword, with regards the colour green, around the time of 1796 - 1798 in Ireland, the sentiment by the British authority's of that period would have been that the colour green represented Revolution more than Independence. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Christian, congratulations on the award. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, would this chap be a member of the church? Something about the neck attire reminds me of religious wear. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gordon, thanks for the information, should it be left as it is, or the pin and large lump of solder removed? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

THE NAVY CROSS:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220436978.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220437003.jpg Unmarked. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents these pieces were part of the present my twin Kieron gave me for my 50th Birthday in London recently. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220435489.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220435505.jpg It is marked on the rear of the anchors:- VANGUARD - NYC (Left) and 1/10 14KGF (right) Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Lorenzo, that question is not easily answered, Irish military medals are very collectible at the moment and any of the lower end / common "Emergency" medals, sell well on ebay for the equivalent of 70+ Euro. The more rare heading well over 150 - 200+ Euro depending on the demand. Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Lorenzo THE IRISH EMERGENCY SERVICE MEDALS 1939-1946. Designer: Laurence Campbell, RHA, whose name appears on the bottom right of the obverse. Manufacturer: P. Quinn Ltd, and Jewellery and Metal Mfg., Co. 1. NA FORSA COSANTA (The Defence Forces). Very Common. 2. AN FORSA COSANTA AITUIL (The Local Defence Force). 3. FORSA NA NOGLACH 2U LINE (Second Line Volunteer Reserve.)* Very Common. 4. 26U CATHLAN (26th Battalion)* RARE! 5. AN SLUA MUIRI (The Naval Inscription). 6. AN SEIRBHIS SEIPLINEACHTA (The Chaplincy Service.)* RAREST! 7. SEIRBIS ALTRANAIS AN AIRM (The Nursing Service.) 2nd RAREST!! 8. RANNA CABHAIR DEONTAHCA CUMANN CROISE DEIRGE NA H-EIREANN. (Volunteer Aid Division, The Irish Red Cross Society.) 9. RANNA CEAD-CABHRAC CUMANN CROISE DEIRGE NA H_EIREANN. (First Aid Division, Irish Red Cross Society.) 10. NA SEIRBHISE REAMHCURAIM IN AGHAIDH AER-RUTHAR. (Air Raid Precautions Organisation.) 11. CAOMNOIRI AITIULA. (Local Security Force.)** Ribbons: Medals 1 - 7 had a ribbon with a single white stripe, the second type of ribbon has two white stripes. The L.D.F. Medal was originally issued with the second type, but was changed some time after the Emergency to the first type ribbon. Bars: Bars were authorized for each additional two years, consecutive or aggregate, beyond the qualifying period. NO MORE than TWO bars being awarded to ANYONE. The value depends on the type: * Rare ones. as in less numbers issued as these units were very small in comparison with the others. The Chaplaincy and 28 Bn (Old IRA members) also affect the prices. ** Department of Justice confirms: 31,328 medals with bar and 14,741 without bar, a grand total of 47,069 were issued to the Local Security Force alone. Some sell for big money on Ebay, but recently it has been noticed that the price has been artificially inflated for Republic of Ireland Medals. Many are being sourced locally for sale on the net at these hugh prices which make no sense. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, these little beauty's arrived for me while in Ireland at my brothers house from Chris in Germany, I did not want to risk losing them in the post while away from home for a month, so I asked for them to be sent there. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220383268.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220383285.jpg The two on the left of the picture being 10,5mm and the two on the right being 13mm in diameter. Please also note the variation in the ribbons. Close ups to follow when taken in natural light. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents Obtained while upon my travels:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220375250.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220375265.jpg a 3 ring radiator paint job, with beautiful enamel, but without a ribbon. This is the very first of these Crosses I have ever had, hopefully I will get to pick up the other versions eventually Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, while on my visit to England in August a friend of mine handed me these items, He had picked them up in the Birmingham area, seems somebody is attempting to perfect their casting of copies of the German Third Reich Police Service Cross. The green is a wax model of an original. The brass looking one, the result of casting with metal that was not quite the right temperature But its only a matter of time before they manage to cast examples good enough to fool the unknowing or new collector. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

MARINE SERGEANT MAJOR JUAN KING. Born:- NEWPORT 1800. Died:- Buenos Aires 1857. Distinguished Career in the Argentinian Navy 1826 -1852. Compatriot of Admiral William Brown* Founder of the Argentinian Navy. This memorial dedicated by:- N. G. Jorge Omar Godot Captain of the A.R.A Libertad. August 1998. * William Brown, born in Foxford, Co. Mayo, Ireland. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

I would like to share these pictures, taken in Newport, Co. Mayo, Ireland in August 2008:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2008/post-950-1220339577.jpg. Kevin in Deva

Hallo Gentlemen, Nice pictures, but, please take care when posting any info that its not of a "sensitive" nature, and that it can not be used to help the bad guys out there. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

May he + Rest In Peace + Sympathy to the fallen soldiers family. And best wishes for a speedy recovery to his comrades. Kevin in Deva

May he + Rest In Peace + Deepest sympathy to his family. And best wishes for a full recovery to his comrades. Kevin in Deva.

Here is the Mini Version, obtained on the 30th August at a Collectors Fair in Deva, Transylvania. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-950-1220204209.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-950-1220204223.jpg 15mm X 15mm (not including the ribbon ring.) Appears to be made in silver. Kevin in Deva :beer:

Hallo Gents, small Cuban badge found in a shoebox of pins and badges:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-950-1220203672.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-950-1220203690.jpg Size:- 20mm X 23mm. The Cuban Labor badge. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, trying to identify what this Hungarian piece is:- http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-950-1220203082.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_08_2008/post-950-1220203099.jpg it has a period bodge (repair) with the addition of the long pin. But a very nice enameled star Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Carol I and KDVR, I have just taken a look through "Insignele Aviatiei Militare Romane" (Romanian Air force Badges) by Marcel Iliese. but, I do not see this badge featured in the 89 pages, or any Romanian badge with this shape of wing. This could mean:- a: its an unknown item, b: a civil air force item, or c: pure fantasy. If KDVR does not mind I would like to copy the picture and send it by email to Mr. Marcel Iliese for his opinion. Can you give me the exact measurements of the item? Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Ant571, Great pictures & Models :jumping: thanks for posting them. Kevin in Deva. :cheers:

Hallo Paul, any chance of some pictures to go with your warning? and many thanks for the tip-off. Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Hallo Gents, of the top of my head, I believe I have seen a version for Agriculture workers, as well, and a 1977 style set into a cardboard award document for a factory*, (minus backing pin). * pictures of that particular type will be added as soon as I get back to Transylvania. Kevin in Deva. http://i512.photobucket.com/albums/t324/Bl...ou/SNC13748.jpg