Kev in Deva

Photo No.2 is a Heeresverwaltungsbeamter auf Kriegsdauer.

Photo No.4 is a memer of the NSFK in Ausgehanzug (Walking-out dress

Hallo Oldulf,

thanks for your reply, what would that translate to in English?

Kevin in Deva.

I have a feeling that somewhere I have seen this type of cross before, possibly as a religious order?

Kevin in Deva.

Hallo hucks216,

many thanks for your help so far.

Click on picture to enlarge.

best I can do I am afraid.

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Picked this little lot up recently in Deva:-

Picture1. 140mm X 103mm

Picture 2.140mm X 89mm

impressed lower right corner: JoH RYBAover GOLDAP OSTPR

Picture 3. 65mm X 50mm

Picture 4. 90mm X 63mm

stamped to the rear: Foto Biesemeier over Bad Salzuflen 2191

Crop of picture 4.

Any ideas as to what rank and units??

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Literal translation:-

"Special report with regards Soldier Arvatescu Dumitru military deeds, 1945 draft, Heavy Weapons Squadron / Section.

During the Sacalaz Nord (Timisoara) action, he remained with the machine gun, in position, flanking the attacking German infantry, forcing it with machine gun fire to slow down, thus providing time for his comrades to fall back. He doesn't leave the position, not even when the enemy is 10 meters in front of him, he keep firing alone, dying on the machine gun by hand-grenade fire.

To be mentioned that this soldier, upon arriving in the company, asked to be assigned at the machine gun, which he never gave up, not even in death.

For the (gallant) deed of arms by this brave sacrificed soldier, I propose that he be decorated with the "Military Virtue" Medal- postmortem, 2nd class.

Signed:-

Lt.col. . . . ." 13th Regiment Cavalry,

Will crop further for detail.

Kevin in Deva.

Hallo Gents,

here is an interesting one that falls in between during regime change namely Royal Romania and Communist Romania:-

Handwritten citation for a postmortem bravery medal for action against German forces.

Kevin in Deva.

Unissued / Unused Membership Card:- A R P I A

ASOCIATIA ROMANA PENTRU PROPAGANDA SI HISTORIA AERONAUTICII.

Another pick up in Deva's Collector Fair on Saturday the 28th April 2012.

I hope they had a badge like whats represented on the card.

Kevin in Deva.

Just realised this document:- http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/54295-romania-purator-al-insignei-prieten-al-cartii/

is to the same person but interestingly the surname is spelt with a "C" in one and a "K" in the other!

Kevin in Deva.

Regulations with regards qualification of Radio Telegraphists:-

Kevin in Deva.

IV. Verificarea si confirmarea calificarii de clasa pe timpul cit afla in rezerva.

IV Verification and confirmation of qualification of class / grade in time of service in the reserve.

Kevin in Deva.

more:-

Kevin in Deva.

More Pages:-

II Confirmarea calificarii de clasa / Confirmation of re-qualification and class attained.

Kevin in Deva.

Entries:-

Data tinerii examinului / Date of test- examination:- 15-17. 03. 1965

Calificarea acordata / Qualification status Class 3-a

Nr. si data ord. pe unitate / Date from which qualified: Nr.66 / 20.03.1965

Semnatura comandantuiui unitatii / Unit Commanders Signature.

Kevin in Deva.

Inside, first page:-

Tov. CULCER DEZIDERIU

SE CONFIRMA CA

RADIOTELEGRAFIST DE CLASA

DIN

FORTELE ARMATE ALE R.P.R.

20.07.1965

Seria - Nr. 264

Unit stamp and C/O signature.

Kevin in Deva.

Another recent acquisition:-

CERTIFICAT RADIOTELEGRAFIST DE CLASA 3-a

DIN FORTELE ARMATE ale R.P.R

Brevet / Certificate for Radio Communications

Personnel with the grade of 3-a in the Military Forces of the R.P.R.

Series - Nr. 264.

Kevin in Deva

The insignia.

Kevin in Deva. :beer:

Inside.

CARNET No. 496715

Tov. KULCEAR DEZIDERIU

in: UM01043

CRAIOVA

Issued:- 06. 03. 1964

in U.M. 01043 CRAIOVA

Kevin in Deva.

Recent addition to my collection, the brevet for the "Friends of Books" badge

PURATOR AL INSIGNEI - "PRIETEN AL CARTII"

Front.

Kevin in Deva.

Kevin - these look like officers' rank pips for the Guards Division.

They use the Garter insignia. Mervyn

Many thanks for the info Mervyn. :jumping:

I will have to ask around, but, I personally think a Colonel rank would be too low for a I Class award.

Kevin in Deva.

Gents any ideas what these would have been attached to?

They carry the same motto "Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense"

They measure approx 40mm X 35mm in

Silver bullion thread.

Found them a few weeks ago in Romania.

Kevin in Deva.

Mine in zink is marked with a "P"

Even if he was Irish, an a serving soldier in the British Military he would never be allowed to display his medals in that fashion.

Clear to see the names:-

NISTRU

NIPRU

AZOV

MAREA NEAGRA

CRIMEIA

Kevin in Deva.