Soviet A modest proposal

[Eric Schena]

Hi all:

I am thrilled that folks are getting interested in this project!

Here is what I can contribute:

I would like to turn the 3rd edition of my Albanian book into the section on Albania. I have a lot of new information plus more photos that I have been busy collecting since Chairman Nick graciously posted the 2nd edition here. In case anyone is interested on this front (Bob? I know you have been pretty gung-ho in the Albanian sphere ), what I most need are good high resolution scans of some of the badges, medals, and award documents.

I can also contribute images and some information on several Bulgarian decorations. I have a few other Eastern Bloc decorations, but Albania and Bulgaria are the best represented in my collection right now.

If someone takes the reigns as "head coordinator", I'd be willing to help with that effort myself. I just don't want to be the head of that effort since my full time job sucks down roughly 15 hrs of each day.

What I see as necessary if we really are going to do this is the following (after, of course, finding a coordinator):

1. Milan's and Ed's recommendation of a detailed bibliography is crucial.

2. Identify specialists in each area we choose to include.

3. Decide on a mutually agreed upon format.

4. Once we get down to the nitty gritty, maybe get outlines of the decorations and the varieties/types thereof would be the next step.

So...what do y'all think?

Cheers,

Eric

Edited December 2, 2006 by Eric Schena

[dragos03]

An excellent idea. I can cover the Romanian section.

[Riley1965]

All I can offer is to help where ever I can. I don't have the language skills.

Doc

[Kallarati Heroik]

I LIKE THIS IDEA. I AM READY TO HELP YOU WITH EVERYTHING I HAVE IN MY ALBANIA COLLECTION. JUST LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU NEED.