Stogieman Posted April 28, 2007 Posted April 28, 2007 Medalla "Combatiente Internacionalista" (I) International Combattant, First Class.Possibly awarded for Service in the FAR, but abroad (Africa, etc.)Ribbon Example below:
Stogieman Posted April 28, 2007 Author Posted April 28, 2007 Example of the First Class award in gilt. Unfortunately, no ribbon.
Taz Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 (edited) This example arrived along with the other Medals I posted a few days ago and after examination there is one distinct variation to this one.Not the swapped ribbon, it has a totaly different reverse to it. Instead of Council of State it has the wording FAR.Regards Eddie Edited June 6, 2008 by Taz
Stogieman Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 Nice one Taz...... have not seen that on anything else!!
Taz Posted June 6, 2008 Posted June 6, 2008 Guys,Strange one isn't it, I wasn't even going to post it until I had a second look at the reverse.A FAR issue Medalla "Combatiente Internacionalista"? I really have no idea right now.
Stogieman Posted June 6, 2008 Author Posted June 6, 2008 The edges/rim and ose are different as well..... looks similar edging to some of the other column/combattant medals, but not as cleanly finished.... but that could be the scan.
Taz Posted June 7, 2008 Posted June 7, 2008 The edges/rim and ose are different as well..... looks similar edging to some of the other column/combattant medals, but not as cleanly finished.... but that could be the scan.Thats three different ring types just on the examples posted here, Post #2 & 3 seems to have a flattened ring.Post #4 the ring does not join at the medal rim.Post #5 circular ring which joins together at the medal rim.The medal rim itself is in fact flat, round and even, the scan in this case highlights the edge knocks and makes this worn medal look worse.Regards Eddie.
Stogieman Posted June 11, 2008 Author Posted June 11, 2008 Taz, I have gone back through all my images, archives, etc. and cannot find another example of anything with an FAR bac?!!! interesting!!
Taz Posted June 12, 2008 Posted June 12, 2008 Taz, I have gone back through all my images, archives, etc. and cannot find another example of anything with an FAR bac?!!! interesting!!Rick,Another mystery to add to the list Oh well one more won't really make too much difference Regards Eddie
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