Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) I've just reworked my E. Europe board to include new arrivals. I'm afraid this group will spill over the edges of your prescribed geographical boundaries, but thought I'd put them up here for starters. Details on request. Despite travel to 93 countries around the world, I've only ever been to one of the countries represented on this board (Austria). I've picked them up over the last 40 years in places as disparate as Peshawar, Vienna, London and Arlington, VA. Hugh Edited June 30, 2009 by Hugh
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Show us more. And show us close ups.All right, you've given me my excuse. I'll start with the ones on this board within your geo limits, the Yugo states. I am very far from an expert, so I'll welcome your commentaries. SE01 Order of St Sava, 2nd Class, Neck badge, silver-gilt enamel, in case of issue,
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 I can't say I'm proud of these (what did I contribute?) but I'm very pleased to have them. SE01 Order of St Sava, 2nd Class, Neck badge, silver-giltenamel, in case of issue, closeup
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) SE01 Order of St Sava, 2nd Class, Neck badge, silver-giltenamel, in case of issue, reverseI'll ask your pardon for the little sticker on the reverses of these; it's the only I can keep track in a fairly large and VERY eclectic collection. Edited June 30, 2009 by Hugh
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 And now the star. If anyone can give an official order of precedence, I'd be very grateful. I know relatively little about these.
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Also, some of you may be able to tell me manufacturers where not indicated. SE02 Order of St. Sava, Breast Star of Grand Cross, Silver-gilt enamel, Type II, EF , rev,
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 SE03 Order of the White Eagle, Officer, w swords in fitted embossed case of issue by Arthus Bertrand of Paris, awarded to Lt. Col G. T. Scott, R. E. rev, 2
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) Guess I should have posted this one firstSE03 Order of the White Eagle, Officer, w swords in fitted embossed case of issue by Arthus Bertrand of Paris, awarded to Lt. Col G. T. Scott, R. E. Edited June 30, 2009 by Hugh
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Again, if some of you can make corrections to any of my annotations, I'll be glad to hear from you. SE04 Order of Takowa, Officer, 4th Class, (King Milan I issue 1883 - 1903) in fitted embossed case of issue
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 SE04 Order of Takowa, Officer, 4th Class, (King Milan I issue 1883 - 1903) in fitted embossed case of issue 2
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 SE05 Karageorge Decoration of the Order of the Star of Karageorge, bronze cross w silver rays
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) I think I know that the red ribbon indicates that this was awarded for combat action. Is that also true for the preceding orders?SE05 Karageorge Decoration of the Order of the Star of Karageorge, bronze cross w silver rays Edited June 30, 2009 by Hugh
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 And translations of the inscriptions would also be welcome. SE05 War Commemorative Cross, 1914-18
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Is this as rare as I've been led to believe?SE06 Medal for Bravery Military Merit , bronze female head, (Very rare), EF
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) And who was that lady on the obverse?SE06 Medal for Bravery Military Merit , bronze female head, (Very rare), EF Edited June 30, 2009 by Hugh
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 (edited) And what is the significance of the four figures in the Serb coat of arms? (look a bit like the number "3")SE07 Medal for Zeal 1913, bronze, 3A PEBHOCHY CAXXBY (Military Virtues), VF Edited June 30, 2009 by Hugh
JimZ Posted June 30, 2009 Posted June 30, 2009 Some nice eye candy.I'd suggest you post the close ups in their respective forums. Perhaps, these could even be moved to the collector's showcase if you prefer whereby you can showcase your whole collection without the need to break up the close ups. Let me know if you prefer and I'll see if it can be done.Incidentally what are those pesky blue stickers on the reverse of your orders? In my experience these items tend to damage/corrode the order due to the chemicals in the adhesive and may lead to discoloration or other reactions such as bronze disease etc. Would they not be better off if they were removed before any (further) damage may be caused?Best best!Jim
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 SE07 Medal for Zeal 1913, bronze, 3A PEBHOCHY CAXXBY (Military Virtues), VF
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 SE08 Milan Obrenovich IV 1868-1882, Ascension to the throne 10 April 1872,
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 SE08 Milan Obrenovich IV 1868-1882, Ascension to the throne 10 April 1872, rev
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 SE10 Retreat to Albania, 1915, awarded to British troops
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 That's all for Serbia!SE10 Retreat to Albania, 1915, awarded to British troops
Hugh Posted June 30, 2009 Author Posted June 30, 2009 Some nice eye candy.I'd suggest you post the close ups in their respective forums. Perhaps, these could even be moved to the collector's showcase if you prefer whereby you can showcase your whole collection without the need to break up the close ups. Let me know if you prefer and I'll see if it can be done.Incidentally what are those pesky blue stickers on the reverse of your orders? In my experience these items tend to damage/corrode the order due to the chemicals in the adhesive and may lead to discoloration or other reactions such as bronze disease etc. Would they not be better off if they were removed before any (further) damage may be caused?Best best!JimThanks, Jim, I'm not fussy about where they should be posted. I just chose a forum which seemed to include some of the countries shown. My intent for the other countries not included in this forum was to post in each forum respectively (e.g., Russian in that forum, etc.). If that's not the best approach, I'm completely open to guidance. As for posting my entire collection, that would be 10 frames of medals about the same size as this one, so I'm not going to undertake that right away. Perhaps as I update each frame. As for the pesky blue stickers, I recognize the issue, but I use them to keep track of the inventory. I've been using them for many years, and, yes, there is a slight discoloration after years in place, but it's the least destructive method I've found. (I use Elmer's glue to attach them, so that's a fairly benign adhesive - I think). If you or anyone else has a better method for inventory control, I'd be very glad to here about it. And now, I'll sit back and hope to get some answers to the many questions I've included. Thanks for your comments.
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