Kev in Deva Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Picture 1, which I received as a 2010 Christmas present:- Unknown Romanian Medical Officer picture taken between the wars. Neck Orders:- 1. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. 2. Imperial Russia Order of St Stanislas 2nd class with swords. Medal Bar. 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania, Civil / Peacetime issue. 3. Romanian 1917 Queen Maria Cross III Class. 4. Romanian Military Officers Service Medal for 25 years. 5. Romanian Queen Elizabeth Medical Merit Cross. (1913) (given for medical service during the 2nd Balkan War.) 6. Romanian Commemorative Balkan Campaign Medal of 1913. 7. Romanian WW1 War Cross. 8. Romanian Inter-Allied Victory Medal for WW1. 9. Romanian King Carol I Jubilee Medal. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Picture 2 Romanian Manhood & Loyalty Medal ( I or II Class.) Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Picture 3 Another Medical Officer. Picture taken on his 20th Wedding Anniversary in 1928. Neck Orders:- 1. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. 2. Imperial Russia Order of Saint Stanislas 2nd class with swords. Medal Bar:- 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 3. Romanian Order of the Crown. 4. Italian Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus. 5. Romanian Officers Military Service Medal (25?) 6. Romanian Queen Elizabeth Medical Merit Cross. (1913) (given for medical service during the 2nd Balkan War.) 7. Romanian Commemorative Balkan Campaign Medal of 1913. 8. Romanian WW1 War Cross. (with Battle-bars) 9. Romanian Inter-Allied Victory Medal for WW1. 10. Romanian King Carol I Jubilee Medal. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
2xvetran Posted February 8, 2011 Posted February 8, 2011 Beautiful postcards Kevin, especially from a time when these things were done for special occasions and circumstances only. Thanks for sharing. Scott.
Kev in Deva Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Picture 4. Medal Bar:- 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. Imperial Russia Order of St Anna 3rd class. Interesting where he has it placed on his medal bar. 3. Romanian Commemorative Balkan Campaign Medal of 1913. 4. Romanian WW1 War Cross. 5. Romanian King Carol I Jubilee Medal. Picture 5. Another 2 unknown Romanian Officers, one of whom is shown above. 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. The other chaps awards:- 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. French Croix de guerre 1914–1918 with Palm leaf. 3. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. UPDATE!! Picture 6 I located another picture with the same two Romanian officers! Dated to 1923. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Picture 7 Either a very young officer or a member of a Military Academy. King Michael of Romania cap insignia. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Picture 8 Another well decorated unknown. The Medal Bar, Starting on the top left:- 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. 3. Romanian - work in progress - 4. Romanian Commemorative Balkan Campaign Medal of 1913. 5. Romanian Manhood & Loyalty Medal ( I or II Class.) 6. Romanian Queen Elizabeth Medical Merit Cross. (1913) (given for medical service during the 2nd Balkan War.) 7. Romanian King Carol I Jubilee Medal. 8. Imperial Russia Order of Saint Stanislas. 9. Imperial Bulgaria Order of Civil Merit. Jeton depicting a Horse-shoe indication of service with a Cavalry Regiment as Medical Officer. The rear:- Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 8, 2011 Author Posted February 8, 2011 (edited) Picture 9 This young lady is a member of "The Sentinals" from the early 1930's period. Kevin in Deva. :beer: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Darn, I just noticed I have put this in the wrong section of the Forum. Can any Mod with the powers that be please relocate it to the correct section:- Central & Eastern European States: Non Communist Era Kevin in Deva. :beer: Edited February 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
tsarenko1975 Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 Hi, Kev in Deva! On picture 4 not StStanislas! It's St Anna 3rd class!
Kev in Deva Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Picture 10 Neck Orders:- 1. Romanian Order of the star of Romania. 2. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. Medal Bar:- 1. Romanian Order of the Star of Romania. 2. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. 3. Romanian Order of the Crown of Romania. 4. Romanian Manhood & Loyalty Medal ( I or II Class.) 5. Romanian Queen Elizabeth Medical Merit Cross. (1913) 6. (Work in progress.) 7. Romanian Inter-Allied Victory Medal for WW1. 8. Romanian Officers Military Service Medal (18 - 25?) 9. Romanian Commemorative Balkan Campaign Medal of 1913. 10. Romanian WW1 War Cross. 11. Romanian King Carol I Jubilee Medal. Picture size 32mm X 45mm :speechless1: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 Hallo tsarenko1975, well spotted, my mistake, I will edit and correct, thanks for your observation. Kevin in Deva. :beer:
tsarenko1975 Posted February 9, 2011 Posted February 9, 2011 No problem, Kev! On picture #1 - St Stanislas 2nd class with swords. On picture #3: StStanislas 2 nd class with swords - it's very unusual for medics! Very fine!
Kev in Deva Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Picture 11 Sadly no name & no medals but a fine looking military figure. In the rear top right corner nearly completely covered with writing is the name of the photographer in Sibiu. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 9, 2011 Author Posted February 9, 2011 (edited) Picture 12 Family Studio Portrait. The rather relaxed soldier sports the Romanian Cross of War for service in WW1. Penciled notation to the rear of the card dated :- 26 III 1920. Which might explain why he sports no Romanian Inter-Allied Victory Medal. Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) I will next post a series of pictures obtained from one family, the family history is interesting with officers serving Romania going back to W.W.1, W.W.2, Post W.W.2 Communist R.P.R. period and Communist R.S.R. period and post communist period. When I asked the gentleman why he was willing to get rid of such pictures he replied, "My only daughter has no interest in them!" Sad Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited February 10, 2011 by Kev in Deva
2xvetran Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 I will next post a series of pictures obtained from one family, the family history is interesting with officers serving Romania going back to W.W.1, W.W.2, Post W.W.2 Communist R.P.R. period and Communist R.S.R. period and post communist period. When I asked the gentleman why he was willing to get rid of such pictures he replied, My only daughter has no interest in them! Sad Kevin in Deva. While a bit sad, I would venture to say that most of our collections would be much smaller if it weren't for the disinterested family members of the veterans. Great pics Kevin, still looking for the odd combat/field uniform shot Scott.
Kev in Deva Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Darn it Scott, you forced me to post these now:- Picture 13. Picture 14. Picture 15 Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 10, 2011 Author Posted February 10, 2011 (edited) Picture 15 (continued) Picture 16 Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited March 9, 2011 by Kev in Deva
2xvetran Posted February 10, 2011 Posted February 10, 2011 Awesome pics Kevin, you have made me happy today! I love the combat/field stuff Scott.
Kev in Deva Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 "THE DONOVICI FAMILY COLLECTION" Photo 1 :- 25. 11. 1920 Photo 2:- 31 . 12. 1932 Kevin in Deva. :beer:
Kev in Deva Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Picture 3:- 10 MAY 1932 Picture 4 :- 1932 Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited February 16, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Picture 5 :- 1934 Kevin in Deva. :cheers: Edited February 16, 2011 by Kev in Deva
Kev in Deva Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 Picture 6 :- Note the Romanian Adrian helmet with King Ferdinand "FF" Cipher more than likely in a chocolate brown paint scheme. 18. 12. 1934 (1939?) Kevin in Deva. :beer:
Kev in Deva Posted February 16, 2011 Author Posted February 16, 2011 Picture 7 :- I believe the name is Pieptea Nicolae 5 November 1934. Picture 8 :- 9 April 1935 Kevin in Deva :cheers:
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