Igor Ostapenko Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 On 27/08/2023 at 21:44, Igor Ostapenko said: 👍 Hi Igor Excellent photos Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilieff Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 Two images of [what appears to be] a Cejalvo-made St. Alexander Grand cross being displayed in present days. Yes, one of them is worn over the wrong shoulder/chest - it happens. I want to point out the breast stars. I don't think I have seen close-up images of these types. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 10 hours ago, ilieff said: Two images of [what appears to be] a Cejalvo-made St. Alexander Grand cross being displayed in present days. Yes, one of them is worn over the wrong shoulder/chest - it happens. I want to point out the breast stars. I don't think I have seen close-up images of these types. Yes They look like King Simeon Emission presumably made by Sejalvo by the King request I have seen only few of those , however first time Grand Crosses Congrats for finding those pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Interesting photo of King Boris in Navy uniform 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted September 25, 2023 Share Posted September 25, 2023 On 12/06/2023 at 16:49, steveBobby said: More photos from the same exhibition, I haven't found any photos of recipients wearing mine clearing badges in the Black Sea, please add to this thread if someone can, I think it would be interesting mine clearing badges in the Black Sea Still on the topic this is interesting badge for Graduation from navy school 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveBobby Posted October 4, 2023 Share Posted October 4, 2023 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 On 04/10/2023 at 12:30, steveBobby said: What could be the Neck Decoration and the one above the Bravery Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex K Posted October 5, 2023 Share Posted October 5, 2023 Order of The Most Holy Annunciation, italy, neck and breast star 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted October 6, 2023 Share Posted October 6, 2023 21 hours ago, Alex K said: Order of The Most Holy Annunciation, italy, neck and breast star Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveBobby Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted October 29, 2023 Share Posted October 29, 2023 7 hours ago, steveBobby said: Nice photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilieff Posted January 10 Author Share Posted January 10 Major General Asen Nikolov It is interesting to see how he earned a grand total of 4 military order decorations during his military career. Soldier's cross 4th class - for the war with Serbia in 1885 (only weeks before he was appointed junior officer, hence a cross and not an actual order) Order 4th class - for the Balkan wars Order 4th class (1st grade) and 3rd class (1st grade) - for the Great war I think it's impressive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 On 11/01/2024 at 03:55, ilieff said: Major General Asen Nikolov It is interesting to see how he earned a grand total of 4 military order decorations during his military career. Soldier's cross 4th class - for the war with Serbia in 1885 (only weeks before he was appointed junior officer, hence a cross and not an actual order) Order 4th class - for the Balkan wars Order 4th class (1st grade) and 3rd class (1st grade) - for the Great war I think it's impressive. I agree very impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted January 25 Share Posted January 25 Interesting photo of medical Officer with Red Cross badges 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveBobby Posted March 12 Share Posted March 12 I wanted to add this interesting photo to this thread, it's the only photo I've found so far of the Mother's Medal being worn by a man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 13/03/2024 at 00:14, steveBobby said: I wanted to add this interesting photo to this thread, it's the only photo I've found so far of the Mother's Medal being worn by a man. Very nice observation Interesting photo indeed I suspect that if his wife passed away he decided to carry on the her legacy. As you see the ribbon is a lady version 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveBobby Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 On 3/19/2024 at 2:53 PM, Graf said: Very nice observation Interesting photo indeed I suspect that if his wife passed away he decided to carry on the her legacy. As you see the ribbon is a lady version Hi Graf！ Maybe what you're talking about is a possibility，But I saw in some materials that some men can also get the Mother's Medal by adopting war orphans. Yours Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted March 21 Share Posted March 21 On 20/03/2024 at 19:33, steveBobby said: Hi Graf！ Maybe what you're talking about is a possibility，But I saw in some materials that some men can also get the Mother's Medal by adopting war orphans. Yours Steve That is a nice information That is possible as well Only the man in the photo can give us the correct answer Good Work Steve ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
new world Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 (edited) It's possible the man in the photo wears medal awarded to his deceased wife. I saw examples of people wearing awards of close relatives who passed away. Edited March 28 by new world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 On 29/03/2024 at 00:19, new world said: It's possible the man in the photo wears medal awarded to his deceased wife. I saw examples of people wearing awards of close relatives who passed away. Welcome back Yes ,This was my first thought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmarine Admiral Posted April 1 Share Posted April 1 I have a few photos that would fit this thread. I have my own thread about Kriegsmarine admirals, but I can post the relevant photos here also. Konteradmiral Paul Wever, sitting 3rd from the left. This photo is very interesting because Wever is wearing all of his awards and decorations (including many foreign). See the close-up below for more information about these awards and decorations. Wever was promoted to Konteradmiral on 01 September 1941 and to Vizeadmiral on 01 October 1943. He died from a heart attack (presumably caused by a sunstroke) on 11 August 1944 in Aix en Provence, South France. His posts during WW2 include: -Chief of Staff of the Naval-Group-Command West (23 August 1939-04 December 1939) -Chief of the Department for Naval Intelligence Analysis, OKM (01 January 1940-21 June 1940) -Director of the Sub-Group Navy in the Armistice-Commission France (22 June 1940-15 January 1943) -Placed at the Disposal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval-Group West (16 January 1943-01 September 1943) -Commanding Admiral of the French South Coast (02 September 1943-11 August 1944) 1: Commander's Cross of the Royal Order of the Crown of Italy 2: Commander's Cross of the Royal Bulgarian Order of Saint Alexander (approved on 31 March 1939 but awarded sometime earlier) 3: Spanish Cross in Silver without Swords (awarded on 6 June 1939) 4: Spanish Order of Naval Merit 2nd Class with White Decoration (awarded on 23 January 1932 and approved on 28 March 1934) 5: Ottoman War Medal (Gallipoli Star) 6: Clasp (1939) to the Iron Cross 1st Class (awarded on 5 December 1939) 7: Iron Cross (1914) 1st Class 8: U-boat War Badge 1918 (awarded on 3 March 1919) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmarine Admiral Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 Portrait of Admiral Karlgeorg Schuster, Commander-in-Chief of the Naval-Group-Command South (30 June 1941-20 March 1943). The Breast Star he is wearing is the Grand Cross of the Royal Bulgarian Order of Military Merit with War Decoration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graf Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 02/04/2024 at 02:08, Kriegsmarine Admiral said: I have a few photos that would fit this thread. I have my own thread about Kriegsmarine admirals, but I can post the relevant photos here also. Konteradmiral Paul Wever, sitting 3rd from the left. This photo is very interesting because Wever is wearing all of his awards and decorations (including many foreign). See the close-up below for more information about these awards and decorations. Wever was promoted to Konteradmiral on 01 September 1941 and to Vizeadmiral on 01 October 1943. He died from a heart attack (presumably caused by a sunstroke) on 11 August 1944 in Aix en Provence, South France. His posts during WW2 include: -Chief of Staff of the Naval-Group-Command West (23 August 1939-04 December 1939) -Chief of the Department for Naval Intelligence Analysis, OKM (01 January 1940-21 June 1940) -Director of the Sub-Group Navy in the Armistice-Commission France (22 June 1940-15 January 1943) -Placed at the Disposal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval-Group West (16 January 1943-01 September 1943) -Commanding Admiral of the French South Coast (02 September 1943-11 August 1944) 1: Commander's Cross of the Royal Order of the Crown of Italy 2: Commander's Cross of the Royal Bulgarian Order of Saint Alexander (approved on 31 March 1939 but awarded sometime earlier) 3: Spanish Cross in Silver without Swords (awarded on 6 June 1939) 4: Spanish Order of Naval Merit 2nd Class with White Decoration (awarded on 23 January 1932 and approved on 28 March 1934) 5: Ottoman War Medal (Gallipoli Star) 6: Clasp (1939) to the Iron Cross 1st Class (awarded on 5 December 1939) 7: Iron Cross (1914) 1st Class 8: U-boat War Badge 1918 (awarded on 3 March 1919) Very nice photo On 07/04/2024 at 06:02, Kriegsmarine Admiral said: Portrait of Admiral Karlgeorg Schuster, Commander-in-Chief of the Naval-Group-Command South (30 June 1941-20 March 1943). The Breast Star he is wearing is the Grand Cross of the Royal Bulgarian Order of Military Merit with War Decoration. Very nice photo On 02/04/2024 at 02:08, Kriegsmarine Admiral said: I have a few photos that would fit this thread. I have my own thread about Kriegsmarine admirals, but I can post the relevant photos here also. Konteradmiral Paul Wever, sitting 3rd from the left. This photo is very interesting because Wever is wearing all of his awards and decorations (including many foreign). See the close-up below for more information about these awards and decorations. Wever was promoted to Konteradmiral on 01 September 1941 and to Vizeadmiral on 01 October 1943. He died from a heart attack (presumably caused by a sunstroke) on 11 August 1944 in Aix en Provence, South France. His posts during WW2 include: -Chief of Staff of the Naval-Group-Command West (23 August 1939-04 December 1939) -Chief of the Department for Naval Intelligence Analysis, OKM (01 January 1940-21 June 1940) -Director of the Sub-Group Navy in the Armistice-Commission France (22 June 1940-15 January 1943) -Placed at the Disposal of the Commander-in-Chief of the Naval-Group West (16 January 1943-01 September 1943) -Commanding Admiral of the French South Coast (02 September 1943-11 August 1944) 1: Commander's Cross of the Royal Order of the Crown of Italy 2: Commander's Cross of the Royal Bulgarian Order of Saint Alexander (approved on 31 March 1939 but awarded sometime earlier) 3: Spanish Cross in Silver without Swords (awarded on 6 June 1939) 4: Spanish Order of Naval Merit 2nd Class with White Decoration (awarded on 23 January 1932 and approved on 28 March 1934) 5: Ottoman War Medal (Gallipoli Star) 6: Clasp (1939) to the Iron Cross 1st Class (awarded on 5 December 1939) 7: Iron Cross (1914) 1st Class 8: U-boat War Badge 1918 (awarded on 3 March 1919) The Commander of the Order of St Alexander is with swords in the middle -given at a war time 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kriegsmarine Admiral Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 8 hours ago, Graf said: The Commander of the Order of St Alexander is with swords in the middle -given at a war time It's the version without Swords. It was awarded in 1938 or early 1939. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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