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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 24 May 2011, 12:34

von thoma wrote:Oberleutnant.....at least in the Picture.
I'm referred to his last rank... :wink:
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 25 May 2011, 00:24

Generalleutnant Hermann Plocher...

What is the medal in the left pocket? Is it Spanish medal?

Source: http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... 73&start=0
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by John G. » 25 May 2011, 00:41

Pretty sure it's the Spanish Order of St. Ferdinand....not sure what grade (but must be a higher degree for a General rank)....there are numerous variations of this award....according to "Vernon's Collector's Guide to Orders, Medals, & Decorations".
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 25 May 2011, 00:43

Wow, that's fast! Thank you John! :D
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 25 May 2011, 01:49

Generalleutnant Herbert Olbrich...

What is the look-a-like Navy Badge in his pocket?

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Bunde ... lbrich.jpg
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 25 May 2011, 02:30

One more, Generalleutnant Heinrich Niehoff...

What is the medal (with Eichenlaub?) in his neck?

Source: http://www.v-like-vintage.net/de/foto_d ... h+Niehoff/
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Post by John G. » 25 May 2011, 05:28

Gen'l Olbrich is wearing a 1918 Naval Wound Badge.....

Gen'l Niehoff has the 1937-39 Red Cross Neck Order...
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 27 May 2011, 13:35

Thank you again John for your help! :D
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 22 Jun 2011, 12:53

What is the big star medal of this NSKK-Korpsführer Adolf Hühnlein?

Source: http://www.wehrmacht-awards.com/forums/ ... p?t=523682
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by Frech » 22 Jun 2011, 18:24

Hi,

appears to be the Bulgarian Order of Military Merit.

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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 25 Jun 2011, 12:52

Thank you very much, Christian! :D
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 17 Aug 2011, 20:09

Generalfeldmarschall Eduard Freiherr von Böhm-Ermolli...

What is the medal below Pour le Mérite? Is it Austro-Hungarian decoration?

Source: Axis History Forum, another thread
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by history1 » 17 Aug 2011, 20:55

Commander's Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa.
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 17 Aug 2011, 20:59

Thank you History1! :D
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Re: Unidentified Medals, Decorations, Badges in wear

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Post by von thoma » 18 Aug 2011, 03:08

AlifRafikKhan wrote:Generalleutnant Hermann Plocher...

What is the medal in the left pocket? Is it Spanish medal?
It's the Old Navarra's Shield,not the San Fernando's Cross decoration.
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The Navarra's Shield.
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The San Fernando's Cross and his correct placement.

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