This is a Syrian medal awarded for courageous acts. The star device is for an officer award. THe other example is for NCO’s or other ranks.
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Order of Bravery
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeFighters Against Nazism Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Israel, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The Dude
This Israeli medal, from 1967, is awarded to any Israeli who was either a partisan or a regular member of the Allied armies between the 1st of September 1939 and the 1st of September 1946.
60th Anniversary Of Victory Over Hitler’s Fascism
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Bulgaria, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The Dude
Awarded in 2005 to all surviving veterans of the 1944-1945 struggle against the Nazi’s. Bulgaria switched sides late in the war and was shown little sympathy by the Allies.
60th Anniversary of Victory Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Israel, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is an Israeli medal commemorating the 60th anniversary of the defeat of Nazism, especially the Jewish fighters contribution.
50th Anniversary of Victory Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Israel, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is an Israeli medal commemorating the 50th anniversary of the defeat of Nazism, especially the Jewish fighters contribution.
55th Anniversary of Victory Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Israel, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is an Israeli medal commemorating the 55th anniversary of the defeat of Nazism, especially the Jewish fighters contribution.
Philippines Independence Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Philippines on April 28, 2013 by The Dude
The Philippine Independence Medal was created to recognize those members of the military who had participated in multiple Philippine military operations during the years of the Second World War. It was instituted in 1946.
The Philippines Defence Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Philippines, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The DudeCreated in 1944 this medal was awarded to all troops involved in the defence of the Philippines between 8 December 1941 and 15 June 1942.
The Merchant Marine Commemorative Medal 1939-1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals, Rare Medals with tags Maritime Medals, Portugal, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The Dude
This medal was created by Portugal in 1951 to recognise the crews of the ships of its merchant navy who sailed into war zones during WW2. Portugal was neutral throughout WW2.
1936 Spanish Civil War Campaign Medal
Posted in 1919-1938 Medals with tags Spain (Nationalist), Spanish Civil War, WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The Dude
1936 Spanish Civil War Campaign Medal. Issued to all troops who participated on the Nationalist side under Generalissimo Francisco Franco, including foreign nationals, e.g., German Condor Legion and Italian contingent.
The Anti-Fascism Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Czechoslovakia, Unofficial, WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The Dude
This is a medal issued in 1981 by the Czechoslovakian Anti-Facist Committee to all surviving ex-members of teh Communist resistance to the Nazis. It’s a state supported organisation but the medal should be considered an unofficial issue.
The Commemorative Medal of the 40th Anniverary of Victory over Fascism
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Czechoslovakia, WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The DudeDuh. A Czechoslovakian Communist era medal celebrating 40 years since the fall of the Nazis.
The Commemorative Medal of the Second National Revolt
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Czechoslovakia, WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The DudeThis Czech medal was created in 1946. The rear of the medal says “in remembrance of the 2nd national revolt”. This medal was issued to everyone who helped resist the German occupiers of Czechoslovakia.
8 Days Battle Commemorative Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags China (Communist), WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The Dude
I know nothing about this except what a Chinese guy at work translated for me. He said it’s Communist and refers to the 8 Day battle. I think it’s a fake but it’s off to the forums for me.
Medal Celebrating the Victory Over Japan 1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals, Fakes & Replicas with tags China (Nationalist), WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The Dude
This is an odd one. It seems to have the same front as the Nationalist commemorative medal but the back is completely different, having the year 1945 and a reference to the defeat of Japan. I have posted this to a China medal subforum so hopefully I’ll hear soon. My thoughts right now are tourist fake from China.
The Participation Medal 1940-45
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Norway, WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The Dude
This Norwegian medal was awarded after the end of the war to those soldiers and sailors who served in Norway during the initial German invasion, in the forces in the U.K. through the war and in the home forces who stayed in Norway through the occupation.
The King Haakon VII’s Freedom Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Norway, WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The DudeThis is a Norwegian medal awarded for outstanding acts during WW2 that fell short of the valour requirements of the War Cross.
Medal in Commemoration of Victory in the Resistance Against Aggression
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags China (Nationalist), WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The DudeSometimes called the China War Memorial Medal, this medal was authorized by the Chinese Nationalist Government for issue to all servicemen and others who assisted the Chinese in their fight against Japan during the Second World War. It was awarded to both military and civilian personnel who were directly involved in the war effort. Perhaps the largest single group of Americans to receive this medal were members of the 14th Air Force, the famed “Flying Tigers.” This medal was presented to them in a special ceremony during a convention of the 14th Air Force Association held in New Orleans on August 2, 1975. The medals were formally presented to about 200 veterans by the Ambassador of the Republic of China and Anna Chennault, the widow of General Claire L. Chennault, the former commander of the Flyng Tigers.
The front of the medal shows the Marco Polo Bridge, which spans the Yeng-ding river. The bridge symbolizes the outbreak of the Sino-Japanese War, because Japan’s full-scale aggression against China began on July 7, 1937, near Peking in a small town called Lukou-Chiao, which means “Marco Polo Bridge.” Above the bridge are the crossed flags of the Republic of China and her Armed Forces, symbolizing unity of the Chinese people. The portrait between the flags is that of Chiang Kai-shek, who was Chairman of the Military Committee of the National Government during the war. In the background over the bridge can be seen a city with smokestacks, alluding to the return of peaceful pursuits.
This example is unissued.
The Patriots Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Abyssinia, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Italy (Fascist), WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The Dude
This medal was instituted in 1941 and awarded to all Ethiopian soldiers and irregulars who fought against the Italian occupation between 1935 and 1941. This medal can be found with palm devices on the ribbon to mark each year the fighter was engaged.
The Refugees Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Abyssinia, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Italy (Fascist), WW2 on April 26, 2013 by The DudeThis medal was created by Haile Salassie to reward the people who assisted the large number of refugees created by the invasion of Ethiopia in 1935 by the Italians and the subsequent struggle until 1941 to expel them.
Medal for Fighting in Defence of People’s Rule
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Poland, WW2 on April 25, 2013 by The Dude
This Polish medal was instituted in 1944 and was used to recognise those pro-communist forces who helped secure Poland and push it into the Soviet sphere during the period of anarchy after the Germans left. The enemy in this case was primarily the London Government-in-exile and the Home Army.
Medal for Participation in the Battle of Berlin
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Poland, WW2 on April 25, 2013 by The DudeIn 1966 this medal was created and awarded to all surviving members of the Polish forces who had joined in the attack and capture of Berlin in April and May 1945.
Warsaw Uprising Cross
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Poland, WW2 on April 25, 2013 by The DudeThis medal was created in 1981 and was awarded to all the participants in the Warsaw Uprising of July 1944. The symbol in the centre represents the insurgent’s armbands.
Medal for the Oder, Neisse and Baltic
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Poland, WW2 on April 25, 2013 by The DudeThis Polish medal was awarded to the communist Polish forces who fought beside the Soviets on the front running from the Baltic Sea to the Oder River.
Cross of Merit 3rd Class
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Poland, WW2 on April 25, 2013 by The DudeThis Polish medal was a state award for services. The PRL in the centre indicates that this is a WW2 award. This is the 3rd Class award in Bronze.
Kiwi Medals 