This is the miniature medal for this medal here. What is a little odd is the ribbon. My Danish contact Sune tells me the device is absolutely non-official. As well the ribbon appears to be that used on the Order of Dannebrog.
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Danish Pro Dania 1940-1945 Miniature Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Denmark, Miniature, WW2 on June 2, 2013 by The DudeInternational Force East Timor Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Australia, East Timor, INTERFET on May 19, 2013 by The Dude
The International Force East Timor (INTERFET) Medal recognises members of the Australian Defence Force who served for 30 days (or 30 sorties) in East Timor during the INTERFET campaign (16 September 1999 – 10 April 2000). The qualifying area comprises East Timor and the sea adjacent to East Timor out to a distance of 12 nautical miles (22 km) from the low water mark.
The Defaulters Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Belgium, Camp System, Civilian Medals, WW2 on May 16, 2013 by The Dude
This medal was instituted on 12 February 1951 and could be awarded on either of three ribbons, depending on the type of defaulting the recipient had performed during the war.
In general the medal was awarded to those who refused forced labour or military service, ordered by the German occupant.
A green ribbon with yellow stripes indicate the recipient refused to perform military duties for the enemy, a green ribbon with white stripes was given to those who refused to do work for the Germans and a green ribbon with red stripes was awarded to those who, having been deported to Germany for forced labour and having returned on leave, refused to go back (before 6 June 1944, day of the Normandy invasion).
Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) Service Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Egypt, Israel, MFO, Sinai on May 16, 2013 by The Dude
The Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) is an international peacekeeping force overseeing the terms of the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel. This is the MFO Service Medal.
The Multinational Force and Observers Medal is an international military decoration which was first created on March 24, 1982. The medal was established under the authority of the Director-General of the Multinational Force and Observers (MFO) which were established to monitor a neutral ceasefire zone, between Egypt and Israel, as the result of the Yom Kippur War of 1973.
The MFO is not a UN mission, but rather a multi-national force created by the annex to the Israeli-Egyptian Peace Treaty.
The Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Canada, United Nations on May 16, 2013 by The Dude
Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal (French: Médaille canadienne du maintien de la paix) is a campaign medal created in 1988 to recognize the contributions of all Canadian Peacekeepers towards the ultimate goal of peace, after the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations was awarded that year’s Nobel Peace Prize. Go Canada!
UNMIT East Timor Mission Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags East Timor, Indonesia, United Nations on May 16, 2013 by The Dude
The United Nations Integrated Mission in East Timor (UNMIT) was established on August 25, 2006 by UN Security Council Resolution 1704. Its objectives are “to support the Government in consolidating stability, enhancing a culture of democratic governance, and facilitating political dialogue among Timorese stakeholders, in their efforts to bring about a process of national reconciliation and to foster social cohesion”. In its most recent resolution on UNMIT, the Council extended its mandate until February 26, 2012. UNMIT and ISF troops will leave the country at the end of 2012.
Prisoner of War Medal 1940–1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Belgium, Camp System, WW2 on May 16, 2013 by The DudeThis is the “Médaille du Prisonnier de Guerre 1940–1945” awarded to all members of the Belgian armed forces imprisoned by the Axis. I have another example of this medal but this particular one has 5 bars on the ribbon indicating the individual spent 5 years in the German camp system.
Hyderabad Victory Medal 1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Hyderabad, India, Princely States, Victory 1945, WW2 on May 15, 2013 by The Dude
This is one of the tougher to find Empire Victory Medals. This one was issued by the Princely State of Hyderabad to commemorate the victory over the Axis in 1945. Hyderabad was nominally independent and separate from India for a year after the partition in 1947. Some 3,200 of the silver Hyderabad 1945 Victory Medal were struck.
Médaille Maritime 1940–1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Belgium, Maritime Medals, WW2 on May 14, 2013 by The DudeThe Maritime Medal 1940–1945 (French: Médaille Maritime 1940–1945, Dutch: Maritieme Medaille 1940–1945) was a Belgian World War II bravery award established by Royal Decree on 17 July 1941 and awarded to members of the Belgian Navy, merchant navy or fishing fleet for acts of heroism in the saving of ships or lives during an action against the enemy.
The award’s statute was later amended to include all naval personnel for service of two years or more aboard an allied warship (most often aboard a Royal Navy ship) and to those who had been shipwrecked twice due to combat actions.
Commemorative Medal of the 1939-1945 War
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags France, WW2 on May 14, 2013 by The Dude
The Médaille commémorative de la guerre 1939–1945 (1939–1945 Commemorative War Medal) is a commemorative medal of France. It was established on May 21, 1946 as an award to all French citizens serving in the armed forces against the forces of the Axis powers and to foreign nationals fighting under the French military authority.
I have a bunch of these, this one is without a theatre bar.
Civilian Service Medal 1939-1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Australia, Civilian Medals, WW2 on May 14, 2013 by The DudeThe Civilian Service Medal 1939–1945 is awarded to civilians in Australia during World War II who served in arduous circumstances in support of the war effort as part of organisations with military-like arrangements and conditions of service. The medal was introduced in 1994, following a recommendation of the Committee of Inquiry into Defence and Defence Related Awards.
The Committee intended to extend recognition only to those whose war service in Australia was more arduous than the norm, and was performed under military-like conditions. Hence, Women’s Land Army members, whose work was very physical, required them to live in rural areas away from their homes for lengthy periods, and was subject to military-like discipline, are generally eligible. On the other hand, members of the industrial workforce involved in munitions production are not eligible, as they overwhelmingly lived at home and were subject to standard civilian working conditions. The medal is therefore recognition of those not in the armed services, but who experienced wartime working conditions similar to the armed services.
Recipients must have served for at least 180 days in any one or a combination of the 38 eligible groups between 3 September 1939 and 2 September 1945. Recipients of the Civilian Service Medal 1939–1945 do not earn an entitlement to use post-nominal letters. As at 30 June 2006, 6,711 awards of the Civilian Service Medal 1939–1945 had been made.
This particular example is blank on the reverse and therefore unissued stock.
Médaille de la déportation et de l’internement pour faits de Résistance
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Camp System, France, WW2 on May 14, 2013 by The DudeThis is the French medal for Resistance members who were either interned or deported by the Germans during WW2.
1914-1918 Croix de Guerre with Bronze Palm Device
Posted in 1914-1918 Service Medals, Valour Medals with tags France, WW1 on May 14, 2013 by The DudeThe Croix de guerre 1914–1918 (War Cross 1914–1918) is a French military decoration. It was created to recognize French and allied soldiers who were cited for their service during World War I, similar to the British Mentioned in Despatches. The bronze palm on this one indicates the recipient was mentioned at Army level.
Commemorative Medal for 50 Years Since the Victory in 1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Australia, Unofficial, WW2 on May 14, 2013 by The DudeThis medal is one of many of the same pattern that were created and distributed by organizations ranging from the State Government of Queensland to, in this case, the local RSL’s. This one is unnamed but is stamped Maryborough RSL on the reverse.
New Zealand Operational Service Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags New Zealand on May 13, 2013 by The Dude
The New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) is a New Zealand campaign medal for award to New Zealanders who have served on operations since 3 September 1945. The medal was instituted in 2002 to provide specific New Zealand recognition for operational service. It is awarded in addition to any New Zealand, Commonwealth or foreign campaign medal. It is awarded once only to an individual, regardless of how many times he or she has deployed on operations.
These are issued unnamed.
Defence Service Medal with Territorial Bar
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags New Zealand on May 12, 2013 by The DudeThis is a modern issue New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) is a military service medal awarded to former and current members of the New Zealand Defence Force, who have served since 3 September 1945. It is expected that at least 160,000 former service personnel and more than 7,000 currently serving NZDF personnel are eligible to receive the medal.
Medaille für Kämpfer gegen den Faschismus 1933 bis 1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Germany (Post 1945), WW2 on May 12, 2013 by The Dude
The Medal for Fighters Against Fascism (German: Medaille für Kämpfer gegen den Faschismus 1933 bis 1945) was an award of the German Democratic Republic given to people who had been active in the German Resistance against Nazism.
1937-1945 China Incident Campaign Medal
Posted in 1919-1938 Medals with tags China, Empire of Japan, WW2 on May 8, 2013 by The Dude
This medal was awarded from 1937-1945 to those Japanese forces who were part of the so-called 2nd Sino-Japanese War. The companion medal is listed here 1931-1934 China Incident Campaign Medal
Medal for Liberation
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Albania, WW2 on May 8, 2013 by The Dude
This medal was instituted by the Soviet controlled Government of Albania on 13 October 1945 and was essentially the campaign medal for those who fought Italian and German forces during World War II. It was also awarded posthumously to those who had lost their lives in the fighting.
Unofficial Solomon Islands Anniversary Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Solomon Islands, Unofficial, WW2 on May 8, 2013 by The Dude
The obverse shows the coat of arms for the Solomon islands and ‘SOLOMON ISLANDS’ around the edge. The reverse shows a map of the Guadalcanal and a US Marine with Marine Corps badge and the words ’50TH ANNIVERSARY GUADALCANAL LANDINGS 7TH AUGUST 1992′. Unnamed as issued.
National Defence Cross 1940
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Hungary, WW2 on May 7, 2013 by The Dude
This medal, instituted in 1940, was awarded by Hungary for efforts in combatting communism.
Commemorative Medal of the 40th Anniversary of the Battle of Khalin Gol
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Empire of Japan, Mongolia, WW2 on May 6, 2013 by The Dude
This is the Mongolian commemorative medal issued in 1979 on the 40th anniversary of victory over Japan at Khalkhin Gol.
Soviet troops examine a disabled Japanese Ha-Go tank in the aftermath if the Battle of Khalin Gol, November 1939.
Merchant Marine Defence Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags United States, WW2 on May 6, 2013 by The Dude
The Merchant Marine Defense Medal (Bar) is a decoration of the United States Merchant Marine. The decoration was established by an Act of Congress on August 14, 1944. The decoration is awarded to members of the Merchant Marine who served aboard United States merchant ships between September 8, 1939 and December 7, 1941.
Navy Occupation Service Medal with the Berlin Airlift Device
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Berlin Airlift, Cold War, United States on May 6, 2013 by The DudeThe Berlin Airlift Device may be authorized for wear on the Army and Navy occupation medals to denote participation in the direct support of the Berlin Airlift between 1948 and 1949.
Kosovo Campaign Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Bosnian War, United States on May 6, 2013 by The DudeThe Kosovo Campaign Medal (KCM) is a military award of the United States Armed Forces established by Executive Order 13154 of President Bill Clinton on May 3, 2000. The medal recognizes military service performed in Kosovo from 1999 to the present.
Kiwi Medals 