This is a commemorative medal issued in 1951 celebrating 10 years of the Yugoslav People’s Army. This refers to Josep Tito’s communist forces.
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10 Years of the Yugoslav People’s Army
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Yugoslavia on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThe Medal for the Liberation of Siebenbürgen
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Hungary, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This Hungarian medal was struck to commemorate the incorporation of Siebenbürgen (perhaps better known as Transylvania) into Hungary, this medal in “war metal” was instituted on 1 October 1940. Transylvania was taken from Transylvania.
The obverse has the bust of King Matthias Corvinus (1458-1490) while the reverse holds the arms of Siebenbürgen.
Medal for the Liberation of Upper Hungary
Posted in 1919-1938 Medals with tags Hungary, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This is a medal commemorating the gains that Hungary made at the expense of Czechoslovakia in the 1st Vienna Award of 1938.
On 2 November 1938, the First Vienna Award transferred to Hungary parts of Southern Slovakia and Carpathian Ruthenia, an area amounting to 11,927 km² and a population of 869,299 (86.5% of which were Hungarians according to a 1941 census). Between 5 November and 10 November, Hungarian armed forces peacefully occupied the newly transferred territories.
Hungarian Commemorative Cross of WW2
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Hungary, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This medal, made to resemble the Fire Cross, is dated 1943 on one arm and 2003 on another.
The Medal for the Recapture of South Hungary
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Hungary, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThis medal celebrates the part Hungary took in the partition of Yugoslavia by the Axis in 1941. The German Army invaded Yugoslavia and quickly crushed Yugoslavian armed resistance. Horthy dispatched the Hungarian Third Army to occupy Vojvodina. Later, Hungary forcibly annexed sections of Baranja, Bačka, Međimurje, and Prekmurje.
Cross for War Merit
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Italy (Republic), WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This is the Italian Republican version of this medal, indicating post 1949.
Italian Spanish Civil War Volunteers Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Italy (Fascist), WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This medal was issued to all the Italian Volunteers who served in the Italian Fascist forces in Spain. My one is missing its ribbon loop.
The Abyssinian Campaign Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Abyssinia, East Africa, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Italy (Fascist), WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThis medal, missing its ribbon, commemorates the Italian invasion and defeat of Ethiopia in 1936.
The War Commemorative Medal 1940-43
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Italy (Republic), WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This medal was instituted in 1948 and awarded to all forces that served Italy between 11 June 1940 and 8 September 1943.
The Medal for the War of Liberation
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Italy (Republic), WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThis medal, struck by the Republican Government that rose in Italy after the overthrow of Mussolini, was issued to all members of the resistance and the Republican forces that served after 1943.
Mother of All Battles Medal, 1990-1991
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags 1st Iraq War, Iraq on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This medal is from the Saddam Hussein regime and was awarded to all personnel involved in the invasion of Kuwait and the Coalition battles in the year after.
The Iraq 1945 Victory Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Iraq, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
The Victory Medal (Nut al-Nasir): instituted by the Prince Regent ‘Abdu’l Illah, on behalf of King Faisal II, in 1945. Awarded in commemoration of the Allied victories over the Axis powers in 1945.
Medal of the May 1941 Revolt
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Iraq, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThis Iraqi medal was awarded to the troops involved in the overthrow of the pro-Axis Iraqi government in 1941.
The Iraq War Medal 1939-1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Iraq, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThis medal was awarded to all members of the Iraqi Levies who served in WW2. In 1940/41 the Iraqis joined the Axis and invited a German mission to enter the country. The British sent a column into Iraq and was able to overthrow the Iraq government and put in place a puppet government which stayed in power until the mid-50’s. The photos below include an early issue example.
The Transjordan WW2 Victory Medal
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals, Rare Medals with tags Jordan, Trans-Jordan, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This medal, from the Principality of Transjordan, was issued to all citizens of the mandate who served in WW2. Trans-Jordan later became the Kingdom of Jordan. It’s Arabic name is “Midalat al-Zarari al-Herb al-Iradani Lasanat 1939-1945“.
An Bonn Seirbhise Eigeandala
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Ireland, WW2 on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This is the Emergency Service Medal 1939-1946 issued by the Republic of Ireland. For service with good conduct between 3 September 1939 and 31 March 1946 this medal came in eleven variations depending on the unit or branch of service. I have four of these variants. This one is for AN FORSA COSANTA AITIUIL : the Local Defence Force.
Bintang Gerilya
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Indonesia on April 30, 2013 by The Dude
This is the Indonesian Guerrilla Star awarded to all those who fought in the War of Independence from the Dutch, 1945-1949.
Order for Bravery
Posted in Valour Medals with tags WW2, Yugoslavia on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThis Yugoslavian medal was created in August 1943. The words mean “Freedom to the People!, Death to Fascism”. Awesome. Some 120,636 of these were awarded apparently although this one is numbered 139370.
The Order of the 9th September 1944 Civil Division 1st Class
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Bulgaria, Civilian Medals, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The Dude
Instituted on 14 September 1945, this order was awarded for services in connection with the 9 September 1944 uprising, for outstanding services in the establishment of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, and for bravery in action by officers and leaders of the People’s Army. Two divisions were created, a Military and a Civil Division, each having three classes. The Military Division can be recognized by its insignia having crossed swords. Two types of the order exist : a screw-back type and a ribboned one. The central medallion depicts a Bulgarian patriot, Vasil Levski.
The Order of the 9th September 1944 Civil Division 2nd Class
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Bulgaria, Civilian Medals, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The DudeInstituted on 14 September 1945, this order was awarded for services in connection with the 9 September 1944 uprising, for outstanding services in the establishment of the People’s Republic of Bulgaria, and for bravery in action by officers and leaders of the People’s Army. Two divisions were created, a Military and a Civil Division, each having three classes. The Military Division can be recognized by its insignia having crossed swords. Two types of the order exist : a screw-back type and a ribboned one. The central medallion depicts a Bulgarian patriot, Vasil Levski.
The Medal for the 30th Anniversary of the Victory Over Germany
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Bulgaria, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis medal was awarded in 1975 to all surviving veterans of the war against Germany. This marked the 30th anniversary of the defeat of the Nazi’s.
The Medal for the 50th Anniversary of the Victory Over Germany
Posted in 1939-1945 Jubilee Medals with tags Bulgaria, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The Dude
This medal, from Bulgaria was given to surviving veterans in 1995, upon the 50th anniversary of the end of the European War.
The Medal for the Patriotic War 1944-1945
Posted in 1939-1945 Service Medals with tags Bulgaria, WW2 on April 28, 2013 by The DudeAll soldiers and partisans acting on behalf of the unity government instituted in Bulgaria after the Soviet occupation of 1944 were entitled to this medal.
Medal of the 8th of March
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The Dude
To commemorate the coup whereby the Ba’ath party took control, 8 March 1963, to all members of the Syrian armed forces serving on 9 March 1963 or recalled during the following 2 years.
Order of the Palestinian Campaign
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis Syrian medal was awarded for valour and service in the conflict with Israel, 1948-49.
Kiwi Medals 