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.
Mother of All Battles Medal, 1990-1991
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags 1st Iraq War, Iraq on April 30, 2013 by The DudeThe 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 Dude
This 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.
Army Silver Jubilee Medal
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis Syrian medal was awarded to all members of the Armed Forces serving on 1 August 1971 to mark the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Syrian Army.
Order of Military Merit
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis Syrian medal is awarded for acts of bravery or excellence not deserving the Order of Bravery.
Long and Exemplary Service
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is a long service medal for the Syrian state. It can be awarded to both civil servants as well as armed forces.
Order of the Wounded
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis is a wound medal, awarded to anyone wounded in the service of the Syrian state.
Order of Bravery
Posted in 1945 + Medals with tags Syria on April 28, 2013 by The DudeThis 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.
Fighters 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 DudeAwarded 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.
Kiwi Medals 