This is a World War 1 era cap & collar badge pair for the 15th Northland Regiment.
WW1 15th Northland Regiment Cap & Collar Badge Pair
Posted in Cap Badges, Collar Dogs and Shoulder Titles with tags New Zealand, WW1 on June 1, 2013 by The DudeWW1 Taranaki Rifle Regiment Cap Badge
Posted in Cap Badges, Collar Dogs and Shoulder Titles with tags Gallipoli, New Zealand, New Zealand Wars, WW1 on June 1, 2013 by The DudeThis is a World War 1 era cap badge for the 11th Taranaki Rifles. This regiment is almost unique in that it is one of only two regiments in the Commonwealth that has its own country as one of its battle honours.
Volksempfänger DKE38 Radio Technical Operations Manual
Posted in Paper, Radio with tags Germany (Third Reich), Radio, WW2 on May 21, 2013 by The Dude
This is the technische betriebsanleitung or operations manual for the DKE38 Radio. I have the radio here.
FFL Membership Badge
Posted in Medallions & Badges with tags FFL, France, WW2 on May 20, 2013 by The Dude
The symbol on this badge was based on the so-called ‘Moustique’ or mosquito. The badge could only be worn by men and women who had joined the Forces Françaises Libres before August 1943, when their units were amalgamated with the French Army of North Africa.
This little set of badges is numbered 29202. They came with my King’s Medal for courage in the Cause of Freedom. I believe if I could find the listings for this badge number I could find the identity of the recipient of the King’s Medal.
RNZIR Cap Badge
Posted in Cap Badges, Collar Dogs and Shoulder Titles with tags Cap Badges, New Zealand on May 20, 2013 by The Dude This is the modern issue cap badge for the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment.
Volksempfänger DKE38 Radio
Posted in Radio with tags Germany (Third Reich), Radio, WW2 on May 20, 2013 by The DudeThe original Volksempfänger VE301 model was presented on August 18, 1933 at the 10. Große Deutsche Funkausstellung in Berlin. The VE301 was available at a readily affordable price of 76 German Reichsmark (equivalent to two weeks’ average salary), and a cheaper 35 Reichsmark model, the DKE38 (sometimes called Goebbels-Schnauze – “Goebbels’ snout” – by the general public) fitted with a multisection tube, was also later produced, along with a series of other models under the Volksempfänger, Gemeinschaftsempfänger, KdF (Kraft durch Freude), DKE (Deutscher Kleinempfänger) and other brands.
This is the DKE38 Model.
Distribution of Volksempfangers: Birthday of the Reich Minister Goebbels was held on 29 October, the distribution of 500 new small receivers to needy fellow of the Berlin Gau in Broadcasting House in 1938. Gaupropagandaleiter Werner Wächter distributes the receiver.
1st Regiment Canterbury Cap and Collar Badge Set
Posted in Cap Badges, Collar Dogs and Shoulder Titles with tags New Zealand, WW1 on May 19, 2013 by The DudeThis is a full set of cap and collar badges for the New Zealand 1st Canterbury Regiment. These badges date from WW1. This regiment fought first in Palestine & Egypt, moved to Gallipoli in 1915 and then the Somme in 1916. It fought on in France until 1918.
International 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.
Southern Rhodesia Victory Medallion
Posted in Medallions & Badges with tags Southern Rhodesia, Unofficial, Victory 1945, WW2 on May 16, 2013 by The Dude
This medallion, produced in Southern Rhodesia, was distributed to celebrate the victory in WW2.
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 DudeThe 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 DudeThe 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.
Commemorative Medallion for the Victory in WW2
Posted in Medallions & Badges with tags Australia, Unofficial, Victory 1945, WW2 on May 12, 2013 by The DudeHere is a cheap and cheesy medallion knocked out locally in Australia around VE Day 1945. A unique piece of Australian history, this vintage token was handed out to Australian school children at the end of World War 2. Made of silvered copper by Stokes of Melbourne
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.
Kiwi Medals 