Jumpmaster Posted October 28, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 28, 2018 As well as my US collecting interests Ive been collecting orders for nearly 35 years. Ive sold my collection and rebuilt several times. Here are some highlights of version 3. Hope you enjoy Pour Le Merite. 1920s era unmarked Wagner made piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share #2 Posted October 28, 2018 Distinguished Service Order, Great Britain, Victorian Era Royal Victorian Order, 4th Class Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Commander Star Order of the British Empire, Commander Type I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted October 28, 2018 Italy Order of the Crown, Officer Italy Order of the Crown, Knight Vatican Order of St. Sylvester, GC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted October 28, 2018 Share #4 Posted October 28, 2018 Some gorgeous awards, Tony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted October 28, 2018 More British Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted October 29, 2018 One more British; Order of the Bath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted October 29, 2018 Italy Order of the Crown, Commander Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #8 Posted October 29, 2018 Italy Order of Merit GC sash and badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #9 Posted October 29, 2018 Italy Order of Merit GC Star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #10 Posted October 29, 2018 Miniature bar to Admiral Sir William Jock Whitworth http://www.hmshood.com/crew/biography/whitworth_bio.htm Group Captain Thompson, RAF. Joined the RN at 12, served on the HMS Furious during the Battle of Jutland. Moved to the RNFC and then RAF as an observer pilot. Served in the Midde East (Iraq specifically) among other duties throughout his career. Intgerestingly was offered promotion to Air Commodore but turned it down in order to retire and take care of his wife who was ill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #11 Posted October 29, 2018 Lets go to Iraq. Select orders from the kingdom and republic. Medals will follow later Republic Order of Abd al-Karim Qasim (Military) The Order consists in its two classes and grades of the emblem of the Republic of Iraq in its natural colours surrounded by two light green palm leaves, which cross at the base of the emblem and tied as a bow. At the base the inscription "The Order of the Republic" in Koufic script. At the top of the emblem a small wreath with a ring to link the medal to the ribbon. The First Class badge is surrounded by an octagonal multi-rayed golden staOrder of Two Rivers (Wisam Al Rafidain) medal, Commander rank. W/caser with five rays between each point. On the reverse of the Order a flat eight pointed star with white circle in its centre of 3cm diameter with the inscription in Koufic script "The Order of the Republic", below the date "1377 H". In the centre a gilt circle, 1.75cm diameter, inscribed "The People" and to the bottom left an Arabic sword with a Kurdish dagger to the right side. At the top the 14 July flame. This inscription, sword, dagger and 14 July flame is a three dimensional pattern oval in shape and in the middle equilateral triangle written in it the letter "G" in Koufic script and represents the strength of the army and its merging with the people. Order of Two Rivers (Wisam Al Rafidain), GC. Republic set purchased in Baghdad, note the civil badge on a military sash Order of Two Rivers (Wisam Al Rafidain), 2d Class Republic Order of Two Rivers (Wisam Al Rafidain), 3d Class breast badge Republic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #12 Posted October 29, 2018 Order of Two Rivers (Wisam Al Rafidain), 2d Class Kingdom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 29, 2018 Author Share #13 Posted October 29, 2018 Iraqi Air Force Order, 3d Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted October 30, 2018 Author Share #14 Posted October 30, 2018 My favorite Iraqi ribbon bar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #15 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of Lenin Type 5 #129970 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #16 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of Lenin Type 5 #185884 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #17 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of Lenin Type 6 #215350 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNY Militaria Posted November 1, 2018 Share #18 Posted November 1, 2018 Thanks for sharing! There are some beautiful and rare orders and medals there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #19 Posted November 1, 2018 Thank you gents, I dont generally get to show them off so I hope all will indulge me more pieces. Order of Personal Courage, Type 1 #2346 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #20 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of the October Revolution Type 1. 4 rivet #52227 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted November 1, 2018 Share #21 Posted November 1, 2018 Wonderful collection of beautiful Orders! Thanks for posting. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #22 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of the October Revolution, Type 2, 5 rivet. Introduced to mitigate the sickle and hammer coming off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #23 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of the Red Banner, 2d award, #7769 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #24 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of the Red Banner, #244065 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpmaster Posted November 1, 2018 Author Share #25 Posted November 1, 2018 Order of the Red Banner, #243456 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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