Hello, Everyone,   I would like to announce the recent publication of a new reference book, The Royal Orders, Decorations, and Medals of Thailand, Vol I. It was written by Leonard LeBlanc III, J.P. LeBlanc, Leonard LeBlanc IV, and Kevin A. Beyer.   The authors believe that this reference book is the first of its kind to be published completely in English. It documents more than eighty individual Thai awards. This volume discusses topics such as   A Brief History of the Royal Orders, Decorations, and Medals of Thailand Wear - men and women Royal Monograms Royal Decrees, Announcements, Regulations, and Laws Ribbons and the meanings behind their colors Ribbon Bars and Devices The Kings of the Chakri Dynasty Thai and Foreign Manufacturers of Thai Awards The price of the book is $75US plus the cost of shipping from Thailand to the destination address. Known prices for shipping based upon   AIR SURFACE EMS AUSTRALIA. $24. NONE. $68. NETHERLANDS. $36. $23. NONE. UK. $28. $24. $48. CANADA. $45. NONE. $65 GERMANY. $23. $22. $24. FRANCE. $28. NONE. $68. USA.  $15 via USPS   All prices in US Dollars. Hardcover copies can be obtained by contacting me at radiationkevin@gmail.com. Books will be shipped by the principal author, Leonard LeBlanc III, from Thailand.   Kevin A. Beyer OMSA #7096 OMSA Ribbon Bank Manager OMSA Board of Directors OMRS #8261

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Royal Welsh Fusilier 

Hi,   I found on an auction page, is a desert boonie with a uknown TRF on the back l. Can you identify it?    ***image from web***    

I just came across this well made British style paratrooper wing which I have a sneaking suspicion is a reproduction or it could be a current Indian or Pakistani paratrooper wing.  I have never come across one where thick twisted cordage was used to form the suspension lines of the parachute.  This piece doesn't look like it was ever sewn to anything as the visible stitching threads seems to keep the rear material tightly sewn to the back of the Khaki wool.     

Came across this great photo, Italy 1944.   A group of Officers, one of which is Army, the one Paratrooper has the Divisional Shooting Star Insignia of the 4.Fallschirm Division in metal form on his cap.

I am just happy to see he received them. I am waiting for my late father’s replacement medals from the U.S. government. They told me there 12,000 folks in front of me.

Hi All, British made tunic to Jean Emile Van Den Bosch.  From what I can see he was captured in the fall of France in 1940 but was able to escape to Spain and eventually to the UK where he joined the Free French Army and earnt his jump wings at Ringway in 1943.  I believe he served time with the FFL paratrooper and also the SAS. Is it possible to find any additional service and if he took part in any operations during the war? The uniform is a beautiful British made piece with British made wings and even gaunt made buttons. The cap is just a filler till i can find a correct one. Thanks,  Jason

I have now seen this on more than one occasion in the last couple months.  British WWII veterans receiving replacement medals and being presented to them out of order.  I had to double check to see if the photos were reversed.  Man, if you are going to honor their service, do it right for Pete's sake...   -Ski

From the 2005 British  TV miniseries Colditz.   3rd Inf Div patch there on actor Tom Hardy as 2nd Lt. Jack Rose, we guess it's supposed to be in 1940???