Introduction: This medal, the 1895 Imperial Army Maneuvers Commemoration Medal (Errinerungsmedaille an die Kaiser manovers 1895) was issued to commemorate the maneuvers held on September 22-26, 1895, at Banffy-Hunyad in Siebenburgen Hungary. Date Issued: September 26, 1895 Reason Issued: To commemorate the imperial army maneuvers of September
Read more →Since we’re celebrating the 75th anniversary of OMSA, here’s an article from True Magazine, August, 1954, from the library of OMSA founder, S. G. (“Yash”) Yasinitsky. The article also mentions early members H. Beresford Smith and James C. Risk. https://www.omsa.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/TrueMagazineAugust1954_Heroes-Knghts-History-1.pdf
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Introduction: This medal, the War Commemoration Medal (Kriegserinnerungsmedaille) was issued from December 21, 1932-1938 by the Bundes Republic of Austria to all soldiers, military officials and those providing medical aid to the wounded of the Central Powers who served honorably in World War I. The medal was
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Introduction: This medal was issued to military and civil servants of both genders who had served at court, the emperor’s residences or the national theater between December 2, 1848 and December 2, 1898. The medal was coined in gold, silver and bronze Date Issued: November 21,
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Introduction: With this blog I am continuing a discussion of the Austrian and Austro-Hungarian service crosses for troops and non-commissioned officers. In the succeeding blogs I will discuss the full range of service crosses awarded to enlisted personnel and non-commissioned officers issued from 1849 – 1918. In
Read more →Date Issued: April 1, 1916 – 1922 Reason Issued: To reward NCOs, Gagisten without rank or class (Military officials who had no place in the hierarchy of military rank), enlisted military personnel and civilians for important services rendered in support of the war effort, life saving and
Read more →A few months ago I was visiting the USS Yorktown and while walking below decks saw a medal display that is an example of someone who went to a lot of work to do a poor job of displaying a naval hero’s medals. The display in question
Read more →I have recently started a YouTube channel called veterans medals workshop. It is mainly focused on bringing veterans and their families up-to-date on the basic campaign medals for each major conflict. It also has videos on individual medals such as the Purple Heart and the Army Medal
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I have been trying to identify this medal and others who were not able to help recommended your organization. It looks to be Imperial Russian with a green and orange sash, white enamel cross pattee with green enamel center on both sides with a monogram and crown
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In the history of the Austro-Hungarian Empire there were 11 awards that were issued in jeweled versions. Seven of these awards were authorized by statute, three were awarded at the direction of the emperor even though there was no statutory provision for them and one was issued
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Received the Small Naval Gold medal for Lissa, and also claimed this NGS clasp along with six other clasps. One of 3 confirmed 7 clasp NGS medals. Served on the ‘Flag Officer’s Committee” overseeing the institution of the NGS medal 1847-50. For more details see: O’Byrne (1949)
KCB 2 Jan 1815, Kt.B 29 Jun 1815, GCB 5 Jul 1855
Died on 8 Jan 1869
Received the Small Naval Gold medal for Surprise wh. Hermione, and claimed the NGS medal with clasp for this action as well. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849)
Kt.B 1 Feb 1800, KCB 2 Jan 1815, Bt 26 Jan 1819
Died on 21 Mar 1851
Received the Small Naval Gold Medal for Victorious wh. Rivoli, and also claimed the NGS with this clasp. His medal group sold at Spink in Jun 1982. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849)
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 5 Jul 1842
Died on 7 Jul 1851
For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 13 Nov 1827
Died on 28 Apr 1851
The man who burned Washington
Claimed a six clasp NGS medal, supposedly the only medal issued to a Rear Admiral. The medal is in the NMM. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 20 Feb 1818
Died on 19 Aug 1853
Sir Thomas Byam Martin, wearing the KCB star only, having been invested, but not installed in the Order yet.
A veteran of the American Revolutionary War. As Captain of HMS Santa Margarita captured the French frigate Tamise, June 1796. Commanding HMS Fisgard he captured the French Immortalité off Tory Island in October 1798. In the Baltic in August 1808, as Captain of HMS Implacable, took part in the capture the Russian ship Sewolod. Served on the ‘Flag Officer’s Committee’ overseeing the institution of the NGS medal in 1847-50. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 3 Mar 1830, Kt.B 1814, KS (Sweden) 1808
Died on 21 Oct 1854
Admiral Robert Stopford (1768-1847)
Small Naval Gold medal for St. Domingo. He directed the operations that resulted in the capture of Java on 8 August 1811. His last active post, in his early seventies, was as commander-in-chief of the Mediterranean fleet during the Syrian War. Claimed the NGS medal with six clasps, the medal is in the NMM. Colonel of the Royal Marines on 9 November 1805. Governor of Greenwich Hospital from 1 May 1841 till his death. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 6 Jun 1831, GCMG 10 May 1837
Died on 25 June 1847
A veteran of the American Revolutionary War. Received the Small Naval Gold Medal for St. Vincent, which was stolen in 1900 from Greenwich Hospital (with Nelson’s Gold medals). Claimed the NGS medal with ‘St. Vincent’ clasp, the medal is in a private collection in the UK. Shown here as a GCB with Gold Medal. For more details see: O’Byrne (1849).
KCB 2 Jan 1815, GCB 17 Nov 1830
Died on 28 Oct 1849
• Examination : in 1797 (PRO ADM 6/95/170-171).
• Lieutenant : on 16 December 1797 (2).
• Commander : on 27 April 1801 (13).
• Post-Captain : on 5 March 1808.
• Died: on 5 October 1832.
Sources:
Marshall, vol ix, p. 295.
The Complete Navy List 1793-1815 (CD).
