Time for research!

Rick Research · 08-07-2006, 06:36 PM

EXCELLENT! This allows us to have some idea of the intended purpose of these obscure awards! Thanks!!!

Nota Bene · 08-10-2006, 07:59 PM

Eddie,

I am still searching for pictures, and I am absolutely amazed at how little information there is about those Cuban awards :(

Alexei

Taz · 08-12-2006, 03:23 PM

Awarded by the Cuban Council of State for outstanding contribution to the development and prestige of science in the country.

The ORDER "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" is awarded to the members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces in the active military service, in the reserve and retired, as well as to the military of friendly countries, for extraordinary merit in developing and accomplishing combat actions, in defense of the achievements and sovereignty of our socialist country.

Taz · 07-26-2007, 08:29 AM

The Medalla "Calixto García" seems to be a customs related medal in an article was described the awarding of this medal to the Director of a Docks and a Captain who contained and searched a boat with foreigners on board finding 50 boxes of Cuban cigars.

Other articles show this medal awarded for Civilian and Military valour.

Also awarded posthumously. It was given to the Cuban soldier Yoendris Gutiérrez Hernandez for thwarting three hijackers trying to enforce a flight into the U.S. The minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, General of the Army Raul Castro Ruiz awarded the medal to his parents.

Eddie.

Taz · 08-02-2007, 10:51 AM

Distinción "Ñico López" (25 years of service in the oil and chemicals industry)

En el acto fueron estimulados con la distinción Ñico López varios trabajadores con 20 y 25 años de labor ininterrumpida.

Apparently this Medal can be awarded after 20 years service too.

Taz · 08-04-2007, 05:59 PM

Santiago de Cuba , heroic city

Founded on the 25th July 1515 by Advanced Don Diego Vela'zquez. Only city on the Island of Cuba that has the honorary title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the Order Antonio Maceo Grajales. It symbolizes the spirit of fight of the Cubans in that phrase that distinguishes it: Rebel yesterday, hospitable today, heroic always

Felix · 12-02-2007, 08:29 AM

I know that that before 1990, cuban medals were made in East germany. Is it still the case ?

Taz · 12-06-2008, 06:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taz

a well decorated cuban worker,

top right: Medalla "Jésus Menendez" , ????, Distinción "28 de Septiembre"

The middle medal on the top right is not in the ribbons list as far as i can see.

Eddie.

The Medal can now bw identifed as the Distinción "Epidio Sosa González"

***CtahhR*** · 12-17-2014, 08:18 PM

With the changing situation between the US and Cuba it won't be long before we are absolutely flooded with Cuban awards. They're going to be even more available and currently most of them can be picked up for single digits so how low will prices go?

I'm certainly glad I didn't pay silly prices for the ones in the collection. Hopefully this new phase will bring in more chances of research too and greater cooperation.

More paperwork please!

08-12-2006, 03:23 PM	#3
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herford, Germany Age: 65 Posts: 2,152	Orden "Carlos J. Finlay" & "Camilo Cienfuegos" Awarded by the Cuban Council of State for outstanding contribution to the development and prestige of science in the country. The ORDER "CAMILO CIENFUEGOS" is awarded to the members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces in the active military service, in the reserve and retired, as well as to the military of friendly countries, for extraordinary merit in developing and accomplishing combat actions, in defense of the achievements and sovereignty of our socialist country. __________________ Everybody's equal, But some more than others! "Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski Last edited by Taz; 04-06-2007 at 03:27 AM.

07-26-2007, 08:29 AM	#4
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herford, Germany Age: 65 Posts: 2,152	Medalla "Calixto García" The Medalla "Calixto García" seems to be a customs related medal in an article was described the awarding of this medal to the Director of a Docks and a Captain who contained and searched a boat with foreigners on board finding 50 boxes of Cuban cigars. Other articles show this medal awarded for Civilian and Military valour. Also awarded posthumously. It was given to the Cuban soldier Yoendris Gutiérrez Hernandez for thwarting three hijackers trying to enforce a flight into the U.S. The minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, General of the Army Raul Castro Ruiz awarded the medal to his parents. Eddie. __________________ Everybody's equal, But some more than others! "Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski Last edited by Taz; 07-26-2007 at 10:51 AM.

08-04-2007, 05:59 PM	#6
Taz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Herford, Germany Age: 65 Posts: 2,152	Cuban Hero City Santiago de Cuba , heroic city Founded on the 25th July 1515 by Advanced Don Diego Vela'zquez. Only city on the Island of Cuba that has the honorary title of Hero of the Republic of Cuba and the Order Antonio Maceo Grajales. It symbolizes the spirit of fight of the Cubans in that phrase that distinguishes it: Rebel yesterday, hospitable today, heroic always __________________ Everybody's equal, But some more than others! "Those who come to us with the sword - will be killed by the sword" - Alexander Nevski Last edited by Taz; 08-04-2007 at 06:01 PM.

12-17-2014, 08:18 PM	#9
*CtahhR* Forum Administrator Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Deep In The Archives. Age: 17 Posts: 12,074	Re: Time for research! With the changing situation between the US and Cuba it won't be long before we are absolutely flooded with Cuban awards. They're going to be even more available and currently most of them can be picked up for single digits so how low will prices go? I'm certainly glad I didn't pay silly prices for the ones in the collection. Hopefully this new phase will bring in more chances of research too and greater cooperation. More paperwork please! __________________ "Signed with his own rubber stamp"

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