02-16-2010, 03:19 AM
Exceptionally cool.:thumbsup I didn't know all of that about the second class one and I had to go pull mine down to have a closer look - you are aware I'm sure that mine is of the second type with the silver wreath and still "rubies." I don't know why they stopped using the gold wreath because the contrast is far nicer looking to me than solid silver. (I did have a jeweler friend of mine look at the hallmark on the back, but he said based on weight it was not likely solid silver.) The award box also makes it stand out nicely. The ribbon is also a key piece to have.
As for the uniform information, thank you, and it makes perfect sense. In the practical world of "secret" police, it would hardly be wise to wear a uniform unless you were either high up in the ranks (a general, let's say) and no longer in the field or it was an official occasion and you weren't undercover at the time (or it was a closed occasion).
As always, you are a fountain of information regarding this region. Where, may I ask, do you come by all the detailed information regarding the securitate orders and medals? (You don't have to give up any secrets here.:D)
Phillip
As for the uniform information, thank you, and it makes perfect sense. In the practical world of "secret" police, it would hardly be wise to wear a uniform unless you were either high up in the ranks (a general, let's say) and no longer in the field or it was an official occasion and you weren't undercover at the time (or it was a closed occasion).
As always, you are a fountain of information regarding this region. Where, may I ask, do you come by all the detailed information regarding the securitate orders and medals? (You don't have to give up any secrets here.:D)
Phillip
Phillip
