chrisjburr

Hello Gents, First of all message to the gaffers..not sure if this is the correct area for this topic but please move it to a more suitable place if it isn't... Today I purchased, (at the car boot sale), a box of 35mm slides....I picked out 1 or 2 randomly and all appeared to be of military vehicles, so I enquired as to the price and was told £3...Well the specially made box is worth more than that...I took them to where I was stalled out and during the customer less moments started to look through them..All seemed to be of Russian military vehicles...I went and asked the guy where he got them from and he said from an empty flat that had to be cleaned ready for new tenants..He then gave me an orange ring binder/folder with the title Recognition Materials Cell Warsaw Pact Land Forces Recognition Guide..It also has UK RESTRICTED on the cover, ( as do many of the slides themselves).It has 18 sections covering every form of land and amphibious vehicle available to the warsaw pact.. Seems like a very interesting item from the cold war period...and for anyone interested in vehicles of this period Chris

Hello gents, Since January I have been collecting Frauenwerk and Frauenschaft badges and other related items...I collated my purchases the other day to ensure I don't purchase a badge of a maker I already have...In my small but perfectly formed collection I have a badge of what I deem lesser quality and of a painted finish rather than the usual enamel. It has the RZM number M1/185..Now in my RZM list there is no M1/185 but a little research has led me to believe badges were made in this manner near the end of the war ,( I have seen HJ badges of the same construction/finish), and the M1/185 number was used with the maker possibly being Klein and Quenzer......Just wondering what the collective opinion is of this...Chris

Hello Gents, Thank you again for the information....the ww2 set now sold to a collector...but I have just aquirred 12 ww1 victory medals all for The Royal Warwickshire Regiment.. the dealer I bought them off has a large quantity of R.WAR.R ww1 medals ..pairs and singles all from one [rivate collection so many may not have been on the market for some time...chris

Just to add WW1 set sold today :-)...off to militaria fair tomorrow ;-) chris

Good idea ....why didn't I think of that......the WW1 medals are as follows 17351 private H.J.Morgans Welsh Regiment. I have the 1915 star and B.W.M...(although the latter is missing suspender and is not in fantastic shape ). He has two MIC one as Morgan one as Morgans...the B.W.M has morgans the star morgan. I have his dog tags for 14th welsh and cap badge..Unfortunatly his victory medal is missing......It would be great if these two setts of medals were "related"....the auctioneers I go to do a lot of house clearance and as these were in a lot together it is pretty safe to say they came from the same owner although the ww2 medals are mint and the ww1 medals look like they have been through a war zone....Chris

Hi Michael...that is very interseting as there is a couple of south wales borders cap badges too, I purchased a job lot in auction...had some ww1 medals too for an unrelated person in welsh regiment along with his dog tags and badges . As it was a job lot of bits and bobs including some stamps and coins I had not connected the ww2 medals and the cap badges... thanks chris

Hello Gents, I have put research into the ww1 trio in my recent post on the back burner for now...I have today purchased a group of four ww2 medals in lovely condition, war medal, defence medal, burma star and 1939-1945 star, along with transmittal slip from Army Council and wax packets. Also included is a pair of dog tags....now despite trying to find info on ancestry.co.uk ,(it is the only one I am subscribed to pay for), I cant find him...his details on the tags are:- 3911024 D CHARLES...regards chris

Hi paul, no mention on C & R on the mic, but I have had a 1914 trio before which i posted on here and there was no mention of C & R on that MIC but after help from the knowledge bank here it turned out that it was eligible for the clasp and rosette.. chris

Hi guys, I never cease to be amazed at the wealth of knowledge I come across on here...So here I go again with another cry for help... I would like to know how to establish if a mons star is eligible for the clasp and rosette. The medals I am asking about are for a private in the 3rd the kings own hussars. On his MIC it states he entered the theatre of war on the 09/09/1914. From what little I know I believe they fought in northern france and saw action from day one. He survived for a further 16 months. As usual I am very gratefull for any help. kind regards chris

Hi ukok, Thanks for that ..here are the photos of the reverse sides, ( don't know why I didn't think to post them in original text )...chris

Hello there, I purchased some WW2 medals today, all sold as original. Two of which were the Atlantic Star. I have followed the advice on the posting at http://gmic.co.uk/in...ke#entry100265. the crown is raised there are 4 and half dots in between the lines on the crown, the cushion in the crown has detail, the V I are joined at the top, they are both the same thickness....but any advice given will be appreciated ..please take a look at the photos..the one with the ribbon has a bigger ring and is shinier...cheers chris

Hi Mike, so I'll start negotiations off at £250 and aim to pay £275 and maybe make a little profit when I sell on..after I have done some research..Medal index cards, CWGC.org, etc etc....I will give the guy a call tomorrow to open negotians LOL....will post phots and details here If I purchase them ...Thanks again Chris

Hi guys....I have been offered a family group of medals as follows...Queens South Africa medal with five bars,(I cant remember which five), awarded to a private,(again cant remember his name), in the 6th Dragoons. There is a small photo of the recipient cut from a carte de viste. There is a group of ww2 medals awarded to his son or grandson...I believe he sufferd injuries but died the following day when the transport ship he had been transfered to was sunk. there is also a general service medal awarded to another family member with a malaya bar. along with the medals there is also a bundle of photos and silk postcards etc...I have been offered this lot for offers around £300...bearing in mind that I will want to see a profit from this lot what would a reasonable offer be.....I don't collect these medals but they fund my habit for German Frauenschaft and Frauenwerk badges and related items....Chris

ok as promised here are the photos of my latest purchases....the 2nd Pattern Orts Level NS. Frauenschaft Leader’s Staff Membership Badge with makers mark m1/27 is approx 36mm by 36mm and looks like it would benefit from a gentle clean. the other one is approx 31mm x 31mm..as usual any comments and advice are apreciated...chris

Hello folks....it's been a while but have been busy with other stuff...anyway just been to medal & militaria fair and picked up two more badges......firstly Deutsches Frauenwerk badge with makers mark m1/185. this one is not enamel but has black painted background...this cost £14 and secondly a 2nd Pattern Orts Level "NS. Frauenschaft Leader’s Staff Membership Badge with makers mark m1/27...this cost £20..I will post photos later ...chris

Hello Gents...it's been a while but here is the latest edition to my new habit.A first pattern membership badge..This was purchased online for 40 euros, (including P&P from Germany). marked with the usual rzm and makers mark M1/72..I am expecting a second pattern Frauenschaft badge to arrive from australia any day now...that has cost me approx £23 including P&P from australia..I will post pics when it arrives...

Hi Relic Hunter...seen this on ebay.co.uk http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1914-STAR-TRIO-MiD-AND-GvR-LS-GC-RAMC-/390324115137?pt=UK_Collectables_Militaria_LE&hash=item5ae12156c1 looks like an interesting group...

Hi Mervyn and everybody else... this group sold for £280...to a buyer in scotland...So this ends this thread but if I am lucky enough to purchase the medals I have my eye on that come up for sale on sunday 15th I will start a new thread or two ;)

Thanks Mervyn...The group currently on ebay as is the single BWM...I have my eye on another possible purchase at yet another auction..group of four..1914 star with bar, bwm, victory,long service medal and wwII defence medal...estimate £30-£50....

Hi guys, I have to thank Mervyn & Qsamike for there input on this thread....Here are photos of the medals along with a regimental badge. This group will now be listed on Ebay this evening...I bought to sell and as such they owe me.. Thanks Guys...regards Chris

Thanks Mervyn...I have more Info...His name was Albert Flanders, He was from Coventry, Warwickshire , England. He died on 12 Nov 1917. The location of his Death is France & Flanders. He died of Wounds and Theatre of war is listed as Western European Theatre.... So does this mean he is entitled to the bar and rosette?? Chris

MORE UPDATE...Going to bang head against wall as I have just realised I have answered my own Question...Following from Wikipedia..... .Clasp 5th Aug.-22nd Nov. 1914 Often referred to as Clasp and Roses. Instituted in 1919 (Army Order Number 361 published 16 October 1919) and awarded to those who had operated within range of enemy mobile artillery during the above period.When the ribbon bar was worn alone, recipients of the clasp to the medal wore a small silver rosette on the ribbon bar. So I think I am correct to assume that as it states on the MIC he entered the theatre of war on the 9.9.14 he is entitlled to clasp and rosette...... Please someone put me out of my misery....Chris

UPDATE..STILL NEED HELP PLEASE..Just downloaded two Medal Index Cards from The National Archives.....First one is for the BWM and Victory....Name Albert Flanders , 2nd Dragoons, private, D/955 ...The only other details on here is Roll CC/103 B1 Page 22......the second one is for 14 Star F. Flanders, 2nd Dragoons, private, 955, Roll CC/1 Page 25. Nothing in the theatre of war first served in but in the Date of entry therein is 9.9.14. In the Remarks box has the word "Dead" written...Also on the left hand side under the medals list the is another number hand written. BL/2/3239..Im not absolutely sure if it is a BL...With all this information I'm still no nearer understanding if he should have the bar and rosette on the 14 star...Chris

Ok I won the medals...the 1914 star is named to 955 Pte F. Flanders 2/DNS, The BWM & Victory is named to D-955 PTE A. Flanders 2-DNS. I looked on the CWGC website and found record for a Private Frank Albert, service number 955 of 2nd dragoons (Royal Scots Greys) who died on 12/11/1917...When I searched the National Archives there appears to be two index cards ..One for Private Albert Flanders D/955 and the other is for F flanders 955. Am I to assume the Medals were awrded at different times and all three medals are correct for the Pte Flanders listed on the CWGC.....Also the 1914 star is missing the ribbon so how to I find out if he would have had the bar and rosette on the ribbon?......HELP....thanks Chris...P.S. the single BWM is named to 42420 PTE R.S.FLANDERS S. STAFFS..I assume a relative..

Hi there, I am hoping someone will read and answer this before tomorrow morning...my local auction has a general sale and i found a ww1 1914 star trio to a private in the 2nd dragoons, royal scots greys.....As it is not really my field I would like some advice on how much to pay..bearing in mind I will want to sell on to help fund my own collecting habit...I must add there is a BWM for a family member in south staffs...Please help with this...If I win these medals I will list full details of the recipient on here and will be open to offers ..regards chris