Mervyn you have rendered me a great service in giving me such valuable information on my Iklwa spears. I passed on the details to my 14 year old granddaughter to supplement her history studies - her history teacher was very appreciative.
A different war but my Granddaughter visited the Menin Gate and WW I battlefields last year so I have sent her details of my father's Small Book, medals, mess fork (Stamped with Reg. Number) and his Barnsley Pals Yorks and Lancs 14 th Bat. 2nd War Diary from 1 st. July 1916. I am pleased that our history is still being taught to the younger generation and they are aware of what their forbearers suffered.
You enquired whether I had any other items of interest - hmm. I lived in Holland many years and at a flea market in Delft approx. 24 years ago I thought I had found the perfect companion for my Iklwas, a Royal Welsh Fusiliers 23rd brass and copper bugle purportedly found in South Africa. I have treasured it for many years believing in it's authenticity only to be shocked into reality by an Internet search which informed me that there is a production line somewhere in India / Pakistan churning out these bugles.
I tell you this so that you may more understand my appreciation in receiving your authentication of my spears.
Again many thanks and please maintain your excellent service.