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    1. The single flag insignia was the one used when the rank of Colour Sergeant was created in 1813, however it continued to be worn well into the Victorian era. I have photos of CS in the Crimea wearing them. The crossed flags was adopted later, I think in the 1870s, certainly used by the Zulu war. There was a Royal African Corp which saw sevice in Senegal during the Napoleonic period. It was however a punishment battalion, west Africa being one of the worst possible postings due to disease (around 25% dying every year from sickness)so it was garrisoned by military prisoners. Infact in 1810 the RAC planned a mutiny which was however detected and stopped by executing 25 and sending another 25 to Sierra Leone which was even worse.
    2. Well google brings up many hits, this is a brief synopsis: http://www.jewishgen.org/Yizkor/nuremberg2/nur009.html
    3. It's also here: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/8128582.stm
    4. Incidently this is the Australian regs. 2.44 A person in the immediate family of a deceased recipient of a decoration or medal may wear the insignia awarded to that member, on occasions specifically designated for military commemoration. The medals or ribbons of the medals are to be worn on the right breast and only when the person is in civilian clothes; they are not permitted to be worn on uniform under any circumstances. All you need to know can be found here. www.defence.gov.au/ARM...P05/02.pdf Britain follows the same principle, may be worn but not on uniform.
    5. Well wether they have the right or not, it's commonly done. I suppose it would take a particullarly officious oaf to order there removal.
    6. In WW1 British next of kin recieved a brass plaque and of course the right to wear their husbans/son/fathers medals at official services on the left breast. Which still applies. No idea if any other country has a similar system; presumibly Commonwealth nations do since we share many traditions?
    7. The circular stamp is the "proof" mark. It contains a star and the word "Proved" (occasionally "proof"). It shows the sword has passed the neccessary Government tests for military use. Not sure on value, possibly ?200-?400; try googling to see what dealers are asking.
    8. It's a British 1897 pattern infantry officers sword. The sword knot appears to be correct, assuming it's faded gold and red. Are there any marks on the blade? That might identify the maker.
    9. The serial nos. are all the same and match His N. Staffs. no. I can only imagine He was transfered or signed up on a short enlistment and then re-enlisted around 1917. In the case of yours the star may be His original no. since it would be pre-conscription (1916) and the other a later re-enrollment.
    10. Well I have my grandads trio and His medal roll.He volunteered in 1915 in the N. Staffs., and died 1917 in the S. Staffs. He has 2 numbers on his roll.
    11. It may be a commemerative piece. Max.1 was credited with laying the foundations of the Austrian empire which survived until the end of WW1. He was born in 1459 so the piece dated on the back 1958 could have been made to celebrate the 500th anniversary in 1959.
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