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I’d have a guess at it being his company but it is only a guess. Here are all the ASC units http://www.1914-1918.net/asc.htm 74 being a pre-war unit in 8th Div. This says the Division moved to France in Nov. 1914 http://www.1914-1918.net/8div.htm MT was and still is mechanical transport, HT is horse transport. The number prefix M1- was for new army mechanical transport. Tony

Don't know if this link will work for you but it appears he was possibly in 75 Coy. ASC MT http://1914-1918.inv...showtopic=81185 Their war diary is available at Kew in case you ever find yourself on the other side of the world. Tony

Here you are. The reverse has no info which isn't unusual and I also checked the SWB roll just in case even though it isn't mentioned on his MIC but he wasn't there. Good luck with your research. I have a book called The Waggoners or Royal Waggoners or something like that, if I ever remember were it is I'll see if there's anything in there on his unit. Tony

According to his MIC he arrived in France 9th Nov. 1914 but wasn't entitled to the clasp. His unit was the 8th Divisional Ammunition Park Army Service Corps, these site might be of some help http://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/armyservicecorps.php http://www.1914-1918.net/asc.htm You'll need to find out which company he served with to follow their movements however, his service record no longer exists which'll make your search very difficult to pin down exactly. If you'd like a copy of his MIC just let me know. Tony

Peter, I have a Memorial Cross to a man in the 43rd and a broken trio (VM missing) to the 8 Bn. so might go for those as well as the odd collar dog. Tony

Hello Peter, It's good to hear a price range. I'll probably only buy one or maybe 2 badges, I'm not in a hurry to get them which give's me time to look around. I did have a look at a Canadian dealer's site, finding all cap badges rather expensive compared to British badges but if that's what a guaranteed original costs then that's what I'll have to pay. Tony

Mike, Thanks very much for the info. Tony

Hello, I was thinking of buying myself a Great War Canadian Maple Leaf cap badge or maybe collar dogs but know nothing about them so I’m hoping someone here can help. After checking online it appears they have the battalion number on the Maple Leaf (I thought the CEF wore the general list badge), are there far too many restrikes sold as originals as is the case with British badges? I've seen some silver badges but aren’t they usually war economy brass? And are there less desirable badges such as the Corps badges in the British army? Thanks Tony

Hello Greg, A great research project. I just found an interesting post at the site below which may help you further if you haven't already found it yourself. http://www.rafcommands.com/forum/showthread.php?2210-RAF-Chaplains Tony

We seem to have gone in the same direction Glenn. I was lucky enough to find out what the EKI KO winner did to be awarded his cross, he wasn't mentioned by name in the action he fought in but the MG team got a mention. Makes the cross far more interesting for me. Tony

I had 4 given to me in the early 90s, two Imperial 1st class and two 2nd class all to the same man. I still have them, the well worn KO 1st class being my all time favourite. I bought and sold few in the 1990s but lost any real interest in German militaria around 10 years ago so haven't picked up any since then. I still have around 30 examples though. Tony

Hello Brett, So it’s quite possible he was operated on in hospital for something like varicose veins or an in growing toenail and released a few months later as unfit for service. I think I have his entire military record which as you say, doesn’t consist of much, it really only the confirms his medal entitlement and stay in Luderitzbucht. I also have a copy of the 5th KR medal roll and his death certificate from 1947. After looking at his card again there's a word that looks like varicocele so varicose veins wasn't that far off. After googling varicocele, all I can say is that it must have been painful. Tony P.S.: I've just noticed the person kind enough to point me in the right direction for research is now a member here. Thanks again and it's good to see you here Brian.

The reasons for buying this trio were for the engraving on the Star and the medals being mounted and worn with the BWM reverse to the front. An added bonus being I believe I got a bargain. Born August 1895 in East London, Cape Province, this man served from 25.8.14, leaving for German South West Africa on 20th September 1914. His record shows he was hopitalised in the Luderitzbucht hospital (No. 3 General Hospital?) in Feb. 1915 but doesn't state the reason why. He appears to have been discharged from the 5th KR on 7.6.15. As I know little to nothing of what went on in GSWA can anyone tell me if they were still fighting in or around Luderitzbucht in Feb 1915? Below a photo of the engraving on his renamed 14-15 Star and the group mounted as worn. My apologies for the poor quality photos. Tony

Brian, Great work and an excellent guide. Thanks for posting it. Tony

Scandinavian? Husqvarna or HV Haerens Vaapenarsenal = Army Arsenal? Is it the Swedish crown? Tony

Glad to see you're back Leigh. All the best Tony

Hello Mervyn, Yes I’ve seen the post and have been on the site. I’m very pleased with the telescope, I tried comparing it to 7-35x50 binoculars, it has roughly an equvalant focus to the binoculars when set to 7, I can even see cars moving over a distance of about 10-15km on a sunny day although they’re not very clear at that distance. Excellent for a pocket telescope. Tony

I'm very pleased with this purchase, it's a no name 3 draw telescope dating roughly from the late Victorian era. Only about 60cm when extended but the optics are quite good, I can clearly see things on the horizon I can't see with my own eyes. I'll have to take it to the beach to spot some ships. You'll have to click on all 3 photos to see them in any detail. Tony

This is a pocket barometer with altimeter, made in Praque before 1918, it came with its case that clicks shut as it would have done the day it was made. It appears to be working just as well as the watch above and the instructions on how to use it are still in the case under the barometer. Tony

I've bought 3 more non military related items over the last few weeks, the first is yet another watch, I think I have about 15 watches now. This one is a Soviet made Pobeda from the 1st Moscow watch factory, made in January 1951 and its time keeping is a match for any modern day quartz. Tony

Oh ok, try this link http://www.naval-military-press.com/tank-corps.html It appears they have a sale until 31st July although postage may be expensive. Tony

I never knew there was the RTC, I thought they went from Tank Corps to Royal Armoured Corps to Royal Tank Regiment, I'm always learning something new. This is not a book but a site that may have some info if you haven't been there already http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/360/Royal_Tank_Regiment http://www.forces-war-records.co.uk/4478/Royal_ Tony

Very nice indeed, I hope you find a good mechanical watchmaker to repair it. The radium probably isn't still active or does it glow? Tony

Tell me about it, looking for a cheap watch on ebay makes me feel like a girl in a shoe shop. At the moment I’m after one for work and as they always get smashed at work they have to be cheap. I was lucky enough to have the pocket watches, the Junghans and Verity passed down through my family and my wife’s but one day I’ll buy myself a nice English fusee pocket watch and a fancy pants wristwatch if I can bare parting with so much money. Tony

And one more. Tony