Tony

Reverse and what looks like the 'G' mark on the ring. Tony

Hello, Can anyone confirm if this not quite perfect 2nd class cross has the Godet mark please. Tony

Hello, I was wondering about the aluminium corrugated spacers for air circulation (I believe) in the M15 Adrian. I've seen so many Adrians for sale without the aluminium strips and wondered if that was a tell tale sign the helmet had been tampered with e.g replaced liner, or were some issued without the spacers? Did the men not like them for whatever reason maybe? I have several Adrians and from memory (they're all packed away) I'd say all except maybe one have the aluminium strips, I think. Any thoughts are most welcome. Tony

It's lucky his papers have survived, will you try to research him? Tony

Darrell, I have a QSA to a soldier who, according to his unit's medal roll, was entitled to the Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith and Belfast bars. Can you let me know where you found the sites posted above so that I can get confirmation of any other bars he may have been entitled to? Thanks Tony

That has been for sale (buy it now) for months and months and months and months and he still hasn't bothered to read the name of the unit correctly. I've been tempted to offer him a whole 5 € for it on more than one occasion. Tony

To emphasise just how important such a reference book can be, I've just checked the marks on my watch. Import mark for Birmingham with GS stamp (George Stockwell was a registered importer from 1907), 925 and the letter stamp 's' which is for 1913 and not 1917 as I stated above. Tony

I bought just such a book a few years back in an antique shop and used it when searching for a bargain Great War hallmarked trench watch and eventually came up trumps - 35 € for a 1917 hallmarked watch in good working order which I wear daily except for at work. This site may also be of interest, it includes many hallmarks used worldwide http://www.925-1000.com/index.html Tony

I'm afraid I only have a couple of pieces of Australian militaria, the hat badge, an officer's BWM (Australian MGC), some photos, a silver war badge and one unidentified patch which could have belonged to any army wearing khaki. AIF militaria is an expensive side of the hobby. Tony

Blimey, thanks very much Stuart. Tony

Thanks for the info about the book Rob. Tony

I couldn't agree more. I've been searching online for the badge Tom described but have only found modern souvenir items. Tony

Great info Rob. Mervyn, I'm in the right place to find a bush hat and have seen a few around, just don't know enough about them yet to tell the difference between WWI issue or later issues. Tony

Thanks Mervyn. I now need to find a Great War issue slouch hat at a bargain price and obviously one that once belonged to a Lighthorseman, with plume of course. Tony

And the reverse of this week's bargain buy showing the maker. Tony

Nice headgear Mervyn and great that it's your own slouch hat. I'm afraid I don't have a hat to show but I did pick up another cap badge, the reverse has the maker's name - Stokes & Sons, Melbourne and am hoping this one can be pinned down to being from the Great War. Tony

I think Chris is talking about the market value in Germany. I've seen them for around 25 GBP in the UK and A$100 in Australia, dealers will naturally charge more but offer much less if you're selling. It depends on the country you're in but EUR35-40 is a good basis. Tony

Christ knows what I'm doing wrong then, all I get is this: Search results No results were found, try using the advanced search to refine your criteria If you need help with searching, have a look at the FAQ or Search Tips Thanks for confirming they were awarded the BWM/VM. Tony

Hello, Can anyone help me out with this ID bracelet? I can't find the MIC or any record for 44269 F Collins QMAAC, in fact, I also did a search for just QMAAC on ancestry and drew a blank except for one single lady named BH Grieve. There's a Freda Collins from Chelsea here but no confirmation of it being 44269 F Collins. I'm assuming she was sent overseas and was awarded at least a BWM because of 'BEF' being on the tag, if so, what might she have done, been driver like Bob in Blackadder? Working in a hospital? A mechanic? Welder? Worked in a cookhouse? Did members of the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, later Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps receive any medals for their service? Does anyone have WAAC/QMAAC photos they can post? Thanks Tony

Here's the reverse. Tony

After reading the above link, it appears they were also made of copper so would think that's what my one is made of. Copper badges were used from 1904 to 1949 according to digger history, so unless anyone can tell the difference between earlier and later badges, we'll probably never know when it may have been made. I'll have to add a pic of the reverse when I get round to it. I would think it was darkened due to reflecting light and believe this was common practice with some infantry units, especially the Rifle Brigade. Tony

This is the only example I have. I was told Great War AIF cap badges are made of bronze, whereas later badges are brass. Don't know how true that is though because as Leigh mentioned, they're a topic for themselves. Tony

Thanks very much. So an old soldier from the Great War bought this pin after 1941and it's still in a near new condition. Tony

I have a miniature EKI & II, well at least I think that's what they are, 2 EKs together on a stick pin. Anyway, they are both marked L/18 on the reverse so, can anyone tell me from when the L maker marks were used? I know they must be 3rd Reich made but have no idea if they could be from the 30s or early 40s. Thanks Tony

Thanks for the info. Tony