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Have looked at the World War One Service records and Silver War Badge records available via Ancestry UK with no further trace I'm afraid. The link below will show details of the Durham Light Infantry in the War. http://www.longlongtrail.co.uk/army/regiments-and-corps/the-british-infantry-regiments-of-1914-1918/durham-light-infantry/ Regards Simon.

Private (Acting Corporal) 108873 William Tucker is shown on the Rolls of the 2nd Durham Light Infantry as being entitled to the British War Medal and Victory Medal only for his World War One Service, will take a look to see if his Service Record has survived and get back to you. Simon.

Thanks Horsa, Looking forward to more of your posts. Simon.

Horsa, Very nice collection, thanks for showing us, I can't quite make out the labels, are they identifying individuals or types. did you obtain them in the Netherlands? Regards Simon.

Thanks Horsa, Will take a look and get back to you. Regards Simon. Welcome to the Forum by the way! Simon,

RAD Trio with some fancy flags being displayed!

Horsa. The link you have added does not appear to work, could you try again please. Simon

More excellent medals and write ups, thanks. Regarding the Burnell medal group, would he have been eligible for the Defence medal with his service? Simon.

Jerry, Thanks for showing this tunic and well done for rescuing it as you have, so often tunics like this are stripped of buttons and badges and thrown away. A nice addition to your collection. Simon

Thanks Mike, Will have a look and see what I can find out at this end and report back. Simon.

Michael What a wonderful find and in very good condition from what the photographs show. Have to say I have never seen a Photograph showing the metal link epaulettes worn with Royal Scots buttons, I always associate them with Cavalry or mounted Units. The Medal ribbon appears to be a Volunteer Long Service award so he must have a good, long history to uncover, have you found anything out about him yet? Regards Simon.

Mike, Very nice whistles and an interesting write up. Well done for resurrecting this thread. Regards Simon.

Yorkshire volunteers is correct in my opinion. Plenty of images on line to confirm this if you search. Quick link to Wikipedia for Dates etc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yorkshire_Volunteers Regards Simon.

Just to update this, no real surprises in that the Auction House were unable to help regarding the origin of this item. Simon.

Peter, Thank you very much for that, as you may guess I am always interested in medals to the Coldstream Guards so an extra bonus for me. Best regards Simon.

A nice Victory Medal and would be nice to find his accompanying War Medal. Unfortunately Private Frank Buffham is shown as Killed in Action 7th July 1917 aged 25 whilst serving with the 1st Battalion in France and Flanders. His Service record does survive as part of the burnt records and can be accessed on Ancestry although a fair amount of his record is unreadable. https://www.cwgc.org/find-war-dead/casualty/306445/buffham,-frank/ Simon.

Peter, Many thanks for that, Simon.

Unfortunately I didn't get chance to examine the piece at the viewing days, am collecting a few other pieces from them in the next few days so will try and make a few enquiries as to where it came from. Regards Simon.

Very nice Peter, have not seen this before, any chance of an image of the reverse please. Simon.

Just to keep up to date with current prices, this item hammered for £170 less commission. Simon.

This Edward VII Coronation Baton currently listed in a local auction to me should anyone be interested (no link to the Seller or Auction House on my part) https://denhams.com/lot/169/august-2018 Regards Simon.

Martin, Would depend on condition and date of manufacture as a Wartime issue piece will obviously be more valuable. Arundel Militaria recently had a 1943 mint condition example on sale for £195.00. Simon.

Martin, Have only just seen this post, sorry for not replying earlier. Looks to me like the sustained fire tripod for a World War 2 British Bren Gun. You'll find plenty of images for comparison if you google it. Best regards Simon.

Living in Surrey, the other half and I are frequent visitors to the vast Military Cemeteries at Brookwood. On our last visit we found this very nicely framed and mounted American Purple Heart Medal displayed at the entrance to the American Military Cemetery and thought those of you across the pond may like to see it. Did my best with the photo's but couldn't eliminate all the flashback, sorry. Regards Simon.

Don, The larger image confirms for me that it is indeed some model of Sherman Tank. Regards Simon.