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So... restoration becomes a bit more acceptable under certain circumstances (in this case, if the right donor medal was found from which to salvage the correct pin...). Seems reasonable. That brings up another question: Field repairs. I’d imagine EK 1s occasionally fell victim to the rigors of the trench lifestyle and it seems that some recipients might have been reluctant to discard a damaged award, especially if it was an extra quality piece or one received as a gift from family, etc. Are there any provenanced field repaired examples recorded?
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Hello All...
Merry Christmas & happy New Year!
Having recently acquired a very nice but damaged 1914 EK 1st, several lines of questioning presented themselves. The obvious pragmatic one being is there someone around who specializes in the repair of EKs? Of course, the nature of the repair and subsequent costs Involved may far outstrip the commercial value of the medal, barring any other historical, intrinsic or sentimental value it may have for its current caretaker. The more philosophical question being is it appropriate or perhaps in the minds of some collectors “ethical” to affect a repair to these medals? In my experience with antique swords, it seems to boil down to two approaches: one being the “never alter anything as to do so will destroy its historic value” and the other being “repair/restore is ok as long as it’s being done for the right reasons “. I thought it would be interesting to run throw this topic into the water to see what bites at it! Looking forward to hearing what others think...
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in that case, what do WWI period stars look like? Differences in construction?
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Hello All,
Might anyone have an original example for examination purposes?
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someone else suggested French, but you make a good point!
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Thanks!!
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Hi All,
I just acquired a Third Reich w.b. with a broken catch. I have a question or two before even considering a restoration and would really appreciate it if one of the w.b. guys could drop a PM my way. Thanks in advance!
Mark~
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Understood... great detail though!
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38 minutes ago, Noor said:
His name was Joseph Silvester Gibbons. Born 1857 Paddington,Middlesex. Enlisted 1875 age 18. Served with the 19th hussars. Regimental Number 1549.
The regiment saw action at Battle of Tel el-Kebir in September 1882 during the Anglo-Egyptian War and the regiment took possession of the wells, which were a vital resource in desert warfare, at the Battle of Abu Klea in January 1885 during the Mahdist War.
Married with Ester Gibbons. They had 4 children. He died in Fulham, London 1895.
Excellent stuff!! Thanks a million! Looks like he died young, sadly. Am I reading that last bit right? “Mother in possession of Egypt/1882/etc”...???
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Thanks for the excellent detail. Fascinating... will check for a hallmark as soon as it arrives.
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Nice medal! I agree as regards the 19th. A very interesting unit, especially in this campaign.
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Thanks ?
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35 minutes ago, paul wood said:
Not an obvious dudosa.
Paul
Is that good or bad?
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Order of the Thistle, strange bronze “badge”
in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
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Interesting observation Paul. It was acquired with a large collection of WWI British OSD badges. I wondered if it might also be a Black Watch regimental piece.