Hugh

Some time ago, a member asked where I had obtained various ROK medals. Having lost the identity, I gave a vague answer, but i was cleaning out some files yesterday and came an old msg. 130-2, Guansoon-Dong, Jongro-Gu, Seoul, Korea 110-420 Jungil-Sa Tel. 82-2 - 2267-0826 / 2274-3720 President: Hee-Kwan Chang The info dates from 2005. I have no idea whether the president or the company are still there, nor whether ODM are available or not. I visited the place at that time and was able to get of the medals in this picture then, but only because I was accompanied by a ROK Army colonel who knew the president. Photo not available

What a nice series of stories to illustrate the history! Sadly, I have long forgotten the piece I was working on in my 2012 post. I'm sure it must have been minor and easily forgotten. I have read all the books listed in No one's post except for the Boris Hembry book. A good reading list for the period. Got a particular kick out of dpk's post. Sten guns and elephants. Good title for the story. Thanks to all. Hugh

Thanks, Bill! 34 years combined service in the Navy / Naval Reserve and I had no idea. H

Good Conduct Medal after his campaign ribbons? I wonder what that's all about.

What does the case look like? Hugh

Ah! Thanks. H

What's the significance of the double-bladed sword/dagger? Hugh

Watch may be worn with watch in right pocket of vest, and fob in left vest pocket. If not wearing a vest, you may put the watch in left jacket breast pocket and fob through the jacket button hole.

Don't now about the banners, but if my aging memory serves, I believe the numerals are 15, hence, perhaps 15th Lancers/Cavalry? Hugh

FYI Hugh https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11204119/The-impressive-collection-medals-worn-Queens-children-coffin-arrives-Edinburgh.html

Talk about ignoring the obvious! Shame on me! H

The fact that it is hollow with removeable ends suggests to me that it was a courier device used for the secure transmission of messages. Similar devices, often ornate silver, have been used in India in the 18th and 19th centuries. Just guessing, but the style looks early 19th century. Don't think it has anything to do with the rank of the user. While the US Army / Marine Corps have a tradition of swagger sticks, they normally are not indicators of rank. What makes you think it's American other than the eagles?

What a magnificent collection! Thanks for showing. Hugh

Anvers is the city that most English-speakers know as Antwerp in Belgium

"Socieil Nationale Enduragen Ntau Bien" Not exactly French. Might it be Rumanian? The tree is reminiscent of Lebanon, but not exactly like their flag. Sorry I don't have anything more positive to contribute. H