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Very rare indeed. Here's the link to my original post and comments from Rick. Sorry, my link to the article didn't seem to work. So here's what Rick said. Posted 16 May 2007 · Report post For many many years the "noncombatant" and "war effort" awards were not highly regarded by Imperial collectors. In my own case, I sold almost all of mine when I got into Soviet collecting 13 years ago. @#&%*!!!! NOW, as rolls come out, and we get some idea of the real numbers awarded, no matter how "non exciting" these may SEEM compared to frontline bravery awards, the smaller the state, the muc
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100+ years of Patina....
Mike Huxley replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
All I will say is, that my Great Uncle who lived to 105 and was with the 7th Cameron Highlanders in WWI always kept his medals clean. I am sure that any soldier would do that, so why leave in a state of decay? -
100+ years of Patina....
Mike Huxley replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Then let it remain like that Chris ... I don't think an Egyptian soldier would clean it anyway -
100+ years of Patina....
Mike Huxley replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
That's true Chris it would be, with nothing to show it's age. Is there any inscription on the rim? -
100+ years of Patina....
Mike Huxley replied to Chris Boonzaier's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Hmmmm ... I'm in two minds on this one Chris. All my British medals are clean, so I think some gentle cleaning to bring this back to life is needed -
18 place ribbon bar possible?
Mike Huxley replied to paddywhack's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Mervin, are you saying that on a Bar, the ISM should take prescidence and would be mounted before Gallantry awards and campaign medals? Mike