Brian Wolfe

Here is Mr. Felce and his fret work medal.

Hello Everyone, Mervyn has reminded me that I have been a bit lazy lately in not posting anything under this section. So, to help correct that here is an item that just arrived. As I have said on many occasions I like to add Special Constabulary Long Service Good Conduct medals that come with a little something extra with them. I think it adds a little bit of a more personal touch to the collection. In this case the LSGC named to William B. Felce came with the original box addressed to William B. Felce, 88 Northampton as well as including the paper envelope that held the medal. In addition the grouping came with a photo of Mr. Felce at a later time in his life, from the looks of the photo. The back of the photo is identified. Something else that came with the group that was dear to my heart, a competition medal that he won for fret work in 1915. Fret work is the cutting of very detailed designs in wood. One of my passions is woodworking in case I wasn't clear. Here is the group, I hope you like it. Regards Brian

I have a correction to make. The Staffordshire Police Service P.A.M.S. had their own button with the Staffordshire knot on a blue back ground. When the day comes that I find one I'll post it. Sorry for the error, I should have known better. Regards Brian

I'm very happy that you decided to do your spring cleaning and reorganization. A very nice collection. Thanks for sharing it with us. Regards Brian

Hello Everyone, Here is a postcard, while far from rare, has an interesting story. I will not spend a lot of time typing other people's research but instead, after the photo of the UC5, is a photo of the back of the post card with a short story and if you are interested, and I hope you are, here is a link to more information. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SM_UC-5 I hope you find this interesting. Regards Brian

Re: eMedals, I think if you are only looking for bargains then this is not the place to play. However, as Dieter has intimated, if you are looking for rarer items Barry may well have them. I have purchased from eMedals in the past and found that if you "shop" through their stock for harder to find specimens you can sometimes get a pleasant surprise. This is neither an endorsement nor a criticism, just an observation. Regards Brian

Such attention to detail especially on such a small feature as a clasp. These, I've said before, are one of the nicest designed medals from Japan. Thanks for posting it Dieter. Regards Brian

Very nice indeed, I've still to add one to my collection. Thanks for sharing this specimen with us, and not to mention reminding me I stll need one. Regards Brian

Ok, now you've made my jaw drop. Just how badly can any one person want an item? Regards Brian

Hi Tim, Just joking, however, best not to jinx the delivery by talking about it too much. Regards Brian

Hello Fellows, I've been told that a fellow GMIC member now owns this one that was just on eBay. Don't want to anger the Collecting Gods so more later, after it arrives. Regards Brian

Hello Josef, A very nice collection, thanks for sharing them with us. Regards Brian

Common it may be but an elegant design, as already stated. This is the first purple case I've seen. Thanks for posting it. Regards Brian

A wonderful pair of medals and excellent educational content to your post. Congratulations on both. Regards Brian

Beautiful specimens my friends. We all seem to be having the same problem and that is a desire for better photos. I have not posted many photos for quite some time as my wife and I keep talking and talking about getting a better camera. This is not happening very quickly so I may give up and start to post more soon. As to the photos you two have posted, there is really nothing wrong with them. As well, is there anything especially wrong with most of mine but we do all have the same goals. Clearer photos! Let's please keep each other, and the rest of the members, updated on any improvements we come up with as I think most members are experiencing the same frustrations. Thanks for posting your photos. Regards Brian

I'm with you there. On the other hand, I'd spend more than I do now and that could be a financial disaster. Regards Brian

Hello fukuoka, I hope all is well with you. Good post and for the most part I agree with you. I do think, however, that keeping records of what medals sell for is a worthwhile enterprise, if for no other reason than to assist new collectors. Regards Brian

Hello Pat, Edged weapons were my first love (in collecting), not that this makes me an expert in any way. However, I think your assumptions about this sword are correct. Perhaps as time passes other members who specialize in German swords will weigh in with their opinions. Thanks for posting these images, it's a nice sword, even with the little damage that's present. Regards Brian

Very attractive displays, you should be very proud of your efforts. Thanks for sharing them with us. Regards Brian

Hello Dieter3, I do agree with you, however, the Allied Victory Medal for Japan fits in so many collections. Collectors of Japanese, WWI in general and WWI Allied Victory Medals of the world could find this medal an interesting addition to their collections. Even with this there always seems to be the Japanese Allied Victory Medal offered for sale and that, of course, only serves to fortify your point. I have a copy of Vernon's Collectors' Guide, Fourth (Revised) Edition and he lists the WWI Allied Victory Medal for Japan at $350.00 and that is not taking into consideration whether it has the original case or not. Yet the 1914-15 (WWI) medal lists at $125.00 and the later issue, the 1914-20 is $75.00. I have found this guide to be pretty close to the prices asked by one of the local dealers here but anything I have purchased through on line auctions I've gotten for a lot less. I thought I would offer this to this discussion for what it is worth. Regards Brian

Hello Bison, That's a nice medal, thanks for showing it, so many have been polished "to death". I do not know of any list of the Chinese L.C. that exists, so many nations that served in the L.C. were just numbers in a book but I would not be surprised if the "book" no longer exists. Perhaps one of the other member will know if there is such a list. Regards Brian

I too hope our fellow members and their families in Japan are well. Take care Dieter3 I hear these disasters may be heading your way. Regards Brian

Many thanks. I have some items coming from Japan at the moment and I have promissed to behave myself (spending) otherwise I would be all over the framed specimen. Too many great medals so little money. Regards Brian

A great addition to your collection, one I am still waiting to add (either one). Congratualtions and thanks for showing them off. Regards Brian