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    1. Interesting Overview of Sardinian Forces in the Crimea, 1855 Edit Delete post Report this post Quote Good Morning Gentlemen, I was recently delving into my example of the British Crimean War Campaign Medal, which is somewhat unusual as that it's named to a Sergeant of the 2nd Regiment, Sardinian Grenadiers. MY PARTICULAR EXAMPLE READS; "MARTo PASTORE, SERe DEL 2o GRANi DI SARDa". This apparently Translates to: "SGT. MARTINO PASTORE, 2ND GRENADIERS OF SARDINIA". Note that there were 2 Battalions of Grenadiers within the 1st Sardinian Brigade, which was reported to have been held in Reserve. I am not certain as to how much combat this particular Brigade experienced ? However, my Post here is to share a brief bit of Reference I've recently come across, pertaining to the above noted Medal. Hopefully, everyone should be able to access the below LINK. Also note that although the whole Chapter concerns 'Italians in the Crimean War', the pages regarding the Sardinian Expeditionary Force are covered between Pages 181 ~ 187. If this hasn't already been Posted here, then perhaps someone here may find the information useful, or at the least, interesting ? "ITALIANS IN THE CRIMEAN WAR" Authored by: Giuseppe Cossuto "THE ROUTLEDGE HANDBOOK OF THE CRIMEAN WAR" PRINT PUBLICATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2021 ONLINE PUBLICATION DATE: SEPTEMBER 2021 Print ISBN: 9780367217723 eBook ISBN: 9780429265983 Adobe ISBN: 10.4324/9780429265983-14 LINK: https://www.routledgehandbooks.com/doi/ ... 9265983-14 NOTE: After accessing the above LINK, then simply Download the respective Chapter, where it states; 'Download Chapter' Best regards, Dom P
    2. Good Afternoon Gentleman, I was just updating one of Ancestry.com Trees pertaining to the above noted individual I referred to here on this Thread a few years ago. I hadn't been aware at the time, but apparently my Medal had been previously discussed here on 06 December 2009 by its original owner, the very prolific Collector, Researcher, & Author To. Nier, from the U.S. Tom was an very long time Member of OMSA here, & had mentioned this particular Medal to me some years ago. Unfortunately, I haven't been able to determine any firm evidence concerning the Recipient, Sergeant Martino Pastore, however it's not for the lack of trying ! If perhaps I happened to have missed any related information here on the GMIC in the interim, I'd be extremely interested in learning where I might access that information ? THANK YOU Folks, Best regards, Dom Pastore Jr.
    3. Here’s an example of the naming on Inspector Beaton's Trio. As we all know, to find a set of these miniature, 'Mess Dress' versions named, & in what appears to be the official pattern tends to be somewhat uncommon. Best, Dom P.
    4. Good Evening Gentleman, I've recently obtained a set of 'Mess Dress' [ Miniatures ] Metropolitan Police 1897 / 1902 / 1911 Jubilee / Coronation 'Trio', named to PC & S.D. INSP. F. BEATON. Although I've made a fair amount of progress, yet I always end up learning a great deal more after inquiring here !! If anyone happens to either be familiar with this particular individual, & or his overall period of service within the Met, I would very much like to hear from them. Please excuse my following posted data, as it was 'cut' from my Ancestry Tree Page on him. Below are a few relevant items pertaining to his Career, Census, 20 December 1941 Obituary, & the Obverse & Reverse of his Medal Group. And lastly, yes, they are indeed properly named, & in the officially encountered style. Any comments & or input on these will be deeply appreciated. THANK YOU Best regards, Dom P. 1868–1941 NAME: FRANCIS BEATON [ No middle initial / name noted ] BIRTH: 20 SEPTEMBER 1868 • Yeovilton Somerset England DEATH: 19 DECEMBER 1941 • Inwood, Templecombe [ or ] Wincanton, Somerset, England Francis Beaton, of Yeovilton Somerset, England was accepted onto the London Metropolitan Police Force as an Police Constable [ P.C. ] on 17 February 1890 & Assigned to Division, with Warrant No. 75271. Francis Beaton, Warrant No. 75271. Joined Force on 17 February 1890 Retired on 11 September 1916. Final Posting was to K Division, w/ Rank of Sub - Divisional Inspector. [ SOURCE: U.K. - P.R.O. FILES ] Inspector Francis Beaton, Metropolitan Police Warrant No. 75271 ~ Retired on 28 September 1916, & was Awarded Pension No. 21799 FRANCIS BEATON, WARRANT NUMBER # 75271. JOINED on 17 FEBRUARY 1890, & RETIRED on 11 SEPTEMBER 1916. Last Posted to K DIVISION as a SUB - DIVISIONAL INSPECTOR. Note 01 ) Item Description ~ Victorian 1897 Metropolitan Police Jubilee & 1902/1911 Coronation Medals K. Division. ©>>> Original Queen Victoria / Edward VII / George V Miniature Medal Trio that is the "Police Jubilee 1897 / Police Coronation 1902 / Police Coronation 1911". They are all Named to "P.C. F. BEATON - K Division". Mounted for wear & with their Original Ribbons. Condition is Very Good. NOTE 02 ~ Francis BEATON ~ PER 1939 ENGLAND & WALES REGISTER NAME FRANCIS BEATON Gender Male Marital Status Married Birth Date 19 SEPTEMBER 1868 Residence Date 1939 Residence Place Wincanton, Somerset, England Present Occupation: Gamekeeper Line # 35 Schedule # 32 Sub Schedule # 01 Enumeration District WQFN Borough Wincanton Registration District 310/2 Inferred Spouse Mary A Beaton Household Members / Name & Age 01 ) Francis Beaton / Age 71 02 ) Mary A Beaton / Age 75 Below are a few relevant items pertaining to his Career, Census, 20 December 1941 Obituary, & the Obverse & Reverse of his Medal Group. And lastly, yes, they are indeed properly named, & in the officially encountered style. Any comments & or input on these will be deeply appreciated. THANK YOU Best regards, Dom P.
    5. @>>> POLIZEI DIENSTAUSWEIS SCANS ~ As Follows; Good Morning Gentleman, And here's yet another what I feel to be an interesting Polizei Dienstausweis, from what's 'reputed' be have been an Front Line Policeman of an Orderpolizei Unit. Now, please keep in mind I have only recently obtained this, so therefore my knowledge of the details is slim indeed, at least for the moment. I shall include, as I did also with the Polizei Dienstpass I recently previewed here, as until I'm able to learn a bit more about it, the seller's Description should suffice until I've managed to determine more on my own, & of course, hopefully with some very kind assistance from our Forum Members here. I haven't come across very many of this type of 'Front Line' Police Regiments, which is what I believe this individual to have been in ? I have been fortunate enough to have located a few relevant Documents regarding this being KIA, & one pertaining to his having resided outside of the Reich circa 1930, if I understood it correctly ? Naturally, I will deeply appreciate 'anything' pertaining to him, especially his Burial / Gravesite, & the location of the specified Town he was reported to have been Killed in. [ I 'think' it may have actually been in Poland, just outside of Warsaw, however I can in no way be certain off that fact until I've assembled more evidence. So, THANK YOU Gentlemen, I will appreciate 'anything' anyone wishes to share. THANK YOU very much !! Best regards, Dom P. / 'dpast32' @>>> THIRD REICH POLICE NCO'S I.D. BOOK: 2x3" Format & folded at center to form 4 pages, green shade fabric. { NOTE: Original Seller's Description. } Printed on front with Police Eagle / Ereath & 'Dienstausweis' [ Service ID Book ]. With typed details 'Rev. Oberwachtm. d. Sch. Friedrich' [ Translates to Reviere Oberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei = Precinct Senior Watch Leader of the National Protection Police ]. Copiously filled out with typed details, ink stamps & signatures. Inside shows that he was Stationed previously in the City of Salzburg; dated '23.II. 1940'. With more details showing that he was assigned to a Front-Line Feld Police outfit with Eagle/Swastika ink Stamp 'Feldpolizei-Regiment 19/VII Battalion K.Staffel'. Has his Photo on back page tied to page with Eagle/Swastika ink Stamps 'Die Polizeidirektor im Salzburg'. Penciled notation on the upper right front notes that he was Killed-in-Action 'Gefallen 18.3.44'. [ NOTE: Date of 12.3.44 is also referred to by the previous owner ? It's almost assuredly a simple mistake, as all the other related Documents refer to March 18th, which I believe is the correct date of death. ] @>>> POLIZEI DIENSTAUSWEIS ~ As Follows;
    6. WW2 Era Police Dienstpass To Oberwachmiester der Schutzpolizei Report this po Good Morning Gentlemen, I just obtained another Polizei Dienstpass to add to my Collection, & wished to share it here amongst the Forum Members, some of whom may be interested in such items ? Please be advised that I have done no research on it whatsoever, other than of course the Seller's Advertisement which provided a brief overview of the individual's Polizei Service Career during the WW2 years. I will try to Post some additional Pages from this Dienstpass as soon as possible, but for the interim that's all I have available. Naturally, should anyone here happen to have anything of relevance to add to his Service Summary, & or anything interesting at all, I would deeply appreciate hearing from them !! I always try to pick these up when I come across them, especially the ones which also contain the Soldbuch, & or similar Documents, but for what this particular example sold for, I simply couldn't pass it up, even without his Soldbuch being present. Below are the Pages I currently have available, along with the Seller's Description which also provides an overview of his life within an Polizei Unit. Of course, any & all comments will be very much appreciated !! THANK YOU Folks, Best, Dom P. / 'dpast32' P.S. I am especially interested in locating his Burial or Gravesite, as based upon his lack of Entries after 1944, he may have been amongst the multitudes of Fatal Casualties suffered during the big Soviet Offensives which were soon to follow during the summer of 1944 ? ©>>> ITEM DESCRIPTION: 3rd REICH GERMAN POLICE NCO'S I.D. BOOK: DATED '15 MARZ 1942' & NAMED TO 46-YEAR OLD POLICE NCO 'FRIEDRICH REBMANN'. Nicely filled out with 9 Pages of entries, notations, signatures & ink stamps. Note the Police ink stamp on Page 2 with eagle/swastika and 'Der Polizeidirektor Pfozheim' (City of Pforzheim Director of Police). On Page 8 are detailed notations showing his WW1 Service from 1914 to 1919. Shows that he was with the '5GardeFAR' (5th Guards Field Artillery Regiment) from 1915-1919. On Page 9 is his Rank progression with the German Civilian Police ending with '9.11.43 Rev.Oberw.d.Sch.R' (Reviere Oberwachtmeister der Schutzpolizei Reichs=District Senior Watchman National Protection Police). Pages 10-11 nicely filled out with his Career particulars: Training & Police Constabulary assignments. Notations on Page 14 show that he underwent additional Police Training in 1943 'mit erfolg' (with success). On page 19 are his WWI decorations: 1914 Iron Cross, 1914-1918 Cross of Honor, 1914 Wound Badge in Black. EXC++++ NOTE: On Page 5 there is a Notation showing that he spoke 5 Languages...German, English, French, Spanish & Italian. Also, he was a holder of an American Motor Vehicle Driver's License 'USA-Fuhrerschein'. On Page 8 is Notation that he was Wounded-in-Action during World War 1 'Verwundungen Granatsplinter i Fuss u. hand" (Wounded with Grenade Shrapnel in the Face & Hands). ©>>> END Of DESCRIPTION
    7. Hello Gentlemen, I currently have a very nice WW1 U.S. Army Ambulance Corps Driver's Medal Group, & amongst the assorted items present, are 2 period Framed Documents [ or Certificates if you will ] both of which at least 'appear' to be related to the included "Croce al Merito di Guerra" Medal ? My question here is as follows; As originally presented to the recipient, were there 2 Official Documents included as awarded, or is 1 of the 2 Documents / Certificates I received along with this Medal unrelated, & perhaps related to some other 'Service Award' or something else ? In my experience in collecting over many years, they both do appear to be related to the "Croce al merito di guerra e Regio" in my opinion ? However, by not being completely certain I thought that perhaps someone here who is much more knowledgeable on this subject than I. As always, any & all replies will be very much appreciated. THANK YOU !! Best regards, Dom P.
    8. THANK YOU, I really appreciate it !! I did check in a couple of my pub.'s before here, but none of them included any alphabetical lists, only the Number & RZM types. I've been hesitant to buy any more collecting books, as I'm seriously thinking about starting to part with an significant portion of my items, plus I honestly don't think I can even fit anymore books in house !! Best, Dom P. ADDENDUM: Ooops, I just realized I have incorrectly noted the manufacturer's name in my initial Post. The Firm utilizing the abbreviated marking of, 'St. & L' is in actuality, 'STEINHAUER & LÜCK, LÜDENSCHEID', Germany. OK, I just figured I would clear up my incorrect reference. Best, Dom P.
    9. Hello Gents, I'm attempting to determine the German Manufacturer of two Medals within two of my WW1 Medal Groups. They both are the 'WW1 Honor Cross' ( Hindenburg Cross ) & both examples are manufacturer marked. One is stamped on the Reverse; 'St. & L', which I assume indicates manufacture by 'Steiner & Luck', if I assumed correctly ? The other is stamped on its Reverse; 'O & B' ? This particular marking I'm unfamiliar with, & if anyone has an idea as to the manufacturer, I would appreciate hearing from them. THANK YOU !! Best, Dom P. / 'dpast32'
    10. Hello Gentlemen, I've been preparing an inventory of my collection[s], & I figured I would start with my German items as that's what I have the least of. One particular item I came across is probably of WW1 +/- vintage, although it very well could be as late as WW2 ? I'm hoping someone here might be able to decipher the Manufacturer's marking inside of it, as just maybe they may prove to be the key to learning something about it ? First, it appears to have been silver plate, over brass, & is quite small, either intended for a man's pinky finger, or perhaps it was intended for a woman ? It's an Iron Cross on middle obverse, flanked on each side by an type of what appears to be an Germanic 'arrow' for lack of a better description. Inside, stamped under the Cross are the following; 'G ? S' and then what looks like perhaps a 'C', inside of some type of circle ? Below all of this is an "88', if I managed to read it correctly. And yes, I know that I need to get a few photographs up so everyone will be able to view it, but I figured I would Post it until I can get the photos done. Hopefully, someone will know about this very ring & will chime in about it ? So if anyone does have any information concerning this item, I would very much appreciate hearing from them. THANK YOU UPDATE: Hello Gents, As I'm still looking around for the original Ring in question, I've decided to add the above photograph which is an 'almost' exact duplicate of my Ring. My example is however somewhat smaller than the new production version, & is not anywhere as bright as opposed to mine, which appears to have a heavy patina, due of course to its age ? Hopefully someone here might at least recognize the basic design, & just maybe providing us with a lead as to its origins ? THANKS AGAIN, Best, Dom P. / 'dpast32'
    11. THANKS 'Hucks216', For some reason I never saw this particular Reply until just now !! As always, I appreciate it very much !! Best, Dom P.
    12. Good Morning Gentleman, I hope everyone here is doing, & feeling well ? This is just a brief update regarding my recent query pertaining to an WW2 issue German 'Eastern Front' Medal's particular Hallmark, & or lack thereof. Well, exactly as advised by Matt MacLeod, the Website owner has very kindly & promptly replied to all my questions, & addressed my concerns. Based upon his observations, the Medal in question is indeed an original strike, & he even identified the particular Manufacturer, simply by viewing the 2 photos I had Posted !! ( And without even viewing the Proofmark[s], if there were actually were any ? ) So therefore, I wish to THANK Matthew M., & of course Sindri, for providing such awesome information with only minimal evidence ! Best, Dom P.
    13. Hello Folks, I did manage to copy 2 Photographs of the Medal in question, & have Posted them here, just in case someone here might be able to recognize whether it at least appears to be a genuine strike, or could be no good ! As always, any & all comments will be very much appreciated. THANKS Guys ! Best, Dom P.
    14. THANK YOU Matthew, I appreciate your very kind input. I will attempt to contact him shortly, & will report my findings back here upon receiving his reply. For some reason, whenever I need to find an original, Hallmarked example to replace one within one of my Groups which appears to be of somewhat 'suspicious' origin, it appears as if all the 'confirmed' examples have dried up ! Hopefully, the above Database holder will have encountered this particular Hallmark before, & if not, just maybe he'll happen to have an original for sale ? Take care my Friend, Best, Dom P.
    15. Hello Gents, I'm looking at an Eastern 'Ost' Front Medal that appears to be genuine, based upon observation, but I have never encountered the particular Hallmark on its Suspension Ring. Unfortunately, I do not have a photograph, but the Dealer described the Marking as; '2 dots within a circle' ? Does that mean anything to anyone here ? I have dealt with this seller numerous times over the years now, but wished to get a few comments as to this 'Hallmark'. THANK YOU Best, Dom P.
    16. Hey hucks, if & when you have a minute, would you be so kind as point out where exactly is the reference to his suffering the GSW to Head ? I assume it's towards the very bottom of his Casualty Card, indicated by letter abbreviations, just after the 'gefallen' notation ? Could you please advise as the full wording that was indicated ? Also, IIRC, this particular notation was also on another of his Documents, possibly his other, 2nd Casualty Card ? ( I've noted 2 such Cards. The 1st prefixed G-A, with the 2nd being G-C. ) No hurry on the information, whenever you happen to have a chance. THANKS Dom
    17. THANKS AGAIN !! I guess it really does help to be familiar with this particular subject. I suspect that Riepertinger wasn't & isn't the only one to have become lost within the Russian heartland. We certainly only imagine how many Burial Fields were simply plowed over, or just left to grow over in the years after the War. I've viewed Soviet troops smashing down rows of German Graves as they surged forward towards Berlin. I'll let you know if, & what else I do turn up. I'm just getting started on this one !! Best, Dom
    18. Yes, I did a brief search on the whole Volksbund Website, but no luck. As you said earlier, his Grave is probably now long gone, or just maybe he ended up being buried in Germany somewhere ? I also briefly searched the German 'Find A Grave', along with Ancestry.com, but same findings, nothing ! I see that the Author you mentioned has written a few studies of the 'War In The East', in fact, I'm also reading the Baltics Campaign Title. THANKS Buddy, I truly do appreciate all your very kind assistance.
    19. I just performed a cursory search on both of the 2 Grave locations you noted, yet I didn't get a hit on either. I did also search Ancestry.com for German records, as e have access to the World Feature, but again, no luck ? Any suggestions ? Best, Dom
    20. And yet again, you have my deepest THANKS here ! I would have been checking back here a bit earlier, except for my coming across an online Pub. which appears to have been 'tailor made' for my particular project here !! After a fair amount of searching, I happened across the following noted Title. "The Red Army's Forgotten 15-Month Campaign against Army Group Center, 1942–1943" - By S. Gerasimova, 2016. ( Amazon.com, Kindle E-Book, $5.00 USD ) It pretty much is centered around all the skirmishes, battles, offensives, & counter-offensives which transpired during my period of interest !! I initially was somewhat concerned that I'd have some trouble trying to locate any specific reference to the May - June 1942 period, but locating the above Title has definitely solved that issue. I still can't believe I picked it up for just $5.00 USD !! Best, Dom ADDENDUM: Please be advised that upon my receiving this Pub., it appears as if the Title has been changed to; "The Rzhev Slaughterhouse: The Red Army's Forgotten 15-month Campaign against Army Group Center, 1942-1943" [ Kindle Edition - By Svetlana Gerasimova, & Stuart Britton ]
    21. THANKS My Friend ! Now that is an extremely interesting fact ! It appears now that I'll be able to research & document the relevant action[s] as far as I wish to take it ? ( Too bad they haven't made them available online yet ? ) From what little I've gathered so far, it appears that the 335th / 205th only had recently arrived in Theater, sometime around early February of 1942, primarily in response to both the ever increasing number of German casualties, along with the Soviet's consistent, intensive offensive actions in & around that, & of course other portions of the Front Lines. From what I see, this young Landser was living probably quite comfortably somewhere along the French Coast, & suddenly being transferred into what was becoming an ever increasing 'cauldron' of death for both bsides engaged within that particular area. As I might have said earlier, I usually 'try' to stick with German, & related Axis Polizei Documents & similar items. But, when I happened across this particular Wehrpass, I thought that it was basically an 'exemplar' of all the Axis, & even Soviet Soldiers who 'gave their all' for their respective Countries & beliefs. This Soldier's story can in a way, be demonstrative of all their stories, & that is exactly what appealed to me. Of course, if I become across any particularly interesting with his saga I will notify you, & otherwise keep you updated, if you wish of course ? THANKS ! Best, Dom P.
    22. And, I THANK YOU AGAIN My Friend !! Your very kind Replies are definitely much appreciated ! At least now, between the various Maps you provided for me, I now have an quite precise location of the area in question. As you're already aware, trying to determine where anything was, or is in Russia these days is an ordeal to say the least ! I've been attempting to find any topic related publications relative to both the location, the units, & of course the time frame, yet haven't had much luck so far ? I have come across numerous Books dealing with the Russian '1941 Winter Offensive', but unfortunately for me, the period of early to mid June 1942 appears to be at the very extreme edge of the action[s]. One particular fact I have learned was that his Regiment / Division 'may' have e assigned as part of the overall Army Security Forces, protecting, & thereby keeping open the Smolensk ~ Moscow Highway. That of course would have been an extremely important tactical task, as that Highway was deeply involved in the overall resupply efforts of army group Center. I am however only at the beginning of my hunt, so it appears as if this may indeed be a long, involved hunt ! THANKS AGAIN 'hucks216', & hopefully I may be able to report back here with some success, although it just might take a little while ! Take care, Best, Dom P.
    23. KIA to Heer 335 Infantry Regiment, 205th Division in Russia Quote Good Morning Gentleman, I'm attempting to research & document & Fatal Casualty from the 2nd COMPANY, 335TH INFANTRY REGIMENT, 205 INFANTRY DIVISION. HE WAS KIA ON 15 JUNE 1942, NEAR NOWO-NIWY RUSSIA. ( Below is an overall description from where I obtained his Documents. ) If anyone can tell me 'anything' regarding the actual operations going on with Gefreiter Franz Riepertinger's Company / Regiment on or about the date he was killed. I've added all 14 Pages of his Wehrpass, along with 2 Copies of his 'Casualty Card'. [ 1 of which was so kindly provided by our own 'hucks216'. ] I was also advised that his Casualty Card notes that he was killed due to suffering an G.S.W. to Head. ANY comments as to the actions of his 335th Infantry Regiment, on or just prior to 15 June 1942 will be very much appreciated ! And as always, any & all replies will be very much appreciated ! THANK YOU ....Best regards, Dom Pastore Jr. / 'dpast32' RE: Item Description: Gefreiter Franz Riepertinger in July 1939. After his 6 month RAD service, Riepertinger started his military service with 9/Inf Rgt 689, part of the 337th Inf. Div. serving at the west Demarcation Line. Later Riepertinger served with 2/Inf. Rgt 335, part of the 205th Inf. Div. on the French Coast until February 1942 when it was sent to Witebsk, & March 1942 to Welish. Gefr. RIEPERTINGER was KIA on 15 JUNE 1942 near NOWO-NIWY [ or NIVY ] RUSSIA. Riepertinger earned the Iron Cross 2nd Class & the Eastern 'Ost Front' Medal @ >>> END OF DOCUMENTS As always, any & all replies will be very much appreciated ! THANK YOU Best regards, Dom Pastore Jr. / 'dpast32' RE: Item Description: Gefreiter Franz Riepertinger in July 1939. After his 6 month RAD service, Riepertinger started his military service with 9/Inf Rgt 689, part of the 337th Inf. Div. serving at the west Demarcation Line. Later Riepertinger served with 2/Inf. Rgt 335, part of the 205th Inf. Div. on the French Coast until February 1942 when it was sent to Witebsk, & March 1942 to Welish. Gefr. RIEPERTINGER was KIA on 15 JUNE 1942 near NOWO-NIWY [ or NIVY ] RUSSIA. Riepertinger earned the Iron Cross 2nd Class & the Eastern 'Ost Front' Medal
    24. Good Morning Gentleman, I'm attempting to 'revitalize' this conversation, at least a little, as I was truly hoping to pick up at least some information pertaining to these apparently somewhat uncommon examples of British Crimea Medals ? My particular specimen came from the Collection of Tom Nier ( USA, very long time OMSA Member & Author ), who had mentioned it here on the GMIC back in December 2009. He had advised me that he had picked it up, & also promised it to me if he ever parted with it. So, fortunately I now possess this Medal, yet have relatively little knowledge of its relative current value ? ( Other than what I just paid for it. ) And although I have gathered an overview of this 'sub-issue' of the British Medal, I would DEEPLY APPRECIATE any additional information anyone here may be able to provide. I did access all the information contained within the aforementioned 'late October - early December' 2009 Posting on these Medals, yet find myself still wishing for more notes & data concerning these U.K. Awards presented to their Sardinian Allies. And, in addition to learning something more about these, I would also love to determine 'if' what I just paid for my example was indeed 'fair market value', or did I allow the fact that it may have a possible family connection cloud my better judgement by not wishing to pass it up ? THANK YOU Gents, I will, as always be most grateful for any Replies received. Best regards, Dom Pastore / 'dpast32'
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