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    Henry 24th

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    1. Yesterday, I happily stumbled upon an imperial breast and backplate. As I know nothing of this armour (except the price seemed super low), I bought it.

      Can any one in the forum advise me on any information about it: marks, repair/not repair, age, etc...? I believe it to be a Mod 1867

      I will post pics later today but for now:

       

      It is stamped "A 40  Wilh.Jaeger" to both front and back plates - to the waist area

      Also stamped with a crown over FW and an S - to the shoulder areas.

      There is a fairly severe proof mark dead centre of the breastplate as well

      Possibly more marks to the interior BUT the thing is lined with a canvas/ heavy cotton like material and I would rather not remove it.

      Hope this helps get the ball rolling. Thanks in advance

    2. Very Nice Helmets indeed.

      I concur with Mr Wolfe that it is Canadian - the photo in post #4 confirms that the SHELL is canadian. There should also be marks on some of the four "ribs" that form the suspension for the crown pad to the head band.

      The marks are usually impressed (rather than printed) and are very faint. Most often the name of the manufacturer than a number.

      Thanks for posting

      HFJ

    3. Hello Michael.

      Thanks for the reply.

      There is a medal bar in which 3 of the 5 medals are present. Therefore 3 of the confirmed medals he had were:

      1.) 1939 - 1945 Star

      2.) France and Germany Star

      3.) The Defence Medal (Odd in that this was only awarded to Officers)

      I am guessing the last two to be the Canadian Volunteer Service Medal and the War Medal 1939-1945

      Amazing how groups can just disintegrate through neglect.

      Pics are coming after the weekend when I am freed up again.

      Regards...Henry

    4. Hi Helen.

      I would also recommend a fellow by the name of Robert (Bob) Docherty. He is an antique arms and armour collector and dealer is Vancouver BC Canada. Very knowledgeable and helpful.

      Here is his website that you can contact him through.

      Regards..Henry

    5. Hello all.

      Sorry, no pics just yet. A neighbor showed me an RCAF WW2 tunic that had Combined Ops patches sewn to the sleeves (Tombstone shape) along with other insignia.

      It also has a wound stripe affixed. Can anyone here set me straight on what this man might have done in the war? "Combined ops" for the RCAF - Is this unusual ???

      Would he have been an admin type or crewman on some aircraft? Please help....photos will follow as soon as I shoot em.

      N.B. He was not an officer - corporal stripes also sewn to sleeve. Small dufflebag, medals, leather jerkin, and a german flag all belong to the same group, so he must have been over there.

      Thanks in advance

      Henry

    6. Here are a couple to try.

      The first link is to Boris Markhasin. He does not have many swords, but is WELL connected with many dealers who do have Gunto swords.

      info@yamabushiantiques.com

      http://www.yamabushiantiques.com/

      This second link will bring you to a great Japanese dealers site. Tsuruta san has many Gunto and Samurai swords fittings and armor. He knows english and is usually pretty quick to reply to emails.

      http://www.aoi-art.com/gunto/main.html

      Hope these help.

      Henry

    7. OK, so I have seen the debates back and forth regarding the Memmel medal in these two and other threads:

      http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=2762&st=0

      http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=30589&hl=memel

      I have come to understand that pretty much every medal out there is fake. And so with this in mind I ask the forum to please weigh in on this one as well.

      I have had it for many years and always had it tucked away believing maybe it was real but accepting it most likely not to be. The wreath is rather hideous and unflattering compared to other makers. Also the ribbon is quite faded.

      Then Uwe (Speedytop) posted this image of different makers variations. Please note the von Hessenthal/Schreiber 1940 version

      Any thoughts? Please help...

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