Farkas

Hi Simon thanks... the numbers are impressed. tony

Hi GreyC Just got it.... patriotic not propaganda - a difference here But thanks for the interpretation tony

Hi Simon thanks for looking... it is an 'odd one' isn't it... a while ago a Vet forum posted pics and it wasn't something they'd seen. The romantic thought is member number 110.... In your experience do you think that information is available still? tony

Thanks as ever Chris... tony

Hi Gents I've always thought these goggles were probably ski goggles and from Austria or Italy. They came from an estate in the area of the border... I had never got round to 'googling' them or whatever. The ones below are army surplus that I've just bought for 2pounds plus post. They are apparently German 1960's desert issue. So I've googled tonight and i came across mention of WW2 Africa Corps goggles in a cardboard pouch. The older goggles have a cardboard, wrinkly and uneven feeling case. Can anyone tell me are these Ww2 German please.?

Hi Gents i hate hearing of robbing b******s like this... should be a specific law to cover HM awards I reckon. My Grandfathers were sold on EBay without my permission and because Austro-H are unnamed are gone forever... also please Can someone identify the end left medal for me, thanks if you can and... Hi Binky do you have any update on the action against the person who put them up for auction? and I'm curious how this has left you? I hope the auction house was 'responsible' and you were not out of pocket. tony

Hi Gents your help if you can please... my intention is to contribute to this forum before I ask to withdraw from it... But.... please I would appreciate some early help. --------- posting this form has re-lit family conversation. My Sister has just told me that, my Nana, Anna Farkas, told her that, our families Vienna residence was 'taken over' by the nazis. My mum says 'Never heard that - wrong'. But I can see an address on this form that includes "polezei". could anyone please translate the question and answer for us? thanks for looking Gents tony

Hi Gents seems this fella didn't enjoy army life.... Postcard home to lady in Wolverhampton from Llanymynach camp in Jan 1914.... hope you like... tony

Hi gents The only two cards I have of this era. I know less than nothing of them so apologies if not relevant for this thread. A related pair of patriotic postcards - used. tony

Hi Gents, I just found this and was impressed! maybe of interest to you Gents A few screen shots of it and the link is at the end. tony http://www.hungariae.com/Markings.htm

Hi Gents this a silver medallion marked: No4 BATT MACHINE GUN CORPS The back is unnamed and shows hallmark.. i would guess it was probably a sports medal that was never issued ... tony

Hi Gents pair of badges.... not sure of the significance of the 110 - maybe member own number. Surprised even then if it's on back of a cap badge(?) or collar ? Little plate numbered impressed with 110 at the top... Hope you like tony

Might be worth a try for 10 pound.... The Hensoldt's are all well pricey. 300 - 400 for those.... ill keep an eye open anyway best of luck Sir tony

These?? tony

Hi The Prussian just a thought, it's a long shot though... but perhaps if it's just the actual glass lens' you need? Maybe these on eBay have the same size? As I said... long shot! Best of luck with your search tony

Hi Gents these 3 were part of a group of six bought in the seventies. All have marks of sorts. One has had much more use with the inside being scratched and rough. top left is most used. One on top right least used. Stamped... possibly dated on strap as 18 Hope you like them, tony

Brilliant! Thanks Tifes i knew I stood to be corrected... i should have googled Elizabeth Medal first... I am having a chuckle! i have just bought a ribbon book (in shot) and identified the Mecklenburg ribbon for the first time. It looked familiar and I dug my ribbons out to investigate- found it-- I had thought previously it was probably a vet or civilian award because I had the trifold ribbon, but I didn't find it. -----//: I'm surprised the 1908 is ordered before 1912/13 too. (Re Significance though not datewise) Thanks again Tifes tony

Hi Nick, Only just seen this thread.... great selection - love the matching minis.... tony

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Hi Gents some JH Hennings and co (Hamburg) prints.... hope you like them tony

Hi Gents "A little knowledge is more dangerous than none...." I'm always happy to be corrected and as you may know it happens. i'm starting to think like you guys..... if medal 3 was a 1908 jubilee then wouldn't it be after the 1912/13 mobilisation? And wouldn't he have length of service awards? So I hesitantly believe it is the ribbon for the Elizabeth medal. The white stripe is so thin compared to the red one. the bar is good quality. Ribbons 2,3 & 4 barely underlap. They are trimmed on their left so I don't see any reason, or evidence, that number 3 is trimmed on the visible right hand side. Any thoughts welcome as always.... tony

Hi Gents a new one..... tony

Hi Gents! its great to hear your thoughts - much appreciated. i love job lots to pick through,and, this would've been from one.... ie - I didn't hand over my rent for it! ----- please feel free to carry on on this thread if you wish...... thanks again Gents tony

Thanks JapanX nice to know.... tony

Hi Chris thanks for looking. I didn't realise it was 'civilian' issue so to speak. That settles that for me, thanks. with regards to the fate of the man.... the family members and friends left waving off my family at the train station were never seen again. So. As you say, the chances are , the man who signed this probably faired no better.... tony