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After their two excellent books on military pith and wolseley helmets respectively, I have been influenced and encouraged by Peter Siciu and Stauart Bates to focus more on this very fascinating aspect of militaria collecting. Due to the nature of the work that I do, I am often abroad and do not spend as much time as I would like on displaying and maintaining my collection. These postings depict the beginnings of my helmet and headdress display. I have had my computer room/office converted to a helmet display area in my house. Regards, Will

Where did this group appear before?

As it appears as if he has second world war medals, is there anyway of determining his ww2 service or more details of his ww1 service?

I believe this to be from the stahlhelm organisation but added it to the display. This is not my field of expertise so any comments would be greatly appreciated.

The envelope in which his decoration was received?

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127246617894.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127246618218.jpg Some of his WW1 awards and ww2 Iron cross second award

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127246585212.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127246585557.jpg This is a recent addition to my collection. The officer in question's name appeared on the award envelope which I will post in greater detail. Any inputs would be greatly appreciated. Regards, Will

PERSPEX COVER ADDED TO TRENCH DIARAMA

CLOSER VIEW OF EQUIPMENT

South African Heavy Artillery Sargeant in mounted uniform with Pattern 03 equipment.

Patients usually wore their own headdress. This example of the floppy trench cap was worn by a member of the South African Royal Engineers.

COAT OR GOWN FOR "HOSPITAL BLUES'

"HOSPITAL BLUES" ISSUE WAISTCOAT

THE COMPLETE "HOSPITAL BLUES" ISSUE

After they had been injured or wounded or were ill, British and Commonwealth soldiers who were in military hospitals or convalescent homes were issued with a specific uniform. This uniform was designed to distinguish these convalescent soldiers from other serving soldiers who were healthy and the uniform became known as "hospital blues". Soldiers wore their own regimental or corps headdress and badges. In very cold wather, the normal issue greatcoat ws worn. An issue of the uniform usually consisted of a white shirt with red tie, bright blue waistcoat, trousers and jacket. These items are in my collection.

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127219703366.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127219703642.jpg REVERSE OF "MONS" CLASP AND MOUNTING ON RIBBON

REVERSE OF GROUP

Hi Graham, Thank you for the excellent post and information. I will attempt to add some more photographs today. Regards, Will

Hi Leigh, Unfortunately not yet, sitting in sunny Khartoum! Regards, Will

Reverse of Cpl A. E. Fiske's 1914 star

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127201257433.jpghttp://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2010/post-3034-127201259497.jpg This is a recent purchase in South Africa. It very clearly depicts the manner in which the veterans wore and mounted these very interesting stars and groups. I have not yet had time to have Cpl A. E. Fiske researched.

The ADC brassard came from Mervyn Mitton a few years back. The Captain's tunic is in excellent condition for its age. The dirk and other items were private purchases made by an officer in the SA Scottish. I also have his sword.

The fancy revolver display is to hide the fact that I cannot find the glove to make up the pair. The binoculars are attributed to Captain Rose of the South African Medical Corps and the broken eyepiece and hole in the binocular case were caused by a German bullet. He survived to tell the tale.

Hi All, Thank you for the kind comments. Due to work and travel commitments I have not posted for a while so I will attempt to add some updates over the next few weeks. Regards, Will MY SECOND OFFICER SHOWCASE