paul wood

You could get away with another five bucks for shipping. Paul

If that were to sell at any figure approaching that asked then i think there is a strong chance of me succeeding pope Francis (and I am protestant). Paul

Dudosa is spanish for fake. We get the word dud in English from it. While without physically handling the piece i cant be 100% sure it doesnt ring alarm bells. Not an obvious dudosa. Paul

Not an obvious dudosa. Paul

Timo, Lovely medal, what he didn't know about camels (jamaline) wasn't worth knowing. Paul

Only a Kiwi could work that out. Well done Grahame. Paul

Alas the gazette site is playing silly buggers at present. Paul

I am truly envious cazack. If you ever tire of it i would happily give it a good home. Paul

They are both locally soldered. The ornamental may be a repair. Paul

Alas the gentleman mentioned was a high priest of the shrine of Onan. The RVO is not returnable (the Chain, a seperate decoration, is). There have always been those in corridors of power who have considered an interest in phaleristics as a sin against the Holy Ghost. Interestingly when it suits them they are only too pleased to solicit our assistance. Enough like Toby Shandy I am riding my hobby horse. Paul

A miniature i assume as it is unnumbered and classed Paul

Great War Bravery medal of St. George 4th class. Looks Ok value around $150 Paul

They will just assume you are a Star Wars or Trekkie nerd. Paul

Very nice I hope his insurance is up to date. Paul

I have always put items of numismatic interest on the customs form as very few people know what it means (and it covers a multitude of items). For value i put as enclosed invoice (and put a document with value inside). Touch wood i have never had problems with overseas customs and nothing has ever gone missing although one parcel got buried in Florida customs for 2 months before resurfacing. Paul