paul wood

Odd Purity standard for Germany. P

I have recently come across a US Distinguished Service Cross and a Distinguished Flying Cross both engraved on the reverse in capitals FOR DISPLAY, does anyone have any idea about the status of these pieces. I have tried googling but with no success, mind you if you googled Chimpanzee you would probably get " Aaron B Chimpanzee was born in Brownsville Texas October 5 1928". Any help gratefully received. Paul

What is an utterbpain is there is no number and the amount of a browns around must be legion, will take an immense ammount of digging, could try Rhino research in South Africa. P

It is possible the term tailor's copy denotes the genuine type without initials, worth asking Michael Autengruber, who does the ODM at Kunker, is extremely nice and I am sure he would try to oblige with sharper images if asked. Paul

Would be nice if one could get a better image, but unless it is awful quality has to be at least 5-10 times the estimate. Curiouser and curiouser. P

Looks ok to me just bashed to hell in the silver market, naming looks standard Calcutta impressing nwf 30-31+ and nwf 36-37 is probably the most frequently encountered pair. P

Azad kashmir was the movement for an independent Kashmir nothing to do with pakistan (or India). P

George V sovereigns were the last to be spendable in tbe Uk. The Edward VIII issue was only a trial coin one sold in 2014 for £430,000. The George VI sovereign was only issued in thd proof sets. Both the last 2 are sold as bullion coins. p

The most likely answer is Afghanistan, North West Frontier 1919, many poor devils from British units stationed in India at the time of the Armistice had their demob delayed to to enjoy the delights of the North West Frontier (either baking hot or freezing cold and with a murderous bunch of locals who lived by the code "My enemy's enemy is my friend". Paul

I totally agree they look halal P

Ah I remember cataloguing it, GVI took part in the battle of Jutland so the poor bugger deserved an MID, probably didn't help his stammer. p

Razilian i suspect. P

Looks totally kosher with engraved naming. A few years ago I was talking to a dealer who had been in the trade since the 60s. He made a throw away mark about unnamed Crimeas being much rarer now than 50-60 years ago and engraved much more common. Paul

If that is the case probably Somaliland 1908-10 Paul

Ashanti has a central stripe, given the guy is a jolly jack tar I would suggest Transport Medal. P

They are all Belgian gold 20 franc coins from the reign of Leopold II (1865-1909) issued 1860s-80s, they were in general circulation until the Great War. P

I never doubted them hashim. P

Nick, Well found. P

Its nothing to do with the USA its French and says au merite, i cant see what the inscription and has the bust of Marianne in the centre. P

Prior to the late queens third issue (Markouf design) no coins from the milled coinage of charles Ii1662) to the jubillee and old head conage of Victoria (1887-1901) bore the crowned monarchs effigy so the crowned effigy is the exception rather than the rule. P

I still have dreams of owning a bronze to the Aden Labour Corps but alas it only due to excessively ripe Rocquefort. P

All the signatures on orders and decoration warrants are issued with a fascimile signaure, had he signed every one he would have expired from writer's cramp many years prior to 6 February 1952. P

Very nice, it is honorary award to a USAF Officer, as US serviceman he could not officially use the title OBE. A rare and intresting document, you could purchase a type 2 OBE for about £150 which would go nicely with tbe award document. Best. P

But without the headwear, most irregular. But a king who mixes Latin with English is obviously not too au fait with correct chivalric attire. P

Thank you Megan when I saw it my old relation Uncle Smirnov had paid me a lengthy visit, I knew it was royal Egyptian Merit award but, apart from that, the aged brain in my possession had decided to seek functioning. May you, your family and loved ones have a great Christmas (not the bloody woke winter festival). Paul