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      Worn post Independence style with the Indian Independence medal coming first. Are the other medals named, usually when awarded Indian recipients they were named (those units which went to Pakistan were unnamed). As to finding replacement medals both the Indian Independence and the 1939-45 star are feely available at under £30 the pair. Paul
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      It's a Thai souvenir medal based on the 10 satang coin of King Bhumifhol Adulyadej issued in 1957 probably produced for the tourist trade. Paul
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      Very nice and most appreciated as was the most interesting Bulgarian selection Paul
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      Very nice that the original case of issue has survived. Paul
    5. paul wood
      If genuine it is some kind of sporting event but I must confess I am always suspicious of these early PRC pieces. Paul
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      Lettering and crude portrait had any one in the Royal Mint produced anything of that quality their vocal range would have gone up at least an octave. Paul
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      They are certainly introducing a new coinage head but in the next year or so but whether they will change the medal heads I do not know. Paul
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      mysterious medal

      paul wood replied to lambert's topic in Japan

      Lambert it is a Japanese society badge. I have looked through several publications relating to these but I have not been able to trace this particular badge. If you PM me I will give you my E-mail address and I am sure if you send the image to me a good friend of mine will be able to identify it. All the best, Paul
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      Can't see anything problematic about it. Paul
    10. paul wood
      Basically it is due to a movement of the die during striking, happens not infrequently on coins. Paul
    11. paul wood
      Looks double-struck rather than re-cut. Paul
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      A similar small gold Zeal will be coming up for auction on July 11th will post price. The cased Eduard is nice £400 without case £600-800 with case. All the best, Paul
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      The Jammu and Kashmir Medal for the Defence of Chitral is frequently copied, there are two basic types , the one made by Gurney and Co and also locally made pieces, both can be named and are quite sought after. I have a named locally made piece. Paul
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      ​Afghanistan Order of the Sirdar, not sure of the class off hand. Paul
    15. paul wood
      Very Nice, It is from Bahawalpur an Indian Princely state now in Pakistan. It is the Kot Sabzal medal issued for the campaign in the North West Frontier from 1930-31 in which Bahawalpur IS forces were heavily involved. The reverse is most attractive. Quite a few of these are named on the rim. Is yours named. I have been after one for a while. All the best, Paul
    16. paul wood
      You are right, It is possible they are reduced size badges denoting higher grades. Paul
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      Lambert, Thank you so much, I suspect his Aviz would be more like this Paul
    18. paul wood
      I would have thought bent coppers would be of interest (literally and metaphorically) Paul
    19. paul wood
      Nice one Lambert can you give details of all his awards in the picture? Paul
    20. paul wood
      Well you've got the forfeit VCs, always popular. Daniels for taking undue liberties with junior officers (according to Churchill that was one of the traditions of the Navy (along with rum and the lash)). Collis for bigamy (surely one wife is enough he should have received a bar for the VC rather forfeiting it). The others are generally for theft. Paul
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      Nick what I meant by variety is that is of a slightly different style to the piece illustrated in P&B. Paul
    22. paul wood
      Depends what they are dismissed for. Certainly not avoided and can be quite interesting, there has always been a market for the bad boys. Paul
    23. paul wood
      I wouldn't say that. I find that a couple of Wray and Nephews can revitalise my identifying powers. Paul
    24. paul wood
      The badge is a Veterinarians badge a variety of Patrikeev, Bodjnovich 1.1.40 Paul
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      One of the most beautiful Orders ever designed in my humble opinion. Paul
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