paul wood

Interesting set of Hashemite royalist propoganda. Lovely. Paul

Lars, Unofficial loosely based on Tunisian Nichan Iftikhar. Paul

The quality of these badges varies immensely. While not that attractive it is possible that it is genuine. paul

scarcest of the 3 services and nice that it's a unique name. Paul

As the DCM was only awarded to other ranks miniatues are scarcer. mainly worn by those later commissioned. Paul

Timo, Can't see anything obviously wrong with it. All the best Paul

I am guilty of the sin of envy Paul

Frank. It is very similar to the order of Aviz, including the ribbon. Given Aviz is a military award could it be awarde to military explorers? Paul

Zetland lodge 1005 founded 1864 based in gloucester. Paul

It is french it says essayez which means try. I suspect the medal is probably masonic related. Paul

Peter. Occam's razor brings back memories of my philosophy course all those years ago. I think you are right the group has more questions than answers. Paul

True Chris a WW1 DCM and bar with previous Boet war service. Paul

Centres often tone like that,seems to have honest wear and the reverse appears fine. Obviously with someting of that value it is worth getting quality enlargements as there are exceptionally good copes around. It would be well worth investing in a copy of Mc Daniel. Paul

Ìf the dcm was GV then there would be ww1 medals entitlement. Paul

Surely if it were a DCM and bar the DCM would be Victoria or EVII. Paul

Can't see any obvioùs problems Paul

Alas david could be one of quite a large number of SA officers and little chance of getting further Paul

I hope fat tony eventually forgave you (cats can hold long term grudges) As to avatars i use my real name but most of the people withassumed names on this forum i know their real identity and they make no effort to hide it. My picture is not me but the great afghan leader mohammed nadir shah. The hero of the 3rd Afghan war ad far as the afghans are concerned also a carachter i admire All the best Paul

Very nice looks 3rd quarter of the 19th century to me Paul

Looks kingdom of iraq to me Paul

Double dragon 3rd Grade? Paul

is there anything on the reverse? Charlemagne is possible if so could be connected with aachen (aix le chapelle). Paul

Interesting nice quality. Appears to be a medieval king, french style, possibly st. Louis (Louis IX) or maybe a Cypriot king Paul

Interesting nice quality. Appears to be a medieval king, french style, possibly st. Louis (Louis IX) or maybe a Cypriot king Paul

Thanks for the info. I never realised the mini collars were official and had various classes. Paul