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      "Easter Uprising " 1916 medal group

      in Northern European & Baltic States

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      Only just got this gem so wished to show it off.

      The group belonged to PATRICK J McGRATH (senior) confirned on the 1966 Roll of Honour,

      Two 1935 armbands presented by President de Valera to surviving Vets of the easter uprising. both correct and retaining original labels " Bergins real irish poplin" not the best of condition but both original..as these were presented in 1935 and worn up to 1941, I believe one was issued to McGrath junior who is also listed on the roll and must have been a relative.

      EASTER UPRISING MEDAL. officially named and numbered. Early issue with smaller top bar, sadly this is damaged and missing pin. Ribbon early weave type ,with folded point. The loop retaining medal has virtually invisable join , same as his service medal....just beautifully done.

      Medal die struck and beautifully aged patina. Naming is inline with other officially named and numbered awards.

      General Service medal with bar.

      stunning, and Officially issued and numbered in correct style, upper case.

      Any details greatfully received.

      thanks steve

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      Rare unusual RCAF posthumous Operational Wing / Document

      in Commonwealth Realms: Canada, New Zealand & Australia Medals & Militaria

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      noted this as well..

      North Star of Jan. 20, 1944 that Flying Officer Smith was listed as missing after recent air operations. It stated that the home of his wife, the former Elizabeth (Beth) Moore, was Parry Sound, but she was away teaching school in Thessalon.

      Jan. 20, 1944 North Star story also states that Flying Officer Smith’s younger brother had been killed in action two months earlier while serving with the Royal Canadian Air Force in India. According to the Canadian Virtual War Memorial, Flying Officer William Davis Smith died Nov. 27, 1943 at age 21.
      His next of kin is given as Walter John and Mary Jane Smith of Toronto

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      Rare unusual RCAF posthumous Operational Wing / Document

      in Commonwealth Realms: Canada, New Zealand & Australia Medals & Militaria

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      • ..INTERESTING !!! seems his memorial cross was up for sale !! sadly missed it !!
      SMITH, EDWARD WALTER Rank: Flying Officer Trade: Nav. Service No: J/12704 Date of Death: 14/01/1944 Age: 24 Regiment/Service: Royal Canadian Air Force 156 (R.A.F.) Sqdn. Grave Reference 8. F. 2. Cemetery SAGE WAR CEMETERY Additional Information:

      Son of Walter J. and Mary Smith; husband of Elizabeth L. Smith, of Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada.

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      French Napoleonic Naval Gorget ,addition to my collection

      in Napoleonic Wars

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      Hi ,

      Thought I would share this gem with you that I recently acquired for my collection .

      It pre-dates 1815 ,and depicts the early French eagle of Napoleon 1st ,unusually this is a Naval Officers Gorget..It demonstrates remains of its original fire gilding and retains its original rossets ....untouched condition .

      Any information other than stated greatfully received. Hope you like .

      best wishes

      Steve

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