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I believe they have 3 VC's on display. Nice collection that i enjoy whenever i get to Calgary. Lots of NW CAnada Medals also.

There's several Knights floating around on dealers lists at the moment priced at around $200cdn. Cheers Chris

Can somesone please give me a little back ground on the Carinthia Cross of 1918. I've found one being offered for sale in its case of issue and was wondering what a good price for such an item woul be? Definately not my area but it is a nice piece and cased so i'm tempted. Cheers Chris

I'm certainly what you'd call new to the area but i also think its fake the loop has some feature which point to it being wrong, the numbering is not of the style i've ever seen, there appears to be some piting marks and it generally just looks like a cast piece. Cheers Chris

I'm really starting to like these soviet Awards i can't wait for my first batch to arrive and have them researched. I must say a citation like that would warrant an MM or even DCM in the British collecting field yet those medals cost probably 10 times what a soviet medal of equal caliber demands. I'm really envious Ed. Great stuff. Cheers Chris

Well that explains why i couldn't find it!!!! Dumb me using the wrong name. Well i'm learning. I've really begun to take and interest in Soviet Russian awards and will focus on those for the moment but i noticed this in the mix and just had to enquire. Cheers Chris

Can anyone post a picture of the MEDAL FOR VICTORY OVER JAPAN. I can't seem to find one on the forum. I found one on a dealers site but without a picture. Cheers Chris

I believe if you look jut infront of his medal bar there is also a Queen victoria's diamond jubilee medal of 1897 and as its not attached to the rest i theorize this photo would have been taken shortly after it was awarded. Cheers Chris

Ed and Rick Thanks so much for your comments. I knew going into this that it's an area littered with with forgeries and fakes (as is British/Canadian medals these days) and have decided to go through a very reputable dealer (in British medals anyways) who i feel can be trusted. He has a huge selection of soviet awards he picked up in the previous decade and some other very nice goodies that i plan on picking up later but decided to focus on the earlier awards in my first purchase. After i post my first batch of goodies (it'll take about 2- 2.5 weeks for everything to get here) and review your comments i'll better know how to proceed in the future, and i promise after i place my second order (which will include mostly imperial items) i will post the name of the dealer. There will be plenty of valours and merit medals left as well as orders of great patriotic war red banners of labour and scarce campaign/post war medals i would say about 300 items left, he also has a decent selection of imperial medals to choose from. Cheers Chris

After joining this forum i've taken great pleasure reading the posts and sticky's in the Soviet and Imperial Russian areas and prior had no idea that the numbered awards can be researched. I've always enjoyed the research aspect of ODM collection hence my love of collecting medals to the CEF men from my home town. As my family has some connection to service in the imperial russian army (my great grandfather served in ww1) i figured its just an added reason to look into collecting russian and soviet odm. I've spoken with a dealer i've bought several CEF items from in the past and he's put aside several pieces for me for a very nice price (i'm sure he could have gotten much more on Ebay but i'm a good customer and his primary focus is British/Canadian awards. If any award doesn't meet par i can also return so i'm confident in the product being sold. I'm getting: MEDAL FOR COMBAT SERVICE. 370,000 range 2 x MEDAL FOR VALOUR. one in 418,000 range the other in 770,000 range 2 x ORDER OF GLORY, 3RD. CLASS. one in 240,000 and the other i can't remember ORDER OF THE RED BANNER. 380,000 range With makers marks, in silver. ORDER OF THE RED STAR. 1,600,000 range . In silver, screw back. ST.GEORGES CROSS 4th Class,Numbered.in silver (can't remember the number) CHINESE CAMPAIGN MEDAL FOR THE BOXER REBELLION OF 1900-01 all awards only cost about $400 so i would like to spend some money on hiring a researcher and getting the recipient service files. Can anyone recommend a good researcher who can get copies of service files and do translations? According to the ranges i think the majority of awards are mid 1943 with red banner dating to around 1954 correct? I have afew books in my collection which cover soviet/russian odm but not really how to tell a bad medal from a good one any sggestions. Look forward to hearing your comments Cheers Chris

Out of curiousity what program do you use i wouldn't mind trying it out myself on some photos of medal recipients i have in my collection. I just got a new computer and its really beefy so i'd really like to try it out. Cheers Chris

Great collection. Were the medals all singles or is there groups in there just scatter amongst one another? Cheers Chris

Many of the irish medals on ebay especially the early ones are reproduction and you have to be very careful as they are very expensive pieces. I'd recommend whating UK auction houses such as DNW, Spink etc. as they will stand behind there product unlike Ebay. Cheers Chris

I'm not so sure i agree that its definately John Duncan Mclaren I've found a John David Mclaren Gazetted for and MC in Sept 1918 which would fall in nicely of the June recommendation. 10986 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 16 SEPTEMBER, 1918. T./2nd Lt. John David McLaren, M.G.'C For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He rallied infantry, redisposed them in defence, and checked the enemy's advance while ammunition lasted. He did fine work. SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 15 DECEMBER, 1920. 12377 MACHINE GUN CORPS (INFANTRY). Temp. 2nd'Lt. J. D. McLaren, M.C. to be temp. Lt. 26 Mar. 1919.SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 3 OCTOBER, 1917.. 10243 War Office, 3rd October,. 1917. REGULAR FORCES: The undermentioned Cadets to be temp. 2nd Lts. (attd.). 29. Aug. 1917 :?.MGC John Duncan McLaren. With that said the Gazette is notorious for typos and as i could only find the "Duncan" MIC and not the "David" MIC I think this may be one of those times. I love researching British medals feel free to pm me when ever you need some help.

I'm glad they made it to you safely and that was sure quick they were just posted Thursday. If i decide to clear out anything else in my collection in this field i'll let you know. Cheers Chris

that is a great citation would have been an MID at that time in the CEF or BEF i'm sure. Cheers Chris

I'm interested in this thread but as i don't know any German could some one perhaps translate the citation? I feel like i'm missing out on the guts of the discussion. Cheers Chris

My vote also goes for a Motorized Launch. At first i thoguht Q ship but the guns on those i believe were hidden and they wound have been a wider vessel i'm sure. Cheers Chris

Rick I have researched the City archive very thoroughly and have discovered that 1321 men enlisted in Medicine Hat for service in the CEF. This number does not include the Hatters who enlisted in Valcartier in the first contingent. It took me many hours of research but i compiled a nice data base with awards entitlement (excluding foreign awards) for all the men who enlisted in Medicine Hat. As a general rule men who enlisted in Medicine Hat usually have the following serial numbers: 799** 31st battalion 108*** 3rd CMR 228*** 13th CMR 466*** 63rd batt 467*** 63rd batt 552*** 13th CMR 696*** 175th batt 697*** 175th batt I was lucky enough to win a 15 star trio just the other week on Ebay to another Hatter so i'm looking forward to getting his service file. Brian I truly do love collecting Canadian/British medals and love talking about them. Being able to combine my favourite hobby with the love i have for my home is something special. I'm the only 25 year old i know around here (Southern Alberta) who collects and take pride in that fact. If you every want to do some trding let me know i have some odds and sods i'm trying to get rid of that don't fit into my theme. Cheers Chris

Hi Brian Check these out for starters http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=29231 Cheers Chris

I seriously considered getting into collecting ww2/modern indian groups as they are still priced nice but the one thing holding me back is finding a supplier of replacement ribbons. Ed do you happen to know of one? Cheers Chris

I have several othe groups/singles that i'm awaiting service files for but will post the findings of my research when i'm done. Isn't it great to see a little diversion from the norm on this forum a little break from German groups.

252 Sgt. Samuel Ernest Reynolds M.I.D. Can.A.S.C. Born 30th of September 1886 in Derbyshire England. Samuel Reynolds enlisted at Toronto on the 5th of February 1915. The unit he enlisted in was the 2nd divisional supply column C.A.S.C. It was a sensible choice for Reynolds as he listed his prewar occupation as a Chauffeur and Mechanic. Reynolds also listed 6 years service with the 23rd 1st VB Royal Welch Fusiliers on his attestation paper. Reynolds arrived in France on the 11th of September 1915 and was attached to the 6th Canadian Field Ambulance shortly after arriving in the field. Prior to his arrival in France he was promoted to Corporal on the 8th of October and to Sergeant on the 1st of September. His records do not list the reason for his rapid promotions but I would assume his previous military experience and occupational skills gave him an advantage over other members of his unit. While in France for a couple of weeks Reynolds came down with a case of Diphtheria and was hospitalized until the 27th in St. Omer. Reynolds was attached to the 6th C.F. Ambulance for the remainder of the war and seems to have been assigned the roll of Stretcher Bearer and Ambulance Driver. On the 8th of August 1918 the 6th C.F. Ambulance was assigned the task of supporting the 4th brigade CEF in the Amiens offensive. While clearing casualties an ambulance drove over top of a mine which then exploded wounding a number of men including Sgt. Reynolds. Sgt. Reynolds sustained slight wounds to his thighs and a loss of hearing which he was later treated for. His hearing never did fully recover but was not so bad as to warrant a discharge from active duty. With the cessation of hostilities the 6th C.F. Ambulance was disbanded and Reynolds was reassigned to the 2nd C.D.M.T. Coy. And remained assigned with them until he departed from South Hampton aboard the S.S. Aquitania on the 18th of May 1919. Reynolds arrived in Halifax on the 25th and was discharged in Toronto on the 28th. Reynolds service record confirms that he is entitled to the 15 star trio, a Class A badge No. 201014 and was Mentioned in Despatches. On the 14th of August 1919

SN 32989 W.O. cl 2 A F Field CAMC Albert Francis Field was born in Cookville Sussex England on the 12th of May 1884. Prior to his immigration to Canada Field served in the RAMC listing 4 years experience with the colors and 8 years in the reserves. In the fall of 1914 like many others throughout the Dominions of His majesty; Albert Field answered the call to take up arms and Serve his King and Country. Albert Field left his home in Toronto and attested at Valcartier Quebec on the 23rd of September 1914 in the CAMC. Prior to the war Field had been a Postman but continued his service in the reserves with the No.11 Field Ambulance making him well suited for this kind of service. Field left from Quebec aboard the SS Cassandra on the 4th of October 1914. On January 28th 1915 Private Field was promoted to Sergeant. After his promotion and a short stay in England Sjt. Field embarked for France on February 9th 1915 and was taken on strength with the No.2 field ambulance. While with ?No.2? Sjt. Field has a relatively ?quiet? service history from the time field joined No.2 until November 18 1917 all that is listed in his history is that he went on leave a twice totaling 23 days total leave time. On February 17 1918 Sjt. Field was appointed A\QMS and served in this capacity until he was promoted to QMS on October 2nd 1918. Field Was on leave when the war ended and proceeded to England March 30th 1919. On April 4th 1919 QMS Field sailed from Liverpool aboard the RMS Scotland. He was listed as TOS No.2 District Depot Toronto on May 6th 1919 and demobilized May 16 1919 at the No.2 District Depot in Toronto. From this point on little can be found on our QMS but it appears he continued on his service in the CAMC reserves eventually reaching the rank of Warrant Officer 2nd Class. An excellent group illustrating one of Canada?s old contemptibles. A man who served with the Canadian military from prior to the beginning until after the end of the Great war. Please feel free to put your comments in the comments secton of my collection area. I really look forward to hearing them.

Capt. Letellier O'Connor CRT John Edward Letellier de St. Just-de-la-pour O?Connor was born June 24th 1875 at River Quelle Kamouraska PQ Canada. O?Connor had previous militia service prior to the out break of the first world war listing 3 years service with the 88th Kamouraska Light Infantry and a current posting with the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles. Prior to his enlistment he was the police magistrate for the town of Drumheller Alberta a booming coal mining town at the time and now known as dinosaur capital of the world. He attested in the city of Medicine Hat on July 1st 1915 as a Lieutenant in the 63rd overseas battalion CEF ?The Edmonton Regiment?. Please note his age at enlistment was 40. He sailed for England on April 22nd 1916 from St. John aboard the SS Mitagama. Upon arrival at England O?Connor and the 63rd battalion were stationed at Lydd Kent. It was here that O?Connor received an injury serious enough to require hospitalization. The report reads ?This officer, while returning from the ranges, was knocked down (by a motor ?car) and severely bruised about the shoulder, right leg, and left elbow. In addition he received a cut about one inch long on the Bridge of the nose and a rather severe brush on the forehead. He is now convalescent but unfit for duty?. He was admitted to hospital at Shorncliffe on the 7th June 1916 and was granted leave to recover. While on leave he was transferred to the 9th battalion CEF at St.Martin?s Plain Bramshott. On December 26th 1916 O?Connor once again wound up in this hospital. This time at Morre Barracks where he was diagnosed with a case of Pleurisy and was again sent on Furlo to recover. The 9th Battalion was renamed the 9th reserve battalion and O?Connor was transferred to the Canadian Railway Troop Depot on April 11th 1917. He was then reassigned to the 10th battalion Canadian Railway Troops on June 9th. It was with this battalion that O?Connor finally arrived at the front. The 10th CRT was created when the 256th battalion CEF (which was formed at Toronto from volunteers of the 9th ?Algonquin? regiment) was redesignated on June 1st 1917. On January 25th 1918 O?Connor was granted 2 weeks leave to go to Paris. On April 27th he was admitted to Wimereux hospital with a case of trench fever and had to recuperate for just over a week. The next month O?Connor was promoted to the rank of Captain which is noted in LG 30731. On September 15 O?Connor was granted 2 weeks leave to go to England. With the cessation of hostilities O?Connor returned to England and left for Canada on March 26st 1919 aboard HMTS Empress of Britain. He arrived and was Demobed on 4th of April 1919. Truly a not so spectacular service history, but perhaps that had a lot to do with his age upon enlistment. As we all know the trend was to send younger officers to the infantry and older men to the corps. Never the less his pair is still one of my most prized pieces. He was a local man and an officer making this simple pair priceless to me.