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I had totally forgotten this 'official' looking poster - it came to light when we were clearing up after the storeroom was flooded. The date on it, shows 1944 - but, they had probably been in operation from an earlier date. The initials I N A (Indian National Army) are very reminiscent of the I R A in Ireland - and I suspect that there were probably links. They may well have been advisors and instructors to the INA. Both groups were very anti-British at the time and it would be interesting if we could establish a link ? Basically, the INA were hoping to assist the Japanese Army to take control in India - although 1944 seems quite late in the War. Which is why I think they must have existed earlier. The document is in - I think - Tamil on one side and English on the other. At the base of the Indian side is a tin badge showing an outline of India and the initials INA. This has been fixed in a way that makes it look like an official proclamation. The printing is poor and difficult to read. I have broken it up into small sections and hope you can make it out. I suspect that it is probably rare - and perhaps quite valuable. Remember that this is Sedition during a War - and if caught they would have been shot. I look forward to your comments and opinions ? http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2012/post-6209-0-01738500-1341603177.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE
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These three look as if they are about 1910. The type of humour - known as 'seaside' - as they were usually sent when on holiday , is important as it shows the 'friendly' regard the public had for the Police of the time. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_07_2012/post-6209-0-55559000-1341509088.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE
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With a Little Help For My Friends
Mervyn Mitton replied to QSAMIKE's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
Brilliant Mike. We've all been there - so, perhaps we should buy in bulk ? Where - by the way - is the shop ? Mervyn -
Old Sporting Trophies & Awards
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
Thanke Uwe - we learn something everyday..................... -
Old Sporting Trophies & Awards
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A close-up of the reverse. I presume the central letter is an 'H' - but the unit or, Brigade doesn't ring an immediate bell ? http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2012/post-6209-0-01680300-1341082223.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE -
Old Sporting Trophies & Awards
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The reverse - showing that it was an inter-Regimental football competition in Egypt during World War 2. I wonder what happened to Mr. Suttie ? http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2012/post-6209-0-13105600-1341081867.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE -
Old Sporting Trophies & Awards
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Looks like a standard British football medal - but why are there palm trees ? See the next post - the naming makes it a rare item. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2012/post-6209-0-46522000-1341081645.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE -
Old Sporting Trophies & Awards
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Uwe - what an interesting award. I didn't know that Germany had used the Yards , feet and inches system ? Mervyn -
Had a nice old chap come-in last week.- he is a former Rhodie and had these items from when he lived there. Firstly some UDI badges - nicely mounted to hang in a study. ------------------------------------------------http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2012/post-6209-0-38907300-1340978927.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE------------------------------------------------ Right column : Signals ; Southern Rhodesia Artilery ; Engineers ; Medical ; Pay Corps. Left column : Armoured Car Regt.; Military Police ; Guard Force ; RASC ; Royal Rhodesia Regt. (Queen's Crown)
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Lee - some of the truncheons are bearing the cypher of King George 4th. This puts them between 1820 and 1830. I am going to illustrate the page from Dixon's book - published privately in 1952 and quite rare, and also, the three examples from my book. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_06_2012/post-6209-0-24470300-1340976273.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE He identifies the first two as Bow Street Horse Patrol - no.3 as the dismounted patrol - and the one with P.O.H.G. as the standard constable's truncheon for Police Office Hatton Garden - which was established in1792.