Mervyn Mitton

Thanks Mickey - that's good information - nice to know exactly which model. Are you a collector ? We will always welcome posts on your collection . Mervyn

Melissa - I must apologise that your post was not answered. May I welcome you to GMIC. Will any member who does research see if they are able to help on these two historical family members ? Mervyn

Excellent - I enjoyed reading that history - I doubt if too many people would even know of it happening. The medals with attribution to Aden must be fairly rare - I would be interested to hear Paul Wood's valuation on them ? Mervyn

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http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-63102300-1400939921.jpgclick I don't think we would need to warn anyone that this is not a genuine medal. It is in fact a memento made to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the Boer War in 1899. They have had the unusual idea of combining the Queen's South Africa Medal with the King's South African Medal. (QSA & KSA). The wording shows clearly it's purpose and I will show the other side + a close-up of the wording. Even the two ribbons are shown combined. Mervyn

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-26839900-1400938947.jpgclick This is a Katana - it has Kai Gunto mounts. Dates to the 16th or, early 17th Century. Sold for 2,000 pounds. (US$ 3200) POSTS WILL CONTINUE IN TWO WEEKS AFTER I CAN GET PHOTOS TAKEN.

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-41648700-1400938521.jpgclick This is a Kasuri Gama , in English - a sickle and chain. 18th Century. A fearsome weapon. Sold for 1875 Pounds (US$approx.2800)

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The top Japanese auctions in the World are held by Bonhams in London. Their first for this year was held on the 16th. of May. I had a large Koros on sale and they were kind enough to send a copy of the catalogue - many of the pieces were quite breathtaking in their beauty and workmanship. The section on arms and armour was spectacular and I will be posting a number of pieces here for both future reference by members - and also to show the workmanship. This first item is a - Uchidashi Iron Kabuto Helmet by Myochin Muneshige. It is dated for 1683. 311 years of age - wonderful condition - and the price reflected this - 25,000 pounds ! (US$40,000) http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-38864200-1400937961.jpgclick

Looking down towards Rorkes Drift. The small hill -or,hump in the middle is the Oscarberg - from where the Zulus with captured Martini Henry riifles from Isandlwana , fired down on the beseiged 24th Hospital. These drawing were made by Lt. Crealock , who drew them immediately after the Battles - at which he was present. The originals are almost impossible to find - however, they were reprinted in 1969 in Natal. These have also gone out of print and are very difficult to find - I have a copy and will have it photographed to post. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-26055800-1400840651.jpgclick

This is the rock in the Buffalo River - at the crossing where Lieutenants Coghill and Melville lost the two colours when trying to cross. They clung to the rock from exhaustion and when they managed to finish the crossing they were both killed by a party of Zulus. Their bodies were found at a later date and just above the spot where they were killed is a joint grave. Both were awarded the VC - the first Posthumous awards allowed by Queen Victoria. The Queen''s Colour was later found on the banks lower down the river - - however, no trace has ever been found of the Regimental Ensign for the 24th. Regiment. Probably found and hidden in a Zulu Kraal. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-88298600-1400839826.jpgclick

The following are three drawings completed soon after the Anglo-Zulu war had finished. They show areas of countryside where events had happened. They are interesting in that they show the terrain without people in the way. This first one is where the French Prince Imperial was killed. I will be doing an article on this in the near future. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-00927100-1400839276.jpgclick

Hi - Ian. Hopefully one of our specialist collectors will be able to help you.

I think it will go for a higher price. Please let us know Rogi ?

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With the closing of the shop and my retirement, many things have come to 'light' - hidden in boxes and in cupboards for years. I found these in an envelope in just such a box - I really have no idea how long they were there. However, they fit nicely into this sub Forum - which has not had a lot of attention - although Nick makes it clear in the description that all Militaria can be included. Looking through them , I can see indications that it might be just one family's photos and post cards from WW1 - the family being German. They seem to start from 1915 and continue to 1918. I thought that I could see some family likeness' - one of the people seems fairly short and in one photo could be with his Father ? Please look through them and tell us what you think ? I will show first the cards that need to have both sides - then the the single ones. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-88605400-1400753040.jpgclick http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-34663000-1400753203.jpgclick

http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-84568500-1400751852.jpgclick http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_05_2014/post-6209-0-44445200-1400751973.jpgclick I wonder if any South African member can help with an identification , and if possible, some history on this badge. It is South African, but I have been unable to find much beyond the fact that it was a local regiment. Mervyn