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I just hope he never fell in his swimming pool ?
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For an Australian this is a very evocative scene. As with Canada and South Africa at some point in WW1 most houses flew a flag of mourning - the death toll was just so high Personally, I can think of several Aussie museums who would welcome being able to put it on show. Thankyou. Mervyn
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Collectorin the USA - welcome to GMIC and thankyou for sending the Parker Field tipstaff engraved for an Inspector of Prisons. This would have been for a Regional Appointment and he would have been in charge of a given district. The pattern of tipstaff is around the 1870's. H.M.Inspector of Prisons would have carried a more elaborate staff - and probably in Ivory. Do you have any other examples ? Mervyn
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Please see if you can get someone to help you translate this into English. Mervyn
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This noted and reputable firm of Medal Auctioneers , average just two auctions a year. They specialise in South African issues - but, also have issues from around the World. Looking for rare items - then this is the place to look. One whole section is devoted to rare SA Lifesaving Medals. There are also a number of combination True Dienst Gallantry medals, accompanied by their ABO's. Good hunting. Mervyn
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Timothy - welcome to GMIC. Your comments on the manufacture of these poorly made helmets are interesting - however, I am still far from convinced that top regiments would use this quality - even for the band. We must not overlook that there is always a good market for repros for use in theatres and for the re-enactment groups. I wonder if other members have anything further to add ? Mervyn
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Art deco Belgian pottery
Mervyn Mitton replied to Stuka f's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
I like the sea horses - are they cast - or, made from wire ? Mervyn -
Stuka - I always thought that was standard issue on Belgian airlines - helps get around those small borders..................... Sorry !!! Mervyn
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RAF Bomb Aimers Badge
Mervyn Mitton replied to MadJackFlash's topic in Great Britain: Militaria: Badges, Uniforms & Equipment
Jack - a lot of these WW2 assignment insignia ere quite quickly made - and this carried over to South Africa, Rhodesia and Australia. If their are flaws in this one I don't readily see them - so perhaps it's origins are not so suspect. Worth opinions from other members ? Now the Pound coin - a shifty item these days that buys less then it promises. Also, at one time the Spanish peso looked and weighed the same , but cost 50%................ Mervyn -
Dear Mike - back in 1987 I see that I could still write. Muscular Dystrophy has changed that into a chicken scratch. I am pleased that the book has given you help and information - after all it is the reason an author writes. Do rejoin Pica - I have been a member for some 40 years. Unfortunately the membership is getting old - ex Ch. Supt. Wilkinson - the Chairman is retiring shortly. With your tipstaff named to Wilson, Northumbria Police must have records available. Best wishes Mervyn
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Identification of medals
Mervyn Mitton replied to Odulf's topic in Great Britain: Orders, Gallantry, Campaign Medals
Odulf - a distinguished old gentleman and in view of his age I would say either medal is a possibility. The NGS with it's size could well have covered early Naval sea battles - how wonderful to know which bars are represented. Unfortunately, I can't see an early identification - the quality is just not there. Pity. Mervyn -
Trooper D is almost certainly correct - this will have a colonial background. The pattern is a standard Victorian one and I suspect has been re-polished to get years of tarnish off. I also suspect a link with South Africa - however, our Colonial Services tended to establish patterns that were used in many Colonies. Mervyn
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He was lucky he never fell overboard - would have drowned for sure with all those medals. Interesting story - thankyou both. Mervyn
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Stuka - did you get good prices for these ? Mervyn
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Some of these initiation masks - particularly if old - can be worth a lot of money. Take good advice. Mervyn
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South American bow and arrows
Mervyn Mitton replied to Stuka f's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
Interesting collection - and probably quite rare. I would expect them to be poison tipped for hunting. Didn't they use curare ? Mervyn -
Art deco Belgian pottery
Mervyn Mitton replied to Stuka f's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
Stuka , I'm sure these will sell well. However, I have to be honest and say this art deco period was quite ugly - just a personal view. Mervyn -
Stuka - these are called 'leading handcuffs'. The prisoner had one wrist handcuffed and was led by the handbar. Prior to metal handcuffs , this was the earliest method of securing a prisoner - using rope. The British had a similar metal pattern , but with a half cuff that went around the constable's left wrist. There was always the risk that with one arm free the prisoner could attack you. Mervyn