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Have had some very good medal groups in this week - all with lots of smaller items. One group - which will be posted soon on British Medals - had a number of arm bands - including these German arm bands. He was a former member of Royal Horse Artillery and of the Essex Constabulary - during the war he was a Military Police Officer. So, every opportunity to acquire good 'souvenirs'. I will be surprised if these aren't genuine - not so sure on the badges I will put on the next post . http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_03_2012/post-6209-0-10730300-1331045783.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE
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Good points Mark. During Victoria's reign I could certainly see a memorial aspect coming into play. I wonder do any other members have examples that are prone to change ? I have a personal feeling that we will find this fashion to have been for Countries where the population were close to their Army.
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Pre-1994 , S.A.P. - Dog Handlers
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Police Forces of the World
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Pre-1994 , S.A.P. - Dog Handlers
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Police Forces of the World
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Pre-1994 , S.A.P. - Dog Handlers
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Police Forces of the World
This little article with the 50th Ann. of SA dog handlers , continues our earlier post on the SA dog unit and also will help in the other post about earlier uniforms. The story is self explanatory. Well done to them. CLICK TO ENLARGE -
Jeff - I've wondered about this as well. I find that the 1879 Zulu War Medal was particularly prone to being brooch - or, pendant mounted. I think the fact that many of the British were from local Regt's and not really military, prompted them to have the conversion in order for their wives to wear them. They were rightly proud of their achievements. Although I'm not in favour of this - it does add another aspect to their history ?
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CLICK TO ENLARGE The 1862 International Exhibition was the successor to the 1851 Great Exhibition in Hyde Park - known as the Crystal Palace. The building was built especially for this later exhibition and, similarly to the one in 1851 it showcased British developments - and also those from overseas. Unfortunately, it came in for critiscism and was not a great success - the building was pulled down in 1864. However, this was to London's benefit. The position that it had been placed-on became the new Natural History Museum in Cromwell Road - and this has enthralled numberless millions of young people who have visited over the years. Still one of my favourite places to visit. Your medallion was probably to either one of the exhibitor's - or, in view of it's way of naming - perhaps a thankyou to one of the organisers. Try looking his name-up in the 1862 Who's Who ? Mervyn
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Colonial Police?
Mervyn Mitton replied to JPark's topic in Great Britain: Mervyn Mitton's British & Colonial Police Forces
There was book published on British firearms markings. Can't remember the name though. To be flippant - with the head and x's - could it be a head count ? -
The TURKISH WAR MEDAL - GALLIPOLI MEDAL - HARP MADALYASI
Mervyn Mitton commented on demir's blog entry in demir's Blog
Demir - congratulations on this excellent research book. A lot of work and you can be proud.. You must also post this on the Turkish site - however, I hope you get a good response from this site. Mervyn -
Walking Sticks - and as Weapons
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
And the photos, Robin ? -
Greg - now, that was all a surprise. Good reading and I admire your tenacity in following your goals. You should have mentioned Logo Designer for GMIC. Anyway - A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Mervyn
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Walking Sticks - and as Weapons
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
I WILL ADD FURTHER POSTS LATER IN THE WEEK. -
Walking Sticks - and as Weapons
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
Top of cane http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-6209-0-31617100-1330529885.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE -
Walking Sticks - and as Weapons
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques
A nice evening Gentleman's dress stick . Solid silver top - 1920's. The cane is a male Malacca from the Island of Malacca in the Indonesian Islands. http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_02_2012/post-6209-0-35062900-1330529615.jpgCLICK TO ENLARGE -
Walking Sticks - and as Weapons
Mervyn Mitton replied to Mervyn Mitton's topic in Non Military Collectibles & Antiques