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    RobW

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    1. Hello Paul, ​Firstly, welcome to this forum. I am sure there will be much information here for you to draw on and like-minded collectors to converse with. As for your illustrated example; the medal and the bar looks good. The ribbon on the other hand has been taken from a more recent production, most likely one of the reissue varieties that were released in the 1980's onward. This has the characteristic 'crimp brooch' whereas the original ribbon had the wrap brooch. Not knowing the background to the medal I would not profer an opinion as to how and why the latter ribbon was used. Regards, Rob
    2. Bill, You have listed this italian vic as the reproduction type 4 in your book. Noting that your comments indicate it was sand casting and marked 'Made in France' could you provide details of the provenance and background of this example? Regards, Rob
    3. Jim, It is this constant adding of smaller detail, in such a forum, that can expand already known information; or alternatively totally change someones previous interpretation of existing information. I am hopeful other vic collectors, other than the 'usual suspects', will continue to add to this information store here on the forum. Regards, Rob
    4. Hello Bill and Jim, In answer to these two posts: I am not located with my collection at the moment. It is in long-term storage and will be so until at least the middle of next year. Consequently I will not be in a position to add any further pictures of makers marks on the edges of my French produced US vics at this time. As far as the different varieties is concerned I don't have much to add to the comments already posted by me (#26) although since that time I have obtained another French produced US vic that has no markings on the edge at all. It is slightly smaller in diameter than that usually seen and has the characteristic fine details of a French manufactured medal. It is most similar to Bill's most recently posted example but has minor die differences. It is, again, with my collection in long-term storage. I am hopeful that other collectors will also present pics of French made vics in their collections. Regards, Rob
    5. Bill, Here is an illustration of one of the Arthus-Bertrand marks. Source: 'La Médaille coloniale, Guide du collectionneur', Patrick Binet, PBCO Editions, 2010 Regards, Rob
    6. Hi Peron, The similarities between this statue and the obverse of the Portuguese vic, are obvious. Thanks for posting this picture. Regards, Rob
    7. Hi Bill, This example was not produced by the French firm of Delande. It was, however, produced by the French firm of Arthus-Bertrand. The triangle shaped makers mark, which you have highlighted, belongs to the firm of Arthus-Bertrand. The letters 'AB' can be clearly seen on the left edge (as viewed) of the mark. It is a nice example which, with some gentle cleaning and soaking of the verdigris, should come up nicely. The good condition French manufactured ribbon is a bonus as well. Regards, Rob
    8. Hello Jerry, My apologies for mis-identifying you as Jenny. Fat fingers on the keyboard! Regards, Rob
    9. Hello Jenny, Welcome aboard. I am sure that you will find a range of information on the vic series to satisfy you. Regards, Rob
    10. Hi Bill, This example is an unofficial 'Reverse N' variety. It is not unusual to see 'double' or 'overstrikes' on the Romanian vics as they were produced by local manufacturers. A nice example of a variety that is becoming much harder to find. Regards, Rob
    11. Jim, It is indeed a miniature. They are seen with ball suspenders as well as thick wire/cylinder type suspenders. They are seen n a variety of diameters much like the French miniatures. Regards, Rob
    12. Hello muckaroon, That is probably the crux of the matter. As long as you, as the collector, is happy with the piece, then that is all that really matters. We, as collectors, can sometimes get too wrapped up in technicalities and details. As long as the collector is happy with their purchase, and the piece; irrespective of whether or not it is an 'original' or a 'copy' then all should be well. It is, as your last post shows, a fair companion to the other type pieces you have. Welcome aboard the vic collection train. It may stop at many different stations but it goes in whatever direction the collector wants. As I mentioned in an earlier post 'It is a nice example'. Regards, Rob
    13. Hello Muckaroon1960, A nice example that you have obtained. Good patina and a nice strike. Cuban vics, with or without the edge markings, in good condition are becoming more difficult to find. Regards, Rob
    14. Hello Peron, To echo Bill's comments; this example was produced by the French firm of M.Delande. It is now becoming much more difficult to find in good condition. Regards, Rob
    15. Hello David, The Portuguese official type 1 vic is probably one of the rarest varieties to obtain. Depending on which collector/source you refer to there were quite a limited number produced. There are distinct obverse and reverse differences compared to the official type 2. For reference there is an example posted on Pierre-Yves Raynier's website at: http://www.medailles1914-1918.fr/portugal-interal.html Regards, Rob
    16. Hello paja, That is certainly very interesting indeed. Given that we are now amongst the 100 year centenary of the Great War we should probably expect to see more of these commemorative type medals appearing. Thanks for the information and pics. Regards, Rob
    17. Hi Bill, I think you have two official S.Johnson varieties. I have seen many of this type and there have been numerous small variations in manufacture, patina, and finish. Considering the estimated number produced it would not be surprising for some variation. As has been alluded to earlier in this post, and in comparison pics (#64 & #65) the Reissue type 1 has a much shallower level of detail, no dots on the reverse inscription. The really clear sign is the much wider staffa suspender and thinner planchet overall. I don't have access to my collection so I can't show a side-by-side comparison pic of the two types with ribbons removed. Regards, Rob
    18. Hi Bill, I have seen such variety and would attribute it to manufacturer variations. There are also variations in the finish of the medals as well with some having a very dark patina with others a more shiny surface. Regards, Rob
    19. Hello Peron, A nice group to the officer it is. It is particularly good in that the campaign medal shows service in Angola as well as later service in France (and at the Battle of Lys). The Portuguese campaign in the colony in Angola is often forgotten in comparison to the stalemate warfare in France. Regards, Rob
    20. Hello David, There are a number of minor variations in the naming area of the Lorioli-Castelli variety. Some of the name inscriptions are more truncated than others. While I have seen three distinct naming sub-varieties I have not seen such an example where the 'Castelli' only has one 'L'. I would suggest a close-up look at the inscription and you may indeed find the detail. Regards, Rob
    21. Hello Peron, A nice pickup of a variety that is not seen that often. Regards, Rob
    22. Hi David, A nice example you have picked up. Did you manage to obtain all three of his medals or just the vic? The solder joint on the obverse of the suspension barrel is very noticeable. Regards, Rob
    23. To one and all, After a search over the last 18 months I finally managed to locate the example with the much shorter sword hilts. That completes my set of varieties. If there are any other varieties they would be good to see. Regards, Rob
    24. Hi Lambert, I'm always happy to help out and contribute where I am able. Sometimes my time is quite limited but I still hang out here and profer help when I can offer something of value. Regards, Rob
    25. Hi David, There are two different varieties that have both no names on the obverse and the dates 1914 on the reverse. These are identified by Mr Laslo in his reference as: * Official type 4. * Unofficial type 1. As Lambert has pointed out, in post #165, the illustration shows the 'Unofficial type 1'. Despite this variety being unofficial, both it and the official type 4 are seen much more rarely than the Johnson, Lorilo-Castelli or Sacchini varieties. Regards, Rob
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