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There is a nominal roll for the crew that served on the RMS Republic online. http://www.rms-republic.com/crew.html But in order to make a nominal roll for those who were awarded the CQD Medal in 1909 it is necessary to find the crew lists for Baltic and Florida too. Does anyone know where those may be found if indeed they are available. Thanks in advance for your kind help and assistance.

A new QSA to a trooper from the South African Constabulary for a very late action in the war. Queens South Africa Medal to Trooper Kewell South African Constabulary Officially named to: 608 TPR. E.J. KEWELL S.A.C. Five clasps for Transvaal, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 and 1902. Edward James Kewell was taken Prisoner of War on February 23rd 1902 at Bothaville, Orange Free State.

Wonderful research and write up on Carrade’s captivity in Colditz.

Love those Spinks labels!

A fine 19th Hussars WIA and PoW pair. QSA with Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Lanig's Nek and Belfast clasps. KSA with SA01 and SA02 clasps. Officially named to: 3893 Pte. R Childs, 19th Hrs. Childs was dangerously wounded at Lombard's Kop on 30/10/99, and later taken PoW at Helvetia on 29/12/1900. Robert Childs was a labourer who was born in Chelmsford, Essex in 1873. He enlisted in Canterbury on 14/11/1892. He was 5'7" and weighed 129 lbs. He had dark brown hair and brown eyes. He was C of E. He served from 1892 to 1909. Home 1892 to 1894; India 1894 to 1899; S. Africa 1899 to 1902; Home 1902 to 1903 and then Army Reserve from 1903 to 1904. Information from the Anglo Boer War Site. Surname Forename/inits Regimental no Rank Notes Childs R 3893 Private Wounded at Farquhar's Farm. 30 Oct 1899. Source: Natal Field Force Casualty Roll, page 15 line 9 Childs R 3893 Private QSA (4). Wounded, Farquhar's Farm, 30 Oct 99. Prisoner, Helvetia, 29 Dec 00. Released. Source: QSA medal rolls Childs R 3893 Private Prisoner. Helvetia, 29 December 1900 Released Source: South African Field Force Casualty Roll Childs R 3893 Private QSA (4) DoL OFS LN Belf Provisional list of recipients Source: Ladysmith Siege Account and Medal Roll

See if this works. : ) Cheers, jl Here's something else that's recently arrived. Japanese Lacquered Sake Cup (Sakazuki) for the China Incident This is a vintage Japanese wooden lacquered sake cup, sakazuki. It is written as a sake cup that was given to him when he was discharged from the Kanazawa Army Hospital after being injured in the China Incident War. • Japanese wooden lacquered sake drinking cup, sakazuki • China Incident War • Words on the box: Sowa 16. Oct. 5th. Wood cup, Discharged from Kanazawa Army Hospital • Words on the sakazuki: Victory/ Kanazawa Army Hospital/ Commemoration of the China Incident • Wood • Item weight: 35 grams • Packed weight: 235 grams • C1941 • Approx. 9 cm wide x 3 cm tall • Acquired from a home in Gifu, Japan

Hi Tracy, It's a Japanese Labour Badge. Here's an excellent thread on it.

A new addition to my small collection. I'm quite pleased it has its case.

Received today with thanks! Glad to support your hard work, which makes this such an excellent site! Thank you for all you do.

That’s a very nice pair. Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Dave, I was thinking the very same. Cheers, John

I came across this on the internet and was wondering if anyone knows anything at all about it. Thanks in advance.

Thanks Nick! I really appreciate it!!! Do most certificates indicate the other medals or decorations that were awarded to the recipient? I am very happy to learn of his other medals. Thanks very much again! John

Hi Nick, Has my green badge been posted yet? Thanks, John

Here are a couple of items that I would very much appreciate any help in translating. The first is for a WWI Campaign Medal and the second is for a photograph with an inscription on the reverse. It appears that the photo is of a young man who was awarded the WWI Campaign Medal who it would seem was in the army as he is wearing a marksmanship badge. Again, any and all help is greatly appreciated.

I agree with Paul. It couldn’t be the Transport either as the clasps were not as thin. Great use of the filter!

I believe it’s the Ashanti.

Thanks very much again!

Thanks! That’s the info I need to know! 😀

Does anyone know anything about this medal? Thanks in advance.

Thanks very much. I have to say that the four other medal bars I have are all tied down so the medals can’t move, and show wear from the post on the reverse of the medal. There is also uniform wear to all the ribbons indicating a long time on the bar. Thanks again! John

Thanks very very much Nick! I thought it might be a combination for a low level government clerk.

Hello again, I appreciate your recommendations very much. As someone who is very ignorant about Japanese Medal bars, why specifically wouldn't you recommend the bar and couldn't hooks become unhooked over time? I'm not questioning the validity of your comments whatsoever, but am trying to see what you see so that I won't make errors in the future. I have read that so very many Japanese medal bars are constructed with real medals, but are fake. The ones I do have I know are not, but Japanese medals and bars are by no means my area of expertise and I would like to know more. Please teach me what you look for and what you know. With all respect. John

Is this a possible and good medal bar? Thanks in advance, and all the best, John

Good morning, All seems to be working splendidly now. Thanks Nick!