army historian

Are you going to create a shadow box for him?

Sorry for not answering sooner. Yes (not shadow box but Riker Mount). Will add photo when I get a few missing items. Here is an example of one of my Riker mounts. Cheers Captain Albert

A few pictures I cold not get in.

Hello all, Here is an update on my early WW2 US tanker uniform. Uniform is make up of: standard armored and mechanic jumper (has traces of Army sergeant stripes on shoulders), old Circa WW1 Norwegian style 17 inch lace-up boots, Type 1 (AF modified - breast patch pocket added) M1941 Field Jacket, scarf, M1936 suspenders, WW1 pistol belt, canteen and carrier, WW1 45 clip pouch, WW1 45 holster with original tie strings, Thompson SMG Drum pouch, 1934 marked Military binoculars, Fulton flashlight, Wilson M1938 Tanker helmet with HS-30 headset inside, and M1938 Resistol Tanker's goggles.All I need now is a 1928 Thompson with 100 round snail drum, and .45 colt to complete. Cheers Captain Albert

Mike, you scored a killer. The DSC and bar is worth that times two alone, not to mention the father's group with the BSA medal (a rarity itself). Congratulations. Now where is this area where this "garage sale" was taking place? Cheers Captain Albert :cheers:

I have one comment: Anyone who would put Stalin on a medal or anything else is a real sicko!!! He killed more Russians than the Nazies. He, Hilter and Mao are the greatest evils of the 20th Century. If you do not believe me look it up! Cheers Captain Albert

Great group Doc, Good Luck on the Purple Heart (sounds like you really earned it). Cheers Captain Albert

Wow, fantastic group congratulations Cheers Captain Albert

Very nice article, I hope he keeps up the good work. We need people like him to "save" some history. Cheers Captain Albert

This is not a collection, it appears to be an advanced museum. Cheers Captain Albert, very enviously

I guess no one is interested. But here is another photo - taken today (I could not get him to shave the goatee). cheers Captain Albert

wow, I did not want to start a study, just interested. I guess if the EK2 is marked, it is probably good - Silver, 3 piece, magnetic center, etc. I understand (from some where) that about 6 million EK2's were awarded in WW1, and about 215,000 EK1s. As a comparison about 250,000 British Crimea medals were awarded. Cheers Captain Albert

Might as well add the cases for the first two. Cheers Captain Albert

More photos - I should of added his medals are: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with Bronze Oak Leaf (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, and Korean Defense Service Medal. See reply for more photos

Hello All, I have only seen a very few mounted US Army Medal groups in all my years of collecting 44 or so. So when I started working with this ex-soldier (the recipient), I suggested to him we mount the medals and get them named. This is my little effort to preserve some more history for the collectors of the future. He served with the 2nd Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment in Korea. He served from 1999 to 2004. He was a diesel mechanic on Bradley Fighting Vehicles. See reply for rest of photos Enjoy Cheers Captain Albert

Appears to be circa 1880-1900 United States Coast Guard Lieutenant. Not positive as can not read letters above cap eagle. Very nice and interesting photo. Cheers Captain Albert

As I am more focussed on European militaria, I am puzzled by this American. Can any one identify the period, uniform and medal, please?

The photo is Cabinet size, rubber stamped on the reverse: Wm. Phipps - Photographer - 708 7th Street N.W. - Washington D.C.

I wasn't aware of that... being relatively new to imperials. Do you know of any accurate lists that i could study up on? Regards - Danny

Are there better lists? As for BMVC4wS = Bavarian Military Merit Cross 4th with swords (not the order) - excuse my attempt at short hand. Cheers Captain Albert

Very Very nice - congratulations Captain Albert

Extra Nice bar, congratulations - Cheers Captain Albert

I went to my old post:

Posted 24 July 2010 - 10:25

I ran across this Scottish soldier of fortune who served in the 7th Magdeburg Cuirassiers at Vionville Mars la Tour in 1870. He was listed as a Lieutenant, wounded in the action, awarded EK2. Later 1886 created Baron Craignish, and Order from Saxe Colburg Gotha. He was commissioned from the ranks for the Battle of Sadowa (Koniggratz 1866)

Ronald MacLeay Laurentz Campbell, created Baron Craignish by Ernest II., reigning Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, dated at Gotha nth September 1882, and by Royal Licence, dated 4th January 1883, granted permission to use the title in this country (England) ; born 24th December 1836. Married, 1st September 1862, Jessie Fanny Maleb, daughter of Lieutenant -General Alfred William Lucas, C.B., and by her, who obtained a divorce in 1879, had issue : — (a) Ronald, second Baron Craignish, of the Duchy of Saxe- Coburg, and Gotha ; born 6th April 1866. Succeeded his father 1897. {b) Colin, died in infancy. He married second, 20th March 1883, Charlotte Sophia,daughter of Charles Meeking of Rich- ings Park, who died l0th April 1889. He married third, 6th August 1892, Emily Margaret, daughter of Colonel Hugh Mitchell, Madras Army. He died 22nd December 1897.

Does anyone have any more information, ranksliste, or picture etc.? Cheers Captain Albert

Lion 101 - It is actually very simple. Court mount is more of a project (depending on the number and type of awards). First there are some standards, but I have seen these ignored. Length of ribbon of full sized medal about 4". The first thing is the Bar in most cases should not exceed 8", but I have seen groups going across someones chest almost to the right hand pocket. No overlap at most 8 medals. Most British pin bars are set for 5-6 medals. Lets say 5 medals. No overlap, 4 inch ribbon lengths. Start with a card board (Like back of writing tablet) 5" x 5". Take extra ribbon glue to card board at bottom (say enough upwards so medals will cover upper portion. Fold ribbon around bottom with enough so that backing material will cover (about 1/4" to 1/2"). You now have a piece of cardboard with ribbon on the bottom in proper order. The Medals are mounted from last to first (same as overlapped).You hang the full medal ribbon (either double width or cut so only outer ribbon piece folds over top of cardboard. Over lap top of cardboard about 1/2" so you can sew the ribbon to the cardboard (through the inside [ribbon side of cardboard] to the back). Secure each medal in this fashion until all are mounted. Must be careful that they all hang at proper length and match each other. Now sew or wire (very thin copper of brass) the medals to cardboard backing. Next attach (sew) the pin mount to the back of the cardboard mounting plate. Last mount a cover material (backing) of your choice of color and material (usually felt or velvet) Red for Red Uniform or Army, Navy for Blur or Navy uniform, etc. I hope this helps. In the case of many medals you have to figure out a uniform amount of overlap. 16 medals on 8" bar = British ribbon about 1" wide, so 16" of ribbon, on 8" mount. This is 8" divided by 16" = one half inch overlap, or half the ribbon (British). That is about the limit. Must be careful to keep overlap uniform. I Hope this helps. Happy sewing, PM or email me if you need more assistance. Cheers Captain Albert

Are one or two of the General's buttons - popped the tops off? But still a great photo of a Great and brave man. Did he not get the Pour le Merit? He really deserved it. From what I read of the 600 who started less than half were effective afterward. We should get the post on Campbell redirected here. Also thanks Brian, for the comment. Cheers Captain Albert

The General himself

Regards

Glenn

Hello, all. I was at an antique show yesterday and looked at a 4 medal Bavarian bar: 1914 EK2; BMVC4wS, Honor Cross and Bavarian Silver Long Service Medal. I was offered the bar for USD $300.00. Did not buy. But what I noticed was the ring mark on the 1914 EK2 was "Fr". I Chuckled, as the first thought that came to mind was "France", but I knew that could not be true. Does anyone have a list of all these marks and maker? Cheers Captain Albert

Wow, very nice and tasteful display. did you do it all yourself. Excellent job congratulations Captain Albert

Up for your opinion this Mecklenburg-Schwerin War Merit Cross 2nd Class. Please let me know your honest thoughts on it. Thanks Cheers Captain Albert