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Thank You Danny....... Will keep on searching...... Mike

Good Morning Gentlemen...... Thank you for your comments...... Peter: Or perhaps a fantasy piece made up for the tourist/collector trade. No it is not a fantasy piece as a couple of other people here have inspected it and it is authentically made...... One person who looked at it stated that if it did not have the decoration on the hilt he would say it was an American 1851 pattern possibly imported from a neutral country during Civil War by either side ...... Mike

Good Morning Everyone...... Help..... I have obtained the sword as shown below..... I have been advised by a number of people that the design is similar to an American pattern of 1851..... There are no markings of any kind on the blade just what looks like some Imperial markings on the hilt..... There is an engraving that looks like two number Seven's on the hilt..... I know nothing about this blade so any help would be greatly appreciated...... Thanks in advance..... Mike

Just bumping this up........

Yes I agree Hugh..... But I have seen it worn both ways...... Also note on that ribbon bar there is no War Medal..... Mike

Prior to issue of the War Medal and Ribbon, those with an MID would wear it on a plain ribbon...... Mike

Hi Mary...... Yes it is a miniature MC the Bar is for a second award..... Can be any of the commonwealth countries...... Mike

Sorry Mary but this is not a Memorial Cross...... It looks like a miniature Military Cross (WW1) and bar that has been made into a sweetheart pin...... Will try attach a photo of a real Memorial Cross...... Mike

Good Morning Cat...... Seeing the number and label I am 90% sure it is just a number from a list used by the engraver..... Or issuing authority..... Mike

You did not say how big the number is..... It could be his warrant number or the number corresponding to his name from a list that was used by the organization that named it especially if they had a number of them to name at the same time..... M....

Good Afternoon Everyone...... I have decided to pass this on to raise some funds for a medal group I am looking at...... Someone asked me when this was first posted if I was ever to sell let them know and now I cannot find them, maybe changed forum name...... If anyone is interested please let me know..... Mike

Good Evening Everyone...... I strongly suggest that you see this fantastic video..... About 18 min. long and turn on your sound...... I am sure that you will enjoy..... https://vimeo.com/167067182 Mike

They look OK to me....... Mike

British Govt Issue and the H is a code for the maker ?????? Mike

Andreas....... S.Sgt. is a Staff Sergeant W.O. Cl. 2 is a Warrant Officer 2nd Class Both are ranks with the W.O. Cl. 2 is the higher rank...... Mike

Andreas....... Are you sure it is R.A.S.O. and not R.A.S.C. ?????? Royal Army Service Corps....... Mike

I have a group where the man stayed in the UK and served as a (BSM) instructor at an artillery school and according to his medal card he received a BWM with a notation not entitled to VM...... Mike

Remember there is that Slippery Slope........ The old saying...... One of an item is Nice..... Two of an item is a Collection...... Three of an item is an Obsession...... Four of an item.... Hide from She Who Must be Obeyed....... Mike

Good Morning Everyone..... For your viewing pleasure..... Mike RICHARDSON, A. (Arthur) B. REG. NO.: NONE RANK: TROOPER REGT: NATAL CARBINEERS BARS: RELIEF OF LADYSMITH, TRANSVAAL, LAING'S NEK REMARKS / HISTORY: 1. BRITISH SOUTH AFRICA COMPANY MEDAL REVERSE RHODESIA AND MASHONALAND 1897. 2. UNIT - SALISBURY FIELD FORCE 2. PHOTO OF RICHARDSON 3. ROSETTE FOR THE RELIEF OF LADYSMITH 4. ALSO SERVED IN COLONIAL SCOUTS AND SHIVATI RIFLE ASSOCIATION 5. WOUNDED, RIETFONTEIN, 24 / 10 / 99

Hi Paul...... Only if you buy the full collection....... Mike

Good Morning Everyone...... I am sure that there are many people out there that has heard the urban legend of crated motorcycles from WW2 being found in a warehouse...... Well not quite WW2 but look at this...... Mike http://globalnews.ca/news/2762350/motorbike-sits-at-calgary-store-50-years-after-mysterious-buyers-deposit/

I hate to say but I think that it was wishful thinking..... Mike

He is not listed in the Riddle book of all Canadian MC winners...... Mike

Sorry but what you see is what you get but thanks for confirming he may have had the Defence Medal...... Mike

Good Morning...... Thank You for your reply...... The naming on the first medal for Thomas is as follows: INSPT. T. WORTH W DIVN In further digging I have found out that the Jubilee medal was given to a third son PERCY EDGAR WORTH, Joined 1910 Discharged 1946..... Mike