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Good Morning Chris...... Yes I have heard of it before, the house and its story but not deep details, there was a TV show about it but I think that they said the transcripts of the conversations were classified for 101 years....... If I remember rightly the host was David Jason it was part of a series on famous, not-so-famous and historical houses in Britain..... Mike

Here is one for sale........ http://www.mortonandeden.com/pdfcats/84web.pdf Lot 787...... Mike

Sorry do not do evaluations........

This is World War One....... From Find My Past..... Seems he was killed in action....... Mike First name(s) DUNCAN Last name DEAKIN Service number 368 Rank DRUMMER Regiment Royal Warwickshire Regiment Battalion 2nd Battalion. Birth place BARROW-IN-FURNESS Residence BARROW-IN-FURNESS Enlistment place PORTSMOUTH Death year 1915 Death day 9 Death month 5 Cause of death Died Death place France & Flanders Theatre of war Western European Theatre

Looks like a instrument box that could have been converted to a children's size gasmask box..... Mike

Hello Ray...... To find out history I suggest the book Gordon's British Battles and Medals.... Of course they are all in really bad condition...... For the Boer war I suggest: http://www.angloboerwar.com Mike

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