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About 2 years ago I purchased a Victory Medal that was in a bad condition due to verdigris and I accidentally left it in my pants pocket and she who must be obeyed put it through the wash..... When it came out it was as clean and shinny as if it was brand new..... I got in he** for putting through the wash but since then I have used a pair of old grey wool work socks and put some WW1 Victories and WW2 Stars one in the sock at a time and it has worked..... Mike

This looks like just some notes put on the record either by the Regimental Clerk or Medals Records Office and may be only understandable by them IMHO....... Mike

Good Morning Peter....... I understand following the thread on the ABW Forum and the important decisions book that no medals of any kind were issued to Africans (blacks) for the Boer War..... The estimated total of silver and bronze medals issued to Indian troops is 1800...... Mike

Good Morning Lambert...... The combination you state is impossible...... Or I should say Officially Impossible, maybe made up..... 1. The bronze medal was issued normally issued to Indian Troops...... 2. The bronze medal was never issued with clasps / bars...... 3. There are instances where the medal is un-named but this is very uncommon and is normally only on samples that have been given to museums by the mint...... Take a look at the ABW forum site here: http://www.angloboerwar.com/medals-and-awards/british/1875-queens-south-africa-medal Mike

Hello Ross...... Tried to get in touch on site but one hell of a lot of trouble, hate Windows 10....... Take a look at this thread about 1/2 way down, un published painting of the 16th Lancers by Harry Payne in my collection...... http://gmic.co.uk/topic/50583-rare-historical-militaria-prints/#comment-463691 Mike

Thank You Gavin....... There are a few other Town Guard collectors in the ABW Forum I am sure that they would like to chat...... Mike

It was on display at the Military Museums in Calgary Alberta...... Mike

Good Morning...... Never seen anything like this before..... Looks like it is something that has been made up and very crudely at that...... The center looks like an RFC button and the rest cast lead, maybe for a theatrical project..... Nor an official order..... Mike

Welcome asandy I have to admit that these are the first that I have ever seen..... Can you please identify them????? Mike

Hi George..... You are quite right I saw the red and white stripes and jumped to a conclusion, forgot the blue stripes in the Hawaii flag..... Mike

Is this not the Old Flag of the State of Hawaii...... Mike

Hello Mickey..... I do not think that your man was involved in the battle of Spion Kop..... The battle was mostly fought by the 2nd Battalion..... His FMP entry is below...... Mike First name(s)PhilipLast nameHennesseyService number(s)9431RankPrivateRegimentThe Lancashire FusiliersNotesTime expired 08/10/02. The Queen's South Africa (QSA) Medal Clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901RollsRoll: 179, Page: 271 Roll: 179, Page: 308UnitsUnit: 6 The Lancashire Fusiliers Battalion, Rank: Private, Number: 9431

Good Morning Pylon...... Sorry if I gave the impression that they were rare..... Just wanted to provide some information on the ghost date..... It just gets me when dealers put a bonus price on ghost dated medals.... Mike

Hi Everyone....... It is interesting that some people really think that QSA;s with Ghost Dates are quite rare...... According to a Royal Mint report there were about 50,000 medals re-struck (which created the Ghost Date) in 1901...... Also And then from the Gloucester Citizen, 11 July 1902: " The greater portion of the work of striking South African medals and clasps was carried out by contractors in Birmingham and London. Taking 1900 and 1901 together the number of South African medals struck was 370,000 of which 50,000 were re-struck. Twenty-four kinds of clasps are being issued, and 686,701 have been made. The estimated cost of these medals and clasps up to the end of last year was 21,700 Pounds. " Interestingly that would give an average cost of about 6p per medal and clasp with an average of 1.85 clasp per medal ! Mike

Hi Dan...... Yes that was about the size..... I have no idea who it was sold to sorry, I saw this statue back in the late 70's early 80's....... I remember that they were asking about 1200 or 1500 Pounds...... Mike

Hello Dan....... Think that it is fantastic...... Many Many years ago I saw the Artists Model for this memorial in 1/4 scale..... Was up for sale but there was no way that I could afford it...... And then it being un the UK the cost of shipping to Canada would have cost a fortune..... Mike

Bernhard PL.Dn. is Plymouth Division M.

Hi Bernard...... Bars on medal are good as awarded to McDougall Regimental Story..... 7th Battery, Royal Field Artillery Present at Willow Grange, 23rd November 1899, Was heavily engaged at Colenso. Gained very great distinction for the efforts they made to rescue the guns of the 14th and 66th Batteries. Captain Reed got the VC, and 13 men were recommended for the distinguished conduct medal. One officer was killed, and 1 officer and 8 men wounded at Colenso. The battery accompanied Warren, and was in action near Spion Kop, 19th to 24th January 1900; was also at Vaal Krantz, and in the final and successful attempt at Colenso and Pieter's Hill. One man gained the distinguished conduct medal for excellent work on 22nd February. Took part in the advance to Volksrust. One officer was mentioned in General Buller's despatch "as a good horsemaster", perhaps the highest praise an artillery officer can get; but it might mean that his men were more adept in forage-stealing than their neighbours; but that also is praiseworthy. The battery was afterwards taken north, and was with Plumer and Paget (Lord Roberts' despatches of 10th October and 15th November 1900) when they captured the camp of Erasmus, September 1900, and was with Paget at Rhenoster Kop, 29th November 1900. Hope that this is of interest....... Mike

North West Canada MedalTerms The medal was originally approved for presentation to soldiers taking part in the suppression of the Rebellion of 1885, but only to those who served west of Port Arthur. Award of the medal was also approved for some of the volunteers who participated in key actions, including the crew of the steamer "Northcote" which was recognized for its services at the Battle of Batoche, and members of the Prince Albert Volunteers who fought at Duck Lake. A grant of 320 acres of land or scrip of $80 were also awarded to these recipients.The North West Mounted Police (NWMP) were initially excluded from receiving the medal. Those serving in the NWMP during the Rebellion (prior to July 3, 1885) were made eligible in 1887, but were not awarded accompanying land or scrip. During the 1930s surviving NWMP veterans of the Rebellion received $300 grants in lieu of the land or scrip that originally had been denied to NWMP recipients. Northwest Canada Medal Detail BarsSaskatchewan: Awarded to all those who took part in any or all of the main encounters during the rebellion. These took place along the Saskatchewan River at Fish Creek, Batoche, Cut Knife and Frenchman's Butte. (Batoche): Medals have been found with an unofficial bar for the battle of Batoche. DescriptionA circular, silver medal, 1.42 inches in diameter. ObverseA diademed and veiled effigy of the Queen Victoria, facing left, with the legend: VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. (Identical to the Egyptian Medal.) ReverseThe legend: NORTH WEST / 1885 / CANADA appears in three lines within a wreath of maple leaves. MountingA plain, straight, suspender is attached to the medal with a double-toe claw. RibbonThe slate grey (blue) ribbon is 1.25 inches wide, with crimson (0.25 inch wide) stripes, 0.125 inches from each edge. NamingThe medal was issued to military recipients unnamed, but a considerable number were named locally. Those later awarded to the NWMP were engraved with the recipient's name prior to presentation. DatesThe medal was authorized on 24 July 1885, for issue to military personnel on 18 September 1885. A Canadian Order-in-Council of December 13, 1886 recommended that the NWMP receive the medal. This recommendation was accepted by the British Government on February 16, 1887. IssuedThere were 5,650 medals issued (16 of them to British Officers), plus 1,753 Saskatchewan Bars. There were 920 medals authorized for issue to members of the NWMP.

Hi Mervyn..... Yes and the best QSA is one to the RE Balloon Section..... This P6 still has the paper label on the box and matches on the compass dated 1940 and same supply depot in the UK...... Mike

Good Afternoon Everyone...... Model P6 Compass c/w Wooden Case I had to do a little research on this first but it is a Model P6 Aircraft Compass for a Spitfire..... I understand that the P6 was used on Mk 1, 2, 3, and 4 and then switched to the P8 for the remaining Marks...... I have tried to post a photo but am unable to do so from Windows 10 so I has to borrow one from another site but it is the same..... Now what to do with it as in my field / area of collecting the airplane had not been invented yet..... LOL Mike Every time I try to fix picture I get this message..... Sorry, there is a problem Something went wrong. Please try again.Error code: EX2

Good Evening Peter...... Just had a quick look at F.M.P. and there is no Tomlinson listed with the number 67366 but there are a total of 1352 `` J. Tomlinson`s `` records listed....... Good Luck Mike

Hi Peter ESPECIALLY THE RATES OF PAY PER DAY....... I have the Pitman medal in collection....... Mike

Good Morning Chris...... To me it is not worth anything in its damaged condition...... If I had to buy it I would not pay more than a couple of hundred but before I did I would look into the costs of repair...... Mike

Hi Chris...... Just saw your pictures and I am sorry but in the condition that the medal is there is not much value...... Yours is a WW1 era piece...... Here this is what it should look like as you can see the upper and lower bars are missing...... Maybe you can find a dealer that can repair it for you...... Mike