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Good Morning...... "But without proof it's just another OBE. What value would something like this have." First of all this is a Knight Commander or possibly Commander as cannot judge size....... If Knight should have breast star as well...... Check out eBay or some of the on line archives from auction houses that are on line...... Mike

Good Morning...... It is Royal Army Service Corps..... Mike

Good Morning Chris...... Yes this and a rare QSA to the Irish Guards...... Mike

Thank You for your kind comments Gentlemen..... Mike

Good Morning Everyone...... For your viewing pleasure...... Came across a pair of very early challenge coins as used by the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry...... Serial numbered 173 and 174...... There was one sold on eBay a while ago numbered 7076 for $68.00...... They are about the size of a silver dollar and it weighs about the same..... It makes me wonder about the materials..... Surely not silver but if so a lesser quality of silver....... Mike

Good Morning and Thank You Tony....... We found one on Amazon which my friend is buying for me....... Mike

Good Morning Everyone….. I am going to post this on a few websites in hope of finding a copy so please do not get upset if you see it elseware…… I am looking for a copy of the booklet: “IDENTIFICATION DATA ON BRITISH WAR MEDALS AND THEIR INTERPRETATION” by James R. Power, Associate Editor, The Medal Collector, Orders and Medals Society of America….. I had a first copy and the amendments and corrections and loaned it to a friend, he has lost the first copy and only returned the amendments……. If anyone has a full spare copy would love to buy it but if that is not possible can I get photocopies of the Canada and South Africa sections……. Mike

Hello Lisa...... Here are the documents of James Lewis Badcock........ http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/first-world-war-1914-1918-cef/Pages/item.aspx?IdNumber=19038 Mike

Hello Lisa...... He is wearing the uniform of the 10th (Calgary) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force of WW1....... Can you please tell me the full name and we can find his enlistment documents....... Mike

No Sweat Jerry...... Have had those days, but retired now...... It's now afternoon here...... I do not know what operating system that you have (I have Windows 7) but if I put my curser on the photo right click and click on Open Link I get a larger picture....... Mike

Good Morning Jerry...... Thanks for the additional information....... But...... Your statement: "Bigger pics would be nice to see, I don't understand how people expect to get help when the images they show are so small, sorry if that comes over as rude but thats how I see it." In a way I agree....... The pictures that I posted are to the maximum that the system will accept...... I have tried to post larger but the system will not accept....... Mike

Here is mine....... Mike

Hello Paul...... Looks OK to me as I have a few that are the same...... 51 is possibly 1951, the WD and Broad Arrow is War Department, I am not sure of the P though, possibly manufacturer...... Mike

Good Morning...... A good example of a campaign where no medal was issued is the First Boer War...... They did not like giving out medals for defeats....... Mike

Good Morning Everyone....... Even though I have sworn to keep to my collecting theme I have been picking these up over the years and just thought that you might like to have a look at a few that I have..... Mike 1) Pictou Highlanders 2) 14/20th Hussars 3) Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps 4) Royal Corps of Signals 5) Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineers 6) Lord Strathcona Horse (Between the wars according to Museum) 7) 16th Lancers (Boer War Period)

Thank You Gentlemen...... Using Google Translation I think that this is a testimonial with regards to 40 years of service..... Mike

Good Evening Everyone..... I just obtained the documents and folder as shown below....... The folder is Golden Leather, with Gilded Brass and Enamel Fittings....... Dated - 29 April 1886 The title page reads: Seiners Hochwohlgeboren dem Herrn K.K. General Intendanten Josef SCHREDT Intendanz - Chief Des 15 Corps I will let the photos speak for themselves..... Question - What does the K.K. General Intendanten mean ?????? Thanks in advance..... Mike

Hi Gunner....... The one with the "Ubique" badge is an Officers I am not sure about the other one...... Mike

You are not the only one...... LOL A few that I have picked up....... I am sure that you know about the new book on the Canadian Caps..... http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/63976-canadian-field-service-caps/ Mike

Good Evening Everyone..... Here are some photos of an item that I found...... The condition is not perfect but to me it is made of gold..... I hope that you enjoy..... The name that can be just made out....... I or J. H. Morrison MORRISON, JOSEPH HENRY 47, PRIVATE, STRATHCONA’S HORSE Enlisted: Winnipeg Manitoba On: February 10th, 1900 Age: 31 Years Birthplace: Ontario Trade or Calling: Farmer Religion: Methodist Next of Kin: M.G. Morrison Address: Portage La Prairie, Manitoba Status: Single Discharged: 8th March 1901 Remarks: Queen’s Medal with Three Clasps: Natal, Orange Free State, Belfast Mike

Good Morning Gentlemen...... To waken up the thread that Mervyn says has gone quiet...... Maybe it will make you squirm a little..... Just rec'd this medal and the service documents..... Very interesting reading of his medical reports, must have had some expensive fun when he arrived in England..... I have deleted the names to protect the innocent...... Just thinking of the treatment he went through makes me wince....... Self inflicted wounds..... ??????? Mike LIEUTENANT ********* 151ST BATTALION CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE (LATE 19TH ALBERTA DRAGOONS) Lieutenant ********* was born in Co. Tipperary, Ireland, on 3rd April 1885 (service papers give father's name and address as John ********* of Cuckoo Hill, Cahir, Co. Tipperary). He enlisted at Edmonton South, Alberta, on 8/12/1915 and on 13/12/1915 was posted for service with the 151st Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force. At the time of enlistment ********* was 30 years of age, and gave his trade as that of accountant with the Canadian Bank of Commerce, and stated that he had previously seen service with the 19th Alberta Dragoons. ********* was commissioned Lieutenant 151st Battalion C.E.F. on 22nd December 1915. He embarked for overseas service at Halifax, Nova Scotia, 27th September 1916, disembarking at Liverpool on 5th October 1916. On disembarking, ********* was posted to Shorncliffe. Two months later, on 6th December 1916, he was hospitalised with a serious case of venereal gonorrhoea, the effects of which were so devastating that they rendered him completely unfit for active service. Despite extensive medical treatment at a series of military hospitals in England during the next 10 months, ********* remained unfit for active service. As a result Lieutenant ********* voluntarily relinquished his commission with effect from 31st October 1917, and was subsequently invalided back to Canada and out of the Canadian army. ******** did not see active service during the First World War, and since his brief stint in England represented his only overseas service, the British War Medal was his sole medal entitlement. From Canadian Bank of Commerce Service Book: Born 3rd April 1935 at Cuckoo Hill, Cahir, Co. Tipperary, Ireland. Educated at High School, Clonmel and Albert College, Glasnevin. Entered the service of the Bank 12th December 1911. Enlisted December 1915 from The Strathcona branch, in 150st Canadian Battalion, with the rank of Private. Transferred to 11th reserve Battalion, promoted Lieutenant January 1916, not on active service on account of being medically unfit. Engaged in recruiting service. Subsequent occupation – farming in Ireland. From C.E.F. Medical Records: Estimated Infection: 1st December, 1916 Admitted to Hospital: 6th December 1916 Treatment: Irrigation Pot. Permang. And 1% Nitrate of Silver injection. After about three weeks treatment uretha got very sore and had to give up all treatment for three weeks. Prostatis developed 25th December 1916. Slight synovitis of Knee with swelling of subcural bursa., 1st February. General rheumatic condition. 6th March acute prostatitis, dysuria 8th March 1917. 20th May both testicles swollen and tender. 7th June 1917 left Epididymitis Dysuria, 13th June 1917, general Septic Gonorrhoeal condition. About 1st July transferred to Connaught Hospital Aldershot. Treatment there: Injection of pot permag twice daily. Developed right epididymitis about 10th July 1917. Have been treated with pot perming silver nitrate, potargol Hypertonic-saline solution, vaccines, Harve strain and personal massage. Have had prostrate massage from time to time. Dilation of anterior uretha to .35 inches. Have had trouble from difficulty of retaining urine for any time owing apparently from inflammation of enterance to bladder. Urine was very thick for a long time but has improved. MEDICAL DISCHARGE STATEMENT Disease: Gonorrhoea with Gonorrhoeal Rheumatism Knee Joint Admitted to hospital on the 24.7.17 with discharge from urethra in which Gonorrhoeal Rheumatism of the right knee joint which was considered swollen and painful. He has been on Pot Permanganate Irragator and Prostrate Massage. Discharge cleared up but Knee Joint despite immobilisation in splints and administration of Vaccine, still is considerably swollen. Gonorrhoea is cured, but knee is not sufficiently recovered to resume Active Military Duties. Gonococci – Posture Signed: Captain RAMC Connaught Hospital Aldershot 29th September 1917

Good Morning Everyone........ Just an additional note since I collect medals named to Clare........ I have the following "Thomas's" ..... CLARE, T. (Thomas) REG. NO.: T1-2634 (T1, T2, T3 & T4 - Horse Transport - ASC.) RANK: PRIVATE REGT: ARMY SERVICE CORPS MEDAL: 1914-15 STAR, 1914-1918 WAR MEDAL, INTERALLIED VICTORY MEDAL CLARE, T. (Thomas) REG. NO.: 3371 RANK: PRIVATE REGT: MANCHESTER REGIMENT, 11th BATTALION MEDAL: 1914 - 18 INTERALLIED VICTORY MEDAL CLARE, T. (Thomas) REG. NO.: 548792 RANK: DRIVER REGT: ROYAL ENGINEERS MEDAL: 1914 - 18 WAR MEDAL Mike.......

Hello Paul...... This is a WW2 New Zealand Field Service Cap which would have been worn with battle dress uniform...... Mike

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Good Evening Everyone...... May not be a Project or Issue so moderators can move to where they like but it is part of the history of World War One https://www.historic...e?media_type=41& Mike