QSAMIKE

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

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

14 minutes ago, bigjarofwasps said:

15 minutes ago, bigjarofwasps said:

Have you by chance got the son's medals or know what he was entitled to? I'm looking to try and ascertain medal groups to bobbies that had the 1911 coronation medal and the WW2 defence medal (for police service). Particularly pairs like Percy may have had, whereby he had unbroken police service from being awarded the 1911 medal and being awarded the defence medal. 

 

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

Mike

25 minutes ago, Odin Mk 3 said:

Very nice groups Mike

For the last group, on his police papers, the man's name is given as Charles Shaxon Warrant No 87804

Can you please tell me what is the naming on the rim of Insp Thomas Worth's first medal (which I assume is an 1887 medal - he retired in 1896 and didn't come back as a pensioner for 1897).  His 1902 medal was earned as a pensioner who re-joined.  By the way he was a Sub Divisional Inspector when he retired (between Insp and Ch Insp). 

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

Good Evening Everyone.......

I have just finished reading this very interesting thread.....

I have just obtained the following......

INSPECTOR THOMAS WORTH, METROPOLITAN POLICE, WARRANT NUMBER 57675

SON

THOMAS VINCENT WORTH, 4606 PRIVATE T.V. WORTH, 9TH LANCERS, POLICE CONSTABLE, “F” DIVISION, WARRANT NUMBER: 95923

SON

LEONARD RAYMOND WORTH, 5672 PRIVATE L.R. WORTH, 5TH LANCERS, POLICE SERGEANT L. WORTH, “L” DIVISIONWARRANT NUMBER 90703

I am not a collector of Police medals but QSA's with a secondary collection of Farther / Son, Brother, family groups......

Have just started doing research on them......

Mike

Oh Yes....  Just remembered I also have the following.....

SHAXTON, C.

REG. NO.: 5589

RANK: PRIVATE

REGT: DEVONSHIRE REGIMENT, 2nd BATTALION

BARS: CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, TRANSVAAL, LAING'S NEK

REMARKS / HISTORY:

1. CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII, METROPOLITAN POLICE, POLICE CONSTABLE C. SHAXTON, R. DIVISION

OK Guys........

You made me do some digging......  Checked an old computer that I had just in case I had something about the medals on there.....

Found Him and his Son.....

The mans name was Lieutenant (Acting/Captain) Robert Melrose Hood, 1st Central Ontario Regiment.  LG 15/July/1919

Citation reads a bit different than family lore:

He was in charge of the Armoured Train in the taking of Ourosozero 11th April 1919.  When the train neared the station he ran ahead and shot three enemy with his revolver, one of whom was putting a shell in a field gun to fire at the train.  His great gallantry and promptitude prevented this field gun from damaging the train ( attached Malamute Company)

Mike

FATHER AND SON