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Good Morning....... He is listed as serving in the Boer War..... Therefore the medal...... Hallett, H., 4649, Private, 20th Hussars, Orange Free State,Transvaal, South Africa 1901,South Africa 1902. Mike

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Good Evening Gentlemen..... Found a fantastic album in a local garage sale...... A total of 21 (8x10) Pictures..... Taken Lucknow 1910...... I don't know who took the pictures but the book was put together by P.G. EVRARD, 50, rue Secretan, Paris..... Here is a sample..... Mike

Here is another one that I really like...... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmL3m2zcoOI =============================== Rolf Harris - Two Little Boys =============================== Two little boys had two little toys Each had a wooden horse Gaily they played each summer's day Warriors both of course One little chap then had a mishap Broke off his horse's head Wept for his toy then cried with joy As his young playmate said Did you think I would leave you crying When there's room on my horse for two Climb up here Jack and don't be crying I can go just as fast with two When we grow up we'll both be soldiers And our horses will not be toys And I wonder if we'll remember When we were two little boys Long years had passed, war came so fast Bravely they marched away Cannon roared loud, and in the mad crowd Wounded and dying lay Up goes a shout, a horse dashes out Out from the ranks so blue Gallops away to where Joe lay Then came a voice he knew Did you think I would leave you dying When there's room on my horse for two Climb up here Joe, we'll soon be flying I can go just as fast with two Did you say Joe I'm all a-tremble Perhaps it's the battle's noise But I think it's that I remember When we were two little boys Do you think I would leave you dying There's room on my horse for two Climb up here Joe, we'll soon by flying Back to the ranks so blue Can you feel Joe I'm all a tremble Perhaps it's the battle's noise But I think it's that I remember When we were two little boys

Hi Kev..... I saw one of these at auction about 6 months ago but it still had the rubber mouth piece...... Now you will have to forgive this old minf but if I remember rightly it went for 325 Pounds....... Mike

Not into WW1 Victory Medals but here is my guess..... CYP, Cyprus FIJ, Fiji WA, Western Australia N, Natal CI, Channel Islands As I said just a guess...... Mike

Tommy By R. Kipling I went into a public-'ouse to get a pint o' beer, The publican 'e up an' sez, "We serve no red-coats here." The girls be'ind the bar they laughed an' giggled fit to die, I outs into the street again an' to myself sez I: O it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, go away"; But it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins", when the band begins to play, The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play, O it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins", when the band begins to play. I went into a theatre as sober as could be, They gave a drunk civilian room, but 'adn't none for me; They sent me to the gallery or round the music-'alls, But when it comes to fightin', Lord! they'll shove me in the stalls! For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, wait outside"; But it's "Special train for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide, The troopship's on the tide, my boys, the troopship's on the tide, O it's "Special train for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide. Yes, makin' mock o' uniforms that guard you while you sleep Is cheaper than them uniforms, an' they're starvation cheap; An' hustlin' drunken soldiers when they're goin' large a bit Is five times better business than paradin' in full kit. Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, 'ow's yer soul?" But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll, The drums begin to roll, my boys, the drums begin to roll, O it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll. We aren't no thin red 'eroes, nor we aren't no blackguards too, But single men in barricks, most remarkable like you; An' if sometimes our conduck isn't all your fancy paints, Why, single men in barricks don't grow into plaster saints; While it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy, fall be'ind", But it's "Please to walk in front, sir", when there's trouble in the wind, There's trouble in the wind, my boys, there's trouble in the wind, O it's "Please to walk in front, sir", when there's trouble in the wind. You talk o' better food for us, an' schools, an' fires, an' all: We'll wait for extry rations if you treat us rational. Don't mess about the cook-room slops, but prove it to our face The Widow's Uniform is not the soldier-man's disgrace. For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Chuck him out, the brute!" But it's "Saviour of 'is country" when the guns begin to shoot; An' it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' anything you please; An' Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool -- you bet that Tommy sees!

Gentlemen....... I remember many years ago over 40 being at a Remembrance Day Ceremony seeing a man wearing a CBE and another neck badge that I did not recognize along with German WW1 medals and Canadian WW2..... Mike

And Just One More....... With a collection of Crowns and the Battle Honour that would have been sewn on to the regimental colours...... FORD, H. REG. NO.: 15345 RANK: PRIVATE REGT: ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS BARS: CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, TRANSVAAL Had to take at an angle due to flash reflection..... Mike

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Closer........ This is a piece of glass that has been reverse printed...... I have only seen one other...... Mike

Good Morning Gentlemen........ Here are a few photos of some more medical Queen's South Africa Medals....... Mike

Mervyn...... NURSING SISTER I.P. MARSHALL....... Nursing Sisters Engaged Locally (South Africa) Marshall, I., 16 Stationary Hospital, Mafeking, Engaged August 8th, 1901 Great group of medals, I would grab them up if a reasonable price..... Mike

The Right Hon. Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal 17, Victoria Street, London, England TWYFREAAR COURT August 16th, 1900. Dear Lord Strathcona, I have been notified that Her Majesty wishes to have representatives of the different Colonial Corps now serving in South Africa parade before her at the termination of the war. In the regiment there are 26 officers and 459 men who desire to return home to Canada via England, and to take part in the review before Her Majesty. I do not know how many will be permitted to go to England, but perhaps your Lordship would be able to ascertain from Horse Guards. The great majority of the men are Canadians by birth and I think in a case of this kind they should be given first chance. I would be obliged if your Lordship would let me know as soon as convenient. We started our advance Northward on the 7th inst. The enemy was entrenched with guns in the Rooi Kopjes, not far off, and it was intended to take these and occupy Amersfoort that day. The 3rd Mounted Brigade covered the left and left flank of the advance and Strathcona's Horse formed the advance guard of the Brigade. The regiment had a very trying time of it as it was found necessary to change the front so often that the advance guard sometimes became the flanking patrols. In fact, at one time so many were out screening the Brigade that only one troop remained with headquarters. The object was carried out and "B" Squadron marched through Amersfoort and had picquets placed on the heights before the Army arrived. The losses in the Infantry were 25 wounded, 2nd Cavalry Brigade 5 wounded, our own 1 man, Regl.No. 304, Pte. Menteth, W.E.S., shot in the face and jaw. The men behaved splendidly displaying great caution. On account of grass fires the baggage and supplies did not arrive until the following morning, and we halted for the day. On Thursday the regiment again found the advance guard covering, with the 3rd Mtd. Brigade, the right and right front of the advance. There was heavy firing on this flank all day. One of the Imperial Guides attached to the Brigade being shot. The Pom-Pom under Lt. Magee did excellent work, killing four of the enemy. Two others were also killed by our rifle fire. 4 prisoners were taken. Lt. Pooley's troop did good work with his troop in driving a party of Boers who had taken shelter in a donga. We had a long march back to camp and the next day were kept in reserve. The next day in marching Begin-der-lyn we experienced a South African dust storm. One Squadron under orders from Lord Dundonald was sent forward to seize Ermelo, if possible. This was done. The telegraph and other public offices were taken possession of the posts established in the town under Major Jarvis. The army did not arrive until the day after. The town is a very pretty place and a good many of the people seemed to be well disposed and all viewed our men with considerable curiosity, being the first Canadian troops they had seen. The Brigade halted here on Sunday. Monday night was spent at Klipstapel, the source of the Vaal River. Tuesday was another interesting day for the regiment. About noon Lord Dundonald ordered me to send a squadron and one troop of "A" to go forward and search the town of Carolina. I sent Major Belcher in command. He was fired upon from stone walls close to the town. He advanced the men in skirmishing order, drove the enemy out of the position and through the town. The place was held long enough to allow the Provost Marshal to complete the work of searching. The contents of the magazine were blown up before leaving, and a lot of ammunition and two prisoners taken. Three of the men on the right flank arrived in the town after the squadron had withdrawn and were forced to stay there owing to the darkness and the condition of their horses. They pretended to the inhabitants, who were mostly hostile, that they were part of a big force which had surrounded the town. Before leaving in the morning they succeeded in getting a lot of valuable information as to the whereabouts of the enemy, the number of guns in their possession, etc. Our force had been fired upon by the enemy to cover the withdrawal of a number of wagons belonging to General Prinsloo's train. They also learned that a Field Cornet had been shot by our men in the afternoon affair. One man, Regl. No. 30, Pte. Nicks, Jno., was shot through the lungs in the afternoon but will recover. We are to remain here four or five days waiting for supplies before continuing the advance. I am, Yours very truly, (Signed) S. B. STEELE

Gentlemen..... Cut and Posted to a few other sites..... Mike

Yes for this regiment it is....... See: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gloucestershire_Regiment 1801 The French revolution began in 1789 and from then on set the whole of Europe alight with conflict. Under the genius of Napoleon Bonaparte the French had won battles against nearly every major nation and now dominated the European mainland. She now turned her attention outward towards Great Britain and Her overseas possessions. France had sent an expeditionary force to Egypt with a view to the invasion of India. The 28th were sent as part of a British force under General Sir Ralph Abercromby to counter that threat. They made an amphibious landing near Alexandria on the 8th of March. The French General Menou advanced towards the British who were camped about four miles to the east of Alexandria. He had the advantage of 1400 cavalry and superior artillery. He made a feint towards the British left but made his main thrust at the British right which included the ground the 28th were holding which was an old ruined fort on the Mediterranean coast. The fighting was very fierce and whilst under heavy attack to the front and flanks French cavalry was thrown at the 28th's rear. Lieutenant Colonel Chambers who had assumed command when colonel Paget was seriously wounded was undaunted by this alarming turn of events and gave the order ' 28th, rear rank only, right about face, and Although assailed from both sides the regiment calmly repelled all attacks in fierce hand to hand fighting. By 10.00 am the French were in full retreat along their entire line. In honour of the 28th's conduct on that day they were granted the unique distinction of wearing a badge on the back of their head dress as well as at the front. This badge takes the form of a sphinx with the word 'Egypt' beneath. Mike

Hello Blueman..... I bought one about a year ago at an American auction....... Including auction fees and shipping from USA it cost me a total of $950.00 US....... Mike

Picture Three: Sorry for having to post them this way but they were too big to add all together.....

Picture Two and Four

Here you are Mervyn..... Picture One: Enlisted Cap / Helmet Badge, Collars and Shoulder Brass Picture Two: Enlisted Shoulder Brass Picture Three: Officers Silver Cap / Helmet Badge and Collars (Note it does not show up in these pictures but the word Canada and Cross on Crown are Gold) Picture Four: 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, Shoulder Brass...... Hope you enjoy..... Mike

Good Morning Mervyn...... The badge in the center top is a helmet badge worn on the side of the helmet..... Mostly used during the Boer War and later by the militia...... It was occasionally worn as a slouch hat badge...... The two top and the bottom right are WW1...... The bottom left is WW2...... Will post some pictures of Canadian Boer War Badges later..... Mike

Good Morning Mervyn...... Take a look at this thread...... http://www.cdnmilitarycollectors.com/t1220-general-service-badge-varieties Mike