Bilco Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi Gernts, Something for the well-dressed Victory medal collector on eBay, item #360760326034 Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Michel Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hello Bill, It is very original, but certainly not easy to wear. Regards Jean-Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Hi Gernts, Something for the well-dressed Victory medal collector on eBay, item #360760326034 Bill cute .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilco Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 Hi Gents, If anyone is looking for Laslo's book 2nd edition, there are a couple on eBay at the moment: item # 321370040151, and item # 191094448893 Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Hello to all. Does anyone know any article about the false Polish Victory medal? Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Hello FriendsHere a small exhibition I did on the first world war, with some Medals and models ... . http://gmic.co.uk/index.php/topic/63873-small-exhibition-about-the-great-war/#entry602014 Enjoy. Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymac Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Lambert, That was a lot of time and effort, great work and thanks for sharing Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hello Jim.Thanks for the comments.I'm glad you enjoyed it. Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymac Posted December 6, 2014 Share Posted December 6, 2014 (edited) For those who ask me this question, what is the different between re-issue and the late or later issued medals. From my book: Late Issue - With depletion or shortage of existing supply of the original medal or clasp, such a medal or clasp may be a slightly different manifestation of the original due to the use of different manufacturers and/or the availability of the original dies and hubs. It is the sanctioned replacement for the original issued medal. Re-issue - is an original issue medal which has been re-issued at a later date for a different event without any changes to the medal’s overall design. A good example is the U.S. National Defense Service Medal, first issued in 1950-1954 for the Korean War and re-issued again in 1961-1974 during the Vietnam War. This medal continued to be re-issued for at least three different campaigns or events after 1974. Edited December 6, 2014 by johnnymac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted December 22, 2014 Share Posted December 22, 2014 (edited) Merry Christmas !!! :beer: Edited December 22, 2014 by lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnymac Posted March 7, 2015 Share Posted March 7, 2015 To those who purchased my book, "WORLD WAR I, VICTORY MEDALS" I want to thanks you, as I have just reached 400 copies sold to date. I have been asked to do this book in a Kindle. Some collectors said that they then can carry the book when attending shows. If you are interested in seeing a kindle printing, please send me a PM here at GMIC massaging. Please do not full up the posting area.Another question is why no hard cover? Simply put, it was the cost to you and me, as I would have had to pre-purchase 1500 copies with me having a very limited way of reaching the world market and I would have eaten a lot of books at $$$, my cost per copy.Thanks you, Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted March 11, 2015 Share Posted March 11, 2015 Hello Jim.Congratulations on success! Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 We lost all the photos for reference!?unfortunate!!Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IrishGunner Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 We lost all the photos for reference!?unfortunate!!LambertI believe the server/website update continues. Images have not been "lost" and will reappear to all posts once the update is completed. Please, see Nick's announcement on the update: http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?/announcement/1-new-forum-upgrade-please-read/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Evenden Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hi All I am a new collector in this field as previously collected Victorian Indian/Raj swords .Looking forward to sourcing as many as the different medals within this group so here is my humble begining .I will post each separate medal within its own section Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noor Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hi,Nice medals. Are your British medals researched? Can you please post the namings and perhaps we can help you here. Regards, Noor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Evenden Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Hi Noor Thanks and none have been researched so far as concentrating on the collecting first Although any help is always gratefuly recieved .I have Listed them all separately in their respective sub sections on here Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambert Posted August 31, 2015 Share Posted August 31, 2015 Hi Gernts,miniature VIC Brazil for sale in "ebay.br"http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-696730377-medalha-da-vitoria-brasil-i-guerra-_JMAmount requested US 359.00Good luck!Lambert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidck Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Does anyone have any tips on the best way to polish medal? I'm looking into making a display for mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobW Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 On 10/13/2015 6:50:25, davidck said: Does anyone have any tips on the best way to polish medal? I'm looking into making a display for mine. Hello David, I am not sure of what others will suggest but my simple suggestion is 'do not polish your medals'. Any form of polish will inevitably lead to wear on the medal, possibly leave residue behind on the planchet, and will degrade any lustre, especially if is a silver medal. The least destructive method of cleaning is to simply wash the medal in warm soapy water and then ensure it is completely dry. Using gloves will also prevent the application of any ill-timed fingerprints. Hope this is of use. Regards, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 Yes the problem is once you have cleaned medals and made a pig's ear of the cleaning you can't 'unclean' them. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 1 Posted November 23, 2015 Share Posted November 23, 2015 The question of cleaning or not cleaning is always a controversial subject. Many collectors,, especially of British Victorian medals seem to value medals with a dark patina (ie. with a coating of dirt and pollutants) while other collectors, especially of WWI and post-WWI medals are very divided on the issue, some leaving them the way they are found while others clean them in order to have them as your friendly RSM would appreciate them. I generally clean all medals with a light soap and water wash and possibly a silver dip (but never polish them) as my experience as an officer in the 1960s impressed on me that a soldier never wears "dirty" medals or insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim B Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 I've cleaned a few items from time to time but usually it depended on exactly what the issue was. - If actual corrosion was happening (I/e: zincpest, verdigris, rust) I would gingerly try to remove it with something softer than the base metal and then use something like alcohol or in some cases vinegar to stop the process, though you have to watch out what anything acidic will do to the metal or finish. This usually prevents the metal from further deterioration. - If its only dirty or polish residue, then a simple soft toothbrush with warm water will normally remove anything. This should always be the first resolution IMO. Polishing and even silver dips actually remove surface material, even minutely and over time you lose surface finish and details. If a piece has been inappropriately cleaned in the past, sometimes you need to dip it again so you can start over, though you lose any aged patina. Usually, I do not recommend this, though I have seen some use commercial products like "Tarn-X" and that can often give a false patina and even change the coloration of the finish. Then, you have to decide what you want to do. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted November 24, 2015 Share Posted November 24, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner 1 Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 (edited) There is now a Type III British officially-issued Great War Victory Medal that has been discussed on the Great War Forum. It was issued in May 2015 (along with a BWM) to the next-of-kin of a British soldier whose BWM and VM had been returned by his mother and never re-issued. Unfortunately it appears as if the issued medals (see below) do not look any better than some of the current reproductions. Edited November 25, 2015 by Gunner 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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