Military Cross GV Issue

[Guest Darrell]

What goes nice with a DSO, why an MC

Another medal I've wanted.

1. Case Top:

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2. Case Bottom:

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3. Case Hinge:

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4. Case Latch:

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5. Case Open 1:

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6. Case Open 2:

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7. Medal Obverse:

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8. Medal Reverse:

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9. Medal in Case 1:

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10. Medal in Case 2:

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11. Medal in Case 3:

[Ed_Haynes]

They are pretty things. A shame that (like the DSO) they aren't named.

And, absent SOLID provenence, most of those MCs you see "named" are, I suspect, later inventions by silly collector sorts.

Edited March 9, 2009 by Ed_Haynes

[Guest Darrell]

They are pretty things. A shame that (like the DSO) they aren't named.

And, absent SOLID provenence, most of those MCs you see "named" are, I suspect, later inventions by silly collector sorts.

Thanks for the kind words Ed

What's next? DFC? :unsure:

[Ed_Haynes]

Yes. Just to make you feel bad , my GV cased MC specimen (purchased from Spink) was a whopping $40 (US) back in the day . . . .

[Guest Darrell]

Yes. Just to make you feel bad , my GV cased MC specimen (purchased from Spink) was a whopping $40 (US) back in the day . . . .

Thanks Ed I needed that (As I peer at my VISA bill).

I bet Rick's got one that cost $0.50 :cheeky:

[Gunner 1]

Ed wrote: Yes. Just to make you feel bad , my GV cased MC specimen (purchased from Spink) was a whopping $40 (US) back in the day . . . .

Ed: I know the feeling, in 1962 I bought a Great War George V DFC for $15.00. Gunner 1

[James Hoard]

I know the feeling, in 1962 I bought a Great War George V DFC for $15.00. Gunner 1

Don't know if this will make you feel 'good' or 'bad'.

Using latest available figures (2007) $15.00 from 1962 is worth:

$102.78 using the Consumer Price Index

$83.32 using the GDP deflator

$128.37 using the value of consumer bundle

$114.71 using the unskilled wage

$218.67 using the nominal GDP per capita

$353.68 using the relative share of GDP

Cheers,

James

[Ulsterman]

Great piece. Most were hard won indeed.

Yeah-but back in 1962, $15 was half a days' wages for most folks in the USA.

[Michael Johnson]

Great piece. Most were hard won indeed.

Yeah-but back in 1962, $15 was half a days' wages for most folks in the USA.

Hate to break it to you, but in 1973 it was a day's wages (gross) for me at my first summer job.

A year or so later I bought my first Second Afghan Medal (to the 5th Foot) for $27. The 1884-86 Khedive's Star I bought with it was $12.

[Ulsterman]

well, I remember the summer of '73 well. Have you seen "Life On Mars"?

I bought a Bavarian artillery pickle in horrible shape for $5-which was two lawns' worth of effort (with a push mower)!

[paddywhack]

this is what i consider miltaria porn!!!!!! i LOVE the MC!!not only do i own one but a relative of mine won one in north africa in ww2!! i LOVE your one as its in lovely shape and cased!!! iv been toying with the idea of cleaning mine but reckon il leave it!! sweet catch!!!! :beer: