JamesM Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 My Cousin has asked me to help her put together a set of medals that had been awarded to her grandfather. The one medal that she really needs help with and I know nothing about is the ?Cross of Saint George, 4th Class?. The question here is, how hard are these to come by and/or is there any place that might sell museum copies of this medal?Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 4, 2009 Share Posted June 4, 2009 You can readily find good copies on eBay for under $60. You can also find real ones from reputed dealers but these will run in the hundreds or thousands of dollars as they are numbered and the lower numbers really go for more.Here, go on eBay and enter this number in the search box 260421828630Good copy of a St George Cross 4th class for $30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 5, 2009 Author Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi Frank,Thanks for the info, I have passed it along. I'm not sure if my cousin want an original or a copy of the medal. I wonder how many Canadians received this award?Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 5, 2009 Share Posted June 5, 2009 (edited) WOA! Her grand father received the Cross of St George as a Canadian soldier? We want more info man! Everything you can get your hands on! Dates, units, name, serial number, pictures!! The works! ANYTHING your cousin has!! If there's any missing info, there are guys on this forum that can probably find his boot size!NOTE: the Cross of St George is usually numbered on the back. Find out if your cousin has that info. Edited June 5, 2009 by TacHel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 SUPPLEMENT TO THE LONDON GAZETTE, 14 JANUARY, 1918. 82920252 Lance-Corporal Joseph Komich, CanadianInf.Cross of St. George, Forth Class (Russia)Lance-Corporal Joseph KomichPrivate Theodore BelinskiPrivate Harry KoewvePrivate Frederick MulfordPrivate Matakichi YashikawaL.Cpl. 20252 KOMICH, JOSEPH CAMC. Cross of the Order of St. George 4th Cl., LG. 15 Feb. 1917, CG. 14 Jan 1918 p.2683I believe that he was with the Calgary Highlanders, or what became the Calgary Highlanders. This is what I have at the present time. I'll see what else I gcan get about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Anyone out there have any ideas, I've kind of hit a dead end?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Even if you pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars for an original, it still won't have the proper number on the back. But if that is what you want, I can give you the URLs of many reputable European dealers that have some for sale but like I said, it'll cost you a pretty penny.If a copy is good enough, go to eBay and type in Order of St George 4th class... Plenty there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Even if you pay hundreds and hundreds of dollars for an original, it still won't have the proper number on the back. But if that is what you want, I can give you the URLs of many reputable European dealers that have some for sale but like I said, it'll cost you a pretty penny.If a copy is good enough, go to eBay and type in Order of St George 4th class... Plenty there.Hi Frank,I'm not worried if it is an original or not and I don't think my relative is either. But, what I am now wondering is can the number that would have been his medal be found?? I have seen one or two sites that have reproduction medals, and, there might be the chance that they could have the number put on to it. It would just be nice to have it as complete as possible for any further generations. At least that is what I would like, so I'm also making the same assumption for my cousin as well.Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacHel Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Ahhh OK.I think I know of a firm in the US that makes repros. I'll find out and get back to you ASAP. Do you perchance know the number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesM Posted June 16, 2009 Author Share Posted June 16, 2009 Hi Frank,That's what I'd now like to find out! Trident militaria has the medal in to different metals, as in stamped steel and I think silver. If I know the number, then it'd be nice to get it put on the medal.Cheers,James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTaylor1967 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi! I realize I'm replying to a very old post, but I am the 'cousin' in this thread and I would love to get more information on my grandfather, Joseph Komich. I have his attestation papers, and I did get a very nice replica of his medal made (thank you for that!) ... I look forward to hearing back from you! Kind regards, Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogi Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 (edited) Did you try ordering an extract from the archives here in Canada (ie like a record card) ? (not sure if they can do it here in Canada too, but It is worth a try) Regards, Igor Edited November 7, 2013 by Rogi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claudius Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hi! I realize I'm replying to a very old post, but I am the 'cousin' in this thread and I would love to get more information on my grandfather, Joseph Komich. I have his attestation papers, and I did get a very nice replica of his medal made (thank you for that!) ... I look forward to hearing back from you! Kind regards, Christine Hello Christine; Welcome to GMIC! Thanks for posting. I'm going to do a little research through some books I have, but before I do, is there anything you can tell me on his attestation papers? What is his exact unit that his listed under? I'm trying to ascertain the circumstances of why he would have received the Russian award. Can you get a copy of his service record from the government or the Calgary Highlanders? Sincerely, Claudius Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTaylor1967 Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Hello Christine; Welcome to GMIC! Thanks for posting. I'm going to do a little research through some books I have, but before I do, is there anything you can tell me on his attestation papers? What is his exact unit that his listed under? I'm trying to ascertain the circumstances of why he would have received the Russian award. Can you get a copy of his service record from the government or the Calgary Highlanders? Sincerely, Claudius http://www.canadiangreatwarproject.com/Searches/soldierDetail.asp?ID=161096 Hi! Thanks for getting back to me - I JUST found this today! I knew he'd received the Cross, but now I see he had 3 others! I'm not sure what they all are as I can't find any information on them - but would the Victory Medal be the same as the Victoria Cross? I know he received his Cross of St. George for bravery...I hope the information helps and again, I appreciate your kind assistance! Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogi Posted November 7, 2013 Share Posted November 7, 2013 Have you tried checking with the Archives? If they have his record card Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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