1st. WW BOXED M.C.

[Mervyn Mitton]

Following Paddywhack's post on his MC and it's condition - this is the one I mentioned I was waiting for. The box has protected the patina and it will not be touched. Haven't had a chance to do any research - if anyone could find his unit that would be great. Prob. British - but, could be Sth. African. The note gives his name, but looks as if it may have been cut and taken an 's' off the end.

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Mervyn Mitton]

[Ulsterman]

Oooohhh...my favorite medal. Whats' the name again?

[Mervyn Mitton]

Could be Barne or, Barnes ( maybe the 's' got cut off ?)

[Ulsterman]

Hmmm...It could be either, but I think it is Barnes.

Off to the GWForum! there's a chap there who has all the cites for 1914-19.

[Thomas Symmonds]

Fantastic piece Mervyn!

- and a really juicy bit of research ignited by some nice clear clues ... please keep us informed.

regards

Thomas

[Tony]

Yes, very nice Mervyn. I only have the box, never got round to buying a cross to put in it.

I do have a miniature group with the MC on a Spinks bar though, no idea who the recipient was unfortunately.

Tony

[Brian Wolfe]

Hi Mervyn,

A very nice example, thanks for posting it.

Hmm...one of those would make a great birthday gift...gotta go now...must "play up" to my wife.

Regards

Brian

[Chris Boonzaier]

Oooooohhhhh.... a cased WW1 MC....

this is what God created on the 8th day.... and its been downhill since then......

[Gunner 1]

The only 'James Barnes' who received the MC during the Great War was Lieut. James Barnes, Intelligence Corps, London Gazette 4 June 1917. There is no MC recipient with the name 'James Barne.' Gunner 1

[Chris Boonzaier]

Very possible that the "s" was cut off...

[Mervyn Mitton]

Thankyou - Gunner 1 - wonderful to have that confirmation. I am waiting for the seller to let me have his details and if different will add.

Mervyn

[paddywhack]

also my favorite medal/cross!!the ribbon though is very blue,not at all purple!!is that normal??still a SWEET cross!!! :beer:

[Gunner 1]

Ribbon looks fine to me. May be the colors on your monitor. Gunner 1

[paddywhack]

hhhm monitor seems fine!ight just be my crap eye site again!!! :P

[Mervyn Mitton]

I think one of the nice things about this medal and it's box , is that it is in original untouched condition. So often they get messed about with. Not ' trying to teach how to suck eggs ' - but perhaps for non-collectors looking, this medal is sterling silver and was first created in 1916. They did not add hallmarks on the reverse until after 1937.

[Gunner 1]

Mervyn: As far as I know the Military Cross has never been hallmarked on the reverse. The reverse of the MC was plain until 1938 when they began to engrave the date of award at the bottom of the lower arm of the cross. Regards, Gunner 1