army historian Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hello all. I do not really collect British anymore, but got this Boar War Medal at an antique show in Loeta, CA. It is named to 16515 Pte. W. G. Card R.A.M. C. Since I have been out of the British collecting for a while can anyone give me any information on Mr. Card, and the value of the Medal. It is in extra fine condition except edge knock at 5:30. Thanks Cheers Captain Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Hello Capt. Albert..... Can you post a photo of the naming on the edge..... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 It is the regular impressed style. I do not have a good enough camera. Sorry - Cheers Captain Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 The reason I ask is that the rim at the tip near the suspension is thick and near the bottom is quite thin and I think that it may be an officially re-named medal..... This could have had an effect on the value but in this case not..... I would think that it is about $175.00 as it is a corps and not a regimental unit..... Finding information on him would have to be through the National Archives in Kew by a professional researcher...... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks QSAMIKE. That is helpful - too bad I don't have ancestry.com at the moment. I might list it for $165.00. Cheers Captain Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Captain Albert - I'm afraid that I do agree with Mike - there is a thinning of the edge from top to bottom. However, the medal has very nice patination - the bars have just come-up - two Provinces and 1902 - so he was a late joiner. You're asking about 120 pounds, which I wouldn't regard as unreasonable. Also, the ribbon is original. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
army historian Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Thanks Mervyn, I will list soon. Cheers Captain Albert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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