Paul R Posted April 29, 2018 Posted April 29, 2018 After about ten years of envy, a friend of mine finally broke down and sold this beautiful group to me. He bought it from a well-known collector who received it directly from the family. Sadly, the documents and a few other items were sent separately and LOST in the mail. He was on the ship, LEIPZIG. Since he served near Morocco, he received the Moroccan Order of Mehdi instead of that more familiar red/white ribboned Spanish award. I have the child's name who sold the awards, so maybe with some time, I can locate the ship's roll and locate that name. I suspect with the inclusion of the tally, he was enlisted.
Paul R Posted May 4, 2018 Author Posted May 4, 2018 Thanks John! I was craving this set for many years. I love that Moroccan medal.
JasonA Posted May 5, 2018 Posted May 5, 2018 Congrats Paul! A great grouping handed down from one great collector to another. Nice to “keep it in the family,” as it were. =) J-
Paul R Posted May 15, 2018 Author Posted May 15, 2018 Thank you all. Some family jewels are best to stay within the family.
Gary B Posted July 2, 2018 Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) That is some wonderful photography and a great grouping! Gary B Edited July 2, 2018 by Gary B
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