dpast32 Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) Good Morning Gentleman, I sincerely hope everyone here is feeling well, & more importantly, remains that way. I have a quick question regarding a potential purchase I'm considering, & I want to get an idea as their current market value, & or desirability. It's an British WW1 era Army, 'Meritorious Service Medal', [ G.V., basic style obverse, with F. M.'s uniform. ] Properly named to a Cpl., or Acting Sgt., R.F.A.. [ Can't recall which Rank at the moment. ] It also notes his particular sub unit, Battery & Brigade. From what basic research I've done, it does appear to have been awarded for 'Devotion', not an 'immediate gallantry' award. All in all, just your basic, excellent condition WW1 Geo. V M.S.M.. Now, I can purchase it for 166.305 U.K. Pounds, [ with Postage Paid ] which equates to $208 U.S.D., based upon today's currency rates. So, my question is; Should I grab this M.S.M. for that price, or is it not that great of an value ? I've always noted the the M.S.M.'s tended to sell for somewhat more than say an M.M., but is that fact still true in today's market ? If anyone here would be so kind as to point me in the right direction on this, I'll be very much appreciative. THANK YOU Best, Dom P. / dpast32@aol.com SORRY Guys, I have no idea why my above query appeared as it did, not do I know how to correct it ? ( I have tried ! ) At least my actual question is legible, so I guess I'll just leave as is. Again, I do apologize !! Dom Pastore Jr. Edited April 18, 2020 by dpast32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul wood Posted April 18, 2020 Share Posted April 18, 2020 Seems to me about the right price, not cheap but not expensive assuming it's either for France and Belgium or Egypt. For other theatres it's a bargain. Check the london Gazette. ATB Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 (edited) THANK YOU Paul, I appreciate your input. Yes, it was for France, & his WW1 M.I.C. is stamped 'Devotion' right on the front of it. Also, if I recall correctly, he was authorized an annuity for it. I promised myself to not do anymore 'impulse purchases', by it's just so darn hard as I truly love to collect British & Commonwealth medals ! The owner initially wanted more, but just offered it up for the price I just quoted. Dom Pastore Jr. Edited April 18, 2020 by dpast32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpast32 Posted April 18, 2020 Author Share Posted April 18, 2020 Here's the M.S.M. recipient's WW1 M.I.C.. Perhaps someone will see something that I have missed, although it appears to be a basic example of an MSM ? THANKS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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