Confused over my Irish Grandfathers medals. - by: Elaine114
Hello, My name is Elaine and I recently started to research my family history on both sides. My Mothers side is hard going, but I am interested in her father and have managed to find some information...
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Gordon Harding Kendall #4082 - by: RonB
I am doing a bit of digging to find information regarding my Great grandfather,Gordon Harding Kendall of the New Zealand 7th Contingent .His Cousin was Gunner Arthur Kendall of the NZ 5th Contingient...
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5240 Sgt W.H. Walker, RWF - Unusual description of wound - by: Rory
Something I've never seen on a man's papers before (see below) Walker's name and details do not appear on Palmer's Casualty roll and yet, his WIA is clear for all to see. I have just acquired his QSA...
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Private 4049/5797/5439 George Weston who liked a uniform. - by: Smethwick
George Weston was born in Birmingham. His parents were John Isaac Weston and Sarah Ann Paddock. John was born and raised in Birmingham but Sarah originated from Walsall in the West Midlands. The 1881...
View ArticleDied at Sea but not on casualty rolls - G Taylor, 5th Dragoons - by: Rory
In keeping with my Defence of Ladysmith theme, I acquired the QSA with that clasp to 4452 Pte. G. Taylor, 5th Dragoon Guards. Normally, one's first port of call on sight of a single clasper like this...
View ArticleQSAs with clasp Elandslaagte - by: elandslaagte
Hi All I am a collector of Q.S.A medals . I have always had a passion to collect medals with the Elandslaagte clasp/s. Like most collectors when starting, you collect any QSA , as time goes you tend to...
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QSAs with the clasp Wepener - by: djb
The purpose of this thread is for QSAs with the clasp Wepener. From my research so far, there are some 2,050 Wepener clasps issued Due to the subdsequent movement of troops between units, there are a...
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QSAs with clasp Talana - by: djb
The two other threads on clasps for Elandslaagte and Wepener have been really enjoyable so I thought I ought to start a new thread for the Talana clasp, another favourite of mine. For my Talana book, I...
View ArticleUnnamed DTD and ABO - by: rdarby
There is such a pair being auctioned tonight on Spink and I am thinking of having a go, but I'm struggling to spend money on something without a name, as it can't be researched and feels sort of...
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The Incorporated Law Society 1902 Tribute Medallion - by: QSAMIKE
Good Morning Everyone..... Was able to do the jiffy bag dance this morning my new tribute medallion arrived..... Makes up a little for not getting anything at the City Coins auction..... Mike NAME: THE...
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Soldiers New Testament 1900 - Tpr G.W. Webster IY - by: JustinLDavies
Dear all, Does anyone know the origin of these or how they were given out? It's interesting that the cover bears the Royal Standard, the White Ensign, the Union Jack and the Red Cross. I have often...
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Defence of Mafeking - by: djb
A clasp inscribed "Defence of Mafeking” will be granted to all troops in the garrison of Mafeking between October 13th, 1899 and May 17th, 1900, both days inclusive.
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Medals to HMS Powerful - by: QSAMIKE
Good Afternoon Everyone...... I was going through an old book on the BW that I had not looked in for a very very long time and I found an item that I had put away for safety and then completely...
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Medals to the FID - by: djb
I'm not sure why medals to the FID are so appealing - other than the fact that I have never owned one I like this combination that Lockdales have for sale on 16 May 15: QSA with bars TH/RoL with KSA...
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A Royal Inniskilling man in the Relief of Ladysmith - by: Rory
This medal was a purchase at the most recent City Coins Auction and I had quite forgotten about it! The Relief (and the Defence) of Ladysmith has always fascinated me hence my predilection when it...
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Medals to the 9th Lancers - by: djb
Group to Lt Col M O Little, 9th Lancers Pictures courtesy of Morton and Eden CM (m) converted from b/b CBE (1st, mil) Afgha (2) Kabul, Kandahar (Lieut: M. O. Little. 9th Lancers); Kabul to Kandahar...
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Medals to Natal Naval Volunteers - by: LinneyI
Forum members Last year, in the body of a certain UK dealer's list, IL espied a QSA on offer; described as being awarded to the "Natal Native Volunteers". Intrigued, your correspondent sent a query....
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Medals to the 5th Lancers - by: djb
Medals to Major A C Little. Picture courtesy of Jager Medals Egypt (1) Suakin 1885 (CAPT A.C. LITTLE 5th LANCERS QSA (2) Nat Tr (MAJOR A.C. LITTLE 5/LCRS) Khedive Star 1897 Jubilee Medal Major A. C....
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Medals to the Royal Artillery - by: djb
From the next Spink auction. Picture courtesy of Spink Afghan (0) (6291 Gunr. L. McLerie, C Batt. 4th Bde. R.A.); QSA (3) CC Paaed Drie (8127 Gnr. L. McLerie, 15th Coy. S.D. R.G.A.); China (0) (8127...
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