Not to disagree, but my Dad's medals were recently valued by a well-known UK house at a price of MUCH higher value than already mentioned. But perhaps that has something to do with the uniqueness of his story. In any case, they'll never be offered for sale. Marc Medals by Carrera Marc, on Flickr
Not to disagree, but my Dad's medals were recently valued by a well-known UK house at a price of MUCH higher value than already mentioned. But perhaps that has something to do with the uniqueness of his story. In any case, they'll never be offered for sale. Marc Medals by Carrera Marc, on Flickr An RAF MC for escaping, i am not surprised a few K I would think. Regards simon
An RAF MC for escaping, i am not surprised a few K I would think. Regards simon I may have remarked elsewhere that any RAF MC is very rare. Of 10,386 MCs, 482 first bars and 24 second bars awarded in WW2 only 69 MCs were awarded to RAF Officers, with a first bar also awardedto Ft Lt Yeo-Thomas of SOE (code name White Rabbit ).
Simon, My research agrees with that of DoctorD, there were indeed only 69 MC's awarded to members of the RAF in WW2. Believe it or not, it even caught the eye of QE2, as she inspected the veterans here in the 60's or 70's. Dad only wore his medals once a year, either on Nov 11 (in Ottawa) or at the Warrior's Day Parade in August (Toronto). HM was here for one of those parades, and as she inspected the assembled vets, she did a double-take at Dad's rack, and stopped dead in her tracks. She knew how rare it was, and asked what he had done to earn it. And the estimate was quite a bit higher. Marc
James, is the MBE for war service, police service or RUC service? Regards Simon I noted that the MBE had a civilian ribbon (missing the centre white stripe), so I wondered the same thing. I assume it was for post-war services. Marc
I noted that the MBE had a civilian ribbon (missing the centre white stripe), so I wondered the same thing. I assume it was for post-war services. Marc He could also have been merchant Navy Regards simon
http://www.ww2talk.com/forum/searching-someone-military-genealogy/15778-family-war-5.html Marc and Simon post 47 in this thread tells all , or rather some. (Post war).
Hi Ron, So did I when giving the interview for the BBC. Also wear them for the Cavalry Parade, Irish regiments Parade, etcetera. It saddens me that medals so often find their way into the hands of dealers, after all recipients went through to earn them. I once read a story of a set, with personal war diaries, etcetera, being found in a rubbish bin. Here's mine: http://northirishhorse.net/ww1/Medals/MyMedals.JPG I have promied mine to the eldest of my brood. My younger brother has my father's WWI ones. Cheers, Gerry PS I will be in London next month - let's get together.
Gerry Now that's what I call a bloody good medal rack..........I truly hope that other forum members appreciate them as much as I do ! With regards to a meet-up in London in September that would be nice, drop me an e-mail nearer the time and we will try to make it happen. Best regards Ron
Gerry Now that's what I call a bloody good medal rack..........I truly hope that other forum members appreciate them as much as I do ! With regards to a meet-up in London in September that would be nice, drop me an e-mail nearer the time and we will try to make it happen. Best regards Ron It's importance is not lost on this collector. Gerry, May I ask what your MID was for? Regards simon
Eddie, I presume you have seen the London Gazette entry: Viewing Page 3503 of Issue 36627 Sadly, it give no details of the reason for the award. Marc
Eddie, There should be an MIC held at the TNA for his WW1 entittlement, you can get it on line or through a contact here. That gazette issue & date hit me right between the eyes as it is the LG entry of the awards for ther siege of Kohima(obviously others as well). Regards Simon