OK guys. Totally new here. Haven't a clue. Have been researching WW1 and now learning further. Tell me if I wanted to collect some medals for WWII what would be the ones to get for British servicemen. Example, I know that for WWI we are talking about a star, BWM and a victory medal. What's the equivalent type in WWII? I know this sounds like such an unknowledgeable question but it's ok, I'll admit it. Peter
Pretty reasonable guide here: World War Two Medals And lots to buy on eBay, but if it is groups you want make sure they come in a named box, with issue slip and ideally with other documents.
Hi Peter, WW2 stars range from about a tenner for an original Africa, Italy or 1939 - 45 star. The Air Crew Europe is the rarest and you are looking at about £100 for an original. Be careful there are loads of fakes and copies around. As Paul says, all british campaign medals come unnamed but are often accompanied with their original box of issue. Good luck Liam
A 1939-1945 Star with a Battle of Britain clasp is going to set you back £450-550 according to the Medal Yearbook 2007.
Your best bet is to buy a couple of the standard stars from a reputable dealer so that you can a get a feel for the real things, before considering venturing into ebay territory.
OK guys. Totally new here. Haven't a clue. Have been researching WW1 and now learning further. Tell me if I wanted to collect some medals for WWII what would be the ones to get for British servicemen. Example, I know that for WWI we are talking about a star, BWM and a victory medal. What's the equivalent type in WWII? I know this sounds like such an unknowledgeable question but it's ok, I'll admit it. Peter don't know if you have info you want yet. on my fathers medal list the following are named: 1939-45 star, atlantic star, air crew europe star, africa star, pacific star, burma star, italy star, france & germany star,defence medal & war medal 1939-45. hope this is of help. linb.
H i guys Long shot - wondered if anyone knows of a list of medal receipients for the Second World War. I know there is a "Card Index" to medals issued after the Great War. Does one exits for World War II? Tony
H i guys Long shot - wondered if anyone knows of a list of medal receipients for the Second World War. I know there is a "Card Index" to medals issued after the Great War. Does one exits for World War II? Tony Hi- there is such a card index, but it is not yet in the public domain. A worthy collection there, Brian!
I don't know of any card indexes to medals issued after World War I. Sorry. EBay has a lot of WW2 medals for sale but like others have said watch out for repros and fakes!
We'll do our best to identify the awards and medals in your cabinet. How many do you have? I might be able to identify a few of them.
There are 15 actual awards that I have been givenover the years. Some you may find very difficult. Not counting Normandy and Arnhem blazer badges. Just medals and awards. Sapper
Nice medals Sapper. Just started to collect the same mainly do groups if I have the pennies. I have mainly family medals at the moment but searching for others as time goes on. Wolves Guy
Wolves Guy Just as a guide for you, here is my own personal set of Bog Standard WW2 Medals From left to right: 1939-1945 Star Africa Star Italy Star Defence Medal Victory Medal Note the Africa Star does not bear either the 1st or 8th Army clasps but that's another story
