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Old 16 April 2012, 03:46 PM
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I have had these in a drawer for a few years no, inherited them from a distant family friend.

If anyone know what these are it would be great if you could share what you know.





















Any idea guys?
Old 16 April 2012, 03:56 PM
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info here.

http://www.greatwar.co.uk/medals/ww1...ign-medals.htm
Old 16 April 2012, 04:02 PM
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......And here.

http://www.ltmcollection.org/museum/...Xinv=1995/2726
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Last one.

http://www.whartonmilitaria.co.uk/de...s&item=BBC0001
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I have got all of them aswell from my grandad.
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get them mounted on a nice solid wood plaque.i had mine made up for my gongs and nice to have them on the wall as a reminder of what i've achieved.dont ever sell them.
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My grandad was an alcoholic after the 2nd world war and sadly pawned all his medals for booze. Such a waste!
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Originally Posted by Wurzel
I have got all of them aswell from my grandad.
I have a few of them too from my Granddad. I also have quite a few sets of *** packet cards, model planes made from brass and other bits and bobs. All just tucked away in the loft.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1914%E2%80%9315_Star
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_War_Medal

HTH

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Thanks for all the info and links guys.

I guess I'll hold off on putting that deposit down on the porker I had my eye on.
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