Listed below are current WW1 RWF medals being auctioned on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-MEDALS-ROY...s_Militaria_LE
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWI-MEDAL-PAIR...s_Militaria_LE
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-1914-1...s_Militaria_LE
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Listed below are current WW1 RWF medals being auctioned on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-MEDALS-ROY...s_Militaria_LE
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWI-MEDAL-PAIR...s_Militaria_LE
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-1914-1...s_Militaria_LE
It has been mentioned before on this forum the sadness, to see Comrades Medals coming up for sale. As a reminder the resting place for such Medals, if the Recipient/Family/Friends have no further need, should be the Medal Room at the <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Regimental</st1:PlaceName> <st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Museum</st1:PlaceType></st1:place>. All medals are entered in a Medal register when handed to the Museum. Medals will be cleaned and re-ribbon, mounted in a display cabinet in the Medal Room with the name of recipient for all to see. Family/Friends and visitors to the Museum, needing to view the Medals need only enquire at reception, the location of the Medals at the Medal Room can be given.
The sad thing about some of the medals on sale here is that the original recipients are more than likely no longer with us. Which means a family member has decided that a few quid is more important than legacy. Quite sad. I would back a ban on the sale of campaign medals full stop.
Jase, with all due respect, a ban on the sale of gallantry or campaign medals would probably achieve just the opposite of your aim. Say you have the medals of a WWI DCM/MM winner and fall on hard times. Today you could sell that group for a good sum to someone who is dedicated to keep the recipients memory alive. Put in the ban, and the option to raise money is for the silver value in the melting pot.
Not a fantasy, it has happened before when times where harder. Make that legislation now and you will make these historic items even scarcer in the future, as I see it quite unneccessary. It would also be a grave violation of property rights. Today the sale of your hard earned medals are outlawed, tomorrow what else.
I do respect the wiew that war medals should not be sold off without some afterthought, but is the general opinion really that medal collectors should be outruled? If so, would be good to know what the consensus is. As to museums, of course they will display the best items, but most often the WWI BWM/Vic will not be displayed and the chance of holding it again in the family is lost forever.
ATB,
Lars
Dear Lars,
I support your comments relating to Medal Collectors. Regarding Museums, “The Royal Welch Fusiliers” Museum at Caernarfon Castle, will display all medals if the recipient had served in the Regiment, the Museum would be the custodian of the Medals, the family of the recipient could at any time request the Medals to be returned to the family.
Glyn
Glyn,
thank's for letting me know about the museum's policy. It is a policy which has my full support and will certainly be a factor when I have to decide what to do with my RWF collection in the future. After all, one is only a temporary custodian with the aim to uphold the memory of services rendered in the best possible way.
ATB,
Lars
Here are two more RWF medals listed on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-MEDALS-X-2...item1c16b079ad
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-MEDAL-7027...item1c16bad75d
I fully concur with Lars on this subject as I to am a collector of Welsh Regiment campaign medals (RWF, SWB and Welsh Reg), I display and frame all medals I acquire and in doing so I hope I am remembering the sacrifice these brave men gave for future generations.
I only wish Lofty would stop listing all these medals as I’m bidding on most of them LOL
Kev
The only thing I don't agree with Kev on is to stop the heads up coming from Lofty, but I saw the tongue in cheek. Some items might be of interest to some on here, some not. There are those who prefer complete groups, some are OK with broken ones. And some make exceptions in both directions. Please all, keep'em coming, especially the group to Lars Larson with WWI service. (I kid you not, it should be in existence). THe more items being advertised here, the greater the chance of a soldier remembered among those whom it matters most to, I think.
ATB,
Lars
Once again I fully agree, and I’ll keep my eyes open for you.
Kev
Here are two more RWF medals presently on auction on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-BRITISH-VI...item19c1835ceb
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/genuine-northe...item230c5ceefb
The following RWF medals are presently for auction on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWI-MEDAL-GROU...item4cf3d1b6a7
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WWI-ROYAL-WELS...item35aea9c1b6
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-1914-1...item5196ddc630
The Northern Ireland Medal may be worth a punt, it belongs to Fus Thomlinson (son of Ricky Thomlinson of the Royal Family) i was his section commander in Berlin. Such a shame people sell their medals.
Kev
Oop's may be i'm wrong.
The following RWF medals are currently on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-British-Me...98291634998930
Listed below is the latest RWF medal currently on auction on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1914-15-Star-R...item1c18254417
Listed below is the latest RWF medals currently on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-MEDALS-ROY...item5ade87936e
Evan Thomas was 17th battalion, going abroad with the 38th division in early december 1915. Discharged with a SWB in february 18, not quite sure on why. No service or pension papers seem to have survived.
ATB;
Lars
I read in the Shropshire Star tonight, (17/01/11), that a former member of the Royal Irish Regiment has put a Military Cross for sale on ebay. His MC was won in Afghanistan in 2009. The medal was on the auction site for up to £100,000. Needless to say after the bidding ran out last night the medal received no bids.
Listede below is the latest RWF medal (Northern Ireland) being auctioned on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/C-Service-Meda...item3a626bd84d
Enlistment 2004 or perhaps later?
/Lars
Below is the latest RWF medal, currently being auctioned on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-British-Wa...item4cf4a6f777
Listed below is the latest medal currently on auction on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IGS-MEDAL-BURM...item4aa831ae37
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IGS-MEDAL-BURM...item4aa831aaec
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/IGS-MEDAL-BURM...item4aa831b14c
Find below the latest RWF medal listed on ebay for auction:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-T-E-M-MEDA...item2560f35927
Below is the latest RWF (Territorial) medal being auctioned on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW2-T-E-M-MEDA...item2560f35927
Find below the latest RWF medal presently on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ww1-victory-me...item3cb4ecb157
Pte 10770 Samuel Large of the 1st Battalion. Son of Samuel and Margaret Large, of Great Barrow, Chester.Would have enlisted Aug/Sept 1911 and been in France just over 3 weeks when he was killed 30/10/1914 aged 21 years when the Battalion suffered a near wipe out (it's 90 remaining men attached to the Queen's pro temp) at Gheluvelt and the Brigade was down to 4 Officers, 700 men. Samuel has no known grave and is commemorated on Menin Gate.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lofty-23
Hywyn
Listed below is the latest WWI RWF medal on action on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-VICTORY-ME...item35aff51123
Listed below are the current RWF medals being auctioned on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WW1-Medal-grou...item53e6623fbd
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ROYAL-WELSH-FU...item19c38cf913
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Royal-Welsh-Fu...item230ec0ccc4
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1914-15-Star-R...item1c19498cb0
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BRITISH-1914-1...item5198226bab
Listed below is the latest RWF WWI medal up for uaction on ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Victory-Medal-...item3f082686a5