david f Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Here is my latest purchase. It is a pair to 78242 BMDR G HOLLOBONE R.A. The medlas have been well polished at some point and obviously worn with pride He was entitled to not only this pair,but also to the Mons star with bar,which is unfortunatly missing from the set. I will get some more research when i have time and i will post up the results when i get them. MIC Medal pair 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted September 16, 2009 Share Posted September 16, 2009 Nice pair Dave ,people forget how important the artillery actually were 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david f Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Cheers Kenny. The RA,RFA and the RGA were an important part of the war and suffered their casualties much like the line regiments but they seem to be vastly overlooked when it comes to collecting and peoples interest in the wars.I know people want to know about the guys who fought at the front line but most,if not all,major attacks were started by the big guns of the regiments. What has amazed me is the price difference between the line regiments and the guys who operated the big guns.I have not paid any more than £30 for a pair and around £14-£15 for a single.Try getting a line regiment medals for that price! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Andrew Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 yep Dave ,definitely under rated ,a very noisy job too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david f Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 The other one that is under rated is the RE.These guys did a lot of tunneling and specialist work.The best thing about Brit medals is the ability to research the name and number on the rim. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted October 9, 2009 Share Posted October 9, 2009 The bug has bitten RE are interesting if you can research them. They had all manner of lovely little jobs. I saw a pair once to a chemist who was one of the first in the gas sections. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david f Posted October 11, 2009 Author Share Posted October 11, 2009 The bug has bitten RE are interesting if you can research them. They had all manner of lovely little jobs. I saw a pair once to a chemist who was one of the first in the gas sections. People seem to forget how much the RE did during the first world war. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted December 20, 2009 Share Posted December 20, 2009 Just noticed he is missing his 14 Star and Bar. I should read things properly!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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