Another Addition To My Collection

[RAF_Louvert 101]

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Greetings All,

 

I've located and purchased another old medal to add to my collection; a vintage George V Military Cross.

 

 

 

 

The fellow who was selling this knew nothing about it apart from the fact that it had been in his father's collection of military memorabilia for many years. He figured it was a copy, not an original, and I imagine he is quite correct. However, it is a high-quality medal with very crisp detail seldom found in newer copies. Also, the patina appears to be original and untouched. While it is sporting a few nicks and dings it is none-the-less a very good-looking old medal that is normally quite expensive to purchase in a vintage example, with HQ copies going in excess of $150 US and originals in the $1,500 to $3,000 range, (I'm a tad embarrassed to admit I gave only $25 for this one plus $8 for shipping from England, but it was after all an auction and others had the opportunity to pay more if they'd wanted to). It should look very nice on my French Air Service tunic project, and in perfect keeping as a fair number of MC's were presented by the King to French pilots in the Great War.

 

I am very anxious for it to arrive so I can give it a close inspection. Anticipation...anticipa-ya-tion...

 

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[Rickitycrate 10]

Great score! I'm happy for you Lou.

[RAF_Louvert 101]

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LOL! Well, I might care a little. But you're right uncleal, it would still look the same from the front regardless, and at a bargain price.

 

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