Auction

[paddy]

These auctions are a monthly occurrence here but i thought by way of a change and a bit of fun i would post this one as it has some US stuff.
You can scroll through the lots after you have clicked on one item with the next lot button top right.
Note the Camo Pyjamas made from a US silk parachute from Nijmegen

Fine Militaria Auction:- 19th February 2026... (19 Feb 26)

LIVE AUCTION - Fine Militaria Auction:- 19th February 2026 by Trenchards Auctioneers & Valuers’ (19 Feb 26) - BID NOW at REAL AUCTIONS

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[moon puppy]

I look at some of these and really feel for these folks.

1st July 1916 Somme casualty group to 6366 Private George Jones of the South Wales Borderers born 18

1st July 1916 Somme casualty group to 6366 Private George Jones of the South Wales Borderers... in Fine Militaria Auc... (19 Feb 26) by Trenchards Aucti...

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You see these grouping of metals and a short history. Each one of these heros had stores. They didn't just hand out those things for showing up on time.

 

[RichB]

I look at some of these and really feel for these folks.

1st July 1916 Somme casualty group to 6366 Private George Jones of the South Wales Borderers born 18

1st July 1916 Somme casualty group to 6366 Private George Jones of the South Wales Borderers... in Fine Militaria Auc... (19 Feb 26) by Trenchards Aucti...

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You see these grouping of metals and a short history. Each one of these heros had stores. They didn't just hand out those things for showing up on time.

The first two in the group are for the Second Boer War, 1899-1902. The first is the Queen's South Africa Medal, the clasps recognizing campaigns he was in. The second is the King's South Africa Medal, the clasps recognizing the years of service in South Africa. The third is the 1914 Star, also known as the Mons Star, for service in France or Belgium between August and November 1914. The fourth is the British War medal for service between 1914 and 1920. The last is the Allied Victory Medal.

My maternal grandfather's medals are the 1914-15 Star for service in France or Belgium between August 1914 and Dec 1915. Its the same as the Mons Star with a different date on the central scroll. He also has the War Medal and Victory Medal.

My paternal grandfather would of had the War and Victory Medals along with a wound stripe for wounds received at Vimy Ridge. But all his medals along with those of his brother-in-law from his service in the RNWMP, Saskatchewan and Alberta Provincial Police, RFC/RAF in WW 1 and RCAF in WW 2 disappeared when he moved into a Veteran's Home. Dad wasn't impressed by his mother's side of the family who said they would take care of his things when he moved out of his house.

Cheers,
RichB