wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 I have just got some army badges and these medals and I don't know anything about the medals, can someone please identify them for me. 1) 1914-1918 man on horse skull and crossbones. 2) the great war for civilization angel/liberty on front.1914-1919 (gold). 3) africa service medal. 4) south africa for war service 1939-1945. thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 16, 2011 Look on rim if there is a name. That would mean he was a South African. Looks like he fought in both wars if all four belong to same person. The buyers will determine the price. R1 auction gets the most exposure and you will definately get the right price. or enter under Military and do advertise. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPBon 10 Posted February 16, 2011 One of them is this British War Medal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 Hi geewhizz I looked and there is no name and also think this person fought in both wars because of the dates shown. I will put in up soon and see what happens. thank you kindly. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 aah ha Thanks JP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPBon 10 Posted February 16, 2011 2nd one is this Welcome the Imperial War Museum's Collections Home Page : Victory Medal 1914-1919 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPBon 10 Posted February 16, 2011 have a look here World War 2 - SOUTH AFRICA MEDAL FOR WAR SERVICE - 1939-1945 was sold for R251.00 on 9 Feb at 20:31 by eastamps in Johannesburg (ID:32414746) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 Thanks JP going through them now, much appreciated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JPBon 10 Posted February 16, 2011 Call me Uncle Google Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) here you are. The best one is the 30 pound medal but this price is in a dated book so I would think it is more like 100 pounds now Go for R1 and you will do well. I find it strange that there is no name on the rims because the medal in the last picture is South African It could be a WW! British soldier who lived in South Africa later. Often though when medals were stolen they scratched the name off so that they could not be identified. Like from "Bag ladies" One of these (The last photo sold on bidorbuy for R251 which is very low. There is another one up for 85 pounds on internet.I am sure it is worth at least R500 considering it has other medals with it. There are medals missing though---oh no I am wrong here Edited February 16, 2011 by geewhizz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 ha ha ha ja ja Pammie rub it in. Give me a few moments before i look at what you attached as I am trying to get my stoopid skype to work. Thanks Uncle Google also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 Would R1000 asking price for all be ok or is that too high? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 16, 2011 The book gives the prices as 8 pounds 12 pounds 8 pounds and 30 pounds=58 pounds. This book is 1994 so double at least R1000 is not excessive but are there no names on the outside rim?? I would still enter on R1 Wed but if you dont want to take the risk dont. I have this huisgenoot magazine from 1938 0n the Wed crazy and was going to list it for R250 on ordinary--Go see Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 jeez, will do. thanks Pam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 16, 2011 No mames engraved because users are going to ask??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 no, there is nothing. if there was were would the name be printed? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 I used a magnifying glass and there are no names on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 16, 2011 Like this On the rim on outside Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 nope nothing there too. I asked another friend who also deals in these items and he said there might be 2 generations involved here and each was killed in the wars. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 16, 2011 (edited) Anything is possible. Because the South Africans were presented with the identical medals as the British--Remember we were a Union-- I think the reason the names were inscribed on the South African medals was to distinquish between the SA soldier and the British. The British medals are not engraved with names. This is why I find it strange that the medal for voluntary service has no name as it is South African. Edited February 16, 2011 by geewhizz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 16, 2011 Anything is possible is it possible to slam a revolving door? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayjen 10 Posted February 17, 2011 Pam, do you know what these are please? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 17, 2011 As you can see they are military but dont know what country or regiment. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Little Miss Muffet 85 Posted February 17, 2011 I was just thinking that if they came with the medals then I would not seperate them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
