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Well Chas I think you may be supprised by what you have there. The CDV has caused quite a bit of interest on GMIC but here's a link to the answer you are looking for. http://gmic.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=27173&view=findpost&p=256701 I'd be interested in hearing all about that "Polar Medal"...

Chas, That's a fantastic CDV. Do you have a name for the guy? If not, may I post a copy of your picture on GMIC? I'm sure a name could be found. Mike

From both sides of the pond .... Two awards to the same person re-united from so far apart. I'm now looking deeper into his background and will update as I go along

reverse of the pair

Well Chas, In the end my interests went back to the Crimea, and one thing lead to another. My interest in the "Cameron Highlanders" led me to look deeper and earlier. A strange thing happened. I advertised on the " British Medals Forum" that I was looking for anything to the Camerons ... well...

OMG .... I need one of these masks. I face "Gas Warfare" every morning at 5am in my postal delivery office. After 70+ guys have been out on the beer the night before it sure is hell. Send me a mask GUS please.

Received it a couple of days ago Mark. It does cover the later part of Passhendale from early Oct through to Nov and Dec of the battle. The book is in a very simular format to the Somme book. Well worth the money.

Thanks Joe, I've just now ordered it and it should be with me by August 1st. I'll let you know what it's like.

Also with Glenn. Rick Research will soon tell you about this guy and his awards

Dave, Neither do I see the connection, but the bar is 100% original. That's what makes it so interesting to me. I agree that the Hohenzollern connection could well be through ID 28, this is the most probable senario. By the way the Hohenzollern is the gilt award. Needs far more research yet...

If only I could win this one :sign3: I'd be one happy bunny at this price :headbang:

Chas, Take your time, an artical on this rare award would be VERY interesting. To be honest it should also be shown to a wider audience. To those of you who are not that up on British awards, believe me ... This one is outstanding. Related to captain Scott's Antartic Expidition of 1902-04 who...

To be honest, I wouldn't touch it with a badge pole. Apart from a good condition OR shell, the rest looks put together to me

Chas, thanks to the link to the Sudan award, I may take the bait? The history behind yor MM is fantastic. Like you, one of the reasons I collect to British awards is that in most cases the history is traceable. It's not a "one up" thing ... it's about sharing information and history and I'm...

How right you are Brian. Perfect un-messed with condition. Brads original and it shows. By the way, thanks for the heads up on the leather preserver. I have found a UK dealer that sells the product.

Thanks Geo, The shot of your Baden is the same marks as mine. I wonder why white paint was used, but I suppose it was down to what was available at the time of marking ... or is there another reason?

Jerry, why not post them yourself. If you need help to do that, I would be happy to give assist you. This forum is the place to pass on the helmets that will be loved and cherished by fellow collectors. I would just like to thank you for passing this lovely Helmet into my small collection...

Brian, Thanks for the information, I'll try and buy some of the Lexol, but I'm not sure if I can get it in the UK. I'll let you know if I find it.

James, I guess you mom got it wrong ... you share your toys well on the forum. I've gently cleaned this lovely Haube (as per Tony's guide) and it now sparkles. I still ask .... how do you preserve the inside leather tongues and the tie from drying out any further, surely leather needs feeding...

Chas, your so right. There is only one forum that take's Brit medals seriously. http://www.britishmedalforum.com/index.php Like here, the guys are very well informed and the information is of a great help. I collect British awards to the "7th Cameron Highlanders", my Great Uncles regiment and...