Khaki Posted 12 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 12 April , 2015 Following on, the Smith & Wesson 45acp M1917, and again with cylinder open displaying the half moon clips, followed by the US Army 1911 .45acp, this one made in 1917. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 14 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2015 A small group of effects that belonged to 3555 Sgt Gus Taylor MM and Bar 38th Div RFA. Hello Mark, Excellent collection of family treasures, thanks for sharing with us. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 14 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 14 April , 2015 My collections have nearly gone now but I have kept some interesting items. Very interesting pieces to have, I have always wondered what is the best way to preserve 100yr old food items to prevent them crumbling to dust. Although yours appears pretty solid to me. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rum Ration Posted 14 April , 2015 Share Posted 14 April , 2015 A small group of effects that belonged to 3555 Sgt Gus Taylor MM and Bar 38th Div RFA. Thanks Mark for posting this group to Sgt. Gus Taylor! A truly great portrait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dugout Posted 16 April , 2015 Share Posted 16 April , 2015 Nice items Khaki, thanks for sharing! Cheers, Andre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 16 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 16 April , 2015 My pleasure Andre, I am glad you enjoyed them . khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 16 April , 2015 Share Posted 16 April , 2015 Here is another one of my uniform mannequins. This one is a QMS of The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders in full dress circa 1910. The doublet belonged to Edwin James Wilkins who was QMS of the 1st Bn 1904-12 and retired in that later year. He rejoined for the Great War. Here is his biography from the 79th News published in 1957: Lt. (Qr.Mr.) Edwin James Wilkins b. 1870, d. 1950 Enlisted 9 May 1889 and joined the 1st Bn. From the Depot 16 Aug that year: L/Cpl 1889, Cpl 1891, Sgt 1894, C/Sgt 1898, QMS 19 Mar 1904. Served Soudan Campaign 1898; South African War, 1900-02. He was discharged to pension 30 Nov 1912 after 23 years, 175 days. Served in World War I. He joined the 6th Bn. as Quartermaster on the formation of the Bn. and proceeded with it to France, July 1915. Throughout the war he had no single period of home leave. Quartermaster of the Bn. until 25 June 1919 – and by then the sole remaining original officer of the 6th Camerons. Mentioned in Despatches, 15 May 1917. He was in possession of the Khedive’s Medal two clasps; Queen’s Soudan Medal; Queen’s S. African medal with four clasps; King’s S. African Medal, 19001-02; 1914-15 Star; British War Medal; Victory Medal; and the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal. Also posted next to the mannequin photo is an image of Wilkins dated 31 July 1910 from a group photo taken after church parade. I believe he is wearing the same doublet as in my collection judging by the slightly off angle left collar badge. The feather bonnet was worn by Drummer William Hill also of the 1st Bn. Hill rose to Cpl, was wounded at the Aisne, and was later demoted as a result of several minor offenses. I hope this may be of interest. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 16 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 16 April , 2015 A very striking display Mike, fascinating history and photograph. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 17 April , 2015 Share Posted 17 April , 2015 A very striking display Mike, fascinating history and photograph. khaki Glad you enjoyed it, khaki. Thanks for the feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
auchonvillerssomme Posted 17 April , 2015 Share Posted 17 April , 2015 That is a fantastic, mouthwatering display. Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 17 April , 2015 Share Posted 17 April , 2015 Mike: I have been messing around with settings in photoshop that sometimes help improve "halftone" photographs like this that are made up of dots (often in newsprint/various photos) It works better at higher resolution but even at screen resolution images it can improve the image. If you would like me to have a go at it for your display send me a copy of the image. Here is what I could do with the one posted here. Original modified Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 17 April , 2015 Share Posted 17 April , 2015 That is a fantastic, mouthwatering display. Mick Glad you liked it, Mick. Thanks for commenting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 17 April , 2015 Share Posted 17 April , 2015 Mike: I have been messing around with settings in photoshop that sometimes help improve "halftone" photographs like this that are made up of dots (often in newsprint/various photos) It works better at higher resolution but even at screen resolution images it can improve the image. If you would like me to have a go at it for your display send me a copy of the image. Here is what I could do with the one posted here. Original.jpg Improve.jpg Original modified Chris Chris, That is a definite improvement. I have sent you the full photo by email. Thanks in advance for anything you can do. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beestonboxer Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 Some truly brilliant displays have been posted, great reference for different ideas on how to display items. Sadly I am a bit short of space to do some serious displays in my house. I did last year however take some of my items to local villages on vintage days, WW1 commemoration days ect , I loved it got a really great reception from everywhere I went and was good to be able to talk to people who are interested in it . A couple of display cases I took to Stiffkey Church during the summer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beestonboxer Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 And another I did with a friend of mine , taken at Marsham Norfolk 2014 , front table mine back my friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beestonboxer Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 My Pal likes a Badge, think I counted in the region of 550. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 Great displays, beestonboxer. Do you have any closer views of the uniforms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 Yes great display Beestonboxer. Here is a much smaller display of a few artifacts from my collection and quite a lot of documents from an archive that formed the basis of my recent book. This was put on by the small museum (the Trutter Museum) on the campus where I work to accompany some talks I gave. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beestonboxer Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 Great displays, beestonboxer. Do you have any closer views of the uniforms? The only close up is the one of the Norfolk Yeomanry tunic , interesting story though I borrowed it from my Pal to use in a display that I did, I sat there looking at it one night at home and started to wonder who this once belonged to, on the off chance I looked through the pockets and to my amazement I found its original label with owners name ( Tooke if I remember correctly) not only a name but his regimental Number I traced him to having lived in Walsoken Cambs but didn't serve in the Great War Ribbons obviously attached at a later date. All buttons and label from a well known Norwich outfitters F.A Stone and Sons civil and military bespoke tailors who operated in Norwich for 137 years sadly closed down a few years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beestonboxer Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 Very nicely done Chris 4thgordons I am sure it was much appreciated by everyone who viewed it, it amazes me the thought and attention to detail that so many people who have posted images of there collection have put in , truly outstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gordon92 Posted 18 April , 2015 Share Posted 18 April , 2015 The only close up is the one of the Norfolk Yeomanry tunic , interesting story though I borrowed it from my Pal to use in a display that I did, I sat there looking at it one night at home and started to wonder who this once belonged to, on the off chance I looked through the pockets and to my amazement I found its original label with owners name ( Tooke if I remember correctly) not only a name but his regimental Number I traced him to having lived in Walsoken Cambs but didn't serve in the Great War Ribbons obviously attached at a later date. All buttons and label from a well known Norwich outfitters F.A Stone and Sons civil and military bespoke tailors who operated in Norwich for 137 years sadly closed down a few years ago. Definitely a treasure. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 20 April , 2015 Author Share Posted 20 April , 2015 Another for your viewing pleasure. 1916 Erfurt P08 (Luger) 9mm all matching. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dugout Posted 20 April , 2015 Share Posted 20 April , 2015 A truly mouthwatering item! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark holden Posted 20 April , 2015 Share Posted 20 April , 2015 No problem thanks for your kind comments. regards Mark Thanks Mark for posting this group to Sgt. Gus Taylor! A truly great portrait! Khaki my pleasure and thanks for your kind comments. Hello Mark, Excellent collection of family treasures, thanks for sharing with us. khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIRKY Posted 21 April , 2015 Share Posted 21 April , 2015 Just a small point, the ribbon on the WW1 stars should have red edge first, then white then blue! Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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