john gregory Posted 26 September , 2010 Share Posted 26 September , 2010 A few of mine, N/Derby, Manchester, Welsh ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 26 September , 2010 Share Posted 26 September , 2010 Two tunics, Boar war, 2/Derby, WW1 N/Derby tunic, to the right is an original PH brought from Skegness some years ago for £25 when we got there the woman's son was running about with it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 26 September , 2010 Share Posted 26 September , 2010 The 2/Derby tunic again, the photo and details by the tunic are the chap who's tunic it was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 26 September , 2010 Share Posted 26 September , 2010 Various trade bages on the top shelf, N/Derby bottom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john gregory Posted 26 September , 2010 Share Posted 26 September , 2010 2 V DERBY tunic with all Victorian white metal buttons and collars. Behind is a T 24 London tunic which is in the Mick Mannion collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Velocette Posted 27 September , 2010 Share Posted 27 September , 2010 Here are some of my smaller family items. The rest is over 8 mtrs of military related books, plus my model tank collection and then mostly larger WW2 items. The lastest bits aquired being the papers on the desk. These have sent me looking into my unknown history of my Great Uncles WW! Merchant Naval service and the surprise was the enclosed records of my late Aunt's WW2 Observer Corp service. To John Gregory Many thanks for the mail and photo. The Ribbons mentioned are shown on the attached pictures SMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 28 September , 2010 Author Share Posted 28 September , 2010 Hi John & SMG thank you for sharing your collections with us, neat uniforms especially liked the Sth African War tunic, always enjoy the small stuff from WW1, probably the most diverse area of collecting. Regards khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 15 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 15 October , 2010 Its great that the postings have reached 156 replies and 5089 views, it certainly shows the level of interest in displays out there. I hope that we can keep it alive. I know that some of these things have been seen in other postings but to have it all together is obviously very popular. I wonder if we could expand it to include something like 'your' local WW1 memorial artillery etc., displayed in city parks etc. It would be neat to know what is still out there and what its history is, if it is known, and where we can find it.(good for the local economy). I apologise if this has been done before, but I was unable to find it. Any thoughts from members on this idea? regards khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.G. Hopkins Posted 15 October , 2010 Share Posted 15 October , 2010 I don't have all my swords displayed properly yet. Half are on a rack on the wall, and half are sitting on a shelf (more of a storage solution than a display). For now I will just share some photos of my WWI era officer's swords ("displayed" on the back porch). From top to bottom: Pattern 1895 Infantry Officer's Sword made by Wilkinson in 1888 for G.H. Neale of the Middlesex Regiment (KIA near Loos in Sept. 1915), Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's Sword made by Wilkinson in 1898 for W.H. Wilkin of the Sherwood Foresters (POW 1914-18), Pattern 1821 Artillery Officer's Sword made by Wilkinson in 1901 for D.R. Macdonald, DSO, MC of the Royal Artillery, Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's Sword made by Wilkinson in 1906 for D.M. King, DSO, MC of the King's Liverpool Regiment (seconded to Australian Imperial Forces), Pattern 1897 Infantry Officer's Sword sold by Ranken & Co. to F.C. Head of the 6th Jat Light Infantry. Below is the one rack I have up, with a mix of Victorian and WWI swords. Eventually I hope to get another one up for the rest of the collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 16 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 16 October , 2010 Impressive collection of swords, very envious, neat to have so many identified, I like the wall rack, very effective display. regards khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 16 October , 2010 Share Posted 16 October , 2010 2 V DERBY tunic with all Victorian white metal buttons and collars. Behind is a T 24 London tunic which is in the Mick Mannion collection. You'll have to age the mannikin/ dummy! He has at least 16 years VF service from his badges! Stick a moustache on, and add a few wrinkles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shippingsteel Posted 17 October , 2010 Share Posted 17 October , 2010 There are some very impressive swords shown above, they do make for a very attractive display - and the provenance just helps to complete the story. Here is another of my favourite group photo shots - a selection of wartime production P1907 bayonets with that special "well-used" look. This batch comprised a restoration and refurbishment project that I got a lot of enjoyment out of completing. I have a feeling that these ones could tell some stories as well - if only they could talk.!! From top to bottom they are a Vickers made in 1917 and a Chapman and an Enfield both made in 1915. Cheers, S>S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khaki Posted 17 October , 2010 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2010 Hi S<S I agree absolutely, nice shot, There is somehing very satisfying about smle bayonets, they display very easily. regards khaki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.G. Hopkins Posted 19 October , 2010 Share Posted 19 October , 2010 Thank you for your kind comments on the swords. I enjoy researching the officers as much as the swords themselves. I will post an update when I get around to mounting that second rack. I am quite impressed with the collections displayed in this thread. I hope members continue to contribute photos! Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18th Battalion Posted 27 October , 2010 Share Posted 27 October , 2010 Here's my small collection. 2 SMLE's and a 1907 Bayonet. The top SMLE is a 1918 BSA mkIII* deactiveated, all matching serial numbers; the lower is a 1915 BSA mkIII with magazine cut-off, windage adjustable rear sight and still shoots. Ordnance, left to right, 18pr shrapnel remains, 18pr shrapnel, shell, case and No.80 fuze, No.23 Mills Grenade and another 18pr shrapnel with No.80 fuze. More in next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18th Battalion Posted 27 October , 2010 Share Posted 27 October , 2010 An EK1 and EK2, a wound badge and a coller badge for the 18th (Western Ontario) Battalion CEF. And lastly my SRD jars and water bottle. Despite the corks, they are all empty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottmarchand Posted 28 October , 2010 Share Posted 28 October , 2010 Nice Jugs!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayg Posted 28 October , 2010 Share Posted 28 October , 2010 There is a US-based forum, called appropriately enough the US Militaria Forum, that does precisely this. US Militaria Forum Maybe this site needs a spot specifcally for displays, etc.? I would love to see that here for all Great War Militaria. -Daniel Here is my collection that I had put on that site awhile ago, Ray http://www.usmilitar...?showtopic=2364 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18th Battalion Posted 28 October , 2010 Share Posted 28 October , 2010 Wow Ray, you've got your own museum there, very impressive, despite some of the dodgy moustaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayg Posted 28 October , 2010 Share Posted 28 October , 2010 LOL, not the greatest huh! I think these three are the best ones, and the Indian War one doesn't look too bad, the others with mustaches and beards not so good I guess. I made half of the manikins using those syrofoam heads and torso stands with 2X4 legs added. The ones I made don't have any mustaches though, Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18th Battalion Posted 28 October , 2010 Share Posted 28 October , 2010 Ray, It's good to see that Village People are still doing gigs. One more image to add to my earlier postings; nearly forgot the Enfield P14 (deactivated). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 28 October , 2010 Share Posted 28 October , 2010 LOL, not the greatest huh! I think these three are the best ones, and the Indian War one doesn't look too bad, the others with mustaches and beards not so good I guess. I made half of the manikins using those syrofoam heads and torso stands with 2X4 legs added. The ones I made don't have any mustaches though, Ray extraordinary, one can only say WOW Regards Bob R. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted 28 October , 2010 Share Posted 28 October , 2010 Just a sample from my collection...... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins2 Posted 29 October , 2010 Share Posted 29 October , 2010 Just a sample from my collection...... Mike serious collection of Boer war, wouldn't happen to have any Strathcona (Lsh) medals in the mix???? regards Bob R Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QSAMIKE Posted 29 October , 2010 Share Posted 29 October , 2010 Hello Bob Yes there are three Strathcona's....... Two Dated and One undated...... One Royal Canadian Dragoons Six Canadian Field Artillery Four Canadian Mounted Rifles Three Royal Canadian Regiment Five Canadian Scouts Six South African Constabulary..... Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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