Dave_59 Posted 4 July , 2004 Share Posted 4 July , 2004 How much would you say a 1915 trio and a death plaque would be worth....to a private in the grenadiers that DOW on the Somme. p.s... the medals are in very good condition (need a bit of a clean) and the ribbons have never been put on the medals. The medals are in their orig boxes in the orig packaging they were sent in. The plaque is in good condition. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 4 July , 2004 Share Posted 4 July , 2004 How much would you say a 1915 trio and a death plaque would be worth....to a private in the grenadiers that DOW on the Somme. p.s... the medals are in very good condition (need a bit of a clean) and the ribbons have never been put on the medals. The medals are in their orig boxes in the orig packaging they were sent in. The plaque is in good condition. Thanks Dave Start @ Around the 500££ Mark & keep going!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 4 July , 2004 Share Posted 4 July , 2004 How much would you say a 1915 trio and a death plaque would be worth....to a private in the grenadiers that DOW on the Somme. I'd say it depends if you are buying or selling and if selling, where you intend to offer it. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 4 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 4 July , 2004 I am talking about my GG uncle...(look at my signature). My uncle owns the medals..but nor he or myself would ever sell the medals or plaque. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Lees Posted 4 July , 2004 Share Posted 4 July , 2004 My uncle owns the medals..but nor he or myself would ever sell the medals or plaque. Then the valuation you are looking for is for insurance purposes? The items to you and your family presumably priceless. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 4 July , 2004 Share Posted 4 July , 2004 Hi For insurance purposes I would say between £600 & £750 but if you have photographs, paperwork etc connected to your GG Uncle to go with them then just keep adding pounds. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 4 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 4 July , 2004 Yes I have a photo of him...mounted on a contemporary (I think) piece of card with a Grenadiers poem on it. Thanks Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 4 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 4 July , 2004 And I have several postcards from him (embroidered cards from France) + a christmas tin (1915) and a bullet with a pencil inside (which he probably used to write the postcards). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 4 July , 2004 Share Posted 4 July , 2004 And I have several postcards from him (embroidered cards from France) + a christmas tin (1915) and a bullet with a pencil inside (which he probably used to write the postcards). "Kerching!" The Insurance Valuation should be heading for £1K judging by todays Auction & Dealers Prices.,the Ephemera would make a Considerable difference to the valuation,especially considering that it would be irreplacable if lost; stolen or destroyed,I could see such a lot making that sort of Money on the open market considering its Guards connection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmsk212 Posted 5 July , 2004 Share Posted 5 July , 2004 Hi Dave I have to agree with HarryBettsMCDCM, the additional ephemera certainly takes the insurance value up to the £1000 mark. Best get in touch with your insurers asap. Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ian Bowbrick Posted 5 July , 2004 Share Posted 5 July , 2004 How much would you say a 1915 trio and a death plaque would be worth....to a private in the grenadiers that DOW on the Somme. p.s... the medals are in very good condition (need a bit of a clean) and the ribbons have never been put on the medals. The medals are in their orig boxes in the orig packaging they were sent in. The plaque is in good condition. Thanks Dave Before everyone flies off with valuations, you need to answer a few questions: 1. What grade are the medals and plaque? - You need a grade to give a reliable valuation. 2. Was he awarded any gallantry medals or do you have his full entitlement? 3. You say the Somme, when? 1916 casualties can carry a higher price than 1918 examples. 4. Was he KiA, DoW or did he just 'Die' of another cause? 5. If he was KiA, was this in a VC or other notable action? All these factors will add to your value. The prices quoted are probably around the mark, but private collectors will and do pay more. Insure for £1,500. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 5 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 5 July , 2004 He died of 'severe shell shock and trench exposure'...but I think this may mean that he was wounded at fleurs-courcelette, on the 18th September 1916. This was his full entitlement. I dont know how to grade the medals. They have never been worn (they just require a clean) + the same for the plaque. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsman64 Posted 5 July , 2004 Share Posted 5 July , 2004 Hi Dave Just a quick word DONT CLEAN THE B***** THINGS!!!!!!!! The vast majority of collectors prefer a bit of toning and patination. As your relative was a casualty his medals were never worn on parade so why should they be polished to hell kind of puts them into their time period as far as I am concerned, issued never worn must be in extra fine condition any chance of a scan would like to have a drool! Regards Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 5 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 5 July , 2004 Im not selling them... and never would Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 5 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 5 July , 2004 I will try to get a picture in the next week or so. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave_59 Posted 6 July , 2004 Author Share Posted 6 July , 2004 Yes, I will get a picture of the stuff...THANKS FOR YOUR ESTIMATIONS. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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