Lost, Stolen, or Strayed?

[headgardener]

I didn't want to say it earlier, but I think you're doing the right thing. I'm not at all convinced by them. I can't see any reason to believe that these aren't simply original blank replacements which have been stamped up with details of a desirable unit and details of a desirable gallantry award. This would also explain the absence of a replacement DCM. 

 

I also find the description from the book to be unconvincing - he says that 'replacements' are "often" found with a similar naming style, yet the author only cites one example of this (which happens to be the one from your group). I've come across 'double issues', and 'duplicates' which aren't marked on the MIC or medal roll but in that instance the naming is identical. Atypical naming styles are certainly found on late replacements, but from my experience they don't get all the things wrong that appear to be wrong with the naming on this group. 

[Bilco]

The vendor has kindly agreed to a return of the medals and full refund.

 

Bill

[Derek Black]

So it's the consensus that these are forged to a recipient?

Fascinating and troubling for medal collectors.

 

Derek.

[Bilco]

I'm not saying that, just that there were too many uncertainties for my continued serenity.

Edited 3 October , 2020 by Bilco