MARIAN KAVANAGH Posted 11 December , 2007 Share Posted 11 December , 2007 hello everybody,i just bought three ww1 replica medals and i want to get them inscribed.can any of you trll me what should be written on them.they are to replace my great uncles medals.he was a pte in the royal marines and was killed in action at zeebrugge on board the vindictive.i want to make sure they are are worded properly and i dont have a clue.any help would be greatly appreciated.thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryBettsMCDCM Posted 11 December , 2007 Share Posted 11 December , 2007 Number Rank Initial Surname RMLI [or Other] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARIAN KAVANAGH Posted 12 December , 2007 Author Share Posted 12 December , 2007 thanks a lot much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPotter Posted 18 December , 2007 Share Posted 18 December , 2007 Conkey, Just a word of warning. I would be careful with a replica medal in that it is probably only gilt over a base metal. Getting it engraved (probably the only realistic method these days) will destroy the gilding and possibly lead to rapid deterioration of the the rim as the base metal reacts to the air. An alternative suggestion would be to have the medals mounted for display - perhaps with a Vindictive cap tally - and record full details on a nice looking brass plaque and get the lot professionally framed. It will look much nicer! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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