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Noble July Medal Auction
Another spurious looking medal offered on the next Noble auction in Australia.
Loy 4493 – BSA Co medal named yo Ashwin.

RobM

A “sleeper” as Ashwin was a Jameson Raider.

Noble July Medal Auction
Another spurious looking medal offered on the next Noble auction in Australia.
Lot 4493 – BSA Co medal named to Ashwin.

RobM

18/7 A follow up.
Noble have advised that the BSA Co medal to Ashwin has been withdrawn from their auction.




A “sleeper” as Ashwin was a Jameson Raider.

Looks like it was named up the day before yesterday....

I have seen enough medals to realise that I am no expert in giving the OK or the kiss of death to a medal naming. My sense is that BSA Co. medals were often named up rather crudely , and as a result , you need to get some solid provenance before you buy. We are always worried that we are going to innocently buy a "Lovett Special ". I think that if you are offered a medal to say, a Nun or a KIA, then you need to be extra careful, as this is the sort of thing that was replicated. Medals to unexceptional "spear carriers "should be ok.
As Rob said, Ashwin was a Jameson Raider, so the need for care is extra important.
Mike

A follow up.

Noble have advised that the BSA Co medal to Ashwin has been withdrawn from their auction.

RobM

Trooper, Bechuanaland Border Police, really?

RobCT wrote: Noble July Medal Auction
Another spurious looking medal offered on the next Noble auction in Australia.
Loy 4493 – BSA Co medal named yo Ashwin.

RobM

A “sleeper” as Ashwin was a Jameson Raider.