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A new criterion for buying medals - the surname 13 years 2 weeks ago #4061

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While I appreciate that, for some collectors, the surname on the medal is all important, the chief criteria for me and my brother was always the clasps, unit and rank in that order of precedence. There was a QSA advertised on eBay recently that made me change this buying habit and buy the medal solely on the basis of the recipient's surname. I think this man has a wonderful name:

Dr David Biggins

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Re: A new criterion for buying medals - the surname 13 years 2 weeks ago #4069

coldstream Offline Moderator Posts: 2056 Thank you received: 214	David Yes I agree that is a good surname and the added bonus the more unusual surname the easier the research. I must admit I have been swayed to purchase a medal by the name, my favourite was on a memorial plaque Alex Forrester Farhquarson, now traded on for QSA's! Paul "From a billow of the rolling veldt we looked back, and black columns were coming up behind us."

Re: A new criterion for buying medals - the surname 13 years 2 weeks ago #4080

Brett Hendey Offline Senior Member Posts: 2932 Thank you received: 757	David In addition to his name, I thought a 'Mr' with a service number is also unusual. Please tell us more about the man and his medal. Regards Brett

Re: A new criterion for buying medals - the surname 13 years 2 weeks ago #4081

coldstream Offline Moderator Posts: 2056 Thank you received: 214	Brett Well spotted! I had not noticed that,maybe I am so used to seeing Pte.!! Paul Brett Hendey wrote: David In addition to his name, I thought a 'Mr' with a service number is also unusual. Please tell us more about the man and his medal. Regards Brett "From a billow of the rolling veldt we looked back, and black columns were coming up behind us."

Re: A new criterion for buying medals - the surname 13 years 2 weeks ago #4084

capepolice Offline Senior Member Posts: 1103 Thank you received: 441	For me living in darkest Africa the most important criteria is and always has been the Exchange Rate not the Surname or Regiment. Part time researcher of the Cape Police and C.P.G Regiment.

Re: A new criterion for buying medals - the surname 13 years 2 weeks ago #4085

djb Topic Author Offline Administrator Posts: 33410 Thank you received: 5153	I hadn't thought about that but that factor does work both ways as those not in SA will find out after Friday Dr David Biggins