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    Junk Shop Find

    I came across this framed photograph in a junk shop and noticed that someone had gone to a lot of trouble to cut the photograph so that it would fit in that frame.
    I thought that it deserved to be seen by more people and possibly some suggestions could be made regarding as to how he might be identified.
    Thanks,
    Peter
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    Promoted from the ranks ? Looks like a military medal ribbon . Nice photo looks to be plenty of info on the back . Rob
    God please take justin bieber and gave us dio back

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      #3
      Hi ROBB,
      I thought that it looked like a Military Medal ribbon. There is some writing on the picture side which I think is signed Ralph, so possibly his name?
      There are puzzlingly two details of 2 different addresses on the back.
      Peter

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        #4
        I don't think it is an Military Medal ribbon. In my opinion it looks more like a Kings Police medal or Egypt medal?
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          #5
          Thanks popskipa
          I will have to get my medal year book out and have a look.
          Peter

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            #6
            Italian medal ribbon maybe?

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              #7
              Originally posted by popskipa View Post
              I don't think it is an Military Medal ribbon. In my opinion it looks more like a Kings Police medal or Egypt medal?
              I agree, it is not a MM.

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                #8
                Looks like a MM to me It’s the only single medal ribbon from this period that makes sense. The Egypt medal is a no and Kings Police medal is a no.
                Brian what do you think it is ? Rob
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                God please take justin bieber and gave us dio back

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                  #9
                  Thanks paddywhack, Brian and ROBB.
                  i have had a look and can only agree with ROBB, it seems to be a MM, but would be interested in anyone else’s opinion.
                  He is obviously Royal Artillery, and I am not sure if his rank insignia is that of a Major or 2nd Lieutenant, but am leaning towards the latter.
                  Thanks,
                  Peter

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                    #10
                    I had a really good look after work and I had a good look at any foreign ribbons he could have got and have to agree more then likely a MM

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by peterwyndavies View Post
                      Thanks paddywhack, Brian and ROBB.
                      i have had a look and can only agree with ROBB, it seems to be a MM, but would be interested in anyone else’s opinion.
                      He is obviously Royal Artillery, and I am not sure if his rank insignia is that of a Major or 2nd Lieutenant, but am leaning towards the latter.
                      Thanks,
                      Peter
                      Rank is 2nd lieut, with one pip. Also, a major & above would have three horizontal lace bands around the cuffs on this type tunic.

                      Bob Shoaf

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                        #12
                        I believe you guys are right and I was wrong. I was thrown off by the border colors but then I recalled the many Imperial German pics I have seen over the years. In this case, the blue is lighter than the red, but red basically always appears dark in these period photos. MM it is!! Great pic!

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                          #13
                          Thanks paddywhack, Bob and Brian.
                          I think we are all agreed that it is an MM. Trying to identify him is I think going to be quite a bit more difficult.
                          Thanks,
                          Peter

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                            #14
                            !3 Roper street is still in existence, the other address 7 or 9 Derwent street is gone, The local library will have the electoral roll for both addresses. A long shot but worth a try.

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                              #15
                              Plenty to go on to identify the recipient -

                              First name: Ralph
                              Regiment: Artillery
                              Decoration: MM
                              1x Wound Stripe

                              Given he was awarded an MM, we know he would have served in the ranks before being commissioned. If it were me, I would identify all Artillerymen called Ralph who were awarded an MM and were then Commissioned. If there are more than one (which I doubt) you could then look to see if any of the candidates were wounded.

                              A cursory search identifies 29 men from the Artillery called Ralph who were awarded the MM -

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