I was feeling more devilish than the guy who made the "devilish" post

[yellow]

After becoming really depressed at Jacks special forces finds I had to take action. If I told you where this came from you would never believe me.

The photo album consists of every photo from the day the man was born until the day he died. Yes, there are special forces photos in there.

He was an SS Brigade officer. Knew the great DurnfordSlater, rubbed shoulders with Lord Lovat and was pally with Mountbatton. He even managed to get a sneaky little dance in with this countries monarch when she was just a youngster! The medal was from the hand of the king...... rest assured that it was not for washing dishes behind enemy lines.

Steve.

[seebee1]

Fantastic grouping Steve, many congratulations Clive.

[yellow]

Thanks Clive, when I first got this I couldnt sleep for two nights. Never before have have I been so excited about militaria.

Would you be surpised if I told you there were only 289 MM's to the SS for WW2? Not a lot considering the unit had 10K of men that served. All of them being totally fearless soldiers who risked being executed under Hitlers orders.

Steve.

[Mons 1914]

Very nice group Steve, was the MM for an early war action?

Scott

[ROBB]

A fine looking collection I see he souvineered an Italian cap badge .Rob

[yellow]

Sadly not an early award, but this man was in the first Police intake so probably did some of the early jobs. Havent had this long so need to do my research. Note the number of campaign stars all obtained during his time with the SS.

He became an officer ready for D-Day. It seamed the MM started a cycle of promotions from Sergeant, to 2 Lt, to Lt, to Captain then Acting Major. Not just anyone could be an officer in the SS Brigade.

Rob is correct from his observation. That is an Italian badge. I posted a more detailed photo that badge on the International forum, so far no one can ID it. The badge is positioned next to the MM for a reason, its an Italy award. One of two men of a seven man party who were not caught and executed by the Germans.

This is in fact the second MM Ive handled to the SS, the first had a far weaker citation (parent unit Lincs) only four lines, this one has an entire page of A4.

Steve.

P.S. Wonder if Ade will notice, this mans parent regiment is the good old Notts and Jocks.

[DJT]

Great group Steve, thanks for showing it

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Steve, I did inded notice the Regt Great grouping and I am looking forwards to you finding out more about him.

BTW I have moved your thread about the unknown badge into the Italian forum.

Cheers, Ade.

[Adam H]

A very nice Xmas pressie for yourself, my friend!

Wonderful collection...I can see why you had trouble sleeping.

Now get to the research and let us all in on his story

Cheers,

Adam

[McCulloh]

bloody hell!
there's a book in that lot....maybe even a movie script.
Nicest thing i've seen here since the Highlanders' Waterloo medal.

[yellow]

Thanks for you comments chaps. Its a real shame that what your seeing is only half of the material to this man. I am 100 percent certain that there is also paybook and more paperwork signed by Mounbatton...........maybe I`m just being greedy wanting that as well.

Thanks for moving the thread Ade, I never knew there was an Italian forum. Theres an interesting connection between the medal and the badge but I wanted some experts who collect that stuff to look over it first.

Thanks,

Steve.

[Wouter J]

Very, very outstanding grouping! It's a beaty!

[yellow]

Badge belonged to Fascist XII sector Railway Militia NCO, which fits with the story. It would appear that some of these men were looking for this chap.

Steve.