Found this 1949 Miller & Gabbe Ltd jacket for sale. Its $120. Think its worth it? I'm interested because I have very little British items and I put on public displays. I'd really appreciate some advice. Seems to be legit but then again I'm no expert. There is no name in the uniform.
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I would agree with dragnet, it seems a bit pricey for a 49 pattern, though it is a very good example and the rank patches and all the medal ribbons do make it appealing. Regimental badged 49 patterns can attract a good price and this almost falls into that category, but still too pricey IMHO.
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HI there , buy it - if that is the price and theres no auction fees / heavy postage costs or other add ons buy it .
It is a high rank and has seen a lot of service ( medal ribbons ) it looks great and u would have a lot of fun researching the guy , at the price they are asking its about all its money ( now ) but its gona cost u less than a decent night on the town and I genuinely think this would be a far sighted investment .....?
just my thoughts now shoot me down
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Originally posted by grandads-kitbag View PostHI there , buy it - if that is the price and theres no auction fees / heavy postage costs or other add ons buy it .
It is a high rank and has seen a lot of service ( medal ribbons ) it looks great and u would have a lot of fun researching the guy , at the price they are asking its about all its money ( now ) but its gona cost u less than a decent night on the town and I genuinely think this would be a far sighted investment .....?
just my thoughts now shoot me down
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The "palm leaf" is actually an oak leaf and the ribbon is that of the 39-45 War Medal, not the Victory medal although is does indeed denote having been "Mentioned in Despatches". He may well have been mentoned more than once but only one emblem is ever worn.
Of note is the WW1 British War Medal ribbon that is worn incorrectly at the end of the group. It should be between the MBE/OBE/CBE ribbon (first one) and the 39-45 Star ribbon (second one). Slightly surprising that such a senior officer would make such a mistake and also surprising that there is no WW1 Victory Medal ribbon either although it was possible to earn just the BWM.
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Originally posted by skypilot View PostThe "palm leaf" is actually an oak leaf and the ribbon is that of the 39-45 War Medal, not the Victory medal although is does indeed denote having been "Mentioned in Despatches". He may well have been mentoned more than once but only one emblem is ever worn.
Of note is the WW1 British War Medal ribbon that is worn incorrectly at the end of the group. It should be between the MBE/OBE/CBE ribbon (first one) and the 39-45 Star ribbon (second one). Slightly surprising that such a senior officer would make such a mistake and also surprising that there is no WW1 Victory Medal ribbon either although it was possible to earn just the BWM.
Lee
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Buy it. That is an excellent price.
The original owner of the tunic is traceable. The owner received an MBE or OBE (Military), a mention in dispatches, and the the Order of Orange Nassau. These awards to a Brigadier General in 1949 would allow you to pin it down.
The only thing missing is a small maple leaf on the Canada Voluntary Service Medal, but these are fairly easy to find and inexpensive.
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Originally posted by aeroraider View PostBuy it. That is an excellent price.
The original owner of the tunic is traceable. The owner received an MBE or OBE (Military), a mention in dispatches, and the the Order of Orange Nassau. These awards to a Brigadier General in 1949 would allow you to pin it down.
The only thing missing is a small maple leaf on the Canada Voluntary Service Medal, but these are fairly easy to find and inexpensive.
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The rank badges are unusual. On examples I have seen of this rank in museums, the pips are usually smaller - for a better fit. There always seem to be exceptions.
Medal ribbons - errors occured. I have a VC winner's BD blouse from family and he mounted his VC ribbon upside down (he did it on another of his tunics too).
I cannot say if that one was a put together one or as worn. Post-war definitely less collectible.
Colin in Canada
Originally posted by 24th_infantry View PostFound this 1949 Miller & Gabbe Ltd jacket for sale. Its $120. Think its worth it? I'm interested because I have very little British items and I put on public displays. I'd really appreciate some advice. Seems to be legit but then again I'm no expert. There is no name in the uniform.
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