WWII Medals - Help Needed

[dphillipsd]

Hi All,

If you recall, some months back I posted some information about my Grandfather and his WWII service. Well I have now decided, that while I wait to hear from the MOD about replacing his medals, I will buy a replacement set so that I can show my gran when she visits next week. Therefore, I was wondering whether you could tell me if these medals are genuine pre-1945 manufacture - they are from Phil Burman.

As I have never bought British militaria before, having acquired what I do own, I would be greatful for any help. Also what would be the value of such medals?

[dphillipsd]

I am sure everything is fine as Phil was recommended to me by someone on the forums - Only problem is I cant remember by who!

[ynot]

Hello David,

Those medals will more than likely be ok.

Here's a picture of my Grandad's replacment medals which I received from the MoD in 1998. The medals look ok but although the obverse of the stars are good, the reverse isn't. The quality appears to be a bit cheap and nasty but it's nice to have the piece of paper showing his entitlement.

Please excuse the poor picture quality.

Tony

[Jim Maclean]

They look absolutely fine, up to the minute prices can be found on ebay, seems to increase every day. That Italy Star looks like it would benefit from a good soapy water scrub to get rid of that corrosion that's starting. It wont get better by itself. Seal them with a good paste wax, preferably Renwax, then you shouldn't have to worry about further corrosion.

[Tony Farrell]

Phil's fine and so are the gongs. I've had a lot of stuff of Philip Burman, top chapois!

[dphillipsd]

Thanks Tony and all, much appreciated....I knew as someone recommended them on the forums they had to be good!