British Miniatures

[Dietrich Maerz]

Since we have now a dedicated British Forum I take the liberty to post some of my miniatures again.

This is the miniature medal bar to Admiral of the Fleet Sir Charles M. Forbes
He won his DSO during the battle of Jutland where he served on Jellcoe's Staff on board of Iron Duke. The Order of St. Stanislaus was also a result of this action.
During the 30's he served on the Admiralty Board and became CinC of the Home Fleet in 1938 till December 1940. He was in charge during the German Operation "Weserübung", i.e the occupation of Norway. He retired in 1943.
The medals are:

Most Honorable Order of the Bath Knights Commander KCB
Distinguished Service Order DSO
14-15 Star
Kings Medal
WW1 Victory Medal with palm "Mentioned in Dispaches" (Jutland)
39-45 Star
Atlantic Star
Defense Medal
War Medal
Jubilee 1935
Coronation 1937
Imperial Russian Order of St. Stanislaus
French Legion of Honor Commander
French Croix de Guerre w/ palm

All medals are silver-gilt, DSO most likely gold.I also have the presentation case from "Royal Appointment/Gieves Ltd". The group was made and sold by Spink & Son.

Dietrich

[Dietrich Maerz]

Here is a picture of Sir Charles from a 1939 publication.

[Dietrich Maerz]

A Canadian Airforce Group, no name behind it.

[Dietrich Maerz]

This group belonged to a Mr. H.L. Kendell who was very involved in the Order of St. John. He was made a Knight of Grace in 1966, by which time he was also an OBE. Clearly a difference in quality can be observed to the other groups.

[dphillipsd]

Very nice groups Dietrich - I didnt realise you collected British awards, seeing you mainly post in the crosses forum ........how long have you had them/where did you find them?

[Dietrich Maerz]

Hi David,

yeah, I'm really a "crosses" guy but I also collect miniatures, mainly 3rd Reich. And when I saw those, I just couldn't resist. For two reasons: beauty and provenance, especially with Sir Charles! They came all of from Ebay about 3 years ago directly from England. They are just jewels!

Would you have an idea for how much Sir Charles would go today?

Dietrich


P.S.: I still have some british full size medals from earlier collecting years, but nothing that fancy.

[dphillipsd]

Regardless a wonderful set - as to your question I have no idea, although I am sure they have appreciated on what you paid back then! I collect mainly Wehrpasses, so maybe Tony may be able to give you an idea?

If possible would love to see your full size lots as well - I have a few myself (both WWI/WWII), although I tend to only collect named British sets, which are hard to come by!

[Dietrich Maerz]

Before I do that (and those are really nothing special) I post some more of my British Mini's and stay inside the topic.

I find the DSO and the Military Crosses especially nice.

Dietrich

[Biro]

Those MC's are indeed gorgeous Dietrich!

What full size meds do you have? (staying inside the topic, of course)

Marshall

[Tony Farrell]

Dietrich, I'll see if I can come up with a name for that AFM, BEM group. I'm going to 'borrow' your image to make it easier for the man-in-the-know. Nice King's Commendation Civil Defence group - not often seen in minature.

[Dietrich Maerz]

Thanks Tony, that would be nice. I was informed sometime ago by somebody from "another" forum, that this group might have been put together.... I fyou need the reverse, let me know..

Here are the 'big' medals.

Dietrich