Medals

Going through some of the old man's stuff, I came across his Dad's WWI and WWII medals...

I haven't seen these for years - they're a little tatty as I use to play with them as a kid and also have them pinned up on a shelf..

From L-R:

Long Service Medal
1914-1915 Star
Atlantic Star
1939-1945 Star
Africa Star
Victory Medal (WWI)
British War Medal (WWI)

The Brisitsh War Medal is solid silver I believe..

Not sure where my Dad's medals went..!!!

And of course, there's one medal from the 'other side'... My Mum's mum was awarded the Iron Cross for services to The Fatherland...! Now that would be medal to have!!

[Brandie]

Oh wow. So neat. I hope you find his medals.

[Ken Lemieux]

That is awesome. Maybe they deserve an individual shot each?

[Richard Tyson]

Awesome, thought they were your dad's for a sec, but then thought hang on WW1 ended over 90 years ago! Hope your dad's medals turn up. Funny though how we're lucky to not have any...

[MonicaE]

These are so cool. You should have them mounted inside a shadow box frame.

[andy c]

@rich57 haha.. he was old but not flippin old mate ;-).... Just added an edit as forgot about one my mum's mum got..!!!

[Richard Tyson]

@andycoleborn haha mum's got the Iron Cross, not many people in the UK can say that I'd guess!

[Alison Tomlin]

Wow thats a lot. Interesting family history.

[Berni Conway]

Great image, I read it as your Dad's medals too, and was thinking 'how old?' Great collection for your family to have. Ironic that your Dad's Dad and Mum's Mum both got medals in the same war but for different sides, It must have been a strange first meeting for the in-laws.

[Joe Ciras]

What a great find. WWI and WWII, what a patriotic and historic find.

[Lisa]

Fave, this made me think of my grandfather, who passed away at age 96 in 2008. Well done. Thinking of you and your family.

[andy c]

@berni Well, plenty of British and US service men married German's after WWII... Mum had a tough time in the UK immediately after the war because of the hatred of all things German (Hell... I still do today lol)...

[judith deacon]

What a great find, I hope you Dad's turn up, it would be great to find that Iron Cross as well, what an interesting family histoyr.

[Juliette Packham]

great find Andy and cool shot. Hope you stumble across your dad's too! I've got my Great Great Uncles WW1 medals squirreled away somewhere!

[Jane Hyde]

wow what a brave and well decorated man

[Lisa Conrad]

What a cool shot. Would love to see a shot of your dad's medals if you can fine them.

[Brian Baptie]

A wonderful connection to the past!!

[Peter de Graaff]

Great keepsakes to treasure

[Julie Cortens]

Yup! Definitely should be mounted in a shadow box along with your Dad's when you find them. A treasure for sure.

[peter/zipp]

great stuff to find and treasure.

[Kathy A]

Very cool medals.

[Mek]

@rich57 Perhaps more than you think. They won't admit it of course

[Mek]

Impressive service record, including the Iron Cross!

[Bev]

excellent display... you must be very proud

[Phil]

Precious. Lovely shot of them, love how they look so proud and drift into shadow..

[Bill]

treasures

[Steve Hollingsworth]

nice keepsake Andy , your dad has seen some action Andy ... keep them safe

[Jim]

We owe our vets so much. I'm sure you will hold these dear