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And as every English schoolboy knows, this really means "Honestly, Sir, I think I'm going to be sick". |
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Peter Ewart
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peterw
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A further point by way of background. Auctions come in all shapes and sizes but more than 1,000 lots is not uncommon - this auction has 1,800 over two days. Each lot can be a single medal, group of medals, collection of badges, items of militaria. Each lot has to be described and, where practical and time allows, researched. Information supplied with the item is checked. There is a limit to how much time can be spent on each lot.
Keane's medal is not the star of this auction and - in value terms - may not even be in the top 30. The auction has a medal to a Natal Mounted Police casualty of the same battle - I would have this over Keane every time but finances (lack of) preclude me from bidding for either. Peter |
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peterw
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As a precocious youngster I managed to secure an invitation to the home of Sir Cenydd Traherne, Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan, to view the insignia of the Knight of the Garter. "And what does this mean?" asked Sir Cenydd, showing me the Garter. "I'm sorry sir my Latin is very poor," says I. "It's French," he replied, rather too quickly. I blame the Comprehensive system myself............. Peter |
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Galloglas
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We must be realistic and readily come to terms with the ichilling notion that some of the contributors to this site might not have gone to Eton or Harrow after all.
My word.... G BTW, I was surprised to note that DNW's readiness to feature the more imaginative theories now surrounding Sgt Keane did not extend to the opportunity to postulate that he might also have been a bit of a fashion dandy; having apparently pioneered the one button suit jacket in Natal and Zululand; though the latter less satisfactorily so it would appear.... |
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peterw
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And the prices to the three Isandlwana casualties:
Keane �8,928 Secretan (NMP) �8,432 Sgt Lines (2/24th) �9,672 The Keane medal does not interest me at all. If I had the money I would have plumped for the NMP medal. I think that represents very good value but probably appeals to a minority. As a comparison, the medal dealer Jim Bullock is selling the medal to 341 Pte W Jones 1/24th for �6,850. Lines commands a premium for rank and battalion but the price is top dollar. Peter |
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Sergeant M C Keane - South Africa Medal |
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