war medals

[boa]

I have seven war medals from my grandfather they are from 1914 to 1918 ww 1 also the African star. I have done a brief search on Google but most seem to be commercial sites. Can someone steer me to a reputable site or organization to clean and understand the history of these medals. My grandfather lived in malta.

[Ausfree]

Maybe your local RSL might be a good bet. I have had some dealings with Christies in Sydney purchasing replica medals to be court mounted. I don't know about cleaning and history, but a phone call to them might be in order!!:D:D

Christies - Medals & Mounting, Badges, Flags Ribbon, Framing, Banners, Umbrellas (http://www.christies.net.au/)

[pop058]

You local rissole would be a good start and they would probably be interested in the story/history behind them as well

[stealth]

PM sent.

[bob10]

I have seven war medals from my grandfather they are from 1914 to 1918 ww 1 also the African star. I have done a brief search on Google but most seem to be commercial sites. Can someone steer me to a reputable site or organization to clean and understand the history of these medals. My grandfather lived in malta.

Send this bloke an E-mail. Navy mate of mine, what he doesn't know about this subject, is not worth knowing.

DADD Australia (http://www.medals-displays.com).

Ring him if you like, tell him Bob the MOBI Tiffie sent you. [ his name is Bob Dadd]

[NavyDiver]

I have seven war medals from my grandfather they are from 1914 to 1918 ww 1 also the African star. I have done a brief search on Google but most seem to be commercial sites. Can someone steer me to a reputable site or organization to clean and understand the history of these medals. My grandfather lived in malta.

Put some photos up. While I agree an RSL might have someone who might help but some RSLs will have no idea at all. A very varied outcome is assured unless you happen to chat with the right person.:wasntme:

The is Military historical societies who will have a keen interest in looking and helping and often if they d not they will know who will

Military Historical Society of Australia - Home (http://www.mhsa.org.au/)
better still Naval one :D https://www.navyhistory.org.au/

even air force RAAF Association National Council | RAAF Association National Council (http://www.raafa.org.au/)

Still would love you to put a photo and history up for us to look at:D

[bob10]

I have seven war medals from my grandfather they are from 1914 to 1918 ww 1 also the African star. I have done a brief search on Google but most seem to be commercial sites. Can someone steer me to a reputable site or organization to clean and understand the history of these medals. My grandfather lived in malta.

Do you know what unit your Grandfather served in? [ Australian, or British] Check out this AWM site. As far as I know, the Africa Star was a WW2 medal

https://www.google.com.au/?gfe_rd=cr&ei=K01KVve8LsTu8weknYGgBQ&gws_rd=ssl#q=www.anzacday.org.au%2Feducation%2Fmed als%2Fgeneral%2Fdefault.html

[boa]

I only have mobile phone internet at the moment will change soon. Thanks to all of you for your help. Have been in contact with pm message and see how we go. Happy for photos when I can. Again thanks.

[Don 130]

There's a mob near here who produce replicas and do restorations of originals.
Medals of Service - Replica War Medals - Medal Mounting - Restoration of Original Medals (http://www.medalsofservice.com.au)
They're at Glenorie
(02)4577 5083

Don.