Category Archives: Hints & Tips

Hints and Tips on war memorabilia and other war related items of interest.

Traditions – Why Veterans Place Their Right Hand Over Their Heart – ANZAC DAY, VETERANS DAY & REMEMBRANCE DAY

Posted on 19 March, 2011 by gary

I was sent an email from one of my friends in New Zealand, regarding a tradition for which I had no answer to. Christopher NEALE (who is interested in purchasing any war service medals attributed to his surname “NEALE”) has … Continue reading →

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World War Two Nominal Roll – A Starting Point for Research

Posted on 3 November, 2008 by gary

Often, the hardest part about conducting research on any particular subject – is knowing where to start. For the novice researcher, the World Wide Web is daunting enough – but the in’s and out’s of Military Record keeping can be … Continue reading →

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How to Protect your War Medals & Militaria from Theft

Posted on 6 December, 2007 by gary

Perhaps the most significant and shameful theft within the Militaria world – of all time has occurred in New Zealand. The Army Museum in Waiouru on the North Island has fallen victim to what can only be described as a … Continue reading →

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Unclaimed War Medals – Have you got yours?

Posted on 31 October, 2007 by gary

Even in this day and age, there are still many War Medals from various past conflicts – which, for one reason or another – have not been claimed by War Veterans or their respective family. Some even going back as … Continue reading →

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Why War Medals Go Missing

Posted on 4 September, 2007 by gary

Did any of your family ancestors serve in The Great War of 1914-1918? Or perhaps your Great-great Grandfather ran off to fight the Boers in South Africa for the British Empire at the turn of the century?? Did your father … Continue reading →