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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #9 on: Monday 17 November 08 21:54 GMT (UK) »
Just what I said OR!!! ;D

The RAMC badge is a cap badge and would have been worn as seen with flash on beret type things... (Cap GS)
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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #10 on: Monday 17 November 08 22:08 GMT (UK) »
The badge of the arrow with the blue wavy line is for the 202nd (Assam) Lines of Command Area - i.e units for the Assam military area.

The black arrow represents a Naga Spear pointing upwards through a blue wavy band representing the River Bramaputra.

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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #11 on: Monday 17 November 08 22:13 GMT (UK) »
Oops...

Should have labeled the medals...

They should be as per my pic (correct order) and are 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, (missing) Defence Medal, and the War Medal.

The fabric badge is a formation sign and has hooks and eyes on so that the badges can be removed when the uniform is washed.

Th best stuff is either Peek or even a pencil rubber to clean the medals..
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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #12 on: Monday 17 November 08 22:14 GMT (UK) »
The badge of the arrow with the blue wavy line is for the 202nd (Assam) Lines of Command Area - i.e units for the Assam military area.

The black arrow represents a Naga Spear pointing upwards through a blue wavy band representing the River Bramaputra.


Nice one...Beat me to it!
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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #13 on: Tuesday 18 November 08 09:52 GMT (UK) »
Wow, that really is wonderful information. Thank you so very much for your time and patience!

No idea where that medal went. Shame.

Thanks again
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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #14 on: Tuesday 18 November 08 11:20 GMT (UK) »
Hi everyone,
First - thankyou BuddysMummy for letting us see the medals :)
Secondly, can someone please tell me what Peek is?
Thank you.
Paulene :)

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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #15 on: Tuesday 18 November 08 12:10 GMT (UK) »
Peek is a brand name for a non-abrahsive cleaner and polish. If you google Peek Cream Polish you should be able to find some retailers. It may even be available on evilbay

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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #16 on: Tuesday 18 November 08 12:11 GMT (UK) »
Thanks, Kyt :)

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Re: Could you help with these medals please?
« Reply #17 on: Tuesday 18 November 08 12:13 GMT (UK) »
No worries. Having said that about the polish, I personally don't recommend cleaning medals unless they are very spotted. There is something about the ageing that is quite pleasing otherwise.

But if you do decide to clean them then remember to take the ribbons off first, as they will get stained.

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