WW1 medals

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Is there anywhere that will take WW1 medals?

Or what can I do with them? They are not 'mine' to keep.

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ali_kat said:

If not yours to keep, where did they come from?

Dug up?

Found in the house?

I think I'd be looking to trace the relatives of the person they were awarded to.

The family don't want them...complete disinterest.

Strange, but I guess everyone's different.

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Vocal Minority said:

Whose were they, do you know? if you know who they belonged to the regimental museum may take them - especially if you can piece together the individuals 'journey*' through the war. (I detest that word in this sort of context but I can't think of another at the second). Especially if there is anything interesting above campaign medals.

If worst comes to worst and you do end up with selling the only option, maybe donate the proceeds to the Royal British Legion?

They aren't particularly interesting, and the holder survived the war, don't think there's much 'unique' about them. Feels wrong to sell them as I would never sell my great uncle's medals (but as he was killed maybe it's different?).
I suppose selling and giving proceeds to RBL is the best plan.

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Moonhawk said:

Perhaps donate them directly to RBL - they may find a use for them - or if they do sell them, they may be better placed (contacts etc) to get the best price.

Aha! Look what I found.

http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/remembrance/ww1-ce...