Stolen Medals Reference

Subject: Stolen Medals Reference Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:00 am

Hi all,

Its probably worth starting a forum on "Stolen Medals" as a reference check before buying any medals that may be falsely advertised.
This will then ensure that we can assist those to recover these precious items that have been stolen.

Please add to this list as you become aware of stolen South African Medals 1877-1879

Stolen from the Anglo Zulu War Historical Society in Kent
Advice listed in Dixon's Gazette - Summer 2014
Ref: Kent Police Crime Number ZY/19178/12

1 : Pte. T. Parry 1/24th Foot 25B/572 Survivor of Isandlwana and possibly a Rorke's Drift Defender
2 : Pte. S. Parry 2/24th Foot 25B/1399 Rorke's Drift Defender

Subject: Stolen Medals Reference Thu Jun 19, 2014 11:36 am

Hi z.oz
I do seem to recall these being listed on here once before , I think we did mention a stolen medals reference page but I dont think it got underway , I think its a good idea having a page in the index for such items . From memory those medals were stolen from the house of Adrian Greaves , the chap certainly knew what he was looking for ! $Don\'t agree$ Mad

Cheers 90th

Subject: Re: Stolen Medals Reference Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:08 pm

Private soldier isandlwana suvivors were
Bickley
Grant
Johnson
Trainer
Williams
Wilson
No Parry there Im afraid
There was a Private Robert Parry 25B/471 KIA 1/24th

An RD Defender was Private Samuel Parry 25B/1399, but only the one.
T Parry I don't know about. 90th can you shed any light?

Cheers

Subject: Re: Stolen Medals Reference Thu Jun 19, 2014 12:10 pm

OK found him, IMI.

Subject: Re: Stolen Medals Reference Tue Jul 01, 2014 6:21 am

British South Africa Medal, with 1879 clasp.
Correctly named to 29/2052 Pte E Frith, of the 58th Regt of foot.
Was purchased and sent via USPS - Failed to arrive at its destination in Australia.
Considered Stolen at this stage and under investigation by USPS as to its location.

Please keep an eye out for anyone attempting to sell this medal.
If found please contact (z.oz@rocketmail.com)

Posts : 747 Join date : 2009-10-18

z.oz wrote:: Hi all,

Its probably worth starting a forum on "Stolen Medals" as a reference check before buying any medals that may be falsely advertised.
This will then ensure that we can assist those to recover these precious items that have been stolen.

Please add to this list as you become aware of stolen South African Medals 1877-1879

Stolen from the Anglo Zulu War Historical Society in Kent
Advice listed in Dixon's Gazette - Summer 2014
Ref: Kent Police Crime Number ZY/19178/12

1 : Pte. T. Parry 1/24th Foot 25B/572 Survivor of Isandlwana and possibly a Rorke's Drift Defender
2 : Pte. S. Parry 2/24th Foot 25B/1399 Rorke's Drift Defender

Oz. A forum dedicated to just that did exsist on here in the early days. Drop Admin a PM with you idea.

Subject: Re: Stolen Medals Reference Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:45 am

Hi Greaves,

Thanks.......Email request has now just been sent to the Administrator.

Cheers
Paul

Subject: Stolen Medals Reference Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:48 am

Hi z.oz
I hope it wasnt coming to you

and if so , hopefully it's insured ? Shocked

. It was certainly mentioned a stolen medal thread may find its way on to here . Salute

Cheers 90th

Subject: Re: Stolen Medals Reference Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:55 am

Hi 90th,

Yes.....It's mine and was on its way down under. Now it cannot be located by USPS. I am still presently reliant on the seller as the medal, which is still showing (tracked) as being in the their dispatch area.

USPS is still trying to locate it, however, 6 weeks have now gone by without a trace I'm afraid.

I can only suggest that it has been stolen at this stage by some low-life over in USPS facility?

Hopefully it has not been melted down and will show up somewhere ?

Cheers
z.oz

Subject: Stolen Medal Reference Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:30 am

Hi z.oz
I'm not home so dont have access to my books , was it an ebay purchase or private seller ? . 6 weeks is beginning to be a long time I'm afraid , possibly it may have become caught up somewhere and will re-appear ! , I hope so Paul , for your sake , and also that of the Medal . Salute

Cheers 90th Salute

Posts : 1862 Join date : 2009-03-25

z.oz wrote:: Hi 90th,

Yes.....It's mine and was on its way down under. Now it cannot be located by USPS. I am still presently reliant on the seller as the medal, which is still showing (tracked) as being in the their dispatch area.

USPS is still trying to locate it, however, 6 weeks have now gone by without a trace I'm afraid.

I can only suggest that it has been stolen at this stage by some low-life over in USPS facility?

Hopefully it has not been melted down and will show up somewhere ?

Cheers
z.oz

Would insurance not apply, namely if your saying its showing as being ready to dispatch then surly that proves USPS are at fault!

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