Inherited a Medal or Militaria Collection?

Medals vary widely in value;

The value of medals is dictated by the type, but moreover, what the serviceman did to achieve them and which unit he served with.

The value is also largely influenced by the condition.

VF (Very-Fine) is considered to be the minimum grade for collectability; if a medal is GF (Good-Fine) or below, then it becomes much less desirable and less valuable to a discerning collector.

During the First World War, many men received a 1914/15 Trio, which consisted of the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal. In the case of Privates and Non-Commissioned Officers in the British Army, each medal would be impressed with the recipient's service number, rank, initials, surname, regiment and sometimes battalion.

A 1914/15 Trio to a man who served in the Army Service Corps, who was never wounded and survived the war, is worth around £60.00. If that man had served in the Durham Light Infantry, then a value of £85.00

A 1914/15 Trio to a man who served in the Durham Light Infantry, killed in action on the 14th of August 1915, is worth £185.00. If he had been killed in action on the 1st of July 1916, it would be worth £550.00. The 1st of July 1916 was the first day of 'The Battle of the Somme', and thus the medals become very desirable.

Again, value comes down to the history and condition.

We can fully research and value your collection and provide an insurance valuation, current market value and a figure likely to be achieved at auction.

This approach makes everything transparent and provides peace of mind when deciding what to do with the collection.