MC case WW1???.

[Tango]

Hello Everybody..

I am looking for some info on Military Cross holders for World War 1..I have this case I bought the other day "sorry about the photos" more coming at the weekend with better light. I have been told the case belonged to gentleman called BULLPIT from the Tank Corps.. Now I was thinking this info could be good or bad? So I wouldn't mind digging a bit more..So if any of you gents have any info that would super. I have had a quick look on Wiki but no joy there.. So any help would great Thanks Terry.

[Walkwolf]

Perhaps it is only the lighting that makes it appear more
'red' in the first pic, instead of a deeper purple, but it
looks good.
The inside has darkened some with age, which is ok
as well. These can get rather pricey.........

[Tango]

Steve I think it is just lighting.. hopefully during day light hours we will get some better shots??...I will be on the lookout for a Cross to go in there but for mean time I have a repro coming in the post. Chjheers Terry.

[Adrian Stevenson]

www.gazettes-online.co.uk

[Tango]

Thanks Ade.. that will keep me busy for a wee while....If I find anything I will post on here.. Cheers Terry.

[thorne83]

Hi Terry,

the only Bullpitt awarded an MC in WW1 was James Bullpitt MC, awarded for service with 1st MGC.
Viewing Page 24 of Issue 31092
There happens to have been a Bullpitt, who was an officer in the Tank Corps, but he was not awarded the MC!

Cheers,

Tom

[asterperious]

But that is a generic MC case, you could claim it is anyone's , what are you basing the attribution on?

[Walkwolf]

Steve I think it is just lighting.. hopefully during day light hours we will get some better shots??...I will be on the lookout for a Cross to go in there but for mean time I have a repro coming in the post. Chjheers Terry.

Hi Terry. Down the road, you must be careful in choosing
an authentic WWI MC - there are some killer repro's
out there. The 'quality' copies do not have correct
pinback devices and are usually seen with
ribbon only.

I have one of these bogus crosses and paid more
for the empty case to put it in. When time
permits, I'll post it here.........

[Tango]

Tom thanks for your help I will look at that page when I get a chance..?..Thanks again most appeiciated...

I'm not really based my attribution on anything the seller said was named to this chap Bullpit so I thought I would look dig around.I'm not bothered everway because I just wanted a case for my WW1 shelf.I do know the case could be anybodies?? but I thought it would nice if I could have a name.I still know this doesn't really change that I have an empty case..But I'm happy.

Steve if you could post those pictures that would be dab handy..& it might save me some money too Cheers Terry.

[Walkwolf]

My case also appears 'red' but it's really a nice purple colour.

Among other things, the fine details of the medal are not as
sharp as you would see on an original MC. ( I'm fortunate
to have found an original pinback......... )