And please be sure to post all your photographs as Full Image rather than Thumbnail so they're easier for everyone to see. Debora [ATTACH]
I think you might want to establish it's genuniely old, rather than a revival piece, before conjecturing as to previous ownership. In addition to...
Founded in 1986. http://www.devine-suisse.ch Debora
From the internet. "Devine Zurich is a high end luxury boutique located in Zurich Switzerland and specializes in exquisite sterling silver jewelry...
So does the linen mat. Debora
Agree. Look how quickly that was painted. Someone was churning them out. Debora
I hope it has some sentimental value. Debora
Ah, that's interesting. So far from... well, "home" isn't exactly the right word. But given Canada was part of the Commonwealth... Debora
So he'd likely be one of the younger men in the photograph. Knowing that would help with the process of elimination. Debora
Agree. Debora
Another appears to be the War Medal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Medal_1939–1945 Debora
For instance, one appears to be the Defense Medal. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Defence_Medal_(United_Kingdom) Debora
Here's a quick reference that might get you started. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_campaign_medals Debora
Apparently, she was shy and serious. Debora
Oh, but it's the way she (or her family) displayed the photos shortly after they were taken. My vote is to leave as is. (Well enough alone.) Debora
Thank you for joining us, Paul. You're very welcome here. Debora
The figures are wearing long pants. I wouldn't be surprised if they weren't meant to be grown men. Debora
So interesting. And that would explain why it ended up in the UK. Debora
Could be. Labels continue in use after they're designed. May we see the tag with the material list please? Debora
Against my better judgement... I think that's charming. Debora
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