Family treasures, heirlooms, and mystery items were scrutinised by experts at a North Yorkshire regimental museum.
The Green Howards Museum in Richmond saw a steady stream of visitors bringing military medals and other precious archive materials for the 'Militaria Showcase' event on Saturday (September 14).
TV expert Angus Ashworth, specialist researcher at the Green Howards Museum, Steve Erskine, and Graham Greene of the York Army Museum were present to evaluate the objects and uncover the stories behind them.
Even items not related to the Green Howards were examined, with the experts able to shed light on objects connected to other military regiments.
Mr Ashworth, an antiques expert and auctioneer with his own auction house, Ryedale Auctioneers, in Kirkbymoorside, is a familiar face on the documentary series The Yorkshire Auction House, and a regular expert on the BBC's Antiques Road Trip.
He said it had been a "great day," adding: "It was wonderful, we've had a very busy morning with lots of interesting things to look at.
"People were bringing in family archives and personal items and finding out more information about them."
Among the highlights, Mr Ashworth singled out a woman from nearby Reeth who brought in her father's medal group, which included a Military Medal, as well as a watch the people of Reeth presented to him in recognition of his bravery.
Mr Ashworth said he is proud of his links to the Green Howards and the wider Yorkshire Regiment family.
He said: "That's exactly what it is - a family.
"It's a great part of Yorkshire history and this is a fantastic museum and a fantastic resource.
"As the saying goes, once a Green Howard, always a Green Howard."
Mr Erskine said that it had been a fascinating day, adding: "I think it's been excellent.
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"There were lots of stories we weren't aware of and items we hadn't seen before.
"We can't know it all.
"We've got a great archive, but it's not as good as the public's - and often they don't know what they might have in old shoeboxes in the loft."
He added that some of the items brought in will become part of the museum's already extensive collection.
For more information on the Green Howards Museum, its exhibitions and events, visit the website at greenhowards.org.uk
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