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Mark Smith

Mark Smith is a military museum curator and specialist in military medals.

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Joined the Roadshow:
2014
Memorable find:
The unique Distinguished Service Medal, Military Medal and Titanic Carpathia Medal Group

Mark started collecting British medals in 1969 and owns an extensive private collection that he has amassed over the years; he started dealing in Militaria in 1983 in Islington, London - a hobby which has become a life-long passion. He is a well-known expert on the Victoria Cross, but flying clothing and RAF log books are also his specialist areas.

He is a Member of the Western Front Association and the Orders and Medals Research Society, he is also a well known Battlefield Tour Guide.

As well as his “Memorable Find”, Mark’s notable appearances on Antiques Roadshow include valuing a large collection of World War One German memorabilia at Walthamstow town hall and a toy panda mascot that flew on the famous “Dambusters Raid” in 1943 when the Roadshow visited RAF Coningsby.