Mark Smith

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.