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# 21 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Vit... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Vittoria, Toulouse (Richard Maynard, 1st Royal Dragoons.), ve...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 22 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Vittoria, Toulo... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Vittoria, Toulouse (Henry Woodsell, 15th Light Dragoons.), a couple...
£800 to £1,200
# 23 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Vittoria, Toulo... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Vittoria, Toulouse (Isaac Bailey, 15th Hussars.), heavy edge knock a...
£800 to £1,200
# 24 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Orthes, Toulous... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Creed, 15th Light Dragns), a couple of light co...
£800 to £1,200
# 25 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Albuhera, Vitt... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, Toulouse (John Lavender, Serjeant, 3rd Dragoon Guards...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 26 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Albuhera, Vittoria, Orth... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Albuhera, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (R. Scriven, Serjeant, 13th Light Dragoons....
£1,000 to £1,400
# 27 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Badajoz, Salam... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria (John Richard, 14th Light Dragoons.), ...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 28 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Albuhe... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Albuhera, Salamanca, Vittoria (Thos Dunn, 4th Lt Dragns), a...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 29 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Vittor... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Toulouse (F. Gibson, Corpl. 66th Foot.), <...
£1,400 to £1,800
# 30 - Sold by Order of the Family The Military General Service Medal awarde... »
Sold by Order of the Family The Military General Service Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. Alexander, 28th (North...
£3,000 to £4,000
# 31 - The early-19th Century officer's waist sash worn by Lieutenant-Co... »
The early-19th Century officer's waist sash worn by Lieutenant-Colonel H. Alexander, who served as a subaltern with the 28th (Nor...
£150 to £200
# 32 - The early-19th Century officer's sword carried by Lieutenant-Colo... »
The early-19th Century officer's sword carried by Lieutenant-Colonel H. Alexander, who served as a subaltern with the 28th (North...
£200 to £300
# 33 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 7 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Funete... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 7 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Funetes D'Onor, Salamanca, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Bradsha...
£1,500 to £2,000
# 34 - The regimentally unique Military General Service Medal awarded to Priv... »
The regimentally unique Military General Service Medal awarded to Private W. Leishman of the 94th Regiment of Foot Milita...
£2,000 to £2,500
# 35 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Albuhe... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Albuhera, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (James Rapki...
£1,800 to £2,200
# 36 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Bad... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (Wil...
£2,000 to £2,500
# 37 - The Seringapatam Medal attributed to Colonel F. A. Daniell, 5th Madras... »
The Seringapatam Medal attributed to Colonel F. A. Daniell, 5th Madras Native Cavalry & Governor General's Body Guard Hon...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 38 - Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Nepaul (H. Gorham, 66th Foot.), shor... »
Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Nepaul (H. Gorham, 66th Foot.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, minor...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 39 - The Waterloo Medal awarded to Private G. Beetham, 2nd Life Guards, who... »
The Waterloo Medal awarded to Private G. Beetham, 2nd Life Guards, who suffered a sabre wound to the head on that famous day<R...
£1,400 to £1,800
# 40 - Waterloo 1815 (John Godon, 15th or King's Reg. Hussars.), fitted... »
Waterloo 1815 (John Godon, 15th or King's Reg. Hussars.), fitted with contemporary replacement steel clip and ring suspension,...
£1,000 to £1,400
A Collection of Medals to the Worcestershire Regiment
A Boer War D.S.O. and Great War O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel G. C. Lambton, Worcestershire Regiment who was additionally thrice 'mentioned' during his distinguished careerDistinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Military Division, (O.B.E.) Officer's breast Badge, silver-gilt; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen (Capt. G. C. Lambton D.S.O. Worc: Rgt:); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Cpt. G. C....
A Great War Trench Raider's M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant H. E. Wyatt, Worcestershire RegimentMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. H. E. Wyatt.), together with corresponding miniature awards, good very fine (6)M.C. London Gazette 20 October 1916:'For conspicuous gallantry during a raid, when, finding himself with six men, detached from the raiding party, he went through a weak place in the enemy wire, into the enemy trench, bombed a dugout and was himself wounded. On the way back to our lines, with three men, he captured four enemies.'Hubert Edgar Wyatt...
A Great War M.C. group of five awarded to Major G. G. Watson, Worcestershire Regiment, late Royal Flying Corps and who was later the Commanding Officer of the Chaddesley Corbett Home Guard during the Second World WarMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. G. G. Watson. Worc. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. G. G. Watson.); Defence Medal 1939-45, extremely fine (5)M.C. London Gazette11 June 1917:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst in command of the leading company in an attack he brought his company into position with great skill in the...
A Boer War Distinguished Conduct Medal group of seven to Quartermaster & Captain J. Batchelor, Worcestershire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (3339 Serjt: J. Batchelor. 3rd Worcester Regt); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (3339 Clr:-Serjt: J. Batchelor. Worcester: Regt); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3339 Clr:-Serjt: J. Batchelor. Worcester: Regt); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Q.M. & Capt. J. Batchelor.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3339 C.Sjt: J. Batchelor. Worc: R...
A Great War D.C.M. group of four to Sergeant W. Moore, Worcestershire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (12024 Sjt: W. Moore. 1/Worc: R.); 1914 Star with clasp (12024 L.Cpl W. Moore. 1/Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (12024 Sjt. W. Moore. Worc. R.) polished, toned good fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1917. The citation followed in early 1918:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack, he went with an Officer 500 yds in advance of his position and captured and killed the occupants of an enemy stronghold, being exposed to heavy shell and machin...
A Great War D.C.M. group of five to Sergeant W. Pitt, Worcestershire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (240457 Sjt: W. Pitt. 1/8 Worc: R. - T.F.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902, neatly erased; 1914-15 Star (2369 Pte. W. Pitt. Worc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2369 Sjt. W. Pitt. Worc. R.) very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 18 July 1917:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His platoon commander was wounded early in the attack and he led his platoon against the enemy, drove them from their position and consolidated and orga...
A Great War D.C.M. group of six awarded to Lieutenant F. G. Morgan, Worcestershire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (5174 C. S. Mjr: F. G. Morgan. 1/Worc. R.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen (5174 Corpl: F. Morgan. Worcester : Regt); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5174 Serjt: F. Morgan. Worcester: Regt); 1914 Star, clasp (5174 C.S.Mjr F. G. Morgan. 1/Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (2. Lieut. F. G. Morgan.), mounted as worn, some light contact marks throughout otherwi...
A Great War D.C.M. group of six to Private R. Batchelor, Worcestershire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (66258 Pte R. Batchelor. 1/Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (66258 Pte. R. Batchelor. Worc. R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.Vi.R., Territorial (3299313 Pte. R. Batchelor. 9-H.L.I.) light contact marks otherwise very fine (6)D.C.M. London Gazette 2 December 1919On the 7th October, 1918, south of Oppy, during the whole day he showed marked gallantry and the maximum of eagerness to keep in touch with the enemy. At a critical moment in the attack he...
A Great War M.M. group of three to Private G. Hartle, Worcestershire RegimentMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (203690 Pte G. Hartle. 1/7 Worc: R. - T.F.); British War and Victory Medals (20722 Pte. G. Hartle. Worc R.) light contact marks, very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 28 January 1918.George Hartle appears to have been born in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire in 1885 and worked at Fussell and Drury Boot Factory, Bromsgrove. He enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment in the Spring of 1916 and went to France in the August of the same year, posted to the 1/7th Battalion. Hartle saw active service on the Somm...
Four: Hon. Major and Quartermaster S. A. Snatt, Worcestershire Regiment, who earned a brace of 'mentions' during the Boer WarCoronation 1911; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (Lieut & Qr: Mr: S. A. Snatt. Worc: Rgt:); King's South Africa, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Cpt. Qr. Mr. S. A. Snatt. Worc. Rgt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (769. Cr Sergt S. A. Snatt. Worc: Rgt), mounted as worn, lightly toned, good very fine (4)M.I.D. London Gazette 10 September 1901 & 29 July 1902.Spencer Arthur Snatt was born on 22 May 1858 at Parkhurst, Isle of...
Three: Private S. J. Hart, Worcestershire RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (38308 Pte S. J. Hart. Worc. R.); Memorial Plaque (Sidney Joseph Hart); Memorial Scroll, the VM officially re-impressed, otherwise extremely fine (4)Sidney Joseph Hart was born on 9 July 1887 in Redmarley, near Newent, Gloucestershire, the son of Sidney and Selina Hart, the eldest of 6 other brothers, Allen Richard, Walter Reginald, Francis Victor, Gordon Seymour, Rowland and Edward. At some point, the family moved to live in Malvern where Sidney and his eldest son, conducted a family business as Poulterers. Sidne...
The campaign group of three awarded to Major J. Batchelor, Worcestershire Regiment, who was wounded by a shell on 3 November 1914 near Ypres1914 Star, clasp (Hon: Lt: & Q.M. J. Batchelor. Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (Q. M. & Lieut. J. Batchelor), light contact marks good very fine (3)James Batchelor was born at Alverslake, near Gosport in May 1866 and enlisted into the Worcestershire Regiment at Portsmouth on 21 May 1886. Previously he had been a member of the 3rd Battalion, Hampshire Volunteers. On enlistment, he gave his trade as engineer and was born in the parish of. His fath...
A Great War casualty group of three awarded to Private W. Bow, Worcestershire Regiment, who shared in the first Trench Raid of the Great War on the evening of 3 January 1915, who was later killed by a sniper on 2 October 19151914 Star, clasp (11766 Pte W. Bow. 1/Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (11766 Pte. W. Bow. Worc. R.), very fine (3)Walter Bow was born in 1892, probably in Bewdley and was registered in Kidderminster. The son of George and Emma Bow, he was the then youngest of five brothers. All five sons served during the Great War and young Bow had enlisted into the 1st Battali...
Three: Private W. Garlick, 2nd Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment, who shared in the famous bayonet charge on 31 October 1914 at Gheluvelt1914 Star, clasp (11359 Pte W. Garlick. 2/Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (11359 Pte W. Garlick. Worc. R.), light contact marks, very fine (3)William Henry Garlick was born on 13 July 1889 at Farm Street, Birmingham (now within the area of Lozells and East Handsworth), to Thomas Joseph and Jane Garlick (nee Barnett, who were married in 1885, in Coventry). Thomas was a watch maker, probably working in the nearby jewellery quarter.Garlick enlisted in...
A scarce General Service Medal awarded to Private J. Banner, Worcestershire Regiment, who was killed in action on 22 February 1951 at the Melville Estate, near Labis, Segamat, MalayaGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (22204253 Pte J. Banner. Worc. R.), good very fineJoseph Charles Banner was born circa 1930 in Leek, Staffordshire the son of Mr. E. Banner. He was one of five sons and three daughters and initially went to school in Leek and later in Brown Edge, Staffordshire. On leaving school, he found employment on local farms and then became a miner at a local colliery. He also became...
Miscellaneous Militaria, 75th Anniversary of the Worcestershire Regiments' Association 1912-1987 plate by Berkshire Fine China; silk cigarette card of the Worcestershire Regiment (framed and glazed); Worcestershire Regiment valise badge; U.S.A. case for an Air Medal; a copy painting of the 2nd Battalion Worcestershire Regiment on the lawns at Gheluvelt on 31 October 1914; military books: 'A Quartermaster at the Front: the Diary of Lt. Col A. Whitty, Worcestershire Regiment'; 'The London Gazette, Published Despatches of the Afghan War, 1878-80', hardbound copy; 'The 241st Brigade R.F.A. 1914-19...
Worcestershire Constabulary Interest, an attractive certificate from the Police Authority of Worcestershire awarded to Charles Robinson, who served as a Special Constable during the Great War 1914-1919, 43.7cm x 29.3cm, small tear and edge nick, some staining otherwise very fine, colours remain brightSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Collection of Zulu Weapons (Part I)
(x) A 19th Century Zulu carved wooden Royal Staff, 119cm, with acorn style top, with three concentric rings below to aid as a grip, with further jewelled carved decoration towards the base, the tip fitted with metal pointed tipWith a sticker for Birmingham Museum numbered '2033'.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu Knobkerrie, 81cm, with circular head profusely covered in metal tacks, the haft shows two groups of ring staining as part of the decoration, the base of the haft further decorated with a row of flat tacks and two rows of pointed tacksProvenance:Pat Rundgren Collection, South Africa to December 2003.Acquired near Elandskraal, Zululand.Ian Wilkinson Collection, December 2003-November 2008.Purchased November 2008.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu Knobkerrie, 71cm, two tone onion head, with haft elaborately decorated in brass and iron wirework, with small hole for a leather wrist thong, of heavy and solid constructionProvenance:Originally belonged to the great grandfather of a Zulu called George Sithole, who lived half-way up Ntili Hill which is south of Pomeroy and about 35km south-west of Rorke's Drift.Ian Wilkinson Collection to February 2009.Present vendor from February 2009.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu Knobkerrie, 64.5cm, onion head and with haft that tapers down, fitted with brass plaque affixed with two screws the plaque impressed 'James Arthur Hills South Africa 1882'Provenance:David Smith Collection, Wallis & Wallis, Lot 91.Quite possibly an object collected from the battlefields and sold to 'tourists' in the period after the Anglo-Zulu War of 1877-79, or a presentation item.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu Pill Knobkerrie, 75cm, with pill shaped head, 10 cm max diam., fitted with brass studs to edge and a column of five on each side trailing horizontally (one absent).Provenance: David Smith Collection, Wallis and Wallis, Lot 63.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu Iklwa Stabbing spear, 122.5cm, a heavy blade 40.5cm x 5.5cm, bound to a wooden hilt with very intricate brass and iron wire, the hilt flaring out at the tip.Provenance:Found in the Eshowe District of Zululand by Eric Boswell, close to the original site of King Dabulamanzi's kraal.Eric Boswell Collection to 1999.Ian Wilkinson Collection 1999-November 2008.Present vendor from November 2008.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu Iklwa or stabbing spear, 115cm, the heavy blade 46cm x 5cm bound to a wooden hilt by intricate iron and brass wiring, the tip of the hilt fractionally flaring to the end.Provenance:Zulu kraal near Eshowe until the early 1990's.Ian Wilkinson Collection 2001 - April 2008.Present vendor from April 2008.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu Iklwa, 102.5cm, the blade of heavy construction 42cm x 5.5cm, bound to a red ivory wood hilt with very intricate brass wiring, the hilt lightly flares out for the whole of it's length terminating with another section of fine brass wirework.Provenance:Acquired in 2001 from the Malakatha Mountain area just 10km or so from the Isandlwana battlefield.Ian Wilkinson Collection 2001-April 2008.Present vendor from April 2008.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A 19th Century Zulu fighting spear, 102cm, a leaf blade bound to the hilt with copper and brass intricate wire grip, the tip of the shaft with flared ending, this further bound in copper and brass intricate wiringSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A late 19th or early 20th Century Zulu Axe, with an almost boomerang shaped blade, 33cm maximum length, attached to the haft and covered with intricate brass wire covering, the haft 100cm length, with flared ends each covered in intricate brass and copper wire coveringsSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Awards for Gallant or Distinguished Service
The very fine 'Inter-War 1931' C.B., 'Great War' O.B.E., group of five awarded to Engineer Rear-Admiral H. L. Parry, Royal Navy who spent most of the Great War aboard H.M.S. RepulseThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue, this inscribed 'H. L. Parry' in ink to the lining; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military Division) Officer's breast Badge, silver gilt, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue, this inscribed 'H. L. Parry' in ink to the lining; 1914-15 Star (Eng. C...
A rare Great War D.S.O. and Second Award Bar group of eleven awarded to Rear-Admiral C. H. G. Benson, Royal Navy, known by some as 'the King' of mine-sweeping operationsDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Lt. Commr. C. H. G. Benson, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Commr. C. H. G. Benson. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all engraved 'Commodore C. H. G. Benson R.N.R.', Jubilee 1935; Royal Humane Society bronze Medal (Lt. Cdr. Cyril H. G. Benson. R.N. 1st No...
An unusual M.B.E. pair awarded to Victualling Store Officer, H. G. Arnold, Royal NavyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1917; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (H. G. Arnold, Deputy Victg. Store Officer, Cape of Good Hope), impressed naming, extremely fine and rare (2)M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1918.Henry George Arnold was appointed Acting Assistant Storekeeper in April 1896 at the Admiralty, as part of the Victualling Department of the Civil Service of the Royal Navy. Posted to Malta...
A superb P.O.W.'s Medal of the Order of the British Empire's group of five awarded to Chief Petty Officer G. R. Munday, Hawke Battalion, who was taken Prisoner-of-War at Antwerp in 1914Medal of The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Military Division), silver; 1914 Star, clasp (L2.1068. G. R. Munday, C.P.O. R.N.V.R. Hawke. Bttn. Rn. D.); British War and Victory Medals (L.Z. 1068 G. R. Munday. C.P.O. R.N.V.R.); Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (2/1068. G. R. Munday. C.P.O. R.N.V.R. London Div.), good very fine (5)Medal of the Order of the British Empire London Gazette...
A rare 'Battle of Dogger Bank 1915' D.S.C. group of four awarded to Surgeon Lieutenant J. A. Stirling, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve who, whilst serving on Meteor, descended into the stoke-hole where a shell from the Blucher had exploded; attending to the wounded he amputated a stoker's leg oblivious to the carnage surrounding himDistinguished Service Cross, the reverse engraved '24th Jany 1915. Surg Probr Jas. A. Stirling. R.N.V.R. 27th Mar. 1915.', hallmarks for London 1914; 1914-15 Star (Surg. J. A. Stirling, D.S.C., R.N.V.R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Surg. L...
(x) A Great War D.S.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant F. C. Smith, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service, who flew as an Observer as part of the crews that attacked the Breslau and Goeben on 20-21 January 1918Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R. (Lieut F. C. Smith. R.A.F. January 1918.), hallmarks for 1917; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. F. C. Smith), nearly extremely fine (3)D.S.C. London Gazette 14 September 1918:'Acted as observer for Flt. Cdr. Sorley during a determined and successful bombing attack on the "Breslau" on the 20th January, 1918, and also during subsequent...
A Second World War 'Atlantic Convoys' D.S.C. group of seven awarded to Warrant Engineer W. E. D. Cater, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Cross, reverse officially dated '1943', hallmarks for London 1942; British War Medal 1914-20 (M.21999 W. E. D. Cater. Boy. Art. R.N.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-39 (M.21999 W. E. D. Cater. C.E.R.A. 2. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (M.21999 W. E. D. Cater. E.R.A, 1. H.M.S. Decoy), minor pitting, light polishing, very fine (7)D.S.C. London Gazette 2 June 1943, the original Recom...
A Second World War Fleet Air Arm pilot's 'Operation Crimson' D.S.C. group of six attributed to Sub-Lieutenant F. B. 'Ben' Heffer, Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer ReserveA Corsair pilot embarked on H.M.S. Illustrious, he was decorated for his part in an attack on the enemy airfield at Sabang in July 1944, when he shot down a Japanese ZeroDistinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse engraved: 'S/Lt (A) F. B. Heffer. R.N.Z.N.V.R. Sabang 1944', hallmarks for London 1943; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; New Zealand Service Medal, unnamed as issued, mounted Court-s...
A very fine 'sinking of U-8 1915' D.S.M. group of seven awarded to Petty Officer O. S. Scholey, Royal Navy, whose award-winning excellence with the 6-inch guns of H.M.S. Hermes undoubtedly stood him in good stead: later captured when Maori was mined off Dunkirk, he was interned at Giessen for the remainder of the Great WarDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (205660 O.S. Scholey. P.O., H.M.S. Maori.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (205660. O.S. Scholey. P.O. H.M.S. Espiegle.); 1914-15 Star (205560 O.S. Scholey, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (205660...
A Great War D.S.M. group of five awarded to Master at Arms G. F. Cook, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (121490. G. F. Cook, M.A.A. H.M.S. Patuca. 1916.), minor official corrections; 1914-15 Star (121490. G. F. Cook. M.A.A., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (121490 G. F. Cook. M.A.A. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (G. F. Cook. Sh. Cpl. 1Cl., H.M.S. Terror.), mounted as worn, very fine (5)Provenance:Purchased O.M.R.S. Auction, May 1988.D.S.M. London Gazette 21 April 1917. The recommendation states:'For services in patrol cruisers under the command of Vi...
The 'Sinking of H.M.S. Contest 1917' D.S.M. group of five awarded to Petty Officer W. J. Burroughs, Royal Navy, who received a rare double-issue L.S. & G.C.Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (182051. W. J. Burroughs. P.O. H.M.S. Contest. 1917); 1914-15 Star (182051, W. J. Burrough P.O., R.N.), note misspelt surname; British War and Victory Medals (182051 W. J. Burroughs. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (182051. W. J. Burroughs, P.O. 1. Cl. H.M.S. Leander.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (182051. W. J. Burroughs, P.O. H.M.S. Leander.), the first five mounted in two sections, overal...
(x) A fine Second World War submariner's immediate D.S.M. and immediate Bar group of six awarded to Chief Petty Officer G. Greer, Royal NavyThanks to his skills as a lookout, Truculent took out the U-308 off the Faroes in June 1943, evidence of her sub-on-sub success being found in 'quantities of shattered wooden wreckage, sea-boots, watch-coats and loaves of bread'Having then gained appointment as coxswain of the Rorqual in the warmer climes of the Far East, his coolness and resolution in action were much in demand as he steered her through a number of notable gun actionsDistinguished Service...
A fine Second World War destroyer operations D.S.M. group of six awarded to Petty Officer F. J. Cole, Royal NavyDecorated for his gallant deeds in H.M.S. Jaguar in the Mediterranean - in addition to being 'mentioned' for her part in Operation 'Dynamo' - he was sadly among those lost when she was torpedoed off Sidi Barrani on 26 March 1942Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (D/J.110727 F. J. Cole. P.O.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (J.110727. F. J. Cole. P.O. H.M.S. Jaguar.), edge bruise to first, overall go...
A rare Combined Operations 'Fall of Crete' D.S.M. group of six awarded to Able Seaman H. F. Cook, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P/J.114970 H. F. Cook. A.B.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (J.114970 H. F. Cook. H.M.S. Saunders), mounted as worn, good very fine (6)D.S.M. London Gazette 8 January 1942, the original recommendation states:'For outstanding gallantry, fortitude and resolution during the Battle of Crete.'Herbert Frank Cook was born in Southampton on 1 February 1910 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd C...
A Second World War D.S.M. awarded to Petty Officer Telegraphist C. Haisell, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (J.90931 C. Haisell, P.O. Tel.), good very finePurchased Seaby Coin & Medal Bulletin, August 1973.D.S.M. London Gazette 11 June 1942.Cyril Haisell was born at Lydd, Kent on 13 February 1903 and was a stable hand by trade when he joined the Royal Navy on 29 June 1918. He earned his L.S. & G.C. Medal in February 1936 and during the Second World War served initially at Eaglet and thence President 3, although for duties on 'Convoys'. He went up to Buckingham Palace to get his...
(x) Family group:An unusual Second World War submariner's D.S.M. group of six awarded to Chief Electrical Artificer E. W. Wardell, Royal Navy, who was decorated for his gallant deeds in H.M.S. Graph - previously the German U-570 - when, in what might be deemed a cannibalistic act, she attacked another U-boat in the Bay of BiscayDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (MX. 51828 E. W. Wardell, Elect. Art. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star, clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 2nd issue (MX. 51828 E. W. Wardell, D.S.M., Po. B 22328 C.E.A. R.F.R.)...
An extremely rare Naval M.S.M. group of five awarded to Colour-Sergeant J. McCree, Royal Marine Light InfantryBritish War Medal 1914-20 (Ply.13150 Sgt. J. Mc. Cree. R.M.L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Ply.13150 C. Sgt. J. Mc Cree. 28.2.1951); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Ply.13150 J. Mc Cree. Cr.Sgt. R.M.), the George V awards mounted as worn, the George VI awards in their named boxes of issue, minor contact wear to Great War awards, otherwise good very fine (5)John Mccree was born at Muirkirk, Ayrshire, his records state in 1884 althoug...
A Sea Gallantry Medal awarded to Seaman B. Coe, Merchant NavySea Gallantry Medal, V.R., 58mm diam., for Gallantry (Bertram Coe. Wreck of the "Lilian" on the 16th December 1901.), in its fitted case of issue, very fineBertram Coe served on board the steamship Planet Neptune which launched a rescue boat and in spite of heavy sea and much difficulty and risk, succeeded in taking off the crew of the brigantine Lilian of Liverpool which was abandoned in the North Sea. A total of seven Silver Medals for Gallantry were awarded, in addition rewards were given by the Newfoundland Government. The Shipw...
(x) "My Lord, we are dreadfully cut up; can you not relieve us for a little while?""Impossible!""Very well My Lord: we'll stand until the last man falls..."Halkett and the Duke of Wellington share a few words at the height of crisis-point, 18 June 1815The exceptional and historically important G.C.B., Army Gold Cross, Army Small Gold Medal group of five awarded to General Sir C. Halkett, the man partially responsible for founding the famous King's German Legion and who commanded the Light Brigade of that Corps throughout the Peninsular War; in command of a Brigade at Waterloo, his men were in...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe superb 'Gallipoli 1915' C.B., 'Great War' C.B.E., group of six awarded to Brigadier-General E. M. P. Stewart, Laird of Coll, Royal Engineers, who served as Director of Works for the British Army in Egypt and Palestine, having responsibility for the Royal Engineers during the Third Battle of Gaza; becoming the Laird of Coll post-war he was a Lieutenant in the Home Guard during the Second World War but sadly died of ill-health in 1942The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, gold and enamel; The Most Excellent...
(x) A 1938 C.B., Great War C.M.G. group of eight awarded to Major-General G. A. D. Harvey, Royal Army Medical Corps, who had the misfortune to be taken Prisoner-of-War with the British Expeditionary Force in 1940, but was repatriated in 1943 aged 61Harvey was one of three brothers who all earned caps as Irish Rugby internationals and all served in the Great War. The youngest brother, Frederick Harvey, won the Victoria Cross in 1918 whilst serving in Lord Strathcona's HorseThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most D...
A Great War C.M.G. group of seven to Lieutenant Colonel E. V. Hugo, Indian Medical Service, Medical Officer at the famous Defence of Chakdara FortThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, converted from a breast Badge; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5 (Surgn Lieut E. V. Hugo. I.M.S.); India General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Malakand 1897, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (Surgn Captn E. V. Hugo I.M.S. 31st Bl Infy.), '31st' re-engraved; 1914-15 Star (Lt. Col. E. V. Hugo, I.M...
The superb and unique '1937 Coronation Honours' C.V.O, 'Western Front' D.S.O, M.C. and Second Award Bar group of thirteen awarded to Brigadier L. M. Gibbs, Coldstream Guards, an Old Etonian and Pre-War Guardsman who was wounded near Vermelles on 3 October 1915, and four times Mentioned in Despatches during the Great WarOn Staff of the British Delegation to the Supreme War Council at Versailles, served in India as A.D.C. to the Commander-in-Chief earning a unique clasp to the Regiment, Commanded British troops in Paris for the Funeral of Marshal Foch, served as a Brigadier during the Second Wor...
The L.V.O. group of six awarded to Major A. T. Clark, Queen's Own Cameron HighlandersThe Royal Victorian Order, Lieutenant's (L.V.O.) breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '2464'; 1939-45 Star (Lieut A. T. Clark); Burma Star (Lieut A. T. Clark); Defence and War Medals 1939-45 (Major A.T. Clark); Jubilee 1977, Second War awards all with privately impressed naming, mounted court-style as worn, contact marks, enamel repair to one arm, very fine (6)L.V.O. London Gazette 3 May 1974.Alastair Trevor Clark was born on 10 June 1893 at Glasgow and was educated at Magdalen...
(x) A Great World War O.B.E. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel F. A. Shaw, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire RegimentThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) 1st Type, Officer's breast Badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. F. A. Shaw.); Territorial Decoration, E.VII.R., silver and silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1909, the last lacking integral top riband bar, otherwise good very fine (4)O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1919.Frederick Arthur Shaw who was born in Lindley, Huddersfield on 4...
The O.B.E., I.S.O., Kaisar-i-Hind group of eleven awarded to Major D. W. Gumbley, Royal Engineers, Indian Civil Service, Director of Civil Aviation and Fuel, Palestine, late Inspector General of Posts and Telegraphs and Director of Aviation, IraqThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Military Division, (O.B.E.) Officer's breast Badge; Imperial Service Order, G.V.R, silver, gold and enamel; Kaisar-i-Hind, G.V.R., silver; 1914-15 Star (Dy. Dir. Major D. W. Gumbley, I.E. Tel. Dept.); 1914-15 Star (Mr. D. W. Gumbley Ind. Telgph. Dept.); British War and Victory Medals (Major D. W...
(x) A 1919 O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel W.P. Rigden, Royal Garrison Artillery, who commanded the 2nd (Home Counties) Brigade during the Great War and afterwards was heavily involved with creation of the repatriated Prisoners of War camp at Namur The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military), Officer's 1st Type breast Badge, the reverse hallmarked London 1919; British War and Victory Medals with MID oak leaf (Major W. P. Rigden); Territorial Force War Medal (Major W. P. Rigden. R.A.); Coronation 1911; Jubilee 1935; Territorial Decoration, with top riba...
A Second World War O.B.E. group of nine to Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. D. Watson, Royal Engineers, decorated for Bomb Disposal at Wimereux in 1940, he was additionally thrice 'mentioned' and survived the Quetta EarthquakeThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military Division) 2nd Type, Officer's breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. R. A. D. Watson. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. R. A. D. Watson); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Capt. R. A. D. Watson, R.E.); 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany St...
(x) The scarce O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Private W. R. Clarke, No. 1 Gun, Bombay Section Volunteer Maxim Gun Company, Indian Defence Force and Bombay Volunteer Rifles who was wounded during the action on the slopes of Latema, German East Africa in March 1916 and later became the Assistant Collector of Customs in BombayThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Civil), Officer's 2nd Type breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1914-15 Star (No.128 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Battn. I.D.F. Attd. Vol. Max. Gun. Coy); British War and Victory Medals (57 Pte. W. R. Clarke, Bo. Vol. Rfls.); Jubilee...
A Great War M.B.E. group of eight to Warrant Officer Class I S. H. Bayes, Royal EngineersThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military Division) 1st Type, Member's breast Badge, (R.S.M. S. H. Bayes R.E.); 1914-15 Star (40648 C.S.Mjr S. H. Bayes. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (40648 W.O.1. S. H. Bayes. R.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (26841 C.S.Mjr: S. H. Bayes. R.E.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (40648 C.S.Mjr:- T.R.S.Mjr:- S. H. Bayes. 14/ Div: Eng: R.E.); Belgium, Kingdom, Order of Leopold II, 5th Class breast Badge with Palme; B...
(x) A Second World War M.B.E. group of eight awarded to Regimental Sergeant-Major (Warrant Officer Class I) J. A. Mitchell, Royal Montreal Regiment, touted as 'Canada's No. 1 Soldier', Mitchell possibly served on Operation Ambassador, the daring Commando Raid on Guernsey in July 1940The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, 2nd Type, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; Voluntary Service Medal, with Overseas Service Clasp; War Medal 1939-45, these last three Canadian issues in silver; Coronation 1937; Eff...
(x) An outstanding Second World War North-West Europe operations M.B.E., Dieppe raid M.C. group of eight awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. J. Kennedy, Essex Scottish Regiment, Canadian ArmyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member's 2nd type breast Badge, silver; Military Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1942' and further inscribed 'Capt. H. J. Kennedy, Dieppe Augt. 19th'; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45, silver; Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, with Overseas Service Clasp; War Medal 1939-45, silver, with M.I.D. oak leaf;...
A post-War Malaya 1958 M.B.E. group of six awarded to Major (Hon. Colonel) A. J. Stead, King's Own Royal Regiment (Lancaster), late 5-12th Frontier Force Rifles (Queen Victoria's Own Corps of Guides Infantry), who made a courageous and extraordinary 200-mile seaborne escape from Singapore in a sampan, just before the Garrison capitulated to the Japanese invaderThe Most Excellent Order of The British Empire, Military Division, Members (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Arabian Peninsula, Malaya (Capt. A....
A post-war military M.B.E. and unique Second World War M.M. group of eight awarded to Major E. D. Childes, Rhodesia and Nyasaland Army Service Corps, late Southern Rhodesia Regiment, attached Nigeria RegimentThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd Type breast Badge, silver; Military Medal, G.VI.R. (CR/1247 Mech. S/Sjt. E. D. Childes, S. Rhod. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Southern Rhodesia (CR1247 T/Lieut Edgar D. Childes M.M.), minor contact marks, very fine and better (8...
A 1972 M.B.E. pair awarded to Miss M. A. Bellamy, an Ambulance Driver during the Second World War and the first female Vice-Chairman of the Grantham Borough BenchThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) Ladies' shoulder Badge, silver, in original Royal Mint case of issue; Defence Medal 1939-45, very fine (2)M.B.E. London Gazette 7 June 1972:'For services to the community in Grantham and Kesteven.'Marjorie Anderson Bellamy was a long-time resident of Grantham, Lincolnshire and her obituary in the Grantham Journal makes note of her active role i...
(x) A fine Second World War 'D-Day + 1' B.E.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal K. J. Roff, 170 Company, Pioneer CorpsBritish Empire Medal (Military), G.VI.R. (13106210. L/Cpl. Kenneth J. Roff), mounted on original pin, toned, good very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 24 January 1946. The original recommendation states:'On the night of 7 June 1944, on the beaches at Courseulles, Normandy, an enemy aerial attack was in progress during which a bomb fell amongst some vehicles loaded with ammunition and high explosives, setting fire to them and causing the ammunition to explode. As a result of this one man was...
A remarkable 'Anglo-Boer War' D.S.O., 'Great War' Bar group of seven awarded to Brigadier-General E. Paterson, 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, who was wounded during the Boer War as he rode alongside Jan Smuts himself and was later mentioned in 1901Taking command of the Regiment Paterson led them through the bloody battles in France earning his Bar for command of the 6th Cavalry Brigade during the Hundred Days Offensive, receiving another four 'mentions' in the conflictDistinguished Service Order, V.R., with Second Award Bar; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 claps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State...
A superb 'Battle of Amiens 1918' Tank Corps D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Major A. R. H. Rycroft, Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Yeomanry, late Royal Welsh Fusiliers, ‘for conspicuous gallantry and ability’ whilst leading a company of Whippet Tanks during the battle of Amiens on 8 August 1918Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (Lieut. A. R. H. Rycroft, R. Welsh, Fus:); 1914-15 Star (Capt. A. R. H. Rycroft. W. Kent. Yeo.); British War and Victory Meda...
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'Pasha introduced Monty to our Brigade-Commander - Brigadier F. A. M. B. Jenkins. The whole Brigade was devoted to Jenkins, not only because he was the man who had trained us to knife-edge efficiency but because we admired his soldiering ability and experience'Eric Wilfred Robinson-Horley remembers Major-General Jenkins, in his memoir Last Post: An Indian Army MemoirThe Immediate 'Italian Somaliland 1941' D.S.O., 'North-West Frontier 1936' O.B.E., 'Palestine 1918' M.C. group of twelve awarded to Major-General F. A. M. B. Jenkins, 2nd Punjab RegimentHis remar...
A superb ‘Second Battle of the Somme 1918’ M.C. and Second Award Bar group of three awarded to Captain J. C. Lindsay, 6th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, who was thrice wounded and later joined the Royal Irish Constabulary, being involved in an ambush on St. Stephens Green in 1921 Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, reverse contemporarily engraved ‘2/Lieut. J. C. Lindsay. Middlesex Regt.’; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. J. C. Lindsay.), very fine (3)Provenance:Cross Collection, J. B. Hayward, January 1973.D.N.W. 2020, Jack Webb Collection.M.C. London Gazette 7 November 191...
A Great War Warrant Officer's M.C. group of eight awarded to Company Sergeant-Major W. J. Ogden, Royal Engineers, who was additionally awarded an M.S.M. for his services in FranceMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg (23933 Cpl: W. J. Ogden. R.E.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (23933 Serjt: W. J. Ogden. R.E.); 1914-15 Star (107476 C. S. Mjr. W. J. Ogden, R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (107476 W.O.CL.2. W. J. Ogden. R.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (23933 C.Q.M.S...
(x) A 'Somme Offensive 1916' M.C. group of eight awarded to Captain L. Rothery, 7th Battalion, West Riding Regiment (Duke of Wellington's Regiment) later Leicester Regiment, who gallantly placed himself at the head of his Company to capture an enemy position; duty called again in 1940 and Rothery was commissioned into the Leicester Regiment, with whom he was evacuated from Dunkirk withMilitary Cross, G.V.R., engraved on the reverse 'Presented by H. M. King George V to Capt L. Rothery At Buckingham Place June 26th 1919'; 1914 -15 Star (Lieut. L. Rothery W. Rid. R.); British War and Victory Meda...
The Great War ‘East Africa’ M.C. group of six awarded to Major D. H. McCalmont, 7th (Queen’s Own) Hussars, who served in France in 1914 as A.D.C. to General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien, and then in German South-West Africa on the Staff of General Smuts, where he would earn his Military Cross and be thrice despatches; he latterly became a famous equine manMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star, clasp (Capt. D. H. B. McCalmont. 7/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (Major D. H. B. McCalmont); War Medal 1939-45; Delhi Durbar 1911, mounted court-style as worn, toned, good very fin...
The unique Great War M.C., Boer War D.C.M. and dated Gallipoli Bar awarded to Major J. Hudson, Connaught Rangers, late Northern Nigeria Regiment and Irish GuardsHe took the first gallantry award to the Irish Guards, during the Boer War, before being awarded a rare Dated Second Award Bar to his D.C.M. whilst serving with the Connaught Rangers in Gallipoli, finally adding the M.C. to his laurels whilst serving the Connaught Rangers in Mesopotamia; Hudson left a remarkable account of his service, a copy of which is includedMilitary Cross, G.V.R. (Capt. J. Hudson 1st. Batt. Conn. Rangers); Disting...
A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ M.C. pair awarded to Lieutenant D. S. Gwyn, Royal Canadian Dragoons, who was lost when the Leinster was torpedoed and sunk by the U-123 off Dublin Bay on 10 October 1918Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Donald Stodart Gwyn), nearly extremely fine (2)M.C. London Gazette 26 March 1918. Citation published 24 August 1918:‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a raid on the enemy’s trenches. He led his men with great energy and determination, and by his fearless leadership overcame the enemy’s resistance. He...
(x) The Great War M.C. group of six awarded to Quartermaster & Captain J. Small, Rifle Brigade, late Gloucestershire Regiment, who was 'mentioned' during the Boer WarMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (9611 Clr.Serjt. J. Small. Rifle Bde.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9611 Qr:-Mr: Sjt: J. Small. Rifle Brigade.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (Q.M. & Capt. J. Small); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (9611 Q....
A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain A. A. Barrett, Royal Berkshire Regiment, late Royal Fusiliers, who suffered a gunshot wound to his leg during the advance on the first day of the Battle of PasschendaeleMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (49 Cpl A. A. Barrett. R. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (Capt. A. A. Barrett.), toning, overall very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during long operations as acting Adjutant of the battalion. Throughout he displayed high courage, initia...
(x) A fine 'Spring Offensive 1918' M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant R. Perry, 17th (British Empire League) Battalion, Kings Royal Rifle Corps late 6th Battalion, Duke of Cornwall's Light InfantryMilitary Cross G.V., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star, erased; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. R. Perry), contact marks, very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 16 September 1918:'For conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty. After going forward under heavy machine gun fire to ascertain the situation, he returned and led his platoon successfully forward, consolidated his position with grea...
A Great War M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant F. Lawson, Royal Berkshire RegimentMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. F. Lawson.), contact marks, overall very fine (3)Provenance:DNW, March 2002.M.C. London Gazette 30 July 1919:'During the operations in front of the Whine Trench, near Fresnes, on the night of September 21st/22nd, 1918, the laying of cable was extremely difficult owing to the heavy shell fire and the state of the ground and trenches. On many occasions long gaps in the wire were cut by shell fire, but throughout the operations,...
A good Immediate 1943 'Mareth Line' M.C. group of six awarded to Lieutenant G. V. Richley, 7th Battalion, The Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment), late Sergeant, Durham Light Infantry - the action was the very same in which his C.O., Lieutenant-Colonel D. A. Seagrim won his Victoria CrossMilitary Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1943' and additionally inscribed 'Lt. G.V. Richley. Mareth. March.'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these last five all contemporarily impressed 'Lieut G. V. Richley...
A Crimean War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private John Todd, 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of FootDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (John Todd, 46th Regt.), officially impressed naming, signs of brooch mounting, claw refixed, sometime gilded; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (John Todd, 46th Regt.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (John Todd, 46th Regt.), pierced with ring suspension, last two with old re-engraved naming, these three mounted as worn; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (J. Todd. 46th Regt.), officially impressed naming, edge bruising overall, contact marks, near...
(x) An outstanding Boer War D.C.M., M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class I E. A. Stebbing, Royal Warwickshire, late Sergeant, Devonshire Regiment, who latterly became Director of Music (Bandmaster) to the Governor of BombayDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (3235 Cpl. E. A. Stebbing. 2nd Devon: Regt.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (3235 Cpl. E. A. Stebbing. Devon: Regt.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3235 Band Serjt: E. A. Stebbing. Devon: Regt.); Brit...
The 'Action at Cyphergat 1901' D.C.M. pair awarded to Corporal F. Peacock, 2nd Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment attached 2nd Malta Company, 9th Mounted Infantry, who was severely wounded in the fighting and received a further 'mention' for his conductDistinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (5082 Corpl: F. Peacock. N. Lancs: Regt.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (5082 Corpl: F. Peacock, L.N. Lanc: Regt), the clasps unattached, the first heavily worn with repaired suspension, nearly very fine, the second slight edge bruise otherwise v...
(x) An Anglo-Boer War D.C.M. group of four to Sergeant J. Johnson, 5 Company, Eastern Division, Royal Artillery, who was additionally "mentioned" in the Boer War and who was later to get a Meritorious Service Medal Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (43426 Sjt: J. Johnson. R.G.A.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (43426 Sgt J. Johnson, 5th E.D., R.G.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (43426 Serjt: J. Johnson. R.G.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.VII.R. (Serjt: J. Johnson. R.A.), the first possibly re-pinned, the secon...
A Battle of Festubert 1915 D.C.M. group of eight awarded to Captain H. Harris, South African Forces, late Private, 15th Battalion, London Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own Civil Service Rifles), Lieutenant, Liverpool Regiment and Captain, Indian ArmyDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2579 Pte. H. Harris. 15/Lond: Regt - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2579 Pte. H. Harris. 15-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H. Harris.); India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21 (Capt. H. Harris. I.A.R.O.); War and African Service Medals 1939-45 (223699 H. Harris)...
A Great War 'Dardanelles' D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private H. F. Pickering, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, later Hampshire Regiment, who applied a tourniquet and saved the life of a man 'whilst bullets were flying like rain' around themDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R (11156 Pte. H. F. Pickering. R. War: R.); 1914-15 Star (...Pte...R. War: R.), partially erased; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (11156 Pte. H. F. Pickering. R. War.R.), edge bruising and contact marks throughout, nearly very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 21 June 1916:'For gallantry and devotion to dut...
A Mesopotamia 1916 D.C.M., 1917 Cross of Karageorge, group of five awarded to Serjeant C. O'Brien, 1st Battalion, Manchester Regiment who was further mentionedDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (2047 Cpl. C. O'Brien. 1/Manch: R.); 1914 Star, clasp (2047 L.Cpl. C. O'Brien. 1/Manch:R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves (2047 Sjt. C. O'Brien. Manch. R.); Serbia, Kingdom, Cross of Karageorge 1st Type, with Swords, good very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 20 October 1916,the original citation states:'For Distinguished and consistently good service as a machine-gunner. The first...
(x) A Great War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 G. Irvine, Highland Light InfantryDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (4403 C. S. Mjr: G. Irvine...High: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (4403 W.O.Cl.2 G. Irvine. High. L.I.), area of erasure on first, very fine (3)D.C.M. London Gazette 13 February 1917:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He set a splendid example of courage and cheerfulness throughout. On one occasion he rescued men who were buried.'Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A good Great War D.C.M., Italian Al Valore and M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 A. Hiscock, Wiltshire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (9049 Sjt. A. Hiscocks. 5/Wilts: R.); 1914 Star, copy slide clasp (9049 L. Cpl. A. Hiscocks. 1/Wilts: R.), heavy wear and abrasive cleaning to reverse; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (9049 A.W.O.Cl.2. A. Hiscock. Wilts. R.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Regular Army (5562217 W.O.Cl.II. A. Hiscock. D.C.M., Wilts. R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (5562217 W.O.Cl.2. A. Hiscoc...
A superb 'No Man's Land aircraft rescue' D.C.M., 1918 M.M. group of four awarded to Serjeant J. Dugdale 10th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, who served with great gallantry until being tragically killed in action in 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (21629 Sjt: J. Dugdale. 10/L.N.Lanc:R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (21629 Sjt: J. Dugdale. D.C.M. 10/N.Lan.R.); British War and Victory Medals (21629 Sjt. J. Dugdale. L.N.Lan.R.), overall good very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 17 September 1917:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in rushing forwards under heavy rifle fir...
A Great War D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private C. P. Ashen, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was seriously wounded during the First Day of the Battle of the Somme, was taken Prisoner of War at the Battle of the Aisne, and received his D.C.M. for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the Battle of PasschendaeleDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (12400 Pte C. W. Ashley. 2/R. Berks: R.); 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals (12400 Pte. C. W. Ashen. R. Berks. R.), mounted for display with three Royal Berkshire Regiment cap badges, polished, contact marks, nearly very fine (4...
A Great War D.C.M. trio awarded to Lance Sergeant E. C. Harvey, 5th Royal Berkshire Regiment Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (45671 Pte (A.Cpl) E.C. Harvey. 5/R Berks:R.); British War and Victory Medals (25219 Cpl.E.C.Harvey. Hamps.R.), contact marks, polished, nearly very fine to very fine (3)D.C.M. London Gazette 16 January 1919:'For gallantry on the morning of 22nd August, 1918, near Meaulte. The platoon was held up by a machine gun. This man immediately rushed forward at great risk and shot the man at the gun, whereupon the remainder of the team surrendered. On 26th August, east of Car...
An outstanding Second World War 'Desert Rats' immediate D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Company Sergeant-Major T. A. Mattock, East Yorkshire Regiment, late York & Lancaster Regiment (Territorials)He was recommended 'for the highest possible award' after displaying magnificent courage in taking out two enemy machine-gun posts on the Gazala Line in June 1942, the second of them after being wounded in the face, neck and arm by a Breda bombDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (4739803 W.O. Cl. II T. A. Mattock, E. York R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War M...
The Great War '1917' M.M. and '1918' Second Award Bar awarded to Sergeant J. Smith, 11th Battalion, Cheshire RegimentMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (16861 L.Cpl. J. Smith. 11/Ches:R.), some overstriking to number; 1914-15 Star (16861 Pte. J. Smith. Ches:R.); British War and Victory Medals (16861 Sjt. J. Smith. Ches. R.), minor edge bruising, light pitting, good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 16 August 1917.Second Award Bar to M.M. London Gazette 27 June 1918.John Smith was born at Heswell, Cheshire on 7 July 1896 and was working as a Flag Maker on the outbreak of the Great War...
The M.M. and Second Award Bar awarded to Sergeant J. Lightbown, 1st Battalion, King's Royal Rifle CorpsMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (R-12970 Cpl J. Lightbown. 1/K.R.Rif:C.); 1914-15 Star (R-12970 Pte J. Lightbown. K.R.Rif:C.); British War Medal 1914-20 (R-12970 Sgt. J. Lightbown. K.R.Rif.C.); Victory Medal 1914-1919, erased, minor contact wear overall very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 16 July 1918.Second Award Bar to M.M. London Gazette 11 February 1919.Joseph Lightbown was born at Chorley, Lancashire on 1 April 1892, the son of Joseph and Margaret, Lightbown of 16 Gilbert Stre...
A Great War 'Somme 1916' M.M. and Second Award Bar awarded to 2nd Lieutenant C. Horwood, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was twice wounded during the Great WarMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (12572 L. Sjt: C. Horwood. 6/R. Berks: R.), contact marks, edge bruising with a couple edge knocks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Spink, November 2008.M.M. London Gazette 21 December 1916.Charles Horwood was born in Wigginton, Hertfordshire in 1892 and attested at the Reading Depot in September 1914 along with his brothers Joseph and Frederick. Horwood was posted to the 6th Royal Berkshire Regi...
A superb Great War ‘French theatre’ M.M. and rare 1919 ‘North Russia Relief Force’ Second Award Bar group of five awarded to Sergeant W. M. Ross, 45th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, late 1st and 8th Battalions, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who was 'mentioned' in 1914, earned the Medaille Militaire in 1915 and during his service in North Russia was wounded in actionMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (9691 Sjt W. Ross. 8/R. Berks: R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (9691 Pte W. Ross. 1/R. Berks: R.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaves (L-9691 Sjt. W. Ross. R. Berks. R.); France, Repu...
A Great War M.M. awarded to Private G. Tooley, 2/4th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, who escaped after being taken prisoner of war during the German Spring OffensiveMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (220010 Pte G. Tooley. 4/R. Berks: R.), slight edge bruising, nearly extremely fineApproximately 349 M.M.'s awarded during the Great War awarded to those who escaped, 4 of these to the Royal Berkshire Regiment.M.M. London Gazette 30 January 1920.George Tooley was born in Rock Ferry, Cheshire circa 1898 and first joined the Western Front with the 2/5th Battalion, Cheshire Regiment before transferring to t...
A Great War M.M. group of five to Sergeant J. W. Taylor, Royal Engineers, who was additionally awarded an M.S.M. for his service in France, and who was killed in action on 28 September 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. (313146 Cpl J. W. Taylor. 25/D.S. Coy R.E.); 1914-15 Star (63143 Gnr. J. W. Taylor, R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (63143 Sjt. J. W. Taylor. R.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (313146 2.Cpl - A.Cpl - J. W. Taylor. 25/ D. S. Coy R.E.), good very fine (5)M.M. London Gazette 12 June 1918.M.S.M. London Gazette 17 June 1918.John William Taylor was born 1889, the second s...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA Great War Military Medal group to Sergeant L. F. Warner, 391st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery; latterly joining the Metropolitan Police, he spent time at Marlborough House and evidently became a favourite of Queen MaryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (33768 Sjt.L.F. Warner. R.G.A.); 1914-15 Star (33768. Cpl. L.F. Warner. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals ( 33768. Sjt.L.F. Warner. R.A.); Italy, Kingdom, War Cross, mounted as worn, very fine (5)M.M. London Gazette 28 March 1919.Italian War Cross London Gazette 29 November 1918.Leslie Frank Warner was bo...
A 1918 M.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal C. W. Deal, 21st Battalion, Australian Machine Gun Corps, for advancing into No Man's Land and duelling German snipersMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (1531 Pte. C. W. Deal. 2/Aust: M.G.C.); 1914-15 Star (1531 Pte C. W. Deal. 21/Bn. A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals (1531 Cpl. C. W. Deal. 21-Bn. A.I.F.), mounted as worn, good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919, the original Recommendation quoted in his Service Records states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack at Framerville, near Amiens on the 11th August, 1918. When...
'As the Battalion was consolidating, B Company was troubled by bursts of fire from an enemy machine-gun post on the left, and Private Gridgeman was sent forward to reconnoitre. As he approached the post he was fired on, but he continued to crawl forward until he was within 40 yards of it. He then rushed the post, silenced the gun and returned to his company with seven prisoners. B Company then exploited towards Points 66, but at disk it was withdrawn so that its left flank was resting on Casa Petraccone.'The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment 1920-1950, Lieutenant-Colonel Chaplin, refersAn o...
An outstanding 1944 North-West Europe Immediate M.M. awarded to Corporal J. H. L. McClernon, 7th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, who was killed in action before he could receive his richly-deserved awardMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (14401018 Cpl. J. H. L, McClernon. Som. L.I.), mounted on original pin, good very fineM.M. London Gazette 21 December 1944. The original recommendation - for an Immediate D.C.M. - states:'St Pierre du Fresne - On 1 August 1944, at about 0900hrs, the position held by the Platoon to which Cpl McClernon belonged was attacked by Infantry and Tanks. One Section was over-r...
(x) An M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Captain and Quartermaster V. Freed, Fife and Fofar Yeomanry, late Glasgow Yeomanry and 19th Hussars, whose long and varied military career saw him rewarded with a house courtesy of the M.O.D. only for it to be requisitioned and replaced by an M.S.M.Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast (3727 O.R.Sjt. V. Freed, 19/Hrs.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3727 S.Serjt: Maj: V. Freed. 19th Hussars.); 1914-15 Star (Q.M.& Lieut: V. Freed. Q.O.R. Glasgo...
A Great War M.S.M. for Gallantry group of four awarded to Sergeant B. R. Badger, Royal Engineers1914-15 Star (105813 Sjt B. Badger. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (105813 Sjt. B. R. Badger. R.E.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (WR-252503 Sjt B. R. Badger. R.E.), the number officially corrected on the last, otherwise very fineM.S.M. London Gazette 3 July 1919. Citation gives further details:'On the night of 27th of December, 1918, one of 21 wagons of German ammunition wagons standing in Ath station was set alight by some unknown means. These wagons contained heavy ammunition and...
An M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Sergeant J. McCrea, The Queen's Bays (2nd Dragoon Guards), who served with the only Squadron of his unit in MalabarBritish War and Victory Medals (22239 Pte. J. McCrea. R. Lanc. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Malabar 1921-22 (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935 (No. 394068 Tpr. J. McCrea The Queens Bays), privately impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Regular Army (394068 Tpr. J. McCrea. The Bays.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (394068 Sjt. J. McCrea. The Bays.), traces of adhesive t...
An unusual Persia 1910 I.D.S.M. awarded to Sowar Muhammad Khan, 18th (King George's Own) LancersIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (2009 Sowar Muhammad Khan 18th Lancers), very fineI.D.S.M. awarded as per I.A.O 933 of 1910 (Persia).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An Immediate 'Battle of Bir Hachiem' I.D.S.M. group of six awarded to Havildar S. Singh, Indian Signal Corps, who commanded the Signal Section of 2nd Indian Field Regiment during their famous engagement at Point 171 on 27 May 1942Indian Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (A.344 Hav. Santokh Singh, ISC); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, very fine (6)Provenance:Purchased in Delhi, March 1980.I.D.S.M. London Gazette 13 August 1942. The recommendation for an Immediate award states:'On 27 May 1942 during the action which took place some 3 miles south-east of...
A K.P.M. for Gallantry awarded to Head Constable F. Mohamad, Peshawar North-West Frontier Province PoliceKing's Police Medal, G.VI.R., for Gallantry (Faqir Mohamad. Hd. Const. Peshawar Dist. N.W.F.P.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star 1939-45; War and India Service Medals 1939-45, contact marks, very fine (4)K.P.M. for Gallantry London Gazette 6 January 1939.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An I.P.M. group of four awarded to Port Inspector of Police B. H. Fell, Bengal PoliceIndian Police Medal, G.VI.R., for Distinguished Conduct (B, H, Fell, Port Inspr. of Police, Bengal); Burma Star; War and India Service Medals 1939-45, good very fine (4)I.P.M. Gazette of India 1 January 1945.Bertram Hugh Fell was born in 1905 and married Margaret Rawlings at Chittagong in 1936. Having risen to become Port Inspector at Chittagong, he was latterly employed as a Factory Labourer and died in Romford on 17 August 1965.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and...
The very rare 1932 Lloyd's Gold Medal for Distinguished Services awarded to Sir E. R. Pulbrook, Chairman of Lloyd's during the Second World War, a period which saw him become the first Lloyd's Chairman to travel overseas on business for the first time in over a century in order to broker important agreements with the United States GovernmentLloyd's Gold Medal for Distinguished Services (Eustace Ralph Pulbrook, 1932), gold, 36mm, in its fitted case, the lid blocked 'Presented to Eustace Ralph Pulbrook at the General Meeting on the 8th June 1932, by the Members of the Corporation of Lloyd's to C...
(x) The Order of St. John pair attributed to Mrs Gwendel (Rothera) Harvey, Voluntary Aid DetachmentThe Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of Saint John of Jerusalem (Serving Member); Defence Medal 1939-45, very fine (2)Gwendel Harvey, nee Rothera was born on 17 September 1893 a native of Beeston, Nottinghamshire, the daughter of Frank Alan Rothera, Royal Navy who was killed on 2 August 1918 when serving in H.M.S. Ariel.Gwendel married Major General George Alfred Duncan Harvey in September 1916 and died in London in June 1979.For the medals of her husband Major-General Harvey, please see Lot...
A fine Second World War C.B., Somme 1916 M.C. group of ten awarded to Air Vice-Marshal J. H. S. Tyssen, Royal Air Force, late North Somerset Yeomanry and Royal Flying CorpsWounded in action as an Observer in 3 Squadron in May 1915, Tyssen qualified as a pilot on his recovery and saw much action as a Flight Commander in 22 Squadron during 1916, witnessing the First Day of the Battle of the Somme and the first use of tanks on the battlefield - at Flers-Courcellete - on 15 September 1916: 'a wonderful sight, better than 1st July'Having then had occasion to record 28 holes in his fuselage and a da...
The rare and outstanding Great War 'early bird's' D.S.O., O.B.E. group of five awarded to Wing Commander G. F. Pretyman, Royal Air Force, late Somerset Light Infantry and Royal Flying CorpsA founding father of the fledgling Royal Flying Corps - who qualified as a pilot at Brooklands in 1912 - he flew a lengthy and daring recce in the Battle of Le Cateau in August 1914: downed by ground fire, he took to a bicycle and a car, and delivered an important intelligence report on reaching his base at midnightHe is, moreover, credited with flying the first ever photographic reconnaissance sortie - when...
(x) A scarce 1945 North-West Europe D.F.C. group of six awarded to Captain A. D. Cover, Royal Artillery, who flew Auster spotter aeroplanes from the time he landed in Normandy on 18 June 1944-March 1945, carrying out some 134 Ops in extremely hazardous conditionsDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1945'; 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (Lt. A. D. Cover. R.A.), light contact marks to the last, otherwise good very fine (6)A total of 101 D.F.C.s were awarded to the Royal Artillery during the...
A fine Great War A.F.C. group of seven awarded to Wing Commander E. R. Pretyman, Royal Air Force, late Somerset Light Infantry and Royal Flying Corps, who was decorated for his command of No. 19 Squadron in France in the closing months of the conflictHaving been wounded as an infantry subaltern at St. Julien in April 1915, he qualified as a pilot and flew operationally in Egypt and Palestine in 17 Squadron, prior to returning to the U.K. on Home Defence duties in B.E. 12a single-seaters of 78 Squadron, in which he was thrice 'scrambled' to face-off Gotha bomber forcesLater, as C.O. of No. 61 S...
The 1976 M.B.E group of six awarded to Squadron-Leader R. W. Kimmings, Royal Air Force, who flew numerous sorties in Spitfires of No.'s 129 (Mysore), 249 (Gold Coast) and 253 (Hyderabad) Squadrons in 1942-45, followed by, unusually, a further tour in Spits in No. 60 Squadron in Malaya in 1950, also picking up a brace of Queen's Commendations along the wayThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) Badge, copy; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, tailor's copy of some age; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (1269552 F...
An early 1941 Second World War D.F.M. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer F. H. Parks, No. 58 Squadron, Royal Air ForceDistinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R. (581158. Sgt. F. H. Parks. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., with Additional Service Bar (W/O. F. H. Parks. (581158) R.A.F.), mounted as worn, claw loose on first, otherwise very fine (6)D.F.M. London Gazette 11 February 1941. The original recommendation states:'Sgt. Parkes has completed 16 operational flights including attacks on Berlin, Leuna, the Channel P...
A fine Second World War night fighter's immediate D.F.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer F. W. Curtis, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, a veteran of the Battle of BritainHaving honed his skills as a Navigator / Radio Operator in No. 25 Squadron in the U.K. and helped to down a Ju. 88 over Rutland in April 1941 - Curtis raised himself to ace status with 4 further 'kills' over North Africa in Beaufighters of No. 89 SquadronDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (746769 F./Sgt. F. W. Curtis, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Defence...
(x) A rare Great War M.S.M. and Serbian Medal for Bravery group of six awarded to Chief Mechanic H. Miller, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, whose squadron provided vital air support for none other than 'Lawrence of Arabia' in the Middle East1914-15 Star (1513 A.M. 1 H. Miller R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (1513 F. Sgt. H. Miller, R.A.F.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (1513 F.-Sgt. H. Miller, R.A.F.); Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (1513 Flt. Sjt. H. Miller, R.A.F.); Serbia, Kingdom, Obilich Medal for Bravery, silver, min...
British Miniature Dress Medals
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe remarkable dress miniature group of ten worn by Vice-Admiral Sir J. Porter, Royal Navy, who left a first-hand account of his near death experience at Tofrek and later served with the Naval Brigade of H.M.S. Doris during the Anglo-Boer WarMedical Director General of the Navy and Honorary Physician to H.M. The King until 1913, he was pulled from retirement to organise the evacuation of the wounded from GallipoliThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and S...
The mounted C.B., O.B.E. group of five miniature dress medals worn by Engineer-Rear Admiral H. L. Parry, Royal NavyThe Most Honourable Order of The Bath, C.B. (Military) Badge; The Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Badge; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, mounted as worn, good very fine (5)Sold together with a cloth bullion Badge. For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 171.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The D.S.O. and Second Award Bar group of eleven dress miniatures worn by Admiral C. H. G. Benson, Royal Navy, who was further captain of R.N. Jervis Bay in Sydney after the Great WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with second award bar; 1914-15 Star; British War 1914-20, with 4 slide clasps, Home Seas 1915, Minesweeping, Q Ships, Mine Clearance 1918-19; Victory Medal 1914-1919, with M.I.D. oak leaves; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals, all engraved, Jubilee 1935; Royal Humane Society bronze medal, overall good very fine (11)For the recipient's full-sized awar...
(x) The mounted group of six miniature dress medals worn by Chief Electrical Artificer E. W. Wardell, Royal Navy, who was decorated for his services in the submarine - ex-U Boat - H.M.S. GraphDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star, clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., mounted as worn, generally good very fine (6)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 186.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The miniature Queen's South Africa Medal worn by Lieutenant-Commander H. S. W. Boldero, Royal Navy, who was 'mentioned' for his fine actions with the Naval Guns of Terrible at the Battle of ColensoQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith, mounted as worn, very fineFor his full-size Medal and a biographical note, please see Lot 70.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The mounted group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Colonel H. J. Kennedy, M.B.E., M.C., Essex Scottish Regiment, Canadian Army, who was decorated for his gallantry in the Dieppe raid in August 1942The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member's 2nd type breast Badge; Military Cross, G.V.R., silver, by Scully Ltd and marked 'STERLING'; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; Canadian Voluntary Service Medal, with Overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., Canada, mounted as worn, lacq...
The mounted V.C. group of five miniature dress medals worn by Sergeant J. Upton, 1st Battalion, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire RegimentVictoria Cross; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, good very fine (5)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 111.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted Boer War D.S.O. and Great War O.B.E. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Colonel G. C. Lambton, Worcestershire RegimentDistinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military Division) 1st Type; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Diamond Hill, Johannesburg, Wittebergen; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; 1914 Star, clasp; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves, mounted as worn, the ribands frayed in places but as ori...
(x) The mounted Boer War D.C.M., M.S.M. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Warrant Officer Class I E. A. Stebbing, Royal Warwickshire, late Sergeant, Devonshire Regiment, who latterly became Director of Music (Bandmaster) to the Governor of BombayDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R.; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; British War Medal 1914-20; Jubilee 1935; Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R.; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., mounted for wear,...
The mounted Battle of Festubert D.C.M. group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Captain H. Harris, South African Forces, late Private, 15th Battalion, London Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own Civil Service Rifles), Lieutenant, Liverpool Regiment and Captain, Indian ArmyDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W. Frontier 1919; War and African Service Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., Union of South Africa, mounted as worn, very fine (8)For his full-size awards and a biographical not...
(x) South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879, disc 17mm, swivel suspension, good very fine, mounted as worn on frayed riband, in fitted leather caseTogether with a letter from Lieutenant-Colonel W. W. M. Chard, dated March 1977, which makes mention that he is related to Chard V.C. of Rorke's Drift fame.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Campaign Groups and Pairs
A scarce M.G.S. and Army of India pair awarded to Colonel W. G. A. Fielding, 8th Bengal Light Cavalry and Governor General’s Body GuardMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Java (Lieut. W. G. A. Fielding, Govr. Genl’s Body Guard); Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (Major W. G. A. Fielding, 8th Lt. Cavy.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, extremely fine and very scarce (2)Provenance:Glendining's, July 1923 and Mackenzie Collection, 1934.William George Augustus Fielding was born in London in 1784, and was appointed Cornet in the 5th Light Cavalry, April 1801, a...
(x) Pair: Veterinary Surgeon C. Turner, Royal Artillery, late 9th Bengal CavalryScinde 1843, Meeanee Hyderabad 1843 reverse, fitted with replacement silver straight bar suspension (Vety. Surgeon Chas. Turner 9th Bengal Cavalry); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala (V...y. Surgn. C. Turner. 3rd Bde H. Arty.), wear to the second, very fine (2)Charles Turner was born at Merton, Surrey in 1805. He received his Diploma from the Veterinary College on 6 February 1827 and was recommended to the Honourable Court of Directors of the East India Company as a Veterinary Surgeon for the Service...
Four: Captain of the Maintop S. Fuge, Royal NavyCrimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Samuel. Fuge. H.M.S. Agamemnon.) officially impressed naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed as issued; China 1842 (Samuel Fuge. H.M.S. Clio.), the original straight bar suspension re-affixed; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension, (S Fuge, Capt. M. Top. H.M.S. Megarea. 21 Yrs.), minor contact marks and edge wear, overall very fine (4)Samuel Fuge was born at Portsmouth around 1823 and was serving with the sloop Clio during the first Opium War. This vessel was present for the bo...
'...A worse rider, a worse drill, a greater humbug never before held the rank of Adjutant in the British Army'Troop Sergeant-Major Smith's comment on Yates' appointment to the 11th HussarsThe Crimean Al Valore Militare group of three awarded to Cornet and Adjutant J. Yates, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) at the time of the Charge of the Light BrigadeCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Lt & Adjut J. Yates. 11th Husr), engraved naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian die, unnamed as issued, fitted with privately-made suspension; Sardinia, Al Valore Militare, silv...
'In life the welfare of his Regiment was ever-present to Colonel Millett's mind, and among his last thoughts was his express desire that he should be carried to the grave by soldiers of the Regiment under his command.'The Regimental Records of the Royal Welch Fusiliers shines light on the final moments of Colonel MillettThe outstanding campaign group of five awarded to Colonel S. C. Millett, 23rd Royal Welch Fusiliers, the inventor of the mosquito net whilst on campaign in West AfricaMillett was severely wounded, his left arm being shattered by gunshot, during the Assault on the Great Redan in...
Pair: Colonel G. C. Jackson, Bengal Cavalry, Indian Army, who was 'mentioned' for both the storming of Umbeyla, December 1863, and the assault of Magdala, April 1868; he later served on the Staff of three succeeding Viceroy’s of India; was Commandant of the Governor-General’s Body-Guard; and Commanded the 5th Bengal CavalryIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (Lieut. G. C. Jackson. 11th. Bengl. Cavy.); Abyssinia 1867 (Capt. G. C. Jackson 12th. Bengal Cavy.), suspension neatly re-affixed on latter, edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine (2)George Charles Jackson was born o...
(x) The fine campaign pair awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel A. R. Denne, 17th Infantry (The Loyal Regiment), Indian Army late Indian Staff Corps and Madras InfantrySeverely wounded during the Burmese expedition of 1885-87, he was 'mentioned' for the Tirah campaign as Transport Officer for the Line of CommunicationsIndia General Service 1854-95, 4 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89, Chin-Lushai 1889-90, Burma 1889-92 (Lieutt. A. R. Denne 10th Madras. Inf.); India General Service 1895-1902, 3 clasps, Tirah 1897-98, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Relief of Chitral 1895 (Capt. A.R. Denne. 25th Madras.Inf)...
(x) Pair: Private W. Ross, 72nd (Highland) Regiment of FootAfghanistan 1878-80, 4 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (58B/150 Pte. W. Ross. 72nd Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (58B/150 Private W. Ross 72nd Highlanders), very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Four: Private B. Singh 1st Baluch Light Infantry, late 27th Bombay Light InfantryAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (No 2174 Pte. Bishon Sing. 1., Bel. L.I.); India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Burma 1885-87, Burma 1887-89 (2174 Pte Bisho...27th Bo.Lt.Infy.), the surname obliterated; East and Central Africa 1897-99, 1 clasp, 1898 (2174 Pte Bishun Singh. 1st Baluch: L.I.); Indian Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (2174 Pte Bishan Singh 27th Bo: Lt.Infy.), generally fine and better (4)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Pair: Gunner's Mate W. S. Cullingford, Royal Navy, who served aboard both Alexandra and SphinxEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 4 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, Suakin 1885 (W. S. Cullingford. Gunrs. Mte. H.M.S. "Alexandra"); Khedive's Star 1882, minor pitting, very fine and rare (2)One of only 11 Suakin 1884 clasps to Sphinx, making this quite possibly a unique combination..William Samuel Cullingford was born at Hempnal, Norfolk on 10 January 1851 and joined the Royal Navy on 1 January 1873 with the service number 55447. Posted first to Revenge and later Monar...
A remarkable and likely unique Naval Chaplain's group of three awarded to Reverend A. P. Hill, Royal NavyEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (Rev: A. P. Hill, H.M.S. “Inflexible.”); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (Rev: A. P. Hill. B.A., R.N.) engraved naming; Khedive’s Star 1882, reverse engraved ‘Rev. A. P. Hill.’, light pitting and contact marks, nearly very fine and believed to be a unique combination to a Royal Naval Chaplain (3)8 Royal Naval Chaplains present at the Bombardment of Alexandria; 5 men on the roll of the Royal Naval Cape...
Pair: Private A. Voysey, 19th HussarsEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 5 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (2252, Pte A. Voysey, 19th Hussars); Khedive's Star 1882, privately impressed naming on reverse, (19th Hrs 2252.Pte. A.Voysey 1882), metals mounted together on simple metal bar, loose suspension, pitting, and contact wear, edge bruising nearly obscures parts of naming, about very fine, Star is very fine (2)Albert Voysey was born circa 1861 in Devonshire and attested with the 7th Hussars on 3 December 1879, with whom he served under Regiment...
Pair: Private A. Hatchard, 19th HussarsEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 5 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (1209. Pte A. Hatchard.19th Hussars.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, contact wear, edge bruising, and a few edge knocks to the first, otherwise very fine (2)95 'Kirbekan' clasps to the unit.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Four: Lieutenant H. A. Woods, British South Africa PoliceBritish South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse Mashonaland 1897 (626 Sergt. H. A. Woods. B.S.A. Police.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Rhodesia (626 Serjt. H. A. Woods. B.S.A. Police.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (626 Serjt: H. A. Woods. B.S.A. Police.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. H. A. Woods.), minor edge bruising to first, otherwise good very fine (4) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Captain H. W. O. Knox-Fletcher, 4th (Uganda) Battalion, King's African Rifles and East Lancashire Regiment, who died as a result of blackwater fever whilst attempting to save the lives of suffering brother officers on an elephant shooting expedition in 1906India General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (2nd Lieut H. W. Fletcher. 1st. Bn. E. Lanc: Regt.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Capt: H. W. O. Fletcher. E. Lanc: Regt. & K. A. Rif:), high-relief bust on this last, very fine (2)Henry William Overstreet Knox-Fletcher was born at Dublin i...
(x) Five: Private A. Stock, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, late Bedfordshire RegimentIndia General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (3914 Pte. A. Stock 1st Bn. Bedford Regt.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (3914 Pte. A. Stock. Bedford Regt.); 1914-15 Star (170 Pte. A. Stock. P.P.Can.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (170 Pte. A. Stock. P.P.C.L.I.), very fine (5)Albert Stock was born at Blunham, Bedfordshire in April 1873. He served some 11 years with the Bedfordshire Regiment before emigrating to Ca...
The historically important campaign group of three awarded to Commander B. Steel, Royal Naval Reserve, who was Marine Superintendent at Southampton for the White Star Line and reputedly the last man to step off the doomed R.M.S. Titanic before her fateful maiden voyageSteel worked as an Officer for the famous White Star Line from 1894-1927 and was Southampton Marine Superintendent from 1908, in which capacity he saw off Titanic on 10 April 1912, also having been aboard for that morning’s lifeboat drill; then being present for a conference with Captain Edward Smith on the Bridge, and having col...
Five: Petty Officer A. J. French, Royal NavyEast and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Sierra Leone 1898-99 (132502 P-O: 2: Cl: A. J. French, H.M.S. Blonde); 1914-15 Star (132502, A. J. French, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (132502 A. J. French. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (A. J. French, P.O.1.Cl., H.M.S. Defiance.), very fine (5)Albert John French was born at Bishop Steignton, Devon on 3 June 1869 and was a farmer by trade upon his joining the Royal Navy on 26 March 1885. Having been awarded his L.S. & G.C. Medal in July 1902, he was shore pensioned...
The campaign pair awarded to Fleet Surgeon A. H. Jeremy, Royal Navy, the Surgeon for H.M.S. Terrible during the critical first weeks of the Anglo-Boer War; he was later Medical Officer at the Taku Hospital and joined the response to the Red Sea troubles between 1905-06Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (Surg: A. H. Jeremy, B.A, M.B, H:M:S: Terrible); China 1900, no clasp (Surgn. A. H. Jeremy, R.N. H.M.S. Phoenix.), light contact marks, very fine (2)Alfred Hutton Jeremy was born at Rathefarnham, Dublin, on 13 December 1866, the son of Daniel and Ann Jeremy. Educated at Peterhouse Sc...
Five: Mechanician T. Killan, Royal Navy, who was awarded a rare Q.S.A. named to H.M.S. OphirQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (284177 Stoker T. Killan, R.N., H.M.S. Ophir); 1914-15 Star (284177, T. Killan, Mech., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (284177 T. Killan. Mech. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (284177 Thomas Killan, Mechn, H.M.S. Fisgard), edge bruise to first and light contact marks overall, very fine and rare (5)53 Medals were presented to the men of H.M.S. Ophir in March 1901 however not all are named to that ship.Thomas Killan was born at Widnes, Lancashire on 12...
'All our people were wonderfully cool and not a soul seemed to have the slightest doubt about the result. We had been using a good deal of Lyddite and so had they. Our hammock nettings were quite yellow from Lyddite which had exploded from their shells. The fore turret landed her a lovely smack just by the quarterdeck and by 6.26 she was now undoubtedly done for. Then she just began to haul down her ensign but it was hauled up again and she opened fire at us.The range was now about 3,000 yards and when we replied her decks became an absolute shambles, and one shell alone killed 50 men. We abso...
The unique campaign group of five awarded to Gunner H. J. Tanner, Royal Marine Artillery, who was seconded for service with the Army during the Anglo-Boer War and later saw service at Ostend in 1914Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (H. J. Tanner, Gunr., R.M.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2651 Gnr, H. J. Tanner. R.M.A.); 1914 Star (R.M.A. 2651. Gunner H. J. Tanner, R.M. Brigade.); British War and Victory Medals (R.M.A. 2651 Gr. H. J. Tanner.), mounted for wear, light contact marks, otherwise very fine (5)32 Queen's South Afri...
Pair: Lieutenant A. L. Hope, British South Africa Police, a Defender of Mafeking who was accidentally shot and killed at the end of the Boer WarQueen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Defence of Mafeking, Transvaal (Lieut: A. L. Hope, B.S.A. Police); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (Lt. A. L. Hope, B.S.A. Police.) mounted for display, edge bruise to the first, otherwise very fine (2)Uniquely named Medal to a Lieutenant of the British South Africa Police for the Defence of Mafeking.Adrian Lewis Hope served as one of 12 officers of the British South Africa Police present at the Defence o...
A family collection to father and sonFour: Captain D. S. Steele-Perkins, Cape Town Highlanders, later Royal Army Medical CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902, South Africa 1901, (Lieut: D. Steele-Perkins. Cape Town Hdrs), the clasps mounted in that order; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. D. S. Steele-Perkins.); British Red Cross Society War Service medal, unnamed as issued, edge bruise to first, overall very fine (4)The remarkable campaign group of three attributed to Surgeon Vice-Admiral Sir D. D, Steele-Perkins, Royal Navy, who was attending on t...
Nine: Quartermaster & Hon. Lieutenant C. F. Dryden, Connaught RangersQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (3052 C.Sgt C. F. Dryden, 1st Connaught Rang:); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3052 Clr:-Serjt: C. F. Dryden. Conn: Rang:); 1914 Star, clasp (Hon: Lt. & Q.M. C. F. Dryden. Conn: Rang.); British War and Victory Medals (Q.M. & Lieut. C. F. Dryden.); Defence Medal 1939-45 (D.C.W. C. F. Dryden), engraved naming; Coronation 1911; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3052 S.Mj...
A highly unusual campaign group of three awarded to Deck Hand W. Crisp, Royal Naval Reserve, late Gunner, Royal ArtilleryA veteran of the Younghusband Expedition to Tibet, with whom he saw active service with the Mountain Battery, Crisp thence went to sea during the Great War and was lost on 1 February 1916 - he was surely the only man with such a careerTibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (5480 Gunr. W. Crisp 7th Mtn. By. R.G.A.), mounted as worn; British War and Victory Medals (480DA W. Crisp. D.H. R.N.R.), good very fine (3)William Crisp was born at Raveningham, near Loddon, Norfolk in 18 May 18...
(x) Seven: Marine R. G. Seeley, Royal Marines, whose long career included action during the Defence of Antwerp in 1914Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (PO.12780 Bug R. G. Seeley. R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Prosperine); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (PO.12780 Bugler. R. G. Seeley, R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Prosperine.); 1914 Star, clasp (PO.12780.. Lce. Corpl. Bugler. R. G. Seeley, R.M. Brigade.); British War and Victory Medals (PO.12780 L.Cpl. R. G. Seely. R.M.L.I.); War Medal 1939-45; Royal Naval L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (PO.12780. R. G. Seely. Pte. R.M.L.I.)...
Four: Lieutenant, late Squadron Sergeant-Major H. G. Franklin, North Somerset Yeomanry, the unit which inspired 'War Horse'1914 Star (404 Sq. S. Mjr. H. Franklin. 1/1 N. Som: Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. H. G. Franklin.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (404 Sq. S. Mjr. H. Franklin. N. Somerset: Yeo.), good very fine (4)Hector George Franklin was born at Barton Regis, Gloucestershire on 25 September 1881, was educated at Parkland School, Kingsdown, Bristol and served with the North Somerset Yeomanry before the Great War. Having enlisted in July 1900, he earned...
The superb campaign group of four awarded to Sergeant J. W. Upton, 1st Battalion, (The Sherwood Foresters) Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, who won his Victoria Cross at Rouges Bancs, France on 9 May 1915 for repeated acts of bravery in rescuing wounded comrades close to the enemy's trenches under heavy German rifle and artillery fire; when not rescuing wounded fellow soldiers, he bandaged and dressed the wounded in front of his own parapet, being continually exposed to heavy enemy fire - the acts were immortalised in Deeds That Thrill The Empire1914 Star (10082 Pte. J. Upton. 1/Notts.&...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentFive: Captain G. A. M. Paul, Royal Navy who served with the Battleship Superb during the Battle of Jutland1914-15 Star (S. Lt. G. A. M. Paul, R.N.), the last letter of surname lightly struck; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. G. A. M. Paul. R.N.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the Great War awards sometime silvered, light contact marks, very fine (5)George Anson Moncrieff Paul was born at Kent on 31 July 1895, the son of Katherine and Brigadier-General Ernest Paul. Joining the training establishment on 15 May 1908 he was commissioned Midshipman on 15...
Three: Private A. E. Bow, Royal Army Service Corps1914-15 Star (S2-12861 Pte A. E. Bow, A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (S2-12861 Pte. A.E. Bow. A.S.C.), the first gilded, otherwise very fine (3)Albert Edward Bow was born at Kidderminster in 1888 and enlisted on 2 October 1914. He first saw service overseas in Egypt on 1 June 1915 but was discharged on 21 February 1916 with a Silver War badge (No. 11972).For the Medals awarded to his brother please see Lot 166.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The group of six to Colonel the Earl of Donoughmore, K.P., K.St.J., British Red Cross Society, who served on the Society’s War Committee, and was twice Mentioned in Despatches1914-15 Star (Earl of Donoughmore.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Earl of Donoughmore.); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Belgium, Kingdom, Order of Leopold, Military Division, Officer’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted as worn, generally very fine (6)[K.P.] conferred 1916.K.St.J. London Gazette 31 July 1917.M.I.D. London Gazette 4 January 1917; 24 December 1917.Belgium, Order of Leop...
A scarce aviation pioneer's group of three to Captain R. M. Pike, Royal Flying Corps, who was trialled with assessing the Airco DH2 aircraft but was shot down on 9 August 1915 and killed in the crash landing1914-15 Star (Capt. R. M. Pike. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. M. Pike.), extremely fine (3)Robert Maxwell Pike was born at Kilnock House, Carlow, Ireland on 30 August 1886, the second son of Robert Lecky Pike and his wife Catherine Henrietta Howard. Both he and his brother Ebenezer were educated at Harrow School and his brother joined the Grenadier Guards while Robert jo...
(x) A superb group of five awarded to Flying Officer M. G. Mc. L. Cahill-Byrne, Royal Air Force, late Middlesex Regiment1914-15 Star (Capt. M. G. M. Cahill-Byrne Midd'x R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. M. G. M. Cahill-Byrne. R.A.F.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1920 (F/O. M. G. Mc. L. Cahill-Byrne. R.A.F.); Italy, Kingdom, Al Valore Militare, bronze issue, an unnamed example, very fine or better (5)Italy, Al Valore Militare London Gazette 8 February 1919.Martin Gregory McLeary Cahill-Byrne was baptised in Meerut, India in April 1893 and served in the Egyptian...
Six: Lieutenant E. H. Farmer, Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, later Royal Welsh Fusiliers, a rare Yeomanry group to an Officer reported by family sources to have been wounded three times, an assertion made entirely believable by the appearance his bullet-holed tin helmet in the Historical Records of the Montgomeryshire Yeomanry, notably Farmer was to serve in Ireland during the Easter RisingBritish War and Victory Medals (Lieut. E. H. Farmer); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (Lieut. E. H. Farmer, Montgom. Yeo.); Coronation 1911, privately engraved, ‘294 R.Q.M.S. E. H. Farmer, Montgomery Yeo.’; I...
A group of twelve to Lieutenant-Colonel G. V. Leath, Royal Signals, late Royal Engineers, who was taken Prisoner of War in North Russia on 20 July 1919 and was released in Moscow in March 1920, and who later was in charge of maintaining and repairing all signalling and communication equipment on Sword Beach on 6 June 1944 for the D-Day landings as part of 6th Infantry DivisionBritish War and Victory Medals (32706 Spr. G. V. Leath); 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Capt. G. V. Leath. R. Sigs); Coronat...
The very rare Great War Ace's Belgian Decoration Militaire group of three awarded to Sergeant J. H. Hall, No. 22 Squadron, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps; officially recorded as having notched up five 'kills', his final tally - as documented by the Squadron Records - was in fact greaterBritish War and Victory Medals (93513 Sgt, J. H. Hall, R.A.F.); Belgium, Kingdom, Decoration Militaire, gilt, good very fineApproximately 20 Belgium Decoration Militaire's awarded to the Flying services during the Great War.Belgian Decoration Militaire London Gazette 8 February 1919. The original citat...
(x) An unusual 1920 M.I.D. and 1921 M.S.M. pair awarded to Leading Aircraftsman W. H. Dowle, Royal Air ForceIndia General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21, with M.I.D. oak leaf (107500. L.A.C. W. H. Dowle. R.A.F.); Royal Air Force Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (107500 L.A.C. A/Cpl. W. H. Dowle. R.A.F.), light contact marks, very fine (2)M.I.D. London Gazette 1 August 1920.M.S.M. London Gazette 20 May 1921.Walter Hubert Dowle was born at Portsmouth on 12 September 1897 and was a gardener before originally joining the army on 3 July 1917. He later transferred to...
(x) '...We are indebted this fine residence to the energy, genius and craftsmanship of Lewis Ashton, the carpenter, who in a hundred other ways has proven himself to be a most valuable member of the expedition.'High praise indeed, from Op Tabarin’s commander, Lieutenant-Commander James Marr, on his work at Base A, at Port Lockroy, Wiencke IslandThe campaign group of four awarded to Seaman L. Ashton, Merchant Navy, who served on 'Operation Tabarin' - the secret Antarctic Expedition from 1944-451939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45; Polar 1904, 1 clasp, Antarctic 1944-45 (Lewis Ashton),...
'Everyone who manned those Carriers on Donbaik beach, knowing that there was a grave possibility of being blasted to hell, deserved the highest recognition and I am proud to be associated with them.'Bert' Causey on the action at Donbaik, which won Parkash Singh his Victoria CrossThe campaign group of five awarded to Captain A Causey, 5-8th Punjab Regiment, who was severely wounded at Donbaik in 1943; unable to evacuate his crippled Bren Gun Carrier, Havildar Parkash Singh entered the stage to rescue him and won his remarkable Victoria Cross in the processMost incredibly, Causey & Singh were re...
'It was pleasant on deck in the sunshine of a bright October day. Some men sat quietly down in the bows of the ship and discussed what they should do next. Some produced rare cigarettes. About five miles to the west were some islands; this looked like a long swim for men in poor condition. Moreover, a large proportion of the men had no life belts. Major Walker, Second-in-Command of the Royal Scots, gave his life belt to a non swimmer and was not seen again.'The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru by G. C. Hamilton, refersThe poignant campaign group of four awarded to Major L. W. D. Walker, 2nd Battalio...
(x) Six: Colour-Sergeant Bhakta Gurung, 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles), who was taken a Prisoner of War during the Second World War1939-1945 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (21133018 C/Sjt. Bhakta Gurung 2 G.R.); Indian Independence Medal 1948 (21133018 C/Sgt. Bhakta Gurung. G.R.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (21133018 C/Sgt. Bhakta Gurung 2/G.R.), very fine or better (6)Bhakta Gurung was born in 1915 and joined the Indian Army on 21 November 1934 serving with them until 31 December 1947. Entering service with the 2/2...
A scarce Second World War and post-war campaign group of eight awarded to Master Aircrew Quarter Master A. A. Newton, Royal Air Force, who flew operationally in Beverley aircraft of No. 84 Squadron in Aden1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula (617359 Sgt. A. A. Newton, R.A.F.); General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Radfan, South Arabia, the second clasp loose upon riband (617359 M.A. QM A. A. Newton (617359) R.A.F.); Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (617359 Sgt. A. A. Newton, R.A.F.), mounted as worn, excep...
The campaign group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant R. S. Clark, Royal Air Force, a Typhoon and Mustang pilot who flew extensive operations in a tactical reconnaissance Squadron in the advance from Normandy through Northwest Europe; he was also the recipient of the Efficiency Medal1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal G.VI.R., Territorial (F/Lt. R.S. Clark. R.A.F.), first four mounted as worn, good very fine (5)Approximately 272 Efficiency Medals to the Royal Air Force.Efficiency Medal London Gazette 4 July 1947.Ronald Sidney Clark was born...
Seven: Havildar Abdul Khaliq, 15th Punjab RegimentPakistan Independence 1947 (3731811 Hav Abdul. Khaliq 15 PR.); Pakistan Republic Medal 1956; 1939-45; Burma Star; War and Indian Service Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, very fine (7)Following the death of King George VI, at her Coronation Elizabeth II was crowned as Queen of seven independent Commonwealth nations. In her Coronation Oath, the new Queen promised ;...to govern the Peoples of... Pakistan...according to their respective laws and customs.'The Standard of Pakistan at the Coronation was borne by Mirza Abol Hassan Ispah...
Three: Able Seaman R. Humphryes, Royal NavyNaval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Yangtze 1949 (D/SSX 838212 R. Humphryes. Ord Smn. R.N.), surname and rank officially corrected; Korea 1950-53 (D/SSX.838212 R. J. Humphryes A.B. R.N.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, mounted as worn, edge bruises and minor contact wear, very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Trooper R. J. Boulton, Royal Armoured CorpsKorea 1950-53 (2259707 Tpr. R. J. Boulton. R.A.C.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, mounted as worn, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Corporal H. P. Bauld, Black WatchKorea 1950-53 (22256739 Cpl. H. P. Bauld. B.W.); U.N. Korea 1950-54; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (22256737 Cpl. H. Bauld. B.W.), note numbers, very fine (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Four: Sergeant Major F. N. Mangozi, Rhodesian Police & British South Africa PoliceRhodesia, Police Meritorious Service Medal (12356 Sgt. Maj. F. N. Mangozi); General Service (12356 Stn/Sgt. Fati); Police Long Service & Good Conduct, with Additional Service Bar (12356 Stn/Sgt. Mongozi.); Order of St John of Jerusalem, Service Medal of the Order, unnamed, mounted as worn, very fine (4)Police Meritorious Service Medal Rhodesia Government Gazette 11 November 1974.Police Long Service & Good Conduct Rhodesia Government Gazette 15 January 1971.Additional Service Bar to Police Long Service & Good Cond...
Three: Chief Petty Officer Carpenter R. C. White, Royal Fleet AuxiliaryGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Gulf (CPO (Carp) R C White RFA Service); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Carpenter R C White RFA Fort Grange); Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (CPO Carp R C White RFA), mounted in this order as worn, good very fine (3)The Fort Grange was undergoing refit when Argentina invaded the Falklands in April 1982, but the refit was completed early, and she left Devonport on 14 May 1982 to join the task force, carrying three Sea Kings of 824 Naval Air Squadron. She joined up with th...
Foreign Orders, Decorations & Medals
(x) Austria, Empire, Order of Franz Joseph, breast Star, 68mm including crown suspension x 40mm, gold and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Austria, Empire, Order of Franz Joseph, breast Badge, by Vinc Mayers Sohne, 57mm including crown suspension x 32mm, gold and enamel, with reverse locket, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Brasil, Paraguay Campaign 1868-70, gilt, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Cambodia, Kingdom, Order of Cambodia, neck Badge, 100mm including crown suspension x 65mm, silver-gilt, gold centre and enamel, small enamel chip, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Imperial, Order of the Double Dragon, sash Badge, 101mm x 96mm, silver and silver-gilt, two smooth stones to centre, very fine, with sash riband for displaySubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Cloud and Banner, 3rd Class breast Star (1 Star on top), 76mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, reverse officially numbered '679', some enamel chipping, very fine, in its fitted case of issue with riband barSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Striped Tiger, 2nd Class breast Star (2 Stars), 82mm, silver-gilt and enamel, enamel repairs and over-painting to centre, chipping to rays, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Striped Tiger, 6th Class breast Badge (1 Star on Badge), 90mm including wreath suspension x 58mm, silver-gilt and enamel, enamel chipping to centre, rivet replaced, very fine, in its lacquered case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic (1928-49), Order of Splendid Acts, 44mm, silver and enamel, reverse officially numbered '6105', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Egypt, Republic, Order of National Merit, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, 60mm, silver-gilt, gold centre and enamel, local hallmarks to reverse; breast Star, 76mm, silver, gold centre and enamel, local hallmarks to reverse, very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Estonia, Republic, Order of the Black Eagle, breast Star, 85mm, silver and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Ethiopia, Empire, Order of the Holy Trinity, Grand Cross set of Insignia, sash Badge, 113mm x 80mm, gilt and enamel; Star, 78mm, gilt and enamel, centre a little loose on Badge, very fine, with full sash riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Finland, Republic, Olympic Merit Order 1952, First Class neck Badge, 64mm including torch suspension x 52mm, silver-gilt and enamel, silver-marks to reverse, extremely fine, with neck ribandSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) France, Kingdom, Royal and Military Order of Saint Louis, breast Badge, 36mm, gold and enamel, centres re-affixed, enamel restored in part, nearly very fine and an early BadgeSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Empire, Order of the Reunion, 60mm including crown suspension x 38mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, enamel chipping and wear, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, breast Badge, 62mm including crown suspension x 42mm, gold and enamel, with poincon mark to reverse tassel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Gabon, Republic, Order of the Equatorial Star, 2nd Class set of Insignia, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, comprising breast Badge, 43mm, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, 68mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, in fitted case of issue and boutonnière (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Germany, Brunswick, Order of Henry the Lion, sash Badge, 87mm including crown suspension x 62mm, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, good very fine, with sash riband for displaySubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Lippe-Detmold, Honour Cross, Commander's neck Badge, 90mm including crown suspension x 65mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1870, breast Badge, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxe-Weimar, Order of the White Falcon, Military Division breast Star, by T. H. Muller, Weimar, 85mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Order of Albert, Civil Division, breast Star, by G. A. Scharfenberg, Dresden, 88mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Order of Albert, Military Division, neck Badge, 90mm including crown suspension x 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel, lower arm with maker's initial 'R', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Saxe-Ernestine House Order, breast Star, 80mm, silver, gold and enamel, enamel chipping, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Greece, Kingdom, Order of the Redeemer, breast Star, by Lemaitre, Paris, 74mm, silver, gold centre and enamel, import mark to retaining pin, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Iraq, Kingdom, Order of El Rafidain (Two Rivers), Military Division, Commander's neck Badge, 90mm including crossed sword and wreath suspension x 67mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, in its fitted Garrard & Co. Ltd, London case of issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Italy, Kingdom, Order of the Iron Crown, breast Badge, 42mm x 26mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Japan, Empire, Order of the Precious Crown, Ladies' Shoulder Badge, 38mm, silver and silver-gilt, good very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Japan, Manchukuo, Order of Pillars of State, neck Badge, 62mm, silver-gilt and enamel, enhanced with 12 seed pearls set to the obverse, local characters to the reverse, good very fine, with neck riband with fittings as wornSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Korea, Empire, Order of the Eight Trigrams, 2nd Class breast Star, 86mm, silver and enamel, with local characters to reverse, a little enamel crazing and cracking, very fine and very rareInstituted on 17 April 1901 by Emperor Kwangmu, the last King of Joseon and the first Emperor of Korea.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Mexico, Republic, Order of the Aztec Eagle, breast Star, 58mm, good very fine, in its fitted case with boutonnièreSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Morocco, Kingdom, Order of Ouissam Alaouite (Sharifian Order of Al-Alaoui), set of Insignia, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, comprising breast Star, 80mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, silver mark to pin; breast Badge, 63mm including wreath suspension x 42mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, in case of issue (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Netherlands, Kingdom, Military Order of William, breast Badge, 52mm including crown suspension x 32mm, silver, gold and enamel, enamel repairs and chipping, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Netherlands, Kingdom, 1813-1815 War Cross, silver, silver mark to reverse, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Norway, Kingdom, Order of St Olav, Civil Division Grand Cross sash Badge, by J. Tostrup, Oslo, 94mm including crown suspension x 60mm, gold (marked '750' to loop) and enamel, maker's name to loop, good very fine, with full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Norway, Kingdom, Order of St Olav, Civil Division breast Star, by J. Tostrup, Oslo, 80mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, enamel repairs to centre, nearly very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Norway, Kingdom, Order of St Olav, Military Division, breast Badge, 58mm including crown suspension x 38mm, gold and enamel, good very fine, in its fitted case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Papua New Guinea, Police Bravery Medal, the reverse officially numbered '68', 32mm, silver (marked 'Stg. Sil.'), two lugs for wear to reverse, good very fineAwarded 1940-64.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'The great event of 1896 for me was my visit to Moscow for the Coronation of Tsar Nicholas. The Duke of Connaught represented the Queen and I was selected to represent the Army...We were wonderfully well done in Moscow, I had five rooms, a carriage to myself, two pairs of horses, and a royal footman always ready to leap on the box…I received the…Order of the "White Eagle".After my tub, I was sitting in a bath towel dressing-gown, when in marched Prince Galitzin and two other Russian officers in full uniform with the decoration. I could not get up to thank the Prince, having to conceal my legs,...
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Anne, Civil Division breast Badge, 36mm, by Kiebel, St Petersburg, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, maker's initials under enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Medal for Zeal, gold, 30mm, contact marks, very fineWeight 24.3g of .99 fine gold.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Serbia, Kingdom, Order of St Sava, Grand Cross set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 86mm including crown suspension x 53mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 90mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, in fitted case by Huguenin Freres & Co., Le Locle and with frayed sash riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Serbia, Kingdom, Order of the White Eagle, breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Charles III, breast Star, 82mm x 78mm, silver, gold and enamel, enamel restoration to centre, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Isabella the Catholic, Commander's neck badge, 84mm including wreath suspension x 54mm, gold and enamel, good very fine, with full neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Isabella the Catholic, breast Star, by Halley, Paris, 76mm, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjiedie, neck Badge, 75mm including Star and Crescent suspension x 58mm, silver, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Yugoslavia, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Commander's neck Badge, 75mm including wreath suspension x 54mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine, with frayed length of ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold by Order of the FamilyZanzibar, Sultanate, Order of the Brilliant Star, Officers' Fourth Class breast Badge, with rosette upon riband, silver-gilt and enamel, 46mm x 74mm including wreath suspension, in its original fitted red leather presentation case by Elkington & Co. Ltd., Court Jewellers, 22 Regent St. S.W., one or two very minor cracks to enamel, some gilding loss, otherwise good very fineSold together with an original black-and-white photograph of several men in Colonial Officer-style white tropical uniform, the reverse written in ink:'H.E. speaking to Bobby at the Sultan's Jubilee...
Single British Orders, Long Service, Miscellaneous & Militaria
(x) Baronet's Badge of Nova Scotia, a very fine late 18th century Badge, 45mm x 33mm, gold and enamel, some light enamel chipping, very fine, together with silk riband with gilt buckle with fittings as worn Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A rare Hamilton of Calcutta K.C.B. star made for Major-General Sir William Toone circa 1820Order of the Bath (Military) K.C.B. breast Star, silver, gold and enamels, 78mm, the three central crowns arranged concentrically, the reverse back-plate finely engraved with the arms of the Hon. East India Company and inscribed ‘Maj Genl Sir Wm Toone, K.C.B. - Hamilton & Co. Jewellers, Calcutta’, with hinged gold pin and gold prong fitments, minor enamel damage, otherwise good very fine and rareA most unusual star and the only recorded piece by this maker from this early period (1820). Clearly modelled...
The Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knight of Grace's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, angles embellished with Lions and Unicorns; breast Star, silver-gilt and enamel, the angles embellished with Lions and Unicorns, good very fine, housed in its fitted case of issue with full neck riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, G.B.E. (Civil Division), Knight Grand Cross, 1st Type set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with sash ribands with fittings for evening wear and full sash (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, G.B.E., case of issue for the Knight Grand Cross, 1st Type, by Garrard & Co. Ltd., very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Victoria Cross, an official Hancocks & Co., London replica, the reverse engraved 'Hancocks 415', in fitted leather case of issue, extremely fineThe Victoria Cross was instituted on 29 January 1856, with the first awards backdated to 1854, and in the first 150 years of its existence was awarded on 1,355 occasions (1,352 Crosses and 3 Second Award Bars).To mark the 150th anniversary of the award, the London jewellers Hancocks, who have manufactured every Victoria Cross ever awarded, issued a limited edition replica, the replicas all individually numbered on the reverse, with the edition limited...
(x) Indian Order of Merit, 2nd Class, 2nd Type (1912-39), centre loose and nut tightened, nearly very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The rare Victoria Faithful Service Medal pair awarded to John Manning Esquire, Superintendent of the Royal Mews at Windsor CastleJubilee 1887, silver, unnamed as issued and mounted on its original pin; Victoria Faithful Service Medal, reverse officially engraved ‘To John Manning, Esq., Superintendent, Royal Mews, Windsor, For Faithful Services to the Queen during 48 Years 1892’, edge embossed as usual ‘Presented by Queen Victoria 1872’, complete with original tartan ribbon in its fitted Wyon case of issue, extremely fine (2)Provenance: Sotheby's, July 1991.John Manning was born at Deddington,...
The Royal Warrant Holders Association Medal awarded to Mr F. L. Rapson, late Lance-Corporal, Coldstream Guards, he was the inventor of the unpuncturable 'Rapson Tyre'Royal Warrant Holder's Association Medal, G.V.R. (Fred Lionel Rapson 22nd December 1921), mounted as worn, good very fineFrederick Lionel Rapson was born in 1887 at Ryde, Isle of Wight and joined the Army as a clerk in the 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards in 1905 and was later discharged as a Lance-Corporal in 1907 due to being medically unfit. Rapson claimed to have acted as the Head Driver Mechanic for H.R.H. Princess Louise unt...
Royal Warrant Holder's Association Medal, E.VIII.R., unnamed as issued, mounted for wear, good very fine and rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Pte. J. Handley. R.C.O.C.), very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Hong Kong Coronation 1902, bronze (F. N. Baker Stoker H.M. Torpedo Depot Kowloon China.), engraved naming, with replacement BWM suspension, silvered, very fineProvenance:Lammert's, Hong Kong, circa 1988.Frederick Noah Baker was born at Ottery St Mary on 20 October 1879 and joined the Royal Navy on 17 January 1899. He served in Hong Kong and at Tamar at the Torpedo Base at Kowloon from 24 November 1901-28 November 1904. Having earned his L.S. & G.C. Medal in March 1914, he served aboard Devonshire from 12 January 1910-8 September 1916 and 1 November 1916-21 May 1919. He was finally shore pensio...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe superb Shanghai Volunteer Corps Long Service Medal awarded to Captain H. E. Middleton, who served for no less than 30 years as an officer in the Machine-Gun Company of that famous corps, he saw much active service during the Great War, which culminated in the award of a well-deserved M.B.E. in 1920Shanghai Volunteer Corps Long Service Medal, silver, the reverse officially engraved: 'Capt. H.E. Middleton M.B.E. 1908-1938 M.G. Coy.', on its original riband and pin for wear, about extremely fine and rare[M.B.E.] London Gazette 14 January 1920.Herbert Edgar Middleton...
Shanghai Municipal Police Long Service (S.P.C. 464 Mangal Singh.), very fineProvenance:Purchased in Delhi, March 1980.Medal awarded in November 1939, North China Herald refers.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Gambia, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Gold Coast, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Kenya, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Nigeria, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Northern Rhodesia, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Nyasaland Protectorate, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Sierra Leone, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Tanganyika Territory, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Tanganyika Territory, E.II.R., ‘Queen Elizabeth The Second’, large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Uganda Protectorate, G.V.R., 'George V King and Emperor', large oval bronze neck Badge, 68mm x 50mm, the rim stamped 'SPECIMEN', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 2nd Class 88th Regiment of Foot Medal of Merit awarded to Robert McGrath who was wounded in the arm during the Battle of Vittoria on 21 June 181388th Regiment of Foot Medal of Merit, 2nd Class, silver, the obverse with Hibernia seated with her arm outstretched holding a wreath and with her other arm resting on a harp, the reverse engraved with the following ten campaigns, Orthes, Badajoz, Vittoria, Salamanca, Fuentes D'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo Pyrenees, Toulouse, Nivelle, Nive (Robert McGrath) impressed either side of the suspension bar, the suspension bar 'PENINSULA', a couple of edge bruises...
88th Foot Order of Merit, 3rd Class, unnamed as issued, good very fineFrom the archive of Lieutenant-Colonel H. Alexander. As the 88th Foot Order of Merit was only awarded to Other Ranks and the recipient was never known to serve in that unit it cannot have been awarded to him. Nevertheless there may be a connection between Lieutenat-Colonel Alexander and this award.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry Medal 1899-1900-1901, the reverse engraved 'Tr. R. C. Bomford.', silver and enamel, mounted for wear as a fob, very finePurchased Burman, June 2012.Reverse with inscription:'Presented by the Citizens of Worcester to Tr. R. C. Bomford in recognition of his services with the Worcestershire Imperial Yeomanry, South African War 1899-1900-1901.'Robert Comeby Bomford served with the 16th (Worcestershire) Company, 5th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry (No. 7219) and had this Medal given at the Presentation on 28 November 1901.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more...
(x) Victoria Cross, leather case of issue, by Hancocks & Co, 25 Sackville Street, London, some wear from age to inner, good very fineThe firm moved to this address in 1917.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Royal Geographical Society, Medal for Captain Scott's Discovery Expedition 1902-04, 70mm, bronze, the rim numbered '825', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The football awards of C. D. Roberts, Chairman of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. from 1898-1943, a period which saw them twice lift the F.A. CupA gold (9ct - 19.7g) Medal, the obverse inscribed 'The Football League, Divn. II, 1919-20, Tottenham Hotspur', the reverse inscribed 'Champions Div II, C.D. Roberts, Chairman'; a gold (15ct - 17.3g) Medal, the obverse inscribed 'Tottenham Hotspur', the reverse inscribed 'Winners Of The F.A. Cup, 1901, C.D. Roberts, Chairman'; and a gold (15ct - 17.7g) Medal, the obverse inscribed 'Tottenham Hotspur', the reverse inscribed 'Winners Of The F.A. Cup, 1921, C.D. R...
An Original Great War Telegram notifying the Troops of the 63rd Division that 'Hostilities will cease at 1100 hours Nov 11th...etc.' timed at 0830hrs, 11 November 1918, a good original item, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An original Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Notice given to Troops by Dwight D. Eisenhower prior to the invasion of North West Europe on 6 June 1944, evidence of folding but overall in good conditionThis particular notice was given to Lieutenant Colonel G. V. Leath prior to him going to Normandy on 7 June 1944.Please see Lot 118 for his Medals.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An attractive portrait miniature of Ensign W. Caulfield, 19th Regiment of Foot (Green Howards)Portrait miniature by Jeremiah Meyer (1735-1789), oval, 37mm, in attractive gold mount, sometime used as a bracelet, with fitting for neck wear, the reverse engraved 'Ensign William Caulfield 19th Regt. Infantry 1780 A. A.E. 16', good very fineProvenance:Bonhams Oxford, September 2013.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A fine miniature portait of Commander R. D. Pritchard, Royal Navy, who served at TrafalgarPortrait miniature, 73mm x 62mm, gold frame with lunettes, lock of his hair to the reverse, minor damage to the image, very fineIt is understood his Naval General Service Medal is extant. His entry in the Naval Biographical Dictionary states:'Richard Davison Pritchard was born 30 May, 1788, at Newington, near London. He is next brother of Capt. Sam. Perkins Pritchard, R.N. This officer entered the Navy, 12 Aug. 1797, as Fst.-cl. Vol., on board the Prince 98, Capt. Thos. Larcom, successive flag-ship in the...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe Ceremonial Kukri presented to Major-General F. A. M. B. Jenkins, Indian Army, upon leaving the post of District Officer Commanding Quetta & Baluchistan, by the 9th Gurkha RiflesA 20th Century Ceremonial or Presentation Kukri, with sharpened plain blade, the grip of horn with white metal mounts, the pommel with lion's head in relief. The scabbard attractively worked in white metal and velvet, with mounted 'jewel' and 'flower in urn' decoration below, with a 9th Gurkha Rifles cap badge applied. Belt fitting to reverse and with chain and medalet mounting s...
Single Campaign Medals
The fine Naval General Service Medal awarded to Lieutenant J. Hill, Royal Navy, whose service afloat totalled over forty years and who saw plenty of action during the Napoleonic WarsNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Egypt (John Hill, Midshipman.), on its original silk riband, about extremely fineThree officers of this name appear on the roll for the Naval General Service Medal, however, this is the only single-clasp medal to a Midshipman.John Hill joined the Royal Navy on 6 March 1798 as a First-Class Volunteer aboard the 50-gun, Fourth-Rate H.M.S. Europa and was advanced to Midshipman...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Navarino (F. Sankey, Surgn.), a few very minor edge knocks, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Spink Numismatic Circular, May 1970.Frederick Harvey Sankey, a native of Kent, was born in the village of Eythorne on 23 August 1803 and served as Surgeon aboard the 10-gun Brig-sloop H.M.S. Musquito during the Battle of Navarino on 20 October 1827. Whilst not anywhere near large enough to serve in the 'line of battle', Musquito still saw her fair share of the action with two men killed and four wounded - enough to keep Sankey and his assistant, Mr. T.H.B. Cr...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Richd. D. Wall.), good very fineProvenance:Glendinning's, May 1936.Richard D. Wall is confirmed as Purser's Steward aboard Bellerophon.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (John Seymour.), minor edge bruise and light contact marks, otherwise good very fine, the reverse betterJohn Seymour was born in 1803 in Dorsetshire and attested at Salisbury at age 22. He served on a number of ships prior to the Syrian War, including on Nelson's Trafalgar flagship, the H.M.S. Victory, which had been hulked in Portsmouth in 1824, later for the duration of Seymour's participation in the Syrian War he was stationed on the 74-gun 3rd rate ship H.M.S. Benbow. Admiral Sir Robert Stopford was commander of the British Mediterranean Flee...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe exceptional and unique 3-clasp Naval General Service Medal awarded to Commander T. M. Halahan who, as a young officer, served alongside the renowned Captain Thomas "Undaunted" Ussher aboard H.M.S. Redwing for many of her most notable exploits in the Mediterranean during the Napoleonic Wars, which included single-handed attacks on Spanish convoys at sea and storming shore batteries on landNaval General Service 1793-1840, 3 clasps, Redwing 7 May 1808, Redwing 31 May 1808, Boat Service 2 May 1813 (Thomas Halahan.), toned, several minor edge knocks, light co...
Alexander Davison’s Medal for The Nile 1798, gilt, housed within a copper frame with lunettes, stored in a fitted leather case, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Matthew Boulton’s Medal for Trafalgar 1805, white metal, in an old leather case, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Vittoria (John Freeman, Royal Horse Guards.), good very fineJohn Freeman was born in 1778 in Spratton, Northampton and enlisted with the Royal Horse Guards at the age of 20. The unit was posted to the Peninsular War in 1812, disembarking at Lisbon in November and marching to join Wellington the following year. They were engaged in the action at the Battle of Vittoria on 21 June 1813, to which they arrived late in the day to support the infantry. After Napoleon's abdication, they embarked for England from Boulogne but were recalled to the continent i...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Sahagun & Benevente (James Chatterton, 7th Light Dragoons.), very fine, a few minor edge knocksJames Chatterton was born at Bennington, Lincolnshire, circa 1786, and served with the 7th Light Dragoons from 1804 until 1819. The first Regiment to be converted to Hussars, they arrived at Corunna in July 1808 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Hussey Vivian, seeing action at Sahagun on 21 December 1808 and again at Benevente on 29 December 1808. At Benevente, a group of 100 men of the 7th, 10th, and 15th Light Dragoons charged 600 Chasseurs a Cheva...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Egypt (J. Jordan, 12th Lt Dragns.), a few edge knocks, otherwise good very fineJohn Jordan was born in 1767 near Clones, County Monaghan. He enlisted with the 31st Light Dragoons in July 1794 but was transferred to the 12th Light Dragoons in 1796 upon the Regiment's disbandment. Jordan was stationed in Portugal from 1797 until disembarking at Aboukir with Abercrombie's force in 1801. While in Egypt, the unit charged a French reconnaissance party in March of that year and captured a French convoy in May. They returned to England early in 1802.Jordan...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Salamanca (Thomas Smith, 12th Light Dragoons), minor edge knock, traces of old polish residue, very fineOne of 11 single Salamanca clasps to this unit. Thomas Smith was born at New Town, Fermanagh, in 1792. He joined the 12th Light Dragoons at Dover on 25 November 1809 and was stationed in Ilford until the Regiment embarked for Portugal in 1811. The unit landed in Lisbon on 25 June under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Ponsonby, and later saw action at the Battle of Villagarcia in April 1812 where they routed French General Lallemand's c...
The Military General Service Medal awarded to Sergeant J. Gould of the 23rd Light Dragoons, who took part in the disastrous charge into a dry watercourse at the Battle of Talavera, and who was also later likely present at the infamous Peterloo Massacre as a member of the 15th HussarsMilitary General Service 1794-1814, 1 clasp, Talavera (John Gould, Sergeant, 23rd Light Dragoons.), good very fine'…men and horses stumbled, staggered, half leaped, fell in heaps by the hundred to either lie there wrecked and broken, men dragged by their surviving horses and some even to gain the far bank where Lie...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Chateauguay (P. Longchamp, Canadn. Militia.), very finePierre Longchamp, also with the surname 'Degourdelle', served with the 2nd Battalion, Select Embodied Canadian Militia at the Battle of Chateauguay on 26 October 1813. On that famous day approximately 1,300 Regulars, Volunteers, Militia and Mohawk warriors from Lower Canada faced off - and won the day - against nearly twice as many invaders from the United States.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Chateauguay (Jacob Sotaontion, Warrior), suspension claw re-affixed, officially re-impressed, edge bruising, good fineProvenance:Wallis, July 1987.Spink, July 2016.Whilst a 'Jacob Sotaontion' does not appear on the Medal Roll, one 'Sak Sotaontion' is listed as entitled to this Medal and Clasp. At the Battle of Chateauguay (26 October 1813) an outnumbered force of British, Canadian, and native 'warriors' - commanded by the renowned Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry - defeated a superior force of American troops attempting to invade Lower...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, Toulouse (W. Leigh, 2nd Life Gds), very fineProvenance:Glendining's, 1963.William Leigh was born in 1788 at Acle, Norfolk and enlisted with the 2nd Life Guards in 1807. They joined the Peninsular War in 1812 and joined Hill's Household Cavalry Brigade, first seeing action at the Battle of Vittoria in June 1813, where they drove off the French Infantry. The unit was present for the Battle of Toulouse in April 1814 but was not engaged in any action, and returned to England that July. They returned to the continent to join the Waterloo campa...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Sahagun & Benevente, Vittoria (G. Harman, Serjeant, 10th Hussars.), a couple of edge knocks, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Glendining's, April 1918. Dixon, April 2003. Spink, November 2012.Only 8 other ranks of the 10th Hussars entitled to this combination of clasps.George Harman was born in Clonakilty, County Cork, circa 1785 and attested with the 10th Light Dragoons, later converted to Hussars in 1807, at Seaford, Sussex in 1805. Harman and his unit entered the Peninsular War in November 1808, arriving in Corunna to join General Moore's army...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Salamanca, Vittoria (Philip Aughey, 12th Light Dragoons.), edge knock, good very fineProvenance:Spink, 1991.Philip Aughey was born on 10 November 1788 in Delvin, West Meath and enlisted with the 12th Light Dragoons at Mullingar in 1805. Posted to the Peninsular War in 1811, the unit arrived in Lisbon and joined General "Black Jack" Slade's Brigade. They first saw action at the Battle of Villagarcia on 11 April 1812, where under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel Frederick Ponsonby they helped to route General Lallemand's cavalry and took over a hund...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Roleia, Vimiera (John Flatters, 20th Lt Dragns), small edge bruise, otherwise very fineProvenance:Spink, July 1994.John Flatters was present at the Battle of Vimiera on 21 August 1808, and likely participated in the cavalry charge with his Regiment. They successfully charged the French cavalry and infantry but, overly-excited by their success, continued to charge and were in turn routed by the French. They subsequently suffered heavy casualties including that of their commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Taylor.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Busaco, Albuhera (Joseph McDonald, 28th Foot.), a couple of very light edge bruises, otherwise light contact marks very fineConfirmed on roll.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Military General Service Medal awarded to Private J. Huffin, 59th Foot, who was one of 30 survivors from the wrecking of the Sea Horse off Tramore Bay, Ireland, on the night of 30 January 1816Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, St. Sebastian (James Huffin, 59th Foot), some light edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fineJames Huffin was born at Ilkeston, Derbyshire and enlisted on 4 April 1809. In addition to his Peninsula War Service, Huffin was one of only thirty survivors of the Sea Horse, which was wrecked in Tramore Bay, Ireland on 31 January 1816. He was...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Vittoria, Toulouse (Richard Maynard, 1st Royal Dragoons.), very lightly toned, edge knocks, nearly very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, 1984.Richard Maynard was born circa 1786 in Greinton, Somerset and enlisted with the 1st Royal Dragoons in Wells at age 18. They joined the Peninsular War in 1809, disembarking at Lisbon to join General Slade, and first saw action at the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro on 5 May 1811 with Maynard in Radcliffe's 6th Troop. There they participated in a charge of the French cavalry to cover the Light Division's re...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Vittoria, Toulouse (Henry Woodsell, 15th Light Dragoons.), a couple of light contact marks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Whitehouse, 1869.Spink, July 1994.Henry Woodsell was born at Bitherston, Kent and was present for the Battle of Sahagun on 21 December 1808, likely participating in the battle's famous charge with his Regiment. The 15th Light Dragoons charged the French cavalry over frozen ground and successfully broke the French forces, taking many enemy prisoners at little cost to their own men. Captain Alexander Gordon recalls his ex...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Vittoria, Toulouse (Isaac Bailey, 15th Hussars.), heavy edge knock at 6 o'clock partially obscuring regimental number, otherwise very fineProvenance:Glendining's, 1950.Baldwin's, 1954.Spink, 1998.Isaac Bailey was born in Bromham, Wiltshire in 1782 and enlisted with the 15th Light Dragoons in 1796. They were the first regiment converted to Hussars to appear in public, which they did in Hounslow in 1808 before joining the Peninsular War later that year, disembarking at Corunna to join General Slade's Hussar Brigade. The unit saw action at th...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Sahagun, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Creed, 15th Light Dragns), a couple of light contact marks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Spink, 1900 & March 1992. W. Creed was present for the Battle of Sahagun on 21 December 1808 and likely participated in the battle's famous charge with his Regiment. The 15th Light Dragoons charged the French cavalry over frozen ground and successfully broke the French forces, taking many enemy prisoners at little cost to their own men. Captain Alexander Gordon recalls his experience of the charge in his book The Journal of a Cava...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Albuhera, Vittoria, Toulouse (John Lavender, Serjeant, 3rd Dragoon Guards.), good very fineJohn Lavender was born in 1781 in Wellington, Salop, where he later enlisted at age 18 with the 3rd Dragoon Guards, with whom he entered the Peninsular War on 28 July 1809. They disembarked at Lisbon under Lieutenant-Colonel Calcraft, with Lavender serving in Captain Brice's 4th Troop throughout the war. The unit first saw action a few months later at the Battle of Talavera where they supported General Anson's Light Brigade charge, and Lavender was...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Albuhera, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (R. Scriven, Serjeant, 13th Light Dragoons.), several edge knocks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, 1906.Spink, 1983 & 1986.Richard Scriven was christened in Fairford, Gloucestershire on 6 May 1778 and attested with the 13th Light Dragoons at age 21 after working as a breeches maker. He was promoted to Corporal in October 1802, to Serjeant in June 1804, and later joined Captain Doherty's troop upon disembarking at Lisbon in April 1810. The Regiment was engaged in many battles and skirmishes of the Penins...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria (John Richard, 14th Light Dragoons.), minor edge knocks, otherwise very fineClasp combination is nearly unique for the 14th Light Dragoons, only two other members of the regiment entitled to this same clasp combination. 'In Spain the Germans, the 14th Light Dragoons and perhaps the 12th under Fred Ponsonby were the only regiments that knew their duty and did not get into scrapes of every description', the Duke of Wellington in praise of the 14th Light Dragoons.Please note that while the medal roll records his...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Albuhera, Salamanca, Vittoria (Thos Dunn, 4th Lt Dragns), about extremely fineThomas Dunn was born circa 1781 in Lutley, Worcestershire and enlisted with the 4th Dragoons at Birmingham in 1800. They arrived at Lisbon for the Peninsular campaign in 1809 and joined Brigadier General Fane's Heavy Cavalry Brigade together with the 3rd Dragoon Guards. At the Battle of Talavera in July 1809, they supported the charge of the 23rd Light Dragoon Guards and were later present for but kept in reserve at the Battle of Busaco, under the new co...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Toulouse (F. Gibson, Corpl. 66th Foot.), edge knock, good very fineUnique clasp combination, Gibson is the sole member of his Regiment entitled to these clasps.Francis Gibson was born in 1789 in Maybole, Scotland and enlisted with the 66th Foot in 1807 in Ireland, later disembarking at Belem in April 1809 and forming part of General Hill's Brigade in the Peninsular campaign. They quickly saw action the following month at the Battle of the Douro where they crossed the Douro River in barges and fought the French...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe Military General Service Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. Alexander, 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot who, as a young subaltern in that regiment, was wounded in action during the decisive Battle of Vittoria in 1813Military General Service 1793-1814, 6 clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (H. Alexander, Lieut 28th Foot.), mounted upon a contemporary silver buckle and pin, contained in a brown leather case of some age, minor contact wear, overall very fineOnly three 6-clasp Medals awarded to officers of the 28th (North Glou...
The early-19th Century officer's waist sash worn by Lieutenant-Colonel H. Alexander, who served as a subaltern with the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War and was wounded at the Battle of Vittoria, of crimson netted silk, the ends finished with cords and knots and therefore of the 'Light Infantry' pattern, in remarkably good condition for age, free of holes, rips or tears, all complete and thus a rare survivorFor the recipient's Military General Service Medal, portrait miniature and a biographical note, please see Lot 30. For the recipient's sword, please s...
The early-19th Century officer's sword carried by Lieutenant-Colonel H. Alexander, who served as a subaltern with the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot during the Peninsular War and was wounded at the Battle of Vittoria, a privately-purchased example of the style most associated with officers of the Light Company of an infantry battalion, with a sharply curved, unmarked blade, this etched with foliate decoration, a representation of Britannia and Georgian coat-of-arms, steel guard with leather grip bound in silver wire, together with its original steel scabbard, 810mm, some traces...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 7 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Funetes D'Onor, Salamanca, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Bradshaw, Serjeant, 14th Light Dragoons.), edge bruising, good very fineProvenance:Spink, 1949.James Bradshaw (alias Berridge) was born circa 1780 in Wollaston, Northampton and enlisted at Kingston, Surrey in 1805 and was promoted Corporal the next year. They arrived at Lisbon in December 1808 under the command of Colonel Hawker and became the only Regiment to receive the "Douro" battle honour when, on 12 May 1809, two squadrons crossed the Douro River to block the French r...
The regimentally unique Military General Service Medal awarded to Private W. Leishman of the 94th Regiment of FootMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 7 clasps, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Leishman, 94th Foot.), small edge bruise, otherwise very fineWilliam Leishman was the only member of the 94th Foot to claim the Medal & these 7 clasps; sold together with the card box of issue named to him.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Albuhera, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (James Rapkins, 66th Foot), edge bruising, very fineUnique clasp combination, Rapkins is the sole member of his Regiment entitled to this clasp number and combination. Provenance:Glendining's, 1926 & 1952.James Rapkins was born in 1787 in East Meon, Hampshire and enlisted with the 66th Foot in 1806 as a volunteer from the Army of Reserve. They disembarked at Belem in April 1809 and formed part of General Hill's Brigade, Rapkins was in the 10th Company and quickly saw action at t...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (William Chalmers, 94th Foot.), small solder repair to first and second clasp on right hand side, some light edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Glendining's, March 1932 & June 1941.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Seringapatam Medal attributed to Colonel F. A. Daniell, 5th Madras Native Cavalry & Governor General's Body GuardHonourable East India Company's Medal for Seringapatam 1799, 48mm, silver-gilt, Royal Mint issue, housed within silver gilt glazed case, reverse lunette replaced, very fineProvenance:Christie's, November 1983, Lot 9.Spink, April 2009, Lot 1052.Francis Andrew Daniell was born on 4 June 1774, the youngest son of The Rev. Daniell, Rector of Lifford, Ireland. Entering the East India Company as Cornet in the 5th Madras Native Cavalry in 1792, he first saw action during the Siege and...
Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Nepaul (H. Gorham, 66th Foot.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, minor edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise good very fineHenry Gorham was born in St. Paul's Parish, Bristol in 1787 and enlisted for life with the 66th Regiment of Foot at age 18. Gorham and his Regiment were posted to Trincomalee, Ceylon from July 1804 until embarking for Fort William, Calcutta in April 1814, from whence they travelled to Dinapore the following year. They crossed the Nepalese frontier in early 1816 under Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Nicol and reached Makwa...
The Waterloo Medal awarded to Private G. Beetham, 2nd Life Guards, who suffered a sabre wound to the head on that famous dayWaterloo 1815 (George Beetham, 2nd Reg. Life Guards.), fitted with original steel clip and ring suspension polished, nearly very fineGeorge Beetham was born in 1794 in Leeds and attested with the 2nd Life Guards at York in 1812, later serving in the Peninsula from May 1813 to July 1814 where he may have been present with his Regiment at the Battle of Vittoria and the Battle of Toulouse.At the Battle of Waterloo, they were part of Major-General Lord Somerset's Household Br...
Waterloo 1815 (John Godon, 15th or King's Reg. Hussars.), fitted with contemporary replacement steel clip and ring suspension, light contact marks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Glendining's, January 1911.John Godon was a member of the 15th Hussars, who participated in a charge at the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815. The charge is recorded by Richard Cannon in his Historical Record of The Fifteenth, or the King's Regiment of Light Dragoons, Hussars:'as the Fifteenth were moving to their right to cross a ravine, a large body of Cuirassiers and other Cavalry were seen carrying all before them...
Waterloo 1815 (William Green, 2nd Batt. 35th Reg. Foot.), fitted with steel clip and ring suspension, a couple of very small edge bruises, otherwise very fineWilliam Green is confirmed on the roll as serving with Captain McNeill's Company.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Waterloo Medal awarded to Bugler E. Connolly, 71st Regiment of Foot (Highlanders), who was wounded in action in June 1815, having previously been taken a Prisoner of War at the Battle of VittoriaWaterloo 1815 (Edward Connolly 1st Batt. 71st Reg. Foot.), replacement clip and ring suspension, polished overall, nearly very fineEdward Connolly enlisted to serve as a Boy soldier with the 2nd Battalion, 71st Foot on 4 May 1809. He transferred to the 1st Battalion on 12 October 1812 and served in the Peninsula from December 1812, and was taken a Prisoner of War at the Battle of Vittoria, 21 J...
(x) Waterloo 1815 (James Campbell, 1st Batt. 91st Reg. Foot.), heavily worn overall, fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Waterloo 1815 (James Brown, Royal Artill. Drivers.), with replacement straight-bar suspension, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
South Africa 1834-53 (Michl Buggy, 12th Rl Lancers), edge bruising, contact marks, very fineMichael Buggy was born in Kilkenny, Ireland circa 1825 and enlisted with the 12th Royal Lancers at Dublin in 1842. He participated in the Third Kaffir War and served in Operations in the Transkei, the Waterkloof, and against the Basutos in the Berea. Buggy also served in the Indian Mutiny with his Regiment in Major-General Whitlock's Saugor Field Force in Central India, where they were involved in several engagements in 1858 including the routing of the enemy at Jhigan, two charges at Banda and helping...
Cabul 1842 (Prte. R. Dickson 16th. R.E.), engraved in upright serif capitals, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) China 1842 (J. McPherson. Corporal. 26th Regiment Foot.), suspension re-affixed, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Sutlej Medal awarded to Private G. Garnett, 62nd Foot, who was wounded in action at FerozeshuhurSutlej 1845-46, for Ferozeshuhur, 1 clasp, Sobraon (George Garnett 62nd Regt), edge bruising, toning, otherwise good very fineGeorge Garnett was born in Salford, Lancashire and worked as a trade labourer before enlisting there with the 62nd Foot in March 1839, embarking for India just two months later where he joined his Battalion at Madras. Whilst serving in the Sutlej campaign, he was wounded in action during the Battle of Ferozeshah but it is unlikely to have been a severe blow as Garnett was...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Lieut. John Canavan. 18th Rl Irish Regt); together with a miniature example (John Canavan 18th Rl Irish Regt), engraved, light contact marks very fine (2)Operations during the Mutiny in IndiaIn a letter from Dr Ffolliott, one of the regimental assistant-surgeons, are preserved a few details of the experiences of one of the detachments. Captain J. Canavan started from Poona on April 23, 1858, with two subalterns and a hundred and twenty of the Royal Irish, a company of Bombay native infantry, camel transport, and dhoolies for the sick and wounded, a...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Ensign C. C. Taylor. 1st Regt. M.N.I.), very fineProvenance:Glendinning's, April 1990.Charles Corbett Taylor was born at St Foy, France on 1 January 1827, the son of Henry Taylor of the Madras Civil Service, being baptised at the English Church, Dieppe on 18 January. Educated at Winchester and The Rev. Tennant at Blackheath, he was nominated for the East India Infantry in 1846-47 by Sir Robert Campbell Bt., on the recommendation of his mother who was by that time a widow.Having passed, he went overland via Egypt and left Southampton in November 184...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5 (Asst Supdt H. A. Armstrong Indian Telegraph Dept.), officially re-engraved naming, very fineH. A. Armstrong travelled with Lieutenant (later Lieutenant-Colonel) H. D. Napier on a journey from Mashad to Sistan and back undertaken between 1 November 1892-18 March 1893 as photographer.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Turkish Crimea 1855, British die, replacement swivel ring suspension, unnamed as issued, with silver top riband bar, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Turkish Crimea 1855, British die, pierced with ring for suspension, unnamed as issued, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Turkish Crimea 1855, British die, pierced with ring for suspension, unnamed as issued, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian die, pierced with dual rings for suspension, unnamed as issued, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China 1856-60, 1 clasp, Canton 1857 (Sapper Walter Deacon. 23rd C. Royal. Engrs.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Hv Putt, Ord, Shannon.), good very fineHenry Putt was born on 30 August 1840 in London and enlisted in December 1855, later serving with the number 474 aboard Shannon during the Indian Mutiny. The Shannon was an imposing Liffey-class steam frigate armed with 51 guns. Originally intended for service in China, she left Hong Kong in company with the Pearl when news broke of the Indian Mutiny. When she docked at Calcutta in August 1857 she was, at that time, the largest vessel to have navigated so far up the River Hooghly. Her Captain William Peel V.C., C.B...
(x) Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (J. Clews, 1st Madras Fusrs.), good very fineJohn Clews served with the 1st Madras Fusiliers (No. 3524) during the Indian Mutiny and is noted as having been discharged.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Canada General Service 1866-70, 2 clasps, Fenian Raid 1866, Fenian Raid 1870 (V.S. H. E. Taylor, Cookshire Cav.), good very fineHenry E. Taylor is confirmed upon the rolls for the Medal & 2 clasps whilst serving with the Cookshire Troop of Cavalry. The rank is most likely Veterinary Surgeon.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Ashantee 1873-74, 1 clasp, Coomassie (1308, Pte. A. Davis, 2nd W.I. Regt. 1873-4), nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (1166 Pte T. Duggan. 88th Foot), suspension slightly loose, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The South Africa Medal awarded to Lance-Corporal J. Tarbuck, 1/24th Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at the Battle of IsandlwanaSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (1538, Lce. Corpl J. Tarbuck, 1/24th Foot), suspension sometime re-affixed, brooch marks to obverse, naming clear and unaffected, nearly very fineJohn Tarbuck attested for service with the 1st Battalion 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot at Westminster, London on 8 May 1868 at the age of 18. By 1871 he is noted as being stationed on Malta with the Battalion, and was promoted to Corporal on 13 November 1877. T...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (Tpr. D. Samson. Beaufort R. C. Vol:), good very fineDavid Samson (also noted as 'Sampson' on the published Medal Roll) is confirmed with entitlement to this clasp for service with the Beaufort Rangers Cavalry Volunteers; interestingly he is one of only two members of the unit to qualify for the clasp '1877-8-9', with the remaining 60 officers and men being awarded the clasp '1877-8'. This is almost certainly due to him (along with one Percy William Mallitt) being further noted on the Medal Roll as present for the battles for 'Morosi's Stronghold', which...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (2235. Pte. A.E. Edmonds. 17th. D.C.O. Lrs.), very lightly polished, otherwise very fineA. E. Edmonds is confirmed upon the Roll with entitlement to this medal and clasp; the 17th (Duke of Cambridge's Own) Lancers played a decisive part in the Battle of Ulundi (4 July 1879), when they made a devastating charge against the wavering Zulu army - this attack routed their opponents and brought about the swift conclusion of the battle.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The South Africa Medal awarded to Quarter Master Sergeant P. Farrell, who was present in Colonel Pearson's Column for the Siege of Eshowe during the Anglo-Zulu WarSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (782. Qr Mr Sergt P. Farrell. 99th Foot.), nearly extremely fineProvenance:Spink, November 1998.Patrick Farrell was the only Quarter Master Sergeant of the regiment to see service during the South Africa campaign of 1879, and is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to this clasp.Farrell was born in Limerick, Ireland in 1840 and enlisted with the 99th Foot (Lanarkshire) at Cork in 1859. He serve...
An Abu Klea casualty's Egypt and Sudan Medal awarded to Private E. Sergeant, 5th Dragoon Guards, who was killed while serving with the Heavy Camel Corps Regiment during the Nile ExpeditionEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (1787. Pte. E. Sargeant. 5th Dgn. Gds.), very light contact marks, very fineOne of 6 men of the Regiment to be killed at Abu Klea.E. Sargeant joined the Heavy Camel Regiment, formed to range ahead of the British Nile Expedition in an attempt to reach Khartoum before the city fell. Under the command of General Sir Herbert Stewert th...
North West Canada 1885, 1 clasp, Saskatchewan (1116 Gr. T. Roach. 'A' Batty. C.A.), engraved naming, good very fineProvenance:Ursal, July 2003.Thomas Roach was from Montreal and served with 'A' Battery, Canadian Artillery. The website for the unit gives more detail:'The first major test for Canada’s Gunners came in the North West Rebellion of 1885...On 27 March 1885, A and B Batteries received orders to proceed west on active service. Under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C. E. Montizambert, the two Batteries left Renfrew, Ontario by rail for Qu’Appelle (now in Saskatchewan). On reaching Qu’...
East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Sierra Leone 1898-99 (686 Pte John Mendi. W.A.R.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Chitral 1895 (637 Sepoy Bahadir Ali, 14th. Sikhs.), officially re-engraved naming, nearly very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Commander H. S. W. Boldero, Royal Navy, who was 'mentioned' for his fine actions with the Naval Guns of Terrible at the Battle of ColensoQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (Mid: H. S. W. Boldero, R.N, HMS Terrible), mounted as worn by Spink & Son, ship officially re-impressed, very fine, housed in a custom case for both full-size and miniature award, hinge broken on this lastM.I.D. London Gazette 8 February 1901.Herbert Seymour Webb Boldero was born on 29 August 1882, the son of Lieutenant Harry Stuart Boldero (who...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (167204 Sto: R. Notton, H.M.S. Powerful.), good very fineReginald Dutton was born at Burton-On-Trent on 6 March 1868, working as a blacksmith prior to enlisting with the Royal Navy on 21 June 1892 as Stoker Class II. He served on a number of vessels including Achilles, Trafalgar and Sharpshooter prior to the Anglo-Boer War. Posted to protected cruiser Powerful on 8 June 1897 with the rank of Stoker, he was present with her when the war began and was one of those selected to join the Naval Brigade providing heavy guns to the Army in...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA rare ‘raised dates’ Queen’s South Africa Medal awarded to Private A. J. Preston, Lord Strathcona’s HorseQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (610 Pte A. J. Preston, Ld. Strathcona's H:), dated reverse, inverted apostrophe as normal, very fine and extremely rareApproximately 62 medals with the 'Raised Date' reverse were issued, mostly (58) to men of Lord Strathcona’s Horse. At the time, the Medals were issued without clasps, with the clasps subsequently being sent to Canada to be attached to the Medals privately, with the 'South Africa 1901' clasp being...
(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (5059 Dmr: J. Russell, R: Lanc: Regt.), claw sometime re-affixed, polished, nearly very fineWounded in action at Spion Kop on 24 January 1900.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (6961 Pte, R. Perry: Manch. Regt.), contact marks, good very fineRobert Perry was born at Bucknall, Hanley in Staffordshire in January 1880 and was a collier when he enlisted in the 4th Volunteer Battalion Manchester Regiment on 29 November 1899. He was embodied in the 6th Battalion and served in South Africa from 5 April 1900 until 6 January 1902 being discharged time expired on 28 November 1905.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Major Lord J. G. Romilly, Coldstream Guards, 3rd Baron Romilly, a descendant of William the ConquerorQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, Belfast (Capt: Lord J. G. Le M. Romilly, Coldstm: G.), very fineJohn Gaspard Le Marchant Romilly, 3rd Baron Romilly was born at Kensington, London on 1 March 1866. Of Huguenot ancestry from Montpellier, he was the only child of William Romilly, 2nd Baron Romilly and his first wife, Emily Idonea Sophia Le Marchant. After his mother's death two weeks after his birt...
(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (38991 Serjt: R. Braid. Canadian Scts.), good very fineR. Braid served from 14 January until 30 June 1902.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, B.C.A. 1899-1900 (49 Pte. Jacob. 1st K.A. Rifles), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Jubaland (2179 Pte. Osman Fa...lmoola. 3/K.A.R.), cut to edge, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Gambia (4116 C. Serjt:-Maj: W. Northam 3rd W. India Regt.), contact marks, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Regimentally unique Tibet medal to Private D. Cooney, Indian Telegraph Department, who served on secondment from the Royal Munster FusiliersTibet 1903-04, no clasp (5546 Pvt D Cooney Tel Dept), some edge bruising and polishing overall, otherwise nearly very fineDavid Cooney (alias Michael Beary), was born at St. John's, Limerick and enlisted at Tralee, County Kerry. He saw service during the Boer War (Queen's Medal & 2 clasps) and during the Great War with the Royal Munster Fusiliers, serving in France from 21 August 1914 (1914 Star Trio, however his MIC notes return of the Pair). Cooney d...
(x) Polar 1904, bronze issue (L. Burgess "Morning" 1902-4), good very fineLeonard Burgess served on both voyages of the Morning, one of the relief ships that went to rescue Captain Scott and crew of Discovery (British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04). Burgess was born at Denton, Lancashire on 15 February 1869. A merchant seaman, he was the recipient of a Russian Life Saving Medal in 1900. In 1902 he was engaged as an Able Seaman on the Morning, at £5 per calendar month and was pictured on board the Morning with a Crabeater Seal.At that point, he was reported as a good man with a fine pre...
General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, South Arabia (Capt. K.B. Hughes. RAMC.), mounted court-style as worn, good very fineKeith Basil Hughes was born on 17 February 1941 at Northampton and was commissioned into the Royal Army Medical Corps in 1963. Hughes served with the 24th Field Ambulance from 1965-66, was the Resident Medical Officer of the 1st Malawi Rifles from 1966-70, acted as Command Comms with the BAOR from 1976-81, and was a consultant at the British Military Hospital in Hong Kong from 1981-83. Hughes' short service commissions to 2nd Lieutenant (22 Sept 1963), Lieutenant (17 April 19...
The poignant General Service Medal awarded to Sapper J. Walton, 3rd Field Squadron, Royal Engineers who was killed by an IRA booby trap at Carrickgallogly, County Armagh, Northern Ireland in 1974General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24085205 Spr. J. Walton RE.), in named box of issue with the Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Army) condolence slip in the name of '24085205 Spr J Walton RE', extremely fineJohn Walton, a native of Birchencliffe, was educated at King James's Grammar school in Almondbury. After leaving school he became an apprentice at a Huddersfield engineering...
The E. J. Boys Collection of Medals for Charge of the Light Brigade
Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Captn. J. B. Marshall. 4th Lt. Drgns.), officially impressed naming, minor edge bruises, otherwise good very fineJohn Barry Marshall was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on 24 April 1830, son of William S. Marshall, of 4 Hyde Park Square, London, and Plashwood, near Ipswich, Suffolk, a member of the London Stock Exchange and of the company Mannings and Marshall, Vera Cruz and Mexico City. Following an education at Eton and Oriel College, Oxford, he was appointed Ensign in the 4th (Queen's Own) Light Dragoons, becoming Lieutenant in May 1852, and Captain in Decembe...
Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (J. Oliver. 4th Lt. Dragns.), officially impressed naming, heavy contact marks, therefore fineJames Oliver was born at Stratford, London, and enlisted there on 15 September 1854, aged 18. He joined the regiment in the Crimea on 20 June 1855, and served during the siege of Sebastopol. He re-engaged at Perth for a further period of 12 years service in September 1866 and subsequently served in India for a little over four years. He was discharged at Canterbury on 25 October 1875, after 21 years service. He had also been awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal with a grat...
Pair: Private T. F. Arms, 4th (Queen's Own) Light Dragoons, latterly Bugle Major, Norfolk Regiment, who was severely wounded in the charge at Balaklava and is said to have been nursed by Florence Nightingale at ScutariCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (Pte. Fredk. Arms, 4th Dragoons), contemporary engraved naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, British die, unnamed as issued, fitted with replacement ring suspension, both medals fitted with silver riband brooches, very fine (2)Thomas Frederick Arms (or Armes) was born in the Parish of St Peter’s, Norwich, one of six sons of Thomas Arm...
Four: Major F. S. Probyn, Army Veterinary CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (C.V.S. F. S. Probyn. A.V.D.); 1914-15 Star (Major F. S. Probyn. A.V.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Major F. S Probyn), extremely fine (4)Frederick Stewart Probyn, most likely a nephew of Thomas Frederick Arms, was born at Norwich on 26 August 1876. He served during the Boer War as a civilian veterinary surgeon, one of about 100 of whom volunteered for service in South Africa with the Army Veterinary Department, with whom he served from Apr...
Pair: Cornet J. Baker, 8th (The King's Royal Irish) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars), also Lieutenant-Colonel, Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers, who latterly became an important Canadian Political figureCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol, tailor’s copy clasp (Cornet James Baker, 8th Hussars); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, contemporary tailor’s copy by ‘J.B.’, both medals with impressed naming similar in style to that found on I.G.S. medals for the North West Frontier to the 7th Hussars, good very fine (2)James Baker was born in January 1830, the son of Samuel Baker and scio...
Four: Farrier-Major M. Cummings, 8th (The King's Royal Irish) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars)Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Pte. Michl. Cummings 8th Husrs.), contemporary engraved naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Ml. Cummings, 8th Hussars); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (1386. F. Maj: M. Cumming, 8th Hussrs.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, contemporary tailor’s copy by ‘J.B.’ (...Cummins 8th Huss), suspension re-fixed on the first two, the Crimean awards with edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine, the L.S. & G.C. very fin...
The campaign group of three awarded to Private J. Doyle, 8th (The King's Royal Irish) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars), a confirmed charger who left a famous memoir of the events, on the day his horse was wounded and who himself had a lucky escape:‘That night when I opened my cloak, I found23 bullets in it. There were five buttons blown off my dress jacket, the sling of my sabretache were cut off, but my sword belt were not touched. I also had the right heel and spur blown off my boot. It was a long and terrible charge’Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (......
Three: Private W. Searle, 8th (The King's Royal Irish) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons (Hussars)Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Pte. Wm. Searle 8th Husrs.), contemporary engraved naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Central India (Wm. Searle, 8th Hussars); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (No 1289. Pte. Wm. Searle. 8. Hs.), depot impressed naming, fitted with ‘Crimea’ suspension, the last blistered on the reverse, otherwise very fine (3)William Searle was born at Rockbeare, near Exeter, and enlisted at Exeter into the 8th Hussars on 15 April 1854. He joined the regiment in the Crimea...
Pair: Veterinary Surgeon P. Anthony, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own)Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Paul Anthony. V.S. P.A.O. 11th Hussars), contemporary engraved naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (Paul Anthony. V.S. P.A.O. 11th Hussars), contemporary engraved naming, fitted with Crimea suspension, edge bruising and contact marks, very fine (2)Paul Anthony was born at Bakewell, Derbyshire, on 8 December 1833. He qualified at the Royal Veterinary College, London, on 11 May 1853, and was appointed Probationary Veterinary Surgeon in the 11th Hussars on 19 April 1854. He served...
Pair: Sergeant G. H. Green, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own), a possible charger at BalaklavaCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Balaklava, Sebastopol, clasps in order listed, some unofficial rivets (1475. G. H. Green. XIth P.A.O. Hussars), regimentally impressed naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (1495 Corpl G. H. Green XI PAO Hussars), regimentally impressed naming, edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine (2)George Henry Green was born at Leicester in 1832 and enlisted for the 11th Hussars at London on 11 January 1850, a servant by trade, aged 18. He served in Tu...
Pair: Private E. Goodman, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own)Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Edward Goodman. XIth P.A.O. Hussars), regimentally impressed naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (1804 E Goodman XI PAO Hussars), regimentally impressed naming, edge bruising and contact marks, good fine (2)Edward Goodman was born at Rainham, near Packenham, Norfolk, and enlisted into the 11th Hussars at King's Lynn on 14 December 1854, aged 19, a weaver by trade. He joined the regiment in the Crimea on 25 May 1855. He was tried by a Regimental Court-martial for ‘being asleep on his post’,...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private A. William Flemming, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own), who died in the CrimeaCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (A. Flemming. 11th Dragns.), officially impressed naming, good very fineAlexander William Fleming/Flemming was born at Woolwich, London, and enlisted for the 11th Hussars in London on 22 August 1854. He joined the regiment in the Crimea on 23 May 1855, taking part in the siege and fall of Sebastopol. He died of diarrhoea at Camp Kadikoi on 26 August 1855, and was buried in the 11th Hussars Cemetery on the road between Kadikoi and Karani.Subject...
Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Pte. G. Smith. 11th Husss.), contemporary engraved naming, edge nicks and bruising, otherwise nearly very fineGeorge Smith was born at St Pancras, London, and enlisted into the 11th Hussars in London on 27 May 1854, aged 21, a porter by trade. He joined the regiment in the Crimea on 25 May 1855, just in time to partake in the siege and fall of Sebastopol. He died at Kadikoi on 11 December 1855, and was buried in the 11th Hussar cemetery on the road between Kadikoi and Karani.The Medal roll states, ‘Cancelled Medal sent to father at Saltford, near Bath, on 8...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private J. Brunton, 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars, who was killed in the charge at BalaklavaCrimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Alma, Balaklava (Joseph Brunton. 11th Hussars), officially impressed naming, good very fineProvenance:Ex-Macphail Massie Collection, September 1961, and J. B. Hayward, March 1970.Joseph Brunton was born at Leeds, Yorkshire, and enlisted there into the 11th Hussars on 21 December 1843, aged 18, a groom by trade. He was tried by a District Court-martial at Nottingham in February 1852 for ‘being absent - and losing his necessaries’ and sentenced to...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private D. Purcell, 11th (Prince Albert's Own) Hussars, who was killed in the charge at BalaklavaCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (David Purcell. 11th Hussars), officially impressed naming, good very fineDavid Purcell was born in London and enlisted originally into the 3rd Light Dragoons in London on 16 August 1849, regimental No. 1924. He served with the regiment in India for a period, before transferring to the 11th Hussars on 1 July 1853.David Purcell embarked with the 11th Hussars for the Crimea and was killed in action at Balaklava, 25 Octo...
Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Hy. Lawes, 11th Hsrs), regimentally engraved naming, good very fineHenry Lawes was born at Bray, near Maidenhead, Berkshire, and enlisted into the 11th Hussars at Hounslow on 22 November 1849, aged 19, a blacksmith by trade. He was at Scutari General Depot from 7 August 1854 and sent to Varna on 29 August. The Balaclava period muster roll states ‘in Hospital’. He was invalided to Chatham from the Crimea on 19 April 1856, and discharged from Chatham Invalid Depot on 22 July 1856, being:‘Unfit for further service. Is unable to walk without a...
Pair: Private T. Thorburn, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own), a possible charger at BalaklavaCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (T. Thorburn. 11thHussars) officially impressed naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (Thos Thorburn XI PAO Hussars) regimentally impressed naming, heavy contact wear on right of Queen’s head, otherwise nearly very fine (2)Thomas Thorburn enlisted into the 11th Hussars at Hulme Barracks, Manchester, on 3 November 1847, aged 18. The regimental muster rolls show that he was on duty with the service troops in the Crimea for the entir...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private J. Jay, 13th Light Dragoons, a possible charger at Balaklava who died in the CrimeaCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Pte. J. Jay. 13th Lt. Dragns.), contemporary engraved naming, nearly extremely fineJohn Jay was born at Guildford and enlisted there into the 13th Light Dragoons at Guildford on 3 May 1846, aged 18. He served with the regiment throughout the campaign in the Crimea and, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, it is possible that he may have taken part in the Charge at Balaklava. He was sent to Scutari on 4 De...
Three: Private H. Bennett, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), later Staff Sergeant in the Commissary DepartmentCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Pte. Henry Bennett. 17th Lans.), contemporary engraved naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Corpl. Hy. Bennett. 17th Lancers); Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed, contact marks, nearly very fine (3)Henry Bennett enlisted for the 17th Lancers in London on 11 March 1851, aged 18. He saw service in the Crimea at Sebastopol before being sent to the General Depot at Scutari on 12 October 1854 and to Abydos Hospital on 28 November. He w...
Three: Private R. Pilgrim, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (1305. Pte. R. Pilgrim, 17th Lancrs.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed, fitted with Crimea suspension, some edge bruises, nearly very fine (3)Richard Pilgrim was born at Southwell, near Nottingham, and enlisted at London on 28 August 1854, aged 23, a butcher by trade. He joined the regiment in the Crimea from Cork on 20 June 1855, taking part in the siege and fall of Sebastopol. He embarked for India from Cork aboard...
‘I am Trumpeter Lanfried. One of the surviving trumpeters of the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaclava. I am now going to sound the bugle that was sounded at Waterloo, and sound the charge as was sounded at Balaclava on that very same bugle, on the 25th of October, 1854.’The man himself, just before sounding his bulge on a recording in 1890, the result survives to this day.The famous campaign group of four awarded to Trumpet-Major M. L. Landfried, 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own), who reputedly sounded the ‘Charge’ and was wounded at BalaklavaCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava,...
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