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# 397 - Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Court Official Medal (Rajaruchi), 31mm, silv... »
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Court Official Medal (Rajaruchi), 31mm, silver-gilt, good very fine and rare, in red leather case
£300 to £500
# 398 - Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Court Official Medal (Rajaruchi), 31mm, silv... »
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Court Official Medal (Rajaruchi), 31mm, silver, good very fine
£200 to £300
# 399 - Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Visit to Europe (Prabas) Medal, silver, sign... »
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Visit to Europe (Prabas) Medal, silver, signed Henri Auguste Jules Patey by Monnaie de Pari...
£400 to £600
# 400 - Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Visit to Europe (Prabas) Medal, silver, sign... »
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Visit to Europe (Prabas) Medal, silver, signed Henri Auguste Jules Patey by Monnaie de Pari...
£400 to £600
# 401 - Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V 1908 Jubilee Service Medal, 24mm, silver, go... »
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V 1908 Jubilee Service Medal, 24mm, silver, good very fine
£300 to £500
# 402 - Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V 40th Anniversary Medal, silver, 26mm, good v... »
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V 40th Anniversary Medal, silver, 26mm, good very fine
£300 to £500
# 403 - The extraordinary Silver Star and Bronze Star group of eleven awarded... »
The extraordinary Silver Star and Bronze Star group of eleven awarded to Lieutenant T. F. Abraham, 7th Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st C...
£400 to £600
# 404 - The mounted dress miniature group of five awarded to Lieutenant T. F.... »
The mounted dress miniature group of five awarded to Lieutenant T. F. Abraham, 7th Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division<R...
£30 to £50
# 405 - Yugoslavia, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Grand Commander's set of... »
Yugoslavia, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, neck Badge, 75mm including wreath suspension x 55m...
£400 to £600
A Collection of Awards for the Afghan War 1878-80
'At 12:30 p.m., less than an hour after we had begun to retire, we reached the ground where the fight had taken place. The dead bodies of our officers and men, stripped and horribly mutilated, proved how fierce had been the struggle, and dropping shots which came from the fortified villages in the neighbourhood and from the ravines, warned the Brigadier-General that some of the enemy were still in the neighbourhood.'Field Marshal Roberts describes the bloody aftermath of the Charge at Kila Kazi, Forty-One Years in India, refersA 'Charge at Kila Kazi' casualty's Afghanistan Medal awarded to Pri...
Pair: Private S. Spencer, 9th Lancers, who served with the only Squadron present at the Battle of CharasiaAfghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1114 Pte. S. Spencer. 9th Lancers.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1114 Private S. Spencer 9th Lancers), pitting, light edge wear, nearly very fine and rare (2)87 Charasia bars were issued to the 9th Lancers (1 Squadron).Simon Spencer enlisted at Westminster District on 18 June 1869 and served at home for several years, being imprisoned for poor conduct in 1872. The Regiment arrived in India in February 1875 and entered the Afghan wa...
'So a party that were not turning out of camp that night took the horses back to the river, and then heard the worst - that the poor fellows who could not swim, and many who could, were drowned. But when I left camp at 12.30 p.m. we knew but little about it, only what Sergeant Roper (who luckily swam his horse back) said - that the leading part of the squadron (or two troops) got over all right, and the remainder went off too much to the right, did not follow their front, missed their way, and went out of their depth.'An officer of the 10th Hussars describes the disaster at the Kabul RiverA Ka...
The Battle of Maiwand survivor's Afghanistan Medal awarded to Driver A. C. Penny, E/B Battery, Royal Horse ArtilleryAfghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (4122. Driv: A. C. Penny. E. Batt: B. Bde. R.H.A.), light contact wear overall, very fineAlbert Charles Penny was born at Staines on 15 November 1855, the son of Charles and Emma Penny of Knowle Green, Staines. He attested with the Royal Artillery at York on 9 November 1878, being posted to 'B' Brigade as a Driver. Posted to India the next year in December 1879 he was immediately thrust into service in the Second Afghan War with 'E' Battery....
The superb Battle of Maiwand D.C.M. pair awarded to Quartermaster-Sergeant later Lieutenant J. Munro, 'E' Battery, 'B' Brigade (E/B), Royal Horse ArtilleryHe had previously taken the only Empress of India Medal to his unit and in their famous action at Maiwand was the Senior N.C.O. to be likewise decorated with the D.C.M.Distinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (4192. Qr.Mr. Sergt. J. Munro R.H.A.), the medal originally named 'Munroe', later corrected, sold together with an Empress of India Medal 1877 to reflect the recipient's full entitlement, minor contact wear and edge wear overall, very fineJohn...
A 'Siege of Kandahar 1880' casualty's Afghanistan Medal awarded to Private F. D. Swan, 2/7th Foot (Royal Fusiliers), who died of wounds sustained during the sortie at Deh KhojahAfghanistan 1878-1880, no clasp (896 Pte. F. Swan. 2/7th Foot), good very fineOne of 30 Royal Fusiliers wounded in action during the engagement.Francis D. Swan enlisted with the 49th Brigade on 6 November 1875 before joining the 1/7th Foot in November 1877 and from there to the 2/7th Foot in December. Posted to India in April 1879, he was still with the Battalion when they joined British troops in Quetta for service in...
The Afghanistan Medal awarded to Private G. White, 66th Foot, the first man of his unit to die in Afghanistan, who was mortally wounded at Girishk, prior to the famous Battle of MaiwandAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1658. Pte. G. White. 66th Foot.), light contact marksOne of four men wounded at Girishk.George White enlisted at Winchester on 9 November 1870, joining the 66th Foot he was posted to India the next month on 30 December. Posted to the Battalion in Karachi in February 1871 he was to join them in marching to Kandahar in March 1880 for service in the Second Afghan War. Arriving there o...
The emotive Afghanistan Medal awarded to Private Sergeant J. Walker, 66th Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action during the famous disaster at MaiwandAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1072. Sergt. J. Walker. 66th Foot.), good very fineJames Walker was born in November 1849, enlisted with the 66th Foot at Uxbridge, and embarked with them for India - via the Suez - on 17 February 1870. Promoted Corporal in India, Walker married Louisa Walker on 16 July 1877. When they married they had three children, however the climate in India appears to have taken its toll and by April 1879 they are listed a...
The campaign pair awarded to Captain F. Mc. C. Bruce, 66th Regiment of Foot, a native of the Shetland Islands who commanded one of the two Companies stationed at Kalat-i-Ghilzai during the Battle of MaiwandAfter the defeat of Ayub Khan he was one of the two officers selected to lead a detachment of the 66th Foot back to the field to bury their deadAfghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (Lieut: F. McC. Bruce, 66th Foot); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (Lieut: F. Mc C. Bruce 66th Foot), pitting, overall nearly very fine (2)Farquhar McCrea Bruce was born at Symbister House on the Shetland Islands on...
Pair: Private D. Marshall, 72nd HighlandersAfghanistan 1878-80, 4 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (58B/397. Pte. D. Marshall. 72nd Highrs.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (58B/397 Private D. Marshall 72nd Highlanders), pitting and minor contact marks, nearly very fine (2)David Marshall was born at Kilsyth in 1856 and enlisted from the Militia with the 58th Brigade Depot at Stirling on 10 August 1874, having previously worked as a miner. He clearly did not take to the Military life, deserting the next year in November 1875, only to be apprehended in August the next year.Two weeks...
The Afghanistan Medal awarded to Daffadar, S. F. Deen, 3rd Sind Horse, whose Regiment served at the Battle of Maiwand, with their Colonel being the subject of a Court Martial as a result of his performance in the actionAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Dufdr Shaik Futteh Deen 3rd Regt. Sind Horse), nearly extremely fineShaik Futteh Deen served with Colonel J. H. P. Malcolmson's 3rd Sind Horse as part of the South Afghanistan Field Force in 1879. The Regiment came into action for the first time at Kushk-I-Nakud on 26 February 1879, near the future site of the battle of Maiwand, where they charged...
The Afghanistan 1878-80 Medal awarded to Private D. Sing, 1st Bombay Native Infantry (Grenadiers), who was wounded in action at the Battle of MaiwandAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Gl. No.1194 Pt. Dhan Sing. 1. Grs. N. I.), good very fineOne of 55 men of the 1st Bombay Native Infantry to be wounded during the Battle.Dhan Sing served with the 1st Bombay Native Infantry (Grenadiers) during the Second Afghan War where they were part of the Kandahar Field Force. They operated around the Bolan Pass in the early phase of the war, later marching to Kandahar in February 1880 and joining Burrows' Brigad...
The Afghanistan Medal awarded to Sepoy C. Jing, 30th Bombay Native Infantry (Jacob's Rifles), whose Regiment collapsed during the Battle of Maiwand, precipitating the disastrous British defeatAfghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (Sepoy Choor Jing 30th Regt N.I.), suspension somewhat loose, polishing and contact marks, very fineChoor Jing served with the 30th Bombay Native Infantry (Jacob's Rifles) and was present with them during the Second Afghan War. The Regiment was not newly raised however they did have a disproportionally high number of raw recruits during the campaign, most of whom had...
A Collection of Awards to the Household Cavalry
(x) Pair: Trooper W. H. Potter, 1st Life Guards, who famously launched the Moonlight Charge at Kassassin and later took part in the Battle of Tel-El-Kebir before joining the Gordon Relief ExpeditionEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-84 (912 Tpr. W. H. Potter. 1st Life Gds.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, edge bruise, heavy pitting, suspension slack, nearly very fine and rare (2)There are only two dated Egypt and Sudan Medals to the unit with this clasp combination.109 Tel-El-Kebir clasps and 45 Nile 1884-85 clasps to the 1st Life Guards.Will...
(x) Family GroupPair: Trooper S. Edwards 1st Life GuardsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein (1633 Pr. S. Edwards, 1/L.Gds.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (1633 Tpr S. Edwards. 1/Life Gds.), mounted as worn, heavy contact marks, edge wear to first, overall nearly very fine (2)Pair: Volunteer Fire Fighter S. Edwards, Dorking Branch, Surrey Fire BrigadeSurrey Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, with 2 bars, hallmarks for Birmingham 1887; Jubilee 1897, a private striking, engraved (S. Edwards. S.F.B.A. 2 men drill, Webridge), contact wear,...
(x) Three: Trooper S. H. Tasker, 1st Life Guards1914-15 Star (3208 Tpr. S. H. Tasker. 1/L.Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (3208 Tpr. S. H. Tasker. 1-L. Gds.), sold together with 3 safe driving medals with a total of 25 dated bars named 'S. Tasker', contact wear, very fine (3)Samuel Henry Tasker was born at Nantwich, Cheshire on 27 December 1894 and worked with the London and North Western Railway Company between 1908-1912. Enlisting into the 1st Regiment of Life Guards he was posted to them in France on 15 May 1915.He arrived towards the end of their involvement in the Second Battle of Y...
(x) Pair: Trooper G. E. A. Stevens, 1st Life Guards, who was wounded in action during an Air Raid on Etaples Camp on 19 May 1918British War and Victory Medals (4504 Tpr. G. E. A. Stevens. 1-L.Gds.), slight edge bruise, very fine (2)George Edward Alfred Stevens was born in 1898 and was living at Finsbury Park when he was mobilised on 30 May 1917 and joined his unit in France in the Field on 17 May 1918. They were in camp at Etaples two days later when a German Air raid was launched on the camp and adjacent hospital.'At about 11 p.m. a warning came that enemy planes were on the move overhead, so...
(x) Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (281 Cpl of Horse A. Firby. 1st Life Gds), suspension somewhat slack, good very fineAnthony Firby was born at Marsham, Yorkshire in October 1842 and enlisted in 1863 with the 1st Life Guards. Advanced Corporal on 1 October 1878, he was further promoted Corporal of Horse on 16 February 1880. He continued to serve until 30 December 1884 then he was discharged having been awarded only the L.S. & G.C.Three years later Firby married Mary Anne Duke and found work at the Greenwich Union Workhouse which he appears to have been at for the rest of his life. A newspaper article...
(x) The Egypt and Sudan Medal awarded to Troop Corporal Major J. G. Davis, 2nd Life Guards, a native of St. Helier, Jersey and the son of a Lieutenant-Colonel, who took part- as an enlisted man in the famous moonlight Charge at KassassinEgypt and Sudan 1882-1889, dated reverse, no clasp (456 Tp: Corpl. Maj. J. G. Davis. 2nd Life Gds.), light contact wear overall, very fineApproximately 60 dated no-clasp Medals to the 2nd Life Guards.John Gordon Davis was born at St. Helier, Jersey in 1848, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel J. Davis of Beau Voir, St. Helier. He enlisted as a Trooper on 9 May 1866 a...
(x) Four: Musician P. J. Keenan, Life Guards late Bandsman Royal Warwickshire Regiment, who was taken prisoner of war at Gheluvelt during the 1st Battle of Ypres1914 Star, with clasp (9122 Bndsmn: P. J. Keenan. R.War:R.); British War and Victory Medals (9122 Pte P. J. Keenan. R. War. R.); Army. L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (299430 Musician P. J. Keenan. L.Gds.), contact marks overall, very fine (4)Patrick Joseph Keenan was born at Dublin, Ireland on 15 October 1885 and enlisted as a Boy with the Warwickshire Regiment in 1902. He was appointed Bandsman in 1904 and joined the 2nd Battalion in 1906, still...
(x) Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (1334 Q. M. Cpl: Maj: J. Marsh. 2nd Life Guards.), light contact marks, suspension slightly bent, very fine overallJohn Marsh was born at Brentford, Middlesex in 1861 and attested at Hyde Park Barracks on 21 October 1884 with the 2nd Life Guards. Promoted Paymaster Corporal on 11 June 1893, he was later advanced Squadron Paymaster Sergent in July 1896. Marsh was finally advanced Quartermaster Corporal Major on 3 October 1899, remaining in Britian he was awarded his L.S. & G.C. on 24 April 1903.Marsh was discharged on 1 November 1905 at Windsor with his character...
(x) General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24125987 Tpr. D. Mordecai LG.), mounted as worn, good very fineDavid Leonard Mordecai enlisted at South Sheilds on 2 September 1970 and served at home for the first year of his service before being posted to the British Army of the Rhine on 9 September 1971. He served a tour of Northern Ireland from 4 May 1974, at the start of what became a month of severe tension with strikes and several bombings by the U.V.F. with civilians caught in the middle. Mordecai returned to Britain on 8 September 1974 before returning to Germany until the end...
(x) Four: Lance-Corporal G. Hay, 3/1st Lothians & Border Horse (Yeomanry), late Royal Horse Guards, who acted as servant to Lord Benning on the Western Front from November 1916Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, Wittebergen (179 Tpr: G. Hay, R. H. Gds.); 1914-15 Star (1504 Pte. G. Hay. Loth, & Bord. H.); British War and Victory Medals (1504 Pte. G. Hay. Loth. &. Bord. H.), mounted as worn, light contact marks, very fine (4)George Hay was born at St Stephens, Edinburgh and joined the Royal Horse Guards at Hyde Park Barracks on 29 No...
A Collection of Badges of China, Shanghai & Hong Kong
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Service cap Badge, 32mm x 65mm, with pin-back fitting, depicting two dragons either side of a shield with characters, flaming sun above, with 'I. M. Customs' below, good very fineThe Imperial Maritime Customs Service was founded in 1854, their badges were produced by J. R. Gaunt.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Shanghai Municipal Police, Police helmet plate, 104mm x 92mm, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Municipal Police, Day Duty Police helmet plate, 102mm x 90mm, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Municipal Police, Night Duty Police helmet plate, 104mm x 93mm, one to two tips a little bent, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Municipal Police, European Officer's Cap Badge, 53mm, silver and enamel, lugs and marked 'SILVER' to the reverse, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Municipal Police, European Sergeant's Cap Badge, 42mm, silver and enamel, lugs and marked 'SILVER' to the reverse, lugs repaired, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Cap Badge, very fineThe Corps was raised in 1853 and the date '4 April 1853' commemorates the first action of the Corps at the Battle of Muddy Flat.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Shanghai Scottish plaid brooch, marked 'S.V.C. 1914', 92mm, pin to reverse, good very fine and rareThe Highland Company was raised in 1914.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Volunteer Corps, shoulder title 'SVC', lugs to reverse, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Armoured Car Company, Cap and Lapel Badges (2), sometime plated, very fine (3)Sold as viewed and not subject to return.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hong Kong & Singapore Royal Artillery, pair of Badges, 'H.K.S.-R.A.', lugs to reverse; cap Badge 'H.K.S. R.A.'; Hong Kong & Singapore Royal Garrison Artillery Badge, lugs to reverse, very fine (4)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hong Kong Volunteer Defence Corps Badges, all by Firmin, London, good very fine (4)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A Collection of Efficiency Medals
(x) The campaign group of six awarded to Private G. J. Pinsard, Hampshire Regiment, who was wounded and 'mentioned' during the Second World War - also being the recipient of a very rare 'Guernsey' Efficiency Medal1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf, these in their postage box sent to 'Mr G J Pinsard, Les Varendes, St Andrews, Guernsey'; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st Type, Guernsey (5503811 Pte G J Pinsard Hampshire R), in its named box of issue, good very fine (6)Only three Efficiency Medals 'Guernsey' with Type 1 bust were issu...
Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., India (Tpr. J. Ashley. Assam V.L.H., A.F.I.), with Second Award Bar, edge bruise, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Jamaica (475 Sergt. E. N. Waite.), contact marks, very fineAwarded 19 March 1942 (The Efficiency Medal, J.M.A. Tamplin, p. 143 refers).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Malta (920 Pte. M. Agius. K. O. Malta R.), light contact wear, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Efficiency Medal awarded to Sergeant G. W. Clemetson, Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, who was taken a Prisoner of War on 15 February 1942 at the Fall of SingaporeEfficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Malaya (7983 Sgt. George W. Clemetson. F.M.S.V.F.), light contact marks, very fineGeorge William Clemetson was born on 17 November 1908 at Maidstone, Kent. An electical engineer by trade, he served in the 1st Federated Malay States Volunteer Force during the Battle of Malaya. Serving alongside his brother Captain John Gouldin Clemetson, he was taken a Prisoner of War on 15 February 1942, being in...
Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., Rhodesia, unnamed, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., Gibraltar (Cpl C Madeira), mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine, scarce69 Medals with 'Gibraltar' suspension awarded.E.M. London Gazette 18 February 1988.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., Falkland Islands (124 Cpl. E. Day.), light contact wear, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Awards for Gallant or Distinguished Service
(x) The Knight Bachelor, Order of Australia group of six awarded to Professor Sir G. M. Badger, late Lieutenant, Royal Navy, a notable organic chemistKnight Bachelor's neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Birmingham 1977; Order of Australia, Officer of the Order of Australia (A.O.), silver-gilt and enamel, neck Badge, by Royal Australian Mint, the reverse officially named 'Geoffrey Malcolm BADGER', in its case of issue with riband bar; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1977, these last four mounted as worn, blue enamel chipping to the A.O., very fine (6)Knight...
An interesting Palestine emergency C.B.E. group of six awarded to H.M. Consul-General C. H. A. Marriott, late Royal Navy, who had earlier served on Admiral Sir John Jellicoe's staff aboard Iron Duke at JutlandThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Asst. Clk. C. H. A. Marriott, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Payr. S. Lt. C. H. A. Marriott, R.N.); Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn where applicable, the Great War trio with contact wear, good fine, the remainder good ve...
A good Great War O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Colonel C. A. C. Lucas, Royal Marines, who commanded H.M.S. Marlborough's Q-turret at the Battle of JutlandThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, 1st Type, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. C. A. C. Lucas, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. C.A.C. Lucas, R.M.L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935, gilt all but worn off the first, contact marks, otherwise generally very fine (7)O.B.E. London Gazette 17 July 1919:'For valuable servic...
(x) An unusual Second World War M.B.E. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer H. Nickson, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who saw service with the Royal Naval Division at Antwerp in 1914, later serving with the Peel Castle when she captured the German spy Franz von RintelenThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, 2nd Type, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge; 1914 Star, clasp (M1/214. H. Nickson, Ord. Sea. R.N.V.R. Hood Bttn. R.N.D); British War and Victory Medals (M.1-214 H. Nickson. A.B. R.N.V.R.), BWM with officially re-impressed naming; Royal Air...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe 1944 M.B.E. group of six awarded to Commissioned Engineer A. Dunn, Royal Navy, who was later Chief Engineer aboard Discovery II during her 1952 Antarctic Shelf research voyageThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; British War and Victory Medals (M.7024 A. Dunn. Act. E.R.A. 4. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, edge bruise and contact marks to Great War pair, very fine (6)M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January...
(x) A fine Second World War Coastal Forces B.E.M. group of nine awarded to Chief Engine Room Artificer H. Foster, Royal Navy: a much-engaged veteran of the Battle of Jutland and the evacuation of Dunkirk, he served in the 1st Steam Gun Boat Flotilla from 1942-44British Empire Medal (Military), G.VI.R. (C.E.R.A. Henry Foster, C/M. 12128); 1914-15 Star (M. 12128 H. Foster, Act. E.R.A. 4, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M. 12128 H. Foster, E.R.A. 4, R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue (M. 12128 H. Foster, E.R.A. 1, H...
A well-documented H.M.S. Seahawk 1983 B.E.M. group of four awarded to Air Engineering Mechanic P. B. Pascoe, Fleet Air Arm, Royal NavyBritish Empire Medal, E.II.R. (A.E.M. (R) 1 Peter B. Pascoe, D136666E.), officially impressed naming upon a pre-prepared ground; Jubilee 1977; South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (AEM(R)1 P B Pascoe D136666E 825 Sqdn); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., (AEM1 P B Pascoe D136666E HMS Seahawk), mounted as worn, sold together with a large archive of original material, slight edge bruise to last overall good very fine (4)B.E.M. London Gazette 11 June 1983.Peter Bertie P...
A rare B.E.M. for Gallantry & Commander-in-Chief's Commendation pair awarded to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic D. G. Doignie, Royal Navy, decorated for his bravery in entering the red-hot engine room of the tanker Bahia Gaditana which found itself ablaze and drifting off the coast of Crete in January 1968British Empire Medal for Gallantry, E.II.R., Military Division with 'Gallantry' oak leaves upon riband (P.O.M. (E) Derek G. Doignie, P/K 939971.), officially impressed naming upon a pre-prepared ground; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (K.939971 D. G. Doignie. B.E.M. P.O.M. (E). H.M.S. Sult...
A 'Battle of Jutland 1916' D.S.O. group of five awarded to Engineer Captain R. Spence, Royal Navy, who was decorated for his services in the battleship H.M.S. VanguardDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Eng. Commr. R. Spence, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Eng. Commr. R. Spence, R.N.); Russia, Imperial, Order of St. Stanislaus, gilt-bronze and enamel badge, with Swords, representative of a 2nd Class award, generally very fine (5)Provenance:Bonhams 2014, when sold as the Property of a Gentleman.D.S.O. London Gazette 15 September 1916:'By his genera...
(x) 'Sandy Wollaston had led a dangerous life. He had survived expeditions to lands where people could easily disappear without trace, be eaten, end up with their heads smoked and hanging in the roof of a longhouse, where starvation, malaria, dengue fever, dysentery and drowning were constant hazards. After a dangerous life of exploration and adventure he was now effectively retired from expeditions and leading the life of a university don. Then in 1930, two weeks after taking up his new post, he was shot dead by a deranged student, D. N. Potts, who also killed a policeman, and then turned the...
(x) The Great War Minesweeping D.S.M. group of five awarded to Chief Petty Officer W. F. Harris, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (119424. W. F.Harris, P.O.1CL.-Minesweeping-); 1914-15 Star (119424 W. F. Harris. Act. C.P.O., R.N.); British War Medal 1914-20 (119424 W. F. Harris. C.P.O. R.N.); Victory Medal 1914-19, erased; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (119424 W. F. Harris, P.O.1CL., H.M.S. Defiance.), mounted court-style, minor contact marks, very fine (5)D.S.M. London Gazette 1 January 1916.William Frederick Harris was born on 20 December 1865 in Plympton, Devon. Harris began...
'Just before the impact, two shells had crashed through the screen of the bridge killing almost everyone there. Captain Trelawny miraculously escaped with only a scalp wound, though he was blown right off the bridge on to the main deck. The coxswain and one other seaman were later found in the wreckage. To be released the unfortunate seaman subsequently had to have his leg amputated without any anaesthetic, whilst lying amongst the tangled ruins of the bridge. The Spitfire was in a terrible state … 'Jutland 1916 - Death in Grey Waters, by Nigel Steel and Peter Hart, refers.An exceptional - imp...
The Great War D.S.M. awarded to Chief Petty Officer R.S. Blair who was serving on the destroyer Zubian and assisted in dropping depth charges which resulted in the sinking of the German submarine UC50 Royal Navy Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (180443. R.S.Blair, C.P.O. "Zubian" English Channel. 1. Mar.1918.), minor contact marks, very fineD.S.M. London Gazette 6 April 1918:'HMS Zubian sinking of German submarine UC50 by depth charges off Dungeness 4 February 1918. He assisted dropping depth charges. This Chief Petty Officer was responsible for the efficient condition of the depth charge a...
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant - to benefit a Prize for enrolment in the Royal New Zealand NavyThe rare 1942 'Escape from Singapore' D.S.M. group of seven awarded to Able Seaman L. B. Hill, Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer ReserveHill sailed from Singapore aboard ML-310 on 13 February 1942, their passengers included various important Senior Officers, no less than Rear-Admiral Spooner and Air Vice Marshal Pulford in an attempt to make Java; they ran into an overwhelming Japanese force who engaged and ran them ashore at Tjibea IslandTogether with Lieutenant Bull - a fellow member of t...
(x) A fine Second World War Submariner's D.S.M. group of eight awarded to Chief Petty Officer T. D. Wales, Royal Navy, the Coxswain of Stoic in the Far East who also shared in the Sub-on-Sub 'kill' secured by Parthian in June 1941 - that action earned Wales a 'mention' to his laurelsDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (A/C.P.O. T. D. Wales P/J.X.141662); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. (P/J.X. 141662 T. D. Wales. D.S.M. C.P.O. H.M.S. Alcide.), good very fine (8)D.S.M. London Gazette3 April 1945....
(x) A fine 1945 D.S.M. group of six awarded to Chief Engine Room Artificer L. G. J. Hayward, Royal Navy, a long-served submariner who shared in the famed actions of the TunaShe carried out her fair share of special operations, most notably in December 1942, when she embarked and delivered the “Cockleshell Heroes” to the Gironde EstuaryDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (C.E.R.A. L. G. J. Hayward P/MX50132.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fine (6)D.S.M. London Gazette 19 June 1945.Leslie George Joseph Hayward was born in Swindon, Wiltshire,...
(x) A Great War Naval M.S.M. group of six awarded to Petty Officer W. Hill, Royal Navy, a qualified diver who survived the loss of H.M.S. Irresistible in the Dardanelles in March 1915Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (196058 W. Hill, A.B., H.M.S. Porpoise); 1914-15 Star (196058 W. Hill, P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (196058 W. Hill, P.O., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (196058 Walter Hill, P.O., H.M.S. Research); Royal Navy Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (196058 W. Hill, P.O., "Royal Sovereign" Service During War), generally very fin...
A good Great War M.S.M. group of six awarded to Chief Electrical Officer F. E. A. Dunn, Royal Navy, who came under heavy close-range fire in the light cruiser H.M.S. Birmingham at the battle of Jutland1914-15 Star (M. 2904 F. E. A. Dunn, E.A. 3, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M. 2904 F. E. A. Dunn, E.A. 2, R.N.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (M. 2904 F. E. A. Dunn, E.A. 2 Cl., H.M.S. "Birmingham" Services During War); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue (M. 2904 F. E. A. Dunn, C.E.A. 2, H.M.S. Vernon), polished and light contact m...
The important and unique Cumberland Society Gold Medal awarded to Field Marshal Sir G. Howard, 3rd Regiment of Foot (The Buffs), who commanded that famed unit at the Battles of Fontenoy, Culloden, Lauffield and WarburgHe went on to serve as Governor of Minorca and Jersey and thence became Governor of the Royal Hospital Chelsea, the fifth man to take on the position, one which he held for nearly three decadesCumberland Society Gold Medal, by Richard Yeo, scrolled border, the obverse with the head of the Duke with the name 'CUMBERLAND' above, the reverse with the standing figure of Apollo leanin...
'The 5th Indian Division...had been overseas since August 1940 and had seen as much and as varied fighting as any Division. It had a spirit and self-reliance that came only from real fighting. It owed much to its commander, Major-General Briggs, and like all good Divisions - and bad ones - reflected its commander's personality.The war had found him in command of a Battalion in this Division; a Battalion that in some extraordinary way was always where it was wanted, that always did what was wanted, and was ready to go on doing it.So Briggs got a Brigade. His Brigade was just as steadily success...
The Great War C.B.E., Boer War D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel W. W. Herring-Cooper, Royal Army Service Corps, late 45th (Dublin) Company, 13th Battalion, Imperial Yeomanry who qualified for the 'Mandal' clasp whilst employed by the Government of Sudan; he later became Assistant Director of Supplies and Transport, 21st Army Corps, Egyptian Expeditionary ForceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander's 1st Type neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in fitted Garrard & Co. case of issue; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and...
(x) The 1944 C.B.E. group of six awarded to Brigadier C. P. R. Johnston, Seaforth Highlanders and Staff, who earned 'mentions' during the Second World War and in post-War PalestineThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Brig. C. P. R. Johnston. C.B.E. Staff.); Coronation 1953, mounted as worn where applicable, good very fine (6...
(x) A 1919 Mesopotamia operations O.B.E. group of nine awarded to Colonel C. Preedy, Royal EngineersThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division (O.B.E.) Officer's 1st Type breast Badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major C. Preedy); India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Burma 1930-32 (Major C. Preedy, R.E.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, generally very fine or better (9)O.B.E. London Gazette 3 March 1919 (Mesopotamia).Clement Preedy...
(x) A 1919 M.B.E. group of seven awarded to Colonel C. W. Bowles, Punjab Light Horse, who served in France during 1914 with the Indian Cavalry DivisionBowles was also the State Engineer to Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala - for whom he built the Patiala State Monorail TrainwayThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; 1914 Star, copy clasp (Sergt. C. W. Bowles, Punjab Lt. Horse Attd. Ind. Cav. Divn. Force A.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. C. W. Bowles.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Sgt. C. W. Bowles. Ind. Cav. Dn.); Delh...
'War was not a glorious opportunity for boys to go forth and win shining laurels on the battlefield but a ghastly nightmare that ended in ruin and desolation'(The chilling warning of Major Basil Hill, speaking on the eve of the Second World War)The Rhodesian Education O.B.E., 'Battle of Amiens 1918' M.C. group of eight awarded to Major B. B. Hill, 13th Battalion, Tank Corps, who commanded a section during the largest Tank Battle of the Great WarThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge; Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War...
(x) A 1949 O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant J. Trevelyan, C.B.E., Gold Coast Territorial Force, Secretary of the British Board of Film Censors, where he allegedly became the namesake for Ian Fleming's Bond villain Alec Trevelyan in Golden EyeThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (Civil Division), 2nd Type Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1939-1945 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., Gold Coast, with Second Award Bar, this 'E.II.R.', mounted as worn, very fine (7)[C.B.E.] London Gazette 12 June 197...
(x) The '1954' O.B.E. and Great War 'Livens Projector' M.C. group of six awarded to Captain T. T. R. Lockhart, 'O' Special Company, Royal EngineersThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved 'Lievin Lieut. T. T. R. Lockhart, R.E. 17 August 1917'; 1914-15 Star (106179 Cpl. T. T. Lockhart. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. T. T. R. Lockhart.); Italy, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, gold and enamel, mounted as worn, good very fine (6)O.B.E. London Gazette...
(x) A 1939 M.B.E. group of nine awarded to Major C. G. Saunders, Royal ArtilleryThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division (M.B.E.) Member's breast Badge, silver; British War and Victory Medals (1484 Dvr. C. G. Saunders, R.A.); 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937; Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (724561 W.O. Cl. II C. G. Saunders, R.A.); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial, with 2 Additional Service Bars (724561 W.O. Cl. I C. G. Saunders, M.B.E., R.A.), generally very fine (9)M.B.E. London Gazette 2 January 1939.Cyri...
(x) A 1945 M.B.E. group of eight awarded to Major C. Bennett, Royal Armoured Corps, late General List and Corps of Military PoliceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver, with its case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Korea 1950-53, with M.I.D. oak leaf (Major C. Bennett. M.B.E. R.A.C.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, mounted as worn, good very fine (8)M.B.E. London Gazette 19 April 1945. An award for services with 56 London Division Provost Company in Italy du...
An early 1940 B.E.M. group of six awarded to Corporal J. A. Garnett, Royal SignalsBritish Empire Medal, G.VI.R. (2023843 Cpl. James A. Garnett. R. Signals.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (2023843 Sgln. J. A. Garnett R. Signals.); 1939-1945 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, very fine (6)B.E.M. London Gazette 11 July 1940. The original Recommendation states:'Has shown outstanding ability and capacity for detailed work in connection with a very highly technical and new branch of Intelligence. His contribution to the efficiency of I(s) has been...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe 1948 C.S.I. and 1944 C.I.E. group of eleven awarded to Financial Commissioner P. G. Braye (Brée), Indian Civil Service, late Colonel, Nagpur Rifles, 66th Punjabis and Cameron HighlandersThe Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, C.S.I. Companion's neck Badge, in gold, silver and enamel with central cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria and small diamonds; The Most Eminent Order of the British Empire, C.I.E., Companion's neck Badge, gold and enamel; 1914-15 Star (2061 Pte P. G. Bree. Cam'n. Highrs); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. P. G. Bree); In...
A Second Boer War D.S.O. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel G. S. C. Jenkinson, Imperial Yeomanry, late Derbyshire RegimentA well-connected officer - a cousin of General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien and counting the likes of Colonel Lord William 'Bill' Beresford, V.C., K.C.I.E. amongst his friends - he first saw action in the Burma operations of 1887, in which he was severely woundedHaving then witnessed further action in the Lagos Hinterland in 1897-98 - when he was appointed Inspector-General of the Gold Coast Constabulary - he was awarded the D.S.O. for his services in the Imperial Ye...
(x) A fine Great War ‘Battle of Ctesiphon’ D.S.O. and M.V.O. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel G. van Rossum Reyne, 76th Punjabisvan Rossum Reyne notched up no less than four 'mentions' during the Great War and was wounded and taken Prisoner-of-War at the Fall of Kut - he was lucky indeed to come out with his life and went on to earn his second decoration for his command of the King’s Indian Orderly OfficersDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, top riband brooch adapted for mounting; The Royal Victorian Order, Member's (M.V.O.) breast Badge, silver-gilt and enam...
An outstanding Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of five awarded to Brigadier General J. Micklem, 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)Micklem commanded the Machine Gun Section during the early actions of 1914, earning his first 'mention' and being wounded in action on 19 December 1914; he thence rose to Battalion Command with the 1/6th (Territorial) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, with whom he took both his decorations from July 1915-January 1917, including their famous share in the Somme Battles, when he was the youngest CO on the Order of BattleThence with the embryonic Ta...
(x) A Salonika operations D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Colonel F. A. S. Morgan, Royal Garrison Artillery, late Cape Mounted Rifles, who was severely wounded at Dordrecht in February 1900, and again wounded in the Great WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Lieut. F. A. S. Morgan, R.G.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lt. F. A. S. Morgan, R.G.A.); 1914-15 Star (Capt. F. A. S. Morgan, R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D...
A Great War D.S.O. and M.C. group of eight awarded to Major H. Anderson, Royal Irish RegimentDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, top riband bar adapted for wear; Military Cross, G.V.R.; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen, Belfast (Lieut H. Anderson 1/Rl. Irish Regt.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lt. H. Anderson. Rl. Irish Rgt.); 1914-15 Star (Capt. H. Anderson. R. Ir. Regt.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major H. Anderson.); Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, 4th...
(x) A Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of nine awarded to Major T. B. J. Mahar, King's Royal Rifle Corps; he latterly joined the Canadian Army and commanded Lord Strathcona's Horse for five yearsDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse inscribed 'Lieut. T. B. J. Mahar, 60th Rifles, 1915'; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (2282 3rd Cl. Tpr: T. B. Mahar. S.A.C.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps (2282 3rd Cl. Tpr. T. B. Mahar. S.A.C.), renamed; 1914-15 Star (R-5748 Pte. T.B.J. Mahar. K.R. Rif. C.); Briti...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Great War M.C. group of ten awarded to Colonel E. D. H. Stocker, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment, late 5th Wellington RegimentMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (Lieut E. D. H. Stocker. L'Pool R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. E. D. H. Stocker.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (Lt. Col. E. D. H. Stocker.); 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; New Zealand Territorial Service Medal, G.V.R. (Lieut. E. D. H. Stocker. 5th Wgton. Rgt.), mounted as worn the Great War and N....
(x) The 1917 M.C. awarded to 2nd Lieutenant A. G. Drummond, 2nd Battalion, Black Watch, a Special Reserve Officer who held his post against repeated attacks despite being gassed, only withdrawing when the troops to his flank were driven backDrummond was later tragically to die whilst a prisoner of the Germans in the latter days of the WarMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (23011 Pte. A. G. Drummond. High: L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20, erased; Victory Medal 1914-19 (2. Lieut. A. G. Drummond), minor pitting, very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 26 September 1917, the origina...
The Great War M.C. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. E. F. Wyncoll, Royal Engineers, who saw post-war service as a Territorial and was Provost of Crail, ScotlandMilitary Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved 'Capt. C. E. F. Wyncoll, R.E.'; 1914-15 Star (Capt. C. E. F. Wyncoll. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Col. C.E.F. Wyncoll.), with M.I.D. oakleaves; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the British awards mounted as worn, in a wooden case of issue, contact marks, light edge bruising, the centre of the O...
(x) 'Casualty happened just at break of day 6 July 1918. I knew him well and he came from Melbourne. He was the most popular Officer we had, and everyone was sorry he had been killed.'Private Ward on the final loss of Lieutenant Knight.A good Polygon Wood September 1917 M.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant M. D. Knight, 60th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, late 'A' Squadron, 4th Light Horse Regiment, a veteran of Gallipoli who was killed in action on 6 July 1918Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved 'Lieut. M. D. Knight. 60th Bn. A.I.F.'; 1914-15 Star (129 Pte. M. D. Knight. 4/...
(x) A good 1943 ‘Sangro River’ Immediate M.C. group of seven awarded to Major G. W. Munro, Black Watch, attached 8th Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland HighlandersMilitary Cross, G.VI.R. reverse officially dated '1944'; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Capt. G. W. Munro. M.C. B.W.); Efficiency Decoration, E.II.R., silver and silver-gilt, the reverse officially dated ‘1963’, with top Territorial riband bar, mounted court-style as worn, edge bruise to GSM, generally very fine (7) M.C. London Gazette 23 March 1944:'In rec...
'We all lament your retirement from the Service; & we all thank you for the good work you have done us & which will be carried on by so many whom you have trained. But this is not all: nothing will make me believe your activity will be lessened by this great disaster of blindness. Rather will it set itself to work to devise fresh means, independent of eye-sight, to do us good...I shall hope & expect to hear of more useful labour from so eminent a worker.Pray believe me, ever faithfully yours,Florence Nightingale'The historically important Order of St. John and Franco-Prussian War group of four...
(x) A poignant Great War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant H. V. Barnes, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, a Boer War veteran and prison warder who returned to the Colours in September 1914Decorated for his gallantry at Frelinghien in February 1915, he was invested with his award at a public ceremony hosted by the Mayor of Canterbury: the latter trusted - amidst much cheering - that the gallant Sergeant would live many years to wear it, but it was not to be, for he was mortally wounded a few months laterDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6745 A. Sjt. H. V. Barnes, 2/N. & D. Regt....
(x) The Great War D.C.M., M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class II A. J. Vinten, Royal ArtilleryDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (36436 Sjt. A. Vinten. 5/Siege Bty. R.G.A.); 1914 Star, clasp (36436 A.Bombr: A. Vinten. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (36436 A.W.O.CL.2. A. Vinten. R.A.); British War Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (1407243 W.O.CL.II. A. Vinten. D.C.M. R.A.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (1407243 W.O.CL.2 A. Vinten. D.C.M. R.A.), mounted court style for display, contact marks, edge wear, some with pitting from Star, overall very fine (7)D...
(x) A Battle of Rafa 1917 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Trooper A. Currie, 9th Australian Light Horse Regiment, a veteran of the Gallipoli campaign who was also wounded in the action which earned his decorationDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (645 Tpr: A. Currie. 9/Aust: Lt. Horse. R.); 1914-15 Star (645 Pte. A. Currie. 9/L. H. Rgt. A.I.F.); British War Medal 1914-20 (645 Dvr. A. Currie. 9/L. H. Rgt. A.I.F.); Victory Medal 1914-19, with M.I.D. oak leaves (645. A. Currie. ANZ.), mounted as worn by his family in reverse order, a little polished overall, very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 24...
The well-documented 1918 D.C.M. awarded to Company Sergeant-Major W. H. Budgen, 7th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, who was further awarded the Italian Al Valore in 1918 and twice 'mentioned' over the course of the Great WarDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (G-891 C.Q.M.Sjt: W. H. Budgen. 7/R. Suss: R.); 1914-15 Star (G-891 L.Cpl. W. H. Budgen. R. Suss: R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-891 C. Sgt. W. H. Budgen. R. Suss. R.); Italy, Kingdom, Al Valore Militare, bronze, unnamed as issued, minor pitting and contact wear overall, very fine (6)D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1919:'For d...
The superb Immediate Second World War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Lance Sergeant H. Sye, London Irish Rifles, who was posthumously decorated for his actions during the attack on Hill 387, Monte Pieve, single-handedly subduing an enemy machine gun nest and twice attempting to reach further positions before he was overcome by his woundsRefusing the aid of stretcher bearers he was eventually discovered by a patrol having lain in the open for over 36 hours, tragically his wounds proved mortalDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (7020431 L. Sjt. H. Sye. Lond. Ir Rif.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star...
The 'Battle for Bocholt 1945' D.C.M. group of five awarded to Company Sergeant Major J. Chapman, 4th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, who was wounded in action during bloody fighting in Normandy - he was also the recipient of a B.A.O.R. Certificate of Good ServiceDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (4199944 A/W.O.Cl.2. J. Chapman, R.W.Fus.), on its original pin; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medal 1939-45, light contact wear, very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 22 January 1946, the original recommendation states:'A/CSM Chapman as a platoon Sgt in Normandy, Holland and...
(x) The M.M. group of five awarded to Serjeant G. Platt, Royal Field ArtilleryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (31884 Sjt: G. Platt. 34/BY: R.F.A.); 1914 Star, clasp (31884 B.S. Mjr. G. Platt. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (31884 Sjt. G. Platt. R.A.); Delhi Durbar 1911, minor edge knock to M.M., light contact wear throughout, overall very fine (5)M.M. London Gazette 10 August 1916.George Platt was born circa 1880 in Runcorn, Chesire and worked as a moulder prior to his attestation with the Royal Artillery at age eighteen on 30 November 1898. It is noted on his service papers that Platt suffere...
The very rare Great War M.M. awarded to Nursing Sister M. Hodge, Canadian Army Medical Corps, for her gallantry when No. 3 (Canadian) Stationary Hospital was hit by an enemy Air Raid on 30 May 1918, in the process becoming one of the first two Canadian Nurses rewarded for braveryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (N/Sister M. Hodge. C.A.M.C.), good very finePurchased circa 1985.9 Military Medals awarded to Canadian Nursing Sisters.M.M. London Gazette 24 September 1918 (Canada Gazette 9 November 1918)'For gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy air raid. Although injured by a falling beam, these sis...
A North Russia M.M. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer E. H. Hatcher, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who served in Murmansk, North Russia in 1919Military Medal, G.V.R. (12560 Pte E.H. Hatcher. K.R.Rif:C.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (12560 Pte. E.H. Hatcher. K.R.Rif.C.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Regular Army (6838305 Sjt. E.H. Hatcher. M.M. K.R.R.C.), all court mounted for display, contact wear, some well-polished, overall about very fine to very fine (6)M.I.D. London Gazette 8 July 1919. M.M. London Gazette 2 January 1920.Ernest Henr...
'The credit for this action must go almost entirely to the 4th Battalion, The Royal West Kent Regiment which, by its timely arrival and by its refusal to give up a position which seemed hopeless, meet and broke the victorious and fanatical advance of the whole Japanese 31st Division.During the fortnight which the Battle lasted, well over a thousand casualties were inflicted on the enemy. The fact that the R.W.K.'s beat off no less than 25 major attacks, and suffered more than 250 casualties out of a total Battalion strenght of 500, testifies the ferocity of the fighting.'Major Short in The Que...
A Second World War Battle of Imphal M.M. group of six awarded to Lance-Naik K. Singh, 14th Punjab Regiment, who was severely wounded in one arm and continued to fire his Thompson sub machine-gun with the other arm until further enemy were killedIndian Independence Medal 1947; Military Medal, G.VI.R. (13936 L/Nk Kehr Singh. 14 Punjab R.) officially engraved naming; 1939-1945 Star; Burma Star; War and Indian Service Medal 1939-45, the second toned, otherwise very fine or better (6)M.M. London Gazette 31 August 1944. The original Recommendation states:'On 22nd May, 1944 in the IMPHAL area Kehr Si...
The 'Battle for Hill 112' M.M. awarded to Lance Sergeant A. Duncan, 2nd (Glasgow Highlanders) Battalion, Highland Light Infantry, who was killed in action before he could wear his richly-deserved awardMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (3311185 L.Sgt. A. Duncan. H.L.I.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oakleaf, mounted for wear, the pin removed, light contact wear, edge bruising, overall very fine (5)M.M. London Gazette 19 October 1944, the original recommendation states:'During the attack on "Bon Repos" on 16 Jul 44 this NCO showed absolute coolness whi...
'Suddenly my buddy, Corporal Stan Lunt and I, on stolen time, decided to investigate a rumour of a German SP Gun at the station [Oosterbeek] nearby.We slipped up a side street to the station. The street led over a small bridge beneath which, in a cutting lay the station. We were surprised to see a man in the station office.Lunt with Sten gun ready strode across the bridge. I stood on the side to cover him. Beyond the bridge the road was flanked by a high hedgerow. Suddenly, above the hedge, a hand appeared and a German stick grenade tumbled down towards Lunt.I shouted, he stepped back, firing...
(x) A Malaya M.M. group of eight awarded to Sergeant Purnabahadur Sunwar, 2nd Battalion, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles, who personally accounted for several bandits in a spate of successful actions in the summer of 1951Military Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd type (21139045 Cpl. Purnabahadur Sunwar, 7 G.R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (21139045 Sgt. Purnabahadur Sunwar, 7 G.R.); Indian Independence Medal 1947 (21139045 Sgt. Purnabahahur Sunwar, G.R.), minor official corrections, very fine (8)M.M. London Gazett...
A Mesopotamia operations I.D.S.M., M.S.M. pair awarded to Kot-Daffadar Kala Singh, 16th Cavalry and 7th Hariana Lancers, who was twice 'mentioned' and was further rewarded with the Russian Medal of the Order of St George 1st Class during the Great WarIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., with M.I.D. oak leaves (1103 Kot. Dafdr. Kala Singh. 16th Cavy.), officially engraved naming; Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (1103 Kot-Dfdr. Kala Singh, 16/Cavy.), officially impressed naming, good very fine (2)I.D.S.M. as per I.A.O. 1631 of July 1918 (Mesopotamia).M.I.D. London Gazette 5...
(x) The M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class 1 J. Egan, Royal ArtilleryQueen's South Arica 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (8870 B.Q.M.Sgt. J. Egan, 87th Bty., R.F.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (8870 B.QR:-MR:-Serjt: J. Egan. R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (50444 B.S.Mjr. J.Egan. R.F.A.); British War Medal (50444 A-W.O.CL.1. J.Egan. R.A.); Victory Medal (50444 A.W.O.CL.1. J.Egan. R.A.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (8870 W.O.CL.1. J. Egan. RA.); Long Service & Good Conduct, G.V.R. (50444 B.S.M. J.E...
(x) An M.S.M. group of nine awarded to Captain, late Warrant Officer Class 1 E. C. Tackley, Royal ArtilleryQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg (51535 B.S. Major E. C. Tackley, R.F.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (51535 B.S. Major E. C. Tackley, R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. C. Tackley); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1911; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (51535 Bty. Sjt. Maj. E. C. Tackley, R.F.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (5153...
An M.S.M. group of five to Sergeant A. Kaser, Royal Scots1914-15 Star (9615 Pte. A. Kasar. R. Scots.); British War and Victory Medals (9615 Sjt. A. Kasar. R.Scots.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (3044896 Sjt. A. Kaser. R. Scots.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (3044896 Sjt. A. Kaser. R.S.), mounted as worn note surname spellings, the BWM with suspension re-affixed, polished, fine (5)Purchased September 1978.Arthur Augustus Kaser was born on 7 February 1888, he was serving in Allababad, India at the time of the 1911 Census. During the Great War he served in France from 19 December 1914 wi...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe superb and well-documented '1957' K.C.B., '1942' C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Air Chief Marshal Sir H. L. Patch, Royal Air Force, who was four times 'mentioned' during the Second World WarThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) set of insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, silver, silver-giltand enamel, in its Central Chancery box of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in...
Wakefield R.A.F. Boxing Trophy Medal, (9ct), hallmarks for Birmingham 1932, unnamed, in its Skinner & Co. fitted box, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A photograph album presented to Air Chief Marshal Sir H. L. Patch, Royal Air Force by Lieutenant -General Habis El Majali, Commander-in-Chief of the Jordanian Army, for the Air Show and Army Day Exercise 1959, some foxing, good very fineSold together with a typed note 'with compliments'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A small collection of silver and silver-plate from the Archive of Air Chief Marshal Sir H. L. Patch, Royal Air ForceComprising: A pewter mug, with an aircraft painted on the bottom; a silver-plate mug engraved 'To Air Marshal Sir Hubert L. Patch, K.C.B., C.B.E., R.A.F. from his escort and Driver Cyprus 1956-58'; A sliver hip flask, monogrammed 'HLP', hallmarked for London 1974, the last somewhat dented, very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An original College of Arms, Air Force Badge painting design for No. 44 Group H.Q. Transport Command, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe outstanding 1967 C.B.E., Second World War A.F.C. and 'Evaders 1942' D.F.M. group of fifteen awarded to Group Captain, late Flight Sergeant (Pilot) W. S. O. Randle, Royal Air Force, who was further 'mentioned' and awarded the United States Air Medal after service in Washington and during the Korean War - his remarkable career is recorded in his well-known work Blue Skies and Dark NightsHaving been shot down after a raid on Essen on 17 September 1942, he made his way back to Britain via the famed Comete Line, flying back via Gibraltar just a month after hi...
A rare and outstanding Second World War Coastal Command D.S.O., D.F.C., post-war test pilot's A.F.C. group of thirteen awarded to Wing Commander H. 'Jimmie' Cobb, Royal Air ForceAlready a veteran of an operational tour, he piloted specially modified 'stickleback' Wellingtons of No. 524 Squadron in shadowing operations and anti-shipping strikes off the French, Dutch and Norwegian coasts in the lead-up to, and beyond D-Day, often pressing home his attacks in the face of heavy oppositionHis success rate in countering E- and R- Boat operations was particularly noteworthy, and his name became a byw...
'Throughout the summer combats of 1918, the same names recur like a ticking clock, 74 Squadron had Mannock, 64- Tempest, 85- Major Billy Bishop; and for Number One -Clayson. There is no doubt that Clayson, like Fullard, would have ranked with the heist scorers had time and circumstance not been against him. Of the very top pilots of the Great War, only Bishop was a teamwork man. Mannock and Ball fought alone by choice and Richthofen got most of his eighty kills against defenceless two seaters. Both of No 1 Squadron's outstanding fighter pilots, however, were exceptional team leaders and contri...
'A word is due here on Captain Davis. He was one of the original observers of No. 47 Squadron, joining the squadron in its early days in Salonika. He did excellent work over the Vardar front and was often chosen for the most difficult jobs. After a spell on that front he went to Egypt and qualified as a pilot. He returned to the squadron in 1918. He was a quiet, intense, stout-headed officers. He was sound rather than brilliant, and much of the fine work done by "C" Flight in South Russia can be traced back to his example.'(Over the Balkans and South Russia, refers)The superb Flight Leader's '...
'War is unpleasant and it breaks many hearts, but don't let it break yours. It doesn't matter so long as we win and we surely will.'The final words of Flying Officer Fuchs, in the letter left for his father, in the event of his death.A 'Circus Operations 1942-43' D.F.C. group of four awarded to Flying Officer (Pilot) C. C. A. Fuchs, No. 226 Squadron Royal Air Force, who was later killed in a flying accident on 12 March 1943Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., dated 1943 and additionally engraved (C. C. A. Fuchs 12th March); 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fin...
The extremely rare and poignant Second World War D.F.C., A.F.M. group of six awarded to Squadron Leader E. F. Sly, Royal Air ForceA highly skilled pilot, he was awarded the A.F.M. for saving the life of his pupil passenger when their aircraft suffered catastrophic damage in a mid-air collision in 1940: struck at an altitude of just 900 feet - with the resultant loss of half of his aircraft's starboard wing - he somehow managed to fly on for two miles before making make a miraculous wheels-up crash-landingSubsequently commissioned, he completed an action-packed tour of operations as a Flight Co...
(x) The 1943 D.F.C. group of four awarded to Pilot Officer D. W. Bateman, No. 77 Squadron, Royal Air ForceA veteran who notched up some 42 Ops with Coastal & Bomber Command, he was shot over Munich on 9-10 March 1943, and was taken Prisoner of War, being interned at the infamous Stalg Luft III at Sagan - the scene of the ‘Great Escape’Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1943' and further enrgaved 'F/Lt. D. W. Bateman', in its Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fine (4)D.F.C. London Gazette 13 July 1943. The...
(x) 'One of the great-grandfathers of them all [The Few] was Tubby Mayne. He was thirty-nine and had the extraordinary distinction of having enlisted in the R.F.C. in the First World War and survived to fly a Spitfire in the Second; and many bewildered young pilots in 1940 were told: "If you follow that old ---- you won't go far wrong".'The outstanding Second World War A.F.C. and Battle of Britain group of eight awarded to Squadron Leader E. 'Tubby' Mayne, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, one of the oldest British fighter pilots to have flown with 'The Few'Having seen action on the No...
An unusual post-War 1961 A.F.C. group of seven awarded to Wing Commander L. T. P. Coleman, Royal Rhodesian Air ForceRhodesia, General Service Medal (Wg. Cdr. L. T. P. Coleman.); Exemplary Service Medal (Wg. Cdr. L. T. P. Coleman.); Air Force Cross, E.II.R., the reverse officially dated '1961'; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; War and African Service Medal 1939-45, these last two officially named '206931 L. T. P. Coleman' as typical for Rhodesians in the South African Service, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (7)A.F.C. London Gazette 1 January 1961.Rhodesian Exemplary Service Medal Rhodesia...
(x) A 1966 A.F.C. group of three awarded to Flight Lieutenant A. E. G. Abczynski, Royal Air Force, a Polish airman who flew during the Second World WarAir Force Cross, E.II.R., reverse officially dated 1966; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Flt. Lt. A. E. G. Abczynski. R.A.F.); General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Malay Peninsula (Flt. Lt. A. E. G. Abczynski R.A.F.), good very fine (3)A.F.C. London Gazette 11 June 1966.Andrzej Emil Gabriel Abczynski was born in Warsaw, Poland on 17 August 1920, the son of Colonel Henryk Abczynski, who was Deputy Head of the Aviation Command of Military...
The Great War Distinguished Flying Medal awarded to Air Mechanic A.E. Clarke, Royal Air Force Late Royal Naval Air Service, one of the first two D.F.M.'s ever awarded in June 1918, for dropping bombs on enemy submarines by seaplanesDistinguished Flying Medal G.V.R. (F/9689 A.M. (W/.T.) Clarke. A.E. R.A.F.), good very fineApproximately 104 D.F.M.'s awarded during the Great War, with Clarke's award being the very first gazetted on 3 June 1918 when the award was instituted.D.F.M. London Gazette 3 June 1918, the official citation states: 'Has been employed flying as an observer for nine months, du...
The early and well-documented 'Phoney War 1939' D.F.M. awarded to Sergeant G. Hawkins, No. 18 Squadron, Royal Air Force, awarded the D.F.M. for a flight in 1939 while still only a Leading AircraftmanHawkins was to feature on the cover of Life Magazine in May 1940, but was listed as missing in action later that monthDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (510166. L.A.C. G. Hawkins. R.A.F.), officially impressed naming as issued in this period, good very fineApproximately 65 D.F.M.'s to the rank of Leading Aircraftman.D.F.M. London Gazette 8 March 1940, the original citation given in an Air Ministr...
The Immediate Battle of France 1940 D.F.M. awarded to Air Gunner/Wireless Operator Leading Aircraftman R. W. J. Green, No. 226 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who served with the 'Air Striking Force' during the Battle of France, strafing German Armoured columns in low altitude attacks by Day and NightGreen was later killed in action over Nordeney when his Blenheim was ripped to pieces by flak, leaving no survivorsDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (547790 L.A.C. R. W. J. Green. R.A.F.), suspension a little loose, nearly very fineProvenance:Spink, April 2006.D.F.M. London Gazette 25 June 1940, the...
An 'Air Gunners 1943' D.F.M. awarded to Pilot Officer K. N. Hicklin, Royal Air Force, whose rescue from a burning turret resulted in the award of two Conspicuous Gallantry Medals, who was later killed by the German Night-Fighter Ace Eckart-Wilhelm von BoninDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1716019 Sgt. K. N. Hicklin. R.A.F.), good very fineD.F.M. London Gazette 19 November 1943:'In September, 1943, these airmen were rear and mid-upper gunners respectively of an aircraft which attacked Hanover. During the operation the bomber was hit by anti-aircraft fire and then, whilst illuminated by the...
(x) A good 1944 D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant, late Flight Sergeant (Air Bomber) T. W. Carr, Royal Air Force - a skilled airman who flew no less than 33 Ops on Lancasters, he shared in 8 trips to Berlin - 'The Big City' - and also flew during 'Big Week' and in the Raid on the Panzer Training Centre at Mailly-Le-CampDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1121144. F/Sgt. T. W. Carr. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (5)D.F.M. London Gazette 15 August 1944. The original Recommendation states:'So...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe remarkable G.C.M.G., Gold Prize Medals and other artefacts awarded to Sir W. C. F. Robinson, a prominent and important Colonial GovernorDuring a distinguished career he held the positions of Governor of South Australia, the Straits Settlements, Western Australia, the Leeward Islands, also being Lieutenant-Governor of Prince Edward Island and Governor of the Falklands IslandsThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Grand Cross (G.C.M.G.) set of Insignia, comprising Badge, gold and enamel; breast Star, silver and enamel with gold...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Order of the Companions of Honour awarded to Kenneth B. Quinan, an American citizen by birth and the first to be given the Order, who was responsible for the construction and operation of a number of munitions and explosives ingredient factories in Great Britain, playing a vital role in the War effort during the Great War, he was publicly thanked by David Lloyd George in the House of Commons for his workThe Order of the Companions of Honour, Member's (C.H.) neck Badge, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel a little enamel damage, otherwise good very fine, with...
The C.V.O. awarded to Mr F. O. Salisbury, the famed artist behind such evocative images as Boy Cornwall in the Battle of Jutland as well as portraits of Franklin D. Roosevelt, Winston Churchill and notably the first portrait of Elizabeth IIThe Royal Victorian Order, Commander's (C.V.O.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, numbered to the reverse 'C922', in its Collingwood fitted case of issue, good very fineFrancis Owen Salisbury was born at Harpenden, Hertfordshire, the son of Henry and Susan Salisbury. Educated initially by his sister Salisbury had little formal schooling and was apprenticed...
The Great War M.B.E. and Mayor's Jewel of Stretford, Manchester group of three awarded to Superintendent J. W. Willoughby, Salford Special ConstabularyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; Special Constabulary Long Service, G.V.R., with additional service clasps 'The Great War 1914-18' and 'Long Service, 1929' (Supt. John W. Willoughby. M.B.E.); Mayor's Jewel for the Borough of Stretford, the obverse with the Coat of Arms in silver-gilt and enamel, reverse engraved 'Borough of Stretford. Presented by The Council to Cou...
(x) An interesting K.P.M. awarded to Deputy Superintendent J. H. Hammond, Indian Police, who came under attack during Gandhi's 'Quit India' campaign in Bombay in August 1942King's Police Medal, G.VI.R., 1st Type for Distinguished Service (J. H. Hammond Dy. Supdt. Of Police Bombay.), good very fineK.P.M. London Gazette 6 June 1941.James Henry Hammond was a Deputy Superintendent of Police in Bombay during the Second World War, his award of Hammond's K.P.M. was announced on 11 June 1941.Accompanying copied newspaper reports refer to him coming under attack during riots in Bombay on the second day...
(x) The Australian Bravery Medal awarded to J. C. Winning, for saving the life of a young boy from a burning house in AdelaideAustralia, Bravery Medal (J. C. Winning), mounted as worn, good very fineB.M. approved 21 October 1987.Jody Christopher Winning lived at 8 Whitelodge Road and was bestowed his B.M. for saving the life of a five year old boy from a burning house in Paradise, a suburb of Adelaide, South Australia.The B.M. was created in February 1975 to recognise acts of bravery by members of the community, who selflessly put themselves in jeopardy to protect the lives or property of othe...
(x) The remarkable Canadian Star of Courage group of five awarded to Purser J. J. Arpin, Air Canada, late Royal Canadian Navy, who displayed remarkable bravery during the terrifying skyjacking of Flight 812 in November 1971; Arpin cooly satisfied the hijacker that the cash ransom he was counting for the safe release of hostages was correct - which it wasn't - and then felled the hijacker with a fire axe in order to bring the ordeal to a safe endingCanada, Star of Courage (J. J. Arpin 12-XI-1971), by Spink & Son Ltd, 5-7 King Street; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War and Canadian Service Medal 1...
(x) A Royal Household R.V.M. group of six awarded to Chief Cabinet Maker G. Wilson, Royal HouseholdRoyal Victorian Medal, silver, G.VI.R.; Coronation 1902, bronze issue; Coronation 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Royal Household Faithful Service Medal, G.V.R. dated '1910-1930' (G. Wilson.), good very fine (6)R.V.M. London Gazette 9 June 1938.George Wilson was born on 18 February 1866 and entered the Royal Household as a Joiner/Cabinet Maker on the Inspector's Staff at Windsor Castle in 1898. Having risen to become Chief Cabinet Maker and then Foreman of the Superintendent's Staff by Augus...
British Miniature Dress Medals
(x) The mounted Knight Bachelor, Order of Australia group of six miniature dress medals worn by Professor Sir G. M. Badger, late Lieutenant, Royal Navy, a notable organic chemistKnight Bachelor's Badge, silver-gilt; Order of Australia, Officer of the Order of Australia (A.O.), silver-gilt and enamel,; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1977, mounted as worn, good very fine (6)Sold together with his silver-gilt Knight Bachelor's Badge by Garrard & Co. Ltd, London. For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 143.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in additio...
The mounted group of miniature dress medals worn by H.M. Consul-General C. H. A. Marriott, late Royal Navy, who served on Admiral Sir John Jellicoe's staff in the Iron Duke at Jutland1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, very fine (5)Further entitled to a C.B.E. badge.For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 144.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted C.B.E., D.S.O. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Brevet Lieutenant Colonel W.W. Herring-Cooper, Royal Army Service Corps, late 45th (Dublin) Company, 13th Battalion, Imperial YeomanryThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander's badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaf; Khedive's...
(x) The 1944 C.B.E. mounted group of six miniature dress medals worn by Brigadier C. P. R. Johnston, Seaforth Highlanders and Staff, who earned 'mentions' during the Second World War and in post-War PalestineThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) Badge; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn by Spink & Son, good very fine, in their card box with his label to the inner (6)For his full-size...
(x) The mounted O.B.E., M.C. group of six miniature dress medals worn by Captain T. T. R. Lockhart, Royal EngineersThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Italy, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, mounted as worn, good very fine (6)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 169.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The mounted Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of five miniature dress medals worn by Brigadier General J. Micklem, Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own)Micklem commanded the Machine Gun Section during the early actions of 1914, earning his first 'mention' and being wounded in action on 19 December 1914; he thence rose to Battalion Command with the 1/6th (Territorial) Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, with whom he took both his decorations from July 1915-January 1917, including their famous share in the Somme Battles, when he was the youngest CO on the Order of BattleThereafter with the embryo...
The mounted dress miniatures worn by Major-General J. F. Sherer, 49th Native InfantryPunjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Mooltan; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp; Empress of India 1877, a representative miniature fashioned from a Jubilee sixpence and suspension, the suspension detached, all mounted as worn upon individual silver buckles, good very fine (3)For his Empress of India Medal, please see Lot 89 and for his campaign awards, please see Lot 88.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of the RecipientThe miniature dress medal worn by Captain S. J. Stead, Army Air CorpsRhodesia 1980, mounted as worn, good very fineFor his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 140.For his Army Air Corps 'Wings', please see Lot 141.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted K.C.B., C.B.E. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Air Chief Marshal Sir H. L. Patch, Royal Air ForceThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, K.C.B. Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, C.B.E. Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service Medal 1918-62, 5 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, Cyprus, Near East, Arabian Peninsula, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953, mounted court-style as worn, lacquered, good very fin...
The mounted C.B.E., A.F.C., D.F.M. group of fifteen miniature dress medals worn by Group Captain W. S. O. Randle, Royal Air ForceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) Badge; Air Force Cross, G.VI.R.; Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R.; 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya; Korea 1950-53; U.N. Medal for Korea 1950-54; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo; Coronation 1953; Jubilee 1977; Belgium, Croix de Guerre 1939-45...
Campaign Groups and Pairs
Pair: Serjeant D. McDonald, 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of FootMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 11 clasps, Vimiera, Fuentes D'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (D. McDonald, Serjt 52nd Foot.); Waterloo 1815 (Serj. Donald M'Donald, 1st Batt. 52nd Reg. Foot.), the first very fine, the second with heavy edge bruising and a number of edge knocks, fine (2)Donald McDonald is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to these medals and clasps.The 52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot was amongst the largest and most heavily engaged units in...
The fascinating and perhaps unique campaign pair awarded to Mr. J. C. Brettell, a civilian mining engineer rescued by the Royal Navy before hostilities commenced; he was also responsible for producing the principal map of the fortress at St. Jean d'Acre used during the bombardmentNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Joseph C. Brettell.); St. Jean d'Acre, silver, mounted on contemporary silver ring and loop suspension (Joseph Cartwright Brettell - H.M.S. Benbow.), contemporarily named in upright capitals in the same style as the Naval General Service Medal, both upon silver pins for...
The campaign pair awarded to Master W. W. White, Royal Navy, who served aboard the Paddle Sloop H.M.S. Gorgon during the operations off the coast of Syria; it was possibly a shell from that vessel which caused the great explosion of the Egyptian powder magazine during the Bombardment of AcreNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Wm. W. White. Master, R.N.); St. Jean d'Acre, silver, unnamed as issued, mounted on silver straight-bar suspension for wear, mounted together court-style for display, light contact marks to first, very fineProvenance:Christie's, 1983.Glendining's, 1984.Willia...
Pair: Able Seaman W. Workman, Royal NavyNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (William Workman.); China 1842 (William Workman, H.M.S. Cornwallis.), light contact marks, very fine (2)William Workman was born circa October 1816 at Glasgow, Scotland. He entered Asia as an Ordinary Seaman on 5 August 1838 and was discharged on 10 April 1840 as having taken part in the bombardment of Acre and Syrian campaign. He entered Cornwallis on 5 June 1841 as an Ordinary Seaman and took part in the capture of Chapoo, Woosung and Chin Keang Foo on the Yangtse Kiang River. He was promoted to Able Seam...
(x) Five: Private F. Prefreement, 3rd Light Dragoons, late 16th LancersGhuznee 1839 (F. Prefrement 16th Queen's Lancers), fitted with replacement straight bar suspension; Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Private Fredk Prefrement H. M. 16th Lancers), fitted with replacement straight bar suspension; Sutlej 1845-46, for Aliwal, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Frederick Prefreement 16th Lancers); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala (F. Prefrement, 3rd Lt Dragns); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., (No 1928 Fredk Perfreement Private 16th Q Lancers), engraved naming, fitted with steel clip and suspension, light contact ma...
Pair: Veterinary Surgeon W. P. Barrett, Horse ArtilleryCabul 1842 (Vety. Surgn. William P. Barrett. Artillery.), contemporarily engraved naming in running script; Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Vety. Surgn. W. P. Barrett 2nd Brig-ade Horse Artillery.), contemporarily engraved in running script, each fitted with silver bar suspension, first with edge bruising, very fine (2)William P. Barrett is confirmed on the India Office Lists of 1842 and 1847 as having served as a Veterinary Surgeon in the 2nd Brigade Horse Artillery at Bengal. He also appears on the register of members of the Royal College of Vete...
Pair: Lieutenant A. Hawtrey, 9th (Queen's Royal) LancersSutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon (Lieut. Alexr. Hawtrey 9th Lancers); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala (Lieut. A. Hawtrey, 9th Lancers.), one or two edge bruises, very fine (2)Alexander Hawtrey was born on 10 October 1819, the son of The Rev. Charles Sleech and Harriett Hawtrey. He was educated at Eton College, the family having a close affinity with the College - with 'Hawtrey House' still in use today - as recalled on their website:'The Hawtrey family have been closely associated with Eton College for much of its later history...
Pair: Sergeant J. Crowdy, 24th Regiment of Foot, who was wounded in the knee during his Battalion's famously bloody repulse at the Battle of Chilianwala on 13 January 1849Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala (J. Crowdy, 24th Foot.); Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (2650 Corpl J Crowdy 1st Bn HMs 24th Regt), light contact marks, otherwise very fine (2)John Crowdy was born at Thame, Oxford and was a gardener before enlisting into the 24th Foot at Westminster on 28 March 1846. Posted to India he was with the Regiment upon the outbreak of the Second Anglo-Sikh War when the British and S...
'As it was, during the match the small Manipuri ponies ran circles around the bigger Indian mounts; the final score is not recorded. When later on Sherer took his team to Imphal, Manipur's capital, to play against local teams, the visitors were unable to win a single match. While in Calcutta, Sherer was given a dinner at the Indigo Club, during which he was presented a silver tankard and salver, as well as the title by which he was known, "Joe Sherer, The Father of English Polo." His portrait, bearing that inscription, hung in the Retreat Club in Silchar.'The Evolution of Polo by Horace A. Laf...
The Empress of India Medal awarded to Major-General J. F. Sherer, 49th Native Infantry, who commanded the Sylhet Light Infantry during the Action at Latoo and was latterly known as 'The Father of Polo' having popularised the sport within British cultureEmpress of India Medal 1877, with full length neck riband, contemporarily engraved naming (Colonel J. F. Sherer.), light edge bruising, very fineFor his campaign Medals, please see Lot 88, for his miniature dress Medals, please see Lot 305A.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Three: Captain of Orderlies W. Pike, Army Hospital Corps, who had a horse shot under him at the Battle of UlundiChina 1856-60, no clasp (Ordy. Wm. Pike. Medical Staff Corps), engraved naming; South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Lieut of Ords. W. Pike. A.H.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (1343. Cr. Sergt. W. Pike A. H. Corps.), very fine and an unusual combination (3)Provenance:Glendining, September 1977.William Pike served in the ranks of the Medical Staff Corps and Army Hospital Corps. He was commissioned and served as Lieutenant of Orderlies during the Zulu War of 1879, with his services re...
(x) Seven: Officer's Cook 1st Class W. H. Barrett, Royal Navy, a long-served seaman whose career spanned nearly four decades and saw him cook for Winston Churchill and latterly share in the Battle of the Falkland IslandsSouth Africa 1877-79, no clasp (W. H. Barrett. Asst. Baker H.M.S. "Tamar"); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1884 (W. H. Barrett. Asst. Cook, H.M.S. Tamar); British War and Victory Medals (98894 W. H. Barrett. O.C. 1, R.N.); Coronation 1902, bronze; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (W. H. Barrett. Wd. Rm. Cook, H.M.S. Malabar); Khedive’s St...
Pair: Quartermaster M. J. Kenny, 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers)South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (1275 Corpl. M. J. Kenny. 88th. Foot.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, dated clasp a tailor’s copy (Qr. Mr. M. J. Kenny. 1st. Connaught Rang:), very fine and better (2)Michael James Kenny was born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1856, the son of Sergeant Major Peter Kenny of the 11th Foot, and attested for the 88th Regiment of Foot on 2 April 1877. He served with the Regime...
Three: Captain J. W. Schmidt, Keiskamahoek Volunteer Corps (Infantry), later Cape Mounted Yeomanry and King William's Town District Mounted TroopSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (Pte. J. Schmidt. Keis Kama Hoek Vol:), replacement clasp facing; Cape of Good Hope 1880-97, 1 clasp, Basutoland (Pte. J. Schmidt., C. M. Yeo.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Lieut: J. W. Schmidt. K.W.T. D.M.T.), mounted as worn, sold together with two shooting Medals named to 'Captain J. W. Schimdt 1909' hallmarked for Birmingham, light contact marks, very fine (3)Just 20 South Africa 1877-79 Medals...
Three: Colonel R. C. Onslow, Indian Army, late Hodson’s Horse and Governor-General’s Body GuardAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Lt. R. C. Onslow, 10th Ben. Lancs.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Col. R. C. Onslow); Delhi Durbar 1903, silver, unnamed as issued, complete with riband buckle, good very fine (3)Richard Cranley Onslow was born in July 1857 and was commissioned Lieutenant in September 1876. He served during the early part of the campaign in Afghanistan with the 1st Battalion, 12th (Suffolk) Regiment of Foot. Attached as Officiating Squadron Officer from July 1879, he served subsequently w...
(x) Five: Colonel C. E. W. Macdonald, Imperial Yeomanry, late 6th & 13th Bengal LancersAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Lt. C. E. W. Macdonald, 13th Bl. Lancs.); Egypt & Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (Lieut: C. E. W. Macdonald. 6th Bengal Cavy.); India General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98 (Major C. E. W. Macdonald 6th Bl. Cavy.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lt: Col: C. Macdonald, Imp: Yeo:); Khedive's Star, dated 1882, good very fine and a mag...
(x) Six: Private A. Salton, 72nd Highlanders, later King's Own Scottish BorderersAfghanistan 1878-80, 3 clasps, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (306 Pte A. Salton. 1st Seaforth Hdrs:); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1005 Pte. A. Salton. 72/Hldrs.); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (306 Pte A. Salton. 1st Seaforth Hdrs:); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (2660 Pte. A. Salton. 3- K.O.S.B.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 Clasps, South Africa 1902 (2660 Pte. A. Salton. 3-K.O.S.B.); Khedive's Star, dated 1882 (Pte. A. Salton....
Three: Sergeant C. H. Jeffs, Cape Mounted RiflemenCape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Basutoland (Pte. C. H. Jeffs. C.M. Rifn.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (801 Serjt: C. H. Jeffs. Cape M.R.); Cape of Good Hope L.S. & G.C., V.R. (301. 2/Cl: Sjt. C. H. Jeffs. Cape Mtd. Rifmn.), note number on this last, very fine (3)Provenance:Sotheby's, 1995.Cape of Good Hope L.S. & G.C. awarded 23 June 1898, with Gratuity of £5.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Private R. Marsh, 10th Battalion, Royal Grenadiers (Canadian Militia)North West Canada 1885, 1 clasp, Saskatchewan (Pte. R. Marsh. 10th Batt. R.G.), engraved naming, fitted with ornate top-riband bar 'Batoche'; North West Frontier Force 1885-1935 50th Anniversary Medal, with top riband bar and original riband; North West Frontier Force 1885 Medallet, good very fineRobert Marsh was born in 1866 and was a native of Toronto. He served gallantly as a Private (No. 1494) with No. 3 Company, 10th Battalion, Royal Grenadiers (Canadian Militia) during the North West Canada campaign of 1885. Used...
A rare 'Hunza 1891' campaign pair awarded to Transport Driver Tega, No. 4 (Hazara) Mountain BatteryIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hunza 1891, bronze issue (Transt. Driver Tega No. 4/Hazara Mtn. By.); India General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895, bronze issue (10 Duffdr. Tega. No 4./Hazara. Mtn.By.), contact marks, polished, about very fine (2)Approximately 161 bronze-issue Medals with 'Hunza 1891' clasps were issued, 29 of these to No. 4 Mountain Battery.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Trooper R. Combrink, Duke of Edinburgh's own Volunteer Rifles, late Matabeleland Relief ForceBritish South Africa Company 1890-97, Rhodesia 1896 reverse (Troopr R. Combrink. M.R.F.); Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (Pte R. Combrinck. D.E.O.V.R.), note surname spelling, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Private Harema Moshi, Gold Coast ConstabularyAshanti Star 1896, unnamed as issued; East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1897-98 (895 Pte. Harema Moshi, 3. G.C. Constby:), very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 'Omdurman Charger's' campaign pair awarded to Private W. Clarke, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers, who took part in the famous action as part of Captain Doyne's 'C' SquadronQueen's Sudan 1896-98 (3462. Pte W. Clarke. 21 L'Crs.); Khedive's Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (3462 Pte W. Clarke 21st Lcrs), small edge bruise to the second, very fine (2)William Clark also spelled Clarke was born at Battle, Sussex and enlisted into the 21st Hussars at Canterbury on 1 June 1882, having previously worked as a labourer. He served in the East Indies from 5 February 1893 until 22 October 1896 then...
The campaign pair awarded to Inspector-General A. L. M. Mitchell, Lagos Hausa Force, late York & Lancaster Regiment, who was 'mentioned' for the Ashanti 1896 campaign and the first Officer to be presented to King Prempeh at Beckwai by Robert Baden-PowellEast and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1897-98 (Inspcr. Gen. A. L. M. Mitchell. Lagos Hausa Force.); Ashanti Star 1896, unnamed as issued, mounted as worn in this order, polished, nearly very fine (2)Provenance:Hamiltons, 1980.Arthur Livingstone Milburn Mitchell was born at Chambly, Quebec, Canada on 6 July 1862, the son of an army officer,...
A Great War casualty group of three awarded to Able Seaman W. Olley, Royal Navy, who was killed in action on 20 January 1918 whilst serving aboard H.M.S. RaglanQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (W. Olley. A.B. H.M.S. Doris); British War and Victory Medals (176879 W. Olley. A.B. R.N.), good very fine (3)William Olley was born in February 1878 at Cranham, Essex, and joined the Royal Navy on 19 October 1893. During the Anglo-Boer War, the cruiser H.M.S. Doris was flagship of Vice-Admiral Sir Robert Harris, and landed guns and men to participate in the conflict ashore. During th...
Pair: Private W. Crooks, 1st Battalion, Leicestershire RegimentQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek, Belfast (3544 Pte. W. Crooks, 1: Leic: Regt), the number officially corrected; King's South Africa 1901-02, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3544 Pte G. Crooks. Leicester; Regt), note initial, overall good very fine (2)William Crooks was born at Sheffield, Yorkshire in 1873 and attested at Leicester on 24 September 1892. Posted to Jamacia on 17 January 1894 with the 1st Battalion, he was still with them when they joined the Natal Field Force i...
Pair: Driver J. Henry, Diamond Fields ArtilleryQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 (188. Dvr: J. Henry. Diamond Fields Arty.); Kimberley Star, complete with top suspension, hallmark 'a' for 1900, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Sergeant-Major R. Hill, Army Service CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps. Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast, Cape Colony (8821 Serjt: R. Hill. A.S.C.); King's South Africa 1901-02, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (8821 C. S. Major. R. Hill. A.S.C.), suspension somewhat slack, contact marks, overall very fine (2)140 'Elandslaagte' clasps were issued to 'Miscellaneous' units (British Battles and Medals refers).Rowland Hill was born at Brighton, Sussex in 1870 and enlisted there with the Army Service Corps on 27 June 1889. Promoted Se...
The rare campaign group of five awarded to Quartermaster & Captain J. A. Harmer, Army Veterinary Corps, late Army Service Corps, who was 'mentioned' for his services in 1901 and earned no less than 10 clasps across his two Medals for the Anglo-Boer WarQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 8 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (7525 S: S: Major J. A. Hamer, A.S.C.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (7525 S.S.Major J. A. Harmer. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Q.M. & Capt. J...
An Anglo-Boer War D.T.D. pair awarded to Veldkornet F. J. D. Furstenburg, Marico Kommando, who shared in the capture of Lord Methuen in March 1902Anglo-Boer War Decoration for Loyal Service (Dekoratie Voor Trouwe Dienst - D.T.D.) 1899-1902 (Veldkornet . F. J. D. Furstenburg.); Anglo-Boer Oorlog (War) Medal 1899-1902 (Veldkornet. F. J. D. Furstenburg.), good very fine (2)Francois Johannes Diederik Furstenburg was from Zeerus and served in the Marico Kommando during the Second Boer War as a Veldkornet (Field Officer). He shared in the actions at Roodwal, Ysterspruit and Tweebosch on 7 March 1902...
Pair: Volunteer J. A. Bain, Great Indian Peninsular Railway Volunteer RiflesVolunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies), G.V.R. (Volunteer J. A. Bain. 2nd Bn G. I. P.Ry. Voltrs), engraved naming; Delhi Durbar 1911, silver issue, good very fine (2)James Albert Bain was born at Perambore, Madras on 23 April 1875 and was baptised on 15 June 1875. He began his career with the railways in India serving with the North-Western Railway as a Guard and then with the Oudh and Rohilkand Railway. He returned to Britain on leave but returned to Bombay leaving on the Egypt on 30 July 1903. He w...
Three: Private R. Cole, Northamptonshire Regiment, who won the M.M. whilst attached to The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment1914 Star, clasp (6627 Pte R. Cole. North'n R.); British War and Victory Medals (6627 Pte. R. Cole. North'n. R.) contact marks from the Star to the pair, otherwise very fine (3)[M.M.] London Gazette 9 December 1916Richard Cole first served overseas on 12 September 1914. His entry for his 1914 Star notes 'Tried for Desertion', this is later crossed out, having been restored, his Clasp & Roses were issued in 15 April 1924. He was given the number L/11260 whilst serving...
Four: Colour-Sergeant T. Dann, 2nd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment, attached West African Regiment1914 Star (8064 Sjt T. Dann. 2/Linc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (8064 C. Sjt. T. Dann. Linc. R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (4792402 C. Sjt T. Dann. Linc. R.), good very fine (4)Thomas Dann served in France from 5 November 1914, and is further entitled to the Clasp for the 1914 Star; the Medal Roll for the War and Victory Medals additionally notes an attachment to the West African Regiment during the conflict. His L.S. & G.C. Medal was awarded in October 1921 with Gratuity.Subject to 20%...
The well-documented and very complete campaign group of four awarded to Lance-Sergeant M. McLean, Seaforth Highlanders, who died of wounds on 21 June 19151914 Star (369 Pte M. McLean. 1/Sea.Highrs.); British War and Victory Medals (369 Pte. M. McLean. Sea. Highrs); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Murdo McLean), sold together with a Burgh of Prestwick, circular struck medal, silver, reverse engraved, '1914 Sgt M. Mclean S.H. 1919', mounted in an attractive wooden display case, good very fine (4)Murdo McLean was born in Glasgow on 17 March 1892, the son of Alexander and Margaret McLean of 100...
'Your boy was cruelly done to death at the post of duty, and died a true soldier. Your son was one of a party on escort duty and riding in a motor lorry. A cowardly ambush in the dark was laid by the attackers who fired a burst of shots from both sides of the road at point blank range and then ran away. Your poor boy and Corporal Hall were killed instantly and two other men wounded.'Captain J. B. Sharp, The Buffs recalls the ambush which killed two of his menThe tragic campaign group of three awarded to Private W. S. Gammon, 1st Battalion, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), a native of Ramsgate a...
(x) A scarce Great War Al Valore Militare group of five awarded to Chief Petty Officer C. Smith, Royal Navy, who was commended for his services in Inflexible at the Battle of the Falkland Islands, in addition to being commended for like services at the Battle of Jutland1914-15 Star (192159 C. Smith, C.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (192159 C. Smith, C.P.O., R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (192159 Charles Smith, Actg. C.P.O., H.M.S. Inflexible); Italy, Al Valore Militare, bronze, unnamed as issued, very fine (5)Italian Al Valore Militare London Gazette 17 November...
(x) Four: Engine Room Artificer G. H. Wilson, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, the recipient of a scarce E.VII.R. issue L.S. & G.C. Medal1914-15 Star (L.3-3078 G. H. Wilson. E.R.A.1, R.N.V.R.); British War and Victory Medals (L.3-3078 G. H. Wilson. E.R.A.1 R.N.V.R.); Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (830 G. H. Wilson, P.O., R.N.V.R.), light contact marks, otherwise very fine (4)George H. Wilson was born on 23 July 1883 and originally enlisted with the Clyde Division on 23 January 1906, while working as a Consulting Engineers Assistant. Serving initially aboard Natal in August...
Three: Private J. Martin, Irish Guards, who won an M.M. and was also wounded at Ypres on 12 July 19171914-15 Star (6078. Pte. J. Martin, I. Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (6078 Pte. J. Martin. Ir. Gds.) good very fine (3)[M.M.] London Gazette 17 September 1917James Martin enlisted at Greenock on 24 November 1914. He first served overseas as part of the British Expeditionary Force on 24 May 1915 serving with the 1st Battalion and was wounded on 12 July 1917 at Ypres with gunshot wounds to the left leg, left forearm and right thumb. He returned Home on 17 July 1917 and was discharged on 2...
Four: Major H. K. Foster, Royal Engineers (Inland Waterways & Docks), late Royal Marine Engineers and Nigeria Regiment (West African Frontier Force1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. K. Foster. Attd. W.A.F.F.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Maj. H. K. Foster. R.M.E.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Major H. K. Foster); Serbia, Kingdom, Order of St Sava, breast Badge, Bishop in red robes, mounted court-style by Spink & Son, goo very fine (4)Order of St Sava London Gazette 9 March 1917.Henry Kenneth Foster was born on 11 January 1880, being married to Mabel in June 1900. He worked out in Shanghai as the Clerk of Works...
The tragic and shocking campaign group of four awarded to Sapper H. R. Mount, 28th Home Counties Division, Signal Company, Royal Engineers, who was shot in cold blood by victorious German troops during the Second Battle of Ypres whilst attempting to surrender - it can be considered nothing short of an execution and a War Crime1914-15 Star (1208 Spr. H. R. Mount. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (1208 Spr. H. R. Mount. R.E.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Henry Robert Mount), with its named forwarding envelope and condolence slip, nearly extremely fine (4)Henry Robert Mount was born at...
'I called for help. Almost at this moment my brother Aiden dropped. A gentleman in civilian clothes came up. I was taken to the Police Lorry.'The meeting of Thomas O'Donovan and Major Sturrock after the Blackwater shootingThe campaign group of three awarded to Major J. D. Sturrock, Royal Army Service Corps, who served in during the Irish War of Independence as an Intelligence Officer and was present for - likely as commanding officer - the infamous and bloody Caherguillmore House raid on 26 December 1920 which saw five Sinn Fein members killed and many more woundedRemarkably, he later went on...
(x) The Great War campaign group of three awarded to Captain G. S. Creed, South African Aviation Corps and Royal Air Force, one of a band of early African Aviators who took Aviator's Certificate No. 822 in June 19141914-15 Star (Capt. G. S. Creed. S.A. Aviatn. C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. G. S. Creed. R.A.F.), very fine (3)The South African Aviation Corps comprised just 17 officers and 121 other ranks, and served in German South West Africa from March to July 1915.Gordon Shergold Creed was born on 5 March 1890 at Grahamstown, South Africa.On 10 September 1913 General J. C. Smuts...
The unique Romanian Croix de Virtute Militara group of three awarded to Sergeant C. H. B. Allwork, Royal Air ForceBritish War and Victory Medals (222516 Sgt. C. H. Allwork. R.A.F.); Romania, Kingdom, Croix de Virtute Militara, 2nd Class, mounted as worn, good very fine (3)4 Romanian Croix de Virtue Militara were awarded during the conflict, one to the Australian Flying Corps and two more to British personnel serving in Balloon Companies. This the only award to a Squadron of the Royal Air Force.Romanian Croix de Virtue Militara, 2nd Class, London Gazette 15 July 1919. The original recommendatio...
(x) 'But after half an hour nothing had happened and both sides started singing carols. We wandered about a bit, rather nervously, on the parapet and shouted across to the Germans, who were doing the same. After a time a German who spoke English came half-way across and offered to meet one of our men to arrange a twenty-four hour truce. One or two bold spirits went out to meet him and they shouted an arrangement for no firing for twenty four hours'Twice in a Lifetime by Major M. L. Walkington, refersA 1914 Christmas Truce group of six awarded to Major M. L. Walkinton, 16th (County of London) B...
'What happened when the shells struck a ship and that dull red glow appeared? Was everyone immediately asphyxiated, burnt or mangled? In another half hour would I be alive and unhurt, or would I be lying half-charred with the inside of me hanging in bits on the deck? I suddenly thought of an old instructor at Osborne who used to curdle our youthful blood with accounts of some of the nasty sights that he was alleged to have seen during the bombardment of Alexandria. That, luckily, made me smile. I felt very empty inside as though I hadn't had a meal for ages though I didn't feel hungry. My tong...
(x) Five: Pilot Officer A. E. Usher, Royal Air Force who, having won a 'mention' on the North-West Frontier and completed a tour of Operations, was killed as a Navigator on a training flight from Jurby, Isle of Man in January 1943India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (563283 Sgt. A. E. Usher, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, minor contact marks to the first, very fine (5)M.I.D. London Gazette 25 October 1940.Albert Edward Usher was commissioned as a Pilot Officer in July 1942 and was killed in flying accident on 16 Janua...
A 'Lofoten Raid 1940' group of five awarded to Trooper K. R. F. Nicol, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire Regiment attached No 3 Commando, late 1st (Royal Dragoons), who was not only present for 'Operation Claymore' but also was later part of 61 Column during Operation Thursday 1944, making Nicol both a Commando and a ChinditGeneral Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (1397117 Tpr. K. R. F. Nicol. The Royals); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals, mounted as worn, sold together with the recipient's original Burma Star Association membership booklet, edge bruise, very fine (5)Kenn...
The campaign group of three awarded Warrant Officer D. Blair, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was shot down whilst Pilot of Bristol Blenheim R2772 during the costly Aalborg Raid of 13 August 1940, when all eleven aircraft that reached their target were shot downBlair suffered severe facial wounds - that were assumed to be mortal - and attempted to escape on no less than six occasions whilst a Prisoner of War; he pubished memories of his Wartime experiences in Clipped Wings, a copy of which accompanies the Lot1939-1945 Star; War Medal 1939-45; Air Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R. (W/O D. Blair...
Four: Acting Lance-Corporal J. L. Buckley, Royal Corps of Signals, who was taken a Prisoner-of-War on Java in March 19421939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Militia (2324674 Sigmn. J. L Buckley. R. Sigs.), good very fine (4)John Louis Buckley was born on 22 August 1904 and lived at 19 Denby Street, Wheatley Hill, Bradford, Yorkshire. He enlisted in the Royal Corps of Signals in May 1935 and was serving with 28 Wing Section in the Far East when the Battle of Singapore began. He was posted 'missing' at the Fall of Singapore in February 1942 and again in the N...
The 'D-Day casualty' campaign group of four awarded to Lieutenant K. E. Bellingham, Royal Artillery, who was the first member of his Regiment to be killed in action on 6 June 1944 in the act of landing1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, sold together with the original named Army Council condolence slip, and card box of issue, good very fine (4)Kenneth Edward Bellingham was born at Plymouth on 4 September 1921 the son of James and Florence Bellingham of 29 Barton Avenue, Devonport. His father is described at the time as a 'Torpedo Gunner Royal Navy serving on...
(x) Six: Lieutenant (Nursing Sister) M. H. Black, Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Canadian Overseas Service Medal 1939-45, these last three Canadian issues in silver; Canadian Forces Decoration, E.II.R. (Lt (N/S/ M. H. Black), sold together with a good archive including named and numbered identity tags, good very fine (6)Mary H. Black was born in Rockwood, Ontario on 29 September 1911, the daughter of Norris and Lottie Black. She was educated as School Section 8, Eramosa Public School before matriculating to the Guelph Col...
A fine Second World War and post-war campaign group of eight awarded to Lieutenant-Commander (E.) V. W. J. Elliott, who won a 'mention' for his services in H.M.S. Belfast in Korean waters1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Burma Star, clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45; Naval General Service 1915-62, 2 clasps, S.E. Asia 1945-46, Near East (V. W. J. Elliott, Wt. Ord. Officer, R.N.), minor official correction to rank; Korea 1950-53, with M.I.D. oak leaf (S.C.O.E. V.W.J. Elliott, R.N.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, generally very fine or better (8)Victor William Josiah El...
(x) The 'Discovery Antarctic Investigations 1926' campaign group of seven awarded to Able Seaman J. H. Slabber, South African Naval Forces, attached Royal Navy who served in the Antarctic with the Research Ship Discovery later surviving the sinking of H.M.S. Hermes in 19421939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Africa Service Medal 1939-45, all named '330596 J. H. Slabber' in the South African style, mounted as worn, slight polishing, very fine (7)Jacobus Hendrick Slabber was born in the Malmesbury District, South Africa on 8 March 1908 to an alcoh...
'I dived and attacked him from astern quarter firing a 2 seconds burst at 100 yds, range. As I broke away upwards, Sgt. Hogg made astern attack - range 250 yds, burst - 2 seconds. I then made another quarter attack from 300 yds, with a burst of 1 ½ seconds.The Me109 then climbed very fast, and gained on us. We saw Glycol smoke pouring from it. Then the E/A dived, and Sgt. Hogg caught him just as he went into a cloud and fired a 1 second burst at 400 yds. I overtook the E/A turned and made another quarter attack at 80 yds range with a 2 seconds burst. Sgt. Hogg gave several more short bursts.Th...
An 'Italy Operations 1944' Silver Star group of eight awarded to Captain H. H. Greig, L (Nery) Battery, 2nd Royal Horse Artillery, who was decorated by the United States for his gallantry when R.H.Q. of the 9th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry was shelled during their attack on the Arboreta feature in September 19441939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; United States of America, Silver Star, mounted as worn, together with another Silver Star (Hunter H. Greig), with their cases of issue, good very...
An outstanding Commando's 1944 New Guinea 'behind the lines' United States D.S.C. group of eight awarded to Lieutenant H. D. Henstridge, 2/7th Commando Company, Australian Imperial Force1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Defence, War and Australian Service Medals 1939-45, these last six all officially impressed 'SX3800 H. D. Henstridge'; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Australia (SX3800 Lt H D Henstridge AIF), officially engraved naming; United States of America, Distinguished Service Cross (Lt. Henstridge AIF), mounted court-style as worn, traces of lacquer to campaign medals, good very fine...
Four: Warrant Officer Class 1 E. J. Morgan, Women's Royal Army CorpsDefence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus (W/105170 W.O.Cl. 2. E. J. Morgan. W.R.A.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (W/105170 W.O.Cl. 1. E. J. Morgan. W.R.A.C.), mounted as worn, minor contact marks, good very fine (4)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A complete and poignant Korean War campaign group of four awarded to Able Seaman C. Skelton, Royal Navy, who was killed in action and posthumously 'mentioned' for his gallant service aboard Cockade whilst manning his gun in her night action of 30 November 1951 - aged just 20Korea 1950-53, with two M.I.D. emblems (D/SSX. 836037 C. Skelton A.B. R.N.), mounted with the reverse on display as worn by the family; U.N. Korea 1950-54; Korea, Republic, War Service Medal, in its box of issue; Elizabeth Cross (AB C Skelton RN SSX 836037), silver, hallmarks to reverse, in its fitted case of issue, wit...
Sold by Order of the RecipientThe remarkable and historically fascinating campaign group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel D. Dunn, Durham Light Infantry, later Light Infantry, who is quite possibly the only soldier to have served in both the Korea and Falklands campaignsKorea 1950-53 (2Lt D Dunn DLI), an official replacement marked 'R'; U.N. Korea 1950-54; General Service 1918-62, 3 clasps, Canal Zone, Arabian Peninsula, Cyprus, with M.I.D. oak leaf (2Lt D Dunn DLI); General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (Maj D Dunn DLI); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Lt Col D Dunn LI);...
A 'Glorious Gloucesters' campaign pair awarded to Private L. R. Allen, Gloucestershire RegimentThe Bren Gunner of Guy Temple's patrol, they fired the first shots of the Battle of the Imjin River; when the action was over ten dead were counted before his position - like most of his Battalion he was taken a Prisoner-of-War on 25 April 1951Korea 1950-53 (21127572 Pte. L. R. Allen. Glosters); U.N. Medal for Korea 1950-54, extremely fine (2)Len R. Allen was a Regular Soldier serving with 'C' Company, during the Korean War, his eccentricities before the war as well his role in the opening blows of t...
Four: Sergeant J. Russell, Royal Air ForceKorea 1950-53 (2389774 S.A.C. J. Russell R.A.F); U.N. Korea 1950-54; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula (2389774 Sgt. J. Russell. R.A.F.); Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (H2389774 Sgt. J. Russell. R.A.F.), mounted as worn, good fine (4)Quite probably flew on the Firedog missions on and off the coasts of Korea, working in collaboration with the other Forces to pinpoint and attack the enemy. The tactic had begun in Malaya.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of the RecipientThe very rare campaign pair awarded to Captain S. J. Stead, Army Air Corps, who flew his helicopter in Rhodesia in 1980Rhodesia 1980 (Lt S J Stead AAC), in its named box of issue; Zimbabwe Independence 1980, officially numbered '13626', in its named box of issue with matching serial number, good very fine (2)Perhaps the best biography is offered by the man himself:'Sandhurst May 1976 - Jul 1977I started at RMA Sandhurst in May 1976 on SMC 12 (Standard Military Course) as one of the earliest potential direct entrant Army Air Corps officers. Previously all AAC pilot...
Sold by Order of the RecipientThe Army Air Corps Flying Badge ('Wings') and Certificate awarded to Captain S. J. Stead, Army Air Corps, who flew his helicopter in Rhodesia in 1980Army Air Corps cloth Flying Badge ('Wings'), as worn by the recipient, together with the Certificate in the name of 'Second Lieutenant S Stead Army Air Corps' and dated 25 May 1979, signed by the Colonel Commandant, very fine (2)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 140, for his miniature dress Medal, please see Lot 306.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view...
(x) Pair: Guardsman W. H. Ainslie, Scots GuardsGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24327579 Gdsm. W. H. Ainslie SG.); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24327579 Gdsm W H Ainslie SG), mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Foreign Orders, Decorations & Medals
(x) Argentina, Republic, Rio Negro & Patagonia Medal, gold, 25mm, loop bent, good very fine and a handsome strikingSpink XRF shows gold tests as 73% pure (circa 18 carat). Weight 13.7g.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The O.A.M. awarded to Lady E. M. BadgerOrder of Australia, Medal of the Order of Australia (Edith Maud Badger), good very fine, in its fitted case of issue with miniature award, riband bar, button device and brooch device Edith Maud Badger was the wife of Sir G. M. Badger, they were married in London in 1941. This year, the Sir Geoffrey Malcolm Badger Memorial Scholarship was left by her to the University of Adelaide in order '...to support students who are undertaking study in organic chemistry at the University of Adelaide.'For the awards of her husband, please see Lot 143.Subject to 5%...
Brunei, Sultanate, Order of the Crown of Brunei (Dato Seri Paduka), 3rd Class neck Badge, 62mm, silver-gilt and enamel, by Spink & Son, 5-7 King Street, good very fine, in fitted case of issue with corresponding miniature awardAttributed to John Lee Firth, who seved in the British Colonial Service and was appointed as Brunei Commissioner for Development. He also served in Malawi during his career.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Brunei, Sultanate, Coronation 1968 (Pingat Puspa), gold issue (39.3g), by Spink & Son, 38mm, nearly extremely fine, in its fitted case of issueTests as approximately 80% gold.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Brunei, Sultanate, Coronation 1968 (Pingat Puspa), gold issue (8g), by Spink & Son, 18mm, mounted as worn, nearly extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, with War Wreath Decoration, comprising neck Badge, 94mm including crown suspension x 64mm, gilt and enamel; Star, 95mm, silver, gilt and enamel, good very fine, with neck riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, by Johann Schwerdtner, Vienna, comprising neck Badge, 100mm including crown suspension x 63mm, gilt and enamel; Star, 97mm, silver, gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, retaining pin repaired and one reverse ray with scuff to end, very fine, with neck riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Civil Merit, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, by Johann Schwerdtner, Vienna, comprising neck Badge, 100mm including crown suspension x 63mm, gilt and enamel; Star, 98mm, silver, gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, good very fine, in fitted case of issue with neck riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Civil Merit, Commander's neck Badge, 100mm including crown suspension x 63mm, gilt and enamel, enamel chipping, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Bulgaria, Kingdom, Military Merit Order, Grand Officer's breast Star with Swords, silver and enamel, the central badge somewhat loose with light enamel damage, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Cuba, Republic, Victory Medal 1914-19, by Adrien Chobillon and signed C. Charles, rim stamped 'BRONZE' and 'AC' within triangle, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Czechoslovakia, Republic, Order of the White Lion, breast Star, by Karnet Kysely, Prague, 88mm, silver and enamel, maker's name to reverse and silver mark to retaining pin, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Denmark, Kingdom, Order of the Dannebrog, Grand Cross set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, gold and enamel, gold mark to suspension; breast Star, marked 'AM' to reverse, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Mohammad Ali, 2nd Type neck Badge, by Lattes, 93mm including suspension x 51mm, gold and enamel, the badge enhanced with twelve small precious stones, maker's name to reverse and hallmark to loops, nearly extremely fine and very rare, with an original neck ribandProduced between 1919-26.Tests as 80% purity gold. Weight 55.8g.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Mohammad Ali, 2nd Class Medal of Bravery, silver, very fine and rareInstituted in 1915.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of His Royal Highness Prince Osman Rifat Ibrahim, Prince of Egypt & TurkeyThe Egyptian Order of Muhammad Ali bestowed upon Prince Osman Rifat IbrahimEgypt, Monarchy in Exile, Order of Muhammad Ali, Knight Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Worth, sash Badge, 105mm including suspension x 58mm, silver-gilt and enamel and enhanced with six green stones, maker's name and silver purity to reverse; Star, 86mm, silver-gilt and enamel and enhanced with six green stones, maker's name and silver purity to reverse, retaining pin a little bent on the Star, good very fine, with an old silk sash...
Egypt, Monarchy in Exile, case of issue for a Knight Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Worth, Paris, Place Vendome, to house a sash Badge & breast Star, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Ismail, Knight Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Lattes, Cairo, sash Badge, 80mm including crown suspension x 62mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's name, gold and date mark 'A' to reverse; Star, 80mm, gold, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, maker's name, silver mark and date mark 'y' to reverse to reverse, extremely fine, with full sash riband, in original, slightly distressed case of issue (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Ismail, 3rd Class Commander's neck Badge, signed by Tewfiq Bichay, 104mm including suspension x 63mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Cairo, very fine, in its Tewfiq Bichay case of issue with neck ribandSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Ismail, 4th Class Officer's breast Badge, by Lattes, 83mm including suspension x 56mm, silver, gold and enamel, maker's mark to reverse, hallmarks for Cairo 1934-35, centre slightly loose, very fineInstituted 1922.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, 1st Class Grand Cordon's Star, signed Lattes, 93mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Cairo 1926-27, slight crack to one point of enamel star, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, 2nd Class Grand Officer's breast Star, by Lattes, 78mm x 82mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse marked on pin 'XXII' (1922), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, 3rd Class Commander's neck Badge, signed by Lattes, 107mm including suspension x 63, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Cairo 1925-26, in its Lattes case of issue, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, 4th Class Officer's breast Badge, signed by Lattes, 88mm including suspension x 52mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Cairo 1929-30, in Lattes, Cairo case of issue, slight chipping to one point of enamel star, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, 5th Class Knight's breast Badge, signed by Tewfiq Bichay, 83mm including suspension x 44mm, gold (18 carat), silver, enamel, hallmarks for Cairo 1941-43, in its Tewfiq Bichay case of issue, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Military Order of King Fuad, 2nd Type, by Lattes, gold, silver and enamel, scarce, very fine1st Type - Sultan Fuad, instituted 6 December 1919 and the 2nd Type - King Fuad, instituted on 15 March 1922.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Felaha, 2nd Class breast Badge, by Lattes, 76mm including suspension x 35mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine and very rareInstituted 14 April 1915 and obsolete in 1923.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Agriculture, 3rd Class Knight's breast Badge, 64mm including suspension x 45mm, gold, silver and enamel, reverse hallmarks for Cairo 1926-27, good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, December 1998.Instituted 1923.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Education, 3rd Class Knight's breast Badge, 75mm including suspension x 42mm, gold, silver and enamel, centre and back plate loose, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, December 1998.Instituted 1932.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Industry and Commerce, 3rd Class Knight's breast Badge, 65mm including suspension x 42mm, gold, silver and enamel, reverse hallmarks for Cairo 1933-34, very fine and rareProvenance:Sotheby's, December 1998.Instituted 1932.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Council of Sheikhs, Member's neck Badge and lapel Badge, by Tewfiq Bichay, neck Badge 62mm x 59mm; lapel Badge 56mm including reverse slider x 31mm, both silver and enamel, very fine (2)Provenance: Spink, December 2001.Council of Sheikhs = Chamber of Senators, Upper House of the Egyptian Government.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Abbas Hilmi Accession Medal 1892, by Walker & Meimarachi Ltd., silver, maker's mark to reverse, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Khedive Abbas Hilmi Bravery Medal, 1913, silver, unnamed, with riband, light contact marks, very fineThe Khedive Abbas Hilmi Bravery Medal was instituted by an Army Order on 10 May 1913, only to be made obsolete on 19 December 1914 with the deposition of Khedive. This was essentially the Egyptian counterpart to Britain's Distinguished Conduct Medal.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, 1924 First Ambulance Union Medal, King Fuad obverse, designed by H. Dropsy, gilt; bronze, very fine (2)Union of Ambulance Association of Alexandria, Cairo, Tanta and Port Said.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Medal of Duty, 2nd Class, by Lattes, named in Arabic, silver, hallmarks for Cairo 1930-31, light contact wear, otherwise very fineNaming in Arabic translates to 'H. G. Fareer Effendi - 26 Safar 1352' (19 June 1933).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Medal of Benevolence, King Fuad issue, by Lattes, 2nd Class, silver, 29.8mm; 3rd Class, bronze, 30mm, both very fine (2)Silver 2nd Class marks 25 years of service, and the bronze 3rd Class marks 15 years of service.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, King Farouk Coronation Medal 1937 (2), both signed Kramer, gilt; silver; King Farouk Wedding lapel Badges 1938, both by Paulmann & Crone, Ludenscheid, Germany, both gilt and enamel, very fine (4)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Medal for Meritorious Service, 2nd Class, by Lattes, silver, named in Arabic, in its Lattes, Cairo case of issue, very fineNaming engraved in Arabic, translates to 'Mr. F.W. King 1 Shaban 1357'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, 1945 Mosquito Eradication Malaria Medal, with crown suspension, gilt; 1945 Mosquito Eradication Malaria Medal, with red enamelled crown suspension, gilt, with riband and top riband bar; 1947 Cholera Relief Medal, gilt; Specimen piece featuring reverse dies of both the 1945 Malaria Medal and the 1947 Cholera Medal, gilt, with riband, quite possibly unique, very fine (4)By Bichay and also perhaps from the workshops of Fuchs of Cairo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Kingdom, Mohammed Ali Centenary Medal 1949, by Bichay, gilt with wreath suspension; gilt without wreath suspension; bronze trial piece, very fine (3)Tewfiq Bichay advised in 1996 that only around 40 were struck.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) France, July Monarchy (1830-48), Legion of Honour, Commander's neck Badge, 86mm including crown suspension x 60mm, gold and enamel, with marks to obverse tassle, a little enamel cracking, good 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, with rosette upon riband, 61mm including crown suspension x 42mm, gold and enamel, gold mark to reverse tassle, good very fine, on original ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Republic, Legion of Honour, 'Diamond Class' neck Badge, 97mm including wreath suspension x 60mm, silver, gold centres and enamel, silver mark to loop, the Badge enhanced with 11 'diamonds', a little enamel chipping, very fine, with full neck riband as wornSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Anhalt, Order of Albert the Bear, Merit Medal, 32mm, silver-gilt, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Baden, House Order of Fidelity, Grand Cross breast Star, 82mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Baden, Order of the Lion of Zahringen, breast Badge with Swords, 40mm, silver, silver-gilt and enhanced with green crystals to the rays, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Germany, Brandenburg, Order of St John (Johanniter Order), neck Badge, 54mm, gold and enamel, good very fine in fitted caseSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Germany, Brunswick, Waterloo 1815 (Phil. Kober. 2. Lin. Bat.), minor edge knocks, replacement suspension, several die flaws to obverse field, lightly polished, good fine and betterSold together with a typed note stating the recipient as Killed in Action. The 2nd Line Battalion, commanded by Major von Strombeck, comprised some 500 officers and men and, along with the rest of the Brunswick Contingent, saw heavy fighting at both Quatre Bras (where the Duke of Brunswick was killed) and at Waterloo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buye...
Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, neck Badge, 53mm, gold and enamel, maker's initials between rays, good very fine, in slightly damaged box of issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, neck Badge, 51mm, gold and enamel, lower arm marked 'N', good very fine, with full slightly damaged neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Germany, Prussia, House Order of Hohenzollern, breast Badge with Swords, 57mm including crown suspension x 38mm, silver and enamel, lower arm sometime tested, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1870, 1st Class Badge signed 14 Loth to reverse, silver and iron centre, very fineMaker will be J. Wagner & Sohne, 14 Loth.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Albert Order, breast Badge with Swords, 45mm x 35mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, marked 'S' on downward ray, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Civil Merit Order, breast Badge with Swords, 35mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, marked 'S' between rays, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
An outstanding mounted group of twelve awards attributed to Prince Adolf of Schaumburg-Lippe, G.C.B., a Prussian General of Cavalry and Regent of Lippe from 1895-97Germany, Schaumburg-Lippe, House Order Merit Cross; House Merit Medal; Long Service Decoration for 25 Years; Lifesaving Medal; Prussia, Long Service Decoration for 25 Years; Prussia, Lifesaving Medal, Type I (Star on top of obverse); Wilhelm Honour Medal; Wurttemberg, Lifesaving Medal; Schaumburg-Lippe, Silver Wedding Medal 1907; Reuss, Civil Honour Cross; Great Britain, Diamond Jubilee 1897, silver; 1881-1906 Wedding Medal, mounted...
A mounted group of six German, Austrian and Spanish awardsGermany, Saxony, Military Order of St. Henry, breast Badge; Albert Order, Military Division, breast Badge with Swords, by Scharffenberg, Dresden, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, some enamel chipping to centre; Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, breast Badge, silver and enamel; Iron Cross 1914, 2nd Class; Austria, Empire, Military Merit Cross; Spain, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, reverse centre lacking, mounted continental-style as worn, very fine (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Cond...
A mounted Prussian group of six to an Officer who would have served in the China ExpeditionGermany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1914, 2nd Class; 1914-18 War Commemorative Medal; Order of the Crown, breast Badge, downward arm marked 'W' for Wagner; Long Service Cross for 25 Years, with Oak Leaf Decoration, a little verdigris; China 1900, steel issue; Wilhelm Centenary Commemorative Medal, mounted continental-style as worn, very fine (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A mounted group of six German awardsGermany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1914, 2nd Class; Saxony, Albert Order, Military Division, breast Badge with Swords, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, base marked 'S' and maker's details for 'Scharffenberg, Dresden' to edge of rays; Friedrich August Medal; Hanseatic Cross, Bremen issue; Hanseatic Cross, Hamburg issue; Mecklenburg-Schwerin, War Cross 1914, mounted continental-style as worn, good very fine (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A mounted group of eight awarded to a Saxon OfficerGermany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1914 2nd Class; Saxony, Military Merit Medal of the Order of St Henry, silver, 36mm; Civil Merit Order, Military Division, breast Badge with Swords; Albert Order, Military Division, breast Badge with Swords, base marked 'S' and maker's details for 'Scharffenberg, Dresden' to edge of rays; Friedrich August Medal, silver, with 'Peace-Time' riband; Bavaria, Military Merit Cross, traces of verdigris; 1914-18 War Commemorative Medal, mounted continental-style as worn, very fine (8)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium....
A mounted group of six Prussian awardsGermany, Prussia, Denmark War 1864 Medal; 1866 Cross; War Medal 1870-71; Duppel Sturm Cross, silver; Order of the Red Eagle, Military Division, breast Badge with Swords, silver, silver-gilt swords and enamel; Iron Cross 1870, 2nd Class, mounted continental-style as worn, very fine (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Hungary, Republic, Order of the Holy Crown, neck Badge, with Swords, silver and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hungary, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, breast Star, silver and enamel, 88mm, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Italy, Tuscany, Order of St Joseph, breast Badge, 57mm including crown suspension x 38mm, gold and enamel, good 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, 64mm including suspension x 40mm, silver, silver-gilt 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.
(x) Korea, Empire, Order of the Taeguk, breast Badge, 71mm x 46mm, silver-gilt and enamel, retaining rod replaced, very fine, with original fittings for wearSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Netherlands, Kingdom, Order of the Netherlands Lion, breast Star, by Maison Fanolle, No. 180 Briquet Seur, Paris, 85mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Persia, Empire, Order of the Lion and the Sun, breast Star, 95mm, silver, gold centre and enamel, silver mark to retaining pin, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Persia, Empire, Order of the Lion and the Sun, neck Badge, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, 68mm, silver and enamel, maker's name to reverse, good very fine, with neck riband for wearSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Persia, Empire, Pahlavi Dynasty Royal Medal; Portrait Medal, by Arthus Bertrand, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Captain T. H. Gentleman, Rhodesian Air Despatch Unit (Parachute) and also Assistant Secretary to the Ministry of AgricultureRhodesia, Defence Force M.S.M. (Capt. T. H. Gentleman); General Service Medal (Capt. T. H. Gentleman); Territorial Service Medal, with Second Award Bar, mounted as worn, very fine (3)Approximately 197 Rhodesian M.S.M.'s awarded.Rhodesian M.S.M. Rhodesia Gazette 12 July 1971.Territorial Service Medal & Second Award Bar both Rhodesia Gazette 26 July 1974.Thomas Holt Gentleman was born in 1929 and is recalled by M. Adams in The Rhodesian Light Infantry's Commandos as...
Six: Major C. J. Du Preez, 1st Battalion, Rhodesian African RiflesRhodesia, Defence Force M.S.M. (Maj C. J. Du Preez); General Service Medal (Capt. C. J. Du Preez); Italy Star; War and Africa Service Medals 1939-45, these last three all officially impressed '626262 C. J. Du Preez'; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Rhodesia & Nyasaland (Lt. C. J. Du Preez (0468)), mounted as worn, good very fine (6)Approximately 197 Rhodesian M.S.M.'s awarded.Rhodesian M.S.M. Rhodesia Gazette 11 November 1977. The citation states:'Major Du Preez has been our Quartermaster since 1975. During this time the B...
(x) Romania, Kingdom, Order of Michael the Brave, Type III (1941-44), Military Division, Commander's neck Badge, 85mm including crown suspension x 60mm, gilt and enamel, good very fine and scarce, with length of original ribandThe Order of Michael the Brave was instituted as a three Class Order on 26 September 1916, the highest Military award of Romania. Re-organised on 8 October 1941, this Class of the Order was bestowed just 76 times, of which 13 of these were of the Military Division. Having been disbanded in 1947, it was re-instituted in 2000.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition t...
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of the Noble Bokhara, breast Star, by Dmitri Osipov, St Petersburg, 73mm, gold (56 zolotniki) body and retaining pin, silver-gilt and enamel centre, hallmarks and maker's initials to reverse, good very fine, in original fitted leather case of issueThe Order first came to be recognised in 1881 when Emir Mozafaffer-Ed-Din-Khan presented Alexander II with the Grand Cross. Afterwards, it was divided into eight Classes, one with diamonds, three Classes in gold, and three in silver. At first, the Insignia was only issued as a breast Star, but in 1893 it was supplemented w...
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Vladimir, neck Badge, 44mm, gold and enamel, maker's mark and stamping under enamel on reverse and retaining pin, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Russia, Imperial, Order of St Stanislaus, Civil Division breast Badge, 38mm, silver-gilt and enamel, silver marks to ring, thus likely a Kerensky-period issue or of European manufacture, replaced loop, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Russia, Imperial, Order of St George, 25 Year Service Cross of the Order, 33mm, gold and enamel, indistinct marks to loop, replacement ring, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, 3rd Class neck Badge, by Bichay, Cairo, 59mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, with hallmarks for Cairo 1953-59, good very fine, with original neck ribandPurchased October 1955.A rare example of Insignia from the 1950's series of awards.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, 3rd Class neck Badge, circa 1960-70, 105mm including crown suspension x 75mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, very fine, with neck ribandProbably from the workshops of Arthus Bertrand, Paris.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, Third Class Commander's breast Badge, by Bertrand, Paris, 95mm including suspension x 57mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, chipping to enamel centre, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, 3rd Class Officer's Badge with rosette upon riband, 70mm including suspension x 40mm, silver-gilt and enamel, silver mark to loop, good very fine, with riband barSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, 4th/5th Class breast Badge, 58mm including wreath suspension x 43mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine Probably from the workshop of Arthus Bertrand, Paris and from the 1960-70 period. Hijra date 1351 on the centre refers to 1932-33. This signifies 23 September 1932, when by Royal Decree the dual kingdoms of the Hejaz and Najd with its dependencies, administered since 1927 as two separate units, was unified under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditio...
Saudia Arabia, Kingdom, Order of Social Services, 5th Class breast Badge, 44mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, Egyptian Hallmarks to reverse, good very fine and scarce, with original ribandFrom the obsolete 1950's series and from the workshop of Bichay, Cairo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Serbia, Order of St. Sava, Grand Officer's set of Insignia, by Sorlini, Varazdin, Bishop in green robes, comprising neck Badge, 85mm including crown suspension x 50mm, hallmarks and maker's mark upon suspension ring, with neck riband; breast Star, 80mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, silver mark upon retaining pin, good very fine, in fitted case with neck riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Serbia, Kingdom, Order of the White Eagle, Commander's neck Badge, 92mm including crown suspension x 42mm, silver-gilt and enamel, white enamel restored on obverse centre, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Serbia, Kingdom, Order of Karageorge, breast Badge, Military Division with Swords, 63mm including crown suspension x 42mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Serbia, Kingdom, Order of Karageorge, breast Badge, Military Division with Swords, 58mm including crown suspension x 38mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, a little enamel chipping, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, breast Star, 86mm, silver, gold and enamel, engraved 'Industria Militar', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A rare mounted Thai group of threeThailand, Kingdom, Jubilee of King Chulalongkorn Rama V (Rachada Bhisek), silver Medal; King Rama V Visit to Europe 1897 (Prabas Mala), silver; Rama V Twice Reign of Rama II (Dvidha Bhisek) 1989, mounted as worn, one further riband lacking Medal, good very fine (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Court Official Medal (Rajaruchi), 31mm, silver-gilt, good very fine and rare, in red leather caseSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Court Official Medal (Rajaruchi), 31mm, silver, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Visit to Europe (Prabas) Medal, silver, signed Henri Auguste Jules Patey by Monnaie de Paris, 32mm, silver, stamped 'ARGENT' to rim, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Visit to Europe (Prabas) Medal, silver, signed Henri Auguste Jules Patey by Monnaie de Paris, 32mm, silver, stamped 'ARGENT' to rim, mounted as worn, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V 1908 Jubilee Service Medal, 24mm, silver, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V 40th Anniversary Medal, silver, 26mm, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The extraordinary Silver Star and Bronze Star group of eleven awarded to Lieutenant T. F. Abraham, 7th Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, a British citizen who enlisted in the United States Army, consequently serving in Vietnam and who subsequently published his autobiography 'The Cage', in which he claimed he was an escaped Prisoner of War of the Viet Cong - an assertion which was later sensationally challenged and reported in the pressUnited States of America, Silver Star engraved 'Thomas F Abraham'; Bronze Star, engraved 'Thomas F Abraham', with oak leaf cluster emblem on riband...
(x) The mounted dress miniature group of five awarded to Lieutenant T. F. Abraham, 7th Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Cavalry DivisionSilver Star; Bronze Star; Air Medal; Purple Heart; Service Medal, mounted as worn, very fine (5)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 403.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Yugoslavia, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, neck Badge, 75mm including wreath suspension x 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, 75mm, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Hugenin Freres & Co. case of issue, the box somewhat worn otherwise extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Single British Orders, Long Service, Miscellaneous & Militaria
The important Order of the Garter Great George bestowed upon Prince Adolphus, 1st Duke of CambridgeThe Most Noble Order of the Garter, Great George Badge, circa 1780-90, gold and enamel, 52mm x 38mm x 17mm overall, in the form of a finely-modelled depiction of St George on horseback slaying the dragon, with gold loop for affixing to the reverse of St George, the base with a plain gold plate, this inscribed 'Order of St. George, from the Collection of the Duke of Cambridge', some enamel damage and repair commensurate with age, lance and base a little loose but overall good very fine, an imposin...
A remarkable jewel-set pre-Civil War Knight's Badge of the Order of the BathThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Knight's Badge, circa 1625-49, in the form of three conjoined three-dimension crowns, the obverse of these overall enhanced with a plethora of old-cut diamonds, with Scottish thistle and English rose between them, all in fine-work gold and enamel, with appendant natural pearl, this pierced with gold rod and dual rings, 52mm overall including loop, top crown 19mm x 13mm x 10mm, remaining crowns 12mm x 10mm x 8mm, pearl 10mm high, good very fine and a remarkably rare example, housed...
Victoria Cross, an official Hancocks & Co., London replica, the reverse engraved 'Hancocks 424', 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...
Knight Bachelor's Badge, 2nd Type breast Star, silver-gilt and enamel (Hallmarks for London 1964), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Order of British India, 1st Class neck Badge, 2nd Type, gold and sky-blue enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Indian Title Badge, 3rd Class, Rai Sahib, silver and enamel (Pramadaranjan Ray 3rd June 1913), very finePramadaranjan Ray served as Extra Assistant Superintendent with the Survey of India and was conferred the title of Rai Sahib in The Gazette of India of 7 June 1913.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
King’s Medal for Native Chiefs, G.VI.R., silver-gilt neck Badge, 88mm x 50mm including suspension, complete with silver Collar Chain, light contact marks, 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, E.II.R., large oval bronze neck badge, 77mm x 50mm, on a length of thin neck riband, in a box named to 'S. A. Njemanze', nearly extremely fine, the box somewhat distressedSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Aden, E.II.R., large oval bronze neck badge, 77mm x 50mm, nearly extremely 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 Windward Islands, E.II.R., small circular silver-gilt breast badge, unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fine and rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Seychelles, E.II.R., small circular silver-gilt breast badge, unnamed as issued, in its case of issue, mounted for wear, nearly extremely fine and rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, in its fitted case of issue; France, Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier's breast Badge, in its case of issue, both mounted in a continental style, some enamel damage to second, overall very fineSold together with an unrelated set of Italian Great War Miniatures.From the collection of Air Chief Marshal Sir H. L. Patch, Royal Air Force. Understood to relate to the recipient's later life in Portugal.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 88th Foot Order of Merit awarded to Private Timothy Kelly88th Foot Order of Merit 1818, 1st Class Cross for 12 General Actions, 44mm, the reverse inscribed Timothy Kelly, fitted with straight bar suspension, engraved Peninsula, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Coronation 1902, Mayor’s and Provost’s issue, silver, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R., with top riband bar (Capt. H. R. M. Macmillan, 1/B.B. & C.I. Ry. R., A..F.I.), good very fineI.V.D. Gazette of India 30 July 1927.Hugh Robert Munro Macmillan was born on 25 November 1885 at Cuttack, Bengal/Orissa, India. He was educated at La Martinere College, Lucknow between 1901-05, followed by education at the Thomason Civil Engineering College, Roorkee, India between 1905-08 and was admitted as a student to the Institution of Civil Engineers on 22 March 1910. Macmillan was employed on the Bombay, Baroda and Central India Railway betwe...
Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R., with top riband bar (Lt. J. A. Liddell, Upper Burma Bn., A.F.I.), hallmarks for Birmingham 1927, very fineM.I.D. London Gazette 13 July 1916.I.V.D. Gazette of India 23 November 1929.James Alexander Liddell was born on 13 March 1885 at Halifax, Nova Scotia and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 20 November 1914 into the 7th Hariana Lancers. He first served overseas in the Force "D" Mesopotamia theatre from 8 October 1915. The Regiment had fought in the Battle of Shaiba where on 13 April 1916 Major Wheeler received a posthumous Victoria Cros...
Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R. (Capt. H. H. Spalding E. B. Ry. Vol. Rfls.), very fineHerbert Henry Spalding was born on 6 January 1874 and was baptised on 11 February 1874 at Palamcottah, Madras. He was educated at Uppingham School and left in December 1891. He joined the Indian State Railways on 20 September 1897 as Assistant Locomotive Superintendent with the North-Western Railway. In addition he became a 2nd Lieutenant with the North-Western Railway Volunteer Rifles from 1 July 1898, was promoted Lieutenant on 10 November 1900, and Captain on 15 June 1907. Still workin...
The Royal Irish Regiment Officers Helmet Plate worn by Major H. Anderson D.S.O., M.C., Royal Irish RegimentA fine gilt example, circa 1880-1901, crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and garter; the red velvet centre bearing silver crowned harp resting in shamrock sprays. Mounted on the base of the wreath, silver tri-part scroll inscribed 'The Royal Irish', three loops to reverse, some light wear to gilding, otherwise very fineWorn by Major H. Anderson D.S.O., M.C., Royal Irish Regiment. For his Medals and a biographical note, please see Lot 178.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For mor...
(x) A Canadian Indian Chiefs Assembly Medal 19011901 Calgary Assembly of Indian Chiefs Medal, bronze issue, unmounted, by P. W. Ellis & Co., Toronto, 64mm, the obverse with conjoined bust portraits stating 'Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York', the reverse with Royal Coat of Arms, this stating 'Calgary Sep 28th 1901 - Presented to Head Chiefs in Commemoration of Assembly of Indian Tribes', good very fine, in its fitted case of issueThe Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration stated:'A grand Assembly of Indian Tribes was held at Calgary on the 28th of Sep...
The Caterpillar Club Badge attributed to Pilot Officer R. Fleming, D.F.C., Royal New Zealand Air Force, who latterly served out his time as a Prisoner of War at Stalag Luft III - the scene of 'The Great Escape'Caterpillar Club Badge, gold with ruby eyes, engraved 'P/O. R. Fleming', housed in original Irving Air Chute of Gt. Britain Ltd box of issue, good very fine[D.F.C.] London Gazette 5 February 1943.The only Pilot named R. Fleming known to have survived a 'ditching' by use of their parachute is Robert Thomson Fleming, who was born on 23 September 1921. Fleming joined the Royal New Zealand A...
(x) The important Japanese Instrument of Surrender for Dutch BorneoJapanese Instrument of Surrender, 605mm x 380mm, lithographically-printed document completed and signed in manuscript on board H.M.A.S. Burdekin, 8 September 1945, being the Instrument of Surrender by which all Japanese troops in Borneo surrender to Major Edward James Milford, Commander Seventh Australian Division, the two date lines signed in black ink, and signed in black ink in Japanese characters by Vice-Admiral Michiaki Kamada as Commander 22 Base Force Dutch Borneo, and signed in blue ink below the second date line by Mil...
The fascinating 14th/20th King's Hussars Regimental Medal awarded to General Sir R. L. McCreery G.C.B., K.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., a career soldier and cavalryman who commanded the famous Eighth Army in the latter stages of the Second World War14th/20th King's Hussars Regimental Medal, by Phillips of Aldershot, silver, 68mm including ring suspension, the reverse engraved 'In Recognition Of His Concern As Eighth Army Commander For the Honour Of The Regiment And Subsequently For His Very Valuable Services As Colonel Of The Regiment', the edge engraved 'General Sir Richard L. McCreery G.C.B. K.B.E. D....
A rare Antarctic-worn cloth Badge of the New Zealand Antarctic Research ProgrammeNew Zealand Antarctic Research Programme cloth Badge, the details 'NZARP' above the Kiwi, cream cotton on black cloth, within a cream border, traces of previous wearing, very fineThe New Zealand Antarctic Research Programme (NZARP) was a research programme that operated a permanent research facility in Antarctica from 1959-96. Ground was broken at Scott Base on 10 January 1957 and this Badge likely dates from that early period, to be worn on all official clothing. A similar example can be seen upon a balaklava in...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe Battle of Britain Gold Coin set presented to Air Chief Marshal the Lord Dowding, Royal Air ForceBattle of Britain 25 Year commemorative set of three Coins, 18 carat gold, in its Spink & Son fitted case, with an additional silver plaque engraved 'Presented to Air Chief Marshal the Lord Dowding, G.C.B. G.C.V.O., C.M.G. from those he commanded in 1940 15th September, 1965.', the case slightly foxed and the plaque slightly tarnished, overall very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Medal case for an American Distinguished Flying Cross together with one for an Air Medal slight scuffing to the first, otherwise very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Single Campaign Medals
Alexander Davison's Medal for The Nile 1798, silver, housed within a silver frame with lunettes, edge of frame engraved 'A Tribute of Regard, from Alexr Davison Esqr St James's Square.', slight blemish to reverse, otherwise extremely fineOnly 150 silver Medals were ordered for those who served at the Battle of the Nile as officers under the rank of Captain.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Seringapatam Medal awarded to Captain C. W. Bell, 6th Light Cavalry, late Madras EngineersHonourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, 45mm, silver (Ensign Chas. W. Bell. Engrs.), engraved naming, very fineCharles William Bell was born in Lothbury, Middlesex in 1782 and was made Ensign in the Madras Engineers in August 1898. His name is recorded on the original list of Royal Engineer Officers (No. 92) and he served as an Engineer during the famous Siege and Storming of Seringapatam. Transferred to the Cavalry and promoted Cornet in June 1801, he was advanced Lieutenant in Aug...
Earl St. Vincent's Testimony of Approbation 1800, silver-gilt, some wear to edges, otherwise good very fineThis medal was awarded by Admiral Jervis to his crew members of the Ville de Paris who did not mutiny at the Nore. The medal is not recorded as having been produced and distributed in silver-gilt, though numerous examples have since appeared.Subject 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, housed in a white metal frame with lunettes, slight blemish to lower obverse face, otherwise nearly extremely 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, silver, 48mm, light contact marks, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Copenhagen 1801 (John Brown), contact marks and some edge bruising, otherwise very fineTwo men of this name on the roll for 'Copenhagen 1801'. One served as an Ordinary Seaman on Saturn, and the other as an Able Seaman on Tigress.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'Dr. Clifford the Surgeon Superintendent of the "Norfolk", has now performed three voyages, to this colony in that arduous and responsible capacity. For kind attention to the prisoners under his charge, united with the maintenance of the strictest discipline and good order, Dr Clifford is not surpassed by any of his professional brethren in this branch of public service. Of this, a more satisfactory proof could not be afforded than the fact that he has been presented by the convicts on both this and former voyages, with written testimonials of their gratitude for his humane treatment. The Tran...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Java (John Jones.), light contact marks, very fineProvenance:Seaby, January 1956.John Jones served as a Private of the Royal Marines aboard the fifth rate frigate H.M.S. Hussar, commanded by Captain James Coutts Crawford.During the invasion of Java, the H.M.S. Hussar was part of a band of frigates that on 31 August fought against the defending Dutch forces to capture the fort of Sumenep on Madura Island. This victory resulted in the rest of Madura and some of the surrounding islands coming under British rule.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For m...
(x) Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Boat Service 14 Dec 1814 (William Lewin.), good very fineConfirmed upon the Gale Hawkes Roll (No. 7858).William Lewin served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard Admiral Cochrane's Flagship Tonnant during the famous action on Lake Borgne on 14 December 1814, in preparation for the attack on New Orleans. She had previously seen heavy action during the Napoleonic Wars and thence played a central role in the operations in North America. The body of Major-General Ross was stored in a barrel of rum aboard Tonnant after the Battle of North Point.On the morning o...
'The fleet stood in the bay of Algiers early in the morning of the 27th August 1816. I was on board the 'Impregnable', 98, Captain E. Bruce, with 39 Royal Sappers and Miners. It was intended the company should land, each man was to carry two hand grenades and a piece of slow match, besides his musket and ammunition (it was only the previous year men of the Royal Sappers and Miners had been armed with firelocks)...Our ship, Impregnable, was raked fore and aft, and suffered severely. We were anchored too far from the shore, our ship being a large and conspicuous object made a good mark. She suff...
The historically interesting Naval General Service Medal awarded to Volunteer 2nd Class W. J. Neale, Royal Navy, who, despite a relatively brief Naval career, maintained a strong connection with the Senior Service throughout his life by marrying into the Nelson family and becoming a well-known author of popular sea storiesNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Navarino (W.J. Neale, Volr.), additionally contemporarily engraved in upright capitals 'H.M.S. Talbot.' and '20. Octr. 1827.' before and after naming respectively, mounted on a two-pronged silver buckle, good very fineProvenance:Spink...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Paymaster-in-Chief A. A. Speed, Royal Navy, whose 30-year career saw him serve across the globe and rise through the ranks from his beginnings as a humble Clerk to Paymaster-in-ChiefNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Arthur A. Speed, Clerk.), lightly polished, one minor edge knock, nearly very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, January 1971.Arthur Andrews Speed was born on 20 June 1819 and family influence likely led to his choice of career; his father John Speed had been a Clerk aboard H.M.S. Renown during the Egypt campaign of 1801 and was Purs...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Trafalgar, St Sebastian (George Cook.), suspension sometime re-affixed, light contact marks, very fineProvenance:Glendining's, March 1938. Four men by the name George Cook appear on the published roll, two of them being Landsmen and one a Boy, and it is noted that two medals were issued, possibly two different men. George Cook served as a Royal Marines Private on the 100-gun first-rate ship of the line the H.M.S. Britannia, also known as Old Ironsides, where she was the oldest ship in combat on either side at the famed Battle of Trafalgar, which took...
The unique 3-clasp Naval General Service Medal awarded to Ships' Cook - late Ordinary Seaman - G. Winterburn, who lost his right arm in the action of 4th November 1805 and yet went on to see over two decades of further service, including against an American gunboat flotilla during the War of 1812Naval General Service 1793-1840, 3 clasps, Egypt, 3 Novr. 1805, Guadaloupe (George Winterburn.), very fineProvenance:Spink, 1977.Christie's, 1986.This three-clasp combination is unique to the Naval General Service Medal.George Winterburn was born circa 1780 in Bermondsey, London, and he began his marit...
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...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Busaco (Charles Bradley, 27th Foot.), nearly extremely fineCharles Bradley is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to this medal and clasp. Bradley was a member of the 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot and saw action with his unit at the Battle of Busaco on 27 September 1810 during the Peninsular Campaign. At Busaco, the 27th Foot were in the 2nd Brigade, 4th Division, under the command of Major-General Lowry Cole and were positioned along the northern crest of the Serra do Busaco mountain ridge, to the North of the Busaco Convent; sold toget...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, Orthes (George Harwood, 15th Hussars,), pawnbrokers mark to upper right corner of disk, edge bruise, very fineGeorge Harwood served with Captain Dundas' troop during the Penisular War, he was discharged on 21 November 1821 and listed his intended place of residence as Taunton, Somerset.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Maida, Java (Robt. Ross, 78th Foot), good very fine18 Medals with these 2 clasps to the unit - of a total of 186 issued - which represent both the Battle Honours to the Regiment for the period.Robert Ross served in the 2nd Battalion of the 78th (Highland) Regiment of Foot, which was re-raised in May 1804. They were stationed at Gibraltar by 1805 and sailed for Italy the following year to share in the Battle of Maida in Calabria in July 1806. Following the action, the 3rd Battalion of the Polish-Italian Legion, around five hundred strong, surrendere...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (Saml Hattersley, Royal York Rangers.), good very fineProvenance:Spink, June 1987. Samuel Hattersley is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to this medal and clasps.The Royal York Rangers were formed in 1807 mostly of British and Irish men condemned to the gallows, specifically for service in the West Indies. Depsite being formed of prisoners, the battalion proved effective and was heavily engaged at Martinique and Guadeloupe, earning praise for their gallant conduct during these engagements. It was later disbanded in 1...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Vittoria, St. Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive (Sir Wm. Herries. K.C.H. & C.B. Capt: Meuron's Regt. & D.A.Q.M.G.), contemporarily re-engraved naming in upright capitals, good very fineThe published Medal Roll notes the recipient as correctly entitled to these four clasps, but sans Knighthood and Orders, as a member of the 9th Light Dragoons and Staff.William Lewis Herries was commissioned Ensign on 23 January 1801 and advanced to Lieutenant in March 1803; in September 1806 his regiment (the 9th Light Dragoons) were selected for service in the badly-managed...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes (Joseph Fl..t, 34th Foot), attempted erasure of naming, ex brooch mount with plug at 6 o'clock, light contact marks, very fineProvenance:Glendining's, March 1929 and December 1953.Joseph Flint was born at Skelton in 1792 and enlisted in the 2nd Battalion, 34th Foot on 11 May 1811. He was severely wounded in the head on 10 April 1814. Flint however survived this injury and died at Hull on 10 April 1879; sold with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms an...
(x) Waterloo 1815 (James Hunter, 23rd Reg. Light Dragoons.), replacement ring on suspension, good very fineJames Hunter was a native of Arbroath, Angus and had the misfortune to spend time as a Prisoner of War at the impressive Alpine fortress at Briançon. He would have been held in Les Trois Tetes and likely went 'in the bag' at the Battle of Talavera in 1809. In the action the 23rd Light Dragoons made their famous and costly charge against three lines of cavalry. Sir William Napier, the renowned military historian and army officer noted in his account of the battle:‘Sir Arthur ordered Anson...
(x) Waterloo 1815 (Corp. Frederick Palmer, 13th Reg. Light Dragoon), fitted with original steel clip and later silver straight bar suspension, somewhat polished, very fineThe13th Light Dragoons took part in the climactic charge at the Battle of Waterloo, precede by General Hill's utterance, 'Drive them back, 13th', they suffered 99 casualties during the Battle.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Waterloo 1815 (Serj. Richard Spencer, 2nd Batt. 95th Reg. foot.), fitted with replacement clip and ring suspension, otherwise some polishing and edge bruising, very fineRichard Spencer served in Captain Le Blanc's Company during the Battle of Waterloo with the 95h Rifles. A man of the same name serving with the 2nd Battalion, 95th Regiment of Foot is entitled M.G.S.M. with 7 clasps, he was wounded in the Pyrenees and is quite likely the same man.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Nagpore (Joseph Green. Eur. Reg.), short-hyphen reverse, officially engraved naming, a couple of light contact marks, very fineProvenance:Spink Numismatic Circular, December 1978, Item 14978.Glendinning's, October 1982.Joseph Green was born in 1794 and was baptised on 4 January 1795 at Alvechurch, Worcestershire. He attested for unlimited service in the East India Company's European Infantry on 13 May 1812, having previously working as a bricklayer. He was received at the East India Company's recruit depot at Newport on the Isle of Wight on 25 June 1812 where...
Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Lieut. Alex. Macleod, 1st Cavy.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, very fine, with silver brooch4 'Ava' clasps to the unit, of approximately 11 to the Cavalry.Provenance:Christie's, July 1987.Alexander MacLeod was born at Kilfinian, Argyll in September 1804 and was educated at Edinburgh High School and afterwards at its University. He entered the East India Company, joining the 1st Madras Cavalry as Cornet in February 1821 and was confirmed Lieutenant in May 1824, at which rank he served during the Ava campaign. Between 1826-33, MacLeod...
Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Lieut John M. Boyes, 38th N.I.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, good very fineJohn Monson Boyes was born on 7 March 1800, the son of Captain William Boyes of the 76th Regiment and Jane Boyes. Boyes petitioned the United East India Company to join the Madras Infantry as a Cadet in 1817, and this request was granted in the spring of 1818. His was indeed a military family, and his younger brother Lake Torreano Boyes (born 1807) served as an Ensign in the 10th Madras Native Infantry. Upon his brother's death on 13 February 1830, Boyes erec...
Army of India 1799-1826, 2 clasps, Battle of Deig, Capture of Deig (Alexr. Main, 76th Foot.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, one or two small edge knocks, very fineA total of 12 Medals issued with these two clasps, 5 to H.E.I.C. recipients and 7 to the 76th Foot. Approximately 47 clasps for the Battle of Deig, nearly half of them to this regiment, and 103 clasps for the Capture of Deig were issued to European recipients.Alexander Main was a native of Newmonkland, Stirling, being born in 1784. He enlisted in the 76th Foot in 1800 and they were to be the only British infantry...
The Army of India Medal awarded to Captain E. C. Archbold, 8th Light Cavalry and Governor-General's Bodyguard, who was wounded in action at Kokein in December 1824 - his Medal also represents a unique combination to a European CavalrymanArmy of India 1799-1826, 2 clasps, Bhurtpoor, Ava, short-hyphen reverse (Lieut. E. C. Archbold, 8th Lt. Cavy.), officially impressed naming, very fineApproximately 14 Medals with this clasp combination, and the only one to a European cavalryman.Provenance:Spink, November 1992.Edward Cook Archbold was born at Gibraltar in November 1800. Commissioned Cornet in Ma...
Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (H. C. Rawlinson), contemporarily engraved naming, straight bar and steel clip suspension, very fineGiven the lack of a regiment or rank on the Medal, it is difficult to attriubute, but the delicate care which was taken in the engraving likely a wealthy recipient. Furthermore, the career of Sir Henry Creswicke Rawlinson proposes him as the potential recipient. Henry Creswicke Rawlinson was born in 1810 and in 1827 began his military career as a cadet in the East India Company's Army, first stationed in Bombay and later sent to Persia in 1833. Rawlinson became known...
Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (Asst. Surgn. W. Collum. 3rd Lt Cavy), contemporarily engraved naming in serifed capitals, silver clip and straight bar suspension, good very fineWilliam Collum was born in 1811 and became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1840 ahead of being promoted Assistant Surgeon on 9 March 1841. Posted to the 3rd Bombay Light Cavalry he was serving in Afghanistan by 1842, as he was present at the advance on Kandahar, the action at Haikalzai, and the reoccupation of Ghunzee and Kabul.The Naval & Military Gazette and Weekly Chronicle of the United Service made note on 5 Augus...
Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Asst. Surgn. E. Campbell Govr. General's Body Gd.), good very fineEdward Campbell was born in 1817 and was appointed Assistant Surgeon in the Bengal Medical Establishment in November 1839. He served in Afghanistan, including at the Storming of Istaliff (Medal), thence with the Governor General's Body Guard at the Battle of Maharajpoor in 1843 (Bronze Star). He saw further active service during the Sutlej Campaign (Medal & 3 clasps), being advanced Surgeon in November 1853 and Surgeon-Major in January 1860. Having also served in the Sonthal Rebellion, Campbell died in Lon...
(x) Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Serjt. Michael Billane H.M. 40th Regt.), replacement suspension, worn overall, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Sutlej 1845-46 Medal awarded to Lieutenant J. Chester, who was wounded at the Battle of SobraonSutlej 1845-46, Aliwal reverse, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Lieut John Chester 53rd Regt), light contact marks and polishing, otherwise very fineJohn St Leger (alias John Chester), was born with the name John Chester on 6 May 1823, the son of Lieutenant-General John Chester of the Royal Artillery. The surname Chester appears to have been assumed by his grandfather, and remained in the family until it was legally changed back to St Leger in 1863. As John Chester, St Leger served in the Sutlej campaign in th...
Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Mooltan (Lieut. A. C. Plowden, 7th Irregular Cavy.), some light contact marks and polishing, otherwise very fineAlfred Chichley Plowden was born and baptised at Calcutta in August 1819, the sixth son and youngest of eight children of Richard Chichley Plowden and his wife Sophia. His father Richard was born in Calcutta in 1782, the son of the director of the Honourable East India Company, and later joined the Bengal Civil Service in 1799 and worked as a writer in the service of the East India Company. Richard and Sophia were married on 22 August 1803 at Calcutta. Richar...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private T. McGovern, 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at InkermannCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (T. McGovern. 20th Regt.) officially re-impressed naming, slightly rubbed naming, good very fineTerence McGovern was serving in the 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment when he was killed in action at Inkerman on 5 November 1854. One of the last Regiments to arrive at the position the 20th, led by General Cathcart entered the line in support of the Guards. The thick fog and powder smoke made co-ordination diff...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private E. C. Hinton, 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at InkermannCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Pte Ed Chas Hinton. 20th Ft.), contemporarily engraved naming, minor contact marks, very fineEdward Charles Hinton was serving with the 20th Regiment of Foot with the service number 3711 at the time of the Battle of Inkerman. This formation was one of the last British units to arrive on the field with General Cathcart leading them in support of the Guards one what became known as 'Cathcart Hill'. In the...
Arctic 1818-57, unnamed as issued, contact marks, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated '1860 to 1861' (J. Saunders Gunr. R.M.A. H.M.S. Pelorus), good very fineJames Saunders was born in Lostock Green, Northwich, Chester in July 1826 and was a labourer upon his joining the Royal Marine Artillery in November 1845. He joined the Pelorus in July 1857 and was present with them during the campaign in New Zealand, when she was the flagship of the Australian Station under Captain Frederick Seymour. Saunders would have been in action during the Taranaki Campaign, at Puketekauri Pa and Mahoetahi, as well several small skirmishes in 1861. She also went up...
A very rare New Zealand Medal awarded to Maori Chief Henare Kakapango, who remained nobly loyal during the campaign and displayed numerous acts of gallantry and bravery - such was his regard that he was presented with a Sword of Honour and a bounty of £100New Zealand 1845-66, undated reverse (Henare Kakapango), neatly engraved naming, good very fineHenare Kakapango (Turangi) was born in 1830 at Te Arai, Turanga, Poverty Bay, New Zealand and played a prominent part in the New Zealand Land Wars. Various examples of his bravery and gallantry are recorded in various published sources. His acts wer...
Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (Capt. Strd. C. McLaughlin. H.M.S. Wolverine.), contemporarily engraved naming, good very fine and rareJust 10 Medals to Wolverine.Charles McLaughlin was born at Londonderry, Ireland on 17 March 1837 and volunteered for the Royal Navy on 22 January 1855, having five years in the Merchant Service from Liverpool. If he was in Wolverine in 1865 he would have crossed paths with Admiral Horsey. He was Senior Officer at Jamaica in the Wolverine during the rebellion of 1865, and received the thanks of the Governor and both Houses of Parliament...
Canada General Service 1866-70, 2 clasps, Fenian Raid 1866, Fenian Raid 1870 (Pte. J. Frank Melbourne. I. Co.), good very fine19 Medals issued to the Melbourne Infantry Company, just 2 with these clasps.Subject 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 (1181. Pte J. Caulfield. 88th Foot.), a couple of light edge nicks, otherwise very fineJohn Caulfield was born at Killclooney, near Ballinasloe, County Galway and attested for service with the British Army on 16 December 1876, giving his trade as 'Labourer'. Caulfield's medical history sheet makes interesting reading, stating that he was an 'intemperate' character who suffered from alcoholism. He suffered on several occasions from 'contusions' caused on two occasions by 'fighting' and on another by a 'fall while intoxicated'. He was tried by Courts Martial...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (Pte F. Schult. C. M. Rifles.), very fineF. Schult is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to this medal and clasp.The Cape Mounted Riflemen were formed of the Frontier Armed and Mounted Police, renamed the Cape Mounted Riflemen in 1878 and fully militarised as a unit of the Colonial Forces. They fought in the Moorsi campaign in 1879 in Basutoland, and during peacetime was a police force.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Tpr. G. Davis. One Star Diamd. Contgt.), good 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, 1879 (50/37 Pte W. J. Stevans. 57th Foot.), light edge brusing and contact marks, very fineW.J. Stevans is confirmed upon the roll as W. J. Stevens with entitlement to this Medal and clasp. The 57th (West Middlesex) Regiment of Foot was part of Lord Chelmsford's relief column travelling to Eshowe to relieve the under-seige troops of Colonel Pearson’s No. One Column. While en route, they were attacked by thousands of Zulus at the Battle of Gingindlovu on 2 April 1879. The British were victorious, after which they successfully lifted the seige.Subject to 20% VAT on...
(x) South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1698. Pte F. Currand. 90th Foot), very fineFrancis Currand enlisted at Glasgow on 10 January 1878 to serve as a Private in the 59th Sub District. Soon afterwards, he appeared on the muster rolls for the 60th Brigade and served at Hamilton in Scotland until March 1879. During this time he was imprisoned briefly in early August 1878 and served with the 'Civil power' from 8-23 February 1879. He transferred to the 90th Regiment of Foot on 30 May 1879 with whom he served in Zululand from May to September 1879, and then in South Africa from 1-20 October 1979....
Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ali Musjid (70, Pte. J. Fowler, 4th Bn. Rifle Bde.), minor contact marks to obverse field, very fineJohn Fowler is confirmed upon the Medal Roll with entitlement to this clasp; Ali Masjid was the opening battle of the Second Anglo-Afghan War.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 2 clasps, Basutoland, Bechuanaland (Str. Kpr. O. Bentall. Commrt. Dep.), very fineStore KeeperSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (507. Pte E. Richer. 1/R. Suss: R.) pitting from Star, fineElijah Richer was born at Herringstone, Ipswich and enlisted into the 109th Foot on 16 November 1867. Seeing service with them in the East Indies two years later he was transferred to the 37th Foot whilst out there. Returning to Britain on 21 January 1875 Richer was transferred to the 43rd Brigade in September that year.Serving in the West Indies from 16 October 1875-28 February 1879 and Malta from 1 March 1879-19 July 1882, he joined the 1st Battalion, Ro...
General Gordon’s Star for the Siege of Khartoum 1884, silver-gilt, very fineSpink XRF testing to the reverse of Star revealed the following content:Ag: 88.83Cu: 6.10Au: 2.98W: 1.74Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Khedive's Star, undated, with Tokar clasp, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British North Borneo Company Medal 1888-1916, silver issue, 1 clasp, Punitive Expedition, unnamed as issued, good very fineBritish Battles & Medals refers:'The Medal & clasp was given for a small expedition against Mat Saleh conducted by Mr Hewett, the Resident of Labuan, together with a small number of Police Officers, the 38th Sikh Regiment, some Sugat Policement and a 7-pounder gun. The main action took place, December 1897, though there had been two smaller clashes in July and August.Spink records list 24 impressed named silver Medals supplied in 1905; a further 10 unnamed silver Medals we...
North West Canada 1885, 1 clasp, Saskatchewan (Pte. T. R. Stanley, 10th Batt. R.G.), suspension slack, light contact wear, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'He [Kinloch] entered Mashonaland about three years ago, and practised with considerable success as a solicitor at Salisbury. He had also attained some reputation as an athlete, was a good cricketer, and an ex-amateur Champion light-weight boxer.When war against Lobengula was declared he entered the Salisbury Horse as a Trooper, and went through the whole campaign until killed on the Shangani River.No man was more thoroughly popular in the whole country than Kinloch, who united quiet unassuming manners to considerable abilities and sterling qualities.'The Downfall of Lobengula: the cause, hist...
India General Service 1854-1895, 1 clasp, Chin-Lushai 1889-90 (Lieutt Coln. F. E. Carleton 1st Bn K.O.Sco.Bord.), initials officially corrected, light pitting, very fineFrancis Edward Carleton was born in Queen's County, Ireland on 15 February 1844. Educated at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst he was commissioned Ensign from Gentleman Cadet on 29 January 1861 with the 25th Regiment of Foot. Further advanced Lieutenant on 1 March 1864 he was posted to India, being promoted Captain there on 3 September 1870.Carleton appears on the 1871 Army Index at Bareilly, India in the rank of Captain, a...
The India General Service Medal 'Kachin Hills 1892-93' in bronze awarded to Muleteer Gopi, Commissariat & Transport Corps - for his part in this costly campaignIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Kachin Hills 1892-93, bronze issue (15 Muleteer Gopi Comt. Transport Deptt.), good very fine and rareClasp authorised on 9 January 1903 for the various small Columns and clashed which pushed into the Kachin Hills of Upper Burma to pacify the local resistance. The main engagements took place from December 1892-February 1893 with numerous attacks on British-held posts and stockades. The Field Force...
(x) Hong Kong Plague 1894 (Lance Corporal J. Meade, S.L.I.), good very fineLikely John Joseph Meade who was serving as a Private with the Shropshire Light Infantry in Hong Kong from 2 September 1891 (No. 2897). Meade was advanced Lance-Corporal on 20 February 1894 and remained in Hong Kong until 21 December 1894, when he was posted to India.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Hong Kong Plague 1894 (Private R. Tranter. S.L.I.), edge bruising, nearly very fineRichard Tranter was born at Holmer, Hereford, Herefordshire in May 1871 and enlisted with the Shropshire Light Infantry on 22 June 1892 (No. 3713). He was posted to Hong Kong on 15 December 1893, serving there for the next year. Whilst he was there the devastating Hong Kong Plague, a variation of the Black Death, struck within the city and the Regiment was utilised for a number of tasks.The role of the K.S.L.I. is outlined well by an article on the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum website which states:'Those respon...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (T. Glasgow. Kroo: H.M.S. Tartar.), contact marks and wear, nearly very fine and rareApproximately 21 Medals to the Kroomen of Tartar, of these 15 were returned to the Royal Mint for disposal, their recipients not being easily traced.Tom Glasgow hailed from the famed Kroo/Kru Tribe of Sotta Krou in West Africa and were invaluable to the Royal Navy. They are recalled by Horatio Bridge, a United States Navy Officer:'The Kroomen are indispensable in carrying on the commerce and maritime business of the African coast. When a Kroo-boat comes alongside, you m...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Talana (Pte J. T. Roscoe. Dundee Tn: Gd:) officially re-impressed naming, cleaned, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The remarkable Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Corporal Shoeing-Smith H. G. Burt, 17th Lancers attached Protectorate Regiment Frontier Force, one of three men from his Regiment to be present at the Defence of Mafeking; he was killed in action during the Defence on 27 October 1899Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp Defence of Mafeking (Corpl: Shg: Sth: H. G. Burt. Protect: Regt F.F.), the number officially erased, otherwise good very fineNote the medal roll notes the medal was returned and re-issued, presumably having erased the number- which appears on the role as the incorrect 4323-...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lieut. E. J. L. Evans, Worc: Rgt:), good very fineEdwin James Llewellyn Evans was born in November 1881 and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into the Worcestershire Regiment in January 1901, being made Lieutenant in March 1902. He was posted as a Squadron Officer to the 8th Cavalry, Indian Army in October 1905 and resigned his commission in April 1907.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Anglo-Boere Oorlog (War) Medal (A.B.O.) 1899-1902 (Burger. P. J. J. J. Grobler) light contact marks, very finePeter Johannes Jacobus Jordan Grobler served with the Marico Commando and saw action from 4 October 1899-31 May 1902, serving under Piet Roux and General J. Snyman. He shared in the actions at Buffelspoort, Marico, Lichtenburg, Zilkaatsnek, Wolmaransstad and Rooiwal. He was wounded 'vlees wond byde beenen' ('flesh and bone wound') in the middle of 1900 at Zilkaatsnek; sold together with copied paperwork relating to the issue of the Medal, dated 1 December 1922.Subject to 20% VAT on Buy...
Ashanti 1900, high-relief bust, 1 clasp, Kumassi (14 Gr.-L. Cpl. Mama Kemberi 3. W.A.F.F.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Khedive's Sudan 1910-21, 1st Type, no clasp, silver, unnamed as issued, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Khedive's Sudan 1910-21, 1st Type, no clasp, bronze issue, unnamed as issued, contact marks, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Khedive's Sudan 1910-21, 2nd Type, no clasp, bronze issue, unnamed as issued, light contact marks, 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, Somaliland 1902-04 (945 2nd Cl: Hosp: Ast: Wazir Ali. Native F.H.), a few cuts and knocks overall, fine2nd Class Hospital Assistant, Native Field Hospital.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, West Africa 1906 (181 Pte. Popoola Ofa. S.N. Regt.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'Every man from youth upwards carries a gun and knows how to use it. The gun is usually called a 'Dane' gun, antique it is true, but still a most effective weapon up to 40 yards, when charged with ugly metal slugs, with good powder well pressed down behind…When out for war, they augment their costume by the addition of a black skull cap.'So states a Colonial Office report, following an uprising by the inhabitants of the Asaba Hinterland in Nigeria in the summer of 1906, which E. C. Crewe-Read joined after the murder of his brother, a fellow Distict CommissionerThe Africa General Service Medal...
Africa General Service 1902-56, 3 clasps, N. Nigeria 1902, N. Nigeria 1903, N. Nigeria 1906 (347 Gnr: Mahama 11. 2nd S. N. Nigeria Regt.), private rivets between second and third clasps, traces of lacquer, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The emotive 'Easter Rising' Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque awarded to Shoeing Smith C. O'Gorman, 10th Reserve Cavalry Regiment, a native Irishman from Limerick who was killed in action in Dublin on 24 April 1916Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Charles O'Gorman), in its card envelope of issue, extremely fineA unique name upon the Commonwealth War Graves Commission and this plaque represents the recipient's sole entitlement.Charles O'Gorman was born at Merchant's Quay, Limerick, Ireland in 1894, the son of Patrick and Annie O'Gorman. After the death of his father the family moved into the hou...
Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Iraq 1919-1920 (J.26214 G.W. Smart. A.B. R.N.), contact marks, edge bruising, otherwise very fineApproximately 122 'Iraq 1919-1920' clasps issued, 36 of those issued to H.M.S. Espiegle lent to River Craft Tug 1.George William Smart was born at Bethnal Green, London on 19 February 1896. A Tug Boy, he enlisted in the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 13 August 1913. Having completed his initial training at Vivid, Smart joined Irresistible until March 1915 when he was posted to Cornwallis and served aboard her until 26 May 1917 before being shore posted for...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Able Seaman N. Pritt, who was killed aboard Exmoor when she was attacked and sunk off Lowestoft by German E-boats in 1941Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (JX. 141279 N. Pritt. Ord. Smn. R.N.), about extremely fineNorman Pritt, aged 21 and of Mursley in Buckinghamshire, was a member of the ships' company of the Hunt-class destroyer H.M.S. Exmoor when, on 25 February 1941, she and the sloop H.M.S. Shearwater were attacked by German E-boats whilst escorting a convoy of merchant vessels from the Thames estuary to Methil. Hit aft...
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Southern Desert, Iraq (155095. Sgt. W. T. Downing. R.A.F.), polishing, light bruise , very fineW. P. Downing enlisted as a Boy on 5 October 1917, it is not known if he saw any Great War Service.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'Suddenly, about 1630 hours on the afternoon of October 28th the whole town rose in arms against us, a fanatical mob over 140,000 strong and 20,000 of them Japanese trained, whipped up to an uncontrollable frenzy and armed to the teeth against 4,000 troops, many of them in isolated company and platoon posts. The bestial scenes that followed in the name of freedom rivalled the vilest moments of the French Revolution.'The Fighting Cock, Lieutenant-Colonel A. J. F. Doulton, refersThe General Service Medal awarded to Lance Naik S. Pakar, 4th Battalion, 5th Mahratta Light Infantry who was killed in...
India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Waziristan 1921-24, North West Frontier 1930-31 (F/O. G. W. Gay. R.A.F.) very fineGeorge William Gay was educated at Westminster School and trained as a Flight Cadet at Cranwell between 1920-21. His flying career was brushed with several incidents. On 30 May 1922, whilst as a Passenger flying out of Old Sarum he was uninjured during an aero accident. The nature of the accident was noted as 'obscure', with possibly engine failure on endeavour to open out after a faulty attempt at landing. Gay then saw service with No. 31 Squadron based at Ambala, India,...
Arctic Star, nearly extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24483847 LCpl C C Beale Para), good very fine, with named box of issueRelatively few Medals to the Non-Commissioned Officers of the Parachute Regiment for Northern Ireland have come to the market.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (POMEM(M) B D Essex D11138OW HMS Hermes), in named box of issue, very fineH.M.S. Hermes was due to be decommissioned in 1982 after the 1981 Defence Review, but when the Falklands War broke out, she was made the flagship of the British forces and set sail for the South Atlantic just three days after the Argentine invasion of the Falkland Islands. She sailed for the Falklands with an air group of 12 Sea Harrier FRS1 attack aircraft of the Royal Navy's Fleet Air Arm, and 18 Sea King helicopters. A few weeks after sailing, more aircraft were flown or transported v...
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