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# 381 - A post-war K.P.M. awarded to Superintendent 1st Class and Deputy Commi... »
A post-war K.P.M. awarded to Superintendent 1st Class and Deputy Commissioner W. R. Lawrence, New South Wales Police Force and af...
£420
# 382 - The 1954 Q.P.M. awarded to Superintendent of Police H. J. Woolnough, S... »
The 1954 Q.P.M. awarded to Superintendent of Police H. J. Woolnough, Special Branch, Federation of Malaya Police Queen's...
£2,900
# 383 - Family group: The exceptional and poignant Q.P.M. for Gallantry group... »
Family group: The exceptional and poignant Q.P.M. for Gallantry group of seven awarded to Sergeant 1st Class W. W. Ril...
£4,500
# 384 - 'The C.O., Michael, and John had each destroyed an Me. 110, while... »
'The C.O., Michael, and John had each destroyed an Me. 110, while Mac [McArthur] shot down two Junkers 87 dive-bombers. He would...
£48,000
# 385 - A fine Second World War Coastal Command D.F.C., D-Day airborne operati... »
A fine Second World War Coastal Command D.F.C., D-Day airborne operations A.F.C. group of nine awarded to Wing Commander C. J. Ma...
£3,500
# 386 - A poignant Second World War D.F.C. group of four awarded to Flight Lie... »
A poignant Second World War D.F.C. group of four awarded to Flight Lieutenant D. A. Buchan, Royal Air Force, late Royal Tank Corp...
£1,400
# 387 - A fine Second World War D.F.C. group of six awarded to Pilot Officer F... »
A fine Second World War D.F.C. group of six awarded to Pilot Officer F. Edmondson, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was luc...
£1,600
# 388 - The 1944 D.F.C. group of four awarded to Flight Lieutenant L. C. Ainsl... »
The 1944 D.F.C. group of four awarded to Flight Lieutenant L. C. Ainsley, Royal Air Force, who ploughed on through heavy flak des...
£1,400
# 389 - A rare post-war Malaya operations D.F.C. group of eight awarded to Squ... »
A rare post-war Malaya operations D.F.C. group of eight awarded to Squadron Leader A. F. Peers, Royal Air Force, who amassed 140...
£3,200
# 390 - A 'Mustang Ace's 1944' D.F.C. and Bar group of five awa... »
A 'Mustang Ace's 1944' D.F.C. and Bar group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant M. H. Pinches, No. 122 & 65 Squadron, Royal Air...
£4,000 to £5,000
# 391 - An unattributed 1944 D.F.C. group of six Distinguished Flying Cross,... »
An unattributed 1944 D.F.C. group of six Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., dated to the reverse '1944'; 1939-45 Star;...
£1,400
# 392 - A fine 1953 A.F.C. and wartime pilot's group of seven awarded to... »
A fine 1953 A.F.C. and wartime pilot's group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader L. K. Grzybowski, Royal Air Force, late Polish A...
£3,800
# 393 - The unique Iraq 1922 D.F.M. and 1923 B.E.M. group of six awarded to Fl... »
The unique Iraq 1922 D.F.M. and 1923 B.E.M. group of six awarded to Flight Sergeant H. Bowick, Royal Air Force, late Machine Gun...
£6,000 to £8,000
# 394 - A poignant and early Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Pilot Officer... »
A poignant and early Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Pilot Officer C. G. L. Williams, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who w...
£2,000
# 395 - A Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Flight Lieutenant W. Woodhouse, R... »
A Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Flight Lieutenant W. Woodhouse, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was decorated for his...
£1,400
# 396 - The 'Tail End Charlie's' D.F.M. group of six awarded to... »
The 'Tail End Charlie's' D.F.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant R. A. Norcross, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who downed a...
£1,700
# 397 - A good 'Air Gunner's' D.F.M. group of five awarded to F... »
A good 'Air Gunner's' D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant A. Massey, No. 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who served in...
£2,200
# 398 - Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant The unique and superbly well-doc... »
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant The unique and superbly well-documented 'Far East Communication Squadron 1950' A....
£4,000
# 399 - The Most Noble Order of the Garter, an attractive Knight's (K.G.)... »
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, an attractive Knight's (K.G.) Badge, enhanced with semi-precious paste 'stones', silvered with g...
£1,000 to £1,500
# 400 - The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Knight Commande... »
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) breast Star, silver gold and enamel, reverse engr...
£1,500
A Collection of South Africa Medals 1877-79
THE IMPERIALSROYAL NAVYThe South Africa Medal awarded to Staff Surgeon Sir H. F. Norbury, later Director General of Naval Medical Services [K.C.B.], Honorary Surgeon to Their Majesties King Edward VII & King George VSouth Africa 1877-79, one clasp, 1877-8-9 (H. F. Norbury, Staff Surgn. R.N., H.M.S. "Active"), toned, extremely fine, and a rare clasp to Royal Naval personnelProvenance:Spink, April 2007.Approximately 5 Medals with ´1877-8-9´ clasp awarded to Naval Brigade Officers (Norbury, Lieutenant Craigie, Lieutenant Hamilton - all on Active and Commander E.H. Davis and Lieutenant Cockran on...
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (G. Maney. Stoker. H.M.S. "Active."), very fine409 Medals issued to Active, 183 of them without clasp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (C. H. Biddick. Asst. Engr. R.N. H.M.S. "Boadicea."), good very fine476 Medals issued to Boadicea, 249 of them without clasp. This the only such award named to an Assistant Engineer.Charles H. Biddick was born on 10 February 1852 and was appointed an Assistant Engineer 2nd Class in August 1873. Joining Boadicea as an Assistant Engineer in April 1878, he served with her off South Africa and was advanced Engineer in August 1880. Biddick would have been present in 1881 when a Naval Brigade were landed from her to the Transvaal for the 1st Boer War. He was discharged...
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (W. Trigwell. Lg. Sean. H.M.S. "Euphrates."), good very fine251 Medals - all without clasp - issued to Eurphrates.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, disc only (H. L. Raddon. Armrs. Crew. H.M.S. "Forester".), traces of brooch mounting, very fine76 Medals, all with clasp '1879' awarded to Forester - this rating being the only like award to the Armourer's Crew.Harry Leo Raddon was landed in 1879 from the 455 ton “Forester” Class Composite Gunboat Forester, built with an iron keel and frame, covered with wooden planking. Whilst off north of Point Durnford taking soundings on 24 April, they famously came under fire and engaged the Zulus at that place.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view T...
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (W. H. Mackinnin, A.E.R.A., H.M.S. "Himalaya"), very fine229 Medals - all without clasp - issued to Himalaya.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Ward Room Steward F. B. Seaward, Royal NavySouth Africa 1877-79, no clasp (T. B. [sic] Seaward. Asst. to S. Std. for Genl. Mess. H.M.S. "Orontes."); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (F. B. Seward. W.R. Stewd. H.M.S. "Humber"); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, very fine (3)226 Medals - all without clasp - issued to Orontes. Unsurprisingly, the charming rating of Assistant Ship's Steward for the General Mess is the only award like named.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (W. J. Gay. A.B. H.M.S. "Shah."), sometime cleaned, nearly very fine704 Medals issued to Shah, including 310 without clasp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (R. J. W. Earl. Engr. R.N. H.M.S. "Tamar."), good very fine216 Medals - all without clasp - issued to Tamar.Richard J. W. Earl was born on 28 June 1846 and was appointed from the Full Pay Ledger as Assistant Engineer 2nd Class in February 1867. Advanced Engineer in April 1873, he served aboard Tamar from March 1878-April 1879, including off South Africa. Put on Half Pay from June 1885 and Retired Pay in June 1890, during his career Earl was several times put before Court Martial. His widow applied for a pension in late 1892.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium....
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (J. Barton. Ord: H.M.S. "Tenedos"), good very fine196 Medals issued to Tenedos, including 139 without clasp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
BRITISH ARMYThe 1st King's Dragoon GuardsWhen stationed at Aldershot, on 12 February 1879, the King's Dragoon Guards received a sudden order for service in South Africa. With as little delay as practicable, they were brought up to war strength by volunteers from other corps and the transfer of horses; on 27 February the left wing embarked at Southampton under the command of Major Marter, in the hired transport Spain; the right wing, with Headquarters, followed the next day under Colonel Alexander in the Egypt.Both ships arrived at Durban on 8 April, the men marching to Pietermaritzburg and the...
17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge's Own)We refer to The Royal Lancers for their participation:In 1879 Sir Bartle Frere Governor of Transvaal was in dispute with Cetewayo, King of the Zulus. Even though the Boundary Commission had found in favour of the Zulus, Frere demanded compensation. Cetewayo refused to concede and Frere ordered an invasion under the command of Lord Chelmsford with a force of 5000 British and 8000 native troops against 40,000 Zulus. Initially the campaign went disastrously with one of Chelmsford’s three columns being routed at Isandlwhana. Immediate reinforcements were calle...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1674 Pte. A. Taylor. 17th D.C.O. Lrs.), ex-brooch mounted, suspension re-affixed, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
3rd Regiment of Foot Guards (Scots Guards)No Foot Guard regiments served during the Zulu War, but the Grenadier, Coldstream & Scots Guards sent a total of 31 Officers and men that represented the entire Brigade of Guards. Two Guards officers who were on the Staff were killed in action during the campaign.The Scots Guards were issued a total of 10 Medals, 8 of these with the clasp '1879'.The very rare Zulu War Medal awarded to Private G. Grey, Scots Guards, who served attached to the 1st Battalion, 24th Foot during the campaignSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (2391. Pte. G. Grey. Scots Gds.)...
The 3rd East Kent RegimentDuring the summer of 1878, the Headquarters and five companies of the 3rd Regiment "The Buffs", which had previously been stationed at Pietermaritzburg, were scattered over a wide area at various strategically important positions in Natal. Reinforced by further companies of the regiment from Mauritius, their first orders resulted in the construction of the earthwork which was subsequently known as Fort Pearson.By January 1879 the regiment numbered over 800 men, and from the 4th to the 12th they assisted the Naval Brigade in completing the arrangements made for the cro...
The 2nd Battalion, 4th 'King's Own Royal' RegimentThe unit received orders at the North Camp, Aldershot, in the first week of December 1878 to proceed to Natal on active service. Embarked in the transports Dunrobin Castle and Teuton on 10 and 13 December respectively, the Battalion arrived at Cape Town in early January 1879. United once again after a long voyage, the men marched to Pietermaritzburg, and from there, upon receipt of the news of the disaster at Isandhlwana, on to Helpmakaar.The companies of the Battalion were subsequently distributed in reserve over a wide area of country, includ...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 copy clasp, 1879 (2178. Pte. W. Middleton. 2/4th. Foot), ex-swivel mount, suspension re-affixed, naming rubbed but legible, fineUnderstood to have gone on to become Bandmaster.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
1/13th Prince Albert's (Somerset) Light Infantry RegimentPrior to the outbreak of the Zulu War, the 1st Battalion, 13th Prince Albert's Light Infantry, was engaged in operations against Sekukuni on the Transvaal border but, as war became imminent, it was moved south and formed part of Wood's Column, with which it remained throughout all operations.On 2 January 1879 the Column left Utrecht and reached the Blood River two days later. Having left two companies of men under Major Leet at the fortified outpost of Balte's Spruit, the Column crossed into enemy territory and constructed a fort at Tint...
The 2/21st Regiment (Royal Scots Fusiliers)The 2nd Battalion, 21st Royal Scots Fusiliers was stationed at the Curragh Camp when on 12 February 1879 it received orders to proceed to Natal. About 300 volunteers from other regiments in Ireland were sent to the Battalion to bring it up to strength for active service.On 22 February the men embarked at Queenstown in the hired transport City of Paris; it would not be a smooth journey. Whilst entering St. Simon's Bay the vessel struck on the Roman Rock and was severely damaged, so much so that the troops were hastily transferred to H.M.S. Tamar. On re...
The 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of FootThe exploits of both Battalions of the 24th Foot during the Zulu War need little introduction. They are perhaps the most storied of all regiments to set foot in South Africa during 1877-79. Scores of worthy titles are recommended, with The Washing of the Spears perhaps a good place to start for one with a new-found enthusiasm.The Zulu War Medal awarded to Private J. M. Meredith, 1st Battalion, 24th (2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at the disastrous Battle of Isandlwana on 22 January 1879South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1774. Pte. J. Price. 1-24th. Foot.), edge bruise, good very fineJohn Price was born at Brierley Hill, Staffordshire in 1857 and enlisted into the 24th Foot at Walsall on 22 November 1878. He served in Zululand from 1 March-3 October 1879 and having further served in India from August 1880-May 1885, was released in June 1890.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Zulu War Medal awarded to Private W. Keall, 2nd Battalion, 24th Foot, who was discharged on account of injuries suffered in a fall from the horse of his master in August 1879 whilst on campaign - that master was one 'Major Bromhead'South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (1614. Pte. W. Keall. 2-24th. Foot.), toned, good very fineWilliam Keall was born at Welton, Lincolnshire circa 1841 and joined the 24th Foot in October 1864. He served with the 2nd Battalion during the Zulu War and was groom to 'Major Bromhead' - either C. J. Bromhead D.C.M. or Gonville Bromhead V.C., of Rorke's Drift fam...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (808. Pte. J. Sheehan. 2-24th Foot.), very fineNoted as having served with the Mounted Infantry.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
52nd (Oxfordshire) Regiment of Foot)Just 5 Medals issued to the 52nd Foot, Lieutenants Boyle (clasp '1879'), Odell (clasp '1879') & Hutton (no clasp) and Privates Flynn (clasp '1879') & Wansbon (no clasp).South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (1553. Pte. R. Wansbon. 52nd. Foot.), clasp neatly affixed, good very fine and rareRichard Wansbon/Wanston is noted as serving on Malta with the unit in 1871 and likely served as batman to Lieutenant Charles Molyneux Hutton during the Zulu Wars. Hutton arrived in the Cape with the Drafts and served with the Field Force in the later phases of the war. He...
58th RegimentThe 58th 'Rutlandshire' Regiment was stationed at Grand Shaft Barracks, Dover when, on 11 February 1879, it received orders to hold itself in readiness to proceed on active service to South Africa. Embarked at Portsmouth in the hired transport Russia, the men arrived at Durban on 4 April and proceeded via Pietermaritzburg and Ladysmith to Landman's Drift.Aided by the 5th Brigade R.A., the men set to work constructing Fort Whitehead at Koppie Allein. Using this fort and Fort Evelyn as staging posts, the Regiment conducted numerous reconnaissance missions and on 3 July a water picqu...
3rd Battalion, 60th Foot (King's Royal Rifle Corps)The unit arrived to join Lord Chelmsford’s Relief Column just in time to fight in the Battle of Gingindlovu on 1 April 1879 and the following relief of the Siege of Eshowe. Following the conclusion of hostilities, the unit was left behind on garrison duty in South Africa, being there when the First Boer War broke out. They would share in the Battle of Ingogo River and also the disastrous Battle of Majuba Hill in early 1881.999 Medals issued to the unit, 964 with the clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1728. Pte. G. Faulkner. 3/60...
The 80th RegimentThe 80th Regiment - 'Staffordshire Volunteers' - were scattered over a wide extent of territory in the Transvaal and Natal in 1878. According to The South African Campaign of 1879, they 'performed distinguished service in the first Sekukuni campaign.'1239 Medals issued to the 80th Regiment, 294 of them with the '1878' clasp and 626 of them with the '1878-9' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (684. Pte. J. Smallman. 80th Foot.), 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, 1878 (36. Sergt. J. Beverley. 80th. Foot.), heavily polished and worn with pride, fineSold together with a carte de visite of the recipient, taken by J. H. Murray, Church St, Pieter-Maritz-Burg and dated 1879.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers)This unit shared in the 9th Xhosa Wars in South Africa with their Headquarters returned from the eastern frontier to their former station at Cape Town, with 'F' Company remaining on St Helena. Following the disaster at Isandhlwana, they were concentrated at the bottom of the Tugela and then with The Buffs and 99th Foot formed the 1st Brigade of Crealock's Divisions. They shared in the advances to Forts Crealock, Chelmsford & Napoleon and were returned to Natal in August. It embarked for India on 1 October 1879.985 Medals issued to the unit, 367 of these...
90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers)The Regiment embarked from India on the Nubian with the war correspondent Melton Prior for the Cape Colony in January 1878 and fought in the 9th Xhosa War later that year. It also saw action at the Battle of Kambula & Ulundi during the Anglo-Zulu War and returned for India in October 1879.1,021 Medals to the unit, 66 of these with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (1611. Pte. W. Heridge. 90th. Foot.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
91st (Princess Louise's Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of FootThe unit was stationed at Aldershot when the sudden order to proceed to Natal arrived on 13 February 1879 and having added some 400 volunteers from various units, embarked the Praetoria at Southampton a week later. Landing at Port Natal on 17 March they marched for the Tugela and made camp in Zulu territory on the left bank of the river on 20 March. Providing the advanced guard of the Etshowe Relief Column, at Ginginhilovo they famously held the rear face of the laager and faced down the enemy attacks which came in waves. Later t...
The 94th RegimentThe 94th Regiment was stationed at Aldershot when a sudden order was received on 12 February 1879, directing it to Natal. All officers and men were recalled at once, with a further 350 volunteers joining to bring the Regiment to war strength. The men embarked from Southampton aboard the S.S. China and arrived at Durban on 2 April.Forming part of Newdigate's Division, the 94th formed at advance post at Conference Hill, where they built two forts and a stone laager under the direction of officers from the Royal Engineers.At the battle of Ulundi, the 94th was the only regiment in...
99th Duke of Edinburgh's (Lanarkshire) Regiment of FootAssigned to Lord Chelmsford's Column, the unit marched to the relief of British forces under Colonel Charles Pearson besieged by the Zulu impis. At the Battle of Gingindlovu, the 99th helped defeat a Zulu impis which tried to overrun the British while laagered.904 Medals issued to the unit, 904 of these with clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (482. Pte. J. McTaggart. 99th Foot.), 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 (No. 937 Pte. J. Ferris. F. Coy. 99th Foot.), unofficially re-engraved naming, polished, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
107th (Bengal Light Infantry) Regiment of FootThe unit was raised by the East India Company in 1765 and was re-raised as the 3rd Bengal (European) Light Infantry during the Indian Mutiny. Transferred to the British Army in September 1862, it embarked for England in 1875.As part of the Cardwell Reforms of the 1870s, where single-Battalion regiments were linked together to share a single Depot and recruiting district in the United Kingdom, the 107th was linked with the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot, and assigned to district No. 43 at Roussillon Barracks in Chichester.Just 2 Medals awarded...
Royal ArtillerySouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (4579 Gunr. W. Brailay. Rl. Arty.), good very fineJust 4 Medals issued to the Royal Artillery Regiment, this unique to an other rank, probably issued as batman to Colonel C. W. Elgee. The roll states entitled to '1878' clasp.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 (1770. Gunr. J. Hart. 7th. Bde. R.A.), good very fine23 Medals with '1877-8' clasp issued to No. 8 Battery, 7th Brigade.John Hart was born at Carlow in 1847 and was a shoemaker upon his joining the Royal Artillery at the Curragh in January 1866. He served on St Helena from June 1876-February 1879 and then in South Africa from February-August 1879. Hart was discharged at Woolwich in May 1882.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (4696 Gnr. R. L. Lead, R.A.), an officially impressed late issue, good very fineRoll states 'Rep[laced] 24/5/03.'273 Medals were issued to members of the Battery, 132 of them with the '1879' clasp. Robert L. Lead served with N Battery, 5th Brigade, commanded by Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel. A. Harness, C.B.. They formed part of Glyn's Column of the army of invasion in January 1879, and comprised 130 men of all ranks, with six guns, 73 horses, 36 mules and six mule-carts, with transport wagons. In the disastrous encounter with the enemy at Isandhlwana, the Batte...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1700. Gunr. E. James. 6th Bde. R.A.), polished and worn with pride, fineServed with M Battery, 6th Brigade, who had the Prince Imperial attached to them for about a month whilst at Cato's Manor in the Spring of 1879.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (817. Gunr. H. Swift. N/6th. R.A.), attractive toning, very fineN Battery, 6th Brigade served under the command of Major Le Grice and embarked for Natal with 173 men and 132 horses. They put on a particularly fine and destructive show at Ulundi, firing 68 rounds with loss of one driver wounded, two horses killed and two wounded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (916. Gunr. R. Crook. 6th. Bde. R.A.), good very fineServed with O Battery, 6th Brigade and landed at Durban in April 1879, the right half of Major Duncan's Battery went to the Lower Tugela and a detachment under Lieutenant Taylor to Fort Chelmsford. They were united again at Port Durnford and shared in the advance of Clarke's Flying Column on Ulundi.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 (1982. Gunr. J. Carter. 7th Bde. R.A.), lacquered, very fineServed with No. 10 Battery (Gatling Field Battery), 7th Brigade. This was the first ever Mounted Gatling Field Battery in the British Army and first went into action at the Battle of Ulundi. On that day they were used in front of the square and combined with the infantry fire, threw off the enemy.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal EngineersSouth Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Lieut: J. Clarke. R.E.), nearly extremely fineJohn Clarke, the son of William Nelson Clarke, died on service on 11 June 1879 at Pietermaritzburg during the Zulu Campaign, being aged just 24. He is buried in the Fort Napier Cemetery, along with being commemorated in the Rosneath Old Parish Churchyard, Argyllshire.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (13877. Driv: E. Burton. R.E.), very fineServed in C Troop.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (14281. Sapper. G. Gibson. R.E.), traces of lacquer, very fineServed with the 2nd Company.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (14135, Sapper M. A. Ardron, R.E.), good very fineServed in 5th Company, who had in its number a Lieutenant by the name John Rouse Merriott Chard. That Lieutenant rather distinguished himself - and the Corps - at Rorke's Drift in winning his Victoria Cross.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (15757 Driv: R. Stretton. R.E.), good very fineServed in 30th Company.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (14444. Pte. H. Benton. R.E.), good very fineServed in 30th Company.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (11790. Corpl. R. Hillman. R.E.), good very fineServed in 30th Company.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Corporal W. Stone, Royal EngineersSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (13558, Sapper, W. Stone. R.E.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (13558. Corpl. W. Stone. R.E.), official correction to initial on first, very fine (2)Served in 30th Company.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Medical StaffSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (Civil Surgn. E. R. Mansell.), nearly extremely fine, with named card box of issue8 Medals with '1878-9' clasp issued to Civil Surgeons of the Army Medical Department.Edward Rosser Mansell was born on 28 January 1853, son of Edward Mansell of Lonsdale Lodge, Dulwich, an auctioneer and surveyor. Sent to Dulwich College, he went to Guys Hospital in 1870 and qualified L.S.A. in 1876 & MRCS in 1877.With the outbreak of the Zulu War, he served with various units including the Field Hospital forming part of Pearson’s No. 1 Column. Together with Surg...
The Zulu War Medal awarded to Private H. Muldowney, Army Hospital Corps, who is understood to have been wounded in action at the Battle of Bronkhorstspruit in December 1881, during the First Boer WarSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (3891. Pte. H. Muldowney. A.H.C.), contact marks overall, nearly very fineHarry Muldowney was born St Faith, Winchester in 1860 and enlisted in the Army Hospital Corps in 1878. Having served in South Africa, he saw further active service in the Egypt & Sudan 1882-89 campaign.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditi...
South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (1393 Pte. W. H. Saul. O.B, A.S.C.), ex-swivel mount, suspension re-affixed, fineOrdnance Branch, Army Service Corps.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (C/1847. Pte. E. J. Buxton. A. S. Corps), nearly extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (T/1688. Pte. T. G. Westfoot. A. S. Corps), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
ChaplainsSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Ag. Chaplain. A. Walsh.), very fine15 Medals to Army Chaplains, 9 of these with clasp '1879'.A. F. Walsh served as an Acting Chaplain in Zululand with 1st Division at Sekukuni and afterwards returned to Pretoria.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Army Pay DepartmentSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Capt: T. W. Drage. A.P.D.), very fine40 Medals issued to the Army Pay Department, 8 of these with clasp '1877-8'.[C.B.] London Gazette 25 June 1897.Thomas William Drage was born at Windsor on 18 October 1847 and initially served in the 17th Foot as an Ensign, selling his commission for £450 in July 1867 to take up his position as a Deputy Assistant-Superintendent of Stores. He was made Assistant-Paymaster in April 1878 and having served in Zululand (Medal & clasp), saw further campaign service in Egypt & Sudan (Medal & clasp, Bronze Sta...
Commissariat & Transport StaffSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (S. A. Comy. G. Y. Myers. Commissariat.), polished and worn with pride, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The MilitiaThe unique Zulu War Medal issued to Captain W. R. E. Dalrymple, Ayr & Wighton MilitiaSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Lieut: W. R. E. Dalrymple, Ayr & Wighton Mil:), good very fineThe only Medal issued to this unit.William Robert Elphinstone Dalrymple was born on 1 February 1854, the grandson of Sir Robert Dalrymple Horn Elphinstone, Bart. of Horn and Logie-Elphinstone, Aberdeenshire and was educated at Christ College, Cambridge, rowing in the college boat in the 2nd Torpid of 1873. Afterwards he was commissioned Lieutenant into the Ayr & Wighton Militia (4th Battalion, Royal...
The Zulu War Medal awarded to Captain G. K. Torry, 2nd Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal Tower Hamlets Light Infantry (Militia)South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Lieut: G. K. Torry. 2/Tower Hamlet Mil:), officially impressed late issue, good very fineJust 2 Medals to the 2nd Battalion, The Queen's Own Royal Tower Hamlets Light Infantry (Militia).Provenance:Ex-Major Tylden Collection.Medal issued in July 1919.Gewase K. Torry served attached to the 80th Foot during the Zulu Campaign and was certified as having been present at the Battle of Ulundi. Both Battalions of his unusual militia unit wer...
StaffSome 48 Medals issued to the Staff, 3 of these to Interpreters and all with clasp '1879'.'The Border Horse now began to fire at the distant snipers, and Wood waited to see what effect the shots might have. A Zulu suddenly popped up from a rock a scant fifty yards away and fired. Wood noted that the shot seemed low, but Lloyd fell back, exclaiming, "I'm hit - badly! My back is broken!" Wood and Campbell caught him and carried him down to the stone kraal. Wood then started back up, leading his horse, but a shot struck it and killed it, and when he regained the kraal he found that Lloyd had...
THE COLONIALSAlbany RangersThe Albany and Grahamstown men are amongst the earliest volunteers under the British regime. In 1860, the Rangers - or Grahamstown Light Horse - had a dismounted detachment and a total strength of 150 men. The mounted men served in the War of 1877, under Captain Minto and on 11 March 1878 engaged the enemy, inflicting loses of 9 Gaikas killed.52 Medals were awarded to the Albany Rangers, 47 of them with the '1877-8' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Corpl. S. Wood. Albany Rangers), good very fineSamuel Wood remained with the Rangers and was a Sergeant by t...
Albert BurghersThe unit suffered three killed in action at Jumdwala.265 Medals issued to the unit.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. P. Steenkamp. Albert Burgs.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Alexandra Mounted RiflesFounded in 1865, with Captain Arbuthnot commanding the unit which fell into Pearson's Column. The majority of their number reported for service in December 1878.Approximately 30 Medals to the unit, 29 of them with clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Trumpt. St. Geo Arbuthnot. Alexandra. Md. Rifls.), good very fineSt George Arbuthnot was surely the young son of Captain W. T. Arbuthnot, who commanded the unit, this the only Medal inscribed to a Trumpeter.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Barbers HorseSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. T. Abbitt. Capt: Barbers Light Horse), suspension re-affixed, local naming, polished and worn with pride, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Baker's HorseRaised in 1878, the corps was disbanded at the close of hostilities, but was re-established at Port Elizabeth on the commencement of the Zulu War of 1879. As part of Colonel Wood's Column, under Redvers Buller, this famous mounted contingent was most notably engaged at Inhlobane on 28 March 1879, when the unit had eight of its number killed and two seriously wounded.219 Medals were awarded to Baker's Horse, 202 of them with the '1879' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tpr. W. H. Chamberlain. Bakers Horse.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more informat...
Barkley RangersThe unit had a number of its rank killed in action during 1878, including Lieutenant Patterson and Troopers Campbell, Dawson & Ford.Approximately 26 Medals to the unit, all with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Tpr. Dewdney. Barkly Rangs.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Beaufort Rangers Cavalry VolunteersWith their HQ at Fort Beaufort and under the command of Captain Hall, who was succeeded by Captain Richards in February 1878, the unit were armed with carbines and short rifles. 10 men left for the front in October 1877 with the remainder suffering through the drought and regular patrols and ammunition escorts. Some of their number went on operations in the Perie Bush during the campaign.Approximately 62 Medals issued to the unit, 60 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Tpr. E. Dyer. Beaufort R. C. Vol:), very fineSubject to 20%...
Berlin Volunteers CavalryOriginally numbering 43 all ranks and some 55 long sniders under Captain Bowker, he went on to form Bowker's Rovers, with Captain Vincent taking on the Volunteers. Exchanging their sniders for carbines over time, this small unit was disbanded in June 1880. Approximately 81 Medals to the Berlin Volunteers & Berlin Light Infantry, 72 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Sergt. W. Ninnemann. Berlin. Vols.), suspension re-affixed, nearly very fineEntitled to Medal and clasp '1877-8'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please v...
Bolotwa TembusThis unit came under the command of Captain R. W. Stanford and was formed of native African levies. It is worthy to note than one of the descendants of the Tembus was none other than Nelson Mandela.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Tpr. J. Nyomela. Bolotwa Tembus.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bolotwa VolunteersA little-known unit of Europeans, the Bolotwa Volunteers - under the command of Captain Wilson - were awarded 18 Medals, all of them with the '1878' clasp, 5 of these being returned to the Mint.South Africa 1877-89, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Capt: J. Wilson. Bolotwa. Vol:), good very fine and rare to a unit C.O.Presumably Wilson had seen further service in the 1877 campaign which qualified him for the '1877-8' clasp. As stated the Volunteers roll suggests just the '1878' clasp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Border HorseThe Border Horse was raised originally as Weatherley's Horse, after its Colonel, Frederick Augustus Weatherley. On the death of his father-in-law, Weatherley inherited a large sum of money, the majority of which he invested in the recently formed Transvaal Gold Mining Company Limited. The company was formed in London after the discovery of gold on the farm Eerstelling in the Zuid-Afrikaansche Republiek (later to become the Transvaal). The mine failed to flourish and on being told that it was about to be shut down, Weatherley decided towards the end of 1875 to go to South Africa to...
Bowker's RoversRaised in Graaff-Reinet and Somerset East districts by Commandant B. E. Bowker for the Ninth War of 1877.85 Medals issued to this unit, 47 of which with the '1877-8' clasp. The unit also earned some 34 of a total of all the 167 rare '1877' clasps - for the operations from September 1877.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Tpr. C. Mattig. Bowkers Rovers.), very fineAlso served alongside a relative, Trooper M. Mattig.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Buffalo Border GuardRaised in October 1873, they were issued just 22 Medals, this unique without clasp. They sent out a number of their men from Fort Pine to assist at Helmekaar, December 1878 with three Troopers (including De Waal) to follow on. Three comrades were killed in action at Isandhlwana.South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Tr. De Waal. Buffalo Bdr. Gd.), very fineMr De Waal is noted on the Aldershot Medal Roll as having been in active duty and would therefore have been entitled to the clasp '1879', perhaps he was omitted due to the lack of initial which was not supplied. Three families o...
Buffalo Volunteer RiflesThe parent corps of the Kaffrarian Rifles raised in East London, Cape in 1876 with a strength of two companies. Led by Colonel Brabant and Captains Nettleton and Von Linsigen, the unit were disbanded after service in the operations in September 1880. They had Sergeant Broderick killed in action at Isandhlwana.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Bugr. L. C. George, No. 1. Co. Buffalo Vol: Rifles), very fineThe only Medal named to a Bugler in this unit.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 (Corpl. G. Venn, Buffalo. Vol: Rif:), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Cape Mounted Rifles & Frontier Armed & Mounted Police255 Medals issued, 129 of which with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. J. T. Faircloth. C. M. Rifles.), ex-swivel brooch mount, suspension re-affixed, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Pte. S. Barnett. C. M. Rifles.), very fineSamuel Barnett was born in 1853 and served in the Cape Mounted Rifles from June 1878-July 1881. During this period he served on campaign and was put into the Defaulters' Book on several occasions. The unit shared in the attacks on Moirosi's Mountain, when Sergeant Scott & Trooper Brown each won the Victoria Cross on 8 April 1879 and Surgeon Major Hartley on 5 June 1879. Barnett was probably present on these days.His Medal was issued to him when living at 10 West 20th Street, New York in December 1882.Subject to 20%...
Cape Mounted Yeomanry RegimentThe unit were raised as a fully-funded local militia by the Cape Government in 1878 for the defence of the western frontier. Its intention was to raise some 3,000 'gentlemen farmers' but that number was never reached. During the 1877-79 campaigns, three Regiments served in the field. The 1st under Colonel Brabant numbered around 300, the 2nd under Lieutenant-Colonel Southey numbered around 170 and the 3rd under Lieutenant-Colonel Minto numbered around 115. They all shared in the operations against Moirosi's Mountain in June 1879 and were disbanded in 1881.South Af...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tpr. J. Hartslief. 2nd Cape Yeory.), nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (Corpl. W. H. Carver. C/3rd Cape Yeory.), good very fine41 Medals issued with this clasp to unit.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Cape Town Rifle VolunteersJust 10 Medals issued to this unit.South Africa 1877-79, disc only (Pte. T. Vis. Cape Tn. Vols:), very fineEntitled to clasp '1877-8'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Carbutts Border RangersCaptain Thomas Carbutt, a farmer near Ladysmith with previous military experience in the Natal Frontier Guard that had been disbanded in 1876, responded to the call and began to recruit volunteers from among the local settler community for the defence of Colonial Defensive District No. 1. His 30 men wore their everyday clothes and carried their own weapons.On 22 January 1879 the disaster of Isandhlwana took place, an incident that shocked the British people and establishment to the very core. A day or so after the battle the survivors and those that had missed the battle...
Chalumna Volunteer CavalryRaised in 1877, they served with a strength of 13 in the Fast London Cavalry in Basutoland in HQ Column and with the East London Cavalry in the 9th Xhosa War.44 Medals issued to the unit, 34 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Tpr. A. Brooks, Chalumna Vol: Cavy.), official correction to unit, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Colesberg Light Horse44 Medals issued to this unit, 27 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Corpl. H. Heath. Colesberg. Lt. Horse.), scratches over surname, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Diamond Fields' HorseOriginally known as the Dutoitspan Hussars, 291 men of the Diamond Fields Horse served under Captain Warren in the Ninth and Northern Border Wars. A contingent of 101 men under Captain Stewart served against Sekukuni in 1878. The unit was merged with the Kimberley Regiment in 1899 but served as a mounted unit to the close of hostilities, when amalgamation took place.305 Medals were awarded to the Diamond Fields' Horse, 156 of them with the '1877-8' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Tpr. J. Meyer. Diamond Fds. Horse), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premiu...
Duke of Edinburgh's Own Volunteer Rifles45 Medals issued to this unit, 43 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. Miles. D. of E. O. Vol: Rif:), suspension sometime re-affixed, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Durban Mounted Reserve37 Medals were issued to this unit, all of them without clasp.South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Tr. T. Phillips Dn. Md. Reserve), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Durban Mounted RiflesRaised in 1875, the D.M.R. accompanied Colonel Pearson's Southern Force in the invasion of Zululand in 1879.72 Medals were awarded to the Durban Mounted Rifles, all of them with the '1879' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Trumpr. Landsell. Dn. Md. Rifles.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ferreira's HorseRaised by Colonel Ignatius Ferreira at Pretoria during the first British occupation of the Transvaal, this distinguished body was subsequently employed against the Sekukuni in June 1878. In the Zulu War of the following year, it served under Redvers Buller in Colonel Wood's Column and sustained a number of casualties at Sekukini's Stronghold on 28 November 1879.201 Medals were awarded to Ferreira's Horse, 60 of them with the '1878' clasp and 100 of them with the '1879' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Troopr. J. Morris. Ferreira's Horse.), pawnbroker's mark to rim, ve...
Fort Beaufort BurghersThe unit served under Captain Pope and served in action against the Gaikas under Macoma at Water Kloof.20 Medals issued to the unit, 15 of them with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Corpl. F. Garrett. Ft. Beaufort Bghs.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Fort White Mounted Volunteers57 Medals to this unit, 38 of them with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Pte. G. Harrison. Fort White M. Vol:), small correction to unit, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (Pte. C. Kock. F. A. M. Police.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Frontier Light HorseRaised by Lieutenant F. Carrington at King Williams Town, Cape Colony, in 1877. Command soon passed to Major Redvers Buller, K.R.R.C., under whom the F.L.H. served in the final stages of the Ninth War, suffering casualties. In July 1878, the unit, 276 of all ranks, marched from King Williams Town to Pietermaritzburg in Natal, and from there to Sekukuniland in the Transvaal. During September and October the corps saw service against the Sekukini and in November returned to Natal and fought through the Zulu War of 1879 with Wood's Column.At Hlobane on 28 March 1879, the F.L....
Frontier Mounted RiflesIn 1876, Lieutenant-Colonel E. O. Hutchinson raised a unit in Cathcart District, in the Eastern Province, with the title of the Cathcart Mounted Rifles, with a strength of 80; by the following year that strength had increased to 250 men. The unit was re-titled the Frontier Mounted Rifles in 1878.295 Medals were awarded to the Frontier Mounted Riflemen, 261 of them with the '1877-8' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. J. Van Dyk Frontr. Mtd. Rifles.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions f...
German Burgher Contingent Horse33 Medals to this unit, all with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. H. Warnecke. German Burgr. Contgt.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Grahamstown 1st City Rifle Volunteers31 Medals to this unit, all with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. J. Bishop. 1st. City (Grahamstown) R. Vols.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Grahamstown Volunteer Horse ArtilleryIn 22 January 1879, Lieutenant Greenless and twenty men left for service in the Northern Border War.28 Medals issued to this unit, just 4 of which with clasp '1878-9'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (Gunr. J. Erskine. Grahamstown V. Arty.), nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Grahamstown Volunteer Rifle Corps31 Medals to this unit, all with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. A. Langley. Grahams Tn. Vol: Rif:), traces of lacquer, very fineServed as No. 222, alongside two family members.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Griqualand West ConstabularyCreated in 1878 in response to the Northern Border War, the Griqualand West Constabulary received 64 Medals, all of them with the '1878' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Pte. S. Ward. Griqualand W. Constaby.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Griqualand West Light Infantry48 Medals to this unit, 47 of them with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Pte. W. A. Smith, Griqualand. West. L.I.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Griqualand West Native Contingent9 Medals issued to this small unit, this one of two to Officers.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Lieut: H. J. Humphrey. Griqualand W. N. Contgt.), dark toning, good very fineRoll states entitled to the only '1878-9' clasp to this unit, although this Medal appears entirely as issued. Perhaps Humphrey went on to see further service with another unit in 1879.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Herschel's Mounted Volunteers56 Medals to this unit, all with clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Pte. P. Devea. Herschel Md. Vols:), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Herschel's Native ContingentSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (Pte. P. Seckeka. Herschel Nat: Contgt.), suspension re-affixed, polished and worn with pride, good fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hottentot LevySouth Africa 1877-79, 1 copy clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. D. Quly. Junr. No. 1 Co. Hottentot Levy.), clasp loose upon riband, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hottentot Militia & Levy41 Medals to this unit, 40 of which with clasp '1877-8'. They had Captain C. Boyes killed in action.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Sergt. P. Pieters. Hottentot Mil:), suspension re-affixed, polished and worn with pride, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Isipingo Mounted RiflesRaised near Durban in 1879, the I.M.R. served on the Zululand frontier with a strength of 40 men. They were commanded by Captain Dering Stainbank and armed with the Swinburne-Henry carbine. At the close of the Zulu War, most of the members transferred to the Alexandra Mounted Rifles, and the corps ceased to exist.40 Medals were awarded to Isipingo Mounted Rifles, 39 of them without clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tr. Prince. Isipingo Md. Rifles.), suspension re-affixed, very fineEntitled to the Medal without clasp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For mor...
Jamestown Mounted Volunteer Rifles21 Medals to this unit, 19 of them with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Lieut: J. Wagenaar, Jamestown, M. V. Rifles), suspension neatly re-affixed, edge knocks, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Kaffrarian Rangers47 Medals to this unit, 44 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Lieut. A. Glover. Kaffrarian Rangers), re-engraved naming, very fineA. Glover served as Sergeant-Major with the unit and his Medal with clasp '1877-8' was noted as returned to the Mint.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Kamas Native Levy72 Medals issued to this unit, all with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. Luke. Kamas Nat: Levy.), suspension re-affixed, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Keiskama Hoek Burgher ForceTwo units of the Keiskama Hoek Burgher Force and Volunteer Infantry served in the Ninth War of 1877-78.41 Medals were awarded to the Keiskama Hoek Burgher Force, all of them with the '1877-8' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Lieut. C. Peter. Keiskama. Hoek. Bghr. Force.), good very fine3 Medals issued to Officers of this unit.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Komgha Fingo LevyThe Komgha Fingos were loyal warriors of the Eastern Province. They were awarded 103 Medals, all of them with the '1878' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Pte. George. Komgha Fingo Levy.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lonsdale's HorseRaised by Commandant R. La T. Lonsdale, late of the 74th Regiment, for service in the Zulu War of 1879, the unit accompanied the Relief Column sent to Eshowe.93 Medals were awarded to Lonsdale's Horse, 79 of them with the '1879' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tpr. F. V. Kirby. Lonsdales, Horse.), heavily cleaned, suspension re-affixed, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lydenburg Rifles59 Medals to this unit, 56 of them with clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Troopr. B. Meintjes. Lydeng. Rifles), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Natal CarbineersThe unit participated in the invasion of Zululand in January 1879 and, on 22 January, suffered 23 killed in action at Isandhlwana. The unit was subsequently relegated to garrison duties at Landman's Drift on the Mzinyathi, or Buffalo River. The unit remains to this day as the Ingobamakhosi Carbineers.75 Medals to this unit, all with clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tr. Brown. Natal Carbineers.), post a little bent, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Natal HussarsRaised by Major Eastwood in 1863, the N.H. was amalgamated with the Greytown Mounted Rifles in the same year. Even so, the overall strength of the contingent employed in the Zulu War of 1879, when it accompanied the Southern Force under Colonel Pearson, remained minimal.40 Medals were awarded to the Natal Hussars, all of them with the '1879' clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tr. De Waal. Natal Husrs.), post a little bent, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Natal Light Horse154 Medals to this unit, 152 with the clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Troopr. F. Marande. Nat: L. Horse.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Natal Mounted PoliceRaised by Major Dartnell in 1874, the N.M.P. was never given the same opportunities as the Frontier Armed and Mounted Police, later Cape Mounted Riflemen, and the unit always had difficulty in trying to obtain proper arms and equipment. Nonetheless, it always attracted a 'very good class of recruit', and in 1877, when Shepstone annexed the Transvaal, a 25-strong N.M.P. contingent acted as his sole escort. Moreover, of those men who served in the Zulu War of 1879, over 30 of them lost their lives at Isandhlwana.256 Medals were awarded to the Natal Mounted Police, 167 of them...
South Africa 1877-79, disc only (Tr. P. Harrod. Natal Md. Police.), ex-brooch mounted, fineEntitled to Medal without clasp - as issued to the HQ and Reserves who didn't cross.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Natal Native ContingentThe Natal Native Contingent was formed by the G.O.C. for the Zulu War of 1879 from Natal Natives under white officers and N.C.O.s. The men carried native arms with 10 per cent rifles. The original three Regiments of seven battalions in all were reduced to five battalions after Isandhlwana, many of the N.C.O.s going to Lonsdale's Horse. In some battalions a few men were mounted and were used as scouts. According to Major G. Tylden in The Armed Forces of South Africa, 'The fighting value of the men was very low.' Coloured hatbands were the only uniform issued. Corporal Sch...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Capt: H. Dymes. 1st. Nat: Nat: Contgt.), suspension re-affixed, very fine, sold together with a portrait photograph of the recipientEx-Don Fosyth Collection.Harry Rawlins Dymes attended Cambridge University, gaining a Degree before embarking for South Africa some time in 1877/8. He held the appointment of Mathematical Master at Hilton College before looking towards Military Service. He was appointed to the 1/1st Natal Native Contingent as Lieutenant on 28 November 1878 and was advanced Captain on 3 January 1879. He served in various positions while with the...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Capt: J. R. Galley, 2nd. Bn. Nat: N. Contt.), good very fineThomas H. Galley was born at Port Elizabeth in 1858. He served as a Captain in the 2nd Battalion, Natal Native Contingent before emigrating to the United States, taking work as a sugar boiler.Galley enlisted into the United States Army in January 1882 and served as a Corporal in Captain Thomas Robinson's 'H' Company of the 19th Regiment of Infantry. He died of pneumonia at Fort Ringgold, Texas on 7 February 1884 and was buried in grave 77, Plot 12. This Medal was noted in his effects.Subject to 20%...
‘I am glad to learn that the Government has granted an increase of the pension allowed to ex-Lieut. Charles Jenkins, a native of Ventnor, of the Cape Mounted Rifles ... for distinguished conduct in the field during the Zulu War of 1879. Lieut. Jenkins daringly made the charge single-handed with revolver and sword upon a number of Zulus who were defending their own kraal, but were forced by him to retreat, seven of the enemy being left dead ... It was owing to the action of Lieut. Jenkins that an army of Zulus who were coming over the hill at the battle of Inyazana ... were successfully put to...
South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (Lieut: J. P. Davies, 5th. Bn. N. N. Infantry), very fineJ. P. Davies served with the 2nd Battalion (later 5th Battalion) and would have shared in the actions at Nyezane and Gingindlovu. He latterly shared in the Cape of Good Hope (Medal & 2 clasps).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Nelson's Burghers13 Medals to this unit, all with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Burgr. A. Scheepers. Nelsons Burgs.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
New England ContingentThis is the only Medal issued to the New England Contingent.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Qr. Mr. A. Brislin. New England Contgt.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Northern Border Police Force30 Medals issued to this unit, all with clasp '1878-9'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (Bugr. T. Chevallier. North: Bord: Police.), suspension re-affixed, nearly very fineThe only Medal to a Bugler which was claimed to this unit.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
One Star Diamond ContingentThe unit was drawn from diamond miners of the Transvaal and Griqualand Districts.169 Medals were awarded to the One Star Diamond Contingent, all bar one of them with the clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Lieut. J. P. Denys. One Star Diamd. Contgt.), rank corrected, very finePurchased April 2003.Jacob Pieter Denys was engaged against the Pokwane & Griquas in 1878 and was latterly made a Lieutenant.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pietermaritzburg Rifles106 Medals issued to this unit, all without clasp.South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Pte. F. Stevens. P.M. Burg. Rifles), nearly extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Port Elizabeth Militia No. 1 Company15 Medals issued to this unit, all with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. E. Johnson, No. 1. Co: Pt. Eliz: Mil:), polished and worn with pride, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Prince Alfred's Own Cape Volunteer Artillery38 Medals issued to this unit, 27 of these with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Sergt. N. Van Breda. P.A.O. Cape Vol: Art:), edge knock, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pulleine's Rangers43 Medals issued to this unit, 3 of which with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Pte. J. P. Swemner. Pulleines Rangers.), unofficially re-engraved naming, very fineName not featured on the published rolls.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Queenstown Volunteer Contingent175 Medals to this unit, 171 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. T. Coombes. Queenstown Vol: Contgt.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Queenstown Volunteer Rifle Corps50 Medals to this unit, 28 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Sergt. A. Newman, Queenstown Vol: R. Corps), suspension re-affixed, the reverse with rather fine blue enamel work to fields, good fine but attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Riversdale Mounted Burghers54 Medals issued to this unit.South Africa 1877-79, disc only (Tpr. P. Van Zyt. Riversdale Md. Rgrs.), worn overall, fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Durban Rifles94 Medals issued to this unit, all without clasp.The rare campaign pair awarded to Surgeon J. Shulz, Royal Durban RiflesSouth Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Surgn. J. Shulz. M.D. Rl. Dn. Rifles.); Germany, Prussia, 1848-49 Medal, good very fine (2)Julius Shulz (sometimes Shultz) was born on 6 July 1823 at Berlin, Germany and was a son of Dr Johann Heinrich Schulz. He studied medicine at the Royal Friedrich Wilhelm University in Berlin from 1845-49 and qualified as a Doctor of Medicine. He first served in the Army as a Volunteer Sub-Doctor of the 4th Company, Emperor Franz Grenadi...
Sansom's HorseBorn in 1828, James Sansom was the son of George Sansom and his wife Dorothy, members of Calton's party from Nottinghamshire, who settled originally near Bathurst in the early 1820s. He saw service in the Frontier Wars of 1846 and 1851-53, and in common with many of the young men who had rallied to the Colours, was rewarded by the grant of a farm in the new territory.A condition attached to the grant of a farm and actually written into the title deeds of his property, Hopewell, when ownership was registered in 1864, was that all able-bodied men were required to hold themselves in...
Snyman's Burghers15 Medals issued to this unit, all with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Pte. T. Snyman, Snyman's Burghers.), heavily cleaned and official correction to unit, fineT. Snyman was likely a close relative of Captain W. D. Snyman, the Commanding Officer. Seven other relatives also served in the ranks, although four of their Medals were returned to the Mint,Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Somerset East Contingent27 clasps issued to this unit, all with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Tpr. J. A. Landman. Somerset. E: Contt.), correction to surname, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Somerset East Volunteer Contingent52 Medals awarded to this unit, 51 of which with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Sergt. J. W. Jackson. Somerset E. Vol: Contgt.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Stanger Mounted RiflesRaised in 1875, the S.M.R. survived until 1887 when the corps was amalgamated with the Victoria Mounted Rifles. A small contingent served with the Southern Force under Colonel Pearson at the start of the Zulu War in 1879, by which stage the men were equipped with Swinburne Henry rifles. This weapon, manufactured by the Abingdon Gun Works, traded upon its external similarity to the British service rifle but was in effect a patent circumvention with a different but more fragile action. Perhaps its only advantage was an external cocking lever, but it did at least take the st...
Stockenstrom Rangers18 Medals to this unit, 15 of them with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Tpr. R. Victor. Stockenstrom Rangers.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Stutterheim Foot Police6 Medals to this unit, all with this clasp.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Pte. J. E. Birch. Stutterhiem Ft. Police.), note spelling of unit, claw tightened, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Stutterheim Mounted Police34 Medals to this unit, 3 of them with clasp '1878-9'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878-9 (Pte. F. Hove. Stutterheim. Md. Police.), worn overall, fineF. Hove confirmed upon the roll for this clasp and served alongside a relative, W. Hove.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Transvaal Artillery26 Medals issued to this unit, 7 of them with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1878 (Gunr. A. Kreisz. Transvl. Arty.), scratches on naming, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Transvaal Mounted RiflesRaised by an ex-12th Lancer, Captain MacCaulay, for the 1879 Zulu War, this Native Corps sustained a number of casualties in the attack on Sekukini's Stronghold on 28 November 1879.161 Medals were awarded to the Transvaal Mounted Rifles, 158 of them with clasp '1879'.South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Tp. St. Maj: P. Verceuil, Transvl. Mtd. Rifles.), very fine2 Medals to the Troop Sergeant-Majors of the Transvaal Mounted Rifles.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Transvaal RangersRaised in April 1878 and commanded by Captain Pieter Johannes Raaf, formerly in command of 84 men known as 'Raaf's Rangers', the Transvaal Rangers consisted of approximately 60 European volunteers, supported by 148 men of the Transvaal Mounted Rifles. They were created in an attempt to maintain the numerical strength of the volunteer corps in the face of numerous resignations - and the return of the Diamond Fields Horse to Kimberley - and to make a stand against Sekukini and his allies. Seeing an eventful war, the Transvaal Rangers were heavily engaged at Hlobane on 28 March 1...
Tshunie Volunteers/Native Levy11 Medals issued to this unit, all with clasp '1877-8'.South Africa 1877-79, disc only (Lieut. J. Dorrington. Tshunie Nat. Levy.), ex-brooch mounted, heavily worn and almost relic conditionSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Winterberg Greys Volunteers14 Medals issued to this unit, all with clasp '1878'.South Africa 1877-79, no clasp (Tpr. J. Kirton. Winterberg Greys Vols.), suspension re-affixed, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Wodehouse True Blues53 Medals issued to this unit, 15 of them with clasp '1877-8'.'The gallant Captain Spillman (Edward) who commanded a troop of Wodehouse Volunteers, a genial gentleman, and one of the very best if not the crack shot of the colony is dead.'Natal Witness, 20 July 1880, refersThe South Africa Medal awarded to Captain E. Spillman, Wodehouse True Blues, who commanded his unit in the 9th Xhosa WarSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Capt. E. Spillman. Wodehouse True Blues.), a later issue with engraved naming in upright serif capitals, very fineEdward Spillman commanded the unit...
South Africa, Zululand, King Cetshwayo kaMpande token/medallet, 19mm including suspension x 13mm, obverse with portrait and details 'CETEWAYO', reverse 'THE ZULU WAR MEDAL', very fineWhilst in captivity following his capture at the end of the Anglo-Zulu War, King Cetshwayo worked hard to keep British public interest alive in his circumstances and the fragile state of the Zulu kingdom. He received visitors both during his incarceration at Cape Castle and later on the farm Oude Moulen, and he became fashionable among visiting British gentry, many of whom became sympathetic to his cause. In order...
Awards for Gallant or Distinguished Service
The rare 1814 K.C.B. neck Badge attributed to Captain Sir Thomas Lavie, Royal Navy, who was knighted for his command of H.M.S. Blanche upon the occasion when she captured the French frigate Guerriere off the Faroe Islands in July 1806The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander’s neck Badge, gold and enamel, hallmarks for London 1814, some loss of green enamel to wreath, one or two very minor chips to enamelled arms, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Spink, April 2023 when offered alongside other Orders, Decorations and Medals awarded to members of the Lavie famil...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantAn outstanding 1873 K.C.B. group of three awarded to Admiral Sir H. Smith, Royal Navy - who was rewarded with a C.B. for his capture of Aden in 1839, the first colonial acquisition under the reign of Queen VictoriaSmith latterly played a prominent and central role during the First Opium War in the Volage and Druid; he took the honour of firing the first shots of the conflict and was to the fore in every major engagementThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) set of Insignia, by R. & S. Garrard, London, comprising...
(x) The impressive C.B.E., M.V.O., M.S.M. group of eleven awarded to Lieutenant-Commander A. W. Stone, Royal Navy, who served at the Battle of Heligoland Blight, was twice 'mentioned' during the First World War, later Royal Household Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse, Sergeant-at-Arms to King Geroge VI and Queen Elizabeth II, who carried the mace at Her Majesty's Coronation in 1953The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, 2nd Type Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, by Garrard & Co., silver-gilt and enamel, on length of neck riband, in its case of i...
(x) Denmark, Kingdom, Order of the Dannebrog, F.IX.R., 4th Class Knight's breast Badge, by A. Michelsen, Copenhagen, 59mm including crown suspension x 29mm, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted as worn on pin marked 'sterling silver', nearly extremely fine, in its fitted case of issue, this damagedThis award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together with assorted documents related to Stone's receipt of the award,...
(x) Ethiopia, Kingdom, Order of the Star of Ethiopia, 4th Class Knight's breast Badge, by Mappin & Webb Ltd., London, 76mm including suspension x 54mm, silver-gilt, maker's mark to reverse, with rosette upon riband, mounted by maker as worn, extremely fine, in its fitted case of issueThis award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together with letters relating to Stone's receipt of the award, which was conferre...
(x) Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Al Rafidain (Two Rivers), Military Division, 5th Class breast Badge, by Garrard & Co., 65mm including crossed swords suspension x 46mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, on length of riband, about extremely fine, in its fitted case of issueThis award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together with letters relating to Stone's receipt of the award, which was conferred upon the occasion...
(x) Portugal, Republic, Order of Christ, 5th Class Knight's set of Insignia, by Federico Costa, Lisbon, comprising neck Badge, 65mm x 43mm, silver and enamel, on length of riband as worn; breast Badge, 38mm x 20mm, silver and enamel, on riband as worn, with corresponding miniature award, good very fine, in its case of issue, this worn (2)This award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together with letters relat...
(x) Sweden, Kingdom, Order of Vasa, 4th Class Knight's breast Badge, by C. F. Carlman, Stockholm, 63mm including crown suspension x 40mm, silver-gilt and enamel with gold centre, replacement loop suspension, includes a length of riband, one ray tip bent, slight enamel chipping to the tips of a few rays, otherwise good very fine, in its fitted case of issueThis award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together...
(x) Netherlands, Kingdom, Order of the House of Orange, 4th Class Officer's breast Cross, by Koninklijke Begeer, Voorschoten, 61mm x 50mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to obverse laurel wreath, good very fine, in its fitted case of issue, scarceThis award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together with letters relating to Stone's receipt of the award, original statute book of the Order in French, and the...
The 1960 C.B.E. group of four to Captain W. R. J. Redman, Royal Navy, who pre-war served as a Gunnery Specialist and later served as a member of the Ordnance Board and eventually became Chief Inspector of Naval OrdnanceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Defence and War Medals 1939-1945; Coronation 1953, the campaign medals mounted as worn, very fine or better (4)C.B.E. London Gazette 31 December 1960.William Richard Jeffries Redman was born on 27 October 1905 and joined the Royal Navy in September 1923 as...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe very complete 1985 C.B.E. and 'Arctic Convoys' group of nine awarded to Sub Lieutenant J. R. S. Homan, Royal Navy, who served on the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Tracker, latterly Industrial Director of the National Economic Development OfficeThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, 2nd Type, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver and silver-gilt, with full and miniature neck ribbons, in case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Arctic Star, with its named box of issue; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these five mounted as worn; toget...
(x) 'H.M.S. Eclipse was escorting a Northern convoy on 29th March 1942 when in Arctic weather she fought an action with German destroyers of the Narvik class. In a running fight in the snow she badly damaged one of the enemy, hitting her six times with 4.7 shells. As the Eclipse was about to finish off this ship with a torpedo attack two other German destroyers appeared, and the Eclipse was hit. She hit one of the enemy, which did not pursue them, and she proceeded to Murmansk. She had been handled throughout with great skill and determination in very severe conditions, with one of her guns ou...
The 'Dardanelles and Bulgarian Coast Minesweeping 1918' D.S.O. group of five awarded to Commander H. de G. Lamotte, Royal Navy in command of H.M.S. CraigieHe served on the former torpedo gunboat H.M.S Seagull earlier in the war on minesweeping dutiesDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with integral top ribbon bar; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (Lieut. H. De. G. Lamotte. R.N. H.M.S. Prosperine); 1914-15 Star (Lt. Commr. H. De G. Lamotte. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Commr. H. De G. Lamotte. R.N.), very fine (5)D.S.O. London Gazette 17 October 1919...
(x) The 'Gallipoli Evacuation 1916' D.S.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant H. J. Carnduff, Royal Navy who also added a 'mention' for his service during the evacuation of Suvla BayA talented rugby player, he was selected for the Royal Navy's team in a number of national games after the war, before tragically drowning under unusual circumstances whilst aboard ValiantDistinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1915; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. J. Carnduff. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lieut. H. J. Carnduff. R.N.), very fine (4)D.S.C. London Gazette 1...
The Great War Motor Launch 'Mine laying operations off the Gallipoli coast' D.S.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant N. C. Akers, Royal Naval Volunteer ReserveDistinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., hallmarked London 1919, and engraved on the reverse 'Noel. C. Akers. Lt. R.N.V.R. (Turkish) Coast. Minelaying off Gallipoli Jan to June 1918. Investiture May 8. 1919'; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. N. C. Akers. R.N.V.R.), the D.S.C. mounted on original investiture pin and in its case of issue, additionally inscribed on the case, 'N. C. Akers.', very fine (3)D.S.C. London Gazette 10 Decemb...
Sold by Order of the Recipient'We swing between the steel gates to see sabotaged cranes lying toppled and half-immersed in the foul thickness of what was once water - like the skeletons of prehistoric creatures preserved in their death throes...Their only light relief is when they are allowed to blow up the massive stocks of light ammunition left behind by fleeing Iraqis...My team is working just inside the main harbour wall; those not diving or supervising are huddled around a brazier in whatever layers of clothing they can fit over their uniform. They look like a group of down-and-outs survi...
A Great War ‘Adriatic Operations’ D.F.C. and Order of St Anne with Swords group of five awarded to Major W. Man, Royal Air Force, late Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Naval Reserve, a most able Seaplane PilotMan had been present for the fierce engagement in the South Atlantic between the Carmania and the Cap Trafalgar on 14 September 1914 - the first battle in history between converted ocean liners - and went on to share in several hot actions in seaplanes, notably at the El Afulch rail junctionDistinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (S. Lt. W. Man, R.N.R.); Briti...
A fine 'Battle of Jutland 1916' D.S.M. group of four awarded to Chief Engine Room Artificer 1st Class F. Dymond, Royal Navy, who served on H.M.S. Temeraire being rewarded with both the D.S.M. and a commendation for his services and later a 'mention'Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (268895. F. Dymond, C.E.R.A.1.Cl. H.M.S. Temeraire. 31 May - 1 June 1916.); British War and Victory Medals (268895. F. Dymond. C.E.R.A. 1. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (268895 Frank Dymond, C.E.R.A.1cl., H.M.S. Suffolk.), mounted as worn, light contact marks, good very fine (4)D.S.M. London Gazette 1 Janu...
The rare 'H.M.Y. Helga, Irish Sea 1918' D.S.M. group of six awarded to Leading Deck Hand E. E. Duff, Royal Navy and Merchant Fleet Auxiliary, who was in charge of Helga's gun when she was credited with sinking a German submarineDespite her Irish heritage, Helga was commandeered by the Admiralty in March 1915 and later used by the Royal Navy to shell Liberty Hall in Dublin from the River Liffey with her pair of 12-pounder naval guns during the Easter Rising of 1916Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (Ldg. Dk. Hd. E. E. Duff, (A.P.) H.M.Y. Helga. Irish Sea 4. Apl 1918); Naval General Service 191...
(x) The 1944 submariner's 'Far East' D.S.M. group of seven awarded to Chief Stoker R. J. Phebey, Royal Navy, who had previously been 'mentioned' in 1943 for his services during Eastern Mediterranean war patrols in H.M.S. TaurusTaurus served in the Mediterranean and the Pacific Far East during the Second World War, sinking several Japanese merchant vessels including the Japanese submarine I 34 and later damaging Japanese submarine I 37Phebey had previously served on the mine-laying submarine Rorqual, the first submarine to carry supplies to the beleaguered island of MaltaDistinguished Service M...
(x) The Second World War D.S.M. group of nine awarded to Chief Petty Officer Cook A. V. E. Smithurst, Royal Navy who won his award serving on H.M.S. LondonLondon was the flagship for the escort force that failed to safeguard convoy PQ17 resulting in the loss of two thirds of the convoys vesselsDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (C.P.O. Cook (S) A Van Eck Smithurst. C/M. 33903); British War and Victory Medals (33903 A.V.E. Smithurst. CK.R.N.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (MX.33903 A.V.E. Smithurst. C.P.O. CK.R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star; War M...
The R.H.S. Silver Medal awarded to Lieutenant (later Admiral, G.C.B.) W. R. Kennedy, Royal Navy, who published Hurrah for the life of a Sailor! Fifty years in the Royal Navy to sum up a remarkable career on the high seas, who also penned a fine painting of the action which earned his lifesaving award - the original accompanies the LotRoyal Humane Society, small Silver Medal (successful) (Lieut. W. R. Kennedy. R.N. H.M.S. Wasp 22. June. 1860.), very fine, with silver riband buckle and in Warrington, London caseProvenance:Spink, July 1998.William Robert Kennedy was born at Naples, Italy on 14 Ma...
The outstanding lifesaving group of five awarded to Stephen Renforth, who is said to have rescued 62 lives from the Tyne, the Clyde and in North America - he was coined 'A Gateshead Hero'Royal Humane Society, small bronze Medal (successful), with Second and Third Award clasps, 26th Jany. 1895, 13 June 1899, complete with bronze brooch bar (Stephen Renforth, 5th August 1890); Tynemouth Extension Medal, silver, rev. inscribed, ‘Presented to Stephen Renforth on the 7th August 1895 for saving life from drowning’, with semi-circular attachment allowing the medal to be rotated, this attached to an o...
(x) A '1928' C.B., '1923' C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Colonel C. H. K. Chauncy, Indian Army, who was thrice 'mentioned' for his services during the Great War in Mesopotamia and Egypt also earning the Order of St. Stanislas in 1917The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in its Garrard, London case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, 1st Type, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, small ring on top of suspension slightly bent, with neck riban...
(x) The Boer War C.M.G. group awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. A. Swan, who commanded the 3rd Battalion, Lincolnshire Regiment during the South African War and was one of Lincolnshire's most popular landlords of the timeThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1902 (Lt: Col: C. A. Swan, C.M.G, Linc: Rgt:); Coronation 1902, silver, in Elkington & Co. Ltd. embossed case of issue, enamel damage to the C.M.G. with some less than sympathet...
The Great War C.M.G., '1918' D.S.O. group of six awarded to Brigadier-General N. G. Barron, Royal Garrison Artillery, who commanded the Heavy Artillery for XVII Corps for three years before being appointed a Divisional Commander of the Royal Irish Constabulary after the Great War, he was further awarded the C.B.E. in that roleThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, Civil Division, silver-gilt and enamel...
(x) The unusual and impressive 'Inter-War' K.C.V.O., 'County of London' K.B., 'Great War' C.B.E., O. St. J., Legion of Honour group of eight awarded to Sir C. B. Levita, Royal Horse Artillery, who earned a further 'mention' during the Boer War and commanded the Royal Horse Artillery detachment during the funeral of Queen Victoria, marching alongside the Royal coffinHis remarkable career was overshadowed when he was dragged into a slander case regarding the supposed haunting of the Dalby Farmhouse - a bizarre episode recently brought to film in Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose- Levita was...
A rare ‘Edward VIII’ inter-War M.V.O., post War Order of St. John group of six awarded to Quartermaster and Captain W. R. Lines, 5th Lancers, attached 1st Royal Dragoons, who was 'mentioned' during the Great War, and was one of only 10 people awarded the M.V.O. 5th Class by King Edward VIIIThe Royal Victorian Order, Member's (M.V.O.) breast Badge, silver and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '488'; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Serving Brother’s breast Badge, skeletal issue, silver; 1945-15 Star (Q.M. & Lieut. W. R. Lines. 5.Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (Q.M. & Capt. W. R....
(x) The 'Spanish Flu 1919' O.B.E., 'Egypt' M.C. group of five awarded to Major W. F. T. Haultain, Royal Army Medical Corps, attached 29th Lancers, a graduate of Cambridge University's Officers' Training Corps, who was further 'mentioned' by General Allenby for his serviceHe went on to serve as the Zone Medical Officer with the Edinburgh Home GuardThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Officer's (O.B.E.) Badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919; Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. W. F. T. Haultain.), with M.I.D. oak leaves; D...
A 1951 O.B.E. group of eight awarded to Major P. J. B. Knight, South Staffordshire Regiment, the recipient of a rare Korea Medal named to his unitThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Malaya, Cyprus (Major P. J. B. Knight. S. Staffords.), 2nd clasp loose upon riband; Korea 1950-53 (Major P. J. B. Knight. O.B.E. S. Staffords.); U.N. Korea 1950-54; Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R. (Capt. P. J. B. Knight. S. Staffords.), mounte...
(x) The rare and superb 'Operation Grapeshot' M.B.E., 'Monte Rogno' Virtuti Militi, 'Monte Cassino' Cross of Valor group of nine awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel T. Lipowski, 9th Heavy Artillery Regiment, Polish Army, whose remarkable life story includes a tragic episode during the Fall of Poland which saw him narrowly escape the fate of two of his comrades, who were arrested and murdered during the Katyn MassacreReturning to active service his extreme bravery attached to the 5th (Kresowa) Division in Italy saw him honoured on several occasions and even wounded during the Battle of Monte Cassino,...
The 'Indian Defence Force 1919' C.I.E. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. N. Moberly, Bombay Volunteer Rifles, later 15th Bombay Battalion, Indian Defence Force and Chief A.R.P. Warden, A.R.P. FelixstoweThe Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion's (C.I.E. ) neck Badge, gold and enamel; British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. Col. C. N. Moberly.); Defence 1939-45; Delhi Durbar 1911; Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R. (Maj. C. N. Moberly 15th Bombay Bn I.D.F.); Jubilee 1935, the third and sixth loose, otherwise mounted as worn, good very fine (6)C.I.E. London Gaze...
A rare Boer War D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Colonel G. E. Tuson, 16th (The Queen's) LancersTuson was the scion of a famous Australian family, who was a most gallant officer who first saw active service on the North-West Frontier of India - being in receipt of a scarce I.G.S. 1895 to his unit - and then in the Boer War, when he earned a D.S.O., a 'mention' and was wounded in action at Klip Drift on Valentine's Day 1900; he gamely returned to the fold during the Great War and served on the Western Front, adding a further 'mention' to his laurelsDistinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt...
The 16th Lancers Officer's Shoulder Belt and Pouch worn by Colonel G. E. Tuson, 16th (The Queen's) Lancers16th Lancers, a silver-mounted Officer's Shoulder Belt and Pouch, pouch of red morocco silver pouch flap and fittings, hallmarks for Birmingham 1890 overall, borders chased with folite patterns, mounted with gilt crowned VR cypher, shoulder belt of black morocco, gold lace with navy stripe, with all fittings and mounts, very fineFor the Medals of Colonel Tuson, please see Lot 327. For his sabretache badge, please see Lot 329. For his bayonet, please see Lot 330.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’...
The 16th Lancers Sabretache Badge worn by Colonel G. E. Tuson, D.S.O., 16th (The Queen's) Lancers16th The Queen’s Lancers Officer’s Sabretache Badge, 173mm x 133mm, all gilt metal featuring the crown, crossed lances, unit title, Union sprays and battle honours to Aliwal and Sobron, mulitple screw and nut fasteners to reverse, very fineFor the Medals of Colonel Tuson, please see Lot 327. For his shoulder belt & pouch, please see Lot 328. For his bayonet, please see Lot 330.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A bayonet sometime carried by Colonel G. E. Tuson, 16th (The Queen's) LancersBayonet, War Department issue, VR marks '12 '90', with 66E Crown mark, with leather and metal scabbard, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A scarce Boer War Militia Officer's D.S.O. group of four awarded to Major M. A. Foster, 4th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, who was further twice 'mentioned'Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Jubilee 1897, silver, unnamed as issued; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (Capt. & Adjt. M. A. Foster, D.S.O., Som. L.I.), unit officially corrected to include post-nominals; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Maj. & Adjt. M. A. Foster. D.S.O., Som. L.I.), the last three mounted as w...
The rare Boer War D.S.O. group of five awarded to Colonel T. H. C. Nunn, The Queen's Own Royal West Kent Regiment, who was twice wounded and thrice 'mentioned' on active service, Nunn also returned to the fold with the Local Defence Volunteers at Blairgowrie and was a Section Commander with the Perthshire Home Guard - he notably earned one of just two D.S.O.'s awarded to his Regiment for the Boer WarDistinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with top riband bar adapted for mounting; Queen's South Africa, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, So...
The 'Battalion of Passchendaele 1917' D.S.O, M.C. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. Rochford, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, late Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and Grenadier Guards, awarded a field commission in 1915 he served with distinction, losing an arm in the same action which won him the D.S.O. he remarkably continued to serve and was responsible for the defence of Avonmouth docks and Filton Aerodrome during the Second World WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R. silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914 Star, with clasp (13664 Sjt: R. A. Rochfo...
(x) The '1917' D.S.O., 'Neuve Chapelle 1915' M.C. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. G. Gilchrist, Royal Engineers, late attached 8th Signal Company, whose bravery under fire saw him honoured in 1915 as well as receiving a total of four 'mentions' throughout the warDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved 'Lt. H. G. Gilchrist R.E. Neuve Chapelle March 10th-14th 1915'; 1914 Star, clasp (Lieut: H. G. Cilchrist, R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (Major H. G. Gilchrist.), with M.I.D. oak leaves, minor pitting, very fi...
(x) The Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. R. Bates, Royal Field Artillery, who served as Brigade Major with the 4th Australian Division on the Western Front, suffered a gunshot wound to his right arm and was thrice 'mentioned'Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R. (Major C. R. Bates, R.F.A. France, 1915.); 1914 Star, clasp (Capt: C. R. Bates. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major C. R. Bates), slight chipping to reverse of D.S.O. enamel, Victory Medal well-polished, otherwise very f...
The 1918 D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. S. Hunt, 1st Dragoon Guards, late 3rd Hussars, who was twice wounded in action and twice 'mentioned' during the Great WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (Capt: R. S. Hunt, 3/Hrs:); 1914 Star, with clasp (Major R. S. Hunt. 1/D.Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Col. R. S. Hunt.); General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Major R. S. Hunt.); Delhi Durbar 1911, unnamed as issued, light contact marks, very fine overall (7)D.S.O. L...
The Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of nine awarded to Hon. Brigadier T. I. Dun, Royal Army Medical Corps, who was wounded during the course of protracted service in France and Flanders, thrice 'mentioned' and served with armoured cars between the wars, authoring a book on his experienceDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R.; The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Officer's breast Badge, silver and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Capt. T. I. Dun, R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Major T. I. Dun); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, mounted...
The remarkable Great War D.S.O., 'Attack on Pomereuil' Second Award Bar group of four awarded to Major D. Murray, 21nd Battalion (6th City), Manchester Regiment, who was wounded in action at High Wood during the Battle of the Somme and further 'mentioned' three timesDistinguished Service Order, with Second Award Bar, silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Capt. D. Murray. Manch. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Major D. Murray.), mounted court style for wear, sold together with an Exeter College Boat Club Medal engraved 'Meade Fours 1885', light enamel damage to first, overall good very fin...
The 'Great War' M.C. group of eight awarded to Honorary Colonel J. G. Chapple, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, later Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, who served on the Western Front inspecting and repairing artillery, later becoming the Officer in Command of all Ordnance Workshops in Mesopotamia during the Iraqi Revolt, later he served in France during the 1940 campaignMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. I. O. M. J. G. Chapple. A.O.D.); British War and Victory Medals (Major J. G. Chapple.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Major J. G. Chapple. R.A.O.C.); 1939-45 Star; Defe...
The 'Trench Raid Leader's' M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant P. Crampton, 2/5th Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, who was seriously wounded during a hand-to-hand clashThe same action saw him seriously wounded while leading a bayonet charge, leading to Crampton being treated by Harold Gillies, one of the pioneers of modern plastic surgeryMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. P. Crampton.), good very fine (3)M.C. London Gazette 16 August 1917, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a...
An outstanding 'Trench Raid' M.C. group of eight awarded to 2nd Lieutenant J. F. Thoburn, 13th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, later Lieutenant-Colonel, Royal Army Service CorpsThoburn was photographed alongside his comrades before going into action and also wrote at length regarding the action which won his decorationMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. J. F. Thoburn.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Decoration, Territorial, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1947', good very fine (8)M.C. London Gazette 11 January...
The 'Tank Corps' M.C. group of six awarded to Captain C. D. Shott, 2nd County of London Yeomanry (Westminster Dragoons), attached 10th Battalion, Tank CorpsMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. C. D. Shott.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Special Constabulary L.S., G.V.R. (Sub-Comdr. Cecil Douglas Shott), mounted as worn, contact marks, very fine (6)M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919.Cecil Douglas Shott was born at Walthamstow, Essex on 2 June 1897, the son of William and Elizabeth Shott, of 104 Forest Road, Walthamstow. Serving initially as a...
The 1940 Dunkirk M.C. group of four awarded to Major L. A. F. P. Gould-Marks, Royal Army Service Corps, late Royal Tank RegimentMilitary Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1940' and additionally inscribed 'Capt. L. A. F. P. Gould-Marks. Dunkirk'; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn by Spink & Son, 5 King Street, London, good very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 20 December 1940, the original recommendation states:'When most of the Divisional R.A.S.C. had embarked this officer organised his ammunition section as the Divisional R.A.S.C. and he fed the 1st Divisio...
(x) The rare and remarkable 'Tiddim Defence of Point 6052' M.C. and 'Battle of Imphal' Second Award Bar group of five awarded to Captain C. F. V. Martin, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light InfantryMilitary Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse dated '1944', with Second Award Bar dated 1944; 1939-1945 Star; Burma Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for wear, sold together with the named Buckingham Palace forwarding slip for the Military Cross and Second Award Bar and a further archive, good very fine (5)M.C. London Gazette 18 May 1944, the original recommendation states:'While in command o...
A Boer War D.C.M. group of three to Private A. Curdie, Royal Scots FusiliersDistinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (1373 Pte. A. Curdie. R. Scots Fus:); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (1373 Pte. A. Curdie, 2: R. Scots Fus:); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (1373 Pte. J. Curdie. Rl: Scots Fus:), good very fine (3)D.C.M. London Gazette 31 October 1902.Abraham Curdie was born in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire in 1866 and attested for the Royal Scots Fusiliers at Ayr on 28 December 1885. Joining...
(x) The '1916 Trench Raid' D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant H. P. Evans, 19th Battalion, Australian Infantry, who was killed in action during the final days of the Somme OffensiveDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1890 L.Cpl. H. P. Evans. 19/Aust:Inf:), nearly extremely fineD.C.M. London Gazette 22 September 1916, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry during a successful raid on the enemy's trenches. He carried in the body of a sergeant, who had been killed, 200 yards under intense shellfire. On another occasion he shot the leader of an enemy patrol whilst reconnoitring.'Hamblett...
The 1916 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Corporal H. W. Lane, Grenadier Guards, later 4th Battalion, Guards Machine Gun Corps, a former footballer who served in France from the start of the war but was tragically killed in action on 30 March 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (15585 Pte H. W. Lane. 1/G.Gds:); 1914 Star (15585 Pte H. W. Lane. 1/G. Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (15585 A.Cpl. H. W. Lane. G.Gds.), good very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 14 November 1916, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led his machine gun team forward with great c...
A very fine 1917 D.C.M., 1916 M.M. group of five awarded to Acting Warrant Officer Class II C. E. Nicol, 4th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment (T.F.), later 150th Company, Machine Gun Corps, who was further 'mentioned' for his services in 1916 before being tragically killed in action during the Spring Offensive in 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (23495 Sjt. C. Nicol. 150/Coy M.G.C.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (2028 Sjt: C. Nichol. 4/York: R.-T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2028 Pte. C. Nicol, York. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2028 A. W. O. Cl. II. C. E. Nicol. York. R.), mounted court style for...
A 'Mesopotamia 1917' D.C.M. group of four to Private A. H. Price, North Staffordshire Regiment,Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8586 Pte A. H. Price. 7/N. Staff: R.); 1914-15 Star (11575 Pte A. H. Price. N. Staff: R.); British War and Victory Medals (11575 Pte. A. H. Price. N. Staff. R.), mounted as worn, light contact marks and polishing, otherwise very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 29 August 1917, the original recommendation states:'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Being the only man left of a gun team except the No.1, he kept the gun supplied with ammunition all day. He was the last...
(x) The stretcher-bearer's D.C.M., 'Great War' M.M. group of four awarded to Corporal W. J. Barltrop, 17th (British Empire League) Battalion, King's Royal Rifle CorpsDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (C-3553 L.Cpl W. J. Barltropp. 17/K.R.R.C.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (C-3553 L.Cpl W. J. Barltrop. 17/K.R.R.C.); British War and Victory Medals (C-3553 Cpl. W. J. Barltrop. K.R.Rif.C.), some light edge wear, minor contact marks, overall very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1917, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as stretcher bearer. He worked un...
A Great War Italy operations D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant A. Mitchner, 1/7th Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, who was the Battalion M.O.'s Orderly during the campaign and tended to the wounded under fireDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (265223 Cpl - L. Sjt: - A. Mitchner. 1/7 R. War: R.); 1914-15 Star (1858 Pte. A. Mitchner. R. War: R.); British War and Victory Medals (265223 Sjt. A. Mitchner. R. War. R.), very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1918 (Italy). The citation followed on 21 October 1918:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty for a long period of ac...
The 'Trench Raid 1918' D.C.M., 'Asiago Plateau August 1918' Al Valore group of five awarded to Company Sergeant-Major H. Loughman, 2nd Battalion, Border Regiment, who rushed and cleared two machine gun posts during a raid in 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6445 C.S.Mjr: H. Loughman. 2/Bord:R.); 1914-15 Star (6445 Sjt. H. Loughman. Bord. R.); British War and Victory Medals (6445 W.O.Cl.2. H. Loughman. Bord. R.); Italy, Kingdom, Al Valore Militare, silver issue (Altipiano D'Asiago H. Loughman 8-9 Agosto 1918), good very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 15 November 1918, the original citati...
A good 'Operation Olive September 1944' immediate D.C.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant R. A. G. Smith, 8th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), who led the charge on an enemy machine-gun nest with a small band of comrades to great success, later the same day he went off hunting alone and single-handedly pulled off a repeat, this time bringing home the enemy prisoners under their own gunDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (6472861 L. Sjt. R. A. G. Smith. R. Fus.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted court-style, very fine (6)D.C.M....
(x) The 'Trench Raid' 1916 M.M. group of five awarded to Private C. Murray, 19th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, a Gallipoli veteranWounded in the neck during the second attempt on the Maze trench in November 1916, he survived and went on to become a famous artist in AustraliaMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (1073 Pte. C. Murray. 19/Aust:Inf:Bn:); 1914-15 Star (1073 Pte C. Murray. 19/Bn. A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals (1073 Pte C. Murray. 19 Bn. A.I.F.); Gallipoli Star 1914-15, marked to the reverse 'Collector's Item' and thus an unofficial award, light pitting and contact wear overall, v...
The Great War M.M. awarded to Lance Corporal T. Glancey, 1/8th Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders (Territorial Force), pre-war territorial with the 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion he managed to survive the terrible losses at the Second Battle of Ypres which saw that Battalion amalgamatedMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (302866 L.Cpl. T. Glancey. 1/8 A.&S. Hdrs - T.F.), light pitting and contact wear overall, very fineProvenance:Spink, December 1977.M.M. London Gazette 11 May 1917.Thomas Glancey was born at Cardross, Dunbartonshire, Scotland and attested with the 9th (Dumbartonshire) Battalion, Ar...
(x) The superb posthumous 'Amiens 1918' M.M. awarded to Corporal W. H. Bowen, 19th Battalion, Australian Infantry, who saw service at Gallipoli, was four times wounded, and finally killed in action at the time of earning his decorationMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (1149 Cpl H. W.Bowen. 19/Aust.Inf.), very fineHerbert William Bowen was born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia in 1888 and enlisted on 10 March 1915 with the Australian Imperial Force. Posted to the 19th Battalion Bowen embarked with them on 25 June 1915 for Gallipoli where they formed part of the first wave of reinforcements after the...
A Great War M.M. group of three awarded to Private L. Holden, 11th Battalion, West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)Military Medal, G.V.R. (42763 Pte. L. Holden. 11/W. York. R.); British War and Victory Medals (42763 Pte. L. Holden. W. York. R.), good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 29 March 1919 (Italy).Lawrence Holden was a native of Leeds and served during the latter part of the Great War in Italy. His Battalion was transferred from the Western Front as a result of the disaster at Caporetto. The unit shared in the Asiago Plateau, the Battle of Vittorio Veneto, the passage of the P...
(x) The 'First Day of Amiens 1918' M.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant C. A. Wood, 19th Battalion, Australian Imperial ForceMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (1204 Sjt: C. A. Wood. 19/Aust:Inf:); 1914-15 Star (1204 Pte C. A. Wood. 19/Bn A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals (1204 T-WO-2 C. A. Wood. 19 Bn. A.I.F.), mounted as worn, minor pitting, overall very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 14 May 1919, the original recommendation states:'On the morning of the 8th August 1918 during the attack east of Viller Bretonneux, east of Amiens, Sgt Wood displayed great gallantry in dealing with enemy machine gun...
The superb Great War 'successful escapers' M.M. group of four awarded to Private H. Wilson, 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards, who was taken Prisoner of War at the First Battle of Ypres in 1914 and whose remarkable escape is summarised in the archive of the Coldstream GuardsMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (8617 Pte. A.Cpl - H. Wilson. 1/C.Gds.); 1914 Star (8617 Pte H. Wilson. C.Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (8617 A - Cpl. H. Wilson. C.Gds.), mounted as worn, light pitting, very fine (4)Henry Wilson was born in 1890, a native of Hull and enlisted on 25 February 1910, his initial service proved un...
(x) A good immediate 'Tobruk 1941' M.M. group of six awarded to Corporal G. Guthrie, 2nd Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, for his conspicuous gallantry in commanding a mortar detachment in a Bren Carrier during the capture of 'Dalby Square' on 23 November 1941 during Operation CrusaderHe subsequently served in Orde Wingate's Second Chindit Expedition, Operation Thursday, in 1944Military Medal, G.VI.R. (4745714 Cpl G. Guthrie Y.& L.R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine and better (6)M.M. London Gazette 24 February 1942, the original re...
The superb 'mine-clearance 1943' M.M. group of seven awarded to Lance-Sergeant W. F. T. Beet, Royal Engineers, who cleared 70 mines over a period of 48 hours under heavy fire without rest in North AfricaMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (1858429 L. Sjt. W. F. T. Beet. R.E.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (1858429 Spr. W. F. T. Beet. R.E.), mounted court style for wear, light contact marks, very fine (7)M.M. London Gazette 23 September 1943, the original recommendation states:'This Sgt. was attached to my Bn. from 23rd. Fld. Coy., R.E. fo...
The 'North Africa 1943' M.M. awarded to Sergeant C. G. Illsley, 565 Field Company, Royal EngineersMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (1870031 Sjt. C.G. Illsley. R.E.), contact marks, very fineM.M. London Gazette 23 September 1943, the original citation states:'For outstanding drive, initiative and enthusiasm maintained throughout the campaign under all kinds of conditions. Amongst the many minor operations carried out the following are typical examples. Laying a tactical minefield in advance of our own forward positions under very difficult weather conditions and threat of interference by enemy patrols....
'Dispatch Rider Posed As Italian - Gave Nazis Slip'(The Manchester Evening News 15 October 1943, refers)A superb 'Escaper's' M.M. group of seven awarded to Private J. Chatham, 2nd Battalion, Cheshire Regiment, a dispatch rider who went 'in the bag' at the Battle of the Knightsbridge Box in June 1942Held in the same camp as S.A.S legend "Gentleman Jim" Almonds, Chatham's escape appeared on the same list of recommendations as Almonds' Second Award BarChatham's journey through Italy saw him briefly re-captured while trying to board a ship, again escaping and he managed to obtain passes by pretend...
An Escaper's M.M. group of six awarded to Lance Corporal R. Holtby, Green Howards, who - with remarkable persistence - attempted to escape no less than three times, finally succeeding on the final runHaving joined underage Holtby was to see action in France 1940, the Dunkirk evacuation and the War in the Desert before his capture; his exploits in Italy make for exiting reading as he filed open the train door and leapt from the back of speeding trucks to make his final successful bid for freedomMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (4391447 L. Cpl. R. Holtby. Green. Howards.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Ital...
(x) A very fine 1945 M.M. group of four awarded to Private S. K. May, Cameron Highlanders, who was present during the Fall of Tobruk; on that day the Battalion marched into captivity to the skirl of their pipesMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (2929616 Pte. S. K. May. Camerons.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 11 October 1945.Stanley Kitchener May was born at West Derby, Lancashire on 9 June 1916, the son of Robert and Ellen May. He enlisted in Liverpool on 29 August 1939 and was posted to the 2nd Battalion Cameron Highlanders, being sent to Middle East. T...
The 'Capture of the Canale Bianca 1945' M.M. group of six awarded to Lance Corporal J. Holton, 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, who charged forward under heavy fire and swept a Bridge with his Bren gun, allowing the rest of his unit to capture the vital crossing point even as it was rigged for demolitionMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (3976638. L/Cpl. J. Holton. R. Fus.), the number officially corrected; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, slight contact marks, very fine (6)M.M. London Gazette 13 December 1945, the original recommendation states:'L/C. Holton has been...
A very fine Korean War M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal A. Talbot, 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light InfantryA Regular soldier who shared in 'every action' in which his unit shared - including Operation 'Commando' in October 1951 - he won his M.M. for his gallantry during a fighting patrol when his Officer was severely wounded in the act of destroying an enemy bunker; Talbot sprung to action and assumed command of the Cover Party, saving the life of the stricken Subaltern by dressing his wounds and bringing down effective artillery fire to allow their coming out under a heavy hail...
(x) The M.V.O., M.B.E. group of three awarded to Miss A. David, whose career in the Foreign Office spanned decades, she flew to Munich with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1938 as part of the official delegation to his infamous 'Peace in Our Time' meeting with Adolf HitleRoyal Victorian Order, Member’s (M.V.O.) ladies shoulder Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially numbered ‘L23’, mounted on bow as worn, in its Collingwood Jewellers Ltd., 24 Conduit St. case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd Type ladies shoulder Badge, silver...
(x) The 'Post-War' R.R.C. group of six awarded to Matron E. Prescott, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service, who was further 'mentioned' for her services in Sicily in March 1944Royal Red Cross, 1st Class (R.R.C.), silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse officially dated '1949', mounted for wear upon a lady's bow riband in its fitted Garrard & Co. box of issue; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-42; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, mounted as worn, sold together with original material including the R.R.C. s...
The 'St. Pancras bombing 1941' B.E.M. awarded to Constable H. J. Smith, Police War Reserve, 'N' Division, Metropolitan Police who, whilst off duty, saw a women trapped in her home by a parachute mineFinding a ladder he climbed the crumbling, bomb damaged building, dug her free and pulled her to safety, all while the bombs continued around him, his original recommendation was for the George Medal, later downgradedBritish Empire Medal, Civil Division, G.VI.R. (Henry John Smith), officially engraved naming on a pre-prepared background, light edge wear, very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 12 September...
The 'Grimsby Blitz' B.E.M. awarded to Fire Guard A. R. Gordon, Grimsby Firewatching Organisation, for his bravery in the raid of 13-14 June 1943 in which the Germans for the first on Grimsby deployed their 'butterfly bombs', anti-personnel bomblets intended to target civiliansBritish Empire Medal, Civil Division, G.VI.R. (Alexander Ross Gordon), naming officially engraved upon a pre-prepared field, edge mark otherwise very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 5 November 1943, the original recommendation states:'During an air raid, incendiary bombs fell around the building where Gordon was on duty.Under...
A 1946 B.E.M. pair awarded to Chief Observer W. E. King, Royal Observer CorpsBritish Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Civil Division (William E. King); Royal Observer Corps Medal, E.II.R. (Observer Officer W. E. King), very fine (2)B.E.M. London Gazette 6 January 1946 (William Ernest King).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 1945 B.E.M. awarded to Miss M. Jacomb, Manageress of the Corner Club & Hostel, CairoBritish Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Civil Division (Miss Mary Jacomb), mounted as worn on bow and tails riband, good very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 23 January 1945.Mary Jacomb was decorated for her fine work as the Manageress of the Corner Club & Hostel, Cairo, also known as Talbot House TOC H. Corner Club Heliopolis Services Club.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The 'Gulf War 1991' B.E.M. group of three awarded to Lance Corporal D. G. Sayers, 53rd Field Squadron, Royal Engineers, who was decorated for his services at R.A.F. MuharraqBritish Empire Medal, E.II.R., Military Division (24719731 L/Cpl. David G. Sayers. RE), the naming correctly impressed upon a pre-prepared field; Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (24719731 LCpl D G Sayers RE); U.N. Medal, on UNPROFOR ribbon, good very fine (3)B.E.M. London Gazette 29 June 1991.David G. Sayers enlisted in the British Army on 9 October 1984 and was posted to the Royal Engineers. Initially serv...
A scarce 'Mohmand Operations' I.D.S.M. awarded to Subedar-Major M. Bakhsh, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Punjab Regiment, a long-served Indian officer who additionally received a 'mention' for the Loe-Agra Operations on the North-West FrontierIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'Crowned Head' Type (Subdr. Maj. Maula Bakhsh, 3-2 Punjab R.), minor official correction to last initial of first name, good very fineJust 98 of this 'Crowned Head' G.V.R. type issued.I.D.S.M. G.G.O. 309 of 1936.M.I.D. G.G.O. 166 of 1936.Maula Bakhsh enlisted for service with the 3rd Battalion, 2nd Punjab Regiment on 2...
The Burma Police Medal for Distinguished Conduct awarded to Subedar Feroz Ali Khan, Burma Frontier ForceBurma Police Medal, G.VI.R. (Subedar Feroz Ali Khan, Burma F.F.), very fine and rareAccording to British Gallantry Awards, there were 53 awards for gallantry and 80 for meritorious service for the period 1938-48, plus a further 8 unclassified awards in 1942.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) An extremely rare Edward VII gallantry K.P.M. awarded to Senior Constable J. C. Gates, New South Wales Police Force, the first Australian police officer to be so honoured and one of just four to receive the Edwardian issueIn his gallant pursuit of an armed burglar in North Sydney in April 1909, he exchanged fire until the latter ran out of ammunition, following which he closed with him to make an arrest: in the ensuing struggle, Gates was severely beaten about the head with the burglar's empty revolver, his wounds requiring 23 stitchesKing's Police Medal, E.VII.R., on gallantry riband (J....
(x) The Second World War period K.P.M. pair awarded to Inspector G. Campbell, New South Wales Police ForceKing's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Distinguished Service, G.VI.R., 1st issue (G. Campbell, Inspr., N.S.W.P.F.); Jubilee 1935, good very fine (2)K.P.M. London Gazette 11 June 1942.George Campbell was born in New South Wales on 16 March 1880 and saw active service as a Gunner in 'A' Battery of the Royal Australian Artillery in the Boer War.Described as being 6 ft. tall and weighing 13 stone on his enlistment in the N.S.W. Police Force in July 1903, he was posted as a Constable to the...
(x) The post-war K.P.M. awarded to Inspector 1st Class J. T. Dunnet, New South Wales Police ForceKing's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Distinguished Service, G.VI.R., 1st issue (James T. Dunnet, Insp. 1st Class, N.S.W. Police Force), official naming on pre-prepared ground, good very fineK.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1947.James Thomson Dunnet was born in Caithness, Scotland on 4 September 1887 and served in the Leith Police Force for a year or two before immigrating to Australia. Settling in New South Wales, he was appointed a Constable in the local police force in November 1910.He was s...
(x) A rare post-war K.P.M. for Gallantry awarded to Constable 1st Class E. B. O'Regan, New South Wales Police Force, who was shot while confronting armed robbersKing's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Gallantry, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Const. 1/Cl. Edward B. O'Regan, N.S.W. Police Force), in its Royal Mint case of issue, official naming on pre-prepared ground, extremely fineK.P.M. London Gazette 29 August 1947.Edward Bernard O'Regan was born on 15 August 1916 and joined the New South Walers Police Force as a Constable in July 1939. A native of Lithgow in N.S.W., he was described on his enlistme...
(x) A post-war K.P.M. awarded to Superintendent 1st Class and Deputy Commissioner W. R. Lawrence, New South Wales Police Force and afterwards a Member of the N.S.W. Legislative Assembly, who was further awarded the M.B.E. in 1966King's Police and Fire Service Medal, for Distinguished Service, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (Walter L. Lawrence, Supt. Cl. 3, N.S.W. Police), note second initial, official naming on pre-prepared ground; good very fine[M.B.E.] London Gazette 1 January 1966.'For public and social welfare services in the state of New South Wales.'K.P.M. London Gazette 2 January 1950.Walter Richar...
The 1954 Q.P.M. awarded to Superintendent of Police H. J. Woolnough, Special Branch, Federation of Malaya PoliceQueen's Police Medal, for Meritorious Service (Supt. Harold J. Woolnough. Fed. Malaya Police), good very fineQ.P.M. London Gazette 10 June 1954 (Superintendent of Police, Head, Special Branch, Malacca, Federation of Malaya).[C.P.M.] London Gazette 1 January 1951 (Assistant Superintendent, Federation of Malaya Police Force).Harold John Woolnough is further listed as an internee at Changi Prison after the Fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 by Ron Bridge.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s...
(x) Family group:The exceptional and poignant Q.P.M. for Gallantry group of seven awarded to Sergeant 1st Class W. W. Riley, New South Wales Police, who was murdered by a deranged gunman he attempted to apprehend in the Sydney suburb of Toongabbie in September 1971Queen's Police Medal, for Gallantry, E.II.R. (William W. Riley, Sgt. Cl. 1, New South Wales Police); 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45, these four officially impressed 'NX. 90169 W. W. Riley'; Australian Service Medal 1945-75, clasp, S.W. Pacific; Police Exemplary Service Medal, E.II.R. (...
(x) 'The C.O., Michael, and John had each destroyed an Me. 110, while Mac [McArthur] shot down two Junkers 87 dive-bombers. He would have got an Me. 110 also and got his sights on it, but nothing happened when he pressed his trigger. His ammunition was finished. So a very lucky Me. 110 lived to fight another day. Mac was very pleased about this fight, and certainly a bag of two for one's first action is very good. But it made him rather over-confident, and for the next few days he regarded the German Air Force rather as an organization which provided him with a little target practice and gener...
(x) A fine Second World War Coastal Command D.F.C., D-Day airborne operations A.F.C. group of nine awarded to Wing Commander C. J. Mackenzie, Royal Air Force, late Auxiliary Air ForceHaving been credited with the destruction of a U-Boat in the Western Approaches piloting a Hudson of No. 500 (County of Kent) Squadron in April 1942, he transferred to glider towing duties in Dakotas of No. 233 Squadron, in which he participated in Operations 'Tonga' & 'Market Garden'Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1942'; Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '19...
A poignant Second World War D.F.C. group of four awarded to Flight Lieutenant D. A. Buchan, Royal Air Force, late Royal Tank Corps, who was decorated for his leadership of a Blenheim flight from No. 59 Squadron in a daylight raid against the marshalling yards at Hazebrouck in July 1941By the time of the announcement of his resultant award of the D.F.C., he had been posted missing after a sortie to CherbourgDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1941', in its Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, with his Air Council condolence sli...
A fine Second World War D.F.C. group of six awarded to Pilot Officer F. Edmondson, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was lucky to survive at least four separate attacks by enemy fightersThe first of those close encounters occurred during 46 sorties as a Rear Gunner in Wellingtons of No. 37 Squadron in North Africa - most of them to Tobruk or in support of the El Alamein operations - followed by a second tour as a Mid-Upper Gunner in Lancasters of No. 166 Squadron, in which he completed 25 further sorties against targets in the heart of the Reich and elsewhereDistinguished Flying Cross, G....
The 1944 D.F.C. group of four awarded to Flight Lieutenant L. C. Ainsley, Royal Air Force, who ploughed on through heavy flak despite taking a total of four hits and successfully bombed the target: making it back to Britain he crash landed without any casualties and little damage to the aircraftDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse dated '1944'; 1939-45 Star (P/O L. C. Ainsley R.A.F.); France and Germany Star (F/O L. C. Ainsley No. 51. Sqd. R.A.F.; War Medal 1939-45 (F/O. L. C. Ainsley. D.F.C. R.AF.), all campaign awards privately in the same style, mounted court style as worn, sold...
(x) A rare post-war Malaya operations D.F.C. group of eight awarded to Squadron Leader A. F. Peers, Royal Air Force, who amassed 1400 hours of operational flying as C.O. of No. 110 Squadron, making numerous paratroop and supply dropsDistinguished Flying Cross, E.II.R., the reverse officially dated '1953'; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Ft. Lt. A. F. Peers, R.A.F.); Coronation 1943, sold together with the recipient's flying logbooks, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (8)D.F....
A 'Mustang Ace's 1944' D.F.C. and Bar group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant M. H. Pinches, No. 122 & 65 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who accounted for 5 aircraft outright, 3 shared destroyed, and 3 destroyed on water and land with a further 7 damaged, who survived being shot down by an American P-38 but later died on 24 October 1944 from jaundice; possibly as a result of the burns he suffered from being shot downDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., dated '1944' with Second Award Bar, dated '1944'; 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-4...
An unattributed 1944 D.F.C. group of sixDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., dated to the reverse '1944'; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacific Star, clasp Burma; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, good very fine (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A fine 1953 A.F.C. and wartime pilot's group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader L. K. Grzybowski, Royal Air Force, late Polish Air ForceA a Pilot in No. 131 Polish Fighter Squadron, he quickly saw action in September 1939 when he was credited with the destruction of two German aircraft, actions for which he was later awarded the Virtuti Militari, 5th ClassSubsequently taken P.O.W. by the Russians, he was released for service in the Polish Army in Russia and the Middle East, prior to reaching the U.K. and undertaking a protracted tour of 56 sorties of a 'Ramrod' nature in Mustangs of No. 3...
The unique Iraq 1922 D.F.M. and 1923 B.E.M. group of six awarded to Flight Sergeant H. Bowick, Royal Air Force, late Machine Gun Corps, for his services as an Aerial Gunner, the latter award with a 'flying' citation for the opening of the Amman-Ramadieh Aerial RouteDistinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R., (341282 Cpl. H. Bowick, R.A.F.); British War and Victory Medals (56608 Pte. H. Bowick, M.G.C.); Jubilee 1935; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., coinage head issue (341282 F. Sgt. H. Bowick, R.A.F.); British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.V.R. (No. 341282 Corpl. Harry Bowick, R.A.F.), mounte...
A poignant and early Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Pilot Officer C. G. L. Williams, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was decorated for his part in a protracted dogfight between his Anson of No. 217 Squadron and a Heinkel 115 seaplane in October 1940Subsequently commissioned, he was assigned to a suicidal daylight sortie against the Admiral Hipper at Brest, from which his Beaufort failed to returnDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (580129 Sgt. C. G. L. Williams, R.A.F.), extremely fineD.F.M. London Gazette 24 December 1940, the original recommendation states:'On 16 October 1940, whe...
A Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Flight Lieutenant W. Woodhouse, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was decorated for his gallantry as a Navigator in No. 57 Squadron, his operational tour including the famous daylight raid on Le Creusot in October 1942 and four trips to the 'Big City'Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1166133 F./Sgt. W. Woodhouse, R.A.F.), good very fineD.F.M. London Gazette 11 June 1943.Wilfred Woodhouse was educated at Raddlebarn School, Maple College and Birmingham University, and attended a course at Ruskin College of Art in 1937-38. Having also attended several...
The 'Tail End Charlie's' D.F.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant R. A. Norcross, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who downed a FW.109 over HungaryDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1589610 Sgt. R. A. Norcross. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted court-style for wear, minor pitting, very fine (6)D.F.M. London Gazette 7 July 1944, the original recommendation states:'Sergeant Norcross was posted to this unit in November 1943, and has completed 20 Operational sorties over Italy, Yugo Slavia, Austria and Bulgaria.2. Sergeant Norcross is the re...
(x) A good 'Air Gunner's' D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant A. Massey, No. 51 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who served in multiple air combats, certainly downing an Me109Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (649458 F/Sgt. A. Massey. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, light contact marks, very fine (5)D.F.M. London Gazette 13 October 1944, the original recommendation states:'Flight Sergeant Massey has completed 29 sorties against the enemy, 21 of these against heavily defended targets in Germany. On several occasions, his aircraft has suffered...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe unique and superbly well-documented 'Far East Communication Squadron 1950' A.F.M. group of seven awarded to Master Signaller J. B. C. Browne, Royal Air Force, who was awarded his Nuclear Test Medal for the 'Christmas Airways' flights to Christmas Island during Operation GrappleBrowne's remarkable career saw him flying during the Second World War, earning his A.F.M. in the east for flights which included missions to China redacted from his service papers and flying the Royal Couple during their 1961 Royal Tour of NepalAir Force Medal, G.VI.R. (571907 Sig....
British Miniature Dress Medals
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted K.C.B. group of three miniature dress medals worn by Admiral Sir H. Smith, Royal NavyBaltic 1854-55; The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. Badge, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, with wide riband buckle; China 1842, mounted as worn on E. & E. Emanuel riband buckle, good very fine (3)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 296.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The outstanding Second World War C.B., 'Southern Desert, Iraq' O.B.E., Great War Fighter "Aces" D.F.C. mounted group of fourteen miniature dress medals worn by Dolphin Pilot Air Commodore F. Woolley, Royal Air ForceCredited with 4 victories, but possibly as many as 8 from July to November 1918, he served as a Special Service Officer with Air Staff Intelligence in Iraq where he spent three years in the desert with Bedouin tribesmen collating intelligenceDuring the Second War he served as Chief Intelligence Officer, Headquarters Mediterranean Allied Air Forces 1943-45The Most Honourable Order of...
(x) The mounted miniature M.V.O., M.B.E. group of three worn by Miss A. David, whose career in the Foreign Office spanned decadesRoyal Victorian Order, Member’s (M.V.O.) Badge, silver and enamel; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s Badge, silver; Persia, Empire, Order of the Crown (Taj), 4th Class Badge, silver-gilt, mounted by Spink & Son, 5 King’s St. as worn, very fine overall (3)For her full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 368.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The mounted K.B.E., C.B., C.M.G. group of twelve miniature dress medals worn by Brigadier-General Sir W. C. Ross of Cromarty, 1st Highland Brigade, late Durham Light InfantryThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Knight Commander's (K.B.E.) Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Companion's (C.B.) Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St, George, Companion's (C.M.G.) Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Afghanistan 1878-80; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeburg, Dri...
The mounted C.B.E. group of four miniature dress medals worn by Captain W. R. J. Redman, Royal NavyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) Badge; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, toned good very fine (4)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 304.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted 1951 O.B.E. group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Major P. J. B. Knight, South Staffordshire Regiment, the recipient of a rare Korea Medal named to his unitThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) Badge; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Malaya, Cyprus, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Korea 1950-53; U.N. Korea 1950-54; Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R., mounted as worn, very fine (8) For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 324.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer...
The unique and outstanding post-war M.B.E., Second World War North-West Europe operations immediate M.M., 'Japan B.E.M.' mounted group of twelve miniature dress medals awarded to Major (Q.M.) A. P. 'Bobby' Joyce, Welsh GuardsIn a remarkable career - spanning active service in Normandy in 1944 to Northern Ireland in the 1970s, the whole with the Welsh Guards - he first came to prominence for his M.M.-winning deeds in March 1945, deeds that reached a wider audience on the front and back pages of The Victor some 30 years later: the comic's colourful depiction of his gallant actions included a sce...
(x) The mounted group of nine miniature dress medals worn by Wing Commander C. J. Mackenzie, D.F.C., A.F.C., Royal Air Force, late Auxiliary Air ForceDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R.; Air Force Cross, G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Burma Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, no clasp; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, very fine and better (9)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 385.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 17.5mm, 2 contemporary engraved clasps, Vittoria, Toulouse, mounted upon riband buckle by Wyon, Regent St. as worn, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 16.5mm, 5 contemporary engraved clasps, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse, privately mounted on straight bar suspension, 33mm, good very fine23 Officers were entitled to this medal and clasp combination.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Waterloo 1815, 18.5mm, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
St. Jean d'Acre 1840, 16.5mm, silver, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The named pair of mounted miniature dress medals worn by Major C. B. Wilkinson, Essex Rifles, late 68th Regiment of Foot (Durham Light Infantry), who was present at every major engagement of the Crimean WarCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol, 'C. Brice Wilkinson. Capt. 68th Lt. Infy.', contemporarily engraved around rim; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, 'C. Brice Wilkinson. Capt. 68th Lt. Infy. 1854-5', contemporarily engraved around rim, '-5' a later addition, mounted together as worn on riband buckle with gold retaining pin by Hunt & Roskell, light contact w...
China 1900, 1 clasp, Defence of Legations, 17.5mm, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Medal 1937, bronze, a contemporary miniature award, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The mounted group of four miniature dress medals worn by Signalman W. W. Riley, Australian Military Forces, afterwards awarded a posthumous Q.P.M. for Gallantry in the New South Wales Police1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, together with two sets of old, related tunic ribands, one of them including the Police Exemplary Service Medal riband, good very fine (4)The mounted group of seven miniature dress medals representative of the awards to Sergeant 1st Class W. W. Riley, New South Wales Police, who was awarded a posthumous Q.P....
The mounted group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Corporal C. J. O'Dell, Special Air Service & Parachute RegimentO'Dell served with the famed 11th Battalion at the Battle of Arnhem and was taken a Prisoner of War on 23 September 1944, when sharing in the fruitless task of relieving Frost's 2nd Battalion at Arnhem Bridge - he didn't go quietly and made good his escape but was re-captured by SS Troops in Holland with a hole in his leg; he subsequently saw further campaign service with the S.A.S.1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45...
(x) The group of four miniature dress medals worn by Chief Petty Officer Aircrewman B. J. Sandoe, Royal NavySouth Atlantic 1982, with rosette; Gulf 1990-91; N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, Former Yugoslavia; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., mounted as worn, toning, very fine (4)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 101.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Campaign Groups and Pairs
(x) 'A charming & handsome old man with one arm.So wrote the niece of the gallant Colonel KnoxAn outstanding campaign pair awarded to Colonel K. Barrett, 13th Regiment of Foot (1st Somersetshire) (Prince Albert's Regiment of Light Infantry), a long-served and most gallant officer who served on campaign in the Caribbean, Upper Canada and Burma - having his arm blown off in the attack on the Great Pagoda in July 1825 in the lastMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (Knox Barrett, Ensn. 13th Foot.); Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Bt. Captn. K. Barrett, 13th...
Pair: Corporal J. Wadhams, 1st Royal DragoonsMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Fuentues D'Onor, Vittoria, Toulouse (J. Wadhams, Corporal, 1st Royal Dragoons.); Waterloo 1815, replacement silver straight-bar suspension (Joseph Wadhams, 1st or Royal Dragoons.), very fine (2)Purchased Spink Numismatic Circular September 1980, Item 7809.Joseph Wadhams was born circa 1788 at Birmingham and joined the 1st Royal Dragoons at Stafford in September 1805 for unlimited service.They joined the Peninsular War in 1809, disembarking at Lisbon to join General Slade, and first saw action at the Batt...
Pair: Private E. B. Fisher, 9th LancersPunjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala (E. B. Fisher, 9th Lancers); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 3 clasps, Delhi, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (E. B. Fisher, 9th Lancers), minor contact wear and edge nicks, otherwise overall good very fine (2)Edward Bird Fisher was born at St. Michael, Beccles on 5 December 1821 and attested for the 9th Lancers in London on 1 December 1845. His service papers note that during the Punjab Campaign he was present for the Passage of the Chenab on 4 December 1848 and the Battles of Chillianwala and Goojerat. In the former the...
Pair: Major-General R. Ranken, 35th Madras Native Infantry, whose combination of awards is unique to the regimentIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Captmn. Robt. Ranken. 35th. Regt. M.N.I.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Capt. R. Ranken, 35th. N.I. S.A.C.G.) both with decorative silver top riband bars, light contact marks, nearly extremely fine (2)Note a unique combination to the 35th Madras Native Infantry.Robert Ranken was born in Brechin, Forfar on 30 October 1822 and was educated at Perth Academy. Nominated as a cadet for the Honourable East India Company's Madras Infantry by...
Pair: Sepoy H. Singh, 14th (Ferozepore Sikh) Bengal InfantryIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888 (902 Sepoy Hashiara Singh 14th Bl. Infy); India General Service 1895-1908, Defence of Chitral 1895 (902 Sepoy Hashyara Singh 14th Bl Infy), contact marks, very fine and a rare pair (2)Purchased Delhi, March 1985.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The superb campaign pair awarded to Colonel W. B. Aislabie, 3rd Sikh Infantry, an Australian-born Indian Army Officer, who was thanked for his services in the Jowaki Expedition 1877, seeing out all of his service on the North-West Frontier and Afghanistan, being thrice 'mentioned' in the latter campaignIndia General Service 1854-94, 3 clasps, Umbeyla, North West Frontier, Jowaki 1877-8 (Lieut. W. B. Aislabie, 3rd Sikh Infantry) unofficial connection between 1st & 2nd clasps; Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Kabul, Kandahar (Maj. W. B. Aislabie, 3rd Sikh Infy.), good very fine (2)Ex-Brian Ritchie...
Three: Major C. F. Kelly, 18th Royal Irish Regiment, whose regiment saw heavy fighting during the famous storming of the Shwe-Dagon Pagoda and during the Crimean WarHe was present for the storming of the Redan during which men of the 18th actually breached Sebastopol's defences in an action which won Captain Esmonde the Victoria CrossIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Lieut. Chas. Fredk. Kelly. 18th. Royal Irish Regt.); Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Chas. Fredk. Kelly. Capt. 18th. Rl. Irish Regt.) contemporarily engraved naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed a...
Pair: Private T. F. Arms, 4th (Queen's Own) Light Dragoons, latterly Bugle Major, Norfolk Regiment, who was severely wounded in the charge at Balaklava and is said to have been nursed by Florence Nightingale at ScutariCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (Pte. Fredk. Arms, 4th Dragoons), contemporary engraved naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, British die, unnamed as issued, fitted with replacement ring suspension, both medals fitted with silver riband brooches, very fine (2)Thomas Frederick Arms (or Armes) was born in the Parish of St Peter’s, Norwich, one of six sons of Thomas Arm...
The campaign group of three awarded to Major F. C. Griffin, Royal Artillery, who was killed in the attack on the fortified village of Ambiokh during the Bhootan campaign, when an enemy shell hit an open gunpowder cask in the midst of his small battery, killing three officers and four gunners outrightCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Lieut. F. C. Griffin Royal Artillery) contemporary engraved naming; India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Umbeyla, Bhootan (Major F. C. Griffin. R.A.) officially impressed naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed, fitted with silver swivel-bar, r...
(x) Three: Surgeon J. A. McMunn, Royal Horse Artillery, who latterly became Physician and Surgeon to the Royal Hospital Chelsea from 1862-96Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Asst. Surjn. J. M. McMunn. R. Arty.), contemporarily engraved naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 copy clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (Asst. Surgn. J, A, McMunn, F Tp. R. H. Arty.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian die, very fine (3)John Alexander McMunn was born on 30 October 1827 and was appointed an Assistant Surgeon in October 1853. He was present at Sebastopol in 1 Field Battery, No. 2 Captain Mercer's Company of th...
A rare Lloyd’s Medal for Services to Lloyd’s group of three awarded to Signal Master Edward Robinson, Lloyd’s Signal Station, Port SaidEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (E. B. Robinson, Boy 1/Cl., H.M.S. “Orion”); Khedive’s Star 1882, unnamed; Lloyd’s Medal for Services to Lloyd’s, silver (Signal Master E. Robinson, Port Said, Egypt, Aug. 1917), this last in case of issue, pitting to pair, the last good very fine and a rare combination (3)Ex-Fevyer Collection, DNW 2008.Lloyd’s Medal awarded by Committee decision, 15 August 1917.In Lloyd’s Medals Medal for Services to Lloyd’s, by...
(x) Four: Major C. E. H. Heyman, Royal Artillery who was mentioned in despatches as a Staff Officer for Boer War prisonersEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (Lieut: C. E. H. Heyman. A/1....); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (Major C. E. H. Heyman. R.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Major C. E. H. Heyman. R.G.A.); Khedive's Star, dated 1882, the first with edge bruising and pitting from star and some loss to unit, fine, otherwise good very fine (4)M.I.D. London Gazette 10 September 1901.Charles Edwa...
An unusual campaign group of four awarded to Drummer G. Woods, 1st Battalion, Gordon Highlanders, later Merchant Marine, doubtless an extremely rare combinationEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 4 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (... rumr. G. Woods. 1/Gor...), very heavy wear to naming; British War and Mercantile Marine War Medals (George Woods); Khedive's Star 1882, the reverse numbered' 75 496', note the service number corresponds correctly with the Egypt and Sudan Medal, mounted as worn, the first very heavily worn and pitted, overall nearly very fine...
A rare campaign group of six awarded to Serjeant R. H. Aldridge, Cameron Highlanders later Royal FusiliersEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, no clasp, dated reserve (1418 Pte R. H. Aldridge. Cameron Highlanders.); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1891 (141[...] Aldridge 2nd Bn. Sea. Highrs.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9006 Pte. R, Aldrige. 2nd Rl. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (58970 Sjt. R. H. Aldridge R. Fus); Khedive's Star, undated, unnamed, sometime lacquered, pitting, contact mark...
Six: Battery Sergeant-Major W Bell, Royal Artillery, one of the few men of 10th Mountain Battery who evaded capture at Nicholson’s Nek and got back into Ladysmith on 30 October 1899, suffering a wound to the fingers of his right handEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (33729 Driv: W. Bell. 2/1. So: Ir: Div: R.A.; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing’s Nek, Belfast (33729 Sgt. W. Bell, 10th M.B., R.G.A.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (33729 Serjt. W. Bell, R.G.A.); Army L.S. & G.C.,...
(x) Four: Private J. Wright, Seaforth Highlanders and Imperial Yeomanry, who managed to re-enlist despite having been discharged unfitIndia General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (3647 Pte. J. Wright 2nd Bn. Seaforth Highld.); Queen's Sudan 1896-98 (3647. Pte. J. Wright. 1/Sea:Hrs.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (32976 Pte. J. Wright. 71st Coy. Imp:Yeo:); Khedive's Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (3647 Pte. J. Wright 1st Sea. Highrs.), contact marks, some edge bruising, nearly very fine (4)...
Six: Major L. F. Scott, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, late North Nigeria Regiment, who served as A.D.C. to Sir George Chardin Denton in Lagos and later A.D.C. to the Governor of GambiaEast and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1897-98 (Lieut. L. F. Scott. N. Nigeria R.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (Capt. L. F. Scott. Oxford. L.I.), rank corrected; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Capt. L. F. Scott. Oxford L.I.); 1914-15 Star (Capt. L. F. Scott. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.);...
Pair: Naik K. Din, 27th Baluch Light InfantryEast and Central Africa 1897-99, 1 clasp, 1898 (No 1219 Private Kamar Din 27th Baluch Light Infantry); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (1219 Naik Kamar Din. 127th/Baluch L.I.), mounted for wear, light contact marks, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Four: Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. B. Long, Irish Guards, late 2nd Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment, a descendant of Wiltshire gentry and brother to the 1st Viscount Long; he was himself an early member of the Irish Guards, whom he joined on 24 July 1901, while serving as A.D.C. to the Governor-General of IrelandQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State and South Africa 1901, (Capt. W. H. B. Long. 2/R.W.Kent Rgt); 1914-15 Star (Capt. W. H. B. Long I. Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt Col. W. H. B. Long), very fine (4)William Hoare Bourchier Long was bo...
(x) The campaign group of seven awarded to Major J. G. Forbes, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who took the Hong Kong Plague Medal in gold when forming part of 'The Whitewash Brigade', being called out against the 'Black Death' during 1894; Forbes was no stranger to the risks posed by this deadly disease and acted as pall-bearer to brother officer Captain Vesey, who lost his life to the bubonic plagueQueen's South Africa 1899-1901, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (Capt. J. G. Forbes. 2/Shrops. L.I.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Af...
A rare campaign group of four awarded to Stoker Petty Officer B. J. Taylor, Royal Navy, who was present for the Battle of Cocos between H.M.A.S. Sydney and S.M.S. Emden on 9 November 1914 whilst loaned to the Royal Australian Navy1914-15 Star (296629 B. J. Taylor, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (296629 B. J. Taylor. S.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (296629 B. J. Taylor, S.P.O. H.M.S. Adventure.) together with H.M.A.S. Sydney - S.M.S. Emden Medal 1914, silver, 32mm, presented by the people of Western Australia, named on the reverse (B. J. Taylor. Stoker P’y...
Six: Leading Seaman W. H. Harris, Royal Navy who was awarded the Russian Medal for Zeal whilst aboard the Jupiter on her epic icebreaking mission to Archangel in 1915; he served with the Metropolitan Police either side of the Great War and latterly with 'X' Division1914-15 Star (12366 W. H. Harris. L.S. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (12366 W. H. Harris. L.S. R.N.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (212366 (Dev.B 1735) W. H. Harris L.S. R.F.R); Coronation 1911, Metropolitan Police issue (P.C., W. Harris.); Russia, Imperial, Medal for Zeal (212366 W.H. Harris Lg.Sea. H.M.S. Jupite...
Three: Private C. A. A. Kay, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers1914-15 Star (L-2176. Pte. C.A. Kay, 21st. Lrs,); British War and Victory Medals (L-2176 Pte. C.A.A. Kay. 21-Lrs.), mounted for wear, minor contact marks, good very fine (3)Charles A. A. Kay is noted upon his M.I.C. as serving with the 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers on attachment to the Indian Telegraph Department, and deployed to East Africa with this latter unit on 18 February 1915.Sold together with a corresponding set of contemporary miniature medals.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Term...
The campaign group of three awarded to Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant H. R. Adams, 25th (Frontiersmen) Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, who was 'mentioned' for his service in East Africa in 19181914-15 Star (13537 Sjt. H. R. Adams, R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (13537 W. O. Cl. 2 H. R. Adams, R. Fus.), with M.I.D. oak leaves, good very fine (3)The unit earned a total of 39 'mentions' during the Great War of which only 27 went to other ranks.Henry R. Adams joined the 25th (Frontiersmen) Regiment as a Sergeant on 9 March 1915 and entered the war in East Africa on 10 April 1915. He serve...
(x) The 'Gallipoli 1915' casualty's group of three awarded to Private A. H. Pert, 19th Battalion, Australian Imperial Force, who was shot through the abdomen during the attack on Hill 60 and mortally wounded1914-15 Star (1387 Pte. A. H. Pert. 19/Bn. A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals (1387 Pte. A. H. Pert. 19 Bn. A.I.F.), overall very fine (3)Alexander Horace Pert was born at Sydney in 1897, the son of Amy Pert of Whangaroa, Kyle Street, Arncliffe, New South Wales. He was still living there and working as a fitter's apprentice when he enlisted into 'D' Company, 19th Battalion, A.I.F. on 2...
(x) The 'Gallipoli 1915' casualty's group of four awarded to Private A. A. Hook, 19th Battalion, Australian Expeditionary Force, who died of wounds received during the attack on Hill 601914-15 Star (873 Pte. A. A. Hook. 19/Bn. A.I.F.); British War and Victory Medals (873 Pte. A. A. Hook. 19 Bn. A.I.F.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Alfred Arthur Hook), the service number on the Victory Medal officially corrected, very fine overall (4)Alfred Arthur Hook was born at Sydney, New South Wales in 1894, the son of Alfred Hook, he was working as an engineer upon enlistment on 18 February 1915. Po...
Five: Lieutenant-Colonel A. A. W. Spencer, West Yorkshire Regiment1914 Star (Capt: A. A. W. Spencer. W. York. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. A. A. W. Spencer.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan (Bt. Lt. Col. A. A. W. Spencer.); France, Republic, Legion of Honour, breast Badge, mounted as worn, the ribands rather tired and VM detached, very fine (5)Legion of Honour London Gazette 15 December 1919.Almeric Arthur William Spencer was born at Bombay on 21 November 1874 and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into the West Yorkshire Regiment on 12 Decemb...
Four: Wing Commander A. T. Whitelock, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, who was 'mentioned' in 19171914-15 Star (2. Lieut. A. T. Whitelock. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major A. T. Whitelock. R.F.C.); Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, very fine (4)Arthur Thomas Whitelock was born on 25 March 1888, was educated at Archbishop Holgate's School and Jesus College, Oxford. He was a Classical Master living at Oakdene, Mount Vernon Road, Barnsley at the outbreak of the Great War. He took Aero Certificate No. 1263 on a Farman biplane at Brooklands on 22 May 1...
(x) Three: Private M. Wabanoose, 52nd Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, who died of wounds sustained in action on 31 August 1917, shortly after the Battle for Hill 60 - he was a First Nations Canadian from Wiikwemkong on Manitoulin IslandBritish War and Victory Medals (754976 Pte. M. Wabanoose. 52-Can. Inf.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Michael Wabanoose), good very fine (3)Michael Wabanoose was born on 5 July 1895 at Wikwemikong, Manitoulin Island, Ontaria, son of Antoine Wabanosse. Today, these lands remain a reserve of First Nations Canadians and is occupied by Ojibwa, Odawa, a...
The campaign group of six awarded to Nurse K. L. Lane, French Red CrossBritish War and Victory Medals (K. L. Lane.); France, Republic, Medal of Honour, Ministry of War for Epidemics, silver, reverse embossed 'Miss K. Lane 1917'; Union of Women of France, Nurses Medal 1914-18, silver issue; Great War Medal 1914-18; French Red Cross Medal, very fine (6)Purchased September 1996.Kathleen L. Lane (latterly Lane-Turner served as a Nurse with the French Red Cross in France from September 1914 (Pair only confirmed on MIC). She had qualified in France and also worked at some point in Russia, meeting he...
The scarce Sergeant-Pilot's group of eight awarded to Sergeant F. E. Nash, Royal Air Force, later Major, Royal Artillery, who shot down German Ace Paul Felsmann in 1918 and then became a Prisoner of War in the same action, coming away with a number of interesting photographs of his captivity and later wrote a diary of his experiences during the Second World WarBritish War and Victory Medals (10206. Sgt. F. E. Nash. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Territorial Decoration, dated to the reverse '1945' with second award bar dated '1949'; France, Repub...
Seven: Warrant Officer Class 2 M. McDonald, 3rd (The King's Own) Hussars, late 'B' Company, Kildare Battalion, Irish Republican ArmyIreland, Free State, General Service Medal 1917-21, with top riband bar and in box of issue, this inscribed in ink 'Presented to Michael McDonald, Golden Falls for War of Independence, with forwarding slip; United Kingdom, 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., Regular Army (7882816 W.O.Cl.2 M. McDonald. 3H.), good very fine (7)Michael McDonald was born on 24 February 1903 and was living a...
The campaign group of four awarded to Captain D. J. R. Simson, Royal Navy, who was killed by a German sniper on 23 May 1940 while serving aboard H.M.S. Keith at Boulogne when the port was infiltrated by German troops; he also received a posthumous 'mention'Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (Capt. D. J. R. Simson. R.N.); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, these in box of issue and with named Condolence slip, extremely fine (4)M.I.D. London Gazette 27 August 1940.David James Robert Simson was born on 7 September 1892, later studying...
(x) The campaign group of five awarded to Private D. Bradley, 1st Suffolk Regiment, who was killed in action on 28 June 1944 during the ferocious battle for Chateau de La Londe, a location immortalised by war correspondents as 'the bloodiest square mile in the whole of Normandy'The Battalion was involved in taking the vital Hillman Fortress, one of the toughest German fortifications Allied troops faced on D-DayIndia General Service 1936-39, clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (5826063 Pte. D. Bradley. Suff.R.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-1945, the first t...
Pair: Major A. C. Anderson, Royal Army Pay Corps, late 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own)General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Lt. A. C. Anderson 13/18 H.); General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (Major A. C. Anderson RAPC.), mounted court-style as worn, good very fine and an unusual combination (2)Angus Campbell Anderson was born on 31 August 1930 and served in the ranks for some 212 days, before being commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into the Royal Armoured Corps on 21 January 1954 having had joined the 13th/18th Royal Hussars (Queen Mary's Own) in October 1953. He serve...
A tragic Dunkirk perimeter casualty group of three awarded to Private C. E. Parkin, Royal Army Service Corps, late Royal Artillery, who died of wounds sustained prior to the evacuationGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (840179 Gnr. C. E. Parkin. R.A.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fine (3)Charles Edward Parkin attested initially with the Royal Artillery in 1934, serving in Palestine before being transferred to the Royal Army Service Corps with the number T/840179. He appears on the roll of the men missing for 18 Motor Coach Company which states:'Dunkirk. P.M. 27.5.40, th...
An Escaper's campaign group of four awarded to Sergeant W. H. Price, 1st Battalion, Border Regiment, later Military Provost Staff Corps, who was wounded and went 'in the bag' at Tournai in May 1940 only to escape from Stalag VIII-BGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (3653478. Pte. W. H. Price. Bord. R.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., Regular Army, E.II.R. (3653478 Sgt. W. H. Price. M.P.S.C.), mounted as worn, the retaining pin missing, light pitting and contact wear, very fine (4)William Herbert Price was born on 15 June 1919, the son of Isaac Price and a native of...
Five: Private L. Merignac, 7th (Galloway) Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers, who was taken a Prisoner of War at the Battle of ArnhemGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (3184987 Pte. L. Merignac. K.O.S.B.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (5)Louis Merignac was born a Newcastle-under-Lyme on 6 May 1908 and served in Palestine before the Second World War, being a post man by trade. He was present with the famous 7th (Galloway) Battalion, who went into the Battle of Arnhem on 17 September 1944. Following the ferocious fighting th...
A rare campaign group of four awarded to Engine Room Artificer Class I H. T. Johnson, Royal Navy, who was taken prisoner of war with H.M.S. Seal, the only British submarine surrendered to the enemy during the Second World WarInterned at Marlag Camp he joined several others - including 'Tubby' Lister of Colditz fame - in digging an escape tunnel: Johnson actually made it out of the camp but was re-captured soon after1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (M.36487 H.T. Johnson. E.A.1. H.M.S. Pembroke.), some polishing and contact marks, overall very fine (...
A 'Last Stand at Cassell 1940' P.OW. group of three awarded to Trooper A. E. Kettener, 1st East Riding Yeomanry1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R. (7889318 Tpr. A. E. Kettener. E. Riding Yeo.), the first three numbers officially corrected, sold together with his service and pay book, light contact marks, very fine (3)Alfred Edward Kettener was born on 15 May 1919 and worked as a Railway Messenger with L.N.E.R. when he enlisted on 14 February 1938 with the Territorial Army. The next year the East Riding Yeomanry was reconstituted as a result of the threat of...
A successful Escaper's campaign group of four Signaller N. F. Gresty, Royal Corps of Signals, whose regiment fought to the last round during operations on the Gazala Line and found himself imprisoned in Italy, managing to escape to Switzerland in October 19431939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R. (2576624 Pte. N. F. Gresty. R.A.P.C.), good very fine (4)Norma Frederick Gresty was serving with the Royal Corps of Signals, attached to Field Regiment which he does not name on his escapees questionnaire. Taken prisoner of war on 15 December 1941 in North...
'It is always good to know some of us survived the War, it is a long time now but looking back we were very fortunate to get into Oosterbeek at all! And then to live to tell the tale is remarkable, many of our fellow Glider Pilots didn't survive that 10 days of chaos. How you managed to get over the Rhine at the evacuation is a marvel.'So wrote Sergeant Thomas, 2nd Pilot, to Sergeant Cawthray.The well-documented Battle of Arnhem campaign group awarded to Sergeant Pilot G. Cawthray, 23 Flight, 'G' Squadron, Glider Pilot RegimentA pre-War professional cricketer who turned out for Yorkshire, Cawt...
Four: Private E. H. Neal, Army Air Corps (Parachute Regiment)1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (14428811 Pte. E. H. Neal. A.A.C.), mounted as worn, very fine, together with cloth Badge and Para O.C.A Badge (Lot) E. Harry Neal was a native of Erdington, Birmingham and had his Second World War awards issued in August 1948.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'After receiving Surrender Order from Southern Area Command via Major J. E. Eliot R.A., I took a small craft with a motor and approx. 18 Officers & men of R.A., R.E., A.C.S., Bombay Sappers & Miners, from Tebay Island-Singapore and with some hazards reached the Indragivi [SIC] river Sumatra on the evening of the 18-2-1942. The names of those on board whom I can remember are shown below…Sgt. A. E. Armstrong [SIC] No 1059778.'(The Testimony of Captain James Gordon, 9th Coast Regiment, Royal Artillery on his dramatic escape from the Fall of Singapore)The Evaders group of five awarded to Warrant O...
A scarce 'Saboteurs' campaign group of five awarded to Sergeant F. Tibbets, 4/1 Light Anti-Aircraft Regiment, Royal Artillery, who was taken prisoner of war during the Fall of Kos and was later punished for sabotaging Focke-Wulf engines during his work detail1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53 (1438983 Sgt. F. Tibbets. R.A.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, light pitting, very fine (5)Frank Tibbets was a native of Birmingham, born on 26 February 1918 and enlisted in March 1939, listing his address as 3 Stewart Road, Blackheath, Birmingham. Seeing service in North Africa he notably...
An 'Arnhem P.O.W.' group of five awarded to Corporal R. S. Telford, 7th Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers, who went 'in the bag' on 23 September during a fierce tank attack on the Battalion's perimeter1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Cadet Forces, E.II.R. (WO. R. S. Telford. A.T.C.), sold together with the recipient's dog tags and soldier's release book, light pitting and contact marks, very fine (5)Robert Smith Telford was born on 13 June 1919, a native of Dumfriesshire and enlisted on 1 September 1939 with the King's Own Scottish Borderers. Joinin...
The campaign group of six awarded to Private W. R. P. Seymour, Gloucestershire Regiment, late Royal West Kent RegimentSeymour was wounded in action in Italy in October 1944 and went on to be one of the 'Glorious Glosters' who was taken a Prisoner of War with 8 Platoon, 'C' Company at the Battle of Imjin River, April 19511939-45 Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53 (3959731 Pte. W. R. P. Seymour. Glosters.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine, together with his United States Presidential Unit Citation riband (6)William R. P. Seymour was born in Dublin...
The outstanding campaign group of seven awarded to Corporal C. J. O'Dell, Special Air Service & Parachute RegimentO'Dell served with the famed 11th Battalion at the Battle of Arnhem and was taken a Prisoner of War on 23 September 1944, when sharing in the fruitless task of relieving Frost's 2nd Battalion at Arnhem Bridge - he didn't go quietly, made good his escape but was re-captured by SS Troops in Holland with a hole in his leg; the gallant O'Dell subsequently saw further campaign service with the S.A.S.1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals...
Seven: Lieutenant J. Platos, Press and Culture Office, Polish Armed Forces1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; War Merit Cross, without swords; Monte Cassino Cross' numbered '48258'; Poland, Republic, Order of Polonia Restituta, gilt and enamel, Soviet produced 1944 type, mounted as worn, in that order, in a wooden display case with a number of badges, sold together with an original I.D. card, the last slightly chipped, overall very fine (7)Jan Platos is recorded as an Unattached 2nd Lieutenant in Poland in 1939, escaping to Palestine after the Fall of Poland he appear...
The campaign group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class II C. Burgess, Middlesex Regiment, who was taken prisoner of war at St. Valery 1940 and was later Commended by his C.O. for 'outstanding service' in Korea1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Korea 1950-53 (6206327 Sjt. C. Burgess. MX.); U.N. Korea 1950-54; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus (6206327 W.O. Cl. 2. C. Burgess. Mx.); Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R. (6206327 Cpl. C. Burgess. MX.), mounted as worn, sold together with a Middlesex Regiment, Veterans Association badge, light contact marks, ed...
(x) A rare Second World War tunneller's 'Gibraltar Key' group of seven awarded to Major D. Taylor, Royal Canadian Engineers, who was subsequently killed in action in Italy in September 19441939-45 Star; Italy Star; Canadian Voluntary Service Medal 1939-45, with overseas clasp; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, silver, in their boxes of issue, together with Canadian Memorial Crosses, G.VI.R. (2), silver, both officially inscribed 'Major D. Taylor' and in their cases of issue, and Royal Canadian Engineers' Gibraltar Key award 1941-42, for use as a watch fob, the reverse officially engraved, 'Major...
The well-documented and quite outstanding Battle of Britain Aces' group of four awarded to Flight Lieutenant M. H. Mounsdon, Royal Air Force, who flew with No. 56 (Punjab) Squadron - the Firebirds - he very much lived up to their sobriquet in claiming Ace status during the famed summer of 1940Having torn up the skies of Southern England, Mounsdon was shot down by Me109's on 31 August 1940 and suffered dreadful burns to his face, hands and legs; that precipitated a protracted stay at the Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, going under the knife of Sir Archibald McIndoe on no less than five...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe outstanding Czech War Cross & Czech Bravery Medal group of ten awarded to Flight Lieutenant A. Vrana, Royal Air Force, late Czech Air Force and French Foreign Legion l'Armee de l'Air Groupe de Chasse 1/5Vrana had the admirable record of one kill and two probables during the Battle of France, having then transferred to Britain, he flew in the Hurricanes of No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron during the Battle of Britain as just one of just 88 Czech Pilots1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62,...
Pair: Corporal E. Devonish, Barbados PoliceWar Medal 1939-45; Colonial Police Medal, G.VI.R., for Long Service, with Bar (Cpl. Edison Devonish. Barbados Police), mounted as worn, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The campaign group of four awarded to Chief Petty Officer Aircrewman B. J. Sandoe, Royal Navy, who served during the Falklands War with H.M.S. Intrepid, upon whose deck the Argentine surrender papers were signed South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (AB (R) B J Sandoe D171525K HMS Intrepid); Gulf 1990-91 (LACMN B J Sandoe D171525K RN); N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, Former Yugoslavia; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C. (LACMN B J Sandoe D171525K RN), mounted as worn, light contact marks, very fine (4)Barry John Sandoe was born on 10 October 1960 and worked as a bakery assistant prior to beginning his caree...
(x) Family group:Four: Warrant Officer Class I G. E. Hanley, Royal Army Medical CorpsThe Most Venerable Order of St. John, Serving Brother's breast badge, silvered-metal and enamel; Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 6 Jan. to 28 Feb. 1991 (24278205 W.O. 1 G. E. Hanley, R.A.M.C.); Regular Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (24278205 W.O. 1 G. E. Hanley, R.A.M.C.); Kuwait Liberation Medal, 4th Grade, in its case of issue with named card sleeve, the remainder mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (4)Three: Sergeant A. W. L. Finnie, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing CorpsGulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 6 Jan. to 28 F...
(x) A rare Borneo and Vietnam War Special Forces group of three awarded to Sergeant W. H. 'Bill' Roods, Australian Special Air Service (S.A.S.), a gallant and skilful patrol leader who implemented telling Claymore mine detonations against Viet Cong insurgentsGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (15340 W. H. Roods); Vietnam 1967 (15340 W. H. Roods); South Vietnam campaign service, clasp, '1960-', the reverse officially inscribed, '15340 W. H. Roods', the second with a scratch over service number and the last with slightly chipped obverse enamel, otherwise good very fine (3)William Henry R...
Foreign Orders, Decorations & Medals
(x) Afghanistan, Kingdom, Order of the Supreme Sun, Badge, 53mm x 38mm, gold, the rim stamped '900', good very fineTests as 88% pure and approx. weight 36g.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Austria, Republic, Order of Merit, 1st Class Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Anton Reitterer, Juwelier, Wien IX. Schubertg. 24, comprising sash Badge, 48mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 98mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with maker's cartouche to reverse, on full sash riband as worn, nearly extremely fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Belgium, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Grand Cross set of Insignia, by P. De Greef, comprising sash Badge, 75mm x 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel, silver mark to loop, on full sash as worn; breast Star, 96mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, Badge with a slightly loose centre, otherwise both good very fine, in P. De Greef, Brussels case of issue with boutonniere (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Brazil, Republic, Victory Medal 1918, bronze, 35mm, signed 'J.S.' for Jorge Soubre, a little stained, very fine, with original ribandThe Medal of Victory of Brazil was created by Decree No. 16074 of 22 June 1923 and was designed by Jorge Soubre. Although it was originally planned for 5,000 medals to be struck, only a small fraction of this number were ever created.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, neck Badge with Swords and War Wreaths, 105mm including crown suspension x 64mm, gilt and enamel, good very fine, with full neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Imperial, Order of the Double Dragon, sash Badge, 66mm, silver and enamel, central stone replaced with carved blue cabochon, upper coral lacking, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Brilliant Star, 2nd Class sash Badge, 60mm, silver and enamel, local marks to reverse and officially numbered '312', with length of incorrect riband, toning, surface wear to enamel with one minor chip, otherwise good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Colombia, Republic, Order of San Carlos, Grand Cross breast Star, 70mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, a few ray tips slightly bent, centre just slightly loose, otherwise good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Denmark, Kingdom, Order of the Dannebrog (Dannebrogordenen), breast Badge, 55mm x 73mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, by A. Michelsen, hallmarks to reverse, twin-prong retaining pin, nearly extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Denmark, Kingdom, Order of the Dannebrog (Dannebrogordenen), F.R.VII. (1848-63), 67mm including suspension x 28mm, gold and enamel, suspension neatly re-affixed, enamel chips, large gold loop, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Egypt, Republic (2), Order of National Merit, 2nd Class Grand Officer's sash Badge, 79mm including eagle suspension x 59mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to reverse of badge and suspension, on full sash as worn; Order of Independence, breast Star, 81mm, silver-gilt and enamel, local maker's cartouche to reverse and hallmarks on badge and pinback, Star central screw is loose, otherwise both very fine (2)Lebanon, Republic, Order of the Cedar, breast Badge, 55mm including wreath suspension x 37mm, silver and enamel, cased and with corresponding miniature award, very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT...
(x) Finland, Republic, Order of the Red Lion of Finland, Commander's 1st Class set of Insignia, by Tillander, Helsinki, comprising neck Badge, 50mm, silver-gilt and enamel, marks to loop; breast Star, 80mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, both with date hallmarks 'X7' for 1975, silver purity mark and maker's details, good very fine and a rare set, with full original neck riband as worn (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Kingdom, Royal Military Order of St. Louis, Knight's breast Badge, 38mm, gold and enamel, hallmark on a fleur de lis, centre slightly loose, some wear to enamel including cracks and minor chips, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Legion of Honour, Commander's neck Badge, 90mm including crown with strawberry leaves x 62mm, gold and enamel, poincon mark to downward tassle, obverse centre with left-facing Napoleon and inscription 'NAPOLEON EMP. DES FRANCAIS' and the reverse centre with left-facing Eagle and inscription 'HONNEUR ET PATRIE', suspension neatly re-affixed and thus perhaps an earlier modified Badge following regime changes, very fine, with neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, First Empire, Legion of Honour, 3rd Type (1806-08) breast Badge, 58mm including crown suspension x 38mm, silver, gold centres and enamel, silver mark to loop, enamel chipping, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, First Empire, Legion of Honour, breast Badge without crown, 36mm, silver, gold centres and enamel, enamel chipping, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A possibly unique French medal for the Battle of Abukir, 25 July 1799 to the 22nd Regiment Chasseurs à Cheval, silver-gilt, 46mm including suspension loop x 36mm, obverse engraved 'Colonel Lasalle 22me Regt. Chasseurs à Cheval armée d'orient. Gabriel Buvelot, Chasseur 1re Compe.', reverse engraved 'Combat D'Abou=Qyr, 7 Thermidor An 7, 25 Julliet 1799.', light contact marks, very fineAntoine Charles Louis de Lasalle, the "Hussar General", was personally selected by Napoleon Bonaparte to participate in his Egyptian Campaign. Lasalle's bold strategy aided the French victory at the Battle of t...
(x) Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy, Order of Philip the Magnanimous, Commander's neck Badge, 61mm including suspension x 58mm, gold and enamel, with gold and purity hallmark to ring, slight enamel loss to reverse, otherwise good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Grand Duchy, Order of Philip the Magnanimous, Badge, 40mm, gold and enamel, one or two enamel digs, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Oldenburg, House and Merit Order of Peter Frederick Louis, Commander's neck Badge, 73mm including crown suspension x 45mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, in case of issue and with length of ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Oldenburg, Waterloo Campaign Merit Medal 1815, 28mm, silver, contact marks, very fine, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, House Order of Hohenzollern, Military Division, breast Badge, 59mm including crown suspension x 38mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, some wear to enamel with minor chip to reverse, otherwise good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, 1st Class breast Star, 91mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, enamel cracks to central medallion, otherwise nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, neck Badge, 47mm, gold and enamel, by Wilm, Berlin, the bottom arm marked 'W', on neck riband as worn, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, breast Badge, 38mm, gold and enamel, base engraved 'W', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Red Cross Order 1871, neck Badge, very fine, with neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, silver with iron centre, centre cracked and a slight portion missing, about very fine, with remnants of combat ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Leipzig Cross 1813, 37mm, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantAn impressive German group of eight attributed to Oberleutnant E. O. G. ClausenGermany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1914, silver with iron centre, with riband; Wurttemberg, Wilhelms Cross 1915, bronze, with riband; Prussia, riband only for Hindenburg Cross 1914-18; Wurttemberg, Friedrich Order, 1st Class Knight's Cross, gilt and enamel; Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, 4th Class Badge, silver and enamel, 'FP' maker's mark between rays, with riband; Wurttemberg, Silver Wedding Medal 1911; Red Cross Medal, with riband; Hungary, Commemorative War Medal 1914-18, marked...
Germany, a late 19th century Officer's aiguillette, sword knot, and epaulettes belonging to Lieutenant General O. W. von Clausen, aiguillette with double twisted cords and attachment cording with attached shoulder epaulette and two ornate aiglets, of superior quality, aiguillette and two epaulettes each bearing one rank insignia, together with Order of the Crown of Wurttemberg helmet plate, very fine (Lot)Otto Wilhelm von Clausen was born in Stuttgart, Germany on 9 September 1831 as the youngest of six children born to Johann Gottlieb Ivan Clausen and his wife Carolina Margareta Christine Ramm...
(x) Germany, Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, Waterloo Medal 1815, for enlisted men, 42mm, bronze with gilt detail, rim engraved 'Herzogthe Gotha Vnd Altenburg MDCCCXIV MDCCCXV', significant wear to edges, contact marks, about very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Order of Albert, neck Badge, 100mm including crown suspension x 63mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with length of neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Greek Royal Family Order of Saints Olga and Sophia bestowed upon J. Brittain-Jones, the uncrowned 'Queen of Greece' who was the great love of King George II of GreeceGreece, Kingdom, Royal Family Order of Saints Olga and Sophia, Badge, 58mm including crown suspension x 43mm, silver-gilt and enamel, by Spink & Son Ltd., London, mounted on its bow and tails' riband, nearly extremely fine, in its embossed fitted case of issueA few words from our vendor:'Joyce was my maternal grandmother. She was a calm, generous, attentive and caring person. I enjoyed her v...
(x) Hungary, Regency, Order of Merit, Civil Division, sash Badge, 53mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with hallmarks between arms, good very fine, on full sash for wearSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hungary, People's Republic, Order of the Flag of the People's Republic of Hungary, breast Star (2), 82mm, one with silver wreath decoration and enhanced with paste 'diamonds'; with gilt wreath decoration and enhanced with paste 'rubies', gilt and enamel, good very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Italy, Savoy, Military Order of Savoy, breast Star, by Cravanzola, Rome, 83mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) An outstanding posthumous Gold Al Valore Militare awarded to Commander P. Paiette, II Garibaldi Assault Brigade, a gallant Italian partisan who was Killed in Action with a German patrol in February 1944Italy, Republic, Al Valore Militare, Gold issue, silver-gilt, marked 'A-800' (Paietta Pietro (M) M. Carlo. (Vercelli) 24-2-944.), good very fineCitation states:'Organizer of the first partisan detachments in the Biella area. Commander of the Garibaldi Brigade, he bravely led his men in the bitter battles against an enemy superior in numbers and means. Always first in the fray, always present...
(x) A very fine Gold Al Valore Militare awarded to Vice-Commander of the Bologna Partisan Division A. Cucchi, who served in the field under the code name JacopoItaly, Republic, Al Valore Militare, Gold issue, silver-gilt, marked 'A-800' (Cucchi Aldo - Imola-Bologna - 9-9-943 - 21-4-45.), good very fineCitation states:'Founder, organizer and commander of the partisan units in the Imola area, he stood out from the first days for his sagacity in organization and his courage in action. These qualities shone later in Bologna where, in command of a GAP, he carried out actions against Nazi headquarte...
Japan, Order of the Rising Sun, 1st Class set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 110mm x 75mm; breast Star, silver and enamel, 91mm, some enamel damage and repair to the sash Badge, three screw fittings to reverse of Star absent, otherwise very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Japan, Manchukuo, Order of the Auspicious Clouds, 1st Class Grand Cordon's breast Star, 93mm, silver and enamel, local characters to reverse translate as 'Order of Merit Decoration', minor chip to red enamel ring and slight crack to yellow centre, otherwise good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Kuwait, Emirate, Order of Military Duty (Wisam al-Iftiqhar al-Askari), 53mm, gold (14 carat) and enamel, reverse further marked '585', good very fineWeight approx. 30g.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Latvia, Republic, Order of Viesturs, Civil Division, 5th Class Knight's breast Badge, 62mm including coat of arms suspension x 43mm, silver and enamel, by V. Millers, Riga, hallmarks and maker's mark to reverse of coat of arms suspension, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Latvia, Republic, Order of Viesturs, Civil Division, 5th Class Knight's breast Badge, 62mm including coat of arms suspension x 43mm, silver and enamel, by V. Millers, Riga, hallmarks and maker's mark to reverse of coat of arms suspension, enamel cracks on one reverse arm, otherwise good very fine, scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Panama, Republic, Medal of Solidarity 1918, bronze issue, 36mm, maker's mark 'M. Lordonnois' to reverse, extremely fineApproximately 100 Medals issued by Panama to each Allied country.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Persia, Empire, Order of the Lion and the Sun, Commander's neck Badge, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, 68mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's name to reverse and silver mark to loop, good very fine, with full neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Portugal, Military Order of Christ, 2nd Class breast Star, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, 9.2cm x 8.6cm, by Boullanger, Paris, good very fine, housed in a fitted Frederico Da Costa case with applied gilding to lidSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A rare Bronze Cross of Rhodesia pair awarded to Lieutenant G. J. Schrag, 2nd Rhodesian African Rifles, for his gallantry in commanding an attack on two enemy camps on 31 October 1976, when he went into a river bed alone and killed two terrorists at a range of less than ten metres; he also served in 'C' (Rhodesia) Squadron, Special Air Service RegimentRhodesia, Bronze Cross of Rhodesia (Lt. G. J. Schrag); General Service Medal, with Silver Pick Commendation (2Lt G. J. Schrag), mounted as worn, good very fine (2)Provenance:Christie's, April 1992.B.C.R. awarded 29 July 1977, the citation states:'...
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Stanislaus, Military Division, 2nd Class neck Badge, by Wilhelm Kiebel, St Petersburg, 46mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, maker's initials and court marks to reverse, purity marks to ring, good very fine, with section of ribandWilhelm Keibel, year of manufacture of the Order 1841-62.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Stanislaus, Badge, 55mm, gold and enamel, black enamel type, enamel chipping and repairs to centre, repairs to fixings of eagles between rays, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Vladimir, breast Badge with Swords, 38mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, marks to loop and tips & hilts of swords, a little wear overall but particularly detailed centre, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Russia, Imperial, Order of St George, 4th Class Cross, 36mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, reverse centre a little rubbed, very fine, mounted as wornSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Russia, Soviet Union, Order of Lenin, Type 5 Variation 1, numbered '62580', gold, platinum and enamel, 33.6g (950 gold standard) very fineSold together with a Certificate of Authenticity.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, 4th/5th Class breast Badge, 58mm including wreath suspension x 43mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineProbably from the workshop of Arthus Bertrand in 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 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A most unusual cased set of twelve Saudi Service MedalsSaudi Arabia, Kingdom, a cased set of twelve Medals, with relevant miniature awards and riband bars, including Military Management Medal, Honor Medal, Combat Medal, Military Service Medal and National Guard Long Service Medal, good very fine, in fitted leather case (Lot)One of five original sets approved for manufacture by the Saudi Ministry of Defence in 1992.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Serbia, Kingdom, Order of Karageorge, Commander's neck Badge, 73mm including crown suspension x 50mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel, good very fine, with full neck riband Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Serbia, Kingdom, Order of St Sava, Commander's neck Badge, 88mm including crown suspension x 52mm, silver-gilt and enamel, Bishop in green robes, enamel chips, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Charles III, neck Badge, 62mm including wreath suspension x 41mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, with replacement loop, enamel chipping to centres, otherwise good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Spain, Kingdom, Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 75mm including wreath suspension x 50mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 80mm x 76mm, silver-gilt and enamel, one arm of Star with significant chipping, otherwise both very fine, with full sash riband as worn, and boutonniere (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sudan, Republic, Order of the Two Niles, 2nd Class set of Insignia, by Spink & Son, comprising neck Badge, 90mm including suspension x 60mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, marked 'silver' to the reverse, on full neck riband as worn; breast Star, 92mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche and marked 'silver' to the reverse, both extremely fine, in its Spink & Son, King Street, London case of issue with corresponding miniature award and additional length of riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sweden, Kingdom, Order of the North Star, Knight Grand Cross set of Insignia, by C. F. Carlman, comprising sash Badge, 80mm including crown suspension x 55mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, on full sash as worn; breast Star, 74mm, silver, with hallmarks to barrel hinge, hallmarked 1951, slight chipping to enamel tip of one ray to obverse and reverse of Badge, retaining clip and a few ray tips bent on Star, otherwise both good very fine, in its C. F. Carlman, Stockholm case of issue (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, neck Badge, 75mm including star and crescent suspension x 60mm, silver and enamel with gold centre, local cartouche to reverse, good very fine, on neck riband as wornSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Bronze Star group of ten to Indirect Fire Infantryman (Mortarman) W. J. Scovil, 2nd Battalion 8th Cavalry who served as part of 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)United States of America, Bronze Star with V emblem (William J. Scovil) engraved; Purple Heart; Air Medal, bronze (William J. Scovil) engraved; Commendation Medal with V and oak leaf emblems (William J. Scovil) engraved; Good Conduct Medal (William J. Scovil) engraved; National Defence Service Medal; Vietnam Campaign Medal with 1960- clasp; Vietnam, Campaign Star; Vietnam, Cross of Gallantry with Palm; Vietnam, Civil Action Honour M...
An extremely rare trial Collar Chain of the Order of Unity of the United Arab EmiratesUnited Arab Emirates, Order of Unity, 2nd Type, Collar Chain, trial, silver-gilt with paste stones; breast Star, trial, silver-gilt and enamel with paste stones, both pieces by Spink & Son, some toning, one roundel with slightly loose centre, otherwise very fine, extremely rare and likely unique trial pieces (2)Spink XRF testing on the collar chain detected:Ag 82.81%Au 10.42%Cu 5.27%The Order of Unity was originally created to be the United Arab Emirates' highest civil honour, but was subsequently superseded...
United Arab Emirates, Order of Independence, 2nd Type, 2nd Class, breast Star, trial, by Spink & Son, silver-gilt with ten paste stones, some toning, very fine, scarceThe Order of Independence, 2nd Class, is bestowed upon Ministry undersecretaries and others who perform excellent services to the State. The three classes of the 2nd Type were instituted by Federal Law no. 8 in 2016.This breast Star trial piece features the flag of the U.A.E. being flown in the central medallion, which is circled by a ring of a geometric designs in red and green. The heptagonal star design features (paste) emeral...
United Arab Emirates, Emirates Military Order, 5th Class breast Badge, by Spink & Son, 45mm, gilt and enamel, maker's backplate to reverse, slight enamel chip to one tip, centre slightly loose, missing suspension loop, otherwise very fine The Emirates Military Order was established in 1987 and is awarded to members of the military for distinguished service and to those captured or lost while in service. The 5th Class award is bestowed upon Officer Cadets, other ranks, and equivalent ranking civilians.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions f...
United Arab Emirates, Ras Al Khaima, Order of the Tower of Qasimi Medal; a good section of sash riband, 102mm wide; and plaster cast models (2), 167mm, all by Spink & Son, very fine (4)The Medal of the Order of the Tower of Qasimi is awarded to civilians, Officers, and personnel of the Army and police belonging to the rank of Captain and below.The plaster casts depict the approved design and a not-approved design for the obverse face of the Medal.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Zayed Order for Distinguished Security, 1st Class neck Badge, by Fattorini, silver-gilt and enamel with pearl-tipped ends, in its Fattorini case of issue, on length of riband, scarce; Order of Gallantry, 1st Type breast Badge, with riband bar, in its case of issue, nearly extremely fine (2)The Order of Zayed is named after the first president of the U.A.E., Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Zayed Order for Distinguished Security is bestowed upon those working for the Police and Security force who prove their distinctiveness and superior skills in...
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Emirates Police and Security Order, 5th Class breast Badge, gilt and enamel, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Sincere Service Order (3), 1st Type, 1st Class, gilt with seven pearl-tipped ends; 2nd Type, 1st Class, gilt with seven pearl-tipped ends, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 2nd Type, 2nd Class, silvered with seven pearl-tipped ends, with riband bar, in its case of issue, all by Fattorini, very fine and better (4)The Emirates Police and Security Order is bestowed upon both members of and civilians working for the Police and Security...
United Arab Emirates, Dubai Police 1st Series, Order of Gallantry Star, 2nd Type, by Fattorini; Order of Long Service, 2nd Type, by Fattorini; Meritorious Service Star (2), 1st Type, by Comtesse; 2nd Type, by Fattorini, some with light scratches, otherwise very fine overall (4)The Dubai Police Order of Gallantry is a seven-pointed star with a central medallion featuring a swordsman on horseback with the Arabic inscription 'United Arab Emirates'. The reverse displays the badge of the Dubai Police.The obverse of the Order of Long Service features a traditional tower surrounded by trees with the...
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation (MOFAIC), Order of Diplomatic Merit (3), 1st Class Medal, silver-gilt; 1st Class trial, reverse impressed 'MOFA 001', silver-gilt, hallmarked; 2nd Class trial, reverse impressed 'MOFA 001', silver and silver-gilt, hallmarked; Order of Diplomatic Service (2), 1st Class trial, reverse impressed 'MOFA 001', silver-gilt with 'pearls', hallmarked; 2nd Class trial, silver, silver-gilt with 'pearls', hallmarked; Medal of Contribution to International Peace trial, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarked, all by Fattorini, each mo...
United Arab Emirates, Federal Armed Force Gallantry Medal, by Spink & Son, 1st Class, specimen; 2nd Class, each mounted on pin for wear, both extremely fine (2)The U.A.E. Union Defence Force became the Federal Armed Force in 1974. The text on the reverse of the 2nd Class Medal translates to 'The Federal Armed Force'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Bravery Medal (2), by Spink & Son, 1st Class; 2nd Class; Order of Glory, 1st Type, trial piece by Spink & Son; Order of Achievement, trial piece by Spink & Son; Order of Military Glory, 2nd Class, by Fattorini, each mounted on pin for wear except Achievement Order, overall very fine to extremely fine (5)The Bravery Medal was awarded to military personnel who perform an act of sacrifice, bravery, or heroism either in combat or general service. This award was replaced in 2009 by the Order of Military Glory.The Order of Achievement is of a similar design to the Order of Glor...
United Arab Emirates, Distinguished Service Medal (3), by Spink & Son, 1st Type; 1st Type trial piece, bronze; 2nd Type; Wound Medal (2), 1st Type, by Spink & Son, housed in a Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd., case; 2nd Type, 2nd Class, by Fattorini, overall very fine and better, Wound Medals very scarce (5)The 1st Type Distinguished Service Medal reverse has the Arabic inscription 'The Armed Forces of the State of the United Arab Emirates', and the 2nd Type reverse inscription reads 'For Long Excellent Service'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Cond...
United Arab Emirates, Sharjah, Police Decoration of Distinguished Service; Police Social Defence Medal; Police Employee Excellence Medal, with riband bar, in its case of issue, all by Fattorini, very fine and better (3)The Sharjah Police Decoration of Distinguished Service may be earned by military Officers and other ranks working in the Police and Security forces who have served for at least ten years and during which time they displayed good performance and good morals. The obverse features a cannon, with the state emblem of the Emirate of Sharjah to the reverse.The Sharjah Police Social Def...
United Arab Emirates, Trucial Oman Scouts (Union Defence Force 1971-76) Loyal Service Medal, 2nd Type (2), bar suspension; loop suspension, both mounted on pin for wear; Trucial Oman Scouts (Federal Armed Forces 1976-80) Loyal Service Medal, 3rd Type, all by Spink & Son, very fine overall, scarce (3)The obverse of the 2nd Type Medals features the cap badge of the Union Defence Force, a falcon atop a pillar with outstretched wings before two crossed khanjar daggers, accompanied by an Arabic inscription translating to 'Union Defence Force'. The 3rd Type Medal obverse displays the cap badge of th...
United Arab Emirates, Trucial Oman Scouts (Union Defence Force 1971-76) and Abu Dhabi Defence Force Faithful Service Medal, by Spink & Son; Union Defence Force presentation medalet, medalet toned, very fine, and Medal nearly extremely fine (2)The Trucial Oman Scouts and Abu Dhabi Defence Force Faithful Service Medal was established on 13 May 1969 with the British Residency in Bahrain's issue of the 'Good Service in the Arabian Gulf Medal Draft Regulations'. The Medal could be earned by 'Arabs of any rank serving in the Trucial Oman Scouts and the Abu Dhabi Defence Force. British seconded and c...
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Defence Force Inauguration 1966 Medal, 2nd Class; Police Accession 1966 Medal, 2nd Class specimen, blank obverse; Defence Force Service Order 1976, gilt and enamel, all by Spink & Son, each mounted on pin for wear, some with toning, otherwise very fine and better overall, scarce (3)The Abu Dhabi Defence Force Inauguration Medal was established by Emiri Decree No. 8 in 1978 and was awarded to all ranks who were serving in the Abu Dhabi Defence Force upon its inauguration on 6 August 1966. 1st Class awards were given to Officers and 2nd Class to all other ranks....
United Arab Emirates, Federal Armed Force Long Service Medal, by Spink & Son, 1st Class; 2nd Class, each mounted with pin for wear, both nearly extremely fine (2)The U.A.E. Union Defence Force became the Federal Armed Force in 1974. The text on the reverse of each Medal translates to 'The Federal Armed Force'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, First Anniversary of Independence Star 1972, scarce; Armed Forces Unification Medal 1976; 15th National Day Anniversary Medal 1986 (2); 25th National Day Anniversary Medal 1996, all by Spink & Son, very fine (5)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, 25th Anniversary of the Armed Forces 1996 (7), official issue Medal by Spink & Son; 2nd Class trial by Fattorini; a number of trial pieces by Royal Insignia, Singapore including 1st Class final design trial; 2nd Class final design trial; and (3) rejected trial designs, each mounted on pin for wear, overall good very fine to extremely fine (7)Royal Insignia produced a number of trial pieces for the Silver Jubilee Armed Forces Medal, though the issued medals were all produced by Spink & Son.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Co...
United Arab Emirates, Military Management Medal, in its case of issue; Peace Medal; Foreign Service Medal, in its case of issue; Relief Medal; Medal of Superiority (2), 2nd Class; 3rd Class, with riband bar, in its case of issue, all by Fattorini, Medals overall extremely fine, cases with some wear (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Military Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (3), 1st Type, 1st Class, by Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd., with riband bar, cased; 1st Type, 2nd Class, by Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd.; 2nd Type, 2nd Class, by Eng Leong, Singapore; together with National Defence College Medal, by Fattorini, in its case of issue, overall very fine and better (4)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Kosovo Peace Keeping Force 1999 Medal; Kosovo Humanitarian Force 1999 Medal, both by Eng Leong, Singapore, both mounted on pin for wear, good very fine and better, extremely scarce (2)The Kosovo Peace Keeping Force 1999 Medal was given to all ranks who served in the Albania Peace Keeping Force in 1999, which was based at Kukes on the Kosovo border. The design features the outline of Albania emblazoned with the word 'Kosovo', above which is the large U.A.E. military emblem, all encircled by palm branches.The Kosovo Humanitarian Force 1999 Medal is distinct from the Kosovo...
United Arab Emirates, Lebanon Peace Keeping Force Medal 1976-78; Liberation of Kuwait 1991 Medal; Somalia Peace Keeping Force 1993 Medal, all by Spink & Son, each mounted on pin for wear, very fine and better (3)The Lebanon Peace Keeping Force Medal 1976-78 was awarded to all ranks who were part of the U.A.E. force in the Bekka Valley in Lebanon in 1976-78. The Medal features the emblem of the U.A.E. military forces accompanied by an enamel representation of the Lebanese flag and the U.A.E. flag, surrounded by laurel leaves. The Liberation of Kuwait Medal was bestowed upon all ranks of the Fed...
United Arab Emirates, Gulf Cooperation Council, Cooperation Security Medal, with riband bar, in its Fattorini case of issue; Appreciation Medal, 1st Class, gilt and enamel, extremely fine (2)The obverse face of the Cooperation Security Medal displays interlocking clasped hands, symbolic of unity, with the award's title in Arabic. The reverse bears the emblem and title of the Gulf Cooperation Council.The Appreciation Medal's obverse features a decorative star with a blue enamel centre whose text translates to 'Appreciation'. The reverse also bears the emblem and title of the Gulf Cooperation Co...
United Arab Emirates, Gulf Cooperation Council 1983, Order of Cooperation (2), 1st Class, gilt; 2nd Class; Medal of Cooperation (2), 1st Class, gilt; 2nd Class, all by Spink & Son, a couple with light scratches, otherwise very fine and better (4)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Medal of Duty, gilt and enamel, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Medal for Honour and Security, gilt and enamel, mounted with the incorrect riband, with riband bar also on incorrect riband, in its Fattorini case of issue; Rescue Medal, 1st Class, gilt and enamel; Security Awareness Medal, silvered, gilt and enamel, in its case of issue; Medal of Loyalty (2), 2nd Class, silvered and enamel, in its case of issue; bronze trial piece, reverse impressed 'M713', all by Fattorini, very fine and better (6)The Ministry of Interior Medal of Duty is award...
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Long and Distinguished Service Medal, 2nd Class, silvered and enamel, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Police and Security Forces Amalgamation Medal, gilt and silvered with pearls, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Medal of Cooperative Security, 1st Class, gilt and enamel, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Badge of Appreciation, gilt, all by Fattorini, very fine and better (4)The Ministry of Interior Long and Distinguished Service Medal is in the shape of a stylised seven-pointed star in a traditional Islamic design, with the central...
United Arab Emirates, Dubai Defence Force Service Medal, by Spink & Son, mounted on pin for wear, very fineThe Dubai Defence Force Service Medal was awarded to all serving members of the Force prior to its amalgamation on 6 May 1976 into the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces. About 15 of these medals were given to British personnel.The obverse face of the medal features text which translates as 'His Highness Shaikh Rashid bin Saeed Al-Maktoum Ruler of Dubai', surrounding a profile portrait of the Shaikh. The reverse text translates to 'Devoted Service to Dubai - Dubai Defence Force' and featur...
United Arab Emirates, Dubai Police 2nd Series, Badge of Superiority (2), 1st Class, gilt, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 2nd Class, silvered, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Order of Excellent Service, 2nd Class, silvered; 3rd Series, Order of Sincere Service (3), 2nd Class, silvered, blank reverse, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 3rd Series, 1st Class, for 40 Years' service, gilt, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 2nd Class, for 20 Years' service, silvered, with riband bar, in its case of issue; 2nd Class, for 40 Years' service, silvered, with riband bar, in its cas...
United Arab Emirates, Dubai Police 3rd Series, Order of the Dubai Police (4), 1st Class, gilt; 2nd Class, gilt; 3rd Class, silvered; 4th Class, silvered; Decoration of Excellent Service (2), 1st Class, for 40 years' service, gilt for Officers; 2nd Class, for 40 years' service, silvered for non-commissioned Officers; Order of Security Cooperation (2), 1st Class, gilt; 2nd Class, silvered, all by Fattorini, each with riband bar and in case of issue, overall good very fine and better (8)The Order of the Dubai Police is awarded to members of the police force, or to any citizen or foreigner, in rec...
United Arab Emirates, Armed Forces HQ Land Forces Medallion, in its Sofia Trading case of issue; Shaikh Zayed Brigade Golden Jubilee 2001 Medal, by Royal Insignia, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Shaikha Fatima Welfare Prize Medal, by Eng Leong, Singapore, overall very fine and better (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Order of Independence, full sash with fittings, plus a further length of riband, both by Spink & Son; State President's Appreciation Prize Order, full sash with fittings, by Royal Insignia, very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Medals from the Collection of the late H. J. Silverston
(x) 'Now, gentlemen, let us do something today which the world may talk of hereafter!Thus spoke Rear-Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood from the deck of his flagship, H.M.S. Royal Sovereign, prior to the Battle of TrafalgarThe Naval General Service Medal awarded to Able Seaman E. Kendall, Royal NavyNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (Edward Kendall.), good very fineProvenance:Seaby, June 1953.Spink, December 1972.Edward Kendall was born in London around 1778 and was 27 years old when he served as an Able Seaman aboard the H.M.S. Royal Sovereign during the Battle of Trafalgar.Royal S...
(x) The Military General Service Medal awarded to Sergeant T. Harris, 5th Regiment of Foot, who was slightly wounded in the Battle of Bergen 1799Military General Service 1793-1814, 6 clasps, Vimiera, Corunna, Salamanca, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (T. Harris, 5th Foot.), minor pitting, very fineProvenance:Whitaker Collection 1890.One of 33 Medals with 6 clasps to the Regiment, 2 of this combination.Thomas Harris was a native of Gloucester, Gloucestershire and attested for service on 20 May 1799. Entering the Napoleonic War in Holland his service papers note 'Wounded slightly on the breast in Ho...
(x) A rare Egypt and Sudan Medal awarded to Mr. W. Onions, Indian Government, who served as Engineer-in-Charge aboard the Government Steamer TenasserimEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Mr W. Onions. I.G.S.”Tenasserim”), suspension slightly loose, light contact marks, very fineIn addition to the 14 European members of the crew of the Indian Government Steamer Tenasserim, there were a further 122 Goanese and Lascars who were issued with unnamed medals. Amberwitch and Tenasserim were the only such vessels from India during these operations.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addi...
(x) East and West Africa 1887-1900, for Mwele 1895-6, no clasp (1530 Dooly Bearer Sumboo Joti 24 Bo. Infy.), minor contact wear, very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) East and Central Africa 1897-99, 1 clasp, 1898 (Pte. Iriboi. Hasan.), good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China 1900, no clasp (993 Sowar Shimiath Singh Jodhpur I. S. Lcrs.), edge bruising, very fineThe Jodhpur Lancers were part of the Imperial Contingent raised for service in China on the outbreak of the Boxer Rebellion. They were commanded by Colonel - later Lieutenant General - Sir Pratap Singh, and replaced the 9th Lancers in China when the latter unit was posted for service in the Boer War. The Squadrons were split up with several taking part in the Nikko Shimanzai and Funnig expeditions while others guarded the Pekin railway and some saw reconnaissance duties around Shanghai.They regroup...
(x) China 1900, no clasp (Clerk Mr Ardesier Jamseljee Mily Acct. Dept.), suspension somewhat slack, contact wear overall, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China 1900, bronze issue, no clasp (Dhali Shajutia I. S. Infy), suspension slack, light contact marks, very fineThe Imperial Service Brigade was raised by Indian Rulers for service in China to relieve the British Troops needed for service in South Africa. They followed up on the Allied successes in China, patrolling the countryside, searching villages for weapons and guarding road and railway lines.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Jubaland, bronze issue (Muleteer Kala Singh. Murree Mtn: Bty:), suspension somewhat slack, light contact marks, very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (3/Gr. Clk. A. Consalves. R.I.M.S. Clive.), edge bruise, two heavy test cuts to obverse rim, not affecting naming, overall very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (Porter Ndolo Wa Bissi. 3/K.A.R.), good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Tibet 1903-04, silver issue (Clerk J. E. Jacobs. S&T Corps), the 'a' of the surname officially corrected, contact marks and edge bruising overall, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Near East (Sd. Mahomed Sd. Rajab.), some contact marks, one test mark to the rear obverse, not obscuring the naming, very fine and a scarce ratingRating being Seedie.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Empress of India Medal attributed to Prince Sir Jahan Qader Mirza Mo Wahid AliEmpress of India Medal 1877, in its case of issue, this damaged and in four parts, sold together with a photograph of the recipient wearing his award, light pitting, very fineSold together with a copy of The Statutes of the Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire and a copy of the original photograph and an old photograph the reverse stating:'Prince Sir Jahan Qader Mirza Mo Wahid Ali. Presented by Amjal Al-Mozi 2/8/74.'Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Waziristan 1920 I.D.S.M. awarded to Lance Naik L. Singh, 3/34th Sikh Pioneers who was further 'mentioned' the following yearIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (1037 Nk. Labh. Singh. 3/34/ Sikh Pnrs:), suspension slack, good very fineI.D.S.O. IAO 1589 1920.M.I.D. London Gazette 10 June 1921.Sold together with copied research.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A superb I.D.S.M. awarded to Havildar D. Chand, 1-2nd Punjab Regiment; who latterly joined a Indian Parachute Regiment after Indian Independence and was killed in action during Operations in Jammu and Kashmir in 1947Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (12524 Hav. Durga Chand, 1-2 Punjab. R.), minor official correction to forename, very fineI.D.S.M. Recommendation confirmed 20 September 1945, the recommendation states:'During the recent operations in the Sillaro valley Hav Durga Chand has on several occasions distinguished himself.On 15 Feb 45 in C Di Lucca 008298 he was in command...
(x) The 'South Persia 1918' M.M. awarded to Lance Corporal P. Batson, 21st Lancers, attached South Persia RiflesMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (1940 L.Cpl. P. Batson. 21/Lrs:), heavy polishing and contact wear overall, nearly very fineM.M. London Gazette 10 September 1918.Percy Batson entered the war at Hafiz on 5 September 1915 with the 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers, he would doubtless have taken part in the Regiment's famous V.C. winning action at Shabqadar. However he is unlikely to have remained there for long being attached to the South Persia Rifles. This unit was formed in response to the c...
(x) An excellent 'Burma 1944' M.M. awarded to Sapper J. Ghag, Bombay Sappers and Miners Group, Indian Engineer Corps, who was extremely unlucky to have his award downgraded from the I.D.S.M.Military Medal, G.VI.R. (53241 Spr. Jaising Ghag Bombay S & M G R I E), heavy contact marks, very fineM.M. London Gazette 16 November 1944, the original recommendation states:'At Phalbung near Palel on the 25th of April 1944 No. 53241 Sapper Jaising Ghag was a member of a Patrol- Part of the patrol- was surrounded in open ground by the enemy- Jemadar Bajrang Kale with four men, including Sapper Jaising Ghag...
Medals to the Woodhouse brothers
The highly emotive Great War M.C., D.F.C. group of five awarded to Captain L. M. Woodhouse, Royal Flying Corps, late Essex YeomanryHe had been forced to write to his father with the excruciating news that his younger brother 'Mole' had been killed attempting to come to his aid in an aerial combat in August 1917; the elder Woodhouse was then himself shot down and killed in action a year laterMilitary Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved ‘Awarded 3rd July 1917 1st Battle of Somme. Lieut. Lionel Mostyn Woodhouse, R.F.C., 52nd Squadron’; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved ‘Awa...
'My dear dear Dad, I am writing to you not Mum, so that you may break it more gently to her. Poor little Mole is dead. Oh it is too awful just Nick and then my favourite brother. I saw the whole thing at the time & had a terrible feeling that it was one of our machines and not a Hun and that if that was the case it would be him. He died protecting me.They went over to attack these Huns as they came up to the line and fought for about five minutes and then one machine broke away on fire. It was the most glorious fight for life ever put up. All who saw it say the same thing, what a wonderful Pil...
Pair: Midshipman J. H. Woodhouse, Royal NavyBritish War and Victory Medals (Mid. J. H. Woodhouse. R.N.), good very fine (2)John Herbert Woodhouse - or Jack to his friends and comrades - was born in 1900. Aged twelve, he was sent to the Royal Naval College for two years, then to Dartmouth College in 1914. Appointed Midshipman aboard St Vincent, he served in that rank during the Great War and saw two of his elder brothers perish during the conflict. His father petitioned the Admiralty that he be released from service, this being confirmed in a letter dated 18 December 1918.Woodhouse went out to...
Single Campaign Medals
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Rear-Admiral E. R. P. Mainwaring, who saw a remarkable forty-two years of active service and commanded the boats during the capture of the American letter-of-marque Rapid in 1814Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Egypt (E. R. Mainwaring.), note absence of third initial, good very fineEdward Reeves Philip Mainwaring was born on 16 June 1788 at Prince Edward Island, Canada. Scion of a great 'fighting' family of Whitmore, Staffordshire and with lineage stretching back to the Norman Conquest, his father fought during the American War of Independenc...
A rare 'Banda Neira' Naval General Service Medal awarded to Sailmaker's Mate R. Cheeseman, Royal Navy, who served aboard H.M.S. Caroline and with her participated in the impressive action of 18 October 1806, fought pirates in the Persian Gulf, took part in the heroic capture of Banda Neira under Captain Cole, was wounded by a musket ball to his left arm near Java, and later as Captain of the Afterguard served off the coast of Canada in the War of 1812Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Banda Neira (Robert Cheeseman.), light contact marks and a slight edge bruise, otherwise good very fine...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Java (Peter Lines.), mounted on card, contact marks and heavy edge bruising with some edge knocks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Spink, 1902.Peter Lines is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to this medal and clasp for serving as an Ordinary Seaman aboard H.M.S. President during the British invasion of Java in 1811.H.M.S. President began its life as the French Gloire-class 40-gun frigate Président. She served in the French Navy only briefly, as she was completed in 1804 and was captured by Captain Edward Hawkins on Dispatch just two years later i...
The 2-clasp Naval General Service Medal awarded to Admiral Alexander Montgomerie, Royal Navy, who served at sea for almost twenty years and participated in a number of fiercly-fought actions, not least at Barque island; the subsequent capture of Guadeloupe; and at Rugen island where he successfully defended a fort against French infantry assaultsNaval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Anse La Barque 18 Decr 1809, Guadaloupe (Alexr. Montgomerie, Lieut. R.N.), good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, March 1995.Colin Message Collection, August 1999.Jason Pilalas Collection, July 2024.Alexander Mon...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Caulker’s Mate P. Pike, Royal Navy, whose clasps were earned some sixteen years apartNaval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Java, Navarino (Peter Pike.), light edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Needes Collection, Glendining’s, June 1940.John Goddard Collection, DNW, November 2015.8 Java clasps were issued to the crew of Hecate and 192 Navarino clasps to the men of Albion.This combination was issued to one officer and six other ranks overall and is unique to Hecate.Peter Pike was born in Portsmouth and joined the H...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Sahagun & Benevente (C. Schultze, 3rd Hussars K.G.L.), a couple of very light edge bruises and minor contact marks, otherwise very fine to good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, June 1984.A total of 96 medals were given to the regiment.Christian Schultze is confirmed on the roll compiled by C. Message, not confirmed on Mullen roll.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Java (Samuel Whittle, 22nd Light Dragoons.), traces of brooch mounting at 3 and 9 o'clock respectively, suspension sometime re-affixed, some edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fineWhittle is one of only 54 members of the cavalry with entitlement to a clasp for Java.Samuel Whittle was born in Whitley, Chester circa 1778 and made his living as a hatter prior to his enlistment with the 22nd Regiment of Light Dragoons on 1 July 1795 upon reaching eighteen years of age. Whittle was to embark on what would be a twenty-four-year career with th...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Vittoria, Orthes, Toulouse (W. Cook, 20th Foot.), traces of lacquer, very fine, mounted as wornProvenance:Glendining's, September 1987.William Cook was born at Totham, Essex circa 1785 and was a labourer also serving in the West Essex Militia upon his enlisting in the 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot (Lancashire Fusiliers) at Haslar under a bounty of £5-5-3; a vast sum in that period. At that time he was described as having dark eyes, dark hair and a 'brown' complexion, perhaps being of West Indian heritage whose parents had made it to Engla...
'I wish very much that some measures could be adopted to get recruits for the regiment, it is the best Regiment in this Army, has an admirable internal system and excellent Non-Commissioned Officers.Sir Arthur Wellesley, 12 September 1809, commenting on the 29th Foot after the Battle of TalaveraThe M.G.S. awarded to Sergeant J. Bromley, 29th (Worcestershire) Regiment of Foot - one of 'those excellent N.C.O.s'Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Roleia, Vimiera, Talavera, Busaco (J. Bromley, Serjeant, 29th Foot), edge bruising, nearly very fineThe 29th Foot was one of the first British...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Toulouse (G. Cartledge, Arty Driver), slight edge bruise, very fineProvenance:Christie's April 1984.George Cartledge is confirmed upon the medal roll as serving with the Royal Artillery. A George Cartledge was awarded a pension on 1 December 1818, listing his place of birth as Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire; sold together with copied service papers.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Waterloo Medal awarded to Private J. Buxton, King's Dragoon Guards, who was killed in action at the Battle of WaterlooWaterloo 1815 (James Buxton, 1st Reg. Dragoon Guards.), slight edge bruise, very fineProvenance:Glendining's, September 1902; December 1915Hayward's Gazette, September 1970Nimrod Dix & Co., 1985.James Buxton was born at Ashover, Derbyshire in 1793 and saw service with the Norfolk Fencible Cavalry. He later joined the King's Dragoon Guards - appearing on their paylist on 25 December 1814 with 1 Troop - with whom he served under the command of Captain William Elton's at t...
Waterloo 1815 (William Clerk, 2nd Batt. Coldstream Gds.), fitted with steel clip and replacement ring suspension and a J. Lazeruck riband brooch for wear, a couple of light edge bruises and light scratching, otherwise very fineWilliam Clerk is confirmed on the Royal Mint roll (entry 614) and appears as William Clarke on the typed roll, serving in Lieutenant-Colonel H. R. Pakenham's Company.The Battalion formed part of Major-General Sir John Byng's 2nd Guards Brigade, and was ordered to recapture Bossu Wood from Jérôme's Division at the Battle of Quatre Bras on 16 June. French voltigeurs (skirm...
Waterloo 1815 (John Yeoman, 23rd. Regiment Foot, R.W.F.), fitted with steel clip and ring suspension, a couple of light edge bruises and contact marks, otherwise good very fineJohn Yeoman/Yeomans was born in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, and attested for the 23rd Foot at Derby on 20 January 1813. Recorded as being with the Regiment at Kingsbridge and Berry Head (Brixham), he transferred to the 1st Battalion on 24 September 1813. Yeoman was with the Regiment at Winchester between March-June 1814 (transferred to No. 6 Company, 25 April).He further served with the Regiment at the Isle of Wight and Gospo...
Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (J. Tate, 89th Foot.), short-hyphen reverse, good very finePurchased October, 1982.James Tate was born in County Down, Ireland in 1807 and was a shoemaker upon his joining the 89th (Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot at Newry on 3 March 1825. He would go on to see in excess of two decades of service in the East Indies.First sharing in the actions of the First Burmese War (Medal & clasp), Tate volunteered for the 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of Foot in September 1830. His service record includes various periods of imprisonment during his career and...
Army of India 1799-1826, 2 clasps, Assye, Argaum (N. McQueen, 78th Foot), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, edge bruising, polished and worn with pride, good fine Neil McQueen was one of just 17 European recipients of the Medal with these 2 clasps. Ten others were awarded to men of his regiment, three to the 19th Light Dragoons, one to the 74th Foot and two to H.E.I.C. men.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) China 1842 (Joseph Bradbury. Royal Marines.), light edge bruises and contact marks, very fineJoseph Bradbury served as Marine Class I during the first Opium War, his medal was sent to H.M.S. Calliope. This sixth-rate warship was part of the force under Vice-Admiral Sir William Parker which supported British land forces.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
China 1842 (E. Pitman, Lieutenant, 55th Regiment Foot.), fitted with replacement silver clip and swivel suspension, pitting, very fineEdmund Pitman was born circa 1820, the son of Major Pitman of Dunchideock House, Devon. Young Pitman joined the 55th as an Ensign in January 1837, he served as a Lieutenant in the First Opium War with the 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment of Foot, who saw a great deal of action in that campaign. Deployed to China in 1841, they participated in the Battle of Amoy in August of that year and were the first to land from the boats at the disembarkation and subsequent captu...
China 1856-60, 4 clasps, China 1842, Fatshan 1857, Canton 1857, Taku Forts 1858 (11 Co. Willm. Goss. R.M.), contemporarily engraved naming, pawnbroker's mark to obverse, claw a little loose, first clasp with neat repairs to carriage, nearly very fineProvenance:DNW, March 2002.William Goss was born at Plymouth in February 1821 and given his age could have served in the First Opium War (not upon the roll by Captain Douglas Morris, although this is not an exhaustive list). He is noted upon Amethyst in 1854, serving with No. 11 (Plymouth) Company during the latter campaign.Subject to 20% VAT on Bu...
Defence of Kelat-i-Ghilzie 1842 (Gunner James Clarke, 4th Compy. 2nd Battn. Arty.), engraved in sloping script, rather polished, nearly very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Maharajpoor Star 1843 (Private George Walker H. M. 16th Lancers), fitted with contemporary ornate suspension featuring dual sabres and crown, riband buckle, very fineGeorge Walker was born in St. James, Dublin in 1810 and attested with the 16th Lancers at London on 10 July 1830 at the age of twenty, after having made his living as a labourer. Walker was to serve abroad in the East Indies for 21 years of what was to become a 23-year career in the service.Walker was promoted Corporal five years after entering the service and then to Sergeant three years later. However, he was not to retain t...
Sutlej 1845-46, Moodkee reverse, 3 clasps, Ferozeshuhur, Aliwal, Sobraon (Daniel Duffey 31st Regt), the first clasp lightly resoldered on one side, edge bruises and contact marks, almost very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The India General Service Medal awarded to Private G. H. Green, 1st Battalion, 7th Regiment of Foot, one of only 5 men of his Regiment to earn the Northwest Frontier claspIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Northwest Frontier (941 Pte. G. H. Green. 1/7 Foot), light contact marks, very fineOnly 5 members of the Regiment received this clasp while the majority were awarded the Umbeyla clasp; sold together with a copied medal roll.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Crimea Medal awarded to Private J. Boothby, 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards, who was killed in action at the Battle of InkermannCrimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Inkermann, Sebastopol (J. Boothby. Coldstream Gds.), officially impressed naming, with cast copy wreath clasp, good very fineNote the recipient's entitlement to the Sebastopol clasp remains unconfirmed however the clasp itself is genuine.John Boothby was serving with the 1st Battalion, Coldstream Guards during the Battle of Inkermann. During the battle the 2nd Division bore the brunt of the initial engagement and as they held the lin...
(x) The Crimea Medal awarded to Private Joseph Phillips, 4th Light Dragoons, who was mortally wounded in the Charge of the Light BrigadeCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann (Joseph Phillips. 4th Lt. Dragns.), officially impressed naming, minor edge bruising and a few surface marks, very fine Provenance:Sotheby's, July 1926.Spink, March 1996, Tooze collection of Crimea Medals (Lot 704).Joseph Phillips was born in Buckinghamshire circa 1832. A chair maker by trade he enlisted into the 4th Light Dragoons (4th Hussars) on 11 January 1849, and served with the regiment in the Crimea...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private H. Turner, 41st Regiment of Foot, who was twice wounded in action before Sebastopol, the second time so severely that he was invalided from serviceCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (H. Turner. 41st Foot), officially impressed naming, double struck, slight edge bruise, otherwise very fineHenry Turner was born at Barnstaple, Devon in 1818 and attested with the 41st Regiment of Foot on 25 June 1840. He served for over sixteen years, including over five abroad with two years and nine months of that spent in India. Arriving in the Crimea with...
(x) The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Able Seaman J. Kennedy, Royal Navy, one of Captain Peel's famed 'Shannons'Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Jas Kennedy, A.B. H.M.S. Shannon), suspension somewhat slack, light contact marks, very fineJames Kennedy served with H.M.S. Shannon with the number 344 and appears as a Leading Seaman on the roll. The Shannon was an imposing Liffey-class steam frigate armed with 51 guns. Originally intended for service in China, she left Hong Kong in company with the Pearl when news broke of the Indian Mutiny. When she docked at Calcutta in August 1857 she w...
The exceptional 3-clasp Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Colonel J. Goldie, 9th (Queen's Royal) Lancers, who was mentioned in dispatches and recommended for the V.C. for his exemplary leadership of a squadron at Shumshabad on 27 January 1858Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 3 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Delhi (Lieut. Jas. Goldie, 9th Lancers), edge bruising, very fineJames Goldie was born at Calcutta on 5 November 1836, the first son of Colonel Alexander Goldie of the 69th Bengal Native Infantry. Colonel Goldie was an experienced officer who had served in India since the Mahratta Wars, and when he...
Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (Pte. W. Hempstock 13th. Bn.), rivet a little proud to reverse, good very fineWilliam Hempstock is confirmed upon the Medal Roll as being present at 'Ridgeway & Port Colbourne' with the 13th Battalion, now the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry.The unit were present at the Battle of Ridgeway on 2 June 1866 and saw action against the Fenian Brotherhood under the command of Brigadier-General John O'Neill. The 13th Battalion saw 15 men wounded in the action.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Condit...
A tragic Battle of Maiwand casualty's Afghanistan Medal awarded to Private W. Davis, 66th Regiment of FootAfghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (B/375. Pte. W. Davis. 66th Foot.), minor official correction to the surname, likely from 'Davies', pawnbroker's mark to the reverse, good very fineNote the medal appears entirely as issued with no signs of the suspension being replaced, it is believed that the Kandahar clasp was fitted in error.William Davis was serving with the 66th Foot in 1880 when they joined General Primrose's Kandahar Field Force. They were still there when news came from Herat...
East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Liwondi 1893 (W. Gilley, A.B., H.M.S. Herald.), nearly extremely fineApproximately 31 single 'Liwondi 1893' clasps were awarded to European naval officers and men from H.M. Ships Herald (15) and Mosquito (16) and the clasp remains a great rarity, with few having survived and surfaced on the market.William John Gilley was born at East Stonehouse, Devon, on 7 May 1868, and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy 2nd Class on 18 November 1883. He was advanced to Able Seaman on 9 June 1889, and joined H.M.S. Herald on 1 November 1892. He served in her during the exp...
The scarce 'Benin 1897' casualty's East and West Africa Medal awarded to Gunner A. A. Targett, Royal Marine Artillery, who was specially recommended for his service in the expedition, having been seriously wounded while manning a Maxim Gun outside Benin CityEast and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, Benin 1897 (A. A. Targett, Gr R.M.A., H.M.S. St George.), slight contact wear, very fineAlred Arthur Targett was born at Portsmouth in June 1869 and attested with the Royal Marine Artillery at Eastney Barracks on 9 March 1888. He served with a number of shore establishments before being posted to Roy...
(x) Hong Kong Plague 1894 (Lance Sergeant N. Barry, S.L.I.), very fineN. Barry is confirmed on the role of the Egypt and Sudan Medal 1882-89 and the Khedive's Star with the service number 1442.The role of the K.S.L.I. is well outlined by an article on the 'Soldiers of Shropshire Museum' website which states:'Those responsible for conducting house inspections, as well as disinfecting them, became known as the Whitewash Brigade - and this is where the KSLI came into action. Due to being stationed out in Hong Kong at the time of the outbreak, KSLI volunteers sprang into action to begin supressing...
Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (4644. Pte: H. Gowing. 1/Gren: Gds.), very finePurchased 1977.Henry Gowing was born at Cookley, Suffolk in June 1875 and joined the Grenadier Guards in December 1893. Having been advanced Corporal in June 1897, he was reduced Private in September 1897 for drunkenness and had also taken courses in Field Works (Chatham - July 1896) and at the School of Range Finding in August 1897. Gowing served with his unit in Egypt and Sudan from July 1898 and was wounded in the stomach at the Battle of Omdurman on 2 September 1898 (Queen's Medal, Khedive's Medal & clasp). Recovered from...
East and Central Africa 1897-99, 1 clasp, Lubwa's, Uganda 1897-98 (016. Pte: Mabub Khan. 27/Bo:L.I.), suspension somewhat slack, slightly polished and worn, overall very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (136135 A-B: C. Barham, H.M.S. Powerful), a little pitting, very fineCharles Barham was born at Dartford, Kent on 28 September 1869 and was a plumber by trade upon his joining the Royal Navy in January 1886. A spell of 14 days in the cells for insubordination was his only blemish during an otherwise excellent career.Having shared in the Naval Brigade with the guns of Powerful during the Siege of Ladysmith, Barham joined the Coast Guard Station at Beaulieu in September 1900. He latterly served on the Stations at Lymington, Totland an...
(x) Mayor of Kimberley's Medal 1899-1900, unnamed as issued, good very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
China 1900 (Pte. A. Lyall. Shanghai Vols.), good very fineProvenance:Spink, July 2004.Archibald Lyall was born on 18 February 1877 at Glasgow and was a member of the Shanghai Volunteers for some three and a half years - including during the Boxer Rebellion (Medal without clasp) - whilst also working as an Assistant in the Drawing Officer of the Potung Works of Farnham, Boyd & Company. He latterly returned to his native Scotland and the Lyall Brothers Company, rivet manufacturers.With the outbreak of the Great War, he was commissioned Lieutenant in September 1914, alongside his brother James Ly...
China 1900, no clasp, bronze issue (Lascar Rasilar 20th Pjb. Infy:), very finePurchased Delhi, February 1982.Regiment also present and in receipt of the IGS 1854-95 with clasp 'Hunza 1891'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China 1900, 1 clasp, Defence of Legations, (....G.....er. R.M.L.I.), mostly erased, partially visible thus 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, Nyasaland 1915 (Head Capitas John Wesley. Native Pol: Blantyre) good very fineBritish Battles and Medals notes 162 Nyasaland 1915 clasps were awarded to 'African Police'.During the Chilembwe Uprising Blantyre was being used by the African Lakes Corporation to store weapons. As such it was attacked on 24 January 1915 at the same time as the Bruce Plantation by a force of 100 rebels. The settlers were alerted when a local watchman was shot dead and managed to repulse the attackers.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Te...
The Africa General Service Medal awarded to District Commissioner H. M. Douglas, Aro Frontier Force, whose long service in Africa saw him thanked by the Secretary of State for his actions during the Ngor Rising and a brace of 'mentions' for fine services in NigeriaAfrica General Service 1902-56, 4 clasps, Aro 1901-1902, S. Nigeria 1902, S. Nigeria 1904, S. Nigeria 1905-06 (Dis: Comr. H. M. Douglas, Aro F.F.), extremely fineM.I.D. London Gazette 23 February & 18 September 1906.Harold Mordey Douglas was born at Sunderland in January 1875, the son of Mordey and Emma Douglas. Joining the Colonial...
The British War Medal issued in gold awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel His Highness Sir R. Vibhaji. Maharaja of Navanagar - the legendary cricketer affectionately known as 'Ranji', the first person of colour to play Test Cricket for England in a most successful career of over 300 First Class MatchesBritish War Medal 1914-20, gold issue (37g) (Lt. Col. H.H. Sir R. Vibhaji. Maharaja of Navanagar.), extremely fineThe cataloguer could happily spill litres of ink on the printing press on the remarkable life of Colonel Kumar Sri Sir Ranjitsinhji Vibhaji II, Jam Sahib Maharaja of Nawanagar, and urges the...
Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Medal 1937, bronze (Sgt. W. W. Graham S.M.P.), engraved between rays, good very fineWilliam Walter Graham was born on 1 October 1902, son of Herbert and Constance, of 53 Kelmscott Road, Wandsworth. Graham joined the British Army circa 1919 and went to India and thence onto Shanghai. It is assumed he served in the Shanghai Defence Force 1927-28 and joined the Shanghai Municipal Police in 1928 (Constable No. 813). Promoted Sergeant in 1931, he married Alda Madeira and they lived at Embankment Building, overlooking the Soochow Creek - which would offer a good...
(x) 1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (S.R. 1085 Pte. C. O. Watt. S. Rhod. Mil. F.), mounted for wear, light contact wear, very fineThrough appeals for volunteers in Rhodesia to serve in the Far East with other Commonwealth troops, a new formation, the Southern Rhodesia Far East Volunteer Unit was formed in 1950. The unit was placed at the disposal of FARELF (Far East Land Forces) and put under the command of Major Peter Walls (later Lieutenant-General). The original contingent of about 100 men (all European) left Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia for Malaya in March 1951 and a further draft of...
A scarce General Service Medal awarded to Guardsman K. D. Robson, Scots Guards, for services with the Guards Independent Parachute Company during the Suez CrisisGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Near East (22551429 Gdsm. K. D. Robson. S.G.), mounted for wear, sold together with a London District Fencing Championship, Bayonet Team Winners Medal engraved to 'L/Cpl K Robson', good very fineA total of 90 'Near East' clasps were issued to Guards Regiments, with just 10 issued to the Scots Guards.Kenneth Dow Robson was born at Perth, Scotland on 5 July 1935 and enlisted with the Scots Guards in 1953...
The Gammell Family Medals
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'After some delay...a letter was received on Tuesday from Sir George explaining that the claim of the old Peninsular veteran had been doubly recognised; with the sanction of H.R.H, the Queen has been informed through Sir Henry Ponsonby of Captain Gammell's case, and Her Majesty was so interested in it that she decided to present to the veteran her Jubilee medal, in addition to the Peninsular medal...Those who know what a staunch supporter of the Throne and Constitution he has always been, as well as a brave officer in his younger days, will heartily congratu...
Baltic 1854-55 (H. T. Gammell. Lieut. R.N. H.M.S. Ajax), unofficially engraved in upright capitals and mounted upon a three-pronged silver riband buckle, together with an Edinburgh Academy Homer Medal, silver (Harcourt T. Gammell, Classis Quintae, Dux, MDCCCXLIII), both contained within a bespoke fitted leather case, the top lid tooled in gilded letters stating 'Medals of Capt H. T. Gammell R.N.', traces of old lacquer, good very fineHarcourt Thomas Gammell, third son of Captain James Gammell, was born at Beech Hill, County Down, on 29 April 1829. In the early 1830s the family relocated to Edi...
Pair: Captain William Gammell, 39th (Dorsetshire) Regiment of FootCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Lieutenant W. Gammell, 39th Regt.); Turkish Crimea (Lieutenant W. Gammell, 39th Regt.), both contemporarily engraved in upright capitals, individually mounted upon twin-pronged silver riband buckles and their original ribands, contained within a bespoke fitted leather case, the top lid tooled in gilded letters stating 'Medals of Capt. William Gammell, Late 39th Regiment', traces of old lacquer, highlights polished and contact marks, about very fine (2)William Gammell, fifth son of Captain Jam...
Special Constabulary Long Service, G.V.R., bar, The Great War 1914-18 (Sergt. Kensington Gammell), sometime lacquered, about extremely fineKensington Gammell was born on 14 June 1874 in Bath, and according to family history travelled widely in the United States of America, Egypt, and Japan as a young man before settling down to become articled to an architectural practice in Bristol; after qualifying as an architect he set up his own practice in Bedford in 1906. A member (and indeed Council Member) of the Royal Institute of British Architects, he served in the Bedford Special Constabulary but...
The Second World War campaign group of four awarded to Guardsman K. O. Gammell, Grenadier Guards; reputedly the tallest man in the Brigade of Guards (standing at 6ft. 7 1/2in. tall) he was destined for a fine academic career but instead enlisted in the British Army upon the outbreak of war, tragically he died on Christmas Eve 1943 of wounds received during the Italian Campaign1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army (2622616 Gdsmn K.O. Gammell Grenadier Guards); Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, all privately and contemporarily engraved '2622616 Gdsmn K.O. Gammell Grenadier Guards' in upright c...
A Campaign decanter box, used by Ensign James Gammell during the Peninsular WarA square 'campaign-style' mahogany decanter box, with decorative brass inlay and escutcheon, brass handles to sides and a brass plate affixed to the top lid bearing the engraved inscription 'This case went through the Peninsular campaigns of 1813-1814 with its owner, Ensign James Gammell 59th Regiment, who retired from the Army (as Captain of 92nd Regiment) in 1825. He died on 25th September 1893 in his 97th year, having been the last surviving Officer of the Peninsular War.', the interior with a red leather, green...
A fine Georgian portrait miniature of a potentially-identified junior British infantry officer, circa 1814Portrait miniature, likely gouache on ivorine, of a youthful infantry officer in the British Army, facing half-right wearing a red coat with green facings, a single gold epaulette to the right shoulder, gold buttons and lacing to the buttonholes, and a white leather crossbelt with an oval plate bearing a Crown and numerals '49' in silver, faced with glass and contained within an old and extremely decorative gilded frame set with a floreate pattern, the reverse with traces of its original p...
The McNair Family Medals
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'Frederick [McNair], was arguably Singapore’s most important architect of the latter 19th century.'The Library of Singapore, refers.The C.M.G. pair awarded to Major J. F. A. McNair, Royal Artillery, also a long-served Colonial Civil Servant, Executive Engineer & Superintendent of Convicts in the Straits Settlements, he was called as Chief Commissioner inquiring into the complicity of the Chiefs of Perak after the 1875-76 WarThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s breast Badge, gold and enamel, with swivel ring and stra...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe early Order of the White Elephant bestowed upon Major J. F. A. McNair, Royal ArtilleryThailand, Kingdom, Order of the White Elephant, a very early Commander's neck Badge, 83mm including large suspension loop x 40mm, gold (40.7g) and enamel, enamel chipping from wear, very fine, a most handsome Badge, housed within an attractive lacquered and mother of pearl case (Lot)Gold tests as 97.8% purity.Major McNair undertook several expeditions to Siam (Thailand) in 1868, 1874, 1875 and 1878, forging a keen friendship with The King.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s P...
Thailand, Kingdom, Order of the White Elephant, an early neck Badge, 94mm including suspension x 46mm, silver-gilt, gold centre and enamel, enamel chipping, ring detached but present, 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 O.B.E. pair awarded to Assistant Area Officer A. W. McNair, C.S.I., Special Constabulary, late Indian Civil Service, Commissioner, Rohilkhand Division, United ProvincesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt, in its damaged case of issue; Special Constabulary Long Service, G.VI.R. (Asst. Area Offr. Arthur W. McNair), in its named box of issue (Devonshire), officially re-impressed naming, very fine (2)[C.S.I.] London Gazette 3 June 1924.O.B.E. London Gazette 8 January 1919 (Mag...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe C.S.I. awarded to Assistant Area Officer A. W. McNair, C.S.I., Special Constabulary, late Indian Civil Service, Commissioner, Rohilkhand Division, United ProvincesThe Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Companion's (C.S.I.) neck Badge, gold and enamel, with central cameo of a youthful Queen Victoria, the motto of the order in rose diamonds, suspended from a five-pointed silver star and gold ring suspension, suspension repaired, good very fine, in damaged case and with neck ribandC.S.I. London Gazette 3 June 1924.For his O.B.E. pair, please see the p...
Watches, Medals & Artefacts awarded to Aviation & Space Pioneers
'On Tuesday May 27th, the crew of the NC-4 was up before dawn. The engines and radio was checked out and on the signal from Read, Elmer Stone advanced the throttles and the big flying boat lifted off in the early morning for Lisbon Portugal. Another chain of destroyers extended between the Azores and Lisbon. The weather was good and as the NC-4 passed over each destroyer the ship radioed a message of her passage to the base ship Melville at Ponta Delagada and the cruiser Rochester in Lisbon who in turn reported to the Navy Department in Washington. At 19:30 the flashing light from the Coba da...
The Rodina wristwatch worn by Yury Gagarin - pilot of the historic Vostock I Space Expedition, 12 April 1961 - the first occasion in history of a manned mission to spaceRodina wristwatch, 22 jewels, sweeping second hand, 38mm including crown, stainless steel, Russian characters on face, with engraved inscription to the reverse, metal bracelet, generally very fine, housed in its distressed Poljot, First Watch Factory, Moscow case of issueProvenance:Sotheby's New York, Space Exploration Auction (N06516) 1993, Lot 17, $25,875 - when being described as having been worn during the flight of Vostock...
THE WATCHES & ARCHIVE OF SHEILA SCOTT O.B.E. (1922-88), 'BRITAIN'S QUEEN OF THE AIR'Given all that could be written about this remarkable aviatrix, the cataloguer turns firstly to Encyclopedia Britannica:'Sheila Scott was born on 27 April 1922 at Worcester, Worcestershire and was a British aviator who broke more than 100 light-aircraft records between 1965 and 1972 and was the first British pilot to fly solo around the world.After attending a Worcester boarding school, Scott became a trainee nurse at Haslar Naval Hospital (1944), where she tended the wounded during World War II. In London she...
Sheila Scott's flight-worn Jaeger-le-Coutre automatic gold Memovox wristwatchJaeger-le-Coutre automatic gold Memovox wristwatch, gold (18 carat case), case No. 1087443 A, with leather strap as worn, very fineProvenance:Philips, December 1989 (Sold by Order of Sheila Scott O.B.E.).The purpose of this most attractive example was the (still functioning) vibrating alarm function, which gave Scott the ability to alter fuel tanks at pre-set intervals.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sheila Scott's Smiths Shockproof stopwatchSmiths Shockproof stopwatch, 52mm, stainless steel, very fine, in card storage boxProvenance:Philips, December 1989 (Sold by Order of Sheila Scott O.B.E.).Strapped to the controls of her aircraft on various flights and widely photographed.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sheila Scott's archiveComprising British Passport (2), Commercial Pilot's Licence, Private Pilot's Licence (Flying Machine), Royal Aero Club Pilot's Certificate No. 29034, Royal Aero Club Competitor's Licence No. 1843, Institute of Journalists Press Pass, Republic of South Africa Private Pilot Licence, good very fine, together with map of her flights and numerous books, including a signed copy of Barefoot in the Sky - An Autobiography by Sheila Scott and her ventimeter (Lot)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An archive of items related to Sheila Scott's work with NASAThe archive including a model of the Nimbus satellite, rather damaged, with label stating 'Nimus meterological satellite built by General Electric for National Aeronautics & Space Administration', four NASA patches (Apollo 11, First Lunar Landing of Mankind, and two NASA patches), besides various official photographs and a group of small 'slide' photographs of the Nimbus programme, very fine (Lot)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Single British Orders, Long Service, Miscellaneous & Militaria
(x) The Most Noble Order of the Garter, an attractive Knight's (K.G.) Badge, enhanced with semi-precious paste 'stones', silvered with gilt detail, 96mm including suspension x 79mm, with French hallmarks to suspension loops, back plate loose, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) breast Star, silver gold and enamel, reverse engraved 'R & S Garrard & Co, Goldsmiths & Jewellers to the Crown, 25 Haymarket London', small neat pawnbroker's mark on edge of maker's cartouche to reverse, extremely fineR. & S. Garrard operated out of premises at 25 Haymarket in London from the early 1860s until 1911.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Commander's (K.C.M.G.) set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, silver with appliqué centre in gold and enamel, by Edward Thomason, 'ET' hallmarks to pinback and catch, nearly extremely fine with full neck riband as worn and in fitted Garrard & Co., 24 Abermarle St. case, this with broken exterior clasp (2)The 'ET' hallmark is associated with the workshop of Edward Thomason, who was knighted by King William IV in 1832, and whose workshop was headquartered in Birmingham and active circa 1806-1...
The Most Eminent Order of the India Empire, Companion's (C.I.E.) breast Badge, gold and enamel, very slight enamel damage to bottom right petal, good very fine, in it's Garrard & Co. fitted caseSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Baronet's Badge worn by Sir F. H. Newnes, 2nd Baronet Newnes of Wildcroft, a leading turn of the century newspaperman and Liberal politician, son of the 'Founding Father of Popular Journalism' Sir George NewnesBaronet's neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse inscribed 'Newnes of Wildcroft 1895', hallmarked for London 1929, good very fine, in its fitted case of issue[C.B.E.] London Gazette 10 June 1954.Frank Hillyard Newnes was born in Manchester, the son of Sir George Newnes and his wife Priscilla. His father was a Liberal Politician and founder of the publisher George Newnes...
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Knight Grand Cross (G.B.E.) 2nd Type set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, in its Garrard & Co. Ltd., 112 Regent St, London case of issue with sash riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Dame Commander’s (D.B.E.) 2nd Type set of Insignia, comprising shoulder Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, on lady’s bow riband; Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Toye, Kenning and Spencer case of issue, of recent manufacture, blue enamel chipping to one ray of Badge, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Royal Guelphic Order, Military Division, Knight's (K.H.) breast Badge, gold and enamel, ring suspension, enamel wear and damage to the reverse, overall nearly very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for the Gilbert and Ellice Islands, G.VI.R., large circular silver-gilt neck badge, 42mm, good very fine and rareThe Gilbert and Ellice Islands were a protectorate of Great Britain from 1892-12 January 1916, and then a colony until 1 January 1976, and was administered as part of the British Western Pacific Territories. It then became independent as two separate states - the Ellice Islands became Tuvalu and the Gilbert Islands (with Banaba - Ocean Island) became Kiribati.The design upon the reverse of the Medal depicts a gold frigate bird above the tropical s...
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension (J. Souter. Serjt. R.M.A. 21 Yrs.), very fineJames Souter was born in August 1814 at Carmyllie, Dundee and was a baker by trade upon his enlistment into the Royal Marines on 22 December 1836, for a bounty of £3. He served as a Gunner aboard the Gorgon off Syria in 1840 (N.G.S. Medal & Bronze St Jean d'Acre) and was discharged in January 1858.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Shanghai Volunteer Corps Long Service Medal, silver, hallmarks to rim, the reverse officially engraved 'B.Q.M.S. J. A. Cheeseman. Act. 1920-1931', good very fine Provenance:Sotheby's, July 1998.James Alfred Cheeseman was born at Reading on 13 August 1893, the son of The Rev. James & Isabella Cheeseman, the sixth of nine children. Young Cheeseman was educated at Chester College School and Paradise Street School in Cambridge before going out east - described as a draper - in 1913. With the outbreak of the Great War, he volunteered with 109 fellows from Shanghai and proceeded to England to join...
Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies), G.V.R. (Trooper J. W. Orr. C. Lt. Horse), officially engraved naming, good very fineProvenance:Baldwins, April 2003.John Williams Orr was born on 21 January 1867 at Calcutta, son of John and Lucy Orr. His father was a solicitor and young Orr followed his father into that profession, coming back to England to sit his examinations in 1884. He then returned to Calcutta to join his father's firm Orr, Johnson & Robertson of Old Post Office Street.It was in 1895 that he joined the Calcutta Light Horse, one of the most fêted Indian Volunteer...
Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies), E.VII.R. (Voltr. E. J. Vint South Andaman Voltr. Rifles), officially engraved naming, official corrections, very fineOnly 15 Medals of any type ever issued to this small unit.Edmund James Vint was born at Madras on 14 May 1869, the son of Charles and Harriett Vint. Baptised by the Garrison Chaplain at St Mary's, Madras in October 1869, he moved to the Andaman Islands circa 1886. By 1895 he was an Assistant Accountant in the Treasury Office, Andaman Islands and was Head Accountant by 1905. Vint took his Medal as per Indian Army Order 16...
Cyprus Military Police Long & Good Service, G.V.R., crowned head bust, good very fineEstablished by King George V in October 1929. The Silver Medal was awarded to members of the Cyprus Military Police who received 3 good conduct awards, provided 6 years of exemplary service since the award of the third badge, and who accrued a minimum of 15 years of efficient service. Officers who were promoted from the ranks were also eligible for the award. The Medal was only awarded to 7 Officers and 54 other ranks before it was replaced by the Colonial Police Long Service Medal in 1934.Subject to 20% VAT o...
Colonial Police Medal, G.VI.R., for Meritorious Service (Hon. Insp. Charles Haddon-Cave, Fed. Malaya Aux. Police.), officially impressed naming on a pre-prepared ground, good very fineC.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1952.Charles Haddon-Cave was born circa 1903 and several extant Passenger Lists note him as a Planter in Malaya. He is undoubtedly directly related to both Sir Charles Philip Haddon-Cave K.B.E. C.M.G. and The Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Anthony Haddon-Cave, the Governor of Hong Kong (1981-85) and Judge in the Court of Appeal of England and Wales respectively.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s...
Pair: Captain A. T. Dominy, Northern Bengal Mounted RiflesIndian Volunteer Forces Officers’ Decoration, G.V.R. (Capt. A. T. Dominy. N.B. Mtd. Rfls.); Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies), E.VII.R. (Captn: A. T. Dominy. N. Bl. Mtd. Rifles.), officially engraved naming, good very fine (2)Provenance:Buckland, Dix & Wood, December 1994.Arthur Tothill Dominy - or 'Chub' to his friends and comrades - was born in Lambeth in May 1871. He went to India circa 1890 to become a tea planter in the areas surrounding Darjeeling, first gaining work as an assistant with the Lebong Company,...
A 19th century silver tray fitted with a collection of British 19th century campaign Medals and suspensions set into the centreThe tray is circular with raised edge and decorative border, standing upon three claw and ball feet, 36cm. diameter, 1,774g., by Henry Wilkinson & Co. with hallmarks for Sheffield 1877, housing 37 assorted campaign medals to include Waterloo 1815 (3), Military General Service 1793-1814 (4), Crimea 1854-56 (7), with other examples to include Baltic 1854-55 and Indian Mutiny 1857-58, with various suspensions and clasps for the medals mentioned, lightly polished, otherwis...
The fascinating Victorian inkwell with a V.C. connection, fashioned from a Crimean cannonball and commissioned by Major-General Viscount R. Frankfort De Montmorency, who was recommended for the Victoria Cross at the Redan Redoubt, and whose son won the award with the 21st Lancers at OmdurmanRound Shot, 2.7 inches diameter, hollowed out, with an ornate silver cap atop, hallmarks for London 1857, the shot set on the obverse with a Crimea Medal and on the reverse with a plate engraved with the cypher of Viscount Frankfort De Montmorency, three grape-shot 'legs' 0.9 inches diameter affixed beneat...
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s, Chapel Stall Plate, gilded brass with engraved and painted image of a C.B. Badge, inscribed 'Edward Lowther Crofton Esquire, Post Captain in the Royal Navy, Companion of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Nominated 4th June 1815.', reverse with maker's stamp for Hughes, 8 Peterboh. Co.., Fleet Str., London, 191mm x 114mm, corners pierced for attachment, very fineThis stall plate was produced between 1826 and 1838, during which time Hughes copper and steel plate makers was headquartered at Peterborough Court, F...
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s, Chapel Stall Plate, gilded brass with engraved and painted image of a C.B. Badge, inscribed 'George Marlay Esquire, Major in the Army and Captain in the 14th (or the Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot, Companion of the Most Honourable Military Order of the Bath, Nominated 4th June 1815.', 190mm x 114mm, corners pierced for attachment and screwed into frame, presented in a gold display frame with short biography and three short lengths of riband, minor chip to paint, otherwise very fineGeorge Marlay was born in 1791, the son...
(x) A George III Messenger's BadgeKing's Messenger's Badge, G.III.R. pattern, an oval Badge, formed of a crowned garter including motto, within this a polychrome Royal Coat of Arms under glass cover, with cypher above, English rose and Scottish thistle at edges, 110mm x 55mm, with appendant greyhound, Badge silver-gilt, the reverse with hallmarks and maker's initials 'WP', greyhound in silver, with fittings for wearing, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs Service cap Badge, 32mm x 65mm, two lugs to reverse, depicting two dragons either side of a shield with characters, flaming sun above, with 'I. M. Customs' below, very fineThe Imperial Maritime Customs Service was founded in 1854, their badges were produced by J. R. Gaunt, London.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The exceptional gold Prince of Wales’ Visit to India Medal awarded to Maharaja Jam Shri Sir Vibhaji, Maharaja Jam Sahib of Nawanagar, K.C.S.I.Prince of Wales’ Visit to India 1875-76, gold (100g), by Phillips Brothers, London, 56mm x 83mm, the edge officially numbered ‘No. 10’, and additionally inscribed ‘H.H. Jam Shri Vibhajee Jam of Nawanagar’, good very fine and a true rarity of British India Approximately 48 Medals struck in gold for distribution to the Indian Rajas by the Prince of Wales during his visit to India, Ceylon and Nepaul. Puddester 875.1.3.In return for the award of this Medal,...
(x) Bedfordshire Volunteers Medal 1804, silver, 56mm, obverse featuring the arms and motto of Luton and the legend 'Bedfordshire Volunteers.', reverse engraved 'Merit Rewarded by the Officers of the Luton Company to Mr John Yates he being the best shot of the year 1804.', fitted with suspension, lightly toned, good very fineProvenance:Robert French, March 2022.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Blackburn Volunteers Medal 1810, silver with stepped border, 60mm, no hallmarks, obverse featuring a crowned military trophy with a central oval shield engraved ‘Best Shot’s Prize’ above a crown, below engraved, ‘Blackburn Volunteers Higher Division 1810’, reverse engraved ‘August Shooting Match won by John Lingfield’, with fixed ring suspension, very fineProvenance:D.N.W., 20 July 2017, Lot 1337.N.E.C. Molyneux Collection.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Cardigan Regiment of Volunteers Medal 1802, silver with laurel decorated rim, 67mm x 52mm, obverse with central Britannia seated within an oval, Prince of Wales’s plumes above and within a wreath of laurel, engraved ‘Cardigan Regiment 1802’, reverse engraved ‘Shot for and won by Volunteer F. L. Cole firing at 100 Yards with ball’, fitted with fixed ring suspension, good very fineProvenance:Ex Murray Collection.D.N.W., 17 May 2016, Lot 991.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Cheshunt Volunteers 1802 oval silver medal, 54mm x 42mm, hallmarks for London 1801, obverse engraved with regimental title above an image of a Volunteer between trophies and scroll inscribed 'Best Shot', reverse engraved 'Mr Newdick from Captn Sir G. Prescot. Bart. 2d May 1802.', fitted with loop suspension, a couple of very light edge bruises, otherwise very fineProvenance:Spink, 20 July 2006, Lot 111.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Loyal Clapton Volunteers Medal 1800, silver, 54mm, the obverse an oval shield engraved 'Loyal Clapton Volrs.' and surmounted by a crown and supported by two lions, reverse engraved 'Easter Shooting Match 100 Yards Prize won by Capt. J. Howard 1800', fitted with fixed ring suspension, nearly extremely fineProvenance:Ex Murray Collection.D.N.W., 17 May 2016, Lot 996.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Finglas Volunteers 1782 oval silver medal, 62mm x 39mm, obverse featuring volunteer standing left by a cannon with another seated right and holding Irish harp, ’For my Country’ and below a drum and crossed flags, reverse inscribed ‘The Gift of the Finglas Volunteers to Willm. Cody for his skill in Arm's 1782’, pierced for a ring suspension, good very fineProvenance:18 May 1016, Lot 994.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Handsworth Volunteer Cavalry 1802 oval silver medal, 58 x 44mm, obverse with ‘GR’ within a crowned garter, engraved above ‘Handsworth Volunteer Cavalry’, reverse engraved ‘Prize for Members of the First Troop awarded to Mr W. Hill for Ball Firing Michaelmas 1802’, with fixed ring suspension, good very fineProvenance:Ex Murray collection.D.N.W., 18 May 2016, Lot 995.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Loyal Honiton Volunteers 1796 silver circular medal with double-stepped rim, 54mm, hallmarks for London 1796, obverse features a crowned laurel wreath around 'Merit Rewarded 1796', surrounded by 'Loyal Honiton Volunteers'; reverse engraved 'Quarterly Ball Firing Competition won by Captn. J. Townsend September 1796', with silver ring suspension, minor contact wear, very fineProvenance:J.B. Hayward, January 1972.Spink, 22 November 2012, Lot 101.Referenced in War Medals and Decorations: Issued to the British Military and Naval Forces and Allies from 1588 to 1910 by Hastings Irwin. Captain Ja...
(x) Newcastle & Northumberland Volunteer Corps Medal, silver, 47mm, with raised leaf wreath, obverse engraved with coat of arms of a division of the Bell family, reverse engraved 'Presented by Lieut. Col. Bell. M.P. of the N.N.V.C. for the Second best Ball Practice at the Target won by Corporal Bugle Josh Ransom. 5 Oct. 1839.', fitted with straight bar suspension, last two letters of the christian name heavily scratched, otherwise with light toning very fineA similar example was sold by Corbitts (Sale 32, Lot 2) given to a Henry Ransom.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT o...
(x) Acrotormentarian Society of Riflemen Medal 1814, plated bronze and white metal, 45mm, skull and cross bones surrounded by a snake seemingly devouring itself, all contained within a laurel leaf all in relief, with 'Acrotormentarian Society' above and below the wreath engraved within banners; reverse plain engraved 'R.L.V.R. Presented by the Acrotormentarian Society of Riflemen for Merit at Arms 1814', fitted with loop and ring suspension, good very fineProvenance:Colonel Murray Collection, 1926.Sotheby's, January 1973.Spink, 22 November 2012, Lot 109.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in add...
(x) Prince of Wales's Volunteers 1799 circular silver medal with single-stepped rim, 44mm, obverse featuring a Royal Crown with Garter engraved 'Pro Rege et Patria', 'P.W.V.' in central field, laurel wreath surround, reverse engraved 'Prize Medal for skill at Ball Practice awarded to Henry Brymer Best Shot 8th May 1799', fitted with integral silver ring suspension, good very fineProvenance:Ex Colonel Murray collection, 1926.Sotheby's, January 1973Spink, 22 November 2012, Lot 119.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) An 18th Century Shooting Prize Medal, silver, 51mm, obverse with crossed sword and musket over a pistol pointing vertically and engraved 'Prize for the Best Shot 1798' around the edge, reverse engraved 'C C C' to the centre with 'God and The King' around the edge, fitted with ornate suspension, lightly bent in places, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Hong Kong Volunteer Reserve silver prize cup, inner gilt, 67mm high, by Wang Hing & Co., Hong Kong, engraved 'Hong Kong Volunteer Reserve Rifle Shooting Scratch Cup Won by A. J. J. Brock 1913-14', good very fineArchibald John Jewell Brock was born on 24 July 1879 at Devonport and was an engine fitter by trade, being appointed to Devonport Dockyard in 1911. He transferred to the Hong Kong Dockyard and by 1917 was noted as the Chief Fitter when joining the local Masonic Lodge. Brock died on 21 December 1930 and is buried in the Hong Kong Cemetery, Happy Valley.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premi...
Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Shorrock Cup shield 1918, silver plaque on shield, engraved 'S.V.C. 'A' Co. British 1918 Shorrock Cup "B" Class Prize Pte. T. R. MacDonald', very fineThomas Rose MacDonald was born in 1894 at Shanghai, by 1917 was working at Jardine, Matheson & Co. (both Shanghai & Hong Kong) and in 1921 was in the Insurance Department. A keen oarsman, he was Vice-Captain of the Shanghai Rowing Club and latterly joined the North China Motor Insurance Association Committee. He died in Winchester in January 1955.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Ter...
(x) Royal Navy Channel Fleet Revolver Cup, an extremely elaborate silver and enamel prize medal, 85mm x 62mm, hallmarked Birmingham 1908 by J. A. R., features central ship's anchor with an enamelled white ensign and 'Inter Ship' in riband format below, a branch of laurel to the left side and a branch of oak to the right, above a shooting target and 'Channel Fleet' set in blue enamel, below 'Revolver Cup' set in blue enamel, to the sides two revolvers pointing upwards, the medal topped with a Midshipman's crown, the reverse plain but fitted with ring suspension and also an easel stand for displ...
The Henley Royal Regatta Grand Challenge Cup Medal, 1908 won by Sir W.A. Akers who rowed as number 2 in the winning Christ Church 8 in 1908, sharing his victory with Apsley Cherry-Garrard, later of Arctic fameA British chemist and industrialist he specialized in physical chemistry and during the Second World War was the director of the Tube Alloys project, a clandestine programme aiming to research and develop British atomic weapons capabilities from 1941 to 1945After the war he was director of research at Imperial Chemical Industries and also served as a member of the Advisory Council of the...
The photograph and scrapbook of Captain J. E. Fairburn, O.B.E., Shanghai Municipal Police, Singapore Police & Royal Malaysia Police - the son of the legendary Lieutenant-Colonel W. E. Fairburn, co-inventor of the Sykes-Fairburn fighting knife, well-used by allied irregular forces during the Second World WarScrapbook/photograph album, marbled covers with cloth spine, including various school photographs and cuttings, 1926-27 & 1932 Shanghai 'troubles' (including captured troops, battle scenes, aftermath of bombings), landings and searching for smuggling, scenes of various S.V.C. individuals, tr...
The Pilot's Flying Log Book to Leading Aircraftman C. A. Pinches, Royal Air Force, who flew on Hampden Bombers with No. 50 Squadron and who on one occasion crash landed at R.A.F. Scampton on the return from a raid on Hamburg on 15 September 1941Log Book named to '1153655 LAC C. A. Pinches', some water damage to the cover and a couple of pages, otherwise in good overall conditionC. A. Pinches started his flying training on 9 September 1940 on Tiger Moths based at the de Havilland School of Flying at White Waltham, later switching to Airspeed Oxfords and Hampdens. After completing his training h...
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