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# 261 - France, Legion of Honour, breast Badge, with rosette upon riband, 66mm... »
France, Legion of Honour, breast Badge, with rosette upon riband, 66mm including crown suspension x 43mm, gold and enamel, poi...
£400 to £600
# 262 - Germany, Baden, Order of the Lion of Zahringen, breast Badge, 38mm, go... »
Germany, Baden, Order of the Lion of Zahringen, breast Badge, 38mm, gold, silver-gilt, enamel and green crystal, with silver-g...
£300 to £500
# 263 - Germany, Bavaria, Royal Merit Order of St. Michael, 2nd Class breast S... »
Germany, Bavaria, Royal Merit Order of St. Michael, 2nd Class breast Star, by Halley, 143 G'e. Valois, Palais Royal, 78m...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 264 - Germany, Frankfurt, 1815 Merit Medal, 34mm, silver, very fine »
Germany, Frankfurt, 1815 Merit Medal, 34mm, silver, very fine
£300 to £500
# 265 - Germany, Hanover, Order of St George, Grand Cross breast Star, 84mm, s... »
Germany, Hanover, Order of St George, Grand Cross breast Star, 84mm, silver, silver-gilt and gold retaining pin, evidence o...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 266 - Germany, Köln, Gold Bravery Medal, 39mm, cast in gold, contact marks,... »
Germany, Köln, Gold Bravery Medal, 39mm, cast in gold, contact marks, very fine, scarce
£1,500 to £2,000
# 267 - Germany, Lippe-Detmold, House Honour Cross, Civil Division Grand Cross... »
Germany, Lippe-Detmold, House Honour Cross, Civil Division Grand Cross breast Star, 84mm, silver and enamel, '900' purity mark...
£500 to £700
# 268 - Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Order of the Griffin, Honour Cross, by... »
Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Order of the Griffin, Honour Cross, by H. Rose, 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel, small en...
£300 to £500
# 269 - Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, Grand Cross breast Star, by... »
Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, Grand Cross breast Star, by Kretly, Paris, 87mm, silver, gold and enamel, make...
£1,400 to £1,800
# 270 - Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, 1st Class sash Badge, by Neuhaus... »
Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, 1st Class sash Badge, by Neuhaus & Sohn, Berlin, 60mm, silver-gilt and enamel, low...
£600 to £800
# 271 - Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, breast Star, by Wagner & Son... »
Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, breast Star, by Wagner & Son, 91mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, maker's...
£600 to £800
# 272 - Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, silver with iron centre, old repair... »
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, silver with iron centre, old repair to suspension, very fine
£500 to £700
# 273 - Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1870, breast Badge, silver with iron cent... »
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1870, breast Badge, silver with iron centre, the reverse attractively engraved with initials 'G.d...
£200 to £300
# 274 - Germany, Saxony, Order of Albert, breast Badge, 36mm, gold and enamel,... »
Germany, Saxony, Order of Albert, breast Badge, 36mm, gold and enamel, good very fine and of great quality manufacture
£300 to £500
# 275 - Germany, Weimar Republic, Atlantic “Meteor” Expedition Medal 1925-27,... »
Germany, Weimar Republic, Atlantic “Meteor” Expedition Medal 1925-27, 1st Class, 41mm, silver, the edge inscribed, ‘Bayer Haup...
£800 to £1,200
# 276 - Honduras, Republic, Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilisation, Grand Cro... »
Honduras, Republic, Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilisation, Grand Cross breast Star, by Ane. Mon. Fayolle Briquet, 180 Gri...
£400 to £600
# 277 - Hungary, Regency, Order of Merit, Civil Division, Grand Commander'... »
Hungary, Regency, Order of Merit, Civil Division, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, 53mm, silver-gilt,...
£400 to £600
# 278 - Italy, Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George (2), breast S... »
Italy, Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George (2), breast Star, 88mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel; neck Badge, 100...
£300 to £500
# 279 - A rare pair awarded to Mrs Dejid Nadmidin, Mongolian Forces Mongolia,... »
A rare pair awarded to Mrs Dejid Nadmidin, Mongolian Forces Mongolia, Soviet Peoples' Republic, Order of the Polar Star,...
£500 to £700
# 280 - Montenegro, Kingdom, Order of Prince Danilo I, Commander's neck B... »
Montenegro, Kingdom, Order of Prince Danilo I, Commander's neck Badge, 76mm x 51mm, silver-gilt, gold centres and enamel, m...
£300 to £500
A Collection of Awards for the Kingdom of Iraq
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan (R-1455 Pte. Khoshaba Sliwo. 2-Iraq Levies.), suspension slightly loose, minor contact wear, otherwise very fineKhoshaba Sliwo is confirmed with entitlement to this medal and clasp; sold together with copied M.I.C.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan (55183 Pte. Yukhana Salim. 3-Iraq Levies.), some edge bruising, otherwise very fineYukhana Salim is confirmed with entitlement to this medal and clasp; sold together with copied M.I.C.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan (65322 Pte. Shimon Goriel. 4-Iraq Levies.), suspension slightly loose, light contact marks and a few minor edge knocks, otherwise very fineShimon Goriel is confirmed with entitlement to this medal and clasp; sold together with copied M.I.C.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A scarce Indian Army group of six awarded to Major H.T. Davison, Control Commission (B.E.), late 3rd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment, North Staffordshire Regiment, who was twice wounded in action in France in 1917British War Medal 1914-18 (Capt. H. T. Davison.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Lieut. H. T. Davison.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (Capt. H. T. Davison. 3-1 Punjab R.); 1939-45 Star (Major H. T. Davison); War Medal 1939-45 (Major H. T. Davison); Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, unnamed as issued, mounted together as worn, lightly polished with mino...
Pair: Leading Aircraftsman E. J. Tyzack, Royal Air ForceGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Northern Kurdistan (507202 L.A.C. E.J. Tyzack. R.A.F.); Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, 1 clasp, 'Southern Kurdistan 1930-31', unnamed as issued, mounted together as worn, very fine (2)Ernest John Tyzack was born in Headingley, Leeds in Yorkshire on 18 October 1907 and worked as an engineer with a naval construction works in Dulmair, near Glasgow, prior to joining the Royal Air Force at age 19 on 22 September 1927. Mustered as an Aircraft Hand, he eventually worked his way up to Leading Aircraftsman....
Five: Rab Emma Y. Hassado, Royal Air Force Levies, Assyrian Battalion, who was Mentioned in Despatches in June 1944General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan (55002 S. Mjr. Yokhana Hassado. Assyrian Bn.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Air Force Levies, Iraq L.S. & G.C. (X.16 R.E. Youkhana Hassado.); Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, by Huguenin, Suisse, maker's mark to reverse suspension bar, unnamed as issued, mounted together as worn, some edge bruising and minor edge knocks throughout, light contact wear, overall very fine (5)Yokhana/Youkhana Hassado was a locally commissioned...
Four: Flight Lieutenant S. L. Evans, Royal Air ForceDefence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C. (Act. Flt. Lt. S. L. Evans. R.A.F.); Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, 1 clasp (engraved in English), Kurdistan 1930-31 (LAC Evans 55 B Squadron), reverse with engraved naming, mounted as worn, minor contact wear overall, very fine (4)Sydney Lynn Evans appointed Warrant Officer on 1 October 1942 and was still serving in this role on 22 August 1944 with the Equipment Branch of the Royal Air Force when he was commissioned Flying Officer. Remaining with the Equipmen...
The Iraq Gallantry Medal awarded to Wing Commander C. G. R. Lewis, Royal Air Force, who was among the first members of the Caterpillar Club, served in all commands of the R.A.F. during his three decade career, and was interviewed in Channel 4's 1992 Secret Histories episode on the R.A.F. in KurdistanIraq, Kingdom, Gallantry Medal, 1s Type, reverse naming engraved in Arabic (translates to '362962 Air Sergeant/C.G.R. Lewis'), 43mm, light contact wear, very fine and rareOne of nine Iraq Gallantry Medals awarded to British personnel serving in the Royal Air Force.Date of Iraqi award:Iraqi Governme...
The very rare 'Barzan 1932' Iraq Gallantry Medal group of four awarded to Aircraftman First Class C.E. Pearson, Royal Air ForceGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Northern Kurdistan (506656. A.C.1. C.E. Pearson. R.A.F.); Jubilee 1935; Iraq, Kingdom, Gallantry Medal, 2nd Type, reverse naming engraved in Arabic (translates to 'Air Soldier, K. Pearson, 364303'), mounted together as worn, with King's Medal, G.V.R., 1 clasp, 1919-20 (E. Pearson), very fine (4)Approximately 65 officers and 280 airmen were awarded the ‘Northern Kurdistan’ clasp.Date of Iraqi award:Iraq Government Gazette 25 December 19...
An outstanding Iraqi Order of Al Rafidain group of five awarded to Major R. D. Firth, Royal Army Medical Corps and Medical Officer to King Faisal and the Iraqi Royal HouseholdDefence and War Medals 1939-45; Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Al Rafidain, Civil Division, 2nd Class set of Insignia, by Garrard & Co., 24 Albemarle St., London, comprising breast Star, 90mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse retaining loop bent, otherwise good very fine; breast Badge, with Iraqi Crown to riband, 60mm including wreath suspension x 46mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, in its case of issue, this with damag...
An unusual Royal Iraqi presentation pocket watchOpen faced pocket watch, by Elgin, rolled gold with a cream dial, gilt Arabic numerals and hands with subsidiary seconds dial, reverse features engraved Iraqi crown, engraved Arabic date and signature of the Regent of Iraq Prince Abdul Illah, marked 'Keystone No. 51748, Movement No. 36762605', not presently running, but in otherwise good condition, in its fitted case of issueThis pocket watch was owned by Major Raymond Dixon Firth, Royal Army Medical Corps and Medical Officer to King Faisal and the Iraqi Royal Household. Case contains a handwritt...
Iraq, Kingdom, King Faisal II Al-Tharthar Dam Medal 1956, by Huguenin, Suisse, 60mm, bronze, maker's mark to obverse and reverse, extremely fine, in its fitted box of issueThis medallion was owned by Major Raymond Dixon Firth, Royal Army Medical Corps and Medical Officer to King Faisal and the Iraqi Royal Household. For a biographical note on its owner Dr. Firth, please see Lot 232.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Air Force Levies, Iraq L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 2nd issue (X.135 R.K. Matti Aprim), some polish residue, very fine'R.K.' is an abbrieviation of 'Rab Khamsi', an Officer acting as a leader of 50.The Iraq Levies originated in 1915 as a bodyguard for political officers and was formally constituted in 1919, later coming under R.A.F. control in October 1922. They were raised to assist the R.A.F., and were for most purposes considered to be a part of the R.A.F., although they were commanded by army officers in the main. By 1939 the Iraq Levies consisted of Force Headquarters and six companies at...
Royal Air Force Levies, Iraq L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (5675 Sgt. Hassan Jabar.), minor contact marks, very fine and scarceThe Iraq Levies originated in 1915 as a bodyguard for political officers and was formally constituted in 1919, later coming under R.A.F. control in October 1922. They were raised to assist the R.A.F., and were for most purposes considered to be a part of the R.A.F., although they were commanded by army officers in the main. By 1939 the Iraq Levies consisted of Force Headquarters and six companies at Habbaniyah and one company at Shaibah. During the Second World War, the Iraq L...
Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, no clasp, by Vladimir Sigal & Sons, Baghdad, 34mm, bronze, maker's name to reverse of suspension bar and reverse of mounting bar, some polish residue, very fineInstituted in 1926 by the Gallantry and Active Service Medals Law No. 34, although referred to in the Regulations as the General Service Medal, the inscription on the medal and all subsequent references to it in the Iraqi Government Gazette refer to it as the Active Service Medal. The medal, bronze in colour, takes the shape of a disc fixed upon two crossed rifles with their muzzles appearing at the...
Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, no clasp, of local manufacture, 33mm, contact wear, toning, one with some edge bruising, about very fine overall (2)Instituted in 1926 by the Gallantry and Active Service Medals Law No. 34, although referred to in the Regulations as the General Service Medal, the inscription on the medal and all subsequent references to it in the Iraqi Government Gazette refer to it as the Active Service Medal. The medal, bronze in colour, takes the shape of a disc fixed upon two crossed rifles with their muzzles appearing at the top and their butts at the bottom. Between t...
Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, no clasp, reverse privately engraved (E.A. Liddell. R.A.F.) alongside Arabic script, likely manufactured by Huguenin, 34mm, bronze, very fineInstituted in 1926 by the Gallantry and Active Service Medals Law No. 34, although referred to in the Regulations as the General Service Medal, the inscription on the Medal and all subsequent references to it in the Iraqi Government Gazette refer to it as the Active Service Medal. The Medal, bronze in colour, takes the shape of a disc fixed upon two crossed rifles with their muzzles appearing at the top and their butts...
Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal (2), 1 clasp, 'South Kurdistan 1930-31', of local manufacture, 34mm, bronze; no clasp, by Huguenin, Suisse, 34mm, bronze, maker's mark to reverse suspension bar, light contact marks, both very fine overall (2)Instituted in 1926 by the Gallantry and Active Service Medals Law No. 34, although referred to in the Regulations as the General Service Medal, the inscription on the medal and all subsequent references to it in the Iraqi Government Gazette refer to it as the Active Service Medal. The medal, bronze in colour, takes the shape of a disc fixed upon two cro...
Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, 1 clasp, 'Barzan 1932', 34mm, bronze, clasp is loose, very fine and extremely scarceInstituted in 1926 by the Gallantry and Active Service Medals Law No. 34, although referred to in the Regulations as the General Service Medal, the inscription on the medal and all subsequent references to it in the Iraqi Government Gazette refer to it as the Active Service Medal. The medal, bronze in colour, takes the shape of a disc fixed upon two crossed rifles with their muzzles appearing at the top and their butts at the bottom. Between the muzzles is a radiation of nin...
Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, 1 clasp, 'Tiareen Operations 1933', 34mm, bronze, clasp is loose, lightly toned, very fineInstituted in 1926 by the Gallantry and Active Service Medals Law No. 34, although referred to in the Regulations as the General Service Medal, the inscription on the medal and all subsequent references to it in the Iraqi Government Gazette refer to it as the Active Service Medal. The medal, bronze in colour, takes the shape of a disc fixed upon two crossed rifles with their muzzles appearing at the top and their butts at the bottom. Between the muzzles is a radiation...
Iraq, Kingdom, Active Service Medal, 1 clasp, 'Euphrates Operations 1935', 34mm, bronze, clasp is loose, very fine and scarceInstituted in 1926 by the Gallantry and Active Service Medals Law No. 34, although referred to in the Regulations as the General Service Medal, the inscription on the medal and all subsequent references to it in the Iraqi Government Gazette refer to it as the Active Service Medal. The medal, bronze in colour, takes the shape of a disc fixed upon two crossed rifles with their muzzles appearing at the top and their butts at the bottom. Between the muzzles is a radiation of...
Iraq, Kingdom, 1939-1945 War Medal, 40mm, gilt; 1945 Victory Medal, 39mm, silvered and gilt, mounted as worn, both toned with light contact marks, otherwise very fine (2)The 1939-1945 War Medal and the 1945 Victory Medal were both instituted in 1950 by Regulation No. 28. Whilst this regulation covers both the qualification for the awards was slightly different; the War Medal could be earned by all ranks who served in the Iraqi Army from the time Iraq entered the war on the Allies' side in 1943 until victory in 1945, and the Victory Medal was only awarded to those who were serving at the time o...
Iraq, Kingdom, 1954 Flood Rescue Medal, by Huguenin, 32mm, gilt metal; 1954 Flood Rescue Table Medallion, by Huguenin, 60mm, both good very fine (2)During March 1954 the rivers Tigris and Euphrates flooded necessitating the marshalling of civilian and Iraqi forces, along with the assistance of the British Royal Air Forces based at Habbaniya to combat the effects of the flooding. The Flood Rescue Medal was instituted by the Iraqi Government for those who took part in these operations. The British Government granted unrestricted permission to wear the medal and approximately 75 were issued to Br...
Iraq, Kingdom, King Faisal II (2), Police Distinguished Service Medal, by Huguenin, Suisse, 40mm, silver, maker's mark and purity mark to reverse; Police General Service Medal, by Huguenin, Suisse, 40mm, bronze, maker's mark to reverse, Distinguished Service Medal significantly toned, General Service Medal sometime lacquered, otherwise both very fine (2)The Iraq Police Medals for Distinguished Service and for General Service were both instituted in 1952 by Regulation No. 43. Both medals were awarded to members of the police who performed exceptional service on punitive operations or exceptiona...
A mounted group of five Iraqi police medals awarded to 2nd Lieutenant H. Zaher, Iraq PoliceIraq, Kingdom, Gallantry Medal, 2nd Type, reverse naming engraved in Arabic (translates to '2nd L. Habib Zaher, 2nd Regiment'), 45mm, brass and silvered metal; Faisal II, Police Distinguished Service Medal, by Huguenin, Suisse, unnamed, 40mm, silver, maker's mark and purity mark to reverse; Active Service Medal, no clasp, 34mm, bronze; Faisal II, Police General Service Medal, by Huguenin, Suisse, unnamed, 40mm, bronze, maker's mark to reverse; King Faisal II 1953 Coronation Medal, 32mm, silver, mounted t...
Iraq, Kingdom, Medal of the Order of the Rafidain, 1st Class, by Huguenin, 42mm, silver, purity marks to loop, very fineThe Medal of the Order of Rafidain was instituted in 1955 by Decree No. 28 and was awarded to those who provided 'special services' to the Government of Iraq. The 1st Class medal was issued in silver and the 2nd Class in bronze. The medal takes the form of a star with seven rays, the obverse of which features the Iraqi crown and the reverse bears an inscription in Thuluth Arabic script, translating to 'Faisal The Second 1375 H'. Six of these medals were awarded to British rec...
Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Al Rafidain (Two Rivers), 1st Class, Civil Division, full sash with fittings, plus a further length of sash riband (215cm), both 102mm wide, watered silk, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Al Rafidain (Two Rivers), 1st Class, Military Division, full sash with fittings, with a further length of sash riband (210cm), both 102mm wide, watered silk, very fineSold together with two Iraq riband bars, each of which includes a riband for the Order of Al Rafidain, Military Division.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Iraq, Kingdom, Red Crescent Society Medal, 2nd Class, 44mm, silver and enamel, lightly toned, nearly extremely fine, scarceThe Red Crescent Society Medal was instituted in 1949 by Law No. 10. This three class award, in gold, silver and bronze, was issued to reward those rendering service beneficial to the aims of the Iraq Red Crescent Society. It was conditional that the 1st Class of the award in gold was earned in relation to a distinguished and specific service. The medal was worn after other Iraqi orders and medals.The medal's design consists of a seven-pointed star. The top centre features...
Iraq, Kingdom, Child Welfare Medal, 1st Class, 44mm, gold and enamel, residue of adhesive label to reverse, otherwise good very fine, rareSpink XRF testing reveals:Au: 60.56%Cu: 20.03%Ag: 19.41%Weight: 17.28 gramsThe three class Child Welfare Medal was instituted by Law No. 21 of 1941. This award was presented following recommendations by the Administrative Authority of the General Headquarters of the Iraq Child Welfare Society to persons rendering a service beneficial to the aims of the Society, and it was conditional when awarding the 1st Class medal that the service should be a distinguishe...
Iraq, Kingdom, Child Welfare Medal (2), 2nd Class, 44mm, silver and enamel, on riband; 3rd Class, 44mm, bronze and enamel, without riband, silver medal with significant toning, otherwise both very fine, rare (2)The three class Child Welfare Medal was instituted by Law No. 21 of 1941. This award was presented following recommendations by the Administrative Authority of the General Headquarters of the Iraq Child Welfare Society to persons rendering a service beneficial to the aims of the Society.The medal takes the shape of a seven-pointed star, with the 2nd Class of the award in silver and the...
Iraq, Kingdom, King Faisal II 1953 Coronation Medal (3), by Royal Mint, 31.9mm, silver, mounted for wear; by Huguenin, 32.5mm, sterling silver, maker's mark to obverse and hallmarks to reverse; by Huguenin, 32.3mm, bronze, maker's mark to obverse, light contact marks, some toned, overall very fine (3)The Faisal II Medal was instituted by Regulation No. 11 of 1953 and marks the occasion of the coronation of King Faisal on 2 May 1953. The obverse of the circular medal features the head of King Faisal II in profile. The reverse field sees the Iraqi crown atop a monogram of the two Arabic letters...
A Fine Collection of Medals to the King's Shropshire Light Infantry
The 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot earned some 132 Military General Service Medals 1793-1814, of which 16 were to Officers. Given the low survival rate of these prized awards, this offering is perhaps the largest to appear at public auction for several decades.Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Toulouse (G. Broadhead, 53rd Foot), good very fineProvenance:Glendining's, November 1964.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Talavera, Toulouse (John Sulivan, 53rd Foot), edge bruising, very fineProvenance:Ex-Cheylesmore Collection 1930.A unique 2-clasp combination to the Regiment.John Sulivan was a labourer from Tralee, County Kerry, who served with the 53rd Regiment of Foot from 1808 until July 1822, when he was discharged having volunteered an extension of his services into the Madras European Regiment. An Army of India Medal for Ava to a man of this name was in the Gascoigne Collection and it is probable that they are one and the same. Sulivan was discharged from the...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Talavera, Salamanca (J. Nelson, Serjt 53rd Foot.), edge bruise, very fineProvenance:Barry Taylor, 1985.James Nelson was a native of Colne, Lancashire; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Talavera, Salamanca, Toulouse (J. Lewis, 53rd Foot.), very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, February 1985.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Pyrenees, Toulouse (Richd. Jones, 53rd Foot.), a little polished, very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, March 1988.Richard Jones was from St Strach, Shropshire (WO 97/665, refers) and shared in at least four general actions. With his unit he would have returned to Ireland, they were not required for the Waterloo campaign and were sent to Hilsea Barracks, Portsmouth.They had the honour of forming the guard of the Emperor Napoleon when he was captured and taken back to England on the Bellorophon. The 53rd were to be sent on a two-year assi...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Talavera, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees (J. Noble, 53rd Foot.), mounted as worn with ring for wear upon riband, very fineProvenance:Glendining's, September 1987.The only 4-clasp Medal bearing these clasps to the 53rd Foot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Military General Service Medal awarded to Lieutenant T. Dowker, 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, whose medal represents a unique combination of clasps to the unitMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 6 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive (Thos. Dowker, Lieut. 53rd Foot.), minor scratches to obverse and reverse fields, very fineProvenance:Spink, 1902.Glendining's, January 1916 & September 1963.Thomas Dowker, of Salton, Yorkshire, was born in 1791 and commissioned Ensign (by purchase) in the 53rd Regiment of Foot on 20 April 1809. Serving with the 2nd Battalion durin...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 6 clasps, Talavera, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, St. Sebastian, Toulouse (Wm. Matthews, 53rd Foot.), edge knock at eight o'clock, otherwise nearly extremely fineProvenance:Hayward, 1976.Dixon, October 1999.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 7 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nive, Toulouse (Saml. Leeke, 53rd Foot.), very fineProvenance:Glendining's, 1970.Spink, October 1979.Glendining's, December 1990.A unique combination of clasps to the 53rd Foot.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 85th (King's Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot earned some 147 Military General Service Medals 1793-1814, of which 19 were to Officers.The Military General Service Medal awarded to Major-General H. J. French, late 85th (Bucks Volunteers) Regiment of Foot, who after service in Spain during the Peninsular War went with his battalion to North America and fought at the battles of Bladensburg, Baltimore, and New Orleans; the 85th was one of the few Regiments to emerge with credit during the campaign, taking two American colours at Bladensburg and successfully capturing the enemy's defensive line...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, Nivelle, Nive (James Kenna, 85th Foot.), Christian name double-struck, very fineProvenance:Spink, June 1987.James Kenna was born at Bir, County Offaly, Ireland in 1792 and joined the 85th Light Infantry at Derby in September 1810. Having shared in the action at Fuentes D'Onor, it is likely he was wounded or sick, given he did not share in the events at Badajoz later that month.The Regiment was dispatched to North America in May 1814 and saw action in the last phase of the War of 1812. It fought at the Battle of Bladensburg, capturin...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Fuentes D'Onor, St. Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive (A. McDonough, 85th Foot.), good very fineProvenance:Baldwin, 1950.Elson Collection, Glendining's, September 1963.Hall, 1981.Glendining's, 1982 & September 1989.Purchased April 1993.Andrew McDonough was born at Meedan, Westmeath, Ireland in 1781 and was a tailor by trade when he enlisted in Captain McDaughall's Company of the 85th Light Infantry in 1808. Having shared in the action at Fuentes D'Onor, it is likely he was wounded or sick, given he did not share in the events at Badajoz later that month.The...
The Sutlej Medal awarded to Private J. Badcock, 53rd Regiment of Foot, one of six from his unit to be killed in action at the Battle of SobraonSutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon (John Badcock 53rd Regt.), light contact wear and light pitting, overall very fineProvenance:Spink, December 1990.John Badcock appears upon the casualty roll compiled by the 'Soldiers of Shropshire' Museum for the First Anglo-Sikh War.The Regiment saw action at the Battle of Aliwal and later were present at the Battle of the Sobraon. They formed up under Major-General Sir Robert Dick's 7th Division alongside the 10th Foot. Ta...
Sutlej 1845-46, for Aliwal, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Major Edwd. Bond 53rd Regt.), light contact marks and light contact wear, very fineProvenance:Buckland, Dix & Wood December 1992.Edward Bond was commissioned Ensign with the 53rd Regiment of Foot on 8 March 1827, being further advanced Lieutenant with them on 16 September 1829. He spent most of his early career at home, was promoted Captain on 26 February 1836 and finally advanced Major on 31 March 1843. The next year the Battalion was posted overseas, going to India in 1844 where they were soon to see action.The Battalion, including Bond, were at...
The Sutlej Medal awarded to Major J. Breton, 53rd Regiment of Foot, who was wounded in action at the Battle of the SobraonSutlej 1845-46, reverse for Aliwal 1846, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Lieut John Breton 53rd Regt), sold together with original documents of commission, edge bruise, light contact marks, nearly very fineProvenance:Glendining's, September 1993, when sold with his father's Waterloo medal.John Breton was born at Landford Manor House, Wiltshire on 19 March 1825, the son of John and Elizabeth Breton. His father had served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery and was with Mercer's troop a...
The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Private J. Ashworth, 53rd Regiment of Foot, who was wounded by a musket shot in the right thigh at KhudjwahIndian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (John Ashworth, 53rd Regt), nearly extremely fineProvenance:Frank Marsh Medals, January 1992.339 no-clasp medals awarded to the Regiment.John Ashworth was born at Hyde, Stockport, Cheshire in 1830 and attested with the 22nd Regiment of Foot on 15 February 1851 before volunteering for the 53rd Foot on 1 November 1854. He served in the East Indies for six years and four months being present for the Indian Mutiny, his service...
'About 10 a.m., the remainder of my regiment, with a 4lb. gun, came across and began playing upon the village; at the same time the enemy brought up a heavy gun, which caused a few casualties in the regiment, amongst them, I regret to say, was my soldier servant, a most gallant fellow and great favourite in the regiment: he had both legs shot off, and died that evening.'Major, later General, William Payne laments the death of Private Blaizer at Kallee Nuddee.The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Private W. Blaizer, 53rd Regiment of Foot, who served as the Batman to Major Payne and tragically died...
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (Jas Corbitt. 53rd Regt.), suspension somewhat slack, light contact wear, 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, Relief of Kimberley (2853 Pte. T. Lawton, 2: Shrops: Lt. Inft.), very fine and rareProvenance:Ex-Geoff Archer Parfitt Collection.Purchased December 2002.Just 2 'Relief of Kimberley' clasps to the unit, this unique as a single clasp Medal.Thomas Lawton was born at Brockton, Shropshire in 1869 and enlisted into the Shropshire Light Infantry in June 1888. He served with the unit in Hong Kong from December 1891 until December 1894 and formed part of the 'Whitewash Brigade' following the outbreak of bubonic plague. His Hong Kong Plague Medal has appeared at...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (1976 Cpl. F. [sic] Smith, 2nd Shrop: Lt. Infy.), official correction to rank and initial, very fineProvenance:Glendining's, September 1993.Thomas Smith first enlisted into the East Riding Regiment (No. 722) in February 1884. Having been discharged in September 1891, he served with the Shropshire Light Infantry during the Boer War and was returned home in December 1900; sold together with envelope for his medal, Account Book and two Certificates of Discharge.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Co...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Transvaal (4274 Pte. A. Quiggan, 2: Shrops: Lt. Infy.), very fineProvenance:Purchased October 1996.Alfred Quiggan, a native of Birmingham, was born in 1875 and made his living as a labourer upon his joining the Shropshire Light Infantry in November 1893. He served in India from February 1896 until September 1897 (no Medal) and then in South Africa during the Boer War from 8 November 1899 to 11 December 1900. In that latter campaign he was injured in a railway accident at Frederickstad on 30 July 1900. Quiggan was discharged in...
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Private L. Poole, Shropshire Light Infantry, who was wounded by shrapnel near Roodewal on 10 June 1900Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, South Africa 1901 (7286 Pte. L. Poole, 2nd Shropshire Lt. Infy.), very fineProvenance:Buckland, Dix and Wood, 2 December 1992, when sold as part of the Dr. D. A. Ireland collection.Leonard Poole was born in Market Drayton, Salop and enlisted in the Shropshire Light Infantry in January 1900, aged 25, direct from the 2nd Volunteer Battalion. He subsequently served in...
The Queen’s South Africa Medal awarded to Private G. Newell, 2nd Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry, who was Killed in Action on 16 July 1900Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill (5463 Pte. G. Newell, 2: Shrops: Lt. Inft.), initial officially corrected, otherwise extremely fineProvenance:DNW, September 1999.G. Newell was killed in action on 16 July 1900 at Rietvlei, he is commemorated upon the King's Shropshire Light Infantry Memorial at St. Chad's, Shrewsbury. On 10 July 1900, Smith-Dorrien was ordered to take the Shropshire Light Inf...
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Private J. P. Smith, 1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteer Corps, serving 1st Volunteer Service Company, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who died on his return from the Boer WarQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (7622 Pte. J. Smith. Shrops: Lt. Infy.), extremely fineJames Parker Smith was born circa 1879 and was a member of the 1st Herefordshire Rifle Volunteers (Hereford & Radnor). He died at Netley Hospital on 20 June 1902 and is commemorated on various memorials and...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (2043 Pte C. Piper, 2: Shrop: Lt. Infy.), suspension somewhat slack, light edge knock, some contact wear, nearly very fineGeorge Piper was born at St Leonards, Bridgnorth, Shropshire in 1867 and enlisted at Shrewsbury on 20 August 1886. He served initially in Malta from 1888-1891 before a brief posting in Egypt, ending up in Hong Kong on 2 December 1891. Piper was to serve there until 4 April 1894 when he returned to Britain and joined the Army Reserve. He was again mobilised for service and enter...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (1805 Pte. G. Stevens, 2nd Shropshire Lt Infy), light contact marks, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A scarce Military General Service and Army of India pair awarded to Private J. Sankey, 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot, later 38th (1st Staffordshire) Regiment of FootMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Vittoria, Nivelle, Toulouse (John Sankey, 53rd Foot); Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (J. Sankey, 38th Ft.), officially engraved naming, short hyphen reverse, contact marks, very fine (2)Provenance:BDW, December 1992 (A Small Collection of Medals to the Shropshire Light Infantry).Dixon, Winter 2000.John Sankey was born in 1792 and enlisted in July 1808. He appears on the Must...
Pair: Private D. Arthur, 53rd Regiment of Foot, late 26th Regiment of FootChina 1842 (David Arthur, 26th Regiment Foot.), with original straight bar suspension; Sutlej 1845-46, for Aliwal, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Corpl. David Arthur 53rd Regt.), minor contact wear, light edge bruising, very fine (2)Sold together with copied medal and muster rolls.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The campaign pair awarded to Captain T. E. B. Moubray, 53rd Regiment of Foot, who was seriously wounded by a blast of grape to the face at Kudjwa in 1857Punjab 1848-49, no clasp (Lieut. T. Moubray, 53rd Foot.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Relief of Lucknow (Captn Thos Moubray, 53rd Regt.), the rank and unit double struck, light contact marks, very fine (2)Provenance:Glendining's, March 1981, where the recipient's Punjab medal sold alongside a Crimea medal named to 'George H. Moubray, RN', the recipient's brother, the Indian Mutiny medal has since been located.Thomas Edward Bowker Moubray w...
Pair: Major H. Buck, 53rd Regiment of Foot, who commanded a detachment of his unit in the Bungaon expedition to destroy the one-armed General Gujadar Singh's contingent of mutineers, this unit was largely made up of Regiments deemed to have taken part in the Cawnpore MassacrePunjab 1848-9, 1 clasp, Goojerat (Lieut. H. Buck, 53rd Foot.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Capt. Hy. Buck, 53rd Regt.), suspension of first somewhat slack, sometime cleaned, contact marks, light edge bruising, nearly very fine (2)M.I.D. London Gazette 25 July 1859.Henry Buck was commissioned Ensign on 28 July...
Three: Private R. Learmouth, 53rd Regiment of Foot, who was wounded in action before Lucknow in 1858Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Goojerat (Robt Learmouth, 53rd Foot.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (Robt Learmouth, 53rd Regt); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Northwest Frontier (2746 R. Learmouth H.Ms 53rd Regt), contact marks, light contact wear, very fine overall and a rare combination (3)Provenance:March Medal, June 1993.One of 12 combinations of three medals and four clasps to this Regiment from their time in India.Robert Learmouth enlisted at Chatham on 21...
Pair: Colonel Sir A. H. J. Doyle, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, 4th Baronet of Buscombe, 'an aristocrat of the Old School' who was 'mentioned' in 1901 and later commanded 2nd Battalion during the final stages of the Anglo-Boer WarAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (2nd Lt. A. H. J. Doyle. 85th Foot.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg, South Africa 1902 (Major. A. H. J. Doyle. 2/Shrops. L.I.), contact marks, contact wear overall, nearly very fine (2)M.I.D. London Gazette 10 September 1901.Arthur Havelock James Doyle was born at Clifton, Glouc...
Three: Colour Sergeant A. Brown, 1st Battalion, Shropshire RegimentEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, no clasp, dated reverse (1513 Cr Sgt A. Brown. 1/Shrops:L.I.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (1513 Cr Sgt A. Brown. Shrops:L.I.), mounted as worn, contact marks and edge bruising, nearly very fine (3)Alfred Brown was born at Hammersmith, London in 1849 and enlisted at Marylebone on 7 November 1867 with the 53rd Regiment of Foot. He saw service abroad in Canada from 3 June 1868 before being transferred to the West Indies on 30 October 1869, and finally to Bermuda on 9 Dec...
Pair: Lieutenant-Colonel C. E. Terrot, Shropshire Light InfantryEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, no clasp, undated reverse (Major. C. E. Terrot. 1/Shrops: L.I.); Khedive's Star 1882, mounted as worn, minor edge wear to unit, pitting, overall nearly very fine (2)Provenance:Spink, November 2000.Charles Ellison Terrot was born at Wipsington, Lincolnshire on 8 March 1841, the son of Alice and Reverend Charles Terrot. Commissioned Ensign on 18 January 1859 with 63rd Foot he was further advanced Lieutenant on 19 December 1861. Terrot was appointed the Regimental Adjutant between 1866-67 and promoted Captain...
Three: Lieutenant-Colonel E. Burrell. Shropshire Light Infantry, attached Commissariat and Transport Service, who was 'mentioned' during the Second Afghan War, later attached to the Egyptian Army he served as Deputy Assistant Commissary General in Egypt seeing action at Tel-El-KebirEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (Capt: & D.A.C. Genl. E. Burrell. C&T.S.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued; Turkey, Ottoman, Order of the Medjidieh, 3rd Class neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, light contact wear to first, overall very fine (3)Edward Burrell was born at Tiruchirappalli, India...
Three: Major J. H. W. Eyton, Shropshire Light Infantry, later Imperial Yeomanry, who was 'mentioned' for his command of the Shropshire Company of the Camel Corps at Suakin and later served in Hong Kong during the plague yearsEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (Capt: J. H. W. Eyton. 1/Shrops:L.I.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (Major. J. H. W. Eyton. 9/Impl.Yeo.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style as worn, pitting and contact wear, overall very fine (3)Provenance:Spink N...
Pair: Private W. Majury, 1st Battalion, Shropshire Light InfantryEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, 1 clasp, Suakin, undated reverse (1919 Pte. W. Majury. 1/Shrops: L.I.); Khedive's Star 1884-6, unnamed as issue, light edge bruise, very fine (2)William Thomas Majury was born at Ballygowan, Comber, County Down in 1863 and attested with the 21st Brigade at Belfast on 21 May 1881, being posted to the 53rd Regiment of Foot. He was still with them later that same year when they were amalgamated to form the Shropshire Light Infantry. Posted to India on 24 November 1882 he did not qualify for the Egypt and Sud...
Four: Colonel T. Burnett-Hitchcock, Shropshire Light Infantry, who served as Brigade Major of 4th Brigade during the 1882 Anglo-Egyptian War, later earning the Order of the Osmaneih and a 'mention' for his part of the bloody battles of El-Teb and TamaaiEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, 2 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai (Capt: Burnett-Hitchcock. 1/Shrops:L.I.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued; Turkey, Ottoman, Order of the Medjidieh, 4th Class breast Badge, silver and enamel, with a gold and enamel centre; Order of the Osmanieh, 4th Class breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel with a gold centre...
The superb 'Sanna's Post' casualty pair awarded to Lieutenant P. C. Grover, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was Killed in Action during the saving of the guns at Sanna's Post, earning a posthumous 'mention' for his effortsIndia General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (2d Lieut. P. C. Grover 1st Bn Shorpshire [SIC] Lt Infy.), the regiment officially corrected; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Driefontein, Cape Colony (Lieut. P. C. Grover. 2/Shrops L.I.), light contact wear, very fine (2)Provenance:Christie's, November 1984.M.I.D. London Gazette 8 February 1901...
Pair: Private H. Greaves, Shropshire Light Infantry, who was severely wounded at Lilliefontein on 6 November 1900Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (1803 Pte. H. Greaves, 2nd Shropshire Lt. Infy.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (1803 Pte. H. Greaves. Shrops: L.I.), good very fine (2)Henry Greaves was born at Birmingham in 1867 and signed with his mark upon joining the Shropshire Light Infantry in October 1885. He served with the unit in Hong Kong from December 1891 until October 1893 and then in S...
Four: Captain H. J. Barnham, Royal Air Force, late Shropshire Light InfantryQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast, South Africa 1901 (4782 Sgt H. J. Barnham, 2nd Shropshire Lt Infy), the rank and initials officially corrected; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H. J. Barnham. R.A.F.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (4782 C.Sgt. H. J. Barnham. Shrops:L.I.), sometime silvered, contact wear and light contact marks, overall very fine (4)Harry Joe Barnham was born at Allahbad, Bengal in 1875 and enlisted at Birmingham on 17 July 1893. T...
The campaign group of eight awarded to Private H. Round, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was 'mentioned' for his gallant service in ItalyIndia General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (4028241 Pte. H. Round. K.S.L.I.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp 1st Army, detached; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, detached; Jubilee 1935; (4028241 Pte. H. Round. K.S.L.I.), engraved naming; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (4028241 Pte. H. Round. K.S.L.I.), contact marks and edge bruising overall, nearly very fine (8)M.I.D. London Gazette 19 July 1945.Ha...
Five: Private W. H. Beddoes, King's Shropshire Light InfantryIndia General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (4026310 Pte. W. H. Beddoes. K.S.L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., Regular Army (4026310 Pte. W. H. Beddoes. K.S.L.I.), very fine (5)William Henry Beddoes was born at Chetton, Bridgnorth in 1901 and was a farm worker upon his joining the King's Shropshire Light Infantry in June 1919. Having served on the North West Frontier and taken the 1937 Coronation Medal, he was released in October 1938. Recalled in August 1940 fo...
Four: Captain E. J. Roberts, Indian Army, late King's Shropshire Light InfantryIndia General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (4026198 Sjt. E. J. Roberts. K.SL.I.); War Medal 1939-45; India Service Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (4026198 Sjt. E. J. Roberts. K.SL.I.), mounted incorrectly as worn, sold together with a corresponding riband bar, light contact wear, very fine (4)Edward James Roberts was born at Eardisland, Leominster, Herefordshire and attested at Hereford on 24 February 1919. He appears to have served with the Shropshire Light Infantry, being advance...
A poignant Great War casualty group of three awarded to Captain F. R. E. Savory, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, attached South Lancashire Regiment, who died of wounds received in Gallipoli and was buried at sea in December 1915 - 'he was brave, bright and cheery' to the last1914 Star (Lieut. F. R. E. Savory, Shrops. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. F. R. E. Savory), good very fine (3)Provenance:Christie's, 10 November 1992, when sold as part of the Hal Giblin collection.Francis Richard Egerton Savory was born at Old Letton Court, Staunton-on-Wye, Hereford on 2 April 1893 and was...
A poignant Great War group of four awarded to Major W. J. Brooke, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was attached to the 21st (Service) Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, when he died of wounds in the battle of Lys in April 19181914-15 Star (Capt. W. J. Brooke, Shrops L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Major W. J. Brooke); Coronation 1911, together with his Memorial Plaque (William John Brooke), good very fine (5)Provenance:Dix Noonan Webb, 22 October 1997.William John Brooke was born on 6 May 1876, the son of John Townsend Brooke and Lady Wilhelmina Brooke of Haughton Hall, Shifnal, Shrops...
Four: Private A. Chilton, 5th Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry, who died of wounds in August 19151914-15 Star (10751 Pte. A. Chilton. Shrop:L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (10751 Pte. A. Chilton. Shrops. L.I); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Archibald Chilton), nearly extremely fine (4)Provenance:Mick Brown, November 1994.Archibald Chilton was born at Dawley, Salop and enlisted at Wellington with the 5th Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry. Entering the war in France on 22 April 1915 he was mortally wounded not long later, dying on 1 August 1915. This makes him very likely one of...
Four: Private H. A. Weston, 'D' Company, 5th Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry, who died of wounds suffered in September 19161914-15 Star (16955 Pte. H. A. Weston, Shrops. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (16955 Pte. H. A. Weston. K.S.L.I.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Henry Arthur Weston), overall good very fine (4)Provenance:H & B Medals, January 1995.Henry Arthur Weston was born at Richmond, London and enlisted at Kingston-upon-Thames with the King's Shropshire Light Infantry. He entered the war in France on 22 April 1915 where the Battalion was part of the 20th Division, taki...
The unusual campaign group of six awarded to Private A. Jones, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, later Inspector, Posts & Telegraphs department, who was decorated by the Serbians during the Great War and later earned a 'mention' for his bravery in repairing telegraph lines in Iraq1914-15 Star (8662 Pte. A. Jones. Shorps. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (8662 Pte. A. Jones. Shorps. L.I.), with M.I.D. oak leaves; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (A. Jones. Posts & Tels.); Defence Medal 1939-45 Medal; Serbia, Kingdom, Silver Medal for Bravery, the first five mounted as worn, very fine...
Four: Private E. R. C. Bignell, 2nd Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who died of pneumonia on 17 October 19181914-15 Star (17234 Pte. E. R. Bignell. Shrops. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (17234 Pte. E. R. Bignell. K.S.L.I.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Ernest Richard Bignell), this last in card envelope, good very fine (4)Provenance:Purchased Carter, June 1986.Ernest Richard Charles Bignell was born in 1888 at Gloucester. He enlisted at Newport and lived at Cwmtillery. Serving in 'Z' Company, he served in France from 2 June 1915 and died of pneumonia on 17 October 191...
Three: Warrant Officer Class 1 (Regimental Sergeant-Major) J. A. Williams, Shropshire Light Infantry, who was wounded and 'mentioned' during the Great WarBritish War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (13770 W.O.Cl.1. J. A. Williams. Shrops. L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (2098 C. Sjt: J. A. Williams. Shrops: L.I.), good very fine (3)Provenance:Purchased July 1985.James Alfred Williams was discharged for the first time at Lichfield in October 1907, at that point with some 21 years' service to his name. With the outbreak of the Great War, he returned to the fold and served at home fr...
Three: Lieutenant W. F. Woolf, Shropshire Light InfantryBritish War and Victory Medals (Lieut. W. F. Woolf.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Walter Francis Woolf), sold together with the recipient's original illuminated memorial scroll, good very fine (3)Walter Francis Woolf was born on 1 December 1897, the son of Blanche and Major Herbert Woolf, 5th Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers, a Boer War veteran and native of Woking. Attending Lancing College (Seconds House 1912-15) it is natural that Woolf as the son of a soldier should which to attend the Royal Military College, Sandhurst which he...
Three: Private T. Beeby, 10th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry and Shropshire Yeomanry, who was Killed in Action in Palestine in April 1917British War and Victory Medals (1882 Pte. T. Beeby. Shrops. Yeo.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Thomas Beeby), all in named card boxes of issue and outer envelopes, extremely fine (3)Provenance:Purchased Neate, October 1997.Thomas Beeby was a native of Great Salkeld, Cumberland and served with the Shropshire Yeomanry and then the 10th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. The unit found themselves in Palestine in early 1917. Moving fo...
Four: Sergeant J.H. Jones, Shropshire Light InfantryBritish War Medal 1914-20 (200004 W. O. Cl. 2. J. H. Jones. K.S.L.I.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (48 Sjt. J. H. Jones. K.S.L.I.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (48 Cpl. J. H. Jones. 4/Shrops:L.I.); Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.V.R. (4025051 Sjt. J. A. Jones. 4-K.S.L.I.), very fine (4)T.F.E. Army Order 1 July 1912.Second Award Bar Army Order August 1922.One of five T.F.E. and Second Award Bar groups awarded to the Shropshire Light Infantry.James Herbert Jones served with the 4th Battalion, Shro...
Nine: Private J. Simpson, King's Own Shropshire Light Infantry, who saw service in every major campaign the Regiment fought in over a period of two decades1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army, detached; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the suspension of the first sometime repaired; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (4032143 Pte. J. Simpson. K.S.L.I.); Korea 1950-53 (4032143 Pte. J. Simpson. K.S.L.I.); U.N. Korea 1950-54; Africa General Service 1902-62, 1 clasp, Kenya (4032143 Pte. J. Simpson. K.S.L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (4032143 Pte. J. Simpson. K.S.L.I.), conta...
Three: Private G. Hardman, 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was killed during an Air Raid on Manchester on 23 December 19401939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, in their waxed envelopes of issue, addressed to 'Mrs A. Collins, 372 Collyhurst Rd, Manchester 9.' and Army Council condolence slip in his name and confirming '3' awards, nearly extremely fine (3)Provenance:Purchased August 2000.George Hardman was born in 1906 and first joined the King's Shropshire Light Infantry in December 1925. Exploring Trafford's Heritage gives more detail:'While the Manchester-area end...
Pair: Private R. S. J. Pring, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, who was Killed in Action during Operation 'Commando' on Hill 227, Kowang-San, November 1951Korea 1950-53 (22229675 Pte. R. S. J. Pring. K.S.L.I.); U.N. Korea 1950-54, extremely fine (2)Provenance:BDW, July 1995.Ronald Silvenus James Pring was born at Weston-Super-Mare on 3 November 1930. He was killed in action on 4 November 1951 in the attack on Hill 227, Kowang-San, during Operation ‘Commando’. ‘B’ Company lost their Company Commander, Major A. R. Tait, and his signallers - Privates Holder, Jones and Pring - when the Company HQ...
Army L.S. & G.C., W.IV.R. (Thomas Taylor, 85th Regiment Foot. 1833.), steel clip and replacement large ring suspension, very fineProvenance:Purchased Hamilton & Co., August 1987.Thomas Taylor was born in 1793 and hailed from County Wicklow, Ireland. A hatter by trade, he joined the 85th Foot in November 1808, aged 15 and was soon thrown into the ill-fated Walcheren Expedition from July-December 1809. He began service as a Private from 9 November 1811, having shared in the Battle of Fuentes de Onoro that same May.The Regiment was dispatched to North America in May 1814 and saw action in the las...
Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 1st Type large letter reverse (Sergt. Spencer Ormsby 85th Regt. 1846.), silver clip and straight bar suspension, very fineSpencer Ormsby was born at Sligo and served some 21 years and 119 days with the 85th Foot. Of these, six and a half years were spent in North America, having been advanced Corporal in January 1830 and Sergeant in August 1836. He was discharged in 1846, being medically unfit; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Volunteer Long Service, E.VII.R. (3160 C. Sjt: A. Cole. 1/Hereford: V.R.C.), officially impressed naming, good very fineProvenance:Glendining's, July 1987.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (Lt. F. W. C. Simmons. K.S.L.I.), very fineProvenance:Purchased June 1980.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Militia L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (...Pte. J. Hargest. 4th Shropshire L.I. Mil.), edge wear, nearly very fineProvenance:Purchased November 1984.Awarded as per Army Order 27 of February 1905 (No. 120 Private J. Hargest).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A gold K.C.B. (Civil) group of five attributed to Sir Arthur Anstice, J.P., D.L., Chairman of the Gloucestershire Territorial Force Association and Hon. Colonel of the 4th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light InfantryThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, gold, hallmarks for London 1887; breast Star, silver, with gold and enamel applique centre, with neck cravat, in Garrard, London case of issue, the lid with gilt title 'Sir Arthur Anstice'; Mayors' and Provosts' Coronation 1902; Volunteer Decoration, V.R., hallm...
A fine Victorian gold C.B. group of seven awarded to Honorary Major-General F. E. Appleyard, 85th Foot, late 80th Regiment and 7th Royal Fusiliers, whose distinguished career is recounted in the pages of his two-volume Incidents and Occurrences during My Thirty-Four Years Active ServiceHaving cut his teeth as a member of the storming party at the capture of the Great Dagon Pagoda in Burma in April 1852, he gained a 'mention' and the brevet of Major for his deeds in the Crimea, where he was wounded at the Battle of Alma and in the assault on the Redan in June 1855He added three further 'mention...
A fine Great War Brigade Commander's C.B., Battalion Commander's C.M.G., Boer War D.S.O. group of eight awarded to Brigadier-General R. J. Bridgford, Shropshire Light Infantry, late Manchester RegimentLucky indeed to survive being jumped by 200 Boers disguised in khaki in November 1901 - in which 15 of his mounted infantrymen were shot down and 37 wounded - Bridgford was himself wounded during his subsequent command of the 2nd Shropshire Light Infantry on the Western FrontHaving then risen to Divisional Command as a Temporary Lieutenant-General, he was ordered home after the German Spring Offe...
The superb 'Civil Defence 1944' C.B.E., 1935 K. St. J., 'Battalion Commander's 1919' M.C., group of eleven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel L. H. Morris, Shropshire Light Infantry, later Chief Constable, Devon ConstabularyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, Civil Division, silver-gilt and enamel; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knight of Grace, (K. St. J.) neck Badge, silver and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; The Order of St John of Jerusalem, Officer's (O. St. J.) breast Badge, silver and enamel; King's Police Medal, G.VI.R., f...
The Boer War D.S.O. group of six awarded to Captain H. G. Bryant, Shropshire Light Infantry, of whom a fellow officer said, 'I never met a man so absolutely without fear'And signs of that fearlessness are apparent in Lieutenant-General Sir Henry Colvile's despatch of 3 March 1900, in which he mentioned Bryant for 'a special act of gallantry' at Paardeberg in February 1900So, too, in his final action near Ypres, when he was seriously wounded and taken prisoner after storming an enemy trench. Sadly, his wounds proved fatal, and he died five days later after having his right arm amputatedDistingu...
The outstanding Great War D.S.O., M.C. and Bar group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel E. H. 'Robin' Robinson, 7th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was thrice wounded on the Western Front'A man endowed with abundant courage' and 'a grand fighter', he won his first M.C. at St. Eloi in April 1916, when he was wounded by a machine-gun fire but continued to man a Lewis gun until it was knocked out. And in similar vein he added a second M.C. and a D.S.O. to his accolades, when his stoic leadership turned the tide of battleHe was not averse to innovation - on one memorable occasion on the Ar...
An outstanding Great War D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel E. R. M. English, King's Shropshire Light InfantryHis distinguished career as a soldier aside - in which he collected wounds at Paardeberg and in the Ypres salient - the multi-talented English was a county-class cricketer: but his true claim to fame was as a star of the silver screen in the 1920s and 1930s, when he usually played characters 'of some importance' alongside the likes of Stanley Holloway and Roger LiveseyDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps,...
A good Great War D.S.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel P. Prince, Shropshire Light Infantry, who took a brace of wounds and a brace of 'mentions' for his good servicesDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, top riband bar adapted for mounting; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (Lieut: P. Prince, Shrop: L.I.); 1914 Star, clasp (Capt: P. Prince. Shrops: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. P. Prince.), enamel chipping to first, good very fine (5)Provenance:Chr...
'Here I lie a very helpless creature. My right leg is encased in plaster from the top of my thigh to the sole of my foot with pin passed through my heel to prevent any contraction - not very comfortable.On my left leg the plaster starts below the knee and includes the whole foot, which sustained a multiple fracture and dislocation. I shall fully recover from these injuries but it will take many weary months.I am most angry at being out of the battle - in fact I particularly wanted to be in at the kill. It all comes of being nervous. I always was frightened by mines and so I hit one. I wasn't v...
Four: Flight Lieutenant H. S. Hopcraft, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, late King's Shropshire Light InfantryBritish War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut. H. S. Hopcraft); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, good very fine (4)Provenance:Sotheby's, 5 April 1993, when sold with his brother's medals; see Lot 131.Hugh Stanley Hopcraft was born on 27 September 1893 and was educated at St. Paul's School, Barnes. Commissioned with his brother into the 7th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry in September 1914, he transferred to a reserve battalion in August 1915.However, he rej...
A fine Second World War O.B.E., Great War M.C. group of six awarded to Major J. G. Hopcraft, King's Shropshire Light InfantryLess than a week before the Armistice, Hopcraft was wounded riding back and forth under heavy fire as a Brigade Major in the action at Foret de MormalHis subsequent award of the O.B.E. was for services of rather a different nature, namely his admirable role as a Deputy Director in the Ministry of Aircraft Production under Lord Beaverbrook in 1940, when saucepans were turned into SpitfiresThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) b...
The Second World War M.B.E., Great War M.C. group of nine awarded to Major C. H. W. Pugh, King's Shropshire Light InfantryAn ex-Royal Fusilier from one of the Public School Battalions, he was twice wounded on the Western Front and commanded the Oswestry Home Guard in the last warThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, 2nd Type, silver; Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved, '2 Lt. C. H. W. Pugh, 3rd Aug. 6th K.S.L.I.'; 1914-15 Star (PS-3118 Pte. C. H. W. Pugh, R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. C. H. W. P...
A 1945 M.B.E. group of six awarded to Major G. R. Rawson, 6th Battalion, Salop Home Guard, late Captain, Royal ArtilleryThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Member's (M.B.E.), Military Division breast Badge, silver; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. G. R. Rawson. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. G. R. Rawson.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Lieut. G. R. Rawson); Defence Medal 1939-45, very fine (6)Provenance:Purchased January 1986.Approximately three M.B.E.'s awarded to the Shropshire Home Guard.M.B.E. London Gazette 15 December 1944....
A very fine Great War M.C. & Bar group of three awarded to Captain A. C. Hetherington, King's Shropshire Light InfantryMilitary Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, in case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. A. C. Hetherington.), good very fine (3)Provenance:Glendining's, November 1996.M.C. London Gazette 20 October 1916:'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led up two Platoons to support another Regiment through heavy artillery and machine-gun fire at a critical time.'Second Award Bar to M.C. London Gazette 11 January 1919:'When the Battalion had been forced back owing to hea...
The Third Battle of Doiran 1918 M.C., M.S.M., Croix de Guerre group of eight awarded to Lieutenant W. Clark, Shropshire Light Infantry and Machine Gun CorpsMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (5710 Cpl. W. Clarke, 2nd Shrop:Lt Infy.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5710 Corpl: W. Clarke. Shrops: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (5710 C.Q.M.Sjt. W. Clark. Shrops. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. W. Clark.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (49093 C...
The 1918 M.C. group of four awarded to 2nd Lieutenant W. H. Statham, Shropshire Light InfantryMilitary Cross, G.V.R., the reverse attractively engraved 'For gallantry in action Lieut. W. H. Statham. King's Shropshire L.I. Octr. 1918.'; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. W. H. Statham.); France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, with Palme upon riband, reverse dated '1914-1918', good very fine (4)Purchased March 1991, when accompanied by the French award (this remains unconfirmed).M.C. London Gazette 2 April 1918:'For gallantry and initiative during the operations from the 4-5th November 1918,...
A scarce Warrant Officer's M.C. group of four awarded to Colour-Sergeant, later Captain A. J. Murphy, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who also received a 'B mention'Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (4386 W.O. Cl. I. A. J. Murphy. K.S.L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (4386 C. Sjt: A. J. Murphy. Shrops:L.I.), mounted as worn, very fine (4)Provenance:March Medals, 18 March 1989.M.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919.Albert James Murphy was born on 14 January 1880, his father having served as Regimental-Sergeant Major who retired in 1888. The younger Murphy enlis...
'The Germans had dug their fortress headquarters deep in a park in the centre of Antwerp and when our forces entered the city the task of neutralising the fortress was given to a company of infantry - only 43 strong - attached to the division. Under the cover of tanks, the Major, a section commander and two men advanced from doorway to doorway until they reached the main road fronting the park. Then a burst of machine-gun fire mowed down the section commander and the two men.As they dropped, the Major dashed forward, jumped over a wide wire entanglement and landed in a firing bay which led dir...
The 1901 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Colour-Sergeant G. Powell, Shropshire Light Infantry who was further 'mentioned' for his serviceDistinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (2977 Serjt: G. Powell. Shropshire L.I.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg (2977 Serjt: G. Powell. Shropshire L.I.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2977 Clr:-Serjt: G. Powell. Shrops: L.I.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (2977 C.Sjt: G. Powell. Shrops: L.I.), contact marks, contact wear and edge bruising, overall nearly...
An outstanding Great War D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant H. Gollins, 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was latterly Killed in Action on 22 March 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7338 Cpl. H. Gollins. 6/Shrops: L.I.), very fineProvenance:Purchased Liverpool Medals, July 1980.D.C.M. London Gazette 6 February 1918:'At the beginning of an attack, he was wounded, but gallantly led his party forward into the enemy lines. On seeing some of the enemy counter-attacking, he led a rush over the open, killed some of the enemy, and captured six prisoners.He continued to press forward...
A rare Great War M.M. and Russian Medal of St. George for Bravery group of five awarded to Acting Corporal W. Degnan, King's Shropshire Light InfantryHaving been decorated by the Czar for his gallant deeds in the 1st Battalion in the battle of Armentieres in October 1914, he added the M.M. to his accolades for his services in the 5th Battalion in 1916Military Medal, G.V.R. (7391 L. Cpl. W. Degnan, 5/Shrops. L.I.); 1914 Star (7391 Pte. W. Degnan, 1/Shrops. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (7391 A. Cpl. W. Degnan, Shrops. L.I.); Russia, Medal of St. George's for Bravery, 3rd Class, the reve...
A Great War Salonika operations M.M. and French Medaille Militaire group of five awarded to Private L. Hollowfield, 8th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who further suffered a severe gunshot wound in September 1918, breaking both major bones in his right legMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (13972 Pte. L. Hallowfield 8/Shrops: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (13972 Pte. L. Hollowfield. Shrops: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (13972 Pte. L. Hollowfield. K.S.L.I.); France, Republic, Medaille Militaire, note surname spelling, the Pair with official correction to start of surname, very fine (5)Provenan...
The M.M. group of four awarded to 2nd Lieutenant W. Bullock, Shropshire Light Infantry, who was commissioned after earning the awardMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (16024 Sjt: W. Bullock. 5/Shrops:L.I.); 1914-15 Star (16024 Pte (A.Sjt) W. Bullock, Shrops. L.I.), the second number double struck; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. W. Bullock.). overall very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916.William Bullock was born in 1895, a native of Blackburn and enlisted on 25 November 1914. Entering the war in France on 12 October 1915 he served for a number of years before applying for a commission...
A 1918 M.M. group of four awarded to Lance-Corporal A. James, 6th Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry, attached 42nd Trench Mortar Battery, who was wounded in actionMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (11087 L. Cpl. A. James. 6/Shrops: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (11087 Pte. A. James. Shrops. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (11087 Pte. A. James. Shrops. L.I.), contact marks, very fine (4)Provenance:Purchased Hamilton & Co., May 1979.M.M. London Gazette 6 August 1918.Arthur James was a native of Oswestry and served in France with the 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry from 22 May 1915. Being not...
A well-documented M.M. group of four awarded to Lance Sergeant C. F. Cowper, 5th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light InfantryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (11376 L.Sjt: C. F. Cowper. 5/Shrops: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (11376 Cpl. C. F. Cowper. Shrops: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (11376 Cpl. C. F. Cowper. Shrops. L.I.), with M.I.D. oak leaves, very fine (4)Provenance:Bosleys, March 2002.M.M. London Gazette 27 October 1916.M.I.D. London Gazette 30 November 1915.Frederick Charles Cowper was born in 1891 and enlisted with the Shropshire Light Infantry on 30 August 1914. He entered the war in France o...
The 1918 M.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant C. Riley, 5th Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry, who was Killed in Action in October 1917Military Medal, G.V.R. (10847 Sjt: C. Riley. 5/Shrops:L.I.); 1914-15 Star (10847 Pte. C. Riley. Shrops:L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (10847 Sjt. C. Riley. Shrops. L.I.), very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 2 November 1917.Cornelius Riley was born at Brinsop, Herefordshire on 21 February 1893, the son of Jeremaih and Jane Riley. The young Riley was a parishioner and bell-ringer at St. George Church, Brinsop and he is said to have attended the local sch...
The 1918 M.M. group of seven awarded to Sergeant F. G. White, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, later Nigeria Regiment, West African Frontier ForceMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (9205 L.Cpl. F. G. White. 1/4 Shrops:L.I.); 1914-15 Star (9205 Pte. F. G. White. Shrops:L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (9205 Pte. F. G. White. K.S.L.I.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (4027053 Sjt. F. G. White M.M. K.S.L.I.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Frederick G White), mounted court style for wear, contact marks and some polishing, overall nearly very fine (7)Provenance:March...
A Great War M.M. group of three awarded to Corporal J. Blacklock, 5th Battalion, Shropshire Light InfantryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (20060 L. Cpl. J. Blacklock. 5/Shrops: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (55251 A. Cpl. J. Blacklock. Shrops. L.I.), good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 18 June 1917.John Blacklock was born in 1883 at Derby and was a french polisher by trade. During the Great War he served in France from 8 March 1916-30 August 1917 with 'A' Company, 5th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. He latterly transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps.Subject to 20% VAT on Buy...
The Great War M.M. awarded to Acting Lance-Corporal A. Jones, 6th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light InfantryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (16578 A. L. Cpl. A. Jones. 6/Shrops: L.I.), good very fineProvenance:Purchased January 1977.M.M. London Gazette 12 December 1917.Arthur Jones was a native of Wem, Shropshire and served in France from 23 July 1915. He is understood to have won his M.M. during the attack on Eagle Trench during the Battle of Menin Road Ridge in September 1917. Jones then transferred to the 7th Tank Corps (No. 305615).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please...
A Great War M.M. awarded to Sergeant E. R. Lewis, 10th (Shropshire and Cheshire Yeomanry) Battalion, Shropshire Light Infantry, late Cheshire YeomanryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (230559 Sjt. E. R. Lewis. 10/Shrops: L.I.), very fine and scarce to the BattalionM.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919.Note 22 M.M.s were awarded to the 10th Battalion.Edwin Roger Lewis was serving as Acting Company Sergeant Major with the 1st Cheshire Yeomanry when the war began with the service number 613. This unit entered the war in Egypt in March 1916 forming part of the Suez Canal Defences where they were amalgamated wi...
A rare Second World War North-West Europe immediate M.M. awarded to Private W. L. Winmill, 1st Herefordshire Regiment, late 4th King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was decorated for his gallantry and 'amazing' devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer east of Caen in July 1944Military Medal, G.VI.R. (4104856 Pte. W. L. Winmill, K.S.L.I.), re-riveted suspension, edge bruise, otherwise extremely fineProvenance:Purchased Ian W. Laidler, July 1995.M.M. London Gazette 21 December 1944:'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.'The original recommendation for an immed...
The Italy 1945 M.M. group of six awarded to Company Sergeant Major D. A. Richards, 1st Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, a pre-war veteran and pillar of the Regiment who was twice wounded during the Second World WarGoing on to see post-war service in Palestine he served as C.S.M. when his Company was posted to Buckingham Palace as the King's GuardMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (4031323 A.W.O. Cl.2. D. A. Richards. K.S.L.I.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, light pitting, very fine (6)M.M. London Gazette 13 December 1945, the original...
A 1945 I.P.M. group of six awarded to Superintendent of Police J. F. B. Kaye, Indian Police, late Lieutenant, 8th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who would have shared in the South Russia campaignIndian Police Medal, for Distinguished Conduct, G.VI.R. (J. F. B. Kaye, I.P., Dist. Supdt. of Police, Madras.); 1914-15 Star (Lieut. J. F. B. Kaye. Shrops. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J. F. B. Kaye.); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, very fine (6)Provenance:Purchased Dixon, July 1987.I.P.M. Gazette of India 14 June 1945.John Frederic Barker Kaye was born on 29 August 1895....
An M.S.M. group of three awarded to Colour-Sergeant F. W. Smith, King's Shropshire Light InfantryAghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (42/558, Pte. F. W. Smith, 85th Foot); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (...Cr. Sgt. F. W. Smith. Shrops: L.I.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., coinage head issue (C. Sjt. F. W. Smith. K.S.L.I.), contact marks, very fine (3)Provenance:Purchased September 1983.M.S.M. as per A.O. 122 of June 1933.Frederick William Smith was born in Oxford in 1862 and had not yet reached his fifteenth birthday upon joining the 85th Foot as a Boy in October 1876. Made Bugler in July 1881, he...
The mounted Great War C.B., C.M.G., Boer War D.S.O. group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Major-General R. J. Bridgford, Shropshire Light Infantry, late Manchester RegimentThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) Badge, gold and enamel; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) Badge, gold and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek, Belfast; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps...
The Boer War D.S.O. mounted group of three miniature dress medals worn by Captain H. G. Bryant, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who died of wounds in May 1915Distinguished Service Order, E.VII.R., gold and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, mounted as worn, good very fine (3)For his full-size medals and a biographical footnote, please see Lot 125.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The outstanding M.C. group of six miniature dress medals worn by Major T. 'Tom' Maddocks, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, a Company Commander in the 4th Battalion who played a crucial role in the capture of Antwerp in September 1944In a roller coaster of courageous actions, he and bis small force took 300 prisoners, among them General Graf von Stolberg-Stolberg, the region's G.O.C. One of his prisoners was shot dead beside him by misplaced enemy fire and others - owing to a shortage of secure spaces - were temporarily confined to cages in the city's zooMilitary Cross, G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star;...
Awards for Gallant or Distinguished Service
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Knight Bachelor's group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Commander C. Fletcher-Cooke, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who served in Naval Intelligence on the Joint Intelligence StaffA prominent lawyer and politician, he was latterly the long-served Member of Parliament for Darwen from 1951-83 and was constitutional adviser to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of BruneiKnight Bachelor's neck Badge, by Garrard & Co. Ltd., silver-gilt (hallmarks for Birmingham 1985) and enamel, in its case of issue; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45;...
A rare B.E.M. for Gallantry & Commander-in-Chief's Commendation pair awarded to Petty Officer Engineering Mechanic D. G. Doignie, Royal Navy, decorated for his bravery in entering the red-hot engine room of the tanker Bahia Gaditana which found itself ablaze and drifting off the coast of Crete in January 1968British Empire Medal for Gallantry, E.II.R., Military Division with 'Gallantry' oak leaves upon riband (P.O.M. (E) Derek G. Doignie, P/K 939971.), officially impressed naming upon a pre-prepared ground; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (K.939971 D. G. Doignie. B.E.M. P.O.M. (E). H.M.S. Sult...
'Not a man in the smacks when he hoisted sail knew whether he would return. Yet to the casual eye the crews might have been going on a normal fishing trip. They smiled and cracked their jokes and took all the risks that came their way without any flurry or fuss. There were no braver men alive…'(David Masters, New Tales of the Submarine War refers)The rare Great War Q-Ship Operations D.S.M. to Second Hand G. W. Cracknell, Royal Naval Reserve, who served aboard Q-ship Boy Alfred when she encountered and allegedly sank a U-boat on 1 February 1917Boy Alfred (a.k.a. Ethel & Millie) was later famous...
The impressive 'Minelaying 1917' D.S.M. campaign group of eight awarded to Able Seaman J. B. H. Anderson, Royal Navy, who was present at the Battle of Jutland with H.M.S. Blanche and unusually remained an Able Seaman for the duration of his two-decade naval careerDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (192430. J. B. H. Anderson. A.B. Minelaying Operations. 1917); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (192430 J. B. H. Anderson, A.B. H.M.S. Hyacinth.) number officially re-impressed in places; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (192430. J. B. H. Ande...
Family group:The Second World War D.S.M. awarded to Leading Seaman D. Petrini, Royal Naval Reserve, who was decorated for his services in H.M. Trawler Polly Johnson in the opening months of the warDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (D. Petrini, Smn., R.N.R.), good very fineThe Second World War B.E.M. awarded to H. Petrini, Merchant Navy, late Royal Naval Reserve, a Hull trawlerman who was commended and decorated for separate actions against enemy aircraft in November 1940 and April 1941British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Civil Division (Harold Petrini), good very fine (2)D.S.M. London Gazette 1 J...
A Second World War 'capture of Elba' D.S.M. group of five awarded to Able Seaman M. D. Slyfield, Royal Navy, a member of Naval Party 893, which included many of the Royal Navy Commandos who spearheaded the assault force during "Operation Brassard", the Elba landings in June 1944Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (A.B. M. D. Slyfield. P/JX. 325864.); 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45, the D.S.M. in box of issue mounted on original investiture pin, the Stars and War Medal in wax packets with enclosure slip in box of issue addressed to 'Mr M.D. Slyfield, Horsh...
The 1945 D.S.M. awarded to Able Seaman E. W. Manion, Royal Navy, for anti-submarine actions which saw his squadron destroy four U-Boats between March-April 1945Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (A.B. E. W. Manion, D/JX.419375.), mounted on its original investiture pin, light contact marks, very fineD.S.M. London Gazette 14 August 1945, the original recommendation states:'On 8th April 1945 this rating detected, classified and held contact with a "U"-boat which was taking avoiding action. His skill as an operator and devotion to duty throughout resulted in contact being maintained with the "U...
A Great War M.M. group of three awarded to Private J. Sumner, Royal Marines Light InfantryMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (PO-1578 (S) Pte. J. Sumner. R.M.L.I); British War and Victory Medals (PO.1578 -S- Pte. J. Sumner. R.M.L.I.), good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 11 February 1919.Joseph Sumner was born on 18 December 1890 at Box, Wiltshire and was a rubber worker upon his joining the Royal Marines Light Infantry on 10 August 1916. He served in France with the Victory Brigade from 18 December 1916 until 13 March 1919.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and...
A Great War Naval M.S.M. group of four awarded to Engineman R.W. Smart, H.M. Armed Trawler King's Grey1914-15 Star (E.S. 2871. R.W. Smart. Engn. R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (2871 E.S. R.W. Smart. Engn. R.N.R.), the number of the British War Medal officially corrected; Royal Naval Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (ES.2871. R.W. Smart, Engn. R.N.R. "King's Grey" Aux. Patrol 1918.), very fine and better, scarce (4)M.S.M. London Gazette 11 April 1919:Recommendation, 'Honours for services in Auxiliary patrol between 1 July and 11 November 1918'.The hired trawler King's Grey (Admiralty...
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'Peter was killed in action at about noon yesterday, Friday, April 23rd, towards the end of one of the most gallant and courageous actions, led by himself, which I am ever likely to see...By himself, he & his 25 men put up a most marvellous show, re-establishing the whole position & capturing a lot of prisoners. At this point, I had to come back here to make a report, and it must have been only 5 or 10 minutes after I left that he was killed.He died fighting, and I am not making an overstatement when I say that the whole Bn, and the Brigadier as well, honour...
(x) A 'Battle of Ordal 1813' Guelphic Medal for Bravery pair awarded to Corporal C. Schwartze, 4th Line Battalion, King's German Legion - who was decorated for his part in bringing Lieutenant Graffe from action despite being wounded himselfThe gallant Schwartze then returned to the fight and took a further brace of wounds and latterly '...distinguished himself' at WaterlooGuelphic Medal for Bravery 1815 (Chr...Corporal im Infan...lle.), replacement silver suspension, naming very worn and obliterated; Waterloo 1815 (Christi...Schwartze, 4th Line Batt. K.G.L.), replacement silver suspension, rat...
The 1919 C.B.E., 1901 D.S.O. group of four awarded to Colonel G. Wright, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was further 'mentioned' for his services in South Africa where he served as the commander of the Rhodesian Field Force ArtilleryThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, 1st Type, silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Lt: Col: G. Wright, D.S.O, R.G.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South...
A Great War Balkans O.B.E. and Salonika M.C. group of six to Major A. T. Gough, Royal Field Artillery, who was additionally awarded a Greek War cross and twice 'mentioned' and who was purportedly involved behind the scenes in 'Operation Mincemeat' as he was based at Huelva, Spain for his civilian work, where the fictious Captain William Martin was washed ashoreThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, 1st Type, by Garrard & Co., silver-gilt, hallmarked 1919, with fitted case of issue; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. A. T. G...
A Second World War M.B.E. group of fourteen awarded to Major E. W. Nesham, Royal West African Frontier Force, late Royal Engineers and Gold Coast Local ForcesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd Type breast Badge, silver; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut: E. W. Nesham. R.E.); British War Medal, neatly erased; Victory Medal 1914-19, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major E. W. Nesham.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these unnamed; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (E. W. Nesham); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, the...
Sold by Order of the FamilyA Great War D.S.O. and campaign group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel J. T. Weatherby, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, first seeing service in India and who then saw service in East Africa with the King's African Rifles, and who was four times 'mentioned' for good work on the Western Front in the Great WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, unnamed as issued; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Lieut: J. T. Weatherby. 1st K. African R.); 1914 Star (Capt: J. T. Weatherby. Oxf: & Bucks: L.I.); Bri...
The Great War D.S.O. group of six awarded to Lieutenant Colonel C. L. Estridge, 6th Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, who was wounded at Teke Tepe, later taking command of the Battalion before the Gallipoli evacuationDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen (Lieut: C. L. Estridge, 2nd E. Yorkshire Regt); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lieut. C. L. Estridge. E.York.Rgt.); 1914-15 Star (Major C. L. Estridge. E.York.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Col. C....
A Great War D.S.O. group of six awarded to Assistant Chaplain-General R. C. L. Williams, Royal Army Chaplains' Department, who further took a brace of 'mentions' and was reputed to have taken his decoration whilst taking up arms on the Somme in 1916Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse of the suspension bar named 'R. C. L. Williams', top riband bar adapted for mounting; 1914-15 Star (Rev. R. C. L. Williams. A.C.D.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Rev. R. C. L. Williams.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Special Constabulary Long Service, G.VI....
The outstanding and regimentally unique Tirah operations D.C.M. group of four awarded to Company Sergeant-Major S. Donald, Royal Scots FusiliersHaving honed his skills as a good shot in the Mounted Infantry Camel Regiment at Abu Klea in January 1885 - and as a member of the Regiment's Rifle Club - Donald lent valuable service as a Sergeant in 3rd Brigade's rear-guard actions in the Bari Valley in December 1897There the story might have ended, for he was honourably discharged on his return home; with the outbreak of hostilities in August 1914, he quickly rejoined the Regiment as a Company Serge...
The 1917 D.C.M. group of five awarded to Lieutenant A. T. Henly, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was 'mentioned' in 1915 and later commissioned in 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (22429 B.S.Mjr: A. T. Henly. 145/Hy:By:R.G.A.); 1914 Star (22429 Sjt A. T. Henly. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. A. T. Henly.), with M.I.D. oak leaves; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (22429 By:S.Mjr: A. T. Henly. R.F.A.), good very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 18 July 1917, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in extinguishing burning ammunition when a dump had been...
The 1918 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Colour-Serjeant F. H. Twyman, 1/5th Battalion (T.F.), North Staffordshire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (200382 Sjt: F. H. Twyman. 1/5 N.Staff:R. - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2680 Pte. F. H. Twyman, N.Staff.R.); British War and Victory Medals (2680 C.Sjt. F. H. Twyman. N.Staff.R.), mounted as worn, light pitting and contact wear, very fine (4)One of 10 D.C.M.s to the Battalion.D.C.M. London Gazette 17 April 1918, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has done consistent good work on many occasions. He l...
The 'Great War 1918' D.C.M., '1918' M.S.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant E. Oliver, 50th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, who continued to work his gun under heavy fire despite himself and the entire crew being woundedDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (33354 Sjt: E. Oliver. C.50/Bde:R.F.A.); 1914-15 Star (33354 A. Bmbr: E. Oliver. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (33354 Sjt. E. Oliver. R.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (33354 Sjt: E. Oliver. C.50/Bde: R.F.A.); France, Republic, Combattants De La Somme 1914-1918, overall very fine (6)D.C.M. London Gazette 3 September 1918...
A Vimy Ridge 1917 M.M. awarded to Sergeant, later Lieutenant G. W. Trollope, 21st Battalion (Eastern Ontario), Canadian Expeditionary ForceMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (59997 Sjt: G. W. Trollope. 21/Can: Inf:), rivet sometime neatly replaced, surface wear, nearly very fineM.M. London Gazette 28 January 1918, the original citation from AFW 3121 of September 1917 states:'North East of Arras, April 9, 1917.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the morning of April 9th, 1917, during the attack on Vimy Ridge, this NCO who is Orderly Room Sgt, volunteered to proceed and locate advanced Battn...
A Great War M.M. group of three awarded to Private N. H. J. Beazer, 9th Squadron, Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry)Military Medal, G.V.R. (52107 Pte. N. H. J. Beazer. 9/Sqn: M.G.C.); British War and Victory Medals (52107 Pte. N. H. J. Beazer. M.G.C.), good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 12 June 1918.Norman Henry John Beazer was born in May 1893 at Kennington, London. Living at Corsham, Wiltshire by 1911, during the Great War he served in the 9th Squadron, Machine Gun Corps (Cavalry) from March 1917. Having earned his M.M. on 12 April 1918 (Sacker MGC database, refers), by 1939 he was a tank operat...
A Great War M.M. group of four awarded to Private M. Codling, 7th (The Princess Royal's) Dragoon GuardsMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (D-14917 Pte. M. Codling. 7/D. Gds:); 1914-15 Star (GS-14145 Pte. M. Codling. 7-D. Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (GS-14145 Pte. M. Codling. 7-D. Gds.), mounted as worn, good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 12 June 1918.Mark Codling was a native of Wrekenton, Gateshead and served in France from 18 October 1915.Approximately 47 M.M.s were awarded to the 7th Dragoon Guards for the Great War.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Te...
A Great War M.M. group of three awarded to Private G. H. Brett, 54th Battalion, Australian Imperial ForceMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (1620 Pte. G. H. Brett. 54/Aust: Inf:); British War and Victory Medals (1620. Pte. G. H. Brett. 54-Bn. A.I.F.), good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 29 August 1918.George Henry Brett was born in 1884 at Bristol, England and was living at Dubbo, New South Wales upon his enlistment into the Australian Imperial Force in January 1916. Serving with the 54th Battalion, Brett had his M.M. awarded as per General Sir H. S. Rawlinson's 4th Army Orders 92 of June 1918. Given th...
An Italy Operations M.M. awarded to Lance-Corporal H. Mackenzie, 8th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment, who was decorated for his part in the Trench Raid at Morar on 8 June 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. (16359 L. Cpl. H. Mackenzie. 8/York: R.), very fineM.M. London Gazette 21 October 1918.The Hartlepool Northern Daily Mail of 30 July 1918 gives more detail:'Mrs. Mackenzie, Old Cornforth, has received news that her son, Pte. H. Mackenzie, Yorkshire Regiment, has been awarded the Military Medal for his good work as guide and scout, during a raid when, in the face of intense rifle and machine gun fire,...
A Second World War Battle of Imphal M.M. group of six awarded to Lance-Naik K. Singh, 14th Punjab Regiment, who was severely wounded in one arm and continued to fire his Thompson sub machine-gun with the other arm until further enemy were killedIndian Independence Medal 1947; Military Medal, G.VI.R. (13936 L/Nk Kehr Singh. 14 Punjab R.) officially engraved naming; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War and Indian Service Medals 1939-45, the second toned, otherwise very fine or better (6)M.M. London Gazette 31 August 1944. The original recommendation states:'On 22nd May, 1944 in the IMPHAL area Kehr Sin...
A rare H.E.I.C. M.S.M. pair awarded to Sergeant-Major J. Sperryn, 68th Bengal Native InfantrySutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon 1846 (Qr Mr. Serjt. J: Sperryn 68th regt. N:I:); Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R., H.E.I.C. issue (Serjeant Major J. Sperryn, 68th N.I. 9th Feby. 1855), this latter with silver brooch as worn, some edge bruising, very fine and a scarce pair (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'…as a testimonial from them of the high appreciation of his services, and as a token of their esteem and respect for a gallant and honourable solider'(The testimonial of his officers engraved upon a silver cup and presented to Troop Sergeant Major Bouchier in recognition of his 24 years of service, quoted from the Army and Navy Gazette)The M.S.M. group of four awarded to Troop Sergeant Major H. C. Bouchier, 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), who was wounded in the charge at Kukerowlie and upon his retirement after 24 years of service received high praise from the men of the RegimentCrimea 1854...
A Great War M.S.M. group of five awarded to Private C. Joy, Eastern Ontario Regiment, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry & Imperial YeomanryQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (23345 Pte. C. Joy. 39th Coy. Imp: Yeo:); 1914-15 Star (1594 Pte. C. Joy. P.P.C.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (1594 Pte. C. Joy. P.P.C.L.I.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (1594 Pte. C. Joy. E. Ont: R.), good very fine (5)M.S.M. London Gazette 18 January 1919.Charles Joy was born at Crewkerne, Somerset in Septe...
A Second World War D.F.M. awarded to Flight Sergeant L. Hope, Royal Air Force, who was decorated for a tour of operations as a Bomb Aimer in Lancasters of No. 619 SquadronAmong other notable sorties, he flew three strikes against the 'Big City' and emerged unscathed from the disastrous raid on Nuremburg on the night of 30-31 March 1944, when Bomber Command lost 95 aircraft and 537 aircrewDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (538013 F./Sgt. L. Hope, R.A.F.), good very fineD.F.M. London Gazette 13 October 1944, the original recommendation states:'This N.C.O. has completed 33 successful sorties ag...
An unusual 1946 B.E.M. awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 S. Kalumeya, Rhodesian Askari Air CorpsBritish Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (Sgt. Sabiti Kalumeya. W.O.C2. Rhod. A.A.C.), polished and worn with prideB.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1946.On 15 August 1941, the Rhodesian Air Askari Corps under the command of Wing Commander T.E. Price, was formed to provide armed guards and non-armed labour for the airfields. Members of the corps were all volunteers and did valuable service guarding and protecting air stations.It appears there may have just been four awards of the B.E.M., besi...
The 'Battle of the Somme 1918' D.F.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant R. A. Thomas, Royal Air Force, late Royal Welch Fusiliers, who saw exceptionally heavy flying during the Hundred Days Offensive which saw them forced down by Anti-Aircraft machine gun fire in September 1918Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. R. A. Thomas. R.A.F.), slight edge bruise, very fine overall (3)D.F.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919 the original citation states:'This officer has been an Observer in No. 10 Squadron for 7 months, working always with pilots e...
A poignant Second World War D.F.C. group of five awarded to Squadron Leader A. E. 'Ben' Foster, Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveHaving been decorated for his gallantry as a Lancaster pilot in No. 61 Squadron - including his part in the famous daylight raid on Le Creusot in October 1942 - he commenced a second operational tour in No. 630 Squadron and was Killed in Action in a costly strike on Wesseling in June 1944Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1943', in its Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, thes...
A fine Second World War D.F.C. group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant C. Robson, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, a veteran of 50 operational sorties flown as a Wireless Operator in Halifaxes and Lancasters of No. 427 (Lion) and No. 428 (Ghost) Squadrons, R.C.A.F.No stranger to the sharp end of enemy fire - his aircraft was damaged by flak on several occasions and once returned to base on three engines - he was decorated for his courage and initiative when his aircraft was attacked by three FW. 190s over Kiel in April 1945; taking over the twin-Browning from his wounded rear gunner, he s...
(x) 'We landed at Biggin Hill at 15.30. As we flew in, No. 610 - or what was left of them - flew out; they seemed in a hell of a hurry, and we were soon to find out why. Within minutes we were to take off on our first mission in what we now all knew as the Battle of Britain. I saw two dispersed aircraft burning from direct hits with incendiary bombs. Bomb craters everywhere…'Pilot Officer Deacon Elliott of No. 72 Squadron recalls the hasty departure of the battered and depleted 610 Squadron from Biggin Hill on 31 August 1940. No wonder 610 were keen to get airborne; multiple hits on the base o...
An early Second World War Coastal Command operations D.F.M. group of five awarded to Sergeant E. E. Matty, Royal Air ForceDecorated for a tour of duty in Hudsons of No. 224 Squadron in 1939-40 - in which 'he had numerous engagements with enemy aircraft, one of which he shot down' - he was posted missing in a Catalina of No. 202 Squadron on the Gibraltar run in August 1943Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (530777 Sgt. E. E. Matty, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the first with loose suspension rivet, otherwise very fine or bette...
A Second World War Air Gunner's D.F.M. awarded to Sergeant C. L. Spink, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was Killed in Action in a Lancaster of No. 103 Squadron in a strike against Kassel on 22 October 1943Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1474213 Sgt. C. L. Spink, R.A.F.), extremely fineD.F.M. London Gazette 28 March 1944, the original recommendations states:'Sergeant Spink joined No. 103 Squadron on 11 June 1943, since when he has completed 25 operational sorties.He had throughout his tour displayed intense enthusiasm for his job and a keen and unquenchable desire to take part in op...
A fine Second World War Pathfinder's D.F.M. group of five awarded to Flight Sergeant H. T. Ansell, Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveA long-served Flight Engineer who was blessed 'with a cool head in an emergency', he completed over 50 operational sorties in Lancasters of No. 61 (Hull's Own) Squadron and No. 83 (P.F.F.) Squadron, including the notorious Dresden 'firestorm' raid of February 1945Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1893553 F./Sgt. H. T. Ansell, R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, the first with slack suspension, good very fine (5)D.F.M....
A K.P.M. for Gallantry awarded to Sergeant F. O'Hara, Calcutta Police, late Yorkshire Regiment (Green Howards)King's Police Medal, with Gallantry riband, G.V.R. crowned head issue (Felix O'Hara, Sergt. Calcutta Police); 1914 Star, copy clasp (9949 Pte. F. O'Hara. York. R.); British War and Victory Medals (9949 Pte. F. O'Hara. York. R.); Jubilee 1935; Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., India, with Additional Service Bar (Sjt. F. O'Hara, Cal. & Presy. Bn. A.F.I.), mounted as worn, very fine (6)K.P.M. for Gallantry London Gazette 1 January 1931.Felix O'Hara was born in 1894 and served in France with the 2...
(x) The superb Great War 'North Nigeria' K.P.M. group of four awarded to Assistant Commissioner J. Radcliff, Northern Provinces of Nigeria Police, later Lieutenant, Nigeria Regiment, who was honoured for his services keeping order during the Occupation of Duala in the aftermath of the Cameroons CampaignKing's Police Medal, G.V.R. (John Radcliff, Asst.Commp. N. Prov. Police, Nigeria.); 1914-15 Star (Lieut. J. Radcliffe. 1-Nig.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J. Radcliffe.), cleaned, very fine (4)K.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1919, the original recommendation states:'Special and exc...
An Indian Police Medal awarded to Inspector of Police Jaffar Ahmed, Central Provinces & BerarIndian Police Medal, for Distinguished Conduct, G.VI.R. (Jaffar Ahmed , Inspr. of Police, C.P. & Berar), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The scarce Australian Bravery Medal awarded to Mr M. L. Poore for rescuing a man from rough seas at Kiama, New South Wales on 22 February 2003Bravery Medal (Michael Leslie Poore), sold together with a dress miniature and ribbon bar, very fineThe citation for the award states:On the morning of 22 Feb 2003, Mr. Poore was involved in the rescue of a man from rough seas at Kiama, NSW.Mr. Poore was at football training near the beach when he noticed a man being swept out to sea caught in a large swell and strong undertow. Mr. Poore took off his boots, picked up a child's body board, and swam ou...
The Order of the Companions of Honour, Member's (C.H.) neck Badge, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, enamel chipping and loss in a couple of places, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The C.B.E. & Lady of Grace's Badge attributed to Lady H. M. Shakerley, Grand Master & Secretary of the St John Auxiliary Hospital at Somerford Park, Cheshire, the seat of her husband, Hon. Colonel Sir W. G. Shakerley, 3rd BaronetThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) lady’s shoulder Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, on bow and tails riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue; The Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem, Lady of Grace's shoulder Badge, silver and enamel, this second lacking suspension, otherwise good very fine (2)C.B....
An O.St.J. group of three awarded to Leading Area Officer F. E. Cherry, Hampstead Division, St John Ambulance BrigadeThe Most Venerable Order of St John of Jerusalem, Serving Sister's Badge, silver and enamel, the reverse engraved 'F. Ethel Cherry Nov. 1925'; Coronation 1937; St John Service Medal, silver issue, with Additional Service Bar (8333 L/A/Offr. F. E. Cherry Hampstead N.S.G. Div. No. 1015 S.J.A.B. 1930.), mounted as worn, good very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Great War M.B.E. group of three awarded to Assistant E. Boyd-Carpenter, British Red Cross & St John of JerusalemThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) Badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1919; British War and Victory Medals (E. Boyd-Carpenter. B.R.C. & St. J.J.), mounted as worn, good very fine (3)Provenance:Spink, July 2004.M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1920.Ethel Boyd-Carpenter was born in January 1873 and was the daughter of Sir Francis Ley, 1st Baronet, who was known as the man who introduced baseball to the United Kingdom. Educated...
(x) The R.V.M. and Victorian Faithful Service Medal group of three awarded to Clerk Comptroller of the Kitchen A. F. W. Lloyd, who served the Royal Household for the best part of half of centuryRoyal Victorian Medal, V.R., silver issue (Adolphus Frederick William Lloyd.), engraved naming, in its fitted case of issue; Jubilee 1887, clasp, 1897, silver issue; Victoria Faithful Service Medal, with two Additional Bars for further Service, reverse officially engraved 'To Mr A. F. W. Lloyd, Second Clerk of the Kitchen, for Faithful Services to The Queen, during 25 years, 1880', these last two mounte...
The Medal of the Order of the British Empire awarded to J. Gosling, for gallantry in removing a quantity of explosives during a fireMedal of the Order of the British Empire, Civil Division (James Gosling), engraved naming, mounted as worn in its John Pinches, London case of issue, good very fineMedal of the Order of the British Empire London Gazette 8 January 1918:'For courage in removing a large quantity of high explosives during a fire.’James Gosling, a native of Woolwich, was presented his Medal from the hands of Lord Crewe, Lord Lieutenant of London, at a presentation in Green Park on 27 A...
British Miniature Dress Medals
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Knight Bachelor's group of eight miniature dress medals worn by to Lieutenant-Commander C. Fletcher-Cooke, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who served in Naval Intelligence on the Joint Intelligence StaffA prominent lawyer and politician, he was latterly the long-served Member of Parliament for Darwen from 1951-83 and was constitutional adviser to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of BruneiKnight's Bachelor neck Badge, by Garrard & Co. Ltd., silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Jubilee 1977; Brunei, Sul...
The mounted O.B.E., M.C. group of six dress miniatures worn by Major A. T. Gough, Royal Field ArtilleryThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) Badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Greece, War Cross, 1916-1917, mounted as worn, good very fine (6)Contained in Garrard & Co Ltd fitted case.For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 170.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted group of four miniature dress medals worn by Squadron Leader V. C. Simmonds, Royal Air Force1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, court mounted as worn, the last two toned, otherwise good very fine (4)For his full size awards and biographical note, please see Lot 48.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Campaign Groups and Pairs
Four: Private A. Holmes, 71st Highland Light InfantryCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (A. Holmes, 71st Regt.), officially impressed naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Andrew Holmes, 71st Highlanders Lt. Iy.); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (3581 A. Holmes. H.Ms. 71st Regt.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (No. 3581 Andrew Holmes 71 Hd. Lt. Infy.), fitted with Crimea suspension, edge bruising and light contact marks, otherwise generally very fine (4)Andrew Holmes was born in the Parish of Barony, Glasgow, where he attested for the 71st Regiment in February 1853,...
(x) Five: Private E. Lamb, Dorset Regiment, late Gordon HighlandersEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (802 Pte. E. Lamb. 1/Gord. Highrs.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (2366 Pte. E. Lamb. 2/Dorset Rgt.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2366 Pte. E. Lamb. Dorset Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (2366 Pte. E. Lamb. Dorset R.); Khedive’s Star 1884, contact marks and edge bruising, otherwise ver...
A rare ‘Juba River 1893’ group of four awarded to Able Seaman C. Clift, Royal NavyEast & West Africa 1887-1900, 2 clasps, Witu August 1893, Juba River 1893 (C. Clift, A.B., H.M.S. Blanche.); 1914-15 Star (129434, C. Clift. A.B. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (129434 C. Clift. A.B. R.N.), very fine (4) 42 clasps for ‘Juba River 1893’ issued to the Royal Navy, 24 in combination with the clasp ‘Witu August 1893’.Charles Clift was born on 8 December 1869 in the village of Freshford in Somerset. He joined the Royal Navy on 9 December 1884, aged 15 years, as a Boy 2nd Class aboard the Trainin...
Family group:The campaign group of five awarded to Colour-Sergeant G. H. Thomas, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who was wounded in action with the Ladysmith relief column in 1900India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Lushai 1889-92 (5282 Cpl. G. H. Thomas. 4th Bn Kings Ryl Rifles.); India General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (5282 Sgt. G. H. Thomas 1st Bn K.R. Rifles. Corps.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (5282 Sgt. G. Thomas, K.R.R.C.); King's South Africa 1900-1902, 2 clasps, South A...
The well-documented pair awarded to Sergeant F. Everitt, Cape Colonial Forces, a long-lived soldier who had served as a Trooper in the Pioneer Column in Mashonaland 1890British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse undated, 1 clasp, Mashonaland 1890 (Tpr. Everett, F. -Pioneers.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4 Sjt. F. Everitt. C.C.F.), nearly extremely fine (2)Fritz Everitt was born circa 1870 and enlisted into the Pioneer Column (Service No. 59 - Medal & clasp) under Sir John Frost. Comrades who joined at the same time incl...
Pair: Trooper C. G. Wood, Imperial YeomanryQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (23055 Tpr: C. G. Wood. 27th Coy. Imp: Yeo:); Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry Medal 1900-1902, 3rd Battalion, South Africa 1901-1902 (23055 C. G. Wood.), both individually mounted as worn, very fine (2)Charles Gerald Wood was born on 24 August 1882 at Leeds, Yorkshire, his parents living at Midland Road, Headingley. A clerk by trade upon his joining the Imperial Yeomanry in January 1901, he was also at that time a member of the Yorkshire Hussars. Wood served in South Africa from 22 Feb...
(x) Four: Major C. W. Chaloner, West African Frontier Force, late Remount Establishment, who was serving as a Colonial Secretary in Africa on the outbreak of the Great War and earned his 1914-15 Star as a result of service in Togoland in 1914Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Liet: C. W. Chaloner, Remt. Est.); 1914-15 Star (C. W. Chaloner); British War and Victory Medals (C. W. Chaloner), mounted for wear, contact marks, very fine (4)Claudius Willoughby Chaloner was born at Kells, Ireland on 22 January 1882, the son o...
'I went below again and found a second shell had come through into the boys' mess deck, through the embrasure overhead...I looked through the hole in the armour of our boys' mess deck, it looked red, lurid and beastly, heavy firing all around and splashes everywhere…The decks were all warped and resin under corticene crackling like burning holly. The upper deck and superstructure looked perfectly awful, holed everywhere. I think at this time the firing has slackened, but the noise was deafening, shells bursting short threw tons of water over the ship. The superstructure itself was in an awful...
The campaign group of four awarded to Leading Seaman A. Trotman, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who had been a member of the Howe Battalion, Royal Naval Division at Antwerp in 1914 and who was severely wounded in action at Gallipoli in May 1915 and was then killed in action when the Barrister was lost off Chicken Island on 19 September 19181914 Star (SX3/325. A. Trotman, A.B. R.N.V.R. Howe Bttn. R.N.D.); British War and Victory Medals (S.3-325 A. Trotman. Act. L.S. R.N.V.R.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Arthur Trotman), together with named card boxes of issue, this last with hanging loop...
Seven: Sergeant G. Cawley, Royal Tank Corps, late Private, Royal Sussex RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (2061 Pte. G. Cawley. R. Suss. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (2308711 Sjt. G. Cawley. R. Tank C.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. crowned head issue, Regular Army (2308711 Sjt. G. Cawley. R. Tank C.); Police Exemplary Service Medal, E.II.R. (Const. George Cawley), together with scarce E.VIII.R. War Department cap Badge and Worthing Council Medal, named to recipient, very fine (Lot)George Cawley was born at Paddingt...
Seven: Colour-Sergeant T. Moorehead, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, who was taken a Prisoner of War at the Fall Singapore in February 1942India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (2979656 Pte. T. Moorehead, A. & S.H.); India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (2979656 Pte. T. Moorehead, A. & S.H.); 1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya (2979656 C./Sjt. T. Moorehead, A. & S.H.), second clasp loose on riband, contact wear and edge bruising, nearly very fine or b...
The campaign group of six to Lance Corporal W. C. Kenna, Special Air Service, late Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders, a veteran of the North Africa campaign and who was a member of the Special Raiding Squadron during the Termoli Raid, being wounded in the action on 5 October 1943General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (2928328 Pte. W. C. Kenna, Camerons.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (6)William C. Kenna - or Paddy to his friends and comrades - was born at Birkenhead, Merseyside on 7 August 1914 and originally enlisted into the Queen's...
Six: Chief Petty Officer Telegraphist R. Cromack, Royal Naval Volunteer (Wireless) Reserve1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Naval Volunteer (Wireless) Reserve L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., with Additional Service Bar (W.999385 R. Cromack. C.P.O. Tel. R.N.V.(W.)R.), mounted as worn, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Five: Sergeant C. W. Fisher, Royal Armoured Corps, late Gloucestershire Regiment1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (5174544 Pte. C. W. Fisher. 6-Glouc. R.); Efficiency Medal, Territorial, G.VI.R. (5174544 Sjt. C. W. Fisher. R.A.C.), mounted as worn, good very fine and an unusual combination (5)Charles William Fisher was born in 1898 and was a native of Bristol. His T.E.M. was awarded in February 1923. With the outbreak of the Second World War, he saw active service in North Africa with the Royal Armoured Corps. Fisher was discharged (Para 29 XIIa...
Four: Corporal P. Bajada, King's Own Malta Regiment1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, Malta, G.VI.R, (1487 Cpl. P. Bajada. K.O.M.R.), slight edge bruise, very fine (4)The King's Own Malta Regiment was formed as a Territorial Unit and mobilised during the Second World War in four Battalions. They took part in ground defence operations, manning machine guns against low flying German aircraft. Outside of the direct conflict the unit helped to ensure that the vital airfields were kept operational during the Siege, unloading supplies from those ships that made it throug...
'Everyone who manned those Carriers on Donbaik beach, knowing that there was a grave possibility of being blasted to hell, deserved the highest recognition and I am proud to be associated with them'.'Bert' Causey on the action at Donbaik, which won Parkash Singh his Victoria CrossThe campaign group of five awarded to Captain A Causey, 5-8th Punjab Regiment, who was severely wounded at Donbaik in 1943; unable to evacuate his crippled Bren Gun carrier, Havildar Parkash Singh entered the stage to rescue him and won his remarkable Victoria Cross in the processMost incredibly, Causey and Singh were...
The well-documented campaign group of six awarded to Private H. Spink, Army Air Corps, one of a pair of twins who served with the 12th (Yorkshire) Battalion, Parachute Regiment during the Second World War and jumped on D-Day1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. E. Asia 1945-46 (14205714 Pte. H. Spink. A.A.C.), mounted as worn, contact marks, nearly very fine (6)Harold John Spink was born on 4 June 1922 and was a native of Haughley, Stowmarket, Suffolk and during the Second World War served with the 12th (Yorkshire) Battalion...
A Second World War and Korea group of seven to Private G. Miller, King's Own Scottish Borderers, who was wounded in action at the capture of Walcheren Island on 4 November 1944 and after leaving the army rejoined to serve in Korea, where he was wounded again on 4 November 1951 during the Second Battle of Maryang-sa - the same action in which 'Bill' Speakman won his his Victoria Cross1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence & War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (3188826 Sjt. G. Miller. K.O.S.B.); Korea 1950-53 (3188826 Pte. G. Miller. K.O.S.B.); United...
Sold by Order of the EstateThe well-documented campaign group of four awarded to Squadron Leader V.C. Simmonds, Royal Air Force, a veteran of the Battle of Britain who claimed four 'kills' in the Hurricanes of No. 238 Squadron1939-45 Star, with copy clasp Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star copy; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted court-style as worn, very fine (4)Vernon Churchill Simmonds was born on 11 June 1919 and was educated at the Xaverian College, Manchester and graduated in 1938. He joined the Royal Air Force on a short service commission in June 1939. Simmons did his element...
The well-documented campaign group of four awarded to Warrant Officer W. Marshall, Royal Air Force, who was shot down in 1944 and initially evaded escape, being sheltered by the Picourt network only to eventually be capturedInterned at the infamous Buchenwald Concentration Camp, he later transferred to Stalag Luft III, site of the 'Great Escape', eventually being liberated by the Guards Armoured Brigade in 19451939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, France and Germany clasp; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, missing its retaining pin, sold together with a large original archive incl...
Four: Flying Officer C. F. Merritt, No. 149 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who shared in 'Operation Manna' over Holland in May 19451939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, sold together with his Flying Log book, very fine (4)C. F. Merritt commenced his flying training at No.4 E.F.T.S Brough on Tiger Moths and had completed 11 hours and 40 minutes Dual and a total of 20 minutes as Pilot. His training was transferred to No.32 E.F.T.S Bowden in Alberta, Canada where he began training on Stearman aircraft on 29 September 1942 but also continued to fly the...
The campaign group of five awarded to Warrant Officer W. F. Fitzgerald, Royal Australian Air Force, who was downed whilst flying with No. 49 Squadron in a raid on Stuttgart, Germany on 8 October 1943Having survived a crash landing near the Swiss Border following a hair-raising mid-air collision over their target - which left Fitzgerald with extensive facial burns and broken bones - he was then enforced to endure a stretch at the hands of the Gestapo at the notorious Fresnes Prison in Paris, before spending time at Stalag Luft III, scene of the infamous 'Great Escape'1939-45 Star; Air Crew Euro...
Three: Staff-Sergeant W. M. Swarbrick, Royal EngineersWar Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Canal Zone (14036989 Sgt W Swarbrick RE); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (14036989 SSgt W M Swarbrick RE), all with boxes of issue, good very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A fine post-war Commando's group of three awarded to Sergeant M. Agar, Royal Marines, the recipient of a rare 4-clasp Naval General Service MedalNaval General Service 1915-62, 4 clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya, Arabian Peninsula, Canal Zone (CH/X. 4452 M. Agar, Mne., R.M.), the last clasp in its case of issue; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (CH/X. 4452 M. Agar, Sgt., R.M.); Royal Navy L.S. and G.C. Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (CH/X. 4452 M. Agar, Cpl., R.M.), the first and last mounted as worn, last with official correction to prefix, good very fine (3)Michael Agar was born in Stou...
The campaign group of three awarded to Honorary Major J. A. Hornsby, Royal Fusiliers, who was wounded on The Hook in July 1953, less than a month before the end of the Korean WarKorea 1950-53 (2/Lt. J. A. Hornby. R.F.); United Nations Medal for Korea 1950-54, unnamed as issued; Efficiency Decoration, E.II.R., Territorial, the reverse officially dated '1966', silver and silver-gilt, court-mounted for wear, overall good very fine (3)E.D. London Gazette 16 September 1966.John Arthur Hornsby was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 9 August 1952 and joined his Regiment in Korea not long afterwards. He...
The campaign group of four awarded to Corporal M. L. B. Johnson, 22 Special Air Service, late Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersKorea 1950-53 (22246432 Cpl. M. L. B. Johnson. R.E.M.E.); U.N. Medal for Korea 1950-54; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (22246432 Cpl. M. L. B. Johnson. SAS.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (22246432 Cpl. M. L. Johnson. SAS.), good very fine (4)Michael L. B. Johnson first joined the Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineers in the early 1950's and served with them during the Korean War. He then volunteered for Special Air Service and passed in towards the...
A rare post-war campaign pair awarded to Trooper G. Cable, Special Air Service who was a confirmed participant on 'Operation Termite' in Malaya in July 1954General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (T/22548417 Tpr. G. Cable. S.A.S.); General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Borneo, South Arabia (22548417 Tpr. G. Cable. SAS.), court mounted as worn, rod between first and second clasp on the second, otherwise light contact marks, very fine (2)G. Cable served as a member of 18 (Mobility) Troop, ‘D’ Squadron, S.A.S. during Operation Termite in Malaya, July to November 1954 under Major Edward 'Ted' Peac...
A very fine campaign group of three awarded to Warrant Officer Class 1 E. R. McDonagh, Royal Horse Artillery, who was wounded and earned a Commander Land Forces Commendation in July 1971General Service 1962-2007, 3 clasps, Borneo, Dhofar, Northern Ireland (22962269 S. Sgt. E. R. McDonagh. RHA.), private rivets between clasps; Jubilee 1977; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., Regular Army (22962269 W.O.Cl.1 E. R. McDonagh RA), mounted as worn, very fine (3)E. R. McDonagh was born on 2 October 1937 and served in Dhofar as a Warrant Officer Class 2 in 'G' Loc Troop, 1 Royal Horse Artillery under Lieutenan...
Ten: Corporal P. Lloyd, Royal EngineersGulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (24767750 Spr P Lloyd RE); U.N. Medal, UNPROFOR riband; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24767750 LCpl P Lloyd RE), officially re-impressed naming; Iraq 2003-11, no clasp (24767750 Cpl P Lloyd RE); Operational Service Medal 2000, for Afghanistan, 1 clasp, Afghanistan (Cpl P Lloyd RE 24767750) N.A.T.O. Medal 1994, 1 clasp, ISAF; Jubilee 2002; Accumulated Campaign Service Medal 1994 (24767750 LCpl P Lloyd RE); Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991; Kuwait, Emirate, Me...
Foreign Orders, Decorations & Medals
(x) Afghanistan, Kingdom, Order of the Leader, 1st Class sash 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) Albania, Italian Occupation, Order of Skanderbeg, sash Badge, by Cravanzola & Gardino, Rome, 73mm x 56mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, good very fine, with full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Order of the Crown of Brunei Collar Chain set of Insignia bestowed upon Lieutenant-Commander C. Fletcher-Cooke, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who served in Naval Intelligence on the Joint Intelligence StaffA prominent lawyer and politician, he was latterly the long-served Member of Parliament for Darwen from 1951-83 and was constitutional adviser to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of BruneiBrunei, Sultanate, The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Brunei, 1st Class set of Insignia, by Spink & Son, 5-7 King Street, London, Collar Chain comprising 20 medallions, sil...
China, Republic, Order of the Striped Tiger, 6th Class breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially numbered '1362', enamel chipping, good very fine, with original fittings for wearSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China, Republic, Defence of Hankow 1938 'Fatman Dollar', the coin itself impressed 'Hankow 1938', pierced with dual ring suspension, very fineAs per the image held by the Imperial War Museum (IWM Q 93332):'Sir George Moss KBE (HBM Consul-General, Hankow) presents General Yen Silver Chinese Dollar Medals (engraved Hankow 1938) as appreciation of the British Concession for the assistance rendered by the Royal Navy during the Defence of Hankow. The officer receiving his medal is probably Lieutenant Commander E Neville (CO of GNAT). Behind are Mr Markham (Manager of Arnold's Trading Co.), Rear Adm...
(x) France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, Commander's neck Badge, 88mm including crown suspension x 58mm, gold and enamel, gold purity marks to loop and reverse tassel, minor cracks to some rays, otherwise good very fine, on length of riband as wornSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Legion of Honour, breast Badge, with rosette upon riband, 66mm including crown suspension x 43mm, gold and enamel, poincon mark to reverse tassle, a 'composite' Badge with variants of the crown/Badge/obverse/reverse types, honest nonetheless, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Baden, Order of the Lion of Zahringen, breast Badge, 38mm, gold, silver-gilt, enamel and green crystal, with silver-gilt oak leaves to ribbon, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Bavaria, Royal Merit Order of St. Michael, 2nd Class breast Star, by Halley, 143 G'e. Valois, Palais Royal, 78mm, silver, gold and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Frankfurt, 1815 Merit Medal, 34mm, silver, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Hanover, Order of St George, Grand Cross breast Star, 84mm, silver, silver-gilt and gold retaining pin, evidence of further wearing pins to reverse, very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Köln, Gold Bravery Medal, 39mm, cast in gold, contact marks, very fine, scarceSpink XRF testing reveals:Au: 76%Ag: 22%Cu: 2%.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Lippe-Detmold, House Honour Cross, Civil Division Grand Cross breast Star, 84mm, silver and enamel, '900' purity mark to retaining pin, slight enamel chipping to blue central ring, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, Order of the Griffin, Honour Cross, by H. Rose, 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel, small enamel chip, good very fine, in fitted case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, Grand Cross breast Star, by Kretly, Paris, 87mm, silver, 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) Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, 1st Class sash Badge, by Neuhaus & Sohn, Berlin, 60mm, silver-gilt and enamel, lower arm engraved 'N', toning, good very fine, on full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Prussia, Order of the Crown, breast Star, by Wagner & Son, 91mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, maker's initials and marks under retaining pin to reverse, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, silver with iron centre, old repair to suspension, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1870, breast Badge, silver with iron centre, the reverse attractively engraved with initials 'G.d.C.' below a Prussian crown, good very fine, in an old case Probably the initials of a nobleman.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Order of Albert, breast Badge, 36mm, gold and enamel, good very fine and of great quality manufactureSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Weimar Republic, Atlantic “Meteor” Expedition Medal 1925-27, 1st Class, 41mm, silver, the edge inscribed, ‘Bayer Hauptmunzamt, Feinsilber’, with silver-gilt oak leaves suspension, good very fineIssued by the Research Aid Society of German Science, and designed by the Bavarian Mint. 23 1st Class Medals were issued with gilt oak leaves to naval officers and civilian scientists, and 188 2nd Class Medals were issued with silver oak leaves to crewmen.In the aftermath of Germany’s defeat in the Great War, in a period of political and economic chaos, emerged one of the most important oce...
(x) Honduras, Republic, Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilisation, Grand Cross breast Star, by Ane. Mon. Fayolle Briquet, 180 Grie. de Valois, Palais Royal, 84mm, silver, gold and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, slight enamel loss to laurel leaves, minor crack, very fine and scarceThe Order of Santa Rosa and of Civilisation was awarded from 1868 until 1901.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Hungary, Regency, Order of Merit, Civil Division, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, 53mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel; Star, 88mm, silver, silver-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, Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George (2), breast Star, 88mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel; neck Badge, 100mm including trophy of arms suspension x 40mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, good very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A rare pair awarded to Mrs Dejid Nadmidin, Mongolian ForcesMongolia, Soviet Peoples' Republic, Order of the Polar Star, reverse officially numbered '1182', with mint mark to reverse; Order of the Red Banner, reverse officially numbered '987', both silver, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine, with award booklet including photograph of the recipientMongolia, Soviet Peoples' Republic, Officer's State Security Badge, reverse numbered '757', 44mm x 26mm, silver and enamel, with hallmarks and silver marks to reverse, screw backing, good very fine (3)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to...
(x) Montenegro, Kingdom, Order of Prince Danilo I, Commander's neck Badge, 76mm x 51mm, silver-gilt, gold centres and enamel, minor chips to edges of white enamel, very fine, housed in velvet-lined box of issue with original neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Norway, Kingdom, Order of St Olav, 2nd Class set of Insignia, by J. Tostrup, Kristiania, comprising neck Badge, 95mm including crown and lion suspension x 62mm, gold and enamel, maker's name and purity mark '750' to loop; breast Star, 71mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with full silk sash as worn (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Portugal, Kingdom, Order of the Tower and the Sword, sash Badge, 63mm, silver-gilt and enamel, a few enamel chips, very fine, with bow and length of sashSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Qatar, Emirate, Order of Independence, a very rare 1st Class set of Insignia by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, comprising sash Badge, 78mm including suspension x 56mm, gold, the suspension enhanced with a pearl; breast Star, 90mm, gold and enamel, gold marks to retaining pin, good very fine and a rarity, together with full sash riband and in fitted case (2)Both pieces test as 75% (18 carat) gold with Spink XRF. Total weight 263.2g.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Four: Stick Leader P. M. Jaffray, British South Africa Police ReserveZimbabwe Independence (29584); Rhodesia, Meritorious Service Medal, Security Forces (1095Q Sec/Ldr. P. M. Jaffray); General Service Medal; Police Long Service (1095Q F/R Jaffray P. M.), very fine (4)Patrick Morton Jaffray was born on 10 March 1933 at Salisbury, Southern Rhodesia. Educated at Prince Edward School, he worked as an engineer for the family firm Morton Jaffray & Company. For his services to the British South Africa Police Reserve, he took his M.S.M. as per the Rhodesia Gazette of 11 November 1978 and his L.S.M. as...
(x) Romania, Kingdom, Order of the Star, neck Badge, 95mm including crown suspension x 60mm, silver-gilt and enamel, silver mark to loop, a few enamel chips, very fine, with neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Soviet Union, Order of Lenin, reverse officially numbered '102913', gold, platinum and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Stanislaus, neck Badge, 49mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, maker's name and court stamp to reverse, marks to loop, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Stanislaus, Military Division breast Badge with Swords, by Keibel, St Petersburg, 41mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, maker's initials 'AK' and court mark to reverse, marks to loop, green enamel chips to wreath, good very fine, with silk bow riband Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Serbia, Kingdom, Order of the Cross of Takovo, 2nd Class breast Star, by G. A. Scheid, Vienna, 83mm x 79mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's mark and hallmarks to reverse retaining pin, further hallmarks and purity marks to reverse central upper and lower rays, about extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Charles III, Commander's neck Badge, 70mm including wreath suspension x 46mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, well executed centres, good very fine, with original neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sweden, Kingdom, Order of Vasa, Commander's neck Badge, by C. F. Carlman, 81mm including crown suspension x 54mm, gold (18 karat) and enamel, maker's mark and gold purity marks between rays, nearly extremely fine, on length of ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sweden, Kingdom, Bravery Medal, 32mm, gold, contact marks and wear, nearly very fineSpink XRF confirms 97.2% gold purity. Weight 17.8g.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sweden, Kingdom, Order of Vadstena Adliga, Ladies Badge, 39mm, gold and enamel, very fine and a scarce exampleThe Vadstena Adliga Jungfrustift (VAJS) was founded in Sweden in 1739 to support unmarried female nobles, following the work of Carl Wilhelm Cederhielm, a founding member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The Order was a single-class award.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Thailand, Kingdom, Rama V Visit to Europe 1897, by Henri-Auguste Jules Patey, edge stamped 'MONNAIE DE PARIS ARGENT', 50mm, silver with proof-like surfaces, good very fineSome 50 pieces were understood to have been authorised to be struck from the original dies in 1960 on the 50th Anniversary of the death of King Rama V.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 Medjidieh, Military Division sash Badge, with Swords, 84mm including star and crescent suspension x 65mm, silver-gilt and enamel, the centres adapted for swords and neatly re-affixed, very fine, with full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
United Arab Emirates, Military Order of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, 1st Class neck Badge, by Thomas Fattorini, 110mm including suspension x 70mm, gold (18ct, hallmarks for Birmingham 2010) and enamel, each ray tip enhanced with a single pearl, the suspension enhanced with 7 diamonds, nearly extremely fine, with neck riband, riband bar and in fitted case of issueThe Military Order of Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan is a single class Order which is bestowed upon the highest ranking military Officers and officials to reward their services for dedication, devotion and honesty in their careers. The cent...
United Arab Emirates, Military Order of Glory, 2nd Type, 1st Class Medal, by Thomas Fattorini, 38mm, gold and enamel, hallmarks for 18ct and Birmingham 2011, nearly extremely fine, in fitted case with ribandWeight 64g.The Military Order of Glory was established in 1975 and is the highest miliary Order of the United Arab Emirates for acts of gallantry. Such acts should result in heavy loss to the enemy, the frustration of their plans, defeat of forces, capture of units and destruction or capture of positions on land, sea or in the air.The original series was manufactured by Spink, with the 2nd...
United Arab Emirates, Emirates Military Order, 5th Class breast Badge, by Thomas Fattorini, 44mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Birmingham 2010, good very fine, in fitted case of issue with riband barThe 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 for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Order & Collar of Unity, 2nd Type, 1st Class trial sash Badge, 83mm, silver-gilt and enamel, the Badge enhanced with a plethora of 'diamonds' and 18 'emeralds', one green stone lacking from centre, good very fine and a unique trial pieceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Order of Independence, 2nd Type, 1st Class trial sash Badge, 75mm, silver-gilt and enamel, the Badge enhanced with 10 'rubies', good very fine and a unique trial piece, with full sash ribandSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Order of Independence, 2nd Type, 2nd Class trial sash Badge, 75mm, silver-gilt and enamel, the Badge enhanced with 12 'emeralds' and 2 'rubies', two stars lacking from rays, good very fine and a unique trial pieceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Order of Gallantry, 1st Type breast Badge, 50mm, gilt, nearly extremely fine, with fitted case of issue with riband barThe Order of Gallantry was instituted in November 1978 under Union Act No. 9, in which this Order was to be distributed as a single-class breast Badge. Presented sparingly, it can be presented to all ranks for death in the line of duty, responding to an attack against the State or its Rulers, Royal Family, national figures or guests, apprehending gangs or criminals or risking ones life to save life or property, by drowning, fire, war...
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Order of Gallantry, 2nd Type neck Badge, by Thomas Fattorini, 52mm, gilt and enhanced with seven 'sapphires', nearly extremely fine, with neck riband and in fitted case of issueSubject 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 of Distinguished Security, 1st Class (Officer's) neck Badge, by Thomas Fattorini, 113mm including suspension x 73mm, gilt and enamel, ray tips each enhanced with a pearl, nearly extremely fine, with full neck riband and in fitted case of issueThe Order is awarded in two classes, for those working in the Police & Security Forces, who prove their skills in dealing with and arresting criminals who are a threat to the life and property of their fellow citizens.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and C...
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Order of Sincere Service, 1st Type, 1st Class breast Badge, 50mm, each ray fitted with a pearl, gilt, nearly extremely fine, in fitted case of issue with riband barSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Order of Sincere Service, 2nd Type, 2nd Class breast Badge, 50mm, each ray fitted with a pearl, silvered, nearly extremely fine, in fitted case of issue with riband barSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Long & Distinguished Service Medal, 1st Class award, 50mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel, nearly extremely fine, in fitted case of issue with riband bar Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi Police, Falcon Medal, Gold Grade Medal for 30 Years Service, 80mm x 42mm, nearly extremely fine, in fitted case of issue, with miniature award and riband barSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
United Arab Emirates, Dubai Police, Order of Long Service, 1st Series breast Badge, 50mm, gilt, mounted as worn, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'Colonel Hall had led the group in combat for 10 months …To say Colonel Hall was admired and respected by the men who served under him would be a gross understatement. Although in his mid-thirties, he was affectionately known as the "old man", from the lowliest private right up the line to the top officers on his staff. To the combat crews, Colonel Hall was a legend. He led them through some of the heaviest flak that the Nazis were able to muster. Whenever the "old man's" name was on the board to lead the group, a shudder of anticipation passed through the crews, because they knew he did not p...
Long Service, Miscellaneous & Militaria
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (Ty. Lieut. L. W. Hood. R.N.Z.N.V.R. H.M.N.Z.S. Philomel), test mark/gauge to reverse and defacing part of rim, thus fine but a rare awardRoyal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Volunteer Officer's Decoration awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. S. Branson, Madras Artillery Volunteers, a lawyer by trade whose decision to allow 'Native Gentlemen' to serve in the unit almost caused a revoltDespite this incident Branson had an extremely successful career in Madras, joining the Legislative Council and went on to become Advocate General of MadrasVolunteer Officer's Decoration, V.R., silver, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1894, the reverse engraved 'Major J H Spring Branson Madras Arty Voln:', mounted for wear, the riband stained, otherwise good very fineJames Henry S...
Militia L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (4451 Pte. T. Joyce. 5th R. Muns: Fus. Mil.) slight edge knock, very fine20 Medals issued to the 5th Battalion, Royal Muster Fusiliers.T. Joyce was issued his medal in the Army order of February 1905; sold together with a copy of John Tamplin's The Militia Long Service and Good Conduct Medal booklet.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Special Reserve L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (6679 Pte. A. Rowland. 3/R. Sussex Regt), light contact wear, very fine7 Medals to the Battalion.A. Rowland was awarded his L.S. & G.C. the Army Order of January 1911; sold together with a copy of John Tamplin's The Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal booklet.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Malaya (Sgt. Ibrahim Bin Awang Chik. F.M.S.V.F.), good very fineE.M. Federated Malay States Government Gazette 6 August 1941.Ibrahim Bin Awang Chik served as a member of the Federated Malay States Volunteer Forces. Given the date of the award of this E.M., he was either taken into captivity at the Fall of Singapore or perhaps found his way back into the civilian population. If the latter, he might well have participated in resistance and sabotage operations against the Japanese occupying forces.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view T...
The Royal Air Force Flying Log Book to Flight Sergeant R. W. Moseley, 9 Squadron Royal Air Force, who survived a crash landing on Lancaster WS/Y which had been hit by flak over Munich on 6 September 1943, leaving one of his eyes hanging from it's socketThe Navigators, Air Bomber's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book covering the period 16 June 1943 - 6 September 1943 when he served as a Flight Engineer, crease to cover, otherwise good overall conditionReginald W. Moseley was originally from Bristol and commenced his flying experience on 16 June 1943 and served as a Flight Engineer on an Avro Manc...
(x) A very rare Canadian Indian Chiefs Assembly Medal 1901 awarded to Cree Chief Kah-Kee-Ka-Pow - Chief Broken Jaw - who earned his nom de guerre as a result of his wounds suffered at the Battle of Battle River in December 18651901 Calgary Assembly of Indian Chiefs Medal, bronze issue, by P. W. Ellis & Co., Toronto, 65mm, reverse of the suspension named 'KAH KEE KA POW', the obverse with conjoined bust portraits stating 'Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York', the reverse with Royal Coat of Arms, this stating 'Calgary Sep 28th 1901 - Presented to Head Chiefs in Comme...
The gold pocket watch presented to Brigadier-General R. E. H. Dyer, C.B., Indian Army, from the 'Dyer Appreciation Fund', following his infamous command in April 1919 at the Amritsar (Jallianwala Bagh) massacreGold half hunter pocket watch, by J. W. Benson, Ludgate Hill, London, movement No. 32291, variously marked for 18ct gold throughout, the inner with attractive engraved dedication:'Brig. Genl. R. E. H. Dyer, C.B. from The Dyer Appreciation Fund in Gratitude for the Courage & Energy by Which he Saved India from Anarchy at Amritsar in 1919', in working condition at time of cataloguing, goo...
(x) Victoria Cross, copy, engraved in elaborate sloping script on the reverse of suspension bar 'A. Fitzgibbon', and on reverse of central cross '1860', accompanied by small canvas pouch bearing label for the National Bank of Australia, very fineV.C. London Gazette 13 August 1861:'For having behaved with great coolness and courage at the capture of the North Taku Fort, on the 21st of August, 1860. On the morning of that day he accompanied a wing of the 67th Regiment, when it took up a position within 500 yards of the Fort. Having quitted cover, he proceeded, under a very heavy fire, to attend...
(x) Framed photograph with signature of V.C., triple D.S.O. recipient Vice-Admiral Gordon Campbell, Royal NavyWooden frame, 200mm x 290mm, housed within is an original photograph of Gordon Campbell with his signature, the frame wornSold together with copied biographical details.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A relic of the Zeebrugge Raid 1918Section of iron peg, with an old paper label affixed, label stating 'Piece of iron dog from the destroyed portion of the mole at Zeebrugge November 1918.', very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A relic of the Zeebrugge Raid 1918Large metal nut, 54mm diameter, engraved 'Nut off 15 inch gun on the Mole at Zeebrugge 1918', good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Atlantic Squadron Plaque for the Destruction of the Admiral Graf Spee 1939, white metal and enamel plaque, good very fine and very rareThe commencement of hostilities found Exeter acting as part of Commodore Harwood's South America Cruiser Squadron - Force G - also comprising Cumberland, Ajax and Achilles, the whole having been ordered by the Admiralty to locate and sink the commerce raiding German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee.Two of the Admiral Graf Spee's victims, S.S. Doric Star (sunk, 2 December 1939) and S.S. Tairoa (sunk, 3 December 1939) had succeeded in transmitting wirele...
Single Campaign Medals
(x) Naval Victory Against Holland 1665/Battle of Lowestoft Medal, silver, 63mm, mounted with loop for wear and with wearing string, by J. Roettiers, CAROLVS · SECVNDVS · D · G · MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX, laureate and draped bust right / Charles standing facing, head left, holding batton in right hand, naval battle in background; · PRO · TALIBVS/ · AVSIS ·. (MI 503/139; Eimer 230; Van Loon II, p. 526.), edge nicks, good very fineThis striking Medal was produced to reward Naval Officers who had distinguished themselves during the Battle of Lowestoft, the first major naval engagement of...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Landsman J. Peebles, Royal Navy, who served at the Battle of Trafalgar with H.M.S. AchilleNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (James Peebles.), light contact marks, very fineA unique name upon the published rolls.James Peebles was born in London and volunteered for service in the Royal Navy, with whom he first served as a Landsman. He may have initially seen a length of service aboard H.M.S. Touterelle before joining H.M.S. Salvador del Mundo - originally a Spanish ship that was captured by the British at the Battle of Cape St Vincent...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Gunroom Steward J. Windatt, Royal Navy, who after seeing action at the Battle of Navarino deserted the Navy for a twelve year period, later rejoining to serve at the Battle of Obligado and in the Baltic, there falling victim to the cholera outbreak yet served until his discharge at the age of 54Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Navarino (Jeremiah Windatt.), slight edge wear, otherwise good very fineJeremiah Windatt was born in 1802 at Kingsand, Cornwall and volunteered to join the Royal Navy in 1824 at the age of twenty-two. Serving first for...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Able Seaman T. Gabriel, Royal Navy, who whilst aboard H.M.S. Malabar helped to rescue American seamen from the burning hulk of U.S.S. Missouri off the coast of Gibraltar in 1843, and later with H.M.S. Daedalus participated in anti-piracy operations in the China StationNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Thomas Gabriel.), minor edge bruising, very fineProvenance:Ex. Coolidge Hills collection.Morton & Eden, October 2006.His is a unique name upon the published rolls.Thomas Gabriel was born on 4 January 1817 to Edward and Jemimah Gabriel and...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Henry Dawson.), light contact marks very fineHenry Dawson served as a Boy on Castor.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Able Seaman R. Higgins, Royal Navy, who was present in H.M.S. Queen at Lord Howe's 'Glorious First of June' action and in Admiral Bridport's victory off Brittany on 23 June 1795Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 1 June 1794, 23 June 1795 (Richard Higgins), good very fineFive officers and 14 ratings of the Queen lived to receive the clasp '1 June 1794', and one officer and 12 ratings the clasp '23 June 1795'; sold with copied medal roll verification.Richard Higgins was born in Berkshire and entered the Royal Navy as an Able Seaman in H.M.S. Que...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, St. Sebastian, Navarino (Thos. Pippett.), contact wear, an edge nick and a few edge knocks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, June 1898.Hayward, June 1975.There is no standardised spelling of his surname amongst his records. It appears in several forms including ‘Pipett’, ‘Piepet’, ‘Prepet’, ‘Pippet’,‘Pepit’ ,’Pipet’, and finally as ‘Pippett’ on his medal. Pippett was likely illiterate, and therefore unable to give a spelling of his surname or identify discrepancies on documents.His is a unique name upon the published rolls.Thomas Pippett was b...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Toulouse (R. T. Fawcett, Lieut. 3rd Light Dragoons), initials neatly corrected, minor edge knock around surname, good very fineProvenance:Ex-Major R.C. McDuell Collection, July 2004.Richard Twistleton Fawcett was commissioned Cornet in the 3rd Light Dragoons on 14 March 1812 and promoted Lieutenant on 7 April 1813. Participating in the Peninsula campaign from June of that year through to the Battle of Toulouse and the conclusion of the war (April 1814), he was then placed on half-pay.On 11 November 1825 Fawcett was promoted Captain in the 2nd Dr...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Fuentes D’Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz (J. McCormick, Ensn. 94th Foot), extremely fine, with silver brooch and pin as wornProvenance;Spink, May 2003.James McCormick was born circa 17878 and was appointed an Ensign in the 94th Foot - raised as the Scotch Brigade in 1794 - on 25 May 1809, aged 22 years. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 17 March 1814, and served in the Peninsula from February 1810 to April 1814 where he saw service at Cadiz, Redhina, Casal Nova, Foz d’Aronce, Sabugal, El Boden, Fuentes d’Onor, the second siege of Badajoz, Ciudad...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Vittoria (G. Noble, Coldstm. Guards), slight edge bruise, overall very fineProvenance:Glendining's, July 1929 & February 1953.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) 'I have never witnessed a more gallant charge.'Thus spoke the Duke of Wellington to Colonel Wallace of the 88th Foot after their charge at the Battle of BusacoThe M.G.S.M. awarded to Serjeant W. Gunner, 88th Regiment of Foot, who saw much hard-fought action with his Regiment in the Peninsula Campaign, and who later suffered a gun shot wound to his left shoulder at the Battle of Badajoz and was subsequently dischargedMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 5 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes D'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz (W. Gunner, Serjt. 88th Foot.), a few minor edge knocks, very fineProven...
(x) The impressive Military General Service Medal awarded to Private J. Green, 61st Regiment of Foot, whose 23-year career with the Colours saw him serve for the entirety of the Peninsula Campaign and afterwards in the West IndiesMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 9 clasps, Maida, Talavera, Busaco, Salamanca, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (Joseph Green, 61st Foot.), edge bruising and a few minor edge knocks, otherwise very fineProvenance:Spink, March 1976.Christie's, November 1990.This is one of only two medals with this number and combination of clasps issued to the 61st Foot, an...
'A French Regiment would not have conducted itself with as much propriety as the 59th'An emotive Waterloo Medal awarded to Private E. Pickston, 2nd Battalion, 59th Foot, who miraculously survived 'Ireland's Worst Maritime Disaster' with the wrecking of the Sea-Horse, Lord Melville and Boadicea, that claimed the lives of 510 of his comrades in Tramore Bay, near Waterford, Ireland, on 30 January 1816Waterloo 1815 (Edward Pickston 2nd Batt. 59th Reg. Foot.) with original steel clip and modern replacement split ring suspension, lightly polished with residual tone and minor edge bruises, very fine...
'Lost a leg in the service but retains sufficient reliability on foot and horseback to do a good deal of duty.'The service record of Lieutenant-Colonel Daly, refersThe Army of India Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. 'Tosh' Daly, 14th Regiment of Foot, who was severely wounded - at the cost of his left leg - at the head of the Light Company at the storming of Bhurtpoor in January 1826; he remained in the Army and went to the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, where the sound of his wooden leg would warn Cadets of his presenceArmy of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (Lieut. R. Daly, 14th...
'Through the courtesy of the Sergeant-Major we obtained an interview with the oldest pensioner in Chelsea Hospital. We were conducted into the detached premises on the west side of the hospital which is appropriated to the sick and infirm pensioners. In a large and airy room, ranged on each side, are several small beds occupied by the infirm. Near the fireplace, in an armchair, sat the oldest veteran referred to, with his head drooping as if asleep. He looked remarkably healthy; the principal evidence of his age being a considerable tremulousness resembling palsy. He has recently been in the h...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe Arctic Medal attributed to Boy 1st Class G. W. Chambers, Royal Navy, who was the youngest member of Sir John Franklin's doomed vessel Erebus of their famous voyage in the search for the North West PassageArctic 1818-55, unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fineRoll confirms Medal signed for by his mother, Jane Chambers, with her mark (British Polar Exploration & Research, Poulsom & Myers refers). Thence by descent.George William Chambers was born on 5 September 1827 at Church Hill, Woolwich Dockyard, London and was baptised on 28 September that year. He was from a...
China 1857-60, 1 clasp, China 1842, unnamed as issued to Royal Navy and Marines, good very fine and rareBritish Battles and Medals states:'There is not a great deal of information about this clasp. The 1842 clasp was to be awarded to those of Her Majesty's forces who had already received the China Medal 1842 and had served in the operations between 1856-60. The Admiralty stated 93 'China 1842' clasps were issued.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Lieut. R, R, Daly. 61st Regt.), good very fineRobert Richardson Daly was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Daly, who lost a leg in the storming of Bhurtpoor. Young Daly was made Gentleman Cadet from the Royal Military College, being appointed Ensign in the 61st Foot (South Gloucestershire) on 27 December 1850. He was promoted to Lieutenant, by purchase, on 17 December 1852. He served in the Indian Mutiny of 1857, and was present at the siege, assault, and capture of Delhi, and action of Nujjufghur (Medal and Clasp). The unit were one of the key proponents at...
The scarce India General Service 1854-95 awarded to Sergeant G. Bishop, Norfolk RegimentIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Chin Hills 1892-93 (1869 G. Bishop, 1st Bn. Norfolk Regt.), very fineProvenance:Ex-Brian Ritchie Collection.Approximately 200 ‘Chin Hills 1892-93’ clasps issued to the Norfolk Regiment, the only British regiment employed during these operations. Whilst many of these medals were issued with officially re-engraved naming, this example is correct in all respects.George Charles Bishop was born in the Parish of Troston, near Ixworth, Suffolk, and enlisted for the Norfolk R...
(x) Hong Kong Plague 1894 (Private G. Morgan, S.L.I.), replacement straight-bar suspension, nearly very fineTwo men of the name G. Morgan earned the 1894 Plague Medal.No. 2223, George Morgan, who was born at Worcester and who enlisted in March 1887. He served with the Shropshire Light Infantry at Hong Kong from May 1893 and formed part of the 'Whitewash Brigade'. They were called to action after the deadly outbreak of bubonic plague at the Colony. Whilst there, Morgan was several times admitted to the Medical Officer on account of gonorrhoea and issues associated with those parts. He was disch...
(x) The Khedive's Sudan Medal awarded to Shoeing Smith J. A. Knight, 21st (Empress of India's) Lancers, a confirmed Omdurman Charger who took part in the famous action as part of Captain Doyne's 'C' SquadronKhedive's Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (3705 S.S. Knight. J. 21st E of I. Lancers), engraved naming, very fineJames Alfred Knight was born at Hoxton, London in 1873 and joined the 21st Lancers in 1893, being a blacksmith by trade. He would serve with the unit in Egypt & Sudan from October 1896-November 1899, being advanced Shoeing Smith on 4 November 1898. There, Knight took part in t...
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Lance-Sergeant A. Vass, Royal Marines Light Infantry, a gallant Bluejacket who served with the Naval Brigade of MonarchVass was amongst the wounded in the epic action at Graspan in November 1899, when severely wounded by a gunshot to the face, in which '...no better kept line ever went forward to death or glory’Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Belmont, Modder River (8303 Pte. A. Vass, R.M. HMS Monarch), very fineAlexander Vass was born at Creich Buressan, Argyllshire on 25 November 1873 and was a farm servant upon his joining the Royal Marines...
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (S. A. Surgn. T. N. Lal, Civ. Med. Dept.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Arctic Star, nearly extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-49 (14921386 Dvr. S. Humphrey. R.E.), good very fineS. Humphrey was released from service on 14 February 1948; sold together with a copied release card.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The General Service Medal awarded to Trooper J. D. Edwards, Special Air ServiceGeneral Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Malaya, Arabian Peninsula (22806846 Tpr. J. D. Edwards. S.A.S.), rod between first and second clasp, good very fineJ. D. Edwards served with 'D' Squadron, 22 Special Air Service and began his active service in Malaya, where he was involved in multiple operations - a campaign that shaped early post-war British special operations doctrine. He participated in numerous long-range jungle patrols, often inserted by helicopters. These missions employed an early and risky technique the SA...
The General Service Medal awarded to Corporal G. R. Chidgey, Special Air Service, who saw active service in Oman, Yemen and BorneoGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (19109029 Cpl. G. R. Chidgey. SAS.), good very fineG. R. Chidgey - or Taff to his friends and comrades - hailed from Wales and enlisted circa 1947, given his service number. He is noted as serving in the Special Air Service in the context of the Oman campaign in 1958. In the book Geordie SAS Fighting Hero by Geordie Doran and Mike Morgan, a 'Taff Chidgey' is mentioned in the context of Oman 1958, serving in 16 Troop, 22 SAS...
General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (23869339 Tpr. R. D. Wilson. SAS.), in its named card box of issue, good very fineSold together with his beret, stable belt and four badges.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The General Service Medal awarded to Lance-Corporal F. Benson, Special Air Service, late Royal Highland Fusiliers, who served in both Northern Ireland and Dhofar with the SAS, but who was tragically killed on a military training exercise in Chamonix, France on 23 July 1978General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Northern Ireland, Dhofar (23716825 L/Cpl. F. Benson RHF), court mounted for display, rod between first and second clasp, lightly toned good very fineFrank Miles Benson was born on 28 September 1944, and joined the Army as a Boy Soldier in 1961 and joined the Royal Highland Fusiliers in 198...
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