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# 1 - General Picton's Medal for the Defence of Gibraltar 1782, 59mm, s... »
General Picton's Medal for the Defence of Gibraltar 1782, 59mm, silver-gilt, unnamed as issued, contained within a leather and velve...
£2,000 to £3,000
# 2 - Alexander Davison's Medal for the Nile 1798, gilt-bronze, (Joseph... »
Alexander Davison's Medal for the Nile 1798, gilt-bronze, (Joseph Dunt H.M.S. Defence), fitted with a contemporary swivel susp...
£600 to £800
# 3 - Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, British Min... »
Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, British Mint striking 48mm, silver-gilt, fitted with contemporary silver-...
£800 to £1,200
# 4 - Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, British Min... »
Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, British Mint striking 48mm, silver, fitted with contemporary elaborate si...
£700 to £900
# 5 - Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, 1 June 1794 (George Anderson... »
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, 1 June 1794 (George Anderson), good very fine
£1,800 to £2,200
# 6 - Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Copenhagen 1801 (John Brown.... »
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Copenhagen 1801 (John Brown.), contact marks and some edge bruising, otherwise very...
£800 to £1,200
# 7 - Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (George Porter.),... »
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (George Porter.), about extremely fine
£7,000 to £9,000
# 8 - The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Boy W. Pope, Royal Navy, wh... »
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Boy W. Pope, Royal Navy, who served aboard Admiral Nelson's Victory at the Ba...
£12,000 to £15,000
# 9 - A rare Battle of Trafalgar Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund Honorary Wounds Cert... »
A rare Battle of Trafalgar Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund Honorary Wounds Certificate for Ten Pounds to Seaman Charles Johns, Royal Navy,...
£1,400 to £1,800
# 10 - The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Paymaster J. Maddocks, Roya... »
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Paymaster J. Maddocks, Royal Navy, who was 'mentioned' for his gallant command of the...
£4,500 to £5,000
# 11 - Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (James Hewitson.), lig... »
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (James Hewitson.), light edge bruise, minor contact wear, overall very fine
£400 to £600
# 12 - Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Thomas Wilcox.), heav... »
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Thomas Wilcox.), heavy edge bruising and contact marks, good fine
£300 to £500
# 13 - Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (Hug... »
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (Hugh Charles. Surgeon.), traces of mounting to edge at l...
£2,200 to £2,500
# 14 - The fine Naval General Service Medal to Admiral's Domestic J. Big... »
The fine Naval General Service Medal to Admiral's Domestic J. Biggs, Royal Navy, who served aboard H.M.S. Pompee as Serv...
£1,800 to £2,200
# 15 - Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 4 Novr 1805, Basque Roads 1... »
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 4 Novr 1805, Basque Roads 1809 (John Croxton.), plugged at 6 o'clock, otherwise...
£2,500 to £3,000
# 16 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp Albuhera (P. Cook, Serjean... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp Albuhera (P. Cook, Serjeant. 13th Light Dragoons.), pawnbroker's mark to rim, g...
£600 to £800
# 17 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Fort Detroit (W. Dougall,... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Fort Detroit (W. Dougall, Canadn. Militia), good very fine
£3,000 to £5,000
# 18 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, St Sebastian (... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, St Sebastian (John Cook, Gunr Royal Arty), very fine
£500 to £700
# 19 - Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Corunna, Salamanca, Toul... »
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Corunna, Salamanca, Toulouse (Thos. Darlison, 36th Foot), edge bruise, otherw...
£700 to £900
# 20 - The Military General Service Medal awarded to Captain M. A. Stanley, 2... »
The Military General Service Medal awarded to Captain M. A. Stanley, 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, who formed part of...
£1,000 to £1,400
Awards for Gallant or Distinguished Service
(x) A notable Great War D.S.O. group of four awarded to Engineer Commander T. G. Coomber, Royal Navy, who was decorated for his deeds in H.M.S. Galatea at Heligoland Bight in November 1917 and the recipient of a memorable 'mention' for H.M.S. Broke's famous duel in the Dover Straits in April 1917On the latter occasion, after ramming the enemy destroyer G-42 and almost turning her over on her beam-ends, Broke repulsed a German boarding party, prior to being towed back to Dover a 'smoking shambles', her decks 'literally running with blood'Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enam...
(x) A fine Submariner’s D.S.O. and D.S.C. group of eleven awarded to Captain D. Norman, Royal Navy, who won the D.S.C. when in command of H.M. Submarine H.44 for sinking shipping off the coast of Norway in 1940, and the D.S.O. when in command of H.M. Submarine Upright for sinking the Italian cruiser Armando Diaz in February 1941; he was afterwards the first Commodore of the Malaysian NavyDistinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially dated 1941, with integral top ribbon bar; Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated 1941, hallmarks for Lon...
A unusual 'Mediterranean 1918' D.S.C., 1907 Royal Humane Society Bronze Medal and Japanese Order of the Sacred Treasure group of nine awarded to Captain H. P. Keeley, Royal Navy - late Royal Australian NavyAn Officer of the British Tanker Company, he served at the Battle of Jutland, who saw destroyer service in the Mediterranean and later returned to the fold during the Second World WarDistinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., engraved to the reverse 'Lieut. H. P. Keeley, R.N. 1918', hallmarked for 1919; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. P. Keeley, R.N.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. H. P. Keeley. R.N.)...
The well-documented Second World War D.S.C. group of eight awarded to Commander E. A. Stocker, Royal Navy, a career naval officer whose Midshipman's Journal charts the postwar tour of the Battleship New Zealand around her namesake nation with Lord Jellicoe aboard, providing a wealth of information and original documentationDecorated for his services early in the war on H.M.S. Vanessa, he spent a crucial seven months in 1943 as Executive Officer at Bonaventure, the main training base and depot ship for the X-craft midget submarines which successfully put the Tirpitz out of action for six months...
The outstanding Second World War mine disposal immediate D.S.M. and B.E.M. group of seven awarded to Able Seaman J. H. 'Jack' Martin, Royal Navy, a long-served diving specialist in Vernon's Rendering Mines Safe SectionWorking alongside the likes of Lieutenant-Commander J. S. Mould, G.C., G.M., and Lieutenant-Commander L. V. Goldsworthy G.C., D.S.C., G.M., in their extensive 'delousing' operations, his heroic part in clearing the Channel and liberated French and Dutch ports of highly dangerous devices was further recognised by a brace of 'mentions'Operating under fire was very much the order of...
The unique H.M.S. Kempenfelt Battle of Jutland D.S.M. group of six awarded to Yeoman of Signals A. J. Colyer, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (186278. A. J. Colyer. Yeo. Sigs. H.M.S. Kempenfelt. 31. May,-1. June, 1916); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (A. J. Colyer. Qd. Sigln. H.M.S. Widgeon.); 1914-15 Star (186278. A. J. Colyer. Y.S. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (186278 A. J. Colyer. Y.S. R.N.), the latter officially corrected; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (186278 A. J. Colyer, Yeo. Of Sigs. H.M.S. Venus), minor contact marks, overall good very fine (6)...
(x) A scarce Fleet Air Arm D.S.M. group of six awarded to Petty Officer (Air) J. D. MacKechnie, Royal Navy, later Lieutenant (Air), who won his award flying Albacores with No. 826 Squadron in the Western Desert during 1942Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (F.X.77186 J. D. Mackechnie. A/P.O. (Air); 1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Africa Star, clasp North Africa 1942-43; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, court mounted for display, the first with officially re-impressed naming, otherwise good very fine (6)D.S.M. London Gazette January 1943.'For gallantry and skill in flying operations in t...
The immediate 'Coastal Forces' D.S.M. group of six awarded to Able Seaman J. H. Annetts, Royal Navy, who was serving on MTB 315 in the Mediterranean when he won his decoration in a hotly-contested action off Cape Zebib on the night of 31 March 1943Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P/JX.162659 J. H. Annetts. A.B.); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, very fine (6)D.S.M. London Gazette 6 July 1943:'For bravery in skilful and determined attacks on enemy shipping in the Mediterranean made from light coastal craft and from the air'.The original recommendat...
A fine Convoy PQ-18 D.S.M. awarded to Chief Steward W. Hamilton, Merchant Navy, for his courage aboard the S.S. Empire Snow under relentless attacks by the enemy while on passage to North RussiaDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (W. Hamilton. Ch. Stwd.), on its original investiture pin and in case of issue, good very fineD.S.M. London Gazette 10 August 1943, the original citation states:'For coolness, courage and devotion to duty under relentless attacks by the enemy while on passage to North Russia.'William Hamilton a merchant seaman was born at Hull on 19 August 1907 and was serving as Chi...
'He is rather silent about it, his mother told me today but we do know it was for gallantry on HMS Campbell when it recently sank an E Boat'Mrs Ward referring to the action on the 24th & 25th October 1943 when HMS Campbell was part of the escort of Convoy FN1160 when it came under attack by a full Wolfpacks. The escort managed to drive off the attacks with only the trawler William Stephen being sunkThe 1944 D.S.M. group of five awarded to Temporary Leading Seaman K. R. Ward, Royal Navy, who was the leader of the radar team on H.M.S. Campbell, his service culminating in the defence of Convoy FN...
(x) 'We sail Sunday night and goodness knows when we will be back. Take care of yourselves and never be out after dark or in lonely places. Your loving Dad.'Edgar Moulton closes his last letter to his daughters, Win, Joan and Edna, written aboard the S.S. Arandora Star at Liverpool on 28 June 1940The emotive Second World War posthumous King's Commendation and Lloyd's War Medal for Bravery at Sea group of nine awarded to Captain E. W. Moulton, Merchant Navy, late Royal Indian Marine, the commanding officer of the ill-fated Arandora Star and one of 'the bravest men who ever trod a deck'A victim...
A Great War M.S.M. group of six awarded to Colour Sergeant Major S. G. Blythe, Royal Marines Artillery1914-15 Star (R. M. A. 7700. Sgt. S. G. Blythe.); British War and Victory Medals (R.M.A. 7700. Cr. Sgt. S. G. Blythe.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (7700 S. G. Blythe. Sergeant. R.M.A.); Royal Marines Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (RMA.7700. C.S.M., S G Blythe, R.M.A. "Royal Sovereign" Services During War); Blue Jacket Medal for Heavy Gun Firing, with top suspension (H.M.S. Ocean. Year 1902) engraved, the rim (S. G. Blythe. Gr. R.M.A. Prize Gun's Crew. H.M.S. Ocean 1902.) engraved, some...
(x) A fine First Carlist War Order of Maria Luisa Cross for Gallantry awarded to Sergeant R. McGahan, Artillery Regiment, British Auxiliary LegionSpain, Kingdom, Order of Maria Isabella Luisa, silver Cross, the obverse engraved 'GALLANTRY - 1836' the, reverse engraved 'SAN SEBASTIAN'; Spanish Medal for San Sebastian 5 May 1836, 6 private engraved clasps, San Sebastion (sic) May 4th, 36; May 5th; May 28th; June 6th; June 9th; October 1st, the rim engraved 'Robert McGahan, Sergeant, Artillery Regiment, B.A.L.', the first with ornate riband bar, mounted on riband bar, contact marks, very fine (2)...
A rare Tirah Expedition K.C.B. group of four awarded to Surgeon-Colonel Sir G. Thomson, Indian Medical Service, as Principal Medical Officer of the Chitral Relief Force who was twice 'mentioned' for his services on the North-West FrontierThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, K.C.B. (Military) Knight Commander’s set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, and breast star, silver, with gold, silver-gilt and enamel centre; Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Surgn. G. Thomson, M.B., 1st Punjab Cavy.); India General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Punjab Fronti...
A good 'Battle of Hyderabad' C.B. pair awarded to Major-General M. F. Willoughby, Bombay Artillery, who had previously shared in the capture of Aden in 1839The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) breast Badge, gold and enamel; Hyderabad 1843 (Captn M. Willoughby Bombay Artillery), suspension replaced with ring suspension, minor edge knock to second, overall good very fine (2)C.B. London Gazette 4 July 1843.Michael Francklin Willoughby was born at Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada in 1803 the son of Sarah and the Reverend Edward Willoughby. Attending the East Ind...
The outstanding K.C.M.G., C.B. group of thirteen awarded to Major-General Sir C. T. Dawkins, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was seven times 'mentioned' during a distinguished career which spanned some four decades which saw service in Afghanistan, South Africa and on the Western FrontHe died on account of illness contracted on active service and is buried under a C.W.G.C. headstone, one of fifteen Officers of his rank to lose their life to the effects of the Great War following the ArmisticeThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, K.C.M.G., Knight Commander's set of I...
'Sir, I have the honour to request that I may be supplied with an artificial leg from the Government Depot at Roehampton.In support of the case I enclose my Record of Service by which it will be seen that I lost my leg in 1894 on active service and did no allow this disability to prevent me to continue to serve.Hitherto I have always provided myself with a leg at my own expense amounting to a sum of over £200 spread over the twenty six years.Whilst serving in Italy my artificial leg was badly damaged by falling into a trench and is now in need of replacement...'Major Wake writes to the Directo...
The superb East Africa C.M.G., 1917 D.S.O. group of thirteen awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. B. Turner, East African Command, late South African Administration Service and Royal Engineers, whose staggering career saw him 'mentioned' five times across both World Wars: his lifetime link to Africa began before the Anglo-Boer War and saw him remain in the country with the Department of Repatriation and Farming in TransvaalServing in East Africa, he ended the Great War as Assistant Quartermaster-General of G.H.Q. East African Expeditionary Force, spent the inter-war years fostering trade links bet...
The C.M.G., M.V.O. group of nine awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. Thresher, Rifle BrigadeThe Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, on full length neck riband; The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., 4th Class breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, officially numbered '1019'; 1914 Star (Major J. H. Thresher. Rif: Brig:); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Col J. H. Thresher.); France, Republic, Legion of Honour, Officer's breast Badge, 54mm including wreath suspension x 40mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with rosette upon riba...
(x) The superb C.B.E., M.C. group of nine awarded to Colonel D. PaigeThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Companion's neck Badge, 83mm x 64mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star (Lt. D. Paige. R.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Major. D. Paige. M.C. R.A.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1937; France, Republic, Legion of Honour, Knight's breast Badge, in silver-gilt and enamel, this last some chipping to enamel on reverse, all very fine (8)C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1943.M.C. London Gazette 14 January 1916.M.I.D....
(x) The C.B.E., Knight Bachelor, Order of St. John group of fourteen awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir R. Biddle, Engineer and Railway Staff Corps, a 'Distinguished Jerseyman' whose post as Deputy Director of Ports at the Ministry of War Transport arranged the evacuation of the Island prior to German occupationHis impressive career also included roles as Regional Director of the North Western Ports, Docks and Marine Manager at Southampton for British Rail and President of Hampshire County Cricket ClubThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.)...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe superb British Guiana Police C.B.E., C. St. J., K.P.M. group of ten awarded to Commissioner of Police and Commandant of Local Forces W. A. J. P. Orrett, British Guiana Police late Lieutenant, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who saw action in the Balkans during the Great War before starting a distinguished career in law enforcement culminating in his authoring of the 'The History of the British Guiana Police Force', the key work on Colonial Era Policing in the countyThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silv...
The well-documented O.B.E., M.C. and Bar group of eight awarded to Major S. B. Keast, Royal Engineers, Director of Public Works at Accra, Gold Coast, a remarkable man who served in both World Wars and whose magnitude of public work must not be under appreciatedThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, 2nd Type, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, 'Capt: S. Banks Keast. R.E. June 1917.' engraved to reverse, 'Aug.-Sept. 1918' engraved to reverse of Second Award Bar; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. S. B. Keast. Attd. W.A.F.F.); B...
A notable inter-War O.B.E., Great War M.C. group of five awarded to Captain F. S. Richards, Royal Engineers, a long-served 'Egypt hand' who commenced his wartime career in the Topography Section at G.H.Q., Cairo, an appointment that found him working alongside the likes of T. E. Lawrence in the secretive Arab BureauThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (O.B.E.), Civil Division, Officer's 2nd type breast Badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. F. S. Richards, R.E.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. F. S. Richards), very fine (5)O.B.E. London Gazette 11 May...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Great War M.B.E. group of three awarded to Major R. F. Wykeham-Martin, Royal Engineers, a keen yachtsman and inventor of the 'Wykeham-Martin furling gear', still used on yachts todayThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st Type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1918; British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major R. F. Wykeham-Martin.), about extremely fine (3)M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1919.Robert Fiennes Wykeham-Martin was born in Wiltshire in 1873, scion of a wealthy family - hi...
'Crater was run on Argyll Law and that is perfectly sensible because there wasn't any other law.'Major Howman on his time with 'Mad Mitch' and the famous Battle of Crater, 3 July 1967The M.B.E. group of three awarded to Major A. C. R. Howman, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Princess Louise's), who served in no less than four campaigns and was present for the famous Battle of Crater in July 1967The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus (Capt. A. C. R. Howman. A. & S.H.), minor official correctio...
'You have just behaved as two spoiled children. You only think of yourselves. You don't realize that there is at this moment a war going on, that women and children are being bombed and killed while you talk of your PRIDE.'Major E. D. 'Fruity' Metcalfe, M.V.O., M.C., delivers a telling broadside to the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, following their crass behaviour on the outbreak of war in September 1939.The notable inter-war M.V.O., Great War M.C. group of twelve awarded to Major E. D. 'Fruity' Metcalfe, Indian Army, 'a wild, wild Irishman'Onetime an A.D.C. and Equerry to the Prince of Wales -...
A rare West Africa 1898 D.S.O. pair awarded to Lieutenant W. St A. Wake, The Middlesex Regiment (Duke of Cambridge's Own), attached Royal Niger Constabulary, who was wounded, 'mentioned' and decorated for his part in the Illah campaign, most notably when wounded at the head of his men in the epic attack on Iselpatima in November 1898, when his gallant Hausa's accounted for scores of enemy troopsDistinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with top riband bar; East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1898 (Lieut. W. St. A. Wake. Middx: Rgt:), good very fine (2)11 D.S.O.'s for West...
'How shall I begin to tell you all my adventures and misadventures? To start with I arrived here about the 21st October and we seemed to do nothing but move camp all that time. On the 30th came the lamentable day of Lombards Kopf where, if we didn't get a licking. I certainly never want to get one. We started out about 2 a.m. and commenced the fight at daybreak. The regiment was on the right flank, and the ground was so awful -nothing but hills and covered with stones that we were practically useless. However, we dodged shells from guns which we could not see until the infantry all retired, an...
The Battle of the Somme 1916 D.S.O. group of six awarded to Major C. R. D. Cleminson, 12th Battalion, King's Liverpool Regiment, who was further 'mentioned' in 1917Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R. silver-gilt and enamel; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lieut: C. R. D. Cleminson Imp: Yeo:); 1914-15 Star (Capt: C. R. D. Cleminson. L'Pool. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Major C. R. D. Cleminson.); Chew Magna Great War Tribute Medal, 'C. R. D. Cleminson D.S.O.', silver, the first five mounted for we...
The 1917 D.S.O. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel K. A. Plimpton, East Yorkshire Regiment, who was twice 'mentioned' for his good service which included the bloody action at Barakli Jum'a, later commanding a Battalion of the Machine Gun Corps in Ireland during the War of IndependenceHe latterly married the actress Kathleen O'Regan, took up acting himself and became Secretary of the Garrick ClubDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Capt. K. A. Plimpton. E. York. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. K. A. Plimpton.),...
The most unusual D.S.O. group eight awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel B. G. Baker, the soldier, artist and author who served with the 21st (Empress of India's) Hussars, late German Imperial Army and Imperial Yeomanry who rose to command the 13th Battalion, Yorkshire Regiment in the Great War; a noted military artist, Baker was the recipient of a Kaiser Wilhelm I 100th Anniversary MedalDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with top suspension bar; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901 (Capt: B. C. Baker. Imp: Yeo.), r...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe superb Great War M.C., D.C.M. group of six awarded to Captain J. Afford, Reconnaissance Corps, late Bedfordshire Regiment and Yorkshire Regiment, who added a Field Commission to his laurels during the Great War only to tragically die in service during the Second World WarMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (8939 Sjt. J. Afford. 1/Bedf: R.); 1914 Star, with clasp (8939. J. Afford. 2/Bedf: R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (8939 W.O.Cl.II. J. Afford. Bedf. R.); War Medal 1939-45, together...
A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Lieutenant W. F. Watson, Rifle BrigadeMilitary Cross, G.V.R., 'Lieut, W. F. Watson, Rifle Brigade August 1917' privately engraved to reverse; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. W. F. Watson); Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R. (William Francis Watson, M.C.), mounted as worn, very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 26 October 1917:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was ordered to take his platoon to reinforce an attack, and led them across a river in broad daylight in the face of sniping and machine-gun fire. He mopped up several enemy dugout...
(x) The superb Great War Salonica M.C. group of six awarded to Major E. G. M. Phillips, 10th Battalion, Royal Highlanders (Black Watch), who become Comptroller to H.R.H. the Duke of Windsor (King Edward VIII)During the Fall of France the responsibility for evacuating the Duke and his during the fall of France; staying by his side throughout the war Phillips joined him in the Bahamas, being censured for a communication with Fascist Italy and finding himself involved with the murder of Sir Harry OakesMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. E. G. M. Phillips. R. Highrs)...
The Great War M.C. and Croix de Guerre group of nine awarded to Major S. R. Reynolds, Royal Field ArtilleryMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. S. R. Reynolds. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major S. R. Reynolds.); 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, with bronze Palme, mounted as worn, minor contact wear, overall good very fine (9)M.C. London Gazette 26 July 1918, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During rece...
(x) The exceptional Great War M.C., Polar Medal group of five awarded to Captain A. L. 'Dad' McLean, Australian Army Medical Corps, late Royal Army Medical Corps, a notable participant in the 'Golden Age of Polar Exploration'The popular Chief Medical Officer and Bacteriologist in Mawson's Australasian Antarctic Expedition in 1911-14, he volunteered to stay behind for a second winter when his boss's Far Eastern Party failed to return to base, a period in which he undertook selfless forays to affect their rescueAnd when, at length, Mawson came upon some vital supplies left by McLean, he staggere...
The Third Afghan War 1919 M.C. pair awarded to Lieutenant W. C. Tungate, 9th Battalion, Gurkha RiflesMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lt. W.C. Tungate, M.C., 1/9/Gurkhas), very fine (2)M.C. London Gazette 29 November 1919.'On 17 May 1919, on the attack of the Ridge, he led a party with the greatest gallantry to within 20 yards of the summit, and maintained himself unsupported in the face of greatly superior forces for many hours. When eventually reinforced, he and his men were the first on the summit.'Wilfred Charles Tungate served on the...
(x) The superb 'Siege of Malta' M.C. group of seven awarded to Major M. D. Van Lessen, Hampshire Regiment, who had previously been 'mentioned' during the Palestine Emergency in 1939; he was later a well-known antiquarian and Fellow of the Royal Numismatic SocietyMilitary Cross, G.VI.R., on its original investiture pin, the reverse dated '1943', with its Royal Mint case of issue; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine, with M.I.D. oak leaf (2-Lieut. M. D. Van-Lessen. Hamps. R.); 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, minor contact marks, overall good very...
(x) 'Captain Harry Hawkes, commanding "D" Company, was wounded while trying to reorganize the scattered parties that were fighting it out bravely with dwindling stocks of ammunition, their grenades practically used up.'(The brave actions of Captains Hawkes at the Battle of Monte Cassino, History of the Royal Sussex Regiment, refers)The 'Attack on El Heida' M.C. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel G. W. Hawkes, 1st Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, who was also conspicuous in his leadership during the Battle of Monte Cassino, being wounded in the attack on Pt. 593, joining the Parachut...
The outstanding Deh-Khoja 16 August 1880 D.C.M. pair awarded to Private E. Hallett, 2nd Battalion, 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers), who took his reward for the bloody action which also earned his comrade Private T. E. Ashford the Victoria CrossDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (49B/627 Pte. E. Hallett. 2/7th Foot.); Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (627, Pte. E. Hallett, 2/7th Foot), light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (2) 7 D.C.M.'s awarded to the Regiment for the Second Afghan War 1878-80. Provenance:Glendining’s, June 1993.D.C.M. awarded as per Recommendation submitted to the...
(x) The Egypt 1885 D.C.M. group of five awarded to Captain and Riding Master B. Turner, 10th Hussars, for his bravery as part of the rearguard as the Nile expedition withdrew from SudanDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (1389 R. Sgt. Maj: B. Turner. 10th. Hussars 16th. Feb. 1885.) ‘R’ in rank corrected; Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1389. Lce. Corpl. B. Turner. 10th. Rl. Hussars.); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (1389, R.S. Maj: B. Turner, 10th. Husrs.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901,...
A Boer War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Battery Sergeant-Major, later Captain J. P. Adams, Royal Artillery, who was decorated for his gallantry with the 38th Battery at Bakenkop in July 1900 and severely wounded at Quaggafontein in September 1901Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (90344 Serjt. J. P. Adams, 38th Bty. R.F.A.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (90344 B.S. Major J. P. Adams, 38th Bty. R.F.A.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (90344 B.S. Major J. P. Adams, R.F.A.); British War Medal 1914-...
The Somme 1916 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Rifleman F. G. T. Gristwood, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who heroically drew enemy fire thus saving his entire line from retreat during the Battle of the SommeDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (R-425 Pte F. G. T. Gristwood. 9/K.R.R.C.); 1914-15 Star (R-425 Pte F. G. T. Gristwood. K.R.Rif:C.), last letter of regiment misstruck; British War and Victory Medals (R-425 Pte. F. G. T. Gristwood. K.R.Rif.C.), very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 14 November 1916'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion when employed as Company Orderly. During a hostile attack...
The 1918 D.C.M. group of five awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 D. Carroll, The Prince Consort's Own Rifle Brigade, who was taken a Prisoner of War during the conflictDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (7575 Sjt. D. Carroll. 7/Rif: Bde:); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (7575 Pte D. Carroll. Rifle Brigade.); 1914 Star, with clasp (7575 L. Cpl D. Carroll. 3/Rif: Brig.); British War Medal 1914-20 (7575 W.O.CI.II. D. Carrol. Rif. Brig.), note surname spelling; Victory Medal 1914-19 (7575 W.O.CL.2. D. Carroll: Rif. Brig.), court mounted...
A scarce Northern Nigeria 1903-04 West African Frontier Force D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant B. Duchi, Northern Nigerian Regiment, who was decorated, wounded and further deserving of special consideration for his part in the Okpoto operationsWest African Frontier Force Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (1331 L.Cpl Babi Duchi. 2nd N.N. Regt W.A.F.F.), light toning, otherwise good very fineJust 55 Edward VII W.A.F.F. D.C.M.'s issued, of which 5 were awarded for these operations.W.A.F.F. D.C.M. London Gazette 25 August 1905:'For gallant conduct during the operations in N. Nigeria 1903-04.'W.A.F.F...
A Great War East Africa operations I.O.M. group of three awarded to Subadar G. Mohammad, 127th BaluchisIndian Order of Merit, Military Division, 2nd Type, 2nd Class, Reward of Valour, silver and enamel, reverse with central screw nut and engraved on two lines '2nd Class Order of Merit', with silver buckle upon riband, some chips to central enamel; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (4071 Pte. Ghulam Muhammad, 127/Baluch L.I.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Jemdr. Ghulam Mohd., 2-127 Baluchis), good fine (3)I.O.M. G.G.O. 9 June 1917 (East Africa).Ghulam Mohammad enlisted i...
A Mesopotamia operations I.D.S.M., M.S.M. pair awarded to Kot-Daffadar Kala Singh, 16th Cavalry and 7th Hariana Lancers, who was twice 'mentioned' and was further rewarded with the Russian Medal of the Order of St George 1st Class during the Great WarIndian Distinguished Service Medal, with M.I.D. oak leaves (1103 Kot Dafdr Kala Singh 16th Cavy); Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (1103 Kot-Dfdr. Kala Singh, 16/Cavy.), officially impressed naming, very fine (2)I.D.S.M. as per I.A.O. 1631 of July 1918 (Mesopotamia).M.I.D. London Gazette 5 April 1916 ( 7th Hariana Lancers - Mesopotami...
The I.D.S.M. campaign group of three awarded to Subadar S. Singh of the 3/34th Sikh PioneersIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Subdr. Sohawa Singh 3/34 Sikh Pnrs.), last two letters of name and battalion number officially corrected; Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (3040 Lce. Nk. Sohawa Singh, 32d Sikh Pioneers); British War Medal 1914-20 (Jemdr. Sohawa Singh, 32 Sikh Pnrs.), official corrections to surname, very fine (3)I.D.S.M. London Gazette 1920.M.I.D. London Gazette 10 June 1921.Sohawa Singh was born in circa 1878 and was a practicing Mazhbi Sikh. He enlisted on 4 June...
A 1916 M.M. group of four awarded to Corporal W. N. H. Freeman, London Divisional Signal Company, Royal Engineers, which unusually has a citationMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (2301 L. Cpl. W. N. H. Freeman 46/D.S.C. R.E. - T.F.); 1914-15 Star (2301 Spr. W. N. H. Freeman. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (2301 Cpl. W. N. H. Freeman. R.E.), good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 11 November 1916. The original citation, together with two other Royal Engineers, forwarded in June 1916, states:'For consistent good work since March 1915 during which time they have shown great res...
A Great War Cambrai M.M. awarded to Corporal E. J. Jupp, Tank Corps, late Royal Sussex RegimentMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (75914 Cpl E. J. Jupp. 'B' Bn: Tank Corps.), a small edge bruise and light contact marks, otherwise very fineM.M. London Gazette 19 March 1918.This soldier on 23.11.1917 approaching the village of FONTAINE, was wounded in the right arm, rendering it almost useless. In spite of great opposition by the enemy, this N.C.O. managed to keep his gun firing for several hours, and also helped the other gunners in the tank to remedy stoppages. By his action and devotion to duty the tank...
A Great War posthumous M.M. casualty group of three awarded to Private B. A. Gale, 4th Battalion, Grenadier Guards, who died as a result of a gun shot wound on 13 April 1918 during the Battle of the Lys; in the same action Captain Thomas Pryce won himself a posthumous Victoria CrossMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (28387 Pte B. A. Gale. 4/G. Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (28387 Pte. B. A. Gale. G. Gds.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Bruce Arthur Gale), very fine or better (4)M.M. London Gazette 16 July 1918.Bruce Arthur Gale was born at Alton Barnes, Wiltshire, he was the son of Bruce J. an...
A Great War Battle of Amiens M.M. group of three to Corporal A. J. Bond, Tank CorpsMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (200870 Pte-L.Cpl - A. J. Bond. 4/Tank C.); British War and Victory Medals (200870 Cpl. A. J. Bond. Tank Corps.), toned, good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 24 January 1919. The original citation states:'At Hangard (Near Amiens). After having driven during the night without relief, he drove his tank into action on August 8th 1918, showing conspicuous ability and indifference to danger. He maintained his direction in action in spite of the fact that his tank was full of sparks and flaking...
A Great War Mesopotamia M.M. group of eight awarded to Sergeant G. R. J. Cooper, Royal Pioneer Corps, late Middlesex RegimentMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (265160 Pte G. Cooper. 9/Midd'x R.); British War and Victory Medals (265160 Pte. G. R. J. Cooper. Midd'x R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (1041 Pte. G. R. J. Cooper. Midd'x. R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (265160 Pte G. R. J. Cooper. M.M. 9-Midd'x R.); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial with two extra bars (6193871 Sjt. G. R. J. Cooper. M.M. 9 - Midd'x R.), mounted as worn, polished, very...
(x) A 1945 Italy operations M.M. group of ten awarded to Bombardier J. Stewart, Royal Artillery, later Fireman, Melbourne Fire BrigadeMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (886344 Bmbr. J. Stewart. R.A.); 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star, with '8' device upon riband; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Australia, National Service Medal, with Additional Service clasp (James Stewart); Melbourne Fire Brigade L.S. & G.C. (J. Stewart 19.10.66); France, Dunkirk Commemorative 1940, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine and a most unusual combination (10)M.M....
(x) A fine Korean War ‘Operation Commando’ M.M. group of four awarded to Lance Corporal John Norton, 1st Battalion, King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, a 19 year-old National Service soldier who was decorated for his exceptional gallantry on 4 October 1951, when although wounded, he pressed on and silenced an enemy machine-gun post with his Bren gun – His citation stating that during the subsequent bunker clearing operations ‘Norton was always to the fore, charging down the trenches engaging the fleeing enemy and cheering on his men’Military Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (22401907 L/Cpl. J. Norton....
(x) The rare 1966 ‘Aden operations’ M.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant B. G. Harrison, The Chestnut Troop, 1st Regiment, Royal Horse Artillery, for his gallantry during a night attack carried out by a force of at least 80 heavily armed dissidents on the Dhala Garrison, 28-29 March 1966Regularly exposing himself to mortar and small-arms fire, Harrison led his two gun Section fearlessly during the gruelling eight hour actionMilitary Medal, E.II.R., 2nd issue (22850005 Sgt. B. G. Harrison. R.A.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus (22850005 Sgt. B. G. Harrison. R.A.); General Service 1...
An M.S.M. group of four awarded to Quartermaster Sergeant J. Kelly, 22nd Foot and later a Yeoman of the GuardScinde 1843, Meeanee Hyderabad reverse (Corpl J. Kelly. 22nd Foot.) impressed in small capitals; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, North West Frontier (1480 St Dy, Pt Ml J Kelly. H.Ms. 1st Bn 22nd. Regt.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Colour Serjt J. Kelly. 22nd Rejt.); Jubilee 1887, bronze issue, unnamed as issued very fine (4)Ex-Lieutenant-Colonel Paul Denny Collection.M.S.M. awarded 1 April 1856.John Kelly was born at Borrisokane, County Tipperary, Ireland and was prev...
The M.S.M. group of three awarded to Band Sergeant W. E. Grovier, Rifle Brigade, which is accompanied by his memoirs and extensive archive Jubilee 1935; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (3852 Sjt. W. E. Grovier. Rif. Bde.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Band Sjt. W. E. Grovier. Rifle Brigade), very fine (3)Walter Edward Grovier was born on 25 October 1863 at Aldershot to Samuel Grovier, who like his son served in the 3rd Battalion, Rifle Brigade and his mother, who had deceased by the time Grovier had enlisted. His brother, Edward Grovier, was also a 'Son of the Regiment' and served with the...
A 1943 C.P.M. for Gallantry group of four awarded to Sergeant T. A. Stevens, Palestine PoliceColonial Police Medal, G.VI.R., with for Gallantry riband (Sgt. Thomas A. Stevens. Palestine Police Force.), officially engraved naming; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (336 T.2 B.Sjt. T. A. Stephens. Pal. Police.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (4)C.P.M. London Gazette 28 January 1944:'In recognition of gallant conduct in the Galilee District on 14th September 1943.'Thomas Arthur Stevens was also wounded in the action that earned his C.P.M. for Gallantry whilst '...attempt...
(x) The 'Eastbourne Blitz 1940' G.M. pair awarded to Rescue Worker E. H. May, Civil Defence ServiceGeorge Medal, G.VI.R. (Edwin Humphrey May); Defence Medal 1939-45, slight contact wear, very fine (2)G.M. London Gazette 17 January 1941, the original recommendation states:'As a result of a raid by enemy aircraft three houses were completely demolished and several persons were trapped under the wreckage. The efforts of the Fire Brigade were a great contributing factor to the ultimate release of five of the persons trapped. Chief Officer Phillips acted with much energy and resource, making many e...
(x) A fine post-War Civil Division C.B.E., Second War fighter pilot’s D.F.C. group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant T. H. E. B. Ashworth, 249 (Gold Coast) Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who flew in numerous operational sorties as part of the Balkan Air Force, accounting for aircraft destroyed and damage on the ground, E-boats, locomotives, motor transport and a control tower; Ashworth was wounded by flak whilst on a reconnaissance mission on 25 January 1945, and later served as an Inspector of Police with the Kenya Police Reserve during the Mau Mau RebellionThe Most Excellent...
The Great War Flying Ace's M.C. group of four awarded to Captain R. P. Harvey, Royal Flying Corps, late 5th (Royal Irish) Lancers and Norfolk Regiment, who was additionally awarded a French Croix de GuerreShot down by the German fighter ace Oswald Boelcke on 20 October 1916, he successfully pulled off a crash-landing over British lines despite having lost the use of his legsMilitary Cross, G.V.R. (Captain R. P. Harvey. 5th Lancers & R.F.C. Oct. 17. 1916. Somme.) engraved on reverse; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. P. Harvey. R.F.C.); France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, reverse dated '1...
The superb Royal Flying Corps D.C.M. group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant A. W. Cant, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, who flew on no less than 87 operational sorties between March-August 1917 with No. 43 Squadron, of which no less than fifteen were with Major W. Sholto Douglas, the Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Air ForceDuring this period he was involved in several aerial combats with 'The Red Baron's' - Manfred von Richtofen's - Flying Circus (Jasta 17) over Vimy, as well as a combination of driving down enemy aircraft, low-level strafing, reconnaissance and photographic wor...
'We were sent on fighter sweeps over France. Patrol St. Omer at 12,000 feet was a typical sort of order. And I suppose it was very early on, May 13th or 14th, that we actually met the enemy for the first time. A frightening experience it was, for me. There, we were - it was a lovely day. The sun was shining with lots of cumulus clouds around, and we just skirted one big lump of it, when there, in the distance, was a sight I shall never forget. The sky was full of aircraft, and in the space of a split second, a Hurricane had flown passed me in flames. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a Me. 110...
An unusual D.F.C., A.F.M. group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant C. G. K. Edlund, Royal Air Force, a Swede by birth who flew as a Pilot on the Lancasters of No. 100 & 550 Squadrons, Bomber Command and later shared in Operation Plainfare - the Berlin Airlift - as a civilian PilotDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1945'; Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (1127217 F/Sgt. C. G. K. Edlund. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (6)There were just 12 D.F.C. A.F.M. combinations awarded to the Royal Air Force in the 1939...
(x) A Second World War Pathfinder Pilot's D.F.C. group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant K. A. Evans, Royal Australian Air Force, who was decorated for an operational tour in Lancasters of No. 7 Squadron, in which his Lancaster was holed by flak on two occasions and his bomb aimer wounded in the face and stomachDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1945', in its Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Australian Service Medal 1939-45, these last three officially engraved, '418368 Evans, K. A.', mounted as w...
A rare Iraq 1920 D.F.M. pair awarded to Aircraftman Class I P. A. Hughes, Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps, who was further 'mentioned' in 1921Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (89300 A.C.1. P. A. Hughes. R.A.F.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (89300 A.C.1. P. A. Hughes. R.A.F.), good very fine (2)Just 5 D.F.M.'s awarded in 1922 for the initial outbreak of the revolt in Iraq, a total of 14 awarded for the operations there.D.F.M. London Gazette 10 October 1922:'For distinguished services rendered during active service operations in Iraq during 1920-21'M.I.D. London Gazette 28...
(x) The well-documented Virtuti Militari, Cross of Valour with three Bars, D.F.M. group of seven awarded to Sergeant J. Platacz, No. 300 (Polish) Squadron, Royal Air Force, who served on three of the Thousand Bomber Raids, notably Operations Millennium I and Millennium IIPoland, Republic, Order of Virtuti Militari, breast Badge, 5th Class, silver and enamel, officially impressed '9591', Krupski & Matulewicz pre-war manufacture; Cross of Valour, with Second, Third and Fourth Award Bars; Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (P.793024 Sgt. J. Platacz), on its original investiture pin; 1939-45 Star...
The Great War A.F.C. group of four awarded to Major W. T. F. Holland, Royal Air Force, late 21st Lancers (Empress of India's)Air Force Cross, G.V.R. unnamed as issued, in it's John Pinches case of issue; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. W. T. F. Holland. 21-Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals (Major W. T. F. Holland. R.A.F.), good very fine (4)A.F.C. London Gazette 1 January 1919.Walter Thomas Forrest Holland was born at Worcester on 1 June 1893 and the family moved to Little Coxwell, Farringdon, Berkshire. He was educated at Eton and won the match against Harrow in 1910 with a brilliant catch at firs...
The Second World War A.F.M. awarded to Flight Sergeant C. Macey, Royal Air ForceAir Force Medal, G.VI.R. (1600779. F/Sgt C. Macey. R.A.F.), mounted upon original investiture pin, good very fineA.F.M. London Gazette 13 June 1946. The original recommendation states:'This airman has been engaged as a pilot on the Air Delivery Letter Service since September, 1944. He has, throughout that period, set a fine example by his enthusiasm, determination and devotion to duty.'Charles Macey lived at 4, The Pillions, Hayes End Road, Hayes, Middlesex at the time of him being sent his award in the post in Jul...
British Miniature Dress Medals
The superb C.B., C.I.E., D.S.O. group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Colonel C. H. D. Ryder, Royal Engineers, Surveyor General of IndiaThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, gold and enamel, with top suspension bar; Distinguished Service Order, E.VII.R., gold and enamel; China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin; Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Coronation 1902, silver issue, mounted ordinary style for wear, some wear to ribands, all very fine (8)C...
The mounted C.B., C.M.G. group of eleven miniature dress medals worn by Colonel S. L. Cummins, Royal Army Medical Corps who served as Deputy Assistant Director General of Medical Services with the B.E.F. in France in 1915The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, gold and enamel; The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, gold and enamel; Queen's Sudan 1896-98; 1914 Star, clasp; British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of Osmanieh; France, Republic, Legion of Honour; Belgium, Kingdom, Order of the Crown; Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre;...
The mounted C.M.G. group of five miniature dress medals worn by Major-General Sir C. T. Dawkins, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was seven times 'mentioned' during a distinguished career which spanned some four decades which saw service in Afghanistan, South Africa and on the Western FrontHe died on account of illness contracted on active service and is buried under a C.W.G.C. headstone, one of fifteen Officers of his rank to lose their life to the effects of the Great War following the ArmisticeThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G. Badge, gold and enamel, Co...
The mounted inter-war M.V.O., Great War M.C. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Major E. D. 'Fruity' Metcalfe, Indian Army, 'a wild, wild Irishman'Onetime an A.D.C. and Equerry to the Prince of Wales - afterwards King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor - and a close witness to the torrid Wallis Simpson saga, in which he acted as Best Man at their wedding, and a close observer to the abdication, his friendship and loyalty were severely tested by the Windsors behaviour in France in 1939-40The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O.; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Med...
The mounted V.C., G.C.B. group of nine miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-General Sir G. Graham, Royal EngineersVictoria Cross; Order of the Bath, Military Division, gold and enamel, fitted with ring suspension; Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol; China 1857-60, 2 clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860; Egypt 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir; France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, Chevalier’s Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkey, Order of the Medjidie, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue; Khedive’s Star 1882, mounted as worn with...
(x) The D.S.O., D.S.C. group of eleven miniature dress medals worn by Captain D. Norman, Royal Navy, who won the D.S.C. when in command of H.M. Submarine H.44 for sinking shipping off the coast of Norway in 1940, and the D.S.O. when in command of H.M. Submarine Upright for sinking the Italian cruiser Armando Diaz in February 1941; he was afterwards the first Commodore of the Malaysian NavyDistinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Malaysia, Pingat Khidmat Berbakti, Coronation 1...
The mounted D.F.M. group of four miniature dress medals and archive of Sergeant D. E. Webb, D.F.M., Royal Air Force, No. 617 (Dambusters) Squadron, who took his Immediate award as an Air Gunner on 'O' Orange during Operation 'Chastise', the Dams Raid of 16/17 May 1943Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, clasp, France and Germany; War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, very fine (4)His full-size awards were sold in these rooms in 2002.D.F.M. London Gazette 28 May 1943. A joint recommendation along with Sergeant R. Wilkinson states:'Sergeant Webb has completed 26...
The framed group of nine miniature dress medals awarded to E. O. Sachs, the famous theatre and opera house architect, who specialized in the prevention of theatre fires and was central in the reconstruction of the Royal Opera House, Covent GardenUnited Kingdom, Coronation 1911; Luxembourg, Grand Duchy, Order of the Oaken Crown, Badge, silver-giltand enamel; Sweden, Kingdom, Order of the Vasa, Badge, silver-gilt, gold and enamel; Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, Badge, silver and enamel; France, Republic, Order of Academic Palms, silver and enamel; France, Ministry of the Interior, Med...
Sold By Order of a Direct DescendantThe group of five miniature dress medals worn by Flight Lieutenant E. F. Dadson, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who commanded S.O.E.'s Belgium 'T' Section in 1940-41War Medal 1939-45; Belgium, Order of the Crown, breast badges (3), one set with pastes, all cased; Belgium, Order of Leopold, breast badge, set with 5 pastes, in a Joseph Piret, Bruxelles case, together with a quantity of related Continental riband rosettes for lapel wear, obverse centre lacking on the paste-set Crown badge, generally very fineFor his full-size awards and a biographical note,...
Campaign Groups and Pairs
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe early Indian campaign pair attributed to Major-General Sir John Horsford K.C.B., an officer of the East India Company's army who spent an astonishing 45 years in India, supposedly never taking a single day of leave during that timeSeringapatam 1799 (Captain J. Horsford Bengal Artillery), silver, 45mm, naming engraved in upright capitals, affixed with a silver post and straight-bar suspension; Army of India 1799-1826, long-hyphen reverse, 4 unofficial clasps, Allighur, Delhi, Laswarree, Agra (Colonel J. Horsford. Bengal Artillery), contemporarily engraved naming i...
Pair: Quartermaster Joseph Goodfellow, 26th Regiment, late 14th RegimentArmy of India 1799-1826, short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (Qr. Mr. Serjt. J. Goodfellow, 14th Foot); China 1842 (J. Goodfellow Qr. Mastr. 26th Regiment Foot.), very fine (2)Joseph Goodfellow was born at Leicester on 16 December 1792 and enlisted into the 14th Regiment on 14 May 1811. He was swiftly promoted to Corporal in August 1811 and then to Sergeant in January 1813. At this time, Goodfellow was serving in Bengal, where he stayed for a staggering 28 years, from August 1812 - March 1840. While posted out there h...
(x) Pair: Serjeant J. Gray, 79th Regiment of FootWaterloo 1815 (Serj. John Gray, 1st Batt. 79th Reg. Foot.), fitted with replacement silver clip and straight bar suspension; 79th Foot Order of Merit 1819, 1st Class, silver, for 12 Years service, reverse with Scottish infantry sword hilt, unnamed, fitted with silver clip and hoop suspension, heavy contact wear, overall very fine (2)Three men of the name John Gray served in the 79th during the Napoleonic wars, all three saw action in Copenhagen, the Low Countries and the Iberian Peninsula before finally going into action at Waterloo. All three w...
(x) Pair: Lieutenant-Commander T. C. Meheux, Royal NavyNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (T. C. Meheux, Lieut R.N.); St. Jean D'Acre 1840, silver issue, fitted with elaborate fastener and straight bar suspension, both additionally fitted with mounting pins for wear, very fine (2)Thomas Charles Meheux was born at Cowes, Isle of Wight, Hampshire in 1801, the son of Archibald Bryan Meheux and Mary Ann Joyce. He passed his examination into the Royal Navy in 1826 and obtained his commission as a Lieutenant in April 1836. On 7 December 1832, he married Wilmot Mary Filmer, and together...
Four: Private A. Nicholson, 12th (Prince of Wales's) Royal LancersSouth Africa 1834-53 (A. Nicholson. 12th Lancers.); Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Pte A. Nicholson. 12th Lancs), engraved naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Central India (A, Nicholson, 12th Lancers); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, fitted with replacement Crimea style suspension, very fine (4)Andrew Nicholson was born in Maidstone, Kent and enlisted into the 12th Lancers on 15 July 1846. He is confirmed on the Crimea, South Africa and Indian Mutiny medal rolls respectively. In 1851 the 12th Lancers moved to Ca...
Three: General A. Fraser, Bengal Engineers, Adjutant of the Sappers during the famous Siege of Mooltan for which he was commended, most notably for overseeing the mines which preceded the final attack, he went on to serve in Tonghoo during the 2nd Anglo-Burmese War where he was 'mentioned' in the despatch of Brigadier General SteelPerhaps most famous for his service in the field of civil engineering which saw him construct many of the public building in Rangoon Fraser was most feted for his work on the construction of the Alguada Reef Lighthouse which saw him appointed a C.B.Late in life he fa...
The campaign group of three to Officiating Assistant Adjutant General H. M. Garstin, Commanding Officer of the 42nd Regiment of Goorkha Light Infantry from 1861-65, late 36th Native Infantry, who was severely wounded at the action of Sadulapur during the Punjab Campaign and who died in service at Murree on 27 July 1867Sutlej 1845-46, Aliwal reverse, no clasp (Lieutt H M Garstin. 36th N. I.); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Gojerat, Chilianwala (Lieutt H. M. Garstin. 36th N. I.); Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Delhi (Major H. M. Garstin, 36th N,I. late D, A, Q, M, G,), mounted as worn, the first two...
The campaign pair awarded to Lieutenant-General W. A. Crommelin, C.B., Royal Engineers, who was shot above the ankle during the attack on the Residency during the Indian Mutiny, and who later served as Chief Engineer at OudhPunjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Goojerat (Lieut. W. A. Crommelin. Engineers.); Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Relief of Lucknow (Major W. A. Crommelin, C.B. Chief Engr Oudh.), light contact marks, very fine (2)[C.B.] London Gazette 27 July 1858.William Arden Crommelin was born on 21 May 1823 and was the son of Charles B. Crommelin and was of French Flanders descent. He entered th...
(x) Pair: Captain of the After Guard J. Pratt, Royal NavyBaltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R. wide suspender (J. Pratt. Capt Aftr Gd H.M.S. Archer 22 Yrs), very fine (2)James Pratt was born at Leigh, Essex on 22 December 1818. From records he appears to have entered the Merchant Service in 1832, although the records are hard to read, it appears he served on board Rose, Betsen and Fortitude until 24 November 1838 when he enlisted with the Royal Navy. He was assigned to Castor which had been launched on 2 May 1832. On 27 August 1834 she collided with the Revenue Cutte...
Three: Private J. Lahey, 6th Inniskilling DragoonsCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Pte J. Lahey. 6th Dr Gs.), engraved naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (1256 Jas Lahey 6th Dragoons); Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, fitted with replacement ring suspension, very fine (3)Provenance:Glendining's, 19 May 1965, Lot 359.James Lahey was born at Donaghmore, Co. Cork, Ireland in 1834 and was a domestic servant before he attested for the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons at Newcastle-upon-Tyne on 2 November 1853. He served with the 6th Dragoons as part of the Heavy Brigade in the C...
The Crimean War Medaille Militaire group of four awarded to Colour Sergeant J. Coughlan, 57th Regiment of Foot, who rescued a captured French officer from two Russian officers, both of whom he killedCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (No. 1569 Colr. Serjt. John Coughlan 57th Regt.), regimentally impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (1569. Cr. Serjt. John Coughlan, 57th Foot); Medaille Militaire, silver, gilt and enamel, badly chipped; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (1569 Colr. Segr. John Coughlan, 57th Regiment), sold together with the or...
The notable Crimean War pair awarded to Colonel W. B. Ainslie, C.B., 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, who led the main body of the famed 'Thin Red Line'Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Sebastopol (Lt. Col. Wm B Ainslie 93rd Highlanders), engraved in upright capitals; Turkish Crimea 1855, fitted with replacement ring suspension, unnamed as issued, mounted on attractive silver suspension bar by T. B. Bailey, Cheltenham, good very fine (2)The reverse of the riband with an old label stating 'Donation 1005 22, 1923. Cincinnati Art Museum D [Deaccessioned?]'.[C.B.] London Ga...
The campaign group of five awarded to Lieutenant-General G. T. Field, Royal Artillery who was 'mentioned' and additionally honoured by both the French and Turkish for the Crimean WarCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Captn G. T. Field. Rl. Arty.), engraved in upright capitals; France, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, gold silver and enamel; Turkey, Order of Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, gold, silver and enamel; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, unnamed as issued enamel chipping and loss, very fine (5)M.I.D. London Gazette 2 November 1855.French Legion of Honour London Gazett...
(x) 'Give him an army, and he will conquer the world.'Major-General Sir Fenwick Williams, the Defender of Kars, speaking of Captain, later General Charles ArbuthnotThe superb campaign group of five awarded to General C. G. Arbuthnot, G.C.B., Royal ArtilleryCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Bt Major C. G. Arbuthnot. R.A.), naming officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell; Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Brigr. Gen. C. G. Arbuthnot. R.A.); India General Service 1854-95, 3 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89, Chin-Lushai 1889-90 (Lt. Genl Sir C. G. Arbuthnot. Rl Arty.); Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Orde...
(x) Pair: Chief Officer H. Lock, H.M. Coastguard late Royal NavyIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Hy Lock. A.B. "Winchester"); China 1857-60, no clasp, unnamed as issued light contact marks and mild edge bruising to both otherwise very fine (2)Henry Lock (or Locke) was born in Longparish, Hampshire and was the son of Thomas Locke and Mary Ann Brackstone. At the age of 14, under the alias John Lock he was appointed a Boy 2nd Class on 1 January 1845 in the Royal Navy, stating he was born on 4 August 1830. Some records however record his birth year as 1833, which would make him closer...
Pair: Sergeant B. Park, 78th (Highland Light Infantry) HighlandersIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Corpl B. Park, 78th Highlanders); Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Defence of Lucknow (Serjt B. Park, 78th Highlanders), light contact marks, very fine (2)Boswell Park was born at Glasgow and was a labourer before he enlisted at Chatham, Kent on 2 December 1850. He embarked at Gravesend on 21 August 1851 on the Earl Hardwick to join the Service Companies of the regiment. On 2 January 1852 he joined a detachment of the regiment at Bombay, India and in January of the followi...
Pair: Private J. Smith, 78th (Highland Light Infantry) Highlanders, who died of wounds on 3 November 1857India General Service 1854-56, 1 clasp, Persia (J. Smith, 78th Highlanders); Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (J. Smith, 78th Highlanders), very fine (2)John Smith had the service number 3042 and died of wounds on 3 November 1857 while his Regiment was engaged in the Defence of Lucknow.The roll shows another John Smith with the service number 2092 who was entitled to an Indian Mutiny medal with the clasp Lucknow, both men served in Persia prior to the Indian Mutiny.Subject...
Pair: Major-General A. Mackenzie, Commissary Department, late Bengal Native Infantry, who was 'mentioned' during the Looshai ExpeditionIndia General Service 1854-95, 3 clasps, North West Frontier, Bhootan, Looshai (Lieut. A. McKenzie, Sub Asst. Comy. Genl.), top two clasps loose upon riband; Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (Capt. Alexr. MacKenzie, Commt. Dept.), minor edge bruising, nearly extremely fine (2)M.I.D. London Gazette 21 June 1872.Alexander MacKenzie was born in Madras, India, on 15 April 1831. Commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant with the 9th Bengal Native Infantry on 12 June 1847, he rem...
A good North West Frontier campaign pair awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel A. W. Chaldecott, 21st Cavalry (Frontier Force) (Daly’s Horse), late 1st Punjab Cavalry, who won 'mentions' in the Waziristan operations of 1894-95 and 1901-02, the former for ‘his coolness and personal bravery’ in actionIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5 (Captain A. W. Chaldecott, 1st Punjab Cavy.); India General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Waziristan 1901-2 (Captn. A. W. Chaldecott, 1st Pjb. Cavy.), edge bruising, contact marks and a little polished, nearly very fine (2)M.I...
Pair: Captain W. Bolton, Indian Medical ServiceChina 1857-60, 3 clasps, Canton 1857, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Capt. William Bolton I.M.S.), engraved in sloping script; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 4th Class breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse engraved 'Lt. W. Bolton. I.M.S.', minor contact wear, very fine overallEx-David D. Ingle collection.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Pair: Ward Room Officer's Servant F. W. Daniell, Royal NavyEgypt 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (F. W. Daniell. W.R.O.Svt. H.M.S. "Euphrates"); Khedive's Star 1882, mounted for display, very fine (2)Frederick William Daniell was born at Portsea, Hampshire on 7 September 1863 and was the son of Michael John Daniells and Mary Jane Smith. He enlisted into the Royal Navy on 28 September 1881 and was appointed a Domestic 3rd Class and was assigned to Crocodile. This was a transport ship, and in December it carried the 2nd Derbyshire Regiment from Portsmouth to Gibraltar....
(x) Pair: Boatman L. Talbot, Caughnawaga Detachment of Canadian VoyageursEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (38. Boat: L. Talbot. Caughnawaga. Det:); Khedive's Star 1884-6, good very fine and scarce (2)Louis Talbot served on the Nile with the Caughnawaga Detachment of Canadian Voyageurs. The Caughnawagas, who were for the most part Canadian Indians, received just 58 Medals for the Nile, of whom 3 were also present at Kirbekan.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Three: Staff-Sergeant Major P. Shanley, Army Service Corps, late King's Own Scottish Borderers, who was wounded at the Battle of Abassa on 30 September 1900, regarded as a '...a fine old veteran of the Army Service Corps who had come out at the end of his service to see a fight and was very pleased that he had shot a man who was taking aim at him'Egypt 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (3074, 2nd CL: S.Sgt P. Shanley. 3rd Co. C & T.C.); Ashanti 1900, silver issue, 1 clasp, Kumassi (S.Serjt:-Maj: P. Shanley. A.S.C.); Khedive's Star, dated 1884-6, court mounted for display pitting f...
The campaign group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. L. Dawson, C.B., C.V.O., Central India Horse, late 9th Bengal Lancers and Roberts' Horse, who took his C.B. during the Boer War and C.V.O. in leading the Indian Contingent at the 1902 Coronation, as well as a brace of 'mentions' for the Second Boer WarEgypt 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (Capt: H. L. Dawson. 9th Bengal Cavy); India General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (Major H. L. Dawson 9th Bl Lcrs); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimb...
Six: Lieutenant-Colonel L. A. Mitchell, Royal Army Medical CorpsIndia General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98 (Surgn Captn L. A. Mitchell A.M. Staff); China 1900, no clasp (Capt: L. A. Mitchell. M.B. R.A.M.C.); 1914 Star, clasp (Lt: Col: L. A. Mitchell. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. L. A. Mitchell.); United States of America, Military Order of the Dragon, fitted with pagoda riband bar (Capt. Lionel A. Mitchell Royal Army Medical Corps No. 583.), mounted as worn, very fine (6)M.I.D. London Gazette 19...
A rare British North Borneo pair awarded to Sergeant JimmyBritish North Borneo Company Medal 1897-1916, 1 clasp, Punitive Expedition (Sergeant No. 21 Jimmy); British North Borneo Company Medal 1898-1900, 1 clasp, Tambunan (Sergeant No. 21 Jimmy), both engraved in similar local style, good very fine and rare (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A superb and tragic campaign pair awarded to Captain T. B. Scott, Royal Navy, who went on to see action at Jutland aboard Agincourt receiving both the Legion of Honour and Order of the Redeemer to go with a 'mention' in 1918 he was discharged due to ill-health and took his own life just ten years laterQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp, (Sub. Lt. T. B. Scott. R.N. H.M.S. Partridge.); Africa General Service 1902-62, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Lieut. T. B. Scott, R.N., H.M.S. Mohawk.), edge bruise, minor contact wear, very fine overall (2)Note British Battles and Medals lists 150 no-clas...
Four: Petty Officer H. W. Stenning, Royal Navy, one of H.M.S. Powerful's Bluejackets during the Defence of Ladysmith - for which he took a 'Ladysmith Watch' - and was 'mentioned' during the Great WarQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (165625. A.B. H. W. Stenning. H.M.S. Powerful.); British War Medal 1914-20 (165625 H. W. Stenning. P.O. R.N.); Coronation 1911; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (165625 H. W. Stenning. A.B. (Rigger) H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert), sold together with his presentation City of Portsmouth Pocket Watch, this engraved 'Siege of Ladysmith 118 Days 189...
'These men behaved with great gallantry and, turning up their coat-collars as if the pattering round them was only a rain shower, worked their teams with great coolness.'So it was reported the Bluejackets performed under fire at ColensoThe campaign group of six awarded to Chief Petty Officer T. M. Webster, Royal Navy, who was severely wounded when a shell exploded on his 12-pounder gun at the Battle of Colenso - having been landed as a Bluejacket from TerribleQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (189466: A.B. T. M. Webster, H.M. Terrible.), officially e...
The scarce campaign pair awarded to Private J. Murray, 2nd Battalion, Dorset Regiment, later 'C' Division, South African Constabulary, who earned his dated clasps across Imperial and local unitsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 7 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, South Africa 1901 (1338. Pte. J. Murray. 2/Dorset. Rgt.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 1 clasp, South Africa 1902 (1338 Pte. J. Murray. Dorset: Regt.), clasps distributed thus across medals, as issued, good very fine (2)James Murray a twenty-year-old seaman born at Glasg...
A superb campaign group of four awarded to Serjeant G. Roberts, Manchester Regiment, who was 'mentioned' in February 1901 and later killed in action in Gallipoli on 19 July 1915Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith (4701 Cpl G. Roberts, Manchester Regt); 1914-15 Star (2790 Sjt. G. Roberts. Manch: R.); British War and Victory Medals (2790 Sjt. G. Roberts. Manch. R.), court-mounted for wear, sold together with original Great War medal slips of issue, light pitting, edge bruising, very fine (4)M.I.D. London Gazette 8 February 1901.Note British Battles and Me...
The campaign group of eight awarded to Private J. Gibbs, Diamond Field Artillery, later Rhodesia Regiment, a long-served soldier with nearly half a century of service, who first volunteered in Kimberley in 1899 whilst working for De Beers and went on to span both World WarsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, Transvaal (137 Bomb: J. Gibbs. D.F.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (137 Dvr. J. Gibbs. Diamond F.A.); 1914-15 Star (Pte G. Gibbs 7th. Infantry.); British War and Victory Medals (1388 Pte. J. Gib...
Pair: Volunteer E. A. Gracias, 1st Punjab Volunteer Rifle Corps, late Military Accounts DepartmentChina 1900 (Volr. E Gracias 1st Pjb V.R Corps.), two edge knocks; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (E. A. Gracias, M. A. Dept.), very fine and a rare combination of awards (2)Euacbius A. Gracias was born in India on 8 September 1876 and having served in the China 1900 campaign, was married at Rawalpindi in 1904. Latterly an officer in the Indian Military Accounts Department who served on the North West Frontier in 1919, he was incapacitated and retired to England. Li...
(x) The campaign group of four awarded to Private W. Pankhurst, Royal Marines Light Infantry, who stormed the Taku Forts as a Bluejacket in June 1900China 1900, 2 clasps, Taku Forts, Relief of Pekin (W. Pankhurst, Pte. R.M., H.M.S. Barfleur.); 1914-15 Star (Ch. 5667 Pte. W. Pankhurst. R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ch. 5667 Pte. W. Pankhurst. R.M.L.I.), good very fine (4)Approximately 70 Medals with these 2 clasps to the Barfleur, of a total of just 299 Medals with these 2 clasps to the entire British Naval & Marine Forces.Walter Pankhurst was born in February 1873 at London and wa...
Three: Captain The Earl of Clonmell, 1/1st Warwickshire Royal Horse Artillery - Brooke's Battery1914 Star (Capt: The Earl of Clonmell. R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. Earl of Clonmell.), good very fine (3)Rupert Charles Scott, 7th Earl of Clonmell was born on 10 November 1877, a descendant of John Scott, the famous Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench for Ireland, who was created the 1st Earl in 1793 of Clonmell, the largest settlement in County Tipperary.Having been a successful cattle breeder on his estate in Ireland and having trained and run racehorses in both the United K...
The campaign group of three awarded to Ordinary Seaman V. W. H. Slinn, Royal Navy, who became a Prisoner of War after the sinking of H.M.S. Nestor at the Battle of Jutland - an action which saw his skipper, the gallant Commander the Hon. Edward Bingham, earn a Victoria Cross; Slinn had only just turned 18 a few months before the epic action, he was to die prematurely in 1933, his death being noted as a result of the tuberculosis he contracted whilst 'behind the wire'1914-15 Star (J. 23750, V. W. H. Slinn, Boy. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J. 23750 V. W. H. Slinn, Ord. R.N.), good...
The Great War campaign and Lifesaving group of seven awarded to Commander L. Ward, Royal Naval Reserve1914-15 Star (Commr. L. Ward. R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Commr. L. Ward. R.N.R.); Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, G.V.R., hallmarked '1922'; Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, silver (Mr L. Ward, 4th Officer, S.S. "Catalonia" For Having With A Boats Crew Rescued Crew of "La Vague". 19 Oct. 1887.); Mercantile Marine Service Association, silver (To Mr Luke Ward Fourth Officer R.M.S. "Catalonia" for gallant services in rescuing crew of French vessel " Vague" Oct....
Three: Second Lieutenant C. A. Baboneau, Royal Sussex Regiment, late Royal Fusiliers1914-15 Star (1220 Sjt C. A. Baboneau. R. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. C. A. Baboneau.), very fine (3)Charles Alfred Baboneau was born on 9 October 1891 and first served during the Great War on the Western Front on 14 November 1915 serving with the 18th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers. Baboneau was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 6 July 1916 and served with the 10th Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment. He transferred to the 7th Battalion and was admitted to the 31st Ambulance Train on 18 October 1917...
Four: Captain J. Radmilovic, Welsh Regiment, late Gloucestershire Regiment, of Croatian descent, he died from influenza on 3 November 19181914-15 Star (14993 L.Sjt J. Radmilovic. Glouc.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. J. Radmilovic.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (John Radmilovic), good very fine (4)John Radmilovic was born at St.Mary's Cardiff on 3 April 1882, his mother was Irish whilst his father was Croatian by birth but was a naturalised Englishman. He was previously an accountant before he joined the Gloucestershire Regiment on 1 November 1914 and entered the war in France...
Five: Captain C. C. Craig, Royal Irish Rifles, who was wounded in action during the Battle of the Somme and was taken a Prisoner of War, also a Member of Parliament in Ireland from 1903-241914-15 Star (Capt. C. C. Craig. R. Ir: Rif:); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. C. C. Craig.); Coronation 1937; France, Legion of Honour, Knight's breast Badge, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, court mounted as worn, the last two loose, tiny enamel damage to the last, otherwise good very fine (5)French Legion of Honour London Gazette 14 July 1917.Charles Curtis Craig was born at Sydenham, County Down, Ir...
(x) The rare group of five awarded to Captain E. A. Wheeler, Royal Army Dental Corps, Royal Army Medical Corps and latterly Squadron Leader, Royal Air Force (Dental Branch), the recipient of the French Medal of Epidemics in Gold1914-15 Star (146 Pte. E. A. Wheeler. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. A. Wheeler.); France, Republic, Section Sanitaire Anglais, gilt and enamel; French Medaille des Epidemies d'Or (Medal of Epidemics), 1st Class gold issue, gold marks to rim (M. E. A. Wheeler 1916), these first four mounted as worn, good very fine, together with several Army Dental...
Sold by Order of the FamilySeven: Private G. Washbourne, Durham Light Infantry1914-15 Star (12896 Pte. G. Washbourne, Durh. L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (12896 Pte. G. Washbourne. Durh. L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (4436009 Pte. G. Washbourne. Durh. L.I.), nearly very fine (7)George Washbourne first entered the war in France on 12 May 1915 and also had the service number (83042). He is confirmed on the roll for the Jubilee 1935, no doubt as possibly the longest serving Private in the regiment. Sold together with a Durham Light Infantry...
(x) Three: Staff Nurse P. J. 'Lily' Selfe, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Medical Nursing Service Reserve, who - having served in H.M. Hospital Ship Salta - was 'mentioned' for the Mesopotamian campaign1914-15 Star (S./Nurse P. J. Selfe, Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (S./Nurse P. J. Selfe), good very fine (3)M.I.D. London Gazette 12 March 1918.Priscilla Jane Selfe was born in Melksham, Wiltshire, on 28 November 1888, one of seven children - and the only daughter - of George Selfe and Elizabeth Webb.In July 1915, while working as a Nurse at the London Hospi...
‘Her spirit of fun, which helps Tommy more than anything, was unfailing, however tired she was herself. Men have told me that no one could help feeling happy when Sister Arnold was there...To those capable of appreciating her, her unselfishness, her uncomplaining fearless nature, Peggy Arnold will ever remain a blessed memory’.A tribute to Peggy Arnold, published in The Times, 31 March 1916The campaign group of three awarded to Miss M. T. Arnold, Voluntary Aid Detachment, who served as a Nurse at No. 16 General Hospital at Le Tréport, and died of double pneumonia on 12 March 19161914-15 Star (...
(x) Four: Lieutenant-Colonel F. B. Binney, Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force and Royal Artillery, a BE2c pilot who flew with No. 1 & 12 Squadrons on the Western Front, and was the latters first loss of the Great War, when he was shot down, wounded, and taken a Prisoner of War during the Battle of the Loos, 26 September 1915 - having just bombed a train from a height of 500ft1914-15 Star (Capt. F. B. Binney. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Major. F. B. Binney. R.A.F.); Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, generally good very fine (4)Frank Burgess Binney was born at Maidenhead, Berkshi...
(x) The campaign group of three awarded to Officer's Steward 2nd Class G. W. Bull, Royal Navy, late Merchant Navy, who served on the 4th Antarctic voyage of the William Scoresby during the Discovery Investigations in October 1934British War and Victory Medals (L. 8593 G. W. Bull. O.S.2. R.N.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-19 (George W. Bull), good very fine (3)George William Bull served as an Assistant Steward on the fourth commission of the R.R.S. William Scoresby in the Antarctic.He was born in Hoxton, London on 31 August 1897. A Merchant Navy steward by trade (Dis. A 795998), he joined...
(x) A Polish Cross of Merit group of five awarded to Squadron Leader J. W. Brown, Royal Air Force, for his work with the Polish Airmen at RAF Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, which was the home of No. 300 (Polish) Bomber SquadronBritish War and Victory Medals (M-334672 Pte. J. W. Brown. A.S.C.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Poland, Republic, Cross of Merit, 'Gold' issue, silver-gilt and enamel, by Spink & Son, London, maker's details to reverse, good very fine (5)Polish Cross of Merit in Gold London Gazette 12 June 1945.James William Brown was born at Burton Salmon, Yorkshire in May 1890 and duri...
(x) Four: Sergeant C. G. Kirkham, Supply & Transport Corps, later Southern Rhodesian ForcesBritish War and Victory Medals (27875 T-Sgt. C. G. Kirkham. S.T.C.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (27875 T-Sgt. C. G. Kirkham, S.T.C.), officially re-impressed naming; Southern Rhodesia Medal for War Service 1939-45 (C. G. Kirkham), privately engraved naming, very fine and a scarce combination (4)Two MICs exist under the name Kirkham with the service number 27875 one for the 7th Hussars issued by the British Government and the other for the Indian Army Service Corps. Th...
(x) Five: Captain F. Tremlett, 13th Battalion, Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, later Army Air Corps, who saw action during the Fall of France as an other-rank before returning to the Continent as an Officer and taking part in some major airborne operations, notably the Battalion's epic three day clash at the Battle of Bure, January 1945 and Operation VarsityIndia General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (5378595 Sjt. F. Tremlett. Oxf. & Bucks. L.I.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., Regular Army, G.VI.R. (Lieut. (Q.M.) F. Tremlett...
The campaign group of seven awarded to Chief Petty Officer C. A. Woodhouse, Royal Navy, the recipient of both an Arctic Star and the rare 'Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53' clasp to his N.G.S.M.Naval General Service 1915-62, 2 clasps, Palestine 1936-1939, Bomb & Mine Clearance 1945-53 (Jx. 138176 C. A. Woodhouse. A.B. R.N.), minor official correction to number; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Arctic Star, in its box of issue, with paper label stating 'CPO C A Woodhouse DJX 138176'; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (Jx. 138176 C. A. Woodhous...
The campaign group of seven awarded to Private R. Johnson, 7th Battalion, Green Howards (Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own Yorkshire Regiment), who landed on Gold Beach on D-Day, 6 June 1944 and was wounded on that legendary day, one in which his Regimental comrade Stanley Hollis took the only Victoria CrossHaving recovered from his wounds, Johnson was to be killed in action on 2 August 1944India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (4388623 Pte. R. Johnson. Green Howards.), mounted as worn; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and W...
Seven: Lieutenant-Colonel R. F. T. Tyers, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles, late 14/20th Hussars and Scinde HorseIndia General Service 1936-39, 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37, North West Frontier 1937-39 (2-Lt. R. F. T. Tyers, Scinde Horse.), second clasp secured by wire; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, S.E. Asia 1945-46, Malaya, G.VI.R. (Lt. Col. R. F. [sic] Tyers. I.A.), 2nd clasp secured by wire, mounted as originally worn, light contact marks, therefore nearly very fine (7)Ronald Francis Tyers Tyers...
(x) The well-documented campaign group of ten awarded to Chief Radio Supervisor A. Henderson, Royal Navy, whose extensive career began with service on Operation Claymore - the Lofoten Islands Raid - Arctic Convoys, the Battle of the Malacca Strait and ended with service in Operation Grapple, Britain's H-Bomb tests in the Pacific1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Arctic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star, clasp, Pacific; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (D/JX.1710029 A. Henderson Tel. R.N.); Korea 1950-53 (D/JX.1710029 A. Henderson. L Tel. R.N.); U.N. Korea 19...
(x) Six: Sub-Lieutenant R. A. Main, South African Naval Forces, who earned a scarce Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C.1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Africa Service Medal 1939-45, all officially named '68485 R. A. Main'; Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (T/S/Lt. R. A. Main S.A.N.F. (V), mounted for wear, good very fine (6)Roydon Alfred Main was born in Bird's River, Dordrecht District, South Africa on 27 July 1907, son of Alfred and Beatrice Main. Joining the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve from 14 December 1923 Main served as Ordina...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe campaign group of four awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 N. Washbourne, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, who served attached to the Long Range Desert Group in North Africa and was taken a Prisoner of War with them in January 1942; Washbourne made good his escape from captivity whilst in Italy and rejoined the Allied lines1939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (7588586 W.O. CL.2. N. Washbourne. R.E.), very fine (4)Norman Washbourne was born on 11 June 1921 and originally enlisted into the Royal Army Ordnance Corps before...
(x) An 'Operation Fustian' group of six awarded to Private G. Grundy, 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment, who was wounded in action during the bloody Battle of Primosole Bridge on 13 July 19431939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (2053764. Pte. G. Grundy. Para. R.), mounted for wear, good very fine (6)George Grundy is listed as wounded in action on 13 July 1943, when the 3rd Battalion, Parachute Regiment went into action during Operation Fustian. Serving with 1st Parachute Brigade they took off on the night...
(x) Six: Private A. C. Wallace, 7th Battalion, Parachute Regiment1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, S. E. Asia 1945-46, Palestine 1945-48 (14000122 Pte. A. C. Wallace. A.A.C.), mounted for wear, good very fine overall (6)A. C. Wallace was a native of Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Two men named 'A. Wallace' appear upon the roll for the Palestine medal, one as a Craftsman attached to the Army Air Corps and the other a private with 5th Battalion, Army Air Corps. Both men have different service numbers and it is...
'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 wer...
A fine Burma and later South East Asia campaign group of six awarded to Captain K. F. C. Warburton 24th Mountain Regiment, Indian Artillery who was wounded on 15 February 1944 going through the Ngakyedauk Pass to help relieve the 7th Division in the Admin Box at SinzweyaThe 24th Indian Mountain Regiment provided much needed artillery support during the battle of Kohima; post war Warburton was an Assam tea planter1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S.E. Asia 1945-46 (Major K F C Warburton RA); Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (Capt....
(x) The well-documented campaign group of three awarded to Serjeant W. J. Chapman, 9 Parachute Squadron, Royal Engineers, late Home Guard, who saw Home Guard service during the Second World War and later landed with the 16th Parachute Brigade during the Suez CrisisDefence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Canal Zone, Cyprus (14472116 Sgt W J Chapman RE), the second clasp loose on riband, mounted for wear, sold together with the recipient's service and pay books, a copied set including the recipient's unofficial medals and a corresponding miniature set, good very fine (...
(x) Six: Chief Technician R. H. Mills, Royal Rhodesian Air Force, late Royal Air ForceDefence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula, unnamed as issued to Royal Rhodesian Air Force; Royal Rhodesian Air Force L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (5035. Sen. Tech. Mills. R. H.), officially engraved naming; Rhodesia, General Service Medal (5035 Chf. Tech. R. H. Mills.); Zimbabwe, Independence Medal, officially numbered '0417', good very fine and a scarce combination of awards (6)Approximately 51 Royal Rhodesian Air Force L.S. & G.C. Medals issued in the period 1953-63.R. H. M...
Sold By Order of a Direct DescendantFamily group:An interesting Second World War group of four awarded to Flight Lieutenant E. F. Dadson, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who commanded S.O.E.'s Belgium 'T' Section in 1940-41War Medal 1939-45, in its O.H.M.S. forwarding box addressed to 'Flight Lieutenant E. F. Dadson, 2 Devonshire Square, London E.C. 2', with related ticker tape print out; Belgium, Order of the Crown, Commander's neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Piret, Bruxelles case of issue; Belgium, Order of the Crown, Officer's breast badge, gilt and enamel, in its De Greef, Br...
Pair: Guardsman L. A. Khan, Scots GuardsGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24438265 Gdsm L A Khan SG); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24438265 Gdsm L A Khan SG), mounted court style as worn, nearly extremely fine (2)A Guardsman by the name of Louigi Alufdin Khan was arrested for driving offences in January 1982. Given the unusual initials it is reasonable to assume it is the same man. He served in 7 Platoon, G Company; sold together with a copied newspaper article.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Trooper B. Horrocks, Life GuardsGulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (24878620 Tpr B Horrocks LG); U.N. Medal, on UNPROFOR riband, unnamed as issued; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24878620 Tpr B Horrocks LG), mounted court-style as worn, nearly extremely fine and rare (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Three: Marine S. J. Marlow, Royal MarinesU.N. Medal, on UNFICYP riband; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (Mne S J Marlow PO37486Y RM); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Mne 1 S J Marlow PO37486Y RM), mounted as worn in that order, minor contact marks, very fine (3)No. 3 Commando Brigade, Royal Marines landed at San Carlos on 21 May 1982 and yomped across the islands, fighting several major actions including the battles of Mount Harriet and Two Sisters.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Foreign Orders, Decorations & Medals
(x) Afghanistan, Kingdom, Order of the Star, breast Star, 81mm, silvered and bronze centre, about very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Argentina, Republic, Order of Merit, a very rare 1st Class set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 67mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel; Star, 81mm, gilt and enamel, pin detached but present from Star, very fine, together with sash riband and corresponding miniature award (3)Founded by Juan Peron in 1946 and abolished in 1955, the 1st Class was bestowed sparingly to Prime Ministers and Secretaries of State.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Brazil, Empire, Order of the Southern Cross, Knight's Badge of reduced size, circa 1825, 37mm including crown suspension x 26mm, gold and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Brunei, Sultanate, The Most Honourable Order of the Crown of Brunei (Darjah Seri Paduka Mahkota Brunei Yang Amat Mulia), 1st Class set of Insignia by Spink & Son, London, comprising sash Badge, 84mm including suspension x 63mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, very minor scratch to rim; breast Star, 97mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, silver mark to reverse, gold retaining pin to reverse, minor scratch to ray, very fine (2), with full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Chile, Republic, Order of Bernardo O'Higgins, 1st Class set, by Hours, Santiago, Chile, comprising sash Badge, 47mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 69mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with full sash riband and in fitted case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Empire, Order of the Double Dragon, 1st Class set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 89mm including suspension x 48mm, silver and enamel, the centre enhanced with a finely engraved coral, this surmounted by a small smooth coral; breast Star, 80mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, the centre enhanced with a finely engraved coral, this surmounted by a small smooth coral, a little enamel chipping, otherwise good very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Empire, Order of the Double Dragon, 1st Type (1881-96), an outstanding breast Star of Russian manufacture, 89mm, silver (88 kokoshnik) and enamel, the centre enhanced with a cabochon sapphire, maker's initials and marks for St Petersburg to retaining pin, of outstanding quality, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Empire, Order of the Double Dragon, 1st Type, neck Badge, 64mm including suspension x 40mm, silver-gilt, enamel and both centres enhanced with a cabochon sapphire, good very fine, together with a section of its original hand-embroidered riband, this neatly slit at the edges to permit evening wearSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Empire, Order of the Double Dragon, 2nd Type, 1st Grade, Commander's neck Badge, 98mm including suspension x 90mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, the centre enhanced with a cabochon sapphire, the two dragons meeting at a small red coral, good very fine, with original neck riband and all fittings as wornSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, 1st Class set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 108mm including suspension x 72mm, silver-gilt and enamel, local hallmarks to ring; breast Star, 84mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, local characters to reverse and local hallmarks to retaining clip, a little red enamel crazing to reverse of Badge, very fine and a good set (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Brilliant Star, sash Badge, silver and enamel, officially numbered '156' to reverse, with maker's cartouche to reverse, on full sash riband, this last faded in parts, crazed enamel, chips throughout, about fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Auspicious Dog of Pho, breast Badge, 55mm, gilt and enamel, local characters and nut fitting to reverse, very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) China, Republic, Warlord Era, Yunnan Chief Commander Tang Jiyoa's Merit Order 1922, breast Star, 60mm, gilt metal of hollow construction, the obverse enhanced with a blue 'sapphire' cabochon, local characters to reverse and retaining pin, very fine and rare, in fitted case of issue with details to lid Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Comoros, Federal Islamic Republic, Order of Said Ali, Grand Cross set of insignia, comprising sash Badge, 82mm including crescent suspension x 62mm, gilt and enamel, suspension bent slightly forwards; breast Star, 79mm, white-based metal and enamel, maker's cartouche to retaining pin, very fine (2) with full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Czechoslovakia, Republic, Order of the White Lion, Military Division, breast Badge, with rosette upon riband, by Karnet & Kysely, Prague, 63mm including crossed swords and wreath suspension x 44mm, silver-gilt and enamel, silver marks to loop, good very fine, in its fitted case of issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Czechoslovakia, Republic, Order of the White Lion, Civil Division, breast Badge, by Karnet & Kysely, Prague, 63mm including suspension x 44mm, silver and enamel, good very fine, in its fitted case of issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Denmark, Kingdom, Order of the Dannebrog, 1st Type Grand Cross Collar Chain, a rather early example, gilt-bronze and enamel, approximately 960mm in total, the medallions comprising alternating cyphers of King Christian V and King Valdemar II, these interspersed with dual-sided enamelled crosses, the central medallion being a medallion of King Christian V, this with hook for the Badge, this neatly engraved 'II', good very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Denmark, Kingdom, Order of the Elephant, Grand Cross breast Star, 84mm, silver and enamel, good very fine and a raritySubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, 2nd Class set of Insignia, by Bichai, Cairo, comprising neck Badge, 94mm including crown suspension x 63mm, gold suspension and loop, silver-gilt, gold and silver Badge, maker's name and hallmarks for Cairo 1934-35; breast Star, 80mm, silver-gilt, gold and silver Badge, maker's name and hallmarks for Cairo 1934-35, all but extremely fine, in fitted case of issue and with full neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, neck Badge, by Lattes, Cairo, 93mm including crown suspension x 63mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Cairo 1922-23 to reverse, good very fine, with neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Egypt, Republic, Order of Merit, 1st Class set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 80mm including suspension x 58mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to reverse; breast Star, 82mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to reverse, good very fine, in fitted case of issue with full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Kingdom, Royal & Military Order of St Louis, breast Badge of Louis Philippe I (1830-48), 34mm, gold and enamel, with original riband and bow, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) France, Republic, Legion of Honour, 25mm including wreath and diamond suspension x 18mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, enhanced by circa 25 chip diamonds of varying size and cut, very fine Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Bavaria, House Order of St Hubert, an early Grand Cross Star, by E. [Eduard] Quellhorst, Ordernsfabrik, Munchen, 80mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, reverse gilt, with ornately engraved maker's cartouche to reverse, some enamel chipping, very fine, in its fitted caseSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Hesse-Darmstadt, Order of the Star of Brabant, breast Star, 54mm, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse ray scratch-engraved 'D.S', good very fine Perhaps the details 'D.S.' refer to Darmstadt and were etched in order to help the recipient and their staff identify this Order for wear, presuming they were the recipient of a number of awards from German States.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Mecklenburg-Schwerin, House Order of the Wendian Crown, Commander's neck Badge, 88mm including crown suspension x 61mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, some white enamel crazing to arms, very fine and rare, with length of neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Order of St Albert, neck Badge, 88mm including crown suspension x 55mm, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's initial 'S' to base, enamel repair, very fine, with neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Saxony, Albert Order, Military Division, Knight's breast Badge, 43mm x 35mm, silver-gilt and enamel, about very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Germany, Kingdom, China 1900-1901, 13 clasps, Huolu, Fouphing, Kitchou, Hophu, Kalgan, Tsekingkwan, Kaumi, Liang-Hsiang-Hsien, Peitang-Forts, Peking, Tientsin, Seymour-Expedition, Taku, mounted for wear, good very fine and rareThis Medal was authorised on 10 May 1901 by Kaiser Wilhelm II, the Kaiser's original personal designs having been executed Walter Schott and were produced Mayer & Wilhelm of StuttgartSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Greece, Kingdom, Order of Welfare, Commander's Badge, by Kelaidis, Athens, 37mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, mounted on bow and tails riband, in fitted case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Greece, Kingdom, Order of Welfare, breast Badge, by Kelaidis, Athens, 30mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, in fitted case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Rafidain (Two Rivers), Military Division, Grand Cross set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 91mm including crossed swords suspension x 67mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 88mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse gilt, traces of old polish, good very fine, with length of original sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Italy, Parma, Royal Military Order of St George, breast Badge, gold and enamel, 32mm, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Italy, Parma, Sacred Military Constantinian Order of St. George, Commander's breast Star in bullion and cloth, circa 1800, 82mm, red velvet with bullion and sequins, leather backing with metal slide-fitting for wear upon the tunic, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Order of Vittorio Veneto pair awarded to Cavaliere L. AttanasioItaly, Republic, Order of Vittorio Veneto; 50th Anniversary Medal, gold (marked '750'), good very fine (2)Gold tests as 18 carat and weighs 5.2g; sold together with the bestowal certificate.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Japan, Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum, Grand Cordon sash Badge, 109mm including Chrysanthemum flower suspension x 75mm, silver-gilt, enamel and with red cabochons to centre, one or two ray tips a little bent from wear, reverse of suspension with small enamel flake, otherwise good very fine and extremely rareSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom, Order of King Hussein, Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Worth, Switzerland, comprising sash Badge, 75mm including crown suspension x 60mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 80mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, both with maker's name and '925' to the reverse, good very fine, with full sash riband (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom, Order of the Hashemite Crown, Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Worth, Switzerland, comprising sash Badge, 78mm including falcon suspension x 60mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 78mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's name to the reverse, good very fine, with full sash riband (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom, Order of the Jordanian Falcon, Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Worth, Switzerland, comprising sash Badge, 93mm including crown and crossed sword suspension x 48mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 77mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, both with maker's name and marked '925' to the reverse, black enamel chipping to the Badge, very fine, with full sash riband (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Jordan, Hashemite Kingdom, Order of the Renaissance (Al Nahda), 1st Type, breast Badge, 29mm x 18mm, silver and enamel, a European made example likely of the 4th Class, extremely fineThe history of the Arab Revolt during the Great War is well documented but less well known are the details of the Order of the Al Nahda (Renaissance) which was bestowed by King Hussain Bin Ali of the Hijaz upon British subjects for their services during this period. In addition to the Order of Al Nahda King Hussein also instituted the Orders of Al Istiqlal (Independence). Initially little was known about these ord...
(x) Malaysia, Order of the Defender of the Realm, breast Star, 84mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Birmingham 2008 reverse and maker's initials 'G&N', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Malta, Order of Malta, an outstanding and early Knight's Badge, 104mm including trophy of arms suspension x 41mm, gold and enamel, of fine exhibition quality goldsmithing, good very fine, with bow riband as worn Weight of Badge - 37.2g.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Monaco, Principality, Order of Arts, Letters & Sciences, neck Badge, silver-gilt, good very fineSold together with the original bestowal document, dated 18 November 2008, signed by Prince Albert II, awarded to Rene de Obaldia.Rene de Obaldia was born in Hong Kong in 22 October 1918, spent time as a Prisoner of War during the Second World War and became a famous playwright and poet. Elected to the Académie française on 24 June 1999, he died in Paris in January 2022.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Montenegro, Kingdom, Order of Danilo, Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Vinc Mayer's Sohne, Vienna, comprising sash Badge, 74mm including crown suspension x 51mm, silver-gilt, gold and enamel; breast Star, 84mm, silver, gold and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse and silver marks to retaining pin, good very fine, with original sash riband Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Persia, Empire, Order of the Lion and the Sun, 1st Type, 2nd Class breast Star, 58mm x 67mm, silver, silver-gilt details on rays, gold and enamel centre, centre of striking quality and of the finest local execution, good very fine and rareSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Persia, Empire, Order of the Lion and the Sun, Grand Cross breast Star, 96mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, retaining pin marked '900', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Pair: Sergeant D. J. Washbourne, Rhodesian Armoured Corps, late Light Infantry 2 Commando Rhodesia General Service Medal (728142 Tpr D. J. Washborne) note incorrect spelling of surname, very fine; Zimbabwe Independence 1980 (18860) impressed on rim, very fine (2)Sold together with the following archive:(i)Photograph of the 1st Battalion The Rhodesian Light Infantry recruit course 157 Reg. & N.S. from 21 February 1977 - 24 June 1977, fully named (3 prints).(ii)Photograph of the 1 Parachute Battalion Basic Parachute Course Para 7717.(iii)Certificate of Parachute Training from the 1st Parachute B...
(x) Romania, Kingdom, Order of Merit, a very rare Commander's neck Badge by Heinrich Weiss, Bucharest, 47mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse with hallmarks and details '37-24-HW', enamelled suspension, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Romania, Kingdom, Royal House Order, 5th Class Badge, by Heinrich Weiss, Bucharest, 57mm x 42mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse and hallmarks and '188-BW-89' stamped to retaining pin, good very fineThis Class of the Order, very similar in style to the Hohenzollern Royal Family Order, was only instituted in 1935.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Romania, Kingdom, Order of the Queen Marie Cross, 51mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmark to loop, good very fineThe Queen Marie Cross was instituted in 1917 to reward the Nursing Services for their services and was a three Class Order.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle the First-Called, an outstanding bullion breast Star, of early/mid 19th century manufacture, 102mm, the rays of well-constructed silver wire bullion thread, with loops for affixing to the tunic at each tip, central section struck and then applied, motto in gold and enamel, ring in silver, central medallion in gold and enamel, of the finest quality construction, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Anne, neck Badge, 40mm, gold and black enamel, marks to loop, good very fine, in fitted case of issue and with section of neck riband Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Russia, Imperial, Medal for Zeal, Large Gold Medal, 51mm, gold, with large loop for suspension, good very fineWeight - 80g.Surface tests as 99.5% purity with non-destructive XRF gun.Awarded to Edwin Otho Sachs.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Russia, Imperial, Medal for Zeal, Large Gold Medal, 51mm, gold, with large loop for suspension, good very fineWeight - 77g.Surface tests as 99.5% purity with non-destructive XRF gun.Awarded to Edwin Otho Sachs.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Primorsky Zemsky Sobor 1922 Medal, silver, initials 'P.Sh.' for P. Shulgin by loop, obverse depicting St George slaying the dragon, the reverse with the inscription for the dates 23 July-10 August 1922, with loop for wear, nearly extremely fineIt is understood some 300 silver (for Members of the Zemsky Sobor) and 100 bronze Medals (for employees of the Chancery) were struck under Decree No. 11 of the Zemsky Krai Governor, Lieutenant-General Diterikhs on 16 August 1922. The Zemsky Sobor were the last of the 'White Russians' and formed their Army in the Amur region in the F...
(x) Russia, Imperial, Primorsky Zemsky Sobor 1922 Medal, silver, initials 'P.Sh.' for P. Shulgin by loop, obverse depicting St George slaying the dragon, the reverse with the inscription for the dates 23 July-10 August 1922, without loop, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Primorsky Zemsky Sobor 1922 Medal, gilt bronze, initials 'P.Sh.' for P. Shulgin by loop, obverse depicting St George slaying the dragon, the reverse with the inscription for the dates 23 July-10 August 1922, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Primorsky Zemsky Sobor 1922 Medal, gilt bronze, initials 'P.Sh.' for P. Shulgin by loop, obverse depicting St George slaying the dragon, the reverse with the inscription for the dates 23 July-10 August 1922, without loop, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Hero of the Soviet Union awarded to Lieutenant I. Y. Raspapov, 18th Anti-Tank Artillery Regiment, a veteran of the Battle of Kursk, he particularly distinguished himself in an epic action in Poland over four days in February 1945; with his Battery cut off, the gallant Raspapov led his men to throw off some eight counter attacks, accounting for two tanks, an assault gun, an armored personnel carrier, four machine-gun emplacements, and a large group of Nazis, himself sharing in hand-to-hand combat three times and was twice wounded in the actionRussia, Soviet Union, Hero of the Soviet Uni...
(x) Russia, Soviet Union, Order of Lenin, gold, platinum and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '226341', red enamel chip to star, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Russia, Soviet Union, The Order of Kutuzov, 2nd Class, Type 2, Variation 2 '1945' engraved, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Serbia, Kingdom, Order of the White Eagle, Military Division 3rd Class neck Badge, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, 90mm including crown and Crossed Swords suspension x 42mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with full neck riband and in its Military Division case of issue, this embossed with Crossed Swords and 'III' Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A diamond-set Star of the Spanish Order of Isabella the CatholicSpain, Kingdom, Order of Isabella the Catholic, by Cejalvo, Madrid, 83mm, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, the rays attractively set with approximately 108 graduated diamonds, ball tips set with a total of 8 rubies, a good quality piece, gold test to reverse, very fine, in fitted case of issueDiamonds and rubies test as genuine as per Spink Jewellery Department.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Charles III, a fine reduced-size breast Star, 58mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine and of good quality constructionSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Military Order of St Ferdinand, breast Badge, 46mm including wreath suspension x 30mm, gold and enamel, very fine and a most delicate piece of fine quality, with original riband with bow Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Valencia 1838 Merit Medal, 37mm, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Miniature Medal for San Sebastian 5 May 1836, 16mm, silver, a good original striking, good very fineMost likely struck by A. D. Loewenstark & Sons of London, who manufactured the full-size awards.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Morocco Protectorate (1912-56), Grand Cross Collar Chain, comprising Collar Chain, approximately 800mm, comprising alternating medallions, silver-gilt and silver-gilt and enamel, with large central medallion with crossed spears, together with appendant Badge, 42mm, silver-gilt and enamel, one or two links lacking, good very fine and rareAfter Spain established their Protectorate in two parts, a northern strip on the Mediterranean and the Strait of Gibraltar, and a southern part of the around Cape Juby, bordering the Spanish Sahara in 1912.In August 1926, Prince Moulay Hassan bin al-...
(x) Sweden, Kingdom, Order of the Sword, breast Star, 70mm, by Kretly, No. 46 Palais-Royal, Paris, silver, gold centre and enamel, nearly extremely fine and of excellent quality manufactureSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Tonga, Kingdom, Royal Household Order of Tonga (Ko e Fakalangilangi Fale 'Alo), Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Worth, Switzerland, comprising sash Badge, 96mm including crown suspension x 56mm, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse with maker's initial and marked '999'; breast Star, 87mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, reverse with maker's initial and marked '999', good very fine, with bow and section of sash, miniature award and boutonnière, all in fitted case of issue, the inner marked 'By Appointment to HM The King WORTH' (Lot)Instituted in July 2009, the Order is bestowed for services to t...
(x) Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Life Saving Medal, very fine, with riband barSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Vatican, Holy See, Honorary Chamberlain's Collar Chain, comprising ten medallions inscribed 'SC', connected by triple-linked chain, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for Edinburgh 1903, by Brook & Son, two of the medallions with reverse affixing hooks, with Badge Appendant, 63mm including Papal tiara suspension x 49mm, gilt, good very fine and rarePope Pius X served between 1903-14.Brook and Son were leading Edinburgh silversmiths and retailers from 1891 to 1939.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Orders & Medals from the Collection of Dr Eric Smylie
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Nive (T. Walsh, H. Arty), light polishing and toning on obverse, very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, July 1986.Hayward, August 1973.Thomas Walsh is entitled to a two-clasp Medal (Vittoria and Toulouse respectively), but the digital Military General Service Medal roll compiled by Colin Message notes: "Nive only. Later restored to Roll." One Thomas Walsh appears on the Waterloo Medal Roll, with Captain Rogers's Company Royal Foot Artillery.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Defence of Jellalabad 1842, Mural Crown, unnamed as issued, with old integral loop and wire suspension bar, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Defence of Jellalabad 1842, Second 'Flying Victory' type (William Nicholl, 13th Regiment.), engraved naming, silver clip and suspension bar, very fine774 men of the 13th Light Infantry were awarded the 1st Type Defence of Jellalabad Medal and of these approximately 50 exchanged them for the 2nd Type (British Battles and Medals, pp. 216-17 refers). Most of these 2nd Types had impressed naming but varieties of naming exist.The conduct of the 13th Foot was officially rewarded in August 1842 when Prince Albert offered his patronage to the Regiment and permitted his name to be used in it title,...
(x) Defence of Kelat-i-Ghilzie 1842 (Jemr Khemay Ally 43rd Regt N.I.), engraving in sloping script, steel clip and silver straight bar suspension, loose suspension, lightly polished otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Gunr David Andeson. 3rd Bn Bengal Art), a few minor edge knocks, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) New Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated '1863 to 1866' (1322. Corpl Francis Dolan, 50th Qn's Own Regt), very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Abyssinia 1867-68 (1188 D. Hall 1st Battn 4th The K.O.R. Regt), very fineDavid Hall was born in Keighley, York in circa 1839 and worked as a Mechanic before he enlisted into the 56th (West Essex) Regiment of Foot aged 18 years old as a Private on 16 December 1857 and served with them until 30 November 1865. Having volunteered with the 1st Battalion, 4th King's Own Royal Regiment from 30 November 1865, he then formally transferred on 1 December. Throughout this time, Hall served in the East Indies for 9 and a half years until his retirement upon his return in 1868 after being found unfit fo...
(x) Ashantee 1873-74, no clasp (H. C. Bleach, Gunr R.M.A. H.M.S. Druid. 73-74), very fineHenry Charles Bleach was born at Chidham, Chichester in October 1853 and was a labourer before he enlisted into the Royal Marine Artillery at Eastney Barracks on 3 October 1871. He served on Druid between 12 August 1873 - 5 February 1874 during the Ashantee campaign of 1873-74 but was not entitled to the Coomassie clasp, his service record notes 'Invalided'. He was promoted to Bombardier on 27 September 1875, Corporal on 14 October 1876 and to Sergeant on 4 September 1883. He remained with the service unti...
(x) Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (240 Pte F. Leversage.. C. Pol.), very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) North West Canada 1885, no clasp (Pte W. Lansdell 10th R.G.), engraved naming, very fineOn 27 March 1885, the 10th Battalion Royal Grenadiers was called to arms and turned out in marching order the following day. The battalion served with General Middleton's column of the North West Field Force.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, reverse Rhodesia 1896 (Trpr H. Peterson. Robertsons. C.B.C.), two edge knocks, some scratches otherwise very fineConfirmed on the medal roll.H. Peterson served with Robertson's Cape Boys.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) East and Central Africa 1897-99, no clasp (Bhisti Sujen Singh. 27th Bo Infy.), lightly polished, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The rare ‘Presented by the King’ Ashanti 1900 Medal awarded to Sergeant Ndayoui, Central African Regiment, who was presented with his Medal by King Edward VII as a part of his Coronation celebrationsEast and West Africa 1887-1900, without clasp, ring suspension (38. Serjt. Ndayouli. 1/C. Afr. R. Presented by the King.), officially engraved naming, very fineProvenance:Christie's, 16 July 1985.Ndayouli is confirmed on the Central African Regiment Medal Roll for those individuals present at Marlborough House at the ceremony with His Majesty, King Edward VII. Ndayoui was one of 43 individuals...
(x) Ashanti 1900 (806 Pte Chisali. 2nd C. Africa Regt), polished with verdigris, thus fineChisali served with the 2nd Battalion, Central Africa Regiment. The regiment were based in Nyasaland and when the uprising broke out in Kumasi, they were moved across the continent to West Africa to help suppress the Ashanti rebellion. While it was common for colonial units to operate locally, the Central Africa Regiment were deployed across Africa a number of times. After the war, the regiment became part of the King's African Rifles and they made up the first two battalions. Thus the regiment existed fo...
(x) Transport Medal 1899-1902 1 clasp, S. Africa 1899-1902 (J. Crawford.), very fineJ. Crawford served as a Surgeon on the Englishman and died on his passage back home; his medal was issued to his widow in 1904. The Englishman was owned by the Anchor Line, a Scottish merchant shipping company.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Mayor of Kimberley's Star 1899-1900, hallmarks for Birmingham 1900, with integral top riband bar, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Tibet 1903-04, silver issue, no clasp (144 Sap Driver Virasami 12 Co 2nd Q.O. S.&M.), suspension slack and polished, about very fineThe recipient served with the 12th Company, Queen's Own Sappers & Miners. The regiment was crucial for the navigation of the mountainous terrain, building of bridges and crossings and transportation of artillery and animals on the British expedition to Tibet.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Air Crew Europe Star, unnamed as issued, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Newfoundland Volunteer War Service 1939-45, officially numbered '558' very fine and scarceSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Sto A D Goodman D172959V HMS Intrepid), very fineAt the outbreak of the Falklands war, H.M.S. Intrepid was brought back from decommission to serve in Operation Corporate, the British effort to recapture the islands. Commanded by Captain Peter Dingemans, she carried 1500 troops, including elements of the 3 Commando Brigade, along with their supporting vehicles, supplies and landing craft. On the 21 May, she participated in the landings at San Carlos Water during Operation Sutton. Intrepid offloaded her troops, artillery and armoured vehicles while under fr...
(x) Pair: Master's Assistant E. J. Welch, Royal NavyBaltic 1854-55 (E. J. Welch. R.N.); Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (E. J. Welch. R.N.), both with engraved naming, very fine (2)Edwin Jasper Welch is confirmed on the Crimea Medal roll and served on Himalaya as a Master's Assistant. The ship started life in the P&O service and was said at the time to be the biggest ship ever built. However, the ship was larger than what the passenger traffic demanded, and with the price of coal becoming increasingly expensive with the advent of the Crimean War, the company persuaded the British Governmen...
(x) The Great War D.S.O. group of eight awarded to Colonel H. C. Saunders, Royal EngineersDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with top riband bar; 1914-15 Star (Major H. C. Saunders. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. H. C. Saunders.); Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Territorial Decoration, G.V.R.; Greece, Kingdom, War Cross 1916-17, mounted as worn, very fine (8)D.S.O. London Gazette 14 January 1916.M.I.D. London Gazette 21 July 1917.Greek Military Cross, London Gazette 7 October 1919.Herbert Cecil Saunders was born in Brighton on 1...
(x) The notable D.C.M., M.M. group of eight awarded to Sergeant H. Reeve, Machine Gun Corps, late Argyll & Sutherland HighlandersDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., 1st Type (70726 Sjt H. Reeve. M.M. 33/M.G.C.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (70726 Sjt: H. Reeve. 33/M.G.C.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Modder River, Orange Free State, Transvaal (6387 Pte H. Reeve, A. & S. Highrs:); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (6387 Pte H. Reeve. A. and S. Highrs:); 1914 Star, copy clasp (6387 Pte H. Reeve. A. & S. Highrs); British War and Victory Medals,...
(x) The D.C.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant E. Roper, 1/6th Battalion, Liverpool RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (460 Sjt: E. Roper. 1/6 L'pool: R. -T.F.); 1914-15 Star (460 Sjt. E. Roper. L'pool R.); British War and Victory Medals (460 A-W. Cl. 11. E. Roper. L'pool R.), very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 11 December 1916:'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He crawled forward under heavy fire and bombed a dug-out in which [there] were some enemy snipers, killing two of them and capturing the remainder. Later, he organised his company and established a dressing stations'Elija...
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Knight Grand Cross (G.C.B.) embroidered sequin mantle Star, 245mm, cloth, bullion, silver and gilt wire, with red velvet motto and green thread wreath, original backing paper with maker's printed label to reverse, 'G. D'Almaine Junr Embroiderer to His Majesty, 38, Gerrard Street, Soh..., London. Furnish the Army with Colours, Standards, & other Flags. Heraldic & Other Ornaments, In Embroidery, Metal, Silver & Gold.', handwritten note to reverse 'E... Robe Maker 193 Fleet St. Oct 19. 1832 J Ede', about fineD'Almaine and Co were locat...
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, G.C.B., Knight Grand Cross (G.C.B.) embroidered breast Star, circa 1820-30, 104mm, cloth, bullion, silver and gilt wire and sequins with red velvet motto and green thread wreath, possibly by Godfrey, original backing paper with partial ink inscription, only Covent Garden legible, and evidence of adhesive attachment to cloth, generally good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, G.C.B., Knight Grand Cross (G.C.B.) embroidered breast Star, circa 1820-30, 104mm, cloth, bullion, silver and gilt wire and sequins with red velvet motto and green thread wreath, original backing paper present with evidence of adhesive attachment to cloth, generally good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Knight Grand Cross (G.C.B.) breast Star by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London, 84mm, gold, silver and enamel, with gold retaining pin, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) set of insignia, comprising neck Badge, 70mm including suspension x 58mm, gold, silver-gilt and enamel, some very minor damage to motto on reverse; breast Star, 75mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, with gold retaining pin, some minor wear to central crowns but otherwise very fine (2), in Garrard and Co, Ltd case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, K.C.B., Knight Commander’s embroidered sequin breast star, circa 1820-30, 77mm, cloth, bullion, silver and gilt wire, and silver sequins, with red velvet motto and green thread wreath, lacking most of original paper backing and some minor sequin loss to left and lower arms, otherwise about very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) breast Star by Widdowson & Veale, Goldsmiths & Jewellers, 73 Strand, London, 67mm, silver, gold and enamel, very fineWiddowson & Veale operated from No. 73, Strand from circa 1835, when they took over the premises previously used by Salter. They were known for retailing high quality silverware, swords and jewellery, which included royal commissions, these including the 1842 silver coronets with Prince of Wales feathers for the eldest son of Queen Victoria, later King Edward VII. They also worked closely w...
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, 1st Type, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) set of insignia, comprising neck Badge by Garrard and Co., London, 56mm x 37mm, silver-gilt, hallmarks for 1927, on full neck riband; breast Star, 75mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, K.C.B., Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) neck Badge by Garrard and Co, London, 50mm x 32mm, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919, very fine, on full neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Royal Guelphic Order, K.C.H. (Military) Knight Commander's (K.C.H.) breast Star by Carl Busch, Hannover, 71mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, lacking retaining pin, some minor chips to wreath but otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George, Knight Commander's (K.C.M.G.) set of insignia, comprising neck Badge, 90mm x 72mm, silver-gilt and enamel, on full neck riband, very fine; breast Star, 76mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, with gold retaining pin, extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross (G.C.V.O.) set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 88mm including suspension x 72mm, silver-gilt and enamel, '256' to reverse, on full sash riband; breast Star, 89mm, silver-gilt and enamel, '256' to reverse, some minor chips to enamel but otherwise very fine, in Garrard and Co, London case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Knight Grand Cross (G.B.E.) set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 97mm including crown suspension x 71mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 104mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine with full sash riband (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Order of British India, 2nd Class (O.B.I.) neck Badge, 54mm x 39mm, gold and enamel, on a length of post-1939 riband, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Delhi Durbar 1903, silver, unnamed as issued, some minor scratches to obverse, light toning, very fineThis Delhi Durbar 1903 Medal is much scarcer than its 1911 successor. Issued during the celebrations of the new Emperor of India at the Delhi Durbar, only 140 gold medals and 2,567 silver medals were issued to various dignitaries, government officials and members of the armed forces. Only 234 members of the British Army received the medal.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Delhi Durbar Medal 1911 awarded to Gunner W. A. Gillett who served aboard H.M.S. Medina, the ship famous for carrying the newly appointed King George V and Queen Mary to the Delhi Durbar of 1911Delhi Durbar 1911 (Gunr W. A. Gillett, R.M.A. H.M.S. Medina.), engraved some minor scratches to obverse, very fineConfirmed on the Coronation Durbar Medal Roll 1911.The Medina personally transported King George V and Queen Mary from Britain to Bombay in 1911. The ship was converted to a royal yacht-like vessel for the historically important journey as it enabled the only visit by a reigning Brit...
(x) Queen's Messenger Badge, V.R. issue, large oval badge in silver-gilt, 111mm x 54mm, the central royal arms painted and glazed, lacking pendant silver greyhound and ring for suspension, later retaining pin and catch added to reverse, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A silver Presentation Bugle presented by the Cowan family to the Highland Light Infantry, made by Henry Potter & Co, London, hallmarked 'H.P London 1901', the bell with feint engraving of a Highland Light Infantry badge above 'from' with a shell like symbol and motto 'SIC ITUR IN ALTUM' in riband below, this being the arms of the Cowan family, fitted with removable white metal mouthpiece this attached to the bugle by a chain, with later decorative tassels with various dents and polishing commensurate with wear, otherwise very fine overallHighland Light Infantry Chronicle, Vol III, No.10, J...
(x) Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Civil Merit, Grand Officer's breast Star by Johann Schwerdtner, Vienna, 98mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Netherlands, Kingdom, Order of Orange-Nassau, Grand Commander's breast Star by J. M. J. van Wielik, The Hague, 86mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse and silver mark on retaining pin, enamel damage to the centre, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Portugal, Kingdom, Order of the Tower and Sword, 1st Type (1808-34) embroidered breast Star, 95mm, cloth, bullion, silver and gilt wire and sequins with blue silk motto, fine cream leather backing, this with evidence of adhesive attachment, otherwise good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A superb and enticing 'fantasy' Grand Cross sash Badge by Kiebel, representing both the Order of the Garter and the Russian Order of St Catherine, to which only three Queens of England belongedThe Most Noble Order of the Garter and the Order of St Catherine sash Badge by Kiebel, St Petersburg, 120mm x 80mm, silver (84 zolotniki), silver-gilt and enamel, very fineWhile the reason for the construction of this intriguing object remains unknown, we do know that it was made by the renowned jewellers of Imperial Russia, Kiebel, and that only three women are confirmed to have been invested into b...
Single British Orders & Decorations, Coronation, Jubilee or Long Service Medals, Miscellaneous & Militaria
"Suffice it, therefore, to state – that his name, as it does throughout this work, will ever stand forth as connected with the brightest occurrences of that memorable epoch – that Her Majesty testified her gracious approbation of his valour in conflict and his discretion as her Plenipotentiary in Council, by conferring on him the dignity of a K.C.B. – and that the voice of the country was echoed in a vote of thanks to him from both Houses of Parliament"The Order of the Bath Chapel Stall Plate created for Rear-Admiral Sir James Bremer K.C.B., K.C.H., who served as an officer in the Royal Navy t...
(x) The Royal Guelphic Order, Military Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.H.) breast Star by Rundell Bridge & Rundell, London, 80mm, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, gold retaining pin to reverse, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, K.C.M.G. Knight Commander’s set of insignia, comprising neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, 90mm excluding ring suspension x 60mm; breast star, silver with appliqué centre in gold and enamel, 75mm diameter, fitted with gold retaining pin, in its Spink & Son Ltd. fitted case of issue, the left ray of the neck Badge somewhat bent out of alignment, minor enamel damage to central badge, overall very fineSold together with a slip of paper attributing the set to Sir Frank Stanley Tomlinson, H.M. Diplomatic Service.Subject to 5% tax on H...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe Sheriff of the City of London Chain of Office worn by Sir H. C. Buckingham, C.B.E., during his tenure of 1910-11Sheriff of the City of London Chain of Office, the Chain comprising six gold medallions with enamel decoration, these linked by detailed florally engraved triple gold chain, together with a large central medallion, with the Coat of Arms of the City of London, with fittings for the Badge, this 160mm x 108mm, dated '1910-11', with central Coat of Arms with motto 'SOYONS LOYALS' and three supporting Coats of Arms of Harrow School, Truro, Cornwall and the W...
(x) Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R. (Jas.. Saunders Grs Mte H.M.S. St Vincent.) engraved, light contact marks, very fineJames Saunders was born at Adgestone, Sandown, Isle of Wight, on 23 October 1838 and was the son of James Saunders and Elizabeth Jackman. He enlisted into the Royal Navy on 24 May 1859 and entered Britannia for a period of 10 years as an ordinary seaman 2nd Class.On 25 April 1860 he transferred to Euryalus and he remained briefly on board until transferring to Princess Royal on 20 November 1860. Jackman moved to Revenge, a 91-gun screw-powered second-rate ship on 1 May 1861, and...
Pair: Lieutenant F. Porter, 1st Battalion, Calcutta Volunteer RiflesDelhi Durbar 1911, silver issue; Volunteer Force Long Service (India & the Colonies), G.V.R. (Lieutenant F. Porter 1st. Bn. Calcutta Vol Rifles), officially engraved naming, good very fine (2)Frank Porter was born circa 1875 and joined the Calcutta Volunteer Rifles around 1892. He is listed as an Assistant at Ranken & Co., 4 Old Court House Street by 1900 and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in December 1906. Advanced Lieutenant in July 1910, he was present for the Durbar of 1911 and was attached to the 22nd Battalion, London R...
Royal Air Force, Iraq Levies L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (163 Pte. Nooro Elia.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The framed group of nine awarded to E. O. Sachs, the famous theatre and opera house architect, who specialized in the prevention of theatre fires and was central in the reconstruction of the Royal Opera House, Covent GardenUnited Kingdom, Coronation 1911; Luxembourg, Grand Duchy, Order of the Oaken Crown, breast Badge, silver-gilt, gold and enamel; Sweden, Kingdom, Order of the Vasa, breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, breast Badge, by Wagner, Berlin, silver and enamel, maker's initial 'W' to lower arm; France, Republic, Order of Academic Palms, silv...
The 1909 Army Medical School Gold Prize for Military Medicine and the Tulloch prize medal awarded to Captain H. S. Ranken, Royal Army Medical Corps, who earned a posthumous Victoria Cross, a 'mention' and a Legion of Honour for his gallantry on 19-20 September 1914Army Medical School Gold Medal (Lieutenant H. S. Ranken, R.A.M.C., July, 1909.) impressed on rim; Tulloch prize medal, bronze, unnamed, a couple of light scratches in field otherwise very fine (2)V.C. London Gazette 13 November 1914.For tending wounded in the trenches under rifle and shrapnel fire at Hautvesnes on 19th September, and...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Parliament and Coronation Robes worn by Field Marshal W. E. Ironside, 1st Baron Ironside, and Lady IronsideComprising a set of Parliament robes as worn by 1st Baron Ironside of full length in scarlet wool with a collar and edging of white miniver fur, closed at the front with black silk satin ribbon ties, with two miniver bars edged with gold oak leaf lace on the right hand side of the robe indicating the rank of a Baron, with white satin lining, some loss of stitching to where the gold lace is fitted, light moth damage, otherwise generally in good condi...
The militaria worn by Major-General Sir C. T. Dawkins, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who was seven times 'mentioned' during a distinguished career which spanned some four decades of service in Afghanistan, South Africa and on the Western FrontHe died of illness contracted on active service and is buried under a C.W.G.C. headstone, one of fifteen Officers of his rank to lose their life to the effects of the Great War following the ArmisticeMilitaria comprising, 85th Regiment of Foot 'The King's Light Infantry' shoulder belt plate, gilt, fittings to reverse; waist belt, Shropshire Regiment,...
The service tunic, trousers and belt worn by Captain K. F. C. Warburton, 24th Mountain Regiment, Indian Artillery, very fineFor his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 153.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
2nd Royal Lancashire Militia Officer's shoulder belt plate, Victorian era, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, applied with a multi-pointed hobnail gilt crowned circlet of green enamelled laurel leaves encircling a red enamelled rose of the House of Lancaster. The reverse with two hooks and two fastening studs, hallmarks for Jennens & Co., Birmingham 1852, with leather backing, this marked 'VC', lightly toned, very fineThe Liverpool Linnets were reformed for defence under the national the Militia Act 1852, during a period of international tension. Training was for 56 days on enlistment, then for 2...
Great War Tank Crew Face Mask, of steel and leather construction, horizontal cut steel eyelets and with chain mail front, two cotton tapes to tie behind the head, good used condition overall and a genuine exampleThese masks were designed to protect tank crew from shrapnel known as ‘splash’ and ‘spalling’, both of which could cause severe injuries. Hot splinters of steel and paint flakes known as ‘spalling’ resulted from damage to the internal armour when the external service was hit. ‘Splash’ was caused by bullets melting on impact with the hardened tank armour, the hot liquid metal finding it...
Sold by Order of the Estate - for the Benefit of CharityAn archive of material related to the famous Battle of Britain pilot Group Captain W. D. 'Hurricane' David, C.B.E., D.F.C & Bar, A.F.C., Royal Air Force, who notched up no less than 17 'kills' during the Second World WarA good archive of original material comprising:i)His Commissioning Document as Acting Pilot Officer, dated 4 June 1938.ii)Certificate for the 1953 Coronation Medal, in the name of 'Wing Commander William Dennis David, D.F.C., A.F.C.'.iii)Bestowal document for his C.B.E., dated 31 December 1960, glazed and framed.iv)His Fre...
Single Campaign Medals
General Picton's Medal for the Defence of Gibraltar 1782, 59mm, silver-gilt, unnamed as issued, contained within a leather and velvet case of contemporary manufacture, a few very minor scratches to obverse field and one small edge knock, traces of original gilding throughout and an extremely attractive example, good very fineIt is recorded in the Regimental History of the 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot that these handsome Medals were struck to the order of General Picton, who was Colonel of that Regiment, for presentation to the officers who served with him at Gibraltar. Several examples...
Alexander Davison's Medal for the Nile 1798, gilt-bronze, (Joseph Dunt H.M.S. Defence), fitted with a contemporary swivel suspension loop for wear, housed in a frame for display, some light wear to highpoints but with most gilt remaining, generally very fineJoseph Dunt does not appear to have lived to claim a Naval General Service Medal.Defence was a 74-gun Bellona-class third-rate ship of the line: launched on 31 March 1763 she saw significant service throughout her working life, including during the American War of Independence, at the Glorious First of June 1794, the Battle of the Nile (wit...
Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, British Mint striking 48mm, silver-gilt, fitted with contemporary silver-gilt loop for wear some light edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, British Mint striking 48mm, silver, fitted with contemporary elaborate silver loop for wear some very light edge bruises and minor contact marks, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, 1 June 1794 (George Anderson), good very fineGeorge Anderson (a unique name upon the Medal Roll) served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the 74-gun Third-Rate H.M.S. Tremendous at the Battle of the Glorious First of June. Commanded by Captain James Pigott, he had the unfortunate distinction of being denied a Naval Gold Medal due to his lack of aggressiveness: during the battle he kept his ship (in the centre of the British line) too far to windward of the French fleet and didn't fully engage the enemy as intended by Admiral Lord Howe.Tremendous continued t...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Copenhagen 1801 (John Brown.), contact marks and some edge bruising, otherwise very fineTwo men of this name appear on the Roll with a single-clasp medal for the Battle of Copenhagen: one served as an Able Seaman aboard the 12-gun brig H.M.S. Tigress, and the other as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the 74-gun H.M.S. Saturn. Whilst the latter vessel saw little action during the battle on 2 April 1801, Tigress received the wrath of Admiral Nelson in a letter after the battle, in which he remarked upon "the glaring misconduct of the Officers of the Tigress and...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (George Porter.), about extremely fineGeorge Porter is a unique name on the published Roll and confirmed with correct entitlement to this medal and clasp. A native of Hull, Yorkshire, and aged 21 at the time of the famous Battle of Trafalgar, Porter served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the 100-gun ship-of-the-line H.M.S. Britannia. Nicknamed 'Old Ironsides', Britannia was one of the largest vessels in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars and one of only three British first-rates to participate in that memorable engagement with the combin...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Boy W. Pope, Royal Navy, who served aboard Admiral Nelson's Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar at the tender age of seventeenNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (William Pope.), a few minor edge knocks and scratches around last three letters of first name, otherwise very fineJust six Boys aboard Victory lived to claim their Naval General Service Medal. Five men of this name appear on the Medal roll compiled by Colin Message, this however being the only award with a single clasp 'Trafalgar' claimed via P/431.William Pope was born at Por...
A rare Battle of Trafalgar Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund Honorary Wounds Certificate for Ten Pounds to Seaman Charles Johns, Royal Navy, who served aboard H.M.S. Tonnant on 21 October 1805Lloyd’s Patriotic Fund Honorary Wounds Certificate for Ten Pounds in the name of 'Mr Charles Johns, Seaman, His Majesty's Ship, Tonnant', dated 3 December 1805, framed and glazed, two tears to the Certificate, otherwise script remains visible and good overallCharles Johns, a Welshman from Pembroke, was born circa 1785 and joined the 80-gun Tonnant from the frigate H.M.S. Doris on 20 February 1805. Interestingly, Dor...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Paymaster J. Maddocks, Royal Navy, who was 'mentioned' for his gallant command of the Small Arms men on the Quarter-Deck of Hebrus at the capture of the French frigate L’Etoile in March 1814, an epic Gold Medal actionProbably also sharing in the expedition up the Patuxent River in August 1814, which resulted in the destruction of the Chesapeake Bay Flotilla, he was also present in the Revolutionnaire when she shared in the cutting-out of Greek pirate vessels in 1821; Maddocks even dared to nominate himself for a newly-instituted 'reward for valour' in...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (James Hewitson.), light edge bruise, minor contact wear, overall very fineProvenance:Christie's, November 1988.Purchased Spink, April 1997.James Hewitson served as the Gunroom Cook aboard H.M.S. Hazard during the Syria campaign; this vessel would soon after claim great fame for her services in the waters of New Zealand during 1845-46; sold together with an original receipt and copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Thomas Wilcox.), heavy edge bruising and contact marks, good fineThomas Wilcox served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the 80-gun H.M.S. Bellerophon during the Syria campaign. Not to be confused with her more famous Napoleonic namesake (the 'Billy Ruffian'), this Bellerophon was originally named Talavera in 1818, then renamed Waterloo, then finally Bellerophon in 1824. Interestingly, during the operations off Syria she was commanded by Captain Charles John Austen, the youngest brother of the famous novelist Jane Austen.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Martinique, Guadaloupe (Hugh Charles. Surgeon.), traces of mounting to edge at left and right of suspension claw, and claw re-affixed, nearly very fineProvenance:Spink & Son, April 2010.Hugh Charles is given in the published transcription of the Medal Roll as entitled to the Guadaloupe clasp only, for the combined naval and military operations which culminated in the capture of the French-held island of Guadeloupe, January - February 1810. However, Adm. 171/1 page 283 (Martinique) gives Charles as Assistant Surgeon in the 74-gun H.M.S. Pompee; and on...
The fine Naval General Service Medal to Admiral's Domestic J. Biggs, Royal Navy, who served aboard H.M.S. Pompee as Servant of Vice-Admiral Sir Alexander Cochrane during the capture of Guadaloupe in February 1810Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Guadaloupe, Martinique (John Briggs.), a couple of light contact marks and highlights lightly polished, otherwise very fineProvenance:Glendining's, October 1912 & 26 January 1931 - in the latter sale as Lot 459, the Collection of E. J. W. Sang.John Briggs (a unique name on the Medal Roll, but variously referred to in documents and rolls as 'B...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, 4 Novr 1805, Basque Roads 1809 (John Croxton.), plugged at 6 o'clock, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, March 1980.Glendining's, March 1988.John Croxton is confirmed upon the Medal Roll with correct entitlement to these two clasps, the first as a Boy aboard the 90 (later 74)-gun H.M.S. Namur and the second as a Landsman on the 74-gun H.M.S. Valiant. The action of 4 November 1805 (otherwise known as the Battle of Cape Ortegal or 'Strachan's Action') was the final engagement of the Trafalgar campaign, where a large Royal Navy squadron (compr...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp Albuhera (P. Cook, Serjeant. 13th Light Dragoons.), pawnbroker's mark to rim, good very fineAccording to the Medal Roll compiled by Colin Message, there are just 12 single 'Albuhera' clasps to the 13th Light Dragoons.Provenance:Glendining's, November 1956.Spink, July 1983.Philip Cook served with the 13th Light Dragoons in the Peninsula, where the regiment had a varied record: at the Battle of Albuera, they were stationed at the narrow Albuera Bridge and later helped to cover Cole's southern advance - the 13th were extremely fortunate to suffer but a...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Fort Detroit (W. Dougall, Canadn. Militia), good very fineProvenance:Spink, February 1973.William Dougall is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to this Medal and clasp, with one roll noting that he served as a Private in the Militia of Upper Canada and was attached to the 2nd Norfolk Regiment.Within the first few months of the War of 1812, American Brigadier General William Hull marched on what was then considered Upper Canada. He crossed the Detroit River in early July, issuing proclamations encouraging the Canadian Militiamen to ally the...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Vittoria, St Sebastian (John Cook, Gunr Royal Arty), very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Corunna, Salamanca, Toulouse (Thos. Darlison, 36th Foot), edge bruise, otherwise good very fineEx-John Darwent Collection, April 2004.Thomas Darlison is confirmed upon the Medal Roll and is one of only two men of the 36th Foot to claim this number and combination of clasps. Darlison enlisted into the 2nd Battalion, 36th (Herefordshire) Regiment of Foot from the Warwick Militia on 2 September 1807. After transferring to the 1st Battalion in July 1808, he served at the Battle of Corunna (16 January 1809) and on the Walcheren Expedition, from where (l...
The Military General Service Medal awarded to Captain M. A. Stanley, 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, who formed part of the famous Guard on the former Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte on St. HelenaMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Orthes (M. A. Stanly, Capt. 20th Foot), note surname spelling, obverse highlights lightly polished, otherwise good very fineMark Anthony Stanley/Stanly is confirmed upon the roll with entitlement to this Medal and clasps - a unique combination to an officer of the 20th Foot, and one of only five men of the Regiment to make this clai...
The Military General Service Medal awarded to Corporal F. Ernst, 2nd Light Battalion, King's German Legion, who was wounded at ValladolidMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 6 clasps, Albuhera, Salamanca, Vittoria, St. Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive (Friederich Ernst, Corpl. 2nd Lt. Bn. K.G.L.), carriage reconstituted, nearly very fineEx-R.W. Gould, M.B.E. collection of Napoleonic War Medals.Friederich Ernst was born at Adelysen in the Kingdom of Hanover in 1788. He enlisted on 23 January 1806 and was discharged on 24 February 1816, aged 28, after 9 years 32 days as a private and one year as a corpor...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 10 clasps, Egypt, Corunna, Busaco, Fuentes D’Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Vittoria, St. Sebastian, Nivelle, Nive (J. Dodd, Coldstm. Guards), suspension rather crudely re-fixed, heavy edge bruising and contact wear, therefore fine and extremely rareEx-Bill and Angela Strong Collection and previously Sir Torquil Mattheson Bt. (1871-1963) Collection.Entitled to Talavera in place of Corunna. 2 medals to the Coldstream Guards with the maximum 10 clasps.Joseph Dodd was born in the Parish of Foreshill, near Coventry, and enlisted for the Coldstream Guards at Bu...
Waterloo 1815, fitted with replacement white metal hinged straight suspension (James Lancashire, Royal Horse Guards.), very fineJames Lancashire was born at Manchester, Lancashire in 1783 and enlisted at Salford in 1805 for 'unlimited service'. He was a member of Major W. Tyrwhitt-Drake's Troop at Waterloo and completed his service on 24 April 1827, being admitted to the Pension List on 30 May 1827. Lancashire became a Chelsea Pensioner on 1 July 1839 and his record of entry notes additional service in Spain, Portugal and France, and specifically at Vittoria, Pampeluna and Waterloo. Lancashire...
Waterloo 1815, fitted with steel clip and ring suspension (Charles Pink, 1st Reg. Dragoon Guards.), fitted with a white metal mounting bar for wear, edge bruises and contact marks, otherwise very fineCharles Pink was born at Preston Candover, near Basingstoke, Hampshire and was a labourer before he attested for the 1st King's Dragoon Guards on 5 August 1807. His service record confirms he spent one year in France and was present at the Battle of Waterloo and remained with the unit until July 1817.He thence chose to re-enlist - this time into the 55th (Westmorland) Regiment of Foot - on 29 Marc...
Waterloo 1815, fitted with steel clip and replacement straight bar suspension (Serj. John Cook, 6th or Inniskilling Drag.), a couple of small edge bruises and some light contact marks, otherwise very fine, possibly betterJohn Cook was born at St. Stephen's, Norwich, Norfolk and was a blacksmith by trade. He attested into the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons at Norwich on 27 November 1795. Serving with William F. Hadden's Troop at Waterloo he suffered a wound to his left arm during the battle: the 6th, along with the 1st (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons and the 2nd Dragoons (the famous 'Scots Greys'), m...
The Waterloo Medal awarded to Trooper J. Wheeler, 13th Light Dragoons, who was crushed beneath his horse during the action at Campo Maior, an affair which saw Wellington brand the Regiment a 'rabble'Waterloo 1815 (John Wheeler. 13th Reg. Light Dragons), fitted with original steel clip and replacement bar suspension, edge bruising, contact wear overall, very finePurchased Baldwins, January 1983.John Wheeler was born at Bampton, Oxfordshire in 1791 and enlisted at Slough on 4 September 1809. He was to serve at total of 11 years and 9 months which included service in the Peninsula where he saw ac...
Waterloo 1815 (Fredrick Koch 3rd. Reg. Hussars, K.G.L.), original steel clip with replacement suspension of recent manufacture, some pitting, overall very finePurchased Spink, August 1988.Fredrick Koch served with Captain George Meyer's Troop of the 3rd Regiment of Hussars, King's German Legion. This Regiment served with the 7th Cavalry Brigade, stationed to the rear of the infantry squares. They saw action during Marshal Ney's massed cavalry assault on the British centre, holding the line to the rear of the infantry and helping to prevent the French from breaking the squares. The fighting was...
'[He] arrived in the colony in September 1843 [at Hobart Town as Chief Police Magistrate]. Burgess found his new office both important and exacting. He was responsible for superintending the constabulary and magistrates in charge of police districts, compiling extensive statistical returns, collecting licence fees and generally enforcing the law, and had extra duties and correspondence arising from the large convict population.Under Burgess's able and energetic administration, his department achieved a high degree of efficiency. In June 1846 his abilities were honoured with his appointment as...
The Waterloo Medal awarded to Private D. Higgs, 28th Regiment of Foot, who was wounded in action at Bayonne in 1813, later seeing action at Waterloo where the Battalion distinguished themselves by being the only unit mentioned by name in Wellington's dispatchWaterloo 1815 (Daniel Higgs, 28th Regiment Foot.), original steel clip and split ring suspension, minor contact wear, slight edge bruise, very fineDaniel Higgs joined the 28th (North Gloucestershire) Regiment of Foot from the Reserve on 25 June 1804 and appears on the Regimental muster with the depot the next month. The 28th had a distingu...
Waterloo 1815, fitted with smaller replacement steel clip and ring suspension (Norman Gilles Drummer, 1st. Bat. 92nd Highlanders), some light edge bruising and contact marks otherwise very fineEx-Colonel R. T. Gascoigne Collection, March 1909.11 Drummers served with the 92nd (Gordon) Highlanders at Waterloo.Norman Gilles originally served as a Boy with the 92nd Highlanders until April 1809, when he was transferred to the men's establishment as a Drummer. He sailed for Portugal in September 1810 and shared in the Peninsular War. Gilles served in France and Belgium and was present at the Battle...
Army of India 1799-1826, long-hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Poona (Private Essnac Balnac. 2nd. Bn. 9th. Rt. N.I.), impressed in upright capitals, light contact marks otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe Army of India Medal attributed to Lieutenant T. B. Bingley, Bengal Artillery, who was 'struck off' the East India Company's army list due to leaving India without permissionArmy of India 1799-1822, long-hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (Lieutenant T. B. Bingley Bengal Artillery), contemporarily engraved naming in upright capitals, very fineThomas Brooke Bingley was born on 2 December 1797 at Warwick and was nominated for a cadetship in the East India Company's 'Artillery & Engineer Seminary' for the 1808 season: his Proposer was Jacob Bosanquet, a merchant and...
The outstanding Army of India Medal awarded to Lieutenant-General Sir H. Fraser, Indian ArmyA veteran of the Siege of Asseerghur, he took a superb K.C.B. for the storming of Copal Droog in 1819 and went on to Command the largest Division of Troops during the Anglo-Burmese War 1824-26Army of India 1799-1826, short-hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Ava (Coll. H. Fraser, Commg. Division.), a little polished, nearly very fine[K.C.B.] confirmed April 1832 and presented from the hands of The King at St James's Palace, 21 February 1834 - as reward for the action at Copal Droog (Dodd's Peerage refers).Hugh Fra...
Army of India 1799-1826, short-hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Ava (J. McIntyre, 1st Foot), good very fineJames McIntyre served in the 2nd Battalion, 1st Regiment of Foot (Royal Scots) and served in General Cotton's command during the First Anglo-Burmese War (March 1824 - February 1826).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Army of India 1799-1826, short-hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Ava (W. Kirkpatrick, 89th Foot.), light edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise nearly very fineProvenance:Spink, June 1984 & July 2004.William Kirkpatrick served with the 89th (Princess Victoria's) Regiment of Foot. The unit had seen wide service in the War of 1812 and thence deployed to India. They fought the Pindaris in 1817 and was deployed to Burma in 1824 for service in the First Anglo-Burmese War, including the action at Ava.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Army of India 1799-1826, short-hyphen reverse, 3 clasps, Assye, Argaum, Gawilghur (C. McGregor, 78th Foot.), officially impressed naming, heavy contact wear, edge bruising and minor verdigris, nearly very fine22 Medals with these 3 clasps to the 78th Highlanders, of a total of just 51 to European recipients.Charles McGregor is confirmed upon the Medal Roll for participating in some of the hardest-fought actions of the Second Anglo-Maratha War. At the Battle of Assaye (23 September 1803) in particular, the 78th were one of only two British infantry regiments in Major-General Arthur Wellesley's...
The superb and rare South Africa Medal awarded to Private W. Ovens, 27th (Inniskilling) Regiment of Foot, who must have been present under Major Smith for the Battle of Port Natal (Congella) in May 1842, the first clash between the British and Boers, which saw the unit gamely grind out the long siegeSouth Africa 1834-53 (W. Ovens. 27th Regt.), contact wear and minor edge bruising, overall very fineProvenance:City Coins, September 2012.William Ovens is listed upon the Regimental muster rolls as 'Detached' in 1842 when the Battle of Port Natal was fought. There are few indicators that men of the...
(x) Ghuznee 1839 (Jas Foley, 13th Regt.) naming engraved in fine running script around the edge, fitted with original suspension, contact wear overall, nearly very fineThe Light Company of the 13th Regiment of Foot (1st Somersetshire - Prince Albert's Light Infantry) formed part of the storming party for the Fortress of Ghuznee and overall command of the attack fell to Colonel Dennie of the same unit.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The Cabul Medal attributed to Sepoy S. Pandy, 26th Bengal Native Infantry, who mutinied with his unit at Mean Meer on 13 May 1857 and was subsequently blown from a cannon at Benares on Christmas Eve later that yearCabul 1842, unnamed as issued, original clip replaced with ring and loop suspension, contact wear, fine, together an old label stating 'Cabul Medal 1842 taken from Sepoy Soochit Pandy 26 Native Infantry who was blown from a gun at Benares on Xmas Eve 1857 for Mutiny and the Massacre of Women and Children R Day', the reverse states 'From the collection of Robert Day Esq J.P., F.S....
(x) Candahar Ghuznee Cabul 1842 (J. Pye, Sappers and Miners.) engraved in upright capitals, minor contact wear overall, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sutlej 1845-46, for Sobraon 1846, no clasp (Corpl. Wm Jamieson 9th Lancers.), pitting, slight edge bruise, very finePurchased Spink, September 1984.William Jamieson was noted as serving at Umballa in 1851 with the service number 581; sold together with original receipt.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The New Zealand Medal awarded to Suregon-Major E. O'Connell, Medical Staff, who earned a 'mention' for his action during the Battle of Gate PahLater present at Te Ranga. O'Connell remained a mainstay of the Medical Establishment in New Zealand for many campaigns and engagementsNew Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated (Asst-Surgn. E. O’Connell, Medcl. Staff), minor edge bruise, slight contact marks, very fineEx-Tony Sabell Collection of Awards to the Medical Services.M.I.D. London Gazette 15 May 1866.Edward O'Connell was born at Tralee, County Kerry, Ireland on 24 June 1837 and joined the Army Medi...
The New Zealand Medal awarded to Corporal H. Hewitt, Commissariat Service Corps, late Royal Artillery, who was severely wounded at the Galloway Redoubt in October 1863 during the Second Taranaki WarNew Zealand 1845-66, undated reverse (102. Corpl Hy. Hewett, C.S Corps), note fourth letter of surname, light polishing and contact marks, otherwise very fineHenry Hewitt was born at Gainsborough, Lincolnshire c.1836 and was an apprentice baker by trade. He attested into the Royal Artillery on 28 November 1855 serving with the 7th Battalion and transferred to the 8th Brigade on 1 May 1859. He trans...
(x) New Zealand 1860-66, undated reverse (Alexander Strachan, Alexandra Cavalry) officially re-engraved naming, light contact marks, very fineJust 8 Medals known to the Alexandra Cavalry.Alexander Strachan was born 1846 at Comrie, Scotland, and emigrated to New Zealand in 1851, and joined the Alexandra Cavalry Volunteers in August 1864. He participated at Waikiwi & Waitotara (11 Jan 1865), was under fire at the first engagement at Nukumaru (24-25 Jan 1865), Otautu, near Patea, & at Kakaramea. His claim for the medal stated he had been under fire "upwards of 20 times". He also served in the Com...
The New Zealand Medal awarded to Colonel J. Lawrence, 14th Regiment of Foot (West Yorkshire Regiment (Prince of Wales's Own)New Zealand 1845-66, reverse undated and privately engraved '1860 to 1866' (Lieut. John Lawrence, 2nd Bn. 14th Foot), very fineJohn Lawrence would have been embarked on 8 September 1860, when Headquarters and five companies of the 2nd Battalion, including Lawrence, proceeded by rail from Curragh to Cork and embarked aboard the Robert Lowe for New Zealand, arriving at Auckland on 29 November 1860. Over five hundred strong, their arrival was recorded in the Southern Cross n...
The New Zealand Medal awarded to Surgeon Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. P. Grant, 43rd (Monmouthshire Light Infantry) Regiment of Foot, who was 'mentioned' for his gallantry in action on 28 July 1865, when going to the assistance of the mortally-wounded Captain CloseNew Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated '1863 to 1866' (Assist. Surgeon R. A. P. Grant, 43rd Lt Infry.), with corresponding miniature award, good very fineM.I.D. London Gazette 20 October 1865. Brought to the notice of the Colonel Commanding the District:'...for the very zealous and efficient services rendered at an engagement on 28 July 1865...
The New Zealand Medal awarded to Private D. McGinty, 40th (Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot, who shared in the action at Mangopiko Creek in February 1864, which earned Captain Heaphy a Victoria CrossNew Zealand 1845-66, reverse dated '1864' (791 D McGinty. 40th Regt.), very fineDaniel McGinty was born at County Antrim, Ireland in 1831. He first attested prior to 1850 and in the census of 1851 he is serving with the 96th Foot which was based in Barracks at Chatham, Kent. He appears to have had a break in his service as on 27 July 1860 he again enlists for service with the colours, this time as a...
(x) The Crimea Medal awarded to Private R. Sergeant, 7th Regiment of Foot (Fusiliers), who was mortally wounded at the Battle of Alma on 20 September 1854Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Alma (Richd. Serjent. 7th Regt.), officially impressed naming, good very fineRichard Serjeant was wounded in action during the storming of the heights over the Alma River on 20 September 1954. The 7th Regiment served with the 1st Brigade, Light Division and as such was one of the first units over the river. They advanced on the right of the British line under Colonel Lacey Yea and, reached the crest of the hill with t...
Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Vety-Srgn J. Barker. 10th Hussars.) officially impressed, fitted with B. Bailey riband bar for wear, toned good very fineJohn Barker enlisted and was appointed Veterinary Surgeon on 27 July 1855 with the 10th Hussars and served in the Crimean campaign from 17 August 1855, including the siege and fall of Sebastopol. He later served with the 7th Hussars in the Indian Mutiny between February 1858 - March 1859 where he was present at the repulse of the enemy's attack on the Alumbagh, the siege and capture of Lucknow, affair of Barree, and action of Nawabgunge,...
(x) A storming of the Redan casualty's Crimea Medal awarded to Corporal T. Bennett, 2nd Battalion Rifle Brigade, who was wounded mortally wounded during the actionCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Corpl Thos. Bennett. 2nd Bn. Rifle Bde.), officially impressed naming, the forename officially corrected, slight edge bruise, very fineThomas Bennett enlisted with the 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade on 21 April 1847 and was with them during the Battle of the Alma when the unit was the first to cross the river to attack the Russian forces upon the heights. Advanced Corporal the next...
The outstanding Crimea Medal awarded to Lieutenant W. H. Dowling, 20th (East Devonshire) Regiment of Foot, killed in action in the famous Sandbag Battery during the Battle of Inkermann, the only officer casualty of the unit for the entirety of the Crimean WarCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Lieut. W. H. Dowling, 20th Foot), officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell, the last clasp loose on ribbon as issued, together with a fine portrait miniature of the recipient in uniform of the 20th Foot, believed to be painted by Sarah Carpenter, contained in an oval glazed frame, th...
The Crimea Medal awarded to Private W. Magher, 5th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) Dragoon Guards, who died at Scutari on 15 February 1855, having probably ridden in the Charge of the Heavy BrigadeCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (W. Magher. 5th Dn Gds.), officially impressed naming, minor edge bruising, otherwise very fineEx-Gordon Everson collection. William Magher was born at Limerick, Ireland in 1821 and enlisted for the 5th Dragoon Guards at Cahir, Ireland on 13 June 1842. A labourer by trade, 5 feet and 10 inches in stature, he likely trained in the old military...
Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Corpl W. Greening. 4th Lt Dragns.), officially impressed naming, lugs removed from top clasp, otherwise toned, some light edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fineSpink Numismatic Circular 1986.William Greening was born at Pomasaver, Bridport, Dorset and was a labourer before he attested into the 4th Light Dragoons (Hussars) at Salisbury on 22 December 1834 and served with the regiment in the Ghuznee campaign of 1839. Greening was tried by Court Martial on 25 March 1847 and was sentenced to 20 days imprisonment. Conf...
Baltic 1854-55 (G. Gasson, Rl. Sappers & Miners), officially impressed naming, good very fine and scarceEx-Strong Collection.The only Baltic medals to the British Army were those issued to the Royal Engineers and Royal Sappers & Miners. Although no medal roll survives approximately 106 Medals are thought to have been issued with officially impressed naming.George Gasson was a brickmaker with No. 2 Company, Sappers and Miners. After participating in the operations in the Baltic, died of sickness in camp before Sebastopol on 26 November 1855; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT...
The India General Service Medal awarded to Commander The Hon. J. W. S. Spencer, Royal Navy, the great-great Grandson of the Duke of Marlborough and a relative of Sir Winston ChurchillIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (Hon. J. W. S. Spencer. Commr. "Contest"), light contact marks, otherwise very fine107 clasps for Pegu to H.M.S. Contest and this the most senior rank.John Welbore Sunderland Spencer was born at London on 12 March 1816 and was the sixth son of Francis Almeric Spencer (1st Baron Churchill, 1779-1845) and grandson of George, 3rd Duke of Marlborough. He studied at the Roya...
A unique India General Service Medal awarded to Major-General C. P. Rigby, Bazaars and Police, later the British Consul and Agent in Zanzibar he was at the forefront of the crusade against slavery and a friend to many legendary explorers such as Burton, Speke, Livingstone, and GrantIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Capt. C. P. Rigby, Supt. Bazaars.), together with a copy of General Rigby, Zanzibar and the Slave Trade, edited by the recipient's daughter, Mrs. Charles Russell, which included extracts from the recipient's journals and despatches throughout his life, good very fine...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Bhootan (Captn. F. Allen, 18th N.I.), good very fineEx-Brigadier Brian Parritt Collection.Frederick Allen was born in London in 1830, the son of William Houghton Allen, a well-known bookseller and publisher. Nominated for a cadetship in the Bengal Infantry in June 1852, he was duly appointed an Ensign and embarked for India that September, initially to take up an appointment in the 14th Native Infantry at Dinapore.India and the MutinyHaving then exchanged to the 26th N.I. and the 42nd N.I., he had been advanced to Lieutenant in August 1854 and was appoin...
The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel M. Curry, 81st Regiment, who achieved the rare accolade of a Commission from the ranks and who also took an M.S.M.Indian Mutiny 1857-58, no clasp (Lieut Michl, Curry. H.M. 81st Regt.), light contact marks, otherwise very fineMichael Curry was born at Enniskillen, County Fermanagh on 31 July 1821. He enlisted into the 81st Regiment on 1 September 1838 and was promoted to Corporal on 15 July 1841 and to Sergeant on 18 January 1843. His regiment was deployed to Canada on 12 July 1843 and returned to Plymouth on 28 September 1847. Curry was fur...
The South Africa Medal awarded to Private G. Morris, 1st Battalion 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action at the disastrous Battle of Isandhlwana on 22 January 1879South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (610, Pte. G. Morris, 1/24th. Foot), silver brooch mount affixed to reverse, very fineThe published Medal Roll notes entitlement to the clasp '1879' only, though the medal here appears exactly as issued and upon an original length of silk riband.George Morris enlisted at Brecon on 21 June 1875, aged 21, and upon official notification of his death his mother - Ja...
A Battle of Maiwand casualty's Afghanistan medal awarded to Private J. Cope, 66th (Berkshire) Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action on 27 July 1880 during his Regiment's epic stand, fought out even as Burrows' Brigade collapsed around themAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (B/405. Pte. J. Cope. 66th Foot.), nearly extremely fineJoseph Cope was stationed with the 66th Foot when they formed part of General Primrose's Kandahar Field Force in 1880. They were still with that formation when news came from Herat that Ayub Khan had declared himself Emir of Afghanistan and was marching on the Kandahar...
(x) Afghanistan 1878-80, 4 clasps, Peiwar Kotal, Charasia, Kabul, Kandahar (1139 Pte. E. Purcell. 72nd Highrs), pitting, edge bruise, nearly very fineEdward Purcell served with the 72nd Foot in India, he was noted as being stationed at Umballa in 1871. He was still in India when the Regiment went into action at the Battle of Peiwar Kotal. They formed part of the main storming party which slipped along the Spingawi Kotal to attack the Afghan forces in the flank, storming the steep and heavily defended position alongside the Gurkhas. At Charasia they again formed alongside the Gurkhas to attack...
The British South Africa Company's Medal awarded to Mr. E. Ross-Townsend, Civil Commissioner of Bulawayo and a Secretary of State for Southern RhodesiaBritish South Africa Company's Medal 1880-1897, reverse Rhodesia 1896, no clasp (Mr. E. Ross-Townsend.), good very fineEdward Ross Townsend was born at Bedford, Cape Colony in December 1863 and was married at St George's Cathedral, Cape Town in June 1895. That same year he was working for the Civil Service at Mafeking, British Bechuanaland. He thence came to prominence in Southern Rhodesia, being Civil Commissioner of Bulawayo and present for th...
The British South Africa Company Medal awarded to Corporal L. L. Ballantine-Dykes, Salisbury Horse, who later served as Captain of 'B' Troop of the Mashonaland Mounted Police during the ill-fated 'Jameson Raid'; he latterly served as Inspector of Police for BulawayoBritish South Africa Company 1880-1896, Matabeleland 1893 reverse, 1 clasp, Rhodesia 1896 (Corpl. L. L. Ballantine-Dykes. Salisbury Horse), light contact marks very fineLawson Leigh Ballantine-Dykes was born at Isel Hall, Cumberland, Cumbria on 30 October 1864. He was originally gazetted to be a Lieutenant in the 3rd Battalion Borde...
Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 3 clasps, Transkei, Basutoland, Bechuanaland (Tpr. J. Lust, Nesbitt’s Horse), some surface marks, otherwise nearly extremely fine and very rareA total of 23 Medals issued with 3 clasps from a total issuance of over 5,000. Just five of these Medals & 3 clasps went to Nesbitt’s Light Horse.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The rare Egypt and Sudan Medal awarded to Private J. D. Collister, New South Wales Contingent, a native of the Isle of Man and one of only nine casualties to that unit, who died of Typhoid Fever at Colombo while returning from SuakinEgypt and Sudan 1882-1889, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (150, Pte. J. D. Collister, N.S.W. Infy.), sold together with the Special Constabulary Medal awarded to his nephew, nearly extremely fineJust 9 men of the 546-strong New South Wales Contingent are recorded as having died in service during the Sudan campaign.John Douglas Collister was born at Douglas,...
'In the melee of the Cavalry charge Colonel Barrow was saved only by the brilliant courage of two sergeants and a trooper of the 19th Hussars, and that their deed was one of daring may be inferred from the fact that no other wounded man escaped alive. One unfortunate trumpeter was so gashed by spears, that he was brought out only to expire. When Colonel Barrow fell, Sergeant Marshall seized a loose horse, and was attempting to place him on it, when Private Bosley, to whom it belonged, and who had been thrown out of his saddle, came up on foot, and under a heavy fire supported his officer into...
(x) Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 5 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (1016 Pte. D. Stoddart, 1/R. Hrs.), minor pitting and contact wear, overall very fineDavid Stoddart was born at Larbert, Stirling in 1861 and had been a moulder before he enlisted with the Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) at Edinburgh on 30 January 1882. He was posted to Egypt alongside the rest of the Highland Brigade which was stationed at the front of the Second Division and the Gordons found themselves at the centre. The British attacked early in the morning of 13 Septe...
North West Canada 1885, 1 clasp, Saskatchewan (S'Dt. D. Iraversi. 65. Bat.), good very fineThe 65th Battalion (Mount Royal Rifles) served in the Alberta Column during the campaign of 1885.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
East and West Africa 1887-1900, 3 clasps, Benin River 1894, Brass River 1895, Benin 1897 (F. Densham, Chf. Sto., H.M.S. Widgeon), minor contact wear and test hole at trunk of bust, otherwise nearly extremely fine and a rare combinationBelieved to be one of two 3-clasp medals awarded to H.M.S. Widgeon.Frank Densham was born at Axminster, Devon on 3 April 1857 and entered the Royal Navy as Stoker Class II on 26 November 1879. Advanced Stoker with London on 1 August 1880 he reached the rank of Chief Stoker on 1 July 1894 whilst serving with Widgeon. This gunboat served of East Africa taking part...
The rare British North Borneo Company's Medal awarded to District Officer N. B. Baboneau, British North Borneo Company, latterly 2nd Lieutenant, Essex Regiment, who served either side of the Great War in North Borneo, being killed in the service in Tambunan in 6 December 1920British North Borneo Company's Medal 1888-1916, silver, 1 clasp, Rundum (Mr. N. Baboneau.), impressed naming, very fineNoel Blake Baboneau - or Boneo to his friends and comrades - was born at Chinsurah in Bengal on 23 December 1884, he was educated at Brighton College.The Rundum campaign of 1915-16 consisted of a small fo...
Hong Kong Plague 1894, silver issue (Private E. Davies, S.L.I.) edge bruising, signs of brooch mounting to reverse, very fineThe Hong Kong Plaque Medal is known to have been awarded to Privates Edward and Enoch Davies, Shropshire Light Infantry; sold together with copied service papers for both men.The Whitewash BrigadeThe role of the K.S.L.I. is outlined well by an article on the Soldiers of Shropshire Museum website which states:'Those responsible for conducting house inspections, as well as disinfecting them, became known as the Whitewash Brigade - and this is where the KSLI came into actio...
The Defence of Chitral medal awarded to Sepoy Jagbir, 4th Kashmir Rifles, who was killed in the reconnaissance of 3rd March, on which occasion Surgeon Whitchurch won the Victoria CrossIndia General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Chitral 1895 (697 Sepoy Jagbir 4th Kashmir Rifles), sold together with an original letter from the High Commission of India dated March 1963 which confirms Jagbir as being killed at Chitral, edge nick, otherwise about very fineJagbir was serving as a Sepoy in the 4th Kashmir Rifles during the Defence of Chitral, joining the reconnaissance undertaken by Captain...
The tragic India General Service Medal awarded to Drummer H. Little, Northamptonshire Regiment, killed in action during his regiment's Last Stand at Saran Sar in November 1897 which saw Second Lieutenant MacIntire and a dozen men of the Northamptons hold their ground against overwhelming odds, in a heroic yet doomed attempt to save wounded comradesIndia General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98 (2682 Drummer H. Little, 1st Bn. North’n. Regt.), extremely fineHarry Little was born around 1870, it is unclear when he enlisted but he must have been ser...
(x) Khedive's Sudan 1896-98, 12 clasps, Firket, Hafir, Sudan, Abu Hamed, The Atbara, Khartoum, Gedid, Sudan 1899, Jerok, Nyam Nyam, Talodi, Nyima, unnamed as issued, first five clasps with uniform rivets, the remainder differing, suspension loose, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
British North Borneo Company's Medal 1899-1900, bronze issue, 1 clasp, Tambunan (177. Private Karim Buz.) officially engraved naming, by Spink & Son, very fineThis Medal was awarded for an expedition led by Captain C. H. Harrington in January and February 1900 against Mat Saleh who incited the Tegas tribe against the Taiwan Dusans in the Tambunan Valley. The Company forces stormed and captured Saleh's stronghold on 1 February and Saleh was killed during the action. Spink records list 7 silver medals engraved to officers, and 116 bronze medals engraved and numbered to other ranks. Bronze medals...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (Tpr W. Clarke. Wilge Fontein R.A.), good very fine and rare18 Medals were issued to this unit, of which three to men by the name of Clarke, believed to be brothers.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, no clasp (29 Pte. E. I Eva. Indwe D.M.T.), pitting and contact wear, very fine overall and rareBritish Battles & Medals lists just 19 medals to the Indwe District Mounted Troop.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (Tpr: G. Richards. Murray's Horse), lacquered, very fineThis irregular corps was raised in Natal, mostly in Pietermartizburg district, during the last week in October 1899, and took the field in the Anglo-Boer War early in November, about 80 strong, under the Hon. Thomas Keir Murray, ex-Colonial Secretary of Natal, who held the rank of Commandant.Within a week the strength had risen to 150. No military rank was held by members, they being purely civilians who had volunteered to assist, in a military capacity, the military forces in any possibl...
Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Mafeking (H. P. Dennison, Mafeking Town Gd.), nearly extremely fineHerbert Purcell Dennison was born at Queenstown, Cape Colony in March 1862, the son of Henry and Mary Dennison. He appears on the roll for the Freemason's Lodge, Mafeking in 1894, a position he still held during the Defence before resigning in 1903. Dennison died at the National Hospital, Bloemfontein on 16 March 1928; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 (Lieut: N. Lewin, Marshall's Horse.), very fineBesides serving in Marshall's Horse, it is understood Lewin served with the 3rd New Zealand Mounted Rifles (Rough Riders).Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A rare Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Private F. R. Baseley, Royal Marines, who later served with the Royal Marine Brigade at Antwerp during 1914 and as a DAMS Gunner, ensuring the Highcliffe came out from a U-boat attackQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (F. R. Baseley, Pte. R.M.L.I. H.M.S. Barracouta), good very fine and rare19 Medals & 3 clasps issued to Barracouta.Frederick Richard Baseley was born at Chelsea on 21 February 1876, posted initially to the Plymouth Division he was transferred to the Chatham Division in June 1900...
(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (216 Pte T. R. Tibbetts. Queensland I.B.), good very fineFrederick Richard Tibbetts was born at the Benevolent Asylum, Sydney, New South Wales, on 30 October 1880 to Janet Dykes, with no father listed on his birth registration. During his early childhood, he was referred to as Frederick Dykes. However, after his mother married James William Tibbetts in Ryde, NSW, in 1882, he took his stepfather's surname and became known as Frederick Richard Tibbetts. His stepfather Jam...
(x) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (542. Tpr. A. A. Doudney. C.B.C.), impressed in larger size capitals as officially done, clasps not attached to medal but found as a block of four and a top block of two, with a New South Wales Cyclists Touring Union badge and a Northern Suburbs B.C. badge, very fine throughout (3)Albert Arthur Doudney, Lieut, Cape Colony Defence Force, late 542 Trooper NSW CBC, was born in St Leonards, Sydney, New South Wales in 1875, the son of Augustus Montague Doudney and...
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Private G. G. Steed, Royal Marines, who was present with the Bluejackets of Doris at Graspan when Midshipman Huddart won his C.S.C.; and latterly when the men of that ship captured their 'Paardeberg Gun'Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 7 clasps, Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (8902 Pte G. C. Steed, R.M. H.M.S. Doris), suspension a little slack, slight edge bruise, very fine and rare33 Medals & 7 clasps were awarded to the Naval Brigade of H.M.S. Doris.George Cornelious Steed was born at St. Paul's, Ca...
Sold for the Benefit of CharityScottish National Red Cross Hospital and St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association Tribute Medal 1900 (Grace M. Girdler), 30mm x 20mm, gold and enamel, good very fine and rareSpink surface XRF tests the badge as 70% gold.Ref. Hibbard J.7 - though it is listed as being only issued in silver.Grace Margaret Girdler was born at Clapton, Gloucestershire in March 1869, the daughter of John and Sarah Girdler. The young Girdler was educated at Shoreditch Industrial School and was working as a Staff Nurse at the Billing Road General Infirmary, Northampton in 1891. She was workin...
Cape Copper Company Medal for the Defence of Ookiep, bronze issue (J. Fortein:), suspension neatly refitted, nearly very fineJust 547 bronze Medals were struck for the Defenders of Ookiep, who bravely held firm during the Siege at that place from 4 April-4 May 1902 and the survival rate to the present day makes this a rare award. Just under 1,000 local irregulars and a few of the 5th Battalion, Warwickshire Militia under the command of Colonel Shelton took the fight to a far superior force of Boer Commandos. It took a month for a relief force to be landed and make their way to raise the siege,...
The China Medal awarded to Able Seaman G. E. Bastard, Royal Navy, a gallant Bluejacket who suffered two bullet wounds at Pietsang in June 1900 during the withdrawal of the Seymour ExpeditionChina 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (G. E. Bastard, A.B., H.M.S. Centurion.), sometime cleaned otherwise, good very fineGeorge Edmund Bastard was born at Landport, Hampshire on 25 September 1877 and enlisted in the Royal Navy on 17 January 1895 as Boy Class II. Reaching his majority he was appointed Ordinary Seaman on 25 September 1895 whilst still serving ashore.He saw service with Volage and Alexandra be...
(x) 'He was too brave, if anything. He simply wanted to be at them, and at them he went. I don't know where his sword was, but he hadn't it when I saw him. But he had a rifle with fixed bayonet just like the rest of us. I saw him being wounded, but he fought on gamely till he and his party of brave fellows were cut off and surrounded.'A tribute by Private Reid of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders to the bravery of his CommanderThe 1914 Star awarded to Captain The Honourable R. Bruce, 2nd Battalion, Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders, Master of Burleigh, whose career saw him earn an Order of t...
The Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque awarded in memory of Sergeant A. F. Bellringer, D.C.M., Rifle Brigade, who took his decoration for leading an attack at Neuve Chapelle on 12 March 1915Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Arthur Frederick Bellringer), very fine, in a wood and velvet frame, along with riband bar and Rifle Brigade badge (Lot)D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1915.'For gallant leading in the attack at Neuve Chapelle on 12th March, 1915, and subsequently for his gallant conduct in collecting the wounded in front of our trenches'Arthur Frederick Bellringer was born in Tottenham and enli...
The General Service Medal awarded to Jenggi A. Julong, Ferret ForceGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (FF/176 Jenggi A. Julong FF), very fineFerret Force was formed in mid-1948 to act in the jungle against terrorist guerrillas. Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Walker, a distinguished Burma veteran, it was composed of European civilians, British, Gurkha and Malay troops, backed up by Chinese liaison officers, and Dyak and Iban trackers from Sarawak all led by former Officers from the Special Operation Executive's Force 136.Each group would be split into four sections, commanded over...
Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, B. & M. Clearance Mediterranean (P/J. 936729 D. G. Best. Ord. R.N.), contact marks, minor official correction to number, good very fineOnly 60 clasps were issued to members of the Royal Navy, with qualifying service being a minimum of six months' active involvement in bomb and mine clearance. The majority of this work centred around Malta and, in particular, the main harbour of Valetta, where large quantities of bombs were recovered from a number of merchant vessels that had been sunk by air attack during the Second World War.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’...
General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (L/Wren P L Hammond W132902V WRNS), very fine and scarceA very small number of Women's Royal Naval Service personnel served in Northern Ireland during 'Op Banner'. In 1978, seven members of the WRNS were deployed to Northern Ireland, following a rigorous selection process where 200 applied, to support 47 Commando, Royal Marines, during their tour from May-November 1978. Their role, and those of their Women's Royal Army Corps colleagues, included working on intelligence duties and in undercover operations, acting as 'girlfriends' to undercove...
General Service Medal 1962-2007, 1 clasp, N. Iraq & S. Turkey (RM27360 S. A. Canton Mne RM), sold together with its box of issue and copied slip of issue, nearly extremely fineDuring Operation Haven, No. 3 Commando Brigade established a Security Zone in Northern Iraq & Southern Turkey for Kurdish refugees. It is likely that Canton was serving as a Royal Marine Commando with this unit although the area of eligibility for the clasp did extend to territorial waters in the region.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The South Atlantic Medal awarded to Airtrooper M. J. Price, Army Air Corps, a member of No. 656 Squadron who was wounded by enemy shrapnel during the attack on Sir Galahad and Sir Tristram on 6 June 1982South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24520114 Airtpr M J Price AAC), mounted as worn, very fineM. J. Price served as a member of No. 656 Squadron, Army Air Corps.On 8 June 1982 five Argentine Skyhawks attacked the Sir Galahad and the Sir Tristram in Port Pleasant. During those attacks Price was wounded by shrapnel, whist serving in the Command Post Vehicle.No.656 Squadron operated 12 Scout and 15...
The important awards of Chaplain G. Smith, Army Chaplains' Department, a central figure during the Defence of Rorke's Drift
(x) RORKE'S DRIFT - THE GREATEST DEFENCE OF ALLThere can surely be no more inspiring tale than that of 'the few' who found themselves at the former mission station of Rorke's Drift near the Buffalo River, Natal Province on 22-23 January 1879. It goes without saying that to date no action in British military history has eclipsed the feats performed, neither in terms numerical disadvantage - at least 40 to 1 - or the level to which the engagement has resonated through the ages.When dawn broke on 23 January, the scene was of utter desolation, the bodies of at least 351 Zulu warriors littering the...
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted group of three miniature dress medals worn by Chaplain G. Smith, Army Chaplains' Department, a central figure during the Defence of Rorke's Drift, 22-23 January 1879, who famously first sighted the Zulu hordes descending on that placeSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879; Egypt & Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Suakin 1884, El-Teb, The Nile 1884-85; Khedive's Star 1882, mounted as worn, very fine, with an old Army & Navy Co-operative Society envelope, in which they have been stored (3)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20%...
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe riband bars worn by Chaplain G. Smith, Army Chaplains' Department, a central figure during the Defence of Rorke's Drift, 22-23 January 1879, who famously first sighted the Zulu hordes descending on that placeRiband bar, with pin-back reverse, for South Africa 1877-79; Egypt & Sudan 1882-89; Khedive's Star 1882, very fineRiband bar, from his tunic (2), for South Africa 1877-79; Egypt & Sudan 1882-89 Khedive's Star 1882, (3)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
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