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# 201 - Sold by Order of the Recipient's Widow 'With that, the Gene... »
Sold by Order of the Recipient's Widow 'With that, the General [Carlos Büsser] went along the line and saluted each of my me...
£6,000 to £8,000
# 202 - Pair: Marine Engineer Artificer First Class J. B. F. Avery, Royal Navy... »
Pair: Marine Engineer Artificer First Class J. B. F. Avery, Royal Navy South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (MEA1(P) J B F A...
£500 to £700
# 203 - Pair: Leading Marine Engineering Mechanic G. L. Large, Royal Navy Sou... »
Pair: Leading Marine Engineering Mechanic G. L. Large, Royal Navy South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (LMEM (M) G L Large D...
£500 to £700
# 204 - Four: Superintendent H. R. Wheeler, Rhodesian Police, late British Sou... »
Four: Superintendent H. R. Wheeler, Rhodesian Police, late British South African Police, one of just eighteen members of the B.S....
£200 to £300
# 205 - Pair: Fusilier D. C. Armstrong, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Gulf 1990... »
Pair: Fusilier D. C. Armstrong, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (24817201 Fus D...
£400 to £500
# 206 - Pair: Able Seaman G. Zaro, Royal Navy Naval General Service 1793-1840... »
Pair: Able Seaman G. Zaro, Royal Navy Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Gayton Zaro.); St. Jean d'Acre, <I...
£700 to £900
# 207 - Three: Ward Room Servant S. Sammut, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-8... »
Three: Ward Room Servant S. Sammut, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (S. Sammut. W.R. Servt....
£180 to £220
# 208 - Pair: Stoker M. Compagno, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated r... »
Pair: Stoker M. Compagno, Royal Navy Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (M. Campagno....
£300 to £500
# 209 - Pair: Domestic 1st Class V. Mallia, Royal Navy, who served as an Offic... »
Pair: Domestic 1st Class V. Mallia, Royal Navy, who served as an Officer's Cook with the Royal Navy for nearly three decades<R...
£200 to £300
# 210 - Four: Petty Officer Steward V. Camenzuli, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (L.... »
Four: Petty Officer Steward V. Camenzuli, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (L.7846, V. Camenzuli O.S.2., R.N.); British War and Vi...
£160 to £200
# 211 - Eight: Chief Petty Officer E. Sammut, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlant... »
Eight: Chief Petty Officer E. Sammut, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, with clasp, North Africa 1942-...
£250 to £300
# 212 - The Great War Trio awarded to Fireman F. Borg, Royal Naval Reserve, so... »
The Great War Trio awarded to Fireman F. Borg, Royal Naval Reserve, sold together with an original archive and photographs of the...
£160 to £200
# 213 - The campaign group of three awarded to Colonel A. Mattei, Royal Malta... »
The campaign group of three awarded to Colonel A. Mattei, Royal Malta Fencible Artillery Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated r...
£500 to £1,200
# 214 - Pair: Driver G. Pace, Malta Auxiliary Transport Egypt and Sudan 1882-... »
Pair: Driver G. Pace, Malta Auxiliary Transport Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (15...
£300 to £500
# 215 - Pair: Gunner N. Buhagiah, Royal Malta Fencible Artillery Egypt and Su... »
Pair: Gunner N. Buhagiah, Royal Malta Fencible Artillery Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (819. Gunr N. B...
£300 to £500
# 216 - The incredibly rare Egypt Campaign pair to Sergeant P. Spiteri, Royal... »
The incredibly rare Egypt Campaign pair to Sergeant P. Spiteri, Royal Malta Fencible Artillery, who was nominated by his C.O. to...
£400 to £600
# 217 - Six: Chief Superintendent of Stores C. Tagliaferro, St. John Ambulance... »
Six: Chief Superintendent of Stores C. Tagliaferro, St. John Ambulance Brigade Malta, who was an original staff member of that or...
£400 to £600
# 218 - The group of three awarded to Private E. Diacono, King's Own Malt... »
The group of three awarded to Private E. Diacono, King's Own Malta Regiment of Militia, after which he latterly moved to Australi...
£140 to £180
# 219 - Five: Captain H. P. A. Gauci, King's Own Malta Regiment 1939-45... »
Five: Captain H. P. A. Gauci, King's Own Malta Regiment 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Effici...
£400 to £600
# 220 - An M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2, V. Aguis,... »
An M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2, V. Aguis, Royal Malta Artillery 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; D...
£500 to £700
A collection of Maltese Medals (Part II)
Pair: Able Seaman G. Zaro, Royal NavyNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Gayton Zaro.); St. Jean d'Acre, cast silver, suspended in silver ring with braided edge fitted with loop, silver hallmarks to loop, contact wear, very fine (2)Gayton Zaro appears on the medal roll as 'G. Zaaro' and on the books of H.M.S. Thunderer as Gaetano Zahra.Zaro was born in Malta and enlisted for service in the Royal Navy, joining H.M.S. Britannia as a Landsman in June 1833. He was rated Able Seamen upon moving to H.M.S. Canopus in May 1836 and retained that rating when he went aboard H.M.S. Rodney in...
Three: Ward Room Servant S. Sammut, Royal NavyEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, no clasp (S. Sammut. W.R. Servt. H.M.S. Iris.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (Simeone Sammut, Dom. 1Cl., H.M.S. Pioneer.); Khedive's Star, dated 1884-6, polish residue, light contact wear, '1884' scratched to reverse of Egypt and Sudan below sphinx, otherwise very fine throughout (3)Simeone Sammut, the son of Joseph and Margherita Sammut, was born in Mosta, Malta on 10 August 1858. He joined the service of the Royal Navy and was given the service number 108795. He served first with H.M.S. Rapid from 8 J...
Pair: Stoker M. Compagno, Royal NavyEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Alexandria 11th July (M. Campagno. Stoker: H.M.S "Hecla."), note spelling; Khedive's Star, dated 1882, very fine (2)Michael Compagno was born on 3 January 1857 at Cospicua, Malta and enlisted into the Royal Navy in 1877, working as an Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class on Hibernia. He was promoted Stoker in 1880 and served aboard Euphrates, Hecla and Asia before retiring in circa 1885. During the Anglo-Egyptian War of 1882, Hecla formed part of the Naval Brigade and served as a torpedo depot and supply ship.Subject to...
Pair: Domestic 1st Class V. Mallia, Royal Navy, who served as an Officer's Cook with the Royal Navy for nearly three decadesAfrica General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (161158 V. Mallia, Off. Ck. 1Cl, H.M.S. Diana); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (161158 Vincent Mallia, Dom. 1Cl., H.M.S. Diana.), very fine (2)Vincent Mallia was born in March 1871 on Malta and enlisted into Royal Navy as a Domestic Cook in June 1891. He received both medals for his service aboard H.M.S. Diana on which he served aboard from 1906-07. Mallia, although still serving in the Royal Navy throughout t...
Four: Petty Officer Steward V. Camenzuli, Royal Navy1914-15 Star (L.7846, V. Camenzuli O.S.2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (L.7846 V. Camenzuli. O.S.1 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (L.7846 V. Camenzuli. P.O. Stwd. H.M.S. Blanche.), very fine (4)Vincent Camenzuli was born in Floriana, Malta, on 30th November 1891 and enlisted into the Royal Navy under the service number 'L7846' in December 1915. He served aboard a number of ships during the Great War including Blenheim, Exmouth, and King Alfred, survived the war and continued to serve until April 1939, when he was finally pens...
Eight: Chief Petty Officer E. Sammut, Royal Navy1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, with clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; British Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Near East (E/LX.22089 E. Sammut. C.P.O. CK. (0). R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (LX22089 E. Sammut. P.O. CK. (0). H.M.S. Euryalus.), polish residue, minor contact wear, a couple slight edge knocks, very fine (8)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Great War Trio awarded to Fireman F. Borg, Royal Naval Reserve, sold together with an original archive and photographs of the recipient1914-15 Star (G. 99, F. Borg. Fmn., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (G.99 F. Borg. Fmn. R.N.R.), sold together with original archive and photographs, very fine (3)Francesco Borg was born in Birkirkara, Malta on 30 October 1880 and enlisted into the Royal Navy, serving as a Fireman; sold together with an archive comprising Borg's baptism certificate, Protection and Identity Certificate for the Royal Navy, Official document allowing his admittance int...
The campaign group of three awarded to Colonel A. Mattei, Royal Malta Fencible ArtilleryEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Lieut: A. Mattei, R.M.F.A.); Coronation 1902, silver issue; Khedive's Star, dated 1882, sold other with miniature dress medals of Anglo-Egyptian War pair, pitting, very fine (3)Alexander Mattei was born on 25 November 1849, son of Lieutenant Colonel Antonio Metteri C.M.G., the Commanding Officer of the Royal Malta Fencible Regiment on its conversion into an Artillery Corps. His portrait by G. Cali once hung in the R.M.A. Officer's Mess and a man of tradition...
Pair: Driver G. Pace, Malta Auxiliary TransportEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (153. Driv: G. Pace. Malta Auxy Transpt); Khedive's Star, dated 1884, light scratches and pitting, very fine and scarce (2)Gaetano Pace is confirmed on the medal roll. Copied research included within the lot, likely taken from the Malta Auxiliary Transport Regiment History, suggests that "I can only conclude, therefore, that as far as we were concerned, that Clasp [Tofrek] must have been awarded solely to the Civilian Drivers of that Company."Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premiu...
Pair: Gunner N. Buhagiah, Royal Malta Fencible ArtilleryEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (819. Gunr N. Buhagiah. R.M.F.A.); Khedive's Star, dated 1882, pitting and slightly slack suspension to former, otherwise very fine (2)Nicola Buhagiar was born in Siggiewi, Malta and enlisted into the Royal Malta Fencible Artillery in April 1879 aged 20 years. He served Anglo-Egyptian War and complete 4.5 years service. Egypt was his only deployment and he spent the rest of his career stationed at Malta. This pair is his full entitlement; sold with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buye...
The incredibly rare Egypt Campaign pair to Sergeant P. Spiteri, Royal Malta Fencible Artillery, who was nominated by his C.O. to serve as superintendent of the Maltese Transport Drivers in SuakinEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (632. Sergt. P. Spiteri. Rl. M. F. Arty.); Khedive's Star, undated, contact wear and pitting from Star, some wear to naming at 3 and 9 o'clock but still legible, otherwise very fine (2)Paolo Spiteri was born circa 1855 in Malta at St. Pubblio, Floriana. He worked as a labourer before joining the Royal Malta Fencible Artillery at Valletta on...
Six: Chief Superintendent of Stores C. Tagliaferro, St. John Ambulance Brigade Malta, who was an original staff member of that organisation in Malta1914-15 Star (Dr. C. Tagliaferro, St. J. A. Bde. Malta.); British War and Victory Medals (C. Tagliaferro, St. J. A. Bde. Malta.); Service Medal of the Order of St John (CPS. Store Kpr. C. Taglioferro (Malta CPS) S.J.A.B.O. 1922.); Messina Earthquake 1908; Italy, Red Cross Earthquake Medal 1908, contact wear throughout, heavy obverse scratches to B.W.M., heavy edge knocks to Messina Earthquake medal, Italian Red Cross no longer attached to riband, a...
The group of three awarded to Private E. Diacono, King's Own Malta Regiment of Militia, after which he latterly moved to Australia and worked as a translator in Prisoner of War camps during the Second World WarBritish War Medal 1914-20 (9643 Pte. E. Diacono. K.O. Malta M.); Defence Medal 1939-45 (V16015 E. Diacono), officially impressed naming, third letter of surname reimpressed; Australia Service Medal 1939-45 (V16015 E. Diacono), very fine (3)Emmanuel Diacono was born on the 10 December 1896 at Zebbug, Malta, and enlisted into the 2nd, Battalion, King's Own Malta Regiment of Militia in 1914...
Five: Captain H. P. A. Gauci, King's Own Malta Regiment1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Decoration, E.II.R., Malta, with Additional Service Bar and two rosettes upon riband, '1955' engraved to reverse, '1955' engraved to reverse of Additional Service Bar, sold together with the letter confirming the E.D. award, very fine (5)32 Efficiency Decorations Malta awarded, 14 were awarded the 1st Clasp and Gauci was one of two men awarded the E.D. and clasp in 1955.E.D. and clasp Malta Government Gazette 8th July 1955.Herbert Paul Amato Gauci was born on 26 January...
An M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2, V. Aguis, Royal Malta Artillery1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (3668 Gnr. V. Agius. R. Malta A.), last six mounted as worn; Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (3668 W.O.Cl. 2. V. Agius. R.M.A.), sold together with letter confirming award of M.S.M. and Regular Army Certificate of service book, toning to last three, very fine (7)Vincenzo Agius was born on New Year's Day 1906 and enlisted into the Royal Malta Artillery in June 1921. He initially served as a Gunner bef...
An M.S.M. group of six awarded to Warrant Officer Class 2 G. Sciberras, Royal Malta Artillery1939-45 Star; Africa Star; British Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., Regular Army (3723 W.O.Cl. 2. G. Sciberras. R.Malta.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.II.R. (3723 Sgt. G. Sciberras. R.M.A.), with bar for wear, the latter two each with a couple edge knocks, light contract marks throughout, very fine overall (6)Giuseppe Sciberras was born on 6 December 1908 in St. Elena, Birdicara, Malta. He was a 15-year-old student when he enlisted at Malta for service with the Royal M...
The British War Medal awarded to Major O. M. Carbonaro, Royal Malta ArtilleryBritish War Medal 1914-20 (Major O. M. Carbonaro.), sold together with a contemporary photograph of the recipient, very fineOswald Marianus Carbonaro was born on 3 August 1876 and enlisted into the Royal Malta Artillery as a 2nd Lieutenant on 6 January 1897. He was quickly promoted up the ranks, obtaining his Captaincy in April 1900. He served during the Great War and disembarked in Egypt in March 1915. Copied research of the regimental history included within the lot reads as follows:'At Fort Leonardo, the 9.2 inch g...
British War Medal 1914-20 (9450 Pte. R. Deguara. K.O. Malta M.), very fineRuggien Deguara was born at Rabat, Malta and enlisted into the 1st Battalion, King's Own Malta Regiment of Militia attested on 21 September 1914 and disembarked at Cyprus on 14 January 1915, where he served for seven months. He was quickly promoted Lance Corporal but curiously reduced back down to Private in July 1916 - it took him two further years to get back to his former rank. He spent the rest of his war in Malta, survived the war and discharged from military service in May 1920. This medal is his sole entitlement.S...
The Order of St John Service Medal awarded to Acting Sister M. Faremouth, Malta District St John Ambulance Brigade OverseasService Medal of the Order of St John, silver issue (960. A/Sis. M. Faremouth. Malta Dis. S.J.A.B.O. 1930.), five edge bruises, otherwise very fineMargaret Faremouth (sometimes recorded as Margarita) was born in Malta to Joseph and Antonia Latouch and married Samuel Faremouth in 1849. Faremouth was a sailor in the Royal Navy and died while serving out in India in 1855. She then married again in 1868 to Edward Lee Squire who unfortunately died only two years later.Subject t...
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (MX.890680 R.M. Silcox. L.S.B.A. (0). R.N.H. Malta.), good very fineRonald M. Silcox worked as the Leading Sick Berth Attendant at the Royal Naval Hospital in Malta. His medal was issued on 8 January 1965; sold together with copied medal roll.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Malta Marine Police Gold Badge awarded to A. F. SergeMalta Marine Police Badge, 57mm x 32mm, gold, '1.11.1891 - 1.3.1921 A. F. Serge' engraved to reverse of crown, '18K' hallmarks to reverse, lacking a retaining pin to reverse, very fineSpink XRF gun, surface level readings read as 82% gold - badge weighs 21.86g.A. F. Serge was awarded this badge likely as a long-service award and it was potentially one of the last gold Marine Police Badges awarded before the police department at Malta was completely overhauled. After the British granted Malta self-government in July 1921, the police depar...
Imperial Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Alberto Soler.), in its Royal Mint case of issue, good very fineAlberto Soler worked as an Engine Fitter at H.M. Dockyard in Malta; sold together with copied London Gazette entry.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Malta Police L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (319 1/P.C. Gatt G.), officially engraved naming, good very fine, housed in wooden case, this wornGaudenzio Gatt was born in Malta on 12 January 1884 and enrolled as a probationary Constable on 1 January 1905, at the age of 21. He served as a Police Constable from May 1905 until he was advanced 2nd Class Constable in 1917 and was promoted a final time to 1st Class Constable in April 1921. At the time of his discharge on 19 January 1935 at Valletta, the 51-year-old Gatt had served in the force for 30 years and 18 days and received a pension; sold together with c...
Malta, Republic, Long and Efficient Service Medal, with clasp (6153 Sgt. Vella M. 31-3-95), on riband for the Armed Forces of Malta, mounted for wear, good very fineMario Vella served for 25 years in the Armed Forces of Malta in order to earn a clasp to his medal, which was presented to him along with 104 others in a ceremony on 31 March 1995.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Awards for Gallant or Distinguished Service
The Newfoundland Royal Visit C.V.O. and Second World War C.B.E. group of eleven to Captain C. M. R. Schwerdt, Royal Navy, who was 'mentioned' for his work on Lion during the action at Dogger Bank in January 1915 and saw action during the Battle of Jutland, he was later Private Secretary to the Governor of Newfoundland and held the position of Port Captain at Sydney, Nova Scotia during the Second World War on secondment to the Royal Canadian Navy and was further awarded by the King of NorwayThe Royal Victorian Order, Commander's (C.V.O.) neck Badge, numbered 'C1028' silver-gilt and enamel; The...
The outstanding post-war Palestine operations C.B.E., Second World War Salerno landings D.S.O. group of fifteen awarded to Captain A. T. G. C. Peachey, Royal NavyA Jutland veteran and ex-Q-Ship officer, he commanded the cruiser H.M.S. Delhi at the landings at Oran, Algiers, Sicily, Salerno and Anzio, in addition to the cruiser Enterprise off Normandy, prior to adding the C.B.E. to his accolades for his 'determination and fearlessness' in operations off PalestineThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander's 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguish...
The 1957 O.B.E. group of ten awarded to Paymaster Captain K. W. James, Royal Navy, who survived the sinking of HMS Cornwallis in the Dardenelles in 1917 and later served as a Senior C.E.O. at G.C.H.Q.,The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, Civil Division, silver-gilt; 1914-15 Star (Clk. K. W. James. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Payr. S. Lt. K. W. James. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Atlantic Star; Pacific Star, clasp, Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1953, mounted court-style as worn, overall good very fine (10)O.B.E. London Gaze...
The 1961 O.B.E. group of six awarded to Chief Engine Artificer W. Tomlinson, Merchant Navy, who survived the torpedoing of the M.V. Brittany and was later honoured for his service with Royal Mail LinesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt, in its case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Burma Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, sold together with an archive of original material, very fine (6)O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1961.Wilfred Tomlinson was born in Lincoln on 6 December 1901...
(x) Sold by Order of the FamilyThe 1945 M.B.E., Lloyd's Medal for Bravery pair awarded to 2nd Engineer Officer J. K. Lowrie, Merchant Marine, for his bravery in the sinking of the S.S. OrminsterThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver, with its Royal Mint case of issue; Lloyd's Medal for Bravery at Sea, silver (Second Engineer Officer J. K. Lowrie. S.S. "Orminster," 25th August 1944), in its fitted case of issue, nearly extremely fine (2)M.B.E. London Gazette 23 January 1945, the original citation states:'John Kilby Lowrie, Esq., Se...
The 1944 British Empire Medal awarded to Foreman Engineer G. B. Cameron, who was decorated for his gallant rescue in an engine-room accident which resulted in the loss of his armBritish Empire Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Civil Division (George B. Cameron), mounted for wear, in its flattened box of issue, extremely fineB.E.M. London Gazette 15 August 1944:“George Cameron, Foreman Engineer, John Brown and Company, Clydebank.Cameron was one of a party who were conducting investigations in the engine-room of a ship. An apprentice who was in attendance caught the belt of his overalls in a coupling p...
(x) The superb Harwich Force D.S.O., D.S.C. group of eight awarded to Paymaster Captain K. E. Badcock, Royal Navy, who served as Admiral Sir Reginald Tyrwhitt's Secretary for twenty years, as a consequence of which he was present at a number of notable actions fought by the Harwich Force: at Heligoland Bight in August 1914, he attended the Admiral on the bridge of the cruiser H.M.S. Arethusa throughout the action and was mentioned in despatchesDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1917; 1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr. K...
The Great War D.S.O. group awarded to Rear Admiral Sir R. C. Jerram K.B.E., D.S.O., Royal Navy, who saw action with Lion at Dogger Bank, when she weathered a hammering which resulted in a ten degree list and later - in 1943 - became Secretary to Combined Operations HQ under Earl Mountbatten, serving as Comptroller in South East AsiaDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; 1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr. R.C. Jerram. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Payr. Lt. Cr. R.C. Jerram. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, Nor...
(x) The D.S.O., D.S.C. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Commander P. A. R. Withers, Royal Navy, a veteran of the Battle of Narvik, who notably commanded the destroyer Avon Vale during the Malta Convoys, who latterly shared in the Arctic Convoys whilst in command of the LarneDistinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1942'; Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse hallmarked and officially dated '1941'; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, mounted as worn and housed in a...
A fine Second War 'Dunkirk operations' D.S.C. awarded to Lieutenant Commander R. W. Clare, Royal Navy who was decorated for his gallantry whilst serving aboard H.M.S. Grenade when she was bombed by Stukas alongside the harbour at DunkirkOn fire and out of control she was towed out of the harbour by a trawler where she sunkDistinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940', hallmarks for London 1939; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (1756 Gnr. R.W. Clare, D.S.C, R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Pacific...
(x) A Gallipoli 25-26 April 1915 D.S.M. pair awarded Petty Officer R. Fletcher, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (213297. R. Fletcher. Lg. Sean. H.M.S. Queen.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (213297. Robert Fletcher, P.O. H.M.S. Queen.), both with light contact marks and polishing, otherwise very fine (2)D.S.M. London Gazette 16 August 1915. The recommendation in ADM137/1149/10 confirms 'H.M.S. Queen. For D.S.M. in connection with landing troops at Gallipoli 25-26 April 1915.'Robert Fletcher was born at Sleaford, Lincolnshire on 20 August 1884 and was a farm labourer upon his enl...
'Over the R./T., Lieutenant Buller, the C.O. of M.T.B. 666, called up Gemmell. His plight was desperate, yet he spoke casually and seemed so unconcerned that it sounded as if he was telephoning a friend ashore. On the bridge we listened to him (the message was amplified for all to hear) reporting in his usual matter-of-fact tone, "I'm in a bad way, with all engines disabled. I've lost some men over the side and am preparing to abandon ship. I've destroyed the CBs [Confidential Books]. I've got one of the blighters snooping around my stern, and another steaming up the starboard side … ".'Able S...
A fine Second War D.S.M. and Bar group of seven awarded to Able Seaman R.W. Clapton, Royal Navy, a Higher Submarine Detector who was thrice decorated in encounters with U-Boats whilst serving in H.M.S. Pelican, a successful anti-submarine sloop which also saw action at NarvikDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R., with Second Award Bar (J. 106185. R.W. Clapton. A.B.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, 1 clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (J. 106185. R.W. Clapton. A.B. H.M.S. Defender.), mounted court st...
(x) 'Sir, On behalf of myself and crew, I beg leave to express to you the heartfelt gratitude we feel for the assistance you rendered to us when, on the 5th instant [December 1839], the vessel I commanded, the Scotia, bound from Quebec to Greenock, being waterlogged, and myself and my people worn out with continual exertion (and still, unfortunately, unable to keep her free), you promptly consented to take us off, and thereby rescued us from certain death. For all the kindness and generous treatment we have subsequently received from you, we thank you from our hearts, and in the prayers of our...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe fine C.B. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-General, C. Adams, 49th (Princess Charlotte of Wales's) (Hertfordshire) Regiment of Foot, whose impressive 45-year career saw him serve throughout the Crimea (where he was wounded during the Battle of Inkermann) and later as commander of Belgaum, Bombay and GibraltarThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Companion's (C.B.) Military breast Badge, gold and enamel, hallmarks for London 1870, fitted with swivel-ring suspension and riband buckle, mounted individually for wear; Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Seb...
An Afghanistan campaign C.B. group of three awarded to Major-General T. W. R. Boisragon, 30th Bengal Native Infantry, late Nusseeree Battalion, who was twice 'mentioned' during his careerThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) breast badge, 18ct gold and enamel, hallmarks for London 1879, with integral gold riband buckle; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Lieut. T. W. R. Boisragon, Nusseeree Batn.); Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Col. T. W. R. Boisragon. 30th. Ben; N.I.), light contact marks, very fine (3)The Nusseree Battalion only existed from 1850-60, whe...
A Boer War C.B. and Malta 1907 C.V.O. group of four awarded to Brigadier-General F. H. Hall, Royal Field Artillery late Royal Horse Artillery, who was four-time 'mentioned' during his careerMore noteworthy was the fact that he ordered for the arrest of Lieutenant H. 'Breaker' Morant, Bushveldt Carbineers, who had carried out 'disgraceful incidents' including the unlawful killing of one of their own menThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, converted from a breast Badge; The Royal Victorian Order, Companion's (C.V.O.) nec...
The C.I.E. and Great War D.S.O. group of three awarded Lieutenant-Colonel E. W. C. Noel, Indian Army, presumed spy and winner of the military intelligence award, the MacGregor Memorial MedalThe Most Eminent Order of the British Empire, Companion's (C.I.E.) neck Badge in gold and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., in silver-gilt and enamel; Jubilee 1935, depressed centre to obverse of D.S.O., light enamel damage, very fine (3)C.I.E. London Gazette 1 January 1918.D.S.O. London Gazette 3 June 1919.As of 2019, some 122 MacGregor Medals have been awarded, this is one of 67 silver awards....
The C.I.E. group of five awarded to Captain A. R. Leishman, Assam-Bengal Railway Volunteer RiflesThe Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, (C.I.E.) neck Badge, 56mm including crown suspension x 36mm, gold and enamel, on a short length of neck riband; British War Medal 1914-20 (Capt. A. R. Leishman.); Delhi Durbar 1911; Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R. (Capt. A. R. Leishman. The A. B. Rly. Bn. (A.F.I.)), with top riband bar; Volunteer Long Service (India and the Colonies), G.V.R. (Lieutt A. R. Leishman Assam 1st Ry Vol Rfls), officially engraved naming, note spelling on r...
(x) The M.V.O. awarded to Lieutenant Colonel C. A. Filose, for the Royal Visit to India, 1905-06The Royal Victorian Order, Member's (M.V.O.) 5th Class breast Badge, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '127' good very fineM.V.O. London Gazette 15 May 1906:'25 December 1905. Lieutenant-Colonel in Scindia's Army and Military Secretary to His Highness the Maharaja of Gwalior.'Clement Augustine Filose was born at Gwalior in 1853 and married Missouri-born Mary Sheehan in India. With issue of five children, he died at Worcester Park, Surrey on 10 October 1938; sold together...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe G.B.E., C.H. and K.C.B. group to Sir H. Babington Smith who served as one of Britain's most senior Civil Servants, representing Britain on the global stage in India, South Africa and Constantinople.After a vital civil war-service during the Great War, he went on to become the director of the Bank of England in 1920The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, 1st Type Knight Grand Cross (G.B.E.) set of Insignia by Garrard & Co, London, comprising sash Badge, 94mm including crown suspension x 72mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with full riban...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe C.B.E., T.D. group of ten awarded to Brigadier M. J. Babington Smith, Leicestershire Yeomanry & Home Guard, a prominent British Civil Servant who became the Director of the Bank of England for two decadesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, 79mm x 64mm, silver-gilt and enamel, on a full length of thin neck riband, in a Garrard & Co, London case; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; Territorial Decoration, G.VI.R., w...
'They [Donaldson & Dickson] got on the six pounder in the road and began firing it. There was a tremendous bang and we saw a shell hit the tank. They fired nine times over open sights. I counted them and every time they did I felt as though my head was coming off.I saw the strangest thing happening while this was going on. Every time they fired the gun, the force was sucking up the cabbages in the field, pulling them right out of the ground and hurling, them through the air. They were coming right over the top of our trench.'Gunner 'Pip' Parkes recalls the events of 25 September 1944 in which...
(x) A post-war civil C.B.E., Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of six awarded to Major R. Yates, Royal Engineers, a tunnelling specialist who was also thrice mentioned in despatchesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (C.B.E.), Civil Division, Commander's neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its D.S. & S. case of issue; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved 'King's Birthday Honours. Capt. R. Yates. R.E. 174 Coy. June 1917'; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. R. Yates. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (...
The 1945 O.B.E. group of nine awarded to Colonel C. W. Hurley, Royal Artillery, having previously earned the M.B.E. for his 'total disregard for his personal safety' during the Salerno landingsThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) 2nd Type, breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; Jubilee 1977; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial '1946' engraved to the reverse, sold together with attributed dress miniatures, mounted as worn, nearly e...
(x) The 1958 O.B.E. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel E. A. Hutchings, South Lancashire RegimentThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast badge, silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., with E.II.R. Bar, the reverses officially dated '1949' and '1956', mounted a worn, together with a S.S.A.F.A. '10 year' lapel badge, the reverse inscribed, 'Lieut. Colonel E. A. Hutchings, OBE. TD. Joined 1950', very fine or better (7)O.B.E. London Gazette 12 June 1958. The original recommen...
The British Military (Mission Greece) 1945 M.B.E. group of nine attributed to Brigadier C. V. Halden, Cameronians (Scottish Rifles), who was further awarded the Greek D.S.M., he notably translated German Prisoner of War testimonies during the Second World War, served as A.D.C. to General Lindsell and later acted as Military Advisor to the British High Commission in RhodesiaThe Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, 2nd Type; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Efficiency Decoration G.VI.R. Te...
(x) A Second World War M.B.E. group of ten awarded to Risaldar F. Khan, Hong Kong Mule Corps, late 15th Mule Corps, Indian Army, who went 'in the bag' at the Fall of Hong Kong; having endured torture at Canton in June 1942, he stoically refused to take up arms for the Azad Hind FaujThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge; 1914-15 Star (No 431 K.D./ Feroz Khan, 15/ Mule Corps); British War and Victory Medals (431 K-Dfdr. Feroz Khan. 15 Muke Cps.), small erasure to the BWM which touches the K of Khan; India General Service 1908-3...
(x) The rare inter-war E.G.M. group of six awarded to James 'Jack' Burke, a Superintendent Fire Officer at the Armstrong Whitworth Engineering Works in Manchester, who had earlier seen action as a gunner in the Royal Marine Artillery - he is considered the holder of the George Cross following the conversion of these awardsEmpire Gallantry Medal, G.VI.R., Civil Division (James Burke); 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 10632 Act. Br. J. Burke.); British War and Victory Medals (R.M.A. 10632 Gr. J. Burke.), these four mounted as worn; Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Lifesaving Medal, br...
(x) The London Blitz B.E.M. awarded to Mr D. T. Gorniot, Daily Express, who earned his award during the bombing of that newspaper's officesBritish Empire Medal, Civil Division, G.VI.R. (David Timothy Gorniot), a somewhat later issue, good very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 12 September 1941:'Machine Minder, Daily Express, London. During an air raid a time bomb fell near to a public shelter. Mr Gorniot, with great courage and presence of mind, arranged for the evacuation of the occupants and marshalled them to safety. He acted promptly and regardless of his own safety.'Subject to 5% tax on Hammer P...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe fascinating 'Secret Service' 1943 B.E.M. group of five awarded to Captain A. R. Miller, Royal Signals, for service with M.I.6. Section VIII, also a member of Special Communications Unit 4 (SCU 4) "Richard Gambier-Parry's Mob"British Empire Medal, Civil Division, G.VI.R. (Albert Reginald Miller), officially engraved naming; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, sold together with riband bar, mounted as worn, very fine (5)No entry into the London Gazette has been located at present, however, there is a copy of the Presentation Order at...
The superb Mau Mau 1954 B.E.M. awarded to Headman Kioke, son of Waita, for his role in a desperate gunfight with Kamba fighters which left him wounded and two Mau Mau fighters deadBritish Empire Medal, Civil Division, E.II.R (Kioko S/O Waita), polished and worn with pride, very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 22 June 1954, the original citation states:'Kioko accompanied by two Tribal Policemen and one Special Tribal Policeman, arrested a dangerous Kamba gunman in the Bahati Native Location, Nairobi. Immediately on making the arrest a Mau Mau gang fired on the party and all four men were wounded. Kio...
The 1968 G.M. awarded to Guard A. G. Lewis-Ashley, who heroically fought off armed robbers in their shameful attempt to steal thousands of pounds while he conducted one of his routine collections in his job as CustodianHe, along with his colleague Reeves, fought the men by all means possible, with Lewis-Ashley taking a bullet wound to his thigh; undeterred, the men apprehended the villains, saving nearly all the money in the processGeorge Medal, E.II.R. (Alan Gerald Lewis-Ashley), officially engraved naming, in Royal Mint case of issue, sold together with corresponding miniature, good very fin...
(x) A scarce Boer War Militia Officer's D.S.O. group of four awarded to Major M. A. Foster, 4th Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, who was further twice 'mentioned'Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; Jubilee 1897, silver, unnamed as issued; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Cape Colony (Capt. & Adjt. M. A. Foster, D.S.O., Som. L.I.), unit officially corrected to include post-nominals; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Maj. & Adjt. M. A. Foster. D.S.O., Som. L.I.), minor enamel damage to D.S....
A very fine Great War D.S.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. M. T. Hogg, 4th Gurkha RiflesThe gallant Hogg earned no less than three 'mentions' during his career, the most notable in the famous V.C. action at Neuve Chapelle on 12 March 1915, when he led a party to attempt to bring in a wounded comrade who laid wounded in No Man's Land, having seen another party cut down in front of their eyes, he forged headlong into the hail of fire for his fellow man; severely wounded in action himself, the wounded soldier was eventually recovered, with a V.C. and several I.O.M.'s going to tho...
A fine Great War D.S.O., M.C. and inter-war Iraq operations O.B.E. group of six awarded to Captain & Adjutant G. V. Taylor, Federated Malay States Volunteer Force, late Rifle Brigade and Norfolk RegimentHaving won a 'mention' for his gallant service as a recently commissioned subaltern in the 16th (Service) Battalion (St. Pancras), The Rifle Brigade, on the Somme in September 1916, he rose to the temporary command of the same battalion in May 1918, following atrocious losses suffered in the German Spring Offensive: it was for these operations that he won his D.S.O., whilst his M.C. was likely...
A 1945 Italy operations D.S.O. group of nine awarded to Brigadier G. R. Mockler, Royal Artillery for actions penetrating the Gothic line and fighting through the ApenninesDistinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1945', with top riband bar, this adapted for mounting; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. G. R. Mockler); 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Brig. G. R. Mockler. D.S.O. Staff.); Coronation 1953, mounted as worn by Spink & Son, traces of lacquer, good very fine (9)D.S.O. London Gaz...
A Great War M.C. group of four awarded to 2nd Lieutenant J. W. W. Sutton, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was killed in action on 29 June 1917Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. J. J. W. Sutton. R.G.A.) note initials; British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. J. W. W. Sutton.), good very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 25 November 1916:For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rescued an officer who had been buried, under very heavy fire. Later, when his battery were under intense fire, he remained at his post and set a splendid example to his men.John William Wellesley Sutton was the son of...
The well-documented Great War M.C. group awarded to Lieutenant T. Lee, Royal ArtilleryMilitary Cross, G.V.R., the reverse contemporarily engraved 'Lieut. Tom Lee M.C. 4th Northumbrian (HOW) F.A. Bde. 1917'; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. T. Lee); Defence Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, sold together with a portrait miniature in case, very fine (4)M.C London Gazette 17 April 1917, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained in observation throughout the day under very heavy fire, and sent back most valuable information. He set a splendid exa...
(x) The Great War M.C. group of four awarded to Captain L. C. Smith, Coldstream GuardsMilitary Cross, G.V.R., 'Awarded 9-10-17 Leslie Craig Smith Coldstream Guards Investiture 22-6-18' privately engraved to reverse; 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. L. C. Smith. C. Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. L. C. Smith.), mounted as worn, sold together with an Inns of Court O.T.C. brass shoulder title, very fine (4)Provenance:Christie's, July 1990.M.C. London Gazette 26 November 1917.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. When in command of his company he noticed a gap between t...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe impressive Great War M.C. group of twelve awarded to Major Sir Arthur Penn, late Grenadier Guards, a long-served royal courtier who was appointed G.C.V.O. in the Coronation Honours in 1953Royal duties aside, he served with distinction as Adjutant of the 2nd Battalion on the Western Front, in which role he was wounded and befriended fellow officer Harold MacMillan, to whom he acted as Best Man at his marriage in 1920Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. A. Penn. G. Gds.) note the initials in the wrong order; British War and Vi...
An outstanding 1957 Malaya operations M.C. pair awarded to Lieutenant J. D. B. Hodges, The Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), who led a patrol with 4th Battalion, The Malay Regiment, which resulted in the effective extinguishing of the notorious enemy leader Hon Nun - who had been exacting terror on the residents around the Nam Fatt Yen EstateMilitary Cross, E.II.R.; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Malaya (2/Lt. J. D. Hodges. Buffs.), good very fine, mounted as worn (2)Ex-Philip Burman Collection.137 awards of the M.C. for Malaya 1949-59. Other undated awards have been observed, often on ac...
The unique Battle of Atbara 1898 D.C.M. group of eight awarded to Sergeant G. Hilton, Scots Guards, attached Egyptian Army, later Major, King's Own Scottish Borderers, who was wounded whilst performing his acts of gallantry and was later 'mentioned' for his troublesCommissioned during the Boer War - reportedly turning down the Victoria Cross to do so - he was to serve during the operations in Jubaland and Somaliland in 1901, besides being twice wounded on the Western Front, including on 1 July 1916, the First Day of the Battle of the Somme when as Second-in-Command of the King's Own Scottish B...
A Boer War D.C.M. group of three awarded to Squadron Sergeant Major M. H. F. Harrison, 41st (Hampshire) Company, Imperial Yeomanry, late 16th LancersDistinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (4617 Sq: Serjt:- Maj: M. Harrison. Imp: Yeo:); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Natal, Relief of Mafeking, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4617 Sq: Sjt: Maj: M. H. F. Harrison. 41st. Coy. I.Y.); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4617 S. Serjt:- Maj: M. Harrison. Imp: Yeo:), edge bruising and light contact marks, nearly very fine (3) Just 2 D.C.M.'s to the 41st...
A Great War D.C.M. group of four to Corporal J. Cannon, Irish GuardsDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (525 Pte J. Cannon. 1/Ir.Gds:); 1914 Star, clasp (525 Pte J. Cannon. Ir: Gds.); British War and Victory Medals (525 Cpl. J. Cannon. Ir. Gds.), mounted as worn, lightly polished, very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 5 August 1915:'For conspicuous bravery and ability on the 19th and 20th May, 1915, at Rue l'Epinette. The telephone wires of a Brigade were continually cut by the very heavy shell fire, which swept the whole area, but Private Cannon ensured the maintenance of efficient communication...
The 1916 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Lieutenant D. Shimmin, Royal Field Artillery later Egyptian Labour Corps, who was decorated for his gallantry when rescuing a party of wounded telephonists, he was later 'mentioned' for with the Egyptian Labour CorpsDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (89828 Dvr D. Shimmin. D. Bty: 97 / Bde R.F.A); 1914 Star (89828 Dvr. D. Shimmin. R.F.A); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. D. Shimmin), copy M.I.D. oak leaves, mounted as worn, edge bruising to first, polished, very fine overall (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 16 January 1916, the original citation states:'...
The Third Battle of Ypres 31 July 1917 D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private E. Jones, Prince of Wales's Leinster Regiment (Royal Canadians) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (6-584 Pte. E. Jones. 2/Leins: R.); 1914-15 Star (584. Pte. E. Jones. Leins. R.); British War and Victory Medals (584 Pte. E. Jones. Leins. R.), good very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1917. The citation followed on 26 January 1918:‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the sole survivor of his gun team, he got into a trench with the two front companies, collected their guns and the remnants...
A 1917 D.C.M. group of five awarded to Private F. L. Pelling, Sussex Yeomanry, attached 209th Company, Machine Gun CorpsDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (56087 Pte F. L. Pelling. 209/Coy M.G.C.); 1914-15 Star (2225 Pte. F. L. Pelling. Suss. Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (2225 Pte. F. L. Pelling. Suss. Yeo.); Defence Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, very fine (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 1 May 1918.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 6.11.1917. On the capture of the first objective the attack was held up by hostile machine gun and rifle fire in some new enemy works. On his...
The poignant 1918 D.C.M. group of eight awarded to Regimental Sergeant-Major W. D. Coldridge, 5th Royal Irish Lancers, attached Bedfordshire YeomanryA veteran of the Charge at Elandslaagte, he was promoted for gallantry at Rietfontein three days later; during the Great War he died of heart failure, the result of Spanish flu, on 21 July 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (L-12533 T.R.S.Mjr: W. D. Coldridge. 5/Lrs:); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Belfast, Cape Colony (3884. S.S. Maj: W. D. Coldridge. 5/Lcrs.); King's South A...
A Second War ‘Dunkirk 1940’ D.C.M. group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer Class I W. E. Bedworth, 60th (Royal Welsh Fusiliers) Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal ArtilleryDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (5102817 A-Sjt. W. E. Bedworth. R.A.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (5102817 W.O. Cl.1. W. E. Bedworth. D.C.M. R.A.), first initial officially corrected on last, nearly extremely fine (8)D.C.M. London Gazette 27 September 1940:'For gallant...
The remarkable and outstanding escaper's D.C.M. group of three awarded to Lance-Corporal J. R. Tomlinson, Argyll & Sutherland HighlandersHaving been taken a Prisoner of War at Bethune in 27 May 1940, he made an epic escape to Russia, travelling in disguise under the nose of the enemy and on several occasions offering the Hitler salute to prove their motivations; they eventually crossed into Russia and were held captive at the notorious Lubyanka Prison, Moscow - Tomlinson came through the ordeal and was eventually discharged as unfit for further duties, no doubt on account of the privations he...
A fine Second World War relief of Tobruk operations D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Platoon Sergeant-Major W. J. Kemp, Bedfordshire & Hertfordshire Regiment, who was wounded during a ferocious hand-to-hand engagement in the early days of Operation “Crusader”Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (7811727 W.O. Cl. 3 W. J. Kemp, Bedfs. & Herts. R.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (7811727 C./Sjt. W. J. Kemp, Bedfs. & Herts.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., Regular Army (7811727 Sjt. W. J. Kemp, Bedfs. & Herts. R.), nearly extreme...
The 'Mbuyuni Border Patrol 1914' King's African Rifles D.C.M. awarded to Effendi A. Ahmed, 4th (Uganda) Battalion, King's African Rifles, who was commissioned for his servicesKing's African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (3715 Sjt: Aboukir Ahmed. 4/K.A.R.), minor contact wear and polishing as well as slight edge bruising, nearly very fineD.C.M., Company Orders 534/19, the original citation states:'For commanding a patrol near Mbuyuni (British East Africa) on 20th December 1914, and successfully driving off the Germans, after Lieutenant Musson had been wounded.'[M.S.M.] London Gazet...
The superb 'Battle of Narungombe 1917' K.A.R. D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Company Sergeant Major R. Hadada, 3rd (Kenya) Battalion, King's African Rifles, a long-served veteran of wide-ranging campaigns across East and Central AfricaKing's African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (872 Sjt: Risgalla Hadad. 3/3 K.A.R.); Central Africa 1891-98, 1st issue suspension, (872); East and Central Africa 1897-99, no clasp (872); Africa General Service 1902-62, 3 clasps, Jubaland, Nandi 1905-06, Somaliland 1908-10 (872. Risgalla, Hadadi); 1914-15 Star (872. Sgt. Risgalla. 3/K.A.R.); British...
The North-West Frontier 1937 I.D.S.M. awarded to Bahadur S. Gul, O.B.I., 15th Punjab RegimentIndia Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (Jemdr. Sahib Gul, 3-15 Punjab R.), very fineI.D.S.M. G.O.I. 25 December 1937.[O.B.I.] G.O.I. 1945.[M.I.D.] London Gazette 1 April 1941.Sahib Gul enlisted into the 27th Punjab Regiment on 18 March 1918 and trained at the Regimental Depot at Ferozepur, where he was later posted to the 2nd Battalion. One of his first deployments with them was operations at Afghanistan between May - August 1919.Several years later on 1 May 1935, Gul commissioned Semedar and, now...
A rare Battle of Wieltje May 1915 M.M. awarded to Private F. Pollard, 18th (Queen Mary's Own) Royal Hussars, who also suffered gas poisoning in the trenchesMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (10855 Pte. F. Pollard. 18/Hrs:), very fineJust 28 M.M.'s to the Regiment for the entire Great War.M.M. London Gazette 11 October 1916. The Regimental History gives the following:'Carried messages along a demolished fire trench on 13 May 1915 at Wieltje, under terrific fire of all kinds when communication appeared impossible.'Frederick Pollard was born in 1895 and served in France with the 18th Hussars from 11 Novembe...
A scarce Salonica 1917 M.M. awarded to Lance Corporal S. Heritage, 2nd Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment, whose award probably stems from the bloody action at Barakli Jum'a, also being wounded in actionMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (15964 Pte. S. Heritage. 2/E. York: R.), very fineJust 9 awards of the M.M. to the 2nd Battalion, East Yorkshire Regiment during the Great War - the least of their eleven Battalions - from a total of 551 to the Regiment. Of these nine awards, 6 were for France & Flanders and 3 for Salonica.M.M. London Gazette 26 March 1917 (Salonica).Sidney Heritage was a native of Handsw...
A Battle of Cambrai November 1917 M.M. awarded to Sergeant P. Revill, 2nd Battalion, Sherwood Foresters (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment)Revill was decorated for his gallantry at Ribécourt-la-Tour, when rushing an enemy trench ahead of the tanks and bravely held important bridges to further the advance; he was latterly wounded and taken a Prisoner of War on the First Day of the German Spring Offensive, 21 March 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. (13503 Sjt: P. Revill. 2/N. & D. R.), very fineM.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918. As reported in the Mansfield Reporter of 15 August 1919:'This man...
A Third Battle of Ypres 1917 M.M. group of four awarded to Private A. Stenning, 8th Battalion, Royal Sussex RegimentMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (G-2156 Pte. A. Stenning. 8/R. Suss: R.); 1914-15 Star (G-2156 Pte. A. Stenning. R. Suss: R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-2156 Pte. A. Stenning. R. Suss. R.), good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918.Albert Stenning served in France from 24 July 1915.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A rare Third Battle of Gaza 8 November 1917 M.M. group of three awarded to Private A. G. Jobbins, 'A' Squadron, 1/1st City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders)Military Medal, G.V.R. (40702 Pte. A. G. Jobbins. 1/1 City of Lond: Yeo: - T.F.), mounted as worn; British War and Victory Medals (3243 Pte. A. G. Jobbins. C. of Lond. Yeo.), good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 2 April 1918 (Egypt). The Regimental History gives more detail:'As soon as the last of the horses had returned from Beersheba on the 8th, the Brigade went forward mounted in an endeavour to cut off the Turks seen moving north-east....
A Great War M.M. awarded to Corporal A. T. Marks, Royal EngineersMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (172200 Spr: - A. Cpl. - A. T. Marks. R.E.), good very fineM.M. London Gazette 7 February 1919.Albert Timbrell Marks was born at Steeple Ashton, Wiltshire in 1883 and earned his M.M. whilst serving with 14 Area Signal Detachment, 2nd Army Signal Company, he was wounded by gas shell on 27 October 1918.Finding work as a schoolmaster, he joined the Egham Boys School in 1919 and was its Headmaster by 1939. Marks died in Surrey in September 1967. He is further entitled to a British War and Victory Medal Pair.Sub...
A Battle of Amiens 1918 M.M. group of three awarded to Private H. H. Mills, 4th (City of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Royal Fusiliers) (Territorial Force), late The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) RegimentMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (G-76243 Pte. H. H. Mills. 4/Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (22173 Pte. R. H. Mills. The Queen's R.), note initial, mounted as worn, good very fine (3)M.M. London Gazette 11 February 1919.Hubert Henry Mills is noted as having served in France with the 16th Battalion, The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment from December 1916-August 1917 and thence wit...
A Great War Salonika operations M.M. and French Medaille Militaire group of five awarded to Private L. Hollowfield, 8th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry, who further suffered a severe gunshot wound in September 1918, breaking both major bones in his right legMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (13972 Pte. L. Hallowfield 8/Shrops: L.I.); 1914-15 Star (13972 Pte. L. Hollowfield. Shrops: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (13972 Pte. L. Hollowfield. K.S.L.I.); France, Republic, Medaille Militaire, note surname spelling, the Pair with official correction to start of surname, very fine (5)M.M. Lon...
(x) A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.M. and Second Award Bar pair awarded to Sergeant H. W. Porter, 2/4th and 2/5th Battalions, Gloucestershire Regiment, who was awarded the Military Medal for his gallantry on the Somme in July 1916, and a Second Award Bar for his gallantry at La Vacquerie on 2 December 1917, where he organised and commanded a party collecting stragglers, and formed a defensive flank, which he held until relieved in the evening; he was subsequently wounded by gun shot to the right thigh on 22 March 1918, on the second day of the German Spring OffensiveMilitary Medal, G.V.R., with...
A Second World War M.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant J. H. Cooper, Royal EngineersMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (2071142 Sjt. J. H. Cooper. R.E.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, very fine (6)M.M. London Gazette 4 May 1943. The recommendation states:'On Friday 19 Feb 43 he was with No1 Section laying mines S.E. of SBIBA. While thus employed the section was attacked by enemy tanks & one man wounded. The section withdrew at once as had been ordered by C.R.E. 6 Amd. Div. in the event of an attack. Lt Williams was unable to extricate his 8cwt truck & Sjt Cooper...
The Immediate July 1943 Operation Ladbroke M.M. group of five awarded to Private (Nursing Orderly) V. N. Winter, 181st (Airlanding) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, 1st Airborne Division - having been in the only medical glider to land in Sicily, their landing was opposed the next morning when attacked by a party of 30 Italians, Winter calmly threw down his medical kit and volunteered for the assault party armed with a captured carbine and a fighting knife; driving home the attack they killed and wounded several and captured at least a dozen for the bagWinter thence went to action ag...
The Immediate Italy Operations 1944 M.M. awarded to Lance-Naik M. Amin, Baluch Regiment, for his bravery in attacking an enemy machine gun post whereby he killed six of the enemy and took four prisonersMilitary Medal, G.VI.R. (21897 L-Nk Mohd. Amin Baluch R), contact marks, very fineM.M. London Gazette 24 April 1945. The original recommendation for an immediate award states:‘On the 9th October during the attack on Montecodruzzo B Company passed through some houses. As the last section commanded by Lance Naik MOHD AMIN reached the houses they were fired on by an enemy machine gun post. This ene...
The Immediate Burma Operations 1945 M.M. awarded to Dafadar B. Singh, 16th Light Cavalry, Indian Armoured Corps, who bravely disabled a Japanese tank at Pyawbe in April 1945Military Medal, G.VI.R. (A-1451 Dfr Badan Singh IAC), scratches to obverse, edge bruise, very fineM.M. London Gazette 20 September 1945. The recommendation states:'At 1430 hrs on 10th April 1945 on the outskirts of YAMETHIN an armoured car patrol was moving into the town from the North West. The leading armd car was under the command of W/S Dfr BADAN SINGH. The patrol engaged some enemy inf in dug in positions, when suddenl...
(x) The M.S.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant T. Cowley, 14th (Buckinghamshire) Regiment of Foot, a skilled musician who later joined the Royal Hibernian Military School as a music teacherCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Drum Majr Thos Cowley. 14th Regt.), contemporarily engraved naming, the clasp sometime repaired; Turkish Crimea 1854, Sardinian issue (1335 Sergt Thomas Cowley 1st 14 Regt.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Sergt. T. Cowley. late 1/14th Foot.), heavy contact wear and contact marks to campaign pair therefore nearly very fine, the last extremely fine (3)Provenance:...
The M.S.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant-Major T. Eales, Manchester Regiment, a pillar of the Regiment and one of the last members of the 63rd Regiment to serve past the amalgamationAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (1783 Cpl. Thos. Eales. 63rd Regt.); Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (1783. Cr. Sgt. T. Eales.1/Manch:R.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, E.VII.R. (Serjy.Major. T. Eales. Manch: Regt.); Khedive's Star, dated 1882 (1783. C. Sgt. T. Eales. 1/Manch. R.), contemporarily engraved naming, heavy contact pitting from star, to first and second, overall nearly very fine (4...
(x) A rare M.S.M. group of four awarded to Colour-Sergeant W. Forsythe, 2nd Battalion, 18th (Royal Irish) Regiment of Foot, later New Zealand ForcesNew Zealand 1845-66, reverse officially dated '1863 to 1866' (176. Drum Mjr. W. Forsythe, 2nd Bn. 18th Ryl. Irish Regt.); New Zealand Long & Efficient Service, 1st issue with 'New Zealand' suspension (W. Forsythe.), engraved naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (176. C. Serjt. W. Forsythe, 2-18th Foot); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (C. Sjt: W. Forsythe. 2nd 18th Foot.), all with matching top riband buckles, good very fine (4)William Forsythe wa...
A Great War M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer Class II W. Clark, Royal ArtilleryQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (31198 A.Br: W. Clark. 63rd Bty: R.F.A.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (31198 Bomb: W. Clark. R.F.A.); 1914 Star (31198 Sjt W. Clark. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (31198 W.O.CL.2. W. Clark. R.A.); Delhi Durbar 1911; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (31198 Sjt: W. Clark. R.F.A.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (31198 Sjt W. Clark. R.F.A.), generally very fine ov...
An East Africa Indian Army M.S.M. awarded to Sepoy Masadi, 57th Wilde's Rifles (Frontier Force)Indian Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (3459 Sepoy Masadi, 57/Wilde's Rfls. (F.F.)), very fine12 awards to the unit for East Africa.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The I.S.O. pair awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel B. Solomon, South Australian Militia, late 'A' Battery, Adelaide Field Artillery and a prominent Jewish AustralianImperial Service Order, G.V.R. (Benjamin Solomon); Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers´ Decoration, V.R.I. (Lieut. Col. B. Solomon.), good very fine and a rare pair (2)V.D. confirmed June 1901 (For 30 years' service) and likely presented by the Duke of York at his Royal levee in Adelaide on 10 July 1901.Benjamin Solomon - or 'Colonel Ben' to his friends and comrades - was born at Brisbane in November 1844, son of Judah Moss Solomon,...
The mounted M.V.O., O.B.E., K.P.M. group of five awarded to the "Little Man", Captain L. Lindsay, Chief Constable of Glamorgan, community pillar and a vital hand in the Welsh Great War effortThe Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member's 4th Class breast Badge, '831' engraved to reverse; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, hallmarks and maker's cartouche to reverse; King's Police Medal (Capt. Lionel Arthur Lindsay. Ch. Const., Glam.); Coronation 1911, County & Borough Police issue (Capt. Lionel Arthur Lindsay, Ch. Const., Glam.), the last four mounted...
The 1965 C.B.E. attributed to Commissioner of Police G. H. Robins, K.P.M., Bermuda Police ForceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Civil Division, Commander's neck Badge (C.B.E.), silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue, enamel damage, otherwise very fineC.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1965.[K.P.M.] London Gazette 1 June 1953.George Herbert Robins was born at Montford, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire on 7 August 1909. He began his police career in 1930 in Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) as an Assistant Superintendent in charge of Colombo remaining there until 1948....
An interesting post-War B.E.M. group of six awarded to Constable H. Ward, Eastbourne Borough Police, late Royal Horse Guards, ‘The Downs Ranger’, who patrolled on horseback above Beachy Head, South Downs, from 1953 to 1966British Empire Medal, Civil Division, E.II.R. (Harry Ward); 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Police L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue (Const. Harry Ward); Army Emergency Reserve Decoration, E.II.R., reverse officially dated 1955, with integral top riband bar, very fine (6)B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1964.A.E.R. London Gazette 2 September 1955.Harry Ward was bor...
A 1939 K.P.M. group of five awarded to Assistant Chief Constable R. W. Brown, Somerset ConstabularyKing's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, G.V.I.R. (Robert W. Brown Supt. & Dep. Ch. Const. Somerset Constab.); Defence Medal 1939-45 (R. W. Brown.); Jubilee 1935 (R. W. Brown. Deputy Chief Constable of Somerset); Coronation 1937, G.V.I.R. (R. W. Brown. Deputy Chief Constable of Somerset); Coronation 1953 (R. W. Brown), these last four with privately engraved naming, edge bruising on K.P.M., generally very fine. (5)K.P.M. London Gazette 1 January 1939.Robert Wilcox Brown was born 21 April 18...
A 1946 K.P.M. group of four awarded to Deputy Chief Constable G. F. Musgrave, Oldham County Borough Police ForceKing's Police Medal, G.VI.R., 1st Type (George Musgrave. Dep. Ch. Const. Oldham Police Force); Defence Medal 1939-45; Jubilee 1935 (Supt. & D.C.C. G. Musgrave. Oldham Police.); Coronation 1937 (Supt. & D.C.C. G. Musgrave. Oldham Police.), these last two with privately engraved naming, polished, very fine (4)K.P.M. London Gazette, 4 June 1946.George Franklin Musgrave was born 7 June 1885 in Bedale, North Yorkshire. His early life involved sports, specifically cricket, which he excelle...
Family Group:The 1961 Queen's Police Medal group of four awarded to Chief Superintendent R. H. Keller, Wiltshire ConstabularyQueen's Police Medal for Distinguished Service, E.II.R (Redvers H. Keller, Supt. Wiltshire Constab.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Police Long Service and Good Conduct, E.II.R. (Supt. Redvers H. Keller), very fine (4)Army L.S & G.C., E.II.R. (23534658 S. Sgt. R. D. Keller REME.), very fineQ.P.M. London Gazette 10 June 1961.Redvers Henry Keller was born in 1910 in Wimbledon to Frederick Charles Keller, who served in the Second Boer War and the First World War....
The well-documented C.P.M. awarded to Superintendent A. W. Milton, Federation of Malaya PoliceColonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service, G.VI.R. (Supt. Arthur W. Milton Fed. Malaya Police), very fineC.P.M. London Gazette 30 December 1952.Arthur William Milton was born on the 22 February 1905 in Paddington, London. His father, Arthur Edward Milton, died when Milton was only five, from a sudden illness, aged 33. He was greatly respected according to his obituary in the Paddington Times, 14 October 1910.Milton's mother, Amy Smith, worked as a dressmaker to support her son, but died soon after...
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe outstanding group of four awarded to Commissioner of Police K. J. McEuen, Shanghai Municipal Police, a central figure in this pivotal periodChina, Republic, Order of the Golden Grain, neck Badge, 63mm, silver-gilt and enamel, silver marks to loop, with full neck riband as worn; Shanghai Municipal Police Long Service, 1 clasp, 1921-1925 (Commissioner K. J. McEuen.); China, Republic, Order of the Striped Tiger, breast Badge, 3 Stars on Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, local characters to reverse; Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, centre with...
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe riband bar worn by Commissioner of Police K. J. McEuen, Shanghai Municipal Police, a central figure in this pivotal periodShanghai Municipal Police Long Service; China, Republic, Order of the Striped Tiger; Order of the Golden Grain; Order of the Precious Brilliant Golden Grain, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe peaked cap worn by Commissioner of Police K. J. McEuen, Shanghai Municipal Police, a central figure in this pivotal periodShanghai Municipal Police Commissioner's cap, cloth, leather and bullion thread, with silver cap Badge, as worn, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA Japanese Royal Presentation gift to Commissioner of Police K. J. McEuen, Shanghai Municipal PoliceSilver cigarette case, by Mappin & Webb, hallmarks for Birmingham 1923, outer attractively engraved with the Imperial crest of Japan, inner gilt, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Three items of Shanghai silver - as presented to Commissioner of Police K. J. McEuen, Shanghai Municipal PoliceComprising cigarette case, with Dragon design; low bowl, with Chinese details; silver dish, all with local silver and makers marks, very fine (3)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Four items of silver - as won by Commissioner of Police K. J. McEuen, Shanghai Municipal PoliceShanghai Clay Pigeon Club, Ladies Day prizes, being a silver dish with a Chinese coin and a match box, both engraved 'Shanghai Clay Pigeon Club Ladies' Day Winner - K. J. McEuen 45 Out of 50'; Two handed trophy cup, by Mappin & Webb, Sheffield, engraved 'Inter-Port Polo Tournament, Shanghai Vs West Middlesex Regt. Played at Shanghai 15th August 1907', hallmarks to outer, with wooden plinths; silver cigarette box, engraved 'K.J.M. from G.H.M-H. 24th July 1912', hallmarks to side, very fine (Lot)Su...
(x) A rare Shanghai Municipal Police D.C.M. group of three awarded to Chief Inspector S. V. Gash, Shanghai Municipal PoliceShanghai Municipal Police Distinguished Conduct Medal, 2nd Class Bronze issue (Inspector S. V. Gash), mounted as worn, reverse and rim cleaned, very fine, together with 1930-1 Shanghai Football Association Skottowe Cup and 1933-1934 Shanghai Football Association Skottowe Cup named to 'S.M.P. F.C. S. V. Gash (Capt.)' (3)Shanghai D.C.M. awarded for '...great bravery and devotion to duty in an encounter with armed desperadoes on 24 March 1938.'Stanley Victor Gash was born at...
The 1917 D.B.E. group of three awarded to Marjorie Adeline Gordon Sinclair, Baroness PentlandThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Dame Commander’s (D.B.E.) 1st Type set of Insignia, comprising shoulder Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, on Lady’s bow riband; Star, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Garrard, London, case of issue; Coronation 1911, on bow riband; Jubilee 1935, on bow riband, good very fine (3)D.B.E. London Gazette 4 December 1917.Marjorie Adeline Gordon Sinclair, Baroness Pentland was born in December 1880, daughter of John Campbell Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marque...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe Great War C.B.E. group of three awarded to Mrs. Agnes Ebden, British Red Cross & Order of St. John of JerusalemThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) 1st type, breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, on Lady's bow for wearing, in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; The Most Venerable Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Lady of Grace's breast badge, silvered-metal and enamel, on Lady's bow for wearing, in its case of issue; British Red Cross Society, War Service Medal 1914-18, in its box of issue, good very fine (3)C.B.E. Londo...
The 1936 Palestine Military Division O.B.E., 1942 R.R.C., 1945 Second Award Bar group of ten awarded Chief Principal Matron W. M. Coulthurst, Princess Mary's Royal Air Force Nursing ServiceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type, breast badge; Royal Red Cross, 1st Class (R.R.C.), G.VI.R. 1st issue, silver-gilt, gold, and enamel, reverse dated ‘1942’, with Second Award Bar, reverse dated ‘1945’; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (Matron W. M. Coulthurst. P.M.R.A.F.N.S.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45;...
The unique Mesopotamia Great War R.R.C. and Second Award Bar to Matron A. L. Earle, Territorial Force Nursing ServiceThe Royal Red Cross (R.R.C.), G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, silver-gilt and enamel; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Matron A. L. Earle.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (Sister A. L. Earle. T.F.N.S.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Matron A. L. Earle.); Belgium, Kingdom, Elizabeth Medal (Matron A. L. Earle), mounted as worn, good very fine (6)R.R.C. London Gazette 26 August 1918.Bar to the R.R.C. London Gazette 3 June 1919.M.I.D. London Gaz...
The exceptional and extremely rare K.B.E., Second World War C.B., Great War Ace's D.S.O. and 'Northern Kurdistan' Bar; 'French theatre' M.C. and Bar; '1919' A.F.C. group of seventeen to Air Vice-Marshal Sir Matthew Brown 'Bunty' Frew, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, late Highland Light InfantryAs 45 Squadron's top-scoring Pilot for the Great War, Frew gained a reputation for saving his comrades at great personal risk whenever enemy aircraft got onto their tail; officially credited with 23 aerial victories, his real tally may have been far higher, since he often encouraged junior Pilots...
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 Orde...
The 1946 O.B.E. group of eight to Air Commodore I. R. Parker, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, who served as Station Commander at R.A.F. Digby and flew as one of 'The Few' and was four times 'mentioned' during the Second World WarThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt; 1939-45 Star, copy clasp, Battle of Britain clasp; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1937; Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R. (Wg. Cdr I. R. Parker, A.A.F.); Norway, Kingdom, King Haakon VII Freedom Cross,...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA Great War D.F.C. and Bar awarded to Lieutenant C. R. Pithey, No. 12 Squadron, Royal Air Force and Royal Flying CorpsA skilled R.E.8. Pilot, he opened his account with the unusual accolade of two Balloons, Pithey gained Ace status by downing three Pfalz D.III's in one combat on 7 June 1918; raising his final score to 10 'kills', he was to lose his life crossing the Irish Sea by air in February 1920Distinguished Flying Cross, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, the reverse contemporarily engraved 'Lieut. Croye Rothes Pithey. late R.A.F. Deceased 21.2.20.', with i...
(x) A good Second War 1942 Coastal Command D.F.C., 1944 ‘D-Day Operations’ A.F.C. group of nine awarded to Squadron Leader C. J. Mackenzie, Auxiliary Air Force and Royal Air Force, who as a Hudson Captain spotted and destroyed an enemy U-boat in the North Atlantic, 28 April 1942, before converting to Dakotas and playing a lead roll in both the Airborne Landings at Normandy on D-Day, and at Arnhem during Operation Market GardenDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1942'; Air Force Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1944'; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, 1 clasp, Fra...
The 1943 D.F.C. awarded to Squadron Leader E. M. Lewis, Royal Air Force, who was further 'mentioned' in 1944Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse engraved '1943', in its Royal Mint case of issue, sold together with an archive of original material, good very fineD.F.C. London Gazette 12 March 1943, the original citation states:'By his skill, careful planning and meticulous attention to detail Flight Lieutenant Lewis has contributed much to the successes achieved by his crew. It is entirely due to his systematic and careful training of bombardiers that such excellent results have been...
A well-documented Second World War pilot's D.F.C. group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant J. G. 'Steady' Barker, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, whose operational tour in Lancasters of No. 106 Squadron included four Hamburg 'firestorm' raids and the famous strike on the V-weapon site at PeenemundeDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1943', in its Royal Mint case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (5)D.F.C. London Gazette 10 December 1943.John Gilbert Barker was born in Surrey on 24 October 1914 and wa...
(x) The Second World War D.F.C. attributed to Flying Officer D. E. Richmond, 428 Squadron, Royal Canadian Air ForceDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1945', in Royal Mint case of issue, good very fineD.F.C. London Gazette 19 January 1945: the original recommendation states:'The above-mentioned officer has completed numerous operations against the enemy with fortitude, courage and devotion to duty.'Douglas Elgin Richmond was born at Parry Sound, Canada on 12 January 1925. He enlisted in the Royal Canadian Air Force and flew in 428 Squadron known as the 'Ghost' squadr...
A Second World War pilot's D.F.C. group of six awarded to Flight Lieutenant W. D. Barlow, Royal Rhodesian Air Force, late Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who flew 36 operational sorties in Lancasters of No. 44 (Rhodesia) Squadron, in one of which - a strike on Giessen on the night of 6-7 December 1944 - his gunners claimed a Me. 410 'Hornet' as damagedDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1945'; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Rhodesia General Service Medal (Capt. W. N. Barlow), note incorrect initial, together with Royal R...
The 1944 United States D.S.C., D.F.C. and Honorary British D.F.C. group awarded to Brigadier-General A. E. Exon, United States Air ForceA skilled Pilot with some 135 combat Ops to his name, he is confirmed with at least three kills & one damaged - all of these Me109's - besides one ship sunk and several trains destroyed, including '...the most successful train-wrecking missions in the history of fighter-bombers'Forced to bale out in April 1944 and spent time at Stalag Luft III (scene of 'The Great Escape'), he thence served in Korea and Vietnam, besides being the most Senior Officer to report...
(x) A 1945 'V.I.P. Flight' A.F.C. awarded to Dakota pilot Flight Lieutenant A. Bollington, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was heavily engaged with No. 575 Squadron for both the Normandy Landings of June 1944, and as part of Operation Market Garden for the airborne operations over Arnhem in September 1944He later flew V.I.P. flights during the latter part of 1945, including for the King and Queen, Marshal of the R.A.F. Sir Charles Portal, Field Marshal Montgomery, Anthony Eden, Harold Macmillan, Princess Juliana, who was reunited with her family on Dutch soilAir Force Cross, G.VI.R., re...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA most unusual 1946 A.F.C., German South-West Africa January 1915 D.C.M. group of eight awarded to Major B. B. Melvill, South African Air Force, late Graaf Reinet Commando & South African Engineers, for whom he drove Armoured Cars in German East AfricaAir Force Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1946', with its Royal Mint case of issue, together with insert in name of 'Major B. B. Melvill. A.F.C. D.C.M. 1946'; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (Pte. B. B. Melvill. Graaf Reinet Commando.); 1914-15 Star (Pte B. B. Melvill Grff Reinet Cdo); 1939-45...
The posthumous 1940 D.F.M. awarded to Sergeant J. R. G. Lamb, No. 114 Squadron, Royal Air Force, whose crew undertook numerous successful missions early in the war only to be shot down over the channel while performing reconnaissance on 10 November 1940 by German fighter ace Eugen-Ludwig ZweigartDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (581017. Sgt. J. R. G. Lamb. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45, sold together with medal ticker tape and box of issue, nearly extremely fine (4)D.F.M. London Gazette 26 August 1941, the original recommendation states:'Pilot Officer Dawson...
A superb Immediate 1943 D.F.M. awarded to Flying Officer J. Elliott, Royal Canadian Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 427 (Royal Canadian Air Force) Squadron, Royal Air Force, who was forced to cut a hole in the fuselage of his aircraft to extinguish a fire on the wing, later taken Prisoner of War on 6 September 1943Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1479954 Sgt. J. Elliott. R.A.F.), with pin for wear and in its original box of issue, good very finePurchased Spink Numismatic Circular circa 1980.D.F.M. London Gazette 10 September 1943, the original joint citation states:'One night in August, 1...
(x) The remarkable and unique 1943 D.F.M. and Polar Medal group awarded to Base Commander (Meteorologist & Photographer) W. R. J. Dingle, Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions, late Flight Sergeant, Royal Air ForceA veteran of some 41 Ops in Halifax's during the Second World War, including flying in support of the St Nazaire Raid on 28 March 1942, he made six attacks on 'The Big City', Berlin, before taking his D.F.M. and being forced to take to his parachute after bombing Frankfurt on 20 December 1943; spending that Christmas on the run, before being captured by the Gestapo on a...
The 1945 D.F.M. awarded to Flight Sergeant (Engineer) E. Williams, No. 160 Squadron, Royal Air ForceDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1422090. F/Sgt. E. Williams. R.A.F.), suspension slack, polished and with contact wear, very fineD.F.M. London Gazette 30 October 1945, the original recommendation states:'Throughout his tour of 280 hours involving 21 operational sorties F/S. Williams has carried out his duties in an exemplary manner. In addition to these duties he successfully discharged the duties of camera operator. During one sortie against a strongly defended target F/S. Williams, by pla...
A fine post-war A.F.M. group of six awarded to Squadron Leader B. S. Bull, Royal Air Force, late Air Transport Auxiliary, who flew operationally in Canberras of No. 101 Squadron in Malaya and the Near East and was twice awarded the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the AirAir Force Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue (1583781 Plt. II B. S. Bull. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, E.II.R., 2 clasps, Malaya, Near East (Plt. Off. B. S. Bull. R.A.F.), mounted as worn with an M.I.D. oak leaf on a navy blue riband for his Queen's...
British Miniature Dress Medals
The mounted C.V.O. and C.B.E. group of eleven miniature dress medals worn by Captain C. M. R. Schwerdt, Royal NavyRoyal Victorian Order, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Second Type, Military Division, C.B.E., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914 Star; British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Norway, King Haakon VII Freedom or Liberty Cross, court mounted as worn, very fine (11)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 230.Subject to 20% VAT on Buy...
(x) The mounted D.S.O., D.S.C. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Commander P. A. R. Withers, Royal Navy, a veteran of the Battle of Narvik, who notably commanded the destroyer Avon Vale during the Malta Convoys, who latterly shared in the Arctic Convoys whilst in command of the LarneDistinguished Service Order, G.VI.R.; Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R.; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, mounted as worn, good very fine (7)For a biographical note and his full-size awards, please s...
(x) The mounted D.S.O., D.S.C. group of eight dress miniature awards worn by Paymaster Captain K. E. Badcock, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaves; Coronation 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (8)For his full-sized awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 236.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe exceptional G.C.B., K.C.M.G., and G.C.S.I. group of 19 miniature dress medals attributed to Field Marshal Sir C. W. Jacob, founder of the 106th Hazara Pioneers and later G.O.C. of Kitchener's 21st DivisionJacob finished his war as G.O.C. of II Corps before a brief post-war stint as Chief of the General Staff in India; he was later to be appointed head of Northern Command thereIn retirement, he was appointed Constable of the Tower of London and Colonel of the 106th Hazara Pioneers, the Worcestershire Regiment and the Seaforth HighlandersThe Most Honourable Order o...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe impressive mounted group of seven miniature dress medals worn by to Lieutenant-General Sir E. I. C. Jacob, G.B.E., C.B., War Cabinet, late Royal Engineers, who served as a close assistant to Winston Churchill during the Second World War, and later became Director-General of the BBCThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, G.B.E., Knight Grand Cross, 2nd Type, breast Badge; The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's Badge; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1921-24; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Co...
The Great War C.I.E. and Great War D.S.O. group of six miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant Colonel E. W. C. Noel, Indian Army, winner of the MacGregor Memorial medalThe Most Eminent Order of the British Empire, C.I.E., in gold and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R. in silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Kurdistan, mounted as worn, very fine (6)For his full size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 247.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyer...
The mounted C.I.E. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Colonel A. D. Stewart, Indian Medical Service, a gallant Scot who served on Gallipoli with the 2/10th (Princess Mary's Own) Gurkha Rifles and left an unpublished account of the operations of late June 1915Stewart went on to have a highly distinguished medical career in India, where he was joint-founder of the Indian National Science Academy, before returning home to take up the post as Superintendent of the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary from 1935-48The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E., Badge, silver-gilt; Th...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe C.B.E., T.D. group of ten miniature dress medals attributed to Brigadier M. J. Babington Smith, Leicestershire Yeomanry & Home Guard, a prominent British Civil Servant who became the Director of the Bank of England for two decadesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; Territorial Decoration, G.VI.R., with Second and Third Award Bar, with top Territorial integral...
The superb miniature V.C. and Bar group of seven worn by Captain C. H. Upham, New Zealand Military ForcesVictoria Cross, with Second Award Bar; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf; New Zealand Service Medal; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, good very fine (7)Ex-A. F. Flatow Collection.The V.C. & Bar has only been awarded thrice, this unique for the Second World War.V.C. London Gazette 14 October 1941:'During the operations in Crete this officer performed a series of remarkable exploits, showing outstanding leadership, tactical skill and utter indifference t...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted M.C. dress miniature group of six worn by Major A. H. Penn, Grenadier GuardsMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, with gold star; Italy, Kingdom, Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, the first five mounted as worn, good very fine (6)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 270.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The miniature dress medals attributed to Sir James Outram, 1st Baronet OutramGhuznee 1839, 22mm diam., silver with gilt metal straight bar suspension to fit a full size riband, of good quality manufacture; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia, together with a Scinde Medal 1843, 13mm diam., with Meeanee 1843 reverse, attached to a yellow metal and enamel riband, this attached to a stick pin for wear and a similar style Ghuznee medal 1839, 10mm diam., together with two further yellow metal and one white metal miniature suspensions and an unrelated Knights Templar badge, very fine (Lot)...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe impressive miniature dress medal group of eight worn by to Major-General F. H. Treherne, Royal Army Medical Corps, who acted as Director of Medicine during the Great War on three different frontsEgypt Medal 1882-89, undated, 3 clasps, El-Teb-Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith; India General Service Medal 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908; 1914 Star, clasp; British War Medal and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Coronation 1902; Khedive's Star, dated 1884, mou...
The mounted group of nine miniature dress medals worn by Colonel J. R. James, 3rd Battalion, 10th Baluchis, Indian ArmyBritish War and Victory Medals; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. Persia; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32; India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39; War and India Service Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, good very fine (9) For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 165.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. D. Drummond, Seaforth Highlanders, who commanded the 19th (Kenya) Battalion, King's African Rifles during the Second World War and latterly became a Senior BarristerIndia General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn and housed in A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd case, good very fine (8)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see...
The mounted miniature dress medal group of sixteen worn by Air Chief Marshal Sir Arthur Barratt, K.C.B., C.M.G., M.C., a gallant Great War Squadron Commander who McCudden V.C. rated highly; he went on to lead the Advanced Air Striking Force in France in 1940The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, silver-gilt and enamel; The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George (C.M.G.), silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star; British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oak leaf; 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Poland...
The Second World War O.B.E. group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Air Commodore I. R. Parker, Royal Auxiliary Air Force, who flew as one of 'The Few' in the Battle of BritainThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd Type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) Badge; 1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1937; Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R.; Norway, Kingdom, King Haakon VII Freedom Cross, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted as worn, very fine (8)For his full-size awards and a biographical note,...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe C.S.I. miniature breast Badge worn by Sir H. Babington Smith, who served as one of Britain's most senior Civil Servants, representing his country on the global stage in India, South Africa and Constantinople; after vital civilian war-service during the Great War, he went on to become the director of the Bank of England in 1920The Most Exalted Order of the Star of India, Companion's (C.S.I.) miniature Badge, 38mm including star suspension x 25mm, gold, silver and enamel, with central onyx cameo, with top gold riband buckle, very fineFor his full-size awar...
The mounted group of ten miniature dress medals attributed to Commissioner J. G. Leslie, British Somaliland PoliceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; The Most Venerable Order of St John, silvered metal and enamel; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service, G.VI.R., on Meritorious Service riband; Service Medal of the Order of St John, all mounted as worn, very fine (10)[M.B.E.] London Gazette 1 January 1914.[C.P.M.] London Gazette 14 J...
An unattributed group of six miniature dress medalsThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, C.B. Badge, gold and enamel, wide straight bar swivel suspension with gold catch and retaining pin; China 1842, with Crimean suspension, with silver top riband buckle; Crimea 1854-46, 2 clasps, Inkermann, Sebastopol, with top silver top riband buckle; France, Kingdom, Legion of Honour, with rosette upon riband and top riband bar; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie; Italy, Sardinia, Medal of Military Valour, all mounted in a frame, very fine (6)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Pr...
An unattributed Second World War G.M., Croix de Guerre and American Medal of Freedom mounted group of five miniature dress medals - surely worn by a member of the Special Operations ExecutiveGeorge Medal, G.VI.R.; Defence Medal 1939-45; France, Croix de Guerre, reverse dated '1939-1940', with gold Star upon riband; Resistance Medal; United States of America, Medal of Freedom, with Palm upon riband, mounted as worn by Spink & Son, good very fine, in fitted case (5)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An unusual and striking 16-clasp Army of India miniature dress medal by the renowned medal manufacturers and engravers Hunt & RoskellArmy of India 1799-1826, 16 clasps, Allighur, Batl of Delhi, Assye, Assberghur, Laswarree, Argaum, Gawilghur, Defn of Delhi, Batl of Deig, Nepaul, Kir. & Poona, Seetbe & Nagpe, Maheidpoor, Corygaum, Ava, Bhurtpoor, please note abbreviated spellings on clasps, clasps loose on riband, with silver top riband buckle by Hunt and Roskell, likely a trial striking or presentation piece and of contemporary manufacture, very fine and most attractiveSubject to 20% VAT on Bu...
Imperial British East Africa Company Medal, 18mm, a very rare and most attractive example, 'Uganda 1892-93' engraved to reverse, with top silver riband buckle by Hunt & Roskell, London, scratch to last digit, otherwise very fine and scarceFor further research into this scarce award, one cannot first acknowledge the enormous debt owed to Lt. Colonel A. M. Macfarlane, R.A. for publishing the result of his detailed and exhaustive researches. The article containing this wealth of information can be found in The Miscellany of Honours, No. 2 (1980) at pages 88-101 (as amended by O.M.R.S. Journal 171...
An unattributed group of four Great War and Shanghai miniature dress medalsBritish War and Victory Medals, this first detached from riband bar; China, Republic, Shanghai Municipal Council Emergency Medal 1937; Shanghai Volunteer Corps Long Service Medal, mounted as worn, in a Hamilton & Co, London case, very fine (4)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An unattributed mounted group of five miniature dress medals1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Shanghai Emergency Star 1937, this last a most attractive Badge with hand-engraved obverse and reverse details, mounted as worn, good very fine (5)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Campaign Groups and Pairs
Pair: Troop Sergeant-Major J. Coombs, 15th (The King's) Hussars, who 'distinguished himself as a brave soldier in action' and was afterwards present with his Regiment at the 'Peterloo Massacre' in Manchester in 1819Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Toulouse (J. Coombs, Tp. Serjt. Major, 15th Hussars.); Waterloo 1815 (John Coombs, 15th or King’s Reg. Hussars), fitted with steel clip and contemporary silver bar suspension, edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine, the first very fine (2)John Coombs was born at Romsey, Hampshire, and attested for the 15th Hussars at Guildfo...
A good campaign pair awarded to Sergeant W. Simms, 7th Regiment of Foot (Royal Fusiliers), who was present at the Battle of New OrleansMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Toulouse (William Simms, Serjt. 7th. Foot); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 1st issue, large letter reverse (Sergt. William Simms. 7th. Foot. 1836), engraved naming, minor repairs to clasp previously sprung on first, suspension replaced on second, very fine (2)Ex-William G. Chereos Collection of Medals relating to the American War of 1812, September 2004.Of the 7 single-clasp awards for Toulouse to the 7th Foot, none went to...
(x) Pair: Private J. Taylor, 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of FootMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Egypt, Corunna, Fuentes D'Onor, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Toulouse (John Taylor, 92nd Foot); Waterloo 1815, fitted with original steel ring and loop suspension (John Taylor, 1st Bat. 92nd Highlanders.), very fine (2)The only 8-clasp Medal with this combination of clasps to the 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot. Given the fact he is missing the clasp 'Orthes', perhaps he was wounded or sick after the Battle of Nive, 9-13 December 1813 but had recovered in time f...
(x) The historically significant pair awarded to Midshipman C. A. Bruce, Indian Navy, the man who introduced tea to India and was father of the Indian tea trade; he was a veteran of the First Burmese War, whence he served the Arrakan FlotillaArmy of India 1799-1826, short-hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Ava (Mr. C. A. Bruce. Arracan Flotilla.); Royal Society of Arts & Commerce, Gold Medal, 52mm, gold (99.3g of 99.99% fine gold as per Spink XRF), by W. Wyon, the reverse engraved 'To C. A. Bruce Esqr. For Discovering Tea Tracts & Cultivating & Preparing Tea in Assam 1840', fitted with ornate gold swive...
Three: Master at Arms E. J. Summers, Royal NavyNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (Edwin J. Summers); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension (E. J. Summers. Mr. at Arms. H.M.S. Forte. 22 Yrs.); St Jean d'Acre 1840, silvered, a period sand cast copy, very fine, all three with matching top riband bars as worn (3)Provenance:Glendining's, March 1999.Edwin James Summers was born at Newcastle on Tyne on 31 October 1816 and joined the Royal Navy in December 1838. Summers served aboard Ganges from December 1838-April 1842 (including operations off Syria - Medal, St Jean d'Acre Meda...
(x) The fine campaign group of three awarded to Trooper J. Atwell, 9th (Queen's Royal) LancersPunniar Star 1843 (Private John Atwell H. M. 9th or Queens Royal Lancers); Sutlej 1945-46, for Sobraon, no clasp (John Atwell 9th Lancers); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps Chilianwala, Goojerat (J. Atwell, 9th Lancers.), very fine (3)John Atwell was born in 1823 and enlisted in the 9th Lancers on 7 July 1840 at RHQ, Hounslow, Middlesex, aged 23. He embarked for Calcutta on 7 May 1842 and landed there on 11 September 1842. Atwell shared in the Battle of Punniar during the Gwalior Campaign in 1843; three years...
(x) The outstanding campaign group of four awarded to Troop Sergeant-Major G. Bubb, 9th (Queen's Royal) LancersSutlej 1845-56, for Sobraon, no clasp (Geo: Bubb 9th Lancers); Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Chilianwala, Goojerat (G. Bubb, 9th Lancers.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 3 clasps, Delhi, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (Serjt. Geo. Bubb, 9th Lancers); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (1287 Tp. Serjt. Majr. George Bubb 9th Lancers), each fitted with silver riband buckles, in an impressive fitted leather case, contact marks overall, especially to the first two, nearly very fine (4)George Bubb was born at Glouces...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe camapign group of three attributed to Chaplain E. M. Johnstone, Royal Navy, a long-serving Chaplain and Naval Instructor aboard H.M.S. BritanniaCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol, unnamed as issued, neat pawnbroker's mark to obverse; Baltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian die, pierced with dual ring suspension, housed behind glass in an antique wooden frame fitted with a white metal name plaque, polished, contact marks, about very fine and better (3)Edward Martin Johnstone was born in Scotland in August 1827. At some stage he joined th...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe campaign pair awarded to Captain A. Jacob, Royal Navy, for service aboard H.M.S. Leopard, taking part in the destruction of 10 Russian guns and a fortification on the Kuban RiverCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Augustus Jacob Mid. H.M.S. Leopard), engraved naming; Baltic 1854-55, both with riband bars as worn, very fine (2)M.I.D. London Gazette, 30 June 1854:'For Valorous bouts at Uleaborg and Tornea.'Augustus Jacob was born at Crawley, Hampshire on 20 August 1839 to parents Philip Jacob, an Archdeacon for Crawley, and Anna Sophia Noel. Little is known about...
(x) The famed Charge of the Light Brigade group of three awarded to Trumpet-Major J. Keates, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own), who had his horse killed under him at Balaklava, where he was Orderly Trumpeter to the Earl of CardiganCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Trumpter. J. Keates, XIth Hussars), regimentally impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (914 Trump. Major John Keates, 11th Hussars), officially impressed naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (914 Trupt. John Kates XI PAO Hussars), regimentally impressed naming, fitted...
Sold for the Benefit of CharityThe superb campaign group of four awarded to Private, later Major-General J. M. Sexton, 95th (Derbyshire) Regiment, later Bombay Staff CorpsA well-known Regimental personality and former Warrant Officer, he rallied the Battalion at the Alma and was awarded his commission for service at Inkermann; Sexton took a brace of 'mentions' at Gwalior during the Indian Mutiny and achieved the rare distinction of an enlisted man reaching General Officer rankCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Lieutn. and Adjt. J. M. Sexton. 95 Regt.), engraved naming; Indi...
Pair: Corporal W. Britt, 1st Madras Fusiliers, a member of the First Relief Force who was wounded at AllahabadIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (2853 Pte. W. Britt 1/Madras Fus.), small correction to unit, later impressed naming; Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 2 clasps, Defence of Lucknow, Lucknow (2853 Cpl. W. Britt. 1/Madras Fus.), later impressed naming, contact marks, otherwise nearly very fine (2)W. Britt served with the famous, 'Neill's Bluecaps' during the Indian Mutiny, during the early stages of the British counter-attack towards Cawnpore and Lucknow Niell and a large portion of th...
Pair: Lieutenant-Colonel G. F. Churchill, 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment)India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Perak (Capt: G. F. Churchill. 1st Goorkha. L. Infy.); Afghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Cap: G. F. Churchill. 1st Goorkha.), good very finePurchased February 2003.George Frederick Churchill was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into the 106th Foot from Sandhurst in March 1864 and was promoted Lieutenant in May 1867, having been Instructor of Musketry for his Regiment for a year or so. Appointed to the Bengal Staff Corps in October 1868, he was posted as a Wing Off...
(x) The campaign pair awarded to Brigadier-General W. F. Fuller, D.S.O., Royal Artillery, who was 'mentioned' and promoted for the final assault on Gyantse, when his guns blew the important final breach, into which the Gurkhas & Fusiliers poured their storming partiesIndia General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89 (Lieut. R. W. Fuller, Royal Arty.); Tibet 1903-04, 1 clasp, Gyantse (Major R. W. Fuller, 7th Mn. By. R.G.A.), minor official corrections to the first, very fine (2)The I.G.S. was previously sold in the John Tamplin Collection, September 2002 and has been re-unite...
(x) Family GroupPair: Sergeant W. Austin, 60th Regiment of Foot, the only European Regiment present at Meerut when the Indian Mutiny began there in 1857Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Corpl. W. Austin. 1st Bn. 60th Rifles.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (5158. Srjt. W. Austin. 1st Batn. 60th Regt.), very fine (2)Royal Military Asylum Good Conduct Medal (E. W. Austin), silver, light contact wear, very fineWilliam Austin was born at Aylesford, Maidstone, Kent and attested with the 17th Regiment of Foot on 29 March 1838 in Rochester. He was posted to India in 1841 rated as a Bugler and transferred to...
The campaign pair awarded to Major-General D. S. Buist, Bengal Staff Corps, late Sylhet Light Infantry and 44th Native Infantry (8th Gurkha Rifles), who was 'mentioned' on multiple occasions during a career full of hot action, especially against the Frontier Tribes who gave revolt on regular occasionNotable clashes saw Buist in Command of a Detachment at Binna Caudy in January 1858 and when to the fore once again for his work in the capture of Moong-Gougie in March 1860; given the variety and regularity of his bravery, it seems remarkable he retired without any decorations for his fine service...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe campaign pair awarded to Major-General Sir George Le Grand Jacob, Bombay Army, who relieved the mutiny at Kolapore, and was a cousin of General John Jacob, inventor of the Jacob's RifleIndian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp (Coll G. Le Grand Jacob.); Indian General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Persia (Col. G. Le G. Jacob, Comg. Lt. Bttn.), sold together with attributed miniature Mutiny Medal with clasp 'Central India', very fine (2)George Le Grand Jacob was born at Roath Court, Cardiff on 24 April 1805 to parents John Jacob, an Antiquarian, and Mary Long. During his childh...
(x) Pair: Sergeant R. A. Barnes, 60th FootCanada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp Red River 1870 (513 Lce Serjt. R. A. Barnes. I:60: R.R.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (513. Sergt. R. A. Barness, I-60th Foot), note surname spelling, light pitting and contact wear overall, very fine (2)123 'Red River 1870' clasps to the 1/60th Rifles from a total issue of 355 medals with this clasp.Robert Andrew Barnes was born at Eton, Windsor, Buckinghamshire around 1838 and attested with the 60th Regiment of Foot on 10 December 1858. He served in Malta with the 1st Battalion from 7 March 1860- 4 September 1867 wh...
(x) 'One of the 15th Hussars' finest products was Sir George Luck, a brusque, fire-eating type of soldier of the old school. In his day there was no-one whose opinions on the cavalry arm, and its employment in war, were more respected. As a boy I often heard my father [Field Marshal Sir John French] quoting George Luck as a kind of oracle on cavalry.'Lieutenant-Colonel Hon. E. G. French, D.S.O.The campaign pair awarded to General Sir George Luck, G.C.B., Colonel of the 15th Hussars'A big man of fine physique, strong voice and strong language', he established himself as one of the great cavalry...
(x) Pair: Private H. Green, 9th LancersAfghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Kabul, Kandahar (1845. Pte. H. Green. 9th Lancers.); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (1845 Private H. Green 9th Lancers), first with small edge bruise, second with bruise to one point of star, otherwise very fine (2)Henry Green was born at Wigston, Leicestershire in 1857 and was a home work knitter by trade upon his enlistment at Canterbury in March 1877. Having served for some 8 years 283 days, he was discharged in December 1885.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Four: Captain B. R. Wilson, 19th Royal Hussars, late 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish)South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (Lieut: B. R. Wilson. 4th Dragn. Gds.), with very faint traces of engraved date ‘21/4/80’ after unit; Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (Lieut: B. R. Wilson, 4th Dn. Gds.; Khedive’s Star, dated 1882; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, silver-gilt, gold and enamel, toned, good very fine (4)Just 2 South Africa Medals to the 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish) - this a unique award to an Officer and anothe...
The campaign pair awarded to Private J. Proudlock, Royal Horse Guards, who was severely wounded in the head on 28 August 1882 - during the famous 'moonlight charge' at KassassinEgypt 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (841. Pte. J. Proudlock. R. H. Gds.); Khedive's Star, dated 1882, pitting from Star, very fine (2)Jasper Milburn Proudlock was born at Rothbury, Morpeth, Northumberland and was a labourer upon his joining the Royal Horse Guards at Regent's Park Barracks, London on 12 June 1876. Confined and imprisoned from March-May 1877 and again from March-April 1882, Proudlock proceeded to Egypt...
(x) Pair: Sapper W. Chapman, 26th Company, Royal Engineers, who was killed in action at the Battle of Abu Kru, January 1885Egypt and Sudan 1882-29, dated reverse, no clasp (16774. Sapr. W. Chapman. 24th Co. R.E.); Khedive's Star 1882, good very fine (2)C. Chapman saw service with the 24th & 26th Companies, Royal Engineers during the Egypt & Sudan campaign. With the latter Company, they formed the only Engineer section of the Desert Column which shared in the costly action at Abu Kru/Gubat on 19 January 1885, that cost some 121 lives, Chapman included (further entitled to clasps 'The Nile 1884-...
(x) Pair: Bugler C. Leece, New South Wales InfantryEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (501 Bugler, C. Leece,. N.W.S. Infy.); Khedive's Star, dated 1884-6, mounted as worn, very fine (2)Charles Leece was born at Liverpool in 1861 and was a book binder by trade who arrived in Australia in August 1884, he enlisted into the New South Wales Infantry in February 1885. Travelling to Sudan aboard the Iberia in March 1885, he served with 'D' Company and returned to Australia in the Arab in June 1885. Settling in Randwick, he died in April 1942; sold together with copied res...
(x) 'I met my uncle Henry, who in 1882 was at the battle of Tel-el-Kebir and was reported to be the first into the Turkish trenches. However, Uncle Henry always said his Corporal beat him by two feet! There were no D.S.O.'s then, think the creation was in 1886.'The Memoirs of Col. G. B. Daubeny refer - with the good Major taking a 'mention' for his braveryThe campaign group of three awarded to Major H. J. Daubeny, 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish RegimentEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (Capt. H. J. Daubeny. 2/R. Ir: R.) small official correction to surname; Turkey, Otto...
Pair: Private W. Davis, Gordon HighlandersEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 5 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (2173. Pte. W. Davis, 1/Gord; Highrs.), neat replacement rivet between first and second clasp on right side; Khedive's Star, dated 1882, suspension repaired on this last, very fineWalter Davis is noted as serving at Malta between April - September 1881. Sold together with roll extract.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Three: Lieutenant M. Dunn, Driscoll's Scouts, late Roberts's Horse, Cape Mounted Riflemen and 2nd Life GuardsCape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-97, 1 clasp, Basutoland (Tpr M. Dunn. C. M. Rifn), engraved naming; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen (2144 S: Sjt-Maj: M. C. Dunn, Roberts Horse); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lieut M. Dunn. Driscoll's Scouts.), mounted as worn, light scratchings to rim of first medal, edge bruise to Q.S.A., otherw...
(x) Six: Sergeant F. Smith, 3rd South African Infantry Regiment, late Rand Rifles, British South Africa Police, and Cape Town HighlandersCape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (Pte F. Smith. C.T. Highdrs); Queen's South Africa 199-1902, 2 clasps, Rhodesia, Relief of Mafeking, Transvaal (191 Trp: F. Smith. B.S.A. Police); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Guide F. Smith. F.I.D.); 1914-15 Star (Pte F. Smith Rand Rfls.); British War and bilingual Victory Medals (Sjt F. Smith. 3rd S.A.I.), mounted as worn, very fine (6)Fred...
(x) Three: Private G. Poulton, Shropshire Light InfantryHong Kong Plague 1894 (Private G. Poluton, S.L.I.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Driefontein, Johannesburg (3360 Pte. G. Poulton, 2: Shrops: Lt. Inft.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3360 Pte. G. Poulton. Shrops: L.I.), good very fine (Lot)Provenance:Glendining's, August 1988.George Poulton was born in Kingsford, Worcestershire in 1871 and was a moulder by trade whilst serving in the Worcestershire Militia at the time of his enlisting into the Shro...
Five: Warrant Officer Class II A. Nutley, Royal Sussex Regiment, who received a 'mention' for his Great War serviceIndia General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4232. Corpl. A. Nutley 2d. Bn. Ryl. Suss. Regt.); 1914-15 Star (254 C. S. Mjr. A. Nutley. R. Suss. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (254 W.O.Cl.II. A. Nutley. R. Suss. R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (4232 C. Sjt: A. Nutley. R. Sussex Regt.), first and last very fine, Trio better (5)M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1916.Alfred Edgar Nutley was born at St Catherine's, Marlbor...
(x) Pair: Captain C. O. Halliday, Bengal Sappers & Miners, who commanded a Company during the Relief of Chitral and was latterly Electric Light Officer during the 1903 DurbarDelhi Durbar 1903; India General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98, Relief of Chitral 1895 (Lieut. C. O. Halliday. R. E. Bl. Sappers & Miners), light contact wear, very fine (2)Provenance:Spink, April 2000.Charles Ogilvie Halliday was born in India in October 1867, the son of Frederick and Anne Halliday, his father being a member of the Bengal Civil Service. He was commissioned 2nd Lieuten...
(x) Four: Corporal J. McLoughlin, Lancashire FusiliersQueen's Sudan 1896-98 (5497. Pte. J. McLoughlin. 2/Lan Fus:); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek (5497 Cpl. J. McLoughlin, Lanc: Fus:); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5497 Corpl: J. McLoughlin. Lanc: Fus:); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (5497. Pte. J. McLoughin. 2nd L.F), note spelling of surname, contact marks throughout and some minor edge wear, very fine overall (4)J. McLoughlin was present for the expedition to Khar...
(x) Seven: Private J. Reynolds, East Surrey Regiment, attached Labour Corps, who died on 6 February 1918Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Transvaal (5720 Pte J. Reynolds, 2nd E. Surrey Regt); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5720 Pte J. Reynolds. E. Surrey Regt); 1914 Star (L-5720 Pte J. Reynolds. 1/E.Surr:R.); British War and Victory Medals (5720 Pte J. Reynolds. E. Surr. R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (5720 Pte J. Reynolds E. Surr. R.), very fine (6)John Reynolds was born at Southwark and was a labourer upon his joining the East Surrey Regime...
Pair: Colonel F. J. Ryder, C.M.G., 3rd Dragoon Guards, later Remounts Department, who was 'mentioned' in both the Anglo-Boer War and Great WarQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Belfast (Major: F. J. Ryder. 3:Drgn:Gds:); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lt:Col: F. J. Ryder. 3/Drgn:Gds:), light contact wear, very fine (2)[C.M.G.] London Gazette 3 June 1916.Francis John Ryder was born at Headingley, Yorkshire on 21 March 1866, the son of Charles and Louisa Ryder. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 30 January 1889 with...
The campaign pair awarded to Private W. B. R. Craven, Black Watch, who was taken prisoner at Magersfontein when his Regiment led the attack into terrible Mauser fire and suffered appalling casualtiesQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (7013 Pte W. Craven, 2nd Rl Highldrs:); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (7013 Corpl: W. B. Craven. Rl: Highrs:), good very fine (2)Walter Brown Renton Craven was born at Thurso, Caithness, Scotland in 1875 and attested with the Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) on 3 August 1...
Pair: Lieutenant-Colonel A. V. Weir. Royal Irish Rifles, who was taken Prisoner of War during their famously bloody attack on the StormbergQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Capt. A. V. Weir. R. Ir. Rif.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Capt. A. V. Weir. Rl. Irish Rif.), minor contact wear, very fine overall (2)Arthur Vavasour Weir was born at Ghizree, India on 20 December 1865, the son of Esther and Captain William Weir, 103rd (Bombay) Regiment. They left the subcontinent not long after his birth,...
Three: Private J. Rigby, 1st Battalion, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment, a Kimberley Defender who survived the siege only to be wounded in action the following yearQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State, Transvaal (3584 Pte J. Rigby. 1st L.N.Lanc:Regt.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3584 Pte. J. Rigby. L.N.Lanc:Regt.); Mayor of Kimberley’s Star 1899-1900, reverse hallmark with date letter ‘c’, the reverse contemporarily engraved '3584 Pte. J. Rigby L.N. Lanc. Regt.', contact wear, very fine (3)John Rigby...
(x) Four: Lieutenant A. L. Godden, Lumsden's HorseQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (67 Tpr. A. L. Godden, Lumsden's Horse); Delhi Durbar 1911; Volunteer Force L.S & G.C., G.V.R. (2nd Lieut. A. L. Godden E.B. Vol. Rfs.); Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R. (Lt. A. L. Godden, E.B. Coy., A.F.I.), maker's cartouche and hallmarks to Birmingham 1927 to reverse, with top riband bar, mounted as worn, very fine (4)V.D. I.A.O. 14 May 1918.A. L. Godden is confirmed on the medal roll for having served with Lumsden's Horse as a Trooper...
(x) Pair: Civil Surgeon H. M. Tickell, attached Royal Army Medical CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Laing's Nek, Belfast (H. M. Tickell. Surgeon.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Civ. Surg. H. M. Tickell.), very fineHenry Maurice Tickell was born on 14 August 1866, the son of Louisa & Commander T. Tickell R.N.. Young Tickell was educated at 'Cherbourg', Worcester (private) and Matriculated in the Michaelmas term in 1885; B.A. 1888; M.B., B.Chir. and M.A. in 1894; M.D. 1898; D.P.H. 1904.He first worked at St. Bartholomew's...
(x) Nine: Lieutenant-Colonel C. E. Watling, Army Service Corps, late Connaught RangersQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (Capt. C. E. Watling. A.S.C.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Capt. C. E. Watling. A.S.C.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (Captain C. E. Watling. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Col. C. E. Watling.); Coronation 1902; Coronation 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, very fine (9)Charles Edward Watling was...
(x) The Boer War and Great War group of seven awarded to Sergeant R. Lloyd, 10th HussarsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Wittebergen (3905 Pte R. Lloyd, 10th Hussars.), last clasp unofficially affixed, disc later reattached; King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3905 Pte R. Lloyd. 10th Hussars.); 1914 Star, with clasp (1484 L. Sgt R. Lloyd. 10/Hrs.); British War and Victory Medals (1484 Sjt. R. Lloyd. 10-Hrs.); Delhi Durbar 1911; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (1484 Sjt: R. Lloyd...
(x) Four: Sergeant C. E. Bolton, Welsh Regiment, late Royal Artillery, who served as a Special Service N.C.O. during the Ashanti 1900 campaignAshanti 1900, no clasp (Corpl: C. E. Bolton. R.A.); 1914-15 Star (18465 L. Cpl. C. E. Bolton. R. W. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (18465 Sjt. C. E. Bolton. R. Welsh.), traces of lacquer to first, very fine (4)No Regular British Army unit served in the Ashanti 1900 campaign, approximately 183 Officers and 80 European N.C.O.'s took a Medal - of which 32 were Special Service N.C.O.'s.Charles Edward Bolton was born in August 1868 at Shoeburyness, Ess...
(x) 'He had a gift for friendship and an outstanding ability to get on with people'(Robinson's obituary which appeared in the Surrey Advertiser, 21 March 1964, refers).Three: Chaplain F. T. Robinson, Royal Navy, who survived the sinking of Audacious and went on to serve as the Chaplain of the hospital ship Plassy, doubtless providing much needed support during her services at the Battle of Jutland which saw many of the worst casualties taken aboardAfrica General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (Revd., F.T. Robinson. M.A., Chaplain, R.N., H.M.S. Hyacinth); Naval General Service 191...
Five: Able Seaman J. H. Whitmore, Royal Navy, who was fortunate to survive the torpedoing of HMS Penelope in 1916Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1908-10 (238107 J. H. Whitmore, Ord. H.M.S. Hyacinth:); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (238107 J. H. Whitmore, A.B. H.M.S. Hyacinth.); 1914-15 Star (238107 J. H. Whitmore. A.B. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (238107 J. H. Whitmore. A.B. R.N.), very fine (5)James Henry Whitmore was born at Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire, on 20 April 1891 and was brought up in the workhouse along with his m...
The tragic and well documented campaign group of four awarded to Private C. Robson, Coldstream Guards, who was killed in action on 14 July 19161914 Star with clasp (9440 Pte C. Robson. C.Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (9440 Pte. C. Robson. C.Gds.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Christopher Robson), the medals very fine, the plaque lightly polished (4)Christopher Robson was born at Scorton, Durham and enlisted at Darlington, he entered the war in France on 12 August 1914 and was killed in action whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion on 14 July 1916. At this stage the unit was present...
The fine campaign group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. W. Stevens, Royal Indian Army Service Corps, late 1/28th (County of London) Battalion, The London Regiment (Artists Rifles), who was killed in action in the Banda Straight off Singapore on 16 February 1942 and was posthumously 'mentioned'1914 Star, clasp (1640 Pte. C. W. Stevens. 1/28 Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. C. W. Stevens.); India General Service 1908-35, 4 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933 (Capt. C. W. Stevens, I.A.S.C.), private rivets and...
The campaign group of four awarded to Captain G. E. Ward, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, who was killed in action on 25 September 1915, the First Day of the Battle of Loos, the act which won the Regiment their first Victoria Cross of the Great War1914 Star (7552 Cpl. G. Ward. 2/R. Suss: R); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. G. E. Ward.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (George Ernest Ward), all housed within a glazed frame, together with portrait photograph of the recipient, all but extremely fine (Lot)George Ernest Ward was born in 1884 and served in France with the 2nd Battalion,...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThree: 2nd Lieutenant G. M. Penn, Rifle Brigade, who was shot dead by a sniper at 'Plugstreet' on 11 February 1915, whilst attached to the Somerset Light Infantry1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. G. M. Penn. Rif. Brig.); British War and Victory Medals (2 Lieut. G. M. Penn.), together with his Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Geoffrey Mark Penn), contained in an old, glazed frame, extremely fine (4)Geoffrey Mark Penn was born on 20 April 1886, the son of William Penn of Taverham Hall, and was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Oxford. Commissioned in the 6th (Reser...
Three: 2nd Lieutenant F. Critchley, South Lancashire Regiment, who originally enlisted into the Army Cyclist Corps but died of wounds on 10 April 19181914-15 Star (8977 Pte. F. Critchley. A. Cyclist Corps.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. F. Critchley.), minor official corrections, otherwise very fine (3)Frank Critchley was the son of George and Sarah Critchley of 48 Willis Street, Warrington, Lancashire, he was educated at the National School and was employed by Messrs. H. Fairclough. Critchley enlisted into the Army Cyclist Corps and entered the war in France on 8 November 1915. H...
Four: Major C. F. M. Birch, 1st Gorkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment) & 4th Gurkha Rifles1914-15 Star (Capt. C. F. M. Birch. 2/1/Gurkha Rfls.); British War and Victory Medals (Maj. C. F. M. Birch.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Major C. F. M. Birch. 2-1 Grks.), mounted court-style as worn, very fine (4)Purchased January 1995.For the operations against the Swatis with the Malakand Moveable Column on the North West Frontier in 1915, the unit was the only Gurkha Battalion to earn a 1914-15 Star in this Theatre of War.Colvin Frederic Montagu Birch was born on 3 No...
(x) Family CollectionPair: Captain R. H. Potter, Mercantile Marine, who survived the loss of his command, the S.S. Scottish Monarch, when she was torpedoed in 1915, he was later commended for "running over" an enemy submarine in the Irish Sea in 1918 subsequently sinking her with the merchant vessels' twelve pounder; a hollow victory following the loss of his third son, Midshipman P.B. PotterBritish War and Mercantile Marine Medals (Robert H. Potter), the first with obverse surface scratch, otherwise nearly extremely fine (2)Four: Midshipman P. B. Potter, Royal Naval Reserve, late Liverpool Sc...
Five: Major A. C. Roper, Royal Fusiliers, later Hampshire Regiment, a Tasmanian-born officer who was gassed on 14 March 1918 and went on to serve in the Second World WarApparently 'one of the first British Officers to set foot in Hitler’s domain' at the Reich Chancellery he went on to donate his souvenirs from the building to Worthing MuseumBritish War and Victory Medals (Capt. A. C. Roper. R. Fus.), later official replacements; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, very fine (5)Arthur Cecil 'Doc' Roper was born at Tasmania, Australia on 14 June 1890, the so...
The campaign group of four awarded to Lieutenant P. S. Doubell, Surma Valley Light Horse, late The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (Lieut. P. S. Doubell.); Indian Volunteer Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R., reverse engraved ' Lieut. P. S. Doubell, Surma. V.L.H., A.F.I.', with integral top bar; Volunteer Force Long Service (India and the Colonies), G.V.R. (2-Lt. P. S. Doubell. The Surma V.L. Horse. A.F.I.), impressed naming, mounted as worn, very fine (4)V.D. Indian Gazette 18 April 1925.Philip Stanley Doubell initially enlisted into 1st Volunteer Battalion...
The campaign group of five awarded to Lieutenant Sir G. P. Hogg, K.C.I.E., C.S.I., Indian Civil Service, who served as Governor of AssamBritish War Medal 1914-20 (2 Lt. G. P. Hogg.); Delhi Durbar 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn together with an erased Victory Medal, good very fine[K.C.I.E.] London Gazette 2 January 1939 (Chief Secretary to the Government of Bengal, and lately Acting Governor of Assam).[C.S.I.] London Gazette 19 June 1936 (Chief Secretary to the Government of Bengal).[C.I.E.] London Gazette 3 June 1932 (Commissioner, Burdwan Division, Bengal).Gilbert Pitcai...
Nine: Colonel J. R. James, 3rd Battalion, 10th Baluchis, Indian ArmyBritish War Medal 1914-20 (Capt. J. R. James.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Lieut. J. R. James.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, S. Persia (Capt. J. R. James.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Burma 1930-32 (Capt. J. R. James. 3-10 Baluch R.); India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (Maj. J. R. James, 3-10 Baluch R.); War and India Service Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted court-style as worn, good very fine, housed in fitted leather case (9) John Russell James was born at...
(x) Four: Staff Nurse F. Fearnhead, Territorial Force Nursing Service, who served in Salonica and ItalyBritish War and Victory Medals (S. Nurse F. Fearnhead.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (S. Nurse F. Fearnhead T.F.N.S.); Greece, Kingdom, Silver Medal of Honour of the Hellenic Red Cross, silver and enamel, very fine (4)Approximately 227 Territorial Force War Medals 1914-19 to the Territorial Force Nursing Service.Frances Fearnhead was born in October 1892 at Oldham, Lancashire. She studied at the Royal Infirmary, Sheffield between 1907-11. During the Great War she served at the 3rd Nor...
'This represents not merely piracy, but piracy on a vaster scale of murder than any old-time pirate ever practiced… It is warfare against innocent men, women and children on the ocean and on our own fellow countrymen and country women. It seems inconceivable that we should refrain from taking action. We owe it to humanity and to our own national self-respect.'(The first public statement of Mr. Roosevelt after the sinking of Lusitania, reported in The New York Herald, European edition, 9 May 1915 refers). The Great War group of three awarded to Fireman J. J. Whelan, Merchant Navy, who served ab...
A Father and Daughter's Collection:The interesting Great War campaign group of four awarded to 2nd Lieutenant R. C. Unmack, Royal Air Force, who went on to become the well-known headmaster of King's College, during his tenure the school was attended by the son of Haile Selassie, he was later awarded the Order of Menelik IIBritish War and Victory Medal (2. Lieut. R. C. Unmack. R.A.F.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Ethiopia, Empire, Order of Emperor Menelik II, bronze-gilt and enamel, in case of issue, War Medal tarnished, otherwise polished, very fine (4)The General Service Medal awarded to Lieutenan...
Eight: Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. D. Drummond, Seaforth Highlanders, who commanded the 19th (Kenya) Battalion, King's African Rifles during the Second World War and latterly became a Senior BarristerIndia General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (Lieut. M. J. D. Drummond. Seaforth Highrs.), officially re-impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these last five impressed Boots-style 'Major M. J. D. Drummond Seaforth Highrs'; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Major M. J. D. Drummond. Seaforth.); Coronation 19...
'The greatest loss to the Battalion was Oscar Bethune, who died that same evening without regaining consciousness. He had been for twelve years with the Regiment and had greatly endeared himself to all who knew him, both officers and men. He was buried in the cemetery at Bannu. As one who knew him wrote at the time, "...he was loved by us all and his only enemy can have been the tribesman who shot him”.'The Regimental History laments the loss of Captain Bethune in March 1937The campaign pair awarded to Captain O. R. Bethune, 2nd Battalion, 5th Gorkha Rifles (Frontier Force), who was killed in...
The historically important 'Arctic Convoys' 1941 group of four to Master R. Tate, Merchant Navy, commanding officer of the S.S. Waziristan, who was killed when she was torpedoed in 1941, becoming the first vessel lost during the Arctic Convoys1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Arctic Star; War Medal 1939-45 , sold together with an archive of original material, Arctic Star extremely fine, otherwise very fine (4)Reynold Tate was born at South Shields, Tyneside in September 1906, to parents John, an insurance superintendent, and Elizabeth Tate. Beginning his life at sea at 16 he worked aboard merchant...
Four: Able Seaman G. R. Eagles, Royal Navy, who served aboard H.M.S. Sussex following the surrender of the Japanese Army, including an extensive photograph archive with images of General Itagaki boarding1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45, sold together with riband bar excluding War Medal, sold together with an archive of original material, very fine overall (4)George Redvers Eagles was born at Burslem, Staffordshire on 6 November 1925, the second son of Joseph and Florence Eagles. Joseph Eagles was a general labourer at Shelton Steel Works in...
(x) The campaign group of three awarded to Midshipman C. D. E. Badcock, Royal Navy, son of Paymaster Captain K. E. Badcock, Royal Navy who was among those who lost their lives when the cruiser H.M.S. Neptune was mined off Tripoli in December 19411939-45 Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45, with related Admiralty condolence slip in the name of 'Midshipman Charles David Edgar Badcock, R.N.', and a letter of condolence to his mother from an officer serving in H.M.S. Jackal, dated 25 April 1942, extremely fine (3) Charles David Edgar Badcock was born in 1923 the son of Paymaster Captain K. E. Bad...
The Second World War group of five awarded to Lieutenant R. S. Buck, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, including the Order of Kinabalu1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, France and Germany Clasp; British War Medal 1939-45; Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (Ty. Lieut. R. S. Buck. R.N.V.R.); Malaysia, Sabah, Order of Kinabalu, Fourth Class (Companion), neck Badge, Spink & Son, London, silver and enamel, 65mm, sold with attributed ribband bars and original boxes of issue, last minor wear, fine, rest very fine (5)The Illustrious Order of Kinabalu, Fourth Class, Sabah Government Gazette, 16...
The campaign group of four attributed to Lieutenant H. A. Stewart, Royal Navy1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, with corresponding miniature awards, good very fine (8)Hamish Alexander Stewart was born in India in 1917, the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Alexander Dron Stewart. Young Stewart returned to his native Scotland and went to Edinburgh University to read Medicine. Having qualified in 1939, he was swiftly commissioned into the Royal Navy and served variously in North Atlantic convoys and thence...
(x) Seven: Stoker Mechanic W. Dudgeon, Royal Navy1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Yangtze 1949 (P/KX.145751. W. Dudgeon. Sto. Mech. R.N.), very fine (7)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A good group of nine awarded to Second Radio Officer J. E. Gawn, New Zealand Merchant Navy, a member of the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Pacific Star; Italy Star; War & New Zealand Service Medal 1939-45; Polar Medal 1904, E.II.R., silver issue, 1 clasp, Antarctic 1957-58 (John Edward Gawn); Explorers Club of New York Medal (J. E. Gawn); Royal Geographical Society, Fuchs Medal, Frank Kovaks by Spink, 64mm (Eimer 2099; BHM 4473; Poulsom 88, 92), good very fine (Lot)Exhibited:200 Years of Polar Exploration, Spink, November 2019.37 Fuchs Medals for the Expedi...
(x) The superb campaign group of eight awarded to Sergeant T. H. D. Powell, Royal Marines Commandos, a veteran of the Arctic Convoys who passed selection for the Small Raids Wing, later known as the Special Boat Service and seeing a great deal of service during the Cold War1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Arctic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (CH/X.3562 T. H. Powell Cpl. R.M.); Russia, Soviet Union, 40 Years of Victory in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945, mounted with the Malta George Cross Fiftieth Anniversary Medal and...
Eight: Trooper S. R. Wirth, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars, late Royal Armoured Corps and 13th/18th Hussars, who was wounded in North West Europe on 22 September 19451939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Korea 1950-53 (322187 Tpr. S. R. Wirth 8 H.); United Nations Medal for Korea 1950-54, mounted as worn, very fine (8)Stanley Robert Wickstead Wirth was born at Battersea on 25 May 1912 and was a Shop Assistant before he attested into the 13th/18th Hussars at Tunbridge Wells, Kent on 27 January 1939, he then served with the Royal Armou...
(x) The campaign group of nine awarded to Major R. Griffiths, 9th Battalion, Durham Light Infantry, a well-known officer of the 'Gateshead Gurkhas', a veteran of Sicily, who commanded the Battalion's 'D' Company through D-Day, in the bloody Battles of Normandy, the drive to Arnhem and the Crossing of the Rhine1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45 with M.I.D. oak leaf; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., Territorial (Capt R. Griffiths 1952) with Second Award Bar; France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, mounted for wear, sold together with an archi...
(x) Eight: Colonel T. K. Foulkes, Royal Artillery1939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; Efficiency Decoration, Territorial, officially dated '1943', with Four Additional Service clasps, these all officially dated '1958', top riband bar adapted for mounting, good very fine (8)E.D. London Gazette 8 June 1943.4 clasps to E.D. London Gazette 4 July 1958.M.I.D. London Gazette 13 January 1944.Trevor Kirk Foulkes was born in 1904 in Bangor, Wales and having served in the ranks of the Royal...
An 'Italy Operations 1944' Silver Star group of eight awarded to Captain H. H. Greig, L (Nery) Battery, 2nd Royal Horse Artillery, who was decorated by the United States for his gallantry when R.H.Q. of the 9th Battalion, King's Shropshire Light Infantry was shelled during their attack on the Arboreta feature in September 19441939-45 Star; Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; United States of America, Silver Star, mounted as worn, together with another Silver Star (Hunter H. Greig), with their cases of issue, good very...
The campaign group of six awarded to Sergeant A. B. Lindsay, Glider Pilot Regiment, Army Air Corps, who was captured and taken a Prisoner of War at the Battle of Arnhem, having flown a Glider into the action - Lindsay had previously flown into Normandy on D-Day1939-45 Star; Italy Star; France & Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (918329. Sjt. A. B. Lindsay. R.A.), good very fine (6)Allan Barr Lindsay - or 'Jock' to his friends and comrades - was born at Cathcart, Glasgow on 18 February 1920, his father having served in the Royal Highlanders dur...
(x) Seven: Gunner J. L. McLeod, 1st Medium Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery1939-45 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal 1939-45, with Overseas Service clasp; War Medal 1939-45, these last three Canadian issues in silver; Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., Canada (Gnr. J. L. McLeod), very fine (7)James Lester McLeod was born in 1918 in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island and first joined the Militia in August 1935, initially serving with the 8th Medium Battery. Joining the Canadian Active Service Force in September 1939, he went to Kingsto...
Seven: Major W. E. Hawkins, South African Forces, who was 'mentioned' with the 6th South African Armoured Division1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf; Africa Service Medal 1939-45, these all officially inscribed '8004 W. E. Hawkins'; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., South Africa bi-lingual issue, the reverse officially engraved, 'Maj. W. E. Hawkins. S.C. (V.)', mounted as worn, gilt worn on the last, otherwise very fine and better (7)M.I.D. London Gazette 23 May 1946.'…in recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Mediterranean Th...
Six: Captain G. W. Liebenberg, 'Q' Service Corps, South African Forces, an unusual example of a South African serving in North-West Europe1939-45 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; South Africa Service Medal 1939-45, all officially inscribed, '43610 G. W. Liebenberg', very fine and better (6)Gabriel Willem Liebenberg was born at Philippolis, Orange Free State on 16 October 1919 and initially attested as a Pilot Officer in the South African Air Force however he was discharged on 30 December 1939. Re-attesting on 16 June 1940 as a Sergeant with 'Q' Service...
An unusual campaign group of five awarded to Leading Aircraftman J. L. Mylan, Royal Air Force, who saw Arctic service during the Second World WarArctic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Russia, Soviet Union, Ushakov Medal, reverse officially numbered '3639', with accompanying named certificate in case of issue; Russia, 70th Anniversary of the Great Patriotic War Medal, the campaign awards in their named, late issue, boxes of issue, overall good very fine (5)J. L. Mylan served with the service number 1236406, by family repute he was part of the Royal Air Force effort to supply and train Sov...
Four: Flight-Sergeant J. A. Bowden, No. 205 Squadron, Royal Air Force, who was captured in Java in March 1942 and died as a Prisoner of War in July 19451939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (362816 Sgt. J. A. Bowden. R.A.F.), good very fineJohn Alonzo Bowden was born in April 1907 at Devonport, Devon. He was taken a Prisoner of War on Java on 8 March 1942 and died of malaria whilst held captive at Ranau No. 2 Camp, Borneo on 4 July 1945. He is commemorated upon the Singapore Memorial.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information pleas...
Sold by Order of the Family'Whilst flying unidentified Firefly of 825 Squadron Ocean, off Korea on 27 August 1952, No. 3 in a section of four, carrying out RP attack on radar station in position XC752659 in Changyon/Sinchon area, suffered intense and accurate small arms fire, radiator hit, coolant leak, wheels-up landing in shallow water off Cho-Do, Cat ZZ. Both aircrew survived.' (Jacob's obituary refers, Fleet Air Arm Officers Association, Summer 2013).The Korean War group of four awarded to Lieutenant W. Le. G. Jacob, Royal Navy, who flew 160 missions, on one occasion flying the same missi...
Three: Sergeant Maurice Leopold Chavez, British Honduras Defence ForceWar Medal 1939-45, unnamed; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (No. 26 Sgt. M. L. Chavez), officially engraved naming; Colonial Prison Service Long Service, E.II.R. (M. L. Chavez, Ch. Offr. British Honduras), officially impressed naming, edge rubbed, mounted for wear, good very fine (3)Ex-Tamplin Collection.Maurice Leopold Chavez, British Honduras Defence Force, was awarded the Efficiency Medal, this published in the British Honduras Government Gazette of 7 December 1940. He was awarded the Efficiency Medal (T...
Three: Detective Sergeant E. Mukoreko, British South Africa PoliceWar Medal 1939-45; Colonial Police Medal for Meritorious Service, E.II.R., 2nd issue (10126 African Det. Stn. Sgt. Ernest. B.S.A. Police); Colonial Police L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 1st issue, with second award clasp (10126 African Det. Cl. 2. Sgt. Ernest. B.S.A. Police), mounted as worn, contact marks and edge bruising on L.S. & G.C., very fine (3)Colonial Police Medal Supplement to the London Gazette, 29 December 1959.L.S. & G.C. Southern Rhodesia Government Gazette, 16 December 1955.Second Award Bar to L.S. & G.C. Southern Rhodesi...
Three: Major G. A. Alexander, Cadet Detachment 147, South African ForcesAfrica Service Medal 1939-45 (A.C.F. G. A. Alexander); De Wet Decoration, silvered-metal; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., South Africa bi-lingual issue, the reverse officially engraved, 'Lt. G. A. Alexander. Gen. List A.C.F.', with a set of related miniature dress medals and assorted tunic ribands, good very fine (6)De Wet Decoration Government Gazette 3 December 1965.George Airlie Alexander was born in 1905 and was commissioned Lieutenant in the Cadets whilst at Durban High School on 1 April 1930. He continued to serve,...
Five: Regimental Sergeant-Major C. A. Laker, South African ForcesJohn Chard Medal, E.II.R., silver, officially numbered '168', with miniature crossed swords on riband; John Chard Medal, E.II.R., bronze, officially numbered '32'; Coronation 1953; War Medal 1939-45, unnamed; Africa Service Medal 1939-45, these last officially inscribed, '158277 (ACF) C. A. Laker', excepting the second, mounted as worn, very fine or better (5)John Chard Medal, Silver Government Gazette 16 July 1954.John Chard Medal, Bronze, AG(5)223/53 13 June 1955.Colin Arthur Lionel Laker was born on 4 March 1913 and attested a...
Pair: Trooper A. Marks, 8th HussarsKorea 1950-53 (22288719 Tpr A Marks 8 H); United Nations Medal for Korea, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: A. A. English, South African Armed ForcesU.N. Medal for Korea 1950-54 (E12641 A. A. English); South African Medal for Korea (E12641 A. A. English), mounted for wear in this order, slight edge bruise, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
'But then it come over the channel...Fire Mission Regiment, and I thought, ‘Oh, here we go.’I hadn't even had a sip of my beer, and I just left it, and ran back for the gun. 'D' Company had been ambushed and they were under attack. Things weren’t looking too good because the North Vietnamese Army forces and the Viet Cong numbers surpassed our guys. We were firing [in support], and then it came across ‘Danger Close’, so we knew the blokes from 6RAR must have been really close to getting overrun. We were just pouring fire out and burning through our first line ammo...The noise was unbelievable.....
Three: Quartermaster A. G. Vidler, Royal Fleet Auxiliary, late Royal NavyGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Borneo (J.962692 A. G. Vidler. A.B. R.N.); South Atlantic 1982 with rosette (QM A G Vidler RFA Resource); Gulf 1990-91, no clasp (QM A G Vidler RFA), mounted as worn with a Merchant Navy commemorative medal, very fine (3)Antony Vidler was French by birth and was given the name 'Frenchie' by his shipmates, and had to defer his French National Service serving with the British instead. Served on Fort Grange during the Falklands War of 1982 which was a munitions replenishment ship and was o...
Pair: Sergeant N. B. White, Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire, who received a Commander in Chief's Commendation for his service in BosniaGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24508055 LCpl N B White PWO); United Nations Protection Force 1992-95 (UNPROFOR), mounted court-style as worn, very fine (2)Nigel White served with the Mortar Platoon of the Prince of Wales's Own Regiment of Yorkshire on FV 432s. He served with C Company and in mid-May 1993 the Company deployed to Bosnia being based at Vitez School with 7 Platoon initially attached to B Squadron the Light Dragoo...
(x) Four: Chief Technician D. G. Emery, Royal Air ForceGeneral Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Northern Ireland, Air Operations Iraq (Chf Tech D C Emery (N0690671) RAF); Rhodesia 1980 (Sgt D C Emery N0690671 RAF), officially impressed naming; Gulf 1990-91, no clasp (Chf Tech D C Emery (N0690671) RAF); Royal Air Force, L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (Chf Tech D C Emery (N0690671) RAF), mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (4)Approximately 12 Rhodesia Medals awarded to the Royal Air Force.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Five: Sergeant J. P. Hall, 17th/21st LancersOman, Sultanate, Oman Peace Medal and Operational Award, with crown riband device; Glorious 15th National Day Medal; General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24041273 Cpl. J. P. Hall 17/21 L.); United Nations Medal, on Cyprus riband; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., Regular Army (24041273 Sgt J P Hall 17/21L), mounted as worn, very fine (5)Sold together with a number of Regimental Magazine The White Lancer and The Vedette articles which reference Hall.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sold by Order of the Recipient's Widow'With that, the General [Carlos Büsser] went along the line and saluted each of my men, shook their hands and said, 'If Argentine marines were the same as British marines, we would conquer the world. If there is anything you want, let me know and you will have it.' We made a short list that ended 'Twenty-two one-way tickets to London and twenty-two women.' Büsser said: 'You can have everything on the list except the women and the one-way tickets home you will have to wait for.' Yet the next day we flew out of Argentina.'Lieutenant Keith Mills, D.S.C., who...
Pair: Marine Engineer Artificer First Class J. B. F. Avery, Royal NavySouth Atlantic 1982, with rosette (MEA1(P) J B F Avery D063340X HMS Fearless); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (D063340X J B F Avery MEA1(P) HMS Nelson), mounted as worn, very fine (2)H.M.S. Fearless sailed from Portsmouth on 6 April 1982, she was a 12,000 ton landing platform dock which was the first purpose-built ship of her kind in the Royal Navy. She was built by Harland and Wolff at Belfast and commissioned in late 1965, she had an internal dock which was accessed through a stern door, vehicles could be loaded by ramps...
Pair: Leading Marine Engineering Mechanic G. L. Large, Royal NavySouth Atlantic 1982, with rosette (LMEM (M) G L Large D185665W HMS Herald); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (APOMEA G L Large D185665W RN), very fine (2)Gareth L. Large was born at Essex in 1957 and joined the Royal Navy in 1975 completing his service in 1996.H.M.S Herald was a Royal Navy survey vessel, together with Hecla and Hydra was used as an ambulance ship to ferry casualties from the combat area to the hospital ship Uganda and from there to Montevideo for onward aeromedic Vickers VC10 Ci air transport to naval and military...
Four: Superintendent H. R. Wheeler, Rhodesian Police, late British South African Police, one of just eighteen members of the B.S.A.P. Contingent at the 1953 CoronationZimbabwe, Independence 1980, officially numbered '09284'; Rhodesia, General Service Medal (4673 Insp. H. R. Wheeler); Police L.S. & G.C. (Supt. H. R. Wheeler), with two Additional Service bars; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, good very fine and a very rare combination (4)Note, a total of 42 1953 Coronation Medals to members of the British South African Police and 38 Police Long Service Medals with two bars making this likely a...
Pair: Fusilier D. C. Armstrong, Royal Regiment of FusiliersGulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (24817201 Fus D C Armstrong RRF); General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Northern Ireland, Kuwait (24817201 Fus D C Armstrong RRF), second clasp attached with cord, court mounted as worn, very fineSold together with a Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait and Kuwaiti Liberation Medal 4th Class.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Foreign Orders, Decorations & Medals
(x) Afghanistan, Kingdom, Order of the Supreme Sun (Nishan-i-Lmar-i-Ala), Grand Cross Collar Chain set of Insignia, comprising breast Star, 116mm, silver, gold centre, the reverse with two local signatures; Collar Chain, comprising eight medallions, each 52mm, silver with gold centres, one with maker's signature, with central medallion, 58mm, silver with gold centre, approx. 800mm in total, good very fine and a rarity (2)Inscription to reverse of the Star reads 'Al Darja Al A'ali' (The Highest Grade/Class). With thanks to Owain Raw-Rees for this translation.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in...
Austria, Empire, Order of the Iron Crown, Badge, 80mm including crown suspension x 47mm, silver-gilt, gilt, gold centres and enamel, good very fineThe Property of the Barons Beck-Friis of Borringer-Closter, Sweden.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Austria, Empire, Order of the Golden Fleece, 23mm x 15mm, silver-gilt, with '880' silver mark to suspension ring, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A beautiful and decorative enamelled Order of Franz Joseph chain bracelet A miniature dress Austrian Order of Franz Joseph enamelled chain, in 20ct gold, with fixings for wear and 13 alternating medallions, maker's cartouche 'AR' to bar, scarce, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Bhutan, Kingdom, Royal Family Order, Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Spink & Son, 5-7 King Street, London, comprising sash Badge, 64mm, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, 83mm, gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, nearly extremely fine, with length of full sash riband (2)Perhaps a trial or specimen. The Royal Family Order - Dzongkha Druk Thuksey (Son of the Heart of the Thunder Dragon) - was established by Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in 1966. The Star and Badge both feature a left-facing image of the Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King), with the inscription 'Bhutan' in English and Tibetan. The sash Badge...
The Order of the Southern Cross insignia attributed to Field Marshal The Rt. Hon. H. Maitland Wilson, The Lord Wilson, G.C.B., G.B.E., D.S.O., British Army, who saw outstanding service during the Second World War; he finished his war as Supreme Allied Commander, Mediterranean Theatre, but saw action for several years in the Middle East as Commander-in-Chief, Middle Eastern CommandBrazil, Republic, National Order of the Southern Cross, Grand Officer's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, 91mm including wreath suspension x 65mm, silver-gilt and enamel, on full length neck riband; breast Star...
Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of St Alexander, Military Division breast Star, with Swords, 85mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, retaining pin marked '900', cleaned, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Civil Merit, Grand Officer's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, ring stamped 'SILVER'; breast Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) China, Republic, Order of the Striped Tiger, Badge with 1 Star, 88mm including wreath suspension x 58mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, centre re-affixed, replacement rivet to reverse, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, First Class set of insignia, by Lattes, Cairo, comprising sash Badge 90mm including crown suspension x 63mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, 92mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, both with maker's name to reverse, with modern sash, small enamel damage to one limb on each piece otherwise good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Order of the Nile awarded to E. R. Branston, Sudan RailwaysEgypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, breast Badge with rosette upon riband, by Lattes, Cairo, date hallmark for 1928-29, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, in its fitted case of issue and corresponding miniature award, good very fine (2)Ernest Richard Branston was born on 13 October 1883 and was educated at Brighton Grammar School and then Brighton Technical College. He was working as an Assistant Manager at the Sudan Government Technical Workshops by 1910 and is understood to have worked on the Sudan...
Egypt, Republic, Order of the Virtues, Badge, 57mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to reverse, further enhanced with ten 'rubies' and five 'sapphires', with bow as worn, in fitted case of issue; Medal of Distinction, silver-gilt, hallmarks to suspension and Medal, in fitted case of issue, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt, Monarchy in Exile, Order of Muhammad Ali, Knight Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Worth, Geneva, sash Badge, 105mm including suspension x 58mm, silver-gilt and enamel and enhanced with six green stones, maker's name and silver purity to reverse; Star, 86mm, silver-gilt and enamel and enhanced with six green stones, maker's name and silver purity to reverse, good very fine as issued and rare, with full sash riband and in green fitted case of issue, the inner embossed with the seal of King Fuad II and maker's name (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view T...
Ethiopia, Empire, Order of Menelik II, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel, silver mark to loop; breast Star, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) France, First Empire, Legion of Honour, Type III (1806-08), 58mm including crown suspension x 38mm, gold and enamel, one or two chips, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Legion of Honour awarded to Mr A. Lalande, the legendary French wine merchant and vineyard owner, who served as Deputy of Gironde 1881-89France, Republic, Legion of Honour, breast Badge, silver, gold centres and enamel, enamel chipping, very fine (Lot)Appointed a Knight of the Legion by Emperor Napoleon III in August 1862 and elevated Officer by Marshall de MacMahon in October 1878.(François Louis Marie) Armand Lalande was born in Bordeaux in December 1820 and grew to become a legendary member of the Bordeaux wine world and an influential politician in the Third Republic.He founded Armand...
France, Empire, Order of the Reunion, breast Badge, gold and enamel, 63mm including crown suspension x 38mm, gold and enamel, hallmark on cross on top of crown, with rosette upon riband, good very fine and a rare BadgeSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) France, Decoration of the Fleur de Lis, silver, 38mm including crown suspension x 15mm, good very fine, riband with rosetteSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) A Great War Legion of Honour and Croix de Guerre pair awarded to Capitaine Albert Mesnil, 66th Infantry Regiment, French ArmyFrance, Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier's breast badge, silver and enamel, gilt centre, the enamel heavily restored; Croix de Guerre 1914-1918, with bronze palm; Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918; Victory Medal, together with a Croix de Guerre riband rosette and two metalled digits, excluding the first, generally very fine (4)Sold with an original, coloured portrait photograph, wearing his Legion of Honour and Croix de Guerre; together with his named Infantry I...
The group of seven attributed to Marechal des Logis C. Blumenthal, 53rd Regiment of Infantry, French ArmyFrance, Medaille Militaire, silver, silver-gilt and enamel; Croix de Guerre, dated 1914-1915, with palm and silver star; Verdun Medal 1916; Wound Medal, light enamel damage; Victory Medal 1914-1918; Commemorative War Medal 1914-1918; Military Medal, G.V.R., unnamed as issued to foreign recipients, mounted as worn, very fine unless otherwise stated (7)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
France, Republic, Legion of Honour, 25mm including wreath suspension x 16mm, gold and enamel, enhanced with 16 rose-cut diamonds, very fineSurface-level tests as 18 carat gold when tested using XRF machine.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Belgium, Kingdom, Bronze Medal for Jewish Children of the Holocaust 1945, by Josine Souweine, Belgium, engraved 'Mr et Mme Theys Avec Reconnaissance' to reverse, in a broken case of issue, very fineThe Medal was awarded to individuals who hid Jewish children in their homes in German occupied France during the Second World War. The legend on the obverse is a French translation of Proverbs, 14:21: 'Heureux Celui Qui A Pitie des Afflices, 1942-44' which translates into English as 'Blessed is he who has pity on the afflicted'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view...
Germany, Bavaria, Order of St Hubert, a superb Grand Cross Collar Badge, 115mm including crown suspension x 82mm, gold and enamel, the centre enhanced with a plethora of fine rose-cut diamonds of varying size and colour, good very fine and a great rarityTotal weight 113.7g.Spink XRF testing provides the following gold purity:Crown - 87%Centre - 74%Rays of Badge - 70%Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Germany, Prussia, Order of the Red Eagle, Knight's breast Badge, 43mm x 39mm, silver and enamel, with original riband, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1870, 1st Class, 43mm x 43mm, impressed 'LL' to reverse, toned, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Germany, Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, War Commemorative Medal 1814-15, for private soldiers, bronze with gilt centres, legend and ornamentation, one or two edge bruises, slight wear to gilt, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Greece, Kingdom, Hellenic Red Cross Silver Medal, by Eleftherios Kelaides, 5th Class (Burton Berry 1948), good very fineBurton Yosh Berry was born on 31 August 1901 at Fowler, Indiana, his father The Hon. Judge Burton Bowers Berry and mother Jessie Yost. Young Berry passed of out Indiana University and found a career in the United States Consular Service. Consul to Athens in 1938, Istanbul in 1943 and Bucharest in 1944, he was Director of the State Department's Office of African, South Asian & Near East Affairs from 1947. During the Second World War he had worked closely with the American...
Iceland, Order of the Falcon, breast Star, 69mm, silver and enamel, hallmarks and maker's initials to reverse, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India, Mughal Empire, Order of the Fish (Mahi Maratib), set of Insignia, comprising sash/neck Badge, 78mm including fish suspension x 45mm; breast Star, with pin-back reverse, very fine and rare (2)The Mahi Maratib was the highest honour bestowed by the emperor during the Mughal Empire and was introduced by Shah Jahan. It had reputedly been present in the Sasanian Empire and was latterly adopted by the Nawabs of Awadh (Lucknow).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
International, Royal Order of Saint Hubert, Second Class set of insignia, comprising neck badge 96mm x 54mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel; Star, 82mm x 55mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, some light part discolouration to the enamel otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lebanon, National Order of the Cedar of Lebanon, Grand Officer's breast Star, 68mm x 68mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse centre absent, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Liberia, Order of the African Redemption, 3rd Class neck Badge, 88mm x 58mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, in A. Chobillon, Paris case of issue with lapel rosette, light enamel damage, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Libya, United Kingdom & Kingdom of Libya (1951-69), Order of Independence, 2nd Class set of Insignia, by Maison Tewfik Bichai 40, Souman Pacha, Caire, comprising neck Badge, 63mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, hallmark to reverse centre; breast Star, 80mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to reverse and to pin, minor enamel chip to upper-right ray on Star, otherwise good very fine, in fitted case of issue, this damaged around hinge, with full neck riband (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Libya, Republic, Order of the Good African Citizen, Collar Chain, comprising 16 medallions made up of the map of Libya, with large central star, 93mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hanging from a wreath suspension, fastening clip on chain, very fineOn 27 February 2004 the members of the African Union (AU) gathered for a summit in Sirte, Libya. The AU, which replaced the Organization of African Unity (OAU), aims to foster greater political, economic and social integration in Africa. The Assembly comprises leaders of the 53 member states, while the AU’s Executive Council is composed of its foreign min...
The exceedingly scarce Libyan Order of the Revolution 40th Anniversary Collar Chain, one of only 80 ever made in the U.K.Libya, Republic, Order of the Revolution 40th Anniversary Collar Chain by Cleave & Co., London, comprising five medallions made up of two stars with the Eagle of Saladin, two stars with a map of Libya, and a large central star, this last 85mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, '40' and an outlined map of Libya engraved to the reverse of the central star, chain length 450mm, with catch pins engraved 'silver' to reverse, some enamel damage, scratchings and tarnishing, otherwise...
Libya, Republic, Order of Bravery, breast Badge, 85mm including suspension x 68mm, gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche to reverse, very fineThe inscription on the central motto reads: “Order of Bravery”.Decree of 1 August 1972 – “It is awarded to whoever moved on the night of September 1st and to whoever subsequently performed an act to protect it, putting himself at risk.”Law No. 6 of 1990 (28 May), Law No. 3 of 1996 (13 Feb.) & Law No. 3 of 2004 (13 Feb.) – “The Order of Courage shall be awarded to whoever followed the orders of the Commander of the Revolution on the night of the Great 1 Sept...
Libya, Republic, Order of the Republic, set of Insignia, comprising breast Badge, 70mm including suspension x 63mm, gilt and enamel; breast Star, 63mm, gilt and enamel, sold in a case, very fine (2)Constitutional Declaration No. 1, 11 December 1969 – “All active-duty members of the armed forces are awarded the Order of the Republic & those who participated on the night of September 1st are awarded the Order of Bravery.”Decree of 1 August 1972 – “It is granted once to those who protected the republic after its declaration and managed security and control matters until the second year of the rev...
Libya, Republic, Order of Good Deeds, breast Star, 1st Type, 69mm, white metal, gilt and enamel, very fineLibya, Republic, Order of Good Deeds, breast Star, 2nd Type, 68mm, white metal, gilt and enamel, in its case of issue, very fineThe inscription on the central motto reads: “To him who increases the good work the result elevates him”.Decree of 1 August 1972 – “It is awarded to military and civilian personnel who perform productive work characterized by excellence for the benefit of the state or the armed forces.”Law No. 6 of 1990 (28 May), Law No. 3 of 1996 (13 Feb.) & Law No. 3 of 2004 (13...
Libya, Republic, Military Star, 2nd Type breast Badge, 46mm, gilt and enamel, with winged enamel suspension bar, on silk riband, in case of issue, very fineThe inscription on the central motto reads: 'The Military Star'.Decree of 1 August 1972 – “It is granted to those who have performed a military service that warrants them being distinguished from their peers.”Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Libya, Republic, Order of the Jihad, 1st Type breast Badge, 80mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmark '800' to suspension with maker's cartouche, with riband bar, in case of issue, very fineThe inscription on the central motto reads: “And Allah prefers the Mujhadeen and bestows upon them great reward over those who remain behind” Surah An-Nisa (The Women), Quran, Chapter 4 Verse 95.Law No. 21 of 1973 (24 March) – “The Order of Jihad is awarded to everyone who played a prominent role in liberating the homeland from non-Italian colonialism, whether by participating in the battles fought by the peop...
Libya, Republic, Order of the Great Fatah (Victor), set of insignia comprising sash Badge, 67mm, silver-gilt and enamel, on full silk sash riband with golden tassels; breast Star, 93mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine (2)The inscription on the central motto reads: “The Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya. Allah is Great. Order of the Great Victor”.Law No. 6 of 1990 (28 May), Law No. 3 of 1996 (13 Feb.) & Law No. 3 of 2004 (13 Feb.) – “The Order of the Great 1 September Revolution shall be awarded to Heads of State and the like, and to others who are deemed to deserve and merit re...
Libya, Republic, Order of the Manmade River, breast Star, 92mm, silver-gilt and enamel, in case of issue, very fineThe inscription on the central motto reads: “The Great Socialist People’s Libyan Arab Jamahiriya The Great Manmade River 1991 - 1401”.Law No. 6 of 1990 (28 May), Law No. 3 of 1996 (13 Feb.) & Law No. 3 of 2004 (13 Feb.) – “The Great Man Made River Medal is awarded to those who have played a distinguished role in increasing agricultural production, improving soil, protecting plants, combating desertification and agricultural pests, or who have made outstanding efforts in increasing...
(x) Lithuania, Republic, Order of the Cross of Vytis, Knight's Cross, 48mm including suspension x 25mm, silver, silvered and enamel, with original investiture pin and in a fitted case, good very fineFounded on 30 July 1919, the award is conferred in five Classes for heroic defence towards the freedom and independence of the nation. November 23 is a holiday in honour of the Order of the Cross of Vytis.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Nepal, Kingdom, Order of Gorkha Dakshina Bahu, Commander's neck Badge, 56mm x 56mm, gilt metal and enamel, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Order of the House of Orange worn by Major Sir A. Penn, Grenadier GuardsNetherlands, Kingdom, Order of the House of Orange, Commander's neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Begeer case of issue, good very fineFor his British awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 270.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Paraguay, Republic, National Order of Merit, First Class set of insignia, comprising sash Badge 96mm x 60mm in gilt metal and enamel; Star 94mm x 94mm in white metal, with full sash riband, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Order of the Crown worn by Major Sir A. Penn, Grenadier GuardsRomania, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Grand Officer's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, and breast Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, in Josef Resch, Bucharest case of issue, good very fine (2)Sold together with the named document of issue dated to 1938 and limited permission to wear granted on 12 December 1938.For his British awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 270.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Con...
Russia, Imperial, Order of St Anne, Civil Division, 1st Class sash Badge, 49mm, gold (56 zolotnik) and enamel, maker's name to reverse and hallmarks to loop, chip to enamel to reverse centre, otherwise good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Russia, Imperial, Order of St. Stanislaus, Civil Division, 2nd Class neck Badge, 55mm, gold and black enamel, '56' zolotnik mark to suspension loop, on a short length of riband, some minor scratches to obverse, very fine and scarceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Russia, Imperial, Badge of Officials in Plague Service 1897, 38mm, bronze, with green rosette for Muslims, very fineEx-S. G. 'Yash' Yasinitsky Collection, the Founder of the Orders & Medals Society of America.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The exceptional Russian Order of Glory 1st Class awarded to Sergeant Scout P. I. Shatov, 37th Reconnaissance Company, 21st Rifle DivisionRussia, Soviet Union, Order of Glory, 1st Class, gold, reverse officially numbered '1209', very fineWeight - 31g. Spink XRF confirms 95% purity.Just 2,656 awards of the 1st Class made from the institution of the Order on 8 November 1943-December 1991.Russian Order of Glory 1st Class approved 2 July 1944:'On multiple occasions he completed the military tasks of the commander in conducting investigative reconnaissances and capturing prisoners Comrade Shatov was...
(x) Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, breast Star, 75mm, silver and enamel, silver mark to retaining pin, green enamel loss, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Serbia, Kingdom, Order of the White Eagle, breast Badge, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, enamel chipping, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Serbia, Kingdom, Order of St Sava, 5th Class breast Badge, 66mm including crown suspension x 41mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) South Africa, Republic, Order of Good Hope, 1st Type, Second Class set of Insignia, by South African Mint, comprising neck Badge 73mm x 47mm; breast Star 76mm x 76mm, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of breast Star marked 'STG S.A.M.', with lapel badge, housed in fitted case, enamel damage to the white doves, otherwise very fine (2)The Order of Good Hope is South Africa's highest civilian award. The First Type was awarded between 1973-2002, awarded to civilians for promoting international relations with the increasingly isolated apartheid state.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition...
Spain, Kingdom, Order of Isabella the Catholic, Grand Commander's set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, King Ferdinand VII Naval Merit Award, silver, 46mm including crown suspension x 30mm, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Spain, Kingdom, Battle of Vitoria 1813 Cross, 58mm including crown suspension x 35mm, silver-gilt and enamel, crown replaced, some enamel chipping, very fineApproved by Fernando VII on 21 June 1815, the second anniversary of the Battle of Vitoria, as a reward for those present in the action. The obverse bears the inscription 'IRU-RAC-BAT' (Three Into One in Basque), in honour of the three provinces who served. An example is held in the Alava Armoury Museum.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Sweden, Kingdom, Bravery Cross/Battle of Leipzig Cross, 45mm, silver, Swedish hallmarks for 1816, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Sweden, Kingdom, Oskar II 25th Anniversary Medal, silver-gilt; 1906 Wedding Anniversary Medal, silver; Gustaf 70th Birthday Medal, silver-gilt; Oscar & Sofia Golden Wedding Anniversary Medal, silver-gilt; Merit Medal, gilt, good very fine, first rather scarce (5)The Property of the Barons Beck-Friis of Borringer-Closter, Sweden.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An unattributed European chain of eight miniature dress medals - probably worn by a high-ranking Swedish Medical OfficerSweden, Kingdom, Order of the North Star, Badge, gold and enamel; Swedish Red Cross Medal of Merit; Lingiad Stockholm Medal 1939, makers initials 'BW' to reverse and stamped '80'; Patriotic Badge; Poland, Republic, Order of Poland Restored; Spain, Kingdom, Order of Charles III, gold; Belgium, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, reverse centre lacking; Austria, Empire, Red Cross Merit Order, with Oak Wreath, mounted on double braided chain with fittings for wear, very fine, together...
Taiwan, Republic of China, Order of Blue Sky and White Sun, Medal of the Order, reverse officially numbered '5', nearly extremely fineThe Order of Blue Sky and White Sun was founded in May 1929 and has been awarded on just 211 occasions to-date for '...outstanding contributions to National Security under foreign invasion.'; it was last awarded in January 2020. Its name and the design come from the Blue Sky with a White Sun symbol of the Republic of China and the Kuomintang. The Medal of the Order represents the 'day-to-day' wearing Insignia of the Order. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium....
(x) Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 77mm including suspension x 58mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) United States of America, Navy Congressional Medal of Honor, Type 2, 1882-1904, 60mm x 53mm, bronze, unnamed, ornate bronze suspension bearing a large star, with later riband with ornate hanger with pinback very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Seven: Lieutenant-Commander R. G. Sipe, United States NavyUnited States of America, Navy Good Conduct Medal (Richard Granville Sipe 1941); American Defense Medal, 1 clasp, Fleet; American Campaign Medal; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal, mounted together as worn, together with National Defense Medal and Philippine Liberation Medal, contact wear, very fine overall (7)`Richard Granville Sipe was born on 7 June 1919 in Conover, Ohio to Charles Oliver Snipe and his wife Edith Catherine, the eldest of five children. Sipe went on to attend Miami University in Oxford, Oh...
(x) Eight: Corporal J. D. Gillmore, United States Navy, who survived the attack on Pearl HarborUnited States of America, Navy Good Conduct Medal, 3 clasps, Second Award, Third Award, Fourth Award (James D. Gillmore 1943), cased; American Defense Medal, 1 clasp, Base, cased; Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal; American Campaign Medal, cased; World War II Victory Medal; National Defense Medal; Korean Service Medal, cased, with Pearl Harbor Survivor’s Commemorative Medal, bronze, in case of issue, overall very fine (8)James Daniel Gillmore was born in Skagit, Washington on 23 January 1915 to John Dan...
(x) The Bronze Star group of five attributed to Lieutenant P. Bedard, United States Army, who served as a journalist in VietnamUnited States of America, Bronze Star; Army Commendation Medal; Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal, each individually mounted on pin for wear, very fine overall (5)Peter C. Bedard served in Vietnam as a United States Army journalist. His obituary, taken from https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/2145780/peter-c.-bedard, is reproduced below:Peter C. Bedard, age 59, of Vassar Avenue, a public relations/marketing account executive, died...
(x) The Purple Heart, Bronze Star group of three awarded to J. H. Maxwell, United States Army, 4th Armored DivisionUnited States of America, Purple Heart (Jack H. Maxwell) with oak leaf cluster to riband; Bronze Star (Jack H Maxwell), with oak leaf cluster to riband (2), each in case of issue with corresponding riband bar and lapel badge, one riband bar missing oak leaves, good very fine throughout (3)Jack H. Maxwell’s obituary is reproduced below:“Jack H. Maxwell, 72, of Lancaster, formerly of New Cumberland, died Thursday in Lebanon Veterans Affairs Medical Center.He retired from the former...
(x) The Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star group of four attributed to Master Sergeant H. Tzipowitz, United States Army Air Force, who flew on B-17 'Satan's Lady' - one of the few Flying Fortresses who logged 100 OpsUnited States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, in its case of issue and with lapel badge and riband bar; Bronze Star, in its case of issue with lapel badge and riband bar; American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal, and Good Conduct riband bar, very fine overall (4)Harry Tzipowitz was born in Pennsylvania on 26 April 1920 to John Tzipowitz and his wife Ellen. T...
A fine Vietnam United States D.F.C., Air Medal group of eight awarded to Major J. R. Exon, United States Air Force, who piloted Cessna 0-2A 'Skymaster' aircraft on highly dangerous target marking missions, in addition to co-ordinating air strikes and reporting target damageUnited States of America: Distinguished Flying Cross; Air Medal, with 2 'silver' clusters; Meritorious Service Medal; Air Force Military Merit Medal; Air Force Combat Readiness Medal; National Defense Medal; Vietnam Service Medal; South Korea, Vietnam Campaign Star, clasp, 1960-, together with embroidered uniform unit flashe...
(x) The Air Medal group of five attributed to Staff Sergeant J. P. Graham, United States Army Air ForceUnited States of America, Air Medal (John P. Graham), in its case of issue with lapel badge and riband bar; American Campaign Medal; World War II Victory Medal; Good Conduct Medal; European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, with three bronze stars to riband, very fine overall (5)John P. Graham was assigned to the 301st Bombardment Group (Heavy), 419th Squadron, with whom he served in the Second World War. Per the 301st Bombardment Group website (accessible at https://www.301bg.com/):“The...
Venezuela, Republic, Order of the Liberator, 1st Class set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 66mm including suspension x 44mm, gilt and enamel, on full sash riband; breast Star, 92mm x 84mm, white based metal, gilt and enamel, sold together with two boutonnieres and its case of issue, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Venezuela, Republic, Order of Francisco de Miranda, 2nd Class set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, 58mm x 41mm, gilt and enamel, on full length neck riband; breast Star, 84mm, gilt and enamel, sold together with miniature, riband bar and boutonniere, in case of issue, nearly extremely fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Zanzibar, Sultanate, Order of the Brilliant Star, breast Star, by Ch. Billard, Paris, Tughra of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini (1893-96), 87mm, silver, gold centre and enamel, French silver mark to retaining pin, of superb quality, nearly extremely fine, in fitted leather case of issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Zanzibar, Sultanate, Order of the Brilliant Star, neck Badge, Tughra & portrait of Sultan Hamad bin Thuwaini (1893-96), 94mm including wreath suspension x 60mm, silver-gilt, gold centres and enamel, French silver mark to loop, of superb quality, miniscule flaking to reverse centre, good very fine, with full neck ribandSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Medals of the Hull, Roddy & Harden Family - including the Victoria Cross group awarded to Colonel P. Roddy, Indian Army
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Seringapatam Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel W. Hull, Bombay Native Infantry, who fought at the Battle of Seedaseer and Siege of Seringapatam and spent decades of his life in the service of the East India CompanySeringapatam 1799 (Ensign Wm. Hull 1st. Battn. 2nd. Bombay Native Regt.), contemporarily engraved naming in neat capitals, silver, 48mm, set within a silver frame and loop suspension and mounted upon a fine and attractive silver straight-bar suspension, the silk riband fitted with a silver three-pronged buckle engraved 'Seringapatam 4th. May...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe India General Service Medal awarded to Corporal J. M. Roddy, 1st Battalion, Northamptonshire Regiment, killed in action during his regiment's Last Stand at Saran Sar in November 1897 which saw 2nd Lieutenant MacIntire and a dozen comrades 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 (3932 Corpl. J. M. Roddy. 1st Bn. North'n Regt.), nearly extremely fineJames Morris Roddy was the son of Lieutenant-Colonel Ro...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThree: Lieutenant-Colonel G. Harden, Royal Sussex Regiment, who commanded 'B' Company at the Battle of Abu KleaEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Abu Klea (Capt. G. Harden. 1st Bn. Rl. Suss: Regt.); India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888 (Major G. Harden 2d Bn R. Suss. R.); Khedive's Star, dated 1882, mounted cavalry-style as worn, very fine (3)George Harden was born on 2 February 1851 and was first commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into the 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot on 30 December 1871, being promoted Lieu...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThree: 2nd Lieutenant A. J. V. Harden, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment who was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of Loos, 25 September 19151914-15 Star (2. Lieut. A. J. V. Harden. R. Suss. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. A. J. V. Harden.), mounted for wear, good very fine (3)Arthur James Victor Harden was the son of Lieutenant Colonel George Harden and Mabel Elliott Harden. He was born at Leamington Spa, Warwickshire on 15 May 1897 and was educated at Wellington College and from there went to the Royal Military College, San...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantEight: Major F. G. Harden, The King's (Liverpool) Regiment1914-15 Star (Capt. F. G. Harden. L'Pool. R.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. F. G. Harden.), additionally engraved (2/King's Regt), the oak leaves attached to a slide clasp, the reverse engraved 'Marris 18-5-20'; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Capt. F. G. Harden. 2/King's Regt.); 1939-45 Star (Major F. G. Harden B.E.F.), engraved on reverse; Defence Medal 1939-45 (Major F G Harden 11 Berks H.G.), engraved on rim; War Medal 1939-45 (Major...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantFive: attributed to Captain G. R. Harden, Royal Artillery, who died during the Italian campaign on 6 November 19441939-45 Star (Lt. G. R. Harden 73 A/T. R.A.); Africa Star, clasp, 8th Army (Lt. G. R. Harden 95 A/T. R.A.); Italy Star (Capt. G. R. Harden 3 Fd R.A.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45 (Capt. G. R. Harden R.A.), privately engraved naming as stated, mounted as worn, very fine (5)George Robert Harden was born in Warwickshire in 1920. He became a Second Lieutenant with the Royal Artillery on 3 July 1939. Harden is noted as being a wounded in the Itali...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA Tigris Gunboats 1916 D.S.O. attributed to Commander G. E. Harden, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, top riband bar adapted for mounting, good very fineD.S.O. London Gazette 25 October 1916:'Lieutenant Harden was temporarily in command of the river gunboat Comet during the attack on Ctesiphon and the subsequent withdrawal to Kut-el-Amara, and behaved with great coolness during the whole period. On the 1st December, 1915, when H.M.S. Firefly had grounded and been abandoned, he took a boat over from the armed launch Sumana...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Great War C.B. group of nine to Lieutenant-Colonel H. H. Roddy, Indian Army Supply & Transport Corps, late 42nd Bengal Infantry (6th Gurkha Rifles), who was 'mentioned' for his services in Tibet and German East AfricaThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.), breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Lushai 1889-92, China-Lushai 1889-90 (Lieutt H. H. Roddy 42nd Bl. Infy.); India General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (Lieut. H. H. Roddy. Comst. Tr...
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'Colonel Patrick Roddy, V.C., who died in Jersey on the 21st ult., deserves more than a passing notice. In the days of the Mutiny, unless I mistake not, he was a young Staff Sergeant in the Bengal Artillery, and so distinguished himself as to be specially recommended by Sir Hope Grant, and promoted Ensign and Lieutenant, and awarded the Victoria Cross. The latter he well-earned in an action on 27th September, 1858, when he charged a powerful and determined rebel - a subadar of the 8th Native Infantry - whom the cavalry were afraid to approach. Roddy, however...
Single British Orders & Decorations, Long Service Medals, Miscellaneous & Militaria
A replica gold Victoria Cross & BarVictoria Cross, with Second Award Bar, 18 carat gold, the reverse struck 'Replica Victoria Cross Supplied by Hancocks & Co (Jewellers) Ltd For Display Purposes', maker's name Hancocks & Co., London, '750' gold mark and hallmarks for 2005 to rim, gold retaining pin and catch, in fitted a Hancocks & Co, London case, all but extremely fineThe total weight of the medal, including riband and clasp, is 54.57g.This is probably the only Victoria Cross replica struck in gold. Hancocks made these examples, with the reverse as stated, to be supplied to Regiments, Milita...
The Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, K.P., Knight’s breast Star, by West & Son, Dublin, 84mm, silver, gold and enamel, maker's name and hallmarks for Dublin 1882 to reverse, gold retaining pin, blue enamel loss under motto, otherwise good very fine Purchased March 2007.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The reduced-size G.C.B. & G.C.H. Stars worn by General Sir James Willoughby Gordon, 1st Baronet, G.C.B., G.C.H., Quartermaster-General to the Forces for some four decades and a veteran of the Siege of Toulon 1793 and wide-ranging campaignsThe Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Grand Cross Star, 60mm, silver, gold and enamel, gold retaining pin, the reverse engraved 'Hamlet Goldsmith & Jeweller to Their Majesties & Royal Family, Princes St. Leicester Sq. London', in its fitted case of issue; The Royal Guelphic Order, G.C.H. (Military) Knight Grand Cross breast Star, 60mm, silver, gold and enam...
The K.C.H. Star attributed to Sir William Hooker, the famous botanist and first Director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, KewThe Royal Guelphic Order, K.C.H. (Civil), a good Knight Commander's (K.C.H.) breast Star by Rundell, Bridge & Rundell. Jewellers to His Majesty & The Royal Family, 82mm, silver, gold centre and enamel, gold retaining pin, the reverse attractively engraved with maker's details and also faintly engraved 'Sir W H', fine construction, good very fineWilliam Jackson Hooker was born on 6 July 1785 and was appointed K.C.H. in 1836.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more inf...
The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, K.C.M.G., Knight Commander's set of Insignia, by R. S. Garrard & Co., London, comprising neck Badge, gold and enamel; breast Star, silver with appliqué centre in gold and enamel, the reverse gilt and attractively engraved 'R. & S. Garrard & Co Goldsmiths & Jewellers to the Crown 25 Haymarket London, a little enamel chipping, good very fine and a handsome set, with full length neck riband and in case of issue (2)Purchased April 2008.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers...
(x) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael & St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, converted from an earlier breast Badge, fine mottos and centre details, enamel chipping and cracking, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander's breast Star (K.C.V.O.) in gold, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, the reverse officially numbered 'K884', very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Royal Victorian Order, L.V.O., Ladies' shoulder Badge, the reverse officially numbered 'L35', silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine, with fittings as wornSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Order of Merit, Civil Division, E.II.R., gold and enamel, by Collingwood of Conduit St., Ltd, 46 Conduit St, a few of the pearls a little yellowed, good very fine, in its shaped fitted case of issue and with investiture and wearing ribandsPurchased June 2006, when suggested manufactured in the late 1970's by an ex-Collingwood goldsmith.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Knight Grand Cross (G.B.E.), 2nd Type, set of insignia comprising sash Badge, 97mm including crown suspension x 71mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with full sash ribband; breast Star, 104mm, silver-gilt and enamel, in case of issue, very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fine Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Baronet's Badge, United Kingdom issue, silver-gilt and enamel (Outram 1858) engraved, hallmarks for 1929, in fitted case of issue, some very light enamel damage, otherwise very fine[O.B.E.] London Gazette 3 June 1919.Francis Davidson Outram was born at Culter, Aberdeenshire on 4 August 1867 and was the son of the late Sir James Outram, 3rd Baronet. He was educated at Haileybury College and afterwards at the Royal Indian Engineering College, Coopers Hill from September 1886 - July 1889, being made an Associate of that College and passing out in Engineering, taking the prize for Projects and Des...
Knight's Bachelor's Badge, First type breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarked London 1926, additionally engraved on the reverse (H.A.R. from A.N.S.C. November 1926), very fine[K.B.] London Gazette 7 October 1919.[D.S.O.] London Gazette 1 January 1917.[M.I.D.] London Gazette 4 January 1917.Hugh Arthur Rose was born at Newington Edinburgh on 8 September 1875. He was educated at Harrow School and later Trinity College Cambridge. He served with the Royal Scots during the Great War, entering the war in France on 31 January 1916. He was awarded a Distinguished Service Order and was Mentione...
Knight Bachelor's Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for London 1954, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour, for Kenya, G.VI.R., large oval bronze neck Badge, 65m x 50mm, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension, dated '1848' below bust (Joseph Haynes. Col: Ser: R.M. Portsmouth Div. 21 Yrs.), engraved naming, good very fineApproximately 100 dated ‘1848’ Medals were awarded.Joseph Haynes was born at Trowbridge, Wiltshire in 1810 and was a shoemaker by trade upon his joining the Royal Marines in October 1828. His Medal was issued in February 1850; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The L.S. & G.C. Medal awarded to Private T. Fox, Royal Marines Light Infantry, who was wounded in action during the Cameroons campaign during the Great WarRoyal Navy L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (Thomas Fox, Pte. No. 3371 Plymo. R.M.L.I.), very fineThomas Fox was born in Devon in May 1867 and joined the Royal Marines in May 1885. Re-engaged in December 1896, he took his L.S. & G.C. Medal in February 1904 was wounded in action during the Cameroons Expedition of 1914-15. He is further entitled to a 1914-15 Star Trio.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Cond...
Army L.S. & G.C., W.IV.R. (Private John Carlow. 75th Regt.), officially engraved naming, fitted with a replacement bar suspension, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., New Zealand (D46739 Sgt T A Knott RNZA), mounted court-style, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
King's African Rifles L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (2405 Pte. Sokeri Surur. 4.K.A.R.), very fineSokeri Surur served in the Great War and with his Medal Index Card appearing in the name of Sakhair Surur. He was further awarded a 1914-15 Star Trio.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Militia L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3410 Gnr: T. Stewart. D. of E. O.E. R.G.A. Mil.), light contact wear, very fine27 Medals to the Edinburgh Artillery Militia.Thomas Stewart was born in Edinburgh where he enlisted for Militia service on 23 June 1901, his trade listed as labourer. Having taken his Medal in February 1905, he was discharged on the termination of his period of engagement on 20 June 1912.After the outbreak of the First World War, Stewart joined the 3rd Scotland, Company Non-Combatant Corps on 8 November 1916 under new regimental number 3247 and was later demobilized on 31 March 1920; s...
Imperial Yeomanry L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (508 Tptr: T. Lawton. Cheshire I.Y.), contact marks, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Volunteer Officer's Decoration, V.R. miniature Badge, 23mm x 19mm, reverse engraved 'Hon: Col: C. E. Crighton South I. Ry: Vol: Rifles' and maker's cartouche to reverse, in R. Orre & Sons, Madras case of issue, very fineC. E. Crighton served as an Honorary Colonel with the South Indian Railway Volunteers from March 1896. He remained out in Madras, serving as an Aides de Camp until he retired in February 1903.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officers' Decoration, G.V.R. (Lt. Col. L. C. Sando, D.S.O. Unattd. List 4th Div.), good very fine, in case of issue[D.S.O.] London Gazette 3 June 1918.Leslie Cyril Sando was a native of Adelaide, South Australia and was an auctioneer by trade. During the Great War he served with the Australian Army Service Corps and commanded elements of the 4th Light Horse & Divisional Train. He is buried in the West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (Capt. Frederick J. Wells. S. Rhod. T.F.), officially engraved naming, very fineApproximately 142 awards to the Southern Rhodesian Forces.Awarded as per Southern Rhodesia Government Gazette of 4 March 1932.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Pair: Mr H. J. Scanlan, Hudson's Bay CompanyHudson's Bay Company Long Service (H. J. Scanlan 1929) silver hallmarked for Birmingham 1929, 38 mm, with two additional five-year service bars; Hudson's Bay Company Long Service (H. J. Scanlan 1944), gold, marked as 14 carat, 31.2 grams with riband, in its case of issue, good very fine (2)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Jubilee 1897, bronze issue, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Coronation 1902, silver issue, contact marks, otherwise very fine, in its Elkington & Co. case of issueSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hong Kong Coronation 1902, by Edmonds & Co., Baker Street, London, in its fitted card box of issue and original makers tissue insert, rare to be complete, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Delhi Durbar Medal 1903, with top riband bar, in a Cooke & Kelvey, Calcutta case of issue, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Jubilee 1977, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Army of India 1799-1826, long-hyphen reverse, 4 clasps, Allighur, Battle of Dehli, Asseerghur, Laswarree, specimen, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Meeanee Hyderabad 1843, gold, with frosted finish, a trial/sample/specimen, unmounted, extremely fineSurface XRF tests at 64% - Weight 30.5g.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A rare Canadian Indian Chiefs Assembly Medal 19011901 Calgary Assembly of Indian Chiefs Medal, bronze issue, by P. W. Ellis & Co., Toronto, 65mm, the obverse with conjoined bust portraits stating 'Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York', the reverse with Royal Coat of Arms, this stating 'Calgary Sep 28th 1901 - Presented to Head Chiefs in Commemoration of Assembly of Indian Tribes', together with its hallmarked silver integral top riband bar, this depicting an Indian Warrior, very fine and rareThe Canadian Department of Citizenship and Immigration stated:'A grand...
The Royal Warrant Holders’ Association Medals worn by Herbert Johnson, Esq., Hatters of Bond Street, noted for the fedoras worn by Harrison Ford as the title character in the Indiana Jones filmsRoyal Warrant Holders Association Medal, V.R. silver (Herbert Johnson); E.VII.R., silver (Herbert Johnson); G.V.R., silver (Herbert Johnson), each one fitted with brooch bar for wear, very fine or better (3)Herbert Johnson originally began his firm in London in 1889 with Edward Glazier, originally trading at 45 New Bond Street, London. The company produced hats not only for the British Royal family but...
(x) City of Dundee Volunteer Regiment Prize Medal engraved '2/1st Battn Black Watch City of Dundee Volunteer Regiment Won By James T. Anderson for Skill At Arms' hallmarked for Birmingham 1918, in a fitted wooden frame, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
A superb Queen Victoria presentation brooch/award in gold and diamondsPresentation brooch/award, with V.R.I. cypher at centre, crowned, the rays of the brooch and cypher all most attractively enhanced with small diamonds, gold, enamel and enhanced with diamonds, by Charles Packer & Co., 76 & 78 Regent St., London, good very fine, in fitted leather case of issueQueen Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India in 1877 with her cypher Victoria Regina et Imperatrix (Victoria, Queen and Empress) changing at that point. Perhaps this brooch was part of the various gifts taken to be presented to Indian...
Sold by Order of the FamilyThe 1831 Pattern General Officers sword carried by Major-General C. Adams C.B.Of standard form, the curved blade, single-edged for much of its length, etched with foliate designs and, on its nearside, with the General Officer's rank badge of a crossed sword and baton beneath a crown and with the retailer's name and address by McCallan & Gould, St James's St., London, etched blade, bone handle, with rather worn sword knot, with its brass scabbard with fittings, wear commensurate with consistent use, very fineFor Major-General Adams's Orders, Decorations and Medals and...
Sold by Order of the FamilyA Russian bugle found on the field at Inkermann by Major-General C. Adams C.B., 49th FootRussian bugle, with double-headed eagle design, lacking mouth-piece, knocked and a few dents through use; nonetheless a good honest relicFor Major-General Adams's Orders, Decorations and Medals and biographical details, please see Lot 244, and for his General Officer's pattern sword, please see Lot 385.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe despatch box of Sir H. Babington Smith G.B.E., C.H., K.C.B., C.S.I., who served as one of Britain's most senior Civil Servants, representing Britain on the global stage in India, South Africa and Constantinople.After a vital civil war-service during the Great War, he went on to become the director of the Bank of England in 1920Black leather despatch box with the Royal cypher of King George V under the handle, with all lettering in gilt, used by "Sir H. Babington Smith, K.C.B., C.S.I.", security lock to the front of the box, with accompanying key, manufac...
The important letters and archive of Lieutenant H. T. Curling, 'N' Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery, a central figure for the Battle of Isandlwana - these founded the basis for the seminal publication of The Curling Letters by Greaves & BestAn outstanding collection of bound letters, penned by Curling from 1869-80, approx. 97 letters, covering his career in that period, most notably in extreme detail during the Zulu War, including some 29 letters covering the Battle and its aftermath and his experiences, hand-written in ink, very fine and a historic collection, offered together with his F...
The Flying Log Books of Pilot Officer B. R. M. Freeman, Royal Air Force, a committed fascist who, having been shot down over France in May 1940, changed allegiance and joined the Waffen-SS, working alongside 'Lord Haw-Haw' on Germany Calling he latterly became an Officer in the SS-Standarte Kurt Eggars Propaganda UnitRoyal Air Force Flying Log Books (2), the first Book 425 Type, in the name of 'Flying Officer B. R. Freeman' and covering the period 21 September 1926-28 June 1928, the other Form 414 Type, in the name of 'B. R. Freeman' and inscribed 'Log Book A (Civil Flying)' on the cover, cove...
A fine archive related to Flying Officer C. McLaren Reid, Royal Air Force & Colonial Service, a long-served Far East hand, he was captured in Java in March 1942 and held at the notorious Prisoner of War Camp at Boei Glodok, Batavia; he was the crafted hand who carved the famous Boei Glodok Table; the archive includes a multitude of original letters, cuttings and interesting information regarding this seminal objectHis silver cigarette case, hallmarks for Birmingham 1917, which tells the story of his remarkable career, obverse with family crest and reverse with each posting from his entry to th...
'Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen of the Allied Expeditionary Force! You are about to embarked on a Great Crusade, toward which we have striven for these many months...'An original Supreme Headquarters Allied Expeditionary Force Notice given to Troops by Dwight D. Eisenhower prior to the invasion of North West Europe on D-Day, 6 June 1944, 158mm x 230mm, original printed message, evidence of folding but overall in good conditionThis message was retained by the First Lieutenant of H.M. Steam Gun Boat Grey Fox, who was responsible for distributing messages to the ship's crew; thence by direct descen...
Single Campaign Medals
(x) The Seringapatam Medal awarded to Captain C. MacGregor, 33rd (or the First Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of FootHonourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, silver, 48mm, in fitted leather case, the inner silk lid inscribed in ink 'Lt. Cls. M'Grigor. Lieut. 33 Regt at Seringapatam 1799', good very fineCharles MacGregor/Grigor was appointed Lieutenant in May 1795 in the 33rd (of the First Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot. In 1799 the regiment participated in the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War, with their former Commanding Officer (Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Wesley) shortly af...
(x) Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, 1 June 1794 (John Webb), good very fineJohn Webb served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard Bellerophon at the 'Glorious First of June'. It appears that two men of this name were borne on the ships' books at the time, though only one medallic claim is noted.The 'Billy Ruffian' was one of the most famous 74-gun ships of the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars: launched in 1786 she participated in three of the great fleet actions or the era (the Glorious First of June; the Nile; and Trafalgar) and saw very heavy fighting in all of them. She also had the d...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Gut of Gibraltar 12 July 1801 (Wm. Gilbert), backstrap of clasp slightly distorted, edge bruise and traces of lacquer, otherwise good very fineProvenance:Glendining's, February 1980Sotheby, October 1983.William Gilbert served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the 80-gun H.M.S. Caesar, the flagship of Rear-Admiral Sir James Saumarez, as part of the successful attack upon the Franco-Spanish squadrons under the enemy batteries in Algeçiras Bay on 12 July 1801, which resulted in the destruction of the Spanish three-decker, 112-gun, Real Carlos and San Hermenegi...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (William Boulton.), edge knocks, obverse claw with traces of solder repair, good very fineTwo men of this name upon the published Medal Roll these being:William Boulton, who served as an Ordinary Seaman aboard the 98-gun Temeraire - this Medal last being sold at Sotheby's in March 1983.Opening MovesOn 21 October 1805 Temeraire, commanded by Captain Eliab Harvey, was second in Admiral Horatio Nelson's own Weather Column: the original plan had been for Harvey and Temeraire to lead the advance, but on the day Nelson in H.M.S. Victory assumed pol...
(x) Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, St. Domingo (Corns. Taylor.), very fineProvenance:Glendining's, October 1918.Cornelius Taylor was born circa 1782 and served as a Landsman aboard the 74-gun H.M.S. Atlas at the Battle of San Domingo, fought on 6 February 1806 between a squadron of British vessels led by Vice-Admiral Sir John Duckworth and a squadron of French ships (including the vast 120-gun Imperial) commanded by Admiral Corentin de Leissegues. Atlas, commanded by Captain Samuel Pym, took a very active part in the action and was fortunate to lose only 19 men killed and wounded, e...
(x) Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Guadaloupe (Thos. Smith, Master's Mate.), very fineProvenance:Glendining's, February 1925.Baldwin's, February 1954.25 men of this name appear on the Naval General Service Medal roll compiled by Colin Message, and two men of this name with entitlement to a single-clasp medal for Guadaloupe. However, this is the only medal bearing this combination of name, rank, and clasp. Five officers by the name of Thomas Smith appear in O'Byrne's Naval Biographical Dictionary, but it is clear by process of elimination that only one man could have earned this meda...
(x) Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Boat Service 14 Dec. 1814 (James Bews.), contact wear overall, light edge bruising, overall very fineProvenance:Glendining's, July 1946.Spink, April 1990.A unique name on the Medal Roll and one of only eight men of Alceste to claim a campaign medal.James Bews enlisted under the alias 'James Smith' on 17 January 1804 with the 28-gun H.M.S. Nemesis, a frigate which had recently been recaptured from the French. He joined the sloop Vulture under the name of Bews in 1808, the same year that she finished outfitting as a floating battery, serving off Jers...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Private J. Barnett, Royal Marines, who participated in the famous frigate battle between H.M.S. Endymion and U.S.S. President on 14 January 1815, one of the last major naval engagements of the War of 1812 and which led to the celebrated capture of that latter vessel, and was the last action for which a Gold Medal was awardedNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Endymion Wh President (John Barnett.), light contact marks to obverse, very fineProvenance:Carlton S. Gifford of Boston Collection, Glendining’s, May 1985.E. G. Hawkes Collection, Floyd, Jo...
(x) Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, St. Vincent, Egypt (John Fishenden.), good very fineOnly nine medals issued with this number and combination of clasps with, unsurprisingly, John Fishenden being a unique name upon the Medal Roll. An Able Seaman aboard the 64-gun H.M.S. Diadem, at the Battle of Cape St. Vincent (14 February 1797) and under the command of Captain George Towry, she assisted in the capture of the Spanish 112-gun Salvador del Mundo; converted into a troopship a year later, it was in this capacity that she saw further service during the Egypt campaign of 1801.Subject t...
(x) Naval General Service 1793-1840, 3 clasps, 1 June 1794, Camperdown, Copenhagen 1801 (John Baker.), good very fineProvenance:Glendining's, November 1965.Only five Naval General Service medals issued with this number and combination of clasps; five men of this name on the Medal Roll, but this the only 3-clasp medal, which is confirmed as entirely correct.John Baker served afloat from February 1793, joining the 74-gun H.M.S. Montagu on 15 February that year and remaining with her until November 1795. Between the aforementioned date and 2 June 1794 he is noted as 'Captain's Servant' - the capt...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Fort Detroit (M. Mountain, 41st Foot.), light edge bruise, very fine overallProvenance:Spink June 1985.Sotheby November 1986.Matthew Mountain 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...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, Chateauguay (Tier Tohesenneton, Warrior.), pitting and light contact wear, very fineProvenance:Spink March 1993.Eugene G. Ursual No. 88 - where the description includes an invoice indicating the sale of the medal from a Surgeon Mitchell to a Mr. A. Skinner on 17 November 1894.Eugene G. Ursual No. 90.At the Battle of Chateauguay (26 October 1813) an outnumbered force of British, Canadian, and native 'warriors' - commanded by the renowned Lieutenant-Colonel Charles-Michel de Salaberry - defeated a superior force of American troops attempting to invade Lowe...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Chrystler's Farm (R. Warren, 49th Foot.), good very fineProvenance:Eugene Ursual Catalogue No. 93.Ex-Hawkes CollectionThe 49th Foot saw heavy fighting in the War of 1812, having arrived in Canada in 1802. They were to see much action at the Battle of Queenston Heights where General Isaac Brock was killed leading a counter-attack against the American-held redan. Later they were in action at Stoney Creek and finally at the Battle of Chrystler's Farm, fought on 11 November 1813 as part of the Saint Lawrence Campaign during the War of 1812. The Cana...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Fuentes d'Onor, Salamanca, Vittoria (Philip Chetwood, Corporal, 16th Light Dragoons), very fineProvenance:Glendining's, March 1927.Hayward, June 1976.Three medals with this combination of clasps awarded to men of the 16th Light Dragoons.Phillip Chetwood was born circa 1786: a native of Cobbanagan, Portarlington, he enlisted into the 16th (The Queen's) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons in September 1804 and saw active service with the regiment until October 1823; he is also noted as a 'Waterloo Man'. Chetwood was admitted as an In-Pensioner to the Ro...
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Roleia, Vimiera, Corunna, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (James Scott, Corpl. 91st Foot), polished, suspension slightly slack, about very fineJames Scott is confirmed on the Medal Roll as a Corporal and with correct entitlement to these clasps. After serving in the early actions of the Peninsular War and being successfully evacuated in the aftermath of the Battle of Corunna, in April 1809 the 91st (Argyllshire Highlanders) Regiment of Foot lost its territorial designation and right to wear the kilt; this was restored to them in 1820....
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 8 clasps, Talavera, Fuentes d'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, St. Sebastian, Nivelle (J. Inglis, R. Arty.), good very fineA unique number and combination of clasps not just to the Royal Artillery, but across the Military General Service Medal series as a whole.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Military General Service 1793-1814, 10 clasps, Fuentes D’Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (George Garrity, 94th Foot.), edge bruising and honest overall wear, nearly very fineOnly four officers and 19 other ranks received the Medal with 10 clasps, the full tally of the Regiment’s service in the Peninsula.George Garrity was born in the Parish of Falkirk, Stirlingshire, and enlisted for the 94th Foot at Dunbar, East Lothian, on 1 September 1808, aged sixteen years, for unlimited service. He was present with the regiment throughout...
The remarkable 12-clasp M.G.S.M. to Private M. Bradley, 88th Regiment of Foot (Connaught Rangers), who was first captured and taken a Prisoner of War at Buenos Ayres; before fighting at Badajoz where, whilst scaling the wall, he was knocked back and fell from a great heightAlthough seriously injured in this attack, he was in action again at Vittoria (when he was wounded once more) before seeing further service in the Peninsula at the battles of the Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive and OrthesMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 12 clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes D'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salaman...
Sultan’s Medal for Egypt 1801, 2nd Class, gold, 48mm, on its original gold chain and hook, good very fine and a handsome exampleWeight 29.9g.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Waterloo 1815 (John Pickett. 51st Reg. Light Infantry), contact marks, very fineConfirmed on the roll as John Pickitt serving with Captain Edward Kelly's Company. The 51st (2nd Yorkshire West Riding) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry) mustered approximately 630 men and formed part of the 4th British Brigade in the 4th British Infantry Division; for most of the battle they were stationed on the extreme right of the Anglo-Allied line, to the north-west of the chateau of Hougoumont, and suffered some of the fewest casualties of any infantry regiment present - nine killed and 22 wounded.Subject...
The Waterloo Medal to Private John Wood, 71st Foot who was wounded in the battle but survived the actionWaterloo 1815, fitted with steel clip and replacement steel ring suspension (John Wood 1st Batt. 71st Reg. Foot.), D of Wood rubbed, otherwise with light contact marks very fineWilliam Wood was born circa 1796 and was a smith, living at Chester, when he attested at Edinburgh on 6 December 1814 and served in Captain Samuel Reed's Company in the 1st Battalion 71st Foot; the muster sheet ending 24 June 1815 notes him being 'Wounded Brussels'.In January 1815 orders were issued for the 71st to s...
(x) Waterloo 1815 (Evan Jones, 2nd Batt. 95th Reg. Foot.), fitted with original steel clip and bar suspension, pitting and heavy edge wear overall nearly very fineEx-Colonel Murray Collection, Sotheby's 1908.Evan Jones is confirmed upon the roll as serving in Captain J. Logan's Company of the 2nd Battalion, 95th Regiment of Foot (Rifles). This unit, commanded by Major Amos Norcott and numbering some 666 men, served as part of Major-General Frederick Adam's 3rd British Brigade, in the vicinity of the fortified chateau of Hougoumont. They were much in action towards the end of the battle, when t...
The 88th Foot Order of Merit awarded to Sergeant J. Bowmer, who was severely wounded at Talavera, Badajoz, Vitoria and Buenos Ayres, where he was also taken a Prisoner of War88th Foot Order of Merit 1818, 1st Class Cross for 12 General Actions, silver, the reverse engraved 'Serjt. James Bowmer', fitted with straight bar suspension, this possibly a later replacement, otherwise good very fineEx-Jourdain, McPeake and Fevyer collections.Approximately 75 1st Class Orders of Merit were awarded to soldiers of the 88th Foot, 15 of which were to Sergeants.James Bowmer was born in St. Alkmund's in Derby...
(x) Army of India 1799-1826, short hyphen reverse, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (W. Warner 11th Lt Dragns), evidence of having been a disc with repaired holes at 12 and 6 o'clock, otherwise very fineWilliam Warner originally enlisted into the 24th Light Dragoons on 15 May 1814 and saw service in the East Indies from 15 May 1814. He transferred to the 21st Light Dragoons on 25 July 1818 before transferring again - this time to the 11th Light Dragoons - on 25 September 1819. Serving in the East Indies until 31 October 1837, Warner was finally discharged on 25 July 1838.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in...
(x) 'We much regret to announce the death of Robert Atherton, Esq., Govt. Agent in Trincomalee, which event occurred on the 23rd instant. This gentleman was in early life in the Royal Navy, and his bravery and distinguished service were rewarded with a medal and the mention of his name on several occasions in the Admiral’s despatches. As a Civil Servant of this Colony his duties have confined him to the Northern and Eastern Provinces. In both he was remarkable for the singular confidence reposed in him by the native inhabitants, a trust which he returned in the Batticaloa district by effecting...
(x) Arctic 1818-55, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) South Africa 1834-53 (T. McDermott. 45th Regt.), very fineThomas McDermott is confirmed on the roll as having served during the Second Kaffir War with the 45th (Nottinghamshire) Regiment.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) South Africa 1834-53 (J. Thompson, 72nd Regt.), very fineJohn Thompson is confirmed on the roll as serving in the First Kaffir War, whilst only one medal was awarded two men of the same name appear on the muster roll with numbers 514 and 618.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Ghuznee Cabul 1842, unnamed as issued, original steel clip and straight bar suspension, contact marks, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Candahar 1842 (Lawrence Connaughton, 41st Regt.), engraved naming, ring suspension, a couple minor edge knocks, otherwise good very fineThe British Army Index confirms that Lawrence Connaughton served as a Private with the 41st Regiment of Foot under regimental number 368 and was stationed in Kurrachee with his unit in 1841; sold together with copied Index entry.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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 (1st Somersetshire) Regiment (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 distinguished conduct of the 13th during the First Anglo-Afghan War was officially rewarded in August 1842 when Prince Albert offered his...
The outstanding China Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel F. A. Reid, C.B., 6th Madras Native Infantry, who took his decoration for gallantry at the Battle of Chin-Kiang-Fu, July 1842, when he led his men in action '...fighting almost inch-by-inch' and assumed command of the unit after the death of its C.O.; he was latterly Quartermaster-General of the Madras ArmyChina 1842 (F. A. Reid, Captain, 6th Madras Nat. Infantry.), very fine[C.B.] London Gazette 24 December 1842. Award for gallantry for the Battle of Chin-Kiang-Fu, July 1842, when he led the Eastern Column to the North-East Gate and he...
Meeanee Hyderabad 1843 (Serjt. J. Skelton. 2nd Battn. Arty.), fitted with silver clip and straight bar suspension, contact marks, edge wear with a few edge knocks, about very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sutlej 1845-46, for Ferozeshuhur, 1 clasp, Sobraon (Charles Champ 62nd Regt.). light contact marks and edge wear, very fineCharles Champ appears in the British Army Index as a Private serving with the 62nd Regiment of Foot in Hazareebaugh, Bengal, India under regimental number 1579 in 1841; sold together with copied entry.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Punjab 1848-49, no clasp (Lieut. A. Cumine, 4th Bengal N.I.), very fineArchibald Cumine was born at Monquhitter, Aberdeen on 20 March 1828, was promoted Major on 10 December 1864 and died at Buxar, Bihar on 31 January 1866.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Punjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Mooltan (Lieut. L. F. Johnson, 4th Regt. N.I.), very fineLewis Furneaux Johnson was born at Bombay in August 1828. Having served with the 4th Native Infantry during the Punjab campaign, he was married at Ootacamund, Madras in August 1855. Johnson died on 8 February 1859 and was buried the following day at Back Bay, Bombay.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Punjab Medal awarded to Private A. Whittell, 24th Regiment of Foot, who was tragically killed in action at the Battle of Chillianwala, when his Regiment was cut to ribands whilst advancing unsupported into the teeth of the Sikh Artillery; over half their number became casualtiesPunjab 1848-49, 1 clasp, Chilianwala (A. Whittell. 24th Foot.), edge bruising and contact marks, good fineAmbrose Whittell is confirmed as serving with the 24th (The 2nd Warwickshire) Regiment of Foot at Dublin in 1841. His unit was posted to India later in the decade and were present in the Punjab when the Seco...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Pegu (H. A. Drought. Commander. "Sesotris"), very fine178 Medals to Sesostris, one of seven Indian Marine ships present for the operations.Henry Albert Mathew Drought, as a Commander in the Royal Indian Navy, assumed command of the 4-gun steam frigate I.N.S. Sesostris from Commander Campbell in 1852: Drought later retired to Ireland, where he died on 4 March 1893 at the age of 79. A notification of his death gave his profession as: 'captain late Indian Navy'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Umbeyla (4262 W. Botterill 1st Bn. 7th Regt), slightly slack suspension, light contact marks, otherwise very fineWilliam Botterill is confirmed on the roll for this medal.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Chin-Lushai 1889-90 (1124 Sepoy Champa Singh Gharti, Surma Valley Mily. Police), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The India General Service Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel B. Trydell, 7th Duke of Edinburgh's Own Gurkha Rifles, late 10th Regiment (1st Burma-Gurkha Rifles) of Madras Infantry & 10th Princess Mary's Own Gurkha RiflesIndia General Service 1854-95, 3 clasps, Burma 1887-89, Burma 1889-92, Chin Hills 1892-93 (Lieutt. B. Trydell. 10th Madras Infy.), very fineProvenance:Spink, November 2008.Botet Trydell, who was born in April 1864 at Jaffuapatam, Sri Lanka, was commissioned into the 2nd West India Regiment from Sandhurst in August 1885, joining the 10th Madras Infantry shortly afterwards. They...
Baltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued to the Royal Navy, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Crimea Medal awarded to Lieutenant P. Chase, Royal Navy, for his service aboard Albion, who was killed during the Bombardment of Sebastopol when struck in the head by a piece of Russian shell; such was his vessel's part in the action for nearly two hours that it was said her damaged starboard side was 'riddled like a sieve'Crimea 1854-56, no clasp (Lieut Parkhurst Chase. H.M.S. Albion), officially engraved naming by Hunt & Roskell, evidence of tarnished residue, obverse polished, about very fineParkhurst Chase was born on 6 October 1822 to Captain John W...
(x) The Crimea Medal awarded to Private R. McCowan, 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys), who died on 27 February 1855 and would have shared in the Charge of the Heavy BrigadeCrimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Robt. McCowan, 2nd Dragns.), officially impressed naming, last clasp loose upon riband, with original ribbon in its named card box of issue together with a portrait photograph by McKenzie, Paisley, of the recipient in a Volunteer uniform prior to joining the Greys, the box rather distressed, the medal with minor edge bruising, otherwise dark toned, good very fineRobert McC...
(x) Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (J. Mann, Grenadier Gds.), officially impressed naming, private rivets between third and fourth clasps, good very fineJoseph Mann, a native of Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, is confirmed upon the rolls for all four clasps - the clasp 'Sebastopol' was often posted out loose as it was issued off a separate roll. The local newspaper recorded Mann had served with the 3rd Battalion and was one of five local men who came through the events of the Crimean War unscathed.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s...
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp, (Wm Kilburn, 43rd Lt Infy), light contact marks, very fineWilliam Kilburn served as No. 2804 with the 43rd Regiment of Foot (Monmouthshire Light Infantry).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, no clasp, (Pte Isaiah Marler, 53rd Ft.), named in later style, otherwise very fineIsaiah Marler served with the 53rd (Shropshire) Regiment of Foot with the regimental number 153; he later volunteered to serve with the 99th (Lanarkshire) Regiment of Foot and is further entitled to a China Medal 1857-60.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Lieutenant A. B. Temple, Kumaon Battalion, 3rd Goorkha (The Kumaon) Regiment, who was wounded in action at Delhi on 6 August 1857 when commanding the Right PicquetIndian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Delhi (Lieut. A. B. Temple. Kumaon Batn.), good very fineExhibited:150th Anniversary of the Indian Mutiny, Gurkha Museum, Winchester.Provenance:Spink, November 1998.Algar Bowden Temple was born on Malta on 25 June 1833, the son of Major Sir G. T. Temple, Bt. and was baptised there in September 1833. Educated at Mr Soton's school, Wimbledon, he was petitioned to be mad...
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (T. Brewster, 2nd Dragn Gds), very fineThomas Brewster had previously served with the 16th Lancers (No. 2158) before joining the 2nd Dragoon Guards (No. 281).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Drumr, T. Kennedy. 34th Regt.), light edge wear with edge knock at 6 o'clock, very fineThomas Kennedy was born in Athlone, County Roscommon, Ireland and enlisted with the 34th (Cumberland) Regiment of Foot (No. 4215) at Preston on 7 July 1855, aged just 14. He was discharged by purchase on 23 June 1873.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 4-clasp Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Gunner J. Martin, Bengal ArtilleryIndian Mutiny 1857-59, 4 clasps, Central India, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow, Delhi (Gunr. John Martin, 1st Bn. Bengal Art.), contact marks, very fineJohn Martin was born in Kilmoyler, County Tipperary, Ireland and made his living as a labourer prior to his enlistment at Clonmel, Ireland on 1 June 1852 for a period of 12 years, at the age of 19. Martin was then shipped to India to join his regiment and served throughout the Mutiny. At the close of the conflict, he was discharged from the service (by his own request) at...
(x) China 1856-60, 1 clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Robt. Kennedy. 44th Regt.), very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
New Zealand 1845-66, undated reverse (59 Pte. C. Bitten. 40th Foot), light contact marks, good very fineCharles Bitten is noted as having been stationed in Taranki, New Zealand with the 40th (2nd Somersetshire) Regiment of Foot in 1861. He is recorded in Trevor Turner's fine work The Excellers - Eye Witness to the 40th Regiment in New Zealand in 1860-66 (available online via the website of the Orders and Medals Research Society) as having been present for the main actions of 1863-64 at Rangiriri, Waiari & Orakau.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and...
(x) The Canada General Service Medal awarded to Private J. R. Stewart, 51st Battalion (Hemingford Rangers), who was present at the Battle of Trout River on 27 May 1870Canada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1870 (Pte. J. R. Stewart. 51st. Bn.), good very fine157 'Fenian Raid 1870' clasps were issued to the 51st Battalion.James Ritchie Stewart was born on 1 January 1851 and served as a member of No. 6 Company, 51st Battalion (Hemingford Rangers) headquartered at Hemingford, Quebec. The roll notes in his application '...attack expected and made at Trout River Lines'. The battalion w...
Abyssinia 1867-68 (1359. E. Tinucane. 3rd Dragoon Guards), suspension sometime re-affixed, light contact wear, very fineEdward Finucane is confirmed on the roll.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Corpl. J. McKay. Diamond Fds. Horse.), very fineJ. McKay is confirmed on the roll for the medal and clasp.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8 (Pte. Boyes. Transkei Rifles.), very fineBoyes is confirmed on the roll without an initial.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The South Africa campaign medal awarded to Lieutenant H. T. Curling, 'N' Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery, the only front-line Officer to come away from the Battle of Isandlwana, 22 January 1879, with his lifeSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (Lieut. H. T. Curling. 5th Bde. R.A.), slightly later officially engraved naming, ex-brooch mounted, suspension re-affixed, somewhat polished and worn with pride, with silver top riband barEx-Adrian Greaves Collection.Exhibited:Royal Hospital Chelsea, alongside four Zulu War Victoria Crosses.Royal Welsh Museum, Brecon.Firepower Royal Artillery...
(x) South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (T. Billington. Corpl. R.M. H.M.S. Forester.), contact wear, nearly very fine76 Medals with clasp '1879' awarded to H.M.S. Forester.Thomas Billington served with Forester during the Zulu War: members of the crew skirmished with a party of Zulus off Port Durnford when they went close inshore to take soundings and were later involved in operations to take Cetshwayo prisoner towards the end of the war. Billington was issued his medal at RM Plymouth on 17 September 1887; sold together with copied research.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20%...
The South Africa Medal awarded to Commissioned Gunner G. Manley, H.M.S. Forester, Royal NavySouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (G. Manley. Gunr. R.N. H.M.S. "Forester"), nearly extremely fine76 Medals with clasp '1879' awarded to H.M.S. Forester.George Manley was born on 1 September 1855 at Hillingdon, Middlesex and joined the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class in March 1868. Commissioned Gunner in June 1878, he served aboard the composite screw gunboat Forester during the Zulu War and would have been kept busy: she was present in the Port Durnford action of 24 April 1879, when their rockets and gun...
'With soldierly devotion, Captain Stuart-Smith [sic] made a last desperate effort of spike the guns, but he was assegaied in the attempt, and fell beside Farrier-Sergeant Whinham, a man of towering height and magnificent physique, who sold his life dearly, and whose body was found surrounded by Zulus whom he had sent before him to another world.'The Evening Star of August 1889 gives a stirring account of the gallant end of Whinham and his comradesThe superb South Africa 1877-79 Medal awarded to Farrier-Sergeant R. Whinham, 'N' Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery, the Senior N.C.O. to be kill...
Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ali Musjid (1830 Pte J. Fulker. 1/17th Regt), edge bruising and contact marks throughout, good fineJames Fulker was born at Farnham, Surrey c.1851 and was previously a labourer before he attested at Westminster on 19 August 1869. Serving at Jhansi in August 1881, he appears to have left the British Army by 1884 and was by then a bricklayer living at Newhaw, Surrey.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Peiwar Kotal (1451. Pte J. Williams 2/8Ft), very fineJames Williams was born at Hull, Yorkshire and a carpet printer by profession before he attested at Westminster on 9 June 1877. With his regiment in India between 23 September 1877 - 20 November 1878, he was next posted to Afghanistan between 21 November 1878 - 20 October 1880. Williams then returned to India on 21 October 1880 - 2 November 1885 and then served in Burma between 3 November 1885 -3 April 1887. Returning to India again (4 April 1887 -24 January 1889) he was finally sent home on 25 January 1889, whe...
(x) The Afghanistan Medal awarded to Colonel G. H. Trotman, 2nd Battalion, 60th Foot & King's Royal Rifle CorpsAfghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ahmed Khel (Captain Geo. Hewitt Trotman, 2/60th Foot), edge bruise, very fine, fitted with silver riband buckle George Hewitt Trotman was born on 12 January 1837 on Barbados. He purchased his first commission in May 1857 and was advanced to Lieutenant in August 1859, and then Captain in January 1869. Serving in the Afghan War from October 1878 until July 1880, he took part in the advance on and occupation of Kandahar and Kelat-i-Ghilzai and was present at...
Afghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Kandahar (2175. Pte W. Cobb. 2/7th Foot.), very fineWilliam Cobb enlisted on 21 October 1878, was embarked on the Jumna for India on 31 March 1880, he was noted as being based at Bellary, India in September 1881.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Cape of Good Hope General Service 1880-97, 1 clasp, Basutoland (Cpl. J. R. Hart. Cathcart. Burg.), nearly very fine and scarceJust 6 awards to the Cathcart Burghers.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Cape of Good Hope 1880-97, 1 clasp, Bechuanaland (Tpr: W. Klazen. Gordonia Vols.), small official correction to unit, otherwise very fineThis unit was raised in the Gordonia region of the northern Cape Colony.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Cape of Good Hope General Service Medal 1880-97, 2 clasps, Transkei, Basutoland (H. Ser. G. Howick. Willoughby's Hos.), very fine40 Cape of Good Hope General Service Medals awarded to all ranks of Willoughby's Horse, this unusual to a Hospital Sergeant.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 1 clasp, Tel-El-Kebir (2773 Pte M. Gatley, 2/York & Lanc:R.), some star marks to both sides, otherwise very fineMichael Gatley attested into the York and Lancaster Regiment on 7 November 1882. He was placed on the Army Reserve on 7 November 1892 and was discharged at Pontefract on 6 November 1896.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Egypt and Sudan Medal awarded to Private W. Campbell, 19th Hussars, who was killed in action at Hamboob on 3 February 1885Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated, 1 clasp, Suakin 1885 (2360, Pte. W. Campbell, 19th Husrs.), edge nick, pitting from Star, nearly very fineW. Campbell is confirmed as having been killed in action on 3 February 1885. On that day, a patrol under Captain Apthrop, with 40 men of the 19th Hussars and 40 Egyptian troopers, went out along the Berber Road. Having made Hamboob, some 10 miles from Suakin, they found a camp and village occupied by the enemy, which they surpri...
Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 2 clasps, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (919 Pte. C. Evans. 1/S. Staff. R.), pitting from Star, very fineCharles Evans is noted as serving on Malta between April - September 1881.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A remarkable Egypt and Sudan medal awarded to Colonel J. Smyth, Indian Medical Department attached Madras Sappers and Miners; wounded at the Siege of Tamaai, he was later an Honorary Physician to King George V during the Great WarEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 2 clasps, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (Surgn J. Smyth. M.D. Ind: Med: Dept.), pitting, light edge bruising, very fine overallJohn Smyth was born on 27 September 1857 and educated first at Queen's College Belfast before attending the Royal University of Ireland in 1879 (M.D. M.Ch 1st Class Honours). Qualifying as a Surgeon, he join...
General Gordon’s Star for the Siege of Khartoum 1884, pewter, very fine, replaced 'Star & Crescent' suspension, silvered and enamel/painted suspension (perhaps for an NCO?)Mark A. Reid recently published the excellent work General Gordon's Siege Star: a Compendium on this rare award, noting the highly unusual fact that Gordon's Star was actually worn by soldiers engaged in the battles for which it was awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The North West Canada Medal awarded to Sergeant A. G. Ross, Winnipeg Field Battery, later Controller of the City of Montreal: he was one of the oldest survivors of the campaign, dying in 1955North West Canada 1885, 1 clasp, Saskatchewan (A. G. Ross. W. F. Battery.), naming engraved in the typical style of Manitoba units, contact marks to the obverse, very fine overallAndrew Guy Ross was born in Toronto on 12 March 1860, the son of William and Lucy Ross. He served as a Sergeant with the Winnipeg Field Battery during the North West Canada campaign, this unit being one of only two artillery f...
India General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2 (1301 Sepoy Narayen Singh. 9th Bo Infy.), light contact marks, polished good fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897 (5439. Pte F. Mills. 2d Bn Ryl Ir: Regt.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The India General Service Medal awarded to Corporal F. Baker, Dorsetshire Regiment, who was killed in action at Dargai in October 1897India General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (3761. Corpl F. Baker. 1st Bn Dorset. Regt), slightly slack suspension, very fineFrederick Baker was born in Radipole, Dorset and worked as an apprentice in a printing office before he enlisted into the 1st Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment. The regiment served out in India for 13 years, fighting in the Tirah campaign of 1897 on the North West Frontier. Baker was killed in action at...
India General Service 1895-1908, bronze issue, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98 (Grass Cutter Mathu 18th Bl. Lcrs.), good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) East and Central Africa 1897-99, 2 clasps, Lubwa's, Uganda 1897-98 (234. Sepoy Nadir Khan. Ind: Cont:), light contact marks, otherwise very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (114 Pte W. Taylor. N.S. Wales M.R.), good very fineW. St. John Taylor served with 'E' Squadron, 1st Contingent, New South Wales Mounted Rifles during the Boer War and was a prolific writer of his experiences. The Goulburn Evening Post of 1 February 1900 was one such publisher of his time in South Africa:'The Boers are holding their own with the British. They have a great stronghold here (at Modder River), but the lyddite shells are tearing them to pieces. The Boers say that if the gunners could see the way it slaughters...
(x) The South Africa Medal awarded to Lieutenant W. G. Forsythe, 7th Contingent, New Zealand Mounted Rifles, late Napier Guard, who was killed in action at Langverwacht, near Klip River in February 1902Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lieut. W. G. Forsythe, 7/N. Z'land. M.R.), dated clasps affixed with wire, minor official correction to surname, good very fine, together with a bronze N.Z. fob (Lot)Just five New Zealand Officers killed in action during the Boer War 1899-1902, from a total of 230 who gave their lives.Wi...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9996 Pte. G. Smith. K.R.R.C.), good very fineG. Smith had his Medal issued in December 1902, having transferred to the 2nd Battalion.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Queen's Mediterranean 1899-1902 (2592 Pte. G. Stewart. North'd. Fus:), good very fineConfirmed as serving with the 5th Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers, also noted as 'Time Expired' on the medal roll.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Anglo-Boer War Medal 1899-1902 (Medalje voor de Anglo-Boere Oorlog) (Burg. W. B. Venter), very fineNoted as serving with the Potchefstroom Commando.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Africa General Service Medal awarded to Cook Saiyid Abdul Khalik, 16th Bombay Infantry, who appears to have been killed in action at Sannasa on 16 February 1901, during the punitive expedition against the Ogaden Somalis, an occasion which cost the lives of Lieutenant-Colonel Maitland besides twenty of his unitAfrica General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Jubaland (Cook Saiyid Abdul Khalik. 16th Bombay Infty:), good very fineJust 13 Silver Medals & clasp 'Jubaland' issued to the Public Followers of the 16th Bombay Infantry - the majority were in Bronze.Roll states 'Deceased 16.2.1901' which pres...
Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (T. Williams, Band. Cpl., H.M.S. Hyacinth.), contact marks and edge wear, otherwise very fineThomas Williams was born at Brighton, Sussex on 27 September 1868 and enlisted into the Royal Navy as a Band Boy (123074) on 25 April 1883. He served on Hyacinth from September 1903- April 1906 and was Pensioned on 5 October 1906. Returning to the fold on 1 June 1915, he served on Impregnable until 3 May 1916, being invalided out as a result of defective teeth (British War Medal 1914-20 and a Silver War Badge).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Pre...
Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (G. F. Henry.), good very fineGeorge Fitzroy Henry was born on 17 December 1929 at Nairobi. Europeans in East Africa offers the following:'Henry attended Parklands Primary School before going on to the Prince of Wales. He joined the Accounts Department under Harold Baldwin, Chief Accountant, and his first big job away from Headquarters was on the North-South Rail Link (1948-51). Then he was called to the colours in the Kenya Regiment and went to Southern Rhodesia for 6 months' training.On his return to Kenya he was posted to the Northumberland Fus...
The Africa General Service Medal awarded to Private J. Murjan, 4th (Uganda) Regiment, King's African Rifles, who was wounded in action at Mbuyuni on 14 July 1915Africa General Service 1902-62, 3 clasps, Somaliland 1908-10, East Africa 1913, East Africa 1914 (3434 Pte Juma Murjan. 4.K.A.R.), unofficial rivet between first and second clasps, slight edge bruise, very fineJuma Murjan, or occasionally Murjan Juma appears to have served with the Uganda Rifles, as the name appears on a medal roll in 1900; the unit was later amalgamated to become the 4th Battalion, King's African Rifles. Murjan is con...
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (550 Havr. Najoom. Chitral Scouts.), very fineThe Chitral Scouts, also known as the Chitral Levies, were raised in April 1903 as a standing paramilitary unit, not officially part of the British Indian Army. Recruiting the cragsmen of Chitral, they distinguished themselves during the Third Afghan War, notably at Mirkhani on 14 May 1919 and at the Battle of Birkot on 23 May 1919. For their efforts, they took various decorations, and unlike the North Waziristan Militia and South Waziristan Militia, along with the Khyber Rifles, where...
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (3) (3638 Sepoy Alim Hussain, Kurram Militia.; 433 Mtd. H. D. Khuda Yar. Mianwali Police.; 2368 Sepoy Ali Jan, Zhob Mlt.), very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The India General Service Medal to Inspector G. R. Glover, Calicut Railway PoliceIndia General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Malabar 1921-22 (Insp. G. R. Glover. Calicut R. P.), slight slack suspension, very fineGeorge Robert Glover enlisted into the Lincolnshire Regiment under the service number 4014 on 29 October 1894 before then serving with the 2nd Battalion from May 1895 onwards. From May 1897, Glover served out in Egypt for just under two years. He then transferred to India in October 1898 and was promoted Lance Corporal out there in October 1901. He then discharged from service in October 1...
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1921-24 (Capt. F. Powell, 2-18 R. Garh. Rif.), minor official correction to unit, very fine[M.C.] London Gazette 14 January 1916.[M.I.D.] M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1916; 27 August 1918.Frank Powell was commissioned from Bedford Grammar School O.T.C. into the Unattached List of the Indian Army on 8 August 1914. He served attached to the 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshire Regiment during the Great War from 19 December 1914. Powell is noted as having commanded 'B' Company and in the action on 16 June 1915 at Givenchy, being wounded twice. Advanced...
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Mohmand 1933 (7876626 Cpl. H. J. Weeks. R. Tank C.), mounted as worn, good very fineH. J. Weeks is confirmed as serving with the 6th Armoured Car Company, Royal Tank Corps.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21 (Capt. A. V. W. Sheperd, 3-6 Grks.), good very fineAlbert Victor Wilberforce Shepherd (also noted as 'Sheperd') was commissioned into the Royal Munster Fusiliers before joining the 6th Gurkha Rifles. Serving in India during the Great War (BWM only), he thence served with their 3rd Battalion on the North West Frontier and in Afghanistan.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1908, bronze issue (9 Sweeper Khivum 27 Cavy.), very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Great War Memorial Plaque awarded in memory of Major E. W. C. Ridgeway, C.I.E., 2nd King Edward VII's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Sirmoor Rifles)Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Edward William Crawford Ridgeway), in its envelope and card holder, good very fineEdward William Crawford Ridgeway was born in December 1876, the son of Colonel Richard Ridgeway, V.C., C.B. and was destined for the Indian Army. Having passed out of Sandhurst, he spent a short time with The Queen's (Royal West Surrey) Regiment before joining the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Gurkhas in Malakand in 1897 (Medal & clasp). Transferred...
Ceylon Volunteer Service Medal 1914-19 (A. C. Houlder.), very fineAlfred Claude Houlder was born in 1887 and was a native of Croydon and went as a Missionary to Ceylon in 1908, having passed out of Oxford. Serving at Trinity College, Kandy, he would become the First Principal of Christian College, Kotte in 1935. A notable figure in the Church Missionary Society, he was active at the Peradeniya Teacher Training Colony. He died at St Helier Hospital, Carshalton, Surrey on 24 December 1963 and is buried at St Mary the Virgin, Merton.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information plea...
(x) General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Major J. D. H. Terry. 16/5 L.), good very fineJohn Douglas Hamilton Terry was born at Wallington, Surrey in 1920 and is confirmed as having served as a Lieutenant in the Reconnaissance Corps during the Second World War, being commissioned from the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in February 1941. He thence joined one of the 'Vulgar Fractions', his unit the 16th/5th The Queen's Royal Lancers, being made Major in March 1954. Terry was retired in December 1958 and moved out to Mount Lawley, Western Australia. He died in Perth in March 1979 and is...
Arctic Star, 1st issue, extremely fineThe 1st issue of the Arctic Star appears pink-ish in colour, with subsequent strikings a closer match to the other Second World War Campaign Stars.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Bomber Command clasp, in its case of issue, nearly extremely fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Newfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal awarded to Sergeant G. Rees, Royal Canadian Air Force late Gunner Newfoundland Heavy Battery, Royal ArtilleryNewfoundland Volunteer War Service Medal 1939-45 (2161), in its distressed Royal Mint case of issue, nearly extremely fineGerald Hampden Rees was born at Lance Cove, Bell Island, Newfoundland on 7 March 1912, the son of Ananias and Gertrude Rees. He is believed to be able to trace his lineage back to the historic Rhys family descended from Rhys ap Thomas, a supporter of Henry Tudor and lord of Picton Castle.Working as a submarine miner wh...
(x) Southern Rhodesia War Service Medal 1939-45, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, South Arabia (23984124 Pte. D. Young. Para.), good very fineSold with a photocopied photograph of him in 'Red Devils' (Army Parachute Display Team) uniform.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24493460 Pte S R Cooper Para), mounted court-style as worn, very fineHis service number notes an enlistment before September 1980. A Private Simon Cooper, together with Private Lee Clegg, were involved in opening fire on a stolen Vauxhall Astra in West Belfast on 30 September 1990, resulting in the death of teenagers Karen Reilly and Martin Peake. Cooper did not face prosecution for murder, whilst Clegg was convicted of murder: his conviction was later overturned.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms...
South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (MEM (M)1 M S Wilkinson D183687A NP 1810), very fineM. S. Wilkinson served on the Repair Ship MSV Stena Seaspread.The Repair Ship MSV Stena Seaspread was requisitioned by the Ministry of Defence for service with the Task Force on 10 April 1982 and sailed for the South Atlantic six days later. She was equipped with a Heavy Machine Shop and formed part of the Tug, Repair and Logistic Area (TRALA) off the Falkland Islands.The following is the experiences of a fellow crew member Able Seaman J. Sheppard, R.N. who served on the Stena Seaspread'I was drafted onto the...
South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (Stwd N J Eddy RFA Fort Grange), mounted as worn, very fineFort Grange sailed from Glen Douglas, Scotland on 14 May 1982 with 824 Naval Air Squadron C Flight comprising three Sea King helicopters. She arrived at Ascension Island on 22 May 1982 and sailed again two days later. On 25 May her main engine topped for repairs which was again repeated the following day, by now she was in the Total Exclusion Zone (TEZ). On 31 May on her way to join the Carrier Battle Group she was attacked by an Argentinian C-130 but successfully joined the Carrier Battle Group on 3 J...
South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (D. Watson), very fineD. Watson served on the MS Tor Caledonia which was a roll-on/roll-off Ferry, she sailed on 27 May 1982 with a cargo of vehicles and equipment for 9 Air Defence Regiment, Royal Artillery and a mobile radar system, including 350 Rapier Missiles. The ship arrived in the Tug Repair and Logistic Area on 12 June 1982 and transferred the stores to the waiting ships before moving to Port William on 17 June and Port Stanley the following day.The Tor Caledonia remained in Port Stanley for six and a half weeks for discharge and loading.A total of 24...
South Atlantic 1982, no rosette (D. G. Williams), very fineThe MV Alvega was a Silver Line tanker chartered for use in the South Atlantic as a base storage ship. She was in Le Havre when she was chartered by the Government and sailed to Portsmouth on 1 May 1982. She was fitted with Replenishment at Sea (RAS) gear and left Porstmouth on 5 May 1982 for Ascension Island. The ship was used as a base storage tanker at Ascension until August 1982 when she was relieved by the Cunard tanker Lucerna. She then sailed for the Falklands where she was based at San Carlos, again as a base storage tanker, re...
Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (24831322 Spr K Scott RE), good very fine, with its box of issue Sold together with Saudi Arabia Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait & Kuwaiti Liberation Medal, 4th Class.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Army Large Gold Medal group awarded to Lieutenant-General The Hon. Sir Edward Stopford, G.C.B., 3rd Foot Guards
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'In private life his character was everything which a truly honourable mind and amiable disposition could constitute. In his public services he maintained and promoted the high reputation of the noble troops which he commanded, and was honoured both for his conduct in the field and for his mild, steady, and judicious discipline, with the confidence and esteem of the illustrious chief under whom he served'The exceptional and rare G.C.B., K.T.S., Large and Small Army Gold Medal group of five awarded to Lieutenant-General Sir E. Stopford, an Old Etonian, Member...
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