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# 181 - The rare and outstanding 'Abyssinia Expedition' gold C.B. gr... »
The rare and outstanding 'Abyssinia Expedition' gold C.B. group of four awarded to Hon. Lieutenant-General Conyers 'Jack' Tower,...
£3,000 to £5,000
# 182 - A Post War C.B., Second World War C.I.E. and O.B.E. group of nine to T... »
A Post War C.B., Second World War C.I.E. and O.B.E. group of nine to Temporary Major General F. H. Skinner, Indian Army, late 8th...
£2,000 to £3,000
# 183 - The C.M.G. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. H. Northey,... »
The C.M.G. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. H. Northey, Royal Scots Fusiliers, an immensely popular officer referr...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 184 - The 1919 C.M.G., 1917 D.S.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colon... »
The 1919 C.M.G., 1917 D.S.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. Greenley, 2nd Divisional Train (Horse Transport),...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 185 - The C.M.G., O.B.E. group of five awarded to Mr J. B. Denson, late Lieu... »
The C.M.G., O.B.E. group of five awarded to Mr J. B. Denson, late Lieutenant, Intelligence Corps Having spent the last momen...
£500 to £700
# 186 - A C.I.E. group of four to Commissioner H. P. 'Tiger' Todd-Na... »
A C.I.E. group of four to Commissioner H. P. 'Tiger' Todd-Naylor, C.S.I., C.I.E., Indian Civil Service and Major, Upper Burma Vol...
£2,000 to £3,000
# 187 - A fine inter-War C.I.E. group of eleven awarded to Colonel H. C. Mande... »
A fine inter-War C.I.E. group of eleven awarded to Colonel H. C. Manders, Royal Berkshire Regiment, late Imperial Yeomanry, later...
£2,000 to £3,000
# 188 - The C.V.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel F. R. G. Chew,... »
The C.V.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel F. R. G. Chew, Seaforth Highlanders, former Headmaster to King Charles at...
£260 to £300
# 189 - Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant The remarkable and superbly well... »
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant The remarkable and superbly well-documented C.B.E. group of four awarded to Major...
£1,400 to £1,800
# 190 - The C.B.E., Second World War group of seven awarded to Major C. V. Win... »
The C.B.E., Second World War group of seven awarded to Major C. V. Wintour, former editor-in-chief of the London Evening Stand...
£600 to £800
# 191 - Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant The 1980 O.B.E. awarded to Mr R.... »
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant The 1980 O.B.E. awarded to Mr R. G. Dagworth, Deputy Editor, Official Report, Hou...
£80 to £120
# 192 - The rare M.B.E. group of seven awarded to Senior Army Scripture Reader... »
The rare M.B.E. group of seven awarded to Senior Army Scripture Reader B. Wood, Army Scripture Readers Society, late Corps of Mil...
£500 to £700
# 193 - 'Brixmis (the British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet... »
'Brixmis (the British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany) is one of the least-known elite spying units...
£600 to £800
# 194 - The 1917 D.S.O. awarded to Captain W. N. Parker, Royal Army Medical Co... »
The 1917 D.S.O. awarded to Captain W. N. Parker, Royal Army Medical Corps, who served as the Medical Officer of 8th Battalion, Bo...
£700 to £900
# 195 - The March 1918 D.S.O., 1916 T.D. group of five awarded to Major C. E.... »
The March 1918 D.S.O., 1916 T.D. group of five awarded to Major C. E. Johnston, 6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders,...
£700 to £900
# 196 - A noteable and well-documented 'Gallipoli 1915' D.S.O. and &... »
A noteable and well-documented 'Gallipoli 1915' D.S.O. and 'Cambrai 1918' Second Award Bar group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Col...
£6,000 to £8,000
# 197 - A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of seven awarded to Captain H.... »
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of seven awarded to Captain H. H. McColl, West Riding Regiment, later Royal Flying Corps,...
£700 to £900
# 198 - The 1916 'Battle of the Somme' M.C. group of five to Captain... »
The 1916 'Battle of the Somme' M.C. group of five to Captain H. L. Knollys, Scots Guards Military Cross, G.V.R. (H.L. Kno...
£600 to £800
# 199 - A Great War 'Mesopotamia' M.C. group of nine to Lieutenant C... »
A Great War 'Mesopotamia' M.C. group of nine to Lieutenant Colonel A. V. Venables, Indian Army, late Royal Engineers, who was als...
£1,000 to £1,400
# 200 - A Great War M.C. group of six to Flight Lieutenant A. Wood, Royal Air... »
A Great War M.C. group of six to Flight Lieutenant A. Wood, Royal Air Force, late Royal Artillery who was awarded his M.C. for hi...
£700 to £1,000
A collection of Maltese Medals (Part I)
A rare Military General Service Medal awarded to G. Saliba, Maltese PioneersMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Egypt (Giovanni Saliba, Maltese Pioneers.), good very fineAlthough only three officers and three men of the Regiment of Maltese Pioneers are recorded by Mullen, a full Medal roll exists (WO 100/12) which gives the names of 39 other ranks who received the medal for Egypt, in addition to the three Officers, of which Saliba appears, alongside M. A. Saliba, probably a relation. .The Maltese Pioneers were established in 1800 under the instruction of Lieutenant-General Sir Ralph A...
Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Inkermann, Sebastopol (T. Brown. Gr. & Dr. Rl. Arty.), officially impressed naming, very fineThomas Brown served with No. 1 Company, 6th Battalion, Royal Artillery (No. 3441). Clasps confirmed.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The rare and exciting Afghanistan Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel A. D. Enriquez, 16th Bengal Native Infantry, late Royal Malta Fencible Artillery, the second Officer of that unit to transfer to the British Army and one of three native Maltese Officers on the roll for Afghanistan, who went on to command a Battalion of the Bengal Native InfantryAfghanistan 1878-80, no clasp (Lt. A. D. Enriquez. 16th Ben. N.I.), with a silver riband buckle, good very fineAlbert Dallas Enriquez was born in Malta on 17 March 1854, the son of Giovanni Enriquez, a Quartermaster with the Royal Malta Fencible Arti...
British War Medal 1914-20 (10074 Pte. A. Gauci. K. O. Malta M.), good very fine, with a pressed silver G.R. emblemArturo Gauci was born at Stella Maris, Sheima, Malta in 1894 and was a hotel keeper upon his enlistment in October 1914. During the Great War he served in Malta from October 1914 to January 1915, in Cyprus from January until August 1915 and thence home in Malta. He was discharged in July 1919 and this represents his Sole Entitlement for the Great War.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Six: Private L. Dicks, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action on Malta in 13 July 1942India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (5495944 Pte. L. Dicks. Hamps. R.); India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (5495944 Pte. L. Dicks. Hamps. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (6)Lenard Dicks was born on 28 October 1912, a native of Forton, Gosport, and enlisted into the Hampshire Regiment in September 1931. He served in Malta with the 1st Battalion and was killed in action on 13 July 1942, during the...
Four: Corporal A. L. Rowe, Royal Army Medical Corps1939-1945 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (7260149 Cpl. A. L. Rowe. RAMC.), good very fine (4)Arthur Lewis Rowe was born at Floriana, Malta in March 1910 and enlisted into the Royal Army Medical Corps in Malta on 5 March 1930. Serving on 'Trooping Duties' from September 1935 until March 1937, during the Second World War he went with the British Expeditionary Force to France from September 1939, being taken off (probably from Dunkirk) on 28 May 1940. Latterly serving on Gibraltar from July 1942 to...
The campaign group of five awarded to Sergeant N. Dimech, 1st Battalion, King's Own Malta Regiment1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Malta, with Additional Service clasp (619 W. Sjt. N. Dimech. K.O.M.R.), official correction to unit, very fine (5)E.M. (Malta) as per Army Order 170 of October 1945.1st Clasp to E.M. (Malta) as per Army Order - List 6 of February 1947.Nazzareno Dimech was born at Cospiena, Malta on 13 September 1989 and enlisted into the King's Own Malta Regiment in November 1931. He served with that unit throughout the Second Wo...
The superb 'Siege of Malta 1942' B.E.M. awarded to Shipwright Diver E. Abela, H.M. Dockyard, Malta, who took his award from the hands of King George VI in his famous visit to 'The George Cross Island' in April 1943British Empire Medal, G.VI.R., Civil Division (Edward Abela), officially engraved naming, in its Royal Mint box of issue and outer card box, good very fineB.E.M. London Gazette 18 December 1942. A joint citation with Saviour Mahoney (Chargeman of Shipwright, Divers, H.M. Dockyard, Malta), Carmel Guliliano (Chargeman of Shipwrights, H.M. Dockyard, Malta), Edward Abela (Shipwright Dive...
The 1918 M.M. group of four and memorial plaque to Bombardier H. Vidler, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was killed in action on 3 October 1918Military Medal, G.V.R. (27712 Gnr: H. Vidler. 24/Sge:By:R.G.A.); 1914-15 Star (27712, Gnr. H. Vidler. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals (27712 Bmbr. H. Vidler. R.A.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (Harry Vidler), toned, light contact wear, otherwise very fine (5)M.M. London Gazette 6 January 1917.Harry Vidler was born in Molesey, Surrey and later enlisted for service at Kingston-on-Thames. He entered the war in France on 21 August 1915 and there...
Militia L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (2363 Pte. F. Grech. 1/K. O. Malta R. of M.), good very fine, with riband loop for wear50 Militia L.S. & G.C. Medals awarded to the 1st Battalion, King's Own Malta Regiment of Militia.Francesco Grech was born at St Paul's, Malta in 1878 and was a labourer upon joining the Malta Militia at Valetta, signing with his mark, in January 1896. He served up until the disbandment of the Regiment on 31 December 1921, and had taken his L.S. & G.C. Medal as per Army Order 141 of 1914 and a £17 War Gratuity.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view...
Militia L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (2891 Sjt: A. Mangion. 2/K. O. Malta R. of M.), good very fine40 Militia L.S. & G.C. Medals awarded to the 2nd Battalion, King's Own Malta Regiment of Militia.Annunziato Mangion was born at Zurico (probably Zurrieq), Malta in 1874 and was a fisherman upon his enlistment into the Malta Militia in May 1897. Promoted Lance-Corporal in November 1897, Corporal in June 1989 and Sergeant in 1900, he was released in May 1911. Re-engaged in May 1916, he was paid a War Gratuity of £20 in October 1919 and had taken his Medal as per Army Order 47 of February 1918.Subject to 20%...
Militia L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (162 Spr. C. Griscti. R.E.), ring broken, good very fine11 Militia L.S. & G.C. Medals awarded to the Malta Division, Royal Engineers.Carmelo Gristi/Grixti was born at Misida, Malta in 1889 and was a blacksmith by trade upon his joining the Malta Division (Militia), Royal Engineers in January 1909. Signing with his mark, it was noted he had previously served with the 2nd Battalion, King's Own Malta Regiment of Militia. He began his service working on the Oil Engines for Electric Lighting and in the Blacksmith's Shop. Having taken his L.S. & G.C. Medal in July 1924, h...
Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Art. Sgt. E. Spiteri. R.C.O.C.), officially impressed naming, good very fine, with pin for wearEdward Spiteri was born on 20 December 1875 at St Paul's in Valetta, Malta and was a musician by trade upon his joining the Royal Malta Artillery in 1905. He emigrated to Calgary, Alberta, Canada and served in the Royal Canadian Ordnance Corps from March 1911. Spiteri took his Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas L.S. & G.C. in November 1920; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more...
Malta Police L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (215 1/P.C. Vella G. B.), officially engraved naming, good very fine, with pin for wearTamplin records the award of just 99 Medals in the Police Annual Reports and Malta Gazette.Malta Police L.S. & G.C. Malta Gazette 17 March 1922.Gio Batta Vella was born at Kercem, Malta in April 1874 and enlisted into the Malta Police in August 1903. He served for some 19 years 74 days and rose to the rank of 1st Class Constable, being discharged medically unfit in October 1922; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information ple...
Malta Police L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Inspr. Briffa. G.), officially engraved naming, good very fine, in its damaged Royal Mint case of issue with wearing pinProvenancePurchased Spink, March 1995.Guiseppe Briffa was born in September 1877 and was variously advanced Police Constable in May 1897, Police Sergeant in December 1899, 2nd Class Sergeant in April 1917, 1st Class Sergeant in May 1917, Sub-Inspector of Police in September 1917 and finally made Inspector in August 1921. He was the most senior - and sole Officer - recipient at the first investiture of the Malta Police L.S. & G.C. Medal from T...
A notable offering with North American interest
(x) Georgian gold and enamelled Mourning Ring in memory of Rear-Admiral of the Red Samuel James Ballard, whose long and illustrious career saw him participate in the Glorious First of June, the invasion of Guadeloupe and the siege of Porto Ferrajo, after beginning his career during the American Revolution where he was present at the Battles of Ushant, Cape St. Vincent, Fort Royal, Chesapeake Bay and St. Kitts Gold band with black enamel detail, small portion of braided hair inset into the centre and protected behind glazed panel, interior engraved with the inscription 'S. J. Ballard, Ob. 9th O...
'Throw no shot away. Aim every one. Keep cool. Work steadily. Fire into her quarters – maindeck to maindeck, quarterdeck to quarterdeck. Don't try to dismast her. Kill the men and the ship is yours.'Captain Philip Bowes Vere Broke to the men on the guns - including Seaman French - of H.M.S. Shannon just before going into action against the U.S.S. Chesapeake: fifteen minutes later, Chesapeake had surrendered, her Captain was mortally wounded, and Broke had won a stunning victory against the American vessel.The superb Naval General Service Medal awarded to Ordinary Seaman James French for his pa...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Ordinary Seaman J. Guest, Royal Navy, 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 (Joseph Guest.), edge bruise, very fineProvenance:Cheylesmore Collection, July 1930 (£9-0-0).Spink, March 1995.Just 58 clasps issued for 'Endymion Wh. President'....
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Chateauguay (A. Dufour, Canadn. Militia.), silver riband buckle, very fineKnown to market in December 2002.Alexis Francois Dufour appears to have been born in October 1788 at Petite-Rivière-St-François. He is confirmed upon the roll for the Medal and clasp of the 1st Battalion, Select Embodied Militia of Lower Canada, residing at Baie-St-Paul, Charlevoix, Quebec. A Jean-Baptiste of the same unit and residence also appears on the roll so it is likely he was present in the action of 26 October 1813 shoulder-to-shoulder with his brother. Having written...
The very rare Military General Service Medal awarded to Driver H. Tome, Militia Artillery, Select Embodied Militia of Lower CanadaMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Chateauguay, Chrystler's Farm (H . Tome, Canadn. Militia.), toned, sometime cleaned with scratches over naming, very fineProvenance:Recorded for sale in 1976.Confirmed by Archives Canada (RG 9 IIA5, refers) and The Military General Service Roll as a 2-clasp award. This may well be a unique combination of clasps as the award to Sergeant Therien notes 'may be two men of the same name, each with a single clasp Medal'.Hugh T...
The Canada General Service Medal awarded to Captain R. H. Wellings, Royal Navy - who latterly joined the famous 1874 Expedition to observe the transit of VenusCanada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (Mid. R. H. Wellings. H.M.S. Niger.), later engraved naming, the clasp a later issue with flat backstrap, pawn broker’s mark to edge, good very fineRichard Harriman Wellings was born in Ravenstone, Leicestershire, on 17 August 1850, and having been appointed Midshipman in H.M.S. Niger is confirmed as serving during the operations in Canada in 1866.By March 1871 he was serving aboa...
The Canada General Service Medal awarded to Major-General F. G. Berkeley, 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot, who as Lieutenant-Colonel was one of the first Battalion commanders of the newly amalgamated Loyal North Lancashire RegimentCanada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (Capt. F. G. Berkeley 47th. Regt.), good very fineNote one of fourteen officers of the Regiment to earn the Fenian Raid 1866 clasp.Frederick George Berkeley was born at Bloomsbury, London on 23 April 1841, the son of Charles and Susan Berkeley. His father, a solicitor, lived on Russell Square and was able t...
The rare Canada General Service Medal awarded to Trooper W. Patterson, The Royal Guides (Governor General's Body Guard - No. 4 Troop of Montreal Cavalry), who shared in the Battle of Pigeon Hill in June 1866; one of the few units who actually engaged the enemy, he would have shared in their cavalry charge - sabres drawn - which saw the unit take 16 prisoners of war for the bag, earning themselves the place of honour in the Victory Parade on Montreal’s Champs de MarsCanada General Service 1866-70, 1 clasp, Fenian Raid 1866 (Tr. W. Patterson, R Guides.), officially impressed naming, good very fi...
(x) United States of America, Congressional Medal of Honor, Army 1904-1944 Type, unnamed, some tarnishing, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Awards for Gallant or Distinguished Service
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'We do not know, we never shall know, what were the thoughts of Admiral Cradock when it became evident that, outgunned and outranged, success was an impossibility. We shall never know what he felt when the setting sun on that evening threw his own ships up clearly against the bright Western sky, a mark for his enemies, and at the same time rendered his own fire difficult and ineffective by placing them in the shade. He must have realized then that his hopes were dashed for ever to the ground, that his plan had failed. In the face of death, certain and immine...
'I saw a line of enemy battleships on the port bow. They opened fire and almost at once we were hit by a 5-9-inch shell which struck the base of the foremast cutting it in two, blowing the galley to bits, killing two officers and five ratings and wounding a further eight ratings. For a moment, from my post at the after 4-inch gun, I thought the foremost gun had fired, then I saw the foremast swaying and realised we had been hit. All communications on the bridge were cut so we had no information until wounded began to arrive aft … 'Carnage and chaos aboard the destroyer Nessus at the battle of...
A Great War 1918 ‘Mediterranean’ D.S.O. group of six awarded to Captain C. A. G. Roberts, Royal Naval ReserveDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top ribbon bar; Transport 1899-1902, 1 clasp, S. Africa 1899-1902 (C. A. G. Roberts.); 1914-15 Star (Lt. Commr. C. A. G. Roberts, R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (Commr. C. A. G. Roberts. R.N.R.); Royal Naval Reserve Decoration, G.V.R., silver and silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1911, good very fine (6)D.S.O. London Gazette 17 May 1918, the original citation states:'For Service on the Mediterranean Stat...
The 'Royal Naval Siege Guns' 1918 D.S.O. group of five awarded to Paymaster Captain H. P. Williams, Royal Navy, who additionally saw service at Zeebrugge with Attentive and at Murmansk during the Russian Civil WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with integral top ribbon bar; 1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr. H.P. Williams. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Payr. Lt. Cr. H. P. Williams. R.N.); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1918, with silver star emblem on riband, mounted as worn, light contact marks, very fine and better (5)D.S.O. London Gazette 7 June 191...
A Second World War M.B.E. group of ten to Captain P. G. Lachlan, Royal Navy, who served as the Topedo Officer on Ajax during the Battle of the River Plate and was additionally 'mentioned' twice and further awarded a Croix de Guerre for the landings at ElbaThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, 2nd Type; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany (copy); Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Near East (Cdr. P. G. La...
The 1975 B.E.M. group of ten awarded to Petty Officer Telegraphist J. Gregory, Royal Navy, who survived the sinking of the Norwegian destroyer Eskdale before serving in a number of Arctic Convoys with BeagleBritish Empire Medal, E.II.R. (C.R.S. John Gregory, J146433Y.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star, clasp, France and Germany; Arctic Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (J146433 J. Gregory. C.P.O. Tel. H.M.S. President.); Norway, Kingdom, War Medal; Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal; Russia, Soviet Republic, Medal for the...
A superb 'Destroyer Commander's 1917' D.S.C. group of nine awarded to Captain E. C. Thornton, Royal Navy, a Jutland veteran who was decorated by the Royal Humane Society for his bravery commanding Derwent when she was mined in 1917Returning for service in 1939 as a Commodore Class II he commanded the Naval Air Station Daedalus, supporting the Normandy LandingsDistinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., hallmarks for London 1917; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. E. C. Thornton, D.S.C., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. E. C. Thornton, R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Jubilee 1935;...
A Great War 'Mediterranean' D.S.C. group of eleven to Captain R. E. Jeffreys, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Cross, G.V.R., hallmarked for 1918; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. R. E. Jeffreys, R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. E. Jeffrey. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Jubilee 1935; France, Legion of Honour, Officer's breast Badge, silver-gilt, silver and enamel; Italy, Al Valore Militare, silver (R. E. Jeffreys Durazzo 2-10-1918), mounted as worn, the last medal amateurly attached at a later stage, very fine overall (11)D.S.C....
(x) The D.S.C. and Romanian Order of the Star group of five awarded to Lieutenant W. N. Lucas-Shadwell, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve & Intelligence Corps, a gallant officer of Locker-Lampson’s Russian Armoured Car Squadron in Russia, Turkey and Romania, who was twice wounded and further showered with decorations by our Russian AlliesLucas-Shadwell also had a long-time career working 'in the shadows' for the Security Services either side of the Great War and is understood to have sheltered Trotsky at his French home, the 15th century Chateau de Bity during the 1930sDistinguished Service Cross,...
A notable Second World War Battle of North Cape D.S.C. group of five awarded to Gunner (T.) P. O'Kell, Royal Navy, who oversaw the destroyer H.M.S. Scorpion's telling eight-torpedo broadside against the Scharnhorst on Boxing Day December 1943An accompanying - and important - archive of Naval Messages exchanged in that epic encounter charts the entire action, including his speedy and skilful deliverance of Scorpion's broadside inside 10 minutes:1845 hours: 'Close and attack with torpedoes as soon as possible'1849 hours: 'Am closing to attack now'1851 hours: 'Standby to fire torpedoes, port side...
(x) A scarce and well-documented Great War R.N.A.S. Observer’s 1917 D.S.C. and 1918 Second Award Bar group of eight awarded to Wing Commander C. Chapman, Royal Naval Air Service and Royal Air Force, for his skill and gallantry in flying photographic reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines, combined with spotting for Monitors and Naval Siege Guns on successful shoots over the Belgian coast. Based at Dunkirk and operating in Sopwiths with 2 Squadron, Chapman was regularly subjected to frostbite as well as hostile fire from anti-aircraft and enemy aircraft during his isolated missions. He was...
A 'Gallipoli Operations' D.S.M. group to Deck Hand W. H. Beach, Royal Naval Reserve, who served in H.M.T. Ben Chourn and was awarded the D.S.M. for rescuing eight crewmen of a motor lighter in a strong gale and heavy sea whilst under fire in April 1915Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (D.A.776. W.H. Beach, Dk.Hd. R.N.R. Gallipoli Opns. 1915-16.); 1914-15 Star (DA 776, W.H. Beach, D.H., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (776 D.A. W.H. Beach: 2. HD.R.N.R.), contact marks, good very fine (4)D.S.M. London Gazette 15 May 1916, the recommendation states:'HMT Ben Chourn' No. 83 Gallipoli Apri...
(x) A well documented Great War ‘1917’ D.S.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant Observer W. C. Argent, Royal Naval Air Service, later Royal Air Force, who undertook 201 anti-U-boat air patrols in seaplanes with 214 Squadron during the Great War, being forced to ditch 8 times in all and on one occasion seeing his bomb score a direct hit on the deck of an enemy submarine: details of Argent’s life and service are preserved in a series of interviews he recorded with the Imperial War Museum in 1991Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R. (F.13496. W.C. Argent. LG. Mech. R.N.A.S. 1917); British War and V...
The remarkable D.S.M. group of four awarded to Lieutenant S. G. Hobbs, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who was killed in the German manned torpedo attack on H.M.S. Magic off Normandy on 6 July 1944Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (JX.166281 S. G. Hobbs. A.B. H.M.S. Colne.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, good very fine (4)D.S.M. London Gazette 16 July 1940, the original citation states:'…for good services in the Royal Navy since the outbreak of war'.Sidney Gordon Hobbs was born at Reading, Berkshire in 1919, the son of Sydney and Sybil Hobbs. Serving as an Able Seaman at th...
The superb 'Coastal Forces 1942' D.S.M. group of five awarded to Able Seaman G. L. Edwards, Royal Navy who also added a 'mention' to his accoladesEdwards won both awards and a wound whilst serving as an Oerlikon gunner on MGB 64 under the legendary Coastal Forces Commander R.P. 'Hitch' Hichens, D.S.O. and bar, D.S.C. and two barsDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (JX.145757 G.L. Edwards. A.B.); Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-39 (JX.145757 G.L. Edwards. A.B.R.N.); 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted court-style as worn, very fine (5)D.S.M. London...
A Submariner's D.S.M. group of six awarded to Petty Officer S. V. Wragg, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Submarine Satyr which sunk U-987 in June 1944 and who later served aboard H.M.S. Submarine Taciturn during her Far East patrolsDistinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (P.O. S. V. Wragg, C/JX. 144505), officially engraved naming; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Burma Star, 1 clasp, Pacific; War Medal 1939-45, minor contact marks, otherwise generally good very fine (6)D.S.M. London Gazette 15 August 1944, the original citation states:'For undaunted courage, skill and devotion to duty in successful...
(x) A fine Second War ‘Far East’ D.S.M. group of eight awarded to Chief Engine Room Artificer R. L. Jerrard, Royal Navy and Royal New Zealand Navy, who served in H.M.S. Achilles throughout the war - a veteran of the Battle of the River Plate, when the cruiser 'Achilles opened fire on the German "pocket battleship" Admiral Graf Spee in the South Atlantic at 6.21 am on 13 December 1939, it became the first New Zealand unit to strike a blow at the enemy in the Second World War. With the New Zealand ensign flying proudly from her mainmast - as battle loomed, a signalman had run aft with the ensign...
The rare and outstanding 'Abyssinia Expedition' gold C.B. group of four awarded to Hon. Lieutenant-General Conyers 'Jack' Tower, 3rd Dragoon Guards, late 6th Inniskilling Dragoons, who was Colonel of the former Regiment from 1891 until his death in 1903A prominent cavalry officer, he cut his teeth in the famous charge of the Heavy Brigade at Balaklava, and was 'captured' there in a charming watercolour portrait by a fellow officer, a rare example of field artwork that is included with his awardsSubsequently transferring to the 3rd Dragoon Guards, he led the unit with dash and distinction in Ab...
A Post War C.B., Second World War C.I.E. and O.B.E. group of nine to Temporary Major General F. H. Skinner, Indian Army, late 8th London Regiment The Most Distinguished Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) breast Badge, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, in case of issue; The Most Eminent Order of the British Empire, Companion's (C.I.E.) neck Badge, gold and enamel; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.), breast Badge, 2nd Type, silver-gilt; British War Medal 1914-20 (2-Lieut. F. H. Skinner.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clas...
The C.M.G. group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel H. H. Northey, Royal Scots Fusiliers, an immensely popular officer referred to as 'Our Colonel' by the men of his Regiment, who was taken prisoner at Colenso and later invalided after a wound at Loos, being replaced as Colonel of 6th Battalion by none other than Winston ChurchillThe Most Honourable Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Garrard & Co case of issue; India General Service 1895-1908, 3 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897, Tirah 1897-98 (Lieut. H. H. Northe...
The 1919 C.M.G., 1917 D.S.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel W. A. Greenley, 2nd Divisional Train (Horse Transport), Royal Army Service Corps, who was three times 'mentioned' for his servicesThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914 Star (2.Lieut: W. A. Greenley, A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. W. A. Greenley.), the last four mounted as worn, minor contact wear, overall good very fine (5)C.M.G. London...
The C.M.G., O.B.E. group of five awarded to Mr J. B. Denson, late Lieutenant, Intelligence CorpsHaving spent the last moments of the Second World War interrogating Japanese Prisoners of War in the Far East; he latterly became British Ambassador in Nepal and Charge d'Affaires in Peking - the latter posting came during the height of Sino-Anglo tension which saw Denson himself bundled by a mob, also notably present for the release of Reuter's journalist Anthony Grey, who penned Hostage in Peking regarding his ordeal; Denson was able to take the upper hand in an exchange with Chinese Premier Chou...
A C.I.E. group of four to Commissioner H. P. 'Tiger' Todd-Naylor, C.S.I., C.I.E., Indian Civil Service and Major, Upper Burma Volunteer RiflesThe Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E., breast Badge, gold and enamel, complete with top suspension; Delhi Durbar 1903, silver issue; India General Service 1854-95, 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7, Burma 1887-89 (Mr. H. P. Todd-Naylor C.S.); Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration, E.VII.R. (Major H. P. Todd-Naylor C.I.E., Upper Burma Voltr. Rfls.), complete with top suspension, good very fine (4)C.I.E. London Gazette 1 January 1890 (Officiating Deputy Co...
A fine inter-War C.I.E. group of eleven awarded to Colonel H. C. Manders, Royal Berkshire Regiment, late Imperial Yeomanry, later Assam Valley Light HorseHaving been wounded in action in Gallipoli with the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, at Sari Bair in August 1915 and 'mentioned' for his services, he forged a long career in India serving as Aide-de-Camp to H.E. The Viceroy and was Colonel Commanding the Assam Valley Light HorseThe Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, C.I.E., Companion’s neck Badge, 3rd Type, gold and enamel; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange...
(x) The C.V.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel F. R. G. Chew, Seaforth Highlanders, former Headmaster to King Charles at Gordonstoun, who was awarded the King Haakon VII Freedom Cross for his leading role in the liberation of NorwayThe Royal Victorian Order, Companion's (C.V.O.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, numbered '1662' to the reverse, in its Collingwood case of issue; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Norway, Kingdom, King Haakon VII Freedom Cross, Defence Medal 1940-1945, sold together with the recipient's dog tags, good very fine (5)C.V.O. London Gazette 8 October 1857.K...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe remarkable and superbly well-documented C.B.E. group of four awarded to Major G. H. Griffith, Egyptian State Railways, who earned immense plaudits from the Egyptian Government and a 'mention' in 1916 for his aid to the War effort; despite this he took no medallic awards for the Great WarThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, 1st Type, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Garrard & Co. case of issue; Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Ismail, 3rd Class Commander's neck Badge, gold and enamel, maker's name, gold an...
The C.B.E., Second World War group of seven awarded to Major C. V. Wintour, former editor-in-chief of the London Evening Standard newspaper, and father to famous editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine, Anna WintourThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) 2nd Type neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in case of issue; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; France, Republic, War Cross 1939-45, 1939 reverse; United States of America, Republic, Bronze Star, in case of issue, sold together with accompanying archive, very fine (7)...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe 1980 O.B.E. awarded to Mr R. G. Dagworth, Deputy Editor, Official Report, House of CommonsThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt, in its Royal Mint fitted case of issue, very fineO.B.E. London Gazette 14 June 1980 (Deputy Editor, Official Report, House of Commons).Sold together with Statutes of the Order, 10 Downing Street letter suggesting the award might follow, Letter for the Warrant in the name 'Robert Henry Dagworthy Esq., OBE', and letter related to the Investiture on 27 August 1...
The rare M.B.E. group of seven awarded to Senior Army Scripture Reader B. Wood, Army Scripture Readers Society, late Corps of Military Staff Clerks and Leicestershire Regiment, who served as the Superintendent of Army Scripture Readers in France during the Great WarThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (Mr. B. Wood. Army Scripture Reader); King's South Africa 1901-02 (Mr. B. Wood. Army Scripture Reader), unofficially re-...
'Brixmis (the British Commanders’-in-Chief Mission to the Soviet Forces in Germany) is one of the least-known elite spying units of the British Army.They were dropped in behind"enemy lines" ten months after the Second World War had ended and remained operating their intelligence-gathering missions until October 1990 and then covertly until 1993, long after the fall of the Berlin Wall in November 1989.During this period, Berlin was a hotbed of spying between East and West. Brixmis was established as a legitimate channel of communication between the Red Army and the British Army on the Rhine. It...
The 1917 D.S.O. awarded to Captain W. N. Parker, Royal Army Medical Corps, who served as the Medical Officer of 8th Battalion, Border Regiment, seeing action on the Somme and VimyDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. W. N. Parker. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. W. N. Parker.), good very fine (4)D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1917.M.I.D. London Gazette 4 January 1917.William Newton Parker was born at Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire in March 1860, the son of William and Mary Parker. Training in the medical profess...
The March 1918 D.S.O., 1916 T.D. group of five awarded to Major C. E. Johnston, 6th (Morayshire) Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, who was killed in action by a sniper on 23 March 1918Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, centres depressed and white enamel rather dirty; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Capt. C. E. Johnstone. Sea: Highrs.), note surname spelling; British War and Victory Medals (Major C. E. Johnston.); Territorial Officers' Decoration, G.V.R., top riband bars adapted for mounting on first and last, nearly...
A noteable and well-documented 'Gallipoli 1915' D.S.O. and 'Cambrai 1918' Second Award Bar group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. R. G. Kane, 1st Battalion, Royal Munster FusiliersA pre-War Regular, Kane landed with his unit - and was wounded - in the bloody affair after having landed on 'V' Beach from the River Clyde on 25 April 1915, taking his first decoration, a 'mention', the Legion of Honour, and another wound for his troubles during the actions in the Dardanelles; elevated to the command of his Battalion, he would be mortally wounded on 30 September 1918 in the act of taking the...
(x) A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of seven awarded to Captain H. H. McColl, West Riding Regiment, later Royal Flying Corps, Royal Air Force, and Indian ArmyMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. H. H. McColl. W. Rid. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with small M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. H. H. McColl. R.A.F.); 1939-1945 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted court style for display, very fine (7)M.C. London Gazette 14 January 1916.M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1916, 24 December 1917.Hugh Herbert McColl was born on 7 September 1893, the son of an old C...
The 1916 'Battle of the Somme' M.C. group of five to Captain H. L. Knollys, Scots GuardsMilitary Cross, G.V.R. (H.L. Knollys Scots Guards 25.9.1916), privately engraved reverse; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. H. L. Knollys.), these mounted as worn by Spink & Son; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, unnamed as issued, loose, toned, light contact marks, very fine overall (5); together with three corresponding WWI miniatures, the reverse of miniature M.C. engraved ‘Scots Guards 25-9-16’, mounted as worn by Spink & Son, good very fine and in fitted case of issue (8)M.C. London Gazette 24 Novemb...
A Great War 'Mesopotamia' M.C. group of nine to Lieutenant Colonel A. V. Venables, Indian Army, late Royal Engineers, who was also 'mentioned' three times during his Great War serviceMilitary Cross, G.V.R. (Captain A. V. Venables.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (8093 2nd Corpl: A. V. Venables. Elec: Engrs: R.E.), top lugs removed; 1914-15 Star (2/LT. A. V. Venables, I.A.R.O. Attd. 3/S.&M.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. A. V. Venables.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Jubilee 19...
A Great War M.C. group of six to Flight Lieutenant A. Wood, Royal Air Force, late Royal Artillery who was awarded his M.C. for his work with Z/37th Trench Mortar BatteryMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut A. Wood); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (351093 Cpl. A. Wood. R.A.F.), lightly polished, very fine (6)M.C. London Gazette 17 April 1917.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With the assistance of a bombardier, he extricated a trench mortar which had been buried, and continued firing, in spite of heavy hostile shelli...
A Great War M.C. group of three to Lieutenant H. G. Barker, Household Battalion, late Grenadier GuardsMilitary Cross, G.V.R., engraved on reverse 'Lieut. H. G. Barker Household Battalion Roeux Arras. 3rd May. 1917', in its case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. H. G. Barker.), extremely fine (3)M.C. London Gazette16 August 1917.'He was the only surviving officer, and showed great courage and ability in organizing parties of the battalion and consolidating a forward position. Throughout he set a magnificent example.'Herbert Graham Barker was born at Grove Park, Kent on 22 May 188...
The outstanding Great War M.C. group of four awarded to 2nd Lieutenant W. W. Odell, Nottingham and Derbyshire Regiment, a first-class cricketer who represented both Leicestershire and London County in a prolonged First Class career of 193 matches in which he took no less than 738 wickets with his right arm medium; notably dismissing W. G. Grace on his debut, before dismissing 'The Doctor' a couple of weeks later for good measureOdell was to be killed in action at Broodseinde in October 1917, while serving alongside V.C. winner Corporal Fred GreavesMilitary Cross, G.V.R, the reverse engraved '2...
A Regimentally unique Great War 'Salonika' M.C., Western Front D.C.M. group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer Class I G. Pearce, The Rifle Brigade, the very epitome of a Regimental Sergeant-Major, who risked life and limb to rescue his wounded men on more than one occasionMilitary Cross, G.V.R., the reverse contemporarily engraved '536. R.S.M. G. Pearce. D.C.M. 4th. Bn. The Rifle Brigade. Prosnic. 15-16 April 1918'; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (536 Sjt: G. Pearce. 4/Rif: Bde:); 1914-15 Star (536 Sjt. G. Pearce. Rif. Brig.), re-engraved naming; British War and Victory Medals (536 W.O....
A Great War ‘Western Front’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain C. S. Dyer, 4th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment, attached 4th Battalion, North Staffordshire Regiment, who was awarded the Military Cross for his gallantry near Sweveghem on 20 October 1918; Dyer was also the recipient of the Russian Order of St. Anne Third Class, the latter a unique award to the Gloucestershire RegimentMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (Capt. C. S. Dyer); Russia, Imperial, Order of St. Anne, Military Division, breast Badge, gilt and enamel, unmarked, post-1917 manufac...
(x) A good 'Honlon' 1918 M.C. group of four awarded to Captain E. H. H. Granger, Royal Army Medical Corps, the gallant Medical Officer to the 1st Battalion, Leicestershire RegimentMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. E. H. H. Granger. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. H. H. Granger.), mounted as worn, good very fine (4)M.C. London Gazette 4 October 1919:'Throughout the operations, 18th to 26th September, 1918, near Holnon, he was conspicuous for his gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 18th September, for an hour, during a heavy enemy artillery ba...
A rare ‘Aro Expedition’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Colour Sergeant C. Crowley, Royal Munster Fusiliers, attached Southern Nigeria Regiment, West African Frontier Force, who was further 'mentioned' and wounded in a fierce running battle which saw the British 'repeatedly charge the enemy' in an effort to drive them offDistinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (Clr-: Serjt: C. Crowley. S. Nigeria Regt.); Ashanti 1900 (Sgt. C. Crowley. W.A.F.F.), high relief bust; Africa General Service 1902-56, 2 clasps, Aro 1901-1902, S. Nigeria 1902-03 (Clr-:Serjt: C. Crowley. S. Nigeria Regt.); Coronation 190...
The superb and rare Great War ‘Ypres 1914’ D.C.M. and ‘First Day of the Somme’ Bar group of eight awarded to Warrant Officer Class I (Regimental Sergeant-Major) C. E. Metcalfe, 2nd Battalion, Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding) Regiment, formerly Suffolk Regiment, who was killed in action in a daring raid on Pacaut Wood in July 1918Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar (9827 A.C.S.Mjr: C. E. Metcalfe. W. Rid: Regt.); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (4505 Pte. C. E. Metcalf, 1st Suffolk Regt.); King’s South Africa 1901-0...
A Great War D.C.M. group of five to Warrant Officer C. W. Tapson, Royal Army Medical CorpsDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (39862 S.Mjr: C. W. Tapson. 53/F.A.R.A.M.C.); 1914-15 Star (39862. Q.M.Sjt. C. W. Tapson, R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (39862 W.O.CL.1 C. W. Tapson. R.A.M.C.); Service Medal of the Order of St. John, with three extra bars (3755 D/Supt. C. W. Tapson Dukinfield & Stalybge Div No.4 Det S.J.A.B. 1924), mounted as worn, light contact marks, otherwise very fine throughout (5)D.C.M. London Gazette 13 February 1917.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty....
A Great War D.C.M. group of four to Private W. Hand, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire RegimentDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (3865 L.Cpl W. Hand. 1/N.& D.R.); 1914-15 Star (3865 Pte W. Hand. Notts:& Derby:R.); British War and Victory Medals (3865 Pte. W. Hand. Notts. & Derby.R.), light pitting from Star, otherwise very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1917.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in command of a Lewis gun section during the attack on Westhoek Ridge, on 31.7.1917. When his platoon was temporarily held up by a strong point, and half of them knocked out by...
A Great War Third Battle of Ypres D.C.M. group of four to Private J. G. Finney, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, who was wounded twice on 4 October 1917 resulting in him returning home from his wounds receivedDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (18966 L.Cpl J. G. Finney. 9/N. & D.R.); 1914-15 Star (18966 Pte. J. G. Finney. Notts. & Derby. R.); British War and Victory Medals (18966 Pte. J. G. Finney. Notts. & Derby.R.), very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 4 March 1918.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward in an attack to a timber emplacement, and finding that t...
A Great War D.C.M. group of four to Sergeant W. Chrystall, Royal Artillery, who was killed in action at Cambrai on 30 November 1917 during the German counter-attackDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (630119 Sjt: W. Chrystall. 255/High:Bde: R.F.A. -T.F.); 1914-15 Star (3424. Far. Sjt. W. C. Chrystall, R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (3424 Sjt. W. Chrystall. R.A.); Great War Bronze Memorial Plaque (William Chrystall), with Memorial Scroll in postage tube, good very fine throughout (Lot)D.C.M. London Gazette 17 April 1918.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He invariably dis...
A Great War Italian D.C.M., and Western Front M.M. group of seven to Sergeant C. Robinson, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, who re-enlisted in 1938 seeing further service with the Royal EngineersDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (15739 Sjt: C. Robinson. M.M. 11/Notts: Derby: R.); Military Medal, G.V.R. (15739 Sjt: C. Robinson. 11/N.& D.R.); 1914-15 Star (15739 Pte C. Robinson. Notts: & Derby: R.); British War and Victory Medals (15739 Sjt. C. Robinson. Nott. & Derby.R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, lightly toned, very fine (7)D.C.M. London Gazette 15 November 1918.'For conspicuou...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantAn outstanding Great War D.C.M. group of five awarded to Squadron Sergeant-Major G. F. Wakefield, Machine Gun Corps Cavalary, late 16th (The Queen's) Lancers, and later 3rd (The King's Own) Hussars and 7th (Queen's Own) HussarsDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (41574 Sq. S. Mjr. G. F. Wakefield. 1/Sq: M.G. -Cav.-); 1914 Star, clasp (510 L.Cpl. G. F. Wakefield. 16/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (510 W.O.Cl.2 G. F. Wakefield. 16-Lrs.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (7815861 W.O.Cl.2. G. F. Wakefield. D.C.M. 3-Hrs.), mounted court st...
An outstanding Second World War immediate D.C.M. group of four awarded to Trooper L. Acaster, 4th Royal Tank Regiment (R.A.C.), who feigned death after his tank was hit by enemy fire at Ed Duda in North Africa in November 1941Although 'he was badly wounded in the face and his eyes were filled with blood, rendering him half blind', he subsequently drove his tank back to our lines and 'set an example which has rarely been equalled in the service'Just five days later he was evacuated from Tobruk in the S.S. Chakdina, which ship fell victim to a torpedo dropped by a Luftwaffe aircraft and sank in...
A good 1940 D.C.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant A. J. Dyer, The Duke of Edinburgh's (Wiltshire Regiment)Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (5568172 A-L-Cpl. A. J. Dyer. Wilts. R.); 1939-1945 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (6)Just 8 awards of the D.C.M. to the unit for the Second World War.D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1940, the original recommendation states:'On 23 May 40 his company was on the bank of the River Scarpe in front of Reux. During the night the village was subjected to considerable artillery bombardment for some h...
(x) A Great War M.M. group of four awarded to Private (Armoured Car Driver) S. H. Stuart, Army Service Corps, who earned his decoration with No. 6 Light Armoured Motor Battery, Motor Machine Gun Corps and probably served attached to Dunsterforce in Persia & BakuMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (M2-052488 Pte. S. H. Stuart. R.A.S.C.); 1914-15 Star (M2-052488 Pte. S. H. Stuart. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (M2-052488 Pte. S. H. Stuart. A.S.C.), good very fine (4)M.M. London Gazette 29 March 1919 (Royal Army Service Corps attached 6th Light Armoured Motor Battery). The entry confirms the award f...
A Great War M.M. pair awarded to Corporal G. E. Lewis, Royal Welsh Fusiliers, late South Wales BorderersMilitary Medal, G.V.R. (47303 Cpl. G. E. Lewis. 26/R. W. Fus:); 1914-15 Star (15577 Pte. G. E. Lewis. S. Wales Bord.), very fine (2)M.M. London Gazette 17 June 1919.George Ernest Lewis, a native of Bargoed, served first with the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers in France from 30 June 1915. Transferred to the 4th (Garrison) Battalion, he thence joined the 26th Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers and having won his M.M., was discharged in February 1919.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. F...
A Great War A.R.R.C. and M.M. group of six to Acting Sister E. Hounslow, Voluntary Aid Detachment and St. John Ambulance BrigadeRoyal Red Cross (A.R.R.C.) breast Badge, 2nd Class, silver and enamel, in case of issue; Military Medal, G.V.R. (Nurse E. Hounslow. A.R.R.C. St. John's Amb: Bde:); 1914-15 Star (E. Hounslow. V.A.D.); British War and Victory Medals (E. Hounslow. V.A.D.); Service Medal of the Order of St. John (7917 A/Sis E. Hounslow Oxford Nsg. Div No.2 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1929.), mounted as worn, very fine (6)A.R.R.C. London Gazette1 January 1918.M.M. London Gazette 26 July 1918.'For conspi...
The 'Salonika' A.R.R.C. group of four awarded to Sister H. M. Ripper, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Reserve, who worked in the Serbian Hospitals at Mikra and was later honoured with the Serbian Cross of MercyRoyal Red Cross (A.R.R.C.) breast Badge, 2nd Class, silver and enamel; British War and Victory Medals (Sister H. M. Ripper.); Serbia, Kingdom, Cross of Mercy, silver-gilt and enamel, the campaign awards mounted as worn, sold together with a Q.A.I.M.N.S.R. cape badge, the loop broken, good very fine (4)A.R.R.C. London Gazette 1 January 1919:'… to the undermentioned lad...
The remarkable A.R.R.C. group of eight awarded to Major C. O'Neill, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing CorpsRoyal Red Cross Associate's (A.R.R.C.) breast Badge, 2nd Class, silver and enamel, mounted with group on a Lady's bow; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, with 1st Army clasp; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (Capt C O'Neill QARANC), mounted court-style; Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Medal, 48mm x 33mm, silver, 'V & S' maker's cartouche and reverse hallmarks for Birmingham 1942, this last with corres...
The rare M.S.M. pair awarded to Colour Sergeant T. Hunter, 35th (Royal Sussex) Regiment of Foot, later 3rd (Stirlingshire Militia) Battalion, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, who served for an astonishing 42 years with the Regulars and the Permanent Establishment of the MilitiaMeritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Sjt. Maj: T. Hunter. 35th: Foot:); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (1780 Cr Serjt Thos Hunter 35th Foot.), edge bruise to second, otherwise good very fine (2)Thomas Hunter was born at Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland in 1826 and worked as a weaver before enlisting into the 93rd Regiment of Foot on 6...
The scarce M.S.M. group of four awarded to Brigade Sergeant Major H. Collins, Royal Artillery, who was wounded by the explosion of a French Magazine at Sebastopol and later became a pillar of the Lancashire Volunteer ArtilleryCrimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Sejt. G. Collins. RA.), regimentally impressed naming; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (1053 Serjt Major Henry Collins 7th R.A.); Meritorious Service Medal, E.VII.R. (Bde:Sjt:Maj: J. H. Collins. R.A.); Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue (Serjt. H. Collins. R.A.), regimentally impressed naming, mounted court style as worn, the first wit...
A 1917 M.S.M. group of five awarded to Sub-Conductor J. C. R. Barrows, Indian Ordnance Department1914 Star (S. Sergt. J. C. R. Barrows, I.O. Dept.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (S-Condr. J. C. R. Barrows, I.O.D.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Sub-Condr J. C. R. Barrows. I.O. Dept.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (Sub-Condr: J. C. R. Barrows. Ind: O.D.), lightly polished, very fine (5)M.S.M. London Gazette 9 July 1917.M.I.D. London Gazette 15 June 1916.John Cecil Russell Barrows was commissioned in 24 July 1897 into the Indian Army and served under service numbe...
The M.S.M. group of nine awarded to Warrant Officer Class II C. H. Benn, Royal West Kent Regiment, later 2nd Battalion, Ceylon Light Infantry (Volunteers), a champion shot who was awarded an Italian Merit Medal for his services in Italy in 19441939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953; Army L.S. & G.C., Regular Army, G.VI.R. (6912488 W.O. Cl. 2. C. H. Benn. R.W.K.); Meritorious Service Medal, E.II.R. (6912488 W.O. Cl. 2. C. H. Benn. R.W.K.); Ceylon Armed Services Inauguration Medal; Italy, Kingdom, Medal of Merit, the first eight mounted as worn, good very fine...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe 1898 Barbados R.H.S. Silver Medal group of six awarded to Lieutenant R. L. Payne, Nigeria Regiment and Colonial ServiceBritish War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. L. Payne.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Nigeria 1918 (Lieut. R. L. Payne.); Royal Humane Society, Small Silver Medal (Ralph L. Payne. 10th July 1898.), with riband buckle; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, first four mounted as worn and housed in fitted case by Searle & Co. Ltd., Lombard St., London, good very fine (6)Ralph Lavington Payne was born circa 1887, the son of the Police Magi...
The very rare Citation for Military Assistance pair awarded to Lance-Corporal Zai Lai, Kachin Rangers (Detachment 101 of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS)), late 3rd Battalion, Burma Frontier ForceUnited States of America, Citation for Military Assistance, silver, 38mm, the obverse an engraved American Eagle, the letters 'CMA' above, the reverse engraved 'Citation for Military Assistance Presented to L/Cpl Zau Lai'; 1939-1945 Star, very fine (2)C.M.A. approved by Major Maddox, Commanding Officer of Detachment 101, dated 26 June 1945. The citation states:'1. The Citation for Military Assis...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe important post-war K.C.B., C.B.E., A.F.C., Second War D.S.O., D.F.C. and Two Bars group of twelve awarded to Air Marshal Sir I. G. Broom, Royal Air Force, whose remarkable and colourful career is chronicled in the pages of Clean SweepA veteran of three wartime tours - and an astounding total of 103 operational sorties - he received a 'shot gun' commission in Malta after all the officer pilots in his squadron had been killed or wounded, and then undertook a spate of extremely perilous low-level attacks in Blenheims of No. 107 SquadronSubsequently teaming...
The 'Balloon Officer's' M.B.E. group of eight awarded to Captain H. B. Dakin, Royal Flying Corps, later Royal Air Force, who further earned a brace of 'mentions' in both wars, most notably in the Middle East in 1920The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, hallmarked for London 1919; 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. H. B. Akin. L'Pool. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. H. B. Dakin.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, good very fine overall (8)M.B.E. London Gazette 10 October 1919.M.I.D....
A Palestine 1936 M.B.E. group of six awarded to Squadron Leader R. E. Barnett, Royal Air Force, who flew Spitfires and commanded No. 234 Squadron during the Battle of BritainThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (F/L. R. E. Barnett. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star, copy clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, good very fine (6)14 Old Cheltonians recorded as 'The Few' who flew in the Battle of Britain.M.B.E. London Gazette 11 May 1937 (Palestine).Richard...
'…I followed the Do. 215 sighted flying west at 1500 feet, it signalled with a white light, and I commenced a slight deflection shot, at the same time Yellow 3 called me. On not hearing clearly what he said I looked around and saw 2 aircraft approaching me, one either side. At the same time bullets exploded on my starboard wing, shaking the machine. I immediately turned and saw Yellow 2 & 3 following the aircraft. I lost sight of them due to broken cloud and as I was away from the convoy I returned and patrolled it until Yellow 3 joined me. We patrolled the convoy until relieved by Green Secti...
A Great War D.C.M. group of four to Flight Sergeant D. R. Baxter, Royal Flying Corps, who flew on numerous Artillery Patrols, accurately bombing enemy gun positions as well as attacking enemy infantry and vehicles with his Lewis gun at impressive heightsDistinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1336 Sjt: D. R. Baxter. No. 3/Sq: R.F.C.); 1914 Star (1336 Cpl. D. R. Baxter. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (1336. F.Sgt. D. R. Baxter. R.F.C.), mounted as worn, very fine (4)Provenance:Spink, September 2001.D.C.M. London Gazette 1 January 1917.Citation for the D.C.M. Edinburgh Gazette 14 February...
A Great War Mesopotamia D.C.M. group of four to Corporal S. Hall, Royal Flying Corps, who had been severely wounded in France on 6 November 1915Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (4965 1.CL: A.M. S. Hall. R.F.C.); 1914-15 Star (4965 2.A.M. S. Hall. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (4965. Cpl. S. Hall. R.A.F.), good very fine (4)D.C.M. London Gazette 22 October 1917.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When his wireless station came under heavy fire, and though the aerial was shot down on three occasions, he re-erected it on each occasion, displaying great courage and coolne...
A Second World War D.F.C. group of four attributed to Flight Lieutenant E. H. Jeffreys, Royal Air Force, who was shot down and killed on 10 June 1944Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1943'; 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for display, very fine (3)D.F.C. London Gazette 16 February 1943.Joint Citation with FO 119447 R. A. Irving. Awarded the D.F.C.In January, 1943, Flying Officers Jeffreys and Irving were pilot and navigator respectively of an aircraft engaged on a shipping reconnaissance over enemy waters. In spite of adverse weather, succ...
A rare Second World War immediate D.F.C. group of seven awarded to Flight Lieutenant T. O'Gorman, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was decorated for his services in Air Sea Rescue operations in Hudsons of No. 279 SquadronThanks to his notable navigational skills, at least two downed Flying Fortress crews were plucked to safety, happy outcomes that led to him also being awarded the American D.F.C.Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1944'; 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cro...
(x) A fine Second World War fighter pilot's Burma operations D.F.C. group of five awarded to Flight Lieutenant C. E. M. B. Hole, Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveA veteran of operational tours in Hurricanes and Mohawks of No. 155 Squadron and Spitfires of No. 607 (County of Durham) Squadron, in which he claimed a Japanese Oscar shot down - and several other enemy aircraft as 'probable' or damaged - he otherwise dropped supplies to 'cloak and dagger boys' and undertook numerous strafing sortiesDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated '1945', in its Royal Mint case of is...
A ‘Bomber Command’ A.F.C. group of seven awarded to Squadron Leader R. R. Gregory, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who later died on 7 September 1945 during a training flight while attempting to regain control of his Lancaster bomber during a ‘heavy landing’ as it stalled, dived, crashed, and tragically set ablaze on impactAir Force Cross, G.VI.R., reverse dated ‘1945’ and privately engraved at centre 'Sq/Ldr. R. R. Gregory.'; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all unnamed as issued, good very fine overall (7)A.F.C. London Gazette...
A Post War A.F.C. to Squadron Leader J. R. Ramsden, Royal Air ForceAir Force Cross, G.VI.R., dated 1949, additionally engraved on the reverse 'Sqdn Ldr J. R. Ramsden'; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, these all privately engraved 'F/Lt J. R. Ramsden 24 Sqdn', mounted as worn, light residue to the campaign medals, otherwise very fine (5)A.F.C. London Gazette 9 June 1949.John Richard Ramsden was born on 20 March 1921 and was commissioned into the Royal Air Force on 22 November 1943. His service with No 24 Squadron would have seen him operate Avro York transp...
(x) The superbly well-documented Virtuti Militari, Cross of Valour with two Bars, D.F.M. group of five awarded to Pilot Officer L. Kosmowski, No. 306 (Polish) Fighter Squadron, Royal Air Force, late Polish Air Force, who took three 'kills' and one damaged, with recent research suggesting one of his victims was German Ace Adolf Galland, before being tragically killed in action in 1942 with his death attributed to the German Ace "Wutz" Galland, Adolf's brotherPoland, Republic, Order of Virtuti Militari, 5th Class breast Badge, silver and enamel, officially impressed '8209', the number possibly o...
A Second World War D.F.M. group of five to Warrant Officer R. V. Pooley, Royal Air Force, a member of No. 617 (Dambusters) SquadronDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1267844 FS. R. V. Pooley. RAFVR.), officially impressed naming; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, all later issues, good very fine or better (5)D.F.M. London Gazette 11 February 1944, the citation states:'Flight Sergeant Pooley is one of the best Air Gunners in his squadron. He has completed 19 operational sorties, principally against German targets. During these sorties, he has on no fewer than...
The 1944 D.F.M. to Warrant Officer H. G. Hall, Royal Air Force Volunteer ReserveDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (1591012. Sgt. H. G. Hall. R.A.F.), mounted as worn, minor contact wear and slightly toned, very fineD.F.M. London Gazette 15 August 1944, the original recommendation states:'This air gunner has completed 28 successful sorties, seven of which were on Berlin. He has always shown great keenness and enthusiasm for his job and his coolness and vigilance in the air has greatly assisted his captain in keeping out of trouble. His early sighting of enemy fighters enabled his captain many...
The 1946 posthumous D.F.M. group of four to Flight Sergeant G. E. Bolland, Royal Air Force, who was killed in action during a bombing attack on Dortmund in February 1945 whereby he bailed out but was lost, and the remainder of his crew captured and taken captive; Bolland was only 19 years old and had taken part in over 60 operations with No. 405 SquadronDistinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (2206444. S/Sgt. G.E. Bolland. R.A.F.); 1939-1945 Star (2206444 F/Sgt. G.E. Bolland. R.A.F.); France and Germany Star (2206444 F/Sgt. G.E. Bolland. R.A.F.); War Medal 1939-45 (2206444 F/Sgt. G.E. Bolland. R.A...
British Miniature Dress Medals
The mounted V.C., D.S.O. group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Major-General H. R. B. Foote, Royal Tank RegimentVictoria Cross; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., with top riband bar; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953; Jubilee 1977, mounted as worn by Spink & Son and housed in fitted leather case, good very fine (8)Just 2 awards of the Victoria Cross to the Royal Tank Regiment during the Second World War: Foote and Captain 'Pip' Gardner. The full size awards of Foote are held by the Tank Museum whilst the Gardner group is...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted group of nine miniature dress medals worn by Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher 'Kit' Cradock, K.C.V.O., C.B., Royal Navy, whose loss of his Squadron at the Battle of the Coronel ranks as one of the greatest disasters to befall the Senior Service in the Great WarThe Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander's Badge; The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) breast Badge, gold and enamel, with riband buckle; Sea Gallantry Medal, G.V.R., silver issue; China 1900, 2 clasps, Taku Forts, Relief of Pekin; Jubilee 1897; Corona...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe riband bar worn by Rear-Admiral Sir Christopher 'Kit' Cradock, K.C.V.O., C.B., Royal Navy, whose loss of his Squadron at the Battle of the Coronel ranks as one of the greatest disasters to befall the Senior Service in the Great WarRiband bar, as worn upon the tunic, for his K.C.V.O., C.B., 1897 Jubilee, 1911 Coronation, China 1900, Sea Gallantry Medal, Khedive's Star, Turkish Order of the Medjiedie and Prussian Order of the Crown, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The mounted C.V.O. group of five dress miniatures worn by Major F. R. G. Chew, Seaforth Highlanders, former Headmaster to King Charles at Gordonstoun, who was awarded the King Haakon VII Freedom Cross for his leading role in the liberation of NorwayThe Royal Victorian Order, Companion's (C.V.O.) Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Norway, Kingdom, King Haakon VII Freedom Cross; Defence Medal 1940-1945, good very fine (5)Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The mounted C.M.G., O.B.E. group of five miniature dress medals worn by Mr J. B. Denson, late Lieutenant, Intelligence CorpsHaving spent the last moments of the Second World War interrogating Japanese Prisoners of War in the Far East; he latterly became British Ambassador in Nepal and Charge d'Affaires in Peking - the latter posting came during the height of Sino-Anglo tension which saw Denson himself bundled by a mob, also notably present for the release of Reuter's journalist Anthony Grey, who penned Hostage in Peking regading his ordeal; Denson was able to take the upper hand in an exchange...
The mounted D.S.C. group of twelve miniature dress medals worn by Captain R. E. Jeffreys, Royal NavyDistinguished Service Cross; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals; 1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Jubilee 1935; Netherlands, Order of Orange Nassau; France, Legion of Honour; Italy, Al Valore Militare, mounted as worn, light enamel damage, otherwise very fine (11)For his full size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 171.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions fo...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted C.B.E. dress miniature group of four awarded to Mr. G. H. Griffith, Egyptian State Railways, who earned immense plaudits from the Egyptian Government and an M.I.D. in 1916 for his aid to the war effort despite receiving no medallic representation for this serviceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division Commander's (C.B.E.) Badge, 1st Type, silver-gilt and enamel; Egypt, Kingdom, Order of Ismail, Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Order of the Nile, Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, bre...
The mounted M.C. group of nine miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant Colonel A. V. Venables, Indian Army, late Royal EngineersMilitary Cross, G.V.R.; Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves; Defence Medal 1939-45; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Indian Volunteer Decoration, G.V.R., mounted as worn, very fine (9)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 199.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information ple...
The A.R.R.C., M.M. group of six miniature dress medals worn by Acting Sister E. Hounslow, St. John Ambulance Brigade and Voluntary Aid DetachmentThe Royal Red Cross (A.R.R.C.), silver and enamel; Military Medal, G.V.R.; 1914 Star; British War and Victory Medals; Service Medal of the Order of St. John, the first and last mounted individually, the remainder mounted as a group of four, very fine (6)For her full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 218.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted Second World War immediate D.F.C. and American D.F.C. group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Flight Lieutenant T. O'Gorman, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was decorated for his services in Air Sea Rescue operations in Hudsons of No. 279 SquadronThanks to his notable navigational skills, at least two downed Flying Fortress crews were plucked to safetyDistinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R.; 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, mounted as worn, generally good very fine (6)For his fu...
The mounted M.B.E. group of four dress miniatures attributed to Captain H. B. Dakin, Royal Flying Corps, later Royal Air ForceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Member's (M.B.E.) Badge; 1914-15 Star; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oakleaves, mounted as worn, good very fine (4)For the recipient's full sized awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 228.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The mounted M.B.E., D.F.C. group of eight miniature dress medals worn by Wing Commander C. Warren, Royal Air Force, a Battle of Britain veteranThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Member’s (M.B.E.) breast Badge; Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1943’; 1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star; Pacific Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953, mounted as worn, good very fine (8)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 230.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium...
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted group of four miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant R. L. Payne, Nigeria Regiment and Colonial ServiceBritish War and Victory Medals; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Nigeria 1918; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn and housed in fitted case by Searle & Co. Ltd., Lombard St., London, lid broken on case, good very fine (4)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 225.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe mounted group of seven miniature dress medals worn by Lieutenant-Colonel R. W. Becket, Canadian Army, who was awarded the Silver Star for his services in the elite First Special Service Force (F.S.S.F.)1939-45 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal; Canadian Voluntary Service Medal 1939-45, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45; United States of America, Silver Star, mounted as worn, very fine and better (7)For his full-size awards and a biographical note, please see Lot 139.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT...
Campaign Groups and Pairs
The rare pair awarded to Private J. Robertson, 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot (Light Infantry)Military General Service 1793-1814, 3 clasps, Roleia, Vimiera, Corunna (James Robertson, 71st Foot); Regimental Medal, silver, hallmarks for London 1808 with maker's initials 'T.C.', 38mm diam., obverse crown above the numerals '71' and '10 Years Service' below and 'Light Infantry' below that and with 'For Courage Loyalty & Good Conduct', reverse thistle, shamrock and rose intertwined with legend 'Tria Juncta In Uno' around the edge, fitted with straight bar suspension and named 'James Robertson 71s...
Pair: Corporal T. Humphries, 48th (Northamptonshire) Regiment of FootMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Ciudad Rodrigo, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Orthes (T. Humphries, Corpl 48. ...ot); Regimental Medal, white metal, 37mm diam., with straight bar suspension, the obverse with Crown above the numerals '48' and 'Thos Humphries 1819 Northamptonshire' engraved below, the reverse with the battle honours, 'Rodrigo, Badajos, Salamanca, Vittoria Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes, Toulouse' within a wreath of acanthus leaves, all engraved, the first with bruising and contact marks, otherwise very fine (2)P...
A notable and emotive India service group of six awarded to Major-General D. McNeill, Royal Artillery, late Bengal Artillery, who also served in the Turkish Contingent in the Crimea in 1855-56But it was his command of the Nepalese Artillery in the Goorkha Force in the Oudh in 1857-58 that proved to be his most memorable appointment - and one which earned him the rare accolade of the 'double issue' of the Medal - imbued as it was with gallant deeds on the battlefield and resultant accoladesIt also included his instrumental part in the rescue of two ladies from the clutches of the rebels on the...
The exceptional 'Thin Red Line' and 'Relief of Lucknow' group of three to Private J. Kinnear, 93rd Foot (Sutherland Highlanders), who was killed in action during the capture of Lucknow in March 1858Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Balaklava, Sebastopol (1205 James Kinnar 93d Sutherland Highlanders), engraved in the normal style for the unit, note surname spelling; Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Lucknow, Relief of Lucknow (Jas. Kinnear, 93rd Highlanders); Turkish Crimea 1855, unnamed as issued, good very fine (3)James Kinnear served with the 93rd Foot (Sutherland Highlanders) during the Crimean War....
The rare campaign group of three awarded to Major R. Dillon, 30th (Cambridgeshire) Regiment of Foot, who was decorated for his gallantry in the Crimea and was later stationed on the Canadian Border during the Trent Affair, which saw a tense stand-off between the British and Union forcesCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Capt. R. Dillon, 30th Foot), officially impressed, clasp loose upon riband; Sardinia, Al Valore Militare, silver (Major Robert Dillon 30th Regt); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue (Major R. Dillon. 30th Regt), engraved naming, with replacement silver loop suspension, each...
The campaign group of four awarded to Lieutenant S. J. M. Maxwell, 'E' Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, who was picked out for having 'galloped his Flanders wagons right into the trenches' with the aim of providing additional gunpowder during the bombardment of Sebastopol, and who was later wounded in action at Jugdeespore in June 1858 during the Indian MutinyCrimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (Lieutt. S. J. M. Maxwell. Rl. Horse Arty); engraved ‘Hunt & Roskell’ style in smart upright capitals; Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Lieut. S, J, M. Maxwell, Rl. H....
Four: Able Seaman, E. Mynheer, Royal Navy, later Coast GuardBaltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Azoff, unnamed as issued; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., narrow suspension (Edwd. Mynheer. Btn. H.M. Coast. Gd.); Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian die, replacement scroll suspension, very fine (4)Edward Mynheer was born at Titney, Lincolnshire in March 1823 and joined Boscawen (No. 76398) in March 1854. Serving in Princess Royal in the Baltic and the Sea of Azoff, being invalided to Malta in August 1855. His Medals & clasp were sent to him in March 1857, by which point he was wi...
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'His leading the charge was magnificent, & the talk of the Peninsula.As a rule the Brigadier does not attack personally but owing to a mistake the O.C. of one of his Battalions did not go forward at the right time and the General seeing this, made up his mind to head the men himself & I saw him fall within 20 yards of our own parapet. He was magnificent as he must have realised that with his Generals uniform etc. his chance of not being hit was nil.I am so sorry I can give no more information except the verbal testimony of one of the Generals’ Company Office...
Three: Lieutenant-Colonel J. Osburne, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Army Medical DepartmentEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1885, Tofrek (Surgeon. J. Osburne. A. M. Dept.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (Lt. Col. J. Osburne. R.A.M.C.); Khedive's Star, dated 1884, mounted as worn, pitting to first, edge bruise to second, overall good very fine (3)Provenance: Spink, April 2024, Ex-'A Fine Collection of Awards for the Egypt & Sudan Campaign 1882-89'.Approximately 7 Surgeons earned the '...
The campaign group of three awarded to Sergeant A. McWilliam, Gordon Highlanders, later Postman, Home Civil Service and long-time Custodian of Huntly Castle, ancestral home of the Chief of Clan Gordon, Earl of HuntlyEgypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85, Kirbekan (228, Pte. A. McWilliam, 1/Gord: High...); Imperial Service Medal, G.V.R. (Alexander McWilliam); Khedive's Star, dated 1884, pitting from Star, very fine (3)Alexander McWilliam was born at Ordiquill, Aberdeenshire in 1863 and is listed as a Recruit at the 75th Regimental District Depot in 1881. He s...
Pair: Private A. J. Marsh, Devon Regiment, who died of dysentry at Ladysmith on 23 January 1900India General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (4384 Pte A. J. Marsh 1st Bn Devon Regt); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Ladysmith (4384 Pte A. Marsh, Devon: Regt), very fine (2)A. J. Marsh served with the 1st Battalion, Devonshire Regiment on all his campaigns. He is numbered 4394 on the casualty roll, however he is the only soldier with that name and number on the medal roll. He is commemorated on the memorial at Exeter Cathedral in Exeter, Dev...
Three: Private E. Taylor, Prince Albert's Somerset Light InfantryIndia General Service 1895-1908, 1 claps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (3193 Pte E. Taylor 1st Bn Som: Lt Infy); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (3193 Pte E. Taylor, Somerset: Lt Inf:); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3193 Pte E. Taylor. Somerset: L.I.), sold together with an Imperial Service badge, suspension slack to first, otherwise toned throughout, very fine (3)Ernest Taylor was born in Midsomer No...
Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'It seems months instead of only a few days since our charge, which I still can hardly realise. How we four squadron leaders got through, and the CO, will always seem to me an extraordinary feat of good luck, or I should say a kind of providence…We had gone out on the left near the river, and had several small encounters with their infantry. We were keen to make some mark in history in this our first campaign, and when we got the, to us, memorable message - 'Annoy them and if possible cut off their retreat from Omdurman. SIRDAR' - off we went in the directio...
Pair: Private C. A. Stuart, Army Post Office Corps Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Laing's Nek, Belfast (417 Pte C. A. Stuart. A.P.O. Corps); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (417 Corpl: C. A. Stuart. A.P.O.C.), toned, very fine and scarce (2)Charles Alexander Stuart was born in Bloomsbury, London in 1878 and initially served with the 4th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers before enlisting into the Army Post Office Corps in January 1900, aged 22 years old. The Boer War was Stuart's sole campaign, serving out there for two and a half years; in his fi...
Four: Captain E. Emrys-Roberts, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Welsh Hospital, who before and after the Great War was the first Professor of Pathology and Bacteriology at the University of WalesQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Drsr: E. Roberts. Welsh Hospital); 1914-15 Star (Capt. E. Emrys-Roberts R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. Emrys-Roberts), the first mounted as worn, good very fine (4)Edward Emrys-Roberts was the son of E. S. Roberts and Mary Emrys Evans and was born on 14 May 1878. He was educated at Liverpool College...
A likely unique group of four awarded to Trooper J. McCarthy, Commander-in-Chief's Bodyguard, later South African Army Service Corps, who served with the Kimberley Town Guard and Kimberley Horse during the siege before serving with the District Horse, Corps of GuidesQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Defence of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (Pte J. MCarthy. Kimberley Town Gd:); British War and Victory Medals (Dvr. J. P. McCarthy. S.A.S.C.); Kimberley Star 1899-1900, unnamed, hallmarked to the reverse for Birmingham with the letter 'a', mounted for wear...
Five: Signalman F. Marsh, Royal NavyQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Natal (180550 F. Marsh. Od. Sig. H.M.S. Terrible); China 1900, no clasp (180550 F. Marsh. Od. Sig. H.M.S. Terrible); 1914-15 Star (180550 F. Marsh. Sig., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (180550 F. Marsh. Sig., R.N.), the first two slightly later issues, very fine (5)Fred Marsh was born at Springbourne, Hampshire on 6 January 1879 and was an errand boy upon his joining the Royal Navy in August 1894. Present aboard H.M.S.Terrible in Natal and then off China in 1900, he remained in the service during the Great War...
Five: Private J. Tierney, King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, late 13th HussarsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith (2860 Pte. J. Tierney. 13 Hrs.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2860 Pte. J. Tierney. 13 Hrs.); 1914-15 Star (2336 Pte. J. Tierney. Yorks: L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (2336 Pte. J. Tierney. K.O.Y.L.I.), the first two late issues, very fine (5)Joseph Tierney was born in 1866 at Stoke-upon-Trent and was a collier by trade upon his joining the 13th Hussars at Pontefract in September 188...
Four: Flight Lieutenant D. Laing, Royal Air Force, who received an Interwar 'mention' for the Chitral Reliefs, and was further 'mentioned' in January 1941 but later killed in action on 3 September 1944India General Service 1908-35, 3 clasps, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933, North West Frontier 1935, with M.I.D. oak leaf (506188. A.C.1. D. Laing. R.A.F.) clasps attached by rods but not rivetted; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, good very fine (4)M.I.D. London Gazette 8 September 1933, 1 January 1941.Donald Laing was the son of Ernest and Isa...
Three: Corporal G. Denson, Royal Artillery & Cambridge Air Raid Precautions1914-15 Star (99525 Bmbr. G. Denson, R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (99525 Cpl. G. Denson. R.A.), good very fine (3)George Denson was born in Sunderland in December 1894 and during the Great War served in France from 20 September 1915. Returned home, he became involved in politics and stood as the Conservative Member for Blaydon in the 1923 and 1924 elections. He was in charge of promoting the Conservative push in Darlington and Chester-le-Street in the 1929 General Election and became the appointed Agent in 19...
Three: Senior Nurse H. Crockwell, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service1914-15 Star (S' Nurse H. Crockwell. Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.); British War and Victory Medals (S. Nurse H. Crockwell.), very fine (3)Helen Crockwell was born on 2 April 1881 in Manchester and trained as a nurse at Macclesfield General Hospital between 1900-1903. She subsequently worked as a Staff Nurse at County Hospital, Newport and saw further experience as a Charge Nurse at St Mary's Hospital, Manchester. Crockwell entered into the Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service (Q.A.I.M.N.S.R.) in January 1915,...
Four: Private S. Alder, Royal Gloucestershire Hussars1914-15 Star (2271 Pte. S. Alder. Glouc. Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (2271 Pte. S. Alder. Glouc. Yeo.); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (Sydney Alder.), mounted incorrectly as worn, very fine (4)Sidney Alder enlisted into the Royal Gloucestershire Hussars in April 1915 and spent the entirety of his war in the Egyptian Theatre. He also served with the Corps of Hussars under service number '2892' and latterly the service number '235848'. Alder survived the war, disembodied in July 1919, and according to his Medal Inde...
Four: Assistant Director of Postal Services S. O'Callaghan, Indian Post & Telegraph Department1914-15 Star (S. O'Collaghan, Insptr. Postal Deptt.); British War and Victory Medals (S. O'Collaghan. Postal Dept.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (S. O'Collaghan. Postal Dept.), note spelling, good very fine and unusual (4)Stephen Angelo O'Callaghan was born in October 1883 at Gondah, Fyzabad, Bengal and found lifelong employ in the Postal & Telegraph Service of the Indian Government. A member of the United Provinces Circle, during the Great War he served with the M...
Five: Leading Stoker E. V. Stapleton, Royal Navy, who witnessed the Messina earthquake with Duncan and went on to earn a Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C., making for an unusual combination1914-15 Star (309421. E. V. Stapleton, Sto.1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (309421 E. V. Stapleton. Act. L. Sto. R.N.); Royal Fleet Reserve L.S. & G.C. (309421 (Ch. B. 10694) E. V. Stapleton. Act. L. Sto. R.F.R.); Italy, Kingdom, Messina Earthquake Medal 1908 (309.421. E. Stapleton. Sto. 1st. Cl. H.M.S. Duncan.), contact wear and minor edge bruising, overall very fine (5)One of 607 Messina Earthquake...
Five: Captain R. Scott-Moncrieff, Royal Scots (Lothian Regiment), attached 2nd Battalion Nigeria Regiment1914-15 Star (Lieut. R. Scott-Moncrieff. R. Scots.), British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. Scott-Moncrieff.), Defence and War Medals 1939-45, unnamed as issued, mounted as worn by Spink & Son, contact marks throughout, pitting from Star, minor edge wear, otherwise very fine, sold together with commission document signed by King Edward VII (5)Robert Scott-Moncrieff was born in Kamptree, India on 4 May 1887, the son of Captain William Scott-Moncrieff of the 2nd Battalion, Middlesex Regimen...
Six: Colour-Sergeant J. T. Aylward, Royal Marines, who served in North Russia in the M-251914-15 Star (PO. 14118, Pte. J. T. Aylward, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (PO. 14118 Cpl. J. T. Aylward. R.M.L.I.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Po.14118 J. T. Aylward. Sgt. R.M.), very fine (6)While more than 700 Marines were swarming to attack the coast of Belgium in 1918 in what became known as the Zeebrugge Raid, James Thomas Aylward and the 69 officers and crew of H.M. Monitor 25 served out the war with the Dover Patrol then headed for North Russia.M25 t...
Pair: Nursing Sister M. Cubitt, Territorial Force Nursing ServiceBritish War Medal 1914-20 (N/Sister. M. Cubitt), first letter to surname officially corrected; South Africa, Victory Medal 1914-19, bilingual reverse (N/Sister. M. Cubitt.), both polished, very fine (2)M. Cubitt served in the South African Military Nursing Service as a Nursing Sister. She applied for her medals in October 1919 and appears to have resided in Cape Town.Sold together with a copy of M. Cubitt's M.I.C..Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Major H. Parkhouse, Indian Army Reserve of Officers, late Devonshire Regiment who was awarded an O.B.E. for the Military Operations of the Waziristan ForceBritish War and Victory Medals (1910 W.O.CL.2. H. Parkhouse. Devon. R.); Territorial Force War Medal (1910 Pte. H. Parkhouse. Devon. R.), good very fine (3)[O.B.E.] London Gazette 10 June 1921.For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations of the Waziristan Force.Horace Parkhouse was born on 19 July 1891 and per the 1911 census was working as an insurance clerk residing at 165 Monks Road, Heavitree, Exeter. He e...
Three: Acting Matron G. H. C. Paynter-Williamson, Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing ServiceBritish War and Victory Medals (A Matron. G. H. C. Paynter.); Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Service Medal, 47mm x 34mm, silver, maker's cartouche 'S&W Ld' and hallmarks for Birmingham 1917 to reverse, very fine (3)A.R.R.C. London Gazette 23 February 1917.Gladys Harriet Cole Paynter-Williamson was born in Margam, Port Talbot and was the daughter of the Vicar of Margam. She trained as a nurse at St Mary's, Paddington and throughout the Great War served as a Staff Nurse, Sister and l...
(x) Five: Nurse V. M. Lucas-Shadwell, French Red Cross (British Committee), later Scottish Women's Hospital and Russian HospitalsBritish War Medal 1914-20 (V. M. L. Shadwell.); France, Victory Medal 1914-18; War Medal 1914-18; Legion of Honour, Badge; Order of Academic Palms, very fine (5)Violet Mary Lucas-Shadwell served in France with the French Red Cross but was attached to the Scottish Women's Hospital and Russian Hospitals.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Five: Wing Commander T. E. W. Browne, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve and Royal Naval Air Service, who flew as a Handley Page pilot during the Great War, and narrowly averted death when he crash landed returning from a long range bombing raid to Frankfurt, 21 August 1918. He later published his memoirs The Skyline is a Promise, which not only cover his Great War and Second War service, but also chronicle his time as Headmaster of the Cadet School Ship H.M.S. ConwayBritish War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. T. E. W. Browne. R.A.F.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Air Efficiency Award, G.V...
(x) Six: Squadron Leader D. H. Prosser, Royal Air ForceBritish War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. D. H. Prosser. R.A.F.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, very fine and better (6)David Harry Prosser was born in Glasgow on 4 August 1899 and attested for the Royal Flying Corps on 19 July 1917. Commissioned Second Lieutenant on 19 January 1918, he served during the Great War in an Observation Balloon in 108 Squadron, before transferring to the unemployed list on 14 June 1919.Prior to the outbreak of the Second World War Prosser was commissioned Flying Officer in 946 (Cit...
The outstanding campaign group of nine awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel J. H. D. Parkin, Indian Army, who was awarded a D.S.O. for his action at Barrier Ridge in Waziristan on 29 October 1939 and who was awarded a Bar to the D.S.O. for his actions north of Kluang, Malaya, on 25 January 1942, before being captured at the fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. J. H. D. Parkin.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lt. J. H. D. Parkin, 1/12/Pionrs.); General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (Lieut. J. H. D. Parkin.); India General Service 19...
A Second World War casualty group of three to Major R. V. De. S. Walters, York and Lancaster Regiment who was killed in action in Norway on 27 April 1940 during the Battle for Kvam, giving his life with four volunteers whilst attacking a machine gun postGeneral Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (Capt. R. V. De. S. Walters. Y. &. L. R.); 1939-45 Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted for wear very fine (3)Robert Vincent De Sausmarez Walters was born at Eastbourne on 19 July 1901 and was the son of Lieutenant Colonel Hubert De Lancy Walters, Royal Artillery, and Gwendolen Walters, of Guernsey. He wa...
The campaign group of three awarded to Flight Sergeant (Wireless Operator/Air Gunner) P. Conlon, No. 105 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, who was killed in action on a daylight raid off the Dutch coast on 7 July 1941, when his Blenheim was shot down by a Flak ship1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45, mounted as issued in their Royal Mint case, nearly extremely fine (3)Patrick Conlon was born in November 1915 in Tynemouth, Northumberland and by 1939 was living at Longbenton and was a cost clerk at a local firebrick manufacturers. With the outbreak of the Second Worl...
Four Lance-Corporal J. A. Maris, 1st Battalion, Cambridgeshire Regiment, who was taken prisoner of war at Adam Road at the Fall of Singapore and spent time on the Thai-Burma Death Railways, committing acts of sabotage for good measure1939-45 Star; Pacific Star; War Medal 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (5933299 Pte. J. A. Maris. Camb.), mounted as worn, good very fine (4)John Alfred Maris was born on 19 August 1918 at Linton, Cambridgeshire and enlisted into his county unit in April 1939. Serving with the 1st Battlalion in the Far East, he went 'in the bag' at the Battle of Ada...
The well-documented campaign group of four awarded to Sergeant R. W. Greenley, 8th Battalion, Parachute Regiment & Army Air Corps, who was twice wounded during the Second World War, besides being injured the act of jumping into occupied France on D-Day -1 and then became the first British Para to land into occupied Germany during Op Varsity, the Rhine Crossings, when he was wounded for a second time1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted as worn, with their O.H.M.S. box addressed to 'Mr. R. W. Greenley, Belle View Cottage, Whitewall, Norton, Malton, Yorks...
The campaign group of five awarded to 2nd Subaltern L. M. I. Marston, Auxiliary Territorial Service, who helped to organise the Potsdam Conference with 'Pug' Ismay and at his recommendation became a Secretary to Winston Churchill1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., Territorial (Sub. L. M. I. Marston. Auxiliary Territorial Service), mounted as worn, good very fine (5)Lettice Mary Irene Marston, later Shillingford, was born at Marylebone in January 1919, the son of Reverend Sidney and Elenna Marston. Her father was the Private Chaplain...
Six: Lieutenant I. R. D. Gibson, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star, clasp, North Africa 1942-43; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R. (Ty. Lieut. I. R. D. Gibson. R.N.V.R.), mounted as worn, good very fine (6)Ivor Robert Deighton Gibson was born in December 1919, eldest son of Ivor Gibson, Housemaster & Head of Classics at Charterhouse, Godalming. As a result young Gibson was educated there from 1933-37 before being commissioned Sub-Lieutenant into the 'Wavy Navy' in June 1940. During the Second World War he serve...
Six: Corporal W. R. Hemmings, 16th/5th (The Queen's) Royal Lancers, Royal Armoured Corps, late Somerset Light Infantry1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Radfan, South Arabia (23238601 Cpl. W. R. Hemmings.16/5 L.); Efficiency Medal, Territorial. G.V.R. ([...]67[...]793. Pte. W. R. Hemmings. Som. L. I.), mounted as worn, sold together with three army red books and a corresponding miniature set, contact wear, edge bruising to last, overall very fine (6)Walter Raymond Hemmings was born on 28 September 19...
(x) Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantA rare Second World War 'Champagne Campaign' Silver Star group of seven awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. W. 'Bill' Becket, Canadian Army and First Special Service Force (F.S.S.F.)Otherwise known as the 'Bad Boys of the Good Wars', the elite U.S.-Canadian unit saw much action in Italy and the south of France, Becket acting as C.O. of the 1st Battalion, First Regiment from July 1942 to December 1943 and as C.O. of the Third Regiment in the period July to December 19441939-45 Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal 1939-45, silver; Canadian...
'I remember seeing a flash, I turned around and heard a roar like a train approaching in a tunnel. Then a tremendous crack like a whiplash passed directly overhead. I saw a mushroom cloud...There was black and white smoke, orange and red flames ascending through the centre of the mushroom.'Able Seaman Douglas, a participant in Operation Hurricane, describing the scene for which WO1 Hardman also shared a front-row seatThe campaign group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class I (Regimental Sergeant-Major) G. W. Hardman, Royal Engineers, who was present during Operation Hurricane in October 19...
Three: Trooper H. H. Wakeman, Life GuardsFrance and Germany Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (296366 Tpr. H. H. Wakeman. L.G.), good very fine (3)Howard Hamer Wakeman was born in September 1926 and must have seen service in the final months of the Second World War in North West Europe for his is confirmed as having only been entitled to the above awards as a Trooper with the Life Guards. Having thence served in Palestine, he was released to the Reserve in October 1947 and settled in Heaton, Bolton, Lancashire. Later moving to Formby, Liverpool and be...
Four: Sergeant D. Hotham, Women's Royal Army CorpsDefence and War Medals 1939-45, General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (W/69979 Pte. D. Hotham. WRAC.), these last three mounted for wear; Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (W/69979 S. Sgt. D. Hotham. WRAC), toning to these last two, very fine (4)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Captain M. O'L. Fishburn, East Surrey Regiment, late Reconnaissance CorpsWar Medal 1939-45; Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (Lt. M. O. Fishburn. Surreys.), mounted as worn, good very fine and probably a uniquely named to the Regiment (2)Michael O'Leary Fishburn was born in Yorkshire on 7 January 1915 and enlisted into the West Yorkshire Regiment under the alias 'Alfred' in June 1940, being posted to the 59th Battalion, Reconnaissance Corps in July 1941 and the 4th Recce Regiment in November 1942. Sent to North Africa in March 1943 (but clearly outside the area of operation...
The important group of five awarded to Princess Alice, Countess of Athlone, V.A., G.C.V.O., G.B.E., G.St.J., Honorary Commandant, Women's Royal Canadian Naval Service, Honorary Air Commandant, Royal Canadian Air Force Women's Division & Commandant-in-Chief, First Aid Nursing YeomanryCanadian Forces Decoration, G.VI.R. (H.R.H. Princess Alice); France, Republic, Legion of Honour, Grand Cross set of Insignia, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, comprising sash Badge and breast Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, in its case of issue and with full sash riband; Portugal, Republic, Order of Christ, Grand C...
Sold by Order of the Family'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 commanded N...
Three: Private C. Stephenson, Parachute RegimentGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (25067299 Pte C Stephenson PARA); N.A.T.O. Medal; Operational Service Medal 2000, for Afghanistan, 1 clasp, Afghanistan (25067299 Pte C Stephenson PARA), first two mounted court style as worn, this last in its named box of issue, good very fine (3)Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan with 1st issue plain clasp background and officially impressed naming, thus Stephenson probably shared in the first deployments that his unit shared in that campaign.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For...
Five: Corporal D. J. Owen, Welsh GuardsGeneral Service 1962-2007, 1 clasp, Northern Ireland (24433049 Gdsm D J Owen WG); South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24433049 Gdsm D J Owen WG); Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991 (24433049 Cpl D J Owen WG); Saudi Arabia, Liberation of Kuwait Medal; Kuwait, Liberation Medal, good very fine (5)D. J. Owen was lucky to have survived the costly bombing of the Sir Galahad on 8 June 1982 after she was struck by three bombs from Argentine Skyhawks. The blast and fires cost the lives of 32 of his comrades. It is notable that the Recce Platoon supported...
Four: Master Sailor A. W. Law, Royal Canadian NavySouth-West Asia Service Medal, clasp, Afghanistan; Special Service Medal, clasp, Peace - Paix; Canadian Peacekeeping Service Medal; Canadian Forces' Decoration, E.II.R. (MS W A Law), mounted as worn, good very fine (4)Wayna Alan Law enlisted into the Royal Canadian Navy in July 1991. A specialist Sonar Operator, he was made Able Seaman in January 1994, Leading Seaman in January 1995 and Master Sailor in May 1997. He served as one of approximately 40,000 Canadian sailors, soldiers and airmen to share in the conflict in Afghanistan and was part o...
Foreign Orders, Decorations & Medals
(x) Austria, Imperial, Order of Elisabeth, 49mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmark to loop, with ornate replacement suspension for wear, reverse with ornate floral engraving to match the obverse, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The group of six Belgian and Indonesian awards attributed to Belgian Minister of Culture Rita De Backer-Van OckenBelgium, City of Ostend plaque, by Oscar De Clerck, obverse features relief of the city’s coat of arms and reverse engraved ‘Stad Oostende, Aan Mevrouw Rika De Backer-Van Ocken, Minister van Nederlandse Cultuur en Vlaamise Aangelegenheden, 28-6-1974, 25-6-1977’, good very fine, in its fitted case of issue;Belgium, City of Sint Truiden Commemorative Medal, reverse ‘Zegel Geheght aan het Vrijheids-Charter van 1366 Erepenning van de Stad Sint-Truiden aan’ engraved to ‘Mevr. De Back...
A collection of Great War Inter-Allied Victory MedalsBelgium (4); Czechoslovakia (2); France (5); Greece (2); Italy (3); Japan (2); Portugal (2); Romania (3); Siam, cast copy; United Kingdom (93807 Dvr. E. Evans. R.A.; 2774 Cpl W. H. Nicholls. Rif. Brig.), bi-lingual issue (Kpl. W. J. Van der Walt. 6 De. Z.A.I.), very fine and better (27)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Brazil, Republic, Victory Medal 1918, 2nd Type, 35mm, bronze, signed 'J.S.' for Jorge Soubre, very fine and very rareThe Medal of Victory of Brazil was created by Decree No. 16074 of June 22, 1923 and designed by Jorge Soubre. Although it was originally planned for 5,000 medals to be struck, only a small fraction of this number were ever created.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Bulgaria, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, breast Star, 84mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
China, Imperial, Order of the Double Dragon, a most attractive miniature Badge, 13mm, silver-gilt and enamel, with central blue cabochon and red above, good very fine and remarkable in this scale, with original ring and riband as wornSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China, Imperial, Order of the Black Dragon, breast Badge, 40mm, silver and enamel, good very fine and rare, with original riband and fittings as wornThe Order of the Black Dragon (Ch'ing Lung Hsün Chang) was founded by the Prince Regent Chun on behalf of his son Emperor Hsuan-tung in March 1911.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China, Imperial, Medal of Merit, 44mm, silver and enamel, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China, Republic (Warlord era), Order of Golden Lion (Order of Extreme Bravery), 63mm, gilt and enamel, very fineThis Order is understood to have been instituted circa 1925 under Zhang Zuolin but has also been attributed to Generalissimo Tsang Tso-Lin (1875-1928), Supreme Commander of Manchuria and the Three Eastern Staes.Either way, it is undoubtedly an award for gallantry, for the characters to the centre state: 'Red-bellied devotion (whole hearted loyalty), sincere & loyal, bold & courageous.'Another example is known to be housed in the Mohler Collection, Hoover Institue, Stanford University...
China, Republic, Order of the Golden Grain, a most attractive miniature Badge, 18mm, silver-gilt and enamel, small enamel chip, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China, Republic, Order of Loyalty of Diligence, breast Badge, 51mm, silver-gilt and gilt and enamel, reverse officially numbered '06240', very fine, with original ribandEstablished circa 1944, this award was generally conferred for prolonged military service.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China, Republic, National Land, Sea & Air Medal, 50mm, silver-gilt, silver and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '1274' , mounted as worn, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China, Republic, National Land, Sea & Air Medal, 50mm, silver-gilt and enamel, the reverse officially numbered '1695' , mounted as worn, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Croatia, Order of The Crown of King Zvonimir, neck Badge with Swords, 53mm x 52mm, gilt and enamel, very fine and rare, with full neck ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Croatia, Order of the Iron Trefoil, neck Badge, 51mm x 50mm, good very fine and rareAlthough unmarked, the only manufacturer of this award was Braca Knaus of Zagreb.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Cuba, Victory Medal 1917-19, signed 'C. Charles', rim stamped 'BRONZE' and with maker's details 'A.C.' for Etablissements Andrean Chobillon, Paris to rim, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Cuba, Victory Medal 1917-19, signed 'C. Charles', rim stamped 'BRONZE' and with maker's details 'A.C.' for Etablissements Andrean Chobillon, Paris to rim, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Germany, Weimar Republic, Atlantic “Meteor” Expedition Medal 1925-27, 1st Class, 41mm, silver, the edge inscribed, ‘Bayer Hauptmunzamt, Feinsilber’, with silver-gilt oak leaves suspension, good very fineIssued by the Research Aid Society of German Science, and designed by the Bavarian Mint. 23 1st Class Medals were issued with gilt oak leaves to naval officers and civilian scientists, and 188 2nd Class Medals were issued with silver oak leaves to crewmen.In the aftermath of Germany’s defeat in the Great War, in a period of political and economic chaos, emerged one of the most important oce...
(x) Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Rafidain (Two Rivers), Civil Division, Grand Cross sash Badge, 67mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Rafidain (Two Rivers), Military Division, breast Badge with rosette upon riband, 47mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Italy, Kingdom, Military Order of Savoy, Knight's Badge, 37mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Japan, Empire, Order of the Sacred Treasure, breast Star, 74mm, silver-gilt and enamel, local characters to reverse, good very fine, in its fitted rio-nuri lacquer case of issueSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) The 1st Class Order of Orange-Nassau attributed to Rika De Backer-Van Ocken, the first Belgian woman to hold a ministerial post as the Minister of Culture and Flemish Affairs for Belgium in 1974-81 and she later served in the European ParliamentNetherlands, Kingdom, Order of Orange-Nassau, 1st Class Grand Cross set of Insignia, Civil Division, by Rijksmunt, Utrecht, comprising sash Badge, 87mm including crown suspension x 56mm, silver-gilt and enamel, on full sash as worn; breast Star, 83mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker’s cartouche to reverse, toned, otherwise extremely fine, in i...
(x) Netherlands, Kingdom, Order of Orange-Nassau, breast Star, by M. J. Gouldsmit, La Haye, 84mm, silver, gold and enamel, silver mark to retaining pin, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Persia, Empire, Order of the Lion and the Sun, neck Badge, 130mm including suspension x 64mm, silver and enamel, good very fine, with full neck ribandSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Persia, Kingdom, Order of the Pleiades (Nishan-i-Haft Paykar), breast Star, 65mm x 68mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmark to reverse of pin, toned, slight scuffs and minor cracks and chips to white enamel, otherwise very fineThe Order of the Pleiades was a female-only order instituted by the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi. It consisted of three classes, the first of which was reserved for the Shah's consort, the second of which was bestowed upon royal princess or first ladies, and the third being awarded to members of the Imperial Household or other high-ranking women.The breast Star featu...
(x) The Portuguese Collar of Honour for Sporting Merit attributed to Belgian Minister of Culture Rita De Backer-Van OckenPortugal, Republic, Collar of Honor for Sporting Merit (Colar de Honra ao Mérito Desportivo), by Sociedade Industrial de Condecorações, central Medallion 87mm, Chain approximately 470mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine, in its fitted case of issueThe Collar of Honor for Sporting Merit is a Portuguese decoration awarded to those who make a valuable and exceptional contribution to the cause of sport and to fostering sporting ties between peoples. It was created in 19...
(x) Russia, Imperial, Order of St Vladimir, breast Badge with Swords, 35mm, silver-gilt and enamel, of post-1917 manufacture and likely from a European workshop, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The rare named Imperial Russian Medal for Zeal awarded to Trumpeter Rutland, The Royal Scots Greys (2nd Dragoons), who served aboard Tsar Nicholas' ship on his Royal Visit in 1909Russia, Imperial, Medal for Zeal (Tptr Rutland), 30mm, silver, very fine, on St George ribandC. W. Rutland enlisted into the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards as a Boy, aged a mere 12 years, under the service number 5329. In August 1909, Rutland had the privilege of escorting Tsar Nicholas II and his wife the Tsarina Alexandra on their trip to Britain and he was awarded this silver Medal for Zeal for his troubles. The Empero...
(x) The Russian Order of Kutuzov 3rd Class awarded to Major P. S. Lavrenko, C.O. of 1st Rifle Battalion, 577th Rifle Regiment, 205th Rifle Division, for his actions and leadership in March 1945 in the actions around GdyniaRussia, Soviet Union, Order of Kutuzov, 3rd Class Badge, silver, officially numbered '2392', with screw and back-plate, mint marks to reverse, very fineThe original citation, dated 30 March 1945 by Lieutenant-Colonel Shikin, was approved up the chain of command and approved by Lieutenant-General Romanovsky and Major-General Pankov on 26 April 1945 and states:'Captain Lavrenko...
The mounted dress miniature group of nine worn by Major General D. J. Malan, South African PoliceSouth Africa Police Star for Outstanding Service, silver-gilt and enamel; Star for Merit; Star for Faithful Service; Medal for Faithful Service; Medal for Combating Terrorism; 75th Anniversary Medal; Establishment Medal, KwaNdelbele Police; Establishment Medal, KwaZulu Police, gold, marked 16 carat; Independence Police Medal, mounted as worn, good very fine (9)The award of the South Africa Police Star for Outstanding Service made on 24 March 1986.D J Malan served as a Major General with the Force N...
(x) Spain, Carlist Wars, San Sebastian 1836 Cross, 28mm, bronze cross with gold centres, crowns and suspension loop, mounted as worn, one crown lacking, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Military Order of San Fernando, 58mm including wreath suspension x 36mm, gold and enamel, very fine, with original riband with bowSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Spain, Kingdom, Order of Military Merit, breast Star, 91mm, white enamel cross with 'Gold' Bar and Crown, by Jose Fernz. Major, Madrid, maker's cartouche to reverse, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Vatican, Holy See, Order of Pius IX, Grand Cross sash Badge, 65mm, silver-gilt and enamel, very fine, with full sash ribandSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Single British Orders & Decorations, Long Service Medals, Miscellaneous & Militaria
The Order of St Patrick's Prelate Badge attributed to The Most Reverend and Right Honourable, The Lord Rokeby, Archbishop of Armagh, Primate of All Ireland, who was appointed the Order's first Prelate in 1783 upon its creation by King George IIIThe Most Illustrious Order of St. Patrick, Prelate's Badge, 87mm including Bishop's Mitre suspension x 57mm, fine-worked gold and enamel, circa 1783-85, in a ornately gilt-blocked red Morocco leather fitted case, small area of green enamel loss to shamrock centre through wear, good very fine and a great rarityThe Order of St Patrick could count five Pre...
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.B.) breast Star, silver, silver-gilt, gold retaining pin and enamel, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Companion's (C.B.) breast Badge, 47mm, gold and enamel, hallmarks for London 1860 and maker's initials 'WC', silver-gilt replacement loop, very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Spink & Son case of issue, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Royal Guelphic Order, Military Division, Knight Commander's (K.C.H.) breast Star, 77mm, silver, appliqué centre with gold and enamel, continental-style double-pronged retaining pin to the reverse, light wear, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael & St. George, Knight Commander's (K.C.M.G.) set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver and enamel; breast Star, silver and enamel, in its Garrard & Co. box of issue, minor enamel crack to reverse left ray of Badge, the box somewhat distressed, overall good very fine (2)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.) breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael & St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander's (K.C.V.O.) set of Insignia, comprising neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, 'K622' to reverse, on full length neck riband; breast Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, with gold retaining pin, '622' to reverse, good very fine (2)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Commander's (K.C.V.O.) breast Star, reverse officially numbered '25', good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
The Royal Victorian Order, Knight Grand Cross (G.C.V.O.) breast Star, reverse officially numbered '43', silver, silver-gilt, gold retaining pin and enamel, good very fineSubject 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, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, 1st Type, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Kaisar-I-Hind, 1st Class, G.VI.R., gold issue, complete with top suspension bar, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Victoria Cross, an official Hancocks & Co., London replica, the reverse engraved 'Hancocks 57', sold together with Hancocks receipt confirming the number '57', heavily cleaned, surfaces worn thus, nearly very fine, in fitted leather case of issueThe Victoria Cross was instituted on 29 January 1856, with the first awards backdated to 1854, and in the first 150 years of its existence was awarded on 1,355 occasions (1,352 Crosses and 3 Second Award Bars).To mark the 150th anniversary of the award, the London jewellers Hancocks & Co., who have manufactured every Victoria Cross ever awarded, issued...
Victoria Cross, an original presentation case by Hancocks & Co, 25 Sackville Street, London, containing a copy Victoria Cross, light marks to the box but otherwise in good overall conditionSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Empress of India 1877, silver (Lt. A. C. Talbot, I.S.C.), edge bruise, scuff to Queen’s cheek, very fine [K.C.I.E.] upgraded - having taken the C.I.E. in 1885 - for his efforts on the Special Duty of August 1895 when he went to England with Sardar Nasrulla Khan of Kabul.Adelbert Cecil Talbot was born on 3 June 1845 and educated at Eton. He joined the Royal Artillery as a Lieutenant in January 1867 and transferred to the Bengal Staff Corps in 1869, serving with the 4th Cavalry, Hyderabad Contingent. He served on special duty with the Afghan Commissioner during the Seistan arbitration in 1872-73...
Militia L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (5277 Pte. J. Lewis. 7th K.R.R.C. Mil.), edge cut near number, otherwise good very fine14 awards to the 7th (Militia) Battalion, King's Royal Rifle Corps, this conferred as per the Army Order of February 1905.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. (1771 Gnr: M. Deary. Lndry: R.G.A. Mil.), very fineAwarded as per A.O. 27 of February 1905.Michael Deary was born at Ballinascreen, Londonderry. He worked as a labourer for a Mr A. Selfridge of Bishop Street, Londonderry. He attested into the Londonderry Militia on 21 July 1879 and was unable to read or write so signed his papers with the 'X' mark. He transferred to the 9th Brigade N.I. Division Royal Artillery on 1 April 1882, serving until 30 June 1889 when it became the Londonderry Artillery on 1 July 1889. Deary attended every annual training camp between 188...
Pair: Major C. J. Mackay, Eastern Bengal Volunteer Rifles, late Behar Light Horse and United Provinces HorseIndian Volunteer Officers Decoration, G.V.R. (Major C. J. Mackay E. B. Vol. Rfls.); Coronation 1911, good very fine (2)Colin James Mackay was born in Madras in March 1863, one of the six children of Deputy Surgeon-General George Mackay and his wife Ellen. Sent to England for his education, he was a law clerk in Inverness by 1881. Returned to India, he was recorded as the manager of the Kurnol Industrial Company at Muzzerferpore, growing indigo in 1898. Commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into th...
Volunteer Force Long Service Medal (India & the Colonies), E.VII.R. (Reservist J. Hart S. I. Ry. Voltr. Rfls.), officially engraved naming, good very fineJohn Hart was probably born in India in 1853. By 1879 he was listed as an engine driver on the South Indian Railways at Trichinopoly. He thence became a locomotive foreman at Quilon and Villupuram and took his I.V.L.S.M. as per Indian Army Order 110 of March 1908.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide-suspension (Jas Hoskins, Capt:Aft.Gn. H.M.S. Hastings. 26 Ys.), contact marks, very fineJames Hoskins appears on the Baltic Medal roll of H.M.S. Hastings, a smaller 32-gun warship; sold together with a copied Baltic Medal roll.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
(x) Colonial Police L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (Sergeant 6395 Hui Ki-Kam Hong Kong), on its original investiture pin, nearly extremely fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Service Medal of the Order of St John, silver issue (Cpl. J. R. Dubash. Parsi Div. No. 3 Dist. India S.J.A.B.O. 1921.), good very fine and unusual, with St John Badge, reverse marked 'SILVER'Parsi Division No. 3 District, India St John Ambulance Brigade Overseas. The Parsi Ambulance Division was established in Bombay, India in 1904 under the St John Ambulance Brigade, making it the very first division of the Brigade in the country.Jehangir Ruttonji Dubash was a merchant and contractor in Bombay. He was recommended for the Khan Saheb for services in the Great War:'On the outbreak of war in Augu...
Jubilee 1977, silver (Jack Hepper), mounted as worn, toned, very fine, in its card case of issueJack Hepper is confirmed on the Roll with entitlement to the Silver Jubilee Medal. Hepper worked for 49 years with the industrial and marine division of the engineering firm David Brown Gear Industries Ltd. He died at Huddersfield on 27 October 2015.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Boxing Trophy, by Tuck Chang, silver, with applied unit Badge and engraved 'Open Boxing Competition 1927, Winner Cpl. C. Wolton 2nd Bn. The Suffolk Regiment', with wooden stand, very fine and a good example of Shanghai silverSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A set of Victorian period Lord Lieutenant shoulder boardsConstructed of silver bullion thread with rose in both silver and gilt, fitted with silver button with Queen's crown, each board marked Left and Right respectively and internally lined with leather and silk, housed in original fitted tin with internal recess for a belt or similar, in good clean condition, with light moth damage to the undersideSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Shanghai Volunteer Corps, Officer's collar Badge, silver, maker's initials 'D.L' to reverse; Armoured Car Company, bullion blazer Badge on cloth backing; Colonial Forces Rifle Meeting Hong Kong, King Alfred Cup 1933, the reverse engraved to Capt. F. W. Lee., very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Shanghai Volunteer Corps (3); Council's Regulations & Standings Orders for 1934, with useful hand annotations inside; Armoured Car Company Farewell Dinner Programme for Major Newton, April 1935; Centenary Dinner Programme for the Corps, Victoria, British Columbia, April 1954, very fine (3)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An autograph of Private E. A. 'Smokey' Smith V.C., Seaforth Highlanders of CanadaAutograph stating 'Best of Luck Smokey Smith V.C.', the reverse named 'Mr G. H. Griffith', in an envelope giving provenance, good very fineThe autograph collected at a 'Travel Luncheon Club Xmas Lunch Dec. 21. 1944', the day after the recipient was awarded the Victoria Cross at Buckingham Palace.For Mr G. H. Griffith's full sized awards please see Lot 189, and for his dress miniatures please see Lot 276.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The document of Commission addressed to 2nd Lieutenant H. Woolner, Volunteer Force, a notable survivor of the Titanic disaster who testified before Congress and left his own written account of the sinkingDocument of commission named to 'Hugh Woolner, Gentleman' and dated 8 March 1900, very minor discolouration and wear, overall good very fineHugh Woolner was born at Welbeck Street, Marylebone on 28 September 1866, the son of Thomas and Alice Woolner; his father a well-known sculptor and art-dealer. He attended Marlborough College before matriculating to Cambridge, before going into busines...
Single Campaign Medals
Battle of Minden 1759, 62mm x 42mm including suspension loop, silver-gilt, portrait of General Coote with COLONEL SIR EYRE COOTE . K.B. 1774 surrounding all within a laurel wreath, below THE VERY HONOVRABLE ORDER OF THE OLD DESERVING SOLDIER, to either side colours of the XXXVII Foot, with legend around the edge HOC PRAEF. PATRIAM SERVO HOC DVCE REGEM FIRMO., the exergue NECME VIS VLLA VOLENTEM AVERTET. The reverse with British Infantry Regiments and Royal Artillery lined up, to the left various Cavalry and Infantry soldiers to the right woodland and further Cavalry behind, legend above around...
General Picton's Medal for the Defence of Gibraltar 1782, 59mm, silver, unnamed as issued, fitted with loop at 12 o'clock for wear, very fineIt is recorded in the Regimental History of the 12th (East Suffolk) Regiment of Foot that these handsome Medals were struck to the order of General Picton, who was Colonel of that Regiment, for presentation to the officers who served with him at Gibraltar. Several examples have been noted to the 12th Foot - including one to Captain John Spilsbury - which was sold in the Matthew Taylor Collection in 1983, and another in possession of the Suffolk Regiment i...
Alexander Davison's Nile Medal 1798, bronze, 48mm, fitted with bronze loop for wear, this soldered to rim, very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, silver, 48mm, fitted with an attractive claw and straight-bar suspension (Colonel Galbraith Hamilton Seringapatam), engraved naming, some edge bruises and light contact marks, otherwise very fineSold with a further hand-written note:'Medal for Seringapatam dated 4th July 1799 belonging to Captain afterwards Coll. Galbraith Hamilton, brother of Anna, Wife of Sir John James Burgoyne.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Honourable East India Company Medal for Seringapatam 1799, silver, housed in a fitted mount with glazed sides of white metal construction, fitted with loop suspension, lightly toned otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Honourable East India Company's Egypt Medal 1801, silver, 48mm, fitted with suspension loop, some very light contact marks, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Boulton's Trafalgar 1805, white metal, a couple of light contact marks, otherwise good very fine.Housed in a contemporary leather case for protection.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Java 1811, silver, 50mm, later striking fitted with loop for wear, visible crack to the obverse die, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Ordinary Seaman T. Turner, who participated in the famous recapture of the former British frigate H.M.S. Hermione on the night of 25 October 1799: two years earlier, the crew of Hermione had risen up, murdering their Captain and most of the ship's officers in what, to this day, is the bloodiest mutiny in the history of the Royal NavyNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Surprise with Hermione (Thos. Turner), upon a length of original silk riband, traces of old polish around suspension, a few minor scratches around obverse field and one small edge...
The Naval General Service Medal to Ordinary Seaman J. Shears, who served aboard H.M.S. Britannia at the Battle of TrafalgarNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (John Shears.), heavy contact wear and edge bruising, some gouges, good fineJohn Shears served as an Ordinary Seaman with 100-gun first rate ship of the line H.M.S. Britannia, also known as 'Old Ironsides', when she was the oldest ship in combat on either side at the famed Battle of Trafalgar, which took place off the coast of Cadiz, Spain on 30 October 1805.During the battle, Britannia was commanded by Rear-Admiral of th...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Trafalgar (William Thompson), suspension and clasp sometime re-fitted, very fineNine men of this name upon the published rolls, this Medal & clasp noted as having appeared on several occasions, sometimes with additional clasps.William Thompson was born in Kent circa 1782 and was 21 years of age when he served as an Able Seaman aboard the third rate 74-gun H.M.S. Leviathan at the Battle of Trafalgar. He had joined her as an Ordinary Seaman on 23 November 1803 and according to allotment records remained with her after the battle, appearing on her books...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Boat Service 1 Nov. 1809 (J. Brutton, Lieut R.M.), very fineProvenance:Sotheby’s, July 1981 and November 1985.110 of these clasps awarded, of which 29 were to Tigre.John Brutton served as a Lieutenant in the Royal Marines aboard H.M.S. Tigre. Tigre was laid down in 1790 as a 74-gun Téméraire-class ship of the line at Brest for service in the French Navy. Launched in May 1793, she was captured by the British little more than two years later at the Battle of Groix on 22 June 1795 and recommissioned in the Royal Navy for service against those who were her...
The Naval General Service Medal awarded to Lieutenant J. McArthur, Royal Marines, for a spirited 'Boat Service' action on the night of 12-13 February 1810: McArthur was one of only two officers of the Corps to claim this clasp, and this Medal is a unique entitlementNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, 13 Feb. Boat Service 1810 (John Mc. Arthur, Lieut. R.M.), a few tiny contact marks to obverse, otherwise nearly extremely fineA total of 23 claims were submitted for this clasp; of those, eight were awarded to the men of H.M.S. Armide and, of those eight, two went to the Royal Marine officer...
The rare Boat Service Naval General Service Medal awarded to Master’s Mate G. Smithers, Royal Navy, a long-served Officer who was taken Prisoner of War in December 1813; he later enjoyed command of H.M.S. Conflict, with whom he captured a slave schooner off the coast of AfricaNaval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Boat Service 23 Nov. 1810 (Geo. Smithers, Master's Mate.), small edge bruise at 6 o'clock, lightly polished and with mild toning, generally very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, May 1989.Approximately 40 clasps for ‘Boat Service 23 Nov. 1810’ were claimed. George Smithers was born circa...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, St. Sebastian (Owen Anning.), fitted with an attractive riband bar engraved 'H.M.S. Revolunionaire 31 Aug 1813' to the obverse, with 'St. Sebastian O.A.' engraved to the reverse, a number of edge bruises with edge wear, contact marks throughout, good fine possibly betterProvenance:Sotheby’s, November 1986, formerly in the Murray Collection.One of 31 of these clasps awarded to the men of H.M.S. Revolutionnaire.Owen Anning was born in Exeter and worked as a cabinet maker prior to enlisting with the Royal Navy, at which time he had been living at King’s C...
Naval General Service 1793-1840, 2 clasps, Lissa, Pelagosa 29 Novr. 1811 (George Haye.), very fineGeorge Haye is a unique name upon the published roll. However, two medals (both with officially impressed naming and with the same combination of clasps) to this recipient are known to be extant: note the example presented here lacks the recipient's rank of Lieutenant which the other example correctly bears. This latter medal was sold in these rooms as part of the Turl Collection of Naval General Service Medals on 22 July 2010, accompanied by the original card box of issue and a large book of orig...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Salamanca (A. Kelly, Serjt 51st Foot.), a couple of light edge bruises and minor contact marks, otherwise very fineAlexander Kelly was born circa 1766 and is confirmed on the roll for the medal and clasp. He received his pension from 9 December 1814 and died on 19 January 1850. A total of four recipient's of the 51st Regiment received the single Salamanca clasp, the other three being Captain Bartholomew Hickey, Private James Whittle and Private Elisha Wood.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions...
Military General Service 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Corunna, Barossa, Pyrenees, Toulouse (George Lavis, 28th Foot.), some edge bruising and contact marks overall, generally nearly very fineProvenance:Glendining's, November 1996.George Lavis was from Pitney, Somerset and enlisted into the 28th Foot on 26 April 1805. Lavis appears on a Muster Roll as having been wounded with the additional note of General Hospital. He appears on the Waterloo medal roll serving in Captain Richard Kelly's Company and the medal is noted as having been sent to him on 14 August. He was admitted to Out-Pension on 6 May 1816...
The poignant Waterloo Medal awarded to Lieutenant & Adjutant A. Dent, 2nd Battalion, 59th Regiment of Foot, who lost his life in 'Ireland's Worst Maritime Disaster' with the wrecking of the Sea-Horse, Lord Melville and Boadicea, that claimed the lives of 510 of his comrades in Tramore Bay, near Waterford, Ireland, on 30 January 1816Dent had previously been severely wounded at Corunna in 1809 and seen futher service at Cadiz and Nivelle, being on the Staff of Major-General CookeWaterloo 1815 (Lieut. Abraham Dent, 2nd Batt. 59th Reg. Foot.), dual ring and silver wire suspension, polished and wor...
Brunswick Waterloo 1815 (Chrn. Kramer. Leib. Bt.), some light marks overall, otherwise very fineThe Waterloo Medal was a campaign medal of the Duchy of Brunswick. The medal was awarded to troops and officers from Brunswick who participated in the Battles of Quatre Bras and Waterloo.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Hanoverian Waterloo 1815 (Lieutenant Heinrich Serges, Landwehr Bataillon Peine), very fineProvenance:Glendinning's, June 1986.Peine is located in Lower Saxony, some 16 miles west of Brunswick and 25 miles east of Hanover. During the France & Flanders Campaign of 1815, their Landwehr Battalion served in the 5th Hanoverian Brigade under the command of Major Ludolph Graf von Westphalen and numbered some 24 officers and 587 men. On 18 June 1815 they suffered 8 killed, 3 Officers and 40 men wounded, with 6 men missing.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and...
Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Ava (Gunner Terence Currie, Arty.), short-hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, partial attempted erasure of rank but remains legible, light contact wear with some edge bruises, otherwise very fineProvenance:Christie’s, April 1984.Terence Currie served is confirmed on the roll with entitlement to this Medal and clasp.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Army of India Medal awarded to Private D. Kennedy, 65th Regiment of Foot, who received a certificate of Merit for gallantry during the storming of the Al-Qawasim stronghold of Luft in 1809Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Poona (D. Kennedy, 65th Foot.) short hyphen reverse, officially impressed naming, backstrap of clasp carriage neatly replaced, otherwise good very fineDuncan Kennedy was born in Beleskie, Inverness, Scotland in 1782 and enlisted on 7 October 1801 at Glasgow, being posted to the 65th Regiment of Foot. Arriving with the Regiment on 7 December he was posted with them to Indi...
Arctic 1818-55, a couple of light contact marks to the monarch's face, otherwise good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ghuznee 1839 (Private William Bailey H.C. 1st European Regt.), rim engraved in upright capitals, replacement silver straight-bar suspension, contact marks, very fineThe 1st Bengal European Regiment became the 101st Regiment of Foot (Royal Bengal Fusiliers) and latterly the Royal Munster Fusiliers. It seems possible that Bailey would have gone onto share in the Battle of Ferozeshah and Sobraon during the 1st Sikh Wars in 1845-46Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe tragic Meeanee Medal awarded to Brevet Captain & Adjutant W. Cookson, 9th Bengal Light Cavalry, a promising officer who was cut down after his horse was killed beneath him at MeeaneeMeeanee 1843 (Bt. Captn. Willm. Cookson. 9th. Cavy.), fitted with steel clip and ring suspension, good very fineWilliam George Cookson was born at Clapham Road, London on 13 March 1808, the son of Margret and Lieutenant-General George Cookson. When the young Cookson was six his father was placed in command of the process of the Emperor of Russia who visited Britain in 1814 an...
Sutlej 1845-46, for Aliwal, no clasp (Corpl. John Ring 16th Lancers.), pawnbroker's mark to rim, very fineProvenance:Glendinings, October 1982.John Ring was born at Peckham circa 1818 and enlisted into the 16th Lancers in December 1838. Having served in the Sutlej campaign (Medal & clasp for Sobraon), he was discharged in October 1863 and died in 1871.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sutlej 1845-46, Moodkee reverse, no clasp (Corpl Patrick Kelly 50th Regt), some light contact marks, otherwise very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Punjab 1848-49, 2 clasps, Goojerat, Chilianwala (Serjt. J. McGuire, 9th Lancers.), contact marks, nearly very finePurchased November 1976.John McGuire was born at Woodford, Essex in 1814 and joined the 9th Lancers at Dublin in April 1825, at that time a 14 year old shoemaker. Made Trumpeter in September 1825, he was made Corporal in September 1841 and Sergeant in April 1842. He was eventually discharged in May 1853, having shared in the Sutlej campaign (Medal & clasp) and taken an L.S. & G.C. Medal in April 1853; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For mor...
Baltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued, suspension slightly slack, a few minor edge scratches, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (J. Cole. H.M.S. Terrible.), engraved naming by Hunt & Roskell, contact marks, very fineProvenance:Glendinnings, March 2005.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Crimea Medal awarded to Private H. J. Wakelin, 11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own), who was killed in action in the Charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava on 25 October 1854Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Balaklava, Sebastopol (H. J. Wakelin. 11th Hussars.), second clasp loose upon riband, officially impressed naming, fitted with a Bailey, Coventry riband brooch, in a distressed leather display box, a few knocks overall, very fineHenry John Wakelin was born at Guyhim, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire in 1830, the son of John and Rebecca Newsham. Working as a Farmer at Newbridge before attesting he e...
Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Sebastopol, Balaklava, Alma (G. Miller, 79th Regt.), officially impressed naming, evidence of brooch mounting to 3 o'clock and 9 o'clock, drilled and resoldered, contact marks throughout, otherwise very fineG.M. Miller served as a Captain in the 79th (Cameron Highlanders) Regiment of Foot during the Crimean War under regimental number 3446. He is confirmed with entitlement to the medal and all three clasps. One roll notes that Miller was sent to Malta on 19 May; sold together with copied medal rolls.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please vi...
Crimea 1854-56, 4 clasps, Sebastopol, Inkermann, Balaklava, Alma (4561. E. Sarjeant, 3. Bn. G. Gds.), regimentally impressed naming, contact wear and edge bruises, some rubbing to naming, polished and worn with pride, good fineEdward Sarjeant was born circa 1824 at Northampton. He served as a Private in the 3rd Battalion, Grenadier Guards during the Crimean War. The Grenadier Guards saw heavy action at the Battle of the Alma on 20 September 1854, advancing up the Hill after the Light Division to retake the Russian Battery. After his discharge he received a pension in June 1865.Sarjeant is conf...
Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian die (2388. J. Connelley. 47th Regt.), depot impressed naming, very fineJohn Conolly/Connelley was wounded in action at the Battle of Inkermann with the 47th (Lancashire) Regiment of Foot. He had previously served with his Regiment on Corfu.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China 1856-60, no clasp (Gunr. Jas. Murray. No. 7 Batty. 14th Bde. Ryl. Arty.), very finePurchased Spink, March 1993.James Murray is listed as a Recruit at Dublin in 1851 and was probably born in 1835 in County Tyrone. He saw active service in China in 1860 (Medal & clasp 'Taku Forts 1860') and Abyssinia 1867-68 (Medal) and was latterly a Wheeler with the 7th Battery, 14th Brigade by 1871.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China 1856-60, 1 clasp, Canton 1857 (Geo. Bariskil, 59th Regt.), suspension re-affixed, nearly very fineGeorge Bariskil was born in 1835 and a native of Tandevagee, County Armagh. He was a weaver by trade upon joining the 59th Regiment of Foot at Portadown in November 1854. Having served with his unit in China, he was finally released in October 1875.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China 1856-60, 2 clasps, Canton 1857, Fatshan 1857, unnamed as issued to Royal Navy & Marines, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Private C. Steggles, 75th Regiment of Foot, who was killed in action before Delhi at Badli-Ke-SeraiIndian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Dehli (Chas. Steggles, 75th Regt.), good very fineCharles Steggles was born at Thurston, Suffolk and enlisted at London on 7 December 1850 with the 75th (Stirlingshir) Regiment of Foot with the Regimental Number 3002. Embarking on 28 June 1851 for India he arrived on 4 October and reached the Regiment at Umballa on 1 January 1852. On the outbreak of the Indian Mutiny he was stationed at Kussowli and joined his Regiment in marc...
Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Thos. Leeman, 7th Husrs.), very fineThomas Leeman was born in 1830 and joined the 7th Queen's Own Hussars in January 1855 at York. During the campaign he was present at the Siege of Lucknow and in the Field in Oude from February 1858. Leeman died on 8 May 1858; sold together with copied research and extracts.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Indian Mutiny Medal to Private J. Morrison, 42nd (Royal Highland) Regiment of Foot, who also served with his unit during the Crimea WarIndian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Jas. Morrison, 42nd Highlanders), polish residue, light scratches, toning, otherwise very fineJames Morrison served as a Private during the Indian Mutiny with the 42nd (Royal Highlanders) Regiment of Foot under regimental number 2764. He later transferred to the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot on 1 July 1858.Morrison also served with his unit during the Crimean War. The London Gazette reported on 26 Se...
The Indian Mutiny Medal to Private R. Sutcliffe, 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers), who was killed in action during the Defence of Lucknow on 6 October 1857Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 1 clasp, Defence of Lucknow (R. Sutcliffe, 90th Lt. Infy.), 'T' in surname likely reimpressed, light contact marks, good very fineRichard Sutcliffe served as a Private under regimental number 3523 during the Indian Mutiny with the 90th Regiment of Foot (Perthshire Volunteers). They were in Havelock’s 1st Relief Force and took part in the second Defence of Lucknow. The roll confirms his entitlement to this...
The Indian Mutiny Medal to Private R. Wakefield, 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, who also served with the 'Thin Red Line' during the Crimean WarIndian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (Rd. Wakefield, 93rd Highlanders), contact wear throughout, edge wear with some slight rubbing to naming, about very fineRichard Wakefield was born circa 1825 and he served with the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot under regimental number 3188. During his decade of service with the Colours he was posted overseas to Turkey and the Crimea and later to the East Indie...
The Indian Mutiny Medal awarded to Private A. Fairnside, 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot, who also served with the 'Thin Red Line' during the Crimean WarIndian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Relief of Lucknow, Lucknow (Alexr. Fairnside, 93rd Highlanders), contact wear and scratches, toning, otherwise very fineAlexander Fairnside served as a Private with the 93rd (Sutherland Highlanders) Regiment of Foot during both the Crimean War and the Indian Mutiny under regimental number 2799. He served in the Indian Mutiny at Lucknow and the Relief of Lucknow, and the British Army Worldwide Ind...
Indian Mutiny 1857-58, 2 clasps, Delhi, Relief of Lucknow (Saml. Morris, 75th Regt.), contact marks and edge wear, about very fineSamuel Morris served as a Private in the 75th (Stirlingshire) Regiment of Foot during the Indian Mutiny under regimental number 2450. One medal roll notes that he later transferred to the 1/60 Rifles. Morris is confirmed with entitlement to this medal and clasps; sold together with copied medal rolls.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, Burma 1885-7 (Captn. R. G. Macdonald 2d. Punjab Vol. Rifles),edge bruising, small scratch marks to top of reverse field, very fine and rare to unitRobert Graham Macdonald was born in 1844 and served in the Public Works Department of India from 1863, rising to be the Examiner of Railway Accounts and Assistant Accountant General of Calcutta. He served in Burma with the 2nd Punjab Volunteer Rifle Corps (Simla Rifles). He was subsequently appointed President of the Public Accounts Committee in October 1888, and held several other appointments, culminating in...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Hazara 1888 (701 Pte. M. Navan 2d Bn. Northd Fus.), contact marks, edge bruise, otherwise very fineMatthew Navan was born in Galway, Ireland and worked as a labourer prior to joining the Northumberland Fusiliers after being recruited by Captain Buchanan at Newcastle on 9 September 1884. Given regimental number 701 and posted to the 1st Battalion, he likely went with them to Dublin. However, he was not to serve at home for long and disembarked at Bombay with the 2nd Battalion on 11 September 1885 for service in the Hazara Campaign, being present at Mean M...
India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1894-5 (3382 Havr. Saidan Gul 20th Bl. Infy.), light contact wear, 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 J. L. W. Ffrench-Mullen, C.S.I., C.I.E., K.P.M., 13th Bengal Lancers and Burma Military PoliceA long-served frontier hand, he was wounded in the Kachin Hills campaign, before serving with the Burma-China Boundary Commission 1898-1900, on the Piema Expedition of 1910 - for which he took his C.I.E. - before the Great War, serving once again in the Kachin Hills in 1915; and finally as Staff Officer for the Kuki Rebellion, taking a unique C.S.I. for that final campaignIndia General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Kachin Hills 1892-93 (Lt. J....
India General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (Lieut A. Walpole. R.E.), sold together with corresponding miniature dress medal, very fineAlfred Walpole enlisted into the Royal Engineers and was promoted Lieutenant in February 1886, Captain September 1896 and Major in October 1904. While in India, he was based at a number of different locations including serving in the Chitral Relief Force in 1896, at Wellington, Madras in 1900 and at Ranikhet in 1902. In 1903, Hart's Army notes Walpole as having been the Personal Assistant to the Chief Engineer at Bengal Command.Walpole late...
The India General Service Medal awarded to Private S. Wilson, 2nd Battalion, King's Own Scottish Borderers, who was severely wounded in action on 13 December 1897 at Shere Khan, in the rearguard action when Orakzai and Afridi tribesmen charged across a river to put in their attackIndia General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (5315 Pte. S. Wilson. 2d. Bn. K. O. Sco: Bord:), very fineSamuel Wilson was born in 1876 at Kirkmichael, Dumfries and was a labourer by trade - whilst also being in the 3rd Militia Battalion - upon joining the King's Own Scottish Bordere...
A rare Isandlwana casualty's South Africa Medal awarded to Gunner T. Harrison, 'N' Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery, one of the few Gunners on the field, who was killed in the legendary action on 22 January 1879, which saw his unit massacred whilst trying to save the gunsSouth Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1877-8-9 (668. Gunr. T. Harrison. N/5. R.A.), somewhat toned, nearly extremely fine and rareOf the 71 men of 'N' Battery in the camp, 62 became casualties of which 30 served as Gunners.Thomas Harrison appears on the roll as a Gunner with the 'N' Battery, 5th Brigade, Royal Artillery.Isandlwa...
(x) South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (1050, Pte. C. Woods, 1st Dn Gds.), slightly loose suspension, light contact wear, very fineNote 719 Medals were issued to the 1st King's Dragoon Guards, 641 of them with the '1879' clasp.Charles Woods was born at Great Swaffham, Cambridge in 1848 and enlisted at Westminster Police Court on 7 October 1870. Seeing home service for almost a decade he was posted to South Africa on 27 February 1879.One of the Regiment's first tasks in the country was the grim task of identifying and burying the dead at the Battlefield of Isandlwana. Engaged in reconnaissance...
(x) The Afghanistan Medal awarded to Private D. Welsh, 9th Queen's Royal Lancers, who may well have charged with his Regiment at Kila Khazi in December 1879Afghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Kabul, Kanahar (1629. Pte. E. Welsh. 9th Lancers.), good very fineE. Welsh was serving with the 9th Lancers in Afghanistan and was present with them at Kabul when several Squadrons took part in the legendary Charge at Kila Kazi. Two Squadrons of the 9th Lancers led by General Massy and a small force of the Bengal Lancers as well as F/A Battery of the Royal Horse Artillery. They came into action at Kila Kazi on...
British South Africa Company's Medal 1880-1897, reverse Rhodesia 1896, no clasp (Tpr. R. J. Joliffe, Umtali Burghers.), good very fineProvenance:Sotheby's, June 1985.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Central Africa 1891-98, silver, 1 clasp, Central Africa 1894-98 (40 Pte Kawonde. B.C.A. Rifles.), some light contact marks, otherwise very fineKawonde is confirmed on the roll for the medal and clasp serving with B Company of the 1st Battalion, King's African Rifles and was noted as serving at Zomba on 18 August 1902 (date of the medal roll), his rank recorded as Lance Corporal. He also appears on the medal roll for an Africa General Service 1902-56 with clasp B.C.A. 1899-1900, and on this roll he again appears as a Lance Corporal.A total of 629 medals were awarded to the 1st British Central A...
(x) Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 4 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, Suakin 1884, El-Teb_Tamaai, The Nile 1884-85 (4182. Pte. C. McCarthy. A.H.C.), heavy contact wear, minor contact marks, edge bruise, overall nearly very fineCharles McCarthy appears on the British Army Worldwide Index in South Africa in April 1881, given the date he may well have served there during the First Anglo-Boer War which ended in March 1881. He thence served with the unit in Egypt & Sudan (Medal & 4 clasps).Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
General Gordon's Star for the Siege of Khartoum 1884, good very fineSold together with a typed attribution stuck to card:LEADEN MEDALDesigned by Gen. Gordon, and distributed by him to the Black troops under his Command in the Garrison of Khartoum, just previous to his assassination, 26 Jan. 1885. Taken from the body of a Black Soldier by Col. R. Kerr Bayly, C.B. 42nd Regt.Mrs. E. Bayly.Richard Kerr Bayly was born at Southampton, Hampshire on 19 November 1838. He joined the 42nd Regiment of Foot in March 1855 taking the rank of Ensign (without purchase). He was posted to Malta between July and...
East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1898 (1654 Serjt: Yankar. 2nd W.A.F. Force), light contact marks, very fineYankar (or Yanka) is confirmed on the roll for the East and West Africa Medal as one of only 35 recipients of the 2nd W.A.F.F. to be awarded the medal. He is further entitled to an Africa General Service 1902-56 with clasp Aro 1901-02 whilst serving with the 2nd Northern Nigeria Regiment W.A.F.F.. His medal entry for the A.G.S. notes 'Discharged Time Expired 19.4.02'.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
East and Central Africa 1897-99, silver, 1 clasp, 1898 (1190 Pte Datullah. 27/Bom: Inf:.), a couple of light contact marks, otherwise very fineDatullah is confirmed on the roll for the medal and clasp, with the operation being noted as Ogaden Somalis. He was serving at Karachi at the time the medal roll was written. A total of 163 medals were awarded to the 27th Bombay Infantry for this campaign.The clasp was authorised in July 1899 and was awarded to the forces commanded by Major W. Quentin, operating against the Ogaden Somalis under Sultan Ahmad bin Marghan, who were in rebellion.Subject to...
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Trooper P. Smith, Pietersburg Light Horse, late Bushveldt CarbineersQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Transvaal (480 Tpr: P. Smith. Pietersburg Lt. Horse.), good very fineParker Smith served with the Pietersburg Light Horse and before that the Bushveldt Carbineers. During Smith's tenure with this second unit, Lieutenants Harry "Breaker" Morant and Peter Handock were convicted and executed following their shooting of Boer prisoners who had surrendered.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for...
A superb 'V.C. action' casualty's Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Bombardier T. Langler, 7th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, who was severely wounded trying to save the guns at Colenso alongside Frederick Roberts V.C.Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Relief of Ladysmith (16730 Bomb: J. Langler, 7th Bty., R.F.A.), good very fineJames Langler was born at Stepney, London in 1878 and enlisted with the Royal Field Artillery on 9 October 1896. He entered the war in South Africa with No. 7 Battery, R.F.A. and was soon in action during General Buller's march on Ladysmith.The Battery went...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Defence of Mafeking (112 Tpr: W. A. Mutlow. Protect: Regt. F.F.), very finePurchased October 2002, Coin & Medal Centre, Northampton.William Arthur Mutlow served with 'C' Squadron, Protectorate Regiment, Frontier Force during the Defence of Mafeking.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Private S. McCarthy, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who was killed in action at Talana HillQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 1 clasp, Talana (7296 Pte. S. McCarthy. K.R.R.C.), light contact marks, very fineS. McCarthy served with the King's Royal Rifle Brigade for some time prior to his death, earning an India General Service Medal with clasp for the Relief of Chitral in 1895. Having served in India he joined the 1st Battalion in their move to South Africa, quite possibly being a member of the wing of the Regiment that was wrecked with the Warren Hastings.Reg...
The Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Trooper R. Wilson, 'C' Squadron, Roberts' Horse, who was discharged on account of wounds suffered at the Battle of Sannah's PostQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein (2168 Tpr: R. Wilson, Roberts Horse), good very fineRobert Wilson was a native of Newmarket Street, Cape Town and was born in 1877. A painter by trade, he enlisted into 'C' Squadron, Roberts' Horse on 2 January 1900 and was discharged on account of wounds suffered at the Battle of Sannah's Post (Kroon Spruit) on 31 March 1900. He suffered a shoulder injury when...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Rhodesia, Relief of Mafeking, Transvaal (950 Tpr: W. A. Smith. B.S.A. Police), good very fineW. A. Smith served with No. 1 Division, British South Africa Police and is confirmed for the Medal & 3 clasps. He was discharged time expired in December 1900.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A rare Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to Able Seaman F. Tinmouth, Royal Navy, a gallant Bluejacket, who served ashore with the Naval Brigade of H.M.S. MonarchQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeburg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (161885 A-B: F. Tinmouth, HMS Monarch), contact marks, very fineBritish Battles and Medals states 50 Medals and 6 clasps issued to Monarch.Frederick Tinmouth was born at Bromley-by-Bow on 7 December 1875 and joined the Royal Navy as Boy Class II on 24 July 1891. His first service afloat was with Galatea on 29 August 1893...
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Natal, Belmont, Modder River, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, South Africa 1901 (92994 Sgt. H. Loxton, 18th Batt. R.F.A.), minor edge bruising, otherwise good very fineHerbert Loxton was born in the Parish of St Pancras, London, and was a grocer’s assistant when he enlisted for the Royal Artillery on 22 September 1892. He was promoted to Corporal in April 1897, to Sergeant in May 1898, and served in South Africa from September 1899 until November 1901. From South Africa he went to India where he died at Kirkee of ‘delirium tremens’ on 23 May 1905; sold toget...
Transport 1899-1902, 1 clasp, S. Africa 1899-1902, an unnamed example, mounted as worn, good very fineHoused in a Spink & Son case, the lid embossed:'Troopship Jelunga Arthur Darling 3rd Officer S.African War 1899-1902.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
China 1900, no clasp (F. W. Taylor, Lg. Sigln., H.M.S. Centurion.), very finePurchased Spink, March 1994.Frederick Watson Taylor was born at Bury, Lancashire on 23 October 1874 and was a clerk by trade upon his joining the Royal Navy in June 1891. Taylor served aboard Ringarooma from May 1894-May 1896 and would have been present when she ran aground on a reef at Makelula Island, New Hebrides on 31 August 1894 and was pulled off by the French cruiser Duchaffault. Remaining on the Australian Station, he thence served aboard the Mildura and Katoomba.Joining Centurion off the coasts of China from...
China 1900, 1 clasp, Relief of Pekin (2483 Pte. Hakun Singh 26th Baluch Infy.), very finePurchased Delhi, January 2009.During 1891, the 26th Bombay Infantry became a “Balochi” regiment, being reconstituted with Pathans, Balochis and Hazaras. They were sent with Jacob’s Rifles to China in 1900 to supress the Boxer Rebellion.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Kenya (F. Ch. Offr. B. C. Goulding.), polished, very fine and scarceFemale Chief Officer.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Tibet 1903-04, no clasp, bronze issue (Packer Duna, Postal Deptt.), official correction to name, good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Abor 1911-12 (4389 Sepoy Sadda Singh 32nd Sikh Pioneers), very finePurchased Delhi, March 1980.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, Waziristan 1921-24 (852 Sep. Bhagwana Singh, Border R.), very fine and scarce to an Indian followerProvenance:Spink, July 2007.Sepoy, Border Regiment.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 1930-31 (126 W-Carr. Nahar Singh, 2-11 Sikh R.), good very finePurchased February 2004.Water Carrier, 2nd Battalion (Ludhiana Sikhs), 11th Sikh Regiment.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The 1914-15 Star awarded to Major L. P. Aizlewood, M.C. A.F.C., Royal Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps and York and Lancaster Regiment, who tragically lost his life when his aircraft crashed into the sea off Redcar in October 19181914-15 Star (Lieut. L. P. Aizlewood. York. & Lanc. R.), very fine[M.C.] London Gazette 20 October 1916:'For conspicuous gallantry and skill. Seeing five hostile machines, he manoeuvred to get between them and their lines, then, diving on one of them, he reserved his fire till he was only 20 yards off. The hostile machine fell out of control, but he was so close to...
1914-15 Star (N/Sister A. B. Smith S.A.M.N.S.), minor official correction to one letter of surname, very fine and scarceSouth African Military Nursing ServiceSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
British War Medal 1914-20, bronze (210 Lab. Shahamat 23 Ind Lab Coy), very finePurchased Delhi, 1977.Labourer, 23rd Indian Labour Company.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Victory Medal 1914-19 (Capt. R. d'A. S. Banks.), good very fineRaymond d'Albini Sykes-Banks was born in 1891 at Portsmouth, the son of Major William Skyes-Banks and his wife Eleanor, of 19 Queen Square Bath. One of a pair of twins, he attended Wellington College with his twin Cyril from 1904-08.With the outbreak of the Great War he commissioned into the 9th Bhopal Infantry. He was to be killed in action on 21 April 1917 near Samara during the Battle of Istabulat and is buried in the Basra Cemetery. Tragically, both his father and twin also lost their lives during the Great War, his father in F...
(x) The Great War Memorial Plaques awarded in memory of Second Lieutenant J. C. G. Drummond and Second Lieutenant P. Chavasse, both of No. 59 Squadron, Royal Air Force, whose R.E.8 succumbed to the guns of the German Ace Otto Schmidt on 8 October 1918; both young men, and in Chavasse’s case having only been flying in operational service for less than a weekMemorial Plaque (John Cecil George Drummond; Percy Chavasse), very fine (2)John Cecil George Drummond was born in Chiswick, Middlesex in March 1899, the son of a telegraph clerk at the General Post Office, and he was educated at Christ’s Hos...
(x) 1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain, good very fineSubject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.
Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Yangtze 1949 (D/KX.853390 C. Peacey. Sto. Mech. R.N.), a couple of light scratches, otherwise good very fineSubject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (14120273 Tpr. E. Turner 17/21 L), very fineThe Royal Lancers Regimental Association details the unit's movemets following the Second World War:'As the Regiment had not deployed from England until 1942 they were not due an immediate return to Britain. As a result, after completing their occupation duties in Austria, they were posted to Greece in October 1946 where they conducted internal security duties and famine relief. In October 1947 the Regiment was sent to the Suez Canal Zone where it was redesignated as an Armoured Car Regiment. From t...
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (22710823 Tpr. A. Farmer. 13/18 H.), contact marks, very fineA. Farmer was serving in 'B' Squadron in September 1953.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula (Flt. Lt. W. MacKinnon. R.A.F.), light contact marks, very fineUnderstood to have been General Duties and a fast jet Pilot, probably operating Vampires.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (D. Scott), toned, good very fineD. Scott served with the Merchant Navy aboard S.S. Uganda under number R910481. Uganda was a hospital ship and it’s medical staff carried out over 500 surgical operations and treated 730 casualties, among them the grievously wounded Robert Lawrence M.C., Scots Guards, who was not allowed to sleep for more than a few minutes at a time in case he slipped into a coma. Nonetheless, Lawrence awoke from a nightmare on one occasion and to found himself attempting to strangle one of the Uganda’s medical team; see When the Fighting is O...
South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (24449013 Lcpl K S Campbell RE), court mounted as worn, very fineKevin Stuart Campbell was born in 1959 in Aldershot and enlisted with the Royal Engineers on 25 January 1977. Stationed in the South Atlantic with his unit on 13 May 1982, Campbell would not have been part of the 5th Brigade but was possibly attached to 59 Independent Commando Squadron of the Royal Engineers. He served until his discharge on 24 January 1986; sold together with copied research.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
South Atlantic 1982, with rosette (23997151 Cpl G W Stephenson RAMC), mounted as worn, very fineGeorge W. Stephenson was born in April 1947 in Ulverston, Cumbria and enlisted into the Royal Army Medical Corps on 3 March 1965. He served with them for nearly two decades until his discharge on 22 April 1983, after which he resided in Urmston, Manchester; sold together with copied research including extensive detail of the R.A.M.C. in the South Atlantic.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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