WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2008
ORDERS, MEDALS & DECORATIONS
Many lots are photographed in the catalogue which
is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout
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WEDNESDAY 3rd DECEMBER 2008 ORDERS, MEDALS & DECORATIONS Many lots are photographed in the catalogue which is now lavishly illustrated in full colour throughout ORDER CATALOGUE ONLINE HOME PAGE |
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| 468 3rd Grenadier Guards Waterloo Medal Awarded to “David Jones 3rd Batt Grenad Guards” With clip and ring suspender, Polished, some edge knocks (£1,000 - £1,200) Three men of this name appear on the 3rd Grenadier Guards roll. One in Lt. Col Jones’s Company, one in Lt. Col the Hon. H.P. Tpwnshend’ Company and another in Lt. Col JCharles Thomas’s Company, |
| 469 72nd Highlanders Crimea Medal, clasp “Sebastopol” Awarded to “No 2257 Corp John Younger 72nd Highlanders”. Medal has been polished and is now lacquered. (£120 - £150) |
| 470 Baltic Medal 1854-55. A good example unnamed as issued. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 471 1st Bn Royal Sussex Regiment Egypt 1882 Medal Pair Awarded to “21 Pte T. Nolan 1/ R Suss. R”; Comprising: Dated Egypt Medal, Khedive Star 1882. Medals loose Minor contact. wear. GC. (£120 - £160) |
| 472 Rand Rifles Boer War Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “30102 Pte J.C. Hamill Rand Rifles”. Bearing two clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”. GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 473 Scots Guards Boer War four clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “2125 Pte. F. Richter Scots Gds”. Bearing the clasps “Belmont”, “Modder River”, “Paardeberg”, “Driefontein”. GC Edge knock and has been lacquered (£100 - £150) |
| 474 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Mediterranean Medal. A scarce example awarded to “1528 Corpl J Burke L.N. Lanc Regt”. GC (£200 - £300) This medal was awarded to Regiments garrisoned in the Mediterranean during the South African War. |
| 475 Invasion of Sicily 1st Airborne Bn Border Regiment Casualty India General Service Medal. Awarded to “3594593 Pte C..J. Phillips Bord R”. India General Service Medal with the clasp ‘North West Frontier 1930-31”. GC (£150 - £200) Private Charles John Phillips is confirmed as serving with the 1st Airborne Battalion and was killed on the 9th July 1943. On this day the Allied Armies landed in Sicily, the 1st Borders were detailed to capture and hold the surrounding area of Ponte Grande Bridge. The Battalion 43 Officer’s and 753 Other Ranks embarked in 72 Waco Gliders. Due to stronger winds than expected, poor navigation and enemy flak, 44 gliders were released early and landed in the sea killing nearly all those onboard. |
| 476 Northumberland Fusiliers & Tank Corps. Territorial War Medal. This example awarded to “37282 Pte S.O. Corrigall North’d Fus” GC. (£60 - £100) The MIC card shows that Sydney Oswold originally served with the Northern Cyclist Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers and was then commissioned into the Tank Corps. He resigned his commission in 1921 |
| 477 Coldstream Guards 1916 Casualty Group of Three. Awarded to “12376 Pte I Latham C Gds”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal;, Victory Medal. Medal loose GC. (£100 - £150) Private Isaac Latham landed in France on the 17th March 1915. He died of wounds on the 16th September 1916. |
| 478 Royal Corps of Transport Gulf War Medal, clasp “6 Jan to 28 Feb 1991” Awarded to “24834935 Dvr W.S. Redpath RCT” GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 479 Royal Artillery Korea War Pair of Medals. Awarded to “22207612 Gnr R.O. Probett RA”. Comprising: Korea Medal and UN Korea Medal. medals loose GC (£120 - £160) |
| 480 2nd Bn Somerset Light Infantry India General Service Medal Awarded to “924 Pte T. Hicks 2nd Bn Som L.I.” bearing the clasp,“Burma 1885-7”. Medal has been lacquered slight edge knocks. (£100 - £150) |
| 481 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry two clasp 1895 India General Service Medal Awarded to “4244 Pte E Creed 1/DCLI”: Bearing the clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, and “Tirah 1897-98”. Officially named in the manner unique to the DCLI. GC (£140 - £160) |
| 482 Royal Artillery India General Service Medal, clasp “North West Frontier 1936-37”. Awarded to “2875607 Gnr R.O. Souter RA” GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 483 REME African General Service Medal, clasp “Kenya”. Awarded to “22309052 Cpl W.M. Cutler REME”. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 484 Naval General Service Medal, clasp “Near East” Awarded to “D/K 954105 K. Beck M (E) 1 RN” GC (£50 - £75) |
| 485 Wiltshire Regiment General Service Medal “Palestine” Awarded to “5569176 Pte A.J. Wheeler Wilts R”. Edge knock Official correction to second initial. (£40 - £60) |
| 486 Army Service Corps Army Victorian Long Service & Good Conduct Medal Awarded to “716 Pte G. Denison A.S.Corps”. GC (£60 - £100) |
| 487 7th Bn West Riding Regiment Territorial Efficiency Medal. A George V example awarded to “325013 Cpl J. Clayton 7-W.Rid R” GC (£30 - £60) Corporal Joseph Clayton landed in France on the 15th April 1915 |
| 488 6th Bn Manchester Regiment Territorial Force Efficiency Medal. A George V example awarded to “123 L.Sjt R. Campbell 6 Manch Regt” GC (£40 - £60) |
| 489 1963 Malawi Independence Medal. Mounted as originally worn as a single medal. GC (£30 - £50) |
| 490 Imperial Russia. 1812 War Medal. A silver Officer’s example. Loose suspension ring and ribbon absent. GC (£40 - £60) Instituted 22nd December 1812 for those who saw action in the war against Napoloeon during his ill fated invaion of Russia Silver for Officers, bronze for NCO’s, OR’s etc. |
| 491 Royal Horse Artillery Army of the Sutlej Medal. Awarded to “Gunner J. Cockayne 3rd Brigade H. Ay”Reverse embossed “Aliwal1846” with the single clasp “Sobraon “ GC. (£300 - £350) |
| 492 North West Canada Medal 1885. A rare one clasp “Saskatchewan” example awarded to Corpl W. W. Small 10th Batt R.G.” GC. (£400 - £450) |
| 493 Scots Guards Boer War Victorian Distinguished Conduct Medal Group of Three. A scarce group awarded to “2008 Pte A. Anderson Scots Gds” who was also Mentioned in Despatches for services in South Africa. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal (VR) “Pte Scots Gds”, Queen’s South Africa Medal four clasps “Belmont”, “Modder River”, “Orange Free State”, “Belfast” “Pte Scots Gds”, King’s South Africa Medal two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902” “Pte Scots Guards” The group remains mounted as originally worn, some contact marks GC. (£3,500 - £3,800) The announcement of the DCM appeared in the London Gazette on the 27th September 1901, with his MID a few days before on the 10th September 1901. Private Albert Anderson a collier from Barnsley enlisted into the Scots Guards on the 15th March 1898. He embarked for South Africa on the 20th October 1899 and would remain here until September 1902. His papers confirm the award of the DCM for recognition of his services during operations in South Africa. After returning to the UK he remained with the Regiment until March 1910, serving a total of 12 years with the Colours. |
| 494 55th (Westmoreland) Regiment three clasp Crimea Medal. Awarded to “T. Paton 55th Regt” bearing the clasps “Alma”, “Inkerman”, “Sebastopol”. Officially impressed GC. (£250 - £300) Pte. Thomas Paton was wounded slightly at The Battle of Inkermann, 5th November 1854. |
| 495 29th (Worcestershire) Regt. Sutlej Medal for “Ferozeshuhur” 1845 Awarded to “Corpl Edward Germain 29th Regt” bearing the clasp “Sobraon” Slight edge knocks GC. (£300 - £400) Corporal Germain is confirmed on the Medal Roll. Was not awarded a Punjab Medal |
| 496 8th Bengal Native Infantry Commanding Officer’s Afghanistan Medal 1878 Awarded to “Lt Col R. Smith Ben N.I. 8th Regt”. GC (£300 - £400) Lt Col Smith commanded the Regiment except for a short time at Ali Musjid. On the 3rd April 1880 he was appointed Commandant at Safed Sang forming part of No 1 moveable column. He was preset at the attack of the Mohmands on the rafts between Jalalabad and Daka. |
| 497 Coldstream Guards Military Cross Group of Eight of Lt Col Lord Kennedy. This group was awarded to Lord Hugh Kennedy, who served during WW1 with the Coldstream Guards and Guards Machine Gun Corps. Comprising” Military Cross, 1914/15 Star “Lieut Lord H. Kennedy C.Gds”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID, “Lieut Lord H. Kennedy”, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Africa General Service Medal “Kenya”, “Lord H. Kennedy (MC)”. GC ... The group is accompanied by Lord Kennedy’s son Africa General Service Medal “Kenya” “N. Kennedy”. GC ... The medals also with a silvered Armoural plaid style brooch. .. Also a silver 1913 Royal Life Saving Society Award of Merit ... 9ct Gold Medallion for the Royal Agricultral and Horticultral Society of Kenya ... Plus four similar silver examples. (£2,000 - £3,000) Lord Hugh Kennedy was born in 1895 and in March 1914 received a commission into the Ayrshire Yeomanry. With the outbreak of the Great War he transfered to the 1st Bn Coldstream Guards and was drafted to France to join the 1st Bn on the 3rd October 1915. In the Spring of 1917, he was attached to the Guards Machine Gun Regiment he served during the Battle of Passchendaele was slightly wounded at Cambrai. His announcment of the Military Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 1st January 1918 and he returned to duties in July 1918 and was appointed Transport Officer to the 2nd Guards Brigade. He resigned his commission in May 1920 and during the 1920’s moved to Kenya, this being confirmed by the dates on the prize medallions. Ot the outbreak of the Second World War, he recieved an Emergency Commission in the Coldstream Guards (Dec 1939). After the war he returned to his home in Kenya and recieved the Africa General Service Medal. His sone Nigel Kennedy, who’s AGS Medal is also included was born in 1926 and died in 1985. |
| 498 1916 Battle of the Somme Royal Berkshire Regiment Casualty Archive Medal Group. A rare selection of original ephemera and medals awarded to “10892 Pte C.W. Jones R. Berks R”. Comprising: Medal Group: 1914/15 Star “Pte R. Berks R, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Pte R. Berks R”, Bronze Memorial Plaque “Charles William Jones”, This with original boxes ... A series of hand written letters set by Charles to his parents, Postcards, including embroidered examples, official paperwork and a letter sent by his Corporal following his death. Overall GC (£200 - £300) Private Charles William Jones a native of Langley Birmingham joined the Royal Berkshire Regiment and landed in France on the 30th May 1915.. He served with the 5th Bn and was wounded in October that year, resulting in his return to the UK. Recovering from his wounds he returned to France to join the 1st Battalion in early October 1916. He was posted to No2 Section A Company. His Corporal wrote to Pte Jones’s parents after he was posted missing. On the 14th November 1916 the Battalion was ordered over the top “The last I saw of Pte Jones was in the Trench just prior to going over the top after that I did not see any more of him. I am afraid I can’t give you any hope of he’s being a prisoner as he was such a brave lad he would fight to the last”. Pte Jones is listed as Killed in Action 14th November 1916 and rests in New Munich Trench Cemetery Beaumont-Hamel |
| 499 Worcestershire Regiment Battle of France Territorial Efficiency Medal Group of Five. Awarded to “5384310 Pte H. Richardson Worc.R”. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVIR) “Pte Worc R”. Medals loose ... Accompanied by Soldiers service book ... Hand written diary for 1943. GC. (£60 - £100) Private Harold Richardson a pre war Territorial enlisted in April 1939. His pay book confirms that he served with the BEF from the 1st january 1940 to the 5th June. and later service resulted in the award of the Burma Star. |
| 500 1878 French Gilt Medallion Comemorating Balloon Ascent at Paris. This fine detailed medallion depicts a tethered ballon above the streets of Paris. Dated 1878. GC Dia 5cm (£80 - £100) |
| 501 West Riding Company Royal Engineers Military Medal group of three Awarded to “480632 Sapr. T.E. Goodrum. R.E.”. Comprising: Military Medal “Sapr RE”, British War Medal and Victory Medal GC. (£350 - £400) Sapper Thomas E. Goodrum is confirmed of having won the Military Medal, whilst serving with 460th West Riding Field Company. |
| 502 38th Bengal Infantry three clasp 1895-1902 India General Service Medal. Awarded to “Spoy Lahnu 38th Bengal Infy” with clasps “Waziristan 1901-02”, “Punjab Frontier 1897-98” and “Malakand 1897”. Slightly slack suspension, edge rubbing and knock. GC. (£100 - £120) |
| 503 North Nigerian Regiment Africa General Service Medal, clasp “N.Nigeria 1906” Awarded to “3752 Pte. Amoduyelwa 2/N.N. Regt” GC. (£100 - £150) |
| 504 57th Wilde’s Rifles two clasp Africa General Service Medal. Awarded to “21 Sepoy Ismail Khan 57 Wildes’s Rif” Bearing the clasps “Somaliland 1902-04”, “Somaliland 1908-10”. GC. (£150 - £200) |
| 505 50th Regiment Crimea Medal. This example was awarded to “James Cunningham 50th Regt” GC Impressed naming. (£80 - £120) |
| 506 South Wales Borderers 1914 Star Group of Three Awarded to “8959 Pte F. Wood S. Wales Bord”. Comprising: 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Mounted as originally worn. GC. (£80 - £120) Private Frederick Wood landed in France on the 13th August 1914 and is entitled the clasp for the 1914 Star. |
| 507 Naval General Service Medal “Palestine 1945-48” Awarded to “KX 86310 S.C.F. Searle Sto 2 RN”. GC. (£60 - £100) |
| 508 Royal Marine Artillery China 1900 Medal. Awarded to “H.W. Jeffery Gunr RMA”. GC Medal has been cleaned and lacquered, (£120 - £150) Gunner Jeffery is confirmed as serving at the North West Fort Taku. |
| 509 79th (QO Cameron Highlanders) Indian Mutiny Medal, clasp “Lucknow”. Awarded to “Serjt Jas Miller 79th Highlanders” GC (£250 - £300) Medal and clasp confirmed on roll. |
| 510 Supply & Transport Corps Bronze Queen’s South Africa Medal. A scarce example awarded to “991 Dhobi Roshani Driv S & T Corps” GC (£100 - £120) |
| 511 1940 Supermarine Aircraft Factury Casulty Royal Flying Corps,WW1 Group of Three. Awarded to “2322 F. Sgt A.R. Mines RAF”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “2322 1 A.M. RFC”, British war Medal, Victory Medal “2322 F. Sgt RFC”. GC. (£100 - £150) Flight Sergeant Mines enlisted on the 25th November 1914 and landed in France on the 17th April 1915.. His trade is given as Fitter Aero Engine. It would appear that he re-enlisted in June 1938, but was discharged on the 23rd September 1939. His given address was Highbury Sandringham Road, Bitterne Park Southampton. He is listed as a Civillian War Casulty been killed at the Supermarine Aircraft Works on the 24th September 1940. On this day Southampton suffered two heavy German raids. |
| 512 1st Bn Royal Sussex Regiment two clasp Egypt 1882 Medal. Awarded to “2076 Pte S. Patching 1/R Suss R”. Bearing the two clasps "The Nile 1884-85”and "Abu Klea". GC Little contact wear. (£300 - £400) |
| 513 2nd Dragoon Guards, Queen’s Bays. India General Service Medal, clasp “Malabar 1921-22” Awarded to “391434 Tpr F. Johnston The Bays”. GC. (£100 - £150) Private Francis Johnston received the British War Medal and Victory Medal and received his IGS Medal in 1925. He lived at Southwick on Wear Durham |
| 514 Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Defence of Kimberley Queen’s South Africa Medal Awarded to “4166 Cpl J. Whittle 1st L.N. Lanc Regt” Bearing the clasps “Defence of Kimberley”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal”. GC Ghost dates to reverse. (£150 - £200) |
| 515 1st Bn Liverpool Regiment “Defence of Ladysmith” Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “4741 Pte. J Gillaghan L’pool Regt” Bearing the single clasp “Defence of Ladysmith” GC (£150 - £200) The single clasp entitlement is confirmed, The roll shows Pte Gillaghan invalided 7th August 1900 |
| 516 44th Coy (Suffolk) Imperial Yeomanry four clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “6851 Pte W. Bruce 44th Coy 12th Imp Yeo”. Bearing the clasps “Cape Colony”, “Transvaal”, “Wittebergen “, “South Africa 1901”. Near VGC. (£120 - £150) |
| 517 West African Field Force Civilian East & West Africa Medal, clasp “1897-98”. Awarded to “Mr F.G.D. Glossop WAFF”. GC. (£200 - £250) The Roll confirms the medal entitlement and shows he was an accountant. Also states Deceased |
| 518 3rd King’s African Rifles Africa General Service Medal, clasp “East Africa 1905” Awarded to “722 Pte Marlimo Bin Sangima 3/ KAR”. GC. (£120 - £150) |
| 519 WW1 Kenya Police British War Medal Awarded to “2449 Cpl M. Sanjimu. Kenya Police”. GC Double stamp to “Po” of Police. (£30 - £50) Confirmed as single entitlement |
| 520 Royal Navy HMS Widgeon two clasp East & West Africa Medal. Awarded to “S. Hancock Lg Sto. HMS Widgeon” Bearing the clasps “Benin River 1894”, “Brass River 1895”. Near VGC. (£200 - £300) HMS Widgeon a Gun Boat received 42 Benin River Clasps and 71 Brass River clasps |
| 521 Commissariat & Transport Depot bronze three clasp India General Service Medal. Awarded to “347 Multr Prum Das C.T. Dept” bearing clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, “Samana 1897”, “Tirah 1897-98”. GC (£100 - £120) |
| 522 Royal Field Artillery “Elandslaagte“ four clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “82352 Dr A Stone 21 B RFA”. Bearing the clasps “Elandslaagte“, “Defence of Ladysmith”, “Laing’s Nek”, “Belfast”. Near VGC with ghost dates to the reverse. (£250 - £300) |
| 523 Cornwall Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers Edward VII Long Service Medal. An Edwardian Volunteer Long Service & Good Conduct Medal awarded to “180 Gnr A. Vincent 1/ Cornwall RGAV”. GC. (£100 - £120) |
| 524 Cornwall Royal Garrison Artillery Territorial War Medal. Awarded to “321230 Gnr W.H. Warren RA” GC. (£80 - £120) Gunner William Henry Warren is confirmed as serving with the Cornwall RGA, which he joined in 1909. At the outbreak of the war he was mobilized and posted to the 132nd Trench Mortar Battery. After short service at home he was shipped out to join the East African Expedition from December 1915 to December 1916. He was discharged as unfit for further service in 1917 after contracting Malaria. He received his TFWM in 1924 and it is confirmed he is entitled to the BWM, VM and silver war badge. |
| 525 WWI Maltese Labour Corps bronze War Medal. Awarded to “3167 G. Mallia Maltese L.C.”. GC (£50 - £75) |
| 526 2nd Bn Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry Queen’s South Africa Medal. Awarded to “2488 Pte. H. Hayden 2nd D of C Lt Infy”. Bearing the single clasp “Cape Colony”. Near VGC Ghost dates to the reverse. (£60 - £100) |
| 527 1st Bn Grenadier Guards 1918 Casualty Group. Awarded to “29387 Pte R.J. Chatters G.Gds”. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, ... Bronze Memorial Plaque “Robert John Chatters”,. ... Memorial Scroll “Guardsman Robert John Chatters Grenadier Guards” ... Forwarding letter from the Guards depot. Overall GC. (£100 - £150) Guardsman Robert John Chatters died on the 17th February 1918 and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial. |
| 528 1st Bn 4th Foot Waterloo Medal. Awarded to “John Baker 1st Batt 4 Reg Foot”. Retaining original steel clip. Heavy contact wear (£800 - £1,000) Baker Jns. appears on the Waterloo Roll in Captain Kippings Company (Grenadiers) |
| 529 Hanovarian Waterloo Medal. Awarded to “Soldat Aug Heinr Paust Landwehr Batt Osterode”.Retaining steel clip. GC (£300 - £400) Landwehr Batt Osterode served at Waterloo as part of the 4th Hannover Brigade under the command of Colonel Best as part of the 6th Division. |
| 530 Brunswick. Waterloo Medal 1815. A good scarce bronze example with original steel clip awarded to “Wilh. Heinech 1. LIN. BAT.”. GC (£200 - £300) Made from the bronze of captured French guns. |
| 531 Brunswick. Waterloo Medal 1815. A good scarce bronze example fitted with a contemporary ribon bar. Name ERASED. (£100 - £120) Made from the bronze of captured French guns. |
| 532 Grenadier Guards Sudan Khedive Sudan Medal, clasp “Khartoum”. Awarded to “Pte. M. Meredith Gren Gds” GC (Private naming). (£80 - £120) |
| 533 1st VB Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Officer’s Volunteer Long Service Medal. An Edward VII example awarded to “Major J. Teague 1/VB DCLI”. GC. (£120 - £150) Major Joseph Teague was appointed Captain on the 11th July 1900 and Major in 1903. He received the Volunteer Long Service Medal in 1909. He also received the Territorial Decoration. |
| 534 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Edward VII Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to “2433 C. Sjt C.H. Harrison DCLI”. GC. (£60 - £100) Colour Sergeant Charles Henry Harrison enlisted in December 1878. He served 21 years with the Colours all on home establishment, the LS&GC Medal being his only entitlement. |
| 535 2nd VB Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Edwardian Volunteer Long Service Medal. Awarded to “2900 Pte W. Polkinghorne 2/VB D.C.L.I.”. GC (£80 - £120) |
| 536 1st VB Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Victorian Volunteer Long Service Medal. Awarded to “616 Pte J.H. Thomas 1st V.B. D of C Lt Infy.”. GC Impressed naming. (£80 - £120) |
| 537 Royal Garrison Artillery Two Territorial Force Efficiency Medals. Both are George V examples. Awarded to “322086 B.Q.M. Sjt J. H. Walke RGA” ... “321209 Cpl Sig L. Semmens RGA”. GC (2 items) (£50 - £75) |
| 538 7th Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1917 Casualty Pair Awarded to “28477 Pte R. Mann D of Corn L.I”. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal. GC (£40 - £60) Private Robert Man was born Lalant Cornwall and at the time of enlistment was a resident of Ludgvan. He died of wounds on the 21st August 1917. |
| 539 Cornwall Royal Garrison Artillery WW1 Group of Three. Awarded to “321175 Gnr A.E. Geach RA”, who is believed to have served with the Cornwall RGA. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “1961 Gnr RGA”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “321175 Gnr RA”. GC. (£40 - £60) Both regimental numbers are confirmed. Information supplied by the vendor indicates service with the Cornwall RGA This is not confirmed by Bosleys. |
| 540 9th Lancers Boer War four clasp Queen’s South Africa Pair of Medals. Awarded to “2937 Corpl M.J. Garner 9th Lancers”. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal Four Clasps “Relief of Kimberley”, “Johannesburg”, “Diamond Hill”, “Wittebergen” “Pte 9 Lancers” (Engraved naming with ghost dates to reverse), King’s South Africa Medal, two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902” “Corpl 9 Lancers”. GC ... Accompanied by a Special Constabulary Medal (GVIR) “James Garner”. GC. Mounted for display as a group of three. (£120 - £180) |
| 541 Queen’s Own Buffs Campaign Service Medal, clasps “Borneo”, “Northern Ireland” A scarce example awarded to “24045334 Pte J.J. Brandon Queen’s Own Buffs”. Mounted as originally worn. With two heavy edge knocks. (£80 - £120) The Queen’s Own Buffs was raised in March 1961 from the amalgamation of the two Kent Regiments. It was renamed in December 1966. The Regiment was deployed to Borneo for a six month tour of duty in June 1966 |
| 542 Sherwood Foresters WW2 Territorial Group of Four Awarded to “6346024 Pte E.R. Holgate Foresters”. Comprising: Defence Medal, War Medal, General Service Medal, clasp “Palestine 1945-48” “6346024 Pte Foresters”, Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVIR) “6346024 Pte Foresters”. Medals loose GC. (£100 - £120) |
| 543 Army Service Corps 1914 Star Group. Awarded to “T-22901 T.Sjt B Payn ASC”. Comprising: 1914 Star “DVR/Sdlr ASC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “T.Sjt ASC”. Medals loose GC ... Accompanied by a silver Cricket medal engraved to Payn in France 1917 ... 1902 Coronation Review Medal of the Church Lads Brigade. (£80 - £120) Sergeant Bertie Payn was posted to the the 6th Reserve Park of the ASC and landed in France on the 29th August 1914. He is entitled to the clasp. |
| 544 Royal Red Cross 2nd Class breast badge. A fine GvR example comprising a silver Maltese cross, each arms inlaid with translucent red enamel, the centre bearing the head of HM King George V. Reverse central medallion bears the Cypher of HM King George V and the arms are inscribed “”Faith” “Hope” “Charity” with “1883” on the bottom arm. Mounted onto original bow. GC. Contained in Garrard & Co original case, (£50 - £75) |
| 545 2nd VB Somerset Light Infantry Volunteer Long Service Medal. A fine Victorian example engraved in serif capitals “QRMR-SERGT. W.M. Bidgood 2nd V.B. Som. L.I. 1895”. Mounted for wear as single medal. Toned. VGC (£60 - £100) Born in Skilgate. Somerset. Bidgood’s occupation is given as Curator of Museum and his address in 1891 is given as Taunton Castle. |
| 546 1911 Delhi Durbar Medal. An unnamed as issued example. GC Has been cleaned and lacquered. (£30 - £50) |
| 547 Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal. A good example unnamed as issued. Mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by a miniature medal, again mounted for wearing. (2 items) (£60 - £100) |
| 548 Queen Victoria 1897 Silver Jubilee Medal. A good example, unnamed as issued. GC Medal has been cleaned and lacquered. (£50 - £75) |
| 549 Royal Navy Edward VII Long Service & Good Conduct Medal A good example awarded to “122676 A.J. Jones LG Seaman HMS Vivid” GC ... Accompanied by Royal Naval Reserve Edward VII Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Awarded to “E.1862 G. Newton Sean 1CL RNR”. GC Both medals have been cleaned and lacquered. (2 items) (£50 - £75) Leading Seaman Alfred Jones was born at Stoke Damerel Devon in 1867. |
| 550 Royal Navy George V Long Service & Good Conduct Medal A good example (Admiral bust) awarded to “187072 H.E. Symmans PO Cl 1 HMS Princess Royal “. GC ... Accompanied by a Royal Fleet Reserve GVIR Long Service & Good Conduct Medal awarded to “KX 27734 (P.O.B. 20127) A.S. Webb L. Sto R.F.R”. GC. Both medals have been cleaned and lacquered. (2 items) (£40 - £60) Petty Officer Henry Ernest Symmans was born in 1880 at Ventnor Isle of White. |
| 551 WW1 Royal Field Artillery Military Medal. This example awarded to “1394 Gnr J. Danger H.Q.S 252/Nth Bn Bde RFA-TF”. Medal has been cleaned and lacquered. GC (£150 - £200) |
| 552 Royal Navy HMS Hermes South Atlantic Falklands War Medal. Awarded to “Std A.M. Gibbard D163015T HMS Hermes”. The ribbon with rosette. One edge knock, otherwise GC (£250 - £300) |
| 553 Royal Navy Long Service Medal to Her Majesty’s Yacht Osborne A Victorian Royal Navy Long Service Good Conduct Medal awarded to “Chas Jerome Stoker H.M.Yt. Osborne”. GC. Medal has been cleaned and lacquered. (£60 - £80) Stoker Charles Jerome was born in 1857 at Southsea Hampshire. |
| 554 WW1 Royal Navy Blacksmith’s Long Service Group of Fouir. Awarded to “344244 J.C.J. Payne Blk RN”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Blk RN”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Blk 1 RN”, Royal Navy Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR Admiral’s Bust) “Blacksmith HMS Erin”. Medals polished with contact wear. (£80 - £120) HMS Erin was a Super Dreadnought class ship and was present at the Battle of Jutland. |
| 555 Royal Navy EIIR Long Service & Good Conduct Medal A good example awarded to “FX 76446 F. Jarrett CAF (A) HMS Fulmer“. GC ... Accompanied by a Royal Fleet Reserve GVR Long Service & Good Conduct Medal awarded to “J.25972 (PO B 16716) C.F. Martin AB R.F.R”. GC. (£40 - £60) |
| 556 2nd Bn Lancashire Fusiliers Sudan Pair of Medals. Awarded to “5298 Pte W. Rathbone 2/Lan: Fus” Comprising: Queen’s Sudan Medal, Khedive Medal with clasp “Khartoum”. (Engraved naming). GC Medals loose (£300 - £400) |
| 557 10th Hussars Trumpeters Crimea Medal. Awarded to “Trmptr C.W. Cutmore 10th Hussars” Bearing the clasp “Sebastopol”. Impressed naming. GC some edge knocks (£200 - £300) |
| 558 6th Inniskilling Dragoon Heavy Brigade Crimea War Pair of Medals. Awarded to “Pte Thos Caughie 6th Ininskn Dragns” (Engraved naming), Comprising: Crimea Medal clasp “Balaklava”, Turkish Crimea Medal (English issue unnamed). Medals loose, GC First medal with edge rubbing contact wear (£400 - £600) |
| 559 Royal Navy Korea Pair Awarded to “D/MX 729658 R. Paynter R.P.O. R.N.” Comprising: Queen’s Korea Medal, and UN Korea. Medal GC. Mounted for display. (£100 - £120) |
| 560 Member of the British Empire (Military Division) breast badge. A silvered 2nd type Military Division example. Contained in original case. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 561 East Kent Regiment four clasp Queen’s South Africa Pair of Medals. Awarded to “3408 Pte H. Wells E. Kent R”. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal Clasps “Relief of Kimberley”, “Paardeberg”, “Driefontein”, “Transvaal” “3408 Pte F Wells”, King’s South Africa Medal two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902” “3408 Pte H Wells”. Mounted for display. GC Please note initial to first medal. (£120 - £150) Private Harry Wells joined the Regiment at Canterbury in 1891. He was posted to India in March 1893 and after 6 years returned to the UK. He embarked for South Africa in December 1899 and remained there until August 1902. He received his discharge in 1903. |
| 562 The Buffs WW2 Long Service Group of Five. Awarded to “6285482 W.O. Cl2 A.B. Gosby Buffs”. Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Regular Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVIR) “W.O. Cl2 Buffs”. Group mounted as worn GC Official correction to initial on LS&GC Medal ... Accompanied by a photograph WO Gosby in dress uniform wearing his medals ... A silver plated cap badge stamped “P J.R. Gaunt London” ... Three cloth badges. (£60 - £100) |
| 563 Southern Railways St John Ambulance 21 Years Service Gold Medal. Awarded to “William Hill 1936” (Engraved to reverse). Complete with original ribbon and 21 years pin bar. The medal with Birmingham .375 (9ct) Gold Hallmarks for 1934. GC. (£50 - £80) |
| 564 WW1 Middlesex Regiment Casualty Brother & Sister Medals. A selection of items appertaining to Private John Banson of the Middlesex Regiment and his sister Ellie M. Banson. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal “2084 Pte J. Banson Middx R” ... St John Ambulance Brass service medal “174769 Ellie M. Banson”. ... WW1 Red Cross Service Medal (Unnamed as issued) ... Red Cross Armband ink stamp “Army Medical Service 1.12.15” ... Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Marker (Paper). Overall GC. (£40 - £60) Private John Banson landed in the Balkans on the 8th December 1915. |
| 565 The Buffs Interwar IGS, GSM Group of Three Awarded to “6283541 Pte R. Matfin The Buffs comprising: India General Service Medal clasp “Burma 1930-32” “Pte The Buffs”, General Service Medal Clasp “Palestine” “Pte The Buffs”, 1937 Coronation Medal. Overall GC. The IGS and Coronation Medal are mounted as worn polished. (£150 - £250) |
| 566 18th (London Irish Rifles) Bn London Regiment WW1 Memorial Plaque Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “David Lemar” GC ... Accompanied by two Buckingham Palace condolence letters. (£30 - £60) Rifleman David Lemar a native of Canterbury was Killed in Action on the 7th April 1917. He had originally enlisted into the Buffs before transferring to the London Irish. He was one of four brother serving with the Colours three would lose their lives and the fourth was taken prisoner. |
| 567 59th Foot 1878-80 Afghanistan Medal, clasp “Ahmed Khel” Awarded to “218 Pte T. Brooker 59th Foot”. GC. toned (£150 - £200) |
| 568 Royal Navy HMS Endymion China Medal 1900, clasp “Relief of Pekin”. Awarded to “H. Brooker Ord HMS Endymion” GC toned (£300 - £400) |
| 569 WW1 Herefordshire Regiment French Croix de Guerre Group of Four. Awarded to “1835 Cpl W. Wilkins Hereford R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Pte Herefordshire R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Cpl Hereford R”, French Croix de Guerre, with Star. Mounted loose as originally worn GC. (£250 - £300) Corporal Wilfred Wilkins was originally assigned the number 1835 and was later given the number 235458, confirmed on the MIC. He was a native of Hampton Hill Middlesex. The Croix de Guerre is confirmed appearing in the London Gazette on the 22nd November 1918. |
| 570 2/4th Bn Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire 1918 “Tank Busting” Military Cross Group of Seven. Awarded to Lieutenant James Spencer Roffey, who had formerly served in the Ranks of the Honourable Artillery Company and was attached to the 107th Brigade Royal Field Artillery Anti Tank Battery at the time of being awarded the Military Cross. Comprising: Military Cross, 1914/15 Star “1434 Pte. HAC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oakleaf “Lieut”, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. The group is mounted as originally worn. GC ... Accompanied by a corresponding group of miniature medals. Again mounted as originally worn. (£1,800 - £2,000) The Citation for the Military Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 4th October 1919. “Lt James Spencer Roffey 2/4th Bn Oxf & Bucks L.I. T.F. attd C/107th Bde RFA. On the 1st November west of Maresches, when ordered forward with an Anti-Tank 18 pounder gun, he placed his gun in such a position in the forward line that when the enemy counter attacked with tanks, he was able to destroy an enemy tank. He continued to handle his gun with marked coolness and ability in an exposed position, thus most materially assisting to drive off the counter attack and help with the advance of our own infantry.” Roffey landed in France with the HAC on the 29th December 1914. |
| 571 Order of Malta gold neck badge. An exceptionally fine and scarce example for a Knight of Justice or a Knight of Honour in gold and enamels. White enamelled Maltese cross with gilt fleur de lis between the angles. Suspended through an most ornate openwork Crown by a gold trophy of arms with a red enamelled shield charged with a gold edged white cross. Complete with rare black silk neck riband embroidered with gold wire entwined thorn branches to top and bottom. VGC (£1,000 - £1,200) The oldest Order of Knighthood continually in existence |
| 572 Italy. Order of the Crown breast star, sash and badge. A very fine and scarce breast star. Cut silver eight pointed star mounted with faceted gilt edged white enamel circlet surmounted by a black eagle (wings now absent) with the arms of Savoy on its breast; circlet inscribed with Victor Emmanuel’s name and the date the Order was founded. To the centre, the gilt Crown of Savoy ornamented with enamels set on a blue translucent enamel ground. Reverse with stout pin fastening and central maker’s plate of D. Cravanzola, Succi Filli, Borani, Roma ... together with a red and white watered silk sash complete with gilt and enamel sash badge. GC (£250 - £400) Founded on 20th February 1868 by Victor Emanuel II, the first King of Italy and awarded for exceptional services rendered by Italians or foreigners to the country. |
| 573 1st Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry 1918 Casualty Pair. Awarded to “29984 Pte J. Barton D.of Corn L.I.” Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal. GC. (£40 - £60) Private John Barton was Killed in Action on the 2nd May 1918, whilst serving with D Company, 1st Bn DCLI. His name appears on the Ploegsteert Memorial Belgium. |
| 574 2nd Bn Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry WW1 Group. Awarded to “8798 Pte J. Weldon D of Corn L.I.”, a pre war soldier who deserted in 1914 and was then discharged in 1916 as unfit for further military service. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. GC Medals loose. (£50 - £75) Private John Weldon was a pre war regular soldier who had enlisted in July 1907. Joining the 2nd Bn in 1908 he saw service in Bermuda, South Africa and Hong Kong. During service in the latter he contracted Bubonic Plague. At the outbreak of the war the Battalion was recalled to the UK and it was here that Pte Weldon deserted the regiment and was on the run for 12 days, during this time he married. He returned to the Regiment and embarked for France on the 19th December 1914. During that winter he contracted frostbite to both feet, which resulted in his return to the UK and discharge on September 1916 |
| 575 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Territorial Efficiency Medal. A George VI example awarded to “37121 Pte P.J. Salmon DCLI” Near VGC. (£30 - £60) |
| 576 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Family Group of Medals. The first group comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “21053 Sjt A.J. Keen D of Corn L.I.”. GC ... Accompanied by a Special Constabulary Medal (GVIR) awarded to “Sidney A Keen” GC. (£30 - £50) Vendor states Father & Son Grouping. |
| 577 10th Bn Loyal North Lancashire Regiment Officer’s Battle of Arras 1917 Casualty Group/ Attributed to Second Lieutenant Geoffrey Parker who was Killed in Action whilst attached to the 10th Bn Loyal North Lancs Regiment. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “2 Lieut G Parker”, Bronze Memorial Plaque “Geoffrey Parker”. These are mounted into a contemporary velvet lined table standing mount ... Accompanied by two head and shoulder coloured photographs of 2 Lieut Parket in uniform with cap ... Five regimental buttons and a bronze collar badge this A/F. Overall GC. (£200 - £300) Second Lieutenant Geoffrey Parker was commissioned into the 4th Bn Loyals and was attached to the 10th Bn at the time of his death. |
 578 An Outstanding Kuwait 1991 Humanitarian Royal Air Force George Medal Group.Awarded to Aerial Bomb Disposal expert Sergeant Dennis Rogers RAF, who although with no knowledge of land mines, risked his own life on two occasions to save two boys who had strayed into a minefield, detonated two mines and sustaining dreadful injuries they lay in the middle of the minefield with their lives ebbing away. Comprising: George Medal “Sgt Dennis A. Rogers F8142818 RAF”, Campaign Service Medal, clasp “Kuwait” “Sgt RAF”; South Atlantic Medal “Cpl RAF”, Royal Air Force Long Service & Good Conduct Medal “Sgt RAF”. Group mounted Court Style as originally worn ... The group is accompanied by the original combat knife used by Sergeant Rogers on that fateful day to clear a path through the mine field ... His RAF Bomb Disposol Badge ... A DVD this with a compilation including: Local TV News reports announcing the awarded to the George Medal, whilst Sgt Rogers was serving at RAF Stafford ... The BBC television program .... Introduced by Martin Bell, which described and reconstructed the rescue and followed up by taking Sgt Rogers to Kuwait to see the two boys he saved. The finial part is the Buckingham Palace investiture of the George Medal by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. (£10,000 - £15,000) London Gazette 7th September 1992 : “Sergeant Dennis Anthony ROGERs (F8142818) Royal Air Force Sergeant Rogers is employed as the Senior Non Commissioned Officer (Air) in the UK Explosive Ordnance Disposal (BOD) Cell in Kuwait City. On 20th June 1991 at 1040 hours he was summoned by a Kuwait police captain to an incident in an Iraqi laid coastal minefield nearby. Responding instantly, Sergeant Rogers arrived with a colleague and assessed the situation. Lying in the middle of scores of densely laid anti-personnel mines were two Kuwaiti boys, both very seriously injured from at least two mine detonations. Both were conscious but had each lost a leg and had multiple lacerations and other injuries. Sergeant Rogers had to act quickly in order to save the boys' lives; he immediately ordered all military and civilian onlookers behind cover and then entered the minefield fastened by a secure line back to Corporal Winter. With complete disregard for his own safety he crawled towards the first casualty and recovered him along the approach route to safety. Without hesitation he entered the minefield again. Now dehydrated in temperatures in excess of 45°C, he breached through more mines past the first position to reach the second casualty. Thinking only of the boy's own safety Sergeant Rogers painstakingly retrieved the boy back along the breached route, between many mines, eventually delivering him to a medical team. In the opinion of the military medical officer on the scene he acted just in time to save the boys' lives. Sergeant Rogers has had no training in minefield breaching and there is no doubt that he placed his own life at very serious risk throughout his action. During the breach he had to locate and move a number of sensitive and powerful mines, even though he did not know whether or not they had anti-disturbance fuses. Sergeant Rogers' courageous and selfless action cannot be praised enough. In a harrowing operation he kept cool and in a most hostile environment he thought only of the welfare of the casualties. His action was typical of his brave and strong character shown throughout his exceptional service in the aftermath of the Gulf War in Kuwait. There is no doubt that his outstanding effort during this incident was in the best traditions of the Service.” Sergeant Dennis Rodgers joined the Royal Air Force in 1971, qualifying as a aerial Bomb disposal expert, he served in the Falkland Islands in this capacity. As the First Gulf War was coming to an end and troops were being pulled back to the UK he received orders to join the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (BOD) Cell to be based in Kuwait City. This team consisted of only four experts with Royal Engineers Sappers in support. Early in his tour Sgt Rodgers showed great bravery, on the Basra road, which was still littered with Iraq military trucks and tanks, many with ammunition onboard, On this day explosions were heard and heading towards them, he discovered that the excessive heat was detonating the ammunition and bombs. A cordon had not been enforced and a relief convoy was due to travel along the road within hours Sgt Dennis drove his land rover through the exploding hell, to stop and save the convoy. The BBC documentary reconstructed the minefield rescue and with additional commentary by Sgt Rodgers and fellow members of the team the full story of this act of supreme gallantry can be seen. The two boys were 50 yards into the minefield and at first they both appeared to be dead. When it was realised they were alive Sgt Rodgers did not hesitate to go in and get them out. It was only afterwards that he realised what he had done. A week later he visited the two boys who were recovering in hospital the younger boy was heard to say “Here comes the man with the big Knife”. Two weeks later his tour of duty was complete and he returned to RAF Stafford. The BBC documentary tells vividly the effect of the action and latter took Sgt Rodgers back to Kuwait to meet the boys again. The final part of the accompanying DVD is the investiture at Buckingham Palace of the George Medal by Her Majesty the Queen |
| 579 21st Bengal Native Infantry Officer’s 1878-80 Afghanistan Medal, Awarded to “Maj J.G.T. Carruthers 21, Bl N.I”. GC (£200 - £300) Major Carruthers served with the regiment throughout, taking part in the Khost Valley expedition, and being present at the action of Matun and the defence of Shutargarden. |
| 580 WITHDRAWN Royal Marine Brigade 1914 Star Long Service Group of Four. Awarded to ?Ch. 6702 Col Sergt A.F. Fowkes RMLI?. Comprising: 1914 Star, with clasp ?Col Sergt R.M. Brigade, British War Medal, Victory Medal ?Cr Sgt RMLI?, Royal Navy Long Service & good Conduct Medal (EVIIR) ?Sergeant RMLI? Medals loose GC BWM (£200 - £300) |
| 581 Queen Alexander Imperial Military Nursing Reserve WW1 Group of Medals. Awarded to “Sister H.M. Vine QAIMNSR”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star “Sister QAIMNSR’, British War Medal, Victory Medal “Sister”. Mounted as originally worn ... Accompanied by a silver QAIMNSR Medal (HM Birmingham 1915) ... Silvered QAIMNSR Collar badge ... Nurses Hospital badge (Base metal) ... Guys Hospital London five years service medal “Hilda Minnie Vine”. Overall GC (£150 - £200) |
| 582 Dorset Regiment & Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps Group of Four. Awarded to “29575 Pte R.T. Nicklen Dorset R”. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal “Dorset”, Defence Medal, Special Constabulary Long Service Medal (GVI) Clasps “Long Service 1949”, “Long Service 1959” “Rowland T. Nicklen”. Mounted as originally worn. GC ... The group is accompanied by a Dorset Regiment Cap Badge. ... Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps Cap Badge, Collar Badges, Shoulder Titles, buttons ... Also a Ceylon Planters medal for “The Dewar Challenge Shield 1929” ... and “Lewis Gun Competition 1929” ... Also a quality of original ephemera for the CPRC. These include a reference to Lance Corporal Nicklen serving with IV Company No. 16 Section. Overall GC Mounted for display into a glazed oak table frame. (£80 - £120) |
| 583 46th Regiment Officer’s Crimea War Pair of Medals. Awarded to Lieutenant William John Foster of the 19th Regiment who was attached to the 46th Regiment during the campaign. Comprising Crimea Medal clasp “Sebastopol” “Leut W .J. Foster 46th Regt 1856” (Engraved), Turkish Crimea Medal (Similarly engraved also with date 1856”. GC some contact wear. (£300 - £400) William John Foster was appointed at Ensign in February 1855 and Lieutenant October of that year, with the 19th Regiment. Attached to the 46th he landed with a draft on the 1st September 1855 and was present at the siege and full of Sebastopol. A diary he liberated from the City is now in the regimental museum. He was appointed Captain by purchase in 1859 and the 1881 census shows him as a retired Major. At that time living at Dean Court, Bishop’s Lydeard Somerset |
| 584 Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry two clasp 1895 India General Service Medal Awarded to “4722 Pte T. Jackson 1st DCLI”: Bearing the clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, and “Tirah 1897-98”. Impressed naming (£120 - £160) Private Thomas Jackson joined the DCLI in October 1894, he saw service in India, Ceylon and home stations. He was tried on two occasions and served hard labour and imprisonment. He was transvered to the reserve in 1903. He did not serve in South Africa, this being his only medal entitlement. |
| 585 5th Lancers Riding Masters Queen’s South Africa Medal. A scarce five clasp example awarded to “Lt & R.M. W.E. Mummery 5 R. Irish Lcrs” (Engraved naming). Bearing the clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “Transvaal”, “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”. GC. (£180 - £220) Lieutenant Mummery was appointed to this rank on the 23rd July 1902 and during the Boer War attached to the Scottish Horse. |
| 586 Sutlej Renamed Medal for Moodkee 1845, three clasps. This example has been RENAMED and bears the details “Subadar Deena Sing 5th Lt Cavy” Bearing the clasps “Ferozeshuhur”, “Aliwal” and “Sobraon” Medal is lacquered. (£150 - £250) |
| 587 Cape Mounted Rifles South African Zulu War Medal, clasp “1877-8-9” Awarded to “Pte F. Goddard No 9 Troop C.M. Rifles”. This medal has overall heavy pitting to disc and clasp. (£100 - £120) |
| 588 Supply & Transport Corps 1904 Tibet Bronze Medal. Awarded to “428 Cooly Jum Gabin S & T Corps”. GC (£40 - £60) |
| 589 Royal Marines Cadet Corps Deal 1915 & 1916 King's Shield Silver Badge Both are of very fine quality heavy silver. The first badge for the King's Shield Competition of 1915. The reverse is engraved “Sergt T.R. Hinds Depot Royal Marines Cadet Corps Deal”. Silver Hallmarks for Birmingham 1915 ... The second for 1916 and engraved to the reverse “Serjeant T Hinds Depot Royal Marine Cadet Corps Deal. Silver hallmarks for Birmingham 1916. Both retaining loop fitting, the latter with original red cloth backing. Each contained in original red leather case with gilt tooling, incorporating a GVR Cypher and date. Very Good Condition (2 items) (£200 - £300) |
| 590 Army Post Office Corps two clasp Queen’s South Africa Medal. An excellent scarce example awarded to “382 Pte. E. B. Mayhew. A.P.O. Corps” with clasps “Natal” and “South Africa 1901”, the latter not fitted. VGC (£100 - £150) The Army Post Office Corps (M Company 24th Middlesex Volunteers) were mobilised and set sail for Cape Town on 14 September 1899. |
| 591 WW1 East Kent Regiment Group of Three Awarded to “G-2170 Pte E.A. Knight E. Kent R”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loose GC. (£50 - £80) Information supplied by the vendor indicates that Pte Knight was taken prisoner by the Germans at Loos on the 26th September 1915 |
| 592 WW1 Memorial Plaque Issued to commemorate the ultimate sacrifice of “George Smith” (£30 - £60) |
| 593 Royal Marines 1847 Naval General Service Medal, clasp “Syria” A beautifully toned example awarded to “Henry Plenty.” with single clasp “Syria”. Excellent condition. (£600 - £800) Henry Plenty, an 18 year old fellmonger from St. James, Bristol attested 1st April 1833. Single clasp entitlement confirmed on the Roll as a Royal Marine serving aboard HMS Hazard. Photocopied service papers state he was present at the Action of St. Jean D’Acre. Discharged in 1841 due to a hernia. |
| 594 Royal Artillery Father & Son Crimea, Egypt Boer War Grouping. The first group was awarded to Gunner Charles Hopkins. Comprising: Crimea Medal clasp “Sebastopol”, “C. Hopkins Gr & Dr 3rd Btn Rl Art”. (Impressed naming), Turkish Crimea Medal, medals loose heavy contact marks ... The second group was awarded to 22478 Collar Maker Sergeant Charles Hopkins. Comprising: Egypt Medal (undated) “22478 Bomb Cr MKr 2/1st IR Div RA”, Queen’s South Africa Medal two clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State” “Sjt Cr Mr 88th Bty RFA”, Army Long service & Good Conduct Medal (VR) “C-M Serjt RFA”, Khedive’s Star 1882. Mounted for display. GC 1st medal with usual edge contact wear ... Both groups are accompanied by copies of service papers. (£300 - £400) Gunner Charles Hopkins senior enlisted into the Royal Artillery in December 1852 and is confirmed as serving in the Crimea and being entitled to the medal and single clasp. In 1869 while serving in Malta he reengaged and was finally discharged in June 1879. He is entitled to the LS&GC Medal. Charles Hopkins junior was born while his father was serving in Malta and joined the Royal Artillery as a Boy aged 15 in 1881. He served in Egypt from December 1885 to November 1887. He also served in the Matabeleland Expedition of 1896, where he was slightly wounded when he fell from his horse, no medal being awarded for this campaign. he returned to the UK and was sent to South Africa in January 1900,. He was awarded the LS&GC medal in 1900, this being one of the last issues of the type. He was discharged in 1907. |
| 595 WW1 Military Cross. An unnamed example. GC. (£200 - £300) |
| 596 WW2 Royal Air Force Cadet Forces Medal Group of Six. Awarded to Squadron Leader J.W.T. Pybus RAFVR (T). Comprising:General Service Medal clasp “Palestine” “613688 AC1 RAF”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Cadet Forces Medal (EIIR) “Sqn Ldr”. GC. Group mounted as originally worn ... Accompanied by corresponding miniature Medals, mounted as worn (£120 - £150) |
| 597 Royal Tank Corps, Royal Air Force Armoured Car Company Group of Three Awarded to “526930 F. Sgt M.J. Crawford RAF”. Comprising: India General Service Medal clasp “Mohmand 1933” “37841 Pte R. Tank C”, India General Service Medal clasp “North West Frontier 1937-39” “AC1 RAF”, RAF Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVIR) “F. Sgt RAF”. GC Mounted for display (£400 - £500) In 1933 two sections of the 6th Armoured Car Company were dispatched for operations against the Mohmands. Flight Sergeant Crawford is believed to have continued his service with Armoured cars after joining the RAF |
| 598 4th Bn Royal Fusiliers 1914 Military Cross, Iraq 1920 casualty group of Seven. A rare long service group awarded to Captain Ernest William Tyler, who won the Military Cross for gallantry during 1914 and whilst still serving with the 4th died on active service in Iraq 1920. Comprising: Military Cross, 1914 Star, with bar “5336 S. Mjr 4/RF”, British War Medal, Victory Medal with MID emblem“2 Lieut”, General Service Medal “Iraq” “Capt”, 1911 Coronation Medal (Unnamed as issued), Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal “S. Mjr RF”. Mounted for display GC ... Accompanied by original ephemera including: MID Certificate “8th October 1914 S.M. E.W. Tyler” ... two original photographs in uniform ... Invitation Telegram for investiture of the MC ... Warrant Officer Commission 1910. ... Commission 1914. WW1 Medals forwarding letter. (£1,800 - £2,000) Captain Ernest William Tyler was born in 1887 and enlisted into the army in 1894. In 1898 the 4th Bn Royal Fusiliers was raised and Tyler was appointed Colour Sergeant of G Company. He was promoted to R.S.M of G Company and received the Long Service Medal in May 1914. The 4th Bn embarked to France within days of the declaration of war and Tyler landed on the 13th August 1914. The Battalion was dispatched to Mons and during the great retreat, two members of the Battalion received the first Victoria Cross’s of the war. It is believed it was during this period that Tyler probably as a Sergeant Major performed gallant deeds which resulted in the award of the Military Cross. This was announced in the first listing of the awarded on the 1st January 1915. He was commissioned on the 1st October 1914, Lieutenant May 1915 and Captain 16th June 1917. He was with the Battalion when it was posted to Iraq and died on the 25th September 1920. He is buried at Baghdad North Gate War Cemetery. |
| 599 WW1 Gold Coast Regiment West African Frontier Force Military Cross & Bar Group of Six. Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Gerald Shaw, South Lancashire Regiment attached to the Gold Coast Regiment. Comprising: Military Cross & Bar, Queen’s South Africa Medal three clasps “Cape Colony”, “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902” “Lieut 5/ Lanc Fus” (Script naming), 1914/15 Star, “Capt S. Lanc R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID “Lt Col”, Defence Medal. GC Mounted for display. The group is accompanied by a reprint of the book “The Gold Coast Regiment in the East African Campaign. Which gives several mentions of Lt Col Shaw (£2,200 - £2,500) Bar to the Military Cross London Gazette 7th March 1918. Military Cross London Gazette 14t February 1917 MID 8th February 1917. MID 7th March 1918 Lt Col Gerald Shaw was born in December 1881 and was commissioned into the 5th Militia Bn of the Lancashire Fusiliers. After 1 years service he transferred to the 2nd Bn South Lancashire Regiment with the rank of Lt. It appears he was attached to the Gold Coast Regiment in 1913 and was promoted to the local rank of Captain. With the outbreak of war in 1914, he entered the East African campaign in Cameroon on the 17th August 1914. He would also see service in Cameroon, Nigeria, Nyasaland and Northern Rhodesia. His Military Cross was awarded for action Kikirunga Hill, whilst commanding B Company His Bar was awarded for his part in Commanding the Regiment at the engagement at Narangombe. Here the Regiment fought and held their line despite running short of ammunition. |
| 600 WW1 Russia Armoured Car Division DSO, MC, Order of St Stanislas Group Six. Awarded to Captain W. C. Hand, Royal Garrison Artillery, who was attached to the Armoured Car Squadrons of Commander Locker Lampson during the Russian campaign. Comprising: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, , 1914-15 Star “Capt., R.G.A.”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, M.I.D. “Capt”, Russian, Order Of St. Stanislas, neck badge with swords, ( Kerensky period Order Eagles uncrowned, the reverse with maker’s mark) GC mounted for display (£2,800 - £3,200) D.S.O. London Gazette 1st January 1918. M.C. London Gazette 14th January, 1916 Captain Hand landed in France on the 4th November 1915. A specialist in trench mortars, he joined Commander Locker Lampson, Armoured Car Division. Lampson had convinced the Admiralty to send three squadrons to fight with the Russian Army, an offer the Russian’s readily accepted. In June 1916, Captain Hand accompanied a large shipment of 2-inch mortars, Stokes guns and ammunition from Petrograd to the Russian front line, Lampson cars were now fitted with the Stokes Mortars and took part in the bombardment of Brzezany on 28 June, lasting for two days. It is possible that Captain Hand was awarded the D.S.O. for these operations. The Division continued to fight after the revolution, but it was decided to pull the squadrons out and the men were slowly withdrawn via home leave to the UK. The lot is accompanied by a copy of the book “The Czar’s British Squadron”. This book gives details of actions and shows a group photograph of Hall, in the Armoured Car Mess |
| 601 Royal Army Service Corps 23rd Railway Supply Detachment 1918 MID Certificate. Awarded to S/344047 Pte A Rubotham. and dated 8th November 1918. The certificate is now mounted into an eligant gilt gesso frame, which is inturn mounted onto crimson velvet within an oak glazed frame. VGC Gilt bright Overall size 19 x 17 inches (£40 - £60) |
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