A Scottish Soldier 1815 42mm diameter in bronze by E.J. Dubois, Obverse: Bust of a soldier in Highland dress, NEMO ME IMPUNE LACESSIT, Reverse: 7-line inscription MDCCCI / EGYPT / PORTUGAL / SPAIN / BELGIUM / MDCCCXV all within a wreath, BHM 868, unlisted by Eimer, 37.80 grammes, GVF/VF the obverse with a striking cud at the base of the bust
Battle of Turnhout 1597 Victory of Prince Maurice over Spain, 51mm diameter in silver by G.v.Bijlaer, MI 166/152, Eimer 68, Obverse: Belgian Lion left, holding a sword and arrows. SOLI. DEO. HONOR. ET. GLORIA. Reverse: Text in 11 lines:-ORDINVM. AVSPICIIS. PRINCIPIS. MAVRITII. DVCTV. HOSTE. AD TVRNHOVTVM. CAESO DECEM. OPIDIS. ET. TRIBVS. ARCIBVS. EXPVGNATIS. ET. TOTA CISRHENANA. DITIONE. PACATA. 1597, 46.38g, strong GVF with some contact marks
The Surrender of Pamplona 1813 41mm diameter in silver by N.G.A.Brenet and J.P.Droz, Obverse: Bust right ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Personification of the town of Pamplona surrendering the keys of the town to a Roman soldier. ENGLAND PROTECTS THE TOWN OF POMPEI Exergue: CAPITULATION OF PAMPELUNE/OCTOBER THE 31/MDCCCXIII, BHM 765, 33.46 grammes, NVF with some old scratches, Victories in the Peninsular War 1812 36mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Bust left ARTHUR MARQUIS OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: THE LIBERATOR OF SPAIN AND PORTUGAL within a wreath, BHM 741, 25.20 grammes, EF
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
Picture Medals (2) Sir WinstonChurchill 1974 by Toye, Kenning and Spencer 78mm diameter in sterling silver, unscrews containing colour information cards with printed scenes of key events in his lifetime UNC, The Duke of Wellington - The Battles of The British Army in Portugal, Spain and France 1808-1814 under the command of the Duke of Wellington by Toye, Kenning and Spencer, 78mm diameter in sterling silver, unscrews containing colour information cards with printed scenes of the key battles, UNC, both boxed in the 'Duke of Wellington' boxes with the original tweezers
The Duke of Wellington (2) British Army Enters Madrid 1812 45mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1025 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS. WELLINGTON, K.B &C. &C. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded shields of Britain, Spain and Portugal upon an plinth, inscribed VIMEIRA TALAVERA BUSACO CIUDAD RODRIGO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII Fine with some corrosion. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm diameter in white metal Obverse bust left, uniformed THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON Reverse BORN MAY 1st 1769. DIED SEPr.14th 1852 within a wreath GVF
Defeat of the Spanish Armada 1558 51mm diameter in silver, cast, by G.v.Bijlaer, Eimer 56b, Obverse: Philip II of Spain and Catholic heads of the church and state, blindfolded and seated in discussion, their feet on a spiked floor, O. COECAS. HOMINVM. MENTES. O. PECTORA. COECA above, DVRVM. EST. CONTRA. STIMVLOS. CALCITRARE. Reverse: A fleet of ships, some of which are capsizing, .VENI. VIDE. VIVE. 1588 above, TV. DEVS. MAGNVS. ET. MAGNA. FACIS. TV. SOLVS. DEVS. NEF
Wellington, The Battles of the British Army in Portugal, Spain and France 1808-1814 by Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd. 77mm diameter in silver gilt, containing 13 printed Battle Histories, GEF in the box of issue, the tweezers normally supplied with the medal are missing
Conquest of Trinidad, Centenary 1897, 48mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1809, Obverse: Sir Ralph Abercrombie, Bust three-quarters left, Reverse: Ships at anchor in mole of Port of Spain, hills beyond, TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENARY OF THE CONQUEST OF TRINIDAD BY THE BRITISH 1797 Exergue: MISCERIQUE PROBAT POPULOS ET FOEDERA JUNGI GEF and pleasing
Spain, Birth of Charles III 1716, by G.B.A., silver, 24mm., obv. Heads of Charles & Elizabeth, rev. female standing with child, 25mm. Cleaned, Fine, along with USA Worlds Columbian Exposition Chicago, USA 1892-1893 bronze, cleaned with edge bruising, Home for the Aged - Sons & daughters of Israel, brass, together with six other US medals and a Vancouver Ferry token. Generally VF. (10).
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue NEF with an edge nick, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze the official Royal Mint issue NEF, The 12 Apostles 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel with gold plated highlighting UNC, Hungary 100 Forint 1982 SpainWorld Cup UNC, Titanic 100th Anniversary 70mm diameter in silver plated copper with gold highlighting UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 57mm diameter in bronze UNC, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 56mm diameter matt finish the official Royal Mint issue UNC, Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition 1857 63mm diameter in white metal by Pinches Obverse Exhibition building opened by Prince Albert, Reverse the 3 Muses A/UNC, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 70mm diameter with coloured portrait of the Queen in robes on the obverse, AustraliaINA Retro Pattern Crown 1851 in Piedfort Copper Obverse Gothic Head, Reverse Advance Australia Lustrous UNC, Diamond Jubilee 2012 Numis Proof by Westminster in gold plated cupro-nickel the obverse with coloured picture of the Queen, Prize Medal Edmonton and District Sunday Football League in copper, also a large 89mm medal in the style of Charles II a modern reproduction in brass (?) in mixed grades many EF-UNC in a Westminster box
World (4) France, German surrender at Reims 7 May 1945, bronze, 68mm., Poland, Mayor Bronislaw Lachowicz 1907-1943, bronze 70mm., in case; Poland Wojsko Polskie medal, silvered bronze, 70mm. In case. Spain, International Year of The Poor 1981, bronze, 80mm. GVF or better (4).
SpainMarriage of Joseph II and Princess Elizabeth of Bourbon 1760 in silver 28mm diameter, by A.Weidmann conjoined busts right, Reverse Hyman standing at altar toned VF or better
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