World War II Group of Four awarded to 613391 Sgt. J.Bridgwater, RAF Equipment Assistant, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945, Fine, also Royal Air Force Athletic and Cross Country Association Athletic Championships 1948 4 x 880 Yards Relay Winners Medal in bronze along with service records and copies, Service and Release book, RAF Annual Membership Card and Permanent Pass, Royal British Legion Miniature badge 4.9 grammes of 9 carat gold, RAF Athletics Championships Programs from 1948, RAF miniature badge, Burma Star Association Miniature Badge, a worn silver miniature badge inscribed on the back M.U.O.F. 5762 ChurchStoke 1935, and an RAF Cap Badge
Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in copper by G.F.Pidgeon/J.Philip, Eimer 984, Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN MDCCCVII. Reverse: Arabic inscription Fine, Anti-Slavery Society undated (c.1790) 33mm diameter in white metal, Obverse: Chained Slave kneeling, right, Reverse: WHATSOEVER YE WOULDTHAT MEN SHOULD DO TO YOU, DO YE EVEN SO TO THEM, DH Middlesex 235, BHM 269 Near Fine
Betjeman's Bygone Britain a 36-medal set by John Pinches 39mm diameter in sterling silver, depicting lost buildings and structures, the reverses with descriptive text, each around 33 grammes Proofs nFDC to FDC in capsules with certificate stating 1266 sets produced
Captain Cook Memorial 1779 43mm diameter in bronze by L.PingoEimer 780 Obverse: Bust left, draped, IAC. COOK. OCEANI. INVESTIGATOR ACERRIMVS REG. SOC. LOND. SOCIO SVO, Reverse: Fortune, leaning against a naval column, places a rudder upon a globe. NIL INTENTATVM NOSTRI LIQVERE, in exergue: AVSPICIIS GEORGII III, UNC or near so with small nicks and spots
Charles I Memorial right facing bust obverse CAROL.I.D.G.M.B.F.ET. H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM, 6 line script reverse REX PACIFICVS VICTVS VINCEBAT HOSTES VICTOR TRIVMPHAT IN COELIS 59mm diameter, silver by Roettiers, Eimer 160, EF and pleasing, a seldom offered medal and the first one we have seen
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze, by G.Frampton, Eimer 1872 Reverse: Imperial Crown within a radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish lion, left, and Irish Harp, GEF in the original box of issue, British Empire Exhibition 1924 51mm diameter in bronze with a dark matt toning, by B.Mackennal/P.Metcalfe Eimer 1987, Reverse Stylized Lion left, beyond: a facade of Wembley Stadium UNC in the box of issue
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 (2) 51mm and 32mm diameter in silver respectively, by Turner and Simpson, Eimer 2044a, GD 281, and Eimer 2044b, GD 283, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, EDWARD. VIII. KING & EMPEROR, Reverse: Britannia standing right, upon a plaque inscribed CORONATION 1937, a wreath in her outstretched hand. Beyond, a façade of Westminster Abbey. EF to A/UNC toned, both in the purple boxes of issue
Coronation of Edward VIII, an upright oblong shape 44mm x 63mm in bronze, Bust right crowned and in coronation robes, KING EDWARD VIII CORONATION 1937, within border, a sword and sceptre upright also within the border, UNC toned, in the purple box of issue with CORONATION 1937 crowned on the lid
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 470 the official Coronation issue, Obverse Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX Reverse the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, in exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII, GVF with some contact marks, retaining much original lustre
Death of Isaac Newton 1727 33mm diameter in silver by J.Dassier, Eimer 506 Obverse: Bust three-quarters facing, draped, right, Reverse: EQ. AUR. PHILOSOPHUS. OBIT. 31. MART. 1727. NATUS ANNOS 85., within a wreath, VF
Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 a 4-medal set in 18 carat gold by MetalImport Limited comprising 40mm diameter, 30mm diameter, 25mm diameter and 21mm diameter medals total weight 58.07 grammes, UNC and Prooflike in the white Metalimport box with certificate
Discovery in Silver a 24-medal set by the Birmingham Mint a tribute to the World's Greatest Explorers, each piece 44mm diameter and a minimum of 39.85 grammes of sterling silver, only 2500 sets minted, nFDC to FDC each in the book-style holder with informative text covering each individual subject
Egypt International Cotton Congress 1938 72mm diameter in bronze by P.Metcalfe and P.Turin. Obverse: Bust of King Farouk in fez, left, Reverse: A cotton flower, with pyramids in background, XVIIIth INTL. COTTON CONGRESS EGYPT 1938, VF/EF the obverse with some spots, comes in the original marron fitted case of issue
Elizabeth I - Defence of the Kingdom, undated (c.1570) Medalet cast in silver, 23mm diameter, by E.Mestrelle. Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, Portcullis before and Rose behind, QVID NOS SINE TE, Reverse: Castle on a mount, between ER, below, a ribbon inscribed O QVANTO (N reversed) across a sphere, VF or better with a hint of toning. The absence of a date suggest this medalet is unlikely to commemorate a specific event or occasion, and the devices of portcullis, rose and castle refer more generally to the solidity of the Sovereign and State.
France, Exposition Coloniale Internationale, Paris 1931 68mm diameter in bronze by E.P.Blin for Teteger Obverse: Three heads conjoined, left, Reverse Two Elephants face to face, and Exhibition Building. PARIS 1931 GVF
George II The Royal Family 1732 impressive 69mm in silver Eimer 528 by Croker and Tanner busts of seven royal children reverse, facing busts of King and Queen obv. GEF/AU without problems normally associated with these large medals rare thus, in fact seldom offered in any grade
Great Seals of the Realm (2 sets) the first 'Nineteenth Century', an impressive five piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of George III (2), George IV, William IV and Victoria superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC and in the impressive box of issue,. The second, Great Seals of the Realm, Twentieth Century, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 ounce pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II superb engraving well presented with detailed historical documentation UNC in the impressive box of issue
International Health Exhibition 1884 45mm diameter, by L.C.Wyon (reverse after L.C.Day) 59.05 grammes of 21 carat gold, Eimer 1704, Obverse: Head of Queen Victoria left, diademed and veiled VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A globe bearing the fruits of the world, flanked by HEALTH holding a serpent, and EDUCATION holding a wreath,. THE INTERNATIONAL HEALTH EXHIBITION. Exergue LONDON 1884 GEF with small spots on the reverse below Health, and with two test marks on the edge, no signs of damage to the surfaces. Around 254 of these medals were struck in gold, 538 in silver and 820 in bronze, and were awarded to exhibitors in various classes
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in gold by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned UNC or near so, slightly bent with light scuffing to the edge in two places, in the Royal Mint red box of issue
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned UNC and nicely toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Medals (2) Peace of Utrecht 1713 Eimer 460 35mm diameter in silver, Obverse draped bust left, ANNA . DG . MAG : BRI . FR : ET . HIB : REG . Reverse Britannia standing facing left, holding an olive branch, a spear and a shield, beyond ships to left and a farming scene to right COMPOSITIS. VENERANTVR. ARMIS. Exergue MDCCCXIII by J.Croker, Near VF with some contact marks and edge nicks. Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 470 the official Coronation issue, Obverse Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX Reverse the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, in exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII, GVF with some pitting and signs of old gilding
Medals (4) Coronation of William and Mary 1689 36mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 311b cast issues on smaller flans (2) , Obverse: Busts right conjoined, GVLIELMVS ET MARIA D:G: ANG. FRA. ET.HIB.REX.ET.REGINAFID.DEF.&., Reverse: Perseus delivering Andromeda from a sea monster, PRETIVMQ.ET.CAVSA. LABORIS. both Fine. Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 409 Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right, Victory, in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies, DE.GALL: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. in exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES: XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV Good Fine with some edge nicks. Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull Eimer 425, Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: arms of Britain upon escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, and decorated with a rose and thistle, crown above is supported by two infant genii, and collar of George of the Garter below NVF/VF holed twice at the top
Medals (6) Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in silver, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a the Official Royal Mint issue A/UNC, toned. Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a the Official Royal Mint issue GEF with some small spots, in the Royal Mint box of issue. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 the Official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter Eimer 2029a in silver by P.Metcalfe A/UNC toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1871 the Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC and attractively toned. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 the Official Royal Mint issue 32mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029b EF. Opening of the National Maritime Museum 1937 32mm diameter in silver by J. Langford Jones, for Spink, Eimer 2049b GEF
Medals (9) 1821 Coronation of George IVEimer 1146 in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter by B.Pistrucci EF. 1739 Admiral Vernon - Portobello taken (2) 37mm diameter in brass Fine one with corroded surfaces, Fort Chagre 1740 39mm diameter in brass Fine. Rebellion of 1745, 37mm diameter in brass Eimer 597 Reverse: Warrior attacking a Hydra, Fine with some verdigris. Isaac Perrins 1789 Fine with some corrosion. British Victories 1758 44mkm diameter in brass by J.Kirk VF with some corrosion. Crystal Palace 1851 30mm diameter in white metal EF. Frederick the Great of Prussia 1757 Battle of Prague 48mm diameter in bronze VG, with Wellington Token 1812 CUIDAD RODRIGO NEF
Medals 19th Century issues in White Metal (4) Royal Exchange, London 1844 60mm diameter by J.Davis GEF and lustrous. Marriage of Albert, Edward Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, Obverse; Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of the Princess Alexandra, left, 38mm diameter by W.Christesen GVF with an edge knock. Marriage of Edward Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra of Denmark 1863, 32mm diameter Obverse: Conjoined busts left, Reverse: tilted shields, overlapping, EF. Tercentenary of the First English Bible 1535-1835 by Myles Coverdale, Bishop of Exeter, Eimer 1283, by J.Davis EF pierced for suspension
Medals a small group (5) Prince Albert Chancellor of Cambridge University 1847, 58mm diameter in silver by G.G.Adams, Eimer 1417 Obverse: Bust left ALBERTUS PRINCEPS, Reverse: CELSISSIUM PRINCEPEM ALBERTUM CANCELLARIUM SUUM FAUSTO FELICIQUE OMINE INAUGURATUM LAETA CONSPICITACADEMIA CANTABRIGIENSIS JULII VI MDCCCXLVII EF and attractively toned. Richard Sainthill 1855 58mm diameter in bronze, by L.C.Wyon, Obverse: Bust right RICHARD. SAINTHILL. OF. TOPSHAM. DEVONSHIRE. NUMISMATIST. BORN. JAN. 28 1787. Olympic Games 1908 Commemorative Medal 51mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1904 by B.Mackennal Obverse: Fame standing upon a globe, facing, with head right, with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS ST.LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908, Reverse: a quadriga advancing left driven by two standing figures EF. British War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to Pte. J.H.West Yorkshire Light Infantry. Pte.West was killed in action on October 22, 1918, and is buried at Doncaster (Hyde Park) Cemetery Panel. KX416. Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC with some surface corrosion, in the box of issue
Medals a small group (6) Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issues (3) VF to EF. Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issue GEF. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue EF, A/UNC toned in the box of issue the box worn. Coronation of George V 1911 63mm diameter in bronze by Elkington and A.Halliday, GVF once lightly cleaned, in the green box of issue
Medals a varied group (14) with some in silver, includes Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 33mm diameter in silver Eimer 2085 by Spink EF, Coronation of King Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Portraits of the King and Queen in ovals, Reverse: Britannia standing, hand resting on Shield of Arms, River Thames and London landscape beyond, NEF. Austria and Germany, Austrian Succession medal 1742, Fine, with other 20th Century issues George V to Elizabeth II, in mixed grades some EF to UNC and boxed, and a Roman Denarius mounted on a chain, Fine
Monaco Gold medal 1866-1966 Centenary of Monte Carlo, Obverse: Prince Rainier III and Princess Grace conjoined busts, Reverse: Charles III standing, behind a view of the principality 6.93 grammes of .900 gold GF/NVF with some surface marks
Peace of Breda 1667 56mm diameter in silver by J.Roettier, Eimer 241 Obverse Bust right, laureate, Reverse Britannia seated on sea-shore, left, surveys her fleet, above, sun pierces clouds, FAVENTAE DEO Exergue: BRITANNIA, edge: CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITVTOR AVGVSTVS, EF with some minor contact marks fields and rim never the less a high grade and pleasing example of this rare type
Resolution and Adventure Medal 1772 43mm diameter off-metal in brass, by Matthew Boulton, John Fothergill and John Westwood (Westwood not credited on the medal) Eimer 744a type a identified by the die flaw in the left of the exergue. Obverse: Bust right laureate GEORGE. III. KING. OF. GR. BRITAIN. FRANCE. AND. IRELAND. ETC. Reverse: Two ships at sea RESOLVTION ADVENTURE, Exergue: SAILED. FROM. ENGLAND MARCH. MDCCCLXXII , Fine or better and bold, missing the swivel mount as originally issued. Examples of the medal were distributed to the inhabitants of the Pacific Islands during the second voyage of mariner and explorer Captain James Cook. The logs of the Resolution and the Adventure record more than 30 places where the distribution took place, and examples mostly appear in a worn and weathered state
Rowing Medals to W.J.Fernie (2) University CambridgeTrial Eights Winning Crew 1895 , 51mm diameter in silver by D.Munsey/Peters of Cambridge, in half lunette-style presentation holder , boxed, with old white toning, suggesting once fully encased, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew, and weights of the crew, and positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as Stroke position. The final elimination trial for rowers for entrance into the Cambridge Boat Race Crew for the historic University Boat Race. This is the only time prior to the Boat Race that the crews race over the full 4 1/4 mile Putney to Mortlake course. These race were contested intra-University Oxford v. Oxford and Cambridge v. Cambridge to decide the final crews. The Race still takes place today, although the medal prize has been replaced by the award of sponsored clothing and equipment to the competitors. Head of the River - Trinity Hall 51mm diameter in silver, by D.Munsey of Cambridge, in lunette-style presentation holder, boxed, with old white toning, the case with a shield-shaped plaque with inscription of the crew and their respective positions in the boat. W.J.Fernie is shown as position 7 in the boat, and his name and position are inscribed on the outer ring of the lunette case. UNC, both medals in the black boxes of issue. A fascinating insight into the history of the lead up to the annual University Boat Race.
Rowing Prize Medal in silver, The Old Barnes Challenge Cup for Eight Oars, Metropolitan Amateur Regatta Established 1866, an impressive 58mm diameter, obverse with an ornately engraved trophy, A/UNC and lustrous in a John Pinches box
Signing of the Armistice 10th Anniversary 1928 (2) 76mm diameter in silver and 76mm diameter in bronze, by C.L.J.Doman, Eimer 2008a Obverse: The Cenotaph, in Whitehall, London THEIR NAME LIVETH ON FOR EVERMORE. In Exergue NOVEMBER 11th MCMXVIII. Reverse: an allegory of Deliverance: Great Britain advancing, left, supporting a youthful warrior, hand bandaged and shackles broken, offers a wreath to the memory of fallen heroes. A/UNC to UNC, the silver medal boxed, the bronze medal with some light spots, Eimer states that only 547 large size silver medals, and only 742 large size bronze medals were struck
Silver Medals (4) The 2009 Royal Mint 65mm diameter Silver Medal 5oz. UNC with matt finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. 40th Anniversary of Decimalisation 1971-2011 5oz. Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 Silver Proof, 53.3 grammes, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. Royal Mint 'Fleur-de-Coin' Club Silver Membership medal undated, 83 grammes of .925 silver UNC with matt finish, accompanied by the Royal Mint lapel badge, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
The 100 Greatest Masterpieces a 99-piece set, missing issue number 60 ('The Flight Into Egypt' by Glotto) each medal 51mm diameter in silver and weighing around 65 grammes, by John Pinches Ltd. All but one medal (number 84 - The Maids of Honor by Diego Velazquez) has the accompanying certificate Prooflike UNC to FDC a few with light toning, or with light hairlines or contact marks, many on the cards of issue
The Ancient Counties of England by the Birmingham Mint a 40-medal set, issued to commemorate the boundary changes in 1974, UNC and lustrous, each around 40 grammes of .925 silver, in the large wooden box of issue, comes with large information folder and a reproduction af an old map
The Bicentennial History of the United States Silver Ingots a 41-piece set by Franklin Mint, depicting key moments, events and dates, each ingot 750 grains Sterling (approximately 48.6 grammes) originally part of a 100-ingot set UNC and lustrous on the cards of issue
The History of Man in Flight, The Royal Air Force Museum a 50 medal set depicting various landmarks and pioneers in the History of Flight each 43mm diameter and in silver around 39 grammes each, nFDC-FDC some with a hint of toning housed in the two blue albums as issued, the certificate album gives an extensive background to each of the subjects
The Life of Christ a 25-medal set by the Franklin Mint each medal 40mm diameter in gold-plated sterling silver, issued 1988-1990 UNC on the cards of issue
The World's Greatest Sculptures by the Franklin Mint (1980s issues) a 45-piece set in gold-plated bronze each medal 51mm diameter and with impressive detail UNC on the Franklin Mint cards of issue
USA The Union Fire Insurance Company of London, merger with the Victoria Insurance Company of New York 1896, 38mm diameter, 26.45 grammes af 18 carat gold, Obverse: bust left, laureate, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS, in the fields TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: A shield with four clasped hands upon it flanked by the Union Jack and USA flags, the American eagle and arrows above, UNION OF LONDON 1714 AND VICTORIA OF NEW YORK 1836 by F.Bowcher, for Spink and Sons. A/UNC with light scratches on the edge where possibly once mounted, the surfaces showing no signs of mounting, Rare, we note a silver example was offered in the Professor Wayne Newman Palmer Collection in a USA auction. No recent auction transactions have been recorded for the gold medal. The present day descendent of these companies is Commercial Union Assurance Company
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set
Hanoverian Medal for Waterloo 1815 awarded to Soldat Ludwig Schnat, Landwehr Battalion, Hameln. VF with some surface marks and edge nicks. Commanded by Major Von Strube, the Battalion was part of the 5th British Infantry Division under the command of Lieutenant General Sir Thomas Picton, who was the highest ranking allied casualty at Waterloo, and one of two MPs to be killed at Waterloo. The medal was authorised by the Prince Regent on behalf of his father George III in his capacity as Elector of Hanover and this was conferred on survivors of the battle.
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 Second type Reverse with 'ghost' date (date removed) awarded to 35518 G.Davies 4th.Bat. Imperial Yeomanry (mis-spelt Yeomanry on the edge) with three clasps:- Dreifontein, Paardeberg and Relief of Kimberley GVF with ribbon
Russia - Victory over Prussia 1759, 40mm diameter in silver by T.Ivanov, Diakov #105.1, Smirn #241a. Obverse: Bust right Б·М·ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ·I·IМПЕРАТ·IСАМОД·ВСЕРОС. Reverse: Warrior in ancient dress holding banner on the battlefield.
Bodies, arms and flag with FR (Fridericus Rex) on ground. ПОБЕДИТЕЛЮ, in exergue: НАД ПРУСАКАМИ АВГ 1 Д 1759. Fine with grey toning
South America a small group (5) Colombia Fifth Class Order of Boyaca, Chile Order of Naval merit, Peru (3) National Service Medal, Army Medal Guardia Civil del Peru, Order of the Hipolito Nuanue in mixed grades to EF
Turkish Crimea Medal 1855 Instituted by Sultan Abdulmecid I, British Reverse, awarded to Serjt. F.Bussell M.T. , issued un-named, these were unofficially named later, the rank appears to be added later, Good Fine
Waterloo Medal 1815 with clip and ring suspension, awarded to George Scougall, Royal Horse Guards recorded on the Waterloo Roll , Page 63 Royal Horse Guards, the recipient served in Captain William Robert Clayton's Troop, under Lt. Hill, was wounded at Waterloo and on the sick roll the following day. Comes with typewritten note stating:- 'He appears on the muster roll covering the period of the Battle of Waterloo with the remark 'sick'. There is no indication as to how long or the exact period of his sickness' , Bright Fine/Good Fine with some surface marks
World War I Distinguished Conduct Medal, George VMilitary Medal, to 52349 Sgt.E.J.Grant MGC (CAV) EF toned with ribbons, these medals awarded for actions on consecutive days, comes with framed photograph and copies of medical and service records, and Military History sheet, along with World War IIBattle of the Somme medal, UNC with ribbons
World War I Group of three, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory medals to 1214 Acting Sergeant Henry Winrow 5th (Wigan) Battalion, ManchesterRegiment. GVF. Henry Winrow was appointed Lance Corporal on 13th July 1912, promoted to acting Corporal on 28th November 1914 and acting Sergeant on 12th December 1914. He served in Gallopoli and Mudros from 19th August 1915 until 16th January 1916. He was discharged on 21st January 1916 on completion of his Territorial engagement. Comes with copy service papers.
World War I pair to Pte. A.J.H Phelps 46/47 2/4 Buffs, East KentRegiment, World War IIAfrica Star, Italy Star, World War II War Medal and General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-1948 clasp, this to 1 489579 Spr.J.S.Phelps R.E, (Son of the aforementioned A.J.H. Phelps) British Fire Services Association Long Service and Efficiency Medal GVF to UNC, and insignia badges (5) including Royal Engineers, along with Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Crowns (14) 1951, 1953, 1977 (5), 1980 (2), 1981 (5), Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games (2) GEF to UNC, and Penny George V worn
World War II a group of five to Australian Infantryman WX901 Pte.E.Millet 1939-45 Medal, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. NEF to EF. Pte. Millet was killed in action at the Battle of Crete (second day) 21/5/1941, Pte.Millet took part in Wavell's first desert campaign in December 1940/Feb 1941,and in the Battle of Bardia before helping to capture Tobruk. He is buried at Suda Bay War Cemetery 5.C.15., World War II, along with New Zealand Infantry a casualty group of five, awarded to 9179 L/Cpl G.W.Wheeler comprising 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, 1939/1945 War Medal, New Zealand War Service Medal and New Zealand Memorial Cross, all privately engraved, EF. L/Cpl. Wheeler was killed in action by a stuka raid on the New Zealand Division Greece 27/4/1941
18th Century (3) Carlisle recaptured, Jacobite rebels repulsed 1745 35mm diameter in copper by Wolff, Eimer 597 Obverse Bust right, draped, GUL.DUX. CUMB: DELICIAE. MILITVM NATUS . 15. APR: 1721 Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated with the bust of the King, attacks a hydra, with a city in the distance PRO. PATRRE. ET. PATRIA, in Exergue: REB: EX.ANG.PULLSI & CARL. REDACTUM. DEC.1745. Fine with some surface corrosion. Frederick the Great - related (2) Battles of Lissa and Rosbach, 1757 48mm diameter in brass, Obverse: An equestrian figure facing left, sword drawn, FREDERIC .DG.BORVS.REX.ET.PROTESTANTI,M DEFENSOR, in exergue, LISSA. DEC. 5 Reverse: Scene from the battle of Rosbach QUO. NIHIL. MAJUS. MELIUSVE, in Exergue ROSBACH. NOV.5 1757 NEF toned, German States - Prussia, 1757 Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, Frederick the Great. 48mm diameter in brass by J.G.Holtzhey, Obverse : Half length bust right, armoured, FRIDERICVS MAGN. D.G.REX. BORVSS. EL.BRAND.DVX SILES Reverse: Winged personification of Victory at centre kicks Austrian Empress Maria Theresa knocking off her crown, with lightning bolts extending over the Empress' head; to the right a shield with inscription 'VICTORIA FRIDERI / CI MAGN. ALBISIL. FAMA PRVDENTIA VIRTVTE. In exergue: AVSTIR.EXERC.PROPE.PRAGEVNDIT-CAESO ET PRAGA OBSESSA VI MAJI MDCCLVII. VF
19th Century (11) covering the period 1842 to 1897 a wide range of subjects covered including The Great Exhibition 1851, RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891, Opening of the Royal Exchange 1842, Golden Jubilee 1887 and Diamond Jubilee 1897 types, many in white metal, in mixed grades to EF
19th Century a small group (6) Coronation of George IV 1821 49mm diameter in white metal, Obverse bust left GEORGIUS IV. D:G: BRITT: REX F:D: Reverse the King enthroned is crown at the Coronation ceremony, Exergue: GEO: IV: CORONAT: MDCCCXXI VF. Coronation of George IV 1821 45mm diameter in bronze Manchester and Salford local issue, Fine with some edge knocks. Princess Charlotte and Leopold 1816 Royal Nuptials celebrated Carlton house 2nd May 1816 45mm diameter in white metal NEF pierced at the top. London Bridge opened 1831 Eimer 1245 29mm diameter in brass, Obverse THE FIRST STONE OF THE NEW LONDON BRIDGE WAS LAID BY JOHN GARRATT ESQr LORD MAYOR OF LONDON ON THE 14th MARCH 1824AND OPEN'D BY THEIR MAJESTIES AUGUST 1st 1831 in 10 lines, Reverse a 5-arched bridge spanning the river with ships, CARRIAGEWAY 33 1/2 FT.LENGTH OF BRIDGE 782 Ft CENTRE ARCH I50..SIDE ARCH I40, Good Fine, along with Halfcrown 1830 William IV type reverse enamelled in 4 colours, and an imitation Two Pounds 1823 on a loop mount, these both around Fine
Act of Grace and Free Pardon 1717 45mm diameter in bronze, by J.Croker, Obverse bust right, laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REX: F:D. Reverse: Winged figure of Clemency standing, leaning against a column, touches a serpent's head with a caduceus, CLEMENTIA.AVGVSTI. In Exergue MDCCXVII UNC with minor cabinet friction and with traces of lustre, a few small darker tone spots barely detract
Act of Union 1707 47mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 424 Obverse: Bust left crowned and draped, ANNA. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse: British shield within the Garter, crowned, upon a pedestal inscribed with the double cypher of A R supported by a lion and a unicorn, MAII I.MDCCVII Good Fine, Battle of Ramillies 1706 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Obverse: ANNA. D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG. Reverse: Map of the conquered provinces, displayed by two Fames, a town in the distance, GALLIS .AD. RAMELLIES. VICTIS. XII. MAII. MDCCVI, in exergue: FLANDR: ET. BRABANT:RECEPT: Good Fine
Algeria 'Compagne Generale Transatlantique' Algiers to Marseilles 1935 68mm diameter in bronze, Raymone Delamarre St 1935, Obverse: Algerian Horseman on horseback, the bay of Algiers behind, Reverse: Cruise ship and Map of the Algeriian and French coastline A/UNC with minor cabinet friction
Argentina - Installation of Public Powers in the City Port of La Plata 1884 57mm diameter in bronze by J.Domingo Obverse Sun rising over a scene of the Port, with cattle and sheep grazing in the foreground INSTALACION DE LOS PODEROS PUBLICOS DE LA PROVINCIA EN LA CUIDAD DE LA PLATA, Reverse: 15 DE ABRIL DE 1884 A LOS 17 MESES DE COLOCADA LA PIEDRA FUNDAMENTAL BAJO LA ADMINISTRACION DEL DOCTOR DARDO ROCHA with in a wreath UNC with a few minor spots
Argentina delegates with the Government of Chile (2) 25 May 1903 57mm diameter both in silvered copper, Obverse a train emerging from a tunnel, in the foreground, a tree with the arms of Chile and Argentina within it's branches GVF and NEF
Argentina Inauguration of the Port La Plata 1883 57mm diameter in bronze by Y.H.Podesta Obverse Sun rising over a scene of the Port, with cattle and sheep grazing in the foreground INAUGURACION DEL PUERTO LA PLATA, Reverse LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES LO INICIA EL 8 DE DECEMBRE 1883 Y LO LIBRA AL COMERCIOEL 30 DE MARZO DE 1890, within a wreath A/UNC
Argentina Inauguration of the Port La Plata 1883 57mm diameter in bronze by Y.H.Podesta Obverse Sun rising over a scene of the Port, with cattle and sheep grazing in the foreground INAUGURACION DEL PUERTO LA PLATA, Reverse LA PROVINCIA DE BUENOS AIRES LO INICIA EL 8 DE DECEMBRE 1883 Y LO LIBRA AL COMERCIOEL 30 DE MARZO DE 1890, within a wreath UNC or near so with a small spot on the obverse
Brigitte Bardot 41mm diameter in bronze undated (1967) Obverse Three-quarters facing portrait of Brigitte Bardot, Reverse Silhouette of the actress with the Titles of many of her films UNC in green case
Capture of Sardinia and Minorca 1708 40mm diameter in bronze, by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA. D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse: Victory stands on a coch floating in the sea; on eiuther side, beyond, are two islands. SARDINIA. ET.BALEARIS. MINOR. CAPTAE, in Exergue: MDCCVIII Eimer 434, EF
Coronation of Charles II 1661 29mm diameter in silver by T.Simon, Eimer 221 The official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Bust right, crowned and draped, CAROLVS.II. D.G. ANG. SCO. FR. ET. HI. REX. Reverse: the King enthroned, left, is crowned by Peace hovering above EVERSO. MISSVS. SVCCVRRERE. SECLO. XXIII. APR. 1661 EF or near so nicely toned with some contact marks
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 the official Royal Mint issue Obverse: Bust right crowned and draped, EDWARD VII CROWNED 9.AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust right, crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, below, a ribbon inscribed 9.AUG.1902 EF lightly cleaned, now retoning, in the red box of issue, 56mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1871 the official Royal Mint issue Obverse: Bust right crowned and draped, EDWARD VII CROWNED 9.AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust right, crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, below, a ribbon inscribed 9.AUG.1902 GEF with a couple of small spots, in the red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 64mm diameter in silver by E.Fuchs, Obverse : Conjoined, crowned and draped busts right, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Female figure seated right, displaying an oval shield, inscribed 26 June 1902 and bearing the Royal Arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey beyond, above: a radiate crown Eimer 1870, Fine
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The official Royal Mint issue 56mm diameter in bronze EF as part of a group of Tokens and Medals (170) includes some reproduction and fantasy items, in mixed grades
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, the official Coronation issue, Eimer 470, Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D:G. MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REX. Reverse the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, Exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII Good Fine/Fine with grey tone
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII VF or slightly better with two light edge bruise and some contact marks, along with Coronation of Caroline 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 512 the official Coronation issue Obv. Bust Left CAROLINA. D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Rev The Queen standing flanked by Religion and Britannia. HIC.AMOR.HAEC.PATRIA Exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII EF or near so the reverse with some blue toning, the edge a little uneven with some striations possibly once filed
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in by Pistrucci, the official Royal Mint issue in copper, Eimer 1146 Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI EF with some light contact marks
Coronation of William and Mary 1689 53mm diameter by G.Bower, Eimer 310b the cast issue, Obverse: GVLIELMVS.ET.MARIA. D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REX.ET.REGINA, Reverse: The King and Queen enthroned, beneath a canopy of state, two bishops support a crown above their heads, IDOLOLATRIA. SERVITVTE. . PROFLIGATIS. RELIGIONE. LEGIB. LIBERTAT. RESTITVTIS, Exergue 1689, EF with a gentle edge bruise below the date, pleasing and seldom offered
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, C on truncation, obverse after F.Chantry, Obverse: bust right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Eimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue, NEF with some contact marks, Rare
Crystal Palace, Sydenham 1854 (2) Eimer 1487 41mm diameter in white metal by Pinches VF and EF, both contained in the original brass shells as issued by Pinches of London, The International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter GVF holed, in the original brass shell as issued, The International Exhibition 1872 30mm diameter in white metal by J.S.Wyon and A.B.Wyon Sr. UNC in the round card box of issue
Death of Oliver Cromwell 1658 49mm diameter, a cast copy of the large Dutch Medal, Eimer 200, as MI i 435/85, Loon II, 420, 31.1 grammes, Obverse: Bust left, laureate and armoured, OLIVAR. D.G. R.P. ANG.SCO. HIBERNIAE. PROTECTOR, Reverse: A shepherd attending his flock near an olive tree, NON. DEFITIENT. OLIVA. SEP.3 1658, VG with some of the legend weak, differing from the Eimer illustration in that the edge has a heavy toothed border
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965, 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone
Edward VII related (7) 1902 Coronation medals, the official Royal Mint issues, 31mm diameter in silver (2) GVF to EF one boxed, 1902 Coronation Medal 56mm in bronze, the official Royal Mint issue NEF, 1902 Coronation Medal Eimer 1870 in bronze by E.Fuchs, Reverse: female figure seated, right, displays an oval shield and bearing the Royal Arms, looks towards Westminster Abbey beyond; above a radiate crown EF, Visit to Dartmouth 1902 38mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: King facing on ship, with two lions alongside, EF, 1902 Coronation in base metal Crowned bust right, Reverse: Legend in 12 lines detail the birth, marriage and crowning of the King NEF with attempted piercing at the top
France 1917 Homage of the National Work of the War Invalids 90mm diameter in bronze Reverse SI VOUS VOULEZ QU'AU NOIR SEJOUR, CETTE AME S'EN AILLE FLEURIE, CUEILLEZ LES L'AURIERS D'ALENTOUR: MON FILS EST MORT POUR LA PATRIE within a wreath above fallen soldier with spear and sword EF
France Universal Exposition 1878 86mm diameter in bronze by E.Oudine Obverse Allegory of the Exposition crowning Arts, Commerce, Industry and Agriculture EXPOSITION .UNIVERSELLE INTERNATIONALE MDCCCLXXVIII, Reverse: Two cherubs hold a map of the Exposition NC with traces of lustre
France, Oeuvre de La Soupe 1917 70mm diameter in bronze by G.Petit 1917 Obverse Mother and Child seated at a Table being served a bowl of soup, Reverse: four children seated eating bowls of soup UNE OEUVRE DE VIE PENDANT LA GUERRE, UNC toned
France, Premier Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. 66mm diameter in bronze, Coronation Festivals. By Galle and Jeuffroy. Design by Prud’hon. Dated Frimaire L’An 13 (November-December AD 1804). NAPOLIO IMPERATOR., laureate head left; GALLE FECIT. below / TVTELA PRAESENS, Napoléon, in Roman military dress, seated right on curule chair, holding eagle-tipped sceptre, receiving Paris, turreted and draped, standing left; in background to right, cherub at rudder of ship; N in star above; Exergue: EPVLVM SPOLLEMNE/ IMPERATORIS IN CVRIA/ VRBANA · FRIM · A · XIII; on exergue line, PRUDHON DEL JEUFFROY FEC. Bramsen 358; Julius 1296. EF, darkly toned
GB a mixed group (8) Lord Nelson's Flagship the 'Fourdroyant' 1897 37mm diameter in bronze, Fine, along with mostly local issues (7), Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee 39mm in bronze, issued by the Sunday School Institute GEF, Queen Victoria 1887 Golden Jubilee 38mm diameter by 'Far Famed Cakes & Biscuits' EF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 Reverse: In Commemoration VICTORIA 1837-1897 EF, a local issue, Edward VII and Queen Alexandra Accession 1901/Coronation 1902 38mm diameter in bronze UNC, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 Eimer 1870 Reverse: a female figure, seated look towards Westminster Abbey, above: A radiate crown, 32mm diameter in bronze, A/UNC, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 38mm diameter in silver UNC, numbered on edge, The Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer 1981 31mm diameter one ounce of silver UNC toned
Germany (11) - Weimar Republic 1928 Presidency of Paul von Hindenburg Lustrous UNC with some hairlines, Germany - Weimar Republic 80th Birthday of President von Hindenburg 1927D Munich Mint 36mm diameter in .900 silver (4) generally Lustrous UNC or near one with a small edge nick, Germany Industrial Exposition in Berlin 1844 (6) by D.Loos, L.Okensuss and E. Schilling (signed obverse: LOOS D. LORENZ Z.; signed reverse: SCHILLING F.). Obverse: Germania sitting on rock (inscribed: SEID EINIG) with wreath in hand and broad sword on lap - ERINNERUNG AN DIE AUSSTELLUNG DEUTSCHER GEWERBSERZEUGNISSE ZU BERLIN 1844. Obverse exergue: GERMANIA. Reverse: steam locomotive on stone bridge surrounded by wreath containing five different cartouches depicting industry and commerce, VORWAERTS MIT DEUTSCHEM FLEISSE UND DEUTSCHER KRAFT'. 45mm diameter in bronze, plain edge generally UNC or near so
Great Seals of the Realm, an impressive six piece collection of medallic 5 oz. pure silver issues depicting the Royal seals of Victoria, Edward VII, George V (2), George VI and Elizabeth II, superbly engraved and well presented with detailed historical documentation Satin finished UNC and cased as issued. Number 207 of the 1,000 limit
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 58mm diameter in silver as Eimer 2118 with alternate reverse, toned UNC and boxed. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver, by John Pinches, Prooflike UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate. Death of the Duke of Windsor 1975 38mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124, by G.A.Holman, Obverse: Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972, Reverse: A Crown upon a full blown rose UNC in the box of issue, as part of a group (10) includes base metal coronation and Jubilee issues in mixed grades to EF
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue Obverse Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned choice UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue, a most attractive and desirable example
Italy the 5th Rome Exposition 1903 41mm diameter in gilt bronze Obverse bust left VITTORIA EMANUELE III RE D'ITALIA Reverse: V ESPOSIZ.CAMPIONARIA INTERNAZ. ROMA MCMIII UNC and lustrous
Kings of France (8) each 52mm diameter in bronze by Caqué depicting Louis VII, Louis VIII, Louis IX, Dagobert II, Philippe II, Childebert II, Thierri I, and Glovis III, the reverses with details of each King' life, all medals having been previously stuck to card now with traces of the removal on the reverse otherwise EF to UNC
Medal Churchill 'Salute The Great Coalition 1940-1945' 102mm diameter in bronze BHM 4413 awarded to James Stuart comes with stand, VF with some uneven toning, along with Five Pound Crowns 1993 Coronation 40th Anniversary UNC (2), Crowns (6) 1953, 1965 (2), 1977, 1981 (2) EF to UNC, Medals (4) Charles Edward Stuart 1720-1788 undated modern issues 39mm diameter in bronze (2) UNC, Lord Herbert of Chirbury Founder of the Royal Welch Fusiliers, 23rd of Foot, TercentenaryMedallion 1689-1989 (2) UNC (2), USA Half Dollar 1967 EF, along with a modern Fantasy of a Ryal, Mary Queen of Scots in base metal, on the card of issue
Medallic Issues (8) Sir WinstonChurchill - Greatest Britons, Icons of a Nation - The Red Arrows, Concorde - The Legend, Milestones in Flight, Princess Diana - Her Life in Jewels, the Engagement Ring, Prince William and Catherine Middleton Engagement Announcement, Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Kiss on the Balcony, The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II, all Crown-sized in base metal many with coloured reverses or with inset jewels, UNC and Lustrous
Medals - Dassiers Kings and Queens (19), Cliches (19) including Dassier types (17), other cliches (2), William Shakespeare in bronze 1818 40mm diameter by F.Barre/Durand mostly GVF to GEF
Medals (2) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Young Head of the Queen left, dividing inscription LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERAEIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA, below 1837 upon branch tied with ribbon, Eimer 1817 NEF/EF toned around the rims, in the red box of issue. 1897 56mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left, crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA ANNVM REGNI SEXAGESIMVM FELICITER CLAVDIT XX IVN MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Young Head of the Queen left, dividing inscription LONGITVDO DIERVM IN DEXTERAEIVS ET IN SINISTRA GLORIA, below 1837 upon branch tied with ribbon, Eimer 1817 the official Royal Mint issue About EF in the red box of issue
Medals a base metal group (26) mostly late Victorian to 1930s, the majority are School attendance medals, with a small group of other material, in mixed grades
Medals a mixed group (6) George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver the official Royal Mint issue GVF. Battle of Jutland 1916 44mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son Eimer 1951 GEF and lustrous. Naval Actions at Heligoland Bight 1914 and Dogger Bank 1915 45mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, depicting the sinking of the Mainz and Blucher ships, Eimer 1940, GEF. Dassier Restrike Medal of Edward I gilded NEF. City of LondonPolice medal 1887 Jubilee of Queen Victoria in bronze, awarded to PC 710 D.KENNEDY VF in wooden box, Robert Ferguson M.P. F.R.S.F.G.S. &c. Patron of Science, Literature and Art 1836, Memorial Medal by F.Bain 48mm diameter, in white metal GEF
Medals and Tokens base metal issues a mixed group (20) includes George VCoronation Medal 1911 in bronze GEF boxed and 19th Century Halfpenny Tokens (4, one a Slave Token 'AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER' GF) in mixed grades some VF to EF
Medals and Tokens, engraved Silver Threepences (2), a few items of model and toy money, along with some prize medals in silver (66 in total) 19th and 20th Century, a varied selection in mixed grades
Medals in an aluminium carrying case (6) 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee, 56mm diameter, the official Royal Mint issue in silver GEF boxed, 1897 Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 25mm diameter EF, Visit to the City of Cardiff 1907 King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 52mm diameter in bronze About UNC in the round box of issue, Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue GEF in the box of issue, Silver Jubilee of George V 1935 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue EF in the box of issue, Investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver UNC, Medals a 3-piece set 1936 The Three English Kings of 1936 each 51mm diameter in bronze, UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with Crowns 1951 (2) UNC in the boxes of issue, one accompanied by a Threepence stamp 'The Okapi'
Medals, Tokens and Coins in two Lindner Trays (52) 17th to 20th Century a wide variety of types, includes a few in silver, with some Coronation and Jubilee medal types noted, includes Death of Queen Mary 1694 by J.Dassier GEF, engraved Penny 1797 'Ralph Taylor Born November 16 1798' Fine, the group in mixed grades some in EF
Members of Parliament 1894 95mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1792 Obverse: Bust of Gladstone, three-quarters left, draped, Reverse: a 50-line inscription listing MEMBERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS 1894 by Messrs. L.C.Lauer UNC with a few small spots, the first of this medal we have offered
Memorial Medals (3) Mozart 1756-1791 by A.Hartig uniface 74mm diameter in bronze A/UNC in the box of issue, Belgium (2) Julio de Becker 1889-1928 70mm diameter, by Antoine Jorissen, Obverse: robed bust right, 1889-1928, EXIMIO JULIO de BECKER signed Ant.Jorissen in the left field, Reverse: COLLEGAE . MAGISTRO. AMICO. PERENNIS. MEMORIAE. TESTIMONIUM Starburst from behind triangle of knowledge, open bible with markers and the letters AW with a Hebrew "Jehovah" above, all surrounded by legend NEF with some surface marks, Jacobo Forget, Professor of Theology and Oriental Languages at the University of Leuven, by Antoine Jorissen, Obverse 1885-1928 EXIMIO JACOBO FORGET -- Robed bust facing right surrounded by legend. // Reverse: COLLEGAE . MAGISTRO . AMICO . / PERENNIS . MEMORIAE . TESTIMONIUM -- Starburst from behind triangle of knowledge, open bible with markers and the letters AW with a Hebrew "Jehovah" above, all surrounded by legend. GVF with some surface marks
Our Royal Sovereigns a set of 69 sterling silver medals plated in 22 carat gold (missing the William IV medal) issued to mark the 1200th anniversary of the First CoronationOffa-Elizabeth II, by Danbury Mint, all Prooflike UNC, a few with light toning, in the wooden box of issue with booklet
Papal Bulla seal in lead, Alexander IV (Rinaldo di Jenne) 1254-1261 Obverse: facing busts of St. Peter and St. Paul, Reverse: ALE / XANDER / .PP.IIII. In three lines, 47.96 grammes, GVF for wear, missing some flan at 6 and 12 o'clock, we note similar items being offered at over £300 on internet websites
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
Queen Anne (2) Accession of Queen Anne 1702 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 388 Obverse Crowned and Draped ANNA. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET: HIB: REGINA Reverse a Heart within branches of oak resting on a pedestal inscribed ATAVIS REGIBVS and threaded through a Crown, above; ENTIRELY ENGLISH Near EF. Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702 by J.Boskam, 37mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, ANNAD:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REGINA. Reverse: Ships burning within a harbour, GALL: HISP. Q. CLASS, EXPUG.COMB. CAPT. Exergue BRIT. BATAV. Q. EXPEO. AD. VIGOS. MDCCII Eimer 395 GF/NVF
Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 44mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker Eimer 404 Obverse Bust left, laureate and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse Anne seated right, presents a charter to kneeling clergy. PIETAS. AVGUVSTAE. Exergue. PRIMITIIS. ET. DECIMIS. ECCLESIAE. CONCESSIS. MDCCIV. GEF/EF the obverse with traces of lustre
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (6) the original Royal Mint issues in silver Eimer 1817 56mm diameter in silver NEF with some surface marks and edge nicks (1), and 25mm diameter (5) VF to nEF
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in gold, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817b EF with some hairlines on the obverse and a gentle edge bruise, in the red Royal Mint case of issue
Royal Society of Arts, Manufacture and Commerce, President's Medal 1910, 56mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Bust of George V left GEORGE V KING & EMPEROR PATRON MCMX, Reverse: ROYAL SOCIETY OF ARTS MANUFACTURES AND COMMERCE within a wreath, FOUNDED 1754 - INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER 1847 Eimer 1917 Prooflike UNC the obverse attractively toned, in green presentation box, this with a split in the lid. City and Guilds Institute 1901 51mm diameter in silver, Obverse bust left H.M. KING EDWARD VII. PRESIDENT. 1881-1900. PATRON 1901. Reverse: TECHNOLOGICAL EXAMINATION on a central plaque above City of London arms, and HONOURS on a ribbon. + CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE + TECHNICAL EDUCATION, edge inscribed ARCHIBALD EDGAR WILLIAMS . GAS MANUFACTURE, 1st PRIZE 1907. EF/AU with some lustre, the obverse with some contact marks
Russiabadges, miniature medals and medals, along with a few miscellaneous world items (75) in mixed grades, the majority pinned or attached to backing, in a Westminster box
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
The Malden Prize Medal - University College London, Obverse Bust of Henry Malden, right, HENRY MALDEN M.A. PROF.GREEK U.C.L. 1831-1876 70mm diameter in bronze, awarded to Louise W.Stone 1909-1910 UNC toned, in the black Wyon, London box of issue
Union of England and Scotland 1707 Obverse Bust draped left facing, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET: HIB: REG: Reverse Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM decorated with a rose and thistle: two infant genii supporting a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below, by J.Croker, 34mm diameter in silver, Eimer 425, GVF
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288a (Struck) Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. GVF toned. Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Austria Medallic Show Thaler - 1683 Battle of Vienna 45mm diameter in silver, commemorating the Liberation of Vienna from Turkish siege, the defeat of the Turks and the relief of Vienna by Jahann III Sobieki of Poland. Obverse: An imperial double eagle brandishing a sword and sceptre atop a globe showing a map of Vienna. The sun rises above while crescent moon sinks below. Rev: The reverse has an 18 line legend describing how the Polish KingJohn III Sobieski, with 20,000 troops, relieved the Turkish siege of Vienna in 1683 and drove them back to the Raab, and thereby freed Hungary. By leading the decisive Polish cavalry charge himself, Sobieski was acclaimed the hero of Christendom. UNC or near so and attractively toned, Cataloguers note: On researching this piece other examples were noted showing minor varieties in parts of the design, including the number of points around the sun and the date being shown as 1683 rather than MDCLXXXIII as shown here. We were able to find only three other examples all showing these minor differences, one being sold for $1600 hammer price in an internet auction.
Aviation - Wilbur and Orville Wright, First Powered Flight December 17, 1903 38mm diameter Obverse busts facing WILBUR AND ORVILLE WRIGHT, Reverse the Kittyhawk in flight, FIRST POWERED FLIGHT DECEMBER 17, 1903 UNC nicely toned
Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 409 Obverse:- Bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG. Reverse:- Britannia seated on a globe, right: Victory in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies DE.GALLE: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. Exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES. XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV VF
Bicentenary of the French Revolution a 15-medal set in bronze by Monnaie de Paris (minted 1987-1989) each of the medals 77mm in diameter and depicting key figures and events of the time, UNC and housed in three large luxury red folders, with numbered certificate (1221)
Charles Dickens 100th Anniversary of his Death 1870-1970 64mm diameter in gilt silver by P.Vincze, 120 grammes UNC in the Royal Mint presentation box, only 500 issued
Charles I Memorial undated (1649) 50mm diameter in copper Eimer 162a by J.Roettiers Obverse Armoured Bust right, CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM, Reverse Hand issuing from heaven holding a celestial Crown, below, sheep in a landscape VIRTVT.EX.ME.FORTVNAM.EX.ALIJS EF with traces of lustre, in a round presentation case
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue: CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII GEF or better with old grey and blue toning
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 the official coronation issue Obverse Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia, VOLENTES.PER.POPULOS.Exergue: CORON.XI.OCTOB.MDCCXXVII Fine with some edge knocks
Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 The Official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1315 Obverse Bust left draped and wearing a bandeau. VICTORIA. D.G. BRITANNIARUM REGINA F.D. Reverse Victoria enthroned left, receives a crown from Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia ERIMUS TIBI NOBILE REGNUM Exergue. INAUGURATA DIE JUNII XXVIII MDCCCXXXVIII EF and with an attractive blue tone, a few small rim nicks barely detract
France and related medals (19) in bronze 19th and 20th Century, includes prize medals and some larger pieces, in mixed grades the majority VF to EF, along with a Jetton of Louis XIV undated, VG/NF
Freedom Medals 39 crown sized .925 silver medals by the Royal Mint and in their large blue wallet style display case as issued with certificate dated Oct 23 1973 entitled FREEDOM MEDALS SYMBOLIZING THE WORDS THAT INSPIRED THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
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