Y.M.C.A. (Young Men's Christian Association) Herford & Bad Salzuflen canteen 1/6 Mark Token Voucher (Lothar-Weiß SU.9) for the English speaking Soldiers and Army in the area of Herford and Bad Salzuflen, Germany after the end of World War II circa 1945 onwards. Printed in black on light red thin cardboard and uniface, featuring the Y.M.C.A. triangle logo at upper centre which was a well recognized and common sight during the war. Almost as soon as the war broke out Y.M.C.A. developed mobile canteens to bring refreshments to the troops. These second-hand vans painted camouflage green were first used in East London and by the end of 1940 there 500 vans in operation bringing refreshments to the troops, rescue workers and victims of bomb raids. At the retreat of Dunkirk , Y.M.C.A. remained on the beaches until ordered to leave. The vans followed advancing and withdrawing armies not only serving mugs of tea but also selling cigarettes, chocolate, cake, hair cream, toothpaste and stationery. They also provided food and drink to those made homeless and hungry. They also had cinema vans and mobile libraries. The first British YMCA mobile canteen landed on the Normandy beaches on 29th July 1944. Internationally, the World Alliance of YMCAs expanded its work with prisoners of war and refugees: more than 250 secretaries visited camps in 38 countries. The Y.M.C.A. was given ‘official military establishment status’ – essentially given permission to operate with troops in all areas and particularly in front line positions which was very dangerous in these circumstances where the canteens became under attack and the men being wounded or captured. GVF - EF and very Scarce
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
Picture Medals (2) Sir Winston Churchill 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
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
BritishWorld War 2 stars and medals (9) together with five mounted on bar as worn, Army & Navy Territorial Decorations, copies (3), Order of the Bath, Civil, copy. Tilbury Deep Water Docks commemorative medal 1886, white metal. Good VF, last fair. (19).
Five Pound Crowns (25) 1999 Diana Memorial Silver Proof, 2000 Queen MotherCentenary Silver Proof, 2000 Millennium Silver Proof with gold highlighted map of the British Isles, 2001 Victorian Era 100th Anniversary Silver Proof, 2002 Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee Silver Proof, 2002 Queen Mother Memorial Silver Proof, 2003 Coronation Golden Jubilee Silver Proof, 2004 Entente Cordiale Silver Proof, 2005 Trafalgar Silver Proof, 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday Silver Proof, 2007 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Diamond Wedding Silver Proof, 2008 Prince of Wales 60th Birthday Silver Proof, 2008 450th Anniversary of the Accession of Queen Elizabeth I, 2009 Henry VIII 500th Anniversary of his Birth Silver Proof, 2010 350th Anniversary of the Restoration of the Monarchy Silver Proof, 2011 Prince Philip 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2013 Coronation Diamond Jubilee Silver Proof, 2014 300th Anniversary of the Death of Queen Anne Silver Proof, 2015 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo Silver Proof, 2015 50th Anniversary of the Death of Sir Winston Churchill Silver Proof, 2015 Queen Elizabeth II the Longest Reigning Monarch Silver Proof, 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday Silver Proof, 2017 the Centenary of the House of Windsor Silver Proof, 2017 1000th Anniversary of the Coronation of King Canute Silver Proof, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Sapphire Jubilee Silver Proof, Two Pounds 2017 The Queen's Beasts One Ounce Silver Proof, Tristan da Cunha Five Pound Crown 2013 The First Child of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Silver Proof, Alderney Five Pound Crowns (9) 2012 100th Anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic Silver Proof2014 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Dylan Thomas Silver Proof, 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day Silver Proof, 2014 300th Anniversary of the Coronation of George I Silver Proof, 2015 Poppy Remembrance Day Silver Proofs with coloured Poppies on the reverse (2), both different designs, 2015 600th Anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt Silver Proof, 2015 150th Anniversary of the Salvation Army, 2016 Poppy Remembrance Day Silver Proof with coloured reverse nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue, all but one with certificates
World banknotes plus fantasy, promotional notes, first day covers and a few stamps, including Gibraltar, Uganda, British Armed Forces, Singapore, fantasy notes including 9 Shillings notes, Fawlty Towers, Margaret Thatcher and others, Bradbury Wilkinson promotional note IBNS 1986, stamp booklets including British Army uniforms and treasures of the archive, needs viewing
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (6) each 51mm diameter in bronze by Spink and Son Obverse Crowned Veiled head, laureate, the Reverses depicting Sheffield Town Hall, Army and Navy, Prime Ministers of 1837-1897, British Commerce, Primates of All England and The Royal Family 1897 respectively GVF to EF
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
Numismatic First Day Covers The Queens Golden Jubilee (2) Sovereign 2002 UNC on cover with stamps, Half Sovereign 2002 and Golden Jubilee Medal UNC on cover with stamps, along with History of the British Army First Day Covers and Medallic Covers (17) UNC in the Westminster album of issue
Wellington and related bronze medals (4) 1808 - British Army Arrives in the Peninsula 40mm by Brenet for Mudie, Eimer 988 EF, 1809 Battle of Travera 40mm in bronze Eimer 999 by Mills/La Fitte, 1809 Passage of the Douro 40mm diameter by Brenet for Mudie Eimer 997, 1811 English Army on the Tagus, 40mm by Petit for Mudie, all EF to GEF
British Red Cross Society Medals and badges(40) assorted types, some in groups. Together with an Army Medical Service cloth armband. Generally GVF. (40).
Guernsey/Jersey/Alderney 2004 Five Pound Crowns a 3-coin set 150th Anniversary of the Crimean War Silver Proofs with coloured reverses FDC with miniature replica medal in the black case of issue with certificate, Royal Air Force/Royal Navy/British Army Stamps and Miniature Medals a 3-part set UNC as issued in Royal Mail/Royal Mint boxes, Silver Britannia Ingot Ring with four official hallmarks and a Britannia image, boxed with Royal Mint certificate, Silver Ingot pendant, issued by the Royal Mint, containing copper taken from the HMS Victory, in a Royal Mint box with certificate, Silver Ingot pendant, with a 'Three Lions' logo and four signatures on the reverse, in a Royal Mint box with no certificate
Pride of the British Army, 1818 36mm diameter in silver, unsigned, equestrian figure of Wellington left, Reverse rose, thistle and shamrock, Fine or slightly better, very rare, comes with old collector's ticket
First World War group of four to Driver P Rogers, Royal Horse Artillery. 1914 Star with bar August to November 1914 (36933 Dvr. P. Rogers R.H.A.) British War and Victory Medals??(36933 Dvr. P. Rogers R.H.A.) Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal,GVR issue (1034938 Gnr P.L. Rogers R.A.). Good VF.
Jubilee 1897 (6), St Peter's Church Eaton Square, bronzed, St Saviours Church Pimlico, silvered bronze (BHM 3582 & 3583), both 78mm. Another three bronze medals by Spink, "The British Empire" (BHM 3511), Sheffield Town Hall (BHM 3604) and "Army/Navy" (3514) and another general 1897 issue in bronze. Generally GVF or better
Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. 1st Type Military Division awarded to Emily Anne Curtis, Unit Administrator, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. M.B.E. in case of issue with certificate of award dated June 1919. Together with other interesting original documentation. Mrs Curtis served at the Military Convalescent Hospital, Crownhill Plymouth, retiring in 1919, served 1939-45 with the Civil Defence at Caterham & Warlingham, (entitled to the Defence Medal) and died in 1952
First World War pair to Quarter Master / Lieut. A. Hollett, British War Medal (Q.M. & Lieut. A.Hollett) Correction to surname, Army L.S.& G.C., G.V.R.issue (4887 C.Sjt. A. Hollett North'd. Fus.). Hollett was appointed Q/mst. whilst serving with the 16th Batt. Chatsworth Rifles on 11.6. 1918. sold with copied service card
British Army in India 1914-8 gambling token, and a P.O. Telegraphs Messengers Token VF
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