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
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 (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
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
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
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
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
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
World War II Pathfinders Distinguished Flying Cross Group of five to James Eli Foley comprising Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe (France and Germany bar) Star with silver rosette, Defence Medal, British War Medal, EF to UNC, along with Flying Log Book, Sight Log Book, Airman's Pay Book, Officer's Release Book DFC box of issue, and photocopied photos in uniform and other documents. A member of 608 Pathfinder Squadron, James Foley flew 57 Pathfinder Ops and 25 non-Pathfinder Ops. 22 of which were to Berlin, and during a raid on Duisburg his Mosquito was hit by flak, losing one engine and forced to land in Brussels
Peter Scott's British Birds a 35-medal set each 51mm diameter, weighing 66-67 grammes and in .925 silver by John Pinches UNC to nFDC, lightly toning, in the cabinet of issue with all certificates
World War I group of four to Norman Vivian Saville, Royal Engineers 16th Divisional Signals Company R.E.1914-1915 Star, Military Medal, War Medal and Victory Medal, also British Empire Medal, and World War IIDefence Medal, and silver rosettes, EF to UNC. Also comes with a host of documents and Letter from KingGeorge VI. Norman Saville was involved with the same unit throughout the First World War moving all over the Somme and Ypres area and he would have been involved in Battles of Guillemont, Ginchy, Messines, Plickem, Langemarck, St. Quentin, Rosiers and the Pursuit to Mons. During these actions he was awarded the Military Medal which was mentioned in the London Gazette on 9/12/1916, he received a bar to that medal 29/8/1918. In World War II he joined the 66th battalion of the West Riding Home Guard In the London Gazette of 15/12/1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorous service to the Home Guard
Wellington's Battles - British Victories in the Peninsula a set of 20 medalets each 15mm diameter in brass 1808-1814 Obverse: Angel BY THE MERCY OF GOD, Reverse: Dates of each respective Battle, EF to UNC and lustrous, contained in a box in the shape of a tube, this inscribed 'British Victories in the Peninsula' as part of a group of Medals and medalets (110) includes some useful 19th Century pieces, Temperance medals, prize medals, includes some silver issues, many boxed with many in high grades EF to UNC
Great British Locomotives, The National Railway Museum Inaugural Edition, by John Pinches, a 50-ingot set, each ingot 48mm x 25mm in sterling silver, each weighing around 30 grammes Prooflike UNC in the large wooden display box with certificate, the certificate stuck to the lid. Comes with accompanying book.
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
Egypt Medal 1882 awarded to Ships Corporal, First Class W.W.Holmes H.M.S. Monarch, with bar ALEXANDRIA 11th JULY, VF. Ships Corporal Holmes was discharged to Pension in 1887. H.M.S. Monarch took part in the Naval bombardment of Alexandria 11th to 13th July 1882. The vessel was the first to carry its guns in turrets, and was also the first British Warship to have guns of 12 inch calibre
Medals (3) Coronation of KingGeorge V 1911 36mm diameter in silver by F.BowcherEimer 1921c Obverse: Conjoined, crowned and draped busts left, GEORGE.V MARY, Reverse: The King and Queen enthroned, facing, acclaimed by Britannia, as Empire, standing left with a wreath, in foreground, a plaque inscribed HOMAGE OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1911 festooned by two cherubs, GOD SAVE THE KING UNC: Coronation of Edward VII 1902 32mm diameter in silver, Obverse: Conjoined busts right draped, KING EDWARD VII QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION JUNE 1902 GOD SAVE THE KING Arms and supporters above, National Floral emblems below, UNC with an edge bruise: Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust right, crowned and draped, HIS.MAJESTY.KING.EDWARD.VIII Reverse: Britannia standing in an arch, facing, holding crown aloft and with Union flag CROWNED A.D.1937 legend with BRITISH below UNC toned, in the red box of issue
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
Great BritishRegiments a 35-medal set, each 44-45 grammes of .925 silver by the Birmingham Mint, 28 with certificatews these detailing the famous battle sfought by the Regiments UNC to FDC some with green residue, this possibly removable with care, in the large and impressive wooden box of issue, accompanied by 33 cap badges for the respective Regiments
First World War Medals (10), 1914-15 Star (S-4388 Pte. W. McLuskie A. & S. Highrs), British War medal (172105 Gnr. J.O.Thomas R.A.), Mercantile Marine War Medals (2). (Homer Renshaw & Leslie ... (naming partly illegible), Victory Medals (2), (S-34652 Pte. R. Grey Rif. Brig. & R.30294 Pte. J Wilkins K.R.Rif.C., 1616 Sepoy Nanku2-67 Pjbis). PoliceSpecial Constabulary Medal with The Great War 1914-18 bar (Douglas Dowding), British Red Cross Society Medal, bronze, Memorial Plaque (Henry Grundy). Generally VF or better. (10).
BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)
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).
World War I Medal awarded to 784 Tpr.F.Higgins Household Battalion/formerly 3688 2nd Lifeguards, NEF. Trooper Higgins was killed in action in France 14/12/1917, days after the Battle of Bourlon Ridge. He is buried at Happy Valley British Cemetery, Fampoux C.12
Medallic issues (11) British Banknotes (7) 50mm diameter in base metal each showing a coloured image of the Banknote and the subject portrayed on the note UNC in capsules, History of British Currency (2) 50mm diameter Farthing and Shilling issues, UNC in capsules, USA Medallic issues 500 Dollars with coloured banknote on the reverse '1922 Abraham Loncoln' UNC in capsules
The Birmingham Mint Royal Palaces a 12-piece sterling silver ingot set, total weight over 317 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea (8) each 37-38 grammes in .925 silver UNC some on the cards of issue, 1000 Years of British MonarchyEdward the Confessor silver ingot UNC on the card of issue, The Ten commandments One Ounce silver ingot UNC, Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 1977 58mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son Matt finish UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Coronation 25th Anniversary 1978 57mm diameter in silver The Royal Mint issue, UNC with some toning in the box of issue with certificate, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 1990 63mm diameter in silver The Royal Mint issue, UNC, unboxed, 100th Anniversary of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1987 2 ounce Silver Proof nFDC, Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 1977 a pair of oval shaped medals by the Warbury Mint Proof like UNC in the box of issue with certificate
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria Obv left facing bust crowned, laureate, veiled and draped IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI LX in the field, Rev Royal Arms in the centre THE BRITISH EMPIRE 1897, PEACE LOVE AND UNION, the impressive 76mm in gold (5 ounces) Eimer 1816 EF and exceptionally pleasing in this large gold format, and seldom offered
1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 2166, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in the wooden display case as issued
British Victories 1704 40mm diameter in silver by G.Hautsch, Eimer 411, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA D.G.MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REGINA Reverse: Britannia Seated beneath a palm tree decorated with three shields, inscribed DE GALL ET BAVA AD DONAWERD / GERMANIA LIBERATA HOSTIB FVGAT / DE GALL ET BAVAITER AD HOCHSTAD beyond; GIBRALTAR and a fleet. DIVES TRIVUMPHIS ANGLIA, Exergue: FRETO GADITANOCCVPAT. CLASSE. GALL. FVGATA. MDCCIV. Edge: IN OMNI GENTE. QVAE ADVIERIT NOMENTVVM MAGNIFICABITVR SVPER TE DEVS ISRAEL.IVDITH. XIII 31 EF toned the obverse with some contact marks, the first of this type we have offered
Medals (7) VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817 the Official Royal Mint Issue (2) EF and boxed. 150th Anniversary of British Administration of the Falkland Islands 1983 57mm diameter in bronze Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate. 900 Years of Westminster Abbey 1965 57mm diameter in bronze, UNC boxed with certificate. 800 Years of Mayoralty of the City of London 1989 63mm diameter UNC boxed with certificate. Destruction of the Spanish Armada 1588 51mm diameter in silver by the Birmingham Mint UNC boxed. Royal Mint Medal 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II UNC boxed, along with Twopence 1797 Fine in a frame-style holder with London Mint certificate, Penny 1797 a modern replica by London Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate
The 12 Greatest Britons - Medallic Crown-sized issued (12) Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, Captain James Cook, Sir Isaac Newton, Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Drake, Charles Darwin, Queen Victoria, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Oliver Cromwell, William Shakespeare, Sir WinstonChurchill UNC with coloured Union Jacks on the reverses, in the box of issue with certificates, British Banknotes a Medallic 14-coin set UNC in the Windsor Mint box of issue with certificates
1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 2166, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in the wooden display case as issued
1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 2166, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in the wooden display case as issued
Peter Scott's British Birds a 35-medal set each 51mm diameter, weighing 66.2 grammes and in .925 silver by John Pinches nFDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue GEF with a few small spots, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1819 46mm diameter in bronze by G.G.Adams Obverse conjoined young and old heads of the Queen, left, VICTORIA REG:IMP: 1837 1897, Reverse: Royal Arms UNITED IN LOYALTY, IN PROSPERITY, IN ENTERPRISE within a central frame, Around, various flora separating fifteen compartments, each inscribed with a British Colony or Protectorate UNC, Queen Alexandra Dock Opened 1907 52mm diameter in bronze by Spiridion & Son, Eimer 1900, Obverse Busts right, conjoined, KING EDWARD VII . QUEEN ALEXANDRA, Reverse: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT TO THE CITY OF CARDIFF OF THE KING & QUEEN & H.R.H PRINCESS VICTORIA ON THE OCCASION OF THE OPENING OF THE QUEEN ALEXANDRA DOCK 13TH JULY 1907. Below: Sir W.S.Crossman Kt. Lord Mayor of Wheatly Town Clerk UNC and nicely toned
BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)
Formation of the Free British Fishery Society 1750 40mm diameter in silver by L.Koch Eimer 629 Obverse Bust right, armoured and draped FREDERICK PRINCE OF WALES, Reverse: Fishermen on the shore with nets and barrels, a trawler at sea hauls in nets. FOR THE ADVANTAGE OF GREAT BRITAIN. Exergue: FRE BRIT. FISHERY BY A SOCIETY ESTABL. 1750.EF with old grey toning and small edge nicks, comes with old collector's ticket
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's Battles - British Victories in the Peninsula a set of 20 medalets each 15mm diameter in brass 1808-1814 Obverse: Angel BY THE MERCY OF GOD, Reverse: Dates of each respective Battle, EF to UNC and lustrous, contained in a box in the shape of a tube, this inscribed 'British Victories in the Peninsula'
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
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy 973-1973 (minted 1973-1977) Silver Proof Edition containing 50 x 65 grammes sterling silver ingots, comes in the large wooden display box with hardback book nFDC to FDC most of the ingots still sealed in the cards, these cards now cut
The Three BritishKings of 1936 a 3-medal set each 32mm diameter in silver: King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, the Abdication of King Edward VIII 1936, the Coronation of King George VI 1937 Matt finish UNC in the red box of issue with leaflet, The Three British Kings of 1936 a 3-medal set each 51mm diameter in bronze: King George V Silver Jubilee 1935, the Abdication of King Edward VIII 1936, the Coronation of King George VI 1937 Matt finish UNC in the red box of issue
GB (8) and Europe (15) GB Queen Anne's Bounty 1704 Eimer 404 45mm diameter in silver GF, Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b (cast) VF with some light tooling, Battle of Waterloo 1815 Eimer 1068 in silver, Fine, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 25mm diameter in silver EF toned, Elizabeth I oval medal in silver (?) 48mm x 40mm, Obverse bust left, reverse coat of arms legend HONI SOIT Y MAL Y PENSE on both sides, with loop mount at top, British Colonization 1670 as Eimer 244 a cast copy in base metal, Good Fine, George IVCoronation and Visit to Hanover 1821 39mm diameter in bronze GF cleaned, Dassier Cast copies in base metal Cromwell (2) and Elizabeth I and another Cromwell cast example, Europe includes France Silver Jettons (4) 1750 City of Nemours 28.5mm diameter in silver, VF toned, undatedLouis XV 28.5mm diameter LATE CVNCTA PROFUNDIT (2) different bust types, NEF and GVF, Louis IV 1700 Hercules facing, 28.5mm in silver Good Fine, France Jetton undated Louis XVI 24mm diameter in brass (?) OMNIBVS NON SIBI reverse, EF, France Jetton in bronze 26.5mm diameter Reverse inscription in 7 lines Les Habitants de Lille ont bienmerite de la patrie de crete de la conv on nat le 12 Octobre 1792 EF, France Jeton Louis XVI France undated Obverse bust right, Reverse a rural scene VF, Abbe Suger 1820 41mm diameter in bronze by Dupaulis VF holed, Death of King Gustav Adolf II 1932 cat, EF, along with a further three pieces these worn and unattributed
British Victories 1759 44mm diameter in bronze gilt by J.Kirk (?) unsigned. Eimer 677, Obverse: Laureate and armoured bust of George II, left GEORGIVS.II.REX, Reverse Centraln shield with an inverted Lis inscribed around garter PERFIDIA EVERSA; below, a ribbon inscribed W.PITT AUSP. GEO.11 PR.MI. Around, campaigns and their commanders : QUEBEC WOLFE MONCKn.TOWNSd. SEP.13 & 18 / CROWN POINT AMHERST AUG.4 / LAGOS BOSCAWEN AUG.19 / MINDEN FERDINAND AUG.1 / GUADALOUPE BARING.MOORE MAY.1 / NIAGARA IOHNSON IULY 25 / HAWKE QUIBERON NOV.20, Exergue: MDCCLIX EF/About EF
Farming Medals all 50mm diameter in silver, The Crystal Palace Show of Poultry, Pigeons and Rabbits 1924, awarded to 'Duse Manor Farm for Best Duck other than I.R' EF, British Dairy Farmers Association awarded to J.S.Parkin for the Best Duck or Drake Dairy Show 1925 EF, The Northern Utility Poultry Society Laying Competition Nov 1st 1922-Oct 2nd 1923 Sir A.Barrett 5 White Leghorns, 987 eggs EF
1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 1660, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in a wooden display case
A History of the English Speaking Peoples a 50-piece set each medal showing key historical events from 55BC to 1945 by Danbury Mint 1971 in gold-plated silver, UNC in the album of issue some pieces with toning, with certificates, along with Book '1000 Years of British Monarchy' by Sir Arthur Bryant
Queens of the British Isles a 9-medal set by the Birmingham Mint each medal depicting a different monarch, each medal 44-45 grammes of .925 silver, UNC-FDC in the box of issue, one medal with a line of discolouration, The Falkland Islands Campaign 1982 a 9-medal set each medal 25 grammes of .925 silver FDC in the case of issue with leaflet, 400th Anniversary of the Spanish Armada 1588-1988 Silver 5 ounce Medal by the Royal Mint UNC lightly toning, in the box of issue with certificate
Medals and sets a small group comprising Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze, presented by the Mayor of Stoke Newington EF. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver Reverse GRI monogram EF. The Three BritishKings of 1936 a 3-medal set depicting George V and Queen Mary, Edward VIII, George VI and Queen Elizabeth respectively, each 32mm diameter, matt finish in silver UNC boxed with certificate. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue EF in the Royal Mint box. Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue EF in the Royal Mint box. Coronation Medal 1937 32mm diameter in silver Obverse conjoined busted, no legend, reverse crowned GRI monogram, A/UNC boxed
VictoriaDiamond JubileeBritish Empire 1897 76mm in white metal NEF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 pin badge on the original card, as part of a group of Victoria to Elizabeth II (30) mostly Coronation and Jubilee includes some local issues and a couple of school attendance medals, in mixed grades
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
Great BritishRegiments, an impressive collection, by the Birmingham Mint, housed in a large wooden lockable box, with key containing 52 x 50 mm medals each depicting a Regiment in active service and the details of their achievements, along with a badge for each regiment, each medal around 45 grammes of sterling silver, FDC in the impressive wooden box of issue, only the second such set we have offered
First World WarMilitary Medal Group to Sjt. G.H.Benning R.F.A., Military Medal (L-10595 35/D.A.C. R.F.A.) British War & Victory Medals (L-10595 Sjt. R. A.). France Croix de Guerre, 1914-1918 reverse. EF (4).
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
Sir WinstonChurchill 100th Anniversary of his birth 1874-1974 a 2-medal set in silver 57mm diameter and 38mm diameter weighing 80.5 grammes and 31.1 grammes respectively Prooflike UNC in the box of issue, Dwight D.Eisenhower Normandy 1944 a 2-medal set in silver 65mm diameter and 32mm diameter weighing 87.83 grammes and 16.05 grammes respectively, Prooflike UNC and toned in the box of issue, The Seals of Walter Raleigh a 3-piece set in silver comprising Seal as Warden of the Stanneries, Seal as Governor of Virginia and Personal Seal, weighing 43.31 grammes, 29.32 grammes and 18.97 grammes respectively, by British Museum Publications Ltd.
Union of England and Scotland 1707 25mm diameter in silver Eimer 424b on a thin flan Good Fine, Union of England and Scotland undated (1707) 24mm diameter in silver Eimer 425 var Reverse British Arms within garter, crowned by winged genii, SEMPER EADEM on ribbons below VF struck on a thin flan
British Empire Exhibition 1924 (undated) 36mm diameter in silver by J.Langford-Jones, Eimer 1989, struck and sold at the exhibition EF the reverse with a few surface marks
Italy/GermanyWorld War II Circular bronze medal with integral loop for ribbon suspension; Obverse Arco dei Fileni monument centrally, the Italian fasces to the left, the German swastika to the right, the knot of Savoy below, CAMPAGNA ITALO-TEDESCA IN AFRICA ITALIENISCH-DEUTSCHER FELDZUG IN AFRICA, laurel leaves at the top, oak leaves at the base; Reverse with two armoured soldiers forcing open the jaws of a crocodile representing the British hold on the Suez Canal, signed ‘DE MARCHIS’ at the base, maker’s mark ‘LORIOLI MILANO’ to the left. The award was first created in ribbon form in 1942 for Italian and German troops in North Africa but on 7 January 1943 a medal was proposed by General Magli on behalf of the Supreme Command in Libya. The medal, though produced and distributed, was never officially recognised, VF with some residue
British and World Commemorative Medals (72) includes Netherlands, Relief of Heusden 1787, silver 38mm., pierced GVF & Souvenir Penny from New York with view of Woolworth Building and other U.S. medals
British Red Cross Society Medals and badges(40) assorted types, some in groups. Together with an Army Medical Service cloth armband. Generally GVF. (40).
British Red Cross Society WarService Medals 1914-18, bronze (7), British Red Cross Society "3 Years Service" Medals, reverses numbered, many with additional bars, gilt and enamel (11). GVF. (18).
Exhibitions (15) from assorted international events, including a Plymouth Prize Medal 1865 and British Empire Exhibition 1924 , struck at exhibition, silver, from 1851, bronze & white metal. VF or better.
V.A.D. Medical group of four: First World WarBritish War Medal (G.Ashberry V.A.D.) , 1939-45 Defence Medal, Jubilee Medal 1935, St JohnService Medal with bar (5634 L/Dis. Offr. G.Ashberry No.5 District S.J.A.B. 1927). Mounted as worn. GVF.
British Red Cross Society Medals (15) with assorted "Proficiency" brooch and slide service bars, gilt and enamel. Generally GVF, some with enamel damage.
British Red Cross Society Medals (15) with assorted "Proficiency" brooch and slide service bars, gilt and enamel. Generally GVF, some with enamel damage.
General Strike Service Medal 1926, bronze, Westminster Abbey 900 Years 1965 by Royal Mint, bronze, St Georges Chapel Windsor silver. Together with other assorted British & world medals and a boxed set of replica Nelson blazer buttons. (Lot).
British War & Victory Medals (70353 Pte.F.P.Hayes, R.A.M.C.), in card box of issue. Together with a cloth A.M.S. arm band, metal shoulder & cap badges & two dog tags.
British Red Cross Society Medals (13) with "Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid" and "Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing" brooch and slide service bars, gilt and enamel. Generally GVF, some with enamel damage.
Treaty of Paris 1856 by Ottley, 73mm., lead, fair. British Aluminium Co. medals (2) 1896 & 1907 Al. 1896 issue very rare (BHM3498). Mond Nickel Co. medal 1925, edge nicks. (4).
First World WarBritish War & Victory Medal pairs (5) to A.A.2309 E.Edwards A.B. R.N.V.R. (Victory medal engraved), 5823 Pte A.F.Adams 22-Lond.R., 120149 Gnr J.E.Munro R.A., G-68653 Pte T.Tolhurst The Queen's R., T4 211173 Dvr A. Ashton A.S.C.). Generally VF or better.
First World WarBritish War & Victory Medal pair to 32293 Pte. F.S.W.Mountjoy, E. Lan. R., Memorial plaque to William Smart, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915, in card box, Battle of Jutland medal 1916 by Spink, w/m. VF or better.
First World War related medals (6), British Red Cross Society Medal (2 - one in card box of issue), U.S.A. Pennsylvania National Guard Medal and Victory Medal, 1919 Peace medal, 1914-1918 Bombay medal. Together with a St John Ambulance Medal to Daisey Edwards 3534, in case. GVF.
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
Antwerp International Exposition 1930 "Jury" badge, silvered metal and enamel by Mauquoy. British Troops in Berlin Medal, bronze, fair, D.C.L.I. Marksmen's medal 1925, bronze. VF.
1000 Years of British Monarchy, Sterling Silver Proof Edition, set number 2166, silver ingots. 50 x 2 oz. (66.5 gms each) hallmarked silver ingots contained in a wooden display case.
Death of Edward VII 1910 WE4971 76mm diameter in gilt copper, Obverse Bust almost facing, Crowned, draped and holding a sceptre EDWARD' VII.D'G' REX.ET.ET.IMP Reverse EDWARD THE SEVENTH BY THE GRACE OF GOD, OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OF GREAT BRITAIN & IRELAND, AND OF ALL THE BRITISH DOMINIANS BEYOND THE SEAS, KING, DEFENDER OF THE FAITH, EMPEROR OF INDIA BORN NOVEMBER, 1841. ASCENDED THE THRONE 22ND JANUARY, 1901.CROWNED, 9TH AUGUST, 1902 DIED 6TH MAY, 1910 UNC in the original box of issue
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 Obverse Bust left, crowned and veiled, with a stipple effect in the field, Reverse Britannia seated beside a British lion, holds a radiate crown aloft, IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI Exergue GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN Eimer 1814, 78mm diameter in copper UNC in the black box of issue
Capture of Portobello 1739 40mm diameter in copper, Obverse Full length portrait THE BRITISH GLORY REVIV'D BY ADMIRAL VERNON Reverse HE TOOK PORTO BELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY VF
19th and 20th century (33) a mixed group includes some useful issues, such as 1902 bronze Edward VII Coronation 56mm diameter, the official Royal Mint issue UNC in box , 1911 bronze George V Coronation 56mm diameter, the official Royal Mint issue UNC in box, The Edinburgh Angus Club awarded by Janet S.Macduff in English, silver boxed, The Whitworth Memorial Medal Awarded to Joanne McMahon 1998 UNC boxed, Institute of British Architects awarded to Fred W.C.Gregory for measured drawings of Bolsover Castle 1902 UNC boxed, Victoria National Success Medal55mm diameter in silver, awarded by the Science and Art Department to Arthur White for Stage 19B 1886, UNC boxed, City and Guilds Prize medal for Technical Examination 51mm diameter in silver awarded to Thos.Percy Longworth for for Cotton Spinning 1st Prize 1903 GEF in box
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton Eimer 1872 Obverse Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWRDVS.VV.REX.ET.IMP.ET ALEXANDRA REG. Reverse Imperial Crown upon radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left and the Irish harp, right Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING. EDWARD. VI AND QVEEN. ALEXANDRA 1902A/UNC in the red box of issue, British Empire Exhibition 1924, by B. Mackennal / P. Metcalfe, 51mm., bronze, reverse Wembley Stadium with stylized lion (Eimer 1987) UNC in the red box of issue
Group of five Pte. L.C.J. Derrick Somerset Light Infantry, late Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry & Labour Corps, Queen's South Africa 1899, six bars Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (3185 Pte. L.C.J.Derrick, 2nd. D. of C. L.Infy), King's South Africa two bars S.A. 1901 & S.A. 1902 (3185 Pte. L.C.J.Derrick, 2nd. D. of C. L.Infy), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (7514 Pte. L.C.J.Derrick, Som. L.I.) GVF. Sold with copied service papers confirming medals and bars & conduct.
Group of five to Pte. H. Fox, 20th Hussars, late 14th Hussars, Queen's South Africa three bars Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4197 Pte. H.Fox 14th Hussars), King's South Africa two bars S.A. 1901 & S.A. 1902 (4197 Pte. H.Fox 14th Hussars), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (5378 Pte. H. Fox 20-Hrs) VF.
Korea Pair, British Korea Medal 1951 (22385568Tpr. W.Lannen, 5th D.G.), United Nations Korea Medal unnamed as issued. GVF. (2). Together with a "5DG" cap badge.
First World War Medals (6) British War & Victory Medals (M-348061 Pte. G.E.Williams ASC), British War Medal & Mercantile Marine Medal (Moriso Fujisaki), Mercantile Marine Medal (Tadarichi Ito), Italy War Cross 1918. Together with a Band of Hope Medal. GVF. Japanese serving with the Mercantile Marine?
Imperial Service Medal Edward VII issue, unnamed, in case of issue. EF, Imperial Service Medal EIIR to Harold Henry Withy Gardner, in case of issue. EF. British War & Victory Medals (32820 Pte H. Gardner, K.R. Rif. C.) In card box of issue. Kent One Year Attendance Medal, silver, in card box to Winnie Gladwell EF.
BritishRegimental Cap Badges (42). Replicas probably made by J.R.Gaunt for display purposes. EF. Please note that the vendor wishes that the proceeds from this lot be donated to the "Help For Heroes" Charity.
Sir Rowland Hill 1795-1879 Column at Shrewsbury, by Halliday, British Postal expert and pioneer BHM 912 Obverse bust right ROWLAND LORD HILL Reverse column ANIMO NON ASTUTIA 50mm silver Good EF
1914 Mons Star group of four to 7666 Pte. H. Martin, 2/York & Lancs Regt, 1914 Star with Mons clasp, British War & Victory Medals, ImperialService Medal GVI issue to Henry Charles Martin with certificate of award dated 1948 upon retirement from the Post Office.
A First World WarMilitary Medal in a Mons Star group of four to Pte. Huggett, Yorkshire Light Infantry, Military Medal GVR issue (8001 Pte G E Huggett 2/Yorks L.I.), 1914 Star with MONS bar, British War & Victory Medals, all officially named as issued. British War & Victory Medals (107041 2 Cpl. A W.Higgett R.E.). Together with a Second World WarDefence and War Medal pair in card box addressed to W.C. Wales Esq.
KoreanWar group of three to Sjt. J. Watson, K.O.S.B. & Royal Scots, British Korea Medal (22406463 Pte J Watson K.O.S.B.), U.N. Korea Medal, unnamed as issued, Efficiency Medal EIIR with Terrotorial suspension & additional silver Long Service bar (22406463 S. Sjt. J Watson R.S.) Mounted as worn EF.
Assorted British medals (11) subjects include Battle of Belleisle 1759 bronze cast, George III Memorial 1820 w/m, Duke of York Memorial 1827 w/m, Thames Tunnel opened 1843 w/m, RoyalMarriage 1858 w/m, together with six other medals AVF or better. (11).
Battle of Copenhagen 1801 38mm diameter in silver by Loos Sommer A 81, Bergsoe 32 ,Obverse: Seated Justice, holding scales and handing sword over to a warrior in classical roman armour. Legend: GUD OG DEN RETFAERDIGE SAG Reverse: Warrior with Danish shield, fighting Hydra (personification of the British fleet) in sea. EF with some hairlines, we note similar pieces have ben recently traded at over US$300
Assorted medals (6) including Return of Conservative M.P.'s for Shropshire 1841, w/m., Royal Exchange opened 1844, silver, James Watt & Co. by J. Moore 1871 bronze (Eimer 1617), Shipwreck Fishermen & Marine Society 1884 w/m, British & Foreign Sailor's Society/ Marriage of Prince George 1893 w/m. Free Museum medal, bronze. GVF. (6)
British War & Victory Medals to 25274 Pte P A Boston Oxf & Bucks L.I. With copied service papers showing entitlement to IGS 1908 medal with Afgan NWFF 1919. GVF.
New York Exhibition 1960 a 2-piece set comprising Crown 1960 Polished Dies and Royal Mint Medal 39mm in diameter in bronze 1960 Eimer 2101 UNC, along with British Empire Medals 1924 (2) Eimer 1991 28mm in bronze EF, Nobel Industries Ltd Struck at the British Empire Exhibition with company logo below 36mm diameter in bronze EF
Fire-fighter Group of four to Ronald E Yeates 10264 Station Officer (Oxfordshire) British Empire Medal, 10 Year Long Service Bronze Medal, Exemplary Fire Service Medal and 1953 Coronation Medal
First World War Medals (7), British War & Victory Medal pairs (18-363 Pte.W.J.Andreson R.Ir.Rif. & 13581 Pte J Anderson, R.S.Fus). British War Medals (5278 Pte.W.Bratty R. Ir.Rif. 6756 Pte J Russell R.Ir.Rif. - this lacking suspension), Victory Medal (12779 Pte J.Dornan, R. Innis Fus.)
First World War Medals (5), British War Medals (T4-044779 Dvr M.McWilliams A.S.C. & S4-092957 Pte. J. Kane A.S.C.) Victory Medals (392998 J.J.Rogers Labour Corps, 64343 Spr D.McBride R.E. 64436 Spr.G.Sinclair R.E.) GVF (5).
First World War Medals, British War & Victory Medal pair (SE-16019 Pte D.J.King A.V.C.) Together with a Coronation medal 1837 in white metal & another white metal medal, these both fair. (4)
Sir Rowland Hill 1795-1879 Column at Shrewsbury, by Halliday, British Postal expert and pioneer BHM 912 Obverse bust right ROWLAND LORD HILL Reverse column ANIMO NON ASTUTIA EF
Battle of Dunkirk 1658, by J. Mavger, bronze, 40mm, (similar to Medallic Illustrations vol I, 67 p.425), British Victories 1759 by Kirk, bronze, cast. Peace of Aix La Chapelle 1748 (similar to Medallic Illustrations vol I, 348 p.648), GVF. (3).
1914-15 Star (14665 Pte. J Wright, Essex Regt.), British War & Victory Medals (14665 Pte. J Wright, Essex Regt.), Mounted as worn. Defence and War Medals to Pte. J.G. Wright, Essex Home Guard, in card boxes of issue.
Battle of Albuera 1811 41mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1017 Obverse Bust right uniformed MARSHAL GEN.LORD BERESFORD Reverse a Polish lancer attacks a British Infantryman. BATTLE OF ALBUERA XVI. MAY MDCCCXI A/UNC with a few tiny rim nicks
Peter Scott's British Birds a 35-medal set each 51mm diameter, weighing 66.2 grammes and in .925 silver by John Pinches nFDC in the cabinet of issue with certificates
A 1914 Mons Star Casualty group of three to Bmbr G.A.Webster R.A.. 1914 Star with Aug-Nov 1914 bar, British War & Victory Medals (66637 Bmbr G.A.Webster R.A.). Together with Christmas tin and Swanscombe silver fob named to G. Webster. EF. With transmit letter for the Victory Medal and letter from Swanscombe Parish Council.
Loss of Minorca 1756 34mm diameter in copper Obverse a Half-Length figure standing facing, holding a staff and a British flag, a fort firing a cannon, left; a ship right: BRAVE. BLAKNEY. REWARD Exergue BUT. TO. B. GIVE A. CORD Reverse a Half-length figure of Byng left; receiving a purse, right WAS MINORCA SOLD BY. B.(yng) Exergue FOR. FRENCH GOLD. Eimer 653 Fine
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