GB and a few World medals a mixed group (114) base metal types 19th and 20th Century, a wide variety of subjects covered, many Coronation and Jubilee types, several are local issues, also includes Handel Centenary Festival 1859 51mm in bronze, The Building for the Great ExhibitionLondon 1851 74mm diameter in copper?, Prince Edward Recovery from Illness 1872 in White Metal, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 in White Metal, Prince Albert England's Pride undated 27mm in White metal, also includes many Edward VIII types, along with Sentimental Token 1773 Queen Charlotte, a group of brass, bronze and White metal medalets and gaming counters, these include George IV and Victoria-related items, an interesting selection, in mixed grades many VF or better, some holed
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in .999 silver 40mm, 32mm and 25mm diameter, Obverse: Bust facing H.R.H. PRINCE CHARLES . PRINCE OF WALES . 1969, Reverse Royal Arms with supporters Prince of Wales feathers and Welsh Dragon below. DRAIG GOCH CYMRU numbered (0752) on the reverses, nFDC to FDC with a hint of toning, retaining practically full mint brilliance, in the blue box of issue with Metalimport certificate, Australia 1979 Swan River Colony Western Australia 150th Anniversary, a set of 4 medals each 44mm diameter in different metals, each with a different reverse: the first with Horses reverse, in silver (35.12 grammes), the second with Art reverse, in cupro-nickel, the third, with Gold prospector reverse, in bronze, and the fourth with surfers reverse, in bronze, all UNC in the blue boxes of issue, USA Man's First Moon Landing 1969 Apollo 11 Mission 57mm diameter in silver by M.Rizzello Obverse: Portraits of Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin facing, in space suits MAN'S FIRST MOON LANDING, In Exergue COLLINS ARMSTRONG ALDRIN 20.7.1969 AD, Reverse: The Apollo 11 Landing craft APOLLO 11 MISSION, numbered 2303 on the edge, 70.75 grammes of silver, UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate, Canada Mint Set 1967 (6 coins) One Dollar to One Cent UNC in the long plastic case, USA half Dollar 1968D Kennedy Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Tonga Two Pa'anga 1967 UNC in a slide case, GB/USA/Channel Islands/Ireland a 5-coin set comprising Jersey Crown 1966 900th Anniversary of the Battle of Hastings, GB Crown 1965, Ireland Ten Shillings 1966 Pearce, USA Half Dollar 1964 Kennedy and Guernsey Ten Shillings 1966 William, Duke of Normandy all UNC in a slide case, GB Crowns (5) 1977, 1981 (4) UNC, Gibraltar Crown 1970 UNC in a slide case, Australia 50 cents 1982 BrisbaneCommonwealth Games UNC in a slide case, GB (51) Decimal and pre-Decimal base metal coinage (50) and Sixpence 1930 VG, World base metal issues (46), includes USA (41) with Dollars Eisenhower (3) 1974D EF (2) and 1976D GVF, and $5.03 redeemable currency, in mixed grades some with lustre
Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
Death of Daniel Solander, Swedish botanist undated (1782) 37mm diameter in silver by G.Ljungberger, Obverse: bust right DANIEL SOLANDER with a flowering solandra with it's stem cut. Reverse: text in 6 lines IOSEPHO BANKS EFFIGIEM AMICI MERITO D.D.D. CL. ET. IOH. ALSTROEMER, Eimer 798, BHM 252, 21.55 grammes, NVF/VF. Listed as RRR by BHM. Solander first accompanied Joseph Banks on James Cook's voyage around the world. He also went with Banks to Iceland in 1772. In 1773 he became keeper of the Natural History department in the British Museum. The medal was struck at the Swedish Royal Mint in 1783 and dedicated to Joseph Banks by Klas and Johann Alstrӧmer. Banks's grandfather Jacob Bancks was Swedish and became a naturalised Englishman serving as a naval officer and as an M.P. for Minehead
First World War II Medal 1914-1918 awarded to 19909 Pte. E.F.Rigby 10th Canadian Infantry, EF toned, boxed with ribbon, comes with letter detailing the award of the 1914-1915 Star to Pte. Rigby, who was killed in action 9/8/1917. He is buried at Nelson Memorial Park, BritishColumbia, Canada
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. WinstonChurchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugbyWorld Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Medals, includes some world examples in base metal (35), includes Hudson Bay Company 1970, GB Royal Mint Queens Award to Industry 1973 dump-style striking in silver (?) 23.5 grammes, boxed, Robert Raines- Sunday Schools 1880 in white metal (2), Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs - Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar (5), Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991, Kuwait Liberation Medal 1991, boxed, Vatican, Papal medal 1975 51mm diameter, along with GB and World in base metal, the majority 20th Century and a group of pins, badges and a few Paranumismatic items (21) a few Naval-related, in mixed grades to EF, Coins (2) GB Sixpence 1944 F/VF and Germany 5 Marks 1968 J 150th Anniversary od the Birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiff Eisen EF
Medals (15) Italy Frencesco de Larderel 1858 Count of Montecerboli by G.Voigt, 51mm diameter in silver 74.4 grammes, EF. Argentina 1910 100th Anniversary of the 1810 Agricultural Exposition - Buenos Aires, 50mm diameter, 56.75 grammes VF with some edge nicks. Columbian Exposition 1892 58mm diameter in White metal Obverse: Discovery of America October 1492 and Landing of the Pilgrims December 1620, Reverse: Signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776 and World's Columbian Exposition 1892 Chicago. Edge: Boldenweck &Co. Pat'd Oct 7, 1890 in 2 lines EF. Ireland 1897 Lord Lieutenant of Ireland - To Exhibitors at Countess Cadogan's Irish Textile Exhibition, Dublin 1897 38mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son. Obverse as Eimer 1820Diamond Jubilee portrait facing left, crowned and veiled, by F.Bowcher / Reverse: Crowned Crest with ribbon and legend in 7 lines below VF/EF the obverse with some scratches. George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 VF. Bronze medal 1823 39mm diameter Obverse: 11 line legend, I. THOSE PRINCIPLES OF TRUTH AND MORALITYON WHICH POLITICAL LIBERTY AND SOCIAL ORDER DEPEND. II. A MILITIA OF ALL MEN CAPABLE OF ARMSBEARING. III. A WITTENAGEMOTEANNUALLY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR ENACTING LAWS. Reverse: 12 line legend IV.GRAND AND PETIT JURIESOF THE PEOPLE FAIRLY DRAWN FOR APPLYINGTHE LAWS. V.A MAGISTRACY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR DULY PERFORMING ALL EXECUTIVE DUTIES. ANTIENT POLITY MDCCCXXIII NVF. British Empire Exhibition 1924 Nobel Industries Ltd. 36mm diameter in bronze NEF. Queen VictoriaDeath 1901 medalet 13mm diameter NEF/GVF. 1901 The Weeping Angel of Amiens by Blasser 15mm diameter, with a loop mount attached NVF. Edward VII Coronation 1902 19mm diameter Obverse: The busts of the King and Queen right, conjoined, with radiant crown above, Reverse: Arms with supporters ER above, Fine. Edward VII Coronation 1902 medalet by Lauer Obverse: The King and Queen, almost facing OUR GRACIOUS KING AND QUEEN with MADE IN GERMANY below, Reverse: Crowned at Westminster VF. Memorial medal Henry Irving In Memoriam - I GO TO MEET MY KING BECKET, undated, GVF. Medalet 28mm diameter Madame de Servigne 1626-1696 Reverse: Souvenir l'Expositionde Clermont Ferrard 1910 - Chocolate de Royat VF. Medalet - The Lord's Prayer, Obverse: George Vleft with FOREIGN below, Reverse: The Lords prayer in 14 Lines, Good Fine. Medalet - Death of Napoleon undated, 14mm diameter in base metal NVF with loop mount. Sentimental Tokens by Kirk (2) 1773 Lord Camden NVF/GF, 1773 D.Carrick Good Fine/Fine, Canada - OntarioMasonic Penny Token undated Cannington - King Darius Chapter No.154 VF with some scratches. also Groat GB 1836 Enamelled in 5 colours, Fair workmanship Fine
GB and World Medals a mixed group in base metal (41) includes many Shooting prize medals, in mixed grades to UNC, along with a GB Crown 1951 UNC and Isle of Man Crown 1980 Proof UNC
Medals and Tokens a varied group (125) includes some in silver, the medals GB and World 19th and 20th Century types cover a wide range of subjects, including some larger issues, in mixed grades with some EF or better with a few boxed items
First World War (2) Military Medal - For Bravery in the Field, to 302597 Cpl. James Houston 1/5th Battalion (City of London) London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) EF and Victory Medal to 4367 Cpl J.Houston EF, comes with internet research, showing 'Missing in action 28th March 1918'. The research shows the citation for James who was awarded the Military Medal on 16/8/1917 for Polygon Wood, after he took charge of his platoon after the platoon commander was killed. On 28th March the enemy attacked 'C' Company with an intense bombardment and the Battalion strength was reduced from 23 officers and 564 o/ranks, to 8 officers and 60 o/ranks. He is listed at the Commonwealth War Grave at Arras Memorial, France. Also World War II War Medal and Defence medal pair EF in a box with label Capt. W.E.P Tuddenham, and an assortment of cap badges, badges, a small hinged box containing two Edwardian stamps, a compass a sextant, a Military button and a worn Victorian Halfpenny. Also First Day Covers (19) and a quantity of mainly used GB and World stamps Decimal and Pre-Decimal denominations
GB and World a wide-ranging group (20) mostly base metal issues, includes a National Trust Medal in silver, Silver Jubilee 1977 in gilt silver by Birmingham Mint, and two bronze prize medals, many in EF to UNC some boxed
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)
GB and World (54) Medals, includes some Royal Mint issues Crown-sized and in Silver, these UNC to FDC in the boxes of issue, and some interesting Israel State medals in bronze (5) UNC boxed, along with some modern reproduction material, Numismatic covers and souvenir packs EF to UNC
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)
Medals base metal types, includes commemorative and prize, some boxed, also a small group of Roman coins in low grade, a small group of GB and World coins and tokens, also includes paranumismatic items (lot), in mixed grades
GB and a few World (67) in base metal a wide variety includes a few attendance medals, some boxed, in mixed grades to UNC, along with Smugglers box Twopence 1797 Fine, in a suspension ring this with mount, BEF Prisoner of War 50 Cents token Fine, Medal Admiral Vernon 1739 Fine and with three edge cuts
Churchill Centenary Medals by John Pinches 1973 for the Churchill Centenary Trust, 24 silver Crown size medals each around 25 grammes, in an album. nFDC with House of Commons letter, Great Britons Medallic First Day Covers 4 coin cover set, along with GB and world these including 1964 Tokyo Olympics 1000 Yen and a Spanish silver 5 pesetas (lot)
GB and World Medals in a Lindner Tray 19th and 20th Century from a dealers retail stock, total ticket price £697 (20) includes some prize medals with some in silver, in mixed grades VF to UNC
The Official Emblems of the World's Greatest Airlines 50 piece silver miniature ingot set UNC in the box of issue with certificates, GB Proof Set 2000 FDC in the case of issue, Medals (11) First World War Star to 2.Lieut H.W.Perry-Gore, Second World War (7) Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star (2), Defence Medal, Coronation Medal 1937 in brass, Trafalgar Medal reproduction in Pewter, German Iron Cross Reproduction, in mixed condition, plus Silver pendant 25mm diameter engraved with a bird, Switzerland Collectors Knives (2) 1983 Battle of Morgarten 1315, 1984 Battle of Laupen 1339, UNC boxed
Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 UNC or near so in the red box of issue, as part of a group of GB and World largely base metal (41) in mixed grades along with a quantity of badges a wide variety mostly base metal
An accumulation of mixed GB and World, Medals, a small group of lower grade World Paper Money and Framed bonds and shares approximately 10 Kilos, in mixed grades, unsuitable for posting, Room Bidders only
City of London Medal 1834 57mm in base metal cased, two gold prize medals, and a World War II group of four as part of a group of GB and World coins and medals in mixed grades
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