Waterloo Medal 1815 (Ralph Surtis 73rd Reg. Foot). Original claw, toned, GVF with small edge knock on reverse. Sold with copied P.R.O. service papers which show that Ralph Surtis, aged 26, 2nd Batt., 73rd Foot received a gun shot wound in the right ankle at Waterloo. Waterloo Medals to The 73rd (Black Watch) are one of the most desirable to collect.
R.A.F pair to Sgt. R.B.Diggle, General Service Medal 1962 bar Borneo (3518958 Cpl R.A.F.). R.A.F. Long Service & Good Conduct Medal E.II.R. (Sgt.(L3518958) R.A.F.). Mounted as worn EF. With boxes of issue
A Great War DCM & MM group to Sjt. H. Temple Royal Engineers. Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (13666 2 Cpl. 1/ Sig. Co. R.E.), Military Medal G.V.R (13666 2 Cpl. 1/ D.S.Co. R.E.), 1914 Mons Star (13666 Sapr R.E.), British War & Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaf 13666 A.Sjt. R.E.Defence Medal, Imperial Service Medal GVIR (Harold Temple DCM MM). Mounted as worn, First two slightly polished otherwise GVF. The Imperial Service Medal was awarded to Mr Harold Temple DCM MM in recognition of nearly half a century of outstanding service to the Crown. Enlisted in R.E. in 1904, and served in Ireland, until early 1914, when he joined the Post Office Telegraph Service at New Cross. He went to France and Belgium when the war started won the DCM & MM, and was Mentioned in Despatches for Conspicuous Gallantry during operations - for repairing telephone lines under heavy gunfire, for carrying a wounded colleague to a dressing room under heavy fire and returning to duty. He was wounded twice and after six months at hospital was sent to Signal School at Farnham where he stayed till he was demobilised in 1919. He returned to the Post Office and was promoted to Inspector in 1941. He served as a Captain in the Home Guard in the Second World War.
U.S.S.R. Medals (11) for Military Merit in Combat Service, silver, Defence of Leningrad 1942 (2), Victory over Germany 1945 (2), Long Service Medal, 2nd Class (3), Badge of The Guards, gilt metal & enamel and two unidentified modern Russian Civilian Medals. Generally EF
A scarce R.A.F. Meritorious Service Medal group of four to Sjt. Mjr. G.Gilmam R.A.F. British War & Victory Medals (8398 S.M.1 R.A.F.), R.A.F. Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (8398 S.M.1 R.A.F.) R.A.F. Meritorious Service Medal G.V.R. (8398 Temp Sjt Maj. R.A.F.). Mounted as worn GVF. Sold with service details which show that Gilman from Lewisham, South London, joined the R.A.F. from the 16th Lancers. M.S.M. London Gazette1.1.1919.
British Empire Medal, E.II.R. for Meritorious Service, Civil Division (Anthony Henry Hazell). In case and brown box of issue. Mr Hazel served with the Southern Electricity Board and was awarded the medal in 1972
Britishwar & victory Medal Pairs (2) (145257Gnr.J.Hill R.A., 706422 Gnr.J.H.Heaton R.A.), ImperialService Medal E.II.R. (George William Raymond Barnes) EF in case of issue
Three groups to the Higgs family. 1) Crimea group of Four including: Crimea Medal bar Sebastopol (Driver Willm. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming but rank engraved, Turkish CrimeaSardinian issue, unnamed, suspension repair. Meritorious Service Medal, Victorian issue (Sergt Major W. Higgs (Late R.A.) engraved naming, L.S. & G.C. Victorian issue (14 Serjt-Maj. W. H. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming. Sold with copied service papers. 2) First World WarBritish War & Victory Medals (207969 Gnr. F.G.Higgs, R.A.) With badges, dog tags & service docs. 3) Second World War group of five to Lt. F.C. Higgs R.A. including 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals and Efficiency Medal with Territorial suspension, G.VI.R. (Lt. F.C.Higgs R.A.). Crimea Fair other GVF
Prize medals (4) Manchester Shoe and Leather Exhibition 1925 presented to A.J.Jackson 38mm diameter in silver, boxed UNC, Croydon Master Bakers Exhibition 1938 presented to H.W.Thornton 38mm diameter in silver, boxed UNC, Lancashire and Cheshire Grocers Exhibition 1902 38mm diameter in silver presented to J.B.Jowett EF with some scratches on the reverse, Institute of Clay workers Long Service Medal 1946 37mm in silver awarded to Reuben James GEF with suspension loop at top, boxed
Appointment certificate to Wing Commander A.H.F.Turner, AFC to be a Flying Officer in the RAF dated 3rd February 1948. Together with a folder giving service record.
Group of sixteen MINIATURE MEDALS as worn by Group Captain Sir Douglas Bader RAF ? DSO & two bars, DFC & bar, service medals for 2nd WW and KoreanWar, Coronation, Long Service, Belgium & American Medals. With ribbon bar, cloth RAF wings and photo of on plane with dog. Framed for display.
Second World WarNavy group of four to A.W.Gover, 1939-45 & Africa Stars, Defence & War Medals. Together with certificate of service showing rank as "Act.Yeo. Signals", 2 signal history sheets and certificate for "wounds & hurts" received on 8th Nov. 1942 resulting in amputation of leg.
The Official Medals of the Tutankhamun Exhibition-British Museum 1972 and the Chinese Exhibition-Royal Academy 1973-1974 in Silver Gilt and Fine Silver respectively UNC lightly toning cased as issued with certificate, Clark's Civil Service and Commercial College 1, 2, and 3 Chancery Lane W.C. Boy Clerks Open Competition September 1906 awarded to W.F.Burtenshaw, 45mm in Bronze UNC boxed as issued with a newspaper Photo of the recipient
A Naval group of six to A.B. J.Evea R.N., Egypt 1882 bar Gemaizah 1888 (A.B. H.M.S.Racer) undated reverse, 1914-15 Star trio (133487 J Evea A.B. R.N.), Naval Long Service & Good Conduct V.R. issue (A.B. H.M.S.Ocean), impressed naming. Khedives Egypt Star, undated. mounted on bar. contact marks to edges otherwise GVF
1939-45 Medals (5) 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals. In card box of issue with forwarding slip addressed to F.Weatherhead. ImperialService Medal E.II.R. issue to Frederick Arthur Weatherhead, in case of issue. EF
Group of four First World War to 1541 Sergeant Walter Skilbeck of YorkEast Riding Yeomanry, includes Service and War medals, Territorial ForceEfficiency medal VF-EF, newspaper cuttings, history and photographs of the subject, plus soldier's pay book, along with a group of four Second World War to John Skilbeck, 8th (King's Royal Irish) Hussars later the Armoured Reconnaissance of the 7th Armoured Division. comprises France and Germany Stars, War and Service medals NEF, comes with history of the subject plus photographs, in glass frames so unsuitable for posting
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
First World War Medals to Private A. Mullender, R.W.Kent R., 1914-15 Star (S.E.-1432 Pte A.Flack, A.V.C.) presumably a replacement, British War & Victory Medals (203793 Pte. A. Mullender R.W.Kent R.), Defence Medal, these four mounted as worn. Special Constabulary Medal G.V.R. ( Charles Mullender). ImperialService Medal, G.VI.R.(Henry Fitzhugh) in case of issue. World War II Medals - 1939-45 & France and Germany Stars, and War Medal. Together with three commemorative medals. Good very fine. (5).
Special Constabulary Medals (3), G.V.R. (Ernest H. Ruscoe, Alfred Piggot), G.VI.R. (George Ashdown). ImperialService Medal, E.II.R. (Bernard Edgar Leslie), in case of issue. Extremely fine
Canada, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Medals (3), R.C.M.P. Long Service, tailors copy. Police Exemplary Service Medal and Calgary Police Distinguished Service Medal, tailors copy. Extremely fine. (6).
GermanyNazi badges (6), Faithful Service badge in white metal, 1935 shield, State Farmers Badge numbered 31318, in silvered metal, enamelled oval badge with central eagle with inscription " Militar Verwaltung Frantreich" Students Badge in white metal an
AfricaGeneral Service Medal 1902-56 E.II.R. issue, one bar Kenya (M1154 I.P.(R) A.S. Maker). General Service Medal 1918-62 G.VI.R. issue, one bar Palestine, ( 369 B.Const.W.Hill Pal. Police). Last in card box of issue, extremely fine. (2)
Ireland, Emergency Service Medal 1939-46 rev. with inscription for Local Security Forces issue. Eire Medals for Civil Guard, Garda Millennium Medal and Garda Comm. Medal 1922-72. Extremely fine
A South African Police Group of seven to Constable H.E.Muller, South African Police and a 2nd W.W. P.O.W. including The South African Police Star of Merit, silver and enamel, named and dated 1969 on reverse, South African Police Service Medal (S/Konst), 1
South West AfricaPolice Medals 1981, including The Police Star for Outstanding Service, gilt and red enamel neck badge, Medal for the Establishment of the South West African Police, gilt and enamel, Police Star for 20 years Faithful Service, Star of Meri
Germany, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 with Swords, Oak Leaves and Diamonds, cased and a fine quality copy. Germany, Mothers Cross, gilt and enamel, British National Service Medal 1960. Extremely fine (3).
South African Police Medals including a group of three to Sgt. Weiman, 1939-45 War Medal, Africa Service Medal (SAP 197051C.E.Weiman), South African police Good Service Medal, 2nd type (11687"M"L/Seargent Weimann C.E.). Three to A.P. Visagie including 193
1914-18 Victory Medal ( RMA 2353 Gr. A. Hawkins). General Service Medal 1962 one bar South Arabia (23915294 Pte. M.S.E. Otto, S.C.L.I.). Good very fine
Jamaica Efficient Service Medal ( S/Sgt. W.Gause I.S.C.F.12.9.74.), silver. Extremely fine and scarce. These "Medals of Honour" were instituted in 1970 for the Jamaica Defence Force
British War Medal (Const.B.L.Oosthuizen,2nd.M.C)., Very fine. (Sold with service details showing entitlement to 1914-15 Star and service in German South West Africa with the military establishment, scarce unit)
A South African Second World War group of five to Sergeant L.Lonsdale, S.A.C.M.P. including 1939-45 & Africa Stars, Defense & War Medals, Africa Service Medal, all officially named to "243042 L.N.F. Lonsdale. Extremely fine (5)
Canada, Centennial Medal 1967, silver; Special Service Medal 1984, Peace Keeping Medal 1997, Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal 2002, this a replica. Generally extremely fine. (4)
South African Police Medals (5), Medal for Combating Terrorism, silver with bar, unnamed; Railway and Harbour Police Faithful Service Medal, bronze named to S. Konst. to S.Konst. D.v Niekerk, 82.03.16; South African Railway and Harbour Police Star of Meri
South African Police Medals (5), Medals for Black Homelands Independent State of Venda for Faithful Service, Combating Terrorism, Police Establishment Medal 1985 and for Loyal Service, bronze. Together with a Black Homelands Ciskei State Security service
Malay States and Singapore, Pair including MalaysiaGeneral Service Medal, silvered metal and Long Service Medal (PPS), bronze. Singapore Police L.S.&G.C.(3919 Sgt. Abdul Hamid Bin Yasin), silver. This medal was instituted in 1961 for 18 years service. Si
Australian and New ZealandPolice Medals (5), Medal for Distinguished Service; N.S.W.10 Years Service Medal; Tasmania 10 Years Service Medal East Timor (New Zealand) Police Defense Medal; Kiribati Police Medal. All except last replicas. Extremely fine. (5
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