Ecuador - Centenary of the Battle of Pichincha 1922 80mm diameter in bronze by L. Casadio, Obverse: General Antonio José de Sucré right, on horseback holding raised sword, CENTENARION DE LA BATTALA DE PICHINCHA, 1922 in exergue, Reverse: Soldiers marching left on groundline in battle line before a lighted altar. Above: Victory flying left, wearing Phrygian cap, holds a torch and hem of garment, with allegorical figures below, 321.60 grammes, EF. The Battle of Ichincha took place on May 24, 1822. General José de Sucré led a mixed army of Argentinian, Peruvian, Columbian and Venezuelan patriots, and defeated a Royalist army on the slopes of a volcano. His victory led to the independence of Ecuador
Battle of Waterloo 1815 41mm diameter in bronze, N.G.A. Brenet, Obverse: Bust right ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Two clasped hands above a ribbon inscribed SALAMANCA VITTORIA PAMPELUNA ORTHES TOULOUSE VIMIERA OPORTO TALAVERA BUSACO FTES DE ONOR, all within a wreath, BHM 871, Eimer 1068, 39.25 grammes, EF
The Duke of Wellington's Victories in India and the Peninsular Warundated (1812) 50mm diameter in White Metal by T. Halliday. Obverse Uniformed Bust of the Duke of Wellington right LORD WELLINGTON, Reverse: A trophy of Arms, with standard behind, within an open laurel wreath, ASSYE . VIMIERA . TALAVERA . BUSACO . BHM 745, 38.76 grammes, EF, listed as rare by BHM
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date visible, with 5 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek and Belfast, awarded to 4353 Pte. H.Talboys. 18/Hrs. Bright GVF with some traces of tooling on the reverse in the area of the date. Comes with copies of enlistment papers and Statement of the Services papers, Accompanying typed paperwork shows entries on the Main Roll for each of the clasps. Additional information shows an entitlement to King's South Africa Medal with 1901 and 1902 clasps.
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
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
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
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