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
Medals an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B.F.ET. H.REX. & GLOR . MEM. reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below; sheep in a landscape, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William III Dassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
Medals (10) Accession of Edward VII 1901 24mm diameter in bronze, NEF with a loop mount attached, Coronation of George V 39mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts right, Reverse: Crowned monogram with supporters garter legend on ribbon below, national emblems below, GVF, Coronation of George V 1911 Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned, Reverse: 1911 within a wreath 18mm diameter in silver NVF pierced for suspension, CanadaCoronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 33mm diameter in bronze GVF, Poland Krakow 1995 31mm diameter in bronze - The Royal City lustrous EF, Medalet - The Lord's Prayer 16mm diameter Obverse: George V left, Reverse: the Lord's Prayer in 14 lines EF with suspension loop at the top, Eclipse of the Sun 1983 in Indonesia 35mm diameter in bronze EF, Buddha token, oval 26mm x 21mm in base metal, Reverse: a reclining Buddha, with loop mount at the top, World War I Medal 1914 1918 to 4081 Pte. C.D. Brown E.Surr.R EF holed, FranceJeton 30mm diameter in brass Orb/Lion type, Near Fine, Engraved, Silver Threepence VictoriaJubilee Head Reverse engraved with AC monogram, holed Fine
Medals and badges an eclectic mix, National War Savings Committee badge with swastika, red and black enamel, VF, with letter from the Imperial War Museum, 14th September 2004, SAS pin badge with dark and light blue enamel EF boxed, Orders and Medals Research Society pin badge GVF, 'Defence Begins At Home' pin badge, VF, National Small-Bore Rifle Association (2) the first in bronze named 'News of the World A.C.F. 1969-70' EF boxed, the second shield-shaped with light and dark blue enamel GV F, A.S.L.E. & F. 30 Years lapel badge VF, Institute of Civil Defence Founded 1938 50mm diameter in bronze with blue enamel, 'awarded for services rendered' by Kenworthy's Ltd. NEF boxed, Germany - Membership badge for the Association of German culture abroad 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Submarine Holland I medal in lead, 'To Commemorate John Philip Holland' UNC in a slide case, Cap BadgeCanada Corps, Canadian General List, GVF, Miniature lapel badges (4) Navy League Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Air Force, Auxiliary Territorial Service, Royal Naval Association these VF to NEF, Prize Medal ' South West District 1983 Section Competition Winners EF, Attendance Star Dorset County Council Education Committee, with 'Perfect Attendance 1914-15 clasp EF, Bronze Medal uniface 45mm diameter with R.W.A and dragon rampant, matt finish, EF boxed, Spoons (2) the first in silver Army Cadet Force hallmarked and boxed, the second not hallmarked, inscribed 'Junior Inter Service XL Match 1969' boxed
Japan (23) 1937 Chinese Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War in bronze with ribbon and bar (3) VF, NEF and NEF the third boxed, Japan 2600th National AnniversaryCommemorative Medal 1940 in bronze GEF boxed, Japan - Manchurian Foundation National Merit Medal 1933 VF with ribbon, boxed, Japan 1931-1934 Manchurian incident in bronze with ribbon and bar, Japan 1920-1921 First National Census EF with ribbon, the reverse with a few small spots, Japan 1894 Sino-Japanese War, in bronze, EF with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care, Japan 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War medal in gilded bronze GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan 1914-1920 Russo-Japan War GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan Fire Brigade badges (6) a merit badge for the Imperial Visit of Prince Nashimoto 1937. The design shows a pair of Phoenix flanking an Edo era Fireman's signal device (Matoi), struck to commemorate the Prince's Visit to the Hiroshima Fire Brigade (April 9, 1937) the legend on the reverse shows the date of the visit. Made by the Nagai Medal Company VF with pin on reverse, along with a further group of Japanese Fire Brigade Badges (5) includes merit and Long Service badges, mostly 1930s issues one with red enamelling, another with green enamelling, these in the wooden boxes of issue, Japan Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class in silver with both sides enamelled, with ribbon, hook and eye, EF boxed, Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in silver (3) NEF to EF boxed, The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of the Second World War, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class GVF in the box of issue, along with Japan (2) non-military award medals 44mm diameter each with a white enamelled book in the centre with dark blue, pale blue and red enamelling in the blue folders of issue, along with an additional box this unrelated
HMS New Zealand Medal 1913, 36mm diameter in silver, by W.R.Bock. Obverse: The Arms of Auckland. THE DOMINIAN OF NEW ZEALAND, Reverse: The battlecruiser 'New Zealand'. TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF H.M.S. NEW ZEALAND 1913. 30.05 grammes, NEF, unnamed and unmounted. These medals were awarded by the citizens of Auckland to the officers and crew during the battlecruiser's visit to the city 29th April-10th May 1913. In World War I the 'New Zealand was present at the battles of Dogger Bank and Jutland.
NavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded to JX. 153299 J.D. Whetton P.O. H.M.S. Pembroke VF/GVF with a scratch on the obverse, Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-1918 awarded to James Byrne VF with some surface residue, World War I (4) 1914 Star awarded to CH. 5419 Sergt. A.E.H. Fowler R.M. Brigade EF with surface residue, 1914-15 Star awarded to L-11873 Gnr. F.J. Stiling R.F.A GVF, British War Medals (2) the first awarded to 13024 Pte. G. Chadbourne Notts. & Derby. R. VF, the second awarded to 54406 Pte. J. Ramsey R. Fus.GVF/NEF
Medals a wide ranging group as follows:- World War I British War Medal 1914-1918 in bronze awarded to 6024 Pte. A. Liau S.A.N.L.G About EF and scarce. World War II Africa Service Medal awarded to 116779 P.J.Van Der Merwe EF. World War II General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 bar, awarded to AS.24027Cpl. J.Ramalaica A.P.C. EF. King's South Africa Medal with 2 bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 Fine/Good Fine. World War I British War Medals 1914-1918 (2) in silver, the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. VF, the second awarded to Cpl. D.A.O.Devine 1st S.A.I VF. First World WarVictory Medals (2) the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. NEF, the second awarded to 709 Pte. T McKriel 1-Cape C.L.R. VF. World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to Pte. A.A.Willmott 10th Infantry VF. World War II Italy Star awarded to 544221 L.I. Van Hall VF. World War II 1939-45 Star and Africa Star both awarded to 94848 G.W.Williams GVF and NEF. World War II War medals 1939-1945 (2) the first awarded to 5506 E.E.Wasmuth, EF the second awarded to 251021 D.I.E Anderson, EF. World War II group of four, comprising 1939-1945 War Medal, Africa Service Medal, 1939-1945 Star and Italy Star awarded to N80414 S.Machidi GVF to NEF, World War I group of three awarded to Pte J.Oddie B-7852 Scottish Rifles comprising World War I War Medal 1914-18, World War I Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, the 1914-1915 Star named to L.Cpl J.Oddie VF to EF. World War II Defence Medal EF, (total 22 medals in lot)
Medals a wide variety includes General Services Medal with S.E.Asia bar 1945-6, Africa Service Medal, Queen's South Africa Medal with two bars, South Africa 1902 and Cape Colony, First World War a group of 3 to 1447 Spr. H.Corke R.E British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, First World War pair to 208301 Spr. A.J. Barker R.E. War Medal and Victory Medal, World War I British War Medal to PO.20435 Pte. J.G.Davies R.M.L.I, Second World WarDefence Medal 1939-1945 , Second World War, War Medals (2), Efficient Service Medal George VI awarded to 83602 S.SJT. J.W.R.Griffiths R.E.M.F, in mixed grades to EF, along with a group of World medals (12) includes a Replica Iron Cross, along with decorative badges (3), MontrealBadges (2) and an Anchor pin badge, along with a gents base metal ring, along with a further group of cap badges (78) a wide variety, in mixed condition
Medals (9) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 39mm diameter by Spink & Son, Sheffield Locality Fine, holed at the top. First World War Peace 1919 64mm diameter in bronze by Spink & Son. Obverse: Bust of the King left crowned and draped UNC with matt finish. King George VISilver Jubilee 1935 Eimer 2030 51mm diameter in silver by Turner and Simpson UNC and boxed, Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Obverse: Busts left conjoined Reverse: Coat of Arms NVF, Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, Reverse: Britannia standing facing EF. Investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales 1969 31mm diameter EF boxed, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in White metal GEF boxed , Battle of Jutland 1916 Eimer 1951, 22mm diameter by Spink, Good Fine with suspension loop Ex-Jewellery. Replica Medal uniface DIVA. IVLIA. AVSALIA 61mm diameter in bronze, with suspension loop at the top, Fine, we note the original medal was from c.1480-1490 with electrotypes made c.1880
World Medals (9) Germany (5) Welfare Institution Heilbronn for diligence and good behaviour undated (c.1870) Obverse: Eagle and Coat of Arms, Reverse: Für FLEISS und WOHLVERHALTEN (4) 30.5mm diameter, 11.31 grammes in silvered bronze, UNC and lustrous with pleasing and matching tone, along with K.Oberrealschule, Heilbronn Medal 30.5mm diameter in silvered bronze this on a thicker 3mm thick flan and weighing 18.8 grammes UNC and nicely toned, along with Peru, Lima medals 1821 San Martin (4) Obverse: LIMA LIBRE JURO SU INDEPENDENCIA EN 28 DE JULIO DE 1821, Radiant surface, Reverse: BAJO LA PROTECCION DEL EGERCITO LIBERTADOR DEL PERU MANDADO POR SAN MARTIN in eight lines within wreath, oblique edge reeding, 29mm diameter in silver, Fonrobert 8998, VF to EF
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).
Masonic Silver medals (3) AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS awarded to Comp.H.F.Inkpen No.2032, W.Bro T.A.Doble No.2722, Bro.C.Harrop No.3655, a further group in base metal (3) AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS awarded to W.Bro E.G.Morey No.2032, Bro. E.J.Harrison No.2032, Bro N.E.Inkster No.4975, a further two AEGROS SANAT HUMANITAS without inscriptions, all boxed, Prize Medal Currant Buns awarded by L.Durham with bars LEEDS and 1930, Presented by the Central Currant Office (London), in silver, boxed, East Lancashire Masonic award by George Kenning & Son in gilt silver, boxed, A World War I Masonic Medal in silver Religious themed Awarded to Bro.A.G.Derby No.1767, by Birmingham Medal Co.Ltd, Peru - Lima Masonic Award R.L.S Waldo Olivos Torrejon No.134 boxed, in mixed condition some near mint state
1874 Chicago World Exposition/Elgin Watch Company 30mm diameter in White metal GVF, USA Nickels, mostly Buffalo types (64), USA Cents (12) 1902-1924, in mixed grades, Vatican Mint set of 2001 (5 coins plus 3 stamps), Crowns 1953-1981 (100), India/Indian Princely States (22) 15 in bronze, 7 in silver includes dump coinage also medals, tokens and paranumismatic items, a varied group in mixed grades
U.S.S.R., Anniversary Medals (26), 30 Years of the Soviet Union, 50 Years of the Soviet Union (3), 70 Years of the Soviet Union (3), 30 Years since W.W.2 medal (3), 40 Years since W.W.2 medal (3), 100th birthday of Lenin (3), Second World War 30 Years Anniversary medal (2), 60 Years of The Creation of the Soviet Armed Forces 1978 (2), Veterans of Labour (3), 1945-1995 Anniversary, gilt (3). Generally EF
U.S.S.R., Anniversary Medals (23), 50 Years of the Soviet Union (3), 70 Years of the Soviet Union (3), 30 Years since W.W.2 medal (3), 40 Years since W.W.2 medal (3), 100th birthday of Lenin (2), Second World War 30 Years Anniversary medal (2), 60 Years of The Creation of the Soviet Armed Forces 1978 (1), Veterans of Labour (3), 1945-1995 Anniversary, gilt (3). Generally EF
First World War DCM group to Sjt F Tomlinson, ManchesterRegiment, Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (10721 Sjt. F Tomlinson 18/Manch.R.), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (10721 Cpl. Manch R.). Extremely fine. London Gazette "10721 Sjt. F. Tomlinson, 18th Bn. (now 30456, 1/4th Bn. N. Lan. R.) (Stockport)'. London Gazette 30 January 1920".
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)
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