World War I trio British War Medal and Victory Medal, and 1914-1915 Star awarded to 3024 Pte. L. V. Hayward 23 - Lond. R, EF, Lawrence Victor Hayward was killed in action near Givenchy on May 26 1915, and is buried at Le Touet Memorial, France, along with World War I pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to A-254470 Pte. N.S. Hayward A.S.C, EF, this on a pin bar for wearing, also World War II 1939-1945 Medal EF in box with Smith G. 2052/86 written on the lid
World War I pair British War medal and 1914-15 Star, awarded to Lt.R.F.Symonds 5th Infantry, Near EF, He also served in the Boer War, then as Lieutenant in the Kaffrarian Rifles during World War I, later Captain and Town Clerk of Cathcart. Comes with copy of portrait photo, and biography in South Africa's Who's Who 1940, plus details of the Kaffrarian Rifles in World War I, World War I British War Medal awarded to W.G.Symond R.A. EF toned, comes with copy of service record, details of AWOL, copy of discharge papers, and copy of entitlement list for the Victory Medal and/or British War Medal and War Badge, also copies of entries on the Birth register, Electoral Register and Death Register, World war I Victory Medal awarded to 204277 Pte. G. Symonds. Rif. Brig GVF
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
World War I group of four, awarded to 795 Dvr. Robert Dean R.A. comprising Mercantile Marine Medal GVF, Territorial Force War Medal EF, British War Medal 1914-1918 NEF, and Victory Medal , along with silver War Badge, Royal Artillery cap badge and ImperialService badge. Come with photocopied Medal Roll for the War Badge to a Robert Dean, with an accompanying letter stating there were two Merchant Seamen of this name
World War I Trio awarded to 11958 Pte. J.Jubb E.York. R., 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal, EF, the star with some surface residue, along with Death Plaque EF in original card envelope, cap badge, and printout from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website with full details. Pte. Jubb was killed in action at Thiepval on 8th February 1917 Age 27. He is buried at Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
World War I Trio awarded to 8705 Pte. Sidney Francis Harry Gigg 2nd Battalion DevonshireRegiment, 1914 Mons Star with clasp, 1914-1920 British War Medal and Victory Medal, along with Death Plaque in original envelope and card, and with cap badge for the Regiment, comes with copy of paper confirming the entitlement of the Mons Star Clasp, and Commonwealth War Grave Commission website printout describing the location of the grave (Le Touret Memorial, Panel 8 and 9)
World War I Trio awarded to F.O. Bird, B.R.C and St.J.J (British Red Cross and St. John of Jerusalem), 1914-15 Star, 1914-1920 British War Medal and Victory Medal, GVF to NEF with some toning in places, the star with some surface residue, comes with paperwork stating entered France 29/3/2015, Rank Accountant
World War I group, awarded to 132209 Spr. H. Wilkinson R.E. comprising 1914-1915 Star , British War Medal 1914-1918 (to 289365 Spr. H. Wilkinson), and Victory Medal (to 289365 Spr. H. Wilkinson), NEF to EF along with Special Constabulary Medal also to Henry T. Wilkinson, this GEF with traces of lustre ands a little surface residue, this possibly removable with care
World War I Trio awarded to 76016 Dvr.W.Soley R.F.A. comprising 1914 Star with 5th Aug.- 22nd. Nov 1914 clasp and silver rosette, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal GVF to NEF with some surface residue, this possibly removable
World War I Trio awarded to Dvr. C.K. Morgan S.A.S.C. 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal, VF to EF the Victory medal and star with some surface residue
World War I Trio awarded to K.766 J.S.Sowden Sto.1, R.N., 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal, GVF to NEF, comes with photocopied service record showing he was invalided out after 12 years service on 31/12/1919 due to heart disease
A Nazi armband as part of a mixed group (26), includes cap badges, badges and buttons, includes ARP, H.M.Prison, British Legion, RoyalArmyService Corps, a World War IVictory Medal and a pair of World War I miniatures War Medal and Victory Medal these mounted for wearing, in mixed grades to EF
World War I pair awarded to 83813 1.A.M. W.N. Elley R.A.F. comprising British War Medal 1914-1918 NEF and Victory Medal VF, the second with some surface residue
World War I a group of three awarded to Lieu. T. H. Speak R.N.R. comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal EF to GEF, World War I a pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to G-12994 Pte. W.T. Court E. Kent. R., NEF to EF, a World War I Cap badge - Mine Clearance Service 83mm x 60mm, and George VICoronation Medal 1937 Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA. AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND. BRITAIN VF, and a Masonic Jewel with DEO REGI FRATRIBUS hand-inscribed on a six-pointed star, in silver gilded, maker's mark W.H.T EF boxed
World War I (18) British War Medals 1914-1918 (5), one missing the ribbon bar, World War I Victory Medals (5) one missing the suspension loop, 1914 Star, 1914-15 Stars (5), in mixed grades to EF, a World War I pair to P-5989 L.Cpl. T.Wensley M.M.P. mounted for wear, World War II (6) War Medals (3), Defence Medals (3) in mixed grades to EF
World War I group of four to 63741 Dvr. P.H.Caselton R.F.A. comprising 1914 Mons Star with Silver Rosette, British War Medal (to Bmbr. P.H. Caselton) and Victory Medal (to Bmbr. P.H.Caselton), with Italy - Messina Earthquake Medal 1908 VF/NEF cleaned, with papers, along with ImperialService Medal with box , along with World War II group of three comprising 1939-45 Star, The Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-45, these un-named, EF to GEF with ribbons, we note a Sergeant VJ Caselton 1801923 has entitlement to the same group of medals
World War I pairs British War Medal and Victory Medal (2) the first pair awarded to M.35120 V.G. Hawkins Sto.1. R.N, GVF to EF, the second pair awarded to G-27531 Pte. B. Kelly R.W.Kent R. VF to NEF the bronze medals with some surface residue from vinyl storage, along with World War IIDefence Medal NEF with some surface residue
World War I Pair, British War Medal and Victory Medal to 18457 Pte. A.E.Wakeham , The Queen's Regiment, War Medal NVF with surface stress marks and a heavy edge pinch, Victory medal EF with ribbon, along with Pennies (2) 1898 VG and 1965 VF
First World War group of three awarded to Pte. E. Cook, 1914-15 Star (as CH.19000 Pte E. Cook R.M.L.I) and British War Medal and Victory Medal (as CH.3455-S Pte E. Cook R.M.L.I) EF, along with London County Council - London Fire Brigade Good Service Medal (4th Type) 38mm diameter in bronze, awarded to Fireman E.W.Cook GEF, comes with small photo of the fire crew
World War I Christmas Tin 1914 containing group of three, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory medal to Pte. E.Hawkes 2278 MiddlesexRegiment VF to EF with letter from Princess Mary and program for 'Reunion and Smoking Concert' with many folds and tears along with British Legion badge, accompanied by Silver War Badge, along with World War I British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star group of three to 15648 Pte. L. Connolly Northumberland Fusiliers NEF with ribbons, the Victory medal with paper residue stuck to the ribbon, World War I Victory Medal to B.Z.7020 F.Kerman Sig. R.N.V.R. , World War II War Medals (14) four with ribbons, the remaining 10 with clasps, World War II Defence Medals (3) two with clasps, one with the clasp missing VF to EF, World War II France and Germany Star, World War II 1939-45 Stars (3), World War II Burma Star, Long Service and Good Conduct medal second type to 791 Pte J.Blake 2nd Dgn Fine with some surface damage . World War II groups of four (3) the first - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and France and Germany Star, the second - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and Italy Star, the third - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-454 Star and Burma Star VF to EF
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
World War I 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal pair to 49052 Pte. J.E.Morgan EF with ribbons and name tag with chain, World War II trio Defence Medal, War Medal and 1939-45 Star GEF with all ribbons and with accompanying letter showing recipient V.W Walton (Queen's Own Royal West KentRegiment) was killed in action
World War I group of Four awarded to Pte. CH16430 Frederick Edwards R.M.L.I comprising 1914 Star R.M. Brigade, British War Medal 1914-1920 R.M.L.I, First World WarVictory Medal R.M.L.I, and Royal NavalService and Good Conduct Medal Type (2nd Type Obverse) MNE. R.F.R. GVF-NEF. Pte.Edwards joined in London in 1909 and was sent to Deal Depot. He joined the 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI , and, as part of the Royal Marine Brigade, served at the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and was part of the MediterraneanExpeditionary Force in Dardanelles and Gallipoli (Feb 1915-March 1916). Comes with copies of Pte. Edwards service record
World War IBritish War Medal and Victory medal, along with the miniatures, awarded to 2nd Lieut. Charles Ernest Bagram R.F.C. NEF to EF. Listed in The London Gazette 20 October 1916 Special Reserve of Officers - Supplementary to Regular Units or Corps. Details of his promotion to 2nd Lieut. listed in The London Gazette 3 May 1917, and as Balloon Officer in The London Gazette May 10 1917. He is listed as Temporary Captain in the London Gazette 16th April 1918.
World War I (2) British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal and World War II Medal to Walter Davis Worth Dvr.141214 Royal Field Artillery VF to EF with ribbons, along with inscribed silver cap/tunic badge
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 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
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).
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).
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.
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?
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.
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)
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.
British Expeditionary Force - Recreational Training' circa World War I and inscribed 'Inter-Theatre of War Comp. Ass'n Football Team - .925 Silver weighing 1.5 Troy oz. boxed EF, also includes WWIvictory medal inscribed ' 67 SPR A (Alex) Campbell R.E ' to whom both medals were awarded
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
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".
First World War group of three to Private Bunce, Oxf. & Bucks L.I., 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (8697 Pte. Oxf. & Bucks L.I.). Together with 1939-45 Defence & War Medals and two Watches by Sekonda &Medana
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).
First World War Medals, A British War and Victory Medal pair to 206072 J.H.Livett R.E. Together with a 1939-45 Defence Medal, School Attendance Medal to H.Livett and 1897 Jubilee Medal, both in white metal. Very fine
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