1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to G80043 Pte.FC Koch, Middx. Regt. EF. Together with a Croydon Musical Festival Medal 1926 in silver & enamel.
First World War Peace 1919 53mm diameter in Silver Obverse a farmer ploughing a field with two oxen with sun inscribed 'PAX' on the horizon below the shields on 9 nations EUROPEAN WAR 1914-1919 Reverse Peace standing facing before an array of standards PAX VICTORIS GEF, Prize medal Company of Poulterers London awarded to Mrs. A. Edwards 1913 45mm in silver UNC boxed, Apollo 12 Moon Exploration Mission medallion 1969 38mm 1 oz Troy Silver UNC boxed
Second World War group of five to Sjt. W.R.Timblick R.A., 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, War Medal, Efficiency Medal G.VI R.bar Territorial (1451834 Sjt. W.R. Timblick R.A.), With RA cap badge, ribbon bar and box of issue. EF
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
Inauguration of President John F.Kennedy January 20 1961 Obverse Bust facing left, JOHN F. KENNEDY, Reverse two burning torches and the American emblem. Above INAUGURATED PRESIDENT. Below WE SHALL PAY ANY PRICE, BEAR ANY BURDEN, MEET ANY HARDSHIP, SUPPORT ANY FRIEND, OPPOSE ANY FOE TO ASSURE THE SURVIVAL OF LIBERTY, JOHN F.KENNEDY JANUARY 20 1961 76mm diameter in base metal by Gilroy Roberts UNC
Sweden Academy Foundation Medal 1786 35mm in diameter in Silver Obverse GUSTAV . III. STIFTARE with G.Fehrman below bust, Reverse SVENSKA ACADEMIEN INSTIKTAD D.20 MARS 1786 and SNILLE OCH SMAK within wreath Lustrous About UNC
1914-15 Star trio to Pte. B. Eggleton, AVC, 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (SE-3602), naming faint on BWM due to contact wear otherwise VF.
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".
Group of four to Pte. D.J.Scrivener Royal Observer Corps, late R.A.S.C., 1939-45 Defence & War Medals, Efficiency Medal with Territorial suspension (T80532 R.A.S.C.). Royal Observer Corps Medal E.II.R.C/OBS). EF.
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.
Second World WarRAF group of four attributed to Flight Sgt. R.O.Cowley, 1939-45 & Atlantic Stars, Defence & War Medals. In glazed display case with photograph of Cowley in uniform and cloth "AG" badge. EF.
Accession of Queen Anne 1702 Eimer 388 Obverse Crowned and Draped ANNA. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET: HIB: REGINA Reverse a Heart within branches of oak resting on a pedestal inscribed ATAVIS REGIBVS and threaded through a Crown, above; ENTIRELY ENGLISH 35mm diameter in Silver UNC and nicely toned, rarely encountered in this high grade
Coronation of KingGeorge IV 1821 Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci UNC and nicely toned
Eden Theatre Brighton Grand Comic Pantomime 1902 medal 41mm Obverse EDEN THEATRE BRIGHTON GRAND COMIC PANTOMIME within Manager Charles Howard 'The Fair One With The Golden Locks' and 'St.George and the Dragon' written and produced by William Walton 1902-3, Reverse George and the Dragon 1902 in exergue NEF with lustre
G.B medals (6) Cambridge University bronze medal (1880 3 miles 2nd T W Walker Pemb. Coll.), Polytechnic Technical Schools London, bronze medal to L Shattock 1911 Day School of Architecture 1st Year Drawings. The Daily Telegraph Cup Rifle Competition between teams of the Regulars & Volunteers in the Home District 1906, bronze. Esquilant Trophy by J.W.Minton, bronze. King Edward VII visit to Cardiff to open Queen Alexandra Dock 1907, bronze. Confectioners & Bakers Medal, silver to J Wood Whitburn, hallmarked 1903. EF.
George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 in copper 48mm diameter by Kuchler Eimer 1008 Obv. Bust left laureate and draped, Rev. Arms of Salisbury LUSTRA DECEM COMPLEVIT. REGNAT ADHUC, REGNETQUE DIU. GVF IN PRESENTATION BOX
Jubilee 1897 Medal, GOLD, official Royal Mint issue, 91.3 grammes, obverse bust left, rev. young head of Queen with 1837 below. In red case of issue. Small test mark otherwise EF
Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 Eimer 1813 Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters left. 'HORASTIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' Ex COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP diameter 37mm in copper About VF boxed
Our Royal Sovereigns a set of 70 sterling silver medals plated in 22 carat gold issued to mark the 1200th anniversary of the First CoronationOffa-Elizabeth II all UNC in the wooden box of issue with booklet
Recapture of Prague 1744, bronze, by J Kirk, (Eimer 591) obv. Equestrian figure with city behind, rev., Cavalry approaching city with "Subsidio Britanniae". AVF
William Pitt, Manchester Pitt Club 1813 Obverse Bust draped RT HONble WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813 Reverse an allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left await the result. Exergue HIMSELF AN HOST Eimer 1039 (see footnotes) 50mm diameter in White metal frosted UNC within a watch case-style glass bound by a silver frame with suspension loop
Apprentice Boys of Derry 1814, silver medal by W.S.Mossop, 41mm.dia., with bead & ring suspension. Obv. bust facing "George Walker Defender of Derry". Rev. Soldiers before garrison flying British flag, "No Surrender", "Apprentice Boys of Derry Club Founded 1814. Extremely fine, in West of Dublin, Jewellers case.
Assorted medals (11) including Jubilee 1887, Lancaster, bronze. London Missionary Society Centenary 1896 bronze, obv. slightly damaged; State of Queensland 1901, bronze; Calendar Medal 1907-1927, white metal; Coles Book Arcade MelbourneAustralia 1918, bronze; Baptist Missionary Society 1922, bronze. Torbay Regatta 1937, silver. Together with four other medals. generally extremely fine.
Edward VII & George VCoronation Medals (11) in bronze and white metal many issued by Towns or Councils. Together with an E.VII Medal Commemorating the King's visit to Cardiff 1907. Generally good very fine or better.
Innocent XII Papal medal, silver copy, Mercator National Maritime Museum Anniversary Medal, silver, US 1987 2 Troy Oz. silver medal, Padovana Bank 1996 100 year anniversary medal, silver. Together with a Prussian and two other medals. (7) generally EF.
Prize Medals (5) including Edinburgh University Physics 1909-10 to Douglas J Glen, bronze. Central Deeside Agricultural Assoc. silver medal. Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Seeds Medal, bronze. British Dairy Farmers Assoc. silver medal, Dairy Show 1911, with brooch fitting. Commemoration Day Tonbridge Castle School Attendence Medal, bronze. Extremely fine (5).
Royal Society of Arts Manufacturers and Commerce, Patron's Medal 1910, silver, 55mm dia., rim impressed "Thomas Bushnan Kenyon, Advanced Examinations 1922. Banking". E.F. In case of issue.
Sports medals (5) including R.N & ArmyBoxing Assoc. 1919, Sussex County Football Assoc. 1897-8, Diving medal, P.S.L. 1922 Bowling Medal and large French sports Medal in bronze. Good very fine.
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
World Medals (13) including France: Louis XIIII medal by Puymaurin, bronze; Universal Exposition Medal 1900, silvered metal, and 11 other items. F to GVF.
Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 by G.F.Pidgeon, obv. White man & negro standing, rev. text in Arabic. (Eimer 984). Slight wear otherwise good very fine.
Assorted commemorative medals (6) including Coronation 1902, silver, Coronation 1937, white metal, Royal Academy of Music silver medal 1924, Lusitania medal 1915, Paris Exposition medal 1855, Vatican Leo. XIII silver medal 15 May 1891 by F Bianchi, this in a silver wire frame. Generally good very fine.
Assorted commemorative medals (6) including George III Recovery of Health rev. When we forget him may God forget us, copper gilt. International Exhibition 1862, white metal, together with four other copper pieces. Generally VF.
British Banknotes a 12-medal set each 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel, each reverse design being the historical figures and the banknote on which they are depicted, the Banknote being in colour in the design FDC cased as issued with certificates
Charles I Memorial 50mm diameter in copper undated (1649) Eimer 162 by J.Roettiers Obverse Armoured Bust right, CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM, Reverse Hand issuing from heaven holding a celestial Crown, below, sheep in a landscape VIRTVT.EX.ME.FORTVNAM.EX.ALIJS, EF
Coronation & Jubilee Medals (8), Victoria 1897 (2) silver, in red cases of issue. 1897 small silver Royal Mint issues (2). Edward VII (4) a small silver Royal Mint issue and three other bronze issues one being issued by the Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square. Extremely fine. Some in damaged cases.
Death of Martin Tromp 1653, silver, cast & chased, 73mm. Dia., obv. Bust of Tromp with cherubs above and inscription below, rev. Naval engagement with sinking English ship in foreground and surrounded by inscription. (Eimer186). Pierced otherwise very fine. Martin Tromp, a Dutch Admiral fought against England in 1652-3 and was killed in the Battle of Terhejide on Aug. 10 1653.
Death of Princess Charlotte 1817, by T Webb, bronze, 54mm dia., obv. Bust almost facing, rev Britannia seated mournfully. (Eimer 1097). GVF. Together with three other bronze medals
Elizabeth I Memorial 1602 bronze & Oliver Cromwell Memorial 1658, silver coloured metal, both medals by Dassier & both cast & chased. From Dassiers series of English Kings and Queens. Very fine.
Holland, William of Orange, Stadholder 1747, (Governor of Holland), bronze, 38mm.dia., obv. Prince William on horseback, surrounded by inscription & dated 3 May 1747, rev. Shield of Nassau surrounded by inscription. Very fine.
Masonc and Buffalo Medals (4) RoyalMasonic Hospital Jewel, silver rev engraved "Bro.J.W.Rose No.4380", Buffalo and A.O.D. medals in base metal (1) silver & enamel (2), together with a suspension fitting and cast Bakers Medal. Generally EF
Queen AnneAccession 1702 35mm diameter in copper NEF, George IDeath 1727 41mm diameter in copper GEF, as part of a group of Jubilee and Coronation medals (9) in mixed circulated grades
The Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition, London by Mappin and Webb Ltd. Sheffield and London in 9 carat Gold weighing 37.1 grammes, Obverse female figure standing, Reverse BREWSTERS Ltd. Londonderry 1938 in centre UNC and boxed, with an edge knock at 11 o.clock
The Royal Family Cameo Collection a 6-piece set in Gold by John Pinches Medallists Ltd. Depicting the Queen, Prince Philip, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward each on a oval cameo, the portrait without legend on the obverse, with their Royal Titles on the reverse, as well as the Assay marks. nFDC with a few light contact marks. Total weight 474.5 grammes of 22 carat gold, housed in a front-folding red box with oval blue felt inlay, with accompanying booklet, impressive and rare certainly the first set we have seen
World Crown sized Silver Proof Medals (8) World CupFrance 1998 (4) depicting Sweden, France, Hungary and Czechoslovakia, European Union 1996 Greece, 1996 Eire, 1996 Sweden, 1997 Great Britain, all Proof FDC in .999 Silver in capsules with certificates, Battle of Lissa 1757, Surrender of Breslau as Eimer 656 Obverse Equestrian figure facing left FREDERIC KING OF PRUSSIA Exergue Rosbach Nov 5 Reverse Infantry attacking a fortress WE SUBMIT PRISONERS OF WAR Exergue Breslau Breslau Dec 20 1757 Fine, Eimer states that many similar medals of this type were struck, plus World Banknotes (2) Switzerland 20 Francs 1935 Pick 39e 11/4/1935 Good Fine, Germany 10 Marks 1971 Pick 28 Six digit number Fine
1914-15 Star trio, 1914-15 Star (Z-2446 Pte. R Jenner. Rif.Brig.), British War Medal (Pte.), Victory Medal (Pte.).Together with a cap badge, brooch and two dog tags. 1939-45 Defence Medal in card box addressed to Capt. R.A.Jenner. Ealing Education Committee Medals (2) to R.Jenner 1908 & 1909, white metal EF.
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 244100 Gnr. W.Neild R.A. with identity bracelet. British War Medal (24828 Pte. L. Hilton R.A.). 1939-45 Defence & War medals. Generally GVF.
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 602447 Pte.G.W.Edwards 2-Can Inf. Pte. Edwards served with the Eastern OntarioRegiment and died on 5/6/1916 and his name is on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
1914-18 British War (202612 Pte. E. T. Hicks E.Surr. R.) Private Hicks was killed on 3.5.1917 and his name is on the Arras Memorial. Victory Medal to 3486 H.J.Baldwin Middx. R. 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
1939-45 Medals (5) 1939-45, Atlantic & Burma Stars, War Medals (2). Extremely fine, one War Medal lacking suspension rod. Together with a soldiers pay book for the Pioneer Corps
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
A quantity of medals & medallions including 1914-18 British War Medal, Masonic, Dorset School Attendance, Coronation & Jubilee and other commemoratives (36). Together with a copy of The Medal Year Book 2004 a wooden coin/medallion box and magnifying glass. Generally good very fine
Military Cross GVR in case of issue. Reverse engraved " Lt.H.P.Crittall at "Bullecourt" Jan 29th 1918". with set of 3 miniatures (M.C., BWM & Victory), With Times newspaper cutting of the M.C. citation showing Crittall as serving with the Middlesex Regt.
Olympic Games, London 1908 by B.Mackennal, bronze, 50mm., obv. Fame standing holding trumpet and palm branch, with inscription "in commemoration of the Olympic games held in London 1908". Rev. A quadriga advancing left. GVF.
Order of Buffalo's (RAOB) 12 assorted medals awarded to Bro. J. Loft of Sir E. Morris Lodge between 1965 and 1984 in silver, silver gilt & base medal & all enamelled. Together with five Buffalo pins. Generally good very fine.
Sports medals (36) for running & walking to Judy Farr (17) & I Farr (9) mostly for Wiltshire Athletic Clubs together with some Regimental & German walking medals. Circa 1970/80's. Generally extremely fine.
Two Second World War groups 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with North Africa clasp, Italy Star, War Medal with forwarding slip. 1949-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence & War medals. With forwarding slip and box of issue addressed to Thos. Davis. EF
1914-18 Naval Group to A.B. Webb R.N., 1914-15 Star (J11369 A.F.Webb, A.B. R.N.), British war & Victory Medals (A.B. R.N.), Naval L.S.&.G.C., G.V.R. (A.F.Webb L.S. H.M.S. Marlborough) polished, mounted as worn. 1939-45 Star & War Medal. (6)
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. Gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 21 of just 40 issued
Churchill 40th Anniversary 2005 Commemorative Gold Medal an impressive 65mm diameter in 22 ct. gold weighing 292.67 grammes by David Cornell Obverse Churchill Bust facing, with St. Pauls Cathedral in the background 40th ANNIVERSARY 1965-2005 THE END OF THE CHURCHILL ERA, Reverse a rejoicing crowd carrying flags of Great Britain, USA and Australia, nFDC with some light hairlines in the fields, number 8 of just 40 issued
EMC (European Medal Club) an 8-medal set 39mm in Silver with medals from Austria, Belgium, Germany, Finland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway and the UK each depicting scenes from Greek Mythology FDC cased as issued with certificates
FrenchCommemorative Medals in silver (6), Chamber of masonry Octagonal Medal by E.Rogat 1810; Orleans Horticultural Society Octagonal Medal by Caque; bank of Bayonne Octagonal Medal 1834; Versailles Arts & Agricultural Society Octagonal Medal; Academic Medal by Depaulis; Society of Education Medal by Andrieu. Generally good very fine to extremely fine (6)
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
History of the Railways a 29-medal set in base metal, 28 being 45mm in diameter and depicting various famous locomotives, the other being 51mm in base metal depicting Obverse: Richard Trevithick and Reverse the Pendarren Locomotive, the medals in mint state, all housed in a double-sided glass frame 295mm wide by 525mm high. ROOM BIDDERS ONLY, NO POSTAL BIDS AS UNSUITABLE FOR POSTING
Prince of Wales investiture medal 1969 large silver in C.O.I. Unc. Queen Elizabeth II silver Jubilee & Prince Philip silver Jubilee 9ct gold commemorative medals in C.O.I school attendance medals (4) London County Council to E. Wright 1903-7 The Tower Mint Silver MedallionWindsor Castle 1.402 troy silver in BO1 . Hrh The Princess Anne & Captain Mark Phillips 1973 silver medallion with other cased modern medallions & 22 different F.A. cup centenary tokens.
South Africa 1937 Coronation of KingGeorge VI Obverse Conjoined busts facing left, KRONING * 12.5.1937 CORONATION Reverse Wildlife on mountain UNIE VAN SUID AFRIKA. UNION OF SOUTH AFRICA EF once cleaned, boxed as issued
South Africa Amajuba Centenary 1981 an impressive 100mm diameter Silver Medal Obv S.J.P.KRUGER PRESIDENT ZUID-AFRIK. REPUB. Kruger facing left, of similar style to the late 19th Century coinage, Reverse Coat of Arms with AMAJUBA CENTENARY 1881-1981 below, FDC in a perspex case
The Marriage of HRH The Prince of Wales and Mrs. Camilla Parker Bowles April 9 2005 38.45mm diameter in 22 carat Gold Proof FDC cased as issued with certificate, number 8 of 1000 issued
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in copper (6) EF-UNC in the cases of issue, Edward VII Coronation Medals in bronze 56mm (3) GVF-A/UNC in the cases of issue, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver (5) VF-GEF, George VI Coronation 1937 (3) 32mm in Silver GVF-UNC, all the official Royal Mint issues
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