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
Battle of Trafalgar 200th Anniversary 2005 - The Nelson Society medal 51mm diameter in Gilt silver, 77.2 grammes, by Bigbury Mint, Lustrous UNC, hallmarked on the edge, in the box of issue with certificates
Birmingham Mint 25mm diameter in bronze, undated, (c.1889) Obverse THE MINT , BIRMINGHAM LIMITED City Arms, Reverse COINERS TO THE ENGLISH & FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS with FORMERLY RALPH HEATON & SONS in four lines in the centre, 5.69 grammes, GEF with some lustre
China 1893-1993 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Mao Zedong 60mm diameter in bronze, stated by PCGS to be a mintage of only 99 pieces. 100.38 grammes, UNC with minor friction only, in the red box of issue, only one example has been graded by PCGS.
China Official Mint Medals - 70th Anniversary of the Bank of China 1912-1982 33mm diameter in silver (2) Proof nFDC each in the box of issue, one also with an outer box with plastic lid, along with Brunei Proof Set 1970 (5 coins) 50 Sen to One Sen nFDC to FDC in the blue Royal Mint case of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 17.04 grammes, a small flan flaw on the reverse, otherwise fully lustrous and choice, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 17.28 grammes, UNC with a few light hairlines and small tone spots, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in gold, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 17.31 grammes, UNC with a small nick on the Queen's eyebrow, otherwise choice, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 12.69 grammes, UNC or very near so with some contact marks, in a red box with 'Mansion House', CORONATION YEAR 1902. Right Hon.Sir. J.C. Dimsdale, Bart., M.P., Lord Mayor' in gold lettering on the lid. J.C. Dimsdale was knighted in 1894, in commemoration of the opening of Tower Bridge. He was Lord Mayor of London at the time of the Coronation, and in 1902 he carried the Crystal Sceptre of the City of London in front of King Edward VII at his Coronation. The 1902 Coronation Honours list was released on the intended coronation day on 26 June 1902, and announced that Dimsdale would receive a baronetcy. He was created Baronet, of Goldsmiths, Langdon Hills, in the County of Essex and of Lancaster Street in the Borough of Paddington in the County of London. In June 1902 he received the 2nd class of the Japanese Order of the Rising Sun from Prince Komatsu Akihito, who was received formally at Mansion House as part of his visit to the United Kingdom to attend the coronation. An interesting piece of Royalty-related history.
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in silver by G.Frampton. A pair in silver and in bronze, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMP ET ALEXANDRA REG 1902, Reverse: Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, a lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish Lion, left, and Irish Harp, right. In Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767,silver 20.84 grammes, bronze 18.40 grammes both GEF to A/UNC
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 46mm diameter in silver by F.Bowcher. Obverse: Busts of Edward and Alexandra right, crowned and draped, EDWARD.VII. ALEXANDRA, Reverse: A Lion rampant with a monogram at the base PRESENTED BY R.THORNE & SONS. LIMITED. DISTILLERS. CORONATION. DAY. 26 JUNE 1902. 53.94 grammes, GEF in the black box of issue, with 'R.Thorne & Sons Greenock & London 26/6/02' embossed in gold on the lid, some ink marks on the inner lining. Note: The firm of R. Thorne & Sons was established in 1831 by Robert Thorne and was described in Harper's Directory as 'Whisky Distillers Blenders and Warehouse-keepers' based in Greenock where the company had it's main premises. The company was incorporated in 1892 and later expanded, acquiring two distilleries and a three-storey Italian Renaissance style office block was constructed in Greenock, along with a multi-storey warehouse block which still stands today.
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze , The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, 80.80 grammes UNC and nicely toned with traces of lustre, two tiny edge nicks barely detract, in the red Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver (2), The Official Royal Mint issues, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, the first 85.86 grammes UNC with some small rim nicks, the second 85.80 grammes, UNC or near so and attractively toned, both in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
Coronation of George I 1714 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Eimer 470 the official Coronation issue, Obverse: Bust right armoured and draped GEORGIVS. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX Reverse: the King enthroned right is crowned by Britannia, Exergue: INAVGVRAT. XX. OCT. MDCCXIII, 15.50 grammes, NEF attractively toned with a few contact marks
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker, Eimer 510, the official coronation issue, Obverse: Bust left Laureate, armoured and draped, GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue: CORON. XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII, 18.47 grammes, About EF, nicely toned with some thin scratches in the obverse field
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in bronze by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1146, BHM 1070, the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: GEORGIUS IIII D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory behind. Before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia, PROPRIO JAMJURE ANIMO PATERNO, In Exergue: INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII XIX. ANNO MDCCCXXI, NEF with some contact marks and some light verdigris in the King's hair
Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver (8), The Official Royal Mint issues, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922b, BHM 4022, two are EF to GEF in the paper envelopes of issue, the others VF to NEF
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, 77.81 grammes, GEF with a small spot to the right of the orb, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, 87.00 grammes, GEF in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of George VI 1937 - The Jewish Orphanage, Norwood 28mm diameter Gilt bronze BHM 4360 EF with traces of old lacquering, rare, Visit of Prince Arthur to Birminghamundated (1872) 29mm diameter in bronze BHM 2936 NVF holed, rare, Royal Visit to Germany 1845 39mm diameter in White Metal, by Allen & Moore, Obverse: conjoined busts left, QUEEN VICTORIA AND PRINCE ALBERT, Reverse: A winged female figure, facing above two shields which she festoons ROYAL VISIT TO GERMANY Exergue: AUGUST 1845, Eimer 1396, Good Fine/NVF, Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 38mm diameter in White Metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1837 - 1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20, 37 CROWNED JUNE 28. 38 MARRIED FEB 10.40 JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields Eimer 1738 NVF/VF
Coronation of George VI 1937 51mm diameter in silver, by Turner & Simpson, Obverse Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . VI. & QUEEN ELIZABETH. Reverse: Britannia standing right, on a plaque inscribed CORONATION 1937 a wreath in her outstretched hand. Beyond: a facade of Westminster Abbey Eimer 2047, BHM 4351, 64.09 grammes, EF in the purple box of issue, the boxed faded in places
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314, 92.27 grammes, A/UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 57mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, ELIZABETH II CROWNED JUNE 2ND 1953, Reverse: A view of Buckingham Palace, seen slightly from the left, In Exergue: A spray of rose, thistle and shamrock, Eimer 2086, BHM 4448, 82.36 grammes, UNC in the red box of issue
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.WyonEimer 1251, BHM 1475, The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey, Obverse : Bust of William IV right, with raised C on truncation, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP:8 1831, Reverse: Bust, right, diademed, of Queen Adelaide ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP : 8 1831. 18.67 grammes, EF the reverse with a trace of lustre and a tone spot by ADELAIDE
Coronations and Jubilees (3) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 83.68g, EF with some hairlines and contact marks, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The Official Royal Mint issue, 57mm diameter in silver, by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, 86.38 grammes, UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314, 90.897 grammes, all unboxed
Coronations and Jubilees (4) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze (2) The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, the first 73.23 grammes, GEF, the second 77.88 grammes, VF with some contact marks, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 The Official Royal Mint issues, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, the first 81.09 grammes, A/UNC with traces of lustre, the second 80.52 grammes, A/UNC with traces of lustre, all unboxed
Death of WinstonChurchill 1965, 56mm diameter in silver by F.Kovaks for Spink, 80 grammes. Obv. bust facing with books & paint brushes on a shelf, Rev. " Very Well Alone" from cartoon by David Low. Lustrous UNC with a pleasing tone
Duke of Clarence, Lord High Admiral 1827 65mm diameter in bronze by J.Henning (reverse after A.R.Freebairn) Eimer 1192, BHM 1296, Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Clarence right, H.R.H. WILLIAM HENRY DUKE OF CLARENCE LORD HIGH ADMIRAL OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. below : GEOR: IV., Reverse: Britannia advancing right, across the sea; beyond, two ships, HER MARCH IS O'ER THE MOUNTAIN WAVE HER HOME IS ON THE DEEP, 123.93 grammes, GEF in the original case of issue, the lid detached
Duke of Connaught, Governor-General's Medal 1911 51mm diameter in silver by F.Bowcher. Obverse: Busts left conjoined and uniformed, the Duchess wearing a diadem, THEIR ROYAL HIGHNESSES. THE DUKE AND DUCHESS OF CONNAUGHT. Reverse: A Heraldic shield, with supporters, PRESENTED BY H.R.H. THE DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. K.G. GOVERNOR. GENERAL. CANADA. 69.52 grammes, GEF
Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737. 86.04 grammes, UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737. 86.32 grammes, EF with a thin scratch in the reverse field, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Edward VII to Elizabeth II (30) comprising Edward VII (5) all succession and Coronation related, a selection of different types, White Metal, bronze and brass issues (5), George V (8) Coronation Medal 1911 The official Royal Mint issue Fine, along with Coronation and Silver Jubilee issues, includes Council and promotional types in base metal (7), Edward VIII Coronation medals (4) includes 45mm diameter in bronze by Tiptaft, Giordano CM271d EF along with brass and White Metal types, George VI (5) Coronation medals a mix of bronze, brass and White metal types, the brass issue, with Reverse: Seated Britannia holding a crown with legend CANADA.INDIA.S.AFRICA.AUSTRALIA.NEW ZEALAND.BRITAIN, (this EF holed), Elizabeth II (8) includes Coronation (5), Silver Jubilee (2) and Coronation 50th Anniversary (1) bronze, cupro-nickel and brass types, in mixed grades to UNC, grades generally in line with age
Elizabeth - Our Queen a 25-ingot set by John Pinches 1976, each ingot .925 Silver Proofs, 25-26 grammes each, depicting key events in the reign of Queen Elizabeth II 1952-1976, nFDC to FDC in the wooden box of issue
Flags of the Commonwealth - Secretary General's Edition a 36-ingot set, by John Pinches, 1976, each ingot Sterling Silver Proof, mixed sizes 5.7-8.5 grammes, nFDC to FDC in the box of issue
FootballWorld Cup 1966 51mm diameter in silver by G. Colley, Obverse: The Jules Rimet trophy, WORLD CUP ENGLAND 1966, Reverse: Two footballers with a large ball behind them, URUGUAY 1930 . ITALY 1934. FRANCE 1938 . BRAZIL 1950 . SWITZERLAND 1954 . SWEDEN 1958 . CHILE 1962 . Eimer 2112A, Lustrous UNC
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 (4) 57mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2029, BHM 4249, the first 86.52 grammes, UNC with small areas of grey tone in places, the second 86.22 grammes, UNC and nicely toned, the third 86.55 grammes, UNC with minor cabinet friction, the fourth 85.63 grammes, A/UNC with some touches of dark grey tone, all in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249 (15) NEF to EF some lustrous, some attractive toning, three with Royal Mint boxes
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249 (2) the first 85.86 grammes, GEF with some small edge nicks, the second 85.33 grammes, bright EF, both in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe, Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, 86.88 grammes, the obverse with two small tone spots, UNC or very near so, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
George VICoronation 1937 (4) 57mm diameter in silver, The Official Mint issues, by P.Metcalfe, Eimer 2046, BHM 4314, the first 82.36 grammes UNC, the second 90.64 grammes, UNC with a small toning area on the reverse, the third 91.21 grammes, UNC with a few minor flecks of toning, the fourth 91.02 grammes, UNC, all in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
Glasgow University (7) The William Hunter Memorial Prize 1783 (struck c.1870) (3) 70mm diameter in bronze, by N.Macphail Eimer 806, the first awarded to Johannes Frew A.M. in Class Geologiae, 1903-04 GEF boxed, the second awarded to James S.Frew 1937 in Physiology Class (Prof E.P. Cathcart), the third awarded to James S.Frew 1938 in Systematic Anatomy Class (Prof D.M.Blair), The John Hunter Memorial Prize 1793 (struck c.1870) (4) 70mm diameter in bronze by N.MacPhail Eimer 852, all four awarded to James S.Frew for respectively 1938-39 Pathology Class (Prof. J.W.S. Blacklock) UNC, 1939 Clinical Medicine Class (Prof A.W.Harrington) A/UNC, 1939 in Practical Pathology Class (Prof.J.W.S.Blacklock) UNC, and 1940 in Public Health Class (Prof.J.R.Currie) UNC each in the black box of issue
Great British Locomotives - The National Railway Museum Inaugural Edition, a 50-ingot set Silver Proofs each 30.7 to 31.00 grammes, by John Pinches, 1975, nFDC to FDC in the impressive large wooden box of issue with accompanying book describing each one of these impressive engines, also comes with certificate, an eye-catching set
International Society of Postmasters 1976-1978 Medallic First Day Covers, a collection of 36 all Crown-sized Silver Proof medals on World First Day Covers, all medals nFDC to FDC, covers UNC, all in the blue album of issue
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver (3) Eimer 1925, BHM 4079, The Official Royal Mint Issues, Obverse: Bust Three-quarters left, crowned and draped, CARNARVON IVLY. XIII. MCMXI across the field, INVESTITVRE. OF. EDWARD. PRINCE. OF. WALES. K.G. Reverse Caernarvon Castle, the Welsh Dragon below, GORPHENAF MCMXI above on a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned ARWISGIAD . IORWERTH TYWYSOG . CYMRU M.G. the first 21.51 grammes, UNC and attractively toned, the second 21.00 grammes, UNC or very near so with golden tone and minor friction, the third 22.42 grammes, A/UNC and colourfully toned, all in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
KingGeorge IV Visit to Southampton 1823 53mm diameter in bronze, by William WyonEimer 1169, BHM 1205, Obverse: Bust of the King, laureate GEORGIUS IV D:G: BRITANNIARUM REX, Reverse: A Naval Crown within a wreath, FORTUM SUTHAMPTONIAE INTRAVIT, In exergue: VOTIS COMMUNITATIS 1823. 66.56 grammes, UNC and attractively toned, the fields prooflike, with some tiny rim nicks, in the original round red case of issue, Note: Although scheduled, the visit did not actually take place due to a combination of the King's poor health and inclement weather.
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 46mm diameter in silver, Prooflike UNC, boxed, USA Bicentennial 1976 51mm diameter in silver, Proof like UNC, boxed, Medallic First Day Covers (6) First Flight of ConcordeLondon to Bahrain comprising Crown-sized medal in silver with GB and Bahrain stamps, UNC in the pack of issue, The Test CricketCentenary 1877-1977 comprising Crown sized medal in silver, with 5x 18p stamps, UNC in the wallet of issue, The America Bicentennial Medallic First Day Cover 1976 comprising medal 33mm diameter in silver and USA 13c stamps (4) UNC in the wallet of issue, USA/RussiaApollo Soyuz Space link 1975 (3), the first comprising Crown-sized silver medal Proof FDC, USA 10 Cent Stamp and Russia 20 Kopek stamp, in the wallet of issue, the second comprising USA Medal Crown-sized in silver Prooflike UNC with 10 Cent stamp, the third comprising Russia medal Crown-sized in silver Prooflike UNC with 2x 12 Kopek stamps, these both on the envelopes of issue, and FA Cup Centenary Medal 1972 Aston Villa EF
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in gold, the official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock)/W.Wyon, Eimer 1817b, BHM 3506, 12.70 grammes, EF with a small test cut on the edge, dull surfaces partly conceal a series of hairline scratches
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 74.39 grammes, UNC or very near so, nicely toned, one tiny spot below the bust on the obverse barely detracts, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze by G.W.de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 75.41 grammes, UNC or very near so, nicely toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issues (2) Eimer 1817a, the first 75.35 grammes, UNC with two small spots, the second 72.73 grammes, EF and nicely toned, both in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue, the second in the original paper envelope
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W De Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 79.42 grammes, A/UNC nicely toned, the obverse with some contact marks, in the red Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W De Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, The Official Royal Mint issue, 85.06 grammes, EF with some light scuffs, in the red Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues (2) Eimer 1817a, the first 84.93 grammes, UNC with rainbow toning in the legends, in the red box of issue, in the original paper envelope, the second 84.10 grammes, A/UNC with a small rim nick, in the red box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues (2) Eimer 1817a, the first 84.02 grammes, NEF with a field scratch and some gentle edge bruises, the second 85.64 grammes, Fine, the edge with some flattening at the top, possibly once in jewellery, both in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue
The 100 Greatest Inventions of Mankind 100 medals, 32mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, Prooflike UNC in the two albums of issue with an additional album of certificates
The Official United Nations Medallic First Day Covers 1976 issues a 5-cover set each cover comprising Sterling Silver medal and USA 13 Cent stamp, on the envelopes of issue, housed in the blue album, UNC as issued
Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J. Croker/S.Bull, Eimer 425 Obverse: Bust Left draped ANNA.D:G.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB:REG. Reverse: Arms of Britain on escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, decorated with a rose and thistle, two infant genii support a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below, 15.09 grammes, EF with an attractive underlying tone
Victoria-related (4) Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 The Official Royal Mint issue 25mm diameter in silver (2) both Good Fine, Royal Jubilee Exhibition Manchester 1887 45mm diameter in white metal by Ralph Heaton & Sons, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled ROYAL JUBILEE EXHIBITION MANCHESTER 1887, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition building OPENED BY T.R.H. THE PRINCE & PRINCESS OF WALES MAY 3rd 1887, BHM 3346 NEF with some spots, Queen Victoria Visit to Sheffield/Town Hall Opening 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Bust left crown, laureate draped and veiled VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REGINA F:D: IND: IMP: with MDCCCXCVII below, Reverse: View of the Town Hall building, on a ribbon in the field to the right: SHEFFIELD TOWN HALL OPENED BY H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 21st MAY 1897 BHM 3604, NEF with some contact marks and a thin scratch on the obverse
Continuous Certificate of Discharge, along with papers regarding the death of Fireman W.Nichol, of the S.S. Barbadian, and Board of Trade letter showing entitlement to the Mercantile Marine Medal had he lived.
France (5) Knight in the order of the Legion of Honour GVF with some chips to the enamel, Order of the Legion of Honour 1870 NEF with good enamel, World War I Croix du Guerre with bronze palm (mentioned in dispatches at Army level) (2) NEF and EF, World War II Crois du Guerre with bronze palm (mentioned in dispatches at Army level) EF
France (6) St. Helena Medal 1821 Obverse Napoleon right, reverse Campagnes de 1792 a 1815, created by Napoleon III for issue to surviving solders of Napoleon Bonaparte’s “Grand Armee” who had served between 1792 and 1815 VF, Legion D'Honneur, star below bust, Fourth Republic type, France Military Medal, 1870 below bust, Third Republic type, with '1' silver assay mark (.900 silver ), Croix de Guerre World War I with star, 1914-18 reverse, Croix de Guerre World War II 1939-40 reverse, Order of the Academic Palmes 3rd Republic silver and enamel, some of the enamel worn VF to EF a pleasing group
France, Second Empire, Medaille Militaire, Louis-Napoleon at centre, in silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, some chips to the blue enamel on the obverse centre, and on the reverse, Good Fine or better, still with good eye appeal and pleasing
Germany (3) East Medal 1941/42, (2) the first Fine, the second VF with maker's mark 10 on the ring, (Forster & Barth, Forzheim), Third ReichWar Merit Cross (2nd Class) for combatants, with swords VF
Germany (3) Third ReichWar Cross 1939 without swords (2) (awarded for general meritorious actions) GVF and Fine, Third Reich War Merit Cross (2nd Class) for combatants, with swords VF, Civilian War Merit medal 1939 VF with some verdigris
Germany, Bronze Mother's Cross , with blue, white and black enamel, inscribes 16 Dezember 1938 on the reverse, GVF with good enamel, awarded for raising four or five children
Italy - Tuscany, Order of St. Joseph, Knight's Star in gold and enamel, 58mm x 38mm , gross weight 13.77 grammes, a six-armed cross, with ball finials with red-enamelled gold rays between each quadrant. Obverse: A figure of St. Joseph with UBIQUE SIMILITUS in a red enamelled border, Reverse: withy the inscription S J F 1807, NEF with some of the red enamel missing from the top of the medal below the crown suspension. The Order of Saint Joseph was instituted in 1807 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, (during his reign as Grand Duke of Wurzburg) and transformed in 1817 into a Tuscan Roman Catholic Dynastic Order. It is awarded for services towards Tuscan culture and civilisation and to the Grand Ducal Houses as a whole. The order was originally divided into civil and military categories, although these are now defunct. It is now divided into three levels: Knight's Grand Cross (30 members), Commander (60 members) and Knights (150 members). Sovereigns, Heads of State, and Princes of the Grand Ducal House and other Royal Houses, Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church and Tuscan Metropolitan Archbishops were excluded form the count. All members had to be Catholics and the number of women could not exceed fifty (excluding Princesses of the Grand Ducal and other Royal Houses, wives of Heads of State and Dames of the Order of Saint Stephen).
Medal Accessories - Medal Ribbons (213) a vast array of different types, includes a few for miniatures, most appear new, along with empty boxes, and a few insignia patches and mounting pins (lot)
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
Modern issues (6) UN Emergency Force Medal, unnamed, bronze original issue, About EF, Pingat Jasa Malaysia Medal Lustrous UNC, Multinational Force and Observers medal 1982 Sinai Peninsula EF, United Nations Medal EF with some surface residue from vinyl storage, and USASouth Vietnam Medals with 1960 clasp (2), with fixed suspensions, both EF
Pakistan (7) General Service Medal, with Kashmir 1948 clasp, EF, Pakistan Army 10 Year Service Medal NEF, 1976 100th Anniversary Birth of Quaid-i-Azam Medal VF, 1979 Hijri Medal GVF, War Medal 1965 GVF, War Medal 1971 (awarded for the Pakistan - India War) VF, 1998 First Nuclear Tests GVF with some verdigris
Red Cross (11) comprising a group of 3 awarded to I.J. Squire, 1) Red Cross Society with Anti-Gas Training clasp, 2) Red Cross Society with Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing clasp, 3) Red Cross Society 'For Merit'. GVF to EF, Red Cross Society with Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid clasp, awarded to T.J. Squire GVF, Red Cross Society - County of Devon awarded to J.Squire VF, Red Cross Society, with county of Devon clasp, awarded to Margaret A. Keary VF, these with most of the enamelling intact, British Red Cross Society 'For Service' pin badge GVF, British Red Cross Society '3 Years Service' Medal, GVF, British Red Cross - County of Devon pin badge, VF, British Red Cross Society Medal For War Services 1914-1918 unnamed EF, British Red Cross Society, with Proficiency in Red Cross Work clasp, VF, along with Corps of Commisionaires Medal in silver, awarded to C.A. Mills VF
RSPCA related (5) For Animal Life Saving with 1988 clasp, awarded to Inspector Brian Bicknell 1973, EF with tape residue on the reverse, boxed, Long Service Medal, in bronze, awarded to B.J. Bicknell EF with tape residue on the reverse, Long Service RSPCA , in bronze, to B.J. Bicknell (75) 30/8/87 EF, Long Service Medal, for Animal Life Saving, in bronze, with 6 clasps, 1968, 1969, 1978, 1980, 1982, and 1983, awarded to Inspector N. Bicknell 1965, EF boxed, RSPCA - For Special Service, Silver Jubilee 1977 EF, unnamed, in card box
Serbia, Order of the White Eagle, second type, 69mm including crown suspension x 34mm silver, silver gilt with blue, red and white enamel, VF or better, the enamelling almost complete
South Africa, Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902, awarded to Burger J.J.A. Botes, NEF, comes with copy of the Anglo-Boer War Medal Roll, showing him as serving with the Wolmaranstad Commando
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd. London case of issue EF
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 1st type breast badge, GVF, in silver-gilt, hallmarked London 1917, in Goldsmith's Crown Jewellers, Garrard & Co. Ltd, London case of issue
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E (Civil) Officer's 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt, with the gilding rubbed, VF in Garrard, London case
Turkey - The OttomanWar Medal AH1333 (1915) Gallipoli Star five-pointed red painted star with ball-tipped finials, Toughra of Sultan Mehmet Reshad V all within an upwards facing silvered crescent, the reverse with horizontal pin, No makers name. GF with some of the paint chipped. The medal was instituted by the Sultan Mehmet Reshad V on March 1st 1915 for gallantry in battle.
Turkey - The OttomanWar Medal AH1333 (1915) Gallipoli Star five-pointed silver and red enamel star with ball-tipped finials, Toughra of Sultan Mehmet Reshad V all within an upwards facing silvered crescent, the reverse with horizontal pin, by B.B. & Co. (Berlin). GVF. The medal was instituted by the Sultan Mehmet Reshad V on March 1st 1915 for gallantry in battle
Turkey, OttomanEmpire, Order of Osmanieh, Third Class neck badge, 63mm silver gilt, silver and enamel, some wear to the outer green enamel, otherwise VF
World (10) Russia (4) Order of the Red Star, silver with red enamel, with screw back VF, Order of the Patriotic War (2) the first numbered 1246366,with screw back GVF , the second numbered 6410414, GVF, Chernobyl Liquidator Medal Cross Nuclear Disaster Brooch reproduction, UNC with blue, red and black enamel, Yugoslavia Red Star Officer's Cap badge by Auromedal Subotica with screw back VF, Greece War Medal 1940-41 VF, Belgium War Cross with 'Mentioned in Dispatches' palm VF, Saudi Arabia Combat Medal (1991 onwards) UNC boxed with miniature and ribbon, Zaire (2) Civic Merit, Bronze VF, and silver-coloured VF
World 1980s and 1990s issues (5) comprising Saudi ArabiaLiberation of Kuwait, UNC boxed, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal 1991, 4th Grade, in bronze, UNC boxed, NATO Medal with Kosovo clasp EF, as issued to British and European Peacekeeping Forces, NATO Medal with Former Yugoslavia clasp EF, as issued to British and European Peacekeeping Forces, Russia 40th Anniversary of the Great Patriotic War 1945-1985 GVF with some surface residue
Waterloo Medal 1815 with original claw, with split ring suspension and ribbon, awarded to Jos. Edwards, 23rd Foot. R.W.F. Bright VF with some contact marks, Private Edwards served in Captain Thomas Farmer's Company No.7. Sold with certificate of verification referring to P.R.O. series no. WO 100 15 Folio 72, and a copy of the list of all those serving in Captain Farmer's Company No.7
Arctic Medal 1818-1855 designed by Leonard Charles Wyon, in octagonal form, the reverse a three-masted ship 'FOR ARCTIC DISCOVERIES' 1818-1855 in exergue, Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria to left VICTORIA REGINA with beaded border, star suspension with loop and ivory colour ribbon, Bright NEF unnamed as issued, the portrait with some rubbing, the obverse fields with some hairlines
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal , Elizabeth II, 2nd issue, 1954 onwards, with Regular Army bar, awarded to 24196279 S.Sgt. R. Murphy R.E., EF with minor scratches and contact marks
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal , George VI type B with INDIAE IMP legend, 1937-1948, with Regular Army bar, awarded to 1859539 Cpl. J. Moran R.E., EF cleaned, with some contact marks
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, 3rd issue, with badge of Hanover omitted and with swivel type suspender, small letters on reverse, awarded to 2016 Pensd. Gunnr. Thos. Elswood Coast R.A. NEF with some contact marks and gentle edge bruises
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (type A) bare headed bust in Field Marshal's uniform, awarded to 3221 Pte. W. Stapleton E.Lanc. Regt: GVF with some thin scratches and hairlines, lightly rubbed on the portrait
RoyalNavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, Edward VII (type B) bare headed bust in Admiral's uniform, awarded to 161932 Fredk. Burnard P.O. 1Cl. H.M.S. Orion II., EF with some contact marks and hairlines
RoyalNavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (type B) bare headed bust in Admiral's uniform, awarded to 174522 R.T. Milne C.P.O. H.M.S. Clematis, GVF cleaned with some hairlines
RoyalNavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (type E) coinage head, non-swivelling bar, awarded to L.12493 R. Carnell L.Std. H.M.S. Dolphin, NEF with some contact marks and hairlines
Ghuznee Medal, 1839, unnamed as issued, EF with some hairlines. This medal was only the second medal awarded for a particular campaign (after Waterloo) and was granted to both British and Indian troops who took part in the assault on Ghuznee in 1839 which brought the First Afghan War to a close. It was issued unnamed by the Honourable East India Company.
St.Jean d'Acre Medal, Syria Campaign 1840, unnamed, 30mm diameter in bronzed copper, VF with some double striking to the reverse. This medal was awarded to petty officers, NCO's and other ranks, and was awarded by the Sultan of Turkey to British, Austrian and Turkish Forces under Sir Charles Napier, taking part in the liberation of this important city on the Syrian Coast after 8 years of Egyptian occupation. The medal has a plain ring suspension.
China War Medal 1842 awarded to George Connor, H.E.I.C.S. Proserpine, GVF with some hairlines and edge nicks, only 56 medals were awarded to this ship. Proserpine was a 46-gun, 5th rate ship built at Plymouth.
Maharajpoor Star 1843, Gwalior campaign, bronze with silver centre, unnamed, reverse with clip mount to be worn as a breast presentation, GVF with attractive dark tone, comes with split ring and ribbon. The bronze from these medals were struck from guns captured at the battles of Maharajpoor and Gwalior, thus anticipating the production of the Victoria Cross in the same manner.
Punniar Star 1843, Gwalior Campaign, bronze with silver centre, awarded to Private Timothy Bergin, 50th Queen's Own Regiment, Near VF. The bronze from these medals were struck from guns captured at the battles of Maharajpoor and Gwalior, thus anticipating the production of the Victoria Cross in the same manner.
Sutlej Medal, for Moodkee 1845, with Ferozeshuhur clasp, awarded to Thomas Pike, 50th Regt. EF cleaned, with some hairlines in the fields, comes with copy of an extract from the Sutlej Campaign Roll to the 50th Foot where Thomas Pike was listed as present at Moodkee 18th December 1845 (wounded) and Ferozeshuhur 21st and 22nd December 1845, he died on 4th January 1846. in total 112 Moodkee medals were awarded to the 50th Foot with Ferozeshuhur clasps
NavalGeneral Service Medal 1848 with Syria clasp, awarded to John H. Stuart, Able Seaman, H.M.S. Bellerophon. (Napoleon to St. Helena) NEF with some light contact marks and hairlines, John H. Stuart is a unique name on the Naval General Service Roll
Punjab Medal 1849, awarded to James Fahy, 29th Foot, (The WorcesterRegiment) with two clasps, Goojerat and Chilianwala, bright GVF with some scratches and some edge nicks, named to James Fahy 29th Foot, the edge with numerous file marks
Army of India Medal, reverse short hyphen type, officially impressed naming, with Bhurtpoor clasp, awarded to Ensign T.G. Dundas 15th N.I. EF with some hairlines and some rub to the portrait. Thomas Graham Dundas arrived in Calcutta on October 4th 1825, and was entitled to Bhurtpoor prize money of 2381 Rupees (£238 sterling) which he did not claim in India. Comes with copy of India Office Library and Records stating record of service, date of commission of rank as Ensign 13th May 1825, and Lieutenant 19th Oct.1836, also List of services - Posted as Ensign to 15th N.I. 1825. Siege and Capture of Bhurtpore, Ensign 15th N.I. (India Medal). Transferred as Lieutenant to 4th Extra Regiment (became 72nd N.I) from 19th Oct.1826, after his marriage in 1832 to Margaret Maria Louisa, 3rd daughter of Edward Swift Broughton. After a period of furlough, from 10th September 1833, he failed to report for his return and subsequently resigned his commission on 3rd Feb. 1835.
South Africa Medal 1853 awarded to 2nd Corpl. H.Cullern RL. SAPrs & MINrs the obverse Good Fine/NVF cleaned with some surface marks, with suspension mount, no bar and on a chain
Baltic Medal 1854-1855 privately named, awarded to Cpl. H. Kilby 25 Co. RM. H.M.S. Gladiator. NEF with some light rub to the portrait and some deeper hairlines on the reverse causing a shallow depression in the field. Henry Kilby served in the Crimea with ships company drawn from the H.M.S. Gladiator with whom he had served in the Baltic Sea. He was also awarded the Crimea Medal as a Sergeant with bar Sebastopol. He was later awarded the Turkish Crimea medal (as Corporal)and the NavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal having completed 21 Years Good Service
Crimea Medal 1854, with Sebastopol clasp, officially impressed, awarded to J.Beach Gr. & Dr. 6th Btn. Rl. Arty. EF or near so with some hairlines and contact marks
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, with Persia clasp, the clasp slightly bent, renamed, possibly officially, to C. McAlister, 2nd Bombay Eur. L.I., VF with some contact marks, rare with this clasp
Indian Mutiny Medal 1857-1858, with 2 clasps, Lucknow and Relief of Lucknow, awarded to Corns. Sullivan 53rd Regt. NEF with some contact marks and hairlines
Army Cadet Force 125th Anniversary 1860-1985 enamelled medal with 'Army Cadet Force 125th Anniversary One Day March 26th October 1985' clasp, by Reu & Co. Heubach, Good Fine
Second China War Medal, with 2 clasps, Canton 1857 and Taku Forts 1860, awarded to Gunr. Thos. Salter, No.4 Bat. 2nd. Bde. Rl. Arty., officially impressed, NEF with some scratches and hairlines
Second China War Medal, with no clasps, edge renamed, to James JohnThatcher 2nd. Bn. 60th Rifles, NVF with traces of the suspension having been re-affixed
Abyssinian War Medal awarded to 275 Gunr.J.Kerr 21st Brigde. R.A. Near VF with some hairlines and some rub on the portrait, the suspension neatly re-affixed, comes with the discharge papers of Gunner John Kerr from Aug.15 1873, stating a period of service of over 18 years, these also state that he was in possession of three Good Conductbadges, Crimea and Turkish Bar and medals for Abyssinia and Indian Mutiny
Empress of India Medal 1877, 57mm diameter in silver, by G.G.Adams, with suspension clasp and neck ribbon, unnamed as issued, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, VICTORIA 1st January 1877, Reverse: EMPRESS OF INDIA, with the same inscription above and below, in Urdu and Devanagari, NEF/GVF cleaned, with some contact marks and hairlines, comes in a presentation box
Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War, in silver, with 2 clasps, Kandahar and Ahmed Khel, awarded to 1828 Cpl. J. Denton 2/60th Foot, GVF, the obverse with some light scratches in the fields, comes with copied papers of Depot Battalions Pay List, Statements of Pay and Allowances of Recruits, and a list of Men of the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles who have died, been killed, made Prisoners of War or deserted. This lists the death of Joseph Denton, who had been promoted to Lance Sergeant on 22nd Feb 1881, and is listed as having died on 20th April 1881, at Newcastle (Natal) soon after peace was signed. Also comes with typed history of his Military career in India, Afghanistan and South Africa.
Kabul to Kandahar Star, Afghanistan campaign 1878-1880, awarded to 6843 Gunner G. Hickman, 6th Battery 8th Bde R.A. VF with attractive patina. These medals were awarded to those who took part in the epic 300-mile march from the Afghan capital to Kandahar, led by General Roberts to relieve the beleaguered forces of General Burrows, comes with copied service papers, details of enlistment, Medical Record and Military History Sheet
Egypt Medal, dated reverse, with Alexandria 11th July clasp, awarded to F. Davis. Capt: Miz: Top: H.M.S. 'Superb', GVF with some surface marks, some weakness to naming by 'Superb'
Khedive's Star undated, with Tokar bar, unnamed as issued, EF with dark tone, minor traces of old lacquering on the Tokar bar, Rare. These were struck by Jenkins of Birmingham, was conferred by Khedive Tewfik of Egypt on those who qualified for the Egypt Medal, and it was invariably worn alongside, to the detriment of the silver medal which suffered abrasions from the points of the star.
IndiaGeneral Service Medal with 2 clasps, Burma 1885-7 and Burma 1887-89 awarded to 1221 Pte. W.Taylor 1st Battalion Yorkshire Light Infantry NEF with some rubbing to the portrait and parts of the field, comes with copy of the medal roll to the 1st Battalion The King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry for Service in Burma 1887-1889
North West Canada Medal, Riel's Rebellion 1885, no clasp, engraved naming, awarded to J.J. Pritchard, York & Simcoe Batt. GVF cleaned with some hairlines and some rub to the portrait
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