1914-15 Star trio, 1914-15 Star (M 11195 G.R CLEMENT CK. MTE. R.N.), British War Medal and Victory Medal accompanied with a letter from the Admiralty London SW1 dated 28 February 1923 when the medals were sent out, the letter stating that these are the medals George R Clement 11195 RN would have received had he lived. George Robert Clement Cook's mate 2nd class died on 30 December 1915 as he was serving aboard the armoured cruiser HMS Natal when it was destroyed by a catastrophic explosion while anchored at Cromarty Firth in Scotland
1939-45 War Medal with 4 Stars, France & Germany, Africa, 1939-1945 STAR and Italy along with 8th Army bar accompanied by several ribbons and Under Secretary of State Campaign Stars, Clasps and Medals paper "Number Enclosed 5.1" and with the original O.H.M.S box addressed to Mr J Gordon 47 Hunter Street Northampton 320/1236
Medal - War Valley, bronze 28mm George V left facing bust reverse 37 LIVES SAVED FROM THE S.S. WAR VALLEY BY THE GORLESTONE LIFEBOAT ELIZABETH SIMPSON IN 1919, VF on a blue ribbon with WAR VALLEY bar awarded to Albert Newson comes with a contemporary presentation box. Albert Newson is named as one of the crew of the Elizabeth Simpson who was aboard during the rescue in 1919, The surname Newson appears several times in Gorleston lifeboat crews and a William Newson is named as also being aboard the Elizabeth Simpson during this 1919 rescue a seldom offered medal
France, St. Bartholomew's Day Massacre 1572, a 19th Century Restrike, 36mm in bronze, with BRONZE and cornucopia on the edge Reverse: The King enthroned, facing right, VIRTVS IN REBELLES, 18 grams, EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Regency medal for Anne of Austria, 1643, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 31 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse Anne enthroned and the legend REGIS ET REGNI CURA ANNAE AUSTRIACAE DATA and in the exergue XVIII MAII M.DC. XLIII. About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Bavarians defeated 1648, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 33 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse goddess Victory standing on a shield and the legend VICTORIA FRACTAE FIDEI ULTRIX and in the exergue PULSO TRANS AENUM BAVARORUM DUCE XX JULII M.DC. XLVIII. About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Capture of fourteen towns/fortresses 1654, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 32 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse a warrior being crowned and the legend DIVES TRIUMPHIS GALLIA and in the exergue XIV URB.AUT.ARC.CAPTAE M.DC. LIV. VF with a die crack obverse
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Cadaqués and its fort/castle on the Catalan coast 1655, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 38 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has an allegorical figure with shield, armour and helmet with the legend CADAQUESIUM ET CASTILLIO CAPTAE and in the exergue AD ORAM CATALONIAE MARITIMAM M.D C.LV, AU
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) feeding and educating the poor 1656, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 21 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse mother seated with three children and the legend ALENDIS ET ECUCANDIS PAVPERIBVS and in the exergue AEDES EXTRUCTAE ET FUNDATAE M.DC. LVI. Good EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) later restrikes (2) the fortification of Marseille 1660, copper, 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has seascape with boats clouds and a peninsular and the legend MASSILIA ARCE MVNITA and in the exergue M.DC. LX. About Unc and a later restrike with BRONZE stamped on the edge along with Maria Theresa of Austria 1660, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, has 1975 BR stamped on the edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has left facing bust of Maria Theresa and the legend MARIA THERESA AUSTRIACA FR ET NAV REGINA and in the exergue M.DC. LX About Unc
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) The duel abolished 1662, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 27 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has Justice standing over a devil the legend JUSTITIA OPTIMI PRINCIPIS and in the exergue SINGULAR CERTAM FUROR COERCIT M.DC. LXII. EF or better
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) crackdown on financial corruption in 1666, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 30 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse female figure (Justice) with scales and a sword a man kneeling before her tipping out coins with the legend PECULATORES BONIS MULCTATI and in the exergue M.DC.LXVI Unc the obverse legend double struck with some stress faults fields and edge
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) French legal code 1667 (The Code Louis), bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the king enthroned with Justic before him with the legend LITIUM AMBAGES RESCISSAE and in the exergue NOVO CODICE M.DC. LXVII. EF the reverse perhaps better
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) closure of the chamber of justice 1669 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse female figure (Justice) with scales and a sword a man kneeling before her opening a box with the legend PECULATORES AERE MULCTATI and in the exergue INTERMISSA PECULATUS ET REPETUNDARUM JUDICIA MENSE AUG M.DC.LXIX. About UNC
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Restoration of security throughout the kingdom 1669, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 36 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, with no designers name below the bust, the reverse Hercules with a cudgel over his shoulder with the legend ADSERTOR SECURITATIS PUBLICAE and in the exergue M.DC.LXIX. EF with a die crack across the portrait
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Maastricht freed from siege 1673, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the goddess Victory with spear and wreath a cityscape in the background and the legend VICTORIA OPIFERA and in the exergue ALDENARDA OBSID LIBERATA M.DC. LXXIII. EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Battle of Entzheim (Ensheim) 1674 3rd Victory over the Germans, copper, 41mm diameter, weight 27 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has Victory standing with the legend DEGERMANIS TERTIO and in the exergue AD EINSHEMIUM M.DC. LXXIV. About Uncirculated
France Louis XIV (1638-1715), Battle of Entzheim 1674 40mm diameter, weight 27 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F the reverse has two birds either side of a globe with the legend VIS ET CELERITAS and in the exergue PUGNA AD ZINTZEIMIUM M.DC.LXXIV AU with a thin die crack on the portrait
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Huy and Dinant 1675, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 35 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has a god sitting on rocks with the harbour in the background with the legend PROLATI AS MOSAM IMPERII SECURITAS and in the exergue DENONANTIO ET HOYO CAPTIS M.DC. LXXV. EF or better
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Hôtel des Invalides in Paris 1676, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 39 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust the letters LI, the reverse has a palace (Hotel Des Invalides) with the legend MILITIBVS SENIO AVT VVLNERE INVALIDIS and in the exergue M.DC. LXXVI. EF
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Battle of Saint-Denis 1678, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse the god Mars with the legend MARS PACIS VINDEX and in the exergue PUGNAAD FANUM S DYONISII XIII AUG M.DC.LXXVIII. AU-UNC
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Capture of Ypres (Ypres taken), 1678, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 33 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has soldiers armour with a goddess and angel with the legend HOSTES AS PACEM ADACTI and in the exergue YPRIS CAPT M.DC. LXXVIII. About Unc with a touch of verdigris
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Conscription of 60,000 sailors 1680 41mm diameter, weight 38 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has a man leaning on a pillar which has the inscription NAUTAPRUM LX.MILL CONSCRIPT anchor at left ships on the horizon with the legend BELLO ET COMERCIO and in the exergue M.DC.LXXX, EF
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 cast with plain edge 51mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 288 Obverse Bust right wearing a cap and clerically robed. GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688 Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed depicting William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, VF or better
Landing of William of Orange at Torbay 1688 49mm diameter in silver by R. Arondeaux, Obverse: William, as a Roman Emperor, holds the arm of Britannia, standing beside her shield affixed to an orange tree, entwined with roses and thistles, DEO VINDICE IUSTITIA, COMITE, , Reverse: Troops disembark from boats near a fortified harbour, a large fleet on the horizon. CONTRA INFANTEM PERDITIONIS. In Exergue: EXPEDITIO NAUALIS PRO LIBERTATE ANGLIAE MDCLXXXVIII, MI i 639/65, Eimer 298, NGC MS62 extremely rare thus
France, Louis XIV (1643-1715), Bronze Medal, Capture of Montmédy, 1657, by Mauger, 41mm, 37.0g. Bust of the youthful Louis XIV right, legend LUDOVICUS XIIII REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS; rev. trophy of arms and standards beneath crowned shield bearing a view of the town, legend MONS MEDIUS CAPTUS, in exergue M.DC.LVII.. A medal commemorating the French capture of Montmédy from Spain during the Franco-SpanishWar. Extremely fine with pleasing brown tone, a few light marks and hairlines, small edge bruise and minor flan flaw at obverse 12 o’clock. Scarce.
France Louis XIV (1638-1715), Battle of Leuze 1691 bronze, 40mm diameter, weight 38 grams has right facing bust of Louis XIV with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS the reverse has mounted soldier with sword raised with the legend VIRTUS EQUITUM PRAETORIANORUM and in the exergue PUGNA AD LEUZAM M.DC.LXXXXI AU/GEF with some contact marks
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) Departure of Philip V (of Spain) 4 December 1700 41mm diameter, weight 36 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse has the king on horseback with the legend PROFECTIO PHILIPPI V HISPANIARUM and in the exergue IV DECEMBRIS M.D.CC AU with a die crack across the portrait
Medals (21) a mixed group some in silver includes an Edward VII brockage, two very early pieces with NGC tickets "Ineligible Types" and more, viewing recommended bought as seen
Accession of Queen Anne 1702 35mm diameter in silver 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 about VF with contact marks
France Louis XIV (1638-1715) the capture of Breisach (Brisach/Breisacum) 1703, bronze, 41mm diameter, weight 34 grams, plain edge has right facing bust with the legend LUDOVICUS MAGNUS REX CHRISTIANISSIMUS, below the bust J. MAVGER . F, the reverse the duke on horseback with the legend EXPEDITIO DUCIS BURGUNDIAE and in the exergue BRISACUM CAPTUM VII SEPTEMBRIS M.DCCIII. EF with some verdigris in the reverse legends
Union of England and Scotland 1707 Obverse Bust draped left facing, 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 supporting a crown above the arms, and collar and George of the Garter below, by J.Croker, 34mm diameter in silver, Eimer 425, VF with some minor edge faults
Spanish Fleet destroyed off Cape Passaro 1718 45mm diameter in silver Eimer 481 Obverse Bust right laureate, armoured and draped GEORGIVS, D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET. HIB: REX. F:D. Reverse Statue of the King as Neptune, upon a rostral column amidst captured Naval trophies SOCIORVM PROTECTOR Exergue CLASSE. HISP: DELETA. AD. ORAS. SICILAE Good VF some unevenness to the rim above the column (once mounted ?)
Coronation of Caroline 1727 34mm diameter in copper by J. Croker, Eimer 512 the official Coronation issue Obverse: Bust Left CAROLINA. D.G.MAG.BR.FR.ET.HIB.REGINA. Reverse: The Queen standing flanked by Religion and Britannia. HIC.AMOR.HAEC.PATRIA, In exergue CORON.XI.OCTOB. MDCCXXVII Choice and graded MS63 BN by NGC
Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in copper 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 graded by NGC at MS65 BN extremely rare in this choice grade
Queen Caroline (wife of George II) by Dassier (1731) from the Kings and Queens series, copper, 41mm diameter, weight 31 grams has a right facing bust of Queen Caroline with the legend CAROLINA DG MAG BR FR ET HIB REG below the bust J. DASSIER the reverse has Charity seated holding a baby surrounded by three children with the legend DILECTA DEO ET HOMINIBUS VF
Peace of Aix-La-Chapelle 1750 55mm diameter in copper by J.A.Dassier Obverse George II bust left laureate and armoured, GEORGIUS II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse Britannia, seated on the sea-shore regards Mercury who pours out an abundant cornucopia. HAE TIBI SUNT ARTES Exergue MDCCCL Eimer 630 in a NGC Holder graded MS62BN
Battle of Ushant 1778 Augustus Keppel obverse Eimer 774 GVF with edge faults and light surface porosity, never-the-less a rarely offered type and the first example we have seen
Glorious Revolution 1688 Uniface (probably a 1788 issue) 18mm diameter, weight 2 grams has right facing bust with the legend LIBERTATIS BRIT ASSERTOR 1688, AU
George IIIJubilee 1809, 39mm White Metal left facing conjoined busts GEORGE III ET CHARLOTTE REX ET REGINA, reverse GRAND NATIONAL JUBILEE above 10 line narrative in wreath, lustrous Unc
France Vaccination Medal 1814 (with a Bee followed by 1ARGENT on the otherwise plain edge), silver, 33mm diameter, weight 16 grams has a cow walking to the right obverse and in the exergue EX INSPERATO SALUS the reverse has a floral wreath surrounding the legend VACCINATIONS MUNICIPALES DE PARIS MDCCCXIV, EF
Duke of Wellington Picture Medal 1815 by F Porter for Orme of Bond Street The Battles of the British Army PORTUGAL. SPAIN 1808-1814, 75mm left facing portrait of the Duke of Wellington ENGLANDS GREAT CAPTAIN ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Rev Victoria inscribing a tablet seated beneath a tree, the medal being a box which contains 13 coloured discs EF Eimer 1074
France, Heloise d 'Argenteuil, French nun, philosopher, writer and scholar, Tribute Medal 1819, 40mm in bronze by Gayrard, Obverse: Portrait left, veiled, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines, offset, NEE / EN / A / MORTE / EN M.C.LXIV / GALERIE METALLIQUE / DES GRAND HOMMES FRANCAIS / 1819, 41 grams, EF
Cripplegate Girls’ School reward medal undated (1820-1840) silver, 45mm diameter, weight 33 grams has a kneeling woman in front of a rostrum with a book with the legend TRAIN UP A CHILD IN A WAY IT SHOULD GO AND WHEN IT IS OLD IT WILL NOT DEPART FROM IT the reverse has a 6 line narrative A TOKEN OF APPROBATION FROM THE TRUSTEES OF THE GIRLS SCHOOL OF CRIPPLEGATE WITHOUT. NEF
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry 1820 41mm in bronze, by R.Gayrard, Obverse: Bust left, in military uniform, C.BITURIG . DUX NAT 24. JAN 1778 CONFOSSUS SICA PERIIT 14 FEB 1820, Reverse: Veiled bust of Duchesse de Berry (Caroline Ferdinande Louise), facing left with legends on both sides, NUPTA 17 JUN 1816 ORBA 14 FEBR 1820, CAR.FERD.LUD BITURIG DUCISSA, Around: NON EST DOLOR SICUT DOLOR MEUS, plain edge, original striking, 43.56 grammes, GVF with small spots and some small rim nicks
Map of the World : Eastern and Western Hemispheres (c.1820) 74mm diameter undated, in white metal by T.Halliday, possibly struck by Edward Thomason, Eimer 1139a, Obverse: Detailed Map of the Eastern Hemisphere, the continents AFRICA, ASIA, EUROPE and NEW HOLLAND (Australia) identified together with countries and some cities, Reverse: Detailed map of North and South America identified, together with countries and islands GEF boxed with good surfaces, rare (Ex LCA 185 Lot 1125 realised £1,300)
France, Gallery of Great French Men - Olivier De Serres 1821, Author of Theatre d'Agriculure (1600) the accepted textbook of French agriculture in the 17th Century, 41mm in bronze by Donadio, Obverse: Bust right OLIVIER DE SERRRES, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines: NE / EN M.D.XXXIX / A VILLENEUVE DE BERG / MORT / EN M.DC.XIX /GALERIE METALLIQUE / DE GRANDS HOMMES FRANCAIS / 1821, 35 grams, NEF with some small spots
Thomason's Bronze Vase 1821 52mm diameter in Copper by E. Thomason, Obverse: The vase standing on a pedestal, THOMASON'S METALLIC BRONZE VASE, PRECISELY THE SIZE OF THE MARBLE ONE AT WARWICK CASTLE. Below: OCCUPIED 6 YEARS TO MODEL CAST & SCULPTURE, Reverse: Another view of the vase: 21 FEET IN CIRCUMFERENCE & 5 FEET 10 IN: IN HEIGHT. Below: BRONZED IN DEVOTOXIDE in 1820 ACQUIRED A PER OXIDE IN 1829, 45 grams, BHM 1359 EF
Repository of Arts Birmingham ND(1823) copper 64mm by F. Faulkner, REPOSITORY OF ALL THE ARTS CHARLES JONES BIRMINGHAM surrounds the large building, Rev The Three Muses Unc and impressive
Liverpool Mechanics 1825 45mm, white metal LIVERPOOL MECHANICS INSTITUTE Minerva enthroned with Vulcan and Mercury, below ESTABLISHED JUNE VIII MDCCCXXV, rev MEMBER FOR LIFE NOT TRANSFERABLE, EF
Death of the Duke of York 1827 copper, 51mm, right facing bust H.R.H. FREDERICK DUKE OF YOUK Binfield Fecit below bust, rev trophy of flags and funery urn COMMANDER IN CHIEF OF THE BRITISH ARMY BHM 1273, Unc with prooflike fields and the odd toning spot, sharp and pleasing eye appeal
Calais Chamber of Commerce 1828 silver, 42mm diameter, weight 36 grams has a rooster obverse CHAMBER DE COMERCE DE CALAIS below 1 ER JUIN 1828 the reverse has 2 female figures with shield looking out to sea and the legend Le Boittes beneath, Unc
GermanyDeath of Friedrich Daniel Ernst Schleiermacher (1768–1834), German Protestant theologian and philosopher 1834 copper, 45mm diameter, weight 52 grams left facing bust and the legend FRIEDRICH SCHLEIERMACHER above and below GEB.D.21 NOV 1768 GEST.D.12 DEBR 1834 under the bust C.FISCHER F the reverse has an enthroned Goddess (religio/faith) with a chalice and bible an angle (Genius) on her the left and two children kneeling and with three books below SPINOZA PLATO HERAKIIT, AU
Centenary of Wesleyan Methodism 1839 48mm diameter in white metal by C.F.Carter, Eimer 1329b, BHM 1895, Obverse: Bust left, draped, JOHN WESLEY.M.A. BORN JUNE 14th 1703. DIED MARCH 2nd 1791, Reverse: Facade of building CENTENARY OF WESLYAN METHODISM. 1839. 'THE WORLD IS MY PARISH'. In Exergue : CENTENARY HALL AND MISSION HOUSE LONDON. GEF with underlying brilliance
Germany, Hamburg Free City, Friedrich von Schiller 1859, Centenary of his birth, 41mm in bronze by F.Staudigel and C. Schnitzpahn, Obverse: Laureate bust, left, half facing, FRIEDRICH v. SCHILLER GEB. D.11 NOV 1759, Reverse: A scene from Schiller's famous poem Das Lied von der Glock (Song of the Bell), a bell at the centre with the master bellmaker calling upon his workers to Christen the bell. CONCORDIA SOLL IHR NAME SEIN, In exergue 1859 Nov. 11 split by a coat of arms, 27 grams, Wurzbach 8216, EF
France (2) Paris Universal Exhibition 1867 50mm in bronze by E. Ferret, Obverse: Ariel view of the exhibition building, Vignette of Prince Imperial President Napoleon Louis Eugene below, Reverse: an eagle with wings spread, stands upon a scroll with 10-line legend, 41.15 grammes, NVF holed, Josephine de Beauharnais, consort of Napoleon I, 68mm cliché, lead-filled, in bronze, uniface by Andrieu, 65 grams, VF with some surface marks
Switzerland General Herzog (1870-71) celebrates Swiss neutrality and humanitarian action during the Franco-Prussian War (1870–71), engraved by C. Richard, silver, 51mm diameter, weight 88 grams has left facing bust obverse and the legend HANS HERZOG GENERAL below the bust C. RICHARD .F. the reverse has Helvetia carrying a sword and a Swiss flag and the legend NEUTRALITE SUISSE SOUVENIR DU SERVICE FAIT PAR L ARMEE FEDERALE DU 16 JUILLET 1870 AU 25 MARS 1871. AU and toning
National Life Boat Institution 1875 copper, 52mm ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION SETTLE BRANCH CHRISTOPHER BROWN HON. SEC. surrounds a boat in rough seas, rev a 15 line narrative THE CHRISTOPHER BROWN LIFEBOAT WAS PRESENTED TO THE NATIONAL LIFEBOAT INSTITUTION AT SETTLE APRIL 14th 1868 AND THE LIFEBOAT "ELLEN and MARGARET of SETTLE" NAMED AFTER THE MOTHER AND SISTER OF THE HON SECt ON MAY 26th 1875, Unc in a contemporary presentation box
USA Medal - PhiladelphiaInternational Exhibition 1876 76mm in bronze by H. Mitchell, Obverse: America enthroned, holding a wreath, in a border of stars containing four medallions representing the four quarters of the globe, Reverse: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, PHILADELPHIA, and legend within a wreath AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION, in an NGC holder and graded MS65 BN, not a type we encounter and presumably rare in this Choice condition
North East Coast Exhibition 1882 Prize Medal 52mm, silver by Reed and Sons Newcastle on Tyne, Neptune in a sea carriage, cliffs, lighthouse and ship in the background, Rev NAVAL ARCHITECTURE MARINE ENGINEERING FISHERY LIFE SAFING AND COAST LIGHTING APPLIANCES, nicely toned Unc an eye catching piece
AdelaideJubileeInternational Exhibition 1887 copper, 75mm diameter, weight 238 grams Queen Victoria left facing bust with the legend ADELAIDE JUBILEE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION MDCCCLXXXVII, by BA Altmann Melbourne the reverse has a floral wreath and the legend FIRST ORDER OF MERIT EF or better with just one minor edge bruise
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Jubilee Head the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in bronze by J. Boehm, Eimer 1733, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire flanked by standing figures of Science, practically as struck imposing and impressive thus and with the original Royal Mint box with gold crest on the lid (the lid is detached from the base)
USA, Libby Prison War Museum Chicago 1893 base metal, 70mm diameter, weight 204 grams, plain edge has tents with a large building behind, the legend LIBBY PRISON above and WAR MUSEUM CHICAGO 1893 below, the reverse has 1845 above 16 lines of narrative 1893 below and the legend NO SOUTH 1865 NO ANIMOSITY NO SECTIONALISM 1861 NO NORTH VF with some dirt and light rust at the rims
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 56mm diameter in silver by G.W. de Saulles, (after T.Brock/W.Wyon) Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, the Official Royal Mint issues (2) AU-Unc both in the original Royal Mint cases of issue and toned one particularly choice
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1817 25mm diameter in gold, a small test mark on the edge and a thin scratch on the obverse otherwise UNC, in the official red dated box of issue
Nelson and the Foudroyant 1897 38mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1813, Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters l, 'HORATIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' VF along with Halfpenny 1791 John Wilkinson Ironmaster man at anvil Fine with porous fields
The Principal Bathing Places of England, undated, (c.1900), 51mm diameter in White metal by J. Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse: a list of towns Aberystwyth, Bath, Brighton, Buxton, Cheltenham, Leamington, Malvern W., Margate, Matlock, Scarbro, Tenby, Tunbridge W., and Weymouth with each of their distances from London, Legend : ENGLISH UNIVERSITIES SCOTCH UNIVERSITIES, Reverse: 32 towns also with their respective distances from London, reading anti-clockwise in alphabetical order, 32 grams, unlisted by Eimer or BHM, GEF with subdued lustre, a wonderfully detailed piece
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter Eimer 1871 in gold, by G.W.de Saulles. Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, EDWARD VII CROWNED 9 AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust right, Crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, below, a ribbon inscribed 9 AUG. 1902, The Official Royal Mint issue, UNC and lustrous with a small rim nick, in the official red box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze , The Official Royal Mint issue, by G.W. de Saulles, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737, Unc in the red Royal Mint box of issue this still in the original 1902 dated envelope of issue consequently the box pristine
Shooting (3) National Rifle Association, Bisley Grand Aggregate Medal 1905, Maltese Cross-shaped, 33mm x 33mm, GRAND AGGREGATE , NRA in centre, inscribed with 1905 at the top, GVF with some small verdigris spots, in the original Elkington & Co. Ltd box, Rifle Club Medal 1860 Astor County CVP 38mm in bronze, by Elkington (2), the first NEF with a pleasing underlying tone, in the original box, the second NVF cleaned
Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue Unc and toning and still in the Royal Mint 1911 brown packet of issue
Coronation of George V 1911 38mm, white metal, Conjoined left facing busts George and Mary obverse, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE V JUNE 22nd 1911 surrounds sailing ship reverse VF
Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1922a, BHM 4022, in the red Royal Mint boxes of issue (4) three being Unc one with toning the other EF
Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver by W.Goscombe John, Eimer 1925 The Official Royal Mint Issue 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, ARWISGIAD.IORWERTH TYWSOG.CYMRU.M.G, a radiate sky decorated with the Prince's crest within Garter, crowned. UNC and richly toned, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
British Empire Exhibition 1925 51mm diameter in bronze by B. MacKennal/P. Metcalfe, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, GEORGIVS V BRITT: OMN: REX ET IND: IMP: Reverse: Three stylized figures standing, holding objects symbolizing food, transport and housing, BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1925, 68 grams, Eimer 1997, UNC
William Cullen Glasgow Medical Prize Medal 70mm bronze left facing bust GULIELMUS CULLEN MDCCX . MCCCXC, Rev seven line narrative awarded to Margaret G Crockett 1925-26 JUNIOR CLINICAL MEDICAL CLASS AU
Trinity College Dublin Gold Prize Medal to Maxwel S McIntosh 1927 for Arts AU in the original West & Son King's Jewellers Grafton Street TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN on the lid 34mm 29.4 grams
Lifeboat Racing 1931 base metal, 46mm diameter, weight 20 grams, loop mounted at the top has two 4 man with coxswain rowing boats passing the Statue of Liberty the legend LIFEBOAT RACING CHAMPIONSHIP OF THE WORLD the reverse has 8 lines of narrative INTERNATIONAL LIFE BOAT RACE HELD BY NEPTUE ASSOCIATION LABOR DAY 1931 PRESENTED TO N MacDonald EF
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issues, by P. Metcalfe, Eimer 2029b, BHM 4249 (10) EF to UNC some with attractive toning uncased
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe in the Royal Mint boxes of issue (4) UNC and toning
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 57mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029a, BHM 4249, The Official Royal Mint issue, by P. Metcalfe, 86 grams UNC with Matt finish with a little toning in places, in the Royal Mint box of issue
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The Official Royal Mint Issue 32mm diameter in gold by P. Metcalfe, Eimer 2029 UNC and fully lustrous, an excellent example, in the original red Royal Mint box, with F.H. Merceron beneath the crown and date on the lid
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 the official Royal Mint issue Eimer 2029, 32mm diameter in silver UNC in the red boxes of issue (15) generally GEF-UNC mostly Unc and nicely toned some Choice
Coronation of George VI 1937 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish, Eimer 2046a, BHM 4314a, The Official Royal Mint issue in the Royal Mint boxes of issue (3) UNC, 2 choice the other with the odd minor contact mark
Royal London Yacht Club Centenary Regatta 1938, 38mm in silver, hallmarked on the edge, Obverse: Crowned Arms of the City of London on a quadrilobed CENTENARY REGATTA 1838 - 1938, Reverse: Crowned logo of the Royal London Yacht club AU
Monaco Principality 1943 by Pierre Turin copper , 69mm diameter, 153 grams the obverse has the City upon cliffs above harbour with the exergue legend PRINCIPAUTE DE MONACO the reverse has the heraldic coat of arms of Monaco and a map Unc and cased
Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 a 4-medal set in 18 carat gold by MetalImport Limited comprising 40mm diameter, 30mm diameter, 25mm diameter and 21mm diameter medals total weight 58.07 grammes, UNC and Prooflike in the white Metalimport box with certificate
Prince Charles Investiture 1969 Caernarvon Castel right facing bust 51mm, 63 grams by Konfax and with their certificate stating the medal is pure silver (3) each one Unc and cased
International Society of Postmasters 1975-1976 a collection of 36 Crown-sized Medals in Sterling Silver housed in the album of issue each medal has it's own page in the album firstly the medal in a stamp cover secondly an information card, Unc as issued
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