The Britannia Commemorative Society a 30-medal set each medal 44mm diameter in .999 silver medals depicting Benjamin Disraeli, Henry VIII, Lawrence of Arabia, Richard III, Francis Bacon, The Royal Navy, Westminster Abbey, The Black Prince, John and Sarah Churchill, Gilbert and Sullivan, Boadicea, The Battle of El Alamein (2), Conquest of Mount Everest, Inigo Jones and Sir Christopher Wren, London Guildhall, Gordon and Kitchener, Henry II and Eleanor - The First Plantagenets, Christopher Marlowe and Ben Jonson, Robert Bruce, George Bernard Shaw, The Four Saints - George, David, Patrick and Andrew, Duke of Monmouth Rebellion, Clive of India, Roman Britain, Rudyard Kipling, Jonathan Swift, Jacobites, Henry V, Queen Elizabeth II each issued by the Britannia Society, Prooflike UNC, a few with light toning, total weight 40 troy oz. in the large black album of issue
The Railway Sesquicentennial Medallic First Day Cover 1975 comprising Crown-sized silver medallion Prooflike UNC and a set of 4x stamps 7p, 8p, 10p and 12p, UNC in the wallet of issue, 500th Anniversary of the Birth of Michelangelo Medallic First Day Cover comprising Crown-sized silver medallion Prooflike UNC with set of stamps, 40 Lire, 50 Lire and 90 Lire UNC in the wallet of issue, GB Silver Stamp replicas each 60mm x 45mm and in sterling silver, total weight 9.5 Troy oz, UNC with some light toning, Commemorativeplaques 1977 Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II each oval 65mm x 50mm with a silver shield-shaped coat-of-arms, UNC in a wooden glass-topped frame
Commemorative Medals a mixed group (7) includes George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, A/UNC boxed, George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Coronation 32mm diameter UNC in matt silver boxed, VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 36mm in bronze by Pinches NEF, Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze EF, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth Coronation 1937 45mm in bronze, Germany 1988 350th Anniversary of the Marien column 35mm diameter in .999 silver UNC boxed, and Prize Medals (21) includes City and Guilds Medal Eimer 1684 UNC in silver, boxed, awarded to Olive Vera Girt for Ladies and Children's Tailoring, holed and repaired on the edge UNC boxed, Daily Mirror Diamond Jubilee 1963 Chairman Cecil Harmsworth King 56mm in bronze, H.J.Bostock 1870-1956 40 Years Service - Lotus Ltd. 51mm in bronze by J.Pinches UNC, Achievements of Widnes Celebrations 1974 44mm diameter in silver EF, Galashiels Academy 39mm diameter UNC boxed, The Oliver Science Medal, awarded to George Oliver 1923, GEF boxed, Devon Bakers Exhibition 1935 awarded to J.Wildgoose 28mm in silver EF boxed, Leeds and District Master Bakers 38mm in silver awarded to J.Wildgoose Macaroon Goods 1937 UNC boxed, a 2-medal award set Proficiency in Holy Scripture, 51mm in silver by A.Wyon awarded to Mabel Williams 1911 and 51mm in bronze by A.Wyon awarded to Doris Williams 1911 along with others of a sporting and academic theme many of these EF or better and boxed
Victoria and related (5) Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze by Heaton, Birmingham Obverse: Head left, diademed, VICTORIA REG: JUBILEE YEAR, Reverse: QUEEN OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND EMPRESS OF INDIA BORN MAY 24th 1819, ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837 MARRIED FEB 10th 1840, BHM 3248 UNC, Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) the first BHM 3559/3560 39mm diameter in White Metal by J.A.Restall, Obverse: Diademed Veiled Head of the Queen VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 Reverse: Britannia seated right in front of an ornate plaque, along pennant flies from the trident COMMEMORATION OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA's REIGN, UNC in the round box of issue, the second 38mm diameter in White Metal, by F.Bowcher, Obverse: Crowned, Veiled, Laureate and draped bust left VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse: Four Medallions, entwined with ribbons, on which are portraits of Queen Victoria, The Prince of Wales, The Duke of York and Prince Edward, BHM 3529 EF, Great Exhibition of the Industry of All Nations 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left H.R.H PRINCE ALBERT. STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms with supporters GRETA EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS LONDON 1851, BHM 2459 VF, France - Exposition Universelle de Londres 1862 50mm diameter in White Metal by A.Bovy Obverse: Bust of Queen Victoria laureate, left VICTORIA REINE D'ANGLETERRE, Reverse: A view of the Exhibition Hall , In Exergue: EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE LONDRES 1862 GVF boxed, along with France - Louis Napoleon Bonaparte 50mm diameter in bronze by Barre (1850), Obverse: Bust left LOUIS NAPOLEON BONAPARTE, Reverse: PRESIDENT DE LA REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE ELU LE 10 DECEMBRE 1848 PAR 5576397 SUFFces, in 7 lines, all within a wreath,. EF, Coronation of George VI 47mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Busts of George VI and Queen Elizabeth both crowned and draped, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding a crown aloft, CROWNED A.D.1937 VF, Hanbury Memorial Prize, Alexandra, Princess of Wales 1864 50mm diameter in bronze by J.S and A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALEXANDRA PRINCESS OF WALES, Reverse: HANBURY MEMORIAL PRIZE on a scroll HOME FOR LITTLE BOYS ESTABLISHED 1864 VF
Medallic issues and paranumismatic items (72) includes modern issues (26) covering a wide array of subjects, including William Shakespeare, The Spanish Armada, Edward VIII, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Niss Sarah Ferguson, Classic Milled and Hammered Coin designs, Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee, Una and the Lion and more, all Crown-sized, the Una and the Lion marked 'COPY' all GEF to UNC and lustrous, also gold painted Pre-Decimal coins, modern medals and fantasy pieces, base metal issues, in mixed grades
Medals (6) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue VF, Queen Elizabeth IICoronation 1953 34mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, Death of Winston Churchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust facing, no legend, Reverse: THE RT. HON. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL K.G., O.M., C.H. 1874-1965, with J.T & Co. stamp and silver hallmark below, Matt Finish UNC boxed, Welshpool and Llfair Light Railway 75th Anniversary 1803-1978 38mm diameter in base metal, UNC boxed, Prize Medals (2) World Dancing Championships 1922 in bronze NEF in box, the box with the lid detached, Heaton Junior Technical School 39mm diameter in base metal- 1944 Athletics - Senior 100 Yards Handicap awarded to K.F.Robson UNC boxed, A brass Sovereign weighing scale, Enamelled Shilling 1887 in five colours, fair workmanship, Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove UNC (2) both in Second World WarCommemorative packs
Medals (8) Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 Eimer 2116a The Official Royal Mint issue 58mm diameter in silver, UNC in the red box of issue, Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 Eimer 2116b 45mm diameter in silver UNC lightly toned, in the blue Royal Mint box. Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 45mm diameter in silver, weight 110 grammes Prooflike UNC and nicely toned, in the box of issue. Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter in silver by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC toned, Royal Mint Centenary Medals 1988 Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary (2) each 63mm diameter in silver Eimer 2160 UNC one with attractive tone, each in the Royal Mint box of issue one with certificate. Royal Mint Centenary Medal 1992 The Millennium of the Office of High Sheriff 63mm diameter in matt antique-finish silver UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue. Royal Mint Centenary of the Revival of the Order of the Thistle 1987 63mm diameter in Silver lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, total over 932 grammes of silver
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. Winston Churchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugby World Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Queen Elizabeth II (3) Silver Jubilee 1977 57mm diameter in silver with matt finish by L.Durbin, Reverse: a Hybrid Tea rose (The Silver Jubilee Rose) Eimer 2136, 76.64 grammes UNC with light toning, the edge with unusual inscription TREVOR AND JULIE MARRIED 19-2-1977 HESSLE appears professionally inscribed, in the Royal Mint box with certificate, The Machin Head - The United Kingdom Definitive Stamp Obverse the Mchin head, facing left, Reverse: Legend only - United Kingdom Definitive Stamp - First Issued 5 June 1967 - Designed by Arnold Machin OBE RA 61mm diameter in silver, 94.84 grammes UNC lustrous portrait on a matt finished field UNC in a Royal Mail box with certificate, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 80th Birthday 1980 25.19 grammes in silver by the Birmingham Mint FDC in the box of issue, no certificate
Coronation, Jubilee and Royal Marriage medals (34) Victorian issues (8) 1887 Golden Jubilee - Ince Jubilee Celebration - Israel Knowles Chairman 38mm diameter VF, 1887 Golden Jubilee - Devizes local issue in white metal VF holed, 1897 Diamond Jubilee in white metal by Spink NVF holed with suspension loop and ribbon, 1897 Diamond Jubilee , Obverse VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: VICTORIA 1837-1897 Above: Coat of Arms and supporters, Below: a wreath 39mm diameter in bronze GVF, 1897 Diamond Jubilee 45mm diameter in White metal, Obverse: Veiled head left, bust left Veiled, crowned and laureate, unusual,. Fine. 1897 Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 35mm diameter in white metal, holed at top About VF, 1893 Marriage of the Duke and Duchess of York 38mm diameter in white metal, Fine, holed for suspension, 1897 Four Generations of the BritishRoyal Family 32mm diameter by H.Grueber & Co. Fine. Edward VII issues (6) 1902 Coronation - Borough of Cambridge issues - George Kett, Mayor (5) 38mm diameter in bronze VF to EF each holed for suspension, 1902 Coronation/Thomas Templeton Seventh Centenary/Coronation 1902 medal 39mm in white metal EF holed for suspension, George V issues (8) Coronation 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue, 31mm diameter in silver by B.Mackennal NEF in the original red box of issue, Coronation 1911 the Official Royal Mint issue 51mm diameter in bronze, EF in the original red box of issue, Coronation 1911 struck by the makers of Elect Cocoa 32mm diameter in brass (2) VF and EF both with suspension loops on the edge, Coronation 1911 39mm in white metal Obv: conjoined busts, Rev: Coat of arms with supporters within a wreath, ribbons with CORONATION and GEORGE V respective at each side VF, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 (3) Obverse: busts left conjoined, KING GEORGE V AND QUEEN MARY MAY 6TH 1935 Rev: Crown, Sceptre and Orb, TO COMMEMORATE THE 25TH YEAR OF THEIR MAJESTIES REIGN UNC boxed, Daily Mail - Teddy Tail League NVF with suspension loop at the top, 1935 38mm diameter in white metal Obv: Conjoined busts, Rev: To Commemorate the Silver Jubilee of King George V and Queen Mary May 6th 1935 (Legend in 6 lines) VF holed for suspension, Edward VIII issues (3) Coronation 1937 45mm diameter in bronze, Obv: Bust right crowned, in coronation robes, Rev: Standing Britannia between two columns, a seascape behind (2) EF and Fine with some surface dirt, Coronation 1937 38mm diameter in white metal, Reverse showing dates of Birth, Investiture as Prince of Wales, Accession and Coronation VF holed for suspension, George VI issues (2) Coronation 1937 (2) the first in white metal 38mm diameter VF , the second in gilded base metal 39mm diameter Fine both holed for suspension, Elizabeth II issues (7) Coronation 1953 (4) Ship Reverse 37mm diameter in bronze (2) both UNC boxed, 1953 Crown on Rose reverse 36mm diameter in bronze UNC, 1953 38mm diameter in white metal reverse: legend in 7 lines within wreath EF, 1969 Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 58mm diameter in gilt bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC boxed, 1981 Prince of Wales and Lady Diana Spencer Betrothal UNC in slide case, Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 2006 Rev: in the style of the 1953 Crown 32mm diameter in bronze UNC in slide case
Masonic interest (10) Masonic Institution for Boys - Stewards badges (3) 1955, 1957 one enamelled, the third an embroidered example from 1948, Royal Masonic Institute for Girls - Stewards badges 1954, 1959 and 1963 (3) all enamelled, Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity , undated, RAOB (2) Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee in gilt silver 30 grammes, enamelled, Orphanage, Southboro' Kent 1922 in plain metal, Ancient Order of Foresters - Juvenile Branch, in silver 11.6 grammes along with a Queen Mary Needlework Guild badge, enamelled, with 1917 and 1918 clasps in mixed condition mostly VF to EF
The Kings and Queens of England a collection of 43 Silver Proof Florin-sized medals portraying each monarch from Edward The Confessor to Queen Elizabeth II. RSBS Mint Edition 1977 on the edges, each around 16.6 grammes of sterling silver, housed in a blue hardback album nFDC-FDC some with toning
Coronation Medals (3) Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust Left Laureate 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 JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI GVF cleaned. Coronation of Edward VII 9 Aug.1902 The Official Royal Mint issue Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, EDWRAD VII CROWNED 9.AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust of Queen Alexandra right, crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, 31mm diameter in silver by G.W.De Saulles Eimer 1871 UNC or very near so with light cabinet friction, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver by P.Metcalfe Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped. George VI CROWNED 12 May 1937, Reverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth left QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue EF with some hairlines
The Coronation Issue Medallic Gold Plated Silver Stamp Replicas (7) To Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953-1978, Unc in the red box of issue with certificates
Canada Medals (3) 1939 Royal Visit to Canada Set of 3 medals Obverse: Conjoined busts of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth crowned, left, no legend, Reverse: A map of Canada with the Royal Coat of Arms dividing the date above A.MARL VSOVE AD.MARE on ribbon above, REGEM.ET.REGINAM. CANADA below. the design shared by three types, Silver 32mm diameter VF, Bronze 31mm diameter EF/GEF with traces of lustre and light colourful tone, and Bronze 26mm diameter NEF
Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee 2002 38mm diameter in 22 carat gold by J.Butler. Struck by The Royal Mint, Eimer 2206. Obverse: A standing figure of the Queen in Coronation robes. 1952 2002 across the fields ELIZABETH REGINA, Reverse: The Queen advancing right along a crowd of well-wishers, below: FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE, above: GOLDEN JUBILEE, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, number 092 of an issue limited to 250 pieces
Medals in Silver (9) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1817 (4) NVF, GVF (2), and NEF. Edward VIICoronation 1902 The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1871 (2) 56mm diameter GEF toned with small edge nicks, and 31mm diameter NEF/GVF with small spots, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The Official Royal Mint issues 32mm diameter Eimer 2029b NEF and EF both toned, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh Silver Wedding 1972 51mm diameter in silver by D.Cornell Eimer 2125 Obverse: Busts left conjoined, the Queen wearing a bandeau. SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal Shields and crests, each within the Garter with crowned cypher of the Queen above and that of Prince Philip below, UNC in matt finish boxed with certificate
Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee 2002 38mm diameter London Mint issues in base metal (706) Brass (100), Goldine (136), Bronze (470) Lustrous UNC to BU, (currently being offered on internet websites between £4-£10 per piece), TTT Moneycorp Ltd. 20 Years in Foreign Exchange 1979-1999 45mm diameter in base metal (73) Lustrous UNC with prooflike finish, UK 25 Ecu 1992 Pattern UNC, France 20 Euro Pattern 1997 UNC
Medals (9) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 39mm diameter by Spink & Son, Sheffield Locality Fine, holed at the top. First World War Peace 1919 64mm diameter in bronze by Spink & Son. Obverse: Bust of the King left crowned and draped UNC with matt finish. King George VISilver Jubilee 1935 Eimer 2030 51mm diameter in silver by Turner and Simpson UNC and boxed, Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 Obverse: Busts left conjoined Reverse: Coat of Arms NVF, Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937 44mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, Reverse: Britannia standing facing EF. Investiture of Prince Charles as the Prince of Wales 1969 31mm diameter EF boxed, Coronation of Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in White metal GEF boxed , Battle of Jutland 1916 Eimer 1951, 22mm diameter by Spink, Good Fine with suspension loop Ex-Jewellery. Replica Medal uniface DIVA. IVLIA. AVSALIA 61mm diameter in bronze, with suspension loop at the top, Fine, we note the original medal was from c.1480-1490 with electrotypes made c.1880
NumisProof medallic cased items in silver (5) Queen Elizabeth IISapphire Jubileeundated (2016) 2oz. Silver Proof, the obverse with inset sapphire, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary undated (2017) 2oz. Silver Proofs (2), The Royal Wedding of Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle undated (2018), The Dambusters 75th Anniversary undated (2018) 2oz. Silver Proof, all with coloured picture reverses, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates
Medallic Cased items in silver (8) 2011 Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton Gold layered Silver Proof nFDC-FDC in the London Mint Office box with certificate, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II Birthday Medal Silver Proof FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, Princess Charlotte of Cambridge Christening 2015 50 grammes Gold Plated Silver Proof FDC in the Jubilee Mint box with certificate, 2017 Prince Harry and Ms Meghan Markle Engagement One Ounce in .999 silver, gold plated (2) both Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, 2018 Birth of Prince Louis of Cambridge One Ounce of .999 silver with inset diamond birthstone (2) both Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, 2018 End of World War ICentenary - The Unknown Warrior Antique Silver Proof with soldier-shaped cut-out 15.55 grammes of .999 silver FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Order of the Dogwood - Province of British Columbia, Canada awarded to The Rt.Hon. Sir Robert Bellinger, Lord Mayor of London 1966. 55mm diameter, 101.37 grammes of 10 carat gold, along with 18mm 10 Carat gold miniature. Obverse: The image of the Dogwood flower, Reverse: Provincial Coat of Arms. UNC, inscribed to the recipient in a presentation box, and accompanied by a 10 carat gold miniature similar in design. The predecessor to the Order of the Dogwood, called the Dogwood medallion was created by the provincial government in 1958 to mark the Centennial of the establishment of the Colony of British Columbia. In turn, the Order of the Dogwood was created by Order in Council during a provincial cabinet meeting held at Fort Langley on November 19th 1966 to mark the centennial of the union of the Colony of British Columbia with the Colony of Vancouver Island. At the conclusion of the meeting Lieutenant Governor George Pearkes (who was a future recipient of the honour) gave consent to the creation of the honour, then presented at the Douglas Day dinner that followed. The honour was then presented to the first 5 recipients:- Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, Viscount Amory (Governor of the Hudson Bay Company), Sir Robert Bellinger, Clarence Wallace, and Frank Mackenzie Ross. Mackenzie and Ross were present for the ceremony. The Order of the Dogwood was the highest provincial honour until 1989, when it was replaced by the Order of British Columbia. Other recipients of the award include Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, The Princess Royal (Princess Anne), and Princess Alexandra. The last recipient was Terry Fox (Canadian Athlete, humanitarian and cancer research activist) in 1980. Only 13 people have been awarded the Order of the Dogwood, and as the award was replaced in 1989 by the Order of British Columbia, there will be no future recipients. Sir Robert was a controversial London Mayor in 1966-1967 and was a stalwart of the Nation Savings movement. His time as Mayor from 1966-1967 coincided with the Harold Wilson Government which was eager to blame the City for the nation's economic woes. Rather than confine himself to ceremonial duties, Bellinger responded firmly on the City's behalf emphasising it's contributions through invisible earnings. He protested again when the Labour Government in October 1974 decided to abolish the 10 Pence savings stamp. Although the stamps paid no interest and was costly to administer it attracted £120 million a year from schoolchildren, housewives and factory workers. Bellinger hailed it as 'the grass roots of savings activity in this country'. He was appointed one of Her Majesty's lieutenants for the City in 1976, was also a trustee for St. Paul's cathedral and Chairman of the City of London's Freemans school. Bellinger had previously been knighted in 1964 and appointed GBE in 1967 He was Gentleman Usher of the Purple Rod (a role akin to treasurer) of the Order of the British Empire, and also held decorations from Belgium, Greece, Cameroon and Denmark. In his later years, Sir Robert became a director of Arsenal Football Club and was elected life president of the club in 1997. He died in July 2002. A rare opportunity to purchase an award only offered to 13 individuals including many Royal recipients. See also the impressive group of medals also awarded to Sir Robert Bellinger
Medals a varied group (14) with some in silver, includes Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 33mm diameter in silver Eimer 2085 by Spink EF, Coronation of King Edward VII 1902 51mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Portraits of the King and Queen in ovals, Reverse: Britannia standing, hand resting on Shield of Arms, River Thames and London landscape beyond, NEF. Austria and Germany, Austrian Succession medal 1742, Fine, with other 20th Century issues George V to Elizabeth II, in mixed grades some EF to UNC and boxed, and a Roman Denarius mounted on a chain, Fine
Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 58mm diameter in silver as Eimer 2118 with alternate reverse, toned UNC and boxed. Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver, by John Pinches, Prooflike UNC in the blue box of issue with certificate. Death of the Duke of Windsor 1975 38mm diameter in silver Eimer 2124, by G.A.Holman, Obverse: Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972, Reverse: A Crown upon a full blown rose UNC in the box of issue, as part of a group (10) includes base metal coronation and Jubilee issues in mixed grades to EF
Medallic Issues (8) Sir Winston Churchill - Greatest Britons, Icons of a Nation - The Red Arrows, Concorde - The Legend, Milestones in Flight, Princess Diana - Her Life in Jewels, the Engagement Ring, Prince William and Catherine Middleton Engagement Announcement, Prince William and Catherine Middleton, the Kiss on the Balcony, The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, The Reign of Queen Elizabeth II, all Crown-sized in base metal many with coloured reverses or with inset jewels, UNC and Lustrous
Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 in 9 carat gold UNC in case: USA The Bicentennial Visit of Queen Elizabeth II 1976 51mm diameter in sterling silver, UNC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 44mm diameter in silver by John Pinches Prooflike UNC, boxed: Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter in silver (2) by the Birmingham Mint Prooflike UNC in the boxes of issue with certificates: The Right Honourable Margaret Thatcher MP 1979 Britain's First Lady Prime Minister in gilt silver, by The Birmingham Mint: 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 50mm diameter in silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate: Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 Medal UNC on the Royal Mint wallet of issue: Belgium - Brussels Exposition 1958 26mm diameter in silver Prooflike UNC and toned, in white leatherette case
Canada 1939 Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 32mm diameter in silver BHM4394 Obverse: crowned and robed busts conjoined, to left, no legend, Reverse: a map of Canada with crowned Arms above, flanked by the date, with banner above with A.MARIVSOVE AD.MARE on it, REGEM.ET. REGINAM. CANADA. SALVTAT, Sharp and fully lustrous Choice UNC in a PCGS holder and graded MS66
Canada 1939 Royal Visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth 32mm diameter in bronze BHM4394 Obverse: crowned and robed busts conjoined, to left, no legend, Reverse: a map of Canada with crowned Arms above, flanked by the date, with banner above with A.MARIVSOVE AD.MARE on it, REGEM.ET. REGINAM. CANADA. SALVTAT, UNC in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 BN
The Birmingham Mint Royal Palaces a 12-piece sterling silver ingot set, total weight over 317 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, The Mountbatten Medallic History of Great Britain and the Sea (8) each 37-38 grammes in .925 silver UNC some on the cards of issue, 1000 Years of British MonarchyEdward the Confessor silver ingot UNC on the card of issue, The Ten commandments One Ounce silver ingot UNC, Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 1977 58mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son Matt finish UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Coronation 25th Anniversary 1978 57mm diameter in silver The Royal Mint issue, UNC with some toning in the box of issue with certificate, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 1990 63mm diameter in silver The Royal Mint issue, UNC, unboxed, 100th Anniversary of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1987 2 ounce Silver Proof nFDC, Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 1977 a pair of oval shaped medals by the Warbury Mint Proof like UNC in the box of issue with certificate
Silver Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II 1977 Medals (2) 5.15 grammes of 9 carat gold and 2.59 grammes of 9 carat gold respectively, lustrous UNC with certificates
Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday 2006 Gold Lenticular Medal the Obverse with holographic portrait of the Queen, 87.1 grammes of 22 carat gold FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother 90th Birthday 1990 Gold Proof 39mm diameter in 22 carat gold and weighing 46 grammes, by the Birmingham Mint, one of only 90 pieces struck, in the box of issue with certificate
The Queens of the British Isles a 9-piece set by the Birmingham Mint 1977 depicting Margaret, Maid of Norway, Mary I, Elizabeth I, Lady Jane Grey, Queen Anne, Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Victoria, Mary II and Queen Elizabeth II each medal 46mm diameter 44.9 grammes of .925 silver, nFDC in the box of issue with booklet
Medals (7) VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1817 the Official Royal Mint Issue (2) EF and boxed. 150th Anniversary of British Administration of the Falkland Islands 1983 57mm diameter in bronze Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate. 900 Years of Westminster Abbey 1965 57mm diameter in bronze, UNC boxed with certificate. 800 Years of Mayoralty of the City of London 1989 63mm diameter UNC boxed with certificate. Destruction of the Spanish Armada 1588 51mm diameter in silver by the Birmingham Mint UNC boxed. Royal Mint Medal 2012 60th Anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II UNC boxed, along with Twopence 1797 Fine in a frame-style holder with London Mint certificate, Penny 1797 a modern replica by London Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate
The 12 Greatest Britons - Medallic Crown-sized issued (12) Isambard Kingdom Brunel, Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson, Captain James Cook, Sir Isaac Newton, Queen Elizabeth I, Sir Francis Drake, Charles Darwin, Queen Victoria, Sir Ernest Shackleton, Oliver Cromwell, William Shakespeare, Sir Winston Churchill UNC with coloured Union Jacks on the reverses, in the box of issue with certificates, British Banknotes a Medallic 14-coin set UNC in the Windsor Mint box of issue with certificates
Investiture of the Prince of Wales 1969 a 3-medal set in silver 58mm diameter, 45mm diameter and 32mm diameter by John Pinches Eimer 2116a, 2116b and 2116c UNC in the dated box of issue, Queen Elizabeth IISilver Jubilee 1977 Silver ingot/first day cover set with 4 stamps, UNC in the box of issue, Canada a 3-ingot set in silver 1976 MontrealOlympics each with Canadian stamp designs and weighing 16 grammes of .999 silver UNC in the box of issue with stamps, The New Millennium Group Silver Ingot One ounce of Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, along with a group of Medals, Tokens and fantasies includes some larger European modern bronze types (17) some EF to GEF, St Helena Crown 1978 Enamelled in four colours, fair workmanship, on a chain, boxed, Australia Broken Hill Co-Op Tokens One Loaf (36) 28mm diameter in aluminium UNC, Enamelled Shillings (3) 1887Jubilee Head (2), 1890, Enamelled Sixpence 1887 Jubilee Head, fair workmanship, Penny 1891 VG, Threepence 1909 VG, Shilling 1826 set in a swivel mount Fine, gilded, and a locket made from a 1952 Halfpenny, along with letter from Central ScotlandPolice detailing the award of a Good Conduct medal and with the ribbon attached
Sir Winston Churchill Centenary of his Birth 1974 a 4-medal set in silver by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, Four different obverse portraits, paired with Reverses of 10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers, and Chartwell Manor respectively, each piece over 32 grammes UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals in base metal (14) all boxed or in slide cases EF to UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (15) UNC in the wallets of issue, Five Pound Crown 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, Tristan da Cunha Five Pounds 2006 Queen Elizabeth II 80th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Numismatic First Day Cover Cook Islands 2010 One Dollar and commemorative stamp UNC as issued, GB Crowns 1977 (12) UNC
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Silver WeddingAnniversary 1972 Eimer 2125, 51mm diameter in silver by D.Cornell, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, SILVER WEDDING ANNIVERSARY OF THE QUEEN AND THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH 1947-1972, Reverse: Two Royal Shields and Crests each within the Garter, Crowned Cypher of the Queen , above, that of Prince Philip, below, UNC with matt finish
George IV - Regent of the United Kingdom 1811 Eimer 1015 GEF in white metal, in the folding box of issue, George VICoronation medal 1937 57mm diameter in silver, Matt Finish UNC, The John H.King medal Seedsmen by Royal Warrant to the King (2) White metal and Gilt, UNC boxed, Death of Edward VIII 1972 UNC in silver by John Pinches, boxed, Silver Wedding of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 in Silver Matt finished, by John Pinches, UNC boxed with certificate, along with Tokens and Medals (6) a small and mixed group, and Farthing 1875H these in mixed grades
Medals a mixed group :- Prize medal Chronology of the Reigns of Britain Henry VII to Victoria in white metal UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI and Queen Elizabeth 1937. The Confectioners, Bakers and Allied Trades Exhibition in bronze oval, UNC boxed. Birmingham Photographic Society 1913 Prize medal 80mm diameter in brass reverse inscribed Class A Wilfred Harrison, A/UNC boxed. Eton College Regular attendance medal undated 46mm in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII City of Coventry in white metal UNC boxed. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter in white metal, by Restall, Birmingham, UNC and lustrous. Sir Isaac Pitman - Pitman's Metropolitan Schools Verbatim Reporting Competition Prize medal 41mm diameter in bronze UNC boxed. Coronation of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1902 31mm in brass pierced for suspension. France uniface Pewter medallion 1789 Beginning of French Revolution (No.2) 77mm diameter by F.Andrieu EF
Medals and sets a small group comprising Coronation of George V 1911 38mm diameter in bronze, presented by the Mayor of Stoke Newington EF. George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver Reverse GRI monogram EF. The Three British Kings of 1936 a 3-medal set depicting George V and Queen Mary, Edward VIII, George VI and Queen Elizabeth respectively, each 32mm diameter, matt finish in silver UNC boxed with certificate. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue EF in the Royal Mint box. Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze the Official Royal Mint issue EF in the Royal Mint box. Coronation Medal 1937 32mm diameter in silver Obverse conjoined busted, no legend, reverse crowned GRI monogram, A/UNC boxed
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 in 9 carat gold, Obverse Crowned bust right ELIZABETH II R. Reverse CORONATION JUNE 2ND 1953 with 9ct countermark EF
Trinity College Dublin Prize medal in gold 39mm diameter, 31.68 grammes Obverse Diademed bust of Queen Elizabeth I, left wearing elaborate ruff, Reverse College crest awarded to Fredericus W.Magran 1886 for History and Science, VF
New Zealand - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (3) by S.G.M.Adams of Leeds 32mm diameter in base metal, Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse all different, two showing Maori portraits, the other a Maori scene UNC and lustrous, and never previously offered for sale
Australia - Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip (2) by S.G.M.Adams of Leeds 32mm diameter in base metal, Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverses Kangaroo and Kangaroo/Emu UNC and lustrous, apparently never previously offered for sale
Queen Elizabeth IIGolden Jubilee 2002 The Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 2206 struck in 22 carat gold weighing 39.94 grammes Obverse Standing figure of the Queen facing, crowned and wearing Coronation robes 1952 2002 across the field. ELIZABETH REGINA, Reverse The Queen advancing right along a line of well-wishers. below FIFTY YEARS OF SERVICE , above GOLDEN JUBILEE, Proof FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, number 48 of only 250 issued
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