South Africa Medal, now with attachments for a brooch mount, no clasp mount, awarded to Tpr.Sgt. Maj: Hood Transvaal Rangs. NVF with some surface marks
South Africa - Royal Visit to South Africa 1947 38mm diameter, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, crowned, in coronation robes, no legend, Reverse: Crowned GRE cypher ROYAL VISIT 1947, 36.18 grammes, unlisted by Eimer, EF with matt finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue
Queen's South Africa Medal, third type reverse, with two clasps, Transvaal and South Africa 1902 awarded to 4087 Pte. C. Martin Hampshire Regt., GVF toned with some contact marks
Transport, a group of three to J.C. Kerkham Transport Medal 1899-1902 with China 1900 clasp (to J.C. Kerkham), British War Medal (to Lt.Commr. J.C.Kerkham R.N.R.) and RoyalNaval Reserve Decoration George V, this with hallmarks for London, 1916, first two GVF cleaned, last about EF, on a mounting bar for wearing. The Transport medal was the last of the medals associated with the major conflicts of the 19th Century , and was awarded to officers of the merchant vessels used to carry troops and supplies to the wars in China and South Africa. The medal was discontinued on 4/8/2014 on the outbreak of World War I. Only 322 medals were awarded with the China clasp
BritishSouth Africa Company medal, in silver with Rhodesia reverse 1896, awarded to Lieut. G.V. Turnbull, EF cleaned, miniature British South Africa Company Medal with Mashonaland 1897 Reverse EF cleaned, along with medal for the South African & International Exhibition 1792 45mm diameter in bronze, unissued, Reverse: A miner standing before a mine. VF cleaned, a South Africa constabulary button and British South Africa Company cap badge, along with gold-coloured pocket watch (second hand detached, no glass) engraved 'I Saved The King' on a banner with bull below. named GEO.VAIR. TURNBULL, all but the watch on a pin board for display, easily detachable, the bronze medal glued on part of the rim
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in bronze, by J.E.Boehm/F. Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust left crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX., Rev. Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art, left, opposite, those of Industry and Agriculture, right. At their feet, below Empire, are Mercury reclining and Time, above: two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVIII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath in between. IN. COMMEMORATION, Exergue: Five linked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, 206.56 grammes, UNC in the red Royal Mint box of issue with descriptive card
Medals (13) Death of George IV 24mm in brass, VG, holed, 1902 Coronation of Edward VII (4) 22mm in bronze, loop mounted at the top both GVF, Beverley Friendly Societies 39mm in White Metal pierced for suspension with ribbon EF, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, Obverse:~ Fuchs portraits, Reverse: City Arms, Henry W. Newton, Mayor, 39mm in bronze VF pierced for suspension, with ribbon, Sheffield 40mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, EF pierced for suspension, Coronation of George V 1911 33mm diameter in bronze EF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 1937, struck by Rowntrees 33mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension loop, Coronation of George VI 26mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND . BRITAIN, EF with suspension loop and bar, Coronation of George VI 1937 45mm diameter Reverse: Britannia standing in arch VF, Captain Scott - The Discovery 1902 30mm diameter in bronze NVF, The Bell Medal - Presented by The Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs, undated, GVF, Royal Mint/Royal Mail, Royal Mail 150th Anniversary New identity 1990 39mm diameter in cupro-nickel EF, along with Canada One Dollar 1970 Manitoba GVF, Tokens (2) Halfpenny J.T.Parrish Ltd. Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NVF, and Thank you Token £14.97 undated, Fine
Joseph Chamberlain, Visit to South Africa 1903 39mm diameter in bronze by J.A. Restall, Obverse: Bust right JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN, Reverse: Shield with supporters, the shield inscribed TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT OF THE RT. HON. JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN TO SOUTH AFRICA, BHM 3889, Fine with some scratches, The Bell Medal Prize Medal for Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze EF, Ecclesiastical medal, 51mm diameter in bronze, O. SACREUM CONVIVIUM IN QUO XTOS SUMITOR in Gothic script, Reverse: CONFRATERNITY OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT, EF, Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus (Priest, Social Critic and Theologian) 50mm diameter in bronze Obverse bust half left, a modern issue with retro date 1466 and 1536 below the bust, GV in right field, Reverse: a hand with pencil NON EST CONSTANTIA SEMPER EADEM LOQVI, SED SEMPER EODEM PERTENDERE UNC, boxed
Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 53mm diameter by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM WILBERFORCE M.P. THE FRIEND OF AFRICA, Reverse: Britannia seated on a dais, inscribed I HAVE HEARD THEIR CRY and attended by Mercury, Prudence and Justice, is crowned by Victory, hovering above, Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED MDCCCVII, BHM 627, Eimer 983, 58.42 grammes, GEF
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900 77mm diameter in bronze, by G. Frampton, A soldier of the C.I.V. proclaimed by a fanfare, and welcomed by Londinia, seated on a dais, Around, oak branches entwined with fourteen labels commemorating the C.I.V's various actions in the South African war. Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V flags flying upon a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLUNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETURNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900 in 7 lines. BHM 3684, Eimer 1848, 225.02 grammes, EF, only 550 issued
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 216.63 grammes, EF with some surface marks
World War I pair British War medal and 1914-15 Star, awarded to Lt.R.F.Symonds 5th Infantry, Near EF, He also served in the Boer War, then as Lieutenant in the Kaffrarian Rifles during World War I, later Captain and Town Clerk of Cathcart. Comes with copy of portrait photo, and biography in South Africa's Who's Who 1940, plus details of the Kaffrarian Rifles in World War I, World War I British War Medal awarded to W.G.Symond R.A. EF toned, comes with copy of service record, details of AWOL, copy of discharge papers, and copy of entitlement list for the Victory Medal and/or British War Medal and War Badge, also copies of entries on the Birth register, Electoral Register and Death Register, World war I Victory Medal awarded to 204277 Pte. G. Symonds. Rif. Brig GVF
NavalLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI Coinage head, with IND: IMP legend, awarded to Christopher Croft, K.62660 C. Croft CH. STO. H.M.S. COURAGEOUS, NEF and World War II group of Five, comprising War Medal 1939-1945, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star with Pacific Bar, Africa Star, Atlantic Star NEF to GEF all with ribbons, all contained in a folder with photographs, details and pictures of his family, Birth Certificate, Marriage Certificate, Death Certificate, Certificates of Service to the Royal Navy, History sheet for Stoker ratings, Card for Good Service dated 1st November 1945, order of Release from Naval Service, War Gratuity & Post War Credit of Wages sheet, with Christmas card and Birthday card to his wife
Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 53mm diameter in bronze by T. Webb, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM WILBERFORCE M.P. THE FRIEND OF AFRICA, Reverse: Britannia seated on a dais, inscribed I HAVE HEARD THEIR CRY and attended by Mercury, Prudence and Justice, is crowned by Victory, hovering above, Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED MDCCCVII, BHM 627, Eimer 983, 66.03 grammes, EF with some residual dirt by the rims, boxed
Queen's South Africa Medal, Second type reverse with the dates removed, (a small trace still visible) awarded to 5888 Pte. W.Winspear, S. Wales. Bord. VF, the obverse with some scratches, no ribbon
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm & F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 209.33 grammes , UNC with a few small spots on the legend, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
Medals (7) George V Silver Jubilee 1935 George V Silver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. The edge inscribed KING'S HEATH JUBILEE SWEEPSTAKES 1935 Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 NEF, Death of Edward Duke of Windsor 1937 38mm diameter in silver by G.A.Holman Obverse head left, Edward Duke of Windsor 1894-1972 below, Reverse: A full blown rose, Eimer 2124EF unevenly toned, in a John Pinches box, Lusitania Medal 1915 A/UNC boxed, Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 1972 51mm diameter in silver by John Pinches, 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, Eimer 2125 Matt finish UNC boxed, Investiture of Prince Charles as Prince of Wales 1969 32mm diameter in gilt bronze Eimer 2116, EF boxed, Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London, undated, 51mm diameter in gilt bronze by the Royal Mint UNC boxed, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in lead? VG bent
Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
Medals (3) Visit of Czar Alexander I to London 1814 43mm diameter in white metal by J.Westwood, Obverse: Uniformed Bust of Czar Alexander I right, ALEXANDER EMPEROR OF RUSSIA. BORN THE 23 OF DECEMBER 1777, Reverse: Fame flying left, HE SECURED AN HONOURABLE PEACE ON THE CONTINENT AND VISITED ENGLAND JUNE 1814, EF with some underlying lustre, pierced for suspension, BHM 849, listed as RR by BHM, KingGeorge III enters the 50th year of his reign, 48mm diameter in White metal by T. Halliday, Obverse: Bust right, draped and cuirassed, GOD SAVE THE KING, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND 25 OCTOBER 1809, legend in centre: HAVING THIS DAY COMMENCED THE 50th YEAR OF HIS REIGN BELOVED BY HIS PEOPLE HIS ACTIONS THE GLORY OF ALL HIS SUBJECTS: AND THE VENERATION OF ALL THE WORLD,BHM 642 NEF with some corrosion and some underlying lustre, Italy Medal the Submarine Sciré 23mm diameter in bronze, undated, with suspension loop attached, Reverse: R. Sommergibile Sciré, Reverse: A map of Africa NEF, A red seal Master General of the Ordnance, oval, 28mm x 32mm in a bakelite or similar shell 37mm inner diameter with 'Gale & Butler Engravers No.35 Crooked Lane, London ornate ticket affixed inside the lid, part of the screw top of the shell broken otherwise in fair second-hand condition, St. Constantine medal a die or seal in lead? 45mm diameter legend SCAPITVLI SCIST EPHANI COSTANTIEN in mirror image, and three figures worshipping, one kneeling, VF
Coronation of Edward VIII a proposed set for 1937, a 4-piece set by J.R. Gaunt, designed by E. CarterPreston, (Set Giordano CM216, page 363) each with Obverse: Crowned and draped bust right, comprising 20mm diameter, Giordano CM212b in copper gilt, in a bezel mount attached to a bar, 26mm diameter in copper gilt, in a bezel mount with pin back, 36mm diameter in aluminium CM214a, and 36mm in copper gilt CM214b, the last three with Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA . INDIA . S.AFRICA . AUSTRALIA . NEW ZEALAND /BRITAIN signed E cr P at left base. A/UNC to UNC and lustrous, the last two holed for suspension with attached medal ribands inscribed CORONATION HOSPITAL FUND Lustrous UNC in the blue case of issue with information card, seldom offered as a complete set
South Africa - Sinking of the Birkenhead 1852 (1977) 38mm diameter, 39.87 grammes of 18 carat gold Obverse: A scene of the sinking as depicted by Charles Rixon, Reverse: Men standing on deck while women and children leave of lifeboats Numbered 1934 on edge, Prooflike UNC in the red South Africa Historical Mint box of issue
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 229.29 grammes, UNC and nicely toned, the obverse with a few small scattered spots, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 225.32 grammes, UNC in the red box of issue
Medals a small and varied group (6) AfricaService Medal, awarded to F.266888 P.E.Eaton, GVF, no ribbon, Special Constabulary Medal George V crowned bust type, awarded to Thomas R. Hope, NEF with some lustre, the obverse with some thin scratches, Voluntary Medical Service Medal, awarded to Harry James Newell, VF with some edge bruises, no ribbon, Belgium Trade Union Medal in bronze UNC, Belgium World War II Combatants Cross, in bronze, UNC, Hungary - Alliance of the Central Powers, Reverse: a field gun, in cast base metal, Fine and Pins (2) ELIZABETH II, one missing the fastening pin, otherwise Fine, along with World War II France and Germany clasp EF
World War I Death Plaque to Robert Gillis, Good Fine with some pitting, World War I Pair to 201369 Cpl. T.Hughes Welsh Regiment VF to GVF, World War I 1914-1948 medal in silver to 37060 G.T. Richardson M.G.C. VF, suspension bar bent, World War I pair to 5052 Sjt. D.B. Hobday Manchester Regiment mounted as worn, World War II 1939-1945 Medals (2) both GVF, World War II Defence Medals 1939-1945 (2) both VF one with some stains, World War II Stars (3) Africa Star, France and Germany Star and 1939-1945 Star VF to GVF, Miniatures World War I trio EF mounted on a small bar, boxed, Replica Miniatures (4) Africa Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, George Medal and IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Kings Medal 1912-1913 awarded by London County Council awarded to C.Passmore EF, USAAsiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-1945 EF, USA World War I Victory Medal EF, Cap Badges (3) RAF, Essex Regiment and Manchester Regiment, VF and a Scots Guards buckle VF
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with Defence of Mafeking clasp, awarded to J. Kelly, Mafeking Town Guard. Bright EF with hairlined in the fields, always a highly desirable and keenly sought after issue
Transport Medal 1903, with South Africa 1899-1902 clasp, awarded to D.McAdam, VF, the last of the medals associated with the major conflicts at the turn of the century. The medal was awarded to officers of the merchant vessels used to carry troops and supplies to the wars in South Africa and China, the medal was discontinued on 4/8/14 on the outbreak of World War I. An estimated 1219 medals were awarded.
Boer War (3) comprising a pair, Queen's South Africa medal, type 3 reverse, with 3 clasps, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Defence of Kimberley, to Pte. R. Gibbon, Kimberley Town Guard, King's South Africa Medal with 2 clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 to 1194 Cpl. R. Gibbon, Kimberley VolunteerRegiment, both EF and lustrous with some contact marks, along with Kimberley Star 1900, Reverse: MAYOR'S SIEGE MEDAL 1900 with Hallmark 'a' (Birmingham) VF with some light verdigris, some light hairlines to the reverse, comes with typed copy of the medal roll confirming entitlement to the clasps.
BritishSouth Africa Company's Medal, dated reverse, Rhodesia 1896, with Mashonaland 1897 clasp, awarded to Trooper F.R. Lloyd M.R.F. (Matabeleland Relief Force) Bright EF the obverse with some scratches and hairlines, with original claw and ornate suspension. GVF, cleaned, Rare. Comes with photocopy of the medal roll showing entitlement to the medal and clasp.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 4 clasps, Relief of Mafeking, Defence of Kimberley, Orange Free State and Transvaal, 228 Tpr. J. D. Buckley, Kimberley Lgt. Horse. NEF with some surface marks, comes with copies of the medal roll 16/7/1901, showing confirmation of the clasps
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.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 4 clasps, Elandslaagte, Orange Free State, Transvaal and Laing's Nek, awarded to 287 Tpr: H. Cullingworth, Natal M.R. EF with some hairlines, comes with copy of entitlement to the medal and a copied account of a demonstration against an enemy-held hill on the Modder Spruit side of Ladysmith known as Tinta 'Nyoni. The force, led by General White consisted of 5th Lancers, 19th Hussars, I.L.H, Natal M.R., 42nd and 53rd Batteries R.G.A., 1st LiverpoolRegiment, 1st Devons, 1st Gloucestershires and 2nd Kings Royal Rifles, a total of 5300 officers and men. The Force proceed along the Newcastle Road for about 6 miles, when they came under fire from their left at 0700 hrs. Their action was prompt and at 0800 a discharge of musketry rose and fell among the extended line of troopers, as the infantry had come up to Rietfontein. The British were soon shelling the enemy opposition, and one extremely accurate shell burst full upon one of the Boer pieces. The Natal Mounted Rifles. were ordered by Sir George White across from his right and sent in front of his left flank. The colonial riflemen used all of their skills to remove all of the danger and the object accomplished, 114 casualties were suffered. No Natal M.R were killed, and only three wounded including Trooper H. Cullingworth.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Wepener, Transvaal and Witterbergen, NEF, awarded to Pte. J. Marr, Kaffrn: Rifles, comes with photocopied Medal Roll showing entitlement to the clasps.
AfricaGeneral Service Medal with Somaliland 1920 clasp, awarded to K.22834 C.Fitzsimmons, Sto. 1Cl. H.M.S. Ark Royal. NEF with some hairlines, comes with copy of service record, showing that he joined the Royal Navy in July 1914, for 12 years, as Stoker 2nd Class, advancing to Stoker 1st Class in March 1917. He was invalided from the service in April 1921. H.M.S. Ark Royal was a seaplane carrier.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date visible, with 5 clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Laing's Nek and Belfast, awarded to 4353 Pte. H.Talboys. 18/Hrs. Bright GVF with some traces of tooling on the reverse in the area of the date. Comes with copies of enlistment papers and Statement of the Services papers, Accompanying typed paperwork shows entries on the Main Roll for each of the clasps. Additional information shows an entitlement to King's South Africa Medal with 1901 and 1902 clasps.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 7 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, Orange Free State and South Africa 1901, named in sloping serif upper and lower case style, awarded to 1771 Pte. G. Sibley. Rifle Bde. VF, the obverse cleaned, with some surface marks. Come with photocopied enlistment papers, Statement of Service, Military History Sheet, Discharge Papers, copies of the Medal Rolls confirming entitlement to the medal clasps, and a copy his Death certificate showing he died at age 68 on 24/10/1938
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, no clasp, in bronze, awarded to 46 Syce Rayappen S & T Corps Bangalore District, EF a very pleasing example.
Queen's South Africa and King's South Africa pair, comprising Queen's South Africa, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and Witterbergen awarded to 3617 Cpl. R. Curtiss (mis-spelt), 10th Hussars, and King's South Africa with 2 clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 to 3617 Serjt: R.H. Curtis 10th Hussars, with some light file marks on the edge by the 3617. Both Bright VF with some deeper hairlines causing light depressions in the fields, both medals accompanied by copies of extracts from the respective medal rolls to the 10th Royal Hussars confirming the entitlement to the clasps.
YorkshireImperial Yeomanry Medal 1901-1902, type 2 reverse, awarded to 32423 Pte. J.Robinson EF and lustrous with two gentle edge bruises, Pte. Robinson joined the regiment 7/5/1901and was invalided home on 24/3/1902.He was discharged medically unfit on 15/5/1902, and it also entitled to a 5 clasp Queen's South Africa medal. The type 2 Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry medal was awarded by members of the 109th Yorkshire Hussars Company and the 111th Yorkshire Dragoons Company. It is estimated that 700 medals of this type were produced.
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
Queen's South Africa and King's South Africa pair, awarded to 179 Pte. W. Martin Coldstm. Gds. comprising Queen's South Africa, 2nd type reverse, with 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and Belfast, GVF with contact marks and an edge bruise, and King's South Africa with two clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, Bright GV F with some contact marks
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
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse with traces of the date remaining, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal and Wittebergen, awarded to 2326 Pte. A. Stagg Gren. Gds., NEF with some contact marks
India/World War II/Long Service group of six, first and last to 507859 Cpl.G.H. Lane. R.A.F.comprising India General Service Medal with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, World War II Defence Medal, Africa Star, Italy Star, War Medal and R.A.F. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, Elizabeth II type, (to Sgt. G.H. Lane) GVF to EF with a little surface residue from vinyl storage, this possibly removable with care
Queen's South Africa/World War I group of three, comprising Queen's South Africa, 2nd reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Belfast, GVF hairlined in the fields, awarded to 73814 Gnr. I. Clayton 20th Battalion R.F.A, and World War I pair, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal (to 96368 Gnr. I. Clayton R.A.) GVF to NEF. Accompanying photocopied papers show that he joined Lincolnshire Regiment on April 4th 1899, also comes with Military History Sheet, Statement of the Services, Court Marshal Sheet, and Discharge Papers showing he served 16 Years 364 days combined service.
World War I (1) and World War II Stars (10) comprising 1914 Star with three 5th Aug. - 22nd Nov. copy clasps, Africa Stars (3) two with North Africa 1942-43 clasps, the third with 1st Army, 8th Army clasps, numbers 1 and 8, and North Africa 1942-43 clasp, 1939-45 Star with reproduction Battle of Britain clasp, France and Germany Star with 2 clasps, Air Crew Europe and Atlantic, Burma Star with Pacific clasp, Pacific Stars (2) the first with Burma clasp, the second with Burma clasp and silver rosette, Atlantic Stars (2) the first with 2 clasps, Air Crew Europe and France and Germany, the second with France and Germany clasp and silver rosette
Indian General Service medal, with North West Frontier 1937-39 clasp, World War II War Medal 1939-1945, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, 1939-1945 Star, the first named to 537355 A.C.I. F. Rice R.A.F. GVF to NEF, along with a group of four Sports medals, awarded for 1) 2nd 100 Standard. 2) 4th 25 Standard. 3) 12Hr. 2nd Handicap and 4) 25 1st Handicap, NVF to VF, the first in silver, these also named to F. Rice between August 1947 and August 1949
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and Wittebergen, awarded to 2471 Pte. F. Ross 1st Cam'n: Highrs, NEF with some scratches and hairlines
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with Defence of Ladysmith clasp, awarded to 5987 Pte. J. Skelton , L'Pool Regt. Bright EF tooled in the obverse field
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
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 2 clasps, Transvaal and South Africa 1902, awarded to 7195 L Cpl. N.J.Lockie. N.Z.M.R. 9th Cont: GVF cleaned with some edge nicks
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse with traces of the date remaining, with 2 clasps, Natal and Belfast, awarded to Pte. A. Babb Devon. Regt. Lustrous EF, with signed of tooling in the area where the date was removed
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, no clasps, awarded to G.Cole Lg.Sto. 1st Cl. H.M.S. Barracouta, EF/About EF and lustrous with some hairlines and thin scratches, comes with copied paperwork show each of the ships on which he served. George Cole was invalided in April 1906 due to injury.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal and South Africa 1901, awarded to 29789 Gnr: A. Scowen 6th E.D. R.G.A., VF, comes with copy of service papers with details of enlistment, Military History Sheet showing his campaigns and confirmation of the clasps
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, no clasp, in silver, a Naval award to J.J.Marshall, Sto. H.M.S. Doris, GVF. J.J. Marshall is listed on the QSA medal rolls for HMS Doris
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, no clasps, with large impressed naming, awarded to W.J. Pearce, Sto. H.M.S. Gibraltar, NEF with some contact marks
World War II (7) IndiaService Medal, unnamed as issued, GVF with some contact marks, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with maple leaf clasp, in silver, unnamed as issued, EF, World War II War Medal, Canadian Issue, in silver, EF with some contact marks and hairlines, Africa Service Medal, in silver, awarded to C568514 C.J. Fortuin, GVF, Australia Service Medal, unnamed, New Zealand War Service Medal, unnamed, EF, comes with RAF silver Fern badge, South Africa Medal For War Services, unnamed as issued, in silver, EF
AfricaGeneral Service Medal with Somaliland 1908-10 clasp, in silver, awarded to 223585 T.Fortune Sto. 1Cl. H.M.S. Hyacinth:, VF/GVF with some contact marks
British War Medal 1914-1918, in bronze, awarded to 12073 Pte. M.Ntona S.A.N.L.C (South Africa Native Labour Corps) Near EF, unusual to a South African recipient
World War I group of three, awarded to 1105 Pte. T. Falshaw, R. Sussex R. comprising 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal VF to EF, the War Medal cleaned, World War I Victory Medal, awarded to 2899 Pte A.C.L. Jones, Glouc. R. VF, World War II 1939-45 Star NEF, Miniature Medals (2) Delhi Durbar 1911 GVF, Queen's South Africa with Natal clasp NEF
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, and South Africa 1902, awarded to 10613 Sapr: A.V Pittar Elec: Engrs: R.E, GVF/NEF. Comes with copies of enlistment papers, and Military History Sheet showing the list of entitlements to each clasp, accompanying paperwork shows entries on the Main Roll for each of the clasps, and entries on the 1881 Census
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, traces of the remaining date removed by light tooling, with 2 clasps, Cape Colony and Orange Free State, awarded to 207 Pte. W.J. Ellmann, Cldstm, Gds, VF cleaned, with some scratches and small edge nicks, the Cape Colony clasp slightly bent. Come with photocopied service papers showing Pte. Ellmann's enlistment, previous service with the 21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, Military History Sheet, and copies of the extracts of the Medal Rolls showing entitlement to the Cape Colony and Orange Free State clasps
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse with traces of the date remaining, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal and Wittebergen, awarded to 5175 Pte. W. Moore East Yorkshire Regt. Bright EF with traces of old tooling in the area of the removed date, some green patina this possibly removable with care
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and South Africa 1902, awarded to E.3747 Tpr. S.Hughes S.A.C, the edge officially renamed, GVF, the reverse with some hairline scratches, comes with photocopied extract from the medal roll for the South African Constabulary confirming entitlement to the clasps. Tpr. Hughes was discharged as medically unfit in October 1910.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, no clasp, awarded to F. Eaglestone, C.G.R. (Cape Government Railway), a scarce Civilian issue, lustrous EF
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal, awarded to 1488 Serjt J. Laity Rly. Pnr. Regt.,(Railway Pioneer Regiment) NEF with hairlines in the fields. Come with photocopies of his discharge sheet showing that despite only serving 6 months, he achieved rapid promotions, joining as an engineer on 27th December 1900, then promotion to Lance Corporal, then to Sergeant, before discharge on 19th June 1901.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with Defence of Kimberley clasp, awarded to Pte D. Black. Kimberley Town Gd. Renamed in contemporary style. Letters of KIMBERLEY misaligned, with an edge bruise in this area, GVF with some surface marks, rare with this clasp
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, awarded to 16297 Pte. T. Brinsley R.A.M.C. VF cleaned
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, awarded to 6634 Corpl. J. Pearce, Oxford: L.I. VF cleaned with some scratches, fitted with fixed suspension, the suspension damaged and refitted
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, awarded to 796 Pte. A.Ross, Queenstown. Rifle Volunteers. NEF with some hairlines
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with Cape Colony clasp, this bent, awarded to 9377 Pte. F. Sheppard, Middlesex Regt. VF toned with some staining, no ribbon
World War II (8) Africa Star with 8th Army clasp attached to the ribbon, also comes with 1st Army clasp, Atlantic Star with copy France and Germany clasp, Pacific Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, France and Germany Star VF to GVF with residue on the reverses, Defence Medal NEF with some surface residue, 1939-1945 War Medal GVF with extensive surface residue, also World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to 17194 Pte. J. Dove Somerset L.I. EF along with Jellalabad cap badge
Efficiency Medal (South Africa) with bilingual reverse, with Union of South Africa/Unie Van Suid-Afrika clasp, awarded to S/Sgt. A.W. Burrows G.S.C. GVF with some light contact marks
Africa Stars (2) the first with 1st Army clasp and number '1' on the ribbon, the second with 8th Army Clasp and number '8' on the ribbon, GVF both with some surface residue from vinyl storage, the latter with 'Desert Rat' insignia
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture. At their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time, with the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA , Bright EF with some hairlines, the reverse with some scratches at the top
World War I a group of three awarded to Lieu. T. H. Speak R.N.R. comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and Mercantile Marine Medal EF to GEF, World War I a pair British War Medal and Victory Medal awarded to G-12994 Pte. W.T. Court E. Kent. R., NEF to EF, a World War I Cap badge - Mine Clearance Service 83mm x 60mm, and George VICoronation Medal 1937 Reverse: Britannia seated right CANADA. INDIA. S.AFRICA. AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND. BRITAIN VF, and a Masonic Jewel with DEO REGI FRATRIBUS hand-inscribed on a six-pointed star, in silver gilded, maker's mark W.H.T EF boxed
World War II group of six, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, Italy Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-1945 and Territorial Efficiency Medal Type Aa, with INDIAE IMP legend, awarded to 871144 Pte. S.W. Quick A.C.C, along with Dunkirk Medal 1940, in bronze, an unofficial award to commemorate the Defence of the town by Allied forces during Operation Dynamo between 29th May and June 3rd 1940 UNC boxed
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900, 76mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton, Eimer 1848, BHM 3684, Obverse: A soldier of the C.I.V proclaimed by a fanfare and welcomed by Londinia seated on a dais, around- oak branches entwined with 14 labels commemorating the C.I.Vs various actions in the South African War. In Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V. flags flying on a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. In Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLVNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETVRNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900, GEF in a Corporation of the City of London box, only 550 issued
Operation Raleigh 1984-1988 a 12-piece set 50mm diameter each 53 grammes of .925 silver each medal with a reverse depicting flora, fauna, birds or animals native to twelve different countries or regions:- United Kingdom, USA, Caribbean, Central America, South America, South Atlantic, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Oman and Africa, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate
Medals Tokens and more a varied group, comprising Medals (7) Cambridge University 1855 50mm diameter in bronze GVF, Paris Universal Exposition/ D'Honneur a Alexandre 1855 50mm diameter in brass Fine, Good Conduct/Reward of Merit 45mm diameter in bronze by Allman, London EF, Sheffield Union of the Order of Druids 53mm diameter in white metal GVF holed, Israel - Israel's 20th Anniversary 1948-1968 60mm diameter in brass GVF, Prize Medals (2) Corporation of the City of Manchester 56mm diameter in bronze by Elkington & Co. Awarded to J.G.Stark and Co. for Cox's . Save All Stove price £6-6-0 EF, Gardener - Prestwood 51mm diameter in brass, awarded to George Salter ESQ. / F.Watkiss Reverse: A basket of flowers NEF with a few tone spots, Prize medals (7) GB, France and Germany, GB includes Golf, Cricket and Athletics, most in silver with some hallmarked, France Ministry of Commerce and Industry (awarded 1903) and Germany Friedrich Von Schiller/ Bell Ringers Fine to GVF, Shilling VictoriaJubilee Head enamelled in 5 colours, Fair workmanship, South Africa Shilling 1896 Fine, brooch mounted, Brazil 1000 Reis 1901 Near Fine with brooch mount and pin, Theatre Tokens (7) The Armada - Drury Lane 1888 VF, holed, Wyndham's Jelfs - Gerald du Maurier (2), in copper VF, in brass Good Fine, Prince of Wales, London - The Golden Parisian Revue, Good Fine, Admittance tokens (3) 1817/Paid, Inn and Pub Tokens (4) all undated, Five Pence Black Lion/Bishop Good Fine, Threepence Albion Hotel - Val Watkins, and 2 1/2 Pence Albion Hotal - Val Watkins (2) VF to GVF, Hampshire undated Floating Bridge Company - Gosport side Fine
South African War-related (2) South Africa War National Commemorative 1900 45mm diameter in White Metal by F.Bowcher, Eimer 1851a, BHM 3680, Obverse: A Soldier with head bandaged stands of rugged ground cocking his rifle, THE NATIONAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 1899-1900 Reverse: THIS MEDAL COMMEMORATES THE MAGNIFICENTV RESPONSE OF BRITAIN'S SONS TO THE EMPIRE'S CALL TO ARMS! TRANSVAAL WAR 1899-1900, In the centre, to left a Union flag and palm branch tied to a staff decorated with a rose, thistle and a shamrock. THE QUEEN BLESS HER. On the bottom edge DAILY MAIL KIPLING POEM NVF/VF, South Africa War - Memorial 1900 52mm diameter in bronze by E.Fuchs Eimer 1850, Obverse: An angel with an olive-branch kneels over a fallen soldier clutching a flag; beyond, soldiers and tents on a battlefield. TO THE MEMORYOF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR QUEEN AND COUNTRY, Below, a plaque SOUTH AFRICAN CAMPAIGN 1899 1900. Reverse : a helmeted figure of Bellona standing on a rocky ledge sheathing her sword, below, columns of departing troops march along the coast towards waiting ships. In the background a radiant sun inscribed PAX over distant mountains EF boxed. SS Normandie 68mm diameter in bronze by Jean de Vernon Obverse: view of the ship NORMANDIE 79280 Tx.In Exergue Cie Gle TRANSATLANTIQUE French Line LE HAVRE NEW YORK 1935 in four lines, Reverse: A female figure standing with sea and horse behind EF
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J.Boehm/ F.Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, WE 2000, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, and Art, left opposite these of Industry and Agriculture, at their feet below Empire, are Mercury reclining, and Time. Above: Two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath, between IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five interlinked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, a high grade example, 217.00 grammes, practically UNC and lustrous with some light hairlines, in the red presentation case and accompanied by the descriptive card
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, A/UNC and attractively toned, in the official red box of issue
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900, 76mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton, Eimer 1848, BHM 3684, Obverse: A soldier of the C.I.V proclaimed by a fanfare and welcomed by Londinia seated on a dais, , around- oak branches entwined with 14 labels commemorating the C.I.Vs various actions in the South African War. In Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V. flags flying on a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. In Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLVNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETVRNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900, UNC in a Corporation of the City of London box, only 550 issued
George VSilver Jubilee 1935 51mm diameter in bronze diameter in bronze by Turner and Simpson, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, crowned and draped, GEORGE . V. MARY, a continuous border of six pairs of panels each containing an animal and it's country of origin: kiwi NEW ZEALAND, fish NEWFOUNDLAND, lion INDIA, moose CANADA, kangaroo AUSTRALIA, springbok SOUTH AFRICA. Reverse: Female figure of the mother country standing upon a globe, facing, two cherubs at her feet with cornucopia filled with fruits of the Empire; behind, a procession of Commonwealth subjects carrying produce. Eimer 2030, BHM 4263 VF with old mountings edge holes filled at 1 and 11 o'clock. Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (3) 38mm Obverse: Crowned and veiled bust left VICTORIA REGINA, TO. COMMEMORATE. THE . 60th . YEAR OF. HER. MAJEST'S . REIGN . 1837-1897 Reverse: A1 FAR FAMED CAKES AND BISCUITS ARE THE BEST by H.Gruebert, London (3) VF, GVF and NEF
Baltic Medal 1854-1855 unnamed GVF with attractive old grey tone, with ribbon, along with Group of three awarded to G. Saker comprising Queen's South Africa Medal 3rd type Reverse, with Cape Colony and Orange Free State bars to 24421 Bomb. G. Saker R.F.A VF, and World War I War Medal and Victory Medal to 183011 Gnr. G.Saker R.A, VF to GVF
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in copper, Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Jubilee Head left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art to left with Industry and Agriculture to right. Below: the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, 217.06 grammes, UNC with a small spot in the obverse field, hints of pastel toning enhance the eye appeal of this impressive large issue, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in copper, Eimer 1733 the official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Jubilee Head left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art to left with Industry and Agriculture to right. Below: the five interlinked shields below ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, 218.15 grammes, UNC with a small spot on the back of the veil, in the red box of issue with descriptive card
Campaign Medals (8) World War I British War Medal to 36515 Pte. F.Bayford E.York Reg.World War II (7)1939-1945 Star (2), Atlantic Star (2), Africa Star and Italy Star, and War Medal 1939-1945 GVF to GEF with ribbons, East YorkshireRegiment cap badge, The King's Royal Rifle Corps cap badge, Germany Kriegsverdienstkreuz 2.Klasse (Non combatant), along with three unnamed prize medals (boxed), Safe driving medal 1946-1955, Punctual Attendance Medal 1908-1909 London County Council in white metal VF, George VSilver Jubilee Medal 1935 35mm diameter in brass showing the names of many Commonwealth countries GVF pierced for suspension, Edward VIII Coronation medal 38mm diameter in white metal NVF, pierced for suspension, and a small medalet bearing the portrait of Joan of arc VF
Medals (29) Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 Obv. Veiled Head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX ANNO JUBILAEI A.D.1887, Rev. Young head of Victoria VICTORIA REGINA REGNVM SVSCEPIT20 JVN 1837. 26mm diameter in silver by J.Carter NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (9) Eimer 1817 VF to GEF some with attractive toning, Edward VII Coronation 1902 Halifax Regional issue 38mm diameter in silver NEF, Edward VII Coronation 1902 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (8) Eimer 1871 VF to A/UNC many with attractive tone, one with some scratches, George V Coronation 1911 31mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues (2) Eimer 1922 both Good Fine, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver The Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 2029 (3) NEF, EF and GEF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 32mm diameter Obv. Bust crowned and draped, facing three-quarters right TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION EDWARD VIII 1937, Rev. NEW ZEALAND, INDIA AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA, CANADA and WEST INDIES each on a banner against a background of oak branches, leaves and acorns EF, Enterprise du Palais Des Nations 1933 70mm diameter in .900 silver by Huguenin Freres & Co. (Switzerland) Obverse: A scene of industry , a man levers a large block, date below, Rev. Palace of Nations building, Switzerland, EF. Prize Medals (2) Royal Horticultural Society 45mm diameter in silver, awarded by Watford Show Sept. 1945 to Mr.A.Scard, Horticulture GEF. The Smallholder Championship medal undated 35mm diameter in silver NVF. An ornate silver badge hallmarked and with makers mark JHL some wear, Fine
OBE and World War II group of six to 6208074 Sjt. E. Hawkes comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence medal, War Medal and Efficiency Medal Territorial (type Aa) mounted for wearing EF along with the accompanying respective miniatures VF to EF, with five additional ribbons, along with Athletics prize medals (2) Athletics Junior Championships 1935 Ashford County School in silver lustrous EF and Athletics 1934 Ashford County School in Bronze lustrous NEF/EF, and CheshireRegiment 6th Battalion Inter Platoon Long Carry Competition 1941 in bronze Good Fine
Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in silver by Spink, London Obverse: Bust left Crowned, Laureate and veiled VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN, Reverse Crowned VRI monogram within a wreath Lighthouse and sailing vessels behind, above: Five shields attached by chains reading EUROPE, ASIA, AFRICA, AMERICA and AUSTRALIA, in Exergue: a globe and banner: BRITAINS REJOICE Eimer 1820i 26.41 grammes, EF/GEF and nicely toned, in the box of issue, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Bust left Crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse : Royal Arms with supporters VICTORIA 1837-1897 IN COMMEMORATION, 30.61 grammes NEF, Western Australia - Albany Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 UNC with prooflike fields the reverse with some scratches, holed at the top
Military Medals (7) Queen's South Africa Medal 3rd type with 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paadeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and Witterbergen awarded to 3780 Pte. P.Maher, 10th Hussars VF with some edge nicks. King's South Africa Medal with 2 clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to 2877 Pte. J.Bennett. MiddlesexRegiment VF with some surface marks. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V Type A, Bareheaded Bust in Field Marshal's uniform VF, Silver War Badge World War I 33mm diameter RAF with 1562 on the reverse, World War I British War Medal 1914-1918 in silver awarded to Arthur H. Fowler, NEF/GVF with some scratches on the edge. World War II Defence Medal EF with some hairlines, Civil Defence Long Service Medal with British Reverse, UNC boxed comes with Home Office Letter from January 1962
Queen's South Africa 1899 with 4 clasps Transvaal, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith, and Elandslaagte awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 4280 5th Dragoon Guards and King's South Africa 1902 with 2 clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 5980 7th Dragoon Guards a pair NEF to EF with some scratches
Medals a wide ranging group as follows:- World War I British War Medal 1914-1918 in bronze awarded to 6024 Pte. A. Liau S.A.N.L.G About EF and scarce. World War II Africa Service Medal awarded to 116779 P.J.Van Der Merwe EF. World War II General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 bar, awarded to AS.24027Cpl. J.Ramalaica A.P.C. EF. King's South Africa Medal with 2 bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 Fine/Good Fine. World War I British War Medals 1914-1918 (2) in silver, the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. VF, the second awarded to Cpl. D.A.O.Devine 1st S.A.I VF. First World WarVictory Medals (2) the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. NEF, the second awarded to 709 Pte. T McKriel 1-Cape C.L.R. VF. World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to Pte. A.A.Willmott 10th Infantry VF. World War II Italy Star awarded to 544221 L.I. Van Hall VF. World War II 1939-45 Star and Africa Star both awarded to 94848 G.W.Williams GVF and NEF. World War II War medals 1939-1945 (2) the first awarded to 5506 E.E.Wasmuth, EF the second awarded to 251021 D.I.E Anderson, EF. World War II group of four, comprising 1939-1945 War Medal, Africa Service Medal, 1939-1945 Star and Italy Star awarded to N80414 S.Machidi GVF to NEF, World War I group of three awarded to Pte J.Oddie B-7852 Scottish Rifles comprising World War I War Medal 1914-18, World War I Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, the 1914-1915 Star named to L.Cpl J.Oddie VF to EF. World War II Defence Medal EF, (total 22 medals in lot)
Medals a wide variety includes General Services Medal with S.E.Asia bar 1945-6, Africa Service Medal, Queen's South Africa Medal with two bars, South Africa 1902 and Cape Colony, First World War a group of 3 to 1447 Spr. H.Corke R.E British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, First World War pair to 208301 Spr. A.J. Barker R.E. War Medal and Victory Medal, World War I British War Medal to PO.20435 Pte. J.G.Davies R.M.L.I, Second World WarDefence Medal 1939-1945 , Second World War, War Medals (2), Efficient Service Medal George VI awarded to 83602 S.SJT. J.W.R.Griffiths R.E.M.F, in mixed grades to EF, along with a group of World medals (12) includes a Replica Iron Cross, along with decorative badges (3), MontrealBadges (2) and an Anchor pin badge, along with a gents base metal ring, along with a further group of cap badges (78) a wide variety, in mixed condition
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue. Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton , NEF cleaned and now colourfully retoning, in a red contemporary box of issue with description card
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 Second type Reverse with 'ghost' date (date removed) awarded to 35518 G.Davies 4th.Bat. Imperial Yeomanry (mis-spelt Yeomanry on the edge) with three clasps:- Dreifontein, Paardeberg and Relief of Kimberley GVF with ribbon
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
Queen's South Africa 1899 with 4 clasps Transvaal, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith, and Elandslaagte awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 4280 5th Dragoon Guards and King's South Africa 1902 with 2 clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 5980 7th Dragoon Guards a pair NEF to EF with some scratches
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733b 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time. Above: two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, EF with a spot by IMPER on the obverse, in the red box of issue
South Africa pair to 2511 Corpl. E. Dibbens B.S.A Police comprising Queen's South Africa Medal (Reverse type 3), with Transvaal and Defence of Mafeking clasps, and King's South Africa Medal with South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 clasps, EF nicely toned with some knocks, mounted as worn, Very Rare with the Mafeking clasp to a South African recipient
Operation Raleigh 1984-1988 a 12-piece set 50mm diameter each 53 grammes of .925 silver each medal with a reverse depicting flora, fauna, birds or animals native to twelve different countries or regions:- United Kingdom, USA, Caribbean, Central America, South America, South Atlantic, Australia, Indonesia, New Zealand, Japan, Oman and Africa, nFDC to FDC some with light toning, in the box of issue with certificate and promotional booklet
World War II a group of five to Australian Infantryman WX901 Pte.E.Millet 1939-45 Medal, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. NEF to EF. Pte. Millet was killed in action at the Battle of Crete (second day) 21/5/1941, Pte.Millet took part in Wavell's first desert campaign in December 1940/Feb 1941,and in the Battle of Bardia before helping to capture Tobruk. He is buried at Suda Bay War Cemetery 5.C.15., World War II, along with New Zealand Infantry a casualty group of five, awarded to 9179 L/Cpl G.W.Wheeler comprising 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, 1939/1945 War Medal, New Zealand War Service Medal and New Zealand Memorial Cross, all privately engraved, EF. L/Cpl. Wheeler was killed in action by a stuka raid on the New Zealand Division Greece 27/4/1941
World War I pair to Pte. A.J.H Phelps 46/47 2/4 Buffs, East KentRegiment, World War IIAfrica Star, Italy Star, World War II War Medal and General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-1948 clasp, this to 1 489579 Spr.J.S.Phelps R.E, (Son of the aforementioned A.J.H. Phelps) British Fire Services Association Long Service and Efficiency Medal GVF to UNC, and insignia badges (5) including Royal Engineers, along with Five Pound Crown 1990 Queen Mother 90th Birthday UNC on the card of issue, Crowns (14) 1951, 1953, 1977 (5), 1980 (2), 1981 (5), Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games (2) GEF to UNC, and Penny George V worn
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 Second type Reverse with 'ghost' date (date removed) awarded to 35518 G.Davies 4th.Bat. Imperial Yeomanry (mis-spelt Yeomanry on the edge) with three clasps:- Dreifontein, Paardeberg and Relief of Kimberley GVF with ribbon
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, Obverse: Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, chocolate Unc with a touch of verdigris. Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 (2) silver and bronze 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1817 the official Royal Mint issue, both UNC. Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in silver the Official Royal Mint issues Eimer 1871 Unc and very nicely toned these 4 all in the official Royal Mint boxes of issue, along with The Lusitania (German) Medal 1915 55mm in base metal UNC boxed as issued, Albert Schweitzer 1875 - 1965 56mm silver L'AMBARENE reverse beneath jungle scene cased Unc, and Le Touquet Lawn Tennis Club 1922 in silver 40 mm uncased Unc
Great Exhibition Medals (2) Great Exhibition 1851 Prize Medal 77mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon/L.C.Wyon, Eimer 1456, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined Victoria laureate, trident behind, two dolphins below, VICTORIA D:G: BRIT: REG: F:D. ALBERTUS PRINCEPS CONJUX MDCCCLI. Reverse: Britannia seated, right, confers a wreath upon the head of Industria, kneeling, Africa, America, Asia and Europe in attendance, to right, bust of Flaxman on a socle, DISOCIATTA LOCIS CONCORDI PACE LIGAVIT, In Exergue: Leonard C.Wyon Des. & Sc: royal mint Edge :PRIZE MEDAL OF THE EXHIBITION. COVENTRY RIBBONS COMMITTEE. CLASS XIII, EF with some edge nicks:: along with Great Exhibition 1851 Eimer 1462 79mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, Left within a wreath, Reverse: View of the building THE BUILDING FOR THE GREAT EXHIBITION IN LONDON 1851 Exergue: PROPOSED BY H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT. DESIGNED BY JOSEPH PAXTON ESQ. F.L.S. ERECTED BY FOX, HENDERSOM, & CO. DIMENSIONS - LENGTH 1848 FEET, WIDTH 456 FEET, HEIGHT OF PRINCIPAL ROOF 66 FEET, HEIGHT OF TRANSEPT 106 FEET. GLAZED SURFACE 900 000 FEET, OCCUPIES 18 ACRES OF GROUND AU/GEF and lustrous
King's Own Scottish Borderers, India Campaign and South Africa Boer War trio comprising India Medal with bar Punjab frontier 1897-98 awarded to 3668 L/Cpl. J.Fawcett Good Fine, Queen's South Africa Medal with three bars Cape Colony, Paardeberg and Johannesburg awarded to Cpl. J.Fawcett NVF, King's South Africa Medal with two bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Sergt. J. Fawcett NVF
Royal Garrison Artillery a Boer War pair awarded to 71882 Gnr.H.W.Burr 14th Company Western Division comprising Queen's South Africa Medal with Cape Colony bar, NEF and King's South Africa Medal with two bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902. NEF. He served in the UK 1889-1896 and in South Africa 1899-1902. He was then discharged in 1902.Irish Free State Police (GardaSiociochana) a 2-piece Belt Buckle, helmet badge and collar badge, the first two pre World War II with t in Siotchana (the Gaelic spelling), Ulster Constabulary and Irish Army Ordnance Corp cap badges (4) and a Guinness penknife, in good overall condition
World War II a group of five , War Medal, Africa Star, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, and Africa Service Medal awarded to 8068 Bombr.J.H.Duncan, South African Artillery, EF. Bombr. Duncan enlisted 10/10/1940, was sent to Egypt with PretoriaRegiment in April 1943, to 22nd Field Regiment, May 1943, to Italy in May 1944, and hospitalised, cause unknown, May 1944, and evacuated to South Africa . He was discharged on 2/1/1947., along with World War I to Welsh Regiments (4) 1914-15 Star awarded to 19532 Pte.W.Roberts 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. EF. Pte.Roberts was killed in action in France 3/9/1916 and is buried at Thiepval Memorial. Pier and Face 4A, World War I Medals (3) the first awarded to 11085 Pte.G.Jones, South Wales Borderers, NEF. Pte.Jones died of wounds in Alexandria, Egypt, 5/7/1915 after evacuation from Gallopoli, and is buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetary L.10. the second awarded to 8717 Pte.D.J.Evans, 2nd Welsh Regiment NEF, Pte.Evans was killed in action 4/5/1915 and is buried at Le Toueret Memorial Panels 23 and 24. the third to 9348 Pte.C.Lewis 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.GVF. He died of heart failure in Calais, France on 9/12/1914, and is buried at Ploegdteert Memorial Panel 5. (All were entitled to the 1914 star and Mons clasp)
Anglo-Boer War, Queen's South Africa Medal with 4 bars CAPE COLONY, ORANGE FREE STATE, TRANSVAAL, and SOUTH AFRICA 1901, to 1369 Pte. D. McGregor , A. &S. HIGHRS: Argyle and Sunderland About EF with pleasing grey tone
Germany, World War II awards (5), War Merit Cross 1939 with swords, Winter Campaign Medal 1941-42 (Russian Front), Africa/Italy Campaign Medal. Wound Badge, bronze, Infantry Assault Badge, silver coloured metal (catch to pin fitting broken) GVF
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1733, by J.E.Boehm/F.Leighton, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA Toned UNC and boxed
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