World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Army Meritorious Service Medal George VI issue, awarded to Captain and Quartermaster A. Blythen, CheshireRegiment, NEF to EF cleaned, Andrew Blythen was born 11/11/1865 at Wrexham, He served 24 years with the Cheshire Regiment and was discharged for pension 4/4/1909. When World War I broke out he offered his services, and first saw service with the 8th Bn. Cheshire Regiment as shown on the 1918 Army list. The 1919 list shows him as a Captain employed with Dispersal Unit on the Territorial Force General List. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal by Army Order 217 in 1939. Comes with copies of service papers, and Army List pages
Staffordshire Agricultural Society Prize medal in silver, by Ottley, Birmingham, 47mm diameter, awarded to John Bailey 'For The Best Sample of Cheese in any Class' 1886, Reverse: A farmyard scene, GEF white toned, in a lunette-style case, silver coloured, not hallmarked with suspension loop at the top, in a fitted case
Ecuador - Centenary of the Battle of Pichincha 1922 80mm diameter in bronze by L. Casadio, Obverse: General Antonio José de Sucré right, on horseback holding raised sword, CENTENARION DE LA BATTALA DE PICHINCHA, 1922 in exergue, Reverse: Soldiers marching left on groundline in battle line before a lighted altar. Above: Victory flying left, wearing Phrygian cap, holds a torch and hem of garment, with allegorical figures below, 321.60 grammes, EF. The Battle of Ichincha took place on May 24, 1822. General José de Sucré led a mixed army of Argentinian, Peruvian, Columbian and Venezuelan patriots, and defeated a Royalist army on the slopes of a volcano. His victory led to the independence of Ecuador
Death of the Duke of York 1827 76mm diameter in bronze by I. Parkes, Obverse: Draped bust of the Duke of York facing, head three-quarters left. FREDERICK DUKE OF YORK AND ALBANY Below: A pillar of the protestant faith, a Bulwark to the British Army, / Intrepid, Uncompromising, & Consistent, Gratitude has raised his / Monument and Loyalty penned his epitaph. Reverse: Fame holding open scroll and trumpet above epitaph. Scroll inscribed: I have been brought / up from my early / years in these prin / ciples; and from / the time when I / began to reason for / myself I have enter / tained them from / conviction and in / every situation in / which I may be pla / ced I will Maintain / the so help me God. Monument inscribed: 'These sentiments were not ssed' in a political senseand fr(o)m preju / diceand party feelings, but they / 'were firmly fixed in his mind, and / 'were the result of due consideration / 'and conviction, and produced by 'AN EARNEST SOLICITUDE / FOR THE CONTINUED / WELFARE OF HIS COUNTRY. Obit Jan 5. MDCCCXXVII. BHM 1282, 167.05g, GEF/EF an impressive piece, the obverse in high relief
ArmyTemperance Medals (4) The Soldiers Total Abstinence India Medal, square in a 'Klippe' format, 26mm in silver, hallmarked, with suspension ring and ribbon GVF, 1897 Watch And Be Sober GVF hallmarked in the field, Queen Victoria Memorial 1901 Obverse: Queen Victoria Crowned, draped and veiled, with EMPRESS OF INDIA in the fields, Reverse: ATA crowned, hallmarked in the field, GVF, 'Crookshank' badge 1889 in copper, with initial C enclosing the number 6 to denote a serviceman's six months of abstention from alcohol, NEF with suspension loop, no ribbon, Royal Army Service Corps silver pin George VI type, with blue and red enamel, Saint Christopher medals (2) both very thin each 24mm x 17mm with a 'Made in Italy' ticket and plastic sleeve, no hallmarking, presumed not silver, A Jewellery pin, the top in 15 carat gold, presumed of Victorian or Edwardian manufacture, inset with diamond-coloured gemstone, the pin a redder colour but not hallmarked, presumed not gold, total weight 1.27 grammes, along with Army dog tags (3) each stamped RH HILL CE 226980, these on a string, in good used condition, in the original box
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 an interesting and wide-ranging group, Medals (14) Death of Charles I 1649 50mm diameter in bronze by J. and N. Roettier, Obverse: Bust right, armoured and draped CAROL. D.G. M.B.F.ET. H.REX. & GLOR . MEM. reverse: A hand issuing from Heaven holds a celestial crown, below; sheep in a landscape, VITVT EX. ME. FORTVNAM . EX . ALIJS. Eimer 162 Near VF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust right WILLIAM THE FOURTH COWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right diademed, ADELAIDE. QUEEN CONSOIRT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831. Eimer 1251, BHM 1475 GVF with some verdigris spots, Coronation of George VI 1937 44mm diameter in bronze Obverse: Conjoined busts left, crowned and in Coronation robes, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABTH, Reverse: Britannia standing facing in an arch holding a flag and holding aloft a crown, NEF, William III Dassier Medal a later replica 41mm diameter in bronze GVF, Bridge of Dunkeld Built 1808 50mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: View of a bridge BRIDGE OF DUNKELD Exergue: LEGTH 685 Ft. BREADTH 27 AND CENTRE ARCH IS 90 FEET. Reverse: BUILT BY THE MOST NOBLE IOHN DUKE OF ATHOLL EXPENCE ABOVE L30.000 FOUNDED 24th JUNE1805 AND OPENED THE 7th NOVr 1808 in 8 lines, Eimer 987, BHM 639, Good Fine with some pitting, France Art Medal 1899 (issued 1900) Juno and Psyche 47mm diameter in silver by F. Levillain, Obverse: A robed figure of Juno holding the severed head of Argus, dripping blood, peacock at right. Reverse: Naked female representing Psyche seated under a tree at the entrance to the underworld, head in her hands. the dog Cerberus to right, barking, stamped 271 ARGENT on edge GVF, Belgium Prize Medal 1881 50th Anniversary of the Independence of Belgium - International Singing Competition, Obverse: Ghent virgin facing seated, crowned, with lion to her right and holding a flag with inscription S.P.Q.G, left arm resting on a shield, to her left, books, a globe and a laurel wreath, behind, a fence, the Ghent Towers with chimneys to right, Exergue: LAMAIRE, Reverse: SOCIÉTÉ ROYALE DES MÉLOMANES within a wreath, CONCOURS / INTERNATIONAL / DE / CHANT D' ENSEMBLE / ----- / GAND / 4 SEPTEMBRE / 1881 in 7 lines, LEMAIRE below, A/INCAll the participating groups were allowed to receive a city token, such as this one. Austria - Death of Maria Ludovica 1816, 43mm diameter in bronze by Luigi Manfredini Obverse: Bust left veiled MARAI. LVD . AVSTR . IMP . LONGOB . ET . VENET . REG . , below: VXORT. AD LARES REDVCI FRANCISCVS in two lines, Reverse: ITIS AVGVSTA MEDIOLANI MDCCCXVI, NEF with some spots, Prize Medals (2) Warwickshire Agricultural Society Honorary Medals 52mm diameter Farmyard Animals/Gardening implements within a wreath one pierced, the other holed in the edge, both VF, Guildhall Medals (3) Empire Day 1929 and 1931, Guildhall Reception Committee stamped Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Co. Ltd 112 Regent St. and a pin badge stamped Reinemer & Spiegel Wein VII/2 VF
Yugoslavia, Albania, Poland and Peru (26) comprising Yugoslavia (5) Order of Labour with silver wreath (3), Second Class with ribbon bar, the reverse with vertical pin for wear marked ZNB - KOVNICA (Belgrade Mint) inscribes II on the reverse, comes in the grey box, Third Class, the reverse with vertical pin for wear, marked ZNB - KOVNICA (Belgrade Mint), inscribes III on the reverse, Third Class, the reverse with vertical pin for wear marked ZNB - KOVNICA (Belgrade Mint) uninscribed on the reverse, comes in the grey box. The medals were awarded for outstanding contributions to the economy, production and building communism, Order of the People's Army with Silver Star (Third Class) (2) both GVF with good enamel, comes with ribbon. Awarded for services to the Armed Forces, and for successful peacetime command. one with some toning, the other boxed, Poland - Third Polish Republic Knight's Cross Fifth Class 1944, awarded for outstanding achievements in education, sports, culture and furthering good relations between countries, EF boxed with accompanying miniature, Czechoslovakia War Cross World War II EF with ribbon, Yugoslavia (3) Medal for the Twentieth Anniversary of the Yugoslav People's Army 1941-1961 NEF with ribbon, Medal for the 10th Anniversary of the People's Army VF, President Tito Medal Red Star with ZNB below (Belgrade) VF, and Yugoslavia Cap badges (2) VF to EF, Albania (15) includes Order of the Red Star, 4th Class Medal, Civil Bravery Medal, MilitaryService Medal 4th Class (2), Distinguished Master in Profession Medal (1965), Order of Labour - First Class by PraWeMa, with screw back (scarce), Order of Labour badge - 3rd Class, with screw back, Maintenance of Public Security Medal, Distinguished State and Community Service Medal, Order of the Red Star 3rd Class, Order of Naim Frasheri First Class, and more, VF to UNC, Peru Naval Order of Merit boxed with ribbon, instituted in 1946 to reward Peruvian Military personnel who have displayed extraordinary naval merit in the performance of their duties. EF in the blue box of issue
Medals and badges (19) a wide variety includes Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 51mm diameter in white metal by Spink BHM 3517 VF, Lusitania Medal 1915 EF boxed, Prize medal (unawarded) 45mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: DILIGENTIA VINCIT OMNIA, Reverse: BOLTON WESLEY CIRCUIT SUNDAY SCHOOL COUNCIL S.S. FESTIVAL 1919 EF, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 38mm diameter in bronze Reverse: Britannia stands facing, holding trident, EF, USA (2) Vietnam Service 32mm diameter EF, Statue of Liberty 100th Anniversary 38mm in bronze UNC, Miniature Medals (2) General Service Medal Elizabeth II with Cyprus clasp NEF, George VICoronation medal 1937, in a red box labelled P.C. 875 Boardman, Badges (3) Civil Defence Corps, W.V.S Civil Defence, and Women's Land Army, in mixed grades
Army of India Medal, reverse short hyphen type, officially impressed naming, with Bhurtpoor clasp, awarded to Ensign T.G. Dundas 15th N.I. EF with some hairlines and some rub to the portrait. Thomas Graham Dundas arrived in Calcutta on October 4th 1825, and was entitled to Bhurtpoor prize money of 2381 Rupees (£238 sterling) which he did not claim in India. Comes with copy of India Office Library and Records stating record of service, date of commission of rank as Ensign 13th May 1825, and Lieutenant 19th Oct.1836, also List of services - Posted as Ensign to 15th N.I. 1825. Siege and Capture of Bhurtpore, Ensign 15th N.I. (India Medal). Transferred as Lieutenant to 4th Extra Regiment (became 72nd N.I) from 19th Oct.1826, after his marriage in 1832 to Margaret Maria Louisa, 3rd daughter of Edward Swift Broughton. After a period of furlough, from 10th September 1833, he failed to report for his return and subsequently resigned his commission on 3rd Feb. 1835.
Imperial Yeomanry Long Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded to 2187 Pte. W.J.Nicholls Middx. (D.O.C.H) I.Y. Bright EF with some hairlines. Army Order 104 of May 1908 states that 25 medals were awarded to the Middlesex (Duke of Cambridge's Hussars) Imperial Yeomanry
Special Reserve Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - Edward VII, awarded to 3845 Gnr: H. Kain D.O.E.O.E. R.F.A. NEF cleaned with some surface marks. Awarded by Army Order November 1908. 10 awards to the EdinburghRoyal Field Artillery. The medal was awarded to NCO's and men of the Special Reserve on completion of 15 Years service and attended 15 camps. Awarded between 1908 and 1936, 428 of the Edward VII type and 650 of the George V type were produced.
Military Medal - For Bravery In The Field, First Type, uncrowned head, awarded to 16805 Pte. J. Cheetham 10/L.N. Lanc: R. EF with some light scratches and hairlines in the fields, along with cap badge for the Loyal North LancashireRegiment. Also comes with copies of the Battalion War Diary (8 pages) and details regarding the award of his Military Medal, a list of the Roll of Individuals entitled to the 'War Badge', a copy of pages from the London Gazette detailing the King's approval of the award of the Military Medal 28th July 1917, and a copied record of his discharge from the Army on 31/1/1919
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
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, 3rd issue, with badge of Hanover omitted and with swivel type suspender, small letters on reverse, awarded to 2016 Pensd. Gunnr. Thos. Elswood Coast R.A. NEF with some contact marks and gentle edge bruises
The 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Defence Medal 1939-1945, IndiaGeneral Service Medal 1936-1939, with 2 clasps, North West Frontier 1936-37 and 1937-39, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with Regular Army clasp, last two awarded to 2320051 W.O. CL.1, A.E. Marshall R.Sigs. VF to EF the last two with some signs of cleaning, the Defence Medal with some surface residue this possibly removable with care
ArmyMeritorious Service Medal, George V (type A), Second issue with fixed suspension, awarded to T-18697 Sjt. A.S.S. Major E.W.T.Whale R.A.S.C. NEF with a contact mark on the reverse, and some hairlines, along with Army Service Corps cap badge, and supplement to the London Gazette June 3rd 1919, detailing approval of the award of the medal.
Army Emergency Reserve Decoration, with the reverse officially dated 1963, in silver and silver-gilt, with Army Emergency Reserve bar, EF in the Royal Mint case of issue
Territorial Efficiency Medal awarded to 547728 Spr. T.G. Clark R.E, GVF. This medal was introduced in 1921 following the elevation of the Territorial Force to become the Territorial Army. It was superseded by the Efficiency Medal in 1930.
Territorial Efficiency Medal awarded to 4438255 Pte R. Simpson 9-Durh. L.I. EF with some contact marks. This medal was introduced in 1921 following the elevation of the Territorial Force to become the Territorial Army. It was superseded by the Efficiency Medal in 1930.
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal, George V (type A) bare headed bust in Field Marshal's uniform, awarded to 3221 Pte. W. Stapleton E.Lanc. Regt: GVF with some thin scratches and hairlines, lightly rubbed on the portrait
France (5) Knight in the order of the Legion of Honour GVF with some chips to the enamel, Order of the Legion of Honour 1870 NEF with good enamel, World War I Croix du Guerre with bronze palm (mentioned in dispatches at Army level) (2) NEF and EF, World War II Crois du Guerre with bronze palm (mentioned in dispatches at Army level) EF
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal , George VI type B with INDIAE IMP legend, 1937-1948, with Regular Army bar, awarded to 1859539 Cpl. J. Moran R.E., EF cleaned, with some contact marks
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
ArmyLong Service and Good Conduct Medal , Elizabeth II, 2nd issue, 1954 onwards, with Regular Army bar, awarded to 24196279 S.Sgt. R. Murphy R.E., EF with minor scratches and contact marks
A Nazi armband as part of a mixed group (26), includes cap badges, badges and buttons, includes ARP, H.M.Prison, British Legion, RoyalArmyService Corps, a World War IVictory Medal and a pair of World War I miniatures War Medal and Victory Medal these mounted for wearing, in mixed grades to EF
Pakistan (7) General Service Medal, with Kashmir 1948 clasp, EF, Pakistan Army 10 Year Service Medal NEF, 1976 100th Anniversary Birth of Quaid-i-Azam Medal VF, 1979 Hijri Medal GVF, War Medal 1965 GVF, War Medal 1971 (awarded for the Pakistan - India War) VF, 1998 First Nuclear Tests GVF with some verdigris
Medals and badges an eclectic mix, National War Savings Committee badge with swastika, red and black enamel, VF, with letter from the Imperial War Museum, 14th September 2004, SAS pin badge with dark and light blue enamel EF boxed, Orders and Medals Research Society pin badge GVF, 'Defence Begins At Home' pin badge, VF, National Small-Bore Rifle Association (2) the first in bronze named 'News of the World A.C.F. 1969-70' EF boxed, the second shield-shaped with light and dark blue enamel GV F, A.S.L.E. & F. 30 Years lapel badge VF, Institute of Civil Defence Founded 1938 50mm diameter in bronze with blue enamel, 'awarded for services rendered' by Kenworthy's Ltd. NEF boxed, Germany - Membership badge for the Association of German culture abroad 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Submarine Holland I medal in lead, 'To Commemorate John Philip Holland' UNC in a slide case, Cap BadgeCanada Corps, Canadian General List, GVF, Miniature lapel badges (4) Navy League Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Air Force, Auxiliary Territorial Service, Royal Naval Association these VF to NEF, Prize Medal ' South West District 1983 Section Competition Winners EF, Attendance Star Dorset County Council Education Committee, with 'Perfect Attendance 1914-15 clasp EF, Bronze Medal uniface 45mm diameter with R.W.A and dragon rampant, matt finish, EF boxed, Spoons (2) the first in silver Army Cadet Force hallmarked and boxed, the second not hallmarked, inscribed 'Junior Inter Service XL Match 1969' boxed
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
Army Cadet Force 125th Anniversary 1860-1985 enamelled medal with 'Army Cadet Force 125th Anniversary One Day March 26th October 1985' clasp, by Reu & Co. Heubach, Good Fine
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
Prize Medals (3) 1902 Dunlop Agricultural Society 48mm diameter in silver, unnamed , presented by J.Cameron & Son, Kilmarnock, for best Ayrshire Bull, 44.07 grammes of sterling silver, GVF, 1909 Obverse: A shire horse Reverse: Presented by W.Montgomery, The Banks, Kirkcudbright, won by A.Pate Redpath 30th Sept. 1909 GVF, ArmyAthletics Association 38mm diameter in bronze - Boys Inter-Unit Zone Winner 1960 NEF
Army Driving Awards (6) 1937-1941 (Safe Driving Competition Medal and five bars), in silver, 1942-1946 (five oak-leaf style bars on ribbon), 1947-1951 (five bars on ribbon), 1952-1956 (five bars on ribbon), 1957-1961 with bronze medal and five bars, 1962-1968 Road Operators Safety Council bronze medal and six bars (no bar for 1967) GVF to EF
ArgentinaBattle of Tucuman 1812 General Manuel Belgrano 48mm diameter, weight 48.91 grammes, Rosa 93. Struck in Potosi, Bolivia, Obverse: BAIO LA PROTECCION DE NUESTRA SENORA DE MERCEDES GENERALADEL EXERCITO with VICTORIA DEL 24 DE SEPTEMBRE within a wreath, Reverse: TUCUMAN SEPULCRO DE LA TIRANIA within a wreath, Edge reads ***VIVA LA RELIGION LA PATRIA Y LA UNION***. Good Fine. Cataloguer's note General Manuel Belgrano was a founding figure in the Wars of Argentinian Independence. At the battle of Tucuman, General Belgrano led the Army of the North, and defeated the Royalist Troops, led by General Pio de Tristan, who had a two-to-one advantage in numbers, thus halting the royalist advance on the North West of Argentina. This together with the Battle of Salta on 20 February 1813 allowed the Argentine troops to reaffirm the borders under their control. The cruiser ARA General Belgrano which was sunk during the Falklands War 1982 was named after him as was the earlier 1896 ARA General Belgrano, as well as Puerto Belgrano, the largest base of the Argentinian Navy. Many other small towns and departments also bear his name. These facts alone link the medal indirectly to many different historical events
British Victories of the Peninsular War, a bronze box medal undated, (1815) 45mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1075a, BHM 885, Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Wellington, left, uniformed, DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: BY THE CONSUMMATE SKILL AS A GENERAL HE HAS RAISED THE BRITISH ARMY TO THE HIGHEST EXCELLENCE, & HIMSELF THE MOST NOBLE, EXALTED HERO, IN THE ANNALS OF HISTORY, all within a wreath, containing 14 discs with the names and dates of military campaigns, NEF, the discs with a small amount of tape on each
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
North Korea (19) an assortment of medals including Order of the National Flag, First Class (2) GVF and EF, Order of the National Flag, Second Class (2) GVF and NEF, Order of the National Flag, Third Class (2) GVF and NVF, the second toned, Meritorious Labour Service Medal Silvered bronze, bronze gilt and red enamels, VF with some scratches to the reverse, Order of Soldiers Honour, Second Class GVF, Order of Military Service Honour, Third Class GVF, 1973 40th Anniversary of the Fatherland WarVictory VF with some damage to the enamelling, Order of the Red Banner of Three Great Revolutions NVF, Commemorative Order 'Foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea' VF, Order of Korean Labour, Type 2, NEF, Commemorative Order - Capital Construction NEF, Mongolia (2) 1982, 60 Years of the Peoples Army EF with full enamelling, Mongolia 1921 70th Anniversary of the Mongolian People's Revolution in brass with red enamel EF
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 VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 51mm diameter, weighing 48.85 grammes in silver by Spink and Son Eimer 1818c Obverse: Bust left crowned, laureate, veiled and draped, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT: REGINA F:D: IND : IMP: IN COMMEMOR . AN . REG . SEXACESIMI Reverse: a lighthouse and two ships with a flagpole in the centre with lion on crown at the top. In Exergue: Crowned Coat of Arms flanked by two crowns with a banner ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY Good Fine with some surface marks and edge bruises, along with Death of Sir WinstonChurchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver weighing 28.76 grammes, Obverse: Bust almost facing, with books and paint-brushes on a shelf behind, In Exergue: WINSTON CHURCHILL 1874-1965, Reverse: A soldier standing defiantly on a sea-shore with aircraft above, In Exergue: VERY WELL ALONE, by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104 About EF
Army Temperance Society Medals (5) 1901 In Memory of Queen Victoria 19.11 grammes NVF with suspension loop and ribbon, undated, George and the Dragon reverse, 17.39 grammes NVF with suspension loop, undated, shield-shaped with lion and motto 19.34 grammes, One Year medal , undated (c.1901) Reverse: two female figures below tree, 17.82 grammes VF, 1889 6-month medal in silver, 12.24 grammes uniface Good Fine with suspension loop
Duke of Wellington and Marshal Bl?cher at Waterloo 1815, 74mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday. Eimer 1072 Obverse: An angel supports an oval frame containing a uniformed bust of Wellington: above; a radiate crown, below, a mantle inscribed SUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU. TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THY NAME. Reverse: An equestrian figure of Bl?cher left, tramples upon a body.STRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER Below, on a ribbon THE FALL OF HAMBURGH'S TYRANT. DAVOUST ELBA'S EMPEROR, Beyond, figures and a castle in the landscape About EF/EF with an edge nick, in a green Royal Mint case, along with Glasgow Exhibition 1901 24mm diameter in bronze by Lauer, VF with suspension loop. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher Field Marshall is famous for leading the Prussian Army against Napoleon both at Leipzig 1813 and at Waterloo, as part of the victory over Naploleon celebrations he later visited London and is reported to have been overheard saying "this would have been a nice city to sack"
World a wide variety mostly European issues, Belgium (6) Civil Decoration - Bravery, Devotion and Philanthropy, First Class enamelled, Belgium Civil Decoration - Belgium - Medal of the Order of the Crown (2) normally awarded for a minimum of 25 Years service in the Public Sector, Civil Decoration for Long Service in Administration, Order of Leopold II, Belgium First Class Long Service Award (pre-1952), ItalyWorld War I War Cross of Merit, Syria 1967 Six-Day War medal, in mixed grades, East Germany Banner of Labour medals (2) UNC with ribbons and pins, both boxed, and East German Merit medal UNC boxed, Hungary (10) Meritorious Service Medal for the Nation, orange ribbon, CommunistPolice medal for Public Security (3) First Class, Second Class ands Third Class, Degree of Merchant Service Merit Medals 1956 (3), all UNC and boxed, Order of Labour Medals Established 1948 (3) First Class and Second Class (2) all UNC boxed, Poland (3) Medal of Merit on the Field of Glory Second Class 1944 in silver NVF boxed. The 40 Years of People' Poland Commemorative medal EF cased, Union of Veterans of the Republic of Poland and Former Political Prisoners (instituted 1965) UNC with miniature, comes with recipients book, Yugoslavia (6) Socialist Federal Republic '10 Years of Yugoslav Army' in gilt bronze, Medal for bravery, instituted 1943, in gilt bronze, Medal of National Merit (pre-1973 award) with Zasluge spelling in the legend, Medal of Labour (with ribbon bar), instituted 1945, Yugoslav Army Order for Bravery in gilt bronze (red ribbon with three narrow yellow edge stripes) (2), in mixed grades to EF
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set
South America a small group (5) Colombia Fifth Class Order of Boyaca, Chile Order of Naval merit, Peru (3) National Service Medal, Army Medal Guardia Civil del Peru, Order of the Hipolito Nuanue in mixed grades to EF
Picture Medals (2) Sir WinstonChurchill 1974 by Toye, Kenning and Spencer 78mm diameter in sterling silver, unscrews containing colour information cards with printed scenes of key events in his lifetime UNC, The Duke of Wellington - The Battles of The British Army in Portugal, Spain and France 1808-1814 under the command of the Duke of Wellington by Toye, Kenning and Spencer, 78mm diameter in sterling silver, unscrews containing colour information cards with printed scenes of the key battles, UNC, both boxed in the 'Duke of Wellington' boxes with the original tweezers
The Duke of Wellington (2) British Army Enters Madrid 1812 45mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1025 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS. WELLINGTON, K.B &C. &C. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded shields of Britain, Spain and Portugal upon an plinth, inscribed VIMEIRA TALAVERA BUSACO CIUDAD RODRIGO BADAJOZ SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII Fine with some corrosion. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 45mm diameter in white metal Obverse bust left, uniformed THE DUKE OF WELLINGTON Reverse BORN MAY 1st 1769. DIED SEPr.14th 1852 within a wreath GVF
The Church Music Trust a 3-medal set each 45mm diameter in matt silver, undated (1968) by Toye, Kenning & Spencer, depicting Westminster Abbey, Westminster Cathedral and St. Paul's Cathedral UNC in the box of issue with certificate, along with medals (26) includes Coronation of George V 1911 30mm diameter in silver (2) the Official Royal Mint issues NEF to EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issue GEF, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue EF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 the official Royal Mint issues 56mm in bronze (2) A/UNC to UNC boxed, India 1901 Temperance Medal Obverse: Queen Victoria Reverse: In Memory of Queen Victoria 1837-1901 in silver, NEF with loop mount, India Army Total Abstinence Association Medal 1862 Fine, loop mounted, India Army Temperance Association 1897 VF toned, loop mounted, and a host of other subjects, Royal birthdays, Royal Weddings and some prize medals, these awarded to Frances Leslie Rose OBE, FRS, these Chemistry-related, in mixed grades to UNC, many in the boxes of issue
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set
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
BritishWorld War 2 stars and medals (9) together with five mounted on bar as worn, Army & Navy Territorial Decorations, copies (3), Order of the Bath, Civil, copy. Tilbury Deep Water Docks commemorative medal 1886, white metal. Good VF, last fair. (19).
GermanyFirst World War 1914, 40mm diameter in .900 silver, Obverse Soldier advancing right, carrying gun and flag, Reverse: crowned eagle stands right, with sword on a globe, with marching army behind, WIR DEUTCHE FURCHTEN GOTT, SONST NICHTS AUF DER WELT A/UNC and nicely toned, comes with red box
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 (6) each 51mm diameter in bronze by Spink and Son Obverse Crowned Veiled head, laureate, the Reverses depicting Sheffield Town Hall, Army and Navy, Prime Ministers of 1837-1897, British Commerce, Primates of All England and The Royal Family 1897 respectively GVF to EF
Wellington, The Battles of the British Army in Portugal, Spain and France 1808-1814 by Toye, Kenning & Spencer Ltd. 77mm diameter in silver gilt, containing 13 printed Battle Histories, GEF in the box of issue, the tweezers normally supplied with the medal are missing
Wellington and related bronze medals (4) 1808 - British Army Arrives in the Peninsula 40mm by Brenet for Mudie, Eimer 988 EF, 1809 Battle of Travera 40mm in bronze Eimer 999 by Mills/La Fitte, 1809 Passage of the Douro 40mm diameter by Brenet for Mudie Eimer 997, 1811 English Army on the Tagus, 40mm by Petit for Mudie, all EF to GEF
British Red Cross Society Medals and badges(40) assorted types, some in groups. Together with an Army Medical Service cloth armband. Generally GVF. (40).
Pride of the British Army, 1818 36mm diameter in silver, unsigned, equestrian figure of Wellington left, Reverse rose, thistle and shamrock, Fine or slightly better, very rare, comes with old collector's ticket
Group of Seven medals to Lt.Col W.H.West M.B.E. BerkshireRegiment, M.B.E. 2nd type military division, General Service Medal 1918 bar Iraq (2 Lieut . W.H.West, R.Berks R.), 1939-45, Africa (8th Army bar) and Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals. Together with a set of miniatures, Royal Berks cap badge, family photographs, M.B.E. certificate dated 1942 and folder of papers and research.
Group of five to Pte. J Walker, Oxf. And Bucks L.I., IndiaGeneral Service 1895, two bars Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (5056 Pte. 2nd. Bn. Oxf. Lt.Infy), 1914 Star trio (5056 Pte 2/Oxf & Bucks L.I.), ArmyLong Service Medal, G.V.R issue (5056 Pte. J. Walker Oxf. & Bucks L.I.), mounted as worn on original ribbons VF. Sold with photographs and service details from the Regimental Chronicle
Assorted medals & medallions (20) Walthamstow Education 1907, bronze, ArmyTemperance Assoc. Medal silver & enamel, Italy WW1 service medal, L.C.C. school medals (2) Edward VII, French Territorial & Reserve Arras medal, silver, Lord Nelson's Flagship Foudroyant copper from ship medal 1897 (Eimer 1813) and 13 other bronze medals. VF or better.
India, Army of India 1799-1826 with Clasp for AVA (First Burmese war) awarded to Assistant Surgeon Benjamin Burt, Field Hospital R.A, impressed Royal Mint naming. Short hyphen type. NEF/EF
Jubilee 1897 (6), St Peter's Church Eaton Square, bronzed, St Saviours Church Pimlico, silvered bronze (BHM 3582 & 3583), both 78mm. Another three bronze medals by Spink, "The British Empire" (BHM 3511), Sheffield Town Hall (BHM 3604) and "Army/Navy" (3514) and another general 1897 issue in bronze. Generally GVF or better
Second World War group of five to Sjt. W.R.Timblick R.A., 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, War Medal, Efficiency Medal G.VI R.bar Territorial (1451834 Sjt. W.R. Timblick R.A.), With RA cap badge, ribbon bar and box of issue. EF
Sports medals (5) including R.N & ArmyBoxing Assoc. 1919, Sussex County Football Assoc. 1897-8, Diving medal, P.S.L. 1922 Bowling Medal and large French sports Medal in bronze. Good very fine.
Two Second World War groups 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with North Africa clasp, Italy Star, War Medal with forwarding slip. 1949-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence & War medals. With forwarding slip and box of issue addressed to Thos. Davis. EF
Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. 1st Type Military Division awarded to Emily AnneCurtis, Unit Administrator, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. M.B.E. in case of issue with certificate of award dated June 1919. Together with other interesting original documentation. Mrs Curtis served at the Military Convalescent Hospital, Crownhill Plymouth, retiring in 1919, served 1939-45 with the Civil Defence at Caterham & Warlingham, (entitled to the Defence Medal) and died in 1952
First World War pair to Quarter Master / Lieut. A. Hollett, British War Medal (Q.M. & Lieut. A.Hollett) Correction to surname, Army L.S.& G.C., G.V.R.issue (4887 C.Sjt. A. Hollett North'd. Fus.). Hollett was appointed Q/mst. whilst serving with the 16th Batt. Chatsworth Rifles on 11.6. 1918. sold with copied service card
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