Great BritishRegiments, an impressive collection, by the Birmingham Mint, housed in a large wooden lockable box, with key containing 52 x 50 mm medals, each depicting a Regiment in active service and the details of their achievements, along with a cap badge for each regiment, each medal around 45 grammes of sterling silver, Prooflike UNC to nFDC some with toning, in the impressive wooden box of issue, 43 with certificates, comes with informative booklet, along with an additional medal and five additional cap badges
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
Medals, Jetons and Tokens (29) the majority bronze and brass 19th Century types, some George IV and William IV related, some World issues included, in mixed grades, some holed, along with a silver badge 1916 Machine Gun Guards, with blue and red enamelling, with pin back
Medals (8) Charles I and Henrietta Royalist badge cast in brass Obverse: Bust of the King right, Reverse: Bust of Henrietta left, Poor, holed, Death of Charles Calvert 1832 44mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Draped Bust of Charles Calvert left, Reverse: A TRIBUTE FROM THE ELECTORS OF SOUTHWARKTO THE MEMORY OF CHARLES CALVERT ESQr THEIR FAITHFUL REPRESENTATIVEIN FIVE SUCCESSIVE PARLIAMENTS FIRST ELECTED 1812 DIED SEPTr 1832 in 10 lines, BHM 1569, Robert Fellowes 1827 38mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bare Head of Robert Fellows left, ROBERTVS FELLOWES L.L.D. MERENTI PROPOSVIT, Reverse: MORBIS INSPECTIS DESCRIPTIQVE MERVIT. VNIV: COLL : LOND: ALVMIMVS. BHM 1311, About VF with some spots, Defeat of Napoleon 1814 39mm diameter in white metal Obverse: Peace standing emptying cornucopia onto sea shore, barrel to left, ships in background, THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, BHM 798, Fine with some pitting, holed at the top, King George IIISentimental Medal 1773 26mm diameter by J. Kirk, Obverse: Bust of the King, right, reverse: GEORGE III KING OF GREAT BRITAIN ETc. BHM 167, About Fine, The Reform Bill 1832 25mm diameter in Brass, unsigned, Obverse: Conjoined heads of Lord Grey, Lord Russell and Lord Brougham, THE FRIENDS OF THE PEOPLE, Reverse: THE GREAT REFORM BILL THE BULWARK OF FREEDOM PASSED INTO A LAW JUNE 7. 1832 in 7 lines, BHM 1616, VG holed, listed as rare by BHM, Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 49mm diameter in White metal by J.Davis, Obverse: Bare head of Queen Victoria left, hair high in chignon, HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESRTY VICTORIA, Reverse: Queen Victoria enthroned, Scotia, Britannia and Hibernia around, Fame and Archbishop behind, BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED THE THROME JUNE 20 1837 CROWN JUNE 26 1838, BHM 1811, Fine/Good Fine with some blistering, holed at the top, Opening of the Newport Dock Extension 1858 51mm diameter in bronze, by J. Moore, A. Aston Medallist, Obverse a view of the new dock. AREA OF NEW DOCKS 57000 YDS, LENGTH 950 FT. Breadth 350 FT. DEPTH 26 FT. COST £64000, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OPENING OF THE NEWPORT DOCK EXTENSION. MARCH 2nd 1858. Legend in 12 lines : CHAIRMAN S. HOMFRAY ESQ. SECRETARY CAPTN. FOOTE R.N.ENGINEER Jas. ABERNETY ESQ. M.I.C.E. RESIDENT ENGINEER J.R. KELLOCK ESQ. CONTRACTORS MESSRS. RENNIE LOGAN & Co.MAYOR Wm. WILLIAMS ESQ. unlisted by BHM NVF with some edge knocks
Prize medal, awarded to Sgt. J. Knight. 58th Medium Regiment, Royal Artillery, Tug-Of-War, Royal Artillery badge on the reverse, 32mm diameter not hallmarked, with suspension loop at the top, Good Fine with an edge bruise, comes with handwritten researched note stating 'Flight Seargent (sic) J. Knights L.L.625-C 514 Squadron based at Waterbeach, Cambridgeshire, killed 24th March 1944 on return from raid on Berlin. Mission consisted of 577 Lancasters, 216 Halifaxes and 18 Mosquitos. 44 Lancasters were lost in the raid. One of the crew members, Ron McAllister survived as a prisoner of war.
Florence Nightingale 1854-55, 42mm diameter in White metal, by Messrs J. Pinches, Obverse: Bust left, reading a book, within an oval frame, FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE, Reverse: An oval badge in the centre inscribed VR on a cross, and BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL on its border, CRIMEA on a ribbon below, S A MARK OF ESTEEM AND GRATITUDE FOR HER DEVOTION TO THE QUEEN'S BRAVE SOLDIERS, BHM 2668A, Eimer 1493, 27.03 grammes, GEF and lustrous
Medals and related (10) Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in bronze, by Heaton, Reverse: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA within a wreath, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue VF toned, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm diameter in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue GVF, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, GVF cleaned, Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, NEF, Lusitania Medal 1915 NEF with a rust spot, boxed, World War II 1939-45 miniature medal GVF, Astor County Shooting Festival 1860 39mm diameter in bronze, Reverse: Archer standing left with bow, Rifleman standing right with rifle. NEF, Cap Badge West Riding Royal Horse Artillery, with clip, 'Bow For The Use of Ladies' with suspension pin on ribbon, from which is attached a lenticular image of the Queen and Prince Philip, the reverse titled CORONATION OF QUEEN ELIZABTH II JUNE 2ND 1953, boxed
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
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
World War II (7) Dunkirk Medal, in bronze, an unofficial award to commemorate the defence of the town by Allied Forces during Operation Dynamo between May 29th and June 3rd 1940 EF, World war II Defence Medals (2), 1939-1945 Medal, Miniatures (3) Defence Medal and World War II Medal (2), along with tie-pin with Kent prancing horse badge, enamelled
World War I group of three War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, awarded to 22908 Pte.F.T.Bancroft Border Regiment, along with Border Regiment cap badge and World War I Defence Medal VF to 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
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
Badges and Prize Medals a varied group (11) Manchester and Liverpool Agricultural Society, to James Cornes 1864, Crown sized EF with white tone, in a lunette style holder, by Ottleys Medallists, Birmingham. Treaty of Versailles Meal 1919 50mm diameter in bronze, by Elkington, VF. Co-Operative Wholesale Society - Fire BrigadeLong Service 1933 in silver awarded to Fireman A. Kerruish, EF with an edge bruise, boxed. Masonic Medal Manchester Unity 1810 - 1910 in gilt silver, enamelled, GVF boxed. Masonic Pin Badge 'Justice Through Philanthropy' W.R Cotterel-Jones 12-6-69 Gavenny Lodge 8663 in gilt silver, enamelled GVF. Masonic Pin Badge Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes, with 1st Deg 9.8.29 bar and 2nd Deg. 24.9.37 bar, enamelled badge on the ribbon GVF. Masonic - East Lancashire Masonic Benevolent Institution Incorporated enamelled VF. USDAW Union 30 Years badge in silver enamelled, awarded to A.Kerruish 1949, George VSilver Jubilee Pin badge, 1935 enamelled, VF, Prize Medals (2) Spring 1934 Senior Rounder and Summer 1934 Senior Rounder both EF boxed
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
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Civil) Commander’s 2nd type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd. London case of issue EF
Turkey, OttomanEmpire, Order of Osmanieh, Third Class neck badge, 63mm silver gilt, silver and enamel, some wear to the outer green enamel, otherwise VF
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
Abyssinian War Medal awarded to 275 Gunr.J.Kerr 21st Brigde. R.A. Near VF with some hairlines and some rub on the portrait, the suspension neatly re-affixed, comes with the discharge papers of Gunner John Kerr from Aug.15 1873, stating a period of service of over 18 years, these also state that he was in possession of three Good Conductbadges, Crimea and Turkish Bar and medals for Abyssinia and Indian Mutiny
World War I group of four, awarded to 795 Dvr. Robert Dean R.A. comprising Mercantile Marine Medal GVF, Territorial Force War Medal EF, British War Medal 1914-1918 NEF, and Victory Medal , along with silver War Badge, Royal Artillery cap badge and ImperialService badge. Come with photocopied Medal Roll for the War Badge to a Robert Dean, with an accompanying letter stating there were two Merchant Seamen of this name
World War I Trio awarded to 11958 Pte. J.Jubb E.York. R., 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal, EF, the star with some surface residue, along with Death Plaque EF in original card envelope, cap badge, and printout from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website with full details. Pte. Jubb was killed in action at Thiepval on 8th February 1917 Age 27. He is buried at Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
World War I Trio awarded to 8705 Pte. Sidney Francis Harry Gigg 2nd Battalion DevonshireRegiment, 1914 Mons Star with clasp, 1914-1920 British War Medal and Victory Medal, along with Death Plaque in original envelope and card, and with cap badge for the Regiment, comes with copy of paper confirming the entitlement of the Mons Star Clasp, and Commonwealth War Grave Commission website printout describing the location of the grave (Le Touret Memorial, Panel 8 and 9)
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 1st type breast badge, GVF, in silver-gilt, hallmarked London 1917, in Goldsmith's Crown Jewellers, Garrard & Co. Ltd, London case of issue
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E (Civil) Officer's 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt, with the gilding rubbed, VF in Garrard, London case
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
Royal Observer Corps Medal (type C) coinage bust with BRITT: OMN: omitted, awarded to Observer F. Marriott, EF, boxed, comes with letter dated 5th April 1956 confirming the award, also with accompanying cap badge and lapel badge these VF
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.
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
World (10) Russia (4) Order of the Red Star, silver with red enamel, with screw back VF, Order of the Patriotic War (2) the first numbered 1246366,with screw back GVF , the second numbered 6410414, GVF, Chernobyl Liquidator Medal Cross Nuclear Disaster Brooch reproduction, UNC with blue, red and black enamel, Yugoslavia Red Star Officer's Cap badge by Auromedal Subotica with screw back VF, Greece War Medal 1940-41 VF, Belgium War Cross with 'Mentioned in Dispatches' palm VF, Saudi Arabia Combat Medal (1991 onwards) UNC boxed with miniature and ribbon, Zaire (2) Civic Merit, Bronze VF, and silver-coloured VF
Red Cross (11) comprising a group of 3 awarded to I.J. Squire, 1) Red Cross Society with Anti-Gas Training clasp, 2) Red Cross Society with Proficiency in Red Cross Nursing clasp, 3) Red Cross Society 'For Merit'. GVF to EF, Red Cross Society with Proficiency in Red Cross First Aid clasp, awarded to T.J. Squire GVF, Red Cross Society - County of Devon awarded to J.Squire VF, Red Cross Society, with county of Devon clasp, awarded to Margaret A. Keary VF, these with most of the enamelling intact, British Red Cross Society 'For Service' pin badge GVF, British Red Cross Society '3 Years Service' Medal, GVF, British Red Cross - County of Devon pin badge, VF, British Red Cross Society Medal For War Services 1914-1918 unnamed EF, British Red Cross Society, with Proficiency in Red Cross Work clasp, VF, along with Corps of Commisionaires Medal in silver, awarded to C.A. Mills VF
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
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
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
Women's Royal Voluntary Service Long Service Medal, awarded to Mrs. Jessie.L.Smith Sept 1939-Dec.1961,GEF in Royal Mint box, with W.V.S Civil Defencebadges (2) and patch, name badge. Comes with letter confirming entitlement to the Long Service clasp, Darby & Joan Club enamel badge, W.V.S Uniform Permit, Blood Donor card, card confirming appointment as a billeting officer, Monthly Narrative Reports (5), and other related letters (7) each from the late 1940s
Japan (23) 1937 Chinese Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War in bronze with ribbon and bar (3) VF, NEF and NEF the third boxed, Japan 2600th National AnniversaryCommemorative Medal 1940 in bronze GEF boxed, Japan - Manchurian Foundation National Merit Medal 1933 VF with ribbon, boxed, Japan 1931-1934 Manchurian incident in bronze with ribbon and bar, Japan 1920-1921 First National Census EF with ribbon, the reverse with a few small spots, Japan 1894 Sino-Japanese War, in bronze, EF with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care, Japan 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War medal in gilded bronze GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan 1914-1920 Russo-Japan War GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan Fire Brigade badges (6) a merit badge for the Imperial Visit of Prince Nashimoto 1937. The design shows a pair of Phoenix flanking an Edo era Fireman's signal device (Matoi), struck to commemorate the Prince's Visit to the Hiroshima Fire Brigade (April 9, 1937) the legend on the reverse shows the date of the visit. Made by the Nagai Medal Company VF with pin on reverse, along with a further group of Japanese Fire Brigade Badges (5) includes merit and Long Service badges, mostly 1930s issues one with red enamelling, another with green enamelling, these in the wooden boxes of issue, Japan Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class in silver with both sides enamelled, with ribbon, hook and eye, EF boxed, Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in silver (3) NEF to EF boxed, The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of the Second World War, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class GVF in the box of issue, along with Japan (2) non-military award medals 44mm diameter each with a white enamelled book in the centre with dark blue, pale blue and red enamelling in the blue folders of issue, along with an additional box this unrelated
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
Masonic (2) Silver enamelled badges (2) Benevolent Institution 1921 and Institution for Boys 1923, in five different colours, both hallmarked, Religious Medals (7) Catholic and Christian (3 in silver) includes two 17mm diameter each with the Lord's Prayer on the reverse, Fine to GVF
Medals, Badges, and buttons (37) in base metal, includes a London County Council 1912-1913 bronze King's medal EF, a World War I Victory Medal, a World War IIDefence medal, and a small silver horseshoe 3.68 grammes, in mixed grades
Metropolitan Police group of three awarded to P.C J.Fairman, comprising Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee Medal dated 1887 with 1897 bar, in bronze NVF cleaned, Edward VII Coronation 1902 in bronze GVF cleaned, George V Coronation 1911 in silver, VF/GVF, mounted on a bar, as worn, along with a Metropolitan Police helmet badge
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
The Red Arrows Display Season 2016 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Red Arrow plane with nine coloured Red Arrows in formation behind with coloured trails. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
The Red Arrows Display Season 2017 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Nine Coloured planes, one large in the centre the others shown in formation in the fields, FDC in the box of issue with certificate number 13 of only 100 pieces struck. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
The Red Arrows Display Season 2018 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Coloured Red Arrows in Diamond Nine formation, FDC in the box of issue with certificate number 3 of just 100 issued. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
The Red Arrows North American Tour 2019 24 carat Gold One Ounce, Obverse: The Red Arrows Squadron Badge, Reverse: Coloured plane, RAF logo and RED ARROWS legend FDC in the box of issue with certificate number 4 of only 30 pieces struck. An extremely striking series of issues of particular interest to the aviation enthusiast
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
World War I Christmas Tin 1914 containing group of three, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory medal to Pte. E.Hawkes 2278 MiddlesexRegiment VF to EF with letter from Princess Mary and program for 'Reunion and Smoking Concert' with many folds and tears along with British Legion badge, accompanied by Silver War Badge, along with World War I British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star group of three to 15648 Pte. L. Connolly Northumberland Fusiliers NEF with ribbons, the Victory medal with paper residue stuck to the ribbon, World War I Victory Medal to B.Z.7020 F.Kerman Sig. R.N.V.R. , World War II War Medals (14) four with ribbons, the remaining 10 with clasps, World War II Defence Medals (3) two with clasps, one with the clasp missing VF to EF, World War II France and Germany Star, World War II 1939-45 Stars (3), World War II Burma Star, Long Service and Good Conduct medal second type to 791 Pte J.Blake 2nd Dgn Fine with some surface damage . World War II groups of four (3) the first - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and France and Germany Star, the second - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and Italy Star, the third - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-454 Star and Burma Star VF to EF
International Exhibition 1851 51mm diameter in white metal by Allen and Moore Eimer 1462 NEF and lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 36mm diameter in white metal by G.Dowler NEF and lustrous. WinstonChurchill a 5-piece Windsor Mint medallic set comprising Churchill - Great Leaders, Great Words Silver One Ounce, with 70mm diameter gold-plated copper medals (4) in a presentation folder. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya - London 1993 75th Anniversary UNC boxed. EnglandRugbyWorld Cup Winners 2003 38mm diameter in nickel-brass by the Royal Mint UNC boxed with certificate. The Yeoman Warders of the Tower of London undated 51mm diameter in Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 45mm diameter UNC in a Royal Mint box. Queen Elizabeth II 80th birthday 2006 Lenticular Medal 45mm diameter in Nickel-Brass with 3D portrait of the Queen by the Royal Mint UNC in the box of issue with certificate. Eiffel Tower Ascension to the First stage 1889 45mm diameter in copper GVF. George VICoronation 193732mm diameter in bronze GVF. Queen Elizabeth II 1953 Coronation Medallion in brass, UNC boxed. Pope Paul VI Mission to the United NationsNew York October 4 1965 63mm diameter in bronze by Medallic Art Co. New York UNC boxed. Hawaii 50th State - The Aloha State 63mm diameter in bronze by the Medallic Art Co. New York. UNC boxed. Prize Medal 1905 - Awarded to Herbert G.Hogben for Proficiency in Science by the Board of Education 38mm diameter in bronze EF in a 'Board of Education - South Kensington' box. Millionaires CollectionEdward I Fantasy Double Leopard a modern fantasy in base metal UNC. Fantasy Crown 2012 Queen Elizabeth II with George and the Dragon Reverse, UNC. Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee 2002 in base metal UNC on the card of issue. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter Obverse with conjoined busts, Reverse a coat of arms, GEF. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 a regional issue - Byworth 38mm diameter in base metal. King George VI Coronation Medal 1937 38mm diameter in white metal EF. Queen Elizabeth II The Longest Reigning Monarch 2015 UNC in 'Daily Mail' blister pack. Medals Crown-sized in base metal (6) Australia Bicentennial - Fleet Arrived 1788, William Wilberforce 150th Anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery UNC, Malta 20th Anniversary of Independence 1984 UNC, Pope John Paul II Visit to Britain 1982 UNC, Royal Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson 1986 UNC, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 UNC, these all in slide cases. Replica Miniature Medals modern issues (2) Victoria Cross and Atlantic star, as issued. Silver plated Stamp book holder with Coronation 1937 on the front with conjoined busts of George VI and the Queen Mother, GVF. Cigarette Tin 1953 'Four Square Cigarettes', Badge ' Harold Sutcliffe MP Royston Division Conservative Association, Ingots (2) The Year of the Three Kings Gold Crown Set 206 of 499 ingot, and ingot inscribed ' Deutsche Reichbank 999/1000 gold' a fantasy issue weighing 28.8 grammes UNC
Medals a wide variety (18) Masonic (2) Etonian Lodge in silver gilt, Crown Lodge - Grand Lodge of England to Bro. Norman Jenkinson Initiated 19.3.26 with blue and red enamelling, boxed, Masonic Medal 51mm diameter in White Metal unawarded EF, The Sir Jonathan North Medal 60.00 grammes, VF the edge appears smoothed, boxed. RoyalShakespeare Company Medals (2) each 44mm diameter in silver gilt 'All's Well That Ends Well' and Titus Andronicus types Lustrous UNC. 1857 Exhibition of Art Treasures 41mm diameter in White Metal by J.Pinches Eimer 1513 EF. Attendance Medal 'For Punctual Attendance' 1909 awarded to T.Johnson EF mounted for suspension, Civil Defence Corps badge with blue and red enamelling, Royal Horticultural Society Medal 56mm diameter in bronze awarded to The Lord Digby D.S.O. M.C. 1951 EF cleaned, India Medal 1988 legend in Sanskrit, Reverse with Princess standing 61mm diameter in silver UNC boxed. Nottingham Corn Exchange Subscribers Ticket 1850 38mm diameter in bronze Fair with some edge bruises, GB Halfpenny 1775 Contemporary Counterfeit VG, Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs KingGeorge VSilver Jubilee Competition 1935 32mm diameter in bronze VF with suspension mount, Canada 100th Anniversary of the Confederation 1967 UNC in the original plastic, a 32mm medallion Obverse with kneeling figure being crowned with wreath, the Reverse an angel flying with a wreath in each hand, the sun behind an electrotype pair EF, Girolamo Savonarola (1452-1498) Posthumous Medal for the monk and political Girolamo Savonarola (1490?), D/F HIERONYMUS SAVONAROLA ORDINIS PRAE, VF. Russia 1709 Battle of Poltava medalet 11-sided Fine with loop mount at the top
Medals, includes some world examples in base metal (35), includes Hudson Bay Company 1970, GB Royal Mint Queens Award to Industry 1973 dump-style striking in silver (?) 23.5 grammes, boxed, Robert Raines- Sunday Schools 1880 in white metal (2), Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs - Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar (5), Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991, Kuwait Liberation Medal 1991, boxed, Vatican, Papal medal 1975 51mm diameter, along with GB and World in base metal, the majority 20th Century and a group of pins, badges and a few Paranumismatic items (21) a few Naval-related, in mixed grades to EF, Coins (2) GB Sixpence 1944 F/VF and Germany 5 Marks 1968 J 150th Anniversary od the Birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiff Eisen EF
World War IIDefence Medal 1939-1945 A/UNC and lustrous with ribbon, with application for the Defence Medal to Mr. Ambrose Dismore of Fishponds, Bristol, Stamped by Bristol Constabulary 23 July 1946, along with Silver ARP badge and accompanying ARP whistle, and with additional paperwork detailing a Bristol Constabulary Volunteer Request for Air Raid Wardens dated February 1938, Appointment Card for City & County of Bristol issued by Bristol Constabulary, a Duty Notice to the Warden for July 2nd and July 20th, a bomb identification sheet issued by the Ministry of Home Security and Shelter Song Sheet, an interesting World War II historical snapshot
Masonic interest (10) Masonic Institution for Boys - Stewards badges (3) 1955, 1957 one enamelled, the third an embroidered example from 1948, Royal Masonic Institute for Girls - Stewards badges 1954, 1959 and 1963 (3) all enamelled, Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity , undated, RAOB (2) Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee in gilt silver 30 grammes, enamelled, Orphanage, Southboro' Kent 1922 in plain metal, Ancient Order of Foresters - Juvenile Branch, in silver 11.6 grammes along with a Queen Mary Needlework Guild badge, enamelled, with 1917 and 1918 clasps in mixed condition mostly VF to EF
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
Badges includes German Third Reich (2), Canadian VolunteerService medal bar, Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Cross, Lapels (5) includes Green Berets, and a cartridge case W.R.A Co, 45 A.C. SL42, in varied condition
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
Medals, Badges and Cap Badges in base metal, a wide variety 19th and 20th Century (52) includes many Coronation medals, with some local types, in mixed grades
Prize Medal/Badgeundated Shield shaped W.T.C Mixed Doubles Winners, in silver, 2.6 grammes, with hallmarks, Fine with three holes on the corners where once worn, Medal 1919 George V and Mary 'In Gratitude To Our Sailors From The Citizens of Bombay 1914-1919' Fine, Advertising Token T.G.Middlebrook Free Museum - The Bugle That Sounded the Balaclava Charge 32mm diameter in bronze, Good Fine, Farthing Evasion George II - George Rules/Britannia Isles, Shilling-size engraved token in the style of Simon de Passe 'Give Thy Judgements O God Unto The King/And The Righteousness Unto The Kings Son, Fine, Jetton France Louis XIII the Just Obverse: Bust right, draped/Reverse Crowned shield within a wreath CONSILIO NIL NISI Fine
Royalist BadgeCharles Iundated oval with suspension loop on edge 37mm x 51mm, cast, with wreath borders, Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, CAROLVS. D.G.MAG. BRITAN. FRAN. ET. HIBV. REX. FI.D Reverse: Royal Arms within the Garter, crowned, Eimer 168, Good Fine/Fine, Rare
Medals a wide variety (35) includes New Zealand Medal 1913 TO THE OFFICERS AND CREW OF H.M.S.NEW ZEALAND 36mm diameter in silver by W.R.Bock Lustrous EF and scarce, Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1872 VF, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 26mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1817b the official Royal Mint issue, NEF, Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1922b NEF with grey tone, George II 1736 Dassier's series of English Kings and Queens 40mm diameter in bronze Eimer 525 EF, Battle of Lissa, Surrender of Breslau 1757 48mm diameter in brass Eimer 656 Near Fine, John Philip Kemble 1798 Eimer 888 52mm diameter in copper, Reverse: TRAGOEDUS ANGLICUS AET XLI.MDCCXCVIII Fine, scarce. Treaty of Aix-La-Chapelle 1798 (not in Eimer) Obverse: Bust of George II left GEORGIUS II . D.G. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated on shore with shield, cornucopia and trophies, PAX COMMERCII NUTRIX, Fine of better, as part of a group of 18th to 20th Century medals, two prize medals, with some in silver, also a cap badgeManchester Ship Canal, and a lighter case with a Rolls-Royce logo in mixed condition
Royalist BadgeCharles Iundated oval with suspension loop on edge 26mm x 36mm plain borders with suspension loop Eimer 167 variety, MII 360/231, Obverse: CAROLVS. D.G. MAG. ANG. FRA. HIB. REX (legend incuse), Reverse: Royal Arms within the Garter, crowned (incuse) Fine or better
North Korea (5) Order of the National Flag, Medal Military Chest Badge Second Class (around 5.5cm diameter), Order of the National Flag (around 4.8cm diameter), Meritorious Labour Service Medal, Meritorious Agricultural Service Medal, Military Meritorious Medal type 2, in mixed grades to GVF
Russia Medals (2) 1941-1945 in bronze, 1918-1968 50 Years of Soviet Armed Forces, an A.R.P cap badge, an award badge to Mr.J.Tidswell Simister Becontree Sunday F.Lg Loyal Service 1954, and pin badges (9) includes Liverpool Member Association Teachers of Dancing to J.Tidswell this enamelled and in silver in mixed condition
First World War (2) Military Medal - For Bravery in the Field, to 302597 Cpl. James Houston 1/5th Battalion (City of London) London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) EF and Victory Medal to 4367 Cpl J.Houston EF, comes with internet research, showing 'Missing in action 28th March 1918'. The research shows the citation for James who was awarded the Military Medal on 16/8/1917 for Polygon Wood, after he took charge of his platoon after the platoon commander was killed. On 28th March the enemy attacked 'C' Company with an intense bombardment and the Battalion strength was reduced from 23 officers and 564 o/ranks, to 8 officers and 60 o/ranks. He is listed at the Commonwealth War Grave at Arras Memorial, France. Also World War II War Medal and Defence medal pair EF in a box with label Capt. W.E.P Tuddenham, and an assortment of cap badges, badges, a small hinged box containing two Edwardian stamps, a compass a sextant, a Military button and a worn Victorian Halfpenny. Also First Day Covers (19) and a quantity of mainly used GB and World stamps Decimal and Pre-Decimal denominations
World War II Group of Four awarded to 613391 Sgt. J.Bridgwater, RAF Equipment Assistant, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945, Fine, also Royal Air Force Athletic and Cross Country Association Athletic Championships 1948 4 x 880 Yards Relay Winners Medal in bronze along with service records and copies, Service and Release book, RAF Annual Membership Card and Permanent Pass, Royal British Legion Miniature badge 4.9 grammes of 9 carat gold, RAF Athletics Championships Programs from 1948, RAF miniature badge, Burma Star Association Miniature Badge, a worn silver miniature badge inscribed on the back M.U.O.F. 5762 ChurchStoke 1935, and an RAF Cap Badge
World War I (2) British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal and World War II Medal to Walter Davis Worth Dvr.141214 Royal Field Artillery VF to EF with ribbons, along with inscribed silver cap/tunic badge
Silver Medals (4) The 2009 Royal Mint 65mm diameter Silver Medal 5oz. UNC with matt finish, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. 40th Anniversary of Decimalisation 1971-2011 5oz. Silver Proof nFDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain 1990 Silver Proof, 53.3 grammes, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate. Royal Mint 'Fleur-de-Coin' Club Silver Membership medal undated, 83 grammes of .925 silver UNC with matt finish, accompanied by the Royal Mint lapel badge, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
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
Russiabadges, miniature medals and medals, along with a few miscellaneous world items (75) in mixed grades, the majority pinned or attached to backing, in a Westminster box
Tower Bridge Opened 1894 Eimer 1790 76mm diameter in bronze issued by the Corporation of London Obverse: Busts left conjoined of Queen Victoria, between the Prince and Princess of Wales . Reverse: A view of the bridge, it's bascules raised and a steam yacht passing through, above Bridge-House Estates badge. TOWER BRIDGE OPENED 30TH JUNE 1894. Exergue:- ON BEHALF OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BY HRH THE PRINCE OF WALES with City of London shield in the centre, UNC, evenly toned with small edge nicks, in the original Corporation of London box with gold lettering on the lid
German First World War groups (3), Saxony Friedrich August Medals (2) bronze & silver, 1914 Iron Cross, mounted as worn, Prussia 1870-1871 Medal with bars Paris, Beaumont, Sedan & Gravelottes-St. Private, bronze and Wilhelm Anniversary Medal 1797-1897, mounted as worn, Group of three, Iron Cross 1914, Baden Medal & Cross of Honour 1914-18 mounted as worn and with ribbon bar and tunic badge in mixed grades to GVF
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
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
Great BritishRegiments a 35-medal set, each 44-45 grammes of .925 silver by the Birmingham Mint, 28 with certificatews these detailing the famous battle sfought by the Regiments UNC to FDC some with green residue, this possibly removable with care, in the large and impressive wooden box of issue, accompanied by 33 cap badges for the respective Regiments
First World War pair to W.O.CL.2. J.Lowbridge South Staffordshire Regiment with badges and associated paperwork on achieving the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2,
Italy- Merano Commune Token 5 Marenghi in silver, UNC boxed, unlisted by Krause 'Unusual World Coins', Australia - Visit of the Italian President 1988 56mm diameter in .986 silver UNC boxed, Visit of Czar Alexander II to London 1874 76mm diameter in bronze Good Fine, Australia Bicentenary 1988 Education medal in cupro-nickel, UNC in the folder of issue, Italian National Olympic Committee a huge 100mm diameter medal weighing 592 grammes in silvered bronze VF, Italy 37th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Italian Labour Union 1986 95mm x 65mm in bronze, UNC in the case of issue with certificate, as part of a group of World Medals a wide ranging group (14) in mixed grades with some prize medals in base metal, plus pin badges including Italia 90 Football and Barcelona 1992 Olympics, these in mixed condition
Medals in white metal and Prize medals in silver, (28) many 18th or 19th Century includes 1936 BerlinOlympicbadge enamelled, a wide range of types, in mixed grades
Royalist BadgeCharles I in silver, oval 35mm x 26mm Obverse: Bust of Charles I right, CAROLVS DG.MAG ANG FRAN. hIB :REX (legend incuse), Reverse Shield in Garter design, all incuse, with loop mount at the top and three posts for suspension at the sides and base
VictoriaDiamond JubileeBritish Empire 1897 76mm in white metal NEF, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 pin badge on the original card, as part of a group of Victoria to Elizabeth II (30) mostly Coronation and Jubilee includes some local issues and a couple of school attendance medals, in mixed grades
Medals a wide ranging group (35) includes Papal, Farming, Gardening, Ambulance, Red Cross, Football, School attendance, and a Fontwell Park Racecourse badge, in mixed grades, 4 boxed
Masonic Medals (13) includes Silver gilt Rose Croix 32nd degree star, Rite of Perfection badge, Stewards medals (5) in gilt enamel 1950s and 1960s, in mixed condition
Coronation 1937 medal, silver, 32mm., Official Royal Mint issue, Scouts "Swastika" badge, 9ct. Gold, Scouts Baden Powell medal 1957, bronze, R.A.F. Cap badges (2). Together with 7 other medals & badges
Great BritishRegiments, an impressive collection, by the Birmingham Mint, housed in a large wooden lockable box, with key containing 52 x 50 mm medals each depicting a Regiment in active service and the details of their achievements, along with a badge for each regiment, each medal around 45 grammes of sterling silver, FDC in the impressive wooden box of issue, only the second such set we have offered
Charles IRoyalist badgeEimer 169 (var) Obverse bust of the King, right, draped and wearing a lace coller, CAROLVS. D.G.MAG.BRI. FR.ET.HIB. RX (incuse) Reverse bust of the Queen, left, HENRETTA.MARIA. D.G. MAG. BRITAN. FRAN. ET. HIB. REG, Oval, cast, bt T.Rawlins Fine, once gilded, with suspension mount, and mounting posts at 90 degrees intervals on the edge
Medals Military and Commemorative, badges, ribbons etc. (23) a mixed group, includes a group of 4 World War II medals to Mr.E.G.Newbury, in mixed grades
Quoiting Association Medals & badges, West London District Medals, Pimm Shield & Boyes Cup, c1920's (8), all 9ct gold and enamel. English Quoiting Association, all 9ct gold & enamel (6), Gold medals (8), from 1917-1927. Total weight for the 22 x 9ct gold medals is 111gms. Generally EF. (22)
Quoiting Association Medals & badges, West London District Medals, Denison & Pimm Shield & Boyes Cup, c1920's & 30's (8), all hallmarked silver and enamel. Other Quoiting Association medals in silver or silver & enamel & (7), Lapel badges (2), the International badge hallmarked silver . Total weight for the silver medals 176gms. generally GVF. (17)
British Red Cross Society Medals and badges(40) assorted types, some in groups. Together with an Army Medical Service cloth armband. Generally GVF. (40).
Edward VIII, a good collection of commemorative pieces (28) includes Crown sized medals in silver, nickel and bronze, badges & unofficial medals. Generally EF.
Olympic Games 1936 Berlin 40mm diameter Judge's breast badge, VF in damaged box, Nazi canteen token 50 Reichspfennig 1939 Fine with some verdigris, Anglo-German Youth Movement badge Capel Morris 1936 England, by Thomas Fattorini Ltd, Regent Street London in three colours
Germany, Party Day, Religious, Relief and labour badges (8), metal, card and plastic. Together with Charity Town Badges (4) from 1930's and 1940's. With pin fittings. GVF. (12).
St John Ambulance Association medals, badges and related items (40), includes some silver and some enamelled pieces. VF. Together with two ST. John "First Aid to the Injured" books dated 1921.
British War & Victory Medals (70353 Pte.F.P.Hayes, R.A.M.C.), in card box of issue. Together with a cloth A.M.S. arm band, metal shoulder & cap badges & two dog tags.
First World War Wound badges, (3) silver , reverses numbered B129163 (brooch fitting broken), 84707 and B165677 - this with business card named to Mr T.G. Kimberley. VF.
First World War Memorial Plaque to Edward Charles Smith, in card case of issue. 1914 Star trio to T2-017366 Dvr J.Sullivan A.S.C. with two card boxes of issue. Wound Badge, silver numbered B204905. Victory Medal (8142 Pte F.W.Jennings Middx R.), correction to initial and suspension ring missing (6).
Women's Voluntary Service Medal in case of issue. 1939-45 Defence Medal (1) & War Medal (3). Together with a miniature War Medal and a Civil Defence Corps badge. GVF.
Antwerp International Exposition 1930 "Jury" badge, silvered metal and enamel by Mauquoy. British Troops in Berlin Medal, bronze, fair, D.C.L.I. Marksmen's medal 1925, bronze. VF.
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.
First World War, Peace 1919 64mm diameter in bronze BHM 4146 UNC in the case of issue, plus two medalets/badges one 'Presented by W.M.C & Workmen for War Service' in 9 carat gold, presented to R.Elliott, weight 8.01 grammes, the other Bethune 1914-1918 depicting a cannon this possibly 9 carat gold weighing 2.81 grammes
Jubilee 1897 (Official Royal Mint issues) silver, 26 mm., together with five other Royalty medals in bronze. U.S.A. Cleveland Centennial Medal 1896, bronze by Metz (with verdigris), Royal Tournament Medal 1930 bronze, Thomason Metallic Vase, bronze, Duke of Wellington Chancellor of Oxford 1834, bronze set in large mount, Society of Watermen, bronze badge (pin fitting broken). Together with two tokens. Mixed grades (14)
Korea Pair, British Korea Medal 1951 (22385568Tpr. W.Lannen, 5th D.G.), United Nations Korea Medal unnamed as issued. GVF. (2). Together with a "5DG" cap badge.
BritishRegimental Cap Badges (42). Replicas probably made by J.R.Gaunt for display purposes. EF. Please note that the vendor wishes that the proceeds from this lot be donated to the "Help For Heroes" Charity.
Cap Badges & shoulder titles (17) 3 cloth, others metal, mostly military. VF. With an ARP silver and cloth badge in blue card case of issue and King's Badge WW2 in card box of issue. These EF. Grenadier Guards compact, gilt metal & enamel.
Order of St John, serving sister badge on bow, silvered metal & enamel. The St John Ambulance Association Competition "For the Grand Prior's Trophy" medals (2), 75mm. Bronze & silvered metal. EF. (3).
Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm diameter in silver Eimer 1871 UNC or near so in the red box of issue, as part of a group of GB and World largely base metal (41) in mixed grades along with a quantity of badges a wide variety mostly base metal
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Sell or auction your old medals
With London Coins selling your material could not be easier. We offer free appraisals, probate valuations, house visits, free collection of bulky material from your home, immediate cash offers and an auctioneering service.
If you have material to sell we offer a straightforward and easy to follow service which gives you the option of consigning your material to auction, or selling it to us direct for cash.
For further details please see our How To Sell Your Coins page and request our information pack.
Buy Commemorative and Campaign Medals
London Coins holds auctions every three months with a dedicated section for Medals. This section covers commemorative and campaign medals.
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