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
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
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 King George 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
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
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 IIDefence Medal EF with some hairlines, Civil Defence Long Service Medal with British Reverse, UNC boxed comes with Home Office Letter from January 1962
Queen's South Africa 1899 with 4 clasps Transvaal, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith, and Elandslaagte awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 4280 5th Dragoon Guards and King's South Africa 1902 with 2 clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 5980 7th Dragoon Guards a pair NEF to EF with some scratches
Medals a wide ranging group as follows:- World War I British War Medal 1914-1918 in bronze awarded to 6024 Pte. A. Liau S.A.N.L.G About EF and scarce. World War II Africa Service Medal awarded to 116779 P.J.Van Der Merwe EF. World War II General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 bar, awarded to AS.24027Cpl. J.Ramalaica A.P.C. EF. King's South Africa Medal with 2 bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 Fine/Good Fine. World War I British War Medals 1914-1918 (2) in silver, the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. VF, the second awarded to Cpl. D.A.O.Devine 1st S.A.I VF. First World WarVictory Medals (2) the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. NEF, the second awarded to 709 Pte. T McKriel 1-Cape C.L.R. VF. World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to Pte. A.A.Willmott 10th Infantry VF. World War II Italy Star awarded to 544221 L.I. Van Hall VF. World War II 1939-45 Star and Africa Star both awarded to 94848 G.W.Williams GVF and NEF. World War II War medals 1939-1945 (2) the first awarded to 5506 E.E.Wasmuth, EF the second awarded to 251021 D.I.E Anderson, EF. World War II group of four, comprising 1939-1945 War Medal, Africa Service Medal, 1939-1945 Star and Italy Star awarded to N80414 S.Machidi GVF to NEF, World War I group of three awarded to Pte J.Oddie B-7852 Scottish Rifles comprising World War I War Medal 1914-18, World War I Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, the 1914-1915 Star named to L.Cpl J.Oddie VF to EF. World War II Defence Medal EF, (total 22 medals in lot)
Medals a wide variety includes General Services Medal with S.E.Asia bar 1945-6, Africa Service Medal, Queen's South Africa Medal with two bars, South Africa 1902 and Cape Colony, First World War a group of 3 to 1447 Spr. H.Corke R.E British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, First World War pair to 208301 Spr. A.J. Barker R.E. War Medal and Victory Medal, World War I British War Medal to PO.20435 Pte. J.G.Davies R.M.L.I, Second World WarDefence Medal 1939-1945 , Second World War, War Medals (2), Efficient Service Medal George VI awarded to 83602 S.SJT. J.W.R.Griffiths R.E.M.F, in mixed grades to EF, along with a group of World medals (12) includes a Replica Iron Cross, along with decorative badges (3), MontrealBadges (2) and an Anchor pin badge, along with a gents base metal ring, along with a further group of cap badges (78) a wide variety, in mixed condition
Queen's South Africa 1899 with 4 clasps Transvaal, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith, and Elandslaagte awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 4280 5th Dragoon Guards and King's South Africa 1902 with 2 clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 5980 7th Dragoon Guards a pair NEF to EF with some scratches
World War I 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal pair to 49052 Pte. J.E.Morgan EF with ribbons and name tag with chain, World War II trio Defence Medal, War Medal and 1939-45 Star GEF with all ribbons and with accompanying letter showing recipient V.W Walton (Queen's Own Royal West KentRegiment) was killed in action
South Africa pair to 2511 Corpl. E. Dibbens B.S.A Police comprising Queen's South Africa Medal (Reverse type 3), with Transvaal and Defence of Mafeking clasps, and King's South Africa Medal with South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 clasps, EF nicely toned with some knocks, mounted as worn, Very Rare with the Mafeking clasp to a South African recipient
Medals (4) Campaign medals (2) VictoriaNaval Long Service and Good Conduct medal awarded to J.C.Tucker Mr. At Arms. HMS Jason. 20 Years GVF with suspension bar and ribbon. World War IIDefence Medal GEF with suspension bar and ribbon, Commemorative Medals (2) Coronation of George VI 193725mm diameter in bronze A/UNC in the purple box of issue, Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894 39mm diameter brass uniface EF boxed
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 I group of Four awarded to Pte. CH16430 Frederick Edwards R.M.L.I comprising 1914 Star R.M. Brigade, British War Medal 1914-1920 R.M.L.I, First World WarVictory Medal R.M.L.I, and Royal NavalService and Good Conduct Medal Type (2nd Type Obverse) MNE. R.F.R. GVF-NEF. Pte.Edwards joined in London in 1909 and was sent to Deal Depot. He joined the 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI , and, as part of the Royal Marine Brigade, served at the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and was part of the MediterraneanExpeditionary Force in Dardanelles and Gallipoli (Feb 1915-March 1916). Comes with copies of Pte. Edwards service record
World War II (3) awarded to Lewis G. Willmore RN, Sto 1 H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945, also RoyalNaval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, along with copies of service record and copy of photo of the H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert, list of recipients of the George V Silver Jubilee Medal, George V Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 32mm diameter in silver, Reverse: GRI cypher with May 6 1910 in two lines to the left and May 6 1935 in two lines to the right, GEF and nicely toned, with mount and ribbon, George VICoronation 1937 32mm diameter in silver Reverse: Crowned GRI Crowned 12 May 1937 GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH A/UNC with mount and ribbon, along with other paperwork relating to Lewis Willmore's details of marriage from the Civil Registration Marriage Index August and September 1922, and details of his death in 1950
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 II group of Five awarded to B63958 Carl Joseph O'Brien, Queen's Own (Toronto) Rifles, The 1939-1945 Star, The France and Germany Star, 1939-1945 Defence Medal, Canadian Voluntary Medal 1939-1945 with overseas bar, and 1939-1945 medal, with Canada General Service Pin, mounted as worn, GVF to EF. The Canada Queen's Own (Toronto) Rifles were involved in the D-Day Landings at Nan White Beach and sustained the most casualties of the Canadian Battalions
Elizabeth I - Defence of the Kingdom, undated (c.1570) Medalet cast in silver, 23mm diameter, by E.Mestrelle. Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped, Portcullis before and Rose behind, QVID NOS SINE TE, Reverse: Castle on a mount, between ER, below, a ribbon inscribed O QVANTO (N reversed) across a sphere, VF or better with a hint of toning. The absence of a date suggest this medalet is unlikely to commemorate a specific event or occasion, and the devices of portcullis, rose and castle refer more generally to the solidity of the Sovereign and State.
World War II a group of five to Australian Infantryman WX901 Pte.E.Millet 1939-45 Medal, Defence Medal, Australia Service Medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star. NEF to EF. Pte. Millet was killed in action at the Battle of Crete (second day) 21/5/1941, Pte.Millet took part in Wavell's first desert campaign in December 1940/Feb 1941,and in the Battle of Bardia before helping to capture Tobruk. He is buried at Suda Bay War Cemetery 5.C.15., World War II, along with New Zealand Infantry a casualty group of five, awarded to 9179 L/Cpl G.W.Wheeler comprising 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, 1939/1945 War Medal, New Zealand War Service Medal and New Zealand Memorial Cross, all privately engraved, EF. L/Cpl. Wheeler was killed in action by a stuka raid on the New Zealand Division Greece 27/4/1941
World War II Pathfinders Distinguished Flying Cross Group of five to James Eli Foley comprising Distinguished Flying Cross, 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe (France and Germany bar) Star with silver rosette, Defence Medal, British War Medal, EF to UNC, along with Flying Log Book, Sight Log Book, Airman's Pay Book, Officer's Release Book DFC box of issue, and photocopied photos in uniform and other documents. A member of 608 Pathfinder Squadron, James Foley flew 57 Pathfinder Ops and 25 non-Pathfinder Ops. 22 of which were to Berlin, and during a raid on Duisburg his Mosquito was hit by flak, losing one engine and forced to land in Brussels
World War I and World War II a group of nine to Lieut. (E) Joseph William Brand R.N, HMS Gossamer 1914-1915 Star, World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, 1939-1945 Defence Medal, 1939-1945 World War II Medal, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Distinguished Service Cross, George VI (1942), EF in presentation box, comes with photograph and copies of papers detailing the HMS Gossamer and details of the naval career of Joseph William Brand. The HMS Gosamer was a minesweeper of the Halcyon class. At the evacuation from Dunkirk Gossamer made six trips to and from that port or the beaches and brought home 3200 men. In April 1942 the Gossamer left Murmansk with two other ships of her flotilla to assist the cruiser Edinburgh which had been torpedoed. Gossamer rescued 440 survivors. Gossamer remained in North Russia and on June 24 1942 was sunk by a direct bomb during an air attack.
World War I group of four to Norman Vivian Saville, Royal Engineers 16th Divisional Signals Company R.E.1914-1915 Star, Military Medal, War Medal and Victory Medal, also British Empire Medal, and World War IIDefence Medal, and silver rosettes, EF to UNC. Also comes with a host of documents and Letter from King George VI. Norman Saville was involved with the same unit throughout the First World War moving all over the Somme and Ypres area and he would have been involved in Battles of Guillemont, Ginchy, Messines, Plickem, Langemarck, St. Quentin, Rosiers and the Pursuit to Mons. During these actions he was awarded the Military Medal which was mentioned in the London Gazette on 9/12/1916, he received a bar to that medal 29/8/1918. In World War II he joined the 66th battalion of the West Riding Home Guard In the London Gazette of 15/12/1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorous service to the Home Guard
A group of six with miniature, as worn Queens South Africa Medal with 5 bars Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902, South Africa 1901, to Pte.W.Herrington E.SurreyRegiment, 1914 Star trio with 5th Aug-22nd Nov clasp, named MI - 08027 Dvr.W. Herrington, the others to Sjt. W.Herrington, World War IIDefence Medal , and Legion of Frontiersmen Medal for Meritorious Service in silver VF to GEF
Ireland, George IVCommemorative, Ireland Exaults in the Presence of Her King, bronze, 25mm., Emergency Medal 1939-46 for National Service with bar "1939-1946", reverse The Local Defence Force. bronze. GVF. (2). Italy, Messina Earthquake 1908, unnamed, silver. GVF. (3).
World War II (4) Defence Medal 1939-1945, War Medal 1939-1945, The 1939-1945 Star, The Pacific Star GVF to GEF, along with Masonic, Royal Order of Buffalos (2) 1968 one in silver gilt, awarded to H.Hebden, Oldham and District Knight's chapter
Medals on stamp covers (10), replica Victorian campaign medals set into an envelope with stamps franked with name of battle. Issued by Benham, Kent. Assorted medals, South Africa 1853 copy, Crimea 1854 2 bars Balaklava & Sebastopol copy, 1939- 45 Star, Defence Medal, War Medals (2) copies, Campaign Service Medal bar Northern Ireland copy, Operational Service Medal, copy, together with other assorted bars and ribbons Victoria Cross, copy, Waterloo Medal 1815, copy, Defence & War Medals. GVF. Together with a bag of assorted medal ribbons, photographs of medals and Buckingham Palace Memorial card & M.O.D. Veterans card. (4)
Battle of the Nile 1798 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 893 Obverse bust almost facing, uniformed, head three-quarters right, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE BRITAINS GLORY AND DEFENCE, Reverse a naval engagement, ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS Exergue FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST 1.1798 A/UNC with traces of lustre
Father and Son group (6) World War I pair to Sapper F.G.Harrowell, and group of four World War II, Defence, 1939/45 Star and Atlantic meal to Flying Officer W.F.Harrowell RAF in Air ministry box NEF to EF
V.A.D. Medical group of four: First World WarBritish War Medal (G.Ashberry V.A.D.) , 1939-45 Defence Medal, Jubilee Medal 1935, St JohnService Medal with bar (5634 L/Dis. Offr. G.Ashberry No.5 District S.J.A.B. 1927). Mounted as worn. GVF.
Africa Service Medal 1939-45, 1939-45, Africa (2) and Italy Stars, named as issued to South Africans. 1939-45 War Medal, SILVER issue. Group of four: 1939-45, Burma, Defence & War Medals mounted as worn. GVF. (8).
Commemorative medals from 1901 (13) includes Scotland, In Defence of The Rights & Honour of Scotland, w/m, General Strike 1926, by Gillick for Royal Mint, bronze, J.Fry & Sons Ltd. Bicentenary 1928 (2), Charles The Martyr King, Society of, bronze. Generally GVF.
Switzerland 1840, Defence of Geneva (1602) 25mm in silvered bronze, Obverse city arms, SI LE SEINEUR NEUT SON PEUPLE ASISTE CEN ETAIT FAIT SANS ESPOIR DE RETOUR - Ps CXXIV, SOUVENIR DU XII DECEMBRE MDCII *1840* / inscribed shield, Reverse AUX CITOYENS MORTS EN DEFENDANT LA PATRIE, GEF and scarce
Masonic Jewels and regalia, a good collection awarded to F. Durbin, Union Lodge between 1924 and 1931. Ancient Order of Buffaloes jewels (9), seven silver gilt and enamel, one 9ct gold, 18gms, one 9ct gold and set with jewels, 19.2gms. All jewels hallmarked. Together with a 1939-45 Defence medal in card box of issue addressed to F. Durbin London SE5, Collar jewel with "Roll of Honour" clasps in base metal, Union Lodge apron and sash. In brown leather case.
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.
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.
The Queen's South Africa Medal Boer War 1899-1902 Second type reverse with six clasps South Africa 1901, Laing's Nek, Transvaal, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith and Talana, awarded to 13429 Bombardier H.J.Bond 13th Battery Royal Field Artillery About EF, along with Special Constabulary Petrol Officer in bronze EF, these along with soldier details and additional ribbons
Switzerland 1840, Defence of Geneva (1602) 25mm in silvered bronze, Obverse city arms, SI LE SEINEUR NEUT SON PEUPLE ASISTE CEN ETAIT FAIT SANS ESPOIR DE RETOUR - Ps CXXIV, SOUVENIR DU XII DECEMBRE MDCII *1840* / inscribed shield, Reverse AUX CITOYENS MORTS EN DEFENDANT LA PATRIE, GEF and scarce
Royal Observer Corps Medal in a group of five to Chief Observer G.A.Cox, 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence & War Medals and Royal Observer Corps Medal, named as issued, mounted as worn GVF (5).
Boer War Pair to Pte J.Ward 5th Dragoon Guards, Queens South Africa four bars Defence of Ladysmith, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Laing's Nek. King's South Africa two bars S.A. 1901 & S.A. 1902 (4325 Pte J.Ward 5th Dragoon Guards) GVF.
Group of six to W.O.2 A. Cornish, Royal Engineers, General Service Medal bar Palestine (5612621 Cpl. A. Cornish R.E.), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, Defence & War Medals, Regular Army Long Service Medal, G.VI.R. issue (5612621 W.O. Cl. 2 A. Cornish R.E.). Mounted as worn, VF.
Group of five to Sergt Cyril Fox, PoliceService, 1939-45 & Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals, Police Long Service Medal, E.IIR. Issue (Sergt Cyril Fox), mounted as worn.
The Official Emblems of the World's Greatest Airlines 50 piece silver miniature ingot set UNC in the box of issue with certificates, GB Proof Set 2000 FDC in the case of issue, Medals (11) First World War Star to 2.Lieut H.W.Perry-Gore, Second World War (7) Atlantic Star, Pacific Star, Africa Star, 1939-1945 Star (2), Defence Medal, Coronation Medal 1937 in brass, Trafalgar Medal reproduction in Pewter, German Iron Cross Reproduction, in mixed condition, plus Silver pendant 25mm diameter engraved with a bird, Switzerland Collectors Knives (2) 1983 Battle of Morgarten 1315, 1984 Battle of Laupen 1339, UNC boxed
A First World WarMilitary Medal in a Mons Star group of four to Pte. Huggett, Yorkshire Light Infantry, Military Medal GVR issue (8001 Pte G E Huggett 2/Yorks L.I.), 1914 Star with MONS bar, British War & Victory Medals, all officially named as issued. British War & Victory Medals (107041 2 Cpl. A W.Higgett R.E.). Together with a Second World WarDefence and War Medal pair in card box addressed to W.C. Wales Esq.
1914-15 Star (14665 Pte. J Wright, Essex Regt.), British War & Victory Medals (14665 Pte. J Wright, Essex Regt.), Mounted as worn. Defence and War Medals to Pte. J.G. Wright, Essex Home Guard, in card boxes of issue.
1914-15 Star Trio (576 Gnr.H.Evans M.M.G.S. R.A.). Initial "R" on Victory but same number throughout. Together with a 1939-45 Defence Medal in card box addressed to W.C. Evans. Men were found from volunteers or by special enlistment of men known to be actively interested in motorcycles (such as cycle club members). The Coventry offices of the enthusiasts magazine "Motor Cycle" was listed as a recruiting office for the MMGS
Concorde Silver medal 1976 First passenger flight to Bahrain 38mm diameter in silver UNC boxed, World War IIDefence Medals (3) NEF-EF, France 5 Sols medallic 1792 NEF as part of a group of mostly 20th Century base metal (23) in mixed higher grades some boxed
R.C.A.F. group of four, 1939-45 and Atlantic Stars, Defence and War Medals to F/O H.R.Cuddon. Together with a Observers and Air Gunners Flying Log Book, cloth and metal badges & insignia and buttons, Air Firing and Bombing silver plaque
Volunteer Movement 21st Anniversary 1881 63mm diameter in Copper Obverse Bust of the Queen almost full face, crowned, veiled and draped, dividing letters VR in the field XXI.ANNIVERSARY OF THE VOLVNTEER. MOVEMENT. MDCCCLXXXI Reverse a warrior standing protects the kneeling figures of Anglia, Hibernia and Scotia in defence of their mother Kingdom PRO ARIS ET FOCIS by N.McPhail after J.N.Paton Eimer 1682 toned UNC with a small spot on the reverse
1914-15 Star group of four to Gnr Colley R.A., 1914-15 Star (2750 Gnr R.F.A.), British War & Victory Medals (2750 Gnr R.A.), 1939-45 Defence Medal. Mounted as worn. British War Medal (163653 Gnr. A. Duffin R.A.) Together with assorted coins
A Great War DCM & MM group to Sjt. H. Temple Royal Engineers. Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (13666 2 Cpl. 1/ Sig. Co. R.E.), Military Medal G.V.R (13666 2 Cpl. 1/ D.S.Co. R.E.), 1914 Mons Star (13666 Sapr R.E.), British War & Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaf 13666 A.Sjt. R.E.Defence Medal, ImperialService Medal GVIR (Harold Temple DCM MM). Mounted as worn, First two slightly polished otherwise GVF. The Imperial Service Medal was awarded to Mr Harold Temple DCM MM in recognition of nearly half a century of outstanding service to the Crown. Enlisted in R.E. in 1904, and served in Ireland, until early 1914, when he joined the Post Office Telegraph Service at New Cross. He went to France and Belgium when the war started won the DCM & MM, and was Mentioned in Despatches for Conspicuous Gallantry during operations - for repairing telephone lines under heavy gunfire, for carrying a wounded colleague to a dressing room under heavy fire and returning to duty. He was wounded twice and after six months at hospital was sent to Signal School at Farnham where he stayed till he was demobilised in 1919. He returned to the Post Office and was promoted to Inspector in 1941. He served as a Captain in the Home Guard in the Second World War.
Group of six 1939-45 medals in card box of issue, 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army bar, Italy Star & France & Germany Star, Defence & War Medals. EF.
U.S.S.R. Medals (11) for Military Merit in Combat Service, silver, Defence of Leningrad 1942 (2), Victory over Germany 1945 (2), Long Service Medal, 2nd Class (3), Badge of The Guards, gilt metal & enamel and two unidentified modern Russian Civilian Medals. Generally EF
Group of five to Sgt Atkinson R.A. 1939-45 and France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals, Efficiency Medal G.VI.R.( 2043106 Sjt.A.T.Atkinson RA). With RA cap badge. EF
Three groups to the Higgs family. 1) Crimea group of Four including: Crimea Medal bar Sebastopol (Driver Willm. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming but rank engraved, Turkish Crimea Sardinian issue, unnamed, suspension repair. Meritorious Service Medal, Victorian issue (Sergt Major W. Higgs (Late R.A.) engraved naming, L.S. & G.C. Victorian issue (14 Serjt-Maj. W. H. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming. Sold with copied service papers. 2) First World WarBritish War & Victory Medals (207969 Gnr. F.G.Higgs, R.A.) With badges, dog tags & service docs. 3) Second World War group of five to Lt. F.C. Higgs R.A. including 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals and Efficiency Medal with Territorial suspension, G.VI.R. (Lt. F.C.Higgs R.A.). Crimea Fair other GVF
Second World War group of six to Capt..G.Cowell Indian Army, 1939-45 Star, Burma Star, Defence & War Medals, General Service Medal G.VI.R. bar S.E.Asia 1945-46 (Capt. G.Cowell10/7 Rajputs), Efficiency Medal G.VI R.bar Territorial (Lt. Indian Army) EF
Group of four to Pte. D.J.Scrivener Royal Observer Corps, late R.A.S.C., 1939-45 Defence & War Medals, Efficiency Medal with Territorial suspension (T80532 R.A.S.C.). Royal Observer Corps Medal E.II.R.C/OBS). EF.
Second World WarRAF group of four attributed to Flight Sgt. R.O.Cowley, 1939-45 & Atlantic Stars, Defence & War Medals. In glazed display case with photograph of Cowley in uniform and cloth "AG" badge. EF.
Second World WarNavy group of four to A.W.Gover, 1939-45 & Africa Stars, Defence & War Medals. Together with certificate of service showing rank as "Act.Yeo. Signals", 2 signal history sheets and certificate for "wounds & hurts" received on 8th Nov. 1942 resulting in amputation of leg.
Second World WarArmy group of seven, 1939-45 & Africa (8th Army) & Italy Stars, Defence & War Medals. In glazed display case with two Safe Driving Medals. EF.
1914-15 Star trio, 1914-15 Star (Z-2446 Pte. R Jenner. Rif.Brig.), British War Medal (Pte.), Victory Medal (Pte.).Together with a cap badge, brooch and two dog tags. 1939-45 Defence Medal in card box addressed to Capt. R.A.Jenner. Ealing Education Committee Medals (2) to R.Jenner 1908 & 1909, white metal EF.
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
1939-45 Medals (5) 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals. In card box of issue with forwarding slip addressed to F.Weatherhead. ImperialService Medal E.II.R. issue to Frederick Arthur Weatherhead, in case of issue. EF
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 244100 Gnr. W.Neild R.A. with identity bracelet. British War Medal (24828 Pte. L. Hilton R.A.). 1939-45 Defence & War medals. Generally GVF.
Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. 1st Type Military Division awarded to Emily Anne Curtis, 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 group of three to Private Bunce, Oxf. & Bucks L.I., 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (8697 Pte. Oxf. & Bucks L.I.). Together with 1939-45 Defence & War Medals and two Watches by Sekonda &Medana
First World War Medals to Private A. Mullender, R.W.Kent R., 1914-15 Star (S.E.-1432 Pte A.Flack, A.V.C.) presumably a replacement, British War & Victory Medals (203793 Pte. A. Mullender R.W.Kent R.), Defence Medal, these four mounted as worn. Special Constabulary Medal G.V.R. ( Charles Mullender). ImperialService Medal, G.VI.R.(Henry Fitzhugh) in case of issue. World War II Medals - 1939-45 & France and Germany Stars, and War Medal. Together with three commemorative medals. Good very fine. (5).
First World War Medals, A British War and Victory Medal pair to 206072 J.H.Livett R.E. Together with a 1939-45 Defence Medal, School Attendance Medal to H.Livett and 1897 Jubilee Medal, both in white metal. Very fine
Group of Six to Chief Inspector H.F.Farrow, KentPolice, including 1939-45 and France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals, Coronation 1953 Medal, Police Long Service, G.VI. R. (Ch.Inspr. Harold F.Farrow). Mounted as worn, good very fine. Harold Farrow s
Jamaica Efficient Service Medal ( S/Sgt. W.Gause I.S.C.F.12.9.74.), silver. Extremely fine and scarce. These "Medals of Honour" were instituted in 1970 for the Jamaica Defence Force
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