R.J.Mitchell - Designer of the Spitfire Aircraft 1895-1937 Centenary of his Birth 1895-1995 Gold medal 38mm diameter struck in .916 gold and weighing 47.53 grammes, FDC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate and booklet, sadly R.J.Mitchell died at the young age of 42, meaning that, although he knew his Spitfire design was a success, he never saw the plane fly in World War II. He was awarded the CBE in 1932 as a result of his Schneider Trophy Seaplane successes. He never received honour recognition for creating the Spitfire, as official posthumous honours can only be received for gallantry and not for outstanding lifetime achievement.
Life Saving Medals (2) for the wreck of S.S. Douro 1887, loaded with Sovereign's and diamonds. Sea Gallantry Medal, Board of Trade "Humanity" medal for Saving Life at Sea, silver, 58mm., Victorian issue. Edge engraved "William Turnbull, wreck of the S.S. "Douro" on the 20th November 1887. Edge knock otherwise VF. LiverpoolShipwreck and Humane Society's Marine Medal, silver. Edge engraved "Capt. Wm. Turnbull S.S. Brackley for the rescue of survivors of crew of S.S."Douro".GVF. (2). The Douro ship has numismatic fame owing to the Sovereign hoard which in recent years was recovered and offered at auction
A scarce World War Two D.S.M. group of seven to Petty Officer D.N.Garrett R.N., D.S.M. George VI issue, fixed suspension (JX 134386 D.N.Garrett P.O. R.N.) , 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with France & Germany clasp, Italy Star, War Medal, Naval Long Service Medal G.VI.R. issue (JX 134386 D.N.Garrett C.P.O. H.M.S. Daedalus (Fleet Air Arm Base)), these mounted as worn. Together with a Naval General Service Medal bar Near East E.II.R. issue (JX 134386 D.N.Garrett D.S.M. C.P.O. R.N.), GVF. (7). D.S.M. London Gazette 1.1.1943 "For gallantry and outstanding service ... in dangerous waters ...). Probably awarded for Malta Convoys.
U.S.A. Air Force group of eight medals attributed to MSgt. Thomas W. Wetherby, 23 May 1966-1 Sept. 1989, Meritorious Service Medal, Commendation Medal, Meritorious Achievement Medal, Good Conduct medal, National Defence Medal, Vietnam Service medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross, South Vietnam Campaign medal. Mounted in wooden glazed frame with assorted badges. Together with other American badges, cased medals and buckle. Medals in frame have tape on the back of each.
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.
Independence & PoliceService Medals (5), Ceylon Police Independence Medal 1948, Fiji Police Meritorious Service Medal, Papua New Guinea Independence Medal 1985 and Police L.S.& G.C. Medal, Rhodesia Police Gallantry Cross, tailors copy. Generally good very fine
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