Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 30mm diameter in Silver by C.Emptmeyer. Awarded to Members of the Royal Household, Senior Officials and Government Ministers, Obverse: Jubilee style bust left, VICTORIA D.G.REGINA ET IMPERATRIX F.D. Reverse: 8 line crowned inscription within a wreath IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 60TH YEAROF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA 20 JUNE 1897, all within a wreath, with suspension and ribbon, unnamed, VF with some contact ,marks and an edge bruise, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 38mm diameter in White Metal, by Spink & Son Ltd. Obverse Bust left Crowned, veiled, laureate and draped TO COMMEMORATE THE 60th YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'SREIGN, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS , Reverse: Imperial Crown above VRI cypher within open wreath, view of sea with lighthouse to left and ships to right GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Above: Shields inscribed with the names of the five continents linked by two chains within which LOVE PEACE AND UNION. In Exergue : Four Shields, with terrestrial globe with riband inscribed BRITONS REJOICE, GVF with some surface marks, holed for suspension, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 in bronze with square with sepia picture of Queen Victoria in the centre, BORN 1819 CROWNED 1838 MARRIED 1840 JUBILEE 1887 around, reverse inscribed with the words of the national Anthem, VF, and a prize medal 1905 Football League Daymen HMS Crescent Cape of Good Hope 1905 awarded to A.C. Shepherd Lg. Sgt. Inside Right VF with suspension loop
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton. Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMP ET ALEXANDRA REG 1902, Reverse: Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, a lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish Lion, left, and Irish Harp, right. In Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767, 17.66 grammes, A/UNC in the box of issue
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 (2) a pair 52mm and 35mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton, Obverse: Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS . VII . REX . ET . IMP . ET . ALEXANDRA . REG 1902, Reverse: The Imperial Crown on a radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees with the Scottish Lion, left and the Irish HArp, right Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION. OF. KING. EDWARD. VII. AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872a and 1872c, BHM 3767, 54.73 grammes and 17.75 grammes, both A/UNC in the boxes of issue, the boxes with some wear
Medals in White metal (8) Coronation of Queen Victoria 1838 55mm diameter in White metal by T.W. Ingram, Obverse: Bust left VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR : REGINA F:D:, Reverse: Queen Victoria seated on dais, left, being crowned by Archbishop. Britannia, Scotia and Hibernia standing before her, Fame and cherubs flying above, BORN MAY 24th 1819. ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20. 1837. In Exergue: CROWNED/JUNE 28. 1838, BHM 1832, 63.66 grammes, VF/GVF the obverse with some blistering, holed at the top, Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee (6) 1887 Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA DEI GRATIA BRITANNIAR : REG : F:D: Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3235 GVF/NEF, 1887 38mm diameter in White metal by J. Carter, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Legend within open wreath, crown in splendour above. IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR OF H.G.M. QUEEN VICTORIA ASCENDED THE THRONE JUNE 20th 1837, in 7 lines, BHM 3241 EF and lustrous, holed at the top, 1887 44mm diameter in White metal by Brookes & Adams, Obverse: Crown, Veiled and draped bust of Queen Victoria facing, VICTORIA QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND. EMPRESS OF INDIA. Reverse: Imperial Crown above inscription and crossed sceptres within an open wreath, TO COMMEMORATE HER MAJESTY'S JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3227, NEF holed at the top, 1887 40mm diameter in White metal by Baddeley & Reynolds, Obverse: Bust left diademed and veiled, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within an open wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries , crowned shield below dividing GREAT BRITAIN. Above on ribbon INDIA, below, within wreath VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3222 GVF/NEF and lustrous, holed at the top. 1887 33mm diameter in White metal by J. Moore, Obverse: Diademed and veiled head of Queen Victoria left, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OF H.G.M.QUEEN VICTORIA . 1837-1897. Reverse: Inscription within a closed wreath entwined with names of Commonwealth countries on ribband, Crowned Royal Arms below, VICTORIA E.I. BORN MAY 24th 1819/ASCENDED JUNE 20.37/ CROWNED JUNE 28.38/ MARRIED FEB 10.40/ JUBILEE 1887, BHM 3262VF holed at the top, 1887 30mm diameter in White metal, unsigned, Obverse: Bust half left, crowned, draped and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN OF BRITAIN AND EMPRESS OF INDIA. 1887, Reverse: BORN 1819 : CROWNED 1838 . MARRIED 1840. 1838 TO 1887. TO COMMEMORATE THE JUBILEE OF H.M. QUEEN VICTORIA 1887. GVF/NEF holed at the top, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 45mm diameter, bronzed, Obverse: Bust left draped, crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS . DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897 . Reverse: Britannia standing, facing right, lion and shield before her. To the right Medallions of Queen Victoria Young Head 1837, Conjoined heads of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840, and Queen Victoria Veiled Head 1887, BORN 1819 . ENTHRONED 1837 . JUBILEE 1887 . 60th YEAR OF REIGN 1897, GVF with some light surface marks
Coronation of George IV 1821 25mm diameter in brass, unsigned, Obverse: Laureate head left, GEORGIUS IV BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: Imperial crown within branches of oak and entwined thistles, roses and shamrocks. Above: BORN AUG 12. 1762. ACCESSION JAN 29 . 1820. Below: CROWNED JULY 19. 1821, BHM 1109, 4.00 grammes, GVF with two small flan cracks
Death of George IV 1830, 51mm diameter in silver, by E. Avern, Obverse: Draped bust of George IV, bare head facing, wearing large fur collar, brooch and star of order KING GEO. IV, Reverse: Death, standing on a flight of steps, reaching for the Imperial crown which rests on a cushion and book on top of a plinth. Below: the Prince of Walesplumes and a coronet with sceptre on ermine mantle. GEO IIII. Exergue: DIED JUNE 26 1830. BHM 1365, 54.63g, A/UNC and lustrous with underlying tone, some minor contact marks and hairlines barely detract
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900 77mm diameter in bronze, by G. Frampton, A soldier of the C.I.V. proclaimed by a fanfare, and welcomed by Londinia, seated on a dais, Around, oak branches entwined with fourteen labels commemorating the C.I.V's various actions in the South African war. Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V flags flying upon a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLUNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETURNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900 in 7 lines. BHM 3684, Eimer 1848, 225.02 grammes, EF, only 550 issued
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G. Frampton Eimer 1872 Obverse Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWRDVS.VII.REX.ET.IMP.ET ALEXANDRA REG. Reverse Imperial Crown upon radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left and the Irish harp, right Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING. EDWARD. VI AND QVEEN. ALEXANDRA 1902, 54.35 grammes, A/UNC with a small edge nick
Prize Medals (6) 'Awarded For Reciting' a shield on a patterned background 11.85 grammes, in silver NVF, Liverpool Institute Bronze Medal 45mm diameter awarded to J.T. Scattergood 1907 for 2nd Time handicap GEF in the fitted case of issue, Cycling Medal 26mm diameter in bronze, undated and unawarded EF, Cycling Medal 26mm, undated and unawarded EF, both different and each with a suspension loop, Liederman Physical Culture School 31mm in bronze with scalloped edge A/UNC, The Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing - Stage Branch, awarded to G.Donovan 5.3.49 VF with suspension loop
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton Eimer 1872 Obverse Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS.VII.REX.ET.IMP.ET ALEXANDRA REG. Reverse Imperial Crown upon radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left and the Irish harp, right Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING. EDWARD. VI AND QVEEN. ALEXANDRA 1902, BHM 3767, 56.37 grammes, UNC in the red Birmingham Mint box of issue
Medals (11) World War I Pair 1914-1918 War Medal, EF cleaned, and Victory Medal EF, awarded to 2041 Pte. A. Scarr, Medal Pair awarded to F.Stallan J.69242 comprising ImperialService Medal George VI issue, INDIAE IMP legend (1938-1948) GEF, cleaned, boxed, and World War I 1914-1918 Medal, with suspender, no ribbon, World War II (5) Pacific Star, Burma Star, Atlantic Star, France and Germany Star, and 1939-45 medal (no ribbon) NEF to EF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton Eimer 1872 Obverse Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWRDVS.VII.REX.ET.IMP.ET ALEXANDRA REG. Reverse Imperial Crown upon radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left and the Irish harp, right Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING. EDWARD. VI AND QVEEN. ALEXANDRA 1902, BHM 3767, 54.99 grammes, UNC or very near so with minor cabinet friction and a small stain on the reverse on the legend which barely detracts, in the red Birmingham Mint box of issue
Imperial Yeomanry Long Service and Good Conduct Medal awarded to 2187 Pte. W.J.Nicholls Middx. (D.O.C.H) I.Y. Bright EF with some hairlines. Army Order 104 of May 1908 states that 25 medals were awarded to the Middlesex (Duke of Cambridge's Hussars) Imperial Yeomanry
YorkshireImperial Yeomanry Medal 1901-1902, type 2 reverse, awarded to 32423 Pte. J.Robinson EF and lustrous with two gentle edge bruises, Pte. Robinson joined the regiment 7/5/1901and was invalided home on 24/3/1902.He was discharged medically unfit on 15/5/1902, and it also entitled to a 5 clasp Queen's South Africa medal. The type 2 Yorkshire Imperial Yeomanry medal was awarded by members of the 109th Yorkshire Hussars Company and the 111th Yorkshire Dragoons Company. It is estimated that 700 medals of this type were produced.
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
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 35mm diameter in silver by G.Frampton. A pair in silver and in bronze, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined and draped, EDWARDVS VII REX ET IMP ET ALEXANDRA REG 1902, Reverse: Imperial Crown upon a radiate circle, a lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish Lion, left, and Irish Harp, right. In Exergue: IN COMMEMORATION OF THE CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII AND QVEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Eimer 1872, BHM 3767,silver 20.84 grammes, bronze 18.40 grammes both GEF to A/UNC
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
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
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900, 76mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton, Eimer 1848, BHM 3684, Obverse: A soldier of the C.I.V proclaimed by a fanfare and welcomed by Londinia seated on a dais, around- oak branches entwined with 14 labels commemorating the C.I.Vs various actions in the South African War. In Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V. flags flying on a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. In Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLVNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETVRNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900, GEF in a Corporation of the City of London box, only 550 issued
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton Eimer 1872 Obverse Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWRDVS.VII.REX.ET.IMP.ET ALEXANDRA REG. Reverse Imperial Crown upon radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left and the Irish harp, right Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING. EDWARD. VI AND QVEEN. ALEXANDRA 1902, 54.35 grammes, A/UNC with a small edge nick
City of LondonImperialVolunteers 1900, 76mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton, Eimer 1848, BHM 3684, Obverse: A soldier of the C.I.V proclaimed by a fanfare and welcomed by Londinia seated on a dais, , around- oak branches entwined with 14 labels commemorating the C.I.Vs various actions in the South African War. In Exergue: PRO PATRIA REGINA ET VRBE, Reverse: The Union and C.I.V. flags flying on a hill surrounded by trees, sun on horizon and cannons in the foreground. In Exergue: THE CITY OF LONDON IMPERIAL VOLVNTEERS RAISED AND EQVIPPED FOR THE WAR IN SOUTH AFRICA BY THE CITIZENS OF LONDON FORMED DECEMBER 1899 RETVRNED TO LONDON OCTOBER 1900, UNC in a Corporation of the City of London box, only 550 issued
World War I group of four to 63741 Dvr. P.H.Caselton R.F.A. comprising 1914 Mons Star with Silver Rosette, British War Medal (to Bmbr. P.H. Caselton) and Victory Medal (to Bmbr. P.H.Caselton), with Italy - Messina Earthquake Medal 1908 VF/NEF cleaned, with papers, along with ImperialService Medal with box , along with World War II group of three comprising 1939-45 Star, The Air Crew Europe Star and War Medal 1939-45, these un-named, EF to GEF with ribbons, we note a Sergeant VJ Caselton 1801923 has entitlement to the same group of medals
ImperialService Medals in silver (5) George V, coinage profile, awarded to John Bate, EF, boxed, George V, crowned bust, awarded to William Dalglish, Lustrous A/UNC, boxed, George VI Crowned bust, awarded to Stanley Archer Scott, NEF, boxed, George VI Crowned bust, awarded to John Pullinger, EF cleaned, now retoning, boxed, Elizabeth II DEI GRATIA legend, awarded to Harry-Horatio Roling, Lustrous GEF with hints of colourful toning, boxed
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 Second type Reverse with 'ghost' date (date removed) awarded to 35518 G.Davies 4th.Bat. Imperial Yeomanry (mis-spelt Yeomanry on the edge) with three clasps:- Dreifontein, Paardeberg and Relief of Kimberley GVF with ribbon
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm diameter, weighing 25.25 grammes, in silver by Arthur Fenwick of Birmingham, BHM 3763, Obverse: Bust three quarters left in Coronation robes Obverse: EDWARD VII. KING & EMPEROR . GOD SAVE THE KING with E R 1901 in the field, Reverse: EDWARD VII KING OF GREAT BRITAIN & COLONIES ACROSS THE SEA & EMPEROR OF INDIA CROWNED 1902. Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield, representing the British Empire, is quartered with: (1) Star of India, (2) kangaroo – Australia, (3) scale balance – New Zealand and (4) beaver – Canada and with a small shield of the Cape Colony superimposed in the centre. On the right shield, the British Royal coat of arms. To the left, a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right, a laurel branch. Above, the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. GOD SAVE THE KING on a banner below. 355487 below the clasped hands, Other medals were made bearing this design, all used the number 355487, Lustrous UNC with touches of colourful toning, in a round red contemporary case
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze, by G.Frampton, Eimer 1872 Reverse: Imperial Crown within a radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated with the Scottish lion, left, and Irish Harp, GEF in the original box of issue, British Empire Exhibition 1924 51mm diameter in bronze with a dark matt toning, by B.Mackennal/P.Metcalfe Eimer 1987, Reverse Stylized Lion left, beyond: a facade of Wembley Stadium UNC in the box of issue
Queen's South Africa Medal 1899-1902 Second type Reverse with 'ghost' date (date removed) awarded to 35518 G.Davies 4th.Bat. Imperial Yeomanry (mis-spelt Yeomanry on the edge) with three clasps:- Dreifontein, Paardeberg and Relief of Kimberley GVF with ribbon
Austria Medallic Show Thaler - 1683 Battle of Vienna 45mm diameter in silver, commemorating the Liberation of Vienna from Turkish siege, the defeat of the Turks and the relief of Vienna by Jahann III Sobieki of Poland. Obverse: An imperial double eagle brandishing a sword and sceptre atop a globe showing a map of Vienna. The sun rises above while crescent moon sinks below. Rev: The reverse has an 18 line legend describing how the Polish KingJohn III Sobieski, with 20,000 troops, relieved the Turkish siege of Vienna in 1683 and drove them back to the Raab, and thereby freed Hungary. By leading the decisive Polish cavalry charge himself, Sobieski was acclaimed the hero of Christendom. UNC or near so and attractively toned, Cataloguers note: On researching this piece other examples were noted showing minor varieties in parts of the design, including the number of points around the sun and the date being shown as 1683 rather than MDCLXXXIII as shown here. We were able to find only three other examples all showing these minor differences, one being sold for $1600 hammer price in an internet auction.
ImperialService Medals (9) George V Coinage Profile (3), George V Crowned Bust (2), George VI Crowned Bust INDIAE:IMP legend (1), Elizabeth II DEI:GRATIA legend (3) NEF to About UNC (7 boxed), Masonic: Justice, Truth, Philanthropy (2) Hartley Lodge 5010 presented to Bro.S.Stacey 24/5/1924, Hand in Hand Lodge No.76 presented to Tom Johnson 25/4/1934 VF to EF, London College of Music presented to Edith Woodhatch for Singing - Senior Section December 1925 UNC boxed
Captain Oliver Gordon MVO RN First World War trio (as Lieutenant, Star to Sub-Lieutenant) and Member of the Victoria Order, World War II (4) War Medal, Atlantic Star, Pacific Star and 1939-45 star, in box of issue with original ribbons, also military epaulettes, Captain Oliver Gordon was Captain of HMS Exeter, a heavy cruiser, during World War II during which she was sunk in the Battle of the Java Sea March 1 1942. The lot includes the Book `Fight It Out` written by Captain Gordon in 1957 describing the epic encounter against overwhelming odds during the battle in 1942. He was taken Prisoner of War along with the survivors by the Japanese after the ship was sunk in the battle. The lot also includes many Christmas Greetings received by Captain Gordon during his time as a POW. Between the two World Wars he served on the Royal Yacht Victoria and Albert and the lot includes photographs of Captain Gordon, some with King George V and Queen Alexandra, also letters from Buckingham Palace one signed by King George VI, a restricted letter from Mountbatten of Burma, a letter from the Imperial War Museum, photographs of crew and ships, along with a copy of a newspaper cutting reporting Captain Gordon`s death. Also included is the paperwork details and letters relating to the Companion of the Order of the Bath, though this has been retained by Captain Gordon`s family
South Africa , Transvaal Souvenir Medallion 1899-1900 in White Metal 'United in the Cause of Freedom' 38mm diameter in white metal, Hern 86, BHM 3673,Obverse:- Two shields inclined toward each other and overlapping. The left shield is quartered with: Star of India, Kangaroo – Australia, Scale balance – New Zealand and Beaver – Canada. The right shield has the BritishRoyal coat of arms. To the left is a garland with a rose (England), shamrocks (Ireland) and thistles (Scotland). To the right is a laurel branch. Above is the Imperial Crown. Two clasped hands across the divide between the shields at the bottom. On a ribbon below: “WE . SERVE . UNDER . ONE . CROWN”. Above the ribbon, and below the hands, stamped: “REGISTERED”. Legend in ornate lettering above: “UNITED IN THE CAUSE OF FREEDOM” and below between stops: “WE DEFEND OUR EMPIRE”. Reverse:- To the left, a sailor with rifle at attention; to the right, a soldier with rifle at the ready. They stand guard over the British Union flag, between them on a flagpole surmounted by a crown. Behind, two artillery pieces facing outwards and in the background, a ship behind the sailor and a tent behind the soldier. Legend in ornate lettering: “SOUVENIR (left) MEDAL 1899 / & 1900 (right)”. In the exergue in ornate letters: “THE QUEEN / GOD BLESS HER (in an arc)”. Signed on the left close to the rim: “FENWICK. F”. On the right near the rim, stamped: “REGISTERED”. UNC boxed
Imperial Service Medal Edward VII, first awarded in 1903, awarded to Alfred Bellenger VF with some dirt on the reverse of the ribbon, National Fire BrigadeLong Service Medal, hallmarked in silver awarded to 2711 Walter Spragg along with Five Years and Twenty Years clasps NEF
Coronation of Edward VII 56mm diameter in bronze, the original Royal Mint issue, UNC boxed, in the envelope of issue, Coronation of George V 1911 51mm diameter in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue boxed UNC toned, Coronation of George V 1911 Birmingham Mint 52mm diameter in bronze, Obverse busts conjoined reverse with Port broadside view of the ship of state, two female figures trumpeting from the stern. Imperial crown on cushion at midship, 1911 below, sun rising on the horizon. UNC boxed, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue in silver 32mm diameter (2) EF to UNC both boxed, George VI Coronation 1937 (2) the official Royal Mint issues (2) 32mm diameter in bronze UNC toned, boxed, plus an additional empty box
Japanundated (1952) Centenary of the Enthronement of the Great Emperor Meiji 1852-1912 60mm diameter in silver, Obverse Three-quarters facing portrait, chrysanthemum behind, Reverse Bridge and Imperial Palace UNC
Medals (2) German States - Marriage of Ferdinand Albert, Duke of Brunswick and Luneberg, to Antonia Amalia 1712 in silver, GVF, with mount removed from the top, Austria 1765 Arrival of the Imperial Family in Innsbruck to celebrate the Wedding of Archduke Leopold, signed A.Wideman, cast, Obverse Four busts conjoined of Francis I, Maria Theresa, Joseph II and Maria Josepa, Reverse a triumphal arch built in front of the city and decorated with medallions with the Emperor and Empress' portraits surmounted by the Imperial Eagle between the statues of Religion and Justice NEF
First World War 1914-15 Star (naming erased), Victory Medals (x2, T4-110201 Dvr C. Hayes ASC & 9537 Pte. H.J.Huggins R.Suss. R.), Special Constabulary Medals, GVI issues (x2, Stephen G. Green & Robert T. Driscoll), ImperialService Medals, EIIR issues (x2 George Vincent Dowling & Alec Allan Donaldson), these in cases of issue. Rifle Club medal. GVF. (8)
Agricultural Medals (5), Devon County Show 1980, bronze; Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., bronze; Royal Counties 1935 & 1937, bronze; Royal Show Gloucester - Kings Visit 1909, white metal. VF or better.
Bombardment of Algiers 1816 50mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Jnr./T.Wyon Snr. Obverse bust of Prince Regent, left TO TAME THE PROUD THE FETTER'D SLAVE TO FREE THESE ARE IMPERIAL ARTS AND WORTHY THEE, Below GEORGE PRINCE REGENT Reverse a Naval Engagement Exergue ALGIERS BOMBARDED ITS FLEET DESTROYED & CHRISTIAN SLAVERY EXTINGUISHED AUG 27 1816 EXMOUTH EF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 52mm diameter in bronze by G.Frampton Eimer 1872 Obverse Busts left conjoined and draped, EDWRDVS.VV.REX.ET.IMP.ET ALEXANDRA REG. Reverse Imperial Crown upon radiate circle, lion above, flanked by two trees decorated by the Scottish lion, left and the Irish harp, right Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF KING. EDWARD. VI AND QVEEN. ALEXANDRA 1902A/UNC in the red box of issue, British Empire Exhibition 1924, by B. Mackennal / P. Metcalfe, 51mm., bronze, reverse Wembley Stadium with stylized lion (Eimer 1987) UNC in the red box of issue
Russian Imperial Gold Baptismal Medal 53mm diameter in 22 carat gold, undated, Obverse Baptismal scene in river with dove above, Reverse Saint in clouds holding flag with legend: BOCKPECEHIE XPICTOBO. around, EF loop mounted at the top
Medals (6) General Service Medal E.II.R. bar Malaya (4085802 L.A.C. J.Hartell R.A.F.), General Service Medal E.II.R. bar Cyprus (4184812 A.C.1 M.C.Wright R.A.F.), Royal Observer Corps medal ((OBS. S.C. Bloomfield), Efficiency Medal with T & A.V.R. suspension (23964841 LCPL W.A. Hitchmough R.E.), Special Constabulary Medal E.II.R. issue (Albert V. Glenister), Imperial Service Medal E.II.R. (Alexander McFarlane). Generally VF.
Imperial Service Medal Edward VII issue, unnamed, in case of issue. EF, Imperial Service Medal EIIR to Harold Henry Withy Gardner, in case of issue. EF. British War & Victory Medals (32820 Pte H. Gardner, K.R. Rif. C.) In card box of issue. Kent One Year Attendance Medal, silver, in card box to Winnie Gladwell EF.
1914 Mons Star group of four to 7666 Pte. H. Martin, 2/York & Lancs Regt, 1914 Star with Mons clasp, British War & Victory Medals, ImperialService Medal GVI issue to Henry Charles Martin with certificate of award dated 1948 upon retirement from the Post Office.
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, Imperial Service 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.
Britishwar & victory Medal Pairs (2) (145257Gnr.J.Hill R.A., 706422 Gnr.J.H.Heaton R.A.), ImperialService Medal E.II.R. (George William Raymond Barnes) EF in case of issue
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
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).
Special Constabulary Medals (3), G.V.R. (Ernest H. Ruscoe, Alfred Piggot), G.VI.R. (George Ashdown). ImperialService Medal, E.II.R. (Bernard Edgar Leslie), in case of issue. Extremely fine
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