Ireland IRA Irish Volunteer Force Nationalist medal 41mm in bronze, 'Black and Tan' Obv.A figure, erect, front facing, wearing a trench coat, cap, leggings, boots and Sam Brown belt, with a bandolier over his shoulder, a holstered pistol at his right side and a slung rifle at his left, EIRE in centre and around are the arms of four provinces of Ireland, Ulster, Munster, Leinster and Connaught, below COGAD NA SAOIRSE Rev. Plain but for a spray of palm leaves around the edge, EF the ribbon in excellent condition, boxed with two leaflets
The Kings and Queens of England by Pinches (1970) a collection of 43 Silver Proof Crown-sized medals portraying each monarch. Housed in a large red hardback album nFDC-FDC some with toning, plus Crowns (4) 1977 (3), 1981A/UNC-UNC, Halfcrown 1967 VF
Halfcrown 1745 LIMA VG/VF, Anne 1713 Peace of Utrecht Medal in copper NEF/GVF, Twopences 1797 (2) NVF and F, as part of a group of GB and World (172) includes some in silver, some medallic items and a few items of Paranumismatica in mixed circulated grades
Proof Sets (22) Flat Packs (13) 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 nFDC-FDC some without the card wrappers, Blue Sets 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986 (2), 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 nFDC-FDC some with toning, Crown 1981 Silver Proof, One Pound 1988 Silver Proof, Britannia Commemorative Society Ltd. .999 Silver Proof FDC, Panama 20 Balboas 1974 Silver Proof nFDC in capsule, Britains First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in wallet, Plastic Set 1953 UNC in wallet, Royal Mint Year Set 1983 UNC in wallet, Two Pounds 1989 a two coin set Bill and Claim of Right UNC in wallet of issue, Crowns (7) 1977, 1981 (5, some on the cards of issue), 1980, Reproduction Coins (6) by Westair, Royal Mail Medal and stamp set 1990 150th Anniversary of the Penny Black, UNC in wallet, Medals (2) VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 69mm in base metal NEF in wooden box, Crystal Palace Centenary Commemoration 51mm in Copper Obverse GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL EF
MaltaProof Set 1972 £5 Gold, £2 Silver and £1 Silver nFDC boxed as part of a group of Proof Sets, Mint Sets and singles, Proof Sets (14) Cook Islands (2) 1973, 1974 (9 coins) nFDC, Australia (4) 1970, 1973, 1974 (2) FDC, New Zealand (4) 1968, 1969, 1970, 1975, Singapore (3) 1974, 1975, 1977, Mint Sets Singapore (3) 1976 (2), 1978, New Zealand (3) 1970, 1975, 1976 UNC in the cases of issue, Singapore Ten Dollars Silver Proofs (3) 1974, 1975, 1976 FDC in the cases of issue, Singapore Ten Dollars (3) 1976, 1977, 1978 UNC in the cases of issue, New Zealand Dollar 1974 Stork Silver Proof FDC boxed, plus medals (3) The Sailing of the Pilgrim Fathers 1620-1970 350th Anniversary depicting the Arms of Southampton, Plymouth and Boston boxed FDC
Proof Set 1996 the seven coin silver set One Pound to One Penny in the maroon velvet box cased nFDC the Ten Pence toned, Proof Set 1998 Blue, Fifty Pence Set comprising 1973 and 1980 from circulation, 1992/3 EU, 1994 D-Day, 1997, Large and Small sizes UNC, Last £sd set in mixed grades, Falkland Island Five Pounds 1997 Silver Proof, plus modern Crown sized items some in silver, medallic items, modern reproduction coins etc. (lot)
World in Silver (23) 18th to 20th Century, includes some UK medallic items, plus Ireland Token 1818 LUKE.XX:CHAP.XXV.VER. In mixed circulated grades to EF housed in a Lindner tray
Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. 1st Type Military Division awarded to Emily AnneCurtis, Unit Administrator, Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps. M.B.E. in case of issue with certificate of award dated June 1919. Together with other interesting original documentation. Mrs Curtis served at the Military Convalescent Hospital, Crownhill Plymouth, retiring in 1919, served 1939-45 with the Civil Defence at Caterham & Warlingham, (entitled to the Defence Medal) and died in 1952
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 Eimer 288b Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SNCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: Plain. Very Fine. Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Proof Sets (10) Flat Packs (6) 1971, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, Blue Sets (4) 1983, 1984 (2), 1985, Royal Mint Decimal and £sd set 1967/1977, Crown 1981 Silver Proof FDC, Twenty Pence 1982 Silver Proof Piedfort FDC boxed, Royal Wedding Silver medal 1986 Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson cased FDC, One Pound 1984, 1985 UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, First Day Covers with coins (3) 1983 with One Pound Coin UNC (2), 1981 with Crown Charles and Diana UNC, Crowns 1977 EF-UNC (5), Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC, Penny 1940 NF, Two Pounds 1986 Commonwealth Games A/UNC
Half Sovereign 1891 Fine as part of a group containing GB Twenty Pence 1982 Silver ProofPiedforts (2) FDC cased, Crowns (4) 1951 BU boxed with contemporary Newspaper cutting, 1953 UNC in slide cases (2), 1981 A/UNC, Plastic Set 1953 UNC, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC in wallet, France 50 Francs 1980 Silver Proof Piedfort cased FDC, Malaysian Silver Ingots (4), Isle of Man Crown 1978 Silver Proof FDC Boxed, Medals (2) 1978 The White Tower 51mm diameter base metal Boxed UNC, Windsor Castle undated 44mm in silver St.Georges Chapel Boxed UNC
First World War pair to Quarter Master / Lieut. A. Hollett, British War Medal (Q.M. & Lieut. A.Hollett) Correction to surname, Army L.S.& G.C., G.V.R.issue (4887 C.Sjt. A. Hollett North'd. Fus.). Hollett was appointed Q/mst. whilst serving with the 16th Batt. Chatsworth Rifles on 11.6. 1918. sold with copied service card
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
The Most Famous Coin Replicas' Una and the LionFive Pounds 2006 Copies (3), Crown sized medals with gilded pre-decimal coins embedded in them Farthing, Shillings (2), Penny, Netherlands 3 Gulden 1817 a 2006 Copy, 'British Banknotes' a set of four Crown Sized medals depicting coloured examples of British Banknotes thus:- £20 Bailey, £10 Series E, Ten Shillings English Lion, Ten Shillings Britannia Series, plus Liberia 5 Dollars Titanic Copy 2006 UNC in capsules
Five Pound Crown 1990 Silver Proof, Crowns (3) 1977 Silver Proof, 1980 Silver Proof, 1981 Silver Proof, Fifty Pences 1997 a two-coin set Large and Small Sizes Silver Proofs, Fifty Pence 1973 Cupro-Nickel Proof FDC boxed as issued some with certificates, plus Tristan Da Cunha Crown 1977 nFDC, Medals Silver Jubilee UNC in slide cases
Medallions of the World (13) in silver, including Jubilee1897, Coronation 1902, Jubilee 1935 in red card box, Coronation 1937 (2), Coronation 1953, together with seven other pieces., generally extremely fine
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).
National Society of Art Masters, Past Presidents Medal in silver and enamel, excellent quality manufacture, in Asprey case. This Society was in existence between 1888 and 1947 and there were ONLY 26 Presidents between 1909 and 1943, scarce. Sold with further research
Distinguished Flying Cross G.VI. R. 1943 with second award bar, reverse stamped "R" for replica, good quality. Together with a second award bar for a Military Medal. Extremely fine
South Africa, Union of South Africa, 1937 Coronation Medal, bronze, 57mm dia., another 33mm. dia.,,both in "Royal Mint, Pretoria" cases of issue. Extremely fine & scarce issues (2)
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
Medals (6) Coronation Medal 1902 Reverse Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square 38mm diameter in base metal A/UNC boxed. Victoria Coronation 1838 64mm diameter in base metal H.M.G MAJESTY VICTORIA Born May 24th 1819, Ascended the British Throne June 20th 1837 with crowned June 28th 1838 inside within exergue VF. Victoria 1887 THE STATIONARY TRADES COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 45mm diameter in white metal, boxed. Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee an unofficial issue 35x40mm with small oval portrait of the Queen in the centre flanked by 1837 1897 IVR monogram and 'VICTORIA THE GOOD' below VF. 1937 George VI and Elizabeth Coronation an unofficial issue in base metal NEF boxed. Prince and Princess of Wales 1888 Silver Wedding a miniature in bronze 13mm THE FUTURE KING AND QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND 1888 EF
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
Slave Token 'AM I NOT A MAN AND A BROTHER' Kneeling Slave with clasped hands Fine with a long flan fault, along with a 1751 calendar medal, About Fine weakly struck in the centre
Canada, Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police Medals (3), R.C.M.P. Long Service, tailors copy. Police Exemplary Service Medal and Calgary Police Distinguished Service Medal, tailors copy. Extremely fine. (6).
School Medals (3) Walthamstow Education Committee bronze medal awarded to P. Travers for regular and punctual attendance 1908; Alleyns School Dulwich C.J.Rappard, Class IV,100 yds.,1925, bronze; Edward VI Schools in Birmingham to L.A.Kirby on election to a foundation scholarship 1966, silvered metal. Extremely fine
GB and World in Silver 19th to 20th Century (61) includes three medallic items in base metal, and one hammered Edward VI Shilling (holed) in mixed grades from circulation
World cased items in silver a wide variety with strength from the Isle of Man including some multiple coin sets and four medallic issues based on early Austrian coinage mostly crown sized with a few duplicated and a few unusual issues (45 coins in total)
China an assortment of small and large Cash including Knife money, a Japanese square Silver piece (holed) and some medallic or paranumismatic items an interesting unattributed group
One Pound a Four coin set 1984-1987 SilverProofs cased FDC as part of a group of GB and World UNC and Proof Items includes some in silver and some medallic items (26)
Coronation & Royalty medals including George 1 Coronation 1714 by Croker, silver, (Eimer 467), Peace between England & France 1814, white metal, Silver wedding 1863 (1.2cm), Coronation 1902, gilt metal (BHM 3836), other Coronation Medals worn with ribbons
Crowns (94) 1951 (2), 1953 (7), 1965 (58), 1972 (12), 1977 (10), 1980 (3), 1981 (2) UNC, Plastic Set 1953 UNC plus pre-Decimal issues including Silver Threepences (75) including Victorian issues, plus Silver JubileeMedals (8) and a few World coins
Medallic items (approx. 7 Kilos) mostly relating to the 1977 Silver Jubilee or the 1981 Charles and DianaRoyal Wedding base metal many in slide cases GEF-UNC
Paris Exposition 1855 44.5mm in Base metal by A.Garnier Obverse DEPOSE A.GARNIER in two lines, Reverse EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE DE 1855 inside MEDAILLE D'MONNAIE A ALEXANDRE PERE & FILS PARIS VF, Coronation Medal 1937 with ribbon and bar in base metal, Holl
National Rifle Association 1860 48mm in silver Eimer 1542 GEF, National Medal for Success in Art awarded by the Board of Education in Silver 51mm, edge reads GEORGE E. TURNER. MEASURED DRAWINGS OF 6-H.P. MOTOR 1910 Obverse Edward VII facing left GEF boxed
Coronation, Jubilee and other Medals (9), including Jubilee 1887 & 1897, Coronation 1911 - Sheffield, Royal visit Dundee 1914, Queen Mary 1943 Daily Record Medal, Jubilee 1935, Coronation 1937 (2), all unofficial medals in white metal or copper .Second Wo
GB and World a mixed group 17th to 20th Century (416) includes many in silver, a few scarcer dates noticed, also includes some token and medallic issues and a few paranumismatic items, in mixed grades to UNC
USA Commemorative Medals (6) INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION PHILADELPHIA mdccclxxvi seated Liberty reverse factories behind AWARDED BY UNITED STATES CENTENNIAL COMMISSION 72mm copper EF. JAPANESE EMBASSY FROM BAILEY&CO JEWELLERS PHILADELPHIA 1860 bust of Georg
AfricaGeneral Service Medal 1902-56 E.II.R. issue, one bar Kenya (M1154 I.P.(R) A.S. Maker). General Service Medal 1918-62 G.VI.R. issue, one bar Palestine, ( 369 B.Const.W.Hill Pal. Police). Last in card box of issue, extremely fine. (2)
GB and World a varied group includes Ancients (14), World (over 2 Kilos), GB Farthings (110) George III-Edward VII, SilverThreepences (50) Victoria to George VI, Coin Albums (3) with leaves in used condition, modern medallic issues (7), plus World Bankno
Ireland, Emergency Service Medal 1939-46 rev. with inscription for Local Security Forces issue. Eire Medals for Civil Guard, Garda Millennium Medal and Garda Comm. Medal 1922-72. Extremely fine
AustraliaHalfpenny Token 1854 J.C. Thorhthwait Sydney NSW reverse legend MEDALLISIT error with the second I not struck so appears MEDALL SIT KM Tn294.2 uneven wear bold towards the centre (Fine) weak or very weak towards the rim (G-VG) and rare
A South African Police Group of seven to Constable H.E.Muller, South African Police and a 2nd W.W. P.O.W. including The South African Police Star of Merit, silver and enamel, named and dated 1969 on reverse, South African Police Service Medal (S/Konst), 1
South West AfricaPolice Medals 1981, including The Police Star for Outstanding Service, gilt and red enamel neck badge, Medal for the Establishment of the South West African Police, gilt and enamel, Police Star for 20 years Faithful Service, Star of Meri
GB and USA (10) RoyalSilver Jubilee 1977 in Silver Crown-sized (4), European Football Championships 1996 (2) Wembley Stadium and First Floodlit Match in silver, Silver Jubilee 1977 9 carat Gold Medal, The White Tower 1978 in Silver 51mm, George VI for Pa
A 1914 - Star Casualty group of three to Corporal John Frederick Smith, Royal Fusiliers, K.I.A. on 15 May 1915 and buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. 1914-15 Star (1903 L.Cpl. J.Smith R.Fus), British War & Victory Medals (L-11903 Pte.J.F.Smith R.Fus). S
Germany, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 with Swords, Oak Leaves and Diamonds, cased and a fine quality copy. Germany, Mothers Cross, gilt and enamel, British National Service Medal 1960. Extremely fine (3).
European Football Championships 1996 a 13-medal set in Silver mostly Crown-sized depicting previous tournament winners, Key historical matches and players etc. FDC cased as issued with certificates
South African Police Medals including a group of three to Sgt. Weiman, 1939-45 War Medal, Africa Service Medal (SAP 197051C.E.Weiman), South African police Good Service Medal, 2nd type (11687"M"L/Seargent Weimann C.E.). Three to A.P. Visagie including 193
Olympic Games 1964 Tokyo three piece medallic commemorative set containing gold (18 carat) 22mm, silver 28mm and copper 30mm runners obverse five circles reverse cased as issued with certificate
1914-18 Victory Medal ( RMA 2353 Gr. A. Hawkins). General Service Medal 1962 one bar South Arabia (23915294 Pte. M.S.E. Otto, S.C.L.I.). Good very fine
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
World Police Medals including Dominican Republic Cross of Honour, silver gilt and enamel with gilt Primera Clase brooch, United Nations Police Support Group Medal 1998 for Croatia, Bosnia and Kosovo, U.S.A. N.Y.P.D. Honour Legion Members Medal, gilt with
Coronation & Jubilee Medals (4) including Natal Coronation 1902, silver, 29mm.Dia., Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, Coronation 1937 and Jubilee 1977. Last a copy, generally very fine or better
British War Medal (Const.B.L.Oosthuizen,2nd.M.C)., Very fine. (Sold with service details showing entitlement to 1914-15 Star and service in German South West Africa with the military establishment, scarce unit)
A South African Second World War group of five to Sergeant L.Lonsdale, S.A.C.M.P. including 1939-45 & Africa Stars, Defense & War Medals, Africa Service Medal, all officially named to "243042 L.N.F. Lonsdale. Extremely fine (5)
African Police Medals (6), Bophuthatswana Police Independence Medal, Ghana Police Republic Day Medal 1960 (2), Malawi Independence Medal 1964, Nigeria Independence Medal 1960 and Republic Medal 1973. Extremely fine. (6).
Canada, Centennial Medal 1967, silver; Special Service Medal 1984, Peace Keeping Medal 1997, Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal 2002, this a replica. Generally extremely fine. (4)
Indian & PakistanPolice Medals (5), Indian Independence Medal 1947, general issue, another Police issue, India post 1947 Police Special Duty Medal with bar "Jammu & Kashmir. Pakistan Republic Medal March 1956, Bahawalpur Alliance with Pakistan medal 1947
Silver Jubilee Medal sets (2) each a 4-piece set one in bronze and one in silver each medal 45mm in diameter Obverses showing different busts on the Queen Reverse FAITH AND TRUTH I WILL BEAR UNTO YOU 1977 SILVER JUBILEE with crowned E II R, by Toye, Kenni
South African Police Medals (5), Medal for Combating Terrorism, silver with bar, unnamed; Railway and Harbour Police Faithful Service Medal, bronze named to S. Konst. to S.Konst. D.v Niekerk, 82.03.16; South African Railway and Harbour Police Star of Meri
South African Police Medals (5), Medals for Black Homelands Independent State of Venda for Faithful Service, Combating Terrorism, Police Establishment Medal 1985 and for Loyal Service, bronze. Together with a Black Homelands Ciskei State Security service
Malay States and Singapore, Pair including MalaysiaGeneral Service Medal, silvered metal and Long Service Medal (PPS), bronze. Singapore Police L.S.&G.C.(3919 Sgt. Abdul Hamid Bin Yasin), silver. This medal was instituted in 1961 for 18 years service. Si
The Waterloo Medal 1975 (undated) an impressive framed pair of medals each 133mm in diameter in silver commemorating the 160th Anniversary of the Battle, mounted in a wooden frame as issued
Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp Death Medal 74mm diameter in base metal Obverse an impressive high relief facing portrait surrounded by Angel and Cherub, Reverse a NavalBattle scene, Waarom deet muller Tromp door kunst vangaut in filver leeven : am dat hy dys
Germany Gold Medallion 1976 Centenary of the Birth of Konrad Adenauer 20mm diameter Obverse KONRAD ADENAUER GEDENKMEDAILLE 1876-1976 Reverse ER FORMTE ALSERSTER BUNDESKANZLER VON 1949 BIS 1963 DIE BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND in five lines Proof like UNC wi
Australian and New ZealandPolice Medals (5), Medal for Distinguished Service; N.S.W.10 Years Service Medal; Tasmania 10 Years Service Medal East Timor (New Zealand) Police Defense Medal; Kiribati Police Medal. All except last replicas. Extremely fine. (5
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