Proof Sets Red Leather Deluxe 1985, 1986, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2005. Blue Standard 1983, 1984, 1987, 1988, 1989 these cased as issued generally FDC some though not many with some toning, in the grey pop up case 2000 FDC, Flat packs 1971 and 1975 nFDC with some toning the 71 with no outer sleeve, Mint Set 1986 Unc as issued. Cased Silver Proof singles Alderney Five Pounds 2012 Titanic, Australia Dollar (2 both 1 oz) 2011 Koala Gilded Coin and 2011 Kangaroo, Tuvalu Dollar 2012 Tasmanian Eagle, UK Five Pounds 2008 Elizabeth I, these all cased as issued with certificates generally FDC a few with some toning. UK Silver Jubilee Medal 1977 (52 grams, 44mm) silver issue toned Unc in the Royal Mint box of issue. USA America the Beautiful Quarters VicksburgMilitary Park 3 coin cupro-nickel set, Canada 5 Dollars Silver Maple 2009 Tower Bridge one side heavily toned and in a CGS slab, Australia Dollar 1937 VF in a capsule and USA Cent 1903 VF
Medals (72) a wide variety including silver with examples back as far as Charles II includes a few military types such as WWIDeath Placks mixed grades some Unc
World cased items in base metal a wide variety of countries and types including sets such as Westminster's Great BritishMilitary Leaders, singles some in first day covers others cased or in slide cases, sets in perspex and packs including medallic and fantasies and proof issues (lot)
Books (26) mostly coins a few medal and military related includes Freeman The Bronze Coinage (this in very good condition) several are Marsh The Gold Sovereign different editions, Spink, Canadien Coins, Banknote Yearbook and more generally Good Second Hand, must go so offered here without reserve
Books (49) Seaby's Standard Catalogue of Coins of Great Britain and Ireland (2) 1936 and 1945 Editions, Seaby Standard Catalogue of British Coins 1949, German Talers 1700-1800 by John S. Davenport, 1965 Edition, European Crowns 1700-1800 by John S. Davenport 1964 Edition, European Crowns and Talers Since 1800 by John S. Davenport 1964 Edition, with price list, The Coins of South Africa by Alec Kaplan 1964, A Catalogue of Copper Coins and Tokens of the British Isles by Seaby 1949, English Silver Coinage, 1649-1949 by B.A.Seaby Ltd, Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage, by Geoffrey M. Cope and P. Alan Rayner, 1975, with price list, A Catalogue of Roman Coins 1948 by B.A.Seaby (2 copies), The Coinage of Roman Britain by Gilbert Askew, Reading and Dating Roman Imperial Coins by Zander H. Klawans, Greek and Roman Coins and the Study of History by J.G. Milne, A Guide to the Department of Coins and Medals in the British Museum, 4th Edition, Anglo-Saxon Pennies, by Michael Dolley, A Brief Numismatic History of Bristol, by L.V. Grinsell, 1962, Speciale Catalogues van de Nederlandse Munten van 1795 tot heden 1979, A Book of Greek Coins, Penguin Books 1952, Roman History from Coins by Maichael Grant 1958, Value in Coins and Medals by James A. Mackay 1968, Hawkin's Silver Coins of England 1887, Trade Tokens by Jim Newmark, Copper Coins of Europe Till 1892 by Frank C. Higgins, Deutche Taler von 1800 bis 1871 by Norbert Thun, Tranquebar, A Guide to the Coins of Danish India by John C.F. Gray, Coin Collecting by Milne, Sutherland & Thompson, Coin Year Book 1974, Another Period in Coin Collecting English Coins - Charles I to Edward III by Margaret Amstell, Historische Wertpapiere - Chinesische Anleihen und Aktien, Siegs Seddekatalog Slesvig zone I og II, Germany 1969, Old Securities by Drumm/Henseler/May 1978 (2 copies), The Official Guide of United States Paper Money by Theodore kemm 1971, English Banks Since 1700 (no cover) by Banking Information Service, British Cigarette Card Issues 1920-1940, Collecting Pot-Lids by A. Ball, Mining Welsh Slate - Candles To Caplamps by J.G. Isherwood, Ribbons and Medals by Dorling and Guille, Collecting Paper Money by Colin Narbeth, 1986, Bank of England Treasury Notes 1694-1970 by D.M. Miller, World War II Allied Military Currency by Raymond S. Toy, Picton's Priced Postcard Catagoue and Handbook, 1979, Collect British Cheques by James Douglas, Catalogue of Trade Card and Post-1945 Cigarette Card Issues by Ian A. Laker 1979, Coins and How To Know Them, by G.B. Rawlings, 1935, Modern Japanese Coinage 1870 to date by Michael J. Cummings, 1975, The Coinage of South Germany in the 13th Century, by D.M. Metcalf 1961, and A Catalogue of Roman Coins - The Collections of Frederick J. Woodbridge ofb New York and a European Private Collector, Sotheby's 1975, in Fair to Good secondhand condition. Must go zero as reserve
Medals 19th and 20th Century (9) York Minster Destroyed By Fire 1829 45mm diameter in White Metal by J.W & S. BHM 1362, NEF, Foundation of the Sailor's Home, Liverpool 1846 53mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 2249, Near Fine, pierced with suspension ring, some graffiti below the bust, Westminster Abbey undated (c.1841-1850) 61mm diameter in White Metal by J. Davis, BHM 2373, NEF with some spots on the reverse, The Great Exhibition 1851 in White Metal 39mm diameter by J. Taylor BHM 2458, NEF with some small edge nicks, listed as RRR by BHM, The Great Exhibition 1851 23mm diameter in bronze, by T.Pope & Co. BHM 2455, Good Fine with some contact marks, Opening of Plymouth Guild Hall 1874 39mm diameter in White Metal by L.D.Westcott, BHM 2999, VF with uneven surfaces, listed as rare by BHM, Opening of Manchester Town Hall 1877 45mm diameter in White Metal by J. Moore, BHM 3041, VF/GVF holed for suspension, Consecration of Truro Cathedral 1887 45mm diameter in White Metal, unsigned, BHM 3351, GVF, Naval and Military Exhibition, Crystal Palace 1901 38mm diameter in Gilt White Metal, unsigned, GEF in the box of issue
Presentation of Colours to the RoyalMilitary College by Queen Charlotte 1813 41mm diameter in copper by T. Webb and N. Brenet, Obverse: Bare head of the Duke of York left, FIELD MARSHALL F. DUKE OF YORK, Reverse: The Queen presenting colours to the students at the college. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HER MAJESTY AUGUST 1813. Exergue: Facade of the college and 1802, the date of it's foundation. BHM 769, Eimer 1035, UNC or very near so with some small spots and rim nicks. Note: One of Mudie's series of National medals struck in 1820
Books (33) a wide variety, Spink Standard Catalogue, Pre-Decimal Issues (2) 2015 and 2022 issues, Spink Standard Catalogue, Decimal Issues (3) 2015, 2016 and 2022 issues, Coin Yearbook 2023, Coins Market Values (3) 2016, 2023 and 2024 issues, Standard Catalogue of English Milled Coinage 1662-1972 by Geoffrey Cope and P. Alan Rayner, The Coinages of Edward I and Edward II by J.J. North 1968, KrauseWorld Coins 1801-present, 1996, Salisbury's Local Coinage by C.M. Rowe 1966 (2 copies, one copy signed), Convict Love Tokens by Michele Field and Timothy Millett, British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby 1984, Coins and Tokens of Scotland by Seaby 1972, British Tokens and Their Values by Seaby 1970, Specious Tokens and Those Struck For General Circulation 1784-1804 by R.C. Bell 1968, British Orders and Awards by Kaye & Ward 1968, A History of Early Orders of Knighthood and Chivalry by D.G. Neville 1978, Military Tokens of the British Commonwealth by John F. Yarwood 2006, Glendinning's Auction Sale Catalogues (6) European Historical Medals 28/6/1989, The Thomas Staintin Collection of British Historical Medals 18/2/1987, A Collection of British Historical Medals Part 1: Tudor Times to the Death of George III, 16/3/1989, Historical Medals, Tokens and Numismatic Books 22/11/1989, Historical Medals and Tokens 21/3/1990, Historical, Decorative and Beaux-Arts Medals 6/6/1990, Benedetto Pistrucci Principle Engraver & Chief Medallist of the Royal Mint 1783-1855 by Michael A. Marsh, The Royal Mint - An Illustrated History by G.P. Dyer 1986, Coin Hoards of Great Britain and Ireland 1500-1967 by I.D. Brown and Michael Dolley 1971, The Sovereign and it's Golden Antecedents by André Celtel and Svein H. Gullbekk 2006, Benet's Artefacts of England and the Unitged Kingdom Fisrt Edition 2000, compiled by Paul G. Murawski, in mixed condition, many very good or excellent
GB and a few World medals a mixed group (114) base metal types 19th and 20th Century, a wide variety of subjects covered, many Coronation and Jubilee types, several are local issues, also includes Handel Centenary Festival 1859 51mm in bronze, The Building for the Great ExhibitionLondon 1851 74mm diameter in copper?, Prince Edward Recovery from Illness 1872 in White Metal, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 in White Metal, Prince Albert England's Pride undated 27mm in White metal, also includes many Edward VIII types, along with Sentimental Token 1773 Queen Charlotte, a group of brass, bronze and White metal medalets and gaming counters, these include George IV and Victoria-related items, an interesting selection, in mixed grades many VF or better, some holed
GB and World sets and singles a varied group comprising GB Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 1992 with 1992/3 EU Presidency and 1992 Britannia types, BU in the wallet of issue, GB Fifty Pounds Silver 2015 Britannia BU on the card of issue, GB Twenty Pounds Silver 2013 George and the Dragon BU on the card of issue, GB Two Pounds Britannia 2017 Silver One Ounce UNC, GB Crown 1981 Royal Wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer Silver Proof nFDC toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, GB Fifty Pences a 2-coin set 1998 EU 25th Anniversary and Britannia types, UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, GB Fifty Pence 1994 D-Day landings UNC in the wallet of issue, GB Fifty Pence 2019 20 Years of the Gruffalo UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, USA One Dollar 1986S Ellis Island Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, USA One Dollar 1891S GVF cleaned, Niue Silver One Ounce 2017 Year of the Rooster Prooflike UNC, Austria Thaler 1780 Maria Theresa Silver Restrike Lustrous UNC with some toning, USA Half Dollar 1986S Statue of Liberty UNC with certificate, Alderney Five Pounds 2016 Remembrance with coloured poppies on the reverse, UNC in the Royal Miny wallet of issue, Medallic Promoters items (12) Copper Bitcoin 2014, Historic Battles - Battle of Goose Green, 2017 Greatest British Sovereigns - Queen Elizabeth II 50mm diameter in gold plated Copper with colouring on either side, Rule Britannia undated 50mm diameter with colouring on either side, undated Remembrance - The War Poppy Collection with coloured poppies and black and white warship, Kings and Queens of Britain - Richard I (The Lionheart) with coloured reverse, Defining Moments of World War II - D-Day Landings, Myths and legends of Great Britain - St. George and the Dragon, with coloured reverse and Swarovski crystal, The Falklands War April 2-June 14 1982 with coloured reverse, 75th Anniversary of World War II - D-Day Landings with coloured reverse, British Military Aircraft - Supermarine Spitfire, with coloured reverse, USA 1776 a modern styling of the Great Seal, these all in base metal UNC some with promoters certificates, Europe - Euro sets (4) Ireland (8 coins) Two Euros to One Euro Cent Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Germany (2) 2002J Hamburg (8 coins) Two Euro to One Euro Cent UNC in the pack of issue, and 2006F Stuttgart Proof Set (9 coins) Two Euros 2006F Schleswig-Holstein and the Two Euros to One Euro cent set FDC in the wallet of issue, Greece (10 coins) a mixed date set comprising Two Euros (3) 2002 Europa on Bull , 2004 Athens Olympics, 2007 Treaty of Rome, One Euro 2003, 50 Euro Cent 2002, 20 Euro Cent 2002, 10 Euro Cent 2002, Five Euro Cent 2002, Two Euro Cent 2002, One Euro Cent 2004 EF to UNC and lustrous, cased, United Kingdom Ecu Set 1992 (7 coins) Five Ecu to One Tenth Ecu UNC and lustrous on the Tower Mint card of issue, USA - The Americana series - The presidents (5 coins) Half Dollar 1967, Quarter Dollar 1994P, Dime 1994P, Five Cents 1994P, One Cent 1974D, the half Dollar VF cleaned, others EF to UNC on the card of issue
Medals and Badges (102) includes 23 in silver:- A charm bracelet with 5 charms, with coloured enamel shields of Swanage, Great Yarmouth, Southend-on-Sea, Hunstanton, and Mablethorpe, the silver items include a further 13 enamelled shields all approximately 13mm x 11mm, Torquay, Ryde, Skegness, Sussex, Dawlish, Dorset, Oban, Blackpool, Peebles, Ullswater, Edinburgh, Scilly Isles, and Isle of Skye, a National Union of Railwaymen - 30 Membership years badge, a Masonic enamelled 'Union Is Strength' badge, a small silver RAF wings badge with blue and red enamelling, base metal items include a British Red Cross Society red and white enamelled badge, British Legion Women's Section badges (2), a 1935 Silver Jubilee badge with red, white and blue enamel, a Civil Defence Corps badge with blue and red enamel, a Blue Cross Junior branch badge, a London Souvenir in brass, book-shaped, containing six miniature postcards 16mm x 6mm depicting Royal Exchange, The Tower, Thames Embankment, Horse Guards, Whitehall, Tower Bridge and one other, other types include, The General Nursing Council for England & Wales, a Royal Engineers Tie pin with badge enamelled in 5 colours, St. Johns Ambulance Association, Women's Total Abstinence Union, a Victoria Golden Jubilee Medallion, cross-shaped with BORN 1819, 1838 and a crown, MARRIED 1840 and 1887 JUBILEE on the four parts of the cross, Chester Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage 1959 with dark and light blue enamel, Red Cross Penny-a-Week Fund, a Queen Mary Needlework Guild enamelled, others includes badges various shapes, include shield and heart-shaped, some with Religious, Military or Masonic themes
Presentation of Colours to the RoyalMilitary College by Queen Charlotte 1813 41mm diameter in copper by T. Webb and N. Brenet, Obverse: Bare head of the Duke of York left, FIELD MARSHALL F. DUKE OF YORK, Reverse: The Queen presenting colours to the students at the college. PRESENTATION OF COLOURS BY HER MAJESTY AUGUST 1813. Exergue: Facade of the college and 1802, the date of it's foundation. 36.62 grammes, BHM 769, Eimer 1035, GEF/UNC with some small spots, a pleasing piece. Note: One of Mudie's series of National medals struck in 1820.
Medals a varied group (21) comprising Imperial Service Medals (2) George V Crowned Bust, awarded to Arthur James Smith, EF with some scratches, George VI Crowned Bust, INDIAE legend, awarded to Alfred Frederick Greenleaf EF cleaned with some scratches, Special Constabulary Medal, awarded to William J. Dunbar VF cleaned with some scratches, United Nations Medal with Korea clasp, VF with some staining, NATO Medal with Former Yugoslavia clasp, World War II Stars (5) 1939-1945 Star, Italy Stars (2), and Burma Stars (2) NVF to VF some cleaned or stained, one of the Italy Stars missing it's ribbon, World War II 1939-1945 British War Medals (2) VF the clasps possibly re-attached, World War II Defence Medal NVF with contact marks, London County Council King's Medal , awarded to G. Singleton VF cleaned, Miniatures (3) 1918 Mercantile Marine Medal NVF, General Service Medal with Kenya clasp VG, and Dunkirk 1939 Medal Fine, a Military Officer Bath Pip and two regimental badges, USA World War II Service medal , Occupation Forces with Asia clasp, NVF, Co-op Medal 1863-1913 NEF and lustrous, along with RAF a mixed group, comprising Air Engineer Wings, Sergeant stripes, Medals (5) War Medal 1939-1945, Defence medal, 1939-1945 Star with Bomber Command clasp, France and Germany Star, and Italy Star, VF to EF, an RAF cap badge, Squadron 166 card badge, and RAF Arm Eagle badges (2), Postage Medal boxes (3) one containing a British War Medal 1939-1945, along with medal entitlement slips (3), in varied condition
USA Hard Times Token 1836 Obverse: a female figure seated left holding a wreath, surrounded by Spinning wheel, ship, shield, Liberty Cap on pole, medicine and wheat, AMERICAN INSTITUTE, in exergue NEW YORK /H, Reverse: Text in 9 lines, COPY OF GOLD MEDAL / AWARDED TO / R&W ROBINSON / FOR THE BEST / MILITARY, NAVAL / SPORTING / & PLAIN FLAT / BUTTONS / 1836, HT#155 VG/Near Fine, US Marine Hospital - Old Kentucky 38mm fob medal in silver plated bronze, Obverse: Man standing on right with horse SHE WAS BRED IN OLD KENTUCKY, Reverse: THE OFFICIAL WHISKEY OF THE US MARINE HOSPITAL SERVICE : HIGHEST AWARDS / PARIS 1900 / ST. LOUIS 1904 / LIEGE 1905 / PORTLAND 1905 Fine
Mercantile MarineService Association Medal - Liverpool School Frigate H.M.S. Conway, The King's Medal 44mm diameter in 22 carat gold, 56.85 grammes, Obverse: George VMilitary Bust by B.Mackennal, Reverse: A wreath, HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S MEDAL within: MERCANTILE MARINE SERVICE ASSOCIATION LIVERPOOL SCHOOL FRIGATE H.M.S. 'CONWAY', edge : WILLIAM RONALD HARLEY 1930, EF with some hairlines, in the original red fitted case
World War IMilitary Medal- For Bravery in the Field, group of 4 awarded to 7268 Sjt. J.Donaldson 8/E. Lanc : R, with World War I War Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) , Victory Medal (to C.Sjt. J. Donaldson) and 1914-15 Star (to C.Q.M. Sjt. J. Donaldson) , the first NEF with some surface dirt, others NEF to EF
United Kingdom - Behind Enemy Lines, The GulfWarCollection a 3-piece set comprising Sovereign 1980 EF plus two miniature replica medals The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 and The Kuwait Liberation Medal both with clasps and ribbons, the Sovereigns in these sets apparently issued to British Military personnel by the Ministry of Defence and carried by servicemen who may need bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces, in a Royal Mint box with certificate
Books (18) English Silver Coinage 1992 Edition, Coincraft Standard Catalogue 2000 Edition, Spink Standard Catalogues (2) 2002 and 2005 Editions, Coin Yearbooks (2) 2001 and 2002 Editions, Coins Market Values (2) 2000 and 2001 Editions, Collector's Coins great Britain 2001, British Campaign Medals 1914-2000 by Peter Duckers, Collecting Military medals by Colin Narbeth, Check Your Change No.1, Pocket Money Guide 1968, Eyewitness Guide to Money, Revised Edition 1999, A.F.Brock Auction Catalogue 2003, and 2 other non-numismatic titles, Home and Ideas 2004 Summer, and National Association of Choirs 2004, along with A Coin album with printed pages from Charles II to William IV, most in good condition, the Coincraft catalogue with the back detached
Cuba and related From a Cuban Collection (4), Harvard Institute 1923 Alumni medal 42mm diameter in silver awarded to P.G.Mendoza VF with a suspension loop, National Reconciliation Medal (c.1933) Obverse: Armoured bust wearing plumes helmet, Reverse: Arms of Cuba surmounted by a Phrygian bonnet bearing a five-pointed star all within oak and laurel wreath, the ribbon with one line of 7 chevrons VF, Order of Military Merir, Fourth Class Bronze gilt with red enamelling in the centre VF, along with Medal Bartholome Maso Centenary 1930 31.5mm diameter GVF with some thin scratches
Iron Cross 1939, First Class, straight top to 3, with screw back, stamped KRETA 1941 and 25 on rear of medal, and stamped 20 on rear of screw-back, GVF. Note: The Norwegian Forces Museum has a uniform tunic sleeve with KRETA band. This was a German military decoration awarded to Wehrmacht servicemen who took part in the Battle of Crete between 20 and 27 May 1941. This was the first occasion where German paratroops were used en masse, the first mainly airborne invasion in military history, and also the first time the Allies made significant use of intelligence from decrypted German messages from the Enigma machine
Albania (16) World War II Order of Bravery 1945 EF and Medal For Bravery 1945, both with screw backs, scarce, Order of Skanderbeg 2nd Class, with screw back VF, Order of Skanderbeg 3rd Class with screw back VF, Long MilitaryService Award in the Armed Forces for NCOs, NEF, Order of Labour 2nd Class, (instituted 1945 to workers and institutions that distinguished themselves in the Socialist construction of the country), screw back, by PraWeMa Fine, Order of Labour 3rd Class, with pin back, by PreWeMa, GVF, Patriotic Achievement Medal, Civil Merit Decoration, in bronze (pre-1962 issue) EF, Order of the Flag, in gilt bronze with red enamelled star EF, Medal for the Liberation of the country 1945, awarded to those who fought against Italian and German Forces in World War II, EF, Order of the Partisan Star, Bronze with red enamel, with screw back, NEF, Motherhood Glory Medals 1944 (3) First Class (9 children), Second Class (6 children), and Third Class (3 children), EF, Naim Fraheri EF, Order For Patriotic Achievements 1992-2002 EF, along with Romania Order of Labour Class III with red and gold enamel 1954-1960, EF boxed
Medals (8) Marriage of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert 1840 42mm diameter in white metal by W.J.Taylor Obverse: Conjoined heads right, the Queen garlanded with roses, the Prince bare-headed, with torch in field to left, VICTORIA OF ENGLAND . ALBERT OF SAXE-COBURG-GOTHA, Reverse: Conjoined shields of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert crowned and garlanded with roses, MARRIED AT THE CHAPEL ROYAL ST. JAMES' PALACE . FEB. 10. 1840, BHM 1918 EF and lustrous, Death of Henry II, Kings and Queens of England - Henry II (No.5) by J. Dassier 1731 Obverse: Bust of Henry II right, HENRICUS II D.G.ANG.ET.HIB.REX, Reverse: Mars seated among military trophies, leaning on the shield of England and holding Victory, Eimer 526, NVF/GF the obverse with some surface dirt, Winchester College Gymnastics medal, undated 38mm diameter in bronze GVF, Coronation of Edward VII Metropolitan Borough of St. Pancras 39mm diameter in white metal EF holed for suspension, Gaming Counters 'To Hanover (2) the first 1837 the second with the date area damaged, Near Fine to Fine, Peace medal 1919 Borough of Southend-on-Sea 33mm diameter in base metal, GVF holed for suspension (2), and Holy Communion medal 40mm diameter in white metal, undated, EF holed for suspension
Proof and Mint Sets (10) comprising Proof Sets (5) Blue Sets (3) 1984, 1985, 1987, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (2) 1986, 1994 nFDC to FDC a few coins with toning, in the cases of issue, and Royal Mint Year Sets (5) 1983 (3), 1984, 1985, Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Mint Sets 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Currency Set 1963 (7 coins, Halfcrown to Halfpenny, no English Shilling) the Florin Fine, others in Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Plastic Set 1953 (9 coins) UNC, Crowns (5) 1951 UNC boxed, 1953 UNC in a slide case, 1965 UNC (3), GB and a few World 20th Century issues (26) in mixed grades, Medal 1987 World Athletics Championships - Rome Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC toned in the blue wallet of issue, Banknotes - Ten Shillings Fforde (2) consecutive numbers D29N 615938 and D29N 615939 UNC, along with Stamps in two albums many countries represented from Abyssinia to Uruguay includes well over 1000 stamps), in mixed condition, Cigarette Cards in a Will's album containing Leaders of Men, Flower Cultures, Whaling, Steeplechase Trainers, and Owners' Colours, along with further sets and part sets on a wide variety of subjects including Builders of Empire, Garden Hints, Household Hints, Modern Naval Craft, Military Uniforms and more, in mixed condition, a small model Concorde
Medals and Medallic (5) comprising China One Ounce Silver Ingot 32mm x 22mm the obverse with images of both sides of a China Dollar Y#332 (1916) Inauguration of the Hung-Hsien regime with portrait of Hung-Hsieng in military uniform with plumed hat facing and dragon reverse, A/UNC, GB Admiral Vernon 1739 HE TOOK PORTOBELLO WITH SIX SHIPS ONLY, Eimer 550, Fine, cleaned, GB Medallic Fantasy Crown 1936 Edward VIII Obverse: Bust left with 1936-2006 below, Reverse George and the Dragon UNC and lustrous, Medal Apollo 8 Journey Round The Moon 1968 39mm diameter in silver 0.8 Troy oz. Lustrous UNC boxed with certificate, Austria 1969 300th Anniversary of Innsbruck University 27.89 grammes of silver Lustrous Prooflike UNC with colourful choice tone, with certificate
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
Wartime Trench Art (7) some made from bullet casings, includes two items made into knife shapes, one engraved BALKANS, Medals (2) Lusitania 1915 EF, a Bovril medal 40mm diameter in silver, hallmarked 1924 Birmingham, awarded to J.Lawrence EF boxed, a London Transportbadge with yellow roundel, in silver hallmarked 1969, a British Railways cap badge, a German Nazi Gau Munchen badge 1933 by Deschler & Sohn, GB Military Button Hertfordshire Rifle Volunteers, by Firmin & Sons, London, an Army Service Corps cap badge, and a pin badge in brass showing a hot air balloon surrounded by upright wings, in good second-hand condition, along with German Crimea Shields 1941-1942 (2) Fine to VF
Afghanistan Medal, Second Afghan War, in silver, with 2 clasps, Kandahar and Ahmed Khel, awarded to 1828 Cpl. J. Denton 2/60th Foot, GVF, the obverse with some light scratches in the fields, comes with copied papers of Depot Battalions Pay List, Statements of Pay and Allowances of Recruits, and a list of Men of the 2nd Battalion 60th Rifles who have died, been killed, made Prisoners of War or deserted. This lists the death of Joseph Denton, who had been promoted to Lance Sergeant on 22nd Feb 1881, and is listed as having died on 20th April 1881, at Newcastle (Natal) soon after peace was signed. Also comes with typed history of his Military career in India, Afghanistan and South Africa.
Italy - Tuscany, Order of St. Joseph, Knight's Star in gold and enamel, 58mm x 38mm , gross weight 13.77 grammes, a six-armed cross, with ball finials with red-enamelled gold rays between each quadrant. Obverse: A figure of St. Joseph with UBIQUE SIMILITUS in a red enamelled border, Reverse: withy the inscription S J F 1807, NEF with some of the red enamel missing from the top of the medal below the crown suspension. The Order of Saint Joseph was instituted in 1807 by Ferdinand III, Grand Duke of Tuscany, (during his reign as Grand Duke of Wurzburg) and transformed in 1817 into a Tuscan Roman Catholic Dynastic Order. It is awarded for services towards Tuscan culture and civilisation and to the Grand Ducal Houses as a whole. The order was originally divided into civil and military categories, although these are now defunct. It is now divided into three levels: Knight's Grand Cross (30 members), Commander (60 members) and Knights (150 members). Sovereigns, Heads of State, and Princes of the Grand Ducal House and other Royal Houses, Cardinals of the Holy Roman Church and Tuscan Metropolitan Archbishops were excluded form the count. All members had to be Catholics and the number of women could not exceed fifty (excluding Princesses of the Grand Ducal and other Royal Houses, wives of Heads of State and Dames of the Order of Saint Stephen).
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 7 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek, Orange Free State and South Africa 1901, named in sloping serif upper and lower case style, awarded to 1771 Pte. G. Sibley. Rifle Bde. VF, the obverse cleaned, with some surface marks. Come with photocopied enlistment papers, Statement of Service, Military History Sheet, Discharge Papers, copies of the Medal Rolls confirming entitlement to the medal clasps, and a copy his Death certificate showing he died at age 68 on 24/10/1938
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
Kabul to Kandahar Star, Afghanistan campaign 1878-1880, awarded to 6843 Gunner G. Hickman, 6th Battery 8th Bde R.A. VF with attractive patina. These medals were awarded to those who took part in the epic 300-mile march from the Afghan capital to Kandahar, led by General Roberts to relieve the beleaguered forces of General Burrows, comes with copied service papers, details of enlistment, Medical Record and Military History Sheet
Khedive's Sudan Medal 1896-1908 with Khartoum clasp, awarded to 3346 Pte. J. Morris 1st Bn. Lincoln Regt. Named in contemporary style italic script. NEF with some dge knocks and contact marks. Comes with copies of service papers, Statement of Services and Military History sheet, this listing the Egyptian Sudan Medal under special instances of gallant conduct.
Queen's South Africa/World War I group of three, comprising Queen's South Africa, 2nd reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Belfast, GVF hairlined in the fields, awarded to 73814 Gnr. I. Clayton 20th Battalion R.F.A, and World War I pair, 1914-1918 War Medal and Victory Medal (to 96368 Gnr. I. Clayton R.A.) GVF to NEF. Accompanying photocopied papers show that he joined Lincolnshire Regiment on April 4th 1899, also comes with Military History Sheet, Statement of the Services, Court Marshal Sheet, and Discharge Papers showing he served 16 Years 364 days combined service.
France (6) St. Helena Medal 1821 Obverse Napoleon right, reverse Campagnes de 1792 a 1815, created by Napoleon III for issue to surviving solders of Napoleon Bonaparte’s “Grand Armee” who had served between 1792 and 1815 VF, Legion D'Honneur, star below bust, Fourth Republic type, France Military Medal, 1870 below bust, Third Republic type, with '1' silver assay mark (.900 silver ), Croix de Guerre World War I with star, 1914-18 reverse, Croix de Guerre World War II 1939-40 reverse, Order of the Academic Palmes 3rd Republic silver and enamel, some of the enamel worn VF to EF a pleasing group
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, with traces of the date remaining, with 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal and South Africa 1901, awarded to 29789 Gnr: A. Scowen 6th E.D. R.G.A., VF, comes with copy of service papers with details of enlistment, Military History Sheet showing his campaigns and confirmation of the clasps
IndiaGeneral Service Medal, awarded to Pte. W.Weaver, 1st WarwickshireRegiment, with North West Frontier 1908 clasp Bright EF, comes with copies of service record, and Military History Sheet, and copies of a World War I War Diary, service record shows enlistment in 1897, To the Reserve 1909, Rejoined in 1914, posted to France with the 1st Battalion, wounded on 24/5/2015 (a gunshot wound to the hand), wounded 30/4/1916. He served as a sniper.
Queen's South Africa Medal, 3rd type reverse, with 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, and South Africa 1902, awarded to 10613 Sapr: A.V Pittar Elec: Engrs: R.E, GVF/NEF. Comes with copies of enlistment papers, and Military History Sheet showing the list of entitlements to each clasp, accompanying paperwork shows entries on the Main Roll for each of the clasps, and entries on the 1881 Census
Queen's South Africa Medal, 2nd type reverse, traces of the remaining date removed by light tooling, with 2 clasps, Cape Colony and Orange Free State, awarded to 207 Pte. W.J. Ellmann, Cldstm, Gds, VF cleaned, with some scratches and small edge nicks, the Cape Colony clasp slightly bent. Come with photocopied service papers showing Pte. Ellmann's enlistment, previous service with the 21st Middlesex Rifle Volunteers, Military History Sheet, and copies of the extracts of the Medal Rolls showing entitlement to the Cape Colony and Orange Free State clasps
Crowns (7) 1951 GEF with hairlines, boxed, 1977 (4) GEF to UNC, 1981 (2) EF to UNC, Plastic Set 1953 (9 coins) Halfcrown to Farthing UNC in the wallet of issue, the wallet cut on the corner, SilverThreepences (3) 1889 VG, 1936 Near Fine/Fine, 1938 VF, Sixpence 1953 UNC, Brass Threepence 1953 UNC, Pennies (14) 1861, 1876H, 1899, 1900, 1902, 1903, 1906, 1916, 1921, 1935, 1945, 1948, 1953 (Lustrous UNC), 1967, mostly Fair to Good Fine, Farthing 1953 Lustrous UNC, Medal, World War I 1914-1915 Star awarded to 2290 Pte. R.F.Beaver 21-Lond.R, VF, Cap Badges (3) The King's Royal Rifle Corps, with details of Military engagements on all four parts of the cross, World War I Silver Wound Badge, World War I Machine Gun Corps, around VF
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
Medals (3) Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm diameter in bronze, by G.W.de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1871, BHM 3737EF cleaned, in the Royal Mint box of issue. South London Working Classes Industrial Exhibition 1865 Medal of Merit 51mm diameter in bronze by R.W Martin and J.Moore Reverse MEDAL OF MERIT surrounded by names of artists, scientists inventors and other prominent people NEF boxed, the lid detached. 1901 Naval and Military Exhibition Eimer 1858, BHM 3734 38mm diameter in White Metal Obverse: Vignette containing the busts of Edward VII and Alexandra NAVAL & MILITARY EXHIBITION, Exergue: CRYSTAL PALACE 1901, Reverse: Vignette containing busts of Queen Victoria and Albert , below - a view of the Great Exhibition building JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851 1901 NEF and lustrous
Tokens a varied group (4) Token/Medalet Germany - Frederick King of Prussia (undated c.1758) Obverse: Laureate Military figure to left, FREDERICK KING OF PRUSSIA, Reverse: Military figure to right FERDINANDUS PRINCEPS 22mm diameter, possibly by John Kirk, Fine with some porosity, Farthings 18th Century (2) Lanarkshire - Glasgow undated, bird under the second G of Glasgow DH48 Fine, scarce, Lothian - Edinburgh 1792 Reverse: Anchor and cable DH68 Fine, Church Token 1843 - Free Church of Scotland Good Fine
British Victories of the Peninsular War, a bronze box medal undated, (1815) 45mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Eimer 1075a, BHM 885, Obverse: Bust of the Duke of Wellington, left, uniformed, DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: BY THE CONSUMMATE SKILL AS A GENERAL HE HAS RAISED THE BRITISH ARMY TO THE HIGHEST EXCELLENCE, & HIMSELF THE MOST NOBLE, EXALTED HERO, IN THE ANNALS OF HISTORY, all within a wreath, containing 14 discs with the names and dates of military campaigns, NEF, the discs with a small amount of tape on each
GB and World Sets (5) GB The CoronationAnniversary Ingot and Crown set a 3-piece set comprising a Sterling SilverStamp Ingot 1s/3d replica of the 1953 Coronation Stamp, Crown 1953 UNC and Five Pound Crown 2003 Coronation Golden JubileeCupro-Nickel UNC, GB Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 (2 sets) UNC toned in the blue wallets of issue, East Caribbean States Two Dollars 2002-2003 British Military Leaders - The Piedfort Collection a 12-coin set in Gold-plated Cupro-Nickel, nFDC to FDC in the box of issue with certificates, Cook Islands One Dollar 2014-2015 D-Day to Victory a 16-coin set each reverse coloured with a different wartime scene, in Gold-plated copper, Lustrous UNC in a Westminster box, 9 with certificates, Part Sets (1) GB Countdown to the London Olympics a 3-coin part set comprising 2009 3-year Countdown Silver Proof, 2010 2-year Countdown Silver Proof, and 2011 1-year Countdown Silver Proof, nFDC in the 4-coin box, two with certificates, and Singles (30) GB (26) Twenty Pounds 2013 Silver - George and the Dragon UNC in the Royal Mint pack of issue, Five Pound Crowns (4) 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince PhilipGolden Wedding, 2011 1-Year Countdown to the London 2012 Olympic Games, 2012 Queen Elizabeth IIDiamond Jubilee, 2013 Christening of Prince George, Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint packs of issue, One Pound 1983 (2) UNC in the Maxwell House folders, Fifty Pence (7) 2011 London 2012 Sport Collection in silver (4) Basketball, Cycling, Rowing and Fair Play issues, UNC in capsules, 3 with certificates, 1994 D-Day Landings 50th Anniversary (2), 2013 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Benjamin Britten UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Crowns (10) 1977 (3), 1980 (4), 1981 (3) UNC, Two Pounds 2009 Darwin EF, Medal Replica - a Miniature Replica Waterloo medal, UNC in the pack of issue, World (5) Bermuda Five Dollars 2012 The System Does Discover The People Who Do Unsung Things Silver Proof nFDC, in capsule, no certificate, Jersey (3) Five Pounds (2) 2013 Coronation 60th Anniversary UNC the reverse with gold coloured highlights, 2014 70th Anniversary of D-Day UNC, Fifty Pence 2011 Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II Gold Plated Proof with coloured photograph of the Queen on the reverse UNC, Isle of Man Two Pounds 1993 Nigel Mansell F1 World Champion of 1992 UNC in capsule
Proof Sets (5) Blue Sets (3) 1984, 1985, 1987, Red Leather Deluxe Sets (2) 1986, 1994 nFDC to FDC a few coins with toning, in the cases of issue, Royal Mint Year Sets (5) 1983 (3), 1984, 1985, Lustrous UNC in the Royal Mint wallets of issue, Mint Sets 1953 (10 coins) Crown to Farthing Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Currency Set 1963 (7 coins, Halfcrown to Halfpenny, no English Shilling) the Florin Fine, others in Lustrous UNC in a slide case, Plastic Set 1953 (9 coins) UNC, Crowns (5) 1951 UNC boxed, 1953 UNC in a slide case, 1965 UNC (3), GB and a few World 20th Century issues (26) in mixed grades, Medal 1987 World Athletics Championships - Rome Silver Proof FDC boxed with certificate, Britain's First Decimal Coins 1968/71 UNC toned in the blue wallet of issue, Banknotes - Ten Shillings Fforde (2) consecutive numbers D29N 615938 and D29N 615939 UNC, along with Stamps in two albums many countries represented from Abyssinia to Uruguay includes well over 1000 stamps), in mixed condition, Cigarette Cards in a Will's album containing Leaders of Men, Flower Cultures, Whaling, Steeplechase Trainers, and Owners' Colours, along with further sets and part sets on a wide variety of subjects including Builders of Empire, Garden Hints, Household Hints, Modern Naval Craft, Military Uniforms and more, in mixed condition, a small model Concorde and a small decorative jar
A group of medals in white metal (5) comprising (1) British Army Enters Madrid 1812, 45mm diameter in white metal, Eimer 1025, BHM 737 by T.Wyon Snr./P.Wyon Obverse: Bust left, LIEUT. GEN. MARQUIS WELLINGTON. K.B. &c.&c. MDCCCXII Reverse: Garlanded Shields of Britain, Portugal and Spain, upon a plinth inscribed VIMEIRA/TALAVERA/BUSACO/CIUDAD RODRIGO/BADAJOZ/SALAMANCA amidst military trophies, ENTER'D MADRID AUGUST XII, NVF, (2) George III, Obsequies 1820 45mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Eimer 1126, BHM 1006, Obverse: Bust left, uniformed Bust GEORGE III DIED JAN. 29. 1820 IN THE 82 YEARS OF HIS AGE & 60 OF HIS REIGN. Reverse: A Funerary urn upon a tomb. IN MEMORY OF HIS OBSEQUIES AT WINDSOR FEB. 16. 1820 VF/GVF, (3) Salisbury Cathedral undated (c.1830) 50mm diameter in white metal by Halliday BHM 1469, Obverse: View of the cathedral In Exergue SALISBURY CATHEDRAL, Reverse: The Interior of the cathedral, In Exergue: THE CHOIR OF SALISBURY CATHEDL. VF, (4) Marriage of Princess Victoria to Frederick William of Prussia 1858 Eimer 1517, BHM 2627, 38mm diameter in white metal by J.Hinks, Birmingham, Obverse Busts left, conjoined, the Princess laureate, THE PRINCE OF PRUSSIA & THE PRINCESS ROYAL OF ENGLAND, Reverse: Conjoined shields, within a wreath JANy.25. 1858 EF and lustrous, (5) William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 51mm diameter in white metal, by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust almost facing SHAKESPEARE . BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIES 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A view of Shakespeare's Birthplace . THE TERCENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF SHAKESPEARE CELEBRATED 23 APRIL 1864 In Exergue: HIS BIRTH PLACE STRATFORD-ON-AVON EF and lustrous
North Korea (19) an assortment of medals including Order of the National Flag, First Class (2) GVF and EF, Order of the National Flag, Second Class (2) GVF and NEF, Order of the National Flag, Third Class (2) GVF and NVF, the second toned, Meritorious Labour Service Medal Silvered bronze, bronze gilt and red enamels, VF with some scratches to the reverse, Order of Soldiers Honour, Second Class GVF, Order of Military Service Honour, Third Class GVF, 1973 40th Anniversary of the Fatherland WarVictory VF with some damage to the enamelling, Order of the Red Banner of Three Great Revolutions NVF, Commemorative Order 'Foundation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea' VF, Order of Korean Labour, Type 2, NEF, Commemorative Order - Capital Construction NEF, Mongolia (2) 1982, 60 Years of the Peoples Army EF with full enamelling, Mongolia 1921 70th Anniversary of the Mongolian People's Revolution in brass with red enamel EF
Romania Medals (9) Soldier's Medal of Valour - First Class, Special Merits in Work medal, Armed Forces 20 Years Medal, Romanian Peoples Republic Armed Forces 10th Anniversary 1943-1953, 30 Years of Liberation from Fascist rule 1944-1974, Military Merit medal, Collectivisation of Agriculture 1962 (2), an agriculture-themed medal oval in brass depicting worker and tractor, with green ribbon, along with East Germany - For Excellent Combat, GVF to GEF
Behind Enemy Lines The Gulf War Collection a 3-piece set comprising Sovereign 1980 GEF plus two miniature replica medals The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 and The Kuwait Liberation Medal both with clasps and ribbons, the Sovereigns in these sets apparently issued to British Military personnel by the Ministry of Defence and carried by servicemen who may need bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces, in a Royal Mint box with certificate
Death Plaque and Military Medal - Bravery in the Field, , to Pte. Charles Smith 9th LondonRegiment (Queen Victoria's Rifles) along with Buckingham Palace letter signed by KingGeorge V, and scroll both affixed to card. He is buried at Bronfay Farm Military Cemetery, Bray - Sur - Somme, II. F.69, France, Death Plaque VF, Medal EF with some hairlines
Military Medal - for Bravery In The Field awarded to 85348 Dvr. E.J.Bricknell D.36/BDE: R.F.A, He joined in February 1915 and went to France in July of the same year, serving there until the cessation of hostilities. He was awarded the Military Medal for great bravery, remaining at his post while in great danger, comes with group of three comprising 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal (to 85348 Dvr. E.J. Bricknell R.A) VF to GVF, the group of three with ribbons, comes with group of five photographs
Albania (4) Order for Good Service to State and Society First Class, Second Class and Third Class awards, with Era of Communism Medal Red star above Red flag VF to EF, along with Albania Nene Heroine (Awarded 1955-1990) awarded to mothers of 10 children EF, Albania Motherhood medals, First class, Second class and Third Class, EF with ribbons, with awards for Agriculture, Arts, Military and Distinguished Master of Professions, in mixed grades to EF, along with Hungary (2) Service to the Homeland Class 1 UNC boxed, Hungary 20 Years Exemplary Military Service UNC boxed
Books (6) British Historical Medals 1760-1960 Volume 2 'The Reign of Queen Victoria' by Laurence Brown (2007 edition), Spink's Catalogue of British Commemorative Medals 1558 to the present day with valuations by Daniel Fearon, 1984 Edition, The Banknote Yearbook 6th Edition (2009), The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition (2013), British Military Authority Occupation Currency 1942-1956 Europe and North Africa by T.A.van Elmpt (2003), Standard Catalogue of British Coins 2004 (39th Edition), all in very good second-hand condition
The MilitaryMedals Stamp and Cover Collection GB/St. Vincent and the Grenadines, comprising 11 pages in an album :- Numismatic Covers (2) The Signed Victoria Cross Medal Gold Sovereign Cover with Gold Sovereign 1900 Good Fine with miniature replica Victoria Cross medal, The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002 with Gold Half Sovereign 2002 Lustrous UNC and Golden Jubilee miniature replica Medal, Miniature Replica Medals on covers (9) The George Cross, 1939-45 Star, The Atlantic Star, The Allied Victory Medal, The British War Medal 1914-1918, The 1914-1915 Star, Queen's South Africa, South African War Medal, and Waterloo Medal, UNC on the envelopes of issue with stamps
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
Books - a large, and comprehensive retired Ex-Coin Dealer's Library covering many aspects and areas of numismatics, includes many key reference works such as 'The Gold Sovereign' (2) 1999 Edition and Golden Jubilee Edition by Michael Marsh. 'The Gold Half Sovereign' by Michael Marsh, 1982 edition. Spink Standard Catalogue - Pre-Decimal Issues 2017. 'English Silver Coinage Since 1649' 1992 Edition by P.A.Rayner. 'British Silver Coins Since 1816' by Peter J. Davies 1982 Edition. Gold Coins of the World 5th Edition by Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg. KrauseWorld Coins 17th Century 1601-1700 3rd Edition (2 copies). Krause World Coins 1801-1900 2nd Edition. Krause World Coins 1701-1800 3rd Edition. Krause World Coins 1901-2000 39th Edition. The Banknote Yearbook 8th Edition 2013 by Token Publishing. 'World Paper Money General Issues 1368-1960 Volume 2 by Pick. 'World Paper Money Modern Issues 1961-date' 9th Edition. 'Paper Money of the United States' 6th Edition by Robert Friedberg. 'The Bronze Coinage of Great Britain' by Michael J. Freeman 1985 Edition. (2 copies) 'English Copper, Tin and Bronze Coins in the British Museum 1558-1958' by C. Wilson Peck 1964 Edition. 'English Hammered Coinage' by J.J.North (3) Volume 1 (1) and Volume 2 (2). 'The Provincial Token Coinage of the 18th Century ' by Dalton & Hamer 1990 Edition. 'Price Guide to 18th Century Tokens' by Siegfried E. Schwer. 'The British Bronze Penny' by Michael Gouby. 'Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1997 Edition. 'Greek Coins and Their Values - Volume 2 Asia and Africa' by David R. Sear. 'Byzantine Coins and Thier Values' by David R. Sear 2002 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values' by David R. Sear 1970 Edition. 'Roman Coins and Their Values 'Volumes 1 (2001 Edition) , 2 (2002 Edition) and 3 (2005 Edition). 'English Paper Money' (2 copies) 6th and 7th Editions 2002 and 2006 by Vincent Duggleby. 'Tradesmen's Tickets and Private Tokens' by R.C.Bell 1966 Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogues (5) 1995 (2), 1997 1999 and 2000 Editions. 'Scottish Banknotes 1695-2000' by Richard Dennett. 'English Proof and PatternCrown-Size Pieces 1658-1960, by Howard W.A Linecar and Alex G. Stone. 'Canadian Coins' by W.K Cross 59th Edition 2005. 'European Crowns and Thalers since 1800' by John S. Davenport. 'The Silver Token Coinage 1811-1812' by R.Dalton 1968 Edition. US Red Books (3) by R.S.Yeoman 1985, 2000 and 2004 Editions. 'Roman Silver Coins' by H.A.Seaby 1967. 'Greek Coins and Their Values' 1966 Edition by H.A.Seaby 1966 Edition (2 copies). Krause 'Standard Catalogue of World Gold Coins' 5th Edition. Coincraft Standard Catalogue of the Coins of Scotland, Ireland, Channel Islands and Isle of Man 1999 Edition. 'British Commemorative Medals' by Christopher Eimer 2010 Edition. Other titles include works covering Ancient Coins, Trade Tokens, Greek Coins, World Coins, Mexican Coins, Finnish Coins, Italian Copper Coins, Medals, Coin Hoards, War Medals, and other related titles covering Antiques Silver, Postcards, Pocket Watches, Gold and Silver Hallmarks, Military and Air Force Badges, Medals and Decorations, Gemstones and Postcards. All in good second-hand condition, the Standard references alone would cost new hundreds of Pounds (total weight over 150 Kilos)
GB & World a very pleasing and wide collection in an album (60) in various grades Good/VG to UNC. Ranging from early Treasury & Bank of England issues to modern and including a group of ERROR notes. Comprising a Fisher Second issue Treasury 1 Pound T31 issued 1923 prefix L1/37. A Peppiatt Britannia medallion 1 Pounds (5) including the Emergency World War II B249 Blue/Pink issues (2) along with the regular Green Post-war B260 Threaded issues (3) prefixes U55A, W95A and X33A. An O'Brien Lion & Key 5 Pounds B277 Shaded Symbol 1957 prefix D33. Hollom 5 Pounds QE2 portrait & seated child Britannia B297 1963 prefix C26. Fforde issues (4) including the Lion & Key 10 Pounds B316 prefix A58 and a selection of 10 Shillings QE2 portrait (3) including B309 first series prefix 81R and B310 prefixes B38N and last series D12N. A group of Page (10) including the 2 designs 1 Pounds QE2 portrait B320 1970 issues (5) a consecutive set Y45D 648139 - Y45D 648143 along with a consecutive set of the QE2 pictorial (5) series L34 259440 - L34 259444. Somerset (4) including a selection of 1 Pounds QE2 pictorial B341 W Reverse issues 1981 (3) close numbers prefix CY82 along with a 5 Pounds the Duke of WellingtonB343 L reverse issue 1980 prefix JY66. Gill (2) including a 20 Pounds Michael Faraday B358 issue 1991 with a FIRST RUN and fairly low serial number A01 006715 along with a 5 Pounds. A Kentfield 20 Pounds Michael Faraday B374 issue 1993 with a LOW FIRST RUN serial number X01 001439 given the first 1000 were not issued making this note number 439. A group of the new Polymer issues (6) including 5 Pounds Churchill B414 (4) with various prefixes and a consecutive pair of the 10 Pounds Jane Austen (2) prefix CD49. The group of ERROR notes include a Page 5 Pounds the Duke of Wellington B334 L Reverse issue 1973 with a partial offset mirror image of the obverse design on the reverse. A Page 1 Pound QE2 portrait B322 issue 1970 with a different serial numbers - BT06 788815 at top left and BT06 788825 at lower right. A Somerset 10 Pounds B348 L Reverse 1984 series AU46 984809 with a paper crease during printing in an acute angle across the Queen's picture, this note with 2 sets of small pinholes in the body of the note. And a 20 Pounds Kentfield B371 issue 1991 series T06 676486 with the obverse design with a Misaligned Printing causing signature and Bank's title to appear in incorrect position with a part of the bottom note's bank title to appear at bottom margin, also a part of the Queen's face misprinted with the arrow design at left. The world notes include issues from Brazil, China, Italy, Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Germany and France along with a few British Armed Forces, World War 2 period Allied military notes and a set of Fantasy 'Hell Bank Notes' with matching serials E64865 and illustrations of Marilyn Monroe, John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy. An interesting and desirable selection certain to attract the attention of collectors and dealers alike
GB and World Proof and Mint sets and singles the vast majority of pieces military-themed, war-themed or aviation-themed includes GB Five Pound Crown 2017 Remembrance Day Reverse with coloured poppies S.L60Silver Proof Piedfort, Two Pounds 2018 RAFCentenaryBadge Silver Proof S.K50, Two Pounds 2018 RAF Sea King Helicopter Silver Proof S.K53, nFDC to FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates, Jersey Five Pound Crown 2018 100 Years of the Royal Air Force Silver Proof with coloured Sopwith Camel, Supermarine Spitfire and Lockheed Lightning II on the reverse, FDC in the box of issue with certificate, Tristan da Cunha Crown 2014 Christmas Truce Silver Proof FDC in the box of issue with certificate, GB Britannia Fifty Pounds Silver 2015 UNC on the Royal Mint card of issue, GB Two Pounds (3) 2015 The Royal Navy (2) both UNC on different issue packs, 2016 World War I - The Army UNC on a 'The War on Land' pack of issue, Fifty Pence 2015 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain UNC in the Royal Mint wallet of issue, NumisProof Medallic Issues (2) both 50mm diameter 2oz. Silver Proofs Dam Busters and Falklands War Montage issues FDC in the boxes of issue, Gibraltar - A War To End All Wars a 5-coin set 2014-2017 comprising Double Crown 2017 in 9 carat gold, 2014 Crowns Air, Land and Sea issue in Gold plated Cupro-Nickel and Crown 2017 Lest We Forget UNC in the folder of issue, along with base metal sets (13) and singles (16) mostly UNC in the cases or boxes of issue
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
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 Distinguished Conduct Medal, George VMilitary Medal, to 52349 Sgt.E.J.Grant MGC (CAV) EF toned with ribbons, these medals awarded for actions on consecutive days, comes with framed photograph and copies of medical and service records, and Military History sheet, along with World War IIBattle of the Somme medal, UNC with ribbons
Medals (4) Coronation of William and Mary 1689 36mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 311b cast issues on smaller flans (2) , Obverse: Busts right conjoined, GVLIELMVS ET MARIA D:G: ANG. FRA. ET.HIB.REX.ET.REGINAFID.DEF.&., Reverse: Perseus delivering Andromeda from a sea monster, PRETIVMQ.ET.CAVSA. LABORIS. both Fine. Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 409 Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right, Victory, in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies, DE.GALL: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. in exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES: XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV Good Fine with some edge nicks. Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull Eimer 425, Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: arms of Britain upon escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, and decorated with a rose and thistle, crown above is supported by two infant genii, and collar of George of the Garter below NVF/VF holed twice at the top
World War I (12) World War I Medals (5) awarded respectively to 7403 Pte.J.Watkins 2nd South Lancashire Regiment VF. Killed in action France 24/10/1914. He is buried at Le Touret Memorial. Panel 23., to 7759 Pte.G.M.Fairfax 1st East Yorkshire Regiment, GVF. Killed in action France 24/3/1915, He is buried at Houplines Communal Cemetery Extension II. E.22, to 4986 Sergt. C.Atkinson 2nd York and Lancaster Regiment. He was killed in action in France 21/3/1918. He is buried at Arras Memorial Bay 8., to 1928 Dvr. Piran Ditta R.A. GVF. Killed in action in Mesopotamia 1-31 Oct. 1916, to Pte. N.CF.Fredericks. 1st Cape Corps. NVF. Pte. Fredericks was washed overboard off H.M.S.Tuna in the Indian Ocean 11/7/1917. 1914-1915 Stars (3) awarded respectively to 4030 Pte.W.Murray 11th Lancashire Fusiliers. EF. Killed in action in France 25/9/1917, he is buried at Arras Memorial Bay 5., to Pte. A.P.Stock Machine Gun Detachment. NEF. Pte. Stock was discharged unfit ex- East Africa 30/10/1917, he died 19/11/1925, to Sgt.F.V.Harris 11th Mounted Rifles (Patchefstroom Ruiters, a part of South Africa's Active Citizen Force.) EF. Sgt. Harris was awarded this for service in German S.W.Africa. Wounded East Africa April 1916 and died of malaria 29/1/1917 as Sergt.Major. World War I pair awarded to 2550 Rfmn.Nawab Din 1at.125th Rifles (Napier's Rifles) 1914-15 Star and World War I Victory medal. VF to GVF. Rfmn. Din was killed in action in Givenchy, France 20/12/1914, He is buried at Meerut Military Cemetery, St. Martin-les-Boulognei. A. 18. The heavy casualties suffered in the Battle of Givenchy caused a temporary ceasefire which led to the Christmas truce of 1914. World War I Victory Medals to two brothers (2) the first awarded to 10990 Pte.H.Cuthbertson 2nd. Scots Guards, GEF. Pte Cuthbertson died of wounds Neuve Chapelle, March 1915, the second awarded to 243077 Gnr.A.L.Cuthbertson, D.Battery 44 Brigade (Howitzers) R.F.A, (listed as Signaller on the CWGC website) GEF. Killed in action in Belgium 2/11/1918, and is buried at Tournai Communal Cemetery Allied Extension V. K.10 along with a further group of World War I (13) 1914-1915 Stars (5) 14614 Pte.F.Hardy 7th Somerset Light Infantry, About EF, Pte.Hardy was killed in action in France 3/9/1916 and is buried at Guillemont Road Cemetery, Guillemont XIV. I.4,2317 Pte.E.G.Burling (Lance Corporal on CWGC website) 2nd Northumberland Fusiliers. EF lacquered. He died of wounds in France 11/3/1915 and is buried at Wimereux Communal Cemetery I. D.21A, the second awarded to 1605 Pte. W.Armstrong, Durham Light Infantry. EF. Killed in action in Belgium 2/3/1916, he is buried at Railway Dugouts Burial Ground (Transport Farm) II B.24.273229 Pte.E.Grant 2nd Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. NEF. He was present at the Battle of Tanga, German East Africa 4/11/1914, 8725 Pte.J.Friend 4th Royal Fusiliers, NEF, Pte. Friend was killed in action in France 3/12/1916 and is buried at Etaples Military Cemetery XX. D.14A, the 4th Battalion served on the Western Front at Mons and Le Cateau, World War I Victory Medals (2) 15463 Pte. H.Wilson 1st King's Royal Rifle Corps (L/Cpl on CWGC website), a P.C. in the Hong Kong Police until 1915, he was killed in action at Dellvile Wood 27/7/1916, and is buried at Thiepval Memorial, Pier and Face 13A and 13B, 203155 Pte.J.Millership, South Staffordshire Regiment EF, Pte. Millership was wounded 31/7/1917, then killed in action with 1st and 2nd Monmouthshire Regiment 20/1/1918. He is buried at Oxford Road Cemetery V.K.15, World War I Medals (6) 9665 Pte.C.H.Butler 1st Berkshire Regiment. NEF. He was killed in action in France 16/5/1915 and is buried at Rue-des-Berceaux Military Cemetery, Richebourg-L'Avoue II.F.4, (also entitled to the 1914 Star and bar). The second awarded to 28713 Pte.W.H.Cardew 2nd Light Oxford and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry. NEF. Pte.Cardew was killed in action in France 5/12/1917 and is buried at Cambrai Memorial Louverval, Panel 7. The third awarded to 29947 Pte.E.G.Beer, 5th Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry, NEF. Pte.Beer died of wounds in France 20/4/1918 and is buried at Cabaret-Rouge British Cemetery, Souchez VIII.H.12, 31633 Pte. F.Worthington, King's Shropshire Light Infantry. GVF. Died of wound in France 5/5/1918. He is buried at Arneke British Cemetery II. C.9. ,41468 Gnr.A Sale R.A. Z battery 5th Brigade, Royal Horse Artillery, NEF, Gnr.Sale was killed in action in France 24/4/1917 and is buried at Bois-Carre British
World War I Medals (15) all recipients but one, either killed in action or died of wounds, awarded to the following:- 12112 Pte. R.Phillips 15th Royal Irish Rifles (North Belfast), VF. Pte.Phillips was killed in action in France 20/1/1916 and is buried at Miraumont Communal Cemetery C.1, 16887 Pte.P.Connor 8th Regiment of Irish Fusiliers. GVF. The 8th Regiment saw action at the Battles of Guillemont and Ginchy. Pte.Connor died of wounds in France 24/6/1916. He is buried at Bethune Town Cemetery V.E.75, D-9505 Pte.W.H.Allen 4th Dragoon Guards (Royal Irish). NEF. Killed in action, Battle for La Bassee 1/11/1914, buried Ypres Menin Gate Memorial Panel 3-5.Also entitled to 1914 Star and bar. 19056 Pte.A.Nicholas 9th Devon Regiment. NEF. Pte. Nicholas was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, France 1/7/1916. Buried Somme, Thiepval Memorial, Pier and face 1C, 2052D Seaman J.Flynn Royal Naval Reserve, H.M.S.Goliath, GVF. killed in action off Gallipoli 13/5/1915, buried at Plymouth Naval Memorial 8. HMS Goliath was sunk after being hit by three torpedoes from the Ottoman destroyer Mauvenet-i Milliye losing 570 of her 750 crew, 29447 Pte.J.Mullen R.INNES.FUS 1st Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (Mullan on CWGC). About EF. Killed in action in France, 19/5/1917, buried Arras Memorial, Bay 6. The 1st Battalion, which had been serving in India, returned home in January 1915, it was then landed at Cape Helles, Gallipoli, as part of the 87th Brigade in the 29th Division in April 1915. It was evacuated from Gallipoli in January 1916, then landed in Marseille in March 1916 for service on the Western Front, 2nd Lieutenant A.Bartlett Royal Welsh Fusiliers, NEF. Died of Wounds as a POW France, aged 32, 12/4/1918, buried Royal Irish Rifles Graveyard, Laventie Cemetery, 2nd Lieutenant A.P.Male Machinegun Corps Officer, enlisted 13th London Regiment 25/4/1911, commissioned 3/12/1915 NEF. Killed in action Bourlon Wood 23/11/1917 on the first day of battle, buried Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, also entitled to 1914 Star and bar with 13th London Regiment, 3665 Pte.A.Rhydwen, Welsh Guards, NEF. Pte.Rhydwen was killed in action in France 3/5/1918, Buried Bienvillers Military Cemetery, Pas de Calais XVII.C.9, 4474 Sepoy Kala Khan 58th Rifles. (58th Vaughan's Rifles, Frontier Force) NEF. Killed in action, Palestine 14/4/1918. Buried Heliopolis (Port Tewfik) Memorial. 4751 Pte.J.Dowling 1st Leinster Regiment VF. Pte.Dowling died of wounds in France 15/5/1915 and is buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery VIII. D.7., 8841 Pte.A.Mawhenney 2nd Irish Guards (Mawhinney on CWGC website). EF. died 31/7/1917 buried Ypres, Menin Gate, Belgium (Panel 11), 8890 Pte.F.C.Brown 2nd Kings Own Royal Lancashire Regiment. NEF. Pte. Brown was born in Ahmednagar, India enlisted in Winchester, UK, and was killed in action 8/5/1915 at the second Battle of Ypres. This battle is the first recorded use of poison gas on the Western Front, and over 300 men were killed in the last German assault on Frezenberg, He is buried ay Ypres Menin Gate Memorial, Panel 12, Capt. J.M.Fonseca R.A.M.C, First Welsh Field Ambulance, 53rd Welsh Division, served in Gallipoli 1914. NEF. The 53rd Welsh Division landed at Sulva Bay 8/8/1915, with only three officers, and after 4 months became part of the Suez Canal Defence Force. World War I Victory Medal awarded to 5-2688 Pte. J.H.Boardman 1st Royal Irish Rifles. VF. Killed in action during the Battle of the Somme (Battle for Ancre Heights) 23/10/1916, buried Somme, Thiepval Memorial Pier and face 15A and 15B
General Service Medal with Palestine bar, awarded to 3952993 Pte.G.Carpenter Welch. Regiment. NEF/EF. The First Regiment was deployed to Palestine to suppress the Arab Revolt, then sent on to North Africa and participated in the Western District Campaign, then sent to Crete in 1941 where Pte. Carpenter was taken Prisoner of War in June 1941. Queen's South Africa Medal awarded to 3rd Class Trooper 2867 R.F.Bruce with two bars Orange Free State and Cape Colony. GVF. Enlisted 1/5/1901, Died Boskop 11/11/1901 of enteric fever. Scottish Regiments (3) World War I Medals (2) the first to 10234 Pte.J.Scott 2nd Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, VF. Pte. Scott was killed in action in France 9/3/1915, (also entitled to 1914 Star and bar). He is buried at Ration Farm Military Cemetery, La Chapelle-Darmentieres VI. M.3. The second to 7220 Pte.D.Taylor 1st regiment of Scots Fusiliers, VF. Pte. Taylor was killed in action in France 13/11/1916. (also entitled to 1914 Star and bar). He is buried at Thiepval Memorial Pier and Face 3C. 1914-15 Star awarded to 17560 Pte.W.Pilkington, 1st King's Own Scottish Borderers EF. Pte. Pilkington was wounded in Gallipoli on 4/6/1915 and died of his wounds 7/6/1915. Sussex Yeomanry Casualty World War I Medal to 2040 Private R.S.Paterson, SUSS.YEO, EF. Enlisted 7/10/1915 in Egypt, transferred Royal Engineers and died of wounds Royal Sussex Regiment 23/10/1918, with copy of service record, entitled to 1914/1915 Star and Victory Medals
Northumberland Fusiliers trio comprising Queen's South Africa Medal with two bars Cape Colony and South Africa 1902, awarded to 3995 Pte.R.Rowe 127th Company of Imperial Yeomanry VF, 1914-15 Star awarded to 12-11371 Corporal R.Rowe, EF, and World War I Medal also to Corporal R.Rowe NEF, Corporal Rowe died of wounds in France 30/9/1915 and is buried at Lapugnoy Military Cemetery I.C.22, Queen's South Africa Medals (2) the first with 3 bars Cape Colony, Paardeberg and Johannesburg, awarded to 20804 Dvr.W.J.Mercer, Royal Field Artillery, NEF. Comes with card stating that Dvr.Mercer died 20/6/1903 with 66 Battery, the second with 4 bars, South Africa 1901, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony, awarded to 7269 Bugler R.W.Hall 2nd Lancashire Fusiliers. NEF. Enlisted London, declared unfit 27/7/1902
World War I Medals (7) awarded respectively to Frank Theaker, Master of the S.S.Flowergate, He died in the British Hospital , Buenos Aires 25/1/1926 GVF, to Driver M.Russell, 1st Regiment South African Field Artillery, NEF. Driver Russell was born in Scotland, enlisted in Johannesburg, South Africa 28/5/1917 and died in Egypt 17/12/1918. He is buried at Kantara War Cemetery E.335, John Duncan, Second Engineer on S.S.Crispin, S.S.Crispin was torpedoed 14 miles south of Hook Point, County Wexford on 29/3/1917, when Second Engineer Duncan was killed along with four others in the Engine Room. He is buried at Tower Hill Memorial, to John Duncan, Second Engineer on S.S.Crispin, S.S.Crispin was torpedoed 14 miles south of Hook Point, County Wexford on 29/3/1917, when Second Engineer Duncan was killed along with four others in the Engine Room. He is buried at Tower Hill Memorial, to Joseph H.Cooper, 1st Engineer on S.S.Rosario, VF. S.S.Rosario was torpedoed South West of Ireland 18/8/1917 when 1st Engineer Cooper was drowned, to W-2943 Driver. J.Thomas R.A Royal Field Artillery, 38th Trench Mortar Battery, EF. Died of wounds France 30/3/1918, buried Mervill Communal Cemetery Extension III. C.19, London Gazette entry for Military Medal on 26/5/1917, to 5087 Pte.D.Horn 1st Scots Guards. NEF. Pte. Horn was killed in action in France 25/1/1915 and is buried at Arras Road Cemetery, Roclincourt II. K.12, and 13103 Pte.D.Douglas 2nd Coldstream Guards. NEF. Pte. Douglas was killed in action in France 30/11/1917 and is buried at Cambrai Memorial, Louverval, Panel 2, along with World War I awarded to two brothers: World War I Medal with Mentioned in Dispatches Oak Leaf, awarded to Lieut-Col. A.P.Liston-Foulis. NEF. Lieut-Col. Liston-Foulis (the son of Baronet Foulis of Colinton) was mentioned in dispatches 4/7/1913 on his promotion from Captain to Major. He was killed in action in Cambrai, France 30/11/1917, and is buried at Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery IV. A.3, World War I Victory Medal awarded to Lieut G.M. Liston-Foulis, Seaforth Highlanders, NEF. Lieut.G.M.Liston-Foulis, Durham Light Infantry, was commissioned to Northern Russia in November 1915. He fought in the Archangel Expedition in 24 Oct.1918 to 17 Jun.1919 in North Russia, He died in Edinburgh 10/6/1957
World War I and World War II a varied group (52) includes Belgium Commemorative World War I in bronze (3), Belgium Knight order of Leopold II, Belgium Jus de Grenier (5), Poland World War II Cross of Merit (2), France and Germany Star, Russia Veteran of Labour in silver, African medal 1940-1945 awarded to Belgian Military who served in Africa during World War II (Belgian forces served in the colonies of the Congo and Ruanda-Urundi and also in Nigeria, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Palestine and Madagascar during the conflict) (6), Belgium Medal for the Prisoners of War 1940-1945, Belgium Medal for the 1940-1945 War (3), along with other examples from Belgium and Poland, along with St. Johns Ambulance Association medal with bars from 1922 to 1936, and other decorative paranumismatic items, in mixed grades
France National Medals - Memorial Medals a 40-piece set each 40mm to 41mm diameter in bronze early 19th Century each depicting famous French figures in industry, military and culture, the obverses with portraits of each subject, the reverses stating the birthplace and date, and date of death, EF to UNC attractively toned, comes in a contemporary bookform-style case with two felt-lined trays, we note many examples of these medals retailing at $80 to $135 each on internet websites
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 KingGeorge 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
Behind Enemy Lines The Gulf War Collection a 3-piece set comprising Sovereign 1982 A/UNC plus two miniature replica medals The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 with clasp and ribbon and The Kuwait Liberation Medal with ribbon, the Sovereigns in these sets apparently issued to British Military personnel by the Ministry of Defence and carried by servicemen taking part in Operation Granby (17/1/1991 to 26/2/1991) who may need bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces, in a Royal Mint box with certificate of authenticity detailing the history of the Sovereigns in this conflict, Africa Star, Italy Star and 1939-1945 Star, GVF and St. Helena Fifty Pence Banknote, along with copies of 1939-1945 medal and World War II Defence medals both with COPY on the medal EF
World War II a group of five , War Medal, Africa Star, 1939-45 Star, Italy Star, and Africa Service Medal awarded to 8068 Bombr.J.H.Duncan, South African Artillery, EF. Bombr. Duncan enlisted 10/10/1940, was sent to Egypt with PretoriaRegiment in April 1943, to 22nd Field Regiment, May 1943, to Italy in May 1944, and hospitalised, cause unknown, May 1944, and evacuated to South Africa . He was discharged on 2/1/1947., along with World War I to Welsh Regiments (4) 1914-15 Star awarded to 19532 Pte.W.Roberts 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers. EF. Pte.Roberts was killed in action in France 3/9/1916 and is buried at Thiepval Memorial. Pier and Face 4A, World War I Medals (3) the first awarded to 11085 Pte.G.Jones, South Wales Borderers, NEF. Pte.Jones died of wounds in Alexandria, Egypt, 5/7/1915 after evacuation from Gallopoli, and is buried at Alexandria (Chatby) Military and War Memorial Cemetary L.10. the second awarded to 8717 Pte.D.J.Evans, 2nd Welsh Regiment NEF, Pte.Evans was killed in action 4/5/1915 and is buried at Le Toueret Memorial Panels 23 and 24. the third to 9348 Pte.C.Lewis 1st Royal Welsh Fusiliers.GVF. He died of heart failure in Calais, France on 9/12/1914, and is buried at Ploegdteert Memorial Panel 5. (All were entitled to the 1914 star and Mons clasp)
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
Military Medal, George V issue, (50858 Gnr-A. Bmbr. P. Clarkson R.F.A.) Polished & contact marks, AVF. Sold with research and copied service details. MM LG. 23. July 1919 for France.
GB/Guernsey/Jersey The Diamond Jubilee Silver Five Pounds coin Set a 3-coin set 2012 comprising Jersey Five Pound Crown 2012 Silver Proof with gold accented portrait, Guernsey Five Pound Crown 2012 Silver Proof and GB Five Pound Crown 2012 Gold plated Silver Proof nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box with certificate, Five Pound Crown 2015 Sir WinstonChurchill 50th Anniversary of his Death Silver Proof FDC in a Datestamp holder with first class stamp, boxed, no certificate, Guernsey/Jersey/Gibraltar The Coronation Jubilee 3-coin silver set 2013 comprising Guernsey Five Pound Crown 2013 Silver Proof, the reverse with gold highlighting, Jersey Five Pound Crown 2013 Silver Proof, the reverse with gold highlighting, Gibraltar Five Pound Crown 2013 Silver Proof with Gold highlighted stagecoach on the reverse, FDC in the Westminster box of issue with certificate, Numismatic First Day Cover comprising Jersey Five Pound Crown 2013 Flying Scotsman Silver Proof the reverse with gold highlighting, FDC on the envelope with 4 First class and 4 Second class stamps, in the Westminster folder with certificate, Numismatic First Day Cover The BrexitCommemorative, comprising Two Pounds Silver Britannia 2016 Stippled Field on the envelope of issue with First class stamp, in a Westminster folder with certificate, The United Kingdom Longest Reigning Monarch Double Coin Cover comprising Crown 1953 UNC and Five Pound Crown 2015 UNC on the envelope of issue with 3 First class stamps and 2x £1.52 stamps, in a Westminster wallet with certificate, Her Majesty in Service Coin Cover comprising Two Pounds Britannia 2016 Stippled Field UNC on the envelope of issue with 2x First Class, 2x £1.10 stamps, 2x 76p stamps, 2x 68p stamps in the Westminster wallet with certificate, Jersey Five Pound Crown 1945 VE Day Silver Proof with coloured flags on the reverse, FDC on the envelope of issue, with 95p, 85p, 73p, 64p, 57p and 47p stamps, in a Westminster wallet with certificate, Two Pounds 2012 200th Anniversary of the Birth od Charles Dickens Proof nFDC on the envelope of issue with £1.90, £1.28, 87p, 77p, First Class and Second Class stamps, in a Westminster wallet with certificate, Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Coin Cover comprising Five Pound Crown 2012 UNC on the envelope of issue with First Calss stamp, with certificate, Prince William and Catherine MiddletonRoyal Engagement Medallic Cover 2010 the reverse with gold highlighting, on the envelope of issue with First Class and 27p stamps, with certificate, The Military Aviation World Coin Cover Collection an 11-cover set coins and stamps from a host of Commonwealth countries, along with a 10-piece set of Replica cigarette cards, UNC in the album of issue, 175 Years of Coronation Anniversaries a 7-cover set from different Commonwealth countries, UNC on the envelopes of issue with stamps, with certificates, in the album of issue, First Day Stamp covers - 70th Anniversary of D-Day a 12-cover set 2014 each cover depicting a different War Veteran and with 3x25p stamps and a 20p stamp, UNC in the album of issue, Britain's Last Tommies a 12-medal set each medal depicting a different WWI Veteran Prooflike UNC each with a colour picture on the reverse of the Veterans, UNC with the album of issue with certificates, Guernsey/Jersey/Gibraltar a 17-coin set 'Great Britain at War' comprising Five Pound Crowns (16) and Two Pound (1) all Silver Proofs 16 with certificates, FDC in the Westminster box with certificate, Gibraltar Five Pound Crown 2015 Queen Elizabeth II - The Longest Reigning Monarch BU in a Westminster wallet with certificate
Peru Medals (6) Silver 23mm diameter in silver LOS ESTUDIANTES DE MEDICINA DE LIMA 1874 EF nicely toned, Muelle de Huacho 1901 silver medal, EF, Centennial of the Battle of Ayacucho, 1824 - 1924. Obverse: BATALIA DE AYACUCHO, bust of general Antonio José de Sucre right, in military uniform; · 1824 · below, Reverse: CENTENARIO DE AYACUCHO, bust of president José Pardo y Barreda right; · 1924 · below, (3) each 1.54 grammes in silver EF-GEF, Inauguration of the Ramon Castilla Monument 1915 Oscar R.Benavides/Sculptor David Lozano 30mm diameter in base metal VF
Of Cuban Interest from a Cuban collection (4), Harvard Institute 1923 Alumni medal 42mm diameter in silver awarded to P.G.Mendoza VF with suspension loop, National Reconciliation medal (c.1933) Obverse Bust left wearing armour and plumed helmet, Reverse Arms of Cuba surmounted by a Phrygian bonnet bearing a five-pointed star within oak and laurel wreath, ribbon with one line of 7 chevrons NVF the ribbon with some stains, Order of Military Merit, Fourth Class, in bronze gilt, red enamel, with red ribbon VF, Bartolome Maso Centenary 1830-1930 31.5mm diameter in bronze GVF with some contact marks
Group of six awarded to Lieutenant Commander J.E.Pontet, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, 1939-45 Star, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence medal, Volunteer Reserve Decoration EF cased along with Institute of Medical Social Workers badge, this along with details of Military Service History and family tree
First World WarMilitary Medal Group to Sjt. G.H.Benning R.F.A., Military Medal (L-10595 35/D.A.C. R.F.A.) British War & Victory Medals (L-10595 Sjt. R. A.). France Croix de Guerre, 1914-1918 reverse. EF (4).
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
Assorted medals (21), subjects include exhibitions, military, prize and sports, mostly copper and base metal, a few silver. Generally VF or better (21).
Proof Sets (7) 2008 Royal Shield of ArmsSilver Proofs (7 coins) One Pound to One Penny, Premium Proof Set 2013 a 15-coin set in the impressive box with medallion comprising Five Pound Crown, Two Pounds (4), One Pound (3), Fifty Pence (2) and Twenty Pence to One Penny, Executive Sets (5) 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, Proof Set 2012 in the bookform case, FDC in the cases of issue, along with The Washington DC Collectors Coin series Military Monuments a 5-piece medallic set by C.Forbes Crown-sized in base metal, FDC in the box of issue with certificate
Military Medal group of four to Cpl H.E.Chambers R.E., Military Medal, GV. Issue (95186 L.Cpl. 102/F. Coy. R.E.) 1914-15 Star (Spr. R.E.), British War & Victory Medals (2-Cpl. R.E.). GVF. (4). M.M. London Gazette 9.12.1916.
RussiaMedal 1889 500th anniversary of Russian military use of artillery begun by Dimitri Donskoi in 1389. By A. Griliches, 92mm diameter in bronze, Smirnov-961, Bust of Alexander III facing left. Reverse: Legend in wreath of cannons, About UNC with a few small spots on the obverse, a pleasing piece
World Proof boxed sets (4) The Queen MotherCentenary Collection a 13-coin set Crown-sized all but one in silver, from a host of Commonwealth countries, FDC in the box of issue with certificates, East Caribbean States Two Dollars 2003 BritishMilitary Leaders a 12-coin set in Piedfort CuproNickel Proofs, along with Replica Waterloo Medal miniature, FDC in the box of issue with certificates, The Queen's Golden JubileeFalkland Islands 50 Pence 2002 a 12-coin set FDC along with GB and World mixed Crowns these in cupro-Nickel mostly UNC, with certificates, Ships and Explorers a 12-coin set 1994-2000 from a variety of countries all but one in silver nFDC to FDC in a Westminster box with certificates, also Canada 25 Cents 1992 a 12-piece set depicting the 12 Territories, along with One Dollar 1992 UNC on a 'Canada 125' card
Behind Enemy Lines The Gulf War Collection a 3-piece set comprising Sovereign 1958 GEF plus two miniature replica medals The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 and The Kuwait Liberation Medal both with clasps and ribbons, the Sovereigns in these sets apparently issued to British Military personnel by the Ministry of Defence and carried by servicemen who may need bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces, in a Royal Mint box with certificate
India, Military & Police medals (6), 1ndia Service Medal 1939-45, India Police Independence Medals 1950 (2), Sangram Medal ( x 3, Awarded for service during the 1971/72 war with Pakistan). GVF.
India, Military & Police medals (4), 25th Independence Anniversary Medal 1947-1972, Azad - Kashmir Commemoration Medal 1947-49 bronze, 20 Years Long Service Medal named to 2477713 NK Shri Ram Punjab R., 1965 Semar Seva Star Bronze to Const. Jag. Roop Singh R.P. . 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.
East Caribbean StatesBritishMilitary Leaders the PiedfortCollection 2003 in cupro-nickel plated with fine gold a 12 coin set depicting great leaders 14th to 20th Century in a Westminster case FDC, Alderney/Jersey/Guernsey 60th Anniversary of D-Day Landings Commemorative Collection comprising Newspaper copy, Three Five Pound Crowns in silver plus flag pins (2) and a miniature medal FDC in a commemorative tin as issued, a pair of R.M.S. Titanic Reproduction silver spoons, by Arthur Price, boxed, Five Pound Crown 2004 Entente Corsdiale Cupro-NickelProof, boxed with certificate, Solomon IslandsDollar 2000 Olympics Proof FDC with coloured reverse, a Corona pocket watch in an ornately inscribed case depicting a hunting scene, GB and World a small group (20) mostly modern includes some Crown sized, and some silver issues in mixed grades
Behind Enemy Lines The Gulf War Collection a 3-piece set comprising Sovereign 1980 GEF plus two miniature replica medals The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 and The Kuwait Liberation Medal both with clasps and ribbons, the Sovereigns in these sets apparently issued to British Military personnel by the Ministry of Defence and carried by servicemen who may need bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces, in a Royal Mint box with certificate
GB and World a small mixed group (14) includes London Exhibition Medal 1862 VF in white metal, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 EF in white metal , GB (6) Crown 1822 VG, Shillings (3)1866, 1909, 1910, Halfpennies (2) 1731, 1854 in mixed circulated grades
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.
Behind Enemy Lines The Gulf War Collection a 3-piece set comprising Sovereign 1980 GEF plus two miniature replica medals The Gulf Medal 1990-1991 and The Kuwait Liberation Medal both with clasps and ribbons, the Sovereigns in these sets apparently issued to British Military personnel by the Ministry of Defence and carried by servicemen who may need bargaining power if confronted by unfriendly forces, in a Royal Mint box with certificate
RussiaINA Retro Patterns Alexander I (1801-1825) 1801-dated Medal or ‘Military Rouble.‘ Lot comprising 20 medals or pattern roubles in golden alloy, 20 medals or pattern roubles in polished pewter and 20 medals or pattern roubles in high grade copper, struck to a prooflike/proof finish in limited quantities (60 pcs in lot) From total mintage of only 450 pieces of each metal
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.
RussiaINA Retro Patterns Alexander I (1801-1825) 1801-dated Medal or ‘Military Rouble.‘ Lot comprising 25 medals or pattern roubles in golden alloy, 25 medals or pattern roubles in polished pewter and 25 medals or pattern roubles in high grade copper, struck to a prooflike/proof finish in limited quantities (75 pcs in lot) From total mintage of only 450 pieces of each metal
RussiaINA Retro Patterns Alexander I (1801-1825) 1808-dated Medal or ‘Military Rouble‘ Lot comprising 25 medals or pattern roubles in golden alloy, 25 medals or pattern roubles in polished pewter and 25 medals or pattern roubles in high grade copper, struck to a prooflike/proof finish in limited quantities (75 pcs in lot) From total mintage of only 650 pieces of each metal
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
RussiaINA Retro Patterns Alexander I (1801-1825) 1801-dated Medal or ‘Military Rouble.? Lot comprising 25 medals or pattern roubles in golden alloy, 25 medals or pattern roubles in polished pewter and 25 medals or pattern roubles in high grade copper, struck to a prooflike/proof finish in limited quantities (75 pcs in lot) From total mintage of only 450 pieces of each metal
RussiaINA Retro Patterns Alexander I (1801-1825) 1808-dated Medal or ‘Military Rouble? Lot comprising 25 medals or pattern roubles in golden alloy, 25 medals or pattern roubles in polished pewter and 25 medals or pattern roubles in high grade copper, struck to a prooflike/proof finish in limited quantities (75 pcs in lot) From total mintage of only 650 pieces of each metal
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
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
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)
Military (23) POW Camp Tokens 1914-18 (6), NAAFI Tokens 1939-75 (10), USA (5) all different plus two medals VF or better
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