Medals, includes some world examples in base metal (35), includes Hudson Bay Company 1970, GB Royal Mint Queens Award to Industry 1973 dump-style striking in silver (?) 23.5 grammes, boxed, Robert Raines- Sunday Schools 1880 in white metal (2), Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs - Field Marshal Lord Roberts of Kandahar (5), Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait 1991, Kuwait Liberation Medal 1991, boxed, Vatican, Papal medal 1975 51mm diameter, along with GB and World in base metal, the majority 20th Century and a group of pins, badges and a few Paranumismatic items (21) a few Naval-related, in mixed grades to EF, Coins (2) GB Sixpence 1944 F/VF and Germany 5 Marks 1968 J 150th Anniversary od the Birth of Friedrich Wilhelm Raiff Eisen EF
Naval Victories 1794-1816 a set of medals (6) each depicting the victor and the Battle as follows: 1) EARL HOWE ADMIRAL OF THE WHITE K.G, Reverse: THE FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED OFF USHANT 1 JUNE 1794. 2) ADMIRAL EARL ST. VINCENT Reverse: THE SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED 14. FEBy 1797. 3) ADM. VISC. DUNCAN Reverse: THE DUTCH FLEET DEFEATED 11 OCTr 1797, 4) ADMIRAL SIR S>SMITH, Reverse: ACRE DEFENDED. BONAPARTE REPULSED. SYRIA SAVED. 20 MAY 1799. 5) ADM. VISC. NELSON K.B.D. OF BRONTE Reverse: NILE 1.AUGt 1798, COPENHAGEN 1.APRIL.1801, TRAFALGAR 21 OCT. 1805, 6) ADMIRAL LORD EXMOUTH Reverse: ALGIERS AUGUST 1816, All in Gilt bronze, around EF in a brass round box with NAVAL VICTORIES and an ornate pattern on the lid
Medals (4) Campaign medals (2) VictoriaNaval Long Service and Good Conduct medal awarded to J.C.Tucker Mr. At Arms. HMS Jason. 20 Years GVF with suspension bar and ribbon. World War IIDefence Medal GEF with suspension bar and ribbon, Commemorative Medals (2) Coronation of George VI 193725mm diameter in bronze A/UNC in the purple box of issue, Robert Louis Stevenson 1850-1894 39mm diameter brass uniface EF boxed
Medals a varied and interesting group (12) 1819-1915 comprising:- International Fisheries Exhibition 1883 45mm diameter in silver, Eimer 1694 NEF boxed. 1832 Reform Bill 49mm diameter in White Metal, EF holed at the top. Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore, EF. York Cathedral 61mm diameter in White Metal by J.Davis of Birmingham GEF. Sir Charles Cockerell 1819 Election Validated 53mm diameter in bronze by J.P.Suffield Eimer 1111 EF. Parish Church of Frittenden, Kent, Restored 1848 42mm diameter by Davis of Birmingham GEF. The Marriage of Edward, Prince of Wales to Princess Alexandra 1863, 52mm in white metal by Ottley of Birmingham, Lustrous EF. Death of William IV 1837 41mm diameter by T.W.Ingram VF. RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891 38mm diameter in White Metal. Whitenash Industrial Exhibition 1865 St.Margaret's Day 40mm diameter by J.Moore of Birmingham VF with some scratches. Lusitania Sinking 1915 55mm diameter UNC, The Bell Medal 39mm diameter undate Presented by the Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs 39mm diameter in bronze GEF, all in a Lindner Tray
World War I group of Four awarded to Pte. CH16430 Frederick Edwards R.M.L.I comprising 1914 Star R.M. Brigade, British War Medal 1914-1920 R.M.L.I, First World WarVictory Medal R.M.L.I, and Royal NavalService and Good Conduct Medal Type (2nd Type Obverse) MNE. R.F.R. GVF-NEF. Pte.Edwards joined in London in 1909 and was sent to Deal Depot. He joined the 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI , and, as part of the Royal Marine Brigade, served at the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and was part of the MediterraneanExpeditionary Force in Dardanelles and Gallipoli (Feb 1915-March 1916). Comes with copies of Pte. Edwards service record
World War II (3) awarded to Lewis G. Willmore RN, Sto 1 H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert, Defence Medal and War Medal 1939-1945, also RoyalNaval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, along with copies of service record and copy of photo of the H.M.Y. Victoria & Albert, list of recipients of the George V Silver Jubilee Medal, George V Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 32mm diameter in silver, Reverse: GRI cypher with May 6 1910 in two lines to the left and May 6 1935 in two lines to the right, GEF and nicely toned, with mount and ribbon, George VICoronation 1937 32mm diameter in silver Reverse: Crowned GRI Crowned 12 May 1937 GEORGE VI QVEEN ELIZABETH A/UNC with mount and ribbon, along with other paperwork relating to Lewis Willmore's details of marriage from the Civil Registration Marriage Index August and September 1922, and details of his death in 1950
World War I Group of Four awarded to K.10437 John Goddard L.Sto R.N. 1914-15 Star (Act.L.Sto.R.N.), British War Medal 1914-1920 (L.Sto. R.N.), First World WarVictory Medal (L.Sto.R.N), and RoyalNaval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V 2nd Type Obverse) S.P.O. H.M.S. Furious, GVF mounted as worn, with copy of service record
Captain Cook Memorial 1779 43mm diameter in bronze by L.PingoEimer 780 Obverse: Bust left, draped, IAC. COOK. OCEANI. INVESTIGATOR ACERRIMVS REG. SOC. LOND. SOCIO SVO, Reverse: Fortune, leaning against a naval column, places a rudder upon a globe. NIL INTENTATVM NOSTRI LIQVERE, in exergue: AVSPICIIS GEORGII III, UNC or near so with small nicks and spots
South America a small group (5) Colombia Fifth Class Order of Boyaca, Chile Order of Naval merit, Peru (3) National Service Medal, Army Medal Guardia Civil del Peru, Order of the Hipolito Nuanue in mixed grades to EF
Medals a mixed group (6) George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver the official Royal Mint issue GVF. Battle of Jutland 1916 44mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son Eimer 1951 GEF and lustrous. Naval Actions at Heligoland Bight 1914 and Dogger Bank 1915 45mm diameter in white metal by Spink & Son, depicting the sinking of the Mainz and Blucher ships, Eimer 1940, GEF. Dassier Restrike Medal of Edward I gilded NEF. City of LondonPolice medal 1887 Jubilee of Queen Victoria in bronze, awarded to PC 710 D.KENNEDY VF in wooden box, Robert Ferguson M.P. F.R.S.F.G.S. &c. Patron of Science, Literature and Art 1836, Memorial Medal by F.Bain 48mm diameter, in white metal GEF
19th Century (11) covering the period 1842 to 1897 a wide range of subjects covered including The Great Exhibition 1851, RoyalNaval Exhibition 1891, Opening of the Royal Exchange 1842, Golden Jubilee 1887 and Diamond Jubilee 1897 types, many in white metal, in mixed grades to EF
World War I and World War II a group of nine to Lieut. (E) Joseph William Brand R.N, HMS Gossamer 1914-1915 Star, World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, 1939-1945 Defence Medal, 1939-1945 World War II Medal, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Distinguished Service Cross, George VI (1942), EF in presentation box, comes with photograph and copies of papers detailing the HMS Gossamer and details of the naval career of Joseph William Brand. The HMS Gosamer was a minesweeper of the Halcyon class. At the evacuation from Dunkirk Gossamer made six trips to and from that port or the beaches and brought home 3200 men. In April 1942 the Gossamer left Murmansk with two other ships of her flotilla to assist the cruiser Edinburgh which had been torpedoed. Gossamer rescued 440 survivors. Gossamer remained in North Russia and on June 24 1942 was sunk by a direct bomb during an air attack.
Egypt Medal 1882 awarded to Ships Corporal, First Class W.W.Holmes H.M.S. Monarch, with bar ALEXANDRIA 11th JULY, VF. Ships Corporal Holmes was discharged to Pension in 1887. H.M.S. Monarch took part in the Naval bombardment of Alexandria 11th to 13th July 1882. The vessel was the first to carry its guns in turrets, and was also the first British Warship to have guns of 12 inch calibre
Admiral Earl Howe, NavalVictory of the First of June 1794 48mm diameter in copper by C.H.Kuchler. Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, RIC.COMES.HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN.with PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN below the bust. Reverse: A Naval Engagement. NON SORTESED VIRTUTE, in exergue GALOR.CLASSIS. PROFLIG. DIE 1 JUNII. MDCCXCIV, UNC Toned , the fields with a prooflike quality and with only the most minor contact marks, a superb example
Royal Navy, World War II and Malaya Campaign group of four awarded to D/JX 815073 S.V.HILL A.B.R.N, The 1939-45 Star, The Atlantic Star, World War II Medal and Naval General Service Medal with MALAYA bar NEF to GEF
Peru Medals (6) Order of Agricultural Merit, 1883, 1978 75th Anniversary of the Province of Bolonesi, in silver, the coat of arms enamelled, loop mounted with ribbon, Political Intelligence Service (National Police) medal, the coat of arms and surround with some enamelling, 50th Wedding Anniversary Medal 1868-1918 with ribbon and Club de la Union bar, NavalWar medal in silver with loop mount, 1969 50th Anniversary of the Republican Guard 29mm diameter in silver, the coat of arms enamelled, the mount at the top removed, in mixed grades VF to EF
In White Metal a small group (4) The International Exhibition 1862 65mm diameter by Ottley, Birmingham, Obverse Bust left HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA Reverse a side view of the building, THE INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION IN THE 25th YEAR OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA. OPENED 1st MAY 1862 DESIGNED BY CAPTAIN FOWKER.E. ERECTED BY MESSrs KELK AND LUCAS EF, The Houses of Parliament undated c.1847 44mm diameter, Obverse: View of the Houses of Parliament THE HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT LONDON C.BARRY ESQ. ARCHITECT, Reverse: Interior of the House of Lords, INTERIOR OF THE HOUSE OF LORDS EF, Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 35mm diameter, unsigned, Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, 1897 below, Reverse Shields of England, Scotland and Ireland Crowned IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SIXTIETH YEAR OF HER MAJESTYS REIGN, EF, Naval and Military Exhibition 1901 38mm diameter Eimer 1858 unsigned, Obverse: Vignette containing busts of Edward VII and Alexandra. NAVAL & MILITAREY EXHIBITION Exergue CRYSTAL PALACE 1901. Reverse: Vignette containing the conjoined busts of Victoria and Albert, below, Great Exhibition Building . JUBILEE OF THE GREAT EXHIBITION HYDE PARK SYDENHAM 1851. 1901 EF in the packet of issue
France 1694 Defeat of the English and Dutch 41mm diameter in bronze by Mauger, Obverse Old head of the King, right, Reverse: CUSTOS ORAE AREMORICAE, Pallas standing, holding a spear and shield, on the left, a naval trophy. In the background, grounded ships, Exergue: BATAV. ET ANGL.AD LITTUS / AREMORICUM CAESIS / M.DC.XCIV. NEF
Royal Exchange Opened 1844 28mm diameter in silver Eimer 1392 Obverse : Bust left, diademed ROYAL EXCHANGE OPENED BY H:M: QUEEN VICTORIA OCT. 28 1844 Reverse: Three shields upon a wreath; Grasshopper above. FIRST STONE LAID BY H.R.H.PRINCE ALBERT JAN.17th 1842, by W.Wyon, Fine, Births, Marriages and Deaths Register 1845 22mm diameter in brass EF, Battle of Jutland 1916 45mm diameter in White Metal, Eimer 1951, by Spink and Son Lustrous UNC in the white box, with the 'Sold for Benefit of Naval Orphanages' label on the lid
France, Battle of Sole bay (Suffolk) 1672 41mm diameter in silver Obverse Bust of Louis XIV right LUDOVICUS XIIII . REX CHRISTAINISSIMUS, Reverse Neptune standing in his car, VICTORIA NAVALIS on a banner above in exergue: MDCLXXII, GVF, comes with printed pages of History of the Battle and background to the town of Sole Bay and the Battle, also the first Battle of the Third Dutch War 1672-1674), this medal very rare in silver
Battle of Cape St. Vincent Admiral Jervis 1797 48mm diameter in bronze Eimer 881 Obverse Bust left, Reverse Hispania reclining on sea shore, a naval engagement, NEF, along with Admiral Earl St. Vincent 41mm diameter in bronze Eimer 882 Obverse Bust left, Reverse Victory hovers above two Spanish ships at which she hurls thunderbolts UNC the reverse with prooflike fields
Capture of Gibraltar and Naval Engagement off Malaga 1704, 40mm in bronze by J. Croker, Eimer 410 Obverse Bust left draped , Reverse Neptune in his marine car offers his trident and crown to Britannia VICTORIAE NAVALES, Exergue: CALPE. EXPVG. ET. GALL. VICT. MDCCIV, EF or better and attractively toned
Battle of the Nile 1798 38mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 893 Obverse bust almost facing, uniformed, head three-quarters right, ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE BRITAINS GLORY AND DEFENCE, Reverse a naval engagement, ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS Exergue FRENCH FLEET DEFEATED AUGUST 1.1798 A/UNC with traces of lustre
Expedition to Vigo Bay 1702 25mm diameter in base silver by Lauffer, Obverse Bust left draped, Reverse a navalbattle scene and map of the coastline, Fine, the obverse with some discolouration
Medal Trial Strike in lead, Bust of Nelson, left, in Naval uniform surrounded by garter on which ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY, 68mm diameter (planchet 60mm) EF, Rare
Trafalgar Medal Restrike 1966 by Pinches 44mm diameter in silver Obverse a uniformed bust of Nelson, Reverse a Panoramic view of the naval engagement UNC and lustrous
RoyalNaval Reserve Medal EVII issue (54778 I. Henderson, Sean. 1 Cl. R.N.R.), Royal Naval Reserve Medal GVR. issue (148 W. Paddick Sto. R.N.R.). EF. (2).
First World WarNaval group of four, 1914-15 Star trio (J37872 W.R.Mizon, Boy 1 R.N.), Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, GVR issue (A.B. R.F.R.) Contact marks & polished AVF. (4).
Bombardment of Algiers 1816 50mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Jnr./T.Wyon Snr. Obverse bust of Prince Regent, left TO TAME THE PROUD THE FETTER'D SLAVE TO FREE THESE ARE IMPERIAL ARTS AND WORTHY THEE, Below GEORGE PRINCE REGENT Reverse a Naval Engagement Exergue ALGIERS BOMBARDED ITS FLEET DESTROYED & CHRISTIAN SLAVERY EXTINGUISHED AUG 27 1816 EXMOUTH EF
Germany by Loos (3) The first in silver 36mm diameter DIE ZEIT ENTFLEIHT Reverse DEM FLEISSE LAESST SIE LOHN ZURUCK a naval scene behind treasure, barrels and anchor EF, the second Lubeck 42mm diameter in bronze Obverse a female figure seated right holds a wreath, overlooking a view of the town DEM VERDIENSTER in exergue, Reverse DIE GESELLSCHAFT Z.BEFOERDERUNG GEMEINNUETZIGER THAETIGREIT ZU LUEBECK in 6 lines all within a wreath NEF, the third Lubeck 50mm diameter in bronze Reverse with coat of arms SENATVS REIPVBLICAE LVBECENSIS NEF
A scarce World War Two D.S.M. group of seven to Petty Officer D.N.Garrett R.N., D.S.M. George VI issue, fixed suspension (JX 134386 D.N.Garrett P.O. R.N.) , 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star with France & Germany clasp, Italy Star, War Medal, Naval Long Service Medal G.VI.R. issue (JX 134386 D.N.Garrett C.P.O. H.M.S. Daedalus (Fleet Air Arm Base)), these mounted as worn. Together with a Naval General Service Medal bar Near East E.II.R. issue (JX 134386 D.N.Garrett D.S.M. C.P.O. R.N.), GVF. (7). D.S.M. London Gazette 1.1.1943 "For gallantry and outstanding service ... in dangerous waters ...). Probably awarded for Malta Convoys.
World War I group of three , British War Medal, Victory Medal and Long Service and Good Conduct medal plus Death Plaque , Cecil George Skeates Chief Stoker 295757 HMS Glasgow died 17th October 1918, along with copies of Paperwork showing history of Naval service and also paperwork from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website
NavalVictory June 1 1794 Earl Howe Obverse Bust right uniformed RIC. COMES HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN. PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN Reverse Naval engagement NON SORTE SED VIRTUTE Exergue. GALLOR CLASSIS PROFLIG. DIE I JUNII. MDCCXCIV. Eimer 855 48mm diameter in copper by Kuchler A/UNC with a few small spots, Rare
France, assorted medals (6) Rouget de Lisle1760-1836, bronze, La Harve naval medal 1905, Academic medal 1904, bronze, Reims Music Festival medal 1969, silver, Edouard Goose Plaque 1923, silver. Together with another cast bronze plaque. An interesting lot
Battle of TrafalgarNelson Memorial 1805 in copper 48mm by Kuchler Eimer 960 BHM 584 Obv. Bust facing left uniformed HORATIO .VISCOUNT NELSON .K.B. DUKE OF BRONTE Rev.a panoramic view of the naval engagement ENGLAND EXPECTS EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY Ex. TRAFALGAR Oct 21 1805 Edge TO THE HEROES OF TRAFALGAR FROM M.BOULTON GEF with an edge bruise in original Matthew Boulton 'Clamshell' case Ex-Matthew Boulton
Passing of the Act of Grace and Free Pardon 1717, by J.Croker, bronze (Eimer 478), Naval action off Helvoetsluys 1796 by J.G.Hancock, bronze, obv. bust of Sir Henry Trollope-Knight (Eimer 874). EF
A Naval group of six to A.B. J.Evea R.N., Egypt 1882 bar Gemaizah 1888 (A.B. H.M.S.Racer) undated reverse, 1914-15 Star trio (133487 J Evea A.B. R.N.), Naval Long Service & Good Conduct V.R. issue (A.B. H.M.S.Ocean), impressed naming. Khedives Egypt Star, undated. mounted on bar. contact marks to edges otherwise GVF
Death of Martin Tromp 1653, silver, cast & chased, 73mm. Dia., obv. Bust of Tromp with cherubs above and inscription below, rev. Naval engagement with sinking English ship in foreground and surrounded by inscription. (Eimer186). Pierced otherwise very fine. Martin Tromp, a Dutch Admiral fought against England in 1652-3 and was killed in the Battle of Terhejide on Aug. 10 1653.
1914-18 Naval Group to A.B. Webb R.N., 1914-15 Star (J11369 A.F.Webb, A.B. R.N.), British war & Victory Medals (A.B. R.N.), Naval L.S.&.G.C., G.V.R. (A.F.Webb L.S. H.M.S. Marlborough) polished, mounted as worn. 1939-45 Star & War Medal. (6)
Maarten Harpertszoon Tromp Death Medal 74mm diameter in base metal Obverse an impressive high relief facing portrait surrounded by Angel and Cherub, Reverse a NavalBattle scene, Waarom deet muller Tromp door kunst vangaut in filver leeven : am dat hy dys
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