Franco-British Exhibition medal 1908 51mm diameter in 9 carat gold, by F. Bowcher, Obverse: A winged female figure of Peace encourages the alliance between Britain and France, seated facing one another, LONDON MDCCCCVIII, Reverse: A female figure standing right, her arm aloft, regards a plaque(with recipient's name J.CAMPBELL BROWN. D.Sc.L.L.D.) with exhibition buildings beyond FRANCO BRITISH EXHIBITION. 69.16 grammes, Eimer 1903b, BHM 3960, UNC with matt finish, in the P. Vaughton & Sons red box of issue. Cataloguers note: The exhibition was held on a newly-prepared site at White City, West London. Others to be held there and for which medals were awarded, include the Japan-British Exhibition in 1910, and the Anglo-American Exhibition in 1914. James Campbell Brown was born in Aberdeen. His father George Brown worked as a chemical manufacturer in London at Bow Common Alum Works. Brown was educated at the Old Aberdeen Gymnasium under Dr. Alexander Anderson, then at the Marischal College. In 1863 he joined the Royal College of Chemistry, London. He graduated with a BSc in 1867 and received a University scholarship leading to a doctorate in 1870. He taught Chemistry at Aberdeen and then went on to lecture at the Liverpool Royal Infirmary School of Medicine. He also taught at the School of Medicine in Liverpool. Campbell was involved in the creation of the University of Liverpool. He was also involved in water quality studies for the City of Liverpool Water Works. As a specialist also on forensic chemistry he was often called as an expert in court cases. He died in 1910, and after his death his book 'History of Chemistry From The Earliest Times' was published.
World War I Death Plaque to Robert Gillis, Good Fine with some pitting, World War I Pair to 201369 Cpl. T.Hughes Welsh Regiment VF to GVF, World War I 1914-1948 medal in silver to 37060 G.T. Richardson M.G.C. VF, suspension bar bent, World War I pair to 5052 Sjt. D.B. Hobday Manchester Regiment mounted as worn, World War II 1939-1945 Medals (2) both GVF, World War II Defence Medals 1939-1945 (2) both VF one with some stains, World War II Stars (3) Africa Star, France and Germany Star and 1939-1945 Star VF to GVF, Miniatures World War I trio EF mounted on a small bar, boxed, Replica Miniatures (4) Africa Star, 1939-1945 War Medal, George Medal and IndiaGeneral Service Medal, Kings Medal 1912-1913 awarded by London County Council awarded to C.Passmore EF, USAAsiatic Pacific Campaign 1941-1945 EF, USA World War I Victory Medal EF, Cap Badges (3) RAF, Essex Regiment and Manchester Regiment, VF and a Scots Guards buckle VF
Medals George III related, a small group (6) Coronation of George III 1761 The Official Coronation issue, 34mm diameter in silver by L.Natter, CORONAT legend in Exergue, BHM 23, Eimer 694, 16.23 grammes, NVF Ex-brooch mount, Birth of Princess Charlotte 1796 (issued 1817) 22mm diameter in silver, unsigned, Eimer 871, BHM 409 NVF, Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in bronze by G.F.Pidgeon and J. Philip, Eimer 984a Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, In Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN 1807. Reverse: Arabic inscription (= sales of slaves prohibited in 1807, Christian era, in the reign of George III, Verily we are all brothers), 16.69 grammes, , also listed as a Sierra Leone Penny Token 1807 KM#Tn1.1 (issued 1814), Fine, Death of George III 1820 48mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Eimer 1121, BHM 991 Obverse: Bust left: GEORGIUS III . D:G. BRITANNIARUM REX. FID. DEF. &c. Reverse: PATER: PATRIAE, NATVSIVNIL. IV. CIƆIƆCC XXXVIII . IMPERm. ACCEPIT OCT XXV . CIƆIƆCCLX. EXCESSIT. JAN. XXIX. CIƆIƆCCCXX within a wreath, 58.48 grammes, GVF with some rim nicks, George III Preserved From Assassination 1800 39mm diameter in bronze by C.H.Kuchler, Obverse: Crown below rays within a wreath entwined with a ribbon inscribed GOD GIVE PRAISE, Above: PRESERVED FROM ASSASSINATION Below May 15, 1800, Reverse: An Angel kneeling on a cloud holding a plaque bearing a portrait of the King and protecting it from an arrow by a shield GOD SAVE THE KING. BHM 486, Eimer --, VF, Preliminaries For the Treaty of Amiens 1801 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Oval shield of the Union flag mounted on two crossed swords. PRELIMINARIES OF PEACE BETWEEN GREAT BRITAIN AND FRANCE SIGNED OCTOBER 1ft 1801, Reverse: Peace standing, facing, empties her cornucopia on a quay, beyond, ships at sea THEY SHALL PROSPER THAT LOVE THEE, Eimer 935, BHM 516, GVF, along with Medallion of the Confraternity of the Blessed Sacrament 1862 46mm x 32mm in white metal VF pierced for suspension at the top
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2475, Obverse: Uniformed bust left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Britannia standing weeping before funerary plaque and trophy of arms WELLINGTON BORN MAY 1 1769 DIED SEPr 14 1852, Victory kneeling to right, British Lion crouched to fore BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST , In Exergue: WATERLOO JUNE 18 1815, 41.11 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous
World War I Trio awarded to 11958 Pte. J.Jubb E.York. R., 1914-15 Star, 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal, EF, the star with some surface residue, along with Death Plaque EF in original card envelope, cap badge, and printout from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website with full details. Pte. Jubb was killed in action at Thiepval on 8th February 1917 Age 27. He is buried at Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France
World War I Trio awarded to 8705 Pte. Sidney Francis Harry Gigg 2nd Battalion DevonshireRegiment, 1914 Mons Star with clasp, 1914-1920 British War Medal and Victory Medal, along with Death Plaque in original envelope and card, and with cap badge for the Regiment, comes with copy of paper confirming the entitlement of the Mons Star Clasp, and Commonwealth War Grave Commission website printout describing the location of the grave (Le Touret Memorial, Panel 8 and 9)
Death of the Duke of Wellington 1852 51mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore BHM 2475, Obverse: Uniformed bust left, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: Britannia standing weeping before funerary plaque and trophy of arms WELLINGTON BORN MAY 1 1769 DIED SEPr 14 1852, Victory kneeling to right, British Lion crouched to fore BRITANNIA MOURNS HER HERO NOW AT REST , In Exergue: WATERLOO JUNE 18 1815, 41.11 grammes, A/UNC and lustrous
Death of Queen Victoria 1901 65mm diameter in bronze, by Messrs L.C.Lauer, Eimer 1855, BHM 3689, WE 1942, Obverse: Bust left, Crowned, veiled and draped, VICTORIA. QUEEM. OF. GREAT. BRITAIN. EMPR: OF. INDIA, Reverse: A reclining female figure, winged, regards a plaque decorated with a Young Head of the Queen. To the left, the Houses of Parliament, BORN MAY 24th 1819 DIED JANUARY 22d 1901, EF with some toning and two small edge nicks. (Note: Very few medals commemorate the Death of Queen Victoria)
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
Death Plaque : World War I 24861 Pte. Trevor Davies 7th Battalion Queen's own (Royal West KentRegiment) died on February 23 1917, native of Tredegar, Mon. attended Taunton School, his name is on the Roll of Honour at the school. World War I and II Memorial Hall (WMR 25140) GEF in the folding envelope, along with Commonwealth War Grave printed sheet and a school book 'Tales of Troy' by Andrew Lang
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