Halfcrown to Farthing and Medal - Second World War Coinage and Medal Set comprising Halfcrown to Farthing (10 coins) Halfcrown NEF/EF, other coins VG to Fine, and 1939-1945 World War II medal EF, in the Royal Mint box as issued with descriptive booklet
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 (6) Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 25mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue VF, Queen Elizabeth II Coronation 1953 34mm diameter in base metal UNC boxed, Death of WinstonChurchill 1965 39mm diameter in silver Obverse: Bust facing, no legend, Reverse: THE RT. HON. SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL K.G., O.M., C.H. 1874-1965, with J.T & Co. stamp and silver hallmark below, Matt Finish UNC boxed, Welshpool and Llfair Light Railway 75th Anniversary 1803-1978 38mm diameter in base metal, UNC boxed, Prize Medals (2) World Dancing Championships 1922 in bronze NEF in box, the box with the lid detached, Heaton Junior Technical School 39mm diameter in base metal- 1944 Athletics - Senior 100 Yards Handicap awarded to K.F.Robson UNC boxed, A brass Sovereign weighing scale, Enamelled Shilling 1887 in five colours, fair workmanship, Two Pounds 1995 Peace Dove UNC (2) both in Second World WarCommemorative packs
Medals a wide variety includes General Services Medal with S.E.Asia bar 1945-6, Africa Service Medal, Queen's South Africa Medal with two bars, South Africa 1902 and Cape Colony, First World War a group of 3 to 1447 Spr. H.Corke R.E British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, First World War pair to 208301 Spr. A.J. Barker R.E. War Medal and Victory Medal, World War I British War Medal to PO.20435 Pte. J.G.Davies R.M.L.I, Second World WarDefence Medal 1939-1945 , Second World War, War Medals (2), Efficient Service Medal George VI awarded to 83602 S.SJT. J.W.R.Griffiths R.E.M.F, in mixed grades to EF, along with a group of World medals (12) includes a Replica Iron Cross, along with decorative badges (3), MontrealBadges (2) and an Anchor pin badge, along with a gents base metal ring, along with a further group of cap badges (78) a wide variety, in mixed condition
World War I Pair to Pte. C.G.Holt 38719 Queen's Regiment, along with 1914-1915 star to Pte.J.Handslip 3853 The Queen's Regiment, First World War Medal to Pte.R.Towell 27544 The Queen's Regiment, and Second World War Medal 1939-1945 with additional ribbon, in mixed grades
Twopence 1797 Fine holed and engraved 'Sacred to the Memory of James Cooper Died August 24th 1831 Aged 28 Years', as part of a group of Medals (22) includes First World War, Second World War, Coronation, Sports, and Education Attendance,
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