Medals (4) Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey NEF, Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 Obverse Bust left laureate GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII NEF with some scratches in the obverse field, George IV Coronation 1821 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1146 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Obverse bust left laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse George IV enthronedleft crowned by Victory behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE PATERNO Exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI NEF, Act of Union 1707 26mm diameter in Silver on a thin flan by J.Croker Eimer 424b ObverseBust left crowned and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI: FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse British shield within the Garter, crowned upon a pedestal inscribed with the double cypher of AR supported by a lion and unicorn MAII I . MDCCVII NVF
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Eimer 1816 Obverse Bust left crowned, laureate, draped and veiled, IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI LX in the field. VICTORIA. DEI GRA: BRITT: REGINA. FID: DEF: IND: IMP MDCCCXCVII Reverse Royal Arms in the centre; below, THE BRITISH EMPIRE A.D. 1897and a vignette containing 4 clasped hands, inscribed PEACE LOVE AND UNION. Aborder of 50 shields of British Colonies and Protectorates, each identified 76mm diameter in bronze by F.Bowcher GEF
Medals (15) 2005 200th Anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar in bronze, Battle of Waterloo 175th Anniversary 63mm diameter in Bronze, 1988 Spanish Armada 400th Anniversary 63mm diameter in bronze, Dhurva Mistry Millennium Medal 63mm in bronze, British Numismatic Society Centenary Medal 44mm diameter in Bronze, VictoriaGolden Jubilee Centenary 1987 Two ounces of .999 silver, Eurotunnel Celebration 1994 50mm diameter in Cupro-nickel, Singapore the Unfinished medallion 1984 in bronze, 21st Birthday of the Princess of Wales 1982 in cupro-nickel, Los AngelesOlympics 1984 in cupro-nickel, PopeJohn Paul II British Visit 1982 in cupro-nickel (2), Shakespeare Festival 1983 in cupro-nickel, Netherlands Rijks Museum 100 Years 1985 in bronze, plus an amateur gardening medal in base metal mostly UNC many in the cases of issue some with certificates
Peace of Amiens 1802 38mm diameter in White Metal Eimer 942 Obverse Bust left, uniformed MARQUIS CORNWALLIS BRITISH PLENIPOTENTIARY AT AMIENS. Reverse Britannia seated beside a cherub, holds a tablet inscribed AD (dington) H (awkesbury) COR (nwallis) BUO (naparte) A medallion of George III on her lap. POST NUBILA PHOEBUS. Exergue DEFINITIVE TREATY CONCLUDED 1802 About UNC with a few tone spots
Charles I Memorial Medal 1649 by Dassier, bronze. George IVCoronation Medal 1821 by Pistrucci, bronze (official issue), William IIII Coronation Medal 1831, by Wyon, bronze (Official Royal Mint issue). Together with three other British medals - these cast copies. GVF or better (6)
1914-15 Star group of four to Gnr Colley R.A., 1914-15 Star (2750 Gnr R.F.A.), British War & Victory Medals (2750 Gnr R.A.), 1939-45 Defence Medal. Mounted as worn. British War Medal (163653 Gnr. A. Duffin R.A.) Together with assorted coins
Franco-British Exhibition, London 1908, by F.Bowcher, bronze gilt, 63mm. (2) awarded to Taylor Bros. & Co Ltd. In Vaughton cases of issue (Eimer 1903). EF
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.
Society of Miniature Rifle Clubs Medals (13): Team Championships Medal 1928 gold & enamel (H/M 9ct). Mackworth Praed Challenge Cup silver medal 1929. County Cup Competition (4) 1928,1929,1933 & 1934, silver & enamel. National League, Second Division Medals (2) 1928 bronze & enamel, 1929 silver & enamel. EF, some on cases, The B.S.A. Cup, British Counties and Australian States won by Surrey C.W. Seward in 1928 & 1929, both silver. Three others in bronze. English XX Club Champion County Medal, silver & enamel
Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1897 Obverse Bust left, crowned and veiled, with a stipple effect in the field, Reverse Britannia seated beside a British lion, holds a radiate crown aloft, IN COMMEMORATIONEM ANNI REGNI Exergue GOD BLESS OUR QUEEN Eimer 1814, 78mm diameter in copper UNC with some light surface marks on the reverse
Treaty of Nankin 1842 in White Metal 64mm by Davis Eimer 1367, BHM 2061, Obv. Victoria Young Bust left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITANNIAR REGINA F:D:, Rev. Fame heralds the signing and exchange of the Treaty between the British and the Chinese delegations, GVF/EF with die rust marks on the obverse
A scarce R.A.F. Meritorious Service Medal group of four to Sjt. Mjr. G.Gilmam R.A.F. British War & Victory Medals (8398 S.M.1 R.A.F.), R.A.F. Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (8398 S.M.1 R.A.F.) R.A.F. Meritorious Service Medal G.V.R. (8398 Temp Sjt Maj. R.A.F.). Mounted as worn GVF. Sold with service details which show that Gilman from Lewisham, South London, joined the R.A.F. from the 16th Lancers. M.S.M. London Gazette1.1.1919.
One Thousand Years of British Monarchy Heritage Silver Proof Edition containing 100 x 65 gram sterling silver ingots, comes with two wooden display boxes
Churchill medals a 4-piece set struck in 24 carat gold on Sterling Silver by John Pinches (Medallists) Ltd. UNC boxed as issued with certificates, A Set of medals 51mm diameter and in silver by Peter Scott (15) all depicting British Birds UNC in capsules, as part of a group of 20th Century (25) mostly 1970s issues in the boxes of issue includes some silver items
British Medals (10) including Lusitania 1915 in damaged box, Horticultural (4), Elizabeth I cast & Oliver Cromwell by Dassier cast, Bakers Assoc., City of Liverpool 1931, bronze and Jubilee 1935 silver. EF
British Empire Medal, E.II.R. for Meritorious Service, Civil Division (Anthony Henry Hazell). In case and brown box of issue. Mr Hazel served with the Southern Electricity Board and was awarded the medal in 1972
Jubilee 1897 (6), St Peter's Church Eaton Square, bronzed, St Saviours Church Pimlico, silvered bronze (BHM 3582 & 3583), both 78mm. Another three bronze medals by Spink, "The British Empire" (BHM 3511), Sheffield Town Hall (BHM 3604) and "Army/Navy" (3514) and another general 1897 issue in bronze. Generally GVF or better
1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals to 3278 Pte W.W.Taylor Middx. R., with dog tag. British War & Victory Medals to 23067 Pte H Langrish D.of Corn. L.I., EF
British Expeditionary Force - Recreational Training' circa World War I and inscribed 'Inter-Theatre of War Comp. Ass'n Football Team - .925 Silver weighing 1.5 Troy oz. boxed EF, also includes WWIvictory medal inscribed ' 67 SPR A (Alex) Campbell R.E ' to whom both medals were awarded
Britishwar & victory Medal Pairs (2) (145257Gnr.J.Hill R.A., 706422 Gnr.J.H.Heaton R.A.), ImperialService Medal E.II.R. (George William Raymond Barnes) EF in case of issue
Three groups to the Higgs family. 1) Crimea group of Four including: Crimea Medal bar Sebastopol (Driver Willm. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming but rank engraved, Turkish CrimeaSardinian issue, unnamed, suspension repair. Meritorious Service Medal, Victorian issue (Sergt Major W. Higgs (Late R.A.) engraved naming, L.S. & G.C. Victorian issue (14 Serjt-Maj. W. H. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming. Sold with copied service papers. 2) First World WarBritish War & Victory Medals (207969 Gnr. F.G.Higgs, R.A.) With badges, dog tags & service docs. 3) Second World War group of five to Lt. F.C. Higgs R.A. including 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals and Efficiency Medal with Territorial suspension, G.VI.R. (Lt. F.C.Higgs R.A.). Crimea Fair other GVF
Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 Eimer 1813 Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters left. 'HORASTIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' Ex COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP diameter 37mm in copper Good VF boxed, Centenary of the Death of Nelson 1905 28mm in bronze Obverse Nelson standing with scroll beneath DEATH OF NELSON OCT 21 1805 CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT 21 1905. PRESENTED BY BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILORS SOCIETY CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER FROM THE LORDS ADMIRALTY, Reverse Ship VICTORY TRAFALGAR OCT 21 1805 beneath, ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY. THANK GOD I HAVE DONE MY DUTY Good EF Lustrous
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to G80043 Pte.FC Koch, Middx. Regt. EF. Together with a Croydon Musical Festival Medal 1926 in silver & enamel.
British Empire Exhibition 1924 Eimer 1987 Obverse Bust Left, Crowned and Draped, GEORGIVS V BRITT : OMN: REX ET IND : IMP : Reverse Stylized lion seated left, beyond a façade of Wembley Stadium, in exergue; BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION 1924 51mm in diameter in Bronze designed by B.McKennal and P.Metcalf UNC Mint toned
First World War DCM group to Sjt F Tomlinson, ManchesterRegiment, Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (10721 Sjt. F Tomlinson 18/Manch.R.), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (10721 Cpl. Manch R.). Extremely fine. London Gazette "10721 Sjt. F. Tomlinson, 18th Bn. (now 30456, 1/4th Bn. N. Lan. R.) (Stockport)'. London Gazette 30 January 1920".
1914-15 Star trio to Pte. B. Eggleton, AVC, 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (SE-3602), naming faint on BWM due to contact wear otherwise VF.
The Official Medals of the Tutankhamun Exhibition-British Museum 1972 and the Chinese Exhibition-Royal Academy 1973-1974 in Silver Gilt and Fine Silver respectively UNC lightly toning cased as issued with certificate, Clark's Civil Service and Commercial College 1, 2, and 3 Chancery Lane W.C. Boy Clerks Open Competition September 1906 awarded to W.F.Burtenshaw, 45mm in Bronze UNC boxed as issued with a newspaper Photo of the recipient
Apprentice Boys of Derry 1814, silver medal by W.S.Mossop, 41mm.dia., with bead & ring suspension. Obv. bust facing "George Walker Defender of Derry". Rev. Soldiers before garrison flying British flag, "No Surrender", "Apprentice Boys of Derry Club Founded 1814. Extremely fine, in West of Dublin, Jewellers case.
Prize Medals (5) including Edinburgh University Physics 1909-10 to Douglas J Glen, bronze. Central Deeside Agricultural Assoc. silver medal. Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Seeds Medal, bronze. British Dairy Farmers Assoc. silver medal, Dairy Show 1911, with brooch fitting. Commemoration Day Tonbridge Castle School Attendence Medal, bronze. Extremely fine (5).
1914-15 Star trio, 1914-15 Star (Z-2446 Pte. R Jenner. Rif.Brig.), British War Medal (Pte.), Victory Medal (Pte.).Together with a cap badge, brooch and two dog tags. 1939-45 Defence Medal in card box addressed to Capt. R.A.Jenner. Ealing Education Committee Medals (2) to R.Jenner 1908 & 1909, white metal EF.
A quantity of medals & medallions including 1914-18 British War Medal, Masonic, Dorset School Attendance, Coronation & Jubilee and other commemoratives (36). Together with a copy of The Medal Year Book 2004 a wooden coin/medallion box and magnifying glass. Generally good very fine
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 602447 Pte.G.W.Edwards 2-Can Inf. Pte. Edwards served with the Eastern OntarioRegiment and died on 5/6/1916 and his name is on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 244100 Gnr. W.Neild R.A. with identity bracelet. British War Medal (24828 Pte. L. Hilton R.A.). 1939-45 Defence & War medals. Generally GVF.
1914-18 British War (202612 Pte. E. T. Hicks E.Surr. R.) Private Hicks was killed on 3.5.1917 and his name is on the Arras Memorial. Victory Medal to 3486 H.J.Baldwin Middx. R. GVF.
British Banknotes a 12-medal set each 50mm diameter in cupro-nickel, each reverse design being the historical figures and the banknote on which they are depicted, the Banknote being in colour in the design FDC cased as issued with certificates
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)
Royal Mint and British Art Medal Society undated (2004) 63mm, 188.6 grammes in 9 carat Gold Gilt by Ron Dutton, number 23 of an issue of just 30 pieces UNC boxed as issued with certificate
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
First World War pair to Quarter Master / Lieut. A. Hollett, British War Medal (Q.M. & Lieut. A.Hollett) Correction to surname, Army L.S.& G.C., G.V.R.issue (4887 C.Sjt. A. Hollett North'd. Fus.). Hollett was appointed Q/mst. whilst serving with the 16th Batt. Chatsworth Rifles on 11.6. 1918. sold with copied service card
First World War group of three to Private Bunce, Oxf. & Bucks L.I., 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (8697 Pte. Oxf. & Bucks L.I.). Together with 1939-45 Defence & War Medals and two Watches by Sekonda &Medana
First World War Medals to Private A. Mullender, R.W.Kent R., 1914-15 Star (S.E.-1432 Pte A.Flack, A.V.C.) presumably a replacement, British War & Victory Medals (203793 Pte. A. Mullender R.W.Kent R.), Defence Medal, these four mounted as worn. Special Constabulary Medal G.V.R. ( Charles Mullender). ImperialService Medal, G.VI.R.(Henry Fitzhugh) in case of issue. World War II Medals - 1939-45 & France and Germany Stars, and War Medal. Together with three commemorative medals. Good very fine. (5).
First World War Medals, A British War and Victory Medal pair to 206072 J.H.Livett R.E. Together with a 1939-45 Defence Medal, School Attendance Medal to H.Livett and 1897 Jubilee Medal, both in white metal. Very fine
Medals (6) Coronation Medal 1902 Reverse Grand Hotel Trafalgar Square 38mm diameter in base metal A/UNC boxed. Victoria Coronation 1838 64mm diameter in base metal H.M.G MAJESTY VICTORIA Born May 24th 1819, Ascended the British Throne June 20th 1837 with crowned June 28th 1838 inside within exergue VF. Victoria 1887 THE STATIONARY TRADES COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL 45mm diameter in white metal, boxed. Victoria 1897 Diamond Jubilee an unofficial issue 35x40mm with small oval portrait of the Queen in the centre flanked by 1837 1897 IVR monogram and 'VICTORIA THE GOOD' below VF. 1937 George VI and Elizabeth Coronation an unofficial issue in base metal NEF boxed. Prince and Princess of Wales 1888 Silver Wedding a miniature in bronze 13mm THE FUTURE KING AND QUEEN OF GREAT BRITAIN AND IRELAND 1888 EF
A 1914 - Star Casualty group of three to Corporal John Frederick Smith, Royal Fusiliers, K.I.A. on 15 May 1915 and buried at Boulogne Eastern Cemetery. 1914-15 Star (1903 L.Cpl. J.Smith R.Fus), British War & Victory Medals (L-11903 Pte.J.F.Smith R.Fus). S
Germany, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 with Swords, Oak Leaves and Diamonds, cased and a fine quality copy. Germany, Mothers Cross, gilt and enamel, British National Service Medal 1960. Extremely fine (3).
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)
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