150th Anniversary of the Birth of Queen Victoria a 3-medal set in .999 silver 1970 by Metalimport Company Ltd nFDC boxed, along with Medals (6) 1986 The Wedding of Prince Andrew and Miss Sarah Ferguson Silver UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Ingot 'Meyland' by M.Paccini, 74 grammes of .925 silver by Intercoin UNC in the box of issue with certificate, 25th Anniversary of the Coronation 1978 88 grammes of gold plated silver UNC toned missing much of the gilding , in the box of issue with certificate, Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce awarded to W.Jones, M.Sc.A.M.I.E.E For His Paper on 'Recent Developments in Electrical Lighting Session 1932-1933 UNC in the box of issue, Lusitania Medal 1915 UNC, unboxed, Nelson's Flagship 'The Foudroyant 1897 36mm diameter in copper Eimer 1813 EF boxed
Abolition of the Slave Trade 1807 36mm diameter in copper by G.F.Pidgeon/J.Philip, Eimer 984, Obverse: Two men stand facing each other, with hands clasped: beyond: five people dancing around a tree, WE ARE ALL BRETHREN, Exergue: SLAVE TRADE ABOLISHED BY GREAT BRITAIN MDCCCVII. Reverse: Arabic inscription EF
Accession of Queen Anne 1702 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 388 Obverse Crowned and Draped ANNA. D:G: MAG: BR: FR: ET: HIB: REGINA Reverse a Heart within branches of oak resting on a pedestal inscribed ATAVIS REGIBVS and threaded through a Crown, above; ENTIRELY ENGLISH Good Fine
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
Battle of Culloden 1746 51mm diameter in silver by R.Yeo Eimer 604 Obverse: Bust right armoured GULIELMUS. GEOR. II R. FIL. DUX. CUMBRIAE. Reverse: Britannia seated left, is assisted by the Duke, as Hercules, who tramples upon Discord. Exergue: PERDVELLIB. EX.ANG. FVGAT. AD. CVLLOD. DEBELLAT. 16. APR. 1746 NEF with old grey toning, a few trivial contact marks barely detract
Canada 1939 Royal Visit of KingGeorge VI and Queen Elizabeth 32mm diameter in bronze BHM4394 Obverse: crowned and robed busts conjoined, to left, no legend, Reverse: a map of Canada with crowned Arms above, flanked by the date, with banner above with A.MARIVSOVE AD.MARE on it, REGEM.ET. REGINAM. CANADA. SALVTAT, UNC in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 BN
Canada 1939 Royal Visit of KingGeorge VI and Queen Elizabeth 32mm diameter in silver BHM4394 Obverse: crowned and robed busts conjoined, to left, no legend, Reverse: a map of Canada with crowned Arms above, flanked by the date, with banner above with A.MARIVSOVE AD.MARE on it, REGEM.ET. REGINAM. CANADA. SALVTAT, Sharp and fully lustrous Choice UNC in a PCGS holder and graded MS66
Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 57mm diameter in bronze, Obverse Crowned bust, robed, right, Reverse: Britannia seated right, hold a crown in her lap, on which is perched a dove carrying an olive branch NEF
Coronation of KingGeorge V 1911 31mm diameter in silver the official Royal Mint issues (5) UNC in the paper envelopes of issue, Royal visit to Canada 1939 25mm diameter in bronze EF, Tebbetts Vehcles, St. Louis 1874-1907, 32mm diameter Fine
Defeat of the Spanish Armada 1558 51mm diameter in silver, cast, by G.v.Bijlaer, Eimer 56b, Obverse: Philip II of Spain and Catholic heads of the church and state, blindfolded and seated in discussion, their feet on a spiked floor, O. COECAS. HOMINVM. MENTES. O. PECTORA. COECA above, DVRVM. EST. CONTRA. STIMVLOS. CALCITRARE. Reverse: A fleet of ships, some of which are capsizing, .VENI. VIDE. VIVE. 1588 above, TV. DEVS. MAGNVS. ET. MAGNA. FACIS. TV. SOLVS. DEVS. NEF
Defeat of the Spanish Armada 1588 32mm diameter in silver. Obverse: Two ships in engagement VENIT. IVIT. FVIT 1588, in Exergue CLASSIS . HISP. Reverse: The Shield of Zeeland, crowned, .SOLI. DEO. GLORIA. NEF toned with a small edge crack on the V of FVIT, Rare
France International Exposition - Paris 1878 68mm diameter in silver, 151.25 grammes, by J.C.Chaplain Obverse: Laureate Head of the Republic left, REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE star above head, Reverse: Fames in the air over Paris and accompanied by an angel holding a tablet inscribed 'VAN NOTEN', below, a town view. EF, Germany 1935 Deutsche die Saar 40mm diameter in Bronze, Hunting Club Medal Obverse: Eagle with Rifle, beyond, a Swastika, Reverse: 1935 SCHUTZENVEREIN TELL PACHTEN, BEFREIUNGSSCHEISSEN NVF
Ireland, George IVCommemorative, Ireland Exaults in the Presence of Her King, bronze, 25mm., Emergency Medal 1939-46 for National Service with bar "1939-1946", reverse The Local Defence Force. bronze. GVF. (2). Italy, Messina Earthquake 1908, unnamed, silver. GVF. (3).
Medallic issues (11) British Banknotes (7) 50mm diameter in base metal each showing a coloured image of the Banknote and the subject portrayed on the note UNC in capsules, History of British Currency (2) 50mm diameter Farthing and Shilling issues, UNC in capsules, USA Medallic issues 500 Dollars with coloured banknote on the reverse '1922 Abraham Loncoln' UNC in capsules
Medals (19) and medalets (9) 18th Century to 20th Century issues in white metal, including George III, George IV and William IV types, in mixed grades a few VF to EF
Medals a 26-piece set by the Birmingham Mint 1974-1975, depicting War Campaigns, Industrial events, Political events, and Political Figures each gold plated, 40-41 grammes of .925 silver UNC to nFDC some with toning, unboxed, most in capsules
Medals and Tokens a mixed group (65) includes 1935 Silver Jubilee Medal in Silver NEF, 1897 VictoriaDiamond Jubilee Medal in silver 25mm VF, Transport Tokens, modern Replicas and more, in mixed grades
Olympic Games 1908 London, Commemorative medal 50mm diameter by B.Mackennal, silvered and toned, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge About EF in the red box of issue
Olympic Games London 1908 Commemorative Medal 50mm diameter in silver bronze, by B.Mackennal, Eimer 1904 Obverse Fame standing upon a globe, facing, head right with trumpet and palm branch ELIS ATHENS PARIS St. LOUIS LONDON IN COMMEMORATION OF THE OLYMPIC GAMES HELD IN LONDON 1908 Reverse a quadriga advancing left, driven by two standing figures, inscribed Laughton on the edge EF in the blue presentation box of issue (no catch), with OLYMPIC GAMES. STEWARD. LONDON. 1908. in gold on the lid
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm diameter in bronze, Eimer 1733, by J.E.Boehm/F.Leighton, the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse Bust left Crowned and Veiled. VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX. Reverse Enthroned figure of Empire, facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters and Art left, opposite those of Industry and Agriculture right, at their feet below Empire are Mercury reclining and Time Above two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and V.R.I in a wreath between . IN. COMMEMORATION. Exergue. Five linked shields inscribed ASIA AMERICA EUROPE AUSTRALASIA and AFRICA Toned UNC and boxed
The History of Man in Flight, The Royal Air Force Museum a 50 medal set depicting various landmarks and pioneers in the History of Flight each 43mm diameter and in silver nFDC-FDC some with pleasant toning housed in an impressive two album boxed set with extensive related certificates these in the original box as issues which also includes a coin holder and gloves box
Visit of Queen Victoria to the City of London 1837, issued by the Corporation of London obverse and reverse cliché in a glass frame, presumed silver, sealed with a note Obverse VICTORIA REGINA, bust left diademed, Reverse a Façade of the Guildhall, Exergue: IN HONOUR OF HER MAJESTY'S VISIT TO THE CORPORATION OF LONDON 9TH NOV : 1837, UNC the colour considered to be the result of silver oxidising reacting to the glass.
William Pitt (2) Manchester Pitt Club 1813 50mm diameter in silver by T.WyonEimer 1039, Obverse: Bust left, draped Rt.HONble.WILLIAM PITT MANCHESTER PITT CLUB 1813, Reverse: An allegory of Pitt rousing the genius of Great Britain to resist the demons of Anarchy, who have overthrown Religion and Royalty; the Virtues, left, await the result, Exergue: HIMSELF A HOST, William Pitt , Fit Lord of the Treasury 1799, 53mm diameter in bronze by T.Wyon Snr. Eimer 912 Obverse: Bust left, draped, WILLIAM PITT APPOINTED FIRST LORD OF THE TREASURY AND CHANCELLOR OF THE EXCHEQUER DEC:1783, Reverse: WITH FORTITUDE WISDOM AND INTEGRITY HE SERVES A PROSPEROUS NATION AND A VIRTUOUS KING 1799 AGED 40, within a wreath EF
BritishIndia Major General Claude Martin AH1211 Obverse: Bust right LABORE . ET .. CONSTANTIA Reverse: Legend in Urdu in 3 lines, (Puddester. 796.1; Prid. 400A; BHM 424) Good Fine/Fine with some light verdigris as part of a group of GB and World a varied selection includes Greece 30 Drachma 1963 A/UNC, Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 medal 25mm diameter in silver, the Official Royal Mint issue, EF, Shilling 1902 Matt Proof UNC, Barbados Penny 1788 VG, includes many India 1/12th Anna these silvered, a small group of 18th Century Tokens in mixed grades (lot)
BritishWorld War 2 stars and medals (9) together with five mounted on bar as worn, Army & Navy Territorial Decorations, copies (3), Order of the Bath, Civil, copy. Tilbury Deep Water Docks commemorative medal 1886, white metal. Good VF, last fair. (19).
First World War Medals (10), 1914-15 Star (S-4388 Pte. W. McLuskie A. & S. Highrs), British War medal (172105 Gnr. J.O.Thomas R.A.), Mercantile Marine War Medals (2). (Homer Renshaw & Leslie ... (naming partly illegible), Victory Medals (2), (S-34652 Pte. R. Grey Rif. Brig. & R.30294 Pte. J Wilkins K.R.Rif.C., 1616 Sepoy Nanku2-67 Pjbis). PoliceSpecial Constabulary Medal with The Great War 1914-18 bar (Douglas Dowding), British Red Cross Society Medal, bronze, Memorial Plaque (Henry Grundy). Generally VF or better. (10).
First World War pair to W.O.CL.2. J.Lowbridge South Staffordshire Regiment with badges and associated paperwork on achieving the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2,
Germany (9), Franco-Prussian War Medal, 1870-71, Bavarian War Merit Cross with swords, bronze, in case. Iron Cross, 1914, 2nd class & Cross of Honour 1914-15, Prussian "Blue Max" copy, Hanseatic Cross 1914. 1914-18 Veterans Medal. 1914-18 Honour Cross and War Merit Cross. GVF or better. (9).
Great BritishRegiments a 35-medal set, each 44-45 grammes of .925 silver by the Birmingham Mint, 28 with certificatews these detailing the famous battle sfought by the Regiments UNC to FDC some with green residue, this possibly removable with care, in the large and impressive wooden box of issue, accompanied by 33 cap badges for the respective Regiments
Imperial Service Medal Edward VII, first awarded in 1903, awarded to Alfred Bellenger VF with some dirt on the reverse of the ribbon, National Fire BrigadeLong Service Medal, hallmarked in silver awarded to 2711 Walter Spragg along with Five Years and Twenty Years clasps NEF
Mercantile Marine Medal awarded to Duncan MacQuarrie Mclean Able Seaman NVF, Able Seaman Mclean was killed in action off Cork, Ireland, 40 mile south of Ballycottin Light aboard S.S.Scottish Monarch 1/6/1915. The ship was hit by shells and was sunk.
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.
R.A.O.B., silver & enamel medal (hallmarked 1894), shield with crown, 37mm wide, rev. engraved R.A.O.B. Presented to Primo. H. Saltmarsh, by the Nulli Secundus Lodge May 25th 1895". R.A.O.B. Services Rendered Medal 1962, silver gilt & enamel. Masonic Jewel on neck cravat, Connaught Chapter 1926-27. GVF. Masonic Hospital Jewel silver (hallmarked 1941) in case. (4).
Royal NavyLong Service & Good Conduct Medals (3), George V issue (K.6120 W.S.Lavis S.P.O. H.M.S. Woolwich, this with service paper, 290908 William Halls Ldg. Sto. H.M.S. Diana), R.F.R. L.S. Medal, George V issue (SS. 3193 DEV. B.7964 S. Duncan A.B. R.F.R.)
Russia, Bravery Medal for Victory over the Swedes in Finnish Waters 1789, by T. Ivanov, silver, 40mm. 1812 War Medal, silver, Turkish War Medal 1828-1829. Good quality restrikes. GVF. (3).
USA, Purple Heart (Roberto Aguilarmason B. Clayburn), Navy Cross, unnamed, Air Force Cross, unnamed. These three in blue cases of issue Together with 30 assorted U.S. medals in white album. Generally GVF. (33).
World War I1914 Star awarded to 6588 Pte.W.McDermott 2nd Connaught Rangers. with copy 'Mons' clasp. NEF. Pte. McDermott was killed in action France on 14/9/1914, probably at the battle of Aisne where the battalion sustained heavy losses. The battalion was disbanded a short time later after suffering unsustainable losses.
World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to 13/2454 Gunner D.W.Jones New Zealand Field Artillery. EF. Killed in action France 5/4/1918. Buried Bertrancourt Military Cemetery Plot 2, Row A, Grave 23
World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to 3666 Driver W.J.Davies 2/F .A.BDE. A.I.F. 2nd Brigade of Australia Field Artillery. EF. Killed in action France, 21/8/1916. Buried Becourt Military Cemetery Becordel, Becourt
World War I Medal awarded to 2nd Lieutenant Royal Garrison Artillery Officer G.H.Cramp, Siege Battery R.G.A. GVF. Died of wounds, Bolougne 18/11/1918, buried Terlincthun Cemetery, Wimille
World War I Medal awarded to 784 Tpr.F.Higgins Household Battalion/formerly 3688 2nd Lifeguards, NEF. Trooper Higgins was killed in action in France 14/12/1917, days after the Battle of Bourlon Ridge. He is buried at Happy Valley British Cemetery, Fampoux C.12
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