Badges includes German Third Reich (2), Canadian VolunteerService medal bar, Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Cross, Lapels (5) includes Green Berets, and a cartridge case W.R.A Co, 45 A.C. SL42, in varied condition
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue
Births and Deaths Registration, and Marriage Acts Centenary 1937 32mm diameter in silver by J. Langford Jones Obverse: Bust left conjoined, of Queen Victoria (Young Head style) after W.Wyon, and KingGeorge VI 1837 and 1937 on either side, Reverse: The Lampadephorian Torch, symbolizing the continuity of life. BIRTH - MARRIAGE - DEATH Matt finish EF/UNC in the blue box of issue
Carlisle Recaptured: Jacobite Rebels Repulsed 1745. 35mm diameter in bronze by Wolff, Obverse: Bust right, draped, GUL . DUX . CUMB. DELICIAE . MILITUM . NATUS . 15 . APR . 1721, Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated (not with bust of the King), attacks a hydra, city in the distance, PRO . PATRE . ET . PATRIA . Exergue: REB : EX . ABG . PULLSI . & CARL. REDACTUM . DEC 1745, as Eimer 597, Eimer mentions 'struck from two pairs of dies', About VF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in gold by G.W.de SaullesEimer 1871b the Official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust of the King right, crowned and draped, EDWARD VII CROWNED 9.AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust of Queen Alexandra right, crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT. Below, a ribbon inscribed 9 . AUGUST 1902, weight 17.37 grammes, minor hairlines only with small flecks of red toning, a most attractive example
Coronation of George V 1911 31mm diameter in gold by B.Mackennal Eimer 1922b the Official Royal Mint issue. Matt Finish, Obverse: Bust of the King left, crowned and draped, an orb before GEORGE V CROWNED JUNE 22 1911, Reverse: Bust of Queen Mary left, crowned and draped, QUEEN MARY JUNE 22 1911, weight 16.36 grammes, EF
Duke of Wellington and Marshal Bl?cher at Waterloo 1815, 74mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday. Eimer 1072 Obverse: An angel supports an oval frame containing a uniformed bust of Wellington: above; a radiate crown, below, a mantle inscribed SUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU. TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THY NAME. Reverse: An equestrian figure of Bl?cher left, tramples upon a body.STRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER Below, on a ribbon THE FALL OF HAMBURGH'S TYRANT. DAVOUST ELBA'S EMPEROR, Beyond, figures and a castle in the landscape About EF/EF with an edge nick, in a green Royal Mint case, along with Glasgow Exhibition 1901 24mm diameter in bronze by Lauer, VF with suspension loop. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher Field Marshall is famous for leading the Prussian Army against Napoleon both at Leipzig 1813 and at Waterloo, as part of the victory over Naploleon celebrations he later visited London and is reported to have been overheard saying "this would have been a nice city to sack"
Flying Scotsman iconic steam train 2 ounce sterling silver medal obverse in colour with the train as 4472 in green, red and black the reverse with a coat of arms, FDC by NumisProof and in their presentation box
Medals (15) Italy Frencesco de Larderel 1858 Count of Montecerboli by G.Voigt, 51mm diameter in silver 74.4 grammes, EF. Argentina 1910 100th Anniversary of the 1810 Agricultural Exposition - Buenos Aires, 50mm diameter, 56.75 grammes VF with some edge nicks. Columbian Exposition 1892 58mm diameter in White metal Obverse: Discovery of America October 1492 and Landing of the Pilgrims December 1620, Reverse: Signing of the Declaration of Independence July 4th 1776 and World's Columbian Exposition 1892 Chicago. Edge: Boldenweck &Co. Pat'd Oct 7, 1890 in 2 lines EF. Ireland 1897 Lord Lieutenant of Ireland - To Exhibitors at Countess Cadogan's Irish Textile Exhibition, Dublin 1897 38mm diameter in silver by Spink & Son. Obverse as Eimer 1820Diamond Jubilee portrait facing left, crowned and veiled, by F.Bowcher / Reverse: Crowned Crest with ribbon and legend in 7 lines below VF/EF the obverse with some scratches. George VSilver Jubilee 1935 The official Royal Mint issue 36mm diameter in silver Eimer 2029 VF. Bronze medal 1823 39mm diameter Obverse: 11 line legend, I. THOSE PRINCIPLES OF TRUTH AND MORALITYON WHICH POLITICAL LIBERTY AND SOCIAL ORDER DEPEND. II. A MILITIA OF ALL MEN CAPABLE OF ARMSBEARING. III. A WITTENAGEMOTEANNUALLY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR ENACTING LAWS. Reverse: 12 line legend IV.GRAND AND PETIT JURIESOF THE PEOPLE FAIRLY DRAWN FOR APPLYINGTHE LAWS. V.A MAGISTRACY ELECTED BY THE PEOPLE FOR DULY PERFORMING ALL EXECUTIVE DUTIES. ANTIENT POLITY MDCCCXXIII NVF. British Empire Exhibition 1924 Nobel Industries Ltd. 36mm diameter in bronze NEF. Queen VictoriaDeath 1901 medalet 13mm diameter NEF/GVF. 1901 The Weeping Angel of Amiens by Blasser 15mm diameter, with a loop mount attached NVF. Edward VII Coronation 1902 19mm diameter Obverse: The busts of the King and Queen right, conjoined, with radiant crown above, Reverse: Arms with supporters ER above, Fine. Edward VII Coronation 1902 medalet by Lauer Obverse: The King and Queen, almost facing OUR GRACIOUS KING AND QUEEN with MADE IN GERMANY below, Reverse: Crowned at Westminster VF. Memorial medal Henry Irving In Memoriam - I GO TO MEET MY KING BECKET, undated, GVF. Medalet 28mm diameter Madame de Servigne 1626-1696 Reverse: Souvenir l'Expositionde Clermont Ferrard 1910 - Chocolate de Royat VF. Medalet - The Lord's Prayer, Obverse: George Vleft with FOREIGN below, Reverse: The Lords prayer in 14 Lines, Good Fine. Medalet - Death of Napoleon undated, 14mm diameter in base metal NVF with loop mount. Sentimental Tokens by Kirk (2) 1773 Lord Camden NVF/GF, 1773 D.Carrick Good Fine/Fine, Canada - OntarioMasonic Penny Token undated Cannington - King Darius Chapter No.154 VF with some scratches. also Groat GB 1836 Enamelled in 5 colours, Fair workmanship Fine
Medals (4) Victoria issues in White Metal (3) 1862 International Exhibition 53mm diameter by Ottley, Birmingham, Obv. Gothic Head of Queen Victoria left, H.M.G.Majesty Queen Victoria, Rev. Opened 1st May 1862 5designed by Captain Fowke R.E., Erected by Messrs Kelk and Lucas GEF the reverse lustrous. International Exhibition 1862 38mm diameter by Allen & Moore, Obverse: Gothic Head of Queen Victoria BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB:10 1840. H.M.G.QUEEN NVICTORIA , Rev: INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION OPENED MAY 1st 1862, West Front view of the Exhibition building, COVERS A SPACE OF 26 ACRES. 1200 Ft LONG 700 Ft WIDE DOMES 250Ft HIGH COST £300,000,NVF/GVF. Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm diameter by Restall, Birmingham. Obverse: Bust left crowned and veiled, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS DIAMOND JUBILEE 1897, Reverse: Britannia seated with trident and shield, DARTFORD COMMEMORATION on an ornate tablet behind NEF holed. Britain's Longest Reign 1897 Young Head and Veiled heads of the Queen left, Reverse a calendar showing all Sundays of the year 1897, VF
Medals (7) Great Exhibition 1851 38mm diameter in White metal by W.J.Taylor, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert, left, H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT STRUCK IN THE BUILDING OF THE EXHIBITION, Reverse: Royal Arms and supporters. GREAT EXHIBITION OF THE INDUSTRY OF ALL NATIONS. Eimer 1463 EF and lustrous. Great Exhibition 1851 45mm diameter in White Metal by Allen & Moore. Obverse: THERE ARE 2244 IRON GIRDERS, 3300 COLUMNS, 202 MILES OF SASH BARS AND 900,000 SUP. Ft of GLASS , interior legend in 16 lines reads: THE MATERIALS ARE IRON AND GLASS. IT IS IN SHAPE A PARALLELOGRAM, 1848 Ft. LONG BY 408 Ft. BROAD AND 66 Ft. HIGH. IT IS CROSSED MIDWAY BY A TRANSEPT 108 Ft. HIGH; ON THE NORTH SIDE IS AN ADDITION, OF 936 Ft. IN LENGTH BY 48Ft.IN BREADTH, TOTAL AREA OF SPACE 855,360 CUBIC Ft. OR NEARLY 21 ACRES, ESTIMATED VALUE £150,000, NEF. William ShakespeareTercentenary of his Birth 1864 44mm diameter in White Metal by Davis, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare left WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE BORN 23 APRIL 1564. DIED 23 APRIL 1616. Reverse: A row of houses THE HOUSE IN WHICH SHAKESPEARE WAS BORN STRATFORD - UPON - AVON in Exergue: PURCHASED BY THE FATHER OF THE POET IN 1574 (WITH EXTENSIVE GROUNDS) FOR L.40. BECAME NATIONAL PROPERTY FOR L.3000 RAISED BY SUBSCRIPTION SEP.16.1847 VF with some light pitting to the edge. Compton Pilgrims Benefit Society 20th Century medals in White Metal (2) GVF both holed above the crown. Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 32mm diameter in bronze by J.Moore Obverse: Bust left, diademed and veiled IN COMMEMORATION OF THE JUBILEE REIGN OG H.G.M QUEEN VICTORIA 1837-1887. Reverse: VICTORIA E.I BORN MAY 24 1819 ASCENDED JUNE 20.37. CROPWNED JUNE 28. 38. MARRIED FEB 10. 40. JUBILEE 1887 within a wreath displaying colonial shields, EF. Opening of the Royal Exchange 1844 28mm diameter in bronze by W.Wyon, 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 FIRTS STONE LAID BY THE H.R.H. PRINCE ALBERT JANy 17 1842, VF
Medals and tokens in base metal (36) includes some world issues, some 19th Century, with a few earlier, a wide variety, also includes some medal ribbons, in mixed grades
National TrustCentenary 1995 Silver Medal 63mm diameter, 152.75 grammes of sterling silver by the Royal Mint. Obverse: The Armoral Bearings of the Royal Mint, Reverse : a series of scenes depicting the wide range of concerns of the National Trust, design by Ron Dutton, Toned Matt Finished Silver UNC, in the box of issue with certificate
Netherlands - Medal for Humanitarian Aid undated (1855 issue) Obverse: Head of Willem III right WILLEM III DER NED. G. H. V. L, Reverse: VOOR MENSCHLIEVEND HULPBETOON within a wreath. 50mm diameter in silver, set in a glass photo frame, EF with some hairlines, with signs of once being mounted at the top
North's Typewriter, Dessau's Calendar Medal 1895 38mm diameter in bronze by R.E.Daish Obv: " THE NORTH'S" ENGLAND'S TYPE WRITER 53 QUEEN VICTORIA STREEET E.C. Rev: The calendar of 1895 DESSAU'S CALENDAR 1895 BY.R.E.DAISH EDINBURGH, UNC or very near so and lustrous with excellent fields
R.J. Mitchell - designer of the Spitfire Aircraft, Centenary of his Birth 1995 63mm diameter in silver 151.63 grammes, by the Royal Mint, Obverse: head three-quarters left, in exergue R. J. MITCHELL 1895-1937, Reverse: a Spitfire flying over an S.6B Seaplane, two of R.J. Mitchells iconic designs. Hallmarked on the edge, Matt Finish UNC
Red Arrows 2018 5 ounce silver proof Display Season along with Battle of Britain 75th Anniversary 165mm gold plated base metal issue by Tristan Da Chuna both cased with certificates
Swan, Mear and Wood - In the Footsteps of Scott and Shackleton 1910-1912 63mm diameter in silver, weight 151.12 grammes, by the Royal Mint Obverse: Three explorers to right, looking left across an Antarctic scene, 1910-1912 IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF SCOTT 1984-1986, Reverse: CAPTAIN . ROBERT . FALCON . SCOTT . SIR . ERNEST . SHACKLETON Oval vignettes of Scott and Shackleton, above Swan, Mear and Wood skiing, towing their sleds behind, hallmarked on the edge UNC in a red Royal Mint box, no certificate
Long Service and Good Conduct Silver Medal awarded to 344 Sjt. J.W.Brimfield 6th Dragoon Guards VF, and Total Abstinence Association Silver Medal - Watch and be Sober, Fine, as part of a group of World 18th to 20th Century (40) a mixed group mostly base metal, with a few in silver, in mixed circulated grades
Military Medals (7) Queen's South Africa Medal 3rd type with 6 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paadeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and Witterbergen awarded to 3780 Pte. P.Maher, 10th Hussars VF with some edge nicks. King's South Africa Medal with 2 clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to 2877 Pte. J.Bennett. MiddlesexRegiment VF with some surface marks. Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V Type A, Bareheaded Bust in Field Marshal's uniform VF, Silver War Badge World War I 33mm diameter RAF with 1562 on the reverse, World War I British War Medal 1914-1918 in silver awarded to Arthur H. Fowler, NEF/GVF with some scratches on the edge. World War II Defence Medal EF with some hairlines, Civil Defence Long Service Medal with British Reverse, UNC boxed comes with Home Office Letter from January 1962
Queen's South Africa 1899 with 4 clasps Transvaal, Orange Free State, Defence of Ladysmith, and Elandslaagte awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 4280 5th Dragoon Guards and King's South Africa 1902 with 2 clasps South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 awarded to Pte. J.Cragg 5980 7th Dragoon Guards a pair NEF to EF with some scratches
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