Second World War Group comprising WWII Medal, Defence Medal, Italian Star, Africa Star and 1939-45 Star with ribbons as part of a collection of militaria which includes lapel badges, cap badges, miniatures, buttons and more (lot)
World War I (33) comprising 1914-1918 and Victory Medal Pairs (8), 1914-1918 Medals (8), Victory Medals (14), 1914-15 Stars (2) and 1914 Star (1) NVF to EF, the 1914 Star scratched on the reverse
World War I Trios (5) War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, awarded to 1) Pte. R.L. Scott A.S.C. M2/046868, 2) A.Marriott Ord. R.N. J.36759, 3) Dvr. B.C. Greaves A.S.C. T2-015150, 4) Pte. J.R. Scanes A.S.C. SS-7927, 5) Pte. J.W. Broadie A.S.C. 18473, NVF to GVF all on suspension bars, for wearing
Protestants Supported in the United Provences 1587 as Eimer 53 but a later base metal restrike or imitation 51mm 34 grams a spectacular design with Elizabeth I enthroned VF and once gilded (the original is rare and seldom offered, we have never seen an example) Ex Bonhams 1.4.2025 Lot 368 (realised £187 all in)
Coronation of Queen Caroline 1727, 34mm in silver by J. Croker, Obverse: Bust left wearing a bandeau, draped, CAROLINA. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse: The Queen stands facing, between Religion and Britannia, HIC. AMOR. HÆC. PATRIA. In Exergue: CORON XI OCTOB. / MDCCXXVII, 18.37 grammes, Eimer 512, About VF with some contact marks
Medals a mixed lot of base metal issues 18th-20th Centuries including Foreign types some cased mixed grades to Unc, mixed sizes some large one holed (18)
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry 1820, 41mm in bronze by R. Gayrard, Obverse: Bust left in military uniform, CH. FERDINAND DUC DE BERRY, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines: PUGIONE / PERCUSSUS PERIIT / 14 FEB. 1820 / GALLIA SPEM SUAM / CONJUX AMANTEM / MILITES DUCEM / PAUPERES PATREM / PERDIDERE. 39.95 grammes, EF
Battle of the Nile, Davison's Medal 1798 47mm diameter in bronze, by C.H. Kuchler, Obverse: Hope standing on a rocky promontory, left, holding an oval medallion of Nelson, inscribed EUROPE'S HOPE AND BRITAIN'S GLORY. Beyond: An open sea, REAR - ADMIRAL LORD NELSON OF THE NILE. Reverse: A British fleet assembled in Aboukir Bay prepares to engage the French. ALMIGHTY GOD HAS BLESSED HIS MAJESTY'S ARMS, In Exergue: VICTORY OF THE NILE . AUGUST 1 1798. Edge: A TRIBUTE OF REGARD FROM ALEXr. DAVISON. ESQr. ST. JAMES'S SQUARE, 40.11 grammes, BHM 447, Eimer 890, pleasing EF
George IIIGolden Jubilee 1810 48mm diameter in copper by N.Hyde, Obverse: Uniformed bust of George III wearing a short wig GEO.III.BORN 4th JUNE 1738. ASCENDd. THE THRONE OCTr.25th 1760. Exergue: COMPLETED 50th. YEAROF HIS REIGN OCTr.25th. 1810, Reverse: Three young children holding a flaming heart before Britannia upon a plinth inscribed FROGMORE. Rays of Sun above, THE FIFTIETH YEAR, 53.6 grams, BHM 686, EF and pleasing
Opening of Waterloo Bridge 1817, 27mm in silver by T. Wyon Jr. Obverse: Laureate head of the Prince Regent, left, GEORGIUS W.P. VICEM: REGIS . BRITANNIARUM GERENS., Reverse: Royal Standard, WELLINGTON above, below: WATERLOO / DIE IUN 18. / 1815, Edge inscription: PONTE WATERLOOENSI DEDICATO . IUN . 18 . 1817, 11.09 grammes, BHM 961, Eimer 1091, NEF/GVF with some contact marks and hairlines
Sweden CARL XIV 32mm silver CARL XIV JOH SV N G OCH V KONUNG LANDTB ACAD BESKYDDARE reverse farmer with plough drawn by two cows STUNDANDE SKORDAR MODORNAS LON EF
Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in gold by W.Wyon, C on truncation, obverse after F.Chantry, Obverse: bust right, WILLIAM THE FOURTH CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Reverse: Bust right, diademed, ADELAIDE QUEEN CONSORT. CROWNED SEP: 8 1831, Eimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue, EF with the usual minor contact marks and hairlines, Rare
German Medal Copper 38mm obverse right facing portrait GEOTHE Geb 28 Aug 1749 Gest 22 Marz 1832, reverse ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN 28. AUGUST 1849 Berlin Unc the reverse with traces of lustre the obverse with a fleck of verdigris
Duke of Wellington (3) 1834 Chancellor of University of Oxford 37mm copper EF, 1852 Hero Now At Rest left facing portrait obverse, reverse funeral scene WATERLOO 1815 in exergue 49mm White Metal Fine and holed for suspension, same theme by Allen & Moore Birmingham 37mm White Metal EF, along with Death of NelsonCentenary 1805-1905 30mm bronze EF toning
British Commerce 1837-1897 51mm White Metal left facing crowned bust VICTORIA D.G. BRITT REGINA F D IND IMP , reverse steam ship, by Spink and Sons London pleasing AU-Unc with some original brilliance
German States - BavariaAugsburgMilitary Training Camp 1838 40.5mm in silver by J.J. Neuss and C. Rabausch, Obverse: head right LUDWIG I KOENIG VON BAYERN, Reverse: View of the training camp with trophy of arms in the foreground, city view of Augsburg in the background DEN BAYER KRIEGERN IM UBUNGSLAGER BEI AUGSBURGSEPTEMBER 1838, In Exergue: STADT AUGSBURG, 27.43 grammes, Witt 2675, colourfully toned and grade AU58 by NGC
Peru, Battle of Yungay 1839, Victory of the Chilean-Peruvian force, marking the end of the Peru-Bolivia Confederation. (Silver Proclamation Medal of 4 Reales) Unsigned, 32.5mm diameter in silver, Obverse: A Battle scene, LA LEY RESTAURADA POR EL VALOR DEL EJERCITOUNIDO ET ANARCH, Reverse: Legend in 8 lines within a wreath: LOS / EMPLEADOS / DE LA MONEDA / AL RESTAURADOR / DE SU PATRIA / GRAN MARISCAL / GAMARRA / CUZ 1839, 13.54 grams in an NGC holder AU DETAILS CLEANED (looks original and pleasant GVF to us with a brown/gold toning)
H.M.G.M Queen Victoria 27mm White Metal BORN MAY 24 1819. CROWNED JUNE 28 1838. MARRIED FEB 10 1840. Gothic Head obverse reverse EUROPES GLORY Britannia and Lion Standing Brilliant GEF
Lambert Jones 1849 64mm diameter in bronze, issued by the Corporation of London, by W.Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Richard Lambert Jones, right, R. LAMBERT. JONES A.D. MDCCCXLIX Reverse: PRESENTED BY HIS GRATEFUL FELLOW CITIZENS TO COMMEMORATE EXERTIONS BY WHICH THE CITY OF LONDON WAS IMPROVED ART ENCOURAGED HEALTH & CONVENIENCE PROMOTED, UNC and nicely toned, in the box of issue
Prize Medals in Copper (3) (30-40mm diameter) National Rifle Association 1860 RECRUIT in exergue SIT PERPETUUM EF, National Rifle Association 1860 REVOLVER AU with traces of lustre, ST JAMES INDUSTRIAL ART EXHIBITION 1893 without recipient reverse uninscribed Unc small area of verdigris obverse
White Metal (6) includes 67mm REPUBLICA GENEVENSIS pleasing city view with boats, Crystal Palace 1862 (2), Leeds rebuilt 1841, Charles III 1706 and War for the Independence of Italy this EF others Fine
Tercentenary of the Birth of William Shakespeare 1864 52mm diameter in White Metal Ottley Birmingham, Obverse: Bust of Shakespeare, SHAKESPEARE : BORN APRIL 23. 1564: DIED APRIL 23 1616. Reverse: View of the Birthplace In Exergue: HI BIRTHPLACE STRATFORD ON AVON 33.9 grammes, EF with some gentle surface pitting
Bolivia 1866, Victory over the Constitutionalist Rebels January 24, 1866, 32mm in silver, Obverse: Busts left, conjoined, EN VIACHA A 24 DE ENERO, Reverse: Hercules holding club and torch, standing over hydra LA FUERZA NACIONAL TRIUNFODE LA ANARQUIA, 18.86 grammes, NGC MS62
Holborn Restaurant 1874 Eimer 1640 69mm diameter struck in lead. Obverse a group of figures congregated around a grand entrance. HOLBORN Exergue. RESTAURANT ESTd 1874. Reverse Couples dancing on a large ballroom floor, below PRESENTED BY THE PROPRIETORS 'to C.J.Shoppee .Esq. Sep.29th 1894 VF
Medals (18) a wide variety of types and sizes including 19th century issues, base metal the majority white metal in mixed grades some holed for suspension
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 77mm diameter in Bronze The official Royal Mint issue by J.E.Boehm/F Leighton, 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, Eimer 1733, UNC in the red box of issue
Golden Jubilee of Queen Victoria 1887 Eimer 1733 58mm diameter in Gold, BHM 3219 the official Royal Mint issue. (weight 85.37 grammes) 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 by J.E.Boehm and F.Leighton a choice example for this early large gold medal graded PF62 Ultra Cameo by NGC desirable thus
Queen Victoria (2) Golden Jubilee 1887 by J. Carter 39mm in bronze, Obverse: Crowned and veiled head left, VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: A crown, radiant, Open wreath below IN COMMEMORATION / OF THE FIFTIETH YEAR / OF THE REIGN OF H.M.G. / QUEEN VICTORIA / ASCENDED THE THRONE / JUNE 20th / 1837, EF, Diamond Jubilee 1897 39mm in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Royal Arms above VICTORIA 1837-1897, within branches of laurel and oak, IN COMMEMORATION above, BHM 3549, GEF
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm in silver, by L.C. Wyon after Sir J.E. Boehm and Sir Frederick Leighton, Obverse: Bust left, draped, crowned and veiled VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: The Queen enthroned, surrounded by seven figures symbolising the arts and industries of Britain. Above: Two cherubs holding entwined wreaths and shields, In Exergue: Five linked shields, inscribed ASIA AMKERICA EUROPEAUSTRALASIA and AFRICA, BHM 3219, Eimer 1733, 218.65g, NEF cleaned with some contact marks and hairlines, in the red box of issue, the catch on the box does not close
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 the Official Royal Mint issue, 77mm diameter in silver by J. Boehm/ F.Leighton, Eimer 1733, BHM 3219, WE 2000, Obverse: left facing bust VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX , Reverse: Enthroned figure of Empire facing, flanked by standing figures of Science, Letters, and Art, left opposite these of Industry and Agriculture, at their feet below Empire, are Mercury reclining, and Time. Above: Two cherubs displaying shields inscribed MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII and VRI in a wreath, between IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five interlinked shields inscribed ASIA, AMERICA, EUROPE, AUSTRALASIA, and AFRICA, a high grade example, 217.00 grammes, Choice UNC with a pleasing tone and graded MS63 by NGC rare in this high grade
Germany FRIEDRICH WILHELM KRONPR D DEUTSCH REICHES U.V PRUUSSEN surrounds right facing portrait, reverse SAN REMO 1888 Schwabe Erf and Mod in exergue 62mm copper 106 grams pleasing Unc or near so and boxed
USA 1893 ChicagoColumbian Exposition World Fair 1492 Columbus Medal 64mm White Metal 88.8 grams narrative reads ESPOSIZIONE UNIVERSALE CHICAGO 1893 IM MEMORIA DELL ILLUSTRE NAVIAGATOR CHRISTOFORO COLUMBO GEF with subdued mint brilliance and pleasing
Young Mens Christian Association YMCA Jubilee 1894 49mm Copper George Williams left facing portrait open book in wreath reverse AU and pleasing in (original) card box of issue
Medals (3) Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in bronze by G.W. de Saulles after W.Wyon, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, GEF with some small spots, in the red box of issue, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 51mm in White Metal, by F.Bowcher/Spink & Son, Obverse: Crowned and draped bust left, VICTORIA D:G: BRITT : REGINA : F:D: IND: IMP: / IN . COMMEM. AN . REG . SEXAGESIMI. Below: MDCCCXCVII, Reverse: Union Jack on a flagpole topped by lion and crown, lighthouse with ships at sea behind, In Exergue: Crowned Royal Shield, a riband below inscribed ARMY 1837-1897 NAVY, BHM 3514, NEF/EF with some surface marks, George VSilver Jubilee 1935 32mm in silver by P. Metcalfe, the Official Royal Mint issue, UNC attractively toned, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 38mm in bronze by F.T.B, Obverse: Queen Victoria Veiled head left, VICTORIA OUR BELOVED SOVEREIGN, QUEEN & EMPRESS, Reverse: A Ram's head, holding a sprig of cotton. JUVAT IMPIGROS DEUS on a scroll below IN COMMEMORATION OF SIXTY YEARS REIGN 1837-1897, COUNTY BOROUGH OF HUDDERSFIELD, J. LEE WALKER MAYOR, EF in a black fitted case
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 39mm in bronze by The Mint, Birmingham, Obverse: Crowned, veiled and draped bust left, VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, Reverse: Royal Arms above VICTORIA 1837-1897, within branches of laurel and oak, IN COMMEMORATION above, BHM 3549 AU/GEF with some spots, in contemporary red box
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 38mm in bronze by Restall, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, crowned and in Coronation robes, H.M. EDWARD VII H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA 1902, Reverse: Britannia standing, looking left, with two shields bearing the Royal Coat of Arms and Union Jack, the shields draped by a ribbon bearing the Order of the Garter, a seascape beyond, 27.14 grammes, EF with some scattered verdigris spots, in the red box of issue
Medals (7) Edward VII Coronation 1902 56mm in bronze, the Official Royal Mint issue, NEF lightly cleaned with some spots and scratches, Edward VIII Coronation 1937 57mm in silver plated bronze by Edward CarterPreston, BHM 4286. Giordano CM215c, VF cleaned, some of the plating now missing from the reverse, Kings Medals a 3-piece set awarded to G. Brown 1908-9, 1909-10 and 1910-11, each awarded by the London County Council for Punctual Attendance, each EF pierced for suspension, with bars attached bearing the dates, George VI Coronation 1937 44mm diameter in bronze by Turner & Simpson, Reverse: Britannia standing in an archway, holding crown aloft, Battleship sailing and St. Paul's behind, EF with some edge knocks, George VI Coronation 1937 Newark local issue 36mm diameter pierced for suspension, with ribbon and NEWARK bar, GEF boxed with additional ribbon, along with Fantasy Pattern set, 1936 a 6-coin set Edward VIII Crown to Threepence in cupro-nickel A/UNC, toned, boxed
Scotland Edward VII Coronation 1902 conjoined right facing busts obverse, reverse has coat of arms INNERLEITHEN WATCH AND PRAY ROBERT MATHIESON PROVOST chocolate Unc with the odd toning spot
Joseph Chamberlain Visit to South Africa 1903 in silver Eimer 1876 large facing portrait obverse, Peace standing arm outstretched reverse 63 grams about as struck
George VCoronation 1911 (2) both 37mm and with conjoined busts obverse GEORGE V and MARY legend the first in bronze reverse George and Mary seated Britannia stands at right Westminster Abbey in the background SPINK LOND at 3 O'clock EF, the second silvered bronze reverse Lion and Unicorn either side of shield CORONATION GEORGE V JUNE 22nd 1911 Unc
Olympics 1912 Stockholm Competitors Badge, silvered lapel pin badge, made by Sporrong & Co. of Stockholm measures 25 mm x 37 mm with a Greek athlete’s head at the top, and “Olympiska Spelen, Stockholm 1912,” in raised letters at the bottom. 7 grams Very Good condition
Prize medal - Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Inscribed RHINE ARMY RIFLE MEETING 1919, 45mm in bronze, unsigned, toned UNC with minor friction in a Fattorini & Sons, Bradford, box
Iraq - 1975 First Anniversary of Peace with Kurdistan 41mm diameter in .900 silver, 31.02 grammes, Lustrous UNC with some minor contact marks and with prooflike fields
Medal and Paranumismatic a wide variety including earlier and recent types generally base metal but including THE TEST CRICKET CENTENARY 1977 Crown sized silver medal in a first day cover presentation pack (lot)
Coinex Silver Medal 1988 65mm diameter 5oz. Silver Proof, Obverse: Britannia seated left, Reverse: English and Dutch sailing ships, a vignette of William and Mary above, FDC in the green box of issue with certificate
China Medal 50th Anniversary of Zelri (Zhuzhou Electric Locomotive Research Institution Co.) 2009, 55mm diameter, 60 grammes of .999 silver Proof FDC the reverse with coloured centre, in the original wooden display box with certificates
St. George and The Dragon, undated (2010) 80mm diameter, design by Gordon Summers, in Matt Silver, 249 grammes of .999 silver, hallmarked on the edge, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
The Britannia Masterpiece Medal, undated (2011) 80mm diameter, design by Robert Evans, in Matt Silver, 245 grammes of .999 silver, hallmarked on the edge, UNC in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate
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