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
18th and 19th Century (8) Foundation of the City of London School 1834, 58mm diameter in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: A view of the west front of the school CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL, In Exergue: FOUNDED / BY THE CORPORATION / 1834, Reverse: Knowledge seated, instructing a youth standing,, BHM 1680, NEF the obverse dull, Sir Charles Barry Laudatory Medal 1862 60mm diameter in bronze by L. Wiener, Obverse: Bust right, draped SIR C. BARRY R.A. ARCHITECT., Reverse: View of the river front of the Houses of Parliament 42mm diameter in bronze by Messrs. Pinches, Obverse: Bust of the Queen left, diademed and draped VICTORIA REGINA, Reverse: View of the Exhibition buildings EXHIBITION OF ART TREASURES, In Exergue: TO COMMEMORATE THE VISIT / OF HER MAJESTY / JUNE 30th 1857, BHM 2607, 29.49 grammes, VF, Opening of London Bridge 1831 51mm in bronze by B. Wyon, Obverse: Bare head of William IV right. WILLIAM THE FOURTH. Reverse: A view of the bridge. LONDON BRIDGE. Fine with some edge knocks, holed at the top, German States - Prussia, Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, 1757 Frederick the Great. 48mm diameter in bronze 34.90 grammes, NVF, Erection of the Wellington Statue at the Royal Exchange 1844, 39mm diameter in White metal, Good Fine with traces of old gilding, Death of Princess Charlotte 1817 42mm diameter in White Metal, BHM 942, 20.35 grammes, GVF holed at the top, with a small x scratched in to the reverse field, Exhibition of Art Treasures 1857 42mm diameter in White Metal by Messrs. , BHM 2607, VF the reverse with some scratches in the field
A collection of medals (120) an eclectic mix including Victorian, Edward VII, and George V examples including large copper pieces, others more recent including World such as Germany, Netherlands and Russia, a few are fantasies such as Peter The Great 1719 and a White Metal Lusitania, mixed grades most in high grades
Award and Prize Medals (5) European Gas Company Medal 1935 awarded to Arthur Ledoux, for 10 Years Service, EF boxed with ribbon, Music Award Medal, undated, for Bristol Co-operative., Eisteddford, Vocal Duet, 51mm in bronze, unnamed, by Thomas Fattorini Ltd. UNC boxed, Prize medal Pitman's College , 41mm in bronze, Obverse: Bust left of Isaac Pitman SIR ISAAC PITMAN INVENTOR OF PHONOGRAPHY, Reverse : PITMAN 'S COLLEGE inscribed Reporting Competition 1933, GEF boxed, The Universal Cookery & Food Exhibition 38mm diameter in bronze Reverse: HONORIS CAUS LONDINI within a wreath, inscribed 1931 below, EF, the reverse with some small verdigris spots, in the box of issue , Prize Medal 1946 51mm in bronze, Obverse a standing male figure holding a wreath, VICTORII, Reverse: K.A.R. SENIOR PAIRS 1946 with faint pencil marks below R C M / A B, A/UNC
Hungary Token/ Medal 28mm in bronze, undated, Obverse: St. George on horseback, S.GEORGIVS EQVITVM PATRONVS, Reverse: A single masted ship, INTEMPESTATE SECURITAS, 6.80 grammes, About Fine with some dirt and verdigris spot
Iran, a hand-engraved medal dated 2064, uniface in brass, 41mm diameter, an incuse design of crossed sword and rifle, Arabic text within the angles, date below, Fine with loop mount at the top
Medalets (6) Queen Victoria and Prince Albert each 10mm diameter, and The Prince of Wales, Princes Royal, Prince Alfred and Princess Helena each 8mm, all in brass, Fine to NVF lightly cleaned, contained in a 23mm diameter decorative tin, this with the Royal Arms on one side and a view of Windsor Castle on the other
Medallions of Papal and Religious Interest (5) Saint Martin de Porres 18.5mm in silver, 2.94 grammes, Pope Paul VI, 17mm in .800 silver, 2.96 grammes, Pope John Paul II 19mm in silver, 2.48 grammes, purity unknown, Pope John Paul II 18mm not hallmarked or stamped, presumed not silver, 2.78 grammes, St. Christopher 14mm in silver 1.33 grammes, with some scratches on the reverse, NVF to GVF all with suspension loops
Medals (11) Death of George V 1936 uniface trial in white metal, Reverse: BORN 1865 / SUCCEEDED TO THE THRONE 1910 / DIED 1936 within a wreath, Reverse as Eimer 2038 by Turner & Simpson, Obverse blank with 2A scratched on it, 29.50 grammes, GEF. Coronation of George VI 1937 52mm uniface trial in white metal, Obverse: Busts left conjoined, CORONATION OF KING GEORGE VI & QUEEN ELIZABETH , Obverse as Eimer 2049 by J. Langford Jones, Reverse: Blank with 2C scratched on it, 32.30 grammes, EF. France (7) Universal Exposition Paris 1878 30mm in bronze by Dubois Lustrous A/UNC, Stade de la Suze 1935 60mm in bronze, stamped BRONZE on the edge EF, Obverse: Marianne, uniface medal 59mm in bronze by H. Dropsy, BRONZE 1971 on edge, UNC Obverse: Marianne uniface medal 50mm in bronze by A.Guzman, stamped BRONZE 1971 on edge UNC, France Award Medal 54mm in silvered bronze by H. Dropsy ELECTRICITE DE FRANCE ET GAZ DE FRANCE awarded to M.Dequet, EF, Agricultural Medal 40mm in brass, Reverse: Sheep, Paris Shooting Company 41mm in bronze by Dubois, undated, EF, and Prize Medal 50mm uniface, inscribed FOVERAN / & BELHELVIE / Presented by / COL. HUNTER / HORT. SOCIETY, EF, in a silver coloured mount, not hallmarked so presumed not silver
Medals (12) Prize medals (5) Army Training Regiment - Pirbright 51mm in bronze, Winner Commanding Officer Competition, UNC boxed, Winchester College Gymnastics medal undated, 36mm diameter in bronze GVF, Prize Medal - Rifle Club (awarded 1978) 33mm diameter in bronze, the reverse with the same design as the original 1860 medal, an archer and rifleman standing, obverse: inscribed RIFLE P.M. 1978 PERIOD 'A' 2nd, EF with lacquering on the reverse, Prize Medal - Rifle Club (awarded 1975) 33mm diameter in bronze, the reverse with the same design as the original 1860 medal, an archer and rifleman standing, obverse: inscribed RIFLE P.M. 1975 PERIOD 'A' 2nd, EF lacquered, Lovefield Relay First Team 1953 35mm silvered GVF, Italy - Michaelangelo Buonarroti 88th Birthday, 58mm in bronze, cast, Obverse: Bust right, draped, Reverse: Michaelangelo in the guise of a blind man, holding flask and staff, being led by a guide dog, Fine, holed twice at the top, Medal or cliché 58mm diameter in bronze, Obverse head right 1869-1929, Good Fine, Kinlochleven Smelter 80 Years 1909-1989 39mm in aluminium, EF stained, The British Aluminium Company 1907-1957 50th Anniversary 40mm in aluminium, VF with some dirt and staining, Borough of Bebington Charter Medal 1937 Viscount Leverhulme 39mm in bronze VF lacquered with suspension loop at the top, Spain - Juan Carlo I and Sofia36mm in cast base metal, within a silver coloured mount, not hallmarked so presumed not silver, VF, William Shakespeare Cast Oval medal Fair, ex-mount with surface damage, Half-Shell for medal Arts Treasures Exhibition, Manchester 1857 67mm in brass (no medal) Good Fine, Brass Plaque - Flying Fox Car Club, uniface 86mm diameter, 327 grammes, Good Fine with some edge damage around 4 o'clock, Tokens (7) Canada Shell Oil Tokens (issued 1965-1968) 1870 Manitoba - Prairie Crocus, 31mm diameter in brass plated zinc, EF with some spots, 1905 Alberta - Wild Rose, 32mm diameter in brass plated zinc, EF with some spots, 1867 New Brunswick - Purple Violet, 32mm, NEF with some spots, 1905 Saskatchewan - Prairie Lily, 32mm EF with some small spots, Prime Ministers of Canada 1963 Lester B. Pearson 32mm in brass plated zinc (plating worn away) NEF, Prime Ministers of Canada 1968 Pierre E. Trudeau 32mm in brass plated zinc (plating worn away) VF with some spots, and a small group of coins (4) GB Crowns (2) 1977 UNC, 1981 UNC, both in slide cases, New Zealand One Dollar 1969 Cook's Chart, UNC in a slide case, Canada One Dollar 1982 Constitution EF
Medals (24) St. Anne's on the Sea Land and Building Company Ltd. Centenary 1874-1974 55mm in bronze, Matt finish UNC in Spink box, Centenary of the Opening of the Manchester Ship Canal 1894-1994 Prooflike UNC in a Royal Mint box with leaflet, 75th Anniversary of the RAF/50th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force Association 1993 39mm in gold plated base metal, Prooflike UNC in a Royal Mint box, Granada Studios Opening Tour July 20th 1988 45mm in base metal, UNC boxed, RAC Norwich Union Classic 1991 44mm in base metal, Lustrous UNC boxed, Finlandia Vodka, Miss Matthew Brown Contest 1989, 45mm in base metal, UNC boxed, City of Bristol - Clifton Suspension Bridge undated 45mm A/UNC boxed, Windermere Lake Festival, undated 44mm in Nickel Silver by The Tower Mint, EF with handling marks, boxed, Olympic Games Medal 1984 Los Angeles 39mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, Blenheim Palace undated 39mm in bronze UNC, Dover Castle undated 39mm in bronze lustrous UNC with some toning, Leeds Castle undated 38mm in base metal UNC, Bodiam Castle/National Trust 39mm undated in bronze, UNC toned, Framlingham Castle undated 39mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, Belvoir Castle undated, 39mm in gold plated base metal, UNC, Warwick Castle undated, 38mm in bronze UNC, Tintagel Castle/English Heritage undated 38mm in gold plated base metal UNC, York Castle Museum, undated, 38mm in bronze UNC, Peterborough Cathedral undated 38mm in bronze, lustrous UNC, toned, Whitby Abbey undated 38mm in bronze, lustrous UNC with some toning, European Architectural Heritage Year 1975 - Stonehenge 45mm in bronze Lustrous UNC with some toning, D-Day 50th Anniversary 1994 Devon County Council issue 36mm in bronze EF, The Tower of London undated 26mm in base metal, Obverse: Tower, Reverse: Raven, A/UNC with suspension ring, in Bigbury Mint box, Football - Manchester United v Tottenham Medal Season 2006-7, 45mm in base metal A/UNC boxed, HMS Victory Medal and Keyring set comprising Cutty sark oval medal, made from metal originating from the ship's foremast, and keyring from HMS Victory Copper UNC in Nauticalia box, Czechoslovakia - Jaroslav Hasek - Memorial of National Literature 1973 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Czechoslovakia Commercial Bank 1975 70mm in bronze, UNC boxed
Medals (31) Coronations and Jubilees 1887 to 1937 base metal issues, Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII and George VI types, a good mix, includes some locally issued examples, in mixed grades to EF, most holed, many with suspension rings, and Canada Five Cents 1951 'The Big Nickel 38mm diameter by Lombardo NEF
Vatican - Papal Medal (worn) Cornelius I?, undated, legend barely visible, 41mm in bronze, Obverse: Bust of the Pope, right, Reverse: Head of Christ facing, drapery behind, no legend, 38.56 grammes, Fair
Campaign medals and Stars (5) Korea (1950-1953) awarded to 22587912 Pte. M. Blatchley, D.W.R, GVF with some spots, World War II 1939-1945 Medal NEF with light hairlines, Defence medal NEF with light hairlines, 1939-1945 Star EF, France and Germany Star NEF, along with a Victoria Cross replica, Silver Items (3) ArmyTemperance Association Medal 1893 in silver, an A.R.P Cap Badge (9.6 grammes), Rifle Club Prize medal 15th Division, 1943 (16.87 grammes), in mixed grades Fine to VF, and a further group (7) Lancashire & Cheshire Coal Owners Rescue Station Medal with 1911 Hulton clasp, Army Temperance Association Medal 1889, Royal Life Saving Society Bronze Cross, awarded to A.T. MacNeil Dec. 1950, Italy World War I Cross, Italy - Battle of Adwa 30mm in bronze, Spain - Battle of Montejurre, November 7/8/9 1873, and 1914-1918 Bronze Cross medal, in mixed grades Good Fine to EF
World War IBritish War Medals (3) the first awarded to 74226 Dvr. A. Mort R.A., NVF, the second awarded to 63899 Pte. T.J. Porter Lan. Fus.VF/NVF with grey tone, the third awarded to 207042 Pte. F. Tierney, VF, all with ribbons
World War IBritish War Medals (3) the first awarded to T. Holland (edge details partly defaced), Fine, toned, the second awarded to Capt. W.J. Gilchrist, VF, the third awarded to 235062 Pte. F.Fearn, R.War. R, Good Fine, cleaned, Pte. Fearn was killed in action aged 20, on 16th April 1918 at Ypres, part of the German April Offensive of 1918, all three with ribbons
World War IBritish War Medals (4) the first awarded to 171280 Gnr. E.A. Marston R.A., Good Fine/Fine, the second awarded to 179590 Gnr. T. Heaps R.A. VF cleaned, the third awarded to John Liversage (no other details), the fourth awarded to 13148 Pte. J. Ellison, R.D.Fus Fine, all with ribbons
World War IBritish War Medals (4) the first awarded to 18987 Gnr. W. Dix. R.A. VF, the second awarded to J.85518 J. Wagstaff. Ord. R.N. Fine with some edge knocks, the third awarded to 2877 Pte. J. Higgs, Manch. R. the fourth awarded to J. 11889 Pte. H.J. Rogers Sea.Highrs. NVF, all with ribbons
World War I pairs British War Medal and Victory Medals (4 pairs) the first awarded to 26290 Pte. E. Ormerod Rif. Brig. VF, the second awarded to 28613 G.H.Woodward S.Lan. R, Fine, cleaned, the third awarded to 102505 Pte. T. Jolly R.A.M.C., Good Fine to VF, the War Medal cleaned, the fourth awarded to 37733 Pte. W. Dewhurst, M.G.C. Good Fine to NVF, the War Medal cleaned
World War I pairs British War Medal and Victory Medals (4 pairs) the first awarded to M2-121172 Pte. H. Salisbury A.S.C., GVF, the second awarded to 194959 Spr. W. Beedle, R.E, Fine or slightly better with some stains, the third awarded to 28178 Pte.J.Jepson S.Lan. R. Fine, the war medal with some stains, the fourth awarded to Cpl. J. Dodge R.A. Fine to Good Fine, the War Medal cleaned
World War I trios (2) the first comprising British War Medal, Victory medal and 1914 Star, awarded to 8423 L/Cpl.H.Roy, K.O.S.B., Good Fine to NVF, the second comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star awarded to Fine to Good Fine, the War Medal and Star cleaned, along with World War I Victory Medal awarded to 150498 Gnr. A.S. Dickinson, R.A. VF, stained on the reverse, and Special ConstabularyLong Service Medal awarded (to Samuel Dickinson) GVF with an edge bruise
Vatican - Papal Medal Martin V, undated, (struck c.1800) Obverse: Bust of the Pope right, MARTINVS . V . COLVMNA . PONT . MAX. Reverse: View of the old Basilica of St. Peter, DIRVTAS . AC . LABANTES . VRBIS . RESTAVR . ECCLES. In Exergue: COLVMNAE . HVIVS . FIRMA . PETRA, 33.03 grammes, VF with some small spots
Vatican - Papal Medal Calixtus III undated, (1455), struck 1647-1687, by Girolamo Paladino, Vow from Pope Calixtus III to liberate Constantinople and Jerusalem from the Turks, Obverse: Bust of the Pope left CALIXTVS . III . PONT . MAX. Reverse: The Papal fleet on its way to fight the Turks, HOC . VOVI . DEO . In Exergue: VT . FIDEI . HOSTES . FERD . EREM . ELEXIT . ME. ,27.26 grammes, VF
Vatican - Papal Medal Innocent VIII, undated, (1484-1492) , a later restrike, Obverse: Bust of the Pope right, wearing tiara, INNOCENTIVS . VIII . PONT . MAX, Reverse: The Pope crowned with tiara, enthroned, his right hand in a gesture of blessing, a deacon with book to his right, a man prostrate on the floor, hat in hand, ECCE . SIC . BENEDICITVR . HOMO, In Exergue: ROMA, 42.40 grammes, VF with part of a loop mount attached to the top
Vatican - Papal Medal Gregory XIII 1580, 37mm in bronze, Obverse: Bust of the Pope left, GREGORIVS . XIII . PONTIFEX . MAXIMVS, Reverse: A river god reclines before the Ponte Emilio VIATORVM SAVLTI ANN DNI . MDLXXX, 23.03 grammes, About EF
Italy, Paolo Giordano II undated (1621) 32mm in copper, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right PAVLVS. IORD. VRSINVS. II. BRACC. DVX. P.P., Reverse: A tablet inscribed, in 5 lines, RELVCTANTE / FORTVNA / CORONATA / VIRTVS / ILLVSTRIOR, Outer legend: PLVMB. P. INSVLARVM. ILVAE. PLAN. ET. ART. D., 19.47 grammes, EF and most attractive
Birth and Baptism of Prince Charles 1630 30mm diameter in silver, by Briot (?), Obverse: Four shields oval and radiate, joined at their bases, HACTENVS . ANGLORVM . NVLLI, Reverse: 5-line Inscription within a decorative frame IN. HONOR' / CARO.' PRINC' / MAG'. BRI'.FR'. / ET. HI'.NAT.29 / .MAII. 1630, 4.24 grammes, Eimer 116, Near Fine with colourful tone
Vatican - Papal Medal Paul II, undated (struck 1647-1687) Struggle of the Church against the Turks and Heretics, 44mm in bronze by Girolamo Paladino, Obverse: Bust of the Pope right PAVLVS . II . VENETVS . PONT . MAX, Reverse: Wild boar in forest, pursued by horseman and hunting dogs, In Exergue: SOLVM . IN . FERAS . PIVS . BELLATVR . PASTOR. 55.88 grammes, VF/GVF with some light surface dirt
Charles I, Death and Memorial 1649 (struck 1731) 41mm in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust left, laureate, armoured and draped, CAROLUS. I. D.G. M. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX, Reverse: Britannia seated mournfully upon a monument, raises a pall revealing the King's head, In Exergue: NAT. 13. NOV. 1600. COR / 2. FEBR. 1626. M. 30. / JANV. 1649, 34.86 grammes, Eimer 164, Fine, scuffed on the high points
Vatican - Papal Medal Innocent X, undated, Year VII (1651) Peace of Westphalia, 39mm in bronze, by Gaspare Morone Mola, Obverse: Bust of the Pope right, wearing Papal tiara, INNOCEN . X PONT . MAX . A . VII, Reverse: God seated facing in clouds, raising hand and holding orb. FIAT PAX IN VIRTVTE TVA., 27.71 grammes, GVF
Vatican - Papal Medal Clemens IX undated, Year (1670), an old restrike, 40mm in bronze by Alberto Hammerani, Obverse: Bust of the Pope right, Reverse: The Castle, the redesigned Pont Sant Angelo, AELIO PONTE EXORNATO, 29.61 grammes, NVF with a heavier contact mark on the obverse
Italy - Papal States, Clement X 1670-1676, 34mm in bronze by C. Lucenti, Obverse: Bust left in clerical robes, CLEMENS . X . PONT . MAX . AN . IIII, Reverse: Saints Peter and Paul INTERCE DITE PRO . NOBIS, 20.32 grammes, About EF
Archbishop Sancroft and the Bishops 1688 (Struck) by G. Bower, Obverse: Bust facing right wearing a cap and clerically robed GVIL.SANCROFT.ARCHIEPISC.CANTAVR.1688. Reverse Seven medallions containing busts, clerically robed, of William Lloyd, Francis Turner, John Lake, Henry Compton, Thomas Ken, Thomas White, and Sir John Trelawney, a field of stars, edge: SI FRACTUS ILLABATUR ORBIS IMPAUIDOS FERIENT RUINAE. Eimer 288a 53.42 grammes, GEF with grey tone and some edge nicks, now in an NGC holder UNC Details RIM DAMAGE Cataloguers Note : William Sancroft (1617-1693) Archbishop of Canterbury refused to read James II's 'Declaration of Indulgence' exempting Catholics and dissenters from penal statutes. The bishops were committed to the Tower for opposing the edicts of James II
Mary as Regent 1690 49mm diameter in bronze by J. or N. Roettier, Obverse: bust right MARIA. II. D.G.MAG.BR. FR. ET. HIB. REGINA. Reverse a full moon amid clouds and stars over a landscape. EX NOCTE DIEM, 53.90 grammes, Eimer 320/321, NGC MS62 BN
George I (c.1714) 25mm in silver, unsigned, Obverse: Bust right, laureate, armoured and draped, Reverse: Royal shield within the Garter, in Exergue: DIEU ET MON DROIT on a scroll 3.33 grammes, Eimer 471, VF, with AFC inscribed into the obverse field
Vatican - Papal Medal 1733 Clemens XII, Building of the Corsini Chapel, Florence, 71mm in bronze by Otto Hamerani, Obverse: Bust of the Pope right, CLEMENS . XII PONT . MAX . AN . III, Reverse: View of the interior of the chapel, SACELLO . IN . LATERANEN . BASIL S. ANDREAE . CORSINIO . AEDIFICATO, In Exergue: A.S. MDCCXXXIII, 118.67 grammes, NEF the reverse with die break at it's early stage
Switzerland - Andre Hercules, Cardinal of Fleury, 1736 54mm in bronze by J. Dassier, Obverse: Bust left almost facing ANDR. HERCULES CARDINALIS DE FLEURY, Reverse: Serpent entwined around club of Hercules with attributes of Arts, Commerce and Science
Germany - Bavaria City Medal Obverse: Nurnberg, Herzbruck 1738 view of the city, Reverse: The Arzburg Tower, inaugurated 1886, 33mm diameter in bronze EF
Charles Pratt, Earl Camden, Appointed Lord Chancellor, 1766 40mm diameter in bronze by L. Pingo, Obverse: Draped bust of Lord Camden, in full bottomed wig and clothes of office, CHARLES LORD CAMDEN HANCELLOR OF BRITAIN, Reverse: Two Allegorical figures, Liberty and Equality standing, LIBERTY EQVITY, In Exergue: MDCCCLXVI, BHM 97, 28.33 grammes, NEF with traces of lustre and a few small spots
Vatican - Papal Medal Clemens XIV 51mm in bronze by Cropanese, Obverse: Bust of the Pope, right, CLEMENS XIV . GANGANELLVS . VADEN . PONT . M, Reverse: Jesus stumbles, carrying his cross on his shoulder FACTVS . EST . PRINCIPATVS . SVPER . HVMERVM . EIVS , 43.21 grammes, EF
Russia, Suzdal, Dmitri Konstantinovich (1360-1362) struck c.1770, 39mm in copper, by I.B. Gass, Obverse: bust facing, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines, 21.58 grammes, GVF with some die flaws and die cracks
Spain, Luiz de Camoens 1782, Tribute Medal 41mm diameter in bronze by Baron of Dillon, Obverse: Portrait almost facing, LUIZ DE CAMOENS, Reverse: APOLLO / PORTUGUEZ / HONOR / DE / ESPANA / NASCEO 1524 / MORREO 1579, in seven lines, inside a wreath, closed on top and tied with loop. In exergue: in four lines: OPTIMO POET / I. T. T. T. BARO DE DILLON / DEDICAVIT / 1782. 35.19 grammes, GVF with traces of lustre and some nicks on the edge
Medals a varied group (8) George III Recovery From Illness 1789 29mm in White metal BHM 298 Fine with some light blistering, Birmingham Musical Festival 1834 33mm in White Metal, unsigned, Obverse Exterior of the building, Reverse: Interior of the building, BHM 1677, Good Fine, Marriage of The Prince of Wales and Princess Alexandra 1863 39mm in White Metal BHM 2768, Eimer 1563, Good Fine with some pitting, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert Visit to Kingston-Upon-Hull 45mm in bronze by Allen & Moore, unlisted in bronze by BHM, NEF, Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee 1897 25mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, NEF, BHM 3506, Eimer 1817, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 31mm in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue BHM 4249, Eimer 2029 NVF with an edge knock , Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm in bronze, The Official Royal Mint issue, BHM 4314, Eimer 2046 EF with some lustre, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 35mm in silver by John Pinches, BHM 4439, NEF
Horatio Nelson, Centenary of the Battle of Trafalgar 1905, Battle of Cape St. Vincent, Spanish Fleet Defeated 1797, 23mm in gilt, unsigned, Obverse: Victory places a wreath on the head of Britannia, no legend, Reverse: Engraved within a wreath, HORATIO NELSON ESQUIRE THE SPANISH FLEET DEFEATED around, within: COMMODORE AND FIFTH IN COMMAND ON THE 14 OF FEB: MDCCXCVII, 4.20 grammes, EF with traces of gilding, the design in the style of the Official Royal Navy Flag Officers gold medal issue 1793-1805.
Peace of Amiens 1802 48mm in bronze by C.H. Kuchler, Obverse: Bust left GEORGIUS III.D:G. M.BR.FR.ET H.REX., Reverse: Peace extinguishes a pile of arms, beyond : an open sea, TRIUMPHIS POTIOR, In exergue: PAX UBIQUE / MDCCCII in two lines, BHM 535, Eimer 941, 59.65 grammes, NEF/GVF
France, Bicentenary of the Death of Henry IV 1810 40mm in bronze by Droz, Obverse: Bust right, in military uniform, HENRICVS IIII D.G. FR. ET. NAV. REX, Reverse: Legend within a wreath in 4 lines IL FUT / DE SES SUJETS / LE VAINQUEUR / ET LE PERE, 32.43 grammes, EF
Birth of Napoleon, King of Rome 1811 (struck after 1880), 41mm in bronze by Dominique-Vivant Denon, Jean-Bertrand Andrieu and Julien, Obverse: Bust left NAPOLEON FRANCOIS JOSEPH - CHARLES ROI DE ROME, Reverse: Marie-Louise standing facing holding the King of Rome on her left arm, NAISSANCE DU ROI DE ROME, In Exergue: MDCCCXI, Edge stamped BRONZE with cornucopia mark, 35.60 grammes, NEF/EF
The Battle of the Pyrenees 1813 41mm in bronze by N.G.A. Brenet, Mudies National Series, struck in 1820, Obverse: Bare head of the Duke of Wellington right, ARTHUR DUKE OF WELLINGTON, Reverse: The English Lion savaging the French eagle, THE ENGLISH ARMY PASS THE PYRENEES. In Exergue: MDCCCXIII, BHM 760, Eimer 1034, 39.72 grammes, EF
Switzerland, Salomon Gessner 1818 Tribute Medal, Series of Great Men, 41mm in bronze by Vivier, Obverse: Bust left SALOMON GESSNER, Reverse: NATUS / TURICI / HELVETIORUM / AN.M.DCC.XXX. / OBIIT / AN. M. DCC. LXXXVII / SERIES NUMISMATICA / UNIVERSALIS VIRORUM ILLUSTRIUM, / MDCCCXVIII, 46.25 grammes, EF
Election Medal 1816 Thomas Leyland 39mm in silver , unsigned, Obverse: Liver bird standing left, Reverse: Wm Rushton engraved in cartouche above text: ONE OF THE INDEPENDENT MINORITY 738 WHO VOTED FOR THOS. LEYLAND Esq AT THE LIVERPOOL ELECTION 1816 in 9 lines, 22.81 grammes, NEF with contact marks and hairlines, the obverse with pleasing and colourful tone
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, 1820, Obverse: Bust of The Duchess of Berry left, C.F. DUCH DE BERRY NEE 5 NOV. 1798 MARIEE 17 JUIN 1816 VEUVE 14 FEV. 1820, Reverse: Figure of The Duchess, mourning, leans on a plinth, upon which stand a funerary urn, NOUS QUI SOUFFRONS DE SA DOULEUR. PIRIONS DIEU POUR LA JEUNE VEUVE, 39.16 grammes, GVF with a spot on the reverse
France, Death of Charles Ferdinand, Duke of Berry 1820 41mm in bronze, by R.Gayrard, Obverse: Bust left, in military uniform, CH. FERDINAND DU DE BERRY, Reverse: 8-line legend within a wreath PUGIONE / PERCUSSUS PERIIT / 14. FEB 1820 / GALLIA SPEM SUAM / CONJUX AMANTEM / MILITES DUCEM / PAUPERES PATREM / PERDIDERE, 41.82 grammes, NEF with a verdigris spot in the obverse field
France, Montyon and Franklin Society 1833, 41mm in bronze by J.J. Barre, Obverse: Busts left, legend written vertically, FRANKLIN / BIENFAISANCE DU GENIE, MONTYON / GENIE DE LA BIENFAISANCE, Reverse: Legend in 7 lines, within a wreath, LES / SOUSCRIPTEURS / ASSOCIÉS POUR / PROPAGER L'HISTOIRE / DES BIENFAITEURS / DE L'HUMANITÉ / 1833, Outer legend: SOCIETE MONTYON ET FRANKLIN POUR LES PORTRAITS DES HOMMES UTILES, 34.43 grammes, EF
Medals (3) Queen Victoria Visit to the City of London 1837 62mm in White metal by J. Barber after J.R.Lane, BHM 1772 Good Fine, the obverse with scratches, Woodrow Wilson US President Second Term 1917 50mm in bronze, Good Fine, with some small corrosion spots on the obverse, General Strike Service Medal 1926 51mm in bronze by E. Gillick, Eimer 2003 VF with some spots
Germany, Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling 1842, 42mm in bronze by Christoph Carl Pfeuffer, Obverse: Head left, FRIEDR. WILH. IOS. V. SCHILLER GEB. D. 27 IANUAR 1775, Reverse: Religion seated with bible and tablet, In exergue, ZUR ERINNIRUNGAN DAS / WINTERSEMESTER 184½ VON / FREUNDEN u.VEREHRERN / IN BERLIN, 43.73 grammes, EF with a few small dirt spots
Queen Victoria (3) Foundation of the New Royal Exchange 1842 44mm in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Young head of Queen Victoria left, Reverse: 10-line inscription, BHM 2078, NEF, The Albert Memorial, undated (struck c.1872) 33mm in bronze by J.S. & A.B. Wyon, Obverse: Bust of Prince Albert left, Reverse: View of the Memorial, NATIONAL MEMORIAL, BHM 2702, VF with some contact marks, Science and Art Prize medal 1883 39mm in bronze by W.Wyon, Obverse: Young Head of Queen Victoria, Reverse: 5-line inscription, Edge: SIDNEY A. SWORN PRACTICAL, PLANE & SOLID GEOMETRY 1883. GVF with some edge nicks
France, Alexandre Auguste Ledru Rollinand the Proclamation of Universal Suffrage 1848, 26mm in copper by B.C., Obverse: Bust right LEDRU ROLLIN NE EN 1808, Reverse: Legend in 6 lines: Gouvernement / PROVISOIRE / PROCLAMATION / DU SUFFRAGE / UNIVERSEL / 1848, Edge: CUIVRE and cornucopia mark, 10.67 grammes, NEF with some small spots
Guadeloupe, Masonic, Armand Barbes 1848 32mm diameter in copper by Delarue, Obverse: Bust left ARMAND BARBES, Reverse: Masonic symbol and clasped hands, REPRESENTANTDE L'AUDE, NE A LA POINT A PITRE 1809/1848, 23.96 grammes, VF with some spots and some edge bruises
Medals (6) Sheffield Sunday School Union 1862 38mm diameter in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Bust left, SHEFFIELD SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION JUBILEE 1862. MONTGOMERY, GEF holed on the edge at the top, Peace Medal 1919, Shoreditch local issue, 35mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Britannia as Peace standing facing with dove and olive branch, BRITAIN FRANCE ITALY AMERICA BELGIVM, Reverse: Crest JUNE 1919 H. BUSBY BIRD J.P. MAYOR, Good Fine, holed at the top, The King's Medal, London County Council, awarded for Attendance, Conduct and Industry during the year, to A. Barrett, with 1912-13 bar GEF with some spots on the reverse, S.S. Great Britain, Safe Return to Bristol 1970, 39mm diameter in bronze, EF cleaned, First Communion medal 39mm diameter, in white metal, in Gothic style, unsigned, 6.42 grammes, GVF with suspension loop at the top, The Visit of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh to Fort William 1991 39mm diameter in aluminium, Obverse: Fort William 300, AN GEARASDAN (Gaelic for 'The Garrison), GVF with some scratches
Yorkshire Exhibition of Arts and Manufactures, Leeds, 1875, 30mm in White metal, Obverse: The Duke of Edinburgh facing left H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH, Reverse: Text in 13 lines, YORKSHIRE EXHIBITION / OF / ARTS AND / MANUFACTURES / AT LEEDS / OPENED BY / H.R.H. THE DUKE / OF EDINBURGH / MAY 13th 1875 / PRESENTED BY / ALD. MARSDEN / MAYOR / TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN OF LEEDS, 8.40 grammes, unlisted by BHM, GVF with two edge knocks, holed at the top
Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London 1886 52mm diameter in bronze by L.C. Wyon, Obverse: Bust left ALBERT EDWARD PRINCE OF WALES EXECUTIVE PRESIDENT, Reverse: COLONIAL AND INDIAN EXHIBITION 1886 within a wreath, 82.30 grammes, Eimer 1725, BHM 3209, uninscribed, GVF, and Award medal Sir C. William Siemens 52mm in bronze by Allan Wyon, Reverse: AWARDED BY SIEMENS FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, 82.74 grammes, EF with some surface dirt, in an open case
Coronations, Jubilees and Death of Queen Victoria (8) Queen Victoria Golden Jubilee 1887 39mm diameter in white metal, Preston local issue, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and veiled, Reverse: City Arms, VF pierced for suspension, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 38mm diameter in aluminium, unsigned, Obverse: Veiled and wreathed head left, Reverse: IN MEMORIAM HER MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTY QUEEN VICTORIA BORN 1819 DIED JAN 22nd 1901, 8.11 grammes, BHM 3692, NVF with some surface marks, Death of Queen Victoria 1901 39mm diameter in aluminium, unsigned, Obverse: Crowned and veiled head left, 'Jubilee' style head, 6 Nov 96 on truncation, Reverse: IN MEMORIAM QUEEN VICTORIA BORN MAY 24th 1819 DIED JAN 22nd 1901 in 5 lines, 4.72 grammes, NEF with some spots, Coronation of George V 1911 32mm diameter in brass, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, Reverse: A crown and orb in splendour, BHM 4056, NEF with suspension loop on edge, with GVR crowned colour monogram on ribbon, Coronation of George V 1911 39mm diameter in white metal, by Thomas Fattorini, Birmingham, Obverse: Conjoined busts left, legend in Gothic script, Reverse: Britannia standing with shield and displaying Empire shield, GVF with some hairlines, holed at the top, with suspension ring and ribbon, George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in white metal, Hartlepool Local issue, Obverse: Conjoined busts of the King and Queen, Reverse: City Arms, PRESENTED BY THE MAYOR OF WEST HARTLEPOOL, A/UNC, George VI Coronation 1937 32mm diameter in brass, by Rowntrees Cocoa, VF, Coronation of Edward VIII 1937 32mm diameter in gilt bronze, Obverse: Bust right, crowned EDWARD VIII KING & EMPEROR, Reverse: STRUCK BY THE MAKERS OF ROWNTREE'S COCOA, TO COMMEMORATE THE CORONATION OF H.M. KING EDWARD VIII 1937, Good Fine with suspension loop at the top, with ribbon
Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 77mm in bronze, 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 shield bearing the dates MDCCCLXXXVII and MDCCCXXXVII. IN COMMEMORATION. In Exergue: Five shields inscribed with the names of the five continents, BHM 3219, Eimer 1733b, 235.22 grammes, UNC with some very minor spots
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 56mm in silver by G.W. de Saulles (after T.Brock/W.Wyon), The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1817a, BHM 3506, 87.15 grammes, A/UNC toned with some minor contact marks and a small spot on the Queen's hair, in the red Royal Mint box of issue
Queen VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 Local issues (3) Bolton local issue, 39mm diameter, Near Fine/Fine, holed at the top, Rochdale local issue, 39mm diameter in white metal, by C.E. & F.D. BM, Reverse: Arms of the city of Rochdale, 16.64 grammes, VF with some scratches, holed at the top, Stockport local issue, 39mm diameter in white metal, unsigned, Reverse: STOCKPORT CELEBRATION PRESENTED BY THE CORPORATION, Fine/Good Fine with some scratches, holed at the top
Trinity Church Sunday Schools Attendance Medal - Leamington 1898, 51mm in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: A teaching scene, Exergue : MATTHEW CHAP.19. / VER. 13.14.15. Reverse: NEVER ABSENT NEVER LATE, 67.33 grammes, GVF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 39mm in gilt bronze by J. Carter, Obverse: Conjoined busts right, THEIR MOST GRACIOUS MAJESTIES EDWARD VII & ALEXANDRA, Reverse: Crowned Royal Arms within a wreath CORONATION JUNE 20TH 1902, 25.37 grammes, BHM 3573, GVF/VF
Coronation of Edward VII 1902 56mm in gold by G.W. de Saulles, The Official Royal Mint issue, 91.56 grammes, Eimer 1871a, BHM 3737 EF with some hairline scratches and contact marks, some tiny rim nicks barely detract, in the red Royal Mint box of issue, Eimer states 861 pieces issued
School related Medals (11) Centenary of Sunday Schools in Wales 1885, 44mm in bronze, unsigned, Obverse: Draped bust of Thomas Charles, three-quarters facing, in ecclesiastical vestments, Reverse: 8-line inscription, BHM 3201, Eimer 1713, 38.40 grammes, EF, along with Award Medals (10) Prize Medal Durham University 38mm in bronze, awarded to C.A. Aarvold, Junior Fives 1923, EF, Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk, 51mm in bronze, First Class Swimming Test 1916, awarded to G.C. Whitehouse, Reverse: Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk VF with an edge bruise, Alleyn's School Dulwich, 1914 Class II, 3rd Hurdles, 38mm in bronze, unawarded, EF, Bromsgrove School a pair awarded to G.G. Page, each 36mm in bronze, the first awarded for 'Sports B' Long Jump 2nd 17 Ft 3 Ins. 1905, the second awarded for 'Sports C' 220 Yards Handicap 2nd, 1902 both EF, Prize medal 46mm in White Metal 'Reward of Merit' / 'For Writing' by Allen & Moore, undated (c.1844-1855) unawarded, EF, Reward Of Superior Merit and 'For Regular Attendance 43mm in white metal holed for suspension, with attached ribbon with 5 clasps and pin, all uninscribed, EF boxed, School Regular Attendance Medal - Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in White Metal awarded to Wilfred Heal 4th Year 1899 EF, holed for suspension with bar, ribbon and pin, boxed, School Regular Attendance Medal - Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in White Metal unawarded, with bar, ribbon and pin, boxed, School Regular Attendance Medal - Reward of Superior Merit 45mm in bronze, unawarded, with bar, ribbon and pin, boxed
Prize medals (4) The King Edward VII Medal - School Board For London, 1903 (2), 1904, 1905 each 39mm in White Metal by Spink & Son Ltd. Awarded to F. Boshell 'For Punctual Attendance During The School Year' each pierced at the top with suspension ring attached to a bar bearing the date, all GEF to A/UNC in the original boxes
Gardening, Horticultural and Agricultural Interest (12) Rochdale Agricultural Show 1904 45mm diameter in silver, EF boxed, the box stained, The Smallholder Championship Medals (4), three are 45mm diameter in bronze, boxed UNC, the third of a different design, 38mm diameter UNC in capsule, Prize Medal - Amateur Gardening Magazine, undated, Presented by Amateur Gardening, 'FOR MERIT IN HORTICULTURE' 45mm in silvered bronze, EF the reverse with some scratches, boxed, Prize Medal - Home Gardener Championship Medallion 45mm diameter in bronze, unawarded, EF boxed, Prize Medal - International Dahlia Society, awarded by Montague Burton, for Best Individual Bloom , K. Myatt 1959 EF, lightly cleaned, now retoned, Prize Medal - National Chrysanthemum Society undated, 45mm diameter in bronze, unawarded UNC boxed, Prize Medal - National Rose Society 41mm in bronze, awarded to R.L. McDougall, Royal Horticultural Affiliated Societies 45mm in matt bronze, unawarded UNC, Sir Joseph Banks Royal Horticultural Society Medal (awarded 1928) awarded to Redmarley Horticultural & Cottage Garden Society to Mr. G. Davies 1928 EF box, the box with the lid detached
Cambridge University Boat Club Trial Eights Medal 1923 51mm in bronze, bu D. Munsey & Co. Ltd. UNIVERSITAS CANTABRIGIENSIS, Shield of the University, Reverse: TRIAL EIGHTS within a wreath, accompanied by a shield-shaped plaque inscribed with the names of the crew, VF, once lightly cleaned, in the box of issue
Medals (14) Edward, Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) 1923 Royal Visit 22mm in bronze (2) each with a different reverse design, both around Fine, cleaned, issued to commemorate his visit to many locations in the Midlands and the North of England in 1923., Sir WinstonChurchill 80th Birthday 36mm in bronze (2) both VF, one cleaned on the obverse, both boxed, Queen VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1887 a modern fantasy piece, 39mm in brown plastic, Obverse: Queen Victoria facing, half-right, Reverse: Britannia seated on sea-shore, sailing vessel behind, date in exergue, NEF, General Election 1974 (February) by Birmingham Mint 45mm in bronze, lustrous UNC in a slide case, General Election 1974 (October) by Birmingham Mint 45mm in bronze, UNC in a slide case, Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee 1977 39mm in base metal (2) UNC in slide cases, Rugby Union - Wales, a Record 15 Triple Crowns, The Triple of Triple Crowns 1978 UNC in a slide case, MoscowOlympics 1980 39mm in base metal, by Pye UNC in a slide case, Papal Visit to Britain 1982 PopeJohn Paul II, 39mm in base metal UNC in a slide case, Queen Elizabeth II 60th Birthday 1986 39mm in base metal UNC in a slide case, 2000 Queen Mother 100th Birthday 2000, 38mm in base metal, lustrous UNC in a slide case
British Empire Exhibition 1924, The Royal Mint, London, 36mm diameter undated in silver, Obverse: Moneta seated, striking coins, Reverse: Façade and Forecourt of the Mint, THE ROYAL MINT LONDON, Eimer 1989, BHM 4192, 30.56 grammes, GVF with an edge bruise, the reverse with some scratches. Note: A Royal Mint souvenir, struck and sold at the Exhibition
Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race Medal 1924 51mm in silver by D. Munsey & Co. Ltd. UNIVERSITAS CANTABRIGIENSIS, Shield of the University, Reverse: ISIDE / TRIUMPHATA / REMIGIBUS SUIS / GRANTA MEMOR within a wreath, PETERS CAMBRIDGE below, accompanied by a shield-shaped plaque inscribed with the names of the crew and 'WON BY CAMBRIDGE' above. 53.64 grammes, NEF in the original box
Music and Arts related (5) Joseph Turner - Bicentenary of his Birth 1975 55mm diameter in bronze, Similar in style to the Royal Academy of Arts Turner Medal of 1851, Obverse: Bust left JOSEPH MALLORD WILLIAM TURNER R:A. NAT: 1775 OB: 1851, Reverse: A student of nature, reclining in a landscape, beyond, a rainbow and sun over a coast, three female figures above, (as Eimer 1466), 82.43 grammes, EF, Franz Schubert 75mm diameter in bronze by A. Hartig, undated, uniface, Obverse: Bust left FRANZ SCHUBERT, A/UNC, Prize Medal - The North Manchester Competitive Music Festival 1929, 38mm diameter in silver, 22.21 grammes, Obverse: Crest with blue and red enamel in the centre, awarded for TENOR SOLO, no recipient, EF, Prize or Award medal - St. Stephen's, Whelley Choristers award Medals (2) by Fattorini, Birmingham, both to Norman Ward, both 50mm diameter in bronze, the first inscribed 'St. Stephen's Whelley / Norman Ward / 59 Years / A Faithful Chorister / Presented 1992', the second inscribed 'R.S.C.M. / Norman Ward / 70 Years a chorister / St. Stephens Whelley / 2003, both UNC boxed
Medals (3) Beethoven - Hymn A La Nature, undated by F.Focht, 50mm diameter in bronze by F.Fochts, Obverse: Beethoven leaning on a piano, Reverse: A piano and harp by an open window, EF, Chopin 150th Anniversary of his Birth 1810-1960 68mm diameter in bronze by Robert Coutin, EF, Germany - Bayern, Passion Play in Oberammergau 1930 60mm diameter in bronze by K. Goetz, Obverse: Scene from the play, performed in the streets of Oberammergau every ten years, Reverse: Scene of the Crucifixion, EF
Medallic Issues - Edward VIII Pattern Coins 1937 by Windsor Mint (3) Crown, Halfcrown and Penny, each 50mm in Gold-plated copper, Reverses representing Royal Coat of Arms, Ship, and Britannia respectively, Proofs nFDC to FDC with certificates
World Medals (6) Malaysia 'Greetings From Malaysia' medallion, undated, 51mm diameter in pewter, unsigned, VF, Ex-edge mount, removed from the top, Russia - Tretyakov Gallery 1856 (issued 1983) 60mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Facing portrait of Pavel Mikhaylovich Tretyakov, 1832-1898, Reverse: View of the building, toned UNC, Israel 20th Anniversary 1968 60mm diameter in bronze, Obverse: Portraits of Bar-Lev and Dayan, 93.63 grammes, VF, USA Multinational Force and Observers medal undated (struck 1983) 40mm diameter in brass? Obverse: XVIII AIRBORNE CORPS, Reverse: Map of the Middle EastEgypt, Israel with SINAI central, American flag above, NEF, USA/Israel Multinational Force & Observers Sports medal 60mm diameter in gilt bronze, undated (1990), UNC boxed with wooden stand, Poland - Stefan Wyszynski, Erection of the statue of the Primate of the Millennium, 1986, 45mm diameter in bronze GEF, along with Advertising Token - St. Maartens Cruise token 39mm diameter in aluminium, Obverse: 'REDEEMABLE FOR EXCLUSIVE OFFER', Reverse: The Courthouse, St. Maatens, GVF
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