Edward VIII (as Prince of Wales) Visit to Argentina 1925 31mm diameter in silvered bronze, by Gottuzo & Piana, Giordano CM106b, Reverse: THE BRITISH SOCIETY IN THE ARGENTINE REPUBLIC 1925, TO/COMMEMORATE/THE VISIT OF/H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES/TO THE/ ARGENTINE REPUBLIC/ AUGUST 1925 EF with loop mount as issued, World War IVictory Medals (3), the first awarded to 8612 Pte. C. Chandler A.S.C, Lustrous UNC, the second awarded to 137546 Pte. E. J. Fairweather R.A.M.C, EF, the third awarded to 8264 Pte. T. Dougal Ir. Gds. NEF with uneven toning, Coronation of George VI 32mm diameter in aluminium EF, Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II 1953 38mm diameter in base metal VF, Prize Medals (2) Army Rifle Association - British Armies In France - For Skill With The Rifle, Rhine Army Rifle Meeting 1919, unawarded VF, Attendance Medal 1910 awarded by London County Council to E.Moody For Punctual Attendance, Queen Victoria - The Longest Reign 1897, Uniface with Bust Veiled left and INDIA, AUSTRALIA, SOUTH AFRICA and CANADA surrounding, White metal, VF, GB Halfcrown 1942 enamelled in three colours fair workmanship, in a silver mount, Fantasy Crown 1836 Obverse: William IV, Reverse Shield draped and crowned, Retro series by INA Lustrous UNC, Cap Badge RMIB (RoyalMasonic Institute for Boys) GVF, Germany - Export Messe Hannover 1947 Medal in base metal EF, medal ribbons (green) with bars attached for long service, two ribbons, one with five bars dated 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959 and 1960 the 1956 with a red enamelled 15, the second with 1961 and 1966 bars, the 1961 bar with a red enamelled 20, the 1966 bar with a red enamelled star, along with a coin mount (round) for a 35mm diameter coin ,and a pin mount with 8 claws, would hold a 32mm diameter coin, both in good second-hand condition
Yugoslavia, Albania, Poland and Peru (26) comprising Yugoslavia (5) Order of Labour with silver wreath (3), Second Class with ribbon bar, the reverse with vertical pin for wear marked ZNB - KOVNICA (Belgrade Mint) inscribes II on the reverse, comes in the grey box, Third Class, the reverse with vertical pin for wear, marked ZNB - KOVNICA (Belgrade Mint), inscribes III on the reverse, Third Class, the reverse with vertical pin for wear marked ZNB - KOVNICA (Belgrade Mint) uninscribed on the reverse, comes in the grey box. The medals were awarded for outstanding contributions to the economy, production and building communism, Order of the People's Army with Silver Star (Third Class) (2) both GVF with good enamel, comes with ribbon. Awarded for services to the Armed Forces, and for successful peacetime command. one with some toning, the other boxed, Poland - Third Polish Republic Knight's Cross Fifth Class 1944, awarded for outstanding achievements in education, sports, culture and furthering good relations between countries, EF boxed with accompanying miniature, Czechoslovakia War Cross World War II EF with ribbon, Yugoslavia (3) Medal for the Twentieth Anniversary of the Yugoslav People's Army 1941-1961 NEF with ribbon, Medal for the 10th Anniversary of the People's Army VF, President Tito Medal Red Star with ZNB below (Belgrade) VF, and Yugoslavia Cap badges (2) VF to EF, Albania (15) includes Order of the Red Star, 4th Class Medal, Civil Bravery Medal, MilitaryService Medal 4th Class (2), Distinguished Master in Profession Medal (1965), Order of Labour - First Class by PraWeMa, with screw back (scarce), Order of Labour badge - 3rd Class, with screw back, Maintenance of Public Security Medal, Distinguished State and Community Service Medal, Order of the Red Star 3rd Class, Order of Naim Frasheri First Class, and more, VF to UNC, Peru Naval Order of Merit boxed with ribbon, instituted in 1946 to reward Peruvian Military personnel who have displayed extraordinary naval merit in the performance of their duties. EF in the blue box of issue
World (10) Russia (4) Order of the Red Star, silver with red enamel, with screw back VF, Order of the Patriotic War (2) the first numbered 1246366,with screw back GVF , the second numbered 6410414, GVF, Chernobyl Liquidator Medal Cross Nuclear Disaster Brooch reproduction, UNC with blue, red and black enamel, Yugoslavia Red Star Officer's Cap badge by Auromedal Subotica with screw back VF, Greece War Medal 1940-41 VF, Belgium War Cross with 'Mentioned in Dispatches' palm VF, Saudi Arabia Combat Medal (1991 onwards) UNC boxed with miniature and ribbon, Zaire (2) Civic Merit, Bronze VF, and silver-coloured VF
Medals and badges an eclectic mix, National War Savings Committee badge with swastika, red and black enamel, VF, with letter from the Imperial War Museum, 14th September 2004, SAS pin badge with dark and light blue enamel EF boxed, Orders and Medals Research Society pin badge GVF, 'Defence Begins At Home' pin badge, VF, National Small-Bore Rifle Association (2) the first in bronze named 'News of the World A.C.F. 1969-70' EF boxed, the second shield-shaped with light and dark blue enamel GV F, A.S.L.E. & F. 30 Years lapel badge VF, Institute of Civil Defence Founded 1938 50mm diameter in bronze with blue enamel, 'awarded for services rendered' by Kenworthy's Ltd. NEF boxed, Germany - Membership badge for the Association of German culture abroad 70mm diameter in bronze EF boxed, Submarine Holland I medal in lead, 'To Commemorate John Philip Holland' UNC in a slide case, Cap BadgeCanada Corps, Canadian General List, GVF, Miniature lapel badges (4) Navy League Sea Cadet Corps, Royal Air Force, Auxiliary Territorial Service, Royal Naval Association these VF to NEF, Prize Medal ' South West District 1983 Section Competition Winners EF, Attendance Star Dorset County Council Education Committee, with 'Perfect Attendance 1914-15 clasp EF, Bronze Medal uniface 45mm diameter with R.W.A and dragon rampant, matt finish, EF boxed, Spoons (2) the first in silver Army Cadet Force hallmarked and boxed, the second not hallmarked, inscribed 'Junior Inter Service XL Match 1969' boxed
Japan (23) 1937 Chinese Incident, Second Sino-Japanese War in bronze with ribbon and bar (3) VF, NEF and NEF the third boxed, Japan 2600th National AnniversaryCommemorative Medal 1940 in bronze GEF boxed, Japan - Manchurian Foundation National Merit Medal 1933 VF with ribbon, boxed, Japan 1931-1934 Manchurian incident in bronze with ribbon and bar, Japan 1920-1921 First National Census EF with ribbon, the reverse with a few small spots, Japan 1894 Sino-Japanese War, in bronze, EF with some light surface residue, this possibly removable with care, Japan 1904-05 Russo-Japanese War medal in gilded bronze GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan 1914-1920 Russo-Japan War GEF in the wooden box of issue, Japan Fire Brigade badges (6) a merit badge for the Imperial Visit of Prince Nashimoto 1937. The design shows a pair of Phoenix flanking an Edo era Fireman's signal device (Matoi), struck to commemorate the Prince's Visit to the Hiroshima Fire Brigade (April 9, 1937) the legend on the reverse shows the date of the visit. Made by the Nagai Medal Company VF with pin on reverse, along with a further group of Japanese Fire Brigade Badges (5) includes merit and Long Service badges, mostly 1930s issues one with red enamelling, another with green enamelling, these in the wooden boxes of issue, Japan Order of the Rising Sun 7th Class in silver with both sides enamelled, with ribbon, hook and eye, EF boxed, Order of the Rising Sun 8th Class in silver (3) NEF to EF boxed, The order is awarded to those who have made distinguished achievements in the following fields: international relations, promotion of Japanese culture, advancements in their field, development in welfare or preservation of the environment. Prior to the end of the Second World War, it was also awarded for exemplary military service. Beginning in 2003, the two lowest rankings (7th and 8th classes) for the Order of the Rising Sun were abolished, with the highest degree becoming a separate order known as the Order of the Paulownia Flowers, with the single rank of Grand Cordon. While it is the third highest order bestowed by the Japanese government, it is however generally the highest ordinarily conferred order. Japan Order of the Sacred Treasure 8th Class GVF in the box of issue, along with Japan (2) non-military award medals 44mm diameter each with a white enamelled book in the centre with dark blue, pale blue and red enamelling in the blue folders of issue, along with an additional box this unrelated
GB and World Promoters items includes many part sets and many Windsor Mint items, the majority in Gold plated base metal includes NumisProof - Prince Philip 70 Years of Service a 5-piece medallic set 50mm diameter each with a different colour photograph on the reverse UNC boxed, NumisProof - Prince Philip 70 Years of Service a 6-piece medallic set each piece 50mm diameter each with a different colour photograph on the reverse, UNC boxed with 4 certificates, NumisProof - The Arthur Edwards Royal Photographer Set a 10-piece medallic set each 50mm diameter and displaying colour photographs of the Queen in different outfits UNC boxed with some certificates, Royal Air ForceCentenary 2018 a 6-piece set comprising JerseyFifty Pence 2018 (4) each with a different themed colour photograph on the reverse and Isle of ManCrown 2018 (2) each with different aircraft colour photographs on the reverse Prooflike UNC, boxed, four with certificates, Guernsey (3) and Jersey (6) Fifty Pence a 9-coin set 2016 First World War Prooflike UNC boxed with 5 certificates, Jersey Fifty Pence a 6-coin set 2015 World War II - This Is Your Victory each with a different wartime scene on the reverse with a coloured Union Flag backdrop, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificates, Queen Elizabeth II a 2-piece medallic set each an impressive 100mm diameter in gold plated Copper the first 1952 - The Accession weighing 334 grammes, the second Undated - Head of the House of Windsor 330 grammes both Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Jersey Fifty Pence 2017 a 10-coin set Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary in Gold plated copper each with a different colour photograph on the reverse, Prooflike UNC boxed, 8 with certificates, Guernsey Fifty Pence 2013 - Royal Air Force Squadrons each with a different Squadron badge in colour on the reverse, Prooflike UNC with certificates, Guernsey Fifty Pence 2015 a 6-coin set World War II - Give Us The Tools And We Will Finish The Job each with a different reverse showing Wartime weaponry, with a camouflage coloured backdrop, Prooflike UNC, boxed, Guernsey Fifty Pence 2016 Queen Elizabeth II 90th Birthday in Gold plated Copper Proof FDC in capsule with certificate, Guernsey Fifty Pence 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Anniversary (4) each with a different reverse design in colour, Prooflike UNC, three with certificates, Guernsey Fifty Pence 2018 Royal Air Force Centenary with the coloured Centenary badge on the reverse Prooflike UNC, with certificate, Gibraltar Crown 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Anniversary with coloured family portrait on the reverse, Prooflike UNC, Isle of Man Crowns 2018 (2) Avro Lancaster and Sopwith Camel with coloured reverse, Prooflike UNC with certificates, in a Westminster box, Cook IslandsOne Dollar 2017 Diana - Princess of Wales (9) each with a different reverse colour portrait Proofs FDC, 8 with certificates, Medallic issues (3) Diana- Portraits of a Princess impressive 70mm diameter issues (7) in gold plated copper each with an inset Swarovski crystal UNC in the two folders of issue, Medallic issues - Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee a 7-piece set Crown-sized and in Gold-plated Copper Prooflike UNC each with a different photographic image on the reverse, boxed with certificates, Medallic issues - British Banknotes 50mm diameter issues (2), The White £5 note and Britannia Portrait Series C, each with coloured images of the notes of the reverse Prooflike UNC in a 6-piece box with certificates, Medallic issues - The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton a 10-piece set Crown sized in Gold plated copper some with colour photographs, some with inset gemstones, Prooflike UNC with certificates, some in a 6-piece box with rose keyring, Tristan da Cunha - The Queen Elizabeth II Photographic Coin CollectionFive Pounds 2015 a 4-coin set each with a different portrait of the Queen on the reverse Prooflike UNC, boxed with certificate, Tristan da Cunha/Alderney - The Platinum Wedding Anniversary Five Coin Collection 2017 each with different reverses, Prooflike UNC in the box of issue with certificate, Popes of Modern Times a 9-piece medallic set Crown-sized in Gold-plated copper depicting Poes Benedict XV, Pius XI, Pius XII, John XXIII, Paul VI, John Paul I, John Paul II, Benedict XVI and Francis Prooflike UNC with certificates, Falkland Islands - The Queen's Sapphire Coronation Coin Collection a
World War I Christmas Tin 1914 containing group of three, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal and Victory medal to Pte. E.Hawkes 2278 MiddlesexRegiment VF to EF with letter from Princess Mary and program for 'Reunion and Smoking Concert' with many folds and tears along with British Legion badge, accompanied by Silver War Badge, along with World War I British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star group of three to 15648 Pte. L. Connolly Northumberland Fusiliers NEF with ribbons, the Victory medal with paper residue stuck to the ribbon, World War I Victory Medal to B.Z.7020 F.Kerman Sig. R.N.V.R. , World War II War Medals (14) four with ribbons, the remaining 10 with clasps, World War II Defence Medals (3) two with clasps, one with the clasp missing VF to EF, World War II France and Germany Star, World War II 1939-45 Stars (3), World War II Burma Star, Long Service and Good Conduct medal second type to 791 Pte J.Blake 2nd Dgn Fine with some surface damage . World War II groups of four (3) the first - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and France and Germany Star, the second - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star and Italy Star, the third - War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-454 Star and Burma Star VF to EF
Air Force-related First Day Covers in an album, by the RAF Museum, Hendon, a wide variety 1968 onwards includes 1968 RAF Golden Jubilee, 1968 RAF Escaping Society, 1968 RAF 50th Anniversary - Peterborough Memorial Chapel, 1969 Daily Mail Transatlantic Air Race, 1969 British Achievements - First Direct Flight Across the Atlantic, 1969 50th Anniversary of the First Flight to Australia, 1970 RAF Halton 50th Anniversary, 1970 RAF College Cranwell 50th Anniversary, 1971 Closure of RAF North Coates, 1971 Royal Australian Air Force 50th Anniversary, 1972 RAF Kinloss - Ceremonial Handover of Squadron Standard 8 Squadron, 1972 RAF Colerne Air Display, 1972 RAF Upavon - Reformation of the No.46 group, 1972 25th Anniversary of the Formation of the RAF Marine Branch, 1972 112 Squadron Standard Presentation - RAF Episkopi, 1972 RAF Little Rissington 60th Anniversary of the Central Flying School, 1972 No.4 Squadron, 60th Anniversary of the Formation of the Squadron, 1972 No.32 Squadron - Last Flight of the Bristol Sycamore helicopter, 1973 360 Squadron - 'Award of The Badge', 1973 No.54 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Jet Crossing of the Atlantic, 1973 No.51 Squadron 20th Anniversary of the Comet 2XK655, 1974 No.342 (French) Squadron - Commemorating the French Squadrons, 1974 No.71 (Eagle) Squadron - First American Squadron in the Air Force, 1974 No.27 Squadron - Reformation of the Squadron, 1974 100 Squadron 25th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Canberra, 1974 No.543 Squadron Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 No.320 (Dutch) Squadron, 1975 No.57 Squadron 30th Anniversary of VE Day , 1975 Closure of RAF Oakington, 1975 25th Anniversary of the Radio Engineering Unit of the RAF, 1975 A&A.E.E. Boscombe Down Final Flight covers (2) both different, both signed, the first by the Navigator, the second signed by the Pilot and Navigator1975 No.46 Squadron, Disbandment of the Squadron, 1975 50th Anniversary of the RAF Association of Jersey, 1977 The Voyage of RTTL 2757 to the RAF Museum, 1977 Closure of RAF Andover, 1977 No.53 Squadron Short Belfast C.Mk1 - Last Flight in RAF Service, 1982 30th Anniversary of the First Flight of the Victor, 1988 50th Anniversary of RAF Pitreavie Castle along with a handful of related World covers, as issued. Along with World Wildlife Medallic covers (4)
Five Pound Crown 2015 Prince George Second Birthday Silver Proof, Britannia Silver Two Pounds (5) 2001 Silver Proof, 2015 Britannia bearing Trident and Shield Silver Proof, 2017 Britannia with body combined with a map of the United Kingdom, 20th Anniversary edition with 20 and Trident privy marks in the reverse field Silver Proof, 2018 Britannia in Corinthian Helmet Silver Proof, FDC in the boxes of issue with certificate. 2011 Britannia UNC in the Royal Mint card box of issue. Two Pounds Silver One Ounce - Shengxiao Collection (5) 2016 Chinese Lunar Year of the Monkey Silver Proof, 2017 Chinese Lunar Year of the Rooster Silver Proof, 2018 Chinese Lunar Year of the Dog (2) both Silver Proofs, 2019 Chinese Lunar Year of the Pig Silver Proof, Two Pounds Silver One Ounce - Queen's Beasts (4) 2017 The Lion of England (2) both Silver Proofs, 2018 The Red Dragon of Wales Silver Proof, 2019 Falcon of the Plantagenet's Silver Proof FDC in the boxes of issue with certificates. World (14) Jersey (3) Five Pound Crown 2002 Diana - The Work Continues Silver Proof, Two Pounds 1995 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the Channel Islands Silver Proof, Guernsey Five Pound Crown 1999 Wedding of Prince Edward and Miss Sophie Rhys-Jones Five Pound Crown 2017 The Duke of Edinburgh - 70 Years of Service Silver Proof, Alderney (3) Five Pound Crowns (2) 2003 Last Flight of Concorde Silver Proof, 2005 Prince Henry 21st Birthday Silver Proof, 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary Silver proof (in capsule). Barbados One Dollar 1997 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Golden Wedding Silver Proof. South Africa Silver Krugerrand 2017 50th Anniversary of the First minting of the Krugerrand UNC with 50 Year Anniversary privy mark in the reverse field. Canada (3) Twenty Dollars 2017 Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip 70th Wedding Anniversary Silver Proof with crowned EP and ribbon coloured on the reverse, Five Dollars Maple Leaf (2) 2001, 2002 UNC still sealed in the Canadian Mint plastic envelopes, GB Trade Dollar 1997 in Nickel Silver with coloured obverse, Medals (5) 1979 Margaret Thatcher UNC, 2010 50th Anniversary of Coronation Street Silver Proof with gold highlighting, in the Royal Mint box of issue with certificate, 2017 The Royal Engagement of Prince Henry and Ms. Meghan Markle .999 Silver Proof with selected gold-plating in the box of issue with certificate. RAF 100th Anniversary (2) Obverse CentenaryBadge, Reverse Spitfire and Union Jack with logo respectively. UNC to FDC most in the cases of issue with certificates
Medals a wide variety includes General Services Medal with S.E.Asia bar 1945-6, Africa Service Medal, Queen's South Africa Medal with two bars, South Africa 1902 and Cape Colony, First World War a group of 3 to 1447 Spr. H.Corke R.E British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, First World War pair to 208301 Spr. A.J. Barker R.E. War Medal and Victory Medal, World War I British War Medal to PO.20435 Pte. J.G.Davies R.M.L.I, Second World WarDefence Medal 1939-1945 , Second World War, War Medals (2), Efficient Service Medal George VI awarded to 83602 S.SJT. J.W.R.Griffiths R.E.M.F, in mixed grades to EF, along with a group of World medals (12) includes a Replica Iron Cross, along with decorative badges (3), MontrealBadges (2) and an Anchor pin badge, along with a gents base metal ring, along with a further group of cap badges (78) a wide variety, in mixed condition
Watch - Pocket Watch in a heavy gold plated case by Elgin - Illinois, chronometer by Thomas Russell of Liverpool with centre seconds stopwork, movement no.20254, Elgin case no.21532 in a Sir John Bennett of London case, Pocket Watch (Pilots watch or Cockpit Watch) Royal Flying Corps, First World War, Dial Marking No.5396 A.G. Mark IV.A. 8 Day, the case with A and broad arrow on the back, along with Royal Signals and Royal Army Reserve badges, the reserve badge in silver
Three groups to the Higgs family. 1) Crimea group of Four including: Crimea Medal bar Sebastopol (Driver Willm. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming but rank engraved, Turkish CrimeaSardinian issue, unnamed, suspension repair. Meritorious Service Medal, Victorian issue (Sergt Major W. Higgs (Late R.A.) engraved naming, L.S. & G.C. Victorian issue (14 Serjt-Maj. W. H. Higgs R.H.A.) impressed naming. Sold with copied service papers. 2) First World WarBritish War & Victory Medals (207969 Gnr. F.G.Higgs, R.A.) With badges, dog tags & service docs. 3) Second World War group of five to Lt. F.C. Higgs R.A. including 1939-45 & France & Germany Stars, Defence & War Medals and Efficiency Medal with Territorial suspension, G.VI.R. (Lt. F.C.Higgs R.A.). Crimea Fair other GVF
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