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
Duke of Wellington and Marshal Bl?cher at Waterloo 1815, 74mm diameter in White Metal by T.Halliday. Eimer 1072 Obverse: An angel supports an oval frame containing a uniformed bust of Wellington: above; a radiate crown, below, a mantle inscribed SUCH WELLINGTON ART THOU. TRIUMPHANT FAME SHALL THRO THE WORLD IMMORTALIZE THY NAME. Reverse: An equestrian figure of Bl?cher left, tramples upon a body.STRUCK BY J. PARISH IN HONOUR OF HIS OLD FRIEND BLUCHER Below, on a ribbon THE FALL OF HAMBURGH'S TYRANT. DAVOUST ELBA'S EMPEROR, Beyond, figures and a castle in the landscape About EF/EF with an edge nick, in a green Royal Mint case, along with Glasgow Exhibition 1901 24mm diameter in bronze by Lauer, VF with suspension loop. Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher Field Marshall is famous for leading the Prussian Army against Napoleon both at Leipzig 1813 and at Waterloo, as part of the victory over Naploleon celebrations he later visited London and is reported to have been overheard saying "this would have been a nice city to sack"
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue
Medals a wide ranging group as follows:- World War I British War Medal 1914-1918 in bronze awarded to 6024 Pte. A. Liau S.A.N.L.G About EF and scarce. World War II Africa Service Medal awarded to 116779 P.J.Van Der Merwe EF. World War II General Service Medal with Palestine 1945-48 bar, awarded to AS.24027Cpl. J.Ramalaica A.P.C. EF. King's South Africa Medal with 2 bars South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 Fine/Good Fine. World War I British War Medals 1914-1918 (2) in silver, the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. VF, the second awarded to Cpl. D.A.O.Devine 1st S.A.I VF. First World WarVictory Medals (2) the first awarded to M2-076301 Pte. R.C.W Day A.S.C. NEF, the second awarded to 709 Pte. T McKriel 1-Cape C.L.R. VF. World War I 1914-15 Star awarded to Pte. A.A.Willmott 10th Infantry VF. World War II Italy Star awarded to 544221 L.I. Van Hall VF. World War II 1939-45 Star and Africa Star both awarded to 94848 G.W.Williams GVF and NEF. World War II War medals 1939-1945 (2) the first awarded to 5506 E.E.Wasmuth, EF the second awarded to 251021 D.I.E Anderson, EF. World War II group of four, comprising 1939-1945 War Medal, Africa Service Medal, 1939-1945 Star and Italy Star awarded to N80414 S.Machidi GVF to NEF, World War I group of three awarded to Pte J.Oddie B-7852 Scottish Rifles comprising World War I War Medal 1914-18, World War I Victory Medal and 1914-1915 Star, the 1914-1915 Star named to L.Cpl J.Oddie VF to EF. World War II Defence Medal EF, (total 22 medals in lot)
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
Coronation of King George IV 1821 35mm diameter in silver, by J.Croker, Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci NEF with many contact marks
Coronation Medals (3) Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue, Obverse: Bust Left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D., Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI GVF cleaned. Coronation of Edward VII 9 Aug.1902 The Official Royal Mint issue Obverse: Bust right, crowned and draped, EDWRAD VII CROWNED 9.AUGUST 1902, Reverse: Bust of Queen Alexandra right, crowned, veiled and draped, ALEXANDRA QUEEN CONSORT, 31mm diameter in silver by G.W.De Saulles Eimer 1871 UNC or very near so with light cabinet friction, Coronation of George VI 1937 31mm diameter in silver by P.Metcalfe Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped. George VI CROWNED 12 May 1937, Reverse: Bust of Queen Elizabeth left QUEEN ELIZABETH 12 MAY 1937 The Official Royal Mint issue EF with some hairlines
Commemorative and Campaign Medals (7) Investiture of Prince Edward as Prince of Wales 1911 35mm diameter in silver, by W.Goscombe John, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 1925 GVF cleaned. Coronation of King George V 1911 31mm diameter in silver by B.MacKennal, the Official Royal Mint issue Eimer 1922 EF with an attractive grey tone. King George V Silver Jubilee 1935 32mm diameter in silver, The Official Royal Mint issue, Eimer 2029, by P.Metcalfe Toned EF with some contact marks, in the red box of issue. Sinking of the Lusitania 1915 55mm diameter in iron, Eimer 1941A, cast by K.Goetz VF. Coronation of George VI 38mm diameter in White Metal GVF with contact marks, holed with suspension loop and ribbon, World War I 1914-18 and Victory Medal pair to 199606 to Dvr.T.R.Hamley R.A GVF
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold an unfinished pattern of the Official Royal Mint issue by B.Pistrucci (Eimer 1146a), of similar style design. Obverse: Bust Left Laureate, GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE. ANIMO PATERNO, the pattern however with differing reverse exergue legend thus: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. /ANNO MDCCC in three lines. The B.P initials on the right of the exergual line have the following stop approximately 0.75mm from it's extreme right edge, whereas on the standard Royal Mint issue the stop following the initials is around 1.5mm from the extreme right edge. Weight 33.00 grammes. GVF with some contact marks and edge nicks. We note an example of this rare pattern exists in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Fifth Avenue, New York. Our research has only uncovered the Metropolitan Museum example as well as the medal offered. See also the Gold Coronation of George IV Official Royal Mint issue 1821 medal also offered in this sale
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in gold by B.Pistrucci Eimer 1146a Obverse Bust left Laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse: George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue: INAUGURATUS/ DIE. JULII. XIX. /ANNO.MDCCCXXI Weight 31.31 grammes. VF/GVF. See also the unfinished pattern example of this medal also offered in this sale.
World War I 1914-1918 British War Medal and Victory Medal pair to 49052 Pte. J.E.Morgan EF with ribbons and name tag with chain, World War II trio Defence Medal, War Medal and 1939-45 Star GEF with all ribbons and with accompanying letter showing recipient V.W Walton (Queen's Own Royal West KentRegiment) was killed in action
World War IBritish War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, awarded to G.F.Howard L.CK. MTE. R.N and Long Service and Good Conduct medal to G.F.Howard P.O.CK. HMS Vindictive NVF to VF with ribbons, boxed
Battle of Waterloo 200th Anniversary 1815-2015 a 6-medal set by Worcestershire Medal Service comprising 14 carat Gold medal 22mm diameter weighing 7 grammes Prooflike UNC, and Bronze medals (5) each 36mm diameter the obverses depicting George IV, Napoleon, Francis I of Austria, Tsar Alexander I of Russia and King Frederick William IIII of Prussia. The George IV medal is paired with a seated figure of Victory on the reverse, with inscription WATERLOO June 18 1815 and WELLINGTON, the other medals share a common reverse, that of a statue of a heraldic lion, with right front paw upon a sphere, in front of a silhouette of the Lion's Mound at the Waterloo Battlefield in Belgium these also Prooflike UNC in the folder of issue
Medals (3) , Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 Obverse Bust left laureate GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII NEF with some scratches in the obverse field. George IV Coronation 1821 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1146 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Obverse bust left laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse George IV enthroned left, crowned by Victory behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE PATERNO Exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI NEF, Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey NEF
First World War (2) Military Medal - For Bravery in the Field, to 302597 Cpl. James Houston 1/5th Battalion (City of London) London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade) EF and Victory Medal to 4367 Cpl J.Houston EF, comes with internet research, showing 'Missing in action 28th March 1918'. The research shows the citation for James who was awarded the Military Medal on 16/8/1917 for Polygon Wood, after he took charge of his platoon after the platoon commander was killed. On 28th March the enemy attacked 'C' Company with an intense bombardment and the Battalion strength was reduced from 23 officers and 564 o/ranks, to 8 officers and 60 o/ranks. He is listed at the Commonwealth War Grave at Arras Memorial, France. Also World War II War Medal and Defence medal pair EF in a box with label Capt. W.E.P Tuddenham, and an assortment of cap badges, badges, a small hinged box containing two Edwardian stamps, a compass a sextant, a Military button and a worn Victorian Halfpenny. Also First Day Covers (19) and a quantity of mainly used GB and World stamps Decimal and Pre-Decimal denominations
World War I group of Four awarded to Pte. CH16430 Frederick Edwards R.M.L.I comprising 1914 Star R.M. Brigade, British War Medal 1914-1920 R.M.L.I, First World WarVictory Medal R.M.L.I, and Royal NavalService and Good Conduct Medal Type (2nd Type Obverse) MNE. R.F.R. GVF-NEF. Pte.Edwards joined in London in 1909 and was sent to Deal Depot. He joined the 9th (Chatham) Battalion RMLI , and, as part of the Royal Marine Brigade, served at the defence of Antwerp in 1914, and was part of the MediterraneanExpeditionary Force in Dardanelles and Gallipoli (Feb 1915-March 1916). Comes with copies of Pte. Edwards service record
Medals and Tokens a mixed group (24) 18th Century Halfpenny Tokens (12) Fine to NVF, all different, Pennies 19th Century (4) and Halfpenny 19th Century (1) Fine, New Zealand Penny Token Lipman Levy, Importer and manufacturer of Boots and Shoes Fine, Replica Roman bronzes (2) and Michael Angelo medal uniface 58mm diameter in bronze , the blank side with engraved inscription, also a First World War pair, Victory and 1914-1918 Medal to W.S.P. Pugh EF and a Manchester City Football token 1972 EF
World War I Group of Four awarded to K.10437 John Goddard L.Sto R.N. 1914-15 Star (Act.L.Sto.R.N.), British War Medal 1914-1920 (L.Sto. R.N.), First World WarVictory Medal (L.Sto.R.N), and RoyalNaval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal George V 2nd Type Obverse) S.P.O. H.M.S. Furious, GVF mounted as worn, with copy of service record
World War IBritish War Medal and Victory medal, along with the miniatures, awarded to 2nd Lieut. Charles Ernest Bagram R.F.C. NEF to EF. Listed in The London Gazette 20 October 1916 Special Reserve of Officers - Supplementary to Regular Units or Corps. Details of his promotion to 2nd Lieut. listed in The London Gazette 3 May 1917, and as Balloon Officer in The London Gazette May 10 1917. He is listed as Temporary Captain in the London Gazette 16th April 1918.
World War I (2) British War Medal 1914-1918 and Victory Medal and World War II Medal to Walter Davis Worth Dvr.141214 Royal Field Artillery VF to EF with ribbons, along with inscribed silver cap/tunic badge
Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker Eimer 409 Obverse: Bust left draped, ANNA. D:G.MAG.BR FR.ET.HIB;REG with I.C below bust, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right with Victory in her hand, regards a captive seated on military trophies. DE.GALL: ET.BAV:AD.BLENHEIM, in Exergue: CAPT.ET.CAES.XXXM. SIGN.RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV., along with Centenary of the Birthday of Roscoe 1853, Mayor of Liverpool, March 8, 1853 47mm diameter in bronze by Allen and Moore, Obverse: Bust left ROSCOE, Mayer, Liverpool Direxit below. Reverse CENTENARY OF THE BIRTH-DAY OF ROSCOE. LIVERPOOL. MARCH VIII. MDCCCLIII in 8 lines within a wreath VF once cleaned
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set
Russia - Victory over Prussia 1759, 40mm diameter in silver by T.Ivanov, Diakov #105.1, Smirn #241a. Obverse: Bust right Б·М·ЕЛИСАВЕТЪ·I·IМПЕРАТ·IСАМОД·ВСЕРОС. Reverse: Warrior in ancient dress holding banner on the battlefield.
Bodies, arms and flag with FR (Fridericus Rex) on ground. ПОБЕДИТЕЛЮ, in exergue: НАД ПРУСАКАМИ АВГ 1 Д 1759. Fine with grey toning
Medals (4) Coronation of William and Mary 1689 36mm diameter in silver by G.Bower, Eimer 311b cast issues on smaller flans (2) , Obverse: Busts right conjoined, GVLIELMVS ET MARIA D:G: ANG. FRA. ET.HIB.REX.ET.REGINAFID.DEF.&., Reverse: Perseus delivering Andromeda from a sea monster, PRETIVMQ.ET.CAVSA. LABORIS. both Fine. Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker, Eimer 409 Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: Britannia seated upon a globe, right, Victory, in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies, DE.GALL: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. in exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES: XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV Good Fine with some edge nicks. Union of England and Scotland 1707 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker/S.Bull Eimer 425, Obverse: bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG, Reverse: arms of Britain upon escutcheon, supported on a platform inscribed SEMPER EADEM, and decorated with a rose and thistle, crown above is supported by two infant genii, and collar of George of the Garter below NVF/VF holed twice at the top
World War I Group of three, 1914-1915 Star, British War Medal and Victory medals to 1214 Acting Sergeant Henry Winrow 5th (Wigan) Battalion, ManchesterRegiment. GVF. Henry Winrow was appointed Lance Corporal on 13th July 1912, promoted to acting Corporal on 28th November 1914 and acting Sergeant on 12th December 1914. He served in Gallopoli and Mudros from 19th August 1915 until 16th January 1916. He was discharged on 21st January 1916 on completion of his Territorial engagement. Comes with copy service papers.
Capture of Sardinia and Minorca 1708 40mm diameter in bronze, by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left, draped, ANNA. D:G: MAG: BRI: FRA: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse: Victory stands on a coch floating in the sea; on eiuther side, beyond, are two islands. SARDINIA. ET.BALEARIS. MINOR. CAPTAE, in Exergue: MDCCVIII Eimer 434, EF
18th Century (3) Carlisle recaptured, Jacobite rebels repulsed 1745 35mm diameter in copper by Wolff, Eimer 597 Obverse Bust right, draped, GUL.DUX. CUMB: DELICIAE. MILITVM NATUS . 15. APR: 1721 Reverse: The Duke of Cumberland, as a warrior, shield decorated with the bust of the King, attacks a hydra, with a city in the distance PRO. PATRRE. ET. PATRIA, in Exergue: REB: EX.ANG.PULLSI & CARL. REDACTUM. DEC.1745. Fine with some surface corrosion. Frederick the Great - related (2) Battles of Lissa and Rosbach, 1757 48mm diameter in brass, Obverse: An equestrian figure facing left, sword drawn, FREDERIC .DG.BORVS.REX.ET.PROTESTANTI,M DEFENSOR, in exergue, LISSA. DEC. 5 Reverse: Scene from the battle of Rosbach QUO. NIHIL. MAJUS. MELIUSVE, in Exergue ROSBACH. NOV.5 1757 NEF toned, German States - Prussia, 1757 Victory over Austria at the Battle of Prague, Frederick the Great. 48mm diameter in brass by J.G.Holtzhey, Obverse : Half length bust right, armoured, FRIDERICVS MAGN. D.G.REX. BORVSS. EL.BRAND.DVX SILES Reverse: Winged personification of Victory at centre kicks Austrian Empress Maria Theresa knocking off her crown, with lightning bolts extending over the Empress' head; to the right a shield with inscription 'VICTORIA FRIDERI / CI MAGN. ALBISIL. FAMA PRVDENTIA VIRTVTE. In exergue: AVSTIR.EXERC.PROPE.PRAGEVNDIT-CAESO ET PRAGA OBSESSA VI MAJI MDCCLVII. VF
Coronation of George IV 1821 35mm diameter in by Pistrucci, the official Royal Mint issue in copper, Eimer 1146 Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI EF with some light contact marks
World War I and World War II a group of nine to Lieut. (E) Joseph William Brand R.N, HMS Gossamer 1914-1915 Star, World War I War Medal, World War I Victory Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, 1939-1945 Defence Medal, 1939-1945 World War II Medal, Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, and Distinguished Service Cross, George VI (1942), EF in presentation box, comes with photograph and copies of papers detailing the HMS Gossamer and details of the naval career of Joseph William Brand. The HMS Gosamer was a minesweeper of the Halcyon class. At the evacuation from Dunkirk Gossamer made six trips to and from that port or the beaches and brought home 3200 men. In April 1942 the Gossamer left Murmansk with two other ships of her flotilla to assist the cruiser Edinburgh which had been torpedoed. Gossamer rescued 440 survivors. Gossamer remained in North Russia and on June 24 1942 was sunk by a direct bomb during an air attack.
World War I group of four to Norman Vivian Saville, Royal Engineers 16th Divisional Signals Company R.E.1914-1915 Star, Military Medal, War Medal and Victory Medal, also British Empire Medal, and World War IIDefence Medal, and silver rosettes, EF to UNC. Also comes with a host of documents and Letter from King George VI. Norman Saville was involved with the same unit throughout the First World War moving all over the Somme and Ypres area and he would have been involved in Battles of Guillemont, Ginchy, Messines, Plickem, Langemarck, St. Quentin, Rosiers and the Pursuit to Mons. During these actions he was awarded the Military Medal which was mentioned in the London Gazette on 9/12/1916, he received a bar to that medal 29/8/1918. In World War II he joined the 66th battalion of the West Riding Home Guard In the London Gazette of 15/12/1944 he was awarded the British Empire Medal (Military Division) in recognition of meritorous service to the Home Guard
VictoriaDiamond Jubilee 1897 an 11-medal set by F.Bowcher for Spink and Son, comprises Eimer 1820 - Victory on globe, May God Preserve our Queen and her Heirs, Britons Rejoice, The Four Longest Reigning Monarchs in English History, God Bless our Queen types, these 38mm diameter, British Commerce, Army and Navy, The Royal Family, Primates of All England, and Prime Ministers of Her Majesty's reign these 51mm diameter, and The British Empire 75mm diameter all EF and nicely matched, in white metal in open octagonal case, an eye-catching set
Battle of Blenheim 1704 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 409 Obverse:- Bust left, draped, ANNA D:G: MAG: BR: FRA: ET. HIB: REG. Reverse:- Britannia seated on a globe, right: Victory in her hand regards a captive seated on military trophies DE.GALLE: ET. BAV: AD. BLENHEIM. Exergue: CAPT: ET. CAES. XXXM. SIGN. RELAT. CLXIII. MDCCIV VF
Admiral Earl Howe, NavalVictory of the First of June 1794 48mm diameter in copper by C.H.Kuchler. Obverse: Bust right, uniformed, RIC.COMES.HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN.with PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN below the bust. Reverse: A Naval Engagement. NON SORTESED VIRTUTE, in exergue GALOR.CLASSIS. PROFLIG. DIE 1 JUNII. MDCCXCIV, UNC Toned , the fields with a prooflike quality and with only the most minor contact marks, a superb example
First World War Medals (10), 1914-15 Star (S-4388 Pte. W. McLuskie A. & S. Highrs), British War medal (172105 Gnr. J.O.Thomas R.A.), Mercantile Marine War Medals (2). (Homer Renshaw & Leslie ... (naming partly illegible), Victory Medals (2), (S-34652 Pte. R. Grey Rif. Brig. & R.30294 Pte. J Wilkins K.R.Rif.C., 1616 Sepoy Nanku2-67 Pjbis). Police Special Constabulary Medal with The Great War 1914-18 bar (Douglas Dowding), British Red Cross Society Medal, bronze, Memorial Plaque (Henry Grundy). Generally VF or better. (10).
Copy or defective medals (13), V.C., G.C., N.G.S. bar Trafalgar, Army of India bar Ava, New Zealand 1861-66, Abyssinia 1867-68, Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880, Jummoo & Kashmir Star 1895, Ashanti Star 1896, 1914 Star (renamed), Cuba & ThailandVictory Medals, South Atlantic Medal 1982. (13).
Russia, Bravery Medal for Victory over the Swedes in Finnish Waters 1789, by T. Ivanov, silver, 40mm. 1812 War Medal, silver, Turkish War Medal 1828-1829. Good quality restrikes. GVF. (3).
Medals (8) Charles I Memorial 34mm diameter in silver undated (1649) Eimer 162 by J.Roettiers Obverse Armoured Bust right, CAROL.D.G.M.B.F.ET.H.REX.&.GLOR.MEM, Reverse Hand issuing from heaven holding a celestial Crown, below, sheep in a landscape VIRTVT.EX.ME.FORTVNAM.EX.ALIJS Fine: Coronation of Edward VII 1902 31mm diameter in silver, the official Royal Mint issue UNC, Coronation of George VI 1937 32mm diameter in silver A/UNC: Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson Memorial 1805 52mm diameter in copper, Eimer 957, Obverse bust left HOR.VICECOM.NELSON. OB PATRIAM PVGNANDO MORT.OCT XXI. MDCCCV . Reverse Bellona advancing right, across the sea towards galleys. IPSE BELLI FVLMN Good Fine or better for wear the surfaces with some pitting, Coronation of King George IV 1821 35mm in diameter, in bronze by Pistrucci, Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI GEF/EF: Inauguration of the Prince of Wales 1969 50mm diameter in silver Obverse Prince of Wales feathers, hallmarked below, Reverse Welsh dragon left, H.R.H THE PRINCE OF WALES INVESTITURE.CAERNAVON CASTLE. JULY 1st 1969. 111.95 grammes, numbered 1107 on the edge, A/UNC and lustrous, boxed, Battle of Trafalgar/Nelson Victories (2) Eimer 967 (part) both 20mm diameter in silver the first Aboukir 1798, the second Copenhagen 1801 both GVF the first with dark tone
Switzerland (2) 1891, 600th Anniversary of the Three Forest Cantons, Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, 50mm diameter, 44.59 grammes, Coat of Arms' of the three forest Cantons, surrounded by 19 Coats' of Arms of the other Swiss Cantons, Swiss Coat of Arms within wreath above, Reverse Rütlischwur scene with vistas of Morgarten and Sempach to left and right; Victory hovering above holding palm leaf and wreath. GVF with suspension loop at the top, the reverse with some scratches, Swiss Gratitude to American families 1918, Hans Frei. Eagle flying right over the ocean with wheat in claws, American flag in clouds above. Rev. text under coat-of-arms. TO THE PRESIDENT / AND PEOPLE / OF THE UNITED STATES / OF AMERICA / THE GRATITUDE / OF THE SWISS / FAMILIES 1918.AR 39.6 mm. 25.85 grammes, VF with pin mount, along with Ormskirk and Southport Agricultural Society medal 1860 UNC 47mm diameter in white metal in a lunette style case, awarded to 'G.S.Sainsbury for Pen of East India Ducks, Southport, Aug.15 1860' EF
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate No 25 of just 123 minted
Coronation of Queen Anne 1702 Obverse Bust left draped ANNA. D:G: MAG:BR:FRA: ET. HIB: REGINA. Reverse Pallas standing left hurling thunder at a two-headed monster VICEM. GERIT. ILLA. TONANTIS Exergue INAVGVRAT. XXIII. AP. MDCCII 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 390 Good Fine with light graffiti in the reverse field, Battle of Saragossa 1710 48mm diameter in bronze Eimer 446 Obverse Bust left laureate and draped ANNA AVGVSTA Reverse Victory presents captured Spanish standards to Anne, enthroned. HISPANIS. PROFLIGATIS. Exergue AD. CAESARIAM. AVGVSTVM. AVG.IX. MDCCX by J.Croker VF or better with some contact marks
Israel Moshe Dayan and Yitzhak Rabin 1967 a 4-piece set in bronze Victory of Zahal (2) and Liberation of Jerusalem (2) UNC in presentation box, along with covering letter from 1967
Napoleonic and related in bronze (10) comprising Napoleons first Victory 1796 40mm diameter, by Gayard, 1798 Conquest of Egypt 41mm diameter by Brenet, Peace of 1801 40mm diameter by Bucher, Coronation 1804 in Paris 40mm by Andreu/Jeuffroy, Vienna captured 1805 42mm diameter by L.Manfredini, Supremacy as Emperor 1806 40mm by Andrieu, Battle of Salamanca by Brenet for Mudie, Louis XIV Entry into Paris 1814 40mm diameter by Andrieu/Brenet, Napoleon Return from Elba 1815 40mm diameter by Brenet, Napoleon death 1821 40mm diameter by Brenet, GVF to GEF an interesting group, with the attribution tickets and purchase prices
Battle of Cape St. Vincent Admiral Jervis 1797 48mm diameter in bronze Eimer 881 Obverse Bust left, Reverse Hispania reclining on sea shore, a naval engagement, NEF, along with Admiral Earl St. Vincent 41mm diameter in bronze Eimer 882 Obverse Bust left, Reverse Victory hovers above two Spanish ships at which she hurls thunderbolts UNC the reverse with prooflike fields
Coronation of King George IV 1821 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci, Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI NEF
Coronation of King George IV 1821 35mm in Bronze by Pistrucci, Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI EF toned
Battle of Malplaquet 1709 44mm diameter in bronze by J.Croker Eimer 438 Obverse Bust left Crowned and draped ANNA .D.G.MAG:BRI:FR:ET.HIB:REG: Reverse A Battle scene in a wood, Victory hovering with two laurel wreaths. CONCORDIA. ET. VIRTVTE. Exergue GALLIS. AD. TAISNIERE. DEVICTIS. AVG: XXXI. MDCCIX NEF with some light contact marks and traces of lustre
First World WarMilitary Medal Group to Sjt. G.H.Benning R.F.A., Military Medal (L-10595 35/D.A.C. R.F.A.) British War & Victory Medals (L-10595 Sjt. R. A.). France Croix de Guerre, 1914-1918 reverse. EF (4).
Coronation of King George IV 1821 35mm in diameter, in bronze by Pistrucci, Eimer 1146, The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI A/UNC with minor cabinet friction
Capture of the Citadel of Lille 1708 44mm diameter in silver Eimer 435 by J.Croker, Obverse: Bust left, crowned and draped ANNA D:G: MAG:BRI:FR:ET.HIB:REG: Reverse Victory holding the shield of Lille above a plan of its fortifications. INSVLAE CARTAE MDCCVIII UNC and lustrous with minor contact marks and light cabinet friction, attractive and with much eye appeal
Lord Roberts 1900 Obverse Bust Uniformed, Reverse Victory on a Galley ROBERTS in the left field 31mm diameter in silver, as Eimer 1847 (see footnote) EF boxed
Sinking of the S.S.Lusitania MAY 1915 by Karl Goetz, iron (Eimer 1941A), Victory of Jutland Bank 1916 (2) by Spink, 45mm. bronze & white metal (Eimer 1951). Together with five other First World War Medals. Generally GVF. (8).
British War & Victory Medals (70353 Pte.F.P.Hayes, R.A.M.C.), in card box of issue. Together with a cloth A.M.S. arm band, metal shoulder & cap badges & two dog tags.
First World WarBritish War & Victory Medal pairs (5) to A.A.2309 E.Edwards A.B. R.N.V.R. (Victory medal engraved), 5823 Pte A.F.Adams 22-Lond.R., 120149 Gnr J.E.Munro R.A., G-68653 Pte T.Tolhurst The Queen's R., T4 211173 Dvr A. Ashton A.S.C.). Generally VF or better.
First World WarBritish War & Victory Medal pair to 32293 Pte. F.S.W.Mountjoy, E. Lan. R., Memorial plaque to William Smart, Sinking of the Lusitania 1915, in card box, Battle of Jutland medal 1916 by Spink, w/m. VF or better.
First World War 1914-15 Star (naming erased), Victory Medals (x2, T4-110201 Dvr C. Hayes ASC & 9537 Pte. H.J.Huggins R.Suss. R.), Special Constabulary Medals, GVI issues (x2, Stephen G. Green & Robert T. Driscoll), ImperialService Medals, EIIR issues (x2 George Vincent Dowling & Alec Allan Donaldson), these in cases of issue. Rifle Club medal. GVF. (8)
First World War related medals (6), British Red Cross Society Medal (2 - one in card box of issue), U.S.A. Pennsylvania National Guard Medal and Victory Medal, 1919 Peace medal, 1914-1918 Bombay medal. Together with a St John Ambulance Medal to Daisey Edwards 3534, in case. GVF.
First World War Memorial Plaque to Edward Charles Smith, in card case of issue. 1914 Star trio to T2-017366 Dvr J.Sullivan A.S.C. with two card boxes of issue. Wound Badge, silver numbered B204905. Victory Medal (8142 Pte F.W.Jennings Middx R.), correction to initial and suspension ring missing (6).
Churchill and related, Death of Churchill 1965 (2) 56mm and 39mm diameter in silver by F.Kovacs Eimer 2104a and 2104b UNC in the Spink boxes, one with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 Obverse Full facing portrait Reverse V for Victory-sign, 56mm and 39mm in silver, boxed with certificate, Death of Churchill 1965 51mm diameter in bronze, in the red box of issue, Churchill Centenary of Birth 1974 a 4-piece set in 39mm diameter silver by Toye, Kenning and Spencer Ltd., each medal depicting residences of Churchill (10 Downing Street, Blenheim Palace, Chequers House and Chartwell Manor) UNC toned in the box of issue
Coronation of King George IV 1821 35mm in diameter, in bronze by Pistrucci, Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI EF
Frederick the Great. Obverse Legend: FRIDERICVS MAGN. D.G.REX. EL.BRAND.DVX.SILES. Reverse: FAMA PRVDENTIA VIRTVTE. Engraver Holtzhey. In exergue: AVSTIR-EXERC- PROPE-PRAGEVNDIT-CAESOET-PRAGA OBSESSA VI MAJI MDCCLVII. Obverse: Half-length armoured bust right, Reverse: Victory kicks Bohemia, knocking off her crown, 48mm (Olding 604) EF with some surface residue
England's Ashes Victory 2005 crown sized gold medal 22 carat 39.9 grams commemorating the England cricket team's victory in a five test match series over Australia in 2005. May become a rarity as it is likely to be a while before another such commemorative can be issued. FDC cased as issued by the Royal Mint with certificate
Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871 85mm diameter, a large and impressive piece in silver weighing 316.94 grammes, Obverse Kaiser Wilhelm I bust right, surrounded by the names of his generals, Reverse Victory crowned EF in a wooden display stand
World War I a group of 3 awarded to Tpr.J.Ramsay, with 8th Infantry on the WWI Star, SASC on the pair, with Victory medal Bi-Lingual, along with South AfricaBoer War 1899-1902 with 5 clasps South Africa 1902, South Africa 1901, Transvaal, Orange Free State and Cape Colony VF to GVF
Frederick the Great. Obverse Legend: FRIDERICVS MAGN. D.G.REX. BORVSS.EL.BRAND.DVX.SILES. Reverse: FAMA PRVDENTIA VIRTVTE. Engraver Holtzhey. In exergue: AVSTIR-EXERC- PROPE-PRAGEVNDIT-CAESOET-PRAGA OBSESSA VI MAJI MDCCLVII. Obverse: Half-length armoured bust right, Reverse: Victory kicks Bohemia, knocking off her crown, 48mm (Olding 604) VF the surfaces with bubbles, possibly a cast copy
Group of five Pte. L.C.J. Derrick Somerset Light Infantry, late Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry & Labour Corps, Queen's South Africa 1899, six bars Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (3185 Pte. L.C.J.Derrick, 2nd. D. of C. L.Infy), King's South Africa two bars S.A. 1901 & S.A. 1902 (3185 Pte. L.C.J.Derrick, 2nd. D. of C. L.Infy), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (7514 Pte. L.C.J.Derrick, Som. L.I.) GVF. Sold with copied service papers confirming medals and bars & conduct.
Group of five to Pte. H. Fox, 20th Hussars, late 14th Hussars, Queen's South Africa three bars Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (4197 Pte. H.Fox 14th Hussars), King's South Africa two bars S.A. 1901 & S.A. 1902 (4197 Pte. H.Fox 14th Hussars), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (5378 Pte. H. Fox 20-Hrs) VF.
Battle of Malplaquet 1709 44mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 438 Obverse Bust left Crowned and draped ANNA .D.G.MAG:BRI:FR:ET.HIB:REG: Reverse A Battle scene in a wood, Victory hovering with two laurel wreaths. CONCORDIA. ET. VIRTVTE. Exergue GALLIS. AD. TAISNIERE. DEVICTIS. AVG: XXXI. MDCCIX NVF with some contact marks
First World War Medals (6) British War & Victory Medals (M-348061 Pte. G.E.Williams ASC), British War Medal & Mercantile Marine Medal (Moriso Fujisaki), Mercantile Marine Medal (Tadarichi Ito), Italy War Cross 1918. Together with a Band of Hope Medal. GVF. Japanese serving with the Mercantile Marine?
ImperialService Medal Edward VII issue, unnamed, in case of issue. EF, Imperial Service Medal EIIR to Harold Henry Withy Gardner, in case of issue. EF. British War & Victory Medals (32820 Pte H. Gardner, K.R. Rif. C.) In card box of issue. Kent One Year Attendance Medal, silver, in card box to Winnie Gladwell EF.
Admiral Lord Nelson, 21st October 1805/H.M.S. Victory, base metal, Thames Tunnel Completed 1842, by W.J.Taylor. White metal (Eimer 1372), Sinking of The Lusitania 1915 (2) one in box of issue, Victory at Jutland 1916 by Spink, white metal. Generally GVF or better.
VictoriaGolden Jubilee 1897 (8) by Spink Obverse Bust left Crowned, laureate, veiled and draped, VICTORIA QUEEN AND EMPRESS in field TO COMMEMORATE THE 60TH YEAR OF HER MAJESTY'S REIGN Reverse 4 Cameo Portraits, facing of H.I.M.QUEE [N] VICTORIA/ H.R.H PRI[NCE] OF WALES/ H.R.H DUKE OF YORK/ H.R.H PRI[NCE] EDWARD In the centre JUBILATE BRITANNI on a scroll 38mm diameter in bronze Eimer 1820 and 7 reverse variants with a common obverse, Duke of Norfolk, Victory upon globe, Britons Rejoice, Dominion of Canada, Cape Colony, India, Four Longest Reigns A/UNC to UNC with matching tone
First World War group of four to Driver P Rogers, Royal Horse Artillery. 1914 Star with bar August to November 1914 (36933 Dvr. P. Rogers R.H.A.) British War and Victory Medals??(36933 Dvr. P. Rogers R.H.A.) Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal,GVR issue (1034938 Gnr P.L. Rogers R.A.). Good VF.
1914 Mons Star group of four to 7666 Pte. H. Martin, 2/York & Lancs Regt, 1914 Star with Mons clasp, British War & Victory Medals, ImperialService Medal GVI issue to Henry Charles Martin with certificate of award dated 1948 upon retirement from the Post Office.
A First World WarMilitary Medal in a Mons Star group of four to Pte. Huggett, Yorkshire Light Infantry, Military Medal GVR issue (8001 Pte G E Huggett 2/Yorks L.I.), 1914 Star with MONS bar, British War & Victory Medals, all officially named as issued. British War & Victory Medals (107041 2 Cpl. A W.Higgett R.E.). Together with a Second World WarDefence and War Medal pair in card box addressed to W.C. Wales Esq.
British War & Victory Medals to 25274 Pte P A Boston Oxf & Bucks L.I. With copied service papers showing entitlement to IGS 1908 medal with Afgan NWFF 1919. GVF.
First World War Medals (7), British War & Victory Medal pairs (18-363 Pte.W.J.Andreson R.Ir.Rif. & 13581 Pte J Anderson, R.S.Fus). British War Medals (5278 Pte.W.Bratty R. Ir.Rif. 6756 Pte J Russell R.Ir.Rif. - this lacking suspension), Victory Medal (12779 Pte J.Dornan, R. Innis Fus.)
First World War Medals (5), British War Medals (T4-044779 Dvr M.McWilliams A.S.C. & S4-092957 Pte. J. Kane A.S.C.) Victory Medals (392998 J.J.Rogers Labour Corps, 64343 Spr D.McBride R.E. 64436 Spr.G.Sinclair R.E.) GVF (5).
First World War Medals, British War & Victory Medal pair (SE-16019 Pte D.J.King A.V.C.) Together with a Coronation medal 1837 in white metal & another white metal medal, these both fair. (4)
Battle of Saragossa 1710 48mm diameter in silver Eimer 446 Obverse Bust left laureate and draped ANNA AVGVSTA Reverse Victory presents captured Spanish standards to Anne, enthroned. HISPANIS. PROFLIGATIS. Exergue AD. CAESARIAM. AVGVSTVM. AVG.IX. MDCCX by J.Croker UNC toned with minor friction
Death of Charles James Fox 1806 Obverse Bust Right, draped, C.I.FOX OB. SEP.XIII MDCCCVI Reverse Victory standing facing upon a globe marked with Britain. LIBERTATIS . HVMANITATISQVE VINDEX Eimer 979 NEF with some contact marks
1914-15 Star (14665 Pte. J Wright, Essex Regt.), British War & Victory Medals (14665 Pte. J Wright, Essex Regt.), Mounted as worn. Defence and War Medals to Pte. J.G. Wright, Essex Home Guard, in card boxes of issue.
A 1914 Mons Star Casualty group of three to Bmbr G.A.Webster R.A.. 1914 Star with Aug-Nov 1914 bar, British War & Victory Medals (66637 Bmbr G.A.Webster R.A.). Together with Christmas tin and Swanscombe silver fob named to G. Webster. EF. With transmit letter for the Victory Medal and letter from Swanscombe Parish Council.
1914-15 Star Trio (576 Gnr.H.Evans M.M.G.S. R.A.). Initial "R" on Victory but same number throughout. Together with a 1939-45 Defence Medal in card box addressed to W.C. Evans. Men were found from volunteers or by special enlistment of men known to be actively interested in motorcycles (such as cycle club members). The Coventry offices of the enthusiasts magazine "Motor Cycle" was listed as a recruiting office for the MMGS
World War I group of three , British War Medal, Victory Medal and Long Service and Good Conduct medal plus Death Plaque , Cecil George Skeates Chief Stoker 295757 HMS Glasgow died 17th October 1918, along with copies of Paperwork showing history of Naval service and also paperwork from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission website
Medals (4) Coronation of William IV 1831 33mm diameter in silver by W.WyonEimer 1251 The official Royal Mint issue after F.Chantrey NEF, Coronation of George II 1727 34mm diameter in silver by J.Croker Eimer 510 Obverse Bust left laureate GEORGIVS. II. D.G. MAG. BR. FR. ET. HIB. REX. Reverse the King enthroned right, is crowned by Britannia. VOLENTES. PER. POPULOS Exergue CORON.XI. OCTOB. MDCCXXVII NEF with some scratches in the obverse field, George IV Coronation 1821 35mm diameter in silver Eimer 1146 The Official Royal Mint issue 35mm diameter in silver by B.Pistrucci Obverse bust left laureate GEORGIUS IIII D.G. BRITANNIARUM REX F.D. Reverse George IV enthronedleft crowned by Victory behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE PATERNO Exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII. XIX ANNO MDCCCXXI NEF, Act of Union 1707 26mm diameter in Silver on a thin flan by J.Croker Eimer 424b ObverseBust left crowned and draped ANNA D:G: MAG: BRI: FR: ET. HIB: REG: Reverse British shield within the Garter, crowned upon a pedestal inscribed with the double cypher of AR supported by a lion and unicorn MAII I . MDCCVII NVF
Death of Charles Fox 1806 54mm diameter in copper by T.WebbEimer 979 Obverse Bust right, draped, C.I.FOX OB. SEP. XIII MDCCCVI . Reverse Victory standing facing, upon a globe marked with Britain. LIBERTATIS. HVMANITATISQVE VINDEX.NEF with a few surface nicks
1914-15 Star group of four to Gnr Colley R.A., 1914-15 Star (2750 Gnr R.F.A.), British War & Victory Medals (2750 Gnr R.A.), 1939-45 Defence Medal. Mounted as worn. British War Medal (163653 Gnr. A. Duffin R.A.) Together with assorted coins
NavalVictory June 1 1794 Earl Howe Obverse Bust right uniformed RIC. COMES HOWE THALASSIARCHA BRITAN. PATRIAE DECUS ET TUTAMEN Reverse Naval engagement NON SORTE SED VIRTUTE Exergue. GALLOR CLASSIS PROFLIG. DIE I JUNII. MDCCXCIV. Eimer 855 48mm diameter in copper by Kuchler A/UNC with a few small spots, Rare
A Great War DCM & MM group to Sjt. H. Temple Royal Engineers. Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (13666 2 Cpl. 1/ Sig. Co. R.E.), Military Medal G.V.R (13666 2 Cpl. 1/ D.S.Co. R.E.), 1914 Mons Star (13666 Sapr R.E.), British War & Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaf 13666 A.Sjt. R.E.Defence Medal, ImperialService Medal GVIR (Harold Temple DCM MM). Mounted as worn, First two slightly polished otherwise GVF. The Imperial Service Medal was awarded to Mr Harold Temple DCM MM in recognition of nearly half a century of outstanding service to the Crown. Enlisted in R.E. in 1904, and served in Ireland, until early 1914, when he joined the Post Office Telegraph Service at New Cross. He went to France and Belgium when the war started won the DCM & MM, and was Mentioned in Despatches for Conspicuous Gallantry during operations - for repairing telephone lines under heavy gunfire, for carrying a wounded colleague to a dressing room under heavy fire and returning to duty. He was wounded twice and after six months at hospital was sent to Signal School at Farnham where he stayed till he was demobilised in 1919. He returned to the Post Office and was promoted to Inspector in 1941. He served as a Captain in the Home Guard in the Second World War.
Coronation of King George IV 1821 Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI 35mm in Copper by Pistrucci GEF
U.S.S.R. Medals (11) for Military Merit in Combat Service, silver, Defence of Leningrad 1942 (2), Victory over Germany 1945 (2), Long Service Medal, 2nd Class (3), Badge of The Guards, gilt metal & enamel and two unidentified modern Russian Civilian Medals. Generally EF
A scarce R.A.F. Meritorious Service Medal group of four to Sjt. Mjr. G.Gilmam R.A.F. British War & Victory Medals (8398 S.M.1 R.A.F.), R.A.F. Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (8398 S.M.1 R.A.F.) R.A.F. Meritorious Service Medal G.V.R. (8398 Temp Sjt Maj. R.A.F.). Mounted as worn GVF. Sold with service details which show that Gilman from Lewisham, South London, joined the R.A.F. from the 16th Lancers. M.S.M. London Gazette1.1.1919.
Earl Howe Victory First June 1794, Battle of Cape St Vincent 1797, Battle of Camperdown 1797, Earl Spencer 1799 and Siege of Acre 1799, all by T Wyon Sr., bronze. EF.
1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals to 3278 Pte W.W.Taylor Middx. R., with dog tag. British War & Victory Medals to 23067 Pte H Langrish D.of Corn. L.I., EF
1914-15 Star (E-748 Pte. A.A.Tillbrook, R Fus), Pte.Tillbrook died on 23rd April 1917 and is remembered on the Arras memorial. Victory Medals (202546 Gnr F W Ruffle-Head R.A.; G-715 Pte.W.Deacon R.Suss.R.). Together with four L.C.C. school medals. GVF/EF
British Expeditionary Force - Recreational Training' circa World War I and inscribed 'Inter-Theatre of War Comp. Ass'n Football Team - .925 Silver weighing 1.5 Troy oz. boxed EF, also includes WWIvictory medal inscribed ' 67 SPR A (Alex) Campbell R.E ' to whom both medals were awarded
Britishwar & victory Medal Pairs (2) (145257Gnr.J.Hill R.A., 706422 Gnr.J.H.Heaton R.A.), ImperialService Medal E.II.R. (George William Raymond Barnes) EF in case of issue
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 Crimea Sardinian 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
Nelson and the Fourdroyant 1897 Eimer 1813 Obverse Bust facing uniformed three-quarters left. 'HORASTIO VISCOUNT NELSON.' Ex BORN 29th SEPTEMBER 1758. DIED 21ST OCTOBER 1805. Reverse Ship at anchor without rigging, 'FOURDROYANT'. LORD NELSON'S FLAGSHIP' Ex COMMENCED BUILDING 1789. LAUNCHED AT PLYMOUTH, APRIL, 1798. WRECKED AT BLACKPOOL JUNE 16TH 1897 MEDAL STRUCK FROM THE COPPER OF VESSEL AFTER BREAKING UP diameter 37mm in copper Good VF boxed, Centenary of the Death of Nelson 1905 28mm in bronze Obverse Nelson standing with scroll beneath DEATH OF NELSON OCT 21 1805 CENTENARY MEMENTO OCT 21 1905. PRESENTED BY BRITISH AND FOREIGN SAILORS SOCIETY CONTAINING VICTORY COPPER FROM THE LORDS ADMIRALTY, Reverse Ship VICTORY TRAFALGAR OCT 21 1805 beneath, ENGLAND EXPECTS THAT EVERY MAN WILL DO HIS DUTY. THANK GOD I HAVE DONE MY DUTY Good EF Lustrous
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to G80043 Pte.FC Koch, Middx. Regt. EF. Together with a Croydon Musical Festival Medal 1926 in silver & enamel.
First World War DCM group to Sjt F Tomlinson, ManchesterRegiment, Distinguished Conduct Medal G.V.R. (10721 Sjt. F Tomlinson 18/Manch.R.), 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (10721 Cpl. Manch R.). Extremely fine. London Gazette "10721 Sjt. F. Tomlinson, 18th Bn. (now 30456, 1/4th Bn. N. Lan. R.) (Stockport)'. London Gazette 30 January 1920".
Coronation of King George IV 1821 Eimer 1146 The official Royal Mint issue Obverse Bust Left Laureate, Reverse George IV enthroned, left, crowned by Victory, behind, before him stand Britannia, Hibernia and Scotia PROPRIO JAM JURE ANIMO PATERNO in exergue INAUGURATUS DIE. JULII.XIX.ANNO.MDCCCXXI 35mm in Silver by Pistrucci UNC and nicely toned
1914-15 Star trio to Pte. B. Eggleton, AVC, 1914-15 Star, British War & Victory Medals (SE-3602), naming faint on BWM due to contact wear otherwise VF.
Military Cross GVR in case of issue. Reverse engraved " Lt.H.P.Crittall at "Bullecourt" Jan 29th 1918". with set of 3 miniatures (M.C., BWM & Victory), With Times newspaper cutting of the M.C. citation showing Crittall as serving with the Middlesex Regt.
1914-15 Star trio, 1914-15 Star (Z-2446 Pte. R Jenner. Rif.Brig.), British War Medal (Pte.), Victory Medal (Pte.).Together with a cap badge, brooch and two dog tags. 1939-45 Defence Medal in card box addressed to Capt. R.A.Jenner. Ealing Education Committee Medals (2) to R.Jenner 1908 & 1909, white metal EF.
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 602447 Pte.G.W.Edwards 2-Can Inf. Pte. Edwards served with the Eastern OntarioRegiment and died on 5/6/1916 and his name is on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial
1914-18 British War & Victory Medal pair to 244100 Gnr. W.Neild R.A. with identity bracelet. British War Medal (24828 Pte. L. Hilton R.A.). 1939-45 Defence & War medals. Generally GVF.
1914-18 British War (202612 Pte. E. T. Hicks E.Surr. R.) Private Hicks was killed on 3.5.1917 and his name is on the Arras Memorial. Victory Medal to 3486 H.J.Baldwin Middx. R. GVF.
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