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United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Zayed Order for Distinguished Security, 1st Class neck Badge, by Fattorini, silver-gilt and enamel with pearl-tipped ends, in its Fattorini case of issue, on length of riband, scarce; Order of Gallantry, 1st Type breast Badge, with riband bar, in its case of issue, nearly extremely fine (2)The Order of Zayed is named after the first president of the U.A.E., Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Zayed Order for Distinguished Security is bestowed upon those working for the Police and Security force who prove their distinctiveness and superior skills in dealing with and arresting criminals who represent a threat to life and property. The 1st Class is given to Officers. The award takes the shape of a seven-pointed star, with the tip of each ray crowned by a pearl, with a scallop shell in between each arm of the star. The pearls and scallop shells are symbolic of the U.A.E.'s historic pearl and maritime trade. The suspension, in the form of a stylised helmet, bears an Arabic inscription meaning 'In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious and The Most Merciful'.The Order of Gallantry is awarded to Officers, non-commissioned Officers, and individuals working for the Police and Security forces who demonstrate great courage. The obverse of the seven-pointed star award displays a traditional medieval Arab cavalry with arms.…
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Saudi Arabia, Kingdom, Order of King Abdulaziz, 4th/5th Class breast Badge, 58mm including wreath suspension x 43mm, silver-gilt and enamel, good very fineProbably from the workshop of Arthus Bertrand in Paris and from the 1960-70 period. Hijra date 1351 on the centre refers to 1932-33. This signifies 23 September 1932, when by Royal Decree the dual kingdoms of the Hejaz and Najd with its dependencies, administered since 1927 as two separate units, was unified under the name of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.…
![Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'Frederick [McNair], was arguably Singapore’s most important architect of the latter 19th](https://cdn.globalauctionplatform.com/5d973dee-439b-4cad-a633-b2b500cc4fbb/a56da9b1-7f1f-4fb5-80b3-b2b500d49874/468x382.jpg)
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Sold by Order of a Direct Descendant'Frederick [McNair], was arguably Singapore’s most important architect of the latter 19th century.'The Library of Singapore, refers.The C.M.G. pair awarded to Major J. F. A. McNair, Royal Artillery, also a long-served Colonial Civil Servant, Executive Engineer & Superintendent of Convicts in the Straits Settlements, he was called as Chief Commissioner inquiring into the complicity of the Chiefs of Perak after the 1875-76 WarThe Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s breast Badge, gold and enamel, with swivel ring and straight bar suspension, complete with gold buckle on ribbon; India General Service 1854-95, 1 clasp, Perak (Major McNair. R.A. Colonial Engineer.), with silver riband buckle, minor official correction to posting, very fine (2)C.M.G. London Gazette 24 May 1879.John Frederick Adolphus McNair was born on 23 October 1828 at Bath and was educated at King's College, London and at the School of Mines. He went out to India in 1846 to take up employment with the British East India Company at Madras, becoming fluent in Hindustani. From Madras, McNair was transferred to Malacca, reporting to J. B. Westerhout, then the advisor to the Government of the Straits Settlements.He was then posted to Singapore as Adjutant of the Straights Settlements Artillery and where he took up an appointment as Private Secretary and Aide-de-Camp to the Governor of Straits Settlements. In 1857, McNair was appointed Executive Engineer and Superintendent of Convicts in the Straits Settlements (Penang, Malacca and Singapore) and he was also in responsible for Public Works and the Oriental Gaol in Singapore.McNair shared in the Commission for the Pacification of Larut in Perak and latterly during the 1875-76 War at that place, following the murder of J. W. W. Birch.Having taken his C.M.G. in 1879, by 1882 he was Acting Resident Councillor to the Governor of Penang, with McNair Street in George Town named after him. Besides undertaking several expeditions to Siam (Thailand) in 1868, 1874, 1875 and 1878, and forging a keen friendship with the King, he was bestowed with the Order of the White Elephant.In Singapore himself, he oversaw the construction of St Andrew’s Cathedral, designed the former Empress Place Building (Asian Civilisations Museum) and Government House (Istana), and made alterations to the Old Parliament House (The Arts House).As a final note, Sir Andrew Clarke started the title "Empress of India," for Queen Victoria and asked McNair to translate this. Of the several versions he provided, "Kaisar-i-Hind" was selected and officially used for the first time in Sir Andrew's proclamation, which was at once sent home to the Secretary of State for the Colonies, the Earl of Carnavon.He married firstly Sarah Desgranges Paine in 1849. They had seven children. He married secondly Madalena Williamson, née Vallance. The good Major died on 17 May 1910; sold together with a copy of Prisoners Their Own Warders.For his Thai Orders of the Elephant, please see the next two Lots.…
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The 1960 C.B.E. group of four to Captain W. R. J. Redman, Royal Navy, who pre-war served as a Gunnery Specialist and later served as a member of the Ordnance Board and eventually became Chief Inspector of Naval OrdnanceThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Defence and War Medals 1939-1945; Coronation 1953, the campaign medals mounted as worn, very fine or better (4)C.B.E. London Gazette 31 December 1960.William Richard Jeffries Redman was born on 27 October 1905 and joined the Royal Navy in September 1923 as a Naval Cadet (Special Entry). Promoted to Midshipman in 1924, he served on Royal Sovereign and Versatile and then went to the Royal Naval College at Greenwich in December 1926. Redman was promoted Lieutenant in 1928 and saw service on Venomous, Verity, Pembroke and Tiverton. In September 1931 he saw service at the Royal Naval College at Greenwich and later served at Excellent and carried out a qualifying course for specialism in Gunnery.He became an Instructor of Gunnery at the Royal Naval Gunnery School based at Chatham in July 1934 and, after a brief spell on Cairo, served at the Naval Ordnance Inspectorate at Woolwich as Assistant Inspector of Naval Ordnance and during his time there was promoted to Lieutenant Commander. By March 1940 he was based at Headquarters Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance as Assistant to the Chief of Naval Ordnance and had reached the rank of Commander. In November 1943 he served at the Proof and Experimental Establishment based at Pendine, South-West Wales and served as the Deputy Superintendent.After the war, he served at the Proof and Experimental Establishment this time based at Inchterf as Deputy Superintendent in Charge before being sent to the Naval Ordnance Department Headquarters at Bath in June 1948 where he served as Assistant to the Director of Naval Ordnance. By November 1954 he was serving with the Ordnance Board having the responsibility for the Board's work on guns for all services (this shared with the Army). Redman was attached to the Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance in June 1958 with the position of Deputy C.I.N.O. and became Chief Inspector in February 1962 a position he held until April 1966. He became Captain (Retired) and was re-employed as Naval Ordnance Inspecting Officer Group B, based at the Royal Ordnance Factory at Glascoed, South-East Wales, a position he held until August 1968. Redman later died at Bath in 1971.Sold together with an archive comprising:(i)Certificate for the C.B.E. in Central Chancery envelope.(ii)Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue for the C.B.E.(iii)Certificate for the Coronation 1953 medal.(iv)Officers Training Corps Certificate, Dover College dated "A" 18 July 1923.(v)Warrant for Promotion to Sub-Lieutenant dated 28 February 1928.(vi)Certificate for Instruction in Gunnery dated 30 September 1932.(vii)Results of Examinations Lieutenants "G" Qualifying 1932.(viii)Certificate for Member of the Institution of Engineering Inspection, dated 14 October 1959.(ix)Book: A History of the Order of the British Empire.(x)Statutes of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire 1957.(xi)Service of Dedication in St. Paul's Cathedral to celebrate the Jubilee of the Order, dated 24 May 1967.(xii)A large amount of correspondence to include details relating to his Investiture, numerous letters of congratulation from both Military and Civilian.(xiii)A large number of photographs, both professionally and amateurly shot to include one taken outside Buckingham Palace after his Investiture, together with a family album of photographs.(ix)A prize medal from H.M.S. Royal Sovereign (Arbuthnot Trophy Race. 1924. 8th Man Home.).(x)A copy of his record of service.A photocopy of the Official History of the Department of the Chief Inspector of Naval Ordnance.(xi)A quantity of assorted letters to his wife, housed in an attache case.(xii)A brass door plaque named (W. R. J. Redman R.N. No 1.)For his miniature dress Medals, please see Lot 444.…
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Iraq, Kingdom, Order of Al Rafidain (Two Rivers), Military Division, 5th Class breast Badge, by Garrard & Co., 65mm including crossed swords suspension x 46mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, on length of riband, about extremely fine, in its fitted case of issueThis award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together with letters relating to Stone's receipt of the award, which was conferred upon the occasion of the King of Iraq's state visit and banquet in July 1956.…
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'On Tuesday May 27th, the crew of the NC-4 was up before dawn. The engines and radio was checked out and on the signal from Read, Elmer Stone advanced the throttles and the big flying boat lifted off in the early morning for Lisbon Portugal. Another chain of destroyers extended between the Azores and Lisbon. The weather was good and as the NC-4 passed over each destroyer the ship radioed a message of her passage to the base ship Melville at Ponta Delagada and the cruiser Rochester in Lisbon who in turn reported to the Navy Department in Washington. At 19:30 the flashing light from the Coba da Roca lighthouse was spotted and the NC-4 passed over the coastline. The big aircraft turned southward toward the Tagus estuary and Lisbon. At 20:01 on May 27, 1919, the NC-4s keel sliced into the waters of the Tagus. The welcome was tumultuous. A transatlantic flight, the first one in the history of the world, was an accomplished fact!Early in the morning of 30 May the NC-4 departed Lisbon for Plymouth England. The NC-4 sat down in the Mondego River to investigate an overheating engine. The radiator had developed a leak and was repaired but because of a low tide condition it became too late in the day to take off and reach Plymouth before dark so Read proceeded to Ferrol in northern Spain to spend the night. They were back in the air the next morning and as they approached Plymouth a formation of Royal Air Force seaplanes escorted the NC-4 into the harbour. A British warship fired a 21 gun salute as the NC-4 circled. The Lord Mayor of Plymouth received Commander Read and his crew and from Plymouth they went to London where they were decorated by the King of England. President Wilson, who was at the Peace Conference in Paris, sent for them, congratulated them for their outstanding achievement and introduced them to all present…'The triumphant closing stages of the NC-4's pioneering trans-Atlantic flight in May 1919; the U.S. Coast Guard's 'Aviation History' website refers.The important Aero Club of America Aviation Medal of Merit, Artefacts and Archive appertaining to Walter T. Hinton, United States Navy, who co-piloted Curtiss Flying Boat 'NC-4' in the first ever trans-Atlantic flight in May 1919, a pioneering achievement for which he was awarded the Navy Cross and later the Congressional Gold Medal(i)Aero Club of America, Aviation Medal of Merit, bronze, obverse, an albatross over the globe, reverse officially engraved, 'W. K. Hinton, Pilot NC4, commemorating the Trans Atlantic Flight. May 8th to 31st 1919', 34mm., integral loop and ring suspension, complete with upper 'Aviation Medal of Merit' suspension device, and small length of original riband; accompanied by a signed declaration by Hinton, in which he gifts the award to a friend in 1978(ii)The recipient's 'match safe' vesta box, gold (marked 14K.), with black and green stripe enamel decoration and central monogram 'JPM', 47mm. by 60mm., contained in a felt-lined burgundy leather case, with lid inscription in gilt lettering, 'Walter Hinton Gold Match Box Carried on NC-4 Flight'; believed to have been another gift to Peter C. Carlson(iii)A commemorative plaque for Wilbur and Orville Wright's pioneering flight, bronze, rectangular, by Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan, for the U.S. Mint, obverse, conjoined busts of the brothers with inscription, 'In recognition and Appreciation of Their Ability, Courage and Success in Navigating the Air', reverse, a winged female figure holding a torch, with upper inscription, 'Shall Mount Up with Wings as Eagles', 55mm. by 80mm., somewhat discoloured by old lacquer(iv)American Aeronautical Society, bronze disc commemorating the First Annual Dinner, New York, 27 April 1911, 40mm., together with a small medallet with aircraft in flight and reverse inscription, '1954 3rd', on a black riband(v)A significant photographic archive (approximately 70 images), of aircraft, personnel and related subject matter, covering Haiti 1915, Mexico 1917, the crash of the NC-2 at Atlantic City in 1919, the take-off and in-flight of the trans-Atlantic flight, subsequent scenes from Lisbon and London - the latter including a photograph of the Prince of Wales and Winston Churchill - his triumphant return to the U.S.A., thence his Long Island to Hudson Bay flight in 1920, U.S.A. to Brazil flight in 1922-23 and take-off from the Amazon in 1925, together with images of Charles Lindbergh and Eddie Rickenbacker.(vi)A postal telegraph from Charles Lindbergh in New York, sent to Hinton in Paris in May 1919, 'Thanks for your kind invitation. Regret impossible to make definitive plans at this time'; together with a quantity of Hinton's calling cards and home stationery. (Lot)Walter T. Hinton was born in Pleasant Township, Van Wert County, Ohio on 10 November 1888, where he was raised on a farmstead. An adventurous soul, he was motivated by a poster urging young men to 'Join the Navy and See the World' and did just that, entering the United States Navy in February 1908 and seeing action at the occupation of Veracruz in Mexico in 1914.But it was in naval aviation that he was to make his mark, having become one of the first enlisted men gain a place at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida. He became an instructor on gaining his 'Wings', one of his pupil pilots being Richard E. Byrd, afterwards the famous polar aviator.Of his subsequent exploits as co-pilot with Elmer Stone of the Curtiss NC-4's trail blazing trans-Atlantic crossing in May 1919, much has been written, including The Flying Firsts of Walter Hinton, by Benjamin J. Burns. In addition, numerous website sources bear testament to the epic nature of the flight, a particularly detailed account appearing on the U.S. Coast Guard's 'Aviation History' site:https://cgaviationhistory.org/1919-nc-4-transatlantic-flight/Of the three flying boats that set out from Rockaway Beach, New York on 8 May 1919, only NC-4 made it safely to Lisbon, via ports of call in Nova Scotia and the Azores in a journey lasting 19 days. The subject of rapturous receptions over the coming weeks - not just in Lisbon, but in London and Paris too - Hinton and his crew enjoyed further accolades by way of reward, among them honours bestowed by the Portuguese and British governments, in addition to those presented them on returning to America; Hinton's Navy Cross was later surpassed by a Congressional Gold Medal awarded him in 1929.During the 1920s, he continued his pioneering work, exploring the Arctic by balloon, including a wayward flight in Navy Balloon A-5598 from Rockaway Naval Air Station to Moose Factory, Ontario, a winter trip which ended with a month-long hike back to civilisation. He also made the first flight from North America to South America, where he explored the Amazon forest by hydroplane; his first attempt at that feat nearly ended in disaster, when he was compelled to take to the wing of his aircraft in shark infested waters off Cuba.A noted speaker on aviation matters, Hinton was President and founder of the Aviation Institute of the U.S.A., and published a number of periodicals, including Pioneers in Aviation, Aviation Progress and Wings of Opportunity.Retiring to Pompano Beach, Florida - where he delighted in sharing his memories with all and sundry - his glittering career was crowned by a supersonic flight in Concorde, when, as a special guest, the Atlantic crossing took less than four hours. After his death in 1981, his ashes were interred at Arlington National Cemetery. SALE 25001 NOTICE:Gold match safe weighs 34g. Naming of the Aero Club of America Medal now added to the Lot.
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Royal Navy Channel Fleet Revolver Cup, an extremely elaborate silver and enamel prize medal, 85mm x 62mm, hallmarked Birmingham 1908 by J. A. R., features central ship's anchor with an enamelled white ensign and 'Inter Ship' in riband format below, a branch of laurel to the left side and a branch of oak to the right, above a shooting target and 'Channel Fleet' set in blue enamel, below 'Revolver Cup' set in blue enamel, to the sides two revolvers pointing upwards, the medal topped with a Midshipman's crown, the reverse plain but fitted with ring suspension and also an easel stand for display, a couple of light scratches to the enamel, otherwise lightly toned very fineProvenance:Susan Orlik, May 2006.…
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A '1928' C.B., '1923' C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Colonel C. H. K. Chauncy, Indian Army, who was thrice 'mentioned' for his services during the Great War in Mesopotamia and Egypt also earning the Order of St. Stanislas in 1917The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in its Garrard, London case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Military Division, 1st Type, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, small ring on top of suspension slightly bent, with neck riband, in its Garrard, London case of issue; 1914-15 Star (Maj. C. H. K. Chauncy. 124/Infy.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lt. Col. C. H. K. Chanucy,) minor official correction to last two letters of surname; Victory Medal 1914-19, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Bt. Lt. Col. C. H. K. Chauncy.); India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Mahsud 1919-20, Waziristan 1919-21 (Lt-Col. C. H. K. Chouncy [sic], 2-127 Baluchis.); Russia, Imperial, Order of St. Stanislas, Military Division, 3rd Class breast Badge, by Dimitri Osipov, St. Petersburg, with crossed swords, 40mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, with maker's mark on reverse and 1908-17 kokoshnik marks on tips of swords, mounted court-style as worn, generally nearly extremely fine (7)C.B. London Gazette 2 January 1928.C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1923.Russian Order of St. Stanislas London Gazette 15 May 1917.Charles Henry Kemble Chauncy was born on 21 December 1873, the son of Charles Henry Chauncy, and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Wiltshire Regiment on 7 December 1895. Promoted Lieutenant on 20 March 1897, he transferred to the Indian Army on 13 August 1898 and was posted to the 124th Duchess of Connaught's Own Baluchistan Infantry. Promoted Captain on 7 November 1904 and then Major on 7 December 1913, Chauncy served with the 124th Baluchistan Infantry during the Great War in Mesopotamia and Egypt. There, he was three times 'mentioned' (London Gazettes 19 October 1916, 15 August 1917, and 5 June 1919) and was promoted brevet Lieutenant-Colonel.Appointed Commandant of the 2nd Battalion, 127th Queen Mary's Own Baluch Light Infantry on 16 February 1918, Chauncy served with them in the Derajat Sector during the operations in Waziristan from October 1919 to December 1921, and for his services was created a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 1923 New Year's Honours List. Promoted Colonel, his final appointment was as Deputy Director, Movements and Quartering, Army HQ India, and he was additionally created a Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1928 New Year's Honours List. In the 1939 census Charles is recorded as an Air Raid Warden at Teignmouth, Devon. He died at Shaldon, Devon on 19 September 1945.…
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Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe outstanding Czech War Cross & Czech Bravery Medal group of ten awarded to Flight Lieutenant A. Vrana, Royal Air Force, late Czech Air Force and French Foreign Legion l'Armee de l'Air Groupe de Chasse 1/5Vrana had the admirable record of one kill and two probables during the Battle of France, having then transferred to Britain, he flew in the Hurricanes of No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron during the Battle of Britain as just one of just 88 Czech Pilots1939-45 Star, clasp, Battle of Britain; Air Crew Europe Star; War Medal 1939-45; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus (Flt. Lt. A. Vrana. R.A.F.); France, Republic, Legion of Honour, silver and enamel; Croix de Guerre, reverse dated '1939', with Palme upon riband; Czechoslovakia, Republic, Czechoslovak War Cross 1939, with three further Award Bars; Bravery Medal, with Second Award Bar; Military Merit Medal, silver; Army Commemorative Medal, 1st Type, mounted court-style as worn by Spink & Son, St James's, London, good very fine (10)Adolf Vrana - or Ada to his friends and comrades - was born at Nová Paka, Bohemia in October 1907. Having come of age, Vrana undertook his national military service and joined the Czechoslovak Air Force. First in the ground crew at Prague-Kbely and Hradec Králove fields, he was then selected for Pilot training. Vrana passed though in 1931 and was assigned to the 41st Fighter Squadron as a fighter pilot.He further gained skill in night flying, observation and also qualified on seaplanes, going to the Hranice Military Academy in 1934. Made Pilot Officer in 1936, he was with the 91st Squadron, at that time the only night fighter Squadron. Vrana thence trained as an instructor and a test pilot.Following the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia in March 1939, all its personnel found themselves without employment. Thus Varan and many of his colleagues made a break for it, arriving to the Consulate in Krakow some months later. The plan would be to make for Franch, which was completed via a coastal cruiser that took him to Calais.The French Foreign Legion was the option open, with the understanding that should a Second World War be declared, those in the service would then join Regular French Units. Some who had joined were fortunate to be transferred onto the most usual postings in Africa which were commonplace with the Foreign Legion, Vrana was still in France when War was declared. He was duly released to the l'Armée d'Air and went out to Chartres air field.Battle of France - first bloodHaving undergone familiarisation with the French systems and aircraft, Vrana operated the Curtiss Hawk 75 from Suippes, near Rheims with the Groupe de Chasse 1/5.The Battle of France saw Allied airmen gain significant experience in aerial combat, which would come to the fore in a few short months. Vrana wasn't to know that at the time, for they were regularly 'scrambled' to action on multiple occasions. Of his own record, Vrana was shot down on 13 May 1940 by a Me109, his life being saved by parachute after having bailed out. He shared in the destruction of a He111 on 26 May 1940 and shared in the probable destruction of a Hs126 and a He111 on 7 June 1940. As the German advance came on apace, the Group found itself moving to safety on numerous occasions.After the French collapse, Vrana and other Czechs flew their Hawks from Clermont-Ferrand to Algiers on 17 June. They made their way to Oran, at that point learning that France had fallen. Whilst at that place, together with four other gallant airman, Vrana was presented with his two French awards for his gallantry during the previous period of action. They then went to Casablanca, from where they went by boat to Gibraltar, where they joined a convoy bound for Britain, answering the call of Churchill that they would be welcomed to Britain to continue the fight.Battle of BritainProcessed into the Royal Air Force, he joined No. 312 (Czechoslovak) Squadron at its formation at Duxford on 29 August 1940. They were to be equipped with Hurricane Mark I's. They moved to Speke in September as part of the defence of Liverpool and her precious docks.Of his Ops with No. 312 Squadron, the Operational Record Books provide the following, all 'Scrambles':21 October - P3810 1135hrs.22 October - P3810 1620hrs.24 October - V6810 1310hrs.22 November - V6926 1040hrs.26 November - V6926 1155hrs.27 November - V6926 1625hrs.28 November - P3612 1250hrs.5 December - P3759 1120hrs.Further flightsBesides this, Vrana then assisted in transferring four of their aircraft on 8 December and would have been back in time for the visit of the Czech President on 17 December, who toured the Squadron and met the Pilots. At the end of his operational tour in April 1941, Vrana was posted to 3 ADF at Hawarden. Variously serving with No. 310 Squadron at Martlesham Heath in the Operations Room as a Flight Control Officer, he returned to No. 312 Squadron for a further Operational Tour in June 1942. Tour expired the following year, Vrana then went to serve at the Czechoslovak Inspectorate General and as Czechoslovak Liaison Officer at HQ Fighter Command, Bentley Priory.Returned to his homeland at the end of the conflict, he learned that his parents were lucky indeed to have survived time in a Concentration Camp. He rejoined the Czech Air Force when it was being rebuild and became Commanding Officer of the Research Institute and Testing Unit. His Czechoslovak War Cross 1939 with Three Bars followed in September 1945, being promoted to Lieutenant-Colonel and Commander at Prague-Kbely field. When the communists took over in February 1948, he saw the way in which those who had served the Allied forces treated. It was clearly not a risk he wanted to take and Vrana escaped with his wife. Having been granted leave from the Air Force, he made it across to West Germany in late 1949. Vrana once again returned to the United Kingdom and rejoined the Royal Air Force. Having seen further campaign service in Cyprus (Medal & clasp), he retired Flight Lieutenant in May 1961. Granted the rank of Colonel in the Czechoslovak Air Force, he died in Wiltshire on 25 February 1997.His name is recorded on the National Battle of Britain Memorial and the London Battle of Britain Memorial, besides a memorial plaque in his home town and upon the Winged Lion Monument at Klárov, Prague.Sold together with an impressive archive of original material comprising:i) His riband bar, removed from his uniform, with gilt rosette upon 1939-45 Star denoting 'Battle of Britain'.ii) His R.A.F. Pilot's 'Wings'.iii) Czech Air Force Epaulettes.iv) Czech Pilot's dagger, marked 'Wlaszlovits, Stos', brass hilt with inlay, brass and leather scabbard, the blade of steel.v) Croix de Guerre aiguillette.vi) Data plate removed from an aircraft, marked 'Curtiss H75A-1 No. 43 1-39'.vii) Czech Pilot's Badge, by V. Pistoira, Paris, 1940, a rare award of French manufacture, numbered to the reverse 'F121'.With thanks to Simon Muggleton for accessing the ORB's.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.SALE 25001 NOTICE:'Now offered together with his French Pilot's Badge, this officially numbered '33644', photographs available via SpinkLIVE.'
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The Great War D.S.O., M.C. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel C. R. Bates, Royal Field Artillery, who served as Brigade Major with the 4th Australian Division on the Western Front, suffered a gunshot wound to his right arm and was thrice 'mentioned'Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R. (Major C. R. Bates, R.F.A. France, 1915.); 1914 Star, clasp (Capt: C. R. Bates. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major C. R. Bates), slight chipping to reverse of D.S.O. enamel, Victory Medal well-polished, otherwise very fine overall, housed in contemporary wood display frame (5)D.S.O. London Gazette 1 January 1918, the original recommendation states:'Marked devotion to duty and conspicuous ability as Brigade-Major 4th Australian Divisional Artillery during period in France from July 7th 1916 to July 30th 1917, especially operations before the Hindenburg Line at Bullecourt during April and May 1917, and operations before Messires during May and June 1917.Signed E.H. Sinclair Maclagh, Brigadier-General, commanding 4th Australian Division.'M.C. London Gazette 14 January 1916.M.I.D. London Gazette 31 December 1915; 15 May 1917; 7 December 1917. One original recommendation states:'Marked devotion to duty and conspicuous ability as Brigade-Major, 4th Australian Divisional Artillery, during period in France from July 7th 1916 to February 25th 1917, especially during operations opposite Fromelles in conjunction with 5th Australian Division on July 19th 1916; during operations in Ypres Sector from August 27th 1916 to November 10th 1916, and during operations on the Somme, from November 25th 1916 to February 25th 1917.Signed William Holmes, Major-General, commanding the 4th Australian Division.'Cecil Robert Bates was born at Wavertree, Lancashire on 3 February 1882. He was the third of seven sons of Sir Edward Percy Bates, 2nd Baronet, and his wife Constance Elizabeth Graves of the wealthy Bates shipping family. He was additionally the grandson of conservative Member of Parliament Samuel Robert Graves. It is worth also noting the illustrious life of Bates’ elder brother Sir Percy Elly Bates, 4th Baronet. An honorary Captain of the Royal Naval Reserve, Percy Bates was throughout his busy life the longtime Chairman of the Cunard-White Star Line, High Sheriff and Justice of the Peace for Cheshire, and was made a G.B.E. in 1920 for his services as Director of Commercial Services in the Ministry of Shipping.The young Bates was educated at Winchester and the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. His was an active military family, with his brother Frederic later becoming a Major in the Royal Air Force and winning an A.F.C., and his other brother Denis an Army Colonel who was mentioned in despatches and also received an M.C.Bates was commissioned into the Royal Field Artillery on 6 January 1900 as a Second Lieutenant. He was advanced Lieutenant on 3 April 1901 and a few years later in 1904 was transferred to the Royal Horse Artillery. In August of that year Bates was sent to India, where he served until returning home in December 1907. He found himself promoted Captain on 16 June 1908 and continued to serve with the Royal Horse Artillery until 1911. Bates retired to the Reserve of Officers on 27 August 1913.He was not to enjoy his retirement for long, however, and was recalled to service on the outbreak of World War I. Bates disembarked at the Western Front on 14 September 1914 and was to serve overseas for much of the war. He suffered a gunshot wound to his forearm and was subsequently sent home and admitted to Queen Alexandra's Military Hospital at Millbank on 13 April 1916. It must not have been terribly serious as he was released just a few days later. He was appointed Brigade-Major of the Australian Imperial Force, 4th Division, on 8 July 1916. Bates found himself again at hospital in 1918, when he was admitted to 2nd General Hospital from the Royal Field Artillery Training School on 10 December complaining of ‘stiff joints’. Prior to the close of the war, on 27 June 1918 Bates was married to Hylda Madeleine Heath, daughter of Sir James Heath, 1st Baronet. Hylda was a widow at the time, having been married to Captain George Millais James of The Buffs (East Kent) Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front in 1914. Their two daughters, Eileen and Daphne, were subsequently adopted by Bates. Together the newly married couple also had two children; Audrey Cecil Bates and Sir Geoffrey Voltelin Bates, 5th Baronet, who would go on to receive a M.C. of his own while serving as Second Lieutenant of the 8th King’s Royal Irish Rifles in the Western Desert in September 1942.Soon after the end of war Bates relinquished his command on account of ill-health on 4 January 1919, retaining the rank of Major (London Gazette 6 May 1919, refers). He then returned home to his family residing at Oxendon Hall in Great Oxendon, Northamptonshire, and became the managing director of the West African Trading Company.Bates later died at age 53 on 5 March 1935, suffering heart failure while salmon fishing in the River Dee in Banchory, Scotland. The Northampton Mercury reported that only moments before his death he had caught a 17 lb salmon. Bates left behind an estate worth £133,110 - the equivalent of over £12 million today. His widow Hylda later died in 1960; sold together with a binder of copied research, including copied photographs.…
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Family group:Four: Warrant Officer Class I G. E. Hanley, Royal Army Medical CorpsThe Most Venerable Order of St. John, Serving Brother's breast badge, silvered-metal and enamel; Gulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 6 Jan. to 28 Feb. 1991 (24278205 W.O. 1 G. E. Hanley, R.A.M.C.); Regular Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R. (24278205 W.O. 1 G. E. Hanley, R.A.M.C.); Kuwait Liberation Medal, 4th Grade, in its case of issue with named card sleeve, the remainder mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (4)Three: Sergeant A. W. L. Finnie, Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing CorpsGulf 1990-91, 1 clasp, 6 Jan. to 28 Feb. 1991 (Q1014682 Sgt. A. W. L. Finnie, Q.A.R.A.N.C.); Efficiency Medal, Territorial, E.II.R., on T.& A.V.R. riband (Q/1014682 Sgt. A. W. L. Finnie, Q.A.R.A.N.C.); Kuwait Liberation Medal, 4th Grade, in its case of issue with named card sleeve, the first two mounted court-style as worn, good very fine (7)Godfrey Evans Hanley was appointed a Serving Brother of the Order of St. John with effect from 7 July 1982 (London Gazette 11 January 1983, refers). He married Annie Finnie in North Yorkshire in September 1999; sold with O. St. J. letter of appointment, dated 14 September 1982; Saudi letters for the Liberation Medals and T.A. retirement letter for his wife.…
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'H.M.S. Eclipse was escorting a Northern convoy on 29th March 1942 when in Arctic weather she fought an action with German destroyers of the Narvik class. In a running fight in the snow she badly damaged one of the enemy, hitting her six times with 4.7 shells. As the Eclipse was about to finish off this ship with a torpedo attack two other German destroyers appeared, and the Eclipse was hit. She hit one of the enemy, which did not pursue them, and she proceeded to Murmansk. She had been handled throughout with great skill and determination in very severe conditions, with one of her guns out of action owing to ice.'(The remarkably exciting award recommendation for Eclipse's crew following her life and death struggle in Artic Waters)An exciting Post-War C.V.O. group of nine awarded to Commander D. L. Cobb, Royal Navy, who was 'mentioned' as gunnery officer of Eclipse during a remarkable destroyer action in March 1942 which saw her cripple a German destroyer only to be engaged by two more enemy vessels and drive them offLater 'mentioned' again for good service in the Aegean including his bravery in the tragic sinking of Eclipse, Cobb went on to command Cockade when she brought relief to those affected by the 1957 Sri Lankan Floods and was heavily involved in implementing the Duke of Edinburgh's Award while a Deputy LieutenantThe Royal Victorian Order, Commander's (C.V.O.) neck Badge, silver and enamel, in its Collingwood box of issue; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Korea 1950-53 (Lt Cdr. D. L. Cobb R.N.), officially re-impressed; U.N. Korea 1950-54; Jubilee 1977, the last eight mounted court-style as worn, overall very fine (9)C.V.O. London Gazette 31 December 1977.David Laurence Cobb was born in March 1922 in Hendon, London, the son of Samuel and Mary Cobb. He joined the Royal Navy as a Naval Cadet on 1 May 1939 and was advanced Sub-Lieutenant during the Second World War. Posted to H.M.S. Eclipse he was 'mentioned' for his services during a convoy escort mission with her (London Gazette 23 June 1942). The award recommendation includes greater detail stating:'As Gunnery Control Officer, controlled a steady and accurate fire on the enemy, hitting him repeatedly, under very difficult conditions.'Still with her when she was transferred to the Aegean, Cobb received further plaudits for his cool and effective gunnery. This gunnery was put to the test during the Gaetano Donizetti action on 22 September 1943. This Italian freighter had been seized by the Germans to carry arms to Rhodes, escorted by the torpedo boat TA10. Eclipse encountered the convoy and attacked immediately, her guns were worked immaculately, sinking Gaetano Donizetti in minutes and damaging TA10 so heavily that she was scuttled days later.Cobb was again 'mentioned' for 'Operations in Dodecanese Islands culminating in the sinking of Eclipse on 24 October 1943' (London Gazette 4 April 1944 refers). The recommendation adds:'A painstaking and efficient G.C.O., always cheerfull [SIC] in adversity and setting a high example. His handling of the gun armaments was responsible for the successful outcome of two engagements in the Dodecanese against surface craft.'Still with her the next month Cobb was present for the horrific sinking of Eclipse, when she struck a mine on 24 October and broke in two, sinking within five minutes. Of the ships complement of 145 men there were only 36 survivors and tragically at the time she was also carrying 'A' Company, 4th Battalion, Buffs (Royal East Kent Regiment), who lost 134 men out of 170.Cobb was extremely lucky to survive the sinking and joined the complement of Beaufort on 18 December 1943. This vessel was stationed in the Aegean as well and was present for the bombardment of Kos and later the failed attempt to halt the German invasion of Leros.Post war Cobb continued to serve being promoted to Lieutenant Commander on 16 February 1950 and later Commander in 1953. Posted to command H.M.S. Cockade in 1957, taking part in relief efforts of the Sri-Lankan Floods of 1958. That same year Cobb took part in the Navy Pageant at the Royal Tournament.Placed upon the retired list on 2 January 1961 and was appointed assistant secretary of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme. Appointed Deputy Director of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme in 1977 and the same year Deputy Lieutenant of Greater London. It was likely for his work with the Duke of Edinburgh Awards that he was awarded his C.V.O.. Cobb died at Sydney, Australia on 29 January 1999; sold together with copied research.…
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Egypt, Republic (2), Order of National Merit, 2nd Class Grand Officer's sash Badge, 79mm including eagle suspension x 59mm, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks to reverse of badge and suspension, on full sash as worn; Order of Independence, breast Star, 81mm, silver-gilt and enamel, local maker's cartouche to reverse and hallmarks on badge and pinback, Star central screw is loose, otherwise both very fine (2)Lebanon, Republic, Order of the Cedar, breast Badge, 55mm including wreath suspension x 37mm, silver and enamel, cased and with corresponding miniature award, very fine (3)…
Los 333
The 'Battalion of Passchendaele 1917' D.S.O, M.C. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. Rochford, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, late Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers and Grenadier Guards, awarded a field commission in 1915 he served with distinction, losing an arm in the same action which won him the D.S.O. he remarkably continued to serve and was responsible for the defence of Avonmouth docks and Filton Aerodrome during the Second World WarDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R. silver-gilt and enamel; Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914 Star, with clasp (13664 Sjt: R. A. Rochfort. 1/G.Gds:); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. R. A. Rochfort.), with M.I.D. oak leaves; War Medal 1939-45, mounted as worn, nearly extremely fine (6)D.S.O. London Gazette 15 April 1915, the original citation states:'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the Battalion, on its way up to the line, was heavily bombarded with gas and other shells and was in danger of losing its way in the gas masks in the darkness, he placed himself at the head and guided it to its forming -up place in time. Although severely wounded the following day while leading his men, he remained with them for nearly two hours, until forced to desist through sheer exhaustion. He showed splendid determination and resource.'M.C. London Gazette 17 April 1917.M.I.D. London Gazette 15 June 1916.M.I.D. London Gazette 23 May 1918.Richard Adair Rochfort, whose middle name is sometimes spelled Adare, was born at Dulwich in December 1880, the son of Marcus and Mary Rochfort. His father was a mining engineer in India and returned to Britian just prior to his son's birth, settling at Roslwyn, Lewisham. He himself was married at Forest Hill, Lewisham in 1907, his career listed as farmer.Rochfort entered the war in France on 6 October 1914 with the 1st Battalion, Grenadier Guards in the rank of Serjeant. Detached to serve with the Army Cycling Corps, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 15 April 1915 with the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers. Further advanced Captain on 12 October 1915 Rochfort was later transferred again to the Royal Warwickshire Regiment and began to serve attached to the 6th Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment.Rochfort was attached to that Regiment when he was awarded his M.C., so it is likely that he joined them at some stage in 1916. They saw action during the taking of the Schwaben Redoubt from 25-27 September before leaving the line over Christmas 1916. Leaving their billets for action in early 1917 they were heavily involved in the Battle of Boom Ravine from 17-18 February, and it was likely for one of these two actions that Rochfort was awarded the M.C.Remaining with the Regiment he was still with them at the opening of the Third Battle of Ypres. They were severely mauled attacking Sanctuary Wood, and during the course of that action one member of the unit, Medical Officer Harold Akroyd, was awarded the Victoria Cross. Their final engagement was at Poelcappelle, starting on 9 October, during which the C.O. Lieutenant-Colonel Longhurst was killed in action. Rochfort succeeded in leading the Battalion into action two days later however his wounds were severe enough his arm was had to be amputated.Despite this injury he remained in service until the end of the war. He was accused of passing a bad cheque in 1923 while Adjutant of the London Regiment, but was subsequently acquitted of the crime. His obituary in the Eastbourne Gazette gives further details to his career stating:'Col. Rochfort, who served with the Grenadier Guards, was responsible for the defence of the Avonmouth docks and Filton aerodrome during the last war.'It goes on to note that Rochfort retired at the end of the Second World War and died at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley on 23 July 1954; sold together with copied research.…
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Sold by Order of a Direct DescendantThe Greek Royal Family Order of Saints Olga and Sophia bestowed upon J. Brittain-Jones, the uncrowned 'Queen of Greece' who was the great love of King George II of GreeceGreece, Kingdom, Royal Family Order of Saints Olga and Sophia, Badge, 58mm including crown suspension x 43mm, silver-gilt and enamel, by Spink & Son Ltd., London, mounted on its bow and tails' riband, nearly extremely fine, in its embossed fitted case of issueA few words from our vendor:'Joyce was my maternal grandmother. She was a calm, generous, attentive and caring person. I enjoyed her visits to me at school, arriving in her Ford Popular when she would take me out for tea. I spent many school holidays at her home. Joyce's relationship with George was a profoundly loving one until his unexpected death in 1947 when he was waiting for her to join him in Greece. They experienced turbulent times together due to George's duties and obligations to his country as the Greek monarch. They were steadfast in their love and commitment to each other even though they did not marry. I am sure that Joyce's quiet, unfussy and calm demeanour coupled with her commitment to George provided the support and stability he needed. In recognition of her importance to him, he awarded her the honour of this Order. 'The Order is a dynastic one reserved for women only and was the third highest honour of the Greek State and Crown after the Order of the Redeemer and the male-only Order of Saints George and Constantine. It was instituted in January 1936 by King George II in the memory of his grandmother (Queen Olga) and his mother (Queen Sophia). Crown Prince Pavlos is the present Sovereign of the Order and Crown Princess Marie-Chantal is the Grand Mistress. It is bestowed extremely sparingly and was last awarded to Princess Nina of Greece and Denmark in 2020.Emerald Joyce Henrietta Brittain Jones (née Wallach) was born in Allahabad, Utter Pradesh, India. Her father, William Wallach, was a Barrister in India. On 19 January 1924, she married Captain Jack Brittain Jones (1899-1975) of the Black Watch, at a society wedding at Middle Temple Church in London. In 1927, the couple had a daughter, Pauleen Victoria. By 1931, Jack and his family were living in India where Jack was Aide-de-Camp to Lord Willingdon, Viceroy of India.In 1931, George II of Greece (1890-1947) visited India where he met Jack and Joyce. From 1934, the correspondence from Joyce to George is loving and affectionate, clearly indicating that a deep and meaningful personal relationship had developed between them. In 1935, George II was divorced by his estranged wife, Princess Elisabeth of Romania (1894-1956), who cited desertion. Joyce and Jack also divorced in 1935, citing Jack's adultery.George II had become King of Greece in 1922, but in 1924 Greece declared itself a Republic and the monarchy was abolished. Eventually the Greek monarchy was restored in 1935, with George returned as King. Joyce and the King then began to lead a very private life together in Greece, often at the Tatoi Palace, the Royal family's summer residence situated thirty miles from Athens, where George was able to indulge his love of farming. Joyce reportedly knitted, read and sat quietly. She was well-liked by George's sister-in-law, Katherine, and regarded as one of the family.It is reported that Joyce refused to marry George II because she believed that a morganatic marriage, like that of Edward VIII and Mrs Simpson (also divorced), would be damaging to George's position as monarch.In 1941, Germany occupied Greece and George fled to Crete, facing many dangers including his potential capture. A British destroyer transported him into exile in Cairo, Egypt. Later in 1943, Joyce accompanied George to the United States of America as his quiet and inconspicuous companion. Joyce also accompanied George on a visit to South Africa. They had then moved to London, where Joyce engaged in war work as a Fire Warden. Joyce was a particular friend of Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent who was a Greek Princess by birth and a British Princess by marriage to Prince George, Duke of Kent.In 1946, a referendum restored the monarchy, and George II again returned to Greece as King. He desperately wanted Joyce to accompany him to Greece and put pressure on the British Government to permit her to join him. However, the Government was concerned to avoid political difficulties in Greece and refused permission. Princess Katherine suggested that Joyce could live in Greece as her lady in waiting. Sadly, whilst waiting for a resolution and missing each other, George II died of a heart attack in his office in the Royal Palace in Athens and was buried at Tatoi Palace.… SALE 25001 NOTICE:Now accompanied by her Foreign Office letter for Unrestricted Permission to Wear, for the Officer of the Order of St Olga & St Sophia, dated 27 November 1947, together with its original postage envelope.
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Denmark, Kingdom, Order of the Dannebrog, F.IX.R., 4th Class Knight's breast Badge, by A. Michelsen, Copenhagen, 59mm including crown suspension x 29mm, silver-gilt and enamel, mounted as worn on pin marked 'sterling silver', nearly extremely fine, in its fitted case of issue, this damagedThis award is attributed to Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone, Royal Navy, Assistant Secretary and Chief Accountant of the Privy Purse of the Royal Household and Serjeant-at-Arms to King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II.Sold together with assorted documents related to Stone's receipt of the award, including the official Warrant for the award named to 'Chief Accountant, Privy Purse Office, Lieutenant Commander Albert William Stone' on the occasion of the King of Denmark's state visit in May 1951.…
Los 534
United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, Defence Force Inauguration 1966 Medal, 2nd Class; Police Accession 1966 Medal, 2nd Class specimen, blank obverse; Defence Force Service Order 1976, gilt and enamel, all by Spink & Son, each mounted on pin for wear, some with toning, otherwise very fine and better overall, scarce (3)The Abu Dhabi Defence Force Inauguration Medal was established by Emiri Decree No. 8 in 1978 and was awarded to all ranks who were serving in the Abu Dhabi Defence Force upon its inauguration on 6 August 1966. 1st Class awards were given to Officers and 2nd Class to all other ranks. The Medal was also presented in May 1969 to various members of the Trucial Oman Scouts for their effort in training and raising the A.D.D.F.. The obverse features a bust of the ruler with the inscription 'Shaikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan', while on the reverse is a falcon with draped wings atop a pillar.…
Los 516
Sudan, Republic, Order of the Two Niles, 2nd Class set of Insignia, by Spink & Son, comprising neck Badge, 90mm including suspension x 60mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, marked 'silver' to the reverse, on full neck riband as worn; breast Star, 92mm, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, maker's cartouche and marked 'silver' to the reverse, both extremely fine, in its Spink & Son, King Street, London case of issue with corresponding miniature award and additional length of riband (2)…
Los 544
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Interior, Medal of Duty, gilt and enamel, with riband bar, in its case of issue; Medal for Honour and Security, gilt and enamel, mounted with the incorrect riband, with riband bar also on incorrect riband, in its Fattorini case of issue; Rescue Medal, 1st Class, gilt and enamel; Security Awareness Medal, silvered, gilt and enamel, in its case of issue; Medal of Loyalty (2), 2nd Class, silvered and enamel, in its case of issue; bronze trial piece, reverse impressed 'M713', all by Fattorini, very fine and better (6)The Ministry of Interior Medal of Duty is awarded to those who suffer injury whilst on or because of police duty with the injury resulting in physical or psychological damage. The central enamel inscription reads 'Duty Medal' and is surrounded by seven roundels which contain an open book, pen and feather, soldier, the all-seeing eye, khanjar dagger, scales, and the crescent and star.The Medal for Honour and Security is bestowed upon Police and Security force members who have performed duty with the utmost honesty and sincerity. The Medal features an outer design of seven petals, representative of the seven Emirates. The central design displays the Murabba Fort at Al Ain in Abu Dhabi, which was the old headquarters and prison of the police force.The Rescue Medal is given to members of the Police and Security force who have distinguished themselves in firefighting, ambulance, and rescue services as well as volunteers and community members who have at grave personal risk saved the lives or property of others. The star-shaped award has seven stylised rays with a central design depicting a helicopter, police carrying a stretcher, and a boat to represent the Ministry's air services, land services, and maritime services. An enamel depiction of the U.A.E. flag provides the backdrop to the gilt silhouettes and the suspension bar is made up of a half-wreath of laurel leaves. The Security Awareness Medal is awarded to members of the Police and Security force as well as community members who contribute to the discovery or prevention of a serious crime or security lapse. The award's design directly correlates with its purpose, featuring a gilt falcon against a blue enamel background. The falcon is known for its keen scouting senses and hunting ability, in addition to representing the Bedouin.The Loyalty Medal may be earned by those retiring from service in the Police and Security force after a minimum period of twenty years distinguished by dedication and sincerity, free of any disciplinary offense, to acknowledge success in the completion of their service. The central medallion features the calligraphic inscription 'Loyalty Medal' on a background of blue enamel, enclosed by a wreath of laurel leaves symbolising victory. The suspension takes the form of the Murabba Fort at Al Ain, the old police headquarters, above the flags of state.…
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The M.V.O., M.B.E. group of three awarded to Miss A. David, whose career in the Foreign Office spanned decades, she flew to Munich with Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain in 1938 as part of the official delegation to his infamous 'Peace in Our Time' meeting with Adolf HitleRoyal Victorian Order, Member’s (M.V.O.) ladies shoulder Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially numbered ‘L23’, mounted on bow as worn, in its Collingwood Jewellers Ltd., 24 Conduit St. case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd Type ladies shoulder Badge, silver, in its Royal Mint case of issue; Persia, Empire, Order of the Crown (Taj), 4th Class breast Badge, by Arthus Bertrand, Paris, 65mm including suspension x 46mm, silver-gilt, gilt and enamel, in its Arthus Bertrand, Paris case of issue, slight cracks to Order of the Crown enamel, otherwise very fine overall (3)M.V.O. London Gazette 1 January 1963.M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1949.Order of the Taj London Gazette 21 December 1965:'The Queen has been pleased to give and grant unto Miss Alison David, M.V.O., M.B.E., Her Majesty’s Royal license and authority to wear the decoration of the Insignia of the Order of the Taf Fourth Class, which has been conferred upon her by his Imperial Majesty the Shahanshah of Iran in recognition of valuable services rendered by her as Private Secretary to His Excellency the Iranian Ambassador in London.'Alison David was born about 1909 and had a decades-long career in the Foreign Office, including acting as the private secretary to Ernest Bevin, Minister of Labour and National Service during the Second World War. She was included on many international trips in her capacity as a member of the Foreign Office.The Western Press & Bristol Mirror reported on 30 August 1949 that Bevin was taking David with him on a trip in his capacity Foreign Secretary to Washington D.C. on board the Mauritania. The Aberdeen Press & Journal further reported on 1 September 1949 that:'Miss David, who has held her top-ranking job at the Foreign Office since before the war, knows most of the world statesmen. She has been to Moscow, Potsdam and Berlin with Sir William Strang: to Paris, Brussels, The Hague and Strasbourg with Mr. Bevin; and to San Francisco with Mr. Eden. She also flew to Munich with Mr. Neville Chamberlain.'She appears on passenger lists of the Queen Mary between New York and Southampton in 1950 and 1951; sold together with copied research including photographs of David appearing in the same photograph as Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain saluting the crowd prior to his departure to Munich in 1938, where the Munich Agreement would then be signed, with David departing with Chamberlain on that same flight.Also sold together with original signed warrants and assorted related investiture documents, as well as a vintage print of Queen Elizabeth II mounted on card.For her miniature dress medals, please see Lot 442.…
Los 515
Spain, Kingdom, Order of Civil Merit, Grand Cross set of Insignia, comprising sash Badge, 75mm including wreath suspension x 50mm, silver-gilt and enamel; breast Star, 80mm x 76mm, silver-gilt and enamel, one arm of Star with significant chipping, otherwise both very fine, with full sash riband as worn, and boutonniere (2)…
Los 327
A rare Boer War D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Colonel G. E. Tuson, 16th (The Queen's) LancersTuson was the scion of a famous Australian family, who was a most gallant officer who first saw active service on the North-West Frontier of India - being in receipt of a scarce I.G.S. 1895 to his unit - and then in the Boer War, when he earned a D.S.O., a 'mention' and was wounded in action at Klip Drift on Valentine's Day 1900; he gamely returned to the fold during the Great War and served on the Western Front, adding a further 'mention' to his laurelsDistinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, top riband bar adapted for mounting; India General Service 1895-1908, 2 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 (Lieutt. G. E. Tuson.16th Lcrs.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Driefontein (Capt. G. E. Tuson, D.S.O., 16 Lcrs.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Capt. G. E. Tuson. D.S.O. 16/Lcrs.); 1914-15 Star (Major G. E. Tuson. D.S.O. 16/Lrs.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Col. G. E. Tuson.), good very fine and a remarkable combination to this famous Regiment (7)3 D.S.O.'s awarded to the 16th (The Queen's) Lancers.D.S.O. London Gazette 27 September 1901.M.I.D. London Gazette 10 September 1901 & 20 May 1918.George Edward Tuson was born at Rockhampton, Queensland, Australia on 29 June 1871. His father, George Tuson, was a well-known banker and industrialist in Queensland and it is understood that young Tuson was educated privately in this period. He was gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in the 16th Lancers in October 1890, being advanced Lieutenant on 31 July 1894, and served on the North-West Frontier of India, 1897-98 (Tochi), as Regimental Commandant and Transport Officer from 9 July-November 1897. He was in receipt of a scarce Medal and 2 clasps named to the unit, for they were not present in strength.Tuson was duly promoted Captain on 9 October 1899 and served with distinction during the Boer War. He shared in the advance on Kimberley, the Relief of Kimberley - being wounded in action at Klip Drift on Valentine's Day 1900 - and operations in the Orange Free State, February-May 1900. He was present in the operations at Paardeberg (17-26 February); actions at Poplar Grove, Karee Siding, Houtnek (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River; operations in the Transvaal in May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill (11 & 12 June); operations in the Transvaal, west of Pretoria, August-September 1900; operations in Orange River Colony, July to 29 November 1900), including actions at Bethlehem (7 July) and Wittebergen (1-20 July); operations in Orange River Colony 30 November 1900 to February 1901, and March to June 1901; operations in Cape Colony, February and March 1901, and June 1901 (D.S.O. & 'mention', Queen's Medal & 5 clasps, King's Medal & 2 clasps).Tuson was promoted Major in May 1903 and retired in June 1909. With the outbreak of the Great War, he was swiftly recalled to his old Regiment and served with them in France as a Major from 17 July 1915, being advanced Colonel on the Staff and adding another 'mention' for good measure before War's end.Having been married to Isabel Bright-Williams at Marylebone in September 1912, they had issue of a daughter, born July 1913, and son. The family settled in East Africa at Upper Narossura, Eldama Ravine, Kenya and were heavily involved in farming there. The Colonel was President of the Ravine Farmers' Association, Vice President of the East Africa Turf Club, Member of the Rift Valley Sports Club. He died at Nairobi on 9 December 1935.Sold together with a fine archive of original material including:i)Warrant for the D.S.O., dated 26 September 1901, together with M.I.D. Certificate, dated 7 April 1918.ii)Finely rebound photograph album, with a series of large-format images of the 16th Lancers, scenes of India, polo etc.iii)Small-format photograph album covering the Boer War, binding loose, water damaged in places but a valuable unpublished resource.iv)A number of original photographs and documents, together with a cloth bound book of research.…
Los 405
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, Civil Division, Dame Commander’s (D.B.E.) 2nd Type set of Insignia, comprising shoulder Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, on lady’s bow riband; Star, silver, silver-gilt and enamel, in its Toye, Kenning and Spencer case of issue, of recent manufacture, blue enamel chipping to one ray of Badge, good very fine (2)…
Los 527
United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs & International Cooperation (MOFAIC), Order of Diplomatic Merit (3), 1st Class Medal, silver-gilt; 1st Class trial, reverse impressed 'MOFA 001', silver-gilt, hallmarked; 2nd Class trial, reverse impressed 'MOFA 001', silver and silver-gilt, hallmarked; Order of Diplomatic Service (2), 1st Class trial, reverse impressed 'MOFA 001', silver-gilt with 'pearls', hallmarked; 2nd Class trial, silver, silver-gilt with 'pearls', hallmarked; Medal of Contribution to International Peace trial, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarked, all by Fattorini, each mounted on pin for wear, overall extremely fine and better (6)The Order of Diplomatic Merit is awarded to members of the Diplomatic Corps who have provided distinguished service in the development of relations between the U.A.E. and other States and international organisations. It may also be bestowed upon members of a foreign diplomatic corps who have further developed the relationship between their nation and the U.A.E.The Order of Diplomatic Service is given to members of the Diplomatic Corps who have contributed to the U.A.E.'s foreign relations or who have made an effective contribution in any political, economic, social or humanitarian field.The Medal of Contribution to International Peace was never actually issued.…
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Medal 1928-29 West Riding County Supplementary Cup Bradford F.C, in 9ct gold, stamped 375, Birmingham hallmark by Fattorini & Sons, featuring crest and legend in enamel, the reverse engraved 'W. Buckley', Bradford F.C', total weight 18g, in case. Bradford Park Avenue Reserves were the winners.
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Medal 1928-29, Yorkshire League Winners, Bradford F.C,in 9ct gold, Birmingham hallmark by Fattorini & Sons, featuring 'YL' in blue enamel Yorkshire League surround. The reverse engraved with winner details including 'W. Buckley', total weight 16g, with case. Bradford Park Avenue, reserves were winners of the Single Division Competition.
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Medal - Rotherham County, 1913-14 Midland Counties Football League Medal to R Grice, in 9ct gold featuring Stag and League details to front, the back stamped '375', '9' and Birmingham hallmarks for Vaughton & Son, engraved '1913-14' Rotherham County Champions R.Grice', within wreath, weight 22.8g, in presentation case. A silver medal to Reuben Grice P.F.S.T 1925, two to T.E Grice, two unnamed later silver and enamel Nottinghamshire F.A Medals and one other (7). Reuben Grice (1886-1967) lived locally at Wilford Road, he played for Notts County, Rotherham and Burnley
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A group of silver and base metal pocket watches, comprising:a silver open faced fusee pocket watch, by Alex Hare,glass broken, London 1877,a silver hunter fusee pocket watch, by Lormier Edwards,London 1821,a key wind open faced pocket watch, by Duplex,tested as silver,and two base metal open faced pocket watches,a side wind open faced pocket watch by Elgin, and a top wind open faced pocket watch, by Pan-America,Silver 335.16g total (5)Condition ReportAlex Hare pocket watch not currently running. Glass broken and comes loose. Hairline cracks to enamel dial.Lormier Edwards pocket watch currently running, winds and ticking at time of cataloguing. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running. Case closes securely. Hairline crack to enamel dial. Small dentsDuplex pocket watch not currently running.Pan-America currently running, winds and ticking, hands do not adjust. No guarantee as to timekeeping or continued running. Hairline cracks to enamel dial.Marks and scratches to all surfaces.Tarnish to surfaces.As found.
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