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A Fine Military Division C.B.E., Second War '1942' Wing Leader's D.S.O., '1940' Immediate Battle of France D.F.C. Group of Ten to Hurricane 'Ace' Group Captain P.R. 'Johnnie' Walker, 1 Squadron, Royal Air Force, Who Claimed At Least 8 Victories, 6 of Which Were Claimed During 10th-20th May 1940, During Which Period He Was Also Shot Down Twice. He Converted to Spitfires and Became Wing Leader at Tangmere, in Time to Plan For, and Take Part in, Operation Jubilee, 19.8.1942; He Commanded 135 Wing, as Part of the 2nd T.A.F., July 1944-May 1945a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamelb) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated '1942', with integral top riband barc) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940'd) 1939-1945 Stare) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Barf) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leafg) Coronation 1953h) Belgium, Kingdom, Order of Leopold, Military Division, Officer's breast Badge, 85mm including crown and crossed swords suspension x 40mm, silver-gilt and enamel, French motto, obverse central medallion loose, with rosette on ribandi) Netherlands, Kingdom, Order of Orange-Nassau, Military Division, Commander´s neck Badge, 84mm including crown suspension x 56mm, silver-gilt, silver, and enamel, in case of issuej) Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre, L.III.R., with bronze palm on ribandk) France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, reverse undated, with bronze palm on riband, good very fine and better, breast awards mounted court-style for display purposes, with the following related items:- The recipient's associated miniature awards, mounted court-style for wear- M.I.D. Certificate, dated 1.1.1946- Bestowal Document for the Distinguished Service Order, dated 11.9.1942, this glazed and framed with a portrait photograph of recipient in uniform- Bestowal Document for Belgian awards, with Air Ministry enclosure, 17.6.1947- Bestowal Document for Dutch Award, dated 7.5.1947- Original Citation for the French Croix de Guerre avec Palme, dated 15.2.1943- R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Book (10.11.1946-31.10.1960)- Scrap book containing photographs, newspaper cuttings, and telegrams relating to various stages of recipient's career- File of research, leather bound, and embossed with recipient's name and rank (lot) C.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1958 Group Captain Peter Russell Walker, D.S.O., D.F.C., Royal Air Force.D.S.O. London Gazette 11.9.1942 Wing Commander Peter Russell Walker, D.F.C. (37435), Royal Air Force'This officer has completed numerous sorties since April, 1942. By his meticulous planning and forethought, combined with his great skill and tenacity in action, he has won the complete confidence of his fellow pilots. In the recent Dieppe operations, Wing Commander Walker led formations of aircraft on 2 sorties. Throughout his operational career, he has displayed the highest standard of devotion to duty. He has destroyed 8 enemy aircraft.The Recommendation states: 'Wing Commander Walker went as Senior Flight Commander with No. 1 Squadron to France at the outbreak of war. He remained with that Squadron until the end of May, 1940, when he was transferred for instructional duties to the O.T.U. at Aston Down. In October, 1940, he took over command of No. 253 Squadron, which he held until November, 1941, when he left to become Wing Commander Flying in the Kirton Sector. On April 28th, 1942, he took over the duties of Wing Commander Flying in the Tangmere Sector. He has completed considerably over 400 operational flying hours, and is officially credited with 8 aircraft destroyed. He has led some 35 offensive sweeps.His met
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Family Group:An Important Second War C.B.E., Great War 'Western Front' 1917 M.M., 1948 K.P.F.S.M. Group of Eight to Chief of Fire Staff and Inspector in Chief National Fire Service A.P.L. Sullivan, Late Corporal, Royal Field Artillery, Who Served During the Second War Co-Ordinating the Fire-Fighting Arrangements Throughout London at the Height of the Blitz, and Was Also Sent by the Home Secretary to take Temporary Charge of Southampton and Liverpool Following Enemy Air-Raidsa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issueb) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Officer's breast Badge, silver and enamelc) Military Medal, G.V.R. (49655 Dvr: A.P. Sullivan. R.F.A.)d) King's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Distinguished Service, G.VI.R. (Insp.-in-Chief Albert P.L. Sullivan, C.B.E., M.M., N.F.S., H.Q.), edge prepared prior to naminge) 1914-15 Star (49655 Dvr. A.P. Sullivan. R.F.A.)f) British War and Victory Medals (49655 Cpl. A.P. Sullivan. R.A.)g) Defence Medal, light contact marks, traces of verdigris to star, nearly very fine, the KPFSM good very fine, mounted as originally worn, with the recipient's London Fire Brigade Good Service Medal (Station Officer A.P.L. Sullivan); and the following related documentation &c.:- The recipient's related miniature awards- Institution of Fire Engineers Past President's lapel Badge, gold (9ct) and enamel, the reverse engraved 'A.P.L. Sullivan C.B.E. M.M. President I.F.E. 1946-1947'- Bestowal Document for the C.B.E., named to Albert Patrick Loisel Sullivan, and dated 8.6.1944, together with Central Chancery Investiture letter- Bestowal Document for the M.B.E., named to Albert Patrick Loisel Sullivan, and dated 12.6.1941, together with Central Chancery Investiture letter- Twelfth Division Distinguished Conduct in the Field Card, named to Gunner A.P. Sullivan- Hand-written War Diary of the 12th Division Trench Mortar Batteries, covering extracts of the period 12.8.1916- 31.1.1919, together with a bound typed transcript- The recipient's Certificate of Transfer to the Reserve, dated 23.7.1919- London Fire Brigade Certificate of Commendation awarded to Fireman A.P.L. Sullivan, and dated 14.8.1922- Two Institute of Fire Engineers Certificates, appointing Albert Patrick Loisel Sullivan an Associate Member, dated 1.7.1930, and an Honorary Member, dated 22.6.1971- The recipient's National Fire Service Certificate of Service, dated 30.11.1947- Letter to the recipient informing him of the award of the K.P.F.S.M., dated 31.12.1947- Letter to the recipient from the Home Secretary on his retirement, dated 25.11.1947, and signed 'J. Chuter Ede'- The recipient's Royal Artillery unit insignia and buttons- Various portrait photographs of the recipient- Various group photographs and newspaper cuttingsFour: Fireman W. Sullivan, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Late Able Seaman, Royal NavyJubilee (London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade) 1897 (William Sullivan); Coronation (London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade) 1902, bronze (William Sullivan); London Fire Brigade Good Service Medal (William Sullivan.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, very fine, with a portrait photograph of the recipientSeven: Constable P.W. Sullivan, Metropolitan Police, Late Leading Aircraftsman, Royal Air Force1939-1945 Star; Africa Star, with North Africa 1942-43 Bar; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals; Police Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (Const. Patrick W. Sullivan), very fine or better, last in named card box of issue, together with the recipient's Royal Air Force Service and Release Book; and a photograph of the recipient (lot) C.B.E. L
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Miniature Awards: The Great War V.C., O.B.E., M.C., A.F.C. Group of Thirteen Attributed to Group Captain L.W.B. Rees, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air ForceVictoria Cross, reverse of suspension bar neatly and contemporarily engraved 'Major L.W.B. Rees. R.F.C. July 1st. 1916'; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) Badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R.; Air Force Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star; British War and Victory Medals; 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals; Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953, generally good very fine, mounted as worn, together with an original cigarette card portraying the recipient, portrait photograph, and various copied research (13) V.C. London Gazette 5.8.1916 Capt. (temp. Maj.) Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, R.A. and R.F.C.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst on flying duties, Major Rees sighted what he thought to be a bombing party of our own machines returning home. He went up to escort them, but on getting nearer discovered they were a party of enemy machines, about ten in all. Major Rees was immediately attacked by one of the machines, and after a short encounter it disappeared behind the enemy lines, damaged.Five others then attacked him at long range, but these he dispersed on coming to close quarters, after seriously damaging two of the machines. Seeing two others going westwards, he gave chase to them, but on coming nearer he was wounded in the thigh, causing him to lose temporary control of his machine. He soon righted it, and immediately closed with the enemy, firing at a close-contact range of only a few yards, until all his ammunition was used up. He then returned home, landing his machine safely in our lines.'O.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Lieut.-Colonel Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, V.C., M.C., A.F.C. (R.G.A.)'In recognition of distinguished services rendered during the War.M.C. London Gazette 29.10.1915 Captain Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, Royal Artillery and Royal Flying Corps.'For conspicuous gallantry and skill on several occasions, notably the following:On 21st September, 1915, when flying a machine with one machine gun, accompanied by Flight-Serjeant Hargreaves, he sighted a large German biplane with two machine guns 2,000 feet below him. He spiralled down and dived at the enemy, who, having the faster machine, manoeuvred to get him broadside on and then opened heavy fire. In spite of this Captain Rees pressed his attack and apparently succeeded in hitting the enemy's engine, for the machine made a quick turn, glided some distance and finally fell just inside the German lines near Herbecourt.On 28th July he attacked and drove down a hostile monoplane in spite of the fact that the main spar of his machine had been shot through and the rear spar shattered.On 31st August, accompanied by Flight-Serjeant Hargreaves, he fought a German machine more powerful than his own for three-quarters of an hour, then returned for more ammunition and went out to the attack again, finally bringing the enemy's machine down apparently wrecked.'A.F.C. London Gazette 2.11.1918 Lieut.-Col. Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, V.C., M.C. (R.G.A.)'in recognition of valuable flying services performed in their various capacities.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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A Good 1918 'Western Front' D.C.M. and Second Award Bar, Belgian Military Decoration Pair to Sergeant A. Wilbur, Leicestershire Regimenta) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (240032 Sjt. A. Wilbur. 1/5 Leic: R.), with Second Award Barb) Belgium, Kingdom, Military Decoration, A.I.R., gilt, with Long Service riband, edge bruise and light pitting to first, therefore nearly very fine, together with a portrait photograph of the recipient (2) D.C.M. London Gazette 12.3.1919 240032 Sjt. A. Wilbur, 1/5th Bn., Leic. R., T.F. (Hinckley)'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the whole of the offensive near Magny la Fosse from 29th September to 4th October, 1918. He was in charge of battalion signals. Throughout this period the battalion area was shelled more or less continuously, and it was mainly due to the perseverance and courage of this non-commissioned officer that communication was maintained between headquarters and companies. On three occasions he went alone to repair broken lines through very heavy enemy shelling.'D.C.M. Second Award Bar London Gazette 1.1.1919 240032 Sjt. A. Wilbur, D.C.M., 1/5th Bn., Leic. R., T.F. (Hinckley)'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Since March, 1918, he has been in charge of the signal section while there has been no signal officer. Throughout this time communications have been maintained between company and battalion headquarters without a hitch, in spite of heavy bombardments and very difficult conditions. Regardless of personal safety he is always undeterred by enemy shelling, and if communications break down he is the first to lead his men to re-establish them.'Belgian Decoration Militaire London Gazette 5.4.1919 240032 Serjeant Albert Wilbur, 1/5th Battalion, Leicestershire Regiment (Hinckley, Leicester)'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'240032 Sergeant Albert Wilbur, D.C.M., born Hinckley, Leicestershire; enlisted in the Leicestershire Regiment and served with the 1/5th Battalion during the Great War; awarded the D.C.M. for his gallantry during the offensive near Magny la Fosse, September to October 1918; Lieutenant John Barrett, of his Battalion, was awarded the Victoria Cross for gallantry in the action five days previously.1 of only 5 D.C.M. and Bars awarded to the Leicestershire Regiment during the Great War.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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The Outstanding Second War 'Battle of the Bulge' M.C., 'POW Clandestine Operations' D.C.M., 'Operation Colossus' M.M. Group of Nine to Lieutenant, Late Sergeant, P.P. 'Clem' Clements, Parachute Regiment and X Troop 11 SAS. One of the Founding Members of the Airborne Forces, As Senior N.C.O. for X Troop He Took Part in the First British Airborne Raid, Operation Colossus, 10.2.1941. Taken POW after the Raid, He Undertook a Secret Role For MI9, Before Successfully Escaping from Sulmona Camp, 12.9.1943. Commissioned into the Parachute Regiment, He Led His Men With Distinction Against Heavy Armour in the Forests of Ardenne, 1945. He Was Wounded Four Times Fighting a Rearguard Action, Before Passing Out Due To Loss of Blooda) Military Cross, G.VI.R., reverse dated '1945'b) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (2564415 Sjt. P.P. Clements. Leic. R.)c) Military Medal, G.VI.R. (2564415 Sjt. P.P. Clements. Leic. R.)d) India General Service 1936-39, one clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (2564415. Sjt. P. Clements. Leic. R.), partially officially renamede) 1939-1945 Starf) Africa Starg) Italy Starh) France and Germany Stari) War Medal, generally very fine or better, with the following related items:- Escaper's Compass, used by recipient- Escaper's map of the Swiss Frontier area; Emergency Ration tin- Diary, recorded in pencil whilst evading capture- Soldier's Service and Pay Book- Letter of thanks from MI9 to recipient, for work carried out in the POW camp, dated 16.11.1943- Letter of congratulation on the award of the D.C.M., from Lieutenant Colonel L. Winterbottom, MI9, dated 26.4.1944- Note written by recipient, whilst wounded in the Ardenne, requesting an ambulance for two wounded soldiers, signed and dated 6.1.1945, subsequently added to by recipient 'I started to write this but could not finish it off'- Letter of congratulation on the award of the M.C., from the commanding officer 12th Parachute Battalion- Portrait photograph of recipient in uniform, and a file of copied research into Operation Colossus (lot) M.C. London Gazette 12.4.1945 Lieutenant Percy Priestley Clements, D.C.M. (327224), Army Air Corps (Nottingham)The Recommendation states: 'On 5th January 1945 Lt. P. Clements commanded a platoon which was given the task of occupying a position on the feature North of Grupont dominating the area in which the 12th and 13th Parachute Bns were operating. The patrol reached its objective by 0300 hrs and took up a position as ordered. During the following nine hours the platoon lay up in a wood on the feature, which was also occupied by the enemy, reporting enemy movements and inflicting casualties including the killing of the officers of a recce group which approached the position.At about 1200 hrs the platoon came under accurate fire from close range. Lt. Clements, although fully exposed to enemy fire, personally passed the necessary fire orders for the artillery to engage the area held by the enemy. The enemy then brought up at least one Tiger tank which engaged the area held by the platoon. By this time the platoon was coming under accurate fire from the rear as well as the front. Lt. Clements then decided that the platoon must withdraw. He organised the withdrawal down the very exposed slope of the feature.At the first ...rd he was wounded in the stomach. Although he could not move himself he continued to command the platoon, and issued necessary orders for the remainder to withdraw. Throughout this period the platoon had no food and was exposed to very severe weather conditions. It was entirely due to the fine leadership, determination and example of this officer that the platoon carried out its task and was able to withdraw when this task had been completed.'D.C.M. London Gazette 2.3.1944 No. 2564415 Sergeant Percy Priestly Clements, The Leicestershire Regiment.<
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The K.C.M.G., C.B. Group of Six to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir J.G. Baldwin, Royal Artillery, Later Consul-General to Romania; British Representative on the Rhine, Elbe, and Odar River Commissions; and Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary on the European and International Commission of the Danubea) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Commander's set of Insignia, neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, silver, silver-gilt, gold, and enamel, with gold retaining pin, minor red enamel damage to one arm of cross on Star, with neck ribandb) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Companion's (C.B.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1903), converted for neck-wear, with neck ribandc) India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Burma 1889-92 (Lieut. J.G. Baldwin No.6 Bo: Mt. By.)d) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Capt: J.G. Baldwin. R.G.A.)e) King's South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (Capt: J.G. Baldwin. Imp: Yeo:)f) Coronation 1911, unnamed as issued, traces of lacquer, good very fine or better, mounted as originally worn, with the following related items:- The recipient's related miniature awards, mounted as worn- Various Medallions relating to the European and International Commission of the Danube, some named to the recipient- Bestowal Document for the K.C.M.G., named to Lieutenant-Colonel John Grey Baldwin, C.B., and dated 3.6.1929, together with Central Chancery enclosure and a copy of the Statues of the Order- Document appointing the recipient as Consul-General for the Kingdom of Roumania, dated 1.10.1913, and signed 'George RI' and 'E. Grey'- Document appointing the recipient as Representative on the European and International Commission of the Danube, dated 1.4.1924, and signed 'George RI' and 'Ramsay MacDonald'- Document appointing the recipient Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of Australia, dated 10.10.1930- Document appointing the recipient Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary of the Dominion of New Zealand, dated 14.10.1930- Document appointing the recipient Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, dated 5.11.1930- Letter of congratulations on the award of the K.C.M.G. from the Foreign Secretary, dated 30.5.1929, and signed 'Austen Chamberlain'- Letters to the recipient on the occasion of his retirement from the Foreign Secretary, dated 1.5.1933, and signed 'John Simon'- The recipient's Passport- Various letters and documents relating to the European and International Commission of the Danube- Portrait photograph of the recipient, housed in a embossed leather photograph frame, together with various other portrait photographs- A large number of official photographs relating to the European and International Commission of the Danube- Newspaper cuttings containing the recipient's obituary- La Commission Européenne du Danube 1856-1931, a substantial volume on the Commission's work, 526 pp, with photographs, maps, and diagrams, heavily bound in blue leather, in damaged slip-case (lot) K.C.M.G. London Gazette 3.6.1929 Colonel John Grey Baldwin, C.B., Member of the various Commissions set up under the Treaties of Peace of 1919 for administering international rivers.C.B. London Gazette 1.1.1912 Major John Grey BaldwinLieutenant-Colonel Sir John Grey Baldwin, K.C.M.G., C.B. was born in January 1867, and educated at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Commissioned Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in September 1885, he served in Burma on the Tonhon and Wuntho Expeditions, and in operations of the North East Column, 1889-92. Promoted Captain in March 1896, he served with the Artillery during the Boer War, and was wounded in the leg
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A Fine Second War Fighter Ace's 1942 'Immediate' D.F.C. and '1945' Second Award Bar Group of Eight to Spitfire, Hurricane, Kittyhawk and Tempest Pilot, Squadron Leader R.L. 'Spud' Spurdle, Royal Air Force, Who Flew As Sailor Malan's No 2 During the Height of the Battle of Britain, And Was Forced to Bale Out, 22.10.1940, When His Spitfire Broke Up Mid-Air in Pursuit of an Enemy Fighter. He Accumulated a Score of 10 Destroyed, 2 and 1 Shared Probable, 9 and 2 Shared Damaged, and Countless Ground Targets Over the Western Front and the Pacific. Having Amassed 720 Operational Hours in the Air Fighting Against Both the Germans and the Japanese, Spurdle Decided to Try His Hand On Land. He Was Attached to the 6th Airborne Glider Group for Operation Varsity, and Served for the Remainder of the War, Attached to the 11th Armoured Division, Calling in Fighter-Bombers on 'Cab Rank' Sortiesa) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1942', with Second Award Bar, reverse officially dated '1945'b) 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Barc) Atlantic Stard) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany bare) Pacific Starf) Defence Medalg) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leafh) New Zealand War Service Medal, generally good very fine, mounted court-style for wear, with the following related items:- No 1 Jacket, complete with medal ribands, N.Z. Wings, and New Zealand shoulder flashes- R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Book (20.8.1940-2.8.1945), replete with additional annotations, photographs, and drawings- Portrait photograph of recipient in uniform, framed and glazed- A copy of The Blue Arena, by Squadron Leader Bob Spurdle, and a bound copy of research (lot) D.F.C. London Gazette 14.8.1942 Acting Flight Lieutenant Robert Lawrence Spurdle (44230) No. 91 Squadron'This officer is a keen and determined pilot. He has destroyed 5, probably destroyed 4 and damaged several more enemy aircraft. His devotion to duty has set a praiseworthy example.'The Recommendation states: 'This officer joined 91 Squadron in February 1941, but after three months he was posted to M.S.F.U. He returned to 91 Squadron on 17.2.1942 and became "A" Flight Commander on 11.4.1942.Between September 1940 and May 1941 he accounted for 4 destroyed, 4 1/2 probably destroyed and 4 1/3 damaged.In October 1940 he was forced to bale out and landed successfully.With 91 Squadron he has shown great keenness and has carried out many shipping and weather recces. He has completed 300 operational hours.'Covering Remarks of Sector Commander: 'Strongly Recommended. This Officer shot down another Me.109 on the 25th July, 1942.'D.F.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 26.1.1945 Robert Lawrence Spurdle, D.F.C. (44230), R.A.F., 80 SqnThe Recommendation states: 'Since being awarded the D.F.C. this officer has carried out 367 sorties. He has destroyed four enemy aircraft and damaged a further six, and in addition to this he has destroyed or damaged a number of ground and sea targets.S/L Spurdle has always shown a fine offensive spirit and has set a standard that has been exemplary. He has completed a total of 720 operational hours, and has fought both in the Pacific and on the Western fronts. S/L Spurdle has experience of nearly every type of fighter operation, and has shown himself to be an outstandingly courageous and skilful leader.'Remarks by the Commander of the Wing: 'Since joining the Wing S/Ldr. Spurdle has displayed outstanding keenness to engage the enemy. He is a first class leader with an exceptional operational record, which well merits the award of a bar to the D.F.C.'Squadron Leader Robert Lawrence Spurdle, D.F.C., born Wanganui, New Zealand, 1918. He was educated at Wanganui Collegiate School before applying for a short service commission in the Royal New Zealand Air Force. He reported for ground t
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An Emotive K.P.M. Group of Four to Fireman, Later Chief Fire Officer J.H.R. Yabsley, for the Silvertown Explosion, 19.1.1917, one of the Worst Civilian Tragedies of the Great War.a) King's Police Medal, G.V.R., 1st type (James Henry Rich Yabsley, Fireman, West Ham F.B.), with Gallantry ribandb) Corporation of West Ham Bravery Medal, silver, obverse featuring the Corporation's Arms, the reverse featuring a shield bearing a fireman’s helmet and axe, ‘Presented for Bravery’ inscribed around, and the shield engraved ‘To Fireman James H.R. Yabsley’, the edge inscribed '19th January 1917’c) Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal, silver (Sec. Officer J.H.R. Yabsley. 1919)d) National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1924) (2922 James H.R. Yabsley.), with ´Twenty Years´ top silver riband bar, good very fine or better, with the following related items:- The recipient's two riband bars, pre and post the 1933 change in the gallantry riband for the KPM- The recipient's Great War 'Stone Hall' Masonic Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1925), reverse named 'Bro. J. Yabsley. No.1828'- Various Certificates of Discharge from the Merchant Navy, and letters of recommendation- Large portrait photograph of the recipient- Various other photographs, and a large file of research on the Silvertown Explosion (lot) K.P.M. London Gazette 1.1.1918 Fireman James Henry Rich YabsleyThe Recommendation states: 'On the 19th January 1917, a very serious explosion took place at Silvertown. The West Ham Fire Brigade were summoned and on arriving with their engine were told to save themselves as they could do no good. Nevertheless, though well aware of the danger, they began to couple their hose. The explosion took place blowing away the engine. Sub-Officer Henry Vickers and Fireman Frederick Sell were killed, and Station Officer Samuel Betts, and Firemen James Betts, Henry Chapple, and James Yabsley were injured.'Chief Fire Officer James Henry Rich Yabsley, K.P.M., born Salcombe, Devon, February 1869; enlisted in the Royal Navy, March 1885; invalided out, February 1889; subsequently served in the Merchant Navy before joining the West Ham Fire Brigade; served throughout the Great War and present at the Silvertown Explosion, 19.1.1917, where his crew of six was the first to attend the chemical factory where fire had reached 50 tons of T.N.T.; seriously wounded in the head by the explosion, Yabsley was fitted with a silver plate in his crown for the rest of his life; subsequently appointed Chief Fire Officer at Penge. He retired in 1935The Silvertown ExplosionThe Brunner Mond Chemical Works was established at Crescent Wharf, Silvertown, East London in 1893 for the production of caustic soda. Production ceased in 1912 but the building remained. With the onset of the Great War and the huge demand for munitions, the plant was reactivated but was this time utilised for the purification of the high explosive T.N.T. On the evening of the 19th January 1917, a fire broke out in the factory. As the news spread, many living in the immediate area and knowing the nature of the plant fled. Others, like the plant’s chief chemist Andreas Angel (awarded a posthumous Edward Medal), knowing full well the danger they were in, rushed to tackle the blaze. Amongst the first on the scene were firemen from a nearby station, including amongst their number, Fireman James Yabsley.At 6.52 p.m. a huge explosion ripped through the factory, utterly destroying the place and devastating the surrounding area. The shock waves of the explosion were felt throughout London and the explosion heard over 100 miles away, and the resulting fires could be seen over 30 miles away. More than 900 homes were destroyed; a further 60,000 others were damaged to some degree; red hot metal was blasted far and
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Late 19th Century Russian, St. Petersburg Samuel Arndt 14 Karat Yellow Gold, Enamel and Pearl Locket with Painted Portrait Miniatures on Ivory of Prince and Princess Alexis Dologorouki. Marked to Bale, Inscription to Bezel. Good Condition or Better. Measures approx. 1 Inch Diameter. Approx. Weight: 5.70 Pennyweights. This item will only be shipped domestically and was legally imported into the United States. Shipping to California and New York is Not Available for this Lot. Shipping $30.00
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Asie This decorative map of the Asian continent is surrounded by steel engraved vignettes depicting the various peoples of Asia in costume, several exotic animals, and a seated portrait of Adam and Eve. The map graphically depicts the Great Wall of China, and extends to include Sumatra and Borneo. Iran is Perse, Thailand is Siam and Sri Lanka is Ceylan. There is an interesting population chart at right totaling only 638,550,000 for the entire continent. The illustrations were drawn by Raimond Bonheur, father of the famous painter Rosa Bonheur, who trained under her father. Fine impression and attractive color with minor foxing confined to blank margins. 11.3"" W x 17.3"" H Levasseur, Victor 1845
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Blat CLXX The verso of this sheet of German text shows the portrait of Saint Bipert as well as the lineage of Popes from John XI, to Leo VII, Stephen VIII, Martin III, and Agapetus II. The recto depicts the portraits of King Berengar I, King Hugh, King Berengar II, and King Berengar III.See also lot 772 for The Making of the Nuremburg Chronicle by Adrian Wilson. Attractive color with very minor soiling. 16.1"" W x 10.9"" H Schedel, Hartmann 1493
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