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The Outstanding Second War `Immediate` 1941 D.S.O., `1940` D.F.M. Group of Six to Hampden and Manchester Pilot, Squadron Leader W.S. "Kip" Herring, Royal Air Force, Who Flew An "Impossible" Return Trip From Berlin, 7.9.1941, When His Aircraft Was Held in a Cone of 50 Searchlights Above The City For Four Minutes, and Peppered With More Than 30 Flak Holes in Wings and Fuselage; He Dragged His Battered Aircraft the 600 Miles To Home, Over The Most Heavily Defended Part of Germany, Unarmed, On One Engine and at a Height of 5,000 Feet; A Very Experienced Pilot, Having Carried Out Over 80 Operational Sorties, He Was Specifically Seconded For the Sikorski V.I.P. Flights in the Summer of 1943; He Was Killed Whilst Serving as Second Pilot in the General Sikorski Air Crash Disaster, 4.7.1943 a) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated `1941`, with integral top riband bar, in Garrard & Co. Ltd. case of issue b) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.VI.R. (564688. Sgt. W.S. Herring. R.A.F.) c) 1939-1945 Star d) Air Crew Europe Star e) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaf, generally good very fine, with the following items and documentation: - Caterpillar Club gold brooch badge, with `ruby` eyes, reverse engraved `Sgt. Herring Pres. By Irving Co.` - R.A.F. Halton Barrington Kennett Trophy Medal, silver (Hallmarks for London 1931), reverse engraved `A/A Herring. W.S.`, with silver top riband bar, in fitted case - No. 4 App. Wing Royal Air Force Londonderry Cup Medal, silver, reverse engraved, `Junior Cross Country W.S. Herring 1930`; Royal Air Force Athletics & Cross Country Association Prize Medal, gilded bronze, reverse engraved, `Junior Cross Country Championship 1937 Runners-Up` - Memorial Scroll named to `Squadron Leader W.S. Herring Royal Air Force - Bestowal Document for the Distinguished Service Order, dated 7.10.1941 - M.I.D. Certificate, dated 31.8.1940 - M.I.D. Certificate, dated 2.6.1943 - Investiture Letters for both D.S.O. and D.F.M., dated 19.2.1942 and 14.11.1941 respectively - Letter to recipient from Ivan Scott, Air Correspondent, The Daily Telegraph, dated 14.11.1941 - Telegraph to recipient`s wife from Lincolnshire Constabulary informing her of her husband`s death, dated 5.7.1943 - Buckingham Palace Letter of Condolence - Portrait of recipient entitled "Kipper", by Cuthbert Orde, signed `Orde 23 April 1942`, framed and glazed, typed note attached to reverse states the following, `This portrait by Orde was commissioned by AVRO following Kip`s return from overhead Berlin at night on one engine in an AVRO Manchester L7432 on 7th September - take off 21.35 and crash landed at RAF West Raynham 06.00 8th September 1941. The slight damage to the surface of this portrait was caused during the evacuation of Limassol, Cyprus during the brief cease-fire following the Turkish invasion in June 1974. The Greek Cypriots were attacking the Turkish Cypriots in the harbour area of Limassol and the RAF and British Army families living in the town eventually got out during the very brief cease-fire. I was a Flight Commander on IX Vulcan Squadron serving at nearby RAF Akrotiri at the time and I lived in Limassol.` The latter is signed by recipient`s son Wing Commander Graham "Kip" Herring - Letter and card from Edward Prchal`s family announcing his death - Letter from David Irving, author of The Death of General Sikorski Accident, to recipient`s widow, dated 1.2.1969 - Letter from Carlos Thompson, author of The Assassination of Winston Churchill, to recipient`s widow, dated 17.6.1969 - Copy of proceedings of the R.A.F. Court of Inquiry held into the Sikorski Crash - Newspaper cuttings and photographic images, with other ephemera Pair: Gunner H. Hardy, Royal Artillery British War and Victory Medals (176078 Gnr. H. Hardy. R.A.), good very fine (lot) D.S.O. London Gazette 7.10.1941 Acting Flying Officer Wilfred Stanley Herring, D.F.M. (44709), 207 Squadron `One night in September, 1941, this officer was the captain of an aircraft which participated in an attack on Berlin. Whilst over the city the aircraft was repeatedly hit by shell-fire from an intense and accurate barrage and, when Flying Officer Herring succeeded in evading the defences, the aircraft had sustained severe damage. The port engine had failed and, owing to lack of hydraulic power to the gun turrets, the aircraft was almost defenceless. Nevertheless, Flying Officer Herring decided to attempt to fly the aircraft back to this country by the shortest route which entailed passing over the enemy`s most heavily defended areas. Overcoming many difficulties he succeeded in reaching this country and in landing safely at an aerodrome with practically no fuel left in the tanks. Throughout, this officer displayed outstanding determination. On numerous occasions, Flying Officer Herring has carried out attacks on the most heavily defended targets, involving deep penetration into enemy territory, and has at all times displayed the greatest ability and devotion to duty.` The Recommendation, dated 17.9.1941, states: `Flying Officer Herring has now completed over 320 hours operational flying as the captain of Hampden and Manchester aircraft and he has always shown the utmost determination to carry through whatever operation he has been allotted. On numerous occasions this officer has been detailed to attack the most heavily defended targets involving deep penetration into enemy territory, and in every instance he has completed his mission with a cool efficiency that has been a model to other aircrews. His resolute behaviour was particularly noticeable on the night of September 7th, when he was the captain of a Manchester which took part in a raid on Berlin. Whilst over the City the aeroplane was the target for intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire and repeated hits were received. Severe damage was sustained, including the seizure of the port engine owing to a punctured radiator. Flying Officer Herring feathered the port air screw, dived out of the defences, sustaining more damage, and decided to attempt to fly the damaged aircraft to England. This decision was taken with the full knowledge that the flight would necessarily have to be made during a full moon by the shortest route which would entail passing through the thickest part of the enemy searchlight belt and fighter areas. At this time he was also aware that, following the failure of the port engine, there was no hydraulic power to the gun turrets and that the aeroplane was almost defenceless. The return flight was made successfully at about 5,000 feet. The aircraft encountered cloud at the most critical part of the flight and in consequence of severe icing conditions was forced to fly below cloud across the main enemy searchlight area. On arrival back in England, a successful landing was made at an aerodrome with practically no fuel left in the tanks. The decision to make a return flight in the face of all the known and unknown hazards shows that this officer possesses the finest type of courage and determination and the manner in which the flight was executed demonstrates his skill and efficiency as a pilot and captain of a heavy bomber. View Terms & Conditions

A Scarce Second War 1944 `Parachute Jump Instructor`s` A.F.M. Group of Six to `Ringway Character`, Warrant Officer W.T. Aldridge, Royal Air Force, Who With Over 150 Descents and 300 Flying Hours Was Prominent in The Training of The 6th Airborne Division for D-Day; He Flew With The 6th Airborne as a Despatcher For the Invasion of Normandy a) Air Force Medal, G.VI.R. (524775 F/Sgt. W.T. Aldridge. R.A.F.) b) 1939-1945 Star c) France and Germany Star d) Defence and War Medals e) Royal Air Force Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (W./O. W.T. Aldridge. (524776) R.A.F.), generally good very fine, mounted as originally worn, with the following related documentation: - Congratulatory Letter to the recipient from Air Marshal Sir Roderic Hill, K.C.B., M.C., A.F.C., on the occasion of the award of the A.F.M., dated 27.9.1944 - Letter to the same effect from Major W.H. Smith, `D` Company 34th (Bilston) Battalion, South Staffordshire Home Guard - With a photocopy of recipient`s R.A.F. Observer`s and Air Gunner`s Flying Log Book (5.7.1942-10.10.1949) (lot) A.F.M. London Gazette 1.9.1944 524776 Flight Sergeant William Thomas Aldridge, Royal Air Force, Parachute Training School, Royal Air Station, Ringway (No. of descents 70) The Recommendation states: `Flight Sergeant Aldridge has served as an instructor with the Parachute Training School for two years and proved himself to be a first class teacher who instils great confidence into his pupils. Prior to the invasion of Normandy, this airman was attached to the 6th Airborne Division to assist in the final training of the airborne troops. He frequently accompanied them on their exercises and, during the invasion, flew as a despatcher with the airborne troops. His courage and efficiency have contributed much to the building up of confidence and morale among airborne troops.` 524776 Warrant Officer William Thomas Aldridge, A.F.M., a native of Wolverhampton; joined the Royal Air Force for service during the Second War, and commenced training as a Parachute Jump Instructor in `B` Squadron, Parachute Training Squadron, Ringway, Manchester; he made his first parachute descent, 5.7.1942; qualified as Flight Sergeant, Parachute Jump Instructor, 27.7.1942; appointed to the P.J.I. Staff at Ringway, 29.7.1942, and over the coming months made demonstration, training, container and night descents, air experience flights and despatched trainee parachutists from balloons, Whitley and Harrow aircraft at 500-800 feet; he jumped with both `old` and `new` parachute packs from Whitley floor and rear-gunner exits; in late 1942 he trained Belgian, Czech and Polish paratroopers at Ringway; by the end of that year he had completed 21 descents and over 36 flying hours; throughout 1943 he continued instructing troops, including No. 12 Commando, Combined Ops, Canadians, Norwegians and Free French soldiers; on 10.2.1943 he made an experimental jump in a 20 man stick from a US Army Air Force Douglas Dakota, and on 3.12.1943 he jumped as 6th man in the first experimental jump with kit-bags; by the end of the year he had completed 62 descents and over 100 flying hours; posted to Bulford in the first week of January 1944 to train parachutists of 6th Airborne Division in preparation for the D-Day Operations; on the 8th-14th January he ran a balloon programme, when the following occurred, `the powerful influence of an experienced and determined instructor is illustrated by a report which I received concerning Flight Sergeant Aldridge. If a man refused to jump or asked to be taken off parachuting during his basic training at Ringway no stigma was attached to him and he was merely sent back to his unit..... Once he had completed his training and accepted the badge and pay of a qualified paratroop it was a different matter and refusal to jump - unless there was a genuine and acceptable excuse - meant a court martial..... I had been asked to send two or three experienced instructors to Bulford to see what they could do with a number of men who had let it be known that they didn`t intend to do any more parachuting. Such gossip did not of itself constitute a refusal to jump, but it was bad for morale and had to be stopped one way or the other. Bulford was the camp occupied by the Airborne Division and a balloon similar to those in use at Ringway had been installed there. Flight Sergeant Aldridge was one of the instructors selected for the duty. He was a sturdy man experienced in obeying orders and equally competent at seeing that orders he gave were acted upon. In due course he was shown a small group of men and told that they were being "difficult" about parachuting. They were already fitted with parachutes, jumping overalls and rubber crash hats, so he wasted no time in getting them into the balloon car, hooking them up and giving the word to the winch operator - "Up 700 - 4 down", which, being interpreted, meant that the balloon was to go up to 700 ft. and that four men would be jumping. Flight Sergeant Aldridge was on his mettle! There was a certain amount of muttering among the men when the balloon started to rise, but as the ground receded and the feeling of security decreased they huddled in the corners of the car and relapsed into silence. At last the winch stopped and, having satisfied himself that everything was in order, Aldridge said in a quiet but very firm voice "Now look here, you fellows, you`ve all been to Ringway and you all know how to jump - so don`t let`s have any damned nonsense. When I say go - I mean Go." A small balloon car, the floor of which is mostly hole, swaying uneasily 700 ft. above the earth, is not a good place to start an argument and numbers one, two and three went out like "good-uns" on the crisp words of command. Number four, however, showed no inclination to take up position and strongly protested that he wasn`t going to jump. Aldridge thought otherwise and as he moved across the car he muttered viciously: "Now then, you blighter, one last chance - are you to jump or aren`t you? Action stations - Go!" and go the man did. Looking over the side at the scrabbling mass of arms and legs, Aldridge fired his parting shot: "That was a ruddy awful exit - you`d better do better next time." A few hours later Flight Sergeant Aldridge was surprised to receive instructions that he was to report to General Gale, the Divisional Commander. After some preliminary talk about parachuting and the good work down by the P.T.S. the General said: "By the way, didn`t you take up some men this morning who were expecting to refuse?" "Yes, sir," answered Aldridge proudly, "but they all jumped - it just depends on how you treat them." "How very true," observed the General with a twinkle in his eye. "It may interest you to know that one of your pupils was an officer of the Provost Marshal`s department who had never previously made a parachute descent and who went up as a witness in case any of the men refused to jump. I gather that he didn`t altogether appreciate the experience." Aldridge`s normal ruddy complexion flushed a few shades darker as he answered: "Well, sir, nobody told me who he was and he looked like a paratroop." "And so he ought to be," said the General greatly amused, "and even if he didn`t like it the men did. The story is all over the camp and doing any amount of good." The period training the 6th Airborne Division was hectic, and drops included ballooons, single up to 250 aircraft drops, using Albemarle, Stirling, Halifax and Dakota aircraft; Aldridge trained and despatched troops from a mulititude of units including from 3rd, 5th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 12th and 13th Battalions Parachute Regiment, 1st Canadian Para Battalion, Independent Para Company, and 224 Para Squadron; on 18.6.1944 he took off from Tarrant Rushton in a Halifax of 644 Squadron. View Terms & Conditions

The Unique and Historically Important K.C.H. and Five Clasp Naval General Service Medal Group to Rear Admiral of the Blue Sir Thomas Ussher [C.B.], Royal Navy; A Master Exponent of Both the Boat Action and the Broadside, He Always Led from the Front Even when on Crutches. Seriously Wounded Several Times, `Equivalent to the Loss of a Limb`, And Taken Prisoner of War, He was a Daring Officer who Reconnoitred The Entire French Fleet in Brest Harbour on His Own Initiative- Entering the Harbour in a Gig under the Cover of Darkness He Obtained Exact Intelligence on the Disposition of the Enemy Fleet and was Only Discovered when His 4-Oared Vessel was Abreast of the French Admiral`s Ship: Ussher Made Good His Escape from 3 Boats and 11 Pursuing Gun-Brigs. Whilst In Command of the Redwing He Obliterated 7 Spanish Vessels With a Broadside Delivered at Pistol Shot Range Off Cape Trafalgar, 7.5.1808; He Captured Almuñecar Castle With The Aide of Spanish Partisans, Before Being Given the Honour of Conveying Napoleon in H.M.S. Undaunted to Start His Exile on Elba, 1813 a) The Royal Guelphic Order, Military Division, Knight Commander`s (K.C.H.) set of Insignia, by Rundell, Bridge, and Rundell, London, neck Badge, 87mm including crown and crossed swords suspension x 58mm, gold and enamel, Hallmarks for London on suspension ring; Star, 78mm, silver, gold, and enamel, the reverse engraved `Rundell, Bridge & Rundell. Jewellers to Their Majesties & Royal Family, London`, with gold retaining pin, very minor green enamel damage b) Naval General Service 1793-1840, five clasps, 1 June 1794, Redwing 7 May 1808, Redwing 31 May 1808, Malaga 29 April 1812, 2 May Boat Service 1813 (Thos. Ussher, Capt. R.N.), last lightly lacquered, nearly extremely fine (3) Thomas Ussher served as Midshipman in H.M.S. Invincible for the Fleet action that became known as `The Glorious First of June.` A total of seven Large Naval Gold Medals and 15 Small Naval Gold Medals were awarded for this action; Ussher served as Commander in H.M.S. Redwing (brig), when under his command she captured or destroyed a convoy of 12 Spanish merchant vessels escorted by seven armed vessels (including the schooners Diligente and Boreas), 35 miles off Cape Trafalgar, Spain, 7.5.1808. During this spirited action the 18-gun Redwing got within point blank shot of the enemy. The seven Spanish escorts formed in close line and advanced with the intention of boarding. Ussher, however, brought his guns to bear with such devastating effect that within two hours only two of the armed vessels remained afloat. Both schooners turned over and were lost with all hands, a number of gunboats ran ashore and four merchant ships, in their attempts to scatter, were sunk by the Redwing; Ussher served as the same rank and in the same vessel for the capture of two Spanish vessels, and the destruction of a third in the Bay of Bolonia, near Cape Trafalgar, and the silencing of a gun battery, 31.5.1808. The Redwing chased a mistico and two feluccas into the Bay of Bolonia, which took shelter under a gun battery of six long 24-pounders. Ussher landed with a party of 40 seamen armed with pikes, stormed the battery area, spiked the guns and destroyed the magazine. The mistico was then destroyed and the two feluccas brought out. For this and several earlier actions Ussher was advanced to post rank; Ussher served as Captain in H.M.S. Hyacinth, and officer commanding of a small squadron, for the capture of the French privateers Brave and Napoleon, lying within the mole of Malaga, Spain, 29.4.1812. The squadron consisted of the Hyacinth, Goshawk (Commander James Lilburne), the gun-brig Resolute (Lieutenant John Keenan) and No. 16 gunboat (Lieutenant Thomas Cull). British merchant shipping had consistently come under attack by several fast rowing French privateers under the command of a Chief named Barbastro. Unable to flush the privateers out of the mole, Ussher decided to attack them in port by employing boats. Despite the harbour entrance being defended by a 15-gun battery and being overlooked by a castle Ussher pressed on with his attack - taking the lead boat himself. Lieutenant Hustings carried the mole-head battery, whilst Commander Lilburne with the gunboat and other boats boarded and captured the enemy rowboats. Guns from the castle opened up on the attackers and French infantry entered the mole-head battery just as Captain Ussher left after spiking the guns. British losses were Commander Lilburne and 14 men killed and 53 officers and men wounded; Ussher served as Captain in H.M.S. Undaunted, when the marines from the Repulse, Volontaire, and Undaunted, under Captain Michael Ennis R.M., were landed and destroyed some newly erected works near Morgiou, Toulon, while the boats from the same ships, under the command of Lieutenant Isaac Shaw of the Volontaire, covered by the launches and H.M.S. Redwing, brought out six laden merchant vessels, 2.5.1813. Approximately 7 `Redwing 7 May 1808` clasps issued Approximately 5 `Redwing 31 May 1808` clasps issued Approximately 17 `Malaga 29 April 1812` clasps issued Approximately 48 `2 May Boat Service 1813` clasps issued Rear Admiral of the Blue Sir Thomas Ussher, C.B., K.C.H. (1779-1848), son of the Reverend Henry Ussher, a Senior Fellow of Trinity College, Dublin and first Astronomer Royal of Ireland; Thomas Ussher joined the Royal Navy as Midshipman (under the patronage of Colonel W.B. Conyngham, M.P., uncle of the then late Marquess Conyngham), 1791. He was appointed to H.M.S. Squirrel (Captain W. Drury) later that year, and, `in that vessel, after serving on the Irish station, he proceeded to the coast of Africa; where, to avenge an insult offered to the British flag, he assisted in driving the Portuguese Governor of Prince`s Island, in the Bight of Benin, with severe loss, from the two batteries (one mounting 22, the other 4 guns) defending the harbour` (O`Byrne, refers). His return passage to England was one of hardship - with the officers and crew of the Squirrel reduced to a daily allowance of 1 oz of bread and a single cup of water each. Ussher was appointed to H.M.S. Invincible (Captain the Hon. T. Pakenham), September 1793. He served in the latter vessel during `The Glorious First of June`, before following his Captain for service in H.M.S. La Juste. Both Captain and Ussher had been instrumental in the capture of La Juste during Lord Howe`s action. Between 1795-1796 Ussher served in H.M. Ships Prince George, Glory and Thunderer (all bearing the flag of Sir Hugh Christian). He made passage with H.M.S. Thunderer to the West Indies. On the way out, `he removed with Sir H.C. Christian to the Astraea frigate. During the operations of May 1796, against Ste. Lucie, Mr. Ussher, who had been nominated Acting-Lieutenant of the Minotaur... was employed on shore in command of a party of seamen attached to the army under Sir Ralph Abercromby. Subsequently to the surrender of the island, he was ordered to act as Lieutenant in the Pelican brig (18-guns)... under Capt. Searle the latter vessel, with only 97 men on board, beat off in the most dashing manner, near Désirade, the French frigate Médée of 40 guns and 300 men, after a close action, in which the enemy sustained a loss of 33 men in killed and wounded... This affair took place on the morning of 23 Sept. 1796; and in the course of the same day the sloop retook the Alcyon, late a British army victualler, and then a prize to the Médée` (O`Byrne, refers). A Liking for Boats In September the following year he took part in the destruction of the French privateer La Trompeur off St. Domingo. View Terms & Conditions

A Rare Great War `1917` C.M.G., `1915` D.S.O. Group of Nine to Colonel H.F. Fraser, 21st Lancers, Late 5th Lancers, Wounded During the Aro Expedition, 1901-02; Aide-de-Camp to the General Officer Commanding, 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, From 5.8.1914, and Provost Marshal, 3rd Army, B.E.F., 1915 a) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion`s (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue b) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar c) Queen`s South Africa 1899-1902, two clasps, Elandslaagte, Defence of Ladysmith (Lieut. H.F. Fraser. 5/Lcrs.) d) Africa General Service 1902-56, E.VII.R., one clasp, Aro 1901-1902 (Capt. H.F. Fraser, 21/Lcrs:) e) 1914 Star, with Bar (Major H.F. Fraser. 21/Lrs:) f) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. H.F. Fraser.) g) Coronation 1902, silver h) France, Third Republic, Legion of Honour, Chevalier`s breast Badge, 54mm including wreath suspension x 40mm, silver, gold, and enamel, minor damage to tips of legion of Honour, otherwise good very fine or better, mounted court style as worn, with the recipient`s related miniature awards, the C.M.G. and D.S.O. both gold and enamel, and two portrait images of the recipient (9) C.M.G. London Gazette 24.1.1917 `In recognition of valuable services in connection with the War.` D.S.O. London Gazette 23.6.1915 Major H. F. Fraser, 21st Lancers `For distinguished service in the Field.` M.I.D. London Gazette 22.6.1915 Fraser, Major H. F., 21st Lancers, General Headquarters Staff &c. `For gallant and distinguished service in the field.` French Legion of Honour, Chevalier London Gazette 24.2.1916 Lieutenant-Colonel Henry Francis Fraser, D.S.O., 21st Lancers `In recognition of distinguished service during the campaign.` Colonel Henry Francis Fraser, C.M.G., D.S.O., born Stratherrick, Inverness-shire, November 1872, the younger brother of Alexander Edmund Fraser; educated at Wellington College, Berkshire; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 5th Lancers, December 1895; served with the Regiment in India and appointed extra Aide-de-Camp to H.E. the Viceroy of India, 1897; promoted Lieutenant, October 1899; served in South Africa and took part in the operations in Natal, 1899, including the action at Elandslaagte, 21.10.1899, when the 5th Lancers `had the satisfaction of knowing that they took part in the one real cavalry charge of the campaign` (British Regiments in South Africa 1899-1902, by John Stirling refers); the actions at Rietfontein, 24.10.1899, and Lombard`s Kop, 30.10.1899; at the Defence of Ladysmith, including the sorties of the 7th and 10th December 1899, and the action of the 6th January 1900; promoted Captain and transferred to the 21st Lancers, 29.5.1901; took part in the Aro Expedition, Southern Nigeria, 30.10.1901 - 27.4.1902 (slightly wounded and Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazette 12.9.1902); promoted Major, 27.4.1907; appointed Assistant Military Secretary to the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command, 4.4.1912; served during the Great War as Aide-de-Camp to the General Officer Commanding, 2nd Army Corps, British Expeditionary Force, from 5.8.1914; Appointed Assistant Provost Marshal, Cavalry Corps, B.E.F., 10.10.1914; Provost Marshal, 3rd Army, B.E.F., 13.7.1915; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel, 6.9.1915; appointed Assistant Adjutant-General, Southern Command, 2.7.1916; Assistant Adjutant-General, War Office, 8.3.1917; promoted Colonel, 6.9.1919; served as Assistant Adjutant-General, General Headquarters, Egyptian Expeditionary Force, from 16.4.1920; retired 1924. Colonel Fraser died, 26.4.1949. For the Order of the Crown of Johore awarded to Alexander Edmund Fraser see Lot 420 View Terms & Conditions

x The C.I.E., O.B.E., Great War `1915` `Western Front` M.C. Group of Nine to Lieutenant-Colonel G.F.J. Paterson, 34th Sikh Pioneers a) The Most Eminent Order of the Indian Empire, Companion`s (C.I.E.) neck Badge, gold and enamel b) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer`s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1918) c) Military Cross, G.V.R. d) 1914 Star, with Bar (Capt. G.F.J. Paterson. T/34/ Sikh Pionrs.) e) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Capt. G.F. Paterson.) f) Delhi Durbar 1911, silver g) Jubilee 1935 h) Coronation 1937, good very fine or better (9) C.I.E. London Gazette 11.5.1937 Lieutenant-Colonel George Frederick Joseph Paterson, O.B.E., M.C., Indian Army (Supernumerary List), Director of Military Lands and Cantonments, Defence Department. O.B.E. London Gazette 3.7.1926 Major George Frederick Joseph Paterson, M.C., Indian Army. M.C. London Gazette 14.1.1916 Captain George Frederick Joseph Paterson, 34th Sikh Pioneers, Indian Army `For distinguished service in the Field.` Lieutenant-Colonel George Frederick Joseph Paterson, C.I.E., O.B.E., M.C., born March 1885, the son of Colonel H. Paterson, Indian Staff Corps; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 9.1.1904; posted to the Indian Army, 25.3.1905; promoted Lieutenant, 9.4.1906; Captain, 9.1.1913; served with the 34th Sikh Pioneers during the Great War on the Western Front from 23.9.1914, and in Mesopotamia (twice Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazettes 1.1.1916 and 15.8.1917, and awarded the Military Cross); promoted Major, 9.1.1919; Lieutenant-Colonel, 9.1.1930; appointed Director of Military Lands and Cantonments, Defence Department, India. View Terms & Conditions

The Great War `1917` Western Front D.S.O., `1919` O.B.E. Group of Six to Colonel J.D. Richmond, Royal Army Medical Corps a) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, obverse central medallion slightly loose, with integral top riband bar b) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer`s (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1919) c) 1914-15 Star (Major J.D. Richmond. R.A.M.C.) d) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. J.D. Richmond.) e) India General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., two clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21, second clasp loose on riband as issued (Maj. T.D. Richmond. R.A.M.C.), good very fine or better, mounted as worn and housed in a damaged fitted leather case, together with a post card photograph of the recipient (6) D.S.O. London Gazette 4.6.1917 Maj. John Duncan Richmond M.B., R.A.M.C. `For distinguished service in the field.` O.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Richmond, Maj. John Duncan, D.S.O., M.D., R.A.M.C. `For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France.` M.I.D. London Gazette 1.1.1916 Richmond, Major J.D., M.D., R.A.M.C., General Headquarters Staff, Army Medical Service `For gallant and distinguished service in the field.` M.I.D. London Gazette 29.5.1917 Richmond, Maj. J.D., M.B., Headquarters Staff, Army Medical Service `For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty.` M.I.D. London Gazette 10.7.1919 Richmond, Maj. J.D., D.S.O., M.B., R.A.M.C., Army Medical Service `For distinguished and gallant services and devotion to duty during the period 16th September, 1918, to 15th March, 1919.` Colonel John Duncan Richmond, D.S.O., O.B.E., born Govan, Lanarkshire, October 1877; educated at Glasgow University (M.B. 1900); Commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Army Medical Corps, 31.8.1903; served in India, 1904-07 (invalided) and 1907-09; promoted Captain, 28.2.1907; Major, 28.2.1915; served during the Great War on the Western Front from 29.5.1915 (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel, 1.6-12.8.1916); served with the Medical Corps in Afghanistan and Waziristan, 1919-21; promoted Lieutenant-Colonel, 23.2.1926; served in Malaya, 1926-29; promoted Colonel, 23.3.1930; Appointed Deputy Director of Medical Services, 10.11.1931; retired 14.10.1934. Colonel Richmond died 6.5.1962. View Terms & Conditions

A Good `Mau Mau` M.B.E. Group of Seven to District Military Intelligence Officer, Major W.S. Watson, Royal Armoured Corps, Whose Leadership in the Thomson Falls and South Nyeri Reserve Districts, Resulted in the Death of Over One Hundred Terrorists, and the Capture of Twenty-Four Others, in Addition to the Wounding of Thirty-Nine Terrorists, and Capture of Four Precision Weapons a) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Member`s (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver b) 1939-1945 Star c) Defence and War Medals d) Africa General Service 1902-56, E.II.R., one clasp, Kenya (Major W.S. Watson. R.A.C.) e) General Service 1918-62, E.II.R., one clasp, Malaya (Major W.S. Watson. M.B.E. R.A.C.) f) Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., with `Territorial` scroll suspension (Lt. W.S. Watson. R.A.C.), minor contact marks, very fine and better, mounted as originally worn (7) M.B.E. London Gazette 27.1.1956 Major W.S. Watson, Royal Armoured Corps ‘In recognition of distinguished services in Kenya during the period 21 April to 20 October, 1955.’ The Recommendation states: ‘Major Watson has served as a District Military Intelligence Officer for the last two years, first at Thomsons Falls, and then at South Nyeri Reserve. As a result of his leadership and devotion to duty, he built up an efficient intelligence organisation in both Districts, which directly contributed to Security Force successes. In South Nyeri Reserve, his organisation has been responsible for the death of over one hundred terrorists, and the capture of twenty-four others. In addition, thirty-nine terrorists have been wounded, and four precision weapons recovered. He has taken part himself in many intelligence operations, some of a hazardous nature. He has maintained excellent relations with the Police, Administration and Army, and has thereby assisted to build up confidence in the Intelligence organisation.’ View Terms & Conditions

The Second War 1944 `Italy` M.C. Group of Nine to Major J.M. Brown, Royal Artillery a) Military Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated `1944` and additionally privately engraved `68888 T/Major John Michael Brown` b) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Officer`s breast Badge, silver and enamel c) 1939-1945 Star d) Africa Star, with 8th Army Bar e) Italy Star f) France and Germany Star g) Defence and War Medals. M.I.D. Oak Leaf, the Second War awards all privately engraved `68888 T/Major John Michael Brown` h) Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated `1949` and additionally privately engraved `68888 T/Major John Michael Brown`, with Second Award Bar, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated `1949`, and top `Territorial` riband bar, good very fine, mounted as worn, and housed in a fitted leather case, together with the recipient`s riband bars and a photographic image of the recipient (9) M.C. London Gazette 24.8.1944 Captain (temporary Major) John Michael Brown (68888), Royal Regiment of Artillery (Rugby) `In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.` The Recommendation, originally for a D.S.O., dated 30.1.1944, states: `During the period 26th September 1943 to 31st December 1943, Major Brown`s work as a Battery Commander in operations in Italy has been characterised by a complete disregard for danger, and by his forethought and readiness to assume responsibility he has achieved outstanding results. In particular, in the operations about Teano and, again, before Monte Camino, his conduct was an example to all who worked with him. By his resourcefulness and indifference to his personal safety, Major Brown has set a standard which is outstanding and has been an inspiration in times of difficulty and danger to all who know him.` T.D. London Gazette 30.12.1949 Capt. J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Artillery T.D. Second Award Bar London Gazette 30.12.1949 Capt. J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Artillery M.I.D. London Gazette 4.4.1946 Maj. (temp.) J. M. Brown, M.C. (68888), Royal Regiment of Artillery `In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.` Major John Michael Brown, M.C., T.D., Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Artillery, Territorial Army, 26.9.1936; served with 146 Field Regiment, Royal Artillery during the Second World War; promoted Lieutenant, 2.3.1941; Captain, 11.4.1945; Major, 16.5.1951. View Terms & Conditions

Family Group: The Great War 1915 `Ypres` D.C.M., `Tower of London` R.V.M. Group of Eight to Battery Sergeant Major G. Trott, Royal Artillery, Later Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London a) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (19497 Sjt: G. Trott. 108/Hvy: Bty: R.G.A.) b) 1914 Star, with later slide Bar (19497 Sjt. G. Trott. R.G.A.) c) British War and Victory Medals (19497 W.O. Cl.2. G. Trott. R.A.) d) Jubilee 1935 e) Coronation 1937 f) Army Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st `Field Marshal`s bust` type (19497 By: S.Mjr: G. Trott. R.G.A.) g) Royal Victorian Medal, G.VI.R., silver, unnamed as issued, the mounted group polished and worn, therefore nearly fine, the RVM extremely fine, the first seven awards mounted as worn, with the following related documents &c.: - Bestowal Document for the Royal Victorian Medal (Silver), named to Battery Sergeant Major George Trott, D.C.M., Royal Artillery (retired), and dated 7.6.1951 - Named Buckingham Palace enclosure document for the Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 - Named Buckingham Palace enclosure document for the Coronation Medal 1937 - Royal Mint case of issue for the R.V.M. - Warrant Appointing Mr. George Trott, D.C.M., Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London, for the Reign of King Edward VIII, dated 21.7.1936 - Warrant Appointing Mr. George Trott, D.C.M., Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London, for the Reign of King George VI, dated 1.3.1937 - The recipient`s Army Discharge Certificate - The recipient`s vellum Battery Rough Rider Certificate, dated Rawalpindi, 15.5.1907 - Various individual and group photographs of the recipient from his time at the Tower of London - Souvenir Album of the Tower of London Four: Warrant Officer G.D. Trott, Royal Air Force 1939-1945 Star; Atlantic Star; Defence and War Medals, extremely fine, in named card box of issue, addressed to `G.D. Trott, Esq., 131A Purewell, Christchurch, Hants`, with Air Council enclosure and award entitlement slip, together with a Loyal Service Badge Pair: Mrs. A.E. Trott Defence and War Medals, extremely fine, in named card box of issue, addressed to `Mrs. A.E. Trott, 131A Purewell, Christchurch, Hants`, with Air Council enclosure (lot) D.C.M. London Gazette 5.8.1915 19497 Serjeant G. Trott, 108th Hy. By., R.G.A. `For gallant conduct at Regensburg Camp, Ypres, on 11th May, 1915, when he assisted in the rescue of a mortally wounded Officer under heavy shell fire. He has rendered excellent service throughout the Campaign.` 19497 Battery Sergeant Major George Trott, D.C.M., R.V.M., born 1879; enlisted in the Royal Garrison Artillery, April 1897; served with the Regiment in India and during the Great War on the Western Front; awarded L.S.&G.C., 1917 (Army Order 125); discharged, 27.12.1919; after the War served as Curator of the Jewel House, Tower of London, and awarded the Royal Victorian Medal on retirement in 1951. View Terms & Conditions

x Three: Staff Sergeant R. Knowles, Royal Army Veterinary Corps 1914 Star, with later slide Bar (310. Pte. R. Knowles. A.V.C.); British War and Victory Medals (Reg-310 T.S.Sjt. R. Knowles. A.V.C.), BWM lacquered, nearly very fine, together with a Silver War Badge, the reverse numbered `B147532` (3) 310 Staff Sergeant Richard Knowles served with the Army Veterinary Corps during the Great War on the Western Front from 15.8.1914. Bar confirmed. View Terms & Conditions

Germany, Prussia, Iron Cross 1813, `Velvet` First Class breast Badge, velvet and fabric, velvet worn on three arms of cross, therefore good fine, rare The `Velvet` Iron Cross was an unofficial, improvised Badge usually constructed in a variety of styles by former army veterans for use as a decoration on occasions such as Memorial Day parades, reunions, or funerals of old comrades. They were worn on civilian clothing after their original Badge had either been lost or returned to the General Ordens Kommission in Berlin. View Terms & Conditions

Royal Red Cross 2nd Class (ARRC), in silver and enamel, Geo V issue; “The College of Nursing, Founded MCMXVI” Sterling badge by J R Gaunt, numbered 899 (or 668), with pin back, reverse engraved “F G Pegg SRN 7303, 22.9.23”; Territorial Army Nursing Service Cape badge; Order of St John Serving Brother badge, and 1 other item. Average VF(6)

A selection of pen knives along with a german peaked army cap 1967. 'Before The Alter' book 1911, and a red cross badge.

Two re-struck Maria Theresa dollars 1780, a Victorian fourpence groat (evidence of glue at the back), four Victorian silver threepences, twenty-three further threepences, seven mostly German and Belgian banknotes, a silver military brooch, detailed `Sussex Yeomanry`, Birmingham 1914, two Royal Sussex Regiment badges, an enamelled Royal Army Service Corps officer`s cap badge, a silver badge, detailed `Regular Army Reserve of Officers`, and a pair of spurs.

Group of medals to Sgt Warrant Officer clasp to W. Dobbs Coldstream Guards : GSM clasp Palastine box of issue (As a Sgt), 1939/45 star, Africa star with 8th Army clasp, Italy Star, Defence medal, War medal, boxed Geo. VI regular army LS & GC in box of issue (officially corrected number) & Coldstream Guards badge

An Army Temperance Association India Badge

A collection of 30 world war 2 cap badges mounted onto a utility belt to include a Polish other ranks badge and a 21st army shoulder flash

Two solid Silver Regimental Presentation Goblets. The goblets with knopped stems, inscribed ‘Presented to the Officers 2nd and 3rd Battalions Duke of Wellington Regiments, from the Officers 19th Brigade Royal Field Artillery’, also engraved with the Badge of the Royal Regiments of Artillery. Sheffield hallmarked, dated 1919 The other goblet presented to The Officers 2nd and 3rd Duke of Wellington Regiment by Lieutenant M J Williamson Royal Army Medical Corps and Lieutenant A G Jones RAMC dated 1911’. London hallmarked, dated 1911. 10 x 20 cms, combined weight 640 grams. (Weighted)

A group of WWII medals, comprising 1939-45 star, Africa star with 8th army clasp, Italy star, Victory and Defence awarded to Lance Corporal Fairnie of the Scots Guards, with Certificate of Service book, cloth badge and other paperwork (11) included are a couple of letters and a newspaper article stating Mr Fairnie was a chaffeur to King Farouk

A collection of British army cap badges and other items, with examples from the Royal Scots, Gordon Highlanders, Black Watch, and more, together with a large quantity of cap badge and other badge backs and fasteners (parcel)

ASSORTED ITEMS OF INDIAN ARMY INTEREST an Indian colonial silver hip-flask engraved with a bugle-horn, initials `SPMR` and inscription `Arthur with best wishes from the Old and Bold, Madras 1940 - 45`; a small white metal statuette of an Indian Army soldier, on a wooden plinth mounted with metal badge of Queen Victoria`s Own Madras Sappers & Miners; a silver-plated domed cover for an entrée dish (lacking its handle); a wooden cigarette-box with carved dragons on lid, the interior carved with the badge of the 27th Lancers; and an inlaid wood folding frame, opening to display on one side 22 small portrait photographs of British Commanding Officers of the Madras Sappers & Miners and on the other side a key to the portraits and a photograph of the first Indian CO (5)

ASSORTED ITEMS OF INDIAN ARMY REGIMENTAL CHINA two large white saucers with blue rims, bearing QVC badge of the of the 2nd Punjab Infantry; a white plate (cracked) with scalloped and decorated rim, bearing the badge of the 19th Madras Native Infantry; a white plate with green and gold rim, with the badge of the 28th Madras Native Infantry and battle honours Mahidpoor, Nagpoor and Ava; a plain white soup-plate with badge and battle honours of the 4th Madras Light Cavalry; and a white warming-plate with blue rim and badge of the 107th Bengal Infantry (formerly 3rd Bengal European Infantry) 1862-1881 (6)

MILITARIA.. APPROX. THIRTY BRITISH ARMY AND OTHER METAL CAP AND OTHER BADGES, SHOULDER TITLES ETC INCLUDING SILVER ARP BADGE, SILVER AND BLUE ENAMELLED WDNA BADGE AND ENAMELLED BADGES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND CYCLING CLUB AND MELTON DIVISION CONSERVATIVE ASSOCIATION ETC

A QUANTITY OF MEDALS, BADGES, COINS AND BANKNOTES, to include three WWII Medals (1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star and War Medal), a WWI silver wound badge and a women`s Land Army badge

George V silver engraved coin, the reverse finely engraved with the Royal Army Medical Corps badge, named to W.J.Osborn, 76693, 31mm diameter

Six medals to 2317011 Sjt. F.A. Winter Royal Signals, India General Service Medal with clasp for North West Frontier 1937-39 (Cpl.), 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8th Army clasp, Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal with oak leaf, Regular Army L.S.G.C., mounted for wearing; together with ribbon bars, a R.C.S. cap badge, a sweetheart badge, and a copy of ‘Order of the Day’ 10th April 1941 endorsed with the recipient’s name.

A 1939-45 War Medal and a Defence Medal, in postage box to Captain N.G. Scorey (Indian Army); together with a miniature group: 1914-18 War Medal, I.G.S. with Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, and Defence Medal; and a 9th Gurkhas sweetheart badge.

Indian Army: an interesting collection of photographs and ephemera, including a group of photographs of the Malakand Field Force (eg. ‘Action at Landakai...45th Sikhs holding ridges’); portrait photographs of Captian Craig Nelson, 3rd Brahmans, including a seated group with two native veterans; copy documents and the memorial scroll for Captain Nelson, who died in the Great War; a Sikh headdress badge, and other items.

A WWI trench map of N France, in 32 sections laid on silk, double sided; ordnance Survey sheet 57c of France, d 1917; a framed list of awards, d 8th June 1918, under Army Orders of Gen Sir H S Rawlinson, coloured title, framed, 14” x 9” (creased); a coloured greetings card showing a drummer of the 3rd Hussars, and 2 other cards with regimental badge, mounted and framed 21” x 11”, all with ribbon to edge; a framed Temperance Society declaration, d 1913. GC

Menu from the “Graf Zeppelin” England Flight 18-20 Aug 1931. Mounted, framed (41cm x 51cm) and glazed menu of the Hamburg-Amerika Line. The menu shows on the front, within a Blue and Yellow oval border, the “Graf Zeppelin” over the Kurgarten Hotel on Friedrichshafen waterfront. The menu is mounted on a snake-skin effect backing within a oak mount. Mounted on the snake-skin backing, above the menu are 3 lapel badges. From the left; a Triangular Badge (apex pointing down) enclosing an Elongated “Z” bisected by a pair of stylized wings, the lower part of the “Z” below the wings has been modified to represent a capital “E”. The middle badge strongly resembles a WW1 US Army Service Corps Officer’s Lapel insignia. The third badge is designed as a pennant with a “Z” central to the pennant. Inserted under the glass is a vintage post-card depicting an early Zeppelin as an advertising vehicle for “Allensdorf Milchcentrifugen Werk”. To the rear, a segment has been removed from the backing to show the typewritten details of the flight, and the particular meal. This menu was prepared for the Evening meal on 19 August. QGC-GC The menu is heavily creased across the middle, by folding. See Plate 14

WW2 German DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT" People`s Army Armband: Nice looking printed " DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT" People`s Army Armband 6cm Deep Lots 421 to 490 represent a collection of German badges brought back by a British soldier after WWII and have been consigned to Mullock’s Ltd by his Son.The lot description signifies if the badge(s) contains the maker’s name. Most appear un-worn suggesting that they may have originated straight from the maker’s factory. However it is evident that there are some reproductions that may have been bought atat a later date to add to his collection.In view of the nature of these items, no condition reports will be provided and the lots will not be subject to return. It is the prospective buyer’s responsibility to personally ascertain the condition and authenticity of any lot prior to the auction. Viewing of these lots will be available on the afternoon before and on the day of the auction. Anyone wishing to view any of these lots in the weeks preceding the auction, should contact the office to make suitable arrangements.

WW2 German DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT" People`s Army Armband: Nice looking printed " DEUTSCHER VOLKSSTURM WEHRMACHT" People`s Army Armband 9cm Deep Printed Black on White with German Eagle and Swastika to the left hand side Lots 421 to 490 represent a collection of German badges brought back by a British soldier after WWII and have been consigned to Mullock’s Ltd by his Son.The lot description signifies if the badge(s) contains the maker’s name. Most appear un-worn suggesting that they may have originated straight from the maker’s factory. However it is evident that there are some reproductions that may have been bought atat a later date to add to his collection.In view of the nature of these items, no condition reports will be provided and the lots will not be subject to return. It is the prospective buyer’s responsibility to personally ascertain the condition and authenticity of any lot prior to the auction. Viewing of these lots will be available on the afternoon before and on the day of the auction. Anyone wishing to view any of these lots in the weeks preceding the auction, should contact the office to make suitable arrangements.

Selection of WW2 German Breast Eagles: To include Luftwaffe DAK Rommel Afrika Korps, Luftwaffe Officers, Army Eagle, Navy Eagle and 2 others (6) Lots 421 to 490 represent a collection of German badges brought back by a British soldier after WWII and have been consigned to Mullock’s Ltd by his Son.The lot description signifies if the badge(s) contains the maker’s name. Most appear un-worn suggesting that they may have originated straight from the maker’s factory. However it is evident that there are some reproductions that may have been bought atat a later date to add to his collection.In view of the nature of these items, no condition reports will be provided and the lots will not be subject to return. It is the prospective buyer’s responsibility to personally ascertain the condition and authenticity of any lot prior to the auction. Viewing of these lots will be available on the afternoon before and on the day of the auction. Anyone wishing to view any of these lots in the weeks preceding the auction, should contact the office to make suitable arrangements.

German Army Close Combat Clasp: Bronze 97mm with Makers mark FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin, Ausf A.G. Mu. K. Gablonz, Flat Pin Lots 421 to 490 represent a collection of German badges brought back by a British soldier after WWII and have been consigned to Mullock’s Ltd by his Son.The lot description signifies if the badge(s) contains the maker’s name. Most appear un-worn suggesting that they may have originated straight from the maker’s factory. However it is evident that there are some reproductions that may have been bought atat a later date to add to his collection.In view of the nature of these items, no condition reports will be provided and the lots will not be subject to return. It is the prospective buyer’s responsibility to personally ascertain the condition and authenticity of any lot prior to the auction. Viewing of these lots will be available on the afternoon before and on the day of the auction. Anyone wishing to view any of these lots in the weeks preceding the auction, should contact the office to make suitable arrangements.

German Army Close Combat Clasp: Silver 97mm with Makers mark FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin, FLL in 3 Circles Lots 421 to 490 represent a collection of German badges brought back by a British soldier after WWII and have been consigned to Mullock’s Ltd by his Son.The lot description signifies if the badge(s) contains the maker’s name. Most appear un-worn suggesting that they may have originated straight from the maker’s factory. However it is evident that there are some reproductions that may have been bought atat a later date to add to his collection.In view of the nature of these items, no condition reports will be provided and the lots will not be subject to return. It is the prospective buyer’s responsibility to personally ascertain the condition and authenticity of any lot prior to the auction. Viewing of these lots will be available on the afternoon before and on the day of the auction. Anyone wishing to view any of these lots in the weeks preceding the auction, should contact the office to make suitable arrangements.

German Army Close Combat Clasp: Zinc 97mm with Makers mark FEC. W.E. Peekhaus Berlin, FLL in 3 Circles with Gold Gilt Flat Pin Lots 421 to 490 represent a collection of German badges brought back by a British soldier after WWII and have been consigned to Mullock’s Ltd by his Son.The lot description signifies if the badge(s) contains the maker’s name. Most appear un-worn suggesting that they may have originated straight from the maker’s factory. However it is evident that there are some reproductions that may have been bought atat a later date to add to his collection.In view of the nature of these items, no condition reports will be provided and the lots will not be subject to return. It is the prospective buyer’s responsibility to personally ascertain the condition and authenticity of any lot prior to the auction. Viewing of these lots will be available on the afternoon before and on the day of the auction. Anyone wishing to view any of these lots in the weeks preceding the auction, should contact the office to make suitable arrangements.

German Army Parachutist`s Badge: Bi Metal example with thin pin and no makers markings Lots 421 to 490 represent a collection of German badges brought back by a British soldier after WWII and have been consigned to Mullock’s Ltd by his Son.The lot description signifies if the badge(s) contains the maker’s name. Most appear un-worn suggesting that they may have originated straight from the maker’s factory. However it is evident that there are some reproductions that may have been bought atat a later date to add to his collection.In view of the nature of these items, no condition reports will be provided and the lots will not be subject to return. It is the prospective buyer’s responsibility to personally ascertain the condition and authenticity of any lot prior to the auction. Viewing of these lots will be available on the afternoon before and on the day of the auction. Anyone wishing to view any of these lots in the weeks preceding the auction, should contact the office to make suitable arrangements.

An old OXO tin Carrs sample biscuit tin; an 1893 commemorative medal of Duke of York and Princess Mays marriage ATS badge, army brooch (buttons) etc.

A collection of military items to include a Grenadier Guard embroidered badge, two Colt firearms bore gauge indicators in brass, a brass and enamelled badge with inscription 'in memory of R G Hutchinson HMS Good Hope', various buttons, model soldier, army service book belonging to Kenneth William-Chambers of the Army Service Corp, newspaper cuttings relating to the Burma Campaign during WWII, four Second World War Japanese coloured maps of the Pacific and a British geographical features of India fold-out map, a Burma booklet and a photocopy of Italian fascist daggers, plus a small WWI spyglass

A wooden box containing a quantity of militaria comprising Lance Corporal stripes, Corporal stripes, further military cloth badges, a white metal badge marked Coldstream Guards, collection of military buttons, military badges, tube of camouflage paint, two 1939-45 medals, a brass oil bottle, further brass shoulder badges for the Royal Army Service Corps, dog tags, presentation plaques, also a booklet entitled 'The Red Light for Intimate Hygiene for Men and Woman of HM Forces (and others)' by Rennie MacAndrew, published by the Wales Publishing Company 26 Charing Cross Road, London 1944

Militaria: a group of WWII medals, comprising 'The Africa Star', with 1st Army badge over ribbon, 'The Italy Star', 'The France and Germany Star', 'The 1939-45 Star', '1939-1945, The Defence Medal,' a '1939-1945 Medal' and a later Territorial Medal for Efficient Service, Number 2065772, awarded to GNR A.E. Manning R.A, together with a lady's Avia cocktail watch, with a white metal strap, and an oval face. (8)

A collection of German Third Reich badges to include Luftwaffe Paratrooper, Army Flak Badge, Infantry Assault, General Assault, a Veteran`s Association Belt Buckle etc. (mostly A/F).

A parcel of silver and white metal mixed jewellery including a silver vesta, a tortoiseshell and silver badge `Royal Army Medial Corps`, etc.

2 x WWII British Army dispatch riders badges, WWII R.A.F wireless operator cloth badge, R.A.F pilot wings cloth badge, R.A.F.A cloth badge, Royal Engineers sweetheart brooch

Private A. Stevenson GNR RA 1939-1945 War Medal, Defence Medal, Star, Italy Star, Postal Box, Royal Artillery Blazer Badge, Army Form D. Military, Hospital Pass Out Card, Phoenix Club Membership Card Note Book (Medals Not Marked)

1939-1945 War Medal, Defence Medal, Star, Italy Star, Africa Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Indian Army General Service Medal with Naga Hills Clasp Engraved, 2465017 Major Singh Punjab Royal Armoured Corps Patch Medal, Ribbon on Bar with Oak Leaf (Medals Not Marked), Two Kings Badges and Silver WWI Badge

Seven embroidered badges including blazer badge for The 8th King's Royal Infantry, Army Air Corps pilot's wings etc, eight WWI fund raising flags and seven hat pins including a silver and enamel example for The Duke of Lancaster's Own.

"A quantity of badges and medallions, including 1972 Olympic medallion, army badges, airline badges, a GWR badge, and club & society medallions"

A group of Third Reich collector`s items including Officer`s field glasses, Hitler Youth badges, notebook, leather belt etc. (Q) Lot comprises-Nazdap notebook embossed Franz Eher Raihf EMBG, Gottmituns army belt, Officer`s field binoculars, Cloth Hitler Youth Badges, Legion Condor Black Wound Badge, Nazi party pin badge, lapel badge, SS Skull badge and shoulder epaulette with pip.

Three German Third Reich Badges:- a Mine Sweepers, Sub-Chasers and Escort Vessels War Badge, with vertical sword shape pin, securing hook missing; Naval Coastal Artillery Badge, the reverse with raised initials R.S.; Army Marksman Lanyard Badge, possibly a copy (3)

Two 9 Carat Gold Bar Brooches, each with central circular panel pierced with a swastika; a Second World War Italian National Fascist Party Lapel Badge, in enamelled brass; a White Metal Lapel Badge, modelled as a German Army helmet pierced with a fan of five arrows (4)

A CIVIL WAR JOURNAL AND MEMOIR. Comprising a large format loose bound journal of 35 handwritten pages measuring 8 inches x 10 inches each, inscribed in ink by a yet unknown member of Co. C, 28th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment. The journal covers a period of approximately two months, beginning with the first entry dated New Bern, North Carolina (March 1865) to Augusta, Georgia. The writing style is smooth, well-constructed and insightful. The author is obviously well-educated and talented well beyond the typical author of most Civil War journals. The entries would seem to be indigenous to the period and events being described. Likely representing only a fragment of a perhaps a once larger journal (or set of journals), as there are indications his service spanned over three years. Some writing examples include:“Battling together & suffering in common with one another has united our Regt like a Band of Brothers, and no Co. is more closely united that is Co C.”“No fancy pen can adequately describe the suffering of this wronged Southern people- the poor class called the ‘white trash’ by the Southern aristocrat.”“Elbowing my way into the anxious gazing crown of ‘blue coats’ I beheld standing on the platform of the car the center of attraction in the person of Maj. Gen. Wm. Tecumseh Sherman carrying on an easy conversation with his brother, Senator Sherman of Ohio and several Maj. & Brig. Generals who had clustered around the illustrious chieftain. Gen. Sherman is a tall spare built man, light complexion. Is a common looking unassuming man and on this occasion was dressed in a plain but neatly fitted military suit and wore a low crowned slouched hat.”“But when it was announced that Gen. Lee had surrendered himself & army of Northern Virginia to Gen. Grant on the 9” inst the enthusiasm & excitement of the soldiers of this Post knew no bounds.”“All were cheered to think there were such bright prospects of a speedy close of this most cruel Civil war which they had already carried mourning to most every household in the land. The men thought they could see the black cloudy war dispelling before the Star of peace.”“On the 16” of April in the midst of our rejoicing over gladsome war news a gloom was cast over our Camp by the announcement that President Lincoln had been assassinated by J.W. Booth at Ford’s Theatre Washington City on the evening of 14” inst. And that an attempt had also been made to murder Secretary Seward. All rejoicing was turned into sorrow. Never before had I seen sorrow so plainly depicted on the countenances of men. Among soldiers all thoughts of leniency toward ReBel leaders were smothered and the voice of the men was ‘Hang or banish every Rebel leader (civil or military).’ A few days afterwards an order from Gen. Grant announced that a badge of mourning would be worn on the left arm by the officers for the term of 30 days. Officers swords were also to be draped in mourning for the same length of time. Our colors were to be draped in mourning for the term of 6 months.”“It had now been 32 months since we left Iowa City headed toward Dixie & were then more anxious to get to the land of cotton than we now are to get ‘home again’.”, “But thank God their blood has not been shed in vain. The Rebellion is crushed The Union Saved And the old flag again waves in triumph from the Rio Grande to the Historic Potomac and from the Everglades of Florida to the Prairies of our own Iowa.” Together with another journal containing the memoir of apparently a different Iowa veteran of the Civil War, also apparently serving with the 28th Iowa Volunteer Infantry Regiment, and likely Co. C. The writings, both in ink and pencil, are contained in a bound ledger style journal, measuring 12 inches x 8 inches and comprising over 110 handwritten pages. While the ledger itself certainly dates to the war period, it seems likely that the handwritten entries may have been executed in part or in whole after the war, possibly from a diary or other source. The journal begins with the “Great Red River Expedition.” – March 1864 and would seem to conclude in February 1865, but also includes a great deal of statistical data regarding the Iowa 28th Volunteer Regiment such as KIA, wounded in action and the like, which postdates this time. Overall, the memoirs recall a great amount of detail regarding specific battles and engagements as well as interesting observations and other commentary all within the scope of the Iowa 28th Volunteer Infantry Regiment.While the penmanship is clearly by a different hand than the previously described journal and the style of writing different as well, it would seem likely that the two journals are somehow related beyond the Iowa 28th Vol. Regiment.

A Victorian Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal, 2nd type 1874-1901, the obverse shows The Royal Arms with badge of Hanover omitted, the reverse shows small lettering, scroll swivel suspension. Named to 573 GUNR. S. THURLOW Dt. Bde. RL. AI, with ribbon

A collection of military cap badges including tank regiment badge, army cyclist corps badge and 1st Bn-Sherwood foresters badge (8)

Two German badges including Infantry Assault badge and Army Anti Aircraft badge, both in zinc.

Two pairs of early to mid 20th century German Army Jack boots, one pair possibly size 8, a German flying helmet, label stating Luftwaffe pilot hat circa 1936, a German stick grenade, dated 1939, a German shell and case dated 1917, a small Nazi Swastika flag, a blue naval cap, with gold embroidered Eagle and Swastika emblem, inside with date 1943, with metal plaque with three fishes (possibly Submariners badge).

A SMALL ORIENTAL LACQUERED CABINET with three drawers containing a variety of medals, buttons and coins to include a medallion struck to celebrate The 1851 Exhibition, a Czechoslovak Army badge, a National Reserve London button and others

Four World War II Stars, 1939 - 45, Africa, Italy and France and Germany, War Medal 1939 - 45, 8th Army clasp, "Fear Naught" tank corps badge, hallmarked silver tug-of-war medallion inscribed R T C D B Coy 1929 and HMSO book "The Eighth Army" (9)

1915 Star Trio, Defence Medal and Cap badge mounted on a board 1081 Pte Vernon Siddall Army Cycle Corps GVF (4+1)

German Imperial Army Shooting Prize badge dated 1913 (1)