There are 116692 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribeThe British Nepalese Army Mount Everest Expedition 1976 postcards signed by most of the team including Tony Streather, Team Leader, another postcard describing the journey through Katmandu, other ephemera, ladies and gents wristwatches, brass ware, Rabone boxwood folding rule, vintage shoe stretchers, sixpences and miscellanea in one box
Dads Army 8x10 Photo From The Recent Dads Army Movie Signed By Actor Sir Tom Courtenay Who Played Corporal Jones In The Film. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
St Nazaire Raid 8x12 Inch Photo Signed By The Late Corran William Brooke Purdon Cbe Mc 4 May 1921 - 27 June 2018 Was An Irish-Born Commando In The British Army, Who Took Part In The Raid On St Nazaire For Which He Was Awarded The Military Cross. He Was Also A Prisoner In Colditz. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Arthur Lowe signature piece mounted below b/w photo as Captain Mainwaring in Dad s Army. Approx. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Bruce Campbell The Evil Dead hand signed 10x8 photo. This beautiful hand signed photo depicts Bruce Campbell as Ash in the hit movie The Evil Dead: The Army Of Darkness. This signed photo is guaranteed authentic and is supplied from one of the UK s leading autograph memorabilia companies. Good Condition. All signed pieces come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
AN MBE AND MSM GROUP TO WARRANT OFFICER DAVIS DLI M.B.E Defence Medal War Medal GVI Meritorious Service Medal 4443737 WO Cl 2 E Davis M.B.E DLI LSGC Regular Army 4443737 WO Cl2 E Davis Durh L I Named medals correctly impressed Condition VF ( contacting) With an Extra cased MBE included Edward Davis was awarded the M.B.E in 1950, the award was announced in the London Gazette on 8th June 1950.
DURHAM PALS 1914/15 TRIO TO 18-73 PTE J GILLANDER DLI. who was wounded 1st Day of the Somme Correctly impressed. SJT on Pair. Condition GVF. John Gillander was born in Inverness. He enlisted at Darlington on the September 1914. An original member of the 18th battalion of the Durham Light Infantry, the 'Durham Pals'. He served in Egypt and then France, where on the 1st day of the Somme he was wounded. Gillander was wounded for the second time on 12th April 1918 when he sustained a GSW to the buttocks. Gillander survived the war and was transferred to the Army Reserve on 22nd February 1919.
A HUGE COLLECTION OF MEDAL MOUNTING EQUIPMENT A readymade business in a box. A large quantity of various regimental blazer badges A large quantity of medal ribbons A large quantity of medal mounting bars. Over several hundred miniature medals WW2 Stars, Gulf Medals LSGC's etc. Various Commemorative badges, rank badges and insignia/ A large quantity of medal bars for WW2 stars, Burma, 1st Army etc Campaign bars for GSM's & CSM's copies and originals Miniature campaign bars GSM's & CSM's Regimental tie pins, badges and stay brights A large lot of full-size copy medals, gallantry etc Another large quantity of ribbons and a number of 25-metre rolls, some of which are unused.
Great War DCM group to Warrant Officer W Lolley Durham Light Infantry DCM correctly impressed - 14003 Pte W Lolley 10/ Durh LI 1914/15 Star correctly impressed 14003 Pte W Lolley Durh L I Pair correctly impressed 14003 Cpl W Lolley Durh L I GV LSGC Regular Army correctly impressed 4435584 W O Cl II W Lolley DCM Durh L I Condition NVF to VF ( Contacting and polishing) William Lolley was born in Howden, County Durham on 27th June 1897. He was a Putter in Bowden Colliery in Crook. He joined up aged 17 in 1914 become a member of the 10th Bn Durham Light Infantry. He landed in France on 20th October 1915 and was 18 years old when he won the DCM. Lolley's Distinguished Conduct Medal was announced in the London Gazette on 11th March 1916. The citation being; ' For conspicuous gallantry. After his signal cabin had been blown in, he took a message across 100 yards of open ground in full view of the enemy. He was subjected to machine-gun and rifle fire, but delivered his message and returned'. Bowden Colliery presented him with a solid gold engraved pocket watch and a cheque for £5 in recognition of the award. William survived the war and died in York in 1964.
A SECOND WORLD WAR GROUP to Major T P Simmonds 10th Parachute Battalion, late Sussex Regiment and Recce Corps . Mentioned in Despatches in 1940; 1939 to 45 Star, Defence Medal and War with MID. LSGC GVI Regular Army bar. Correctly impressed to 6394041 WO Cl 2 T P Simmonds Recce Corps. Condition GEF in box of issue; First three swing mounted on bar. Simmonds was a member of the 2nd battalion The Royal Sussex Regiment, In the Pre-war years he served in India and took part in many shooting and sporting competitions. As part of the BEF, the 2nd Bn sent to France in April 1940. Simmonds was Mentioned in Despatches for 'Service in the Field' in France between March 1940 and June 1940. The awarded was announced in the London gazette on 20th December 1940. Simmonds was then transferred to the Reconnaissance Corps and awarded the Long Service Good Conduct with them in 1941. He was then commissioned as a Lieutenant Quarter master in the Reconnaissance Corps on 21st April 1942. In 1943 the 2nd Battalion formed 10th Parachute battalion. Simmonds returned to the 2nd and complete his training to become a qualified Paratrooper. On 16th August 1943 he was promoted to Major. It seems that he didn't take part in any further fighting and likely continued in his role as Quartermaster. A copy photograph with the group shows Simmonds with the rank insignia of Major with Parachute Regiment Beret and Reconnaissance Corps Collar dogs. The photograph states India 1943 to 1945, which may indicate Simmonds was transferred to the 50th Parachute Brigade. Simmonds retired in 1955. In civilian life it seems he considered applying for a civilian quartermaster position with 22nd SAS upon their transfer to headquarters in Herefordshire. The group comes with the following items Framed Mention if Despatches Certificate 20th December 1940 ' Company Sergeant - Major T P Simmonds The Royal Sussex Regiment. Dog tags 231858 T P Simmonds With documents to show that he applied and possibly worked with 22nd SAS regiment in the 1960's as an ex officer in an Admin / Quarter Master role Copy Photograph of the recipient after commission. Major in rank. Copy photographs of the recipient in India Pre WW2. Commission documents from 20th November 1945. Lieutenant. Parachute Regiment old Comrades Association Membership Card Numbered 4500 An early Parachute Regiment association Tie Silver Hallmarked Trophy Cup ' 1934 SGTS Mess Meeting L/SGT T Simmonds' Broken Silver Plated Trophy '1934 Minns Rapid Fire Cup L/SGT T Simmonds Regent Silver Plate Tankard ' L/Cpl Simmonds T. A Coy - Rifle 300 - 1927 Rawal Pindi India Eight Shooting Medals bearing the emblem of the Royal Sussex regiment. Four in silver, Hallmarked. All named to the recipient Eight Western Command 'India' Shooting Medals. Named the recipient. Six in White metal. Eight Post War Shooting Medal 'BOAR' With Game & Fishing Book, detailing his hunting record from 1947 until 1955. 2nd Bn Royal Sussex Christmas card.
GREAT WAR CASUALTY GROUP TO S/1506 PTE W SIMPSON SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS Who having served in the Boer War was killed in action on the first day of Loos. Queen South Africa Medal - Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal -6611 Pte W Simpson 2 Sea Highrs King South Africa Medal - South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 - 6611 Pte W Simpson Seaforth Highrs 1914/15 Trio - S-1526 Pte W Simpson Sea highrs Plaque = William Simpson Correctly impressed Condition GVF William Simpson was born in North Leith, Scotland in 1880. He attested aged nineteen joining the 2nd battalion. Simpson saw service in the Boer War and was awarded the QSA & KSA. He was transferred to the Army Reserve on 4th June 1907 and discharged 4th June 1911. He re-joined during the Great War and was sadly killed in action on 25th September 1915 on the first day of the Battle of Loos. His body was not recovered, and he is remembered on the Loos Memorial. With copy photograph of William.
A LSGC GROUP TO BANDMASTER ROSE, DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY GVI Robed LSGC Regular Army correctly impressed 4602144 Cpl R H Rose DLI 1935 Coronation Medal Condition VF (Edge bruising & light polishing. The first number is very faint) Frank Hubert Rose was born in Willesden London on 9th December 1900. He joined up in 1915 and transferred the Band of the Durham Light Infantry in 1933. He served as Bandmaster of the 2nd Bn from 1934 until 1945. Awarded the Long Service and Good Conduct Medal in 1934. There are frequent mentions in the Northern Daily Mail of Rose during the Second World War. He was based at home and led the band as they played for civilians and troops on leave. His home address is given as 7 Ellison Street, West Hartlepool.
AN IGS & LSGC TO SERGEANT LACKENBY DLI IGS NWF 1930-31 correctly impressed 4436220 Sjt C F Lackenby DLI GVI LSGC Regular Army correctly impressed 4436220 Sjt C F Lackenby DLI Condition NEF Charles Fleming Lackenby was born in South Shield in 1901. He earned the IGS with the 2nd Battalion and was awarded the Long Service Good Conduct Medal. Lackenby passed away in 1966.
MEMORIAL SCROLL AND MEDALS TO GERMAN ARMY CORPORAL KARL HAY Corporal Karl Alois Heu was born in Großweikersdorf on 12th August 1923. He served in the RAD before being called up for service in the Army. He was killed in Oreal, Russia on 12th July 1943 and has no known grave. The group consist of two postcard photographs of the recipient, a cloth breast eagle, Metal RAD insignia badges. Gilt paper memorial scroll, Russian Front Medal, Iron cross second class and a death card. The death card roughly translates 'A cross, a helmet, a helmet is all that remained to us from our dear son and brother, who loved us all. They have buried him, where the bullet hit him, in cool enemy earth. He lies in his last sleep. But as a Christ, a bright, golden star shines on us. We see him again with Jesus, our Lord.'
INDIAN GENERAL SERVICE TO 2674 PTE C S SMITH YORKSHIRE LIGHT INFANTRY Charles D Smith is confirmed on the roll as being entitled to the medal and both clasps. It is noted he went to the Army Reserve 7.1.1888. 1895 Indian General Service Medal with clasps Burma 1887-89 & Burma 1885-87. Correctly engraved upside down - 2674 Pte C S Smith 1st Bn York L I Condition EF ( Y in York & L corrected)
GREAT WAR & LSGC GROUP TO QUARTER MASTER LIEUTENANT K M ROBERTSON Seaforths later commissioned into the Durham Light Infantry 1914/15 Star correctly impressed - 3-7693 CQMS K Robertson Highrs Pair correctly impressed - QM & LT K M Robertson EVII LSGC correctly impressed- 4124 SJT K Robertson S'Fth Hdrs Condition GVF Kenneth MacRae Robertson was born in Ayr, Scotland in 1876. In civilian life, he worked as a Telegraph Messenger. He joined the Seaforth Highlanders aged fifteen on 9th November 1891. He didn't see service in the Boer War or any other conflicts, instead spending long periods based in the East Indies. He was discharged after the end of his second engagement on 8th November 1912. His sole medal entitlement for this period of service was the Long Service Good Conduct which was awarded on 1st April 1910. He re-entered the army at some point after the start of the Great War, joining the 3rd battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders. Robertson landed in France with them on 8th July 1915, before being discharged to a commission with the 8th Bn. He subsequently served as a Quarter Master Lieutenant and then Captain with the Durham Light Infantry. Robertson survived the war
ORIGINAL MODEL 1938 GERMAN ARMY FIELD TUNIC An excellent field worn example. The tunic is stamped on the right inside 41 41 90 58 53 B37. With a manufactures stamp of ' Steir' The insignia is original with an Iron Cross 2nd class ribbon sewn through the button hole. With loops for a medal bar. Some light field repairs and slight mothing.
A SECOND WORLD WAR, BATTLE OF FRANCE GROUP TO CSM W F MULLINS DLI Who was taken on 15th May 1940. IGS NWF 1930 /31 correctly impressed 6549649 SJT W F Mullins Durh L I 1939/45 Star War Medal GVI LSGC Regular Army correctly impressed 6549649 WO CL2 W F Mullins Durh L I Condition NEF Mullins served on the Northwest Frontier as a Sergeant with the 2nd Bn Durham Light Infantry in 1930 - 31. He was awarded the IGS. During the Battle of France serving as a CSM with the 2nd Bn, Mullins was taken prisoner on 15th May 1940. He was held in Stalag 838 in Hohenfels, Bavaria.
1914 STAR TRIO TO 10078 PTE R PATTERSON 2ND SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS 1914 Star correctly impressed 10078 Pte R Patterson 2/Sea Highrs Pair correctly impressed 10078 Pte R Patterson Seaforth Condition GVF Robert Patterson was born in Dumfries; he joined the Seaforth Highlanders on 13th December 1906 in the pre-war years he spent three years serving as a Chauffeur. From November 1914 until April 1915 he was attached to the Army Service Corps Motor transport as a Fitter and Driver. He was discharged as he was suffering from Haemophilia.
A 1914 TRIO & WW2 GROUP TO SJT C W ALLEN ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS 1914 Star correctly impressed - 6765 Pte C W Allen RAMC Pair correctly impressed - 6765 A SJT C W Allen RAMC 1939/45 Star Africa Star Defence Medal War medal Courted mounted for display Condition GVF Charles Wallace Allen was born on 22 Sep 1895. He landed in France on 20th August 1914 with the 8th Field Ambulance. Allen went on to serve in Salonika and was evacuated back to the Uk with Malaria. He served in WW2 and died 24th June 1957.
HIGHLY UNUSUAL 'CASUALTY' GROUP TO TROOPER MOODY OF THE GREYS Who despite being believed Killed in Italy was sighted on numerous occasions in the post-war years, with an appeal launched to try to locate him Pre War Palestine to 405640 Tpr I B Moody The Greys 1939/45 Star Africa Star - Bar 8th Army Italy Star Defence War GVF+ Ivan Beatty Moody was the son of Alfred John and Ethel Anne Moody. He followed in his father's foot joining the Royal Scots Greys. Moody served in Palestine and took part in the Africa campaign. On 10th September 1943 at the battle of Salerno, his tank was destroyed. The other crew members were buried alongside it; however, the was no trace of Moody. It was believed he was killed in action, but after the Liberation of Rome, former comrades stated that they saw Moody in the city. Ivan's father wrote to the Foreign officer, and on 5th June 1948 received a replay; extracts of which are below. The assumption that he might still be alive arose from the information - supplied by Miss Moody to the British legion - that former comrades had seen Sgt Moody in Rome after the liberation of the city, and again in a displaced persons camp in Germany where he was injured and said to be suffering from memory loss. "The unusual circumstances of the case lead us to believe that there might be a possibility that he was still alive and somewhere in Germany; therefore, on our instructions, the control commission for Germany took up the case and photographs were circulated throughout D.P camps. A report was received from the D.P camp at Wolfsburg which stated:- Information has been received from a M Szimanska that the above individual was seen by him at Northeim Camp in September 1945. He was present at the marriage of the daughter of Col. Dejistek, accompanied by two American Soldiers. He is remembered so well by his actions, i.e. he was firing a revolver at a bottle of Schnapps and did not hit it until the fifth round. He spoke German very badly with a foreign accent." Moody was also sighted by two Ukrainians at a dance in Enlenstedt in 1947, who noted he appeared mentally unwell. The case was taken seriously, and 10,000 missing person posters were put up throughout Europe. There doesn't ever seem to have been a conclusion to the case, and Moody has a headstone in Salerno War Cemetery. The group comes with several original photographs, original letters concerning his case and an original missing person poster. Please see lot 66 for his father's group and lot 67 for his brothers' group.
1914/15 TRIO TO 7-1371 PTE J SCARLETT DURH L I, Correctly impressed, Condition NEF. James Scarlett was born in Bandon near Sunderland in 1894. An Engine Fitter by trade he joined the Territorial Army on 26th April 1911 and became a member of the 7th Durham Light Infantry. On the 10th November 1914, he signed up to serve overseas. Scarlett landed in France on 19th April 1915 and was quickly in action. He suffered a gunshot wound to the left knee on 25th May 1915 at Bailleul. It was a 'Blighty' wounded, and he didn't return to his unit until September. He suffered from Septic Heals and then Scabies in March 1916. Scarlett was discharged in May 1916 as his period of enlistment was up.
A Queens South Africa Medal to Pte Dougherty DLI QSA Bar Natal. Correctly impressed 2774 Pte W Dougherty DLI. Condition GVF ( Official correction to initial) William Thomas Dougherty was born at Newcastle under Lyme in 1869. He joined the Durham Light Infantry aged eighteen in 1887. He transferred to the Army Reserve on 4th September 1899. He was recalled on 15th January 1900 and went on to serve in South Africa from 25th February 1900 until 21st June 1900. Dougherty was awarded the QSA with bar Natal. Discharged on 14th January 1904.
CAMPAIGN AND LSGC GROUP TO 21155832 RFN MANBAHADUR RAI 2/10 GHURKHA R Manbahadur RAI was born in 1945; he enlisted into the Ghurkhas on 22nd October 1963. His discharged certificate states; 'Warrant Officer Class 2 Manbahadur Rai is leaving the British Army on a pension after 20 years' service. He has served in Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong and the United Kingdom. He speaks good English, having passed the Army's English Colloquial exam. He is a qualified Heavy Goods Vehicles and of Staff cars. He is also trained as a Security Dog Handler and a First Aider and has experience as a Company Quartermaster Sergeant. He is a quietly efficient man with good leadership qualities. He would be an asset to any organisation that employs him.' Papers confirm entitlement to CSM with bars Borneo & Malay Peninsula and the Long Service Good Conduct medal, awarded in 1979. CSM correctly impressed 21155832 RFN Manbahadur RAI 2/10 Ghurkha R LSGC correctly impressed 21155832 SGT Manbahadur 10 GR Court mounted Condition VF+
A LONG SERVICE GROUP TO STAFF SERGEANT HILLS REME 1939/45 Star Burma Star Defence Medal War Medal EII LSGC Regular Army correctly impressed 1943605 S SGT L R P Hills REME Condition GVF Leonard Richard Percy Hills enlisted on 14th October 1940 at Acton. He served in Iraq and India during the War. He was discharged in Dortmund in 1959. The medals are confirmed. With red book and original pictures and documents.
CAMPAIGN PAIR TO CORPORAL T CRADOCK SEAFORTH HIGHLANDERS who was severely wounded at the Battle of Magersfontein. IGS Relief of Chitral 1895 correctly engraved 3715 L/Cpl T Craddock 2nd Bn Seaforth correctly engraved ( Initial corrected) QSA Cape Colony correctly impressed 3175 Corl T H Cradock 2: Sea Highrs (Ghost dates) Medals and claps are confirmed in service papers and on the rolls. Condition EF Thomas Hammond Cradock was born in Darlington, he attested on 6th August 1891 aged nineteen years. He had previously been a member of the 4th Volunteer Bn West Yorkshire Regiment. He served in India with the 2nd battalion of the Seaforth Highlanders, earning the Indian General Service Medal with clasp Relief of Chitral 1895. Cradock was transferred to the Army Reserve on 3rd October 1899. He was recalled to the colours three days later and was posted to South Africa with the 2nd battalion on the 21st of the same month. He was severely wounded at the Battle of Magersfontein on 11th December 1899, sustaining gunshot wounds to the face, groin and left hand. Cradock was sent back to England the following April and medically discharged in February 1902 due to no longer being physically fit. In civilian life, he worked in the Grain & Poultry industry and settled in West Hartlepool. At the time of the 1911 census, he was living at 12 Tower Street. He passed away on New Year's Eve 1912
EXCEEDINGLY RARE DURHAM PALS ESCAPERS MILITARY MEDAL GROUP to 18/315 SJT E R Little 18th DLI: MM - 18-315 SJT E R Little 18/ Durh LI; 1914/15 Star - 18-315 Pte E R Little Durh LI; Pair - 18-315 Pte E R Little Durh LI, Correctly impressed, swing mounted as worn. Condition - GVF Edward Rutherford Little was born in 1887 in Lupton, Westmoreland just outside of Kendal. At the time of the 1911 census, Little was working as an Elementary School Teacher in Ebchester, Durham. An original member of the 18th battalion Durham Light Infantry, he was given service number 18/315. He landed in Egypt with the 18th on 22nd December 1915. Little is pictured on page 75 of John Sheen's book on the Pals, where it is noted that he became a prisoner of war in 1918. He was awarded the Military Medal, gazetted on 30th January 1920 which states; 'His Majesty the KING has been graciously pleased to approve of the undermentioned rewards in recognition of gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping or attempting to escape from captivity, which services have been brought to notice in accordance with the terms of Army Order 193 of 1919'. In his excellent book ' The Great War Medal Collectors Companion' the author Howard Williams States; ' As far as I can ascertain, only successful escapes were rewarded'. In 1928 he became Headmaster of Medomsley C.E School in County Durham and passed away in 1950.
THE OUTSTANDING GOTHIC LINE MILITARY MEDAL GROUP TO HON. CAPT. LALGOPAL GHALE, 2ND GHURKA RIFLES. Who during the attack at Monte San Giovani destroyed a MG position although wounded, dispatching one of the gunners with his Kukri. Royal Victorian Order GVI Military medal correctly impressed - 20282 L-NK Lalgopal Ghale 2 GR 1939/45 Star Africa Star Defence Medal War Medal GSM - Malaya & Brunei correctly impressed - 21132018 WO CL 1 Lalgopal MM 2 GR EII LSGC Regular Army Bar - Lt (QGO) Lalgopal Ghale MM 2 GR Official Military Medal recommendation "On Sept. 3-4, 44, during an attack on Monte San Giovani in the Adriatic sector of the Gothic Line, this NCO showed extreme courage, initiative and devotion to duty while leading his section. He was commanding a section in the left hand leading platoon of the forward company. Their objective was a strongly held enemy position on the bluff overlooking Auditore Village from the west. During the initial attack Naik (Corporal) Lalgopal was shot through the calf by an enemy MG, but he fought on to the foot of the cliff. There he found three enemy MG's in position above him firing at the remainder of the company. He carried out a personal reconnaissance and found a way up the cliff. He then led the remainder of his section up the cliff and assaulted the enemy position in the flank. 2 MG's were silenced, and the crew of the 3rd fled; Lalgopal himself wiping out the first post with grenades and killing one man from the second post with his kukri. Though wounded he carried on with leading his section in the second phase of the attack, distinguishing himself repeatedly in the fierce hand to hand fighting. His section did excellent work repelling an enemy counter-attack, and he skilfully withdrew his section when ordered. Not until his section was dug in in their new position did he allow himself to be evacuated to the RAP. The bearing of the NCO throughout the action, his dash and determination to close with, and kill the enemy were an inspiration to all men around him and in great part contributed to the success of the operation." Ghale was appointed to the Royal Victorian order on 22nd March 1960 ( LG 22nd March 1960) He retired as a Major on 8th May 1968.
MOUNTED GROUP OF NINE MINIATURES AWARDED TO MAJOR GENERAL EUSTON HENRY SARTORIUS VC CB. who was awarded the Victoria Cross for an action at Sliah-jui, Afghanistan on the 24th October 1879 when he led a body of men against a near inaccessible position on the top of a precipitous hill. Sold by direct order of the family Major General Euston Henry Sartorius VC CB was born in Cintra, Portugal on 6th June 1844. The son of Admiral Sir George Rose Sartorius, GCB and younger brother of Reginald William Sartorius VC CMG. Along with his brothers, he was educated at Victoria College, then Woolwich, and at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. First serving as an Ensign in the 59th Regiment of Foot, his promotion to Lieutenant was gazetted on 29th June 1865. From December 1869 until he left for Indian in 1874, Sartorius served as a Staff Officer and Instructor at Sandhurst. He served as a Company Commander during the Second Afghanistan War, and at Shahjui on 24th October 1879, he recommended of the Victoria Cross. ' For conspicuous bravery during the action at Sliah-jui, on the 24th October 1879, in leading a party of five or six men of the 59th Regiment against a body of the enemy, of unknown strength, occupying an almost inaccessible position on the top of a precipitous hill. The nature of the ground made any sort of regular formation impossible, and Captain Sartorius had to bear the first brunt of the attack from the whole body of the enemy, who fell upon him and his men as they gained the top of the precipitous pathway; but the gallant and determined bearing of this Officer, emulated as it was by his men, led to the most perfect success, and the surviving occupants of the hilltop, seven in number, were all killed. In this encounter Captain Sartorius was wounded by sword cuts in both hands, and one of his men was killed.' Lieutenant Irwin of the 59th, who was under the command of Sartorius, wrote of the action: 'Captain Sartorius ordered his men to fix bayonets, and to clamber up. The hill was very steep, and when they got to within a few feet of the top the Afghans sprang up with a yell, and, sword in hand, slashing right and left, simply jumped down upon our fellows. For a few moments, all was confusion, friend and foe falling down together, but it was speedily all over. We had gained the hill, and the standards on it, not one of the enemy having escaped. We lost one man, and Captain Sartorius was wounded in both hands. The fanatics were splendid, though ferocious-looking scoundrels, and fought like fiends, having evidently made up their minds to die, and to do as much damage as possible before doing so." It wasn't the first time he had been decorated for gallantry. On 29th June 1869 along with two other men, he saved the lives of three girls at Broadstairs, Kent who were drowning. Sartorius was awarded the Royal Humane Society Medal in Bronze. Captain Sartorius was invested with the Victoria Cross by Queen Victoria on1st of July 1881. While serving in the Anglo-Egyptian War, he was mentioned in Despatches and awarded the Egypt Medal and Khedives Star. He then served as Military Attaché to Japan, being awarded the Order of Bath in 1896. He retired from the Army as a Major General. With loose Royal Humane Society medal in Bronze Please see lot 306 for his brother's miniatures, lot 308 for his son's medals and lot 305 for his father's sword.
THE MOUNTED GROUP OF SIX MINIATURES BELONGING TO MAJOR GENERAL REGINALD WILLIAM SARTORIUS VC CM Who was awarded the Victoria Cross for saving a mortally wounded NCO under heavy fire at Abogu, Ashanti on 17th January 1874. Sold by direct order of the family. Major General Sartorius was the son of Admiral Sir George Rose Sartorius, GCB. He was born in Portugal on 8th May 1841 and educated at Victoria College. Along with his two brothers, Sartorius chose not to follow in his father's footsteps. Instead, he joined the Army aged sixteen on 29th January 1858. Even before the award of the Victoria Cross, his career was marked with bravery. During the Indian Mutiny, he served with the 72nd Bengal Native Infantry and was nearly killed when a shot passed through his cap, being wounded in the foot at the same time. This during the Relief of Azimghur when he offered to carry important despatches through the advancing enemy. For his service in the conflict, Sartorius was awarded the Indian Mutiny Medal with bar Central India. He had been promoted to Lieutenant in May 1859. Lieutenant Sartorius took part in the Bhutan Expedition and was awarded the Indian General Service Medal with bar Bhootan. He served with the 5th Bengal Cavalry. It was during the Third Ashanti War that Sartorius serving as a Major in the 6th Bengal Cavalry would win the Victoria Cross. During the conflict, he was with a detached column commanded by Captain Glover of the Royal Navy. Along with twenty-five of his men and with Forty rounds per man he was sent ahead to join up with Field Marshal Garnet Joseph Wolseley, 1st Viscount Wolseley at Kumasi. On the 17th January 1874 during fierce fighting at the attack on Abougu, Sartorius noticed a severely wounded Houssa NCO and succeeded in rescuing him for which he nominated for the VC. ' For having during the attack on Abogoo, on the 17th January last, removed from under a heavy fire Serjeant-Major Braimah Doctor, a Houssa Non-Commissioned Officer, who was mortally wounded, and placed him undercover.' Sadly the Houssa NCO did not survive. The award was announced in the London Gazette on 26th October 1874; he had also been Mentioned in Despatches twice during the conflict. Sartorius was invested with his Victoria Cross by Queen Victoria on 30th March 1875. He was awarded the Ashanti Medal with bar Coomassie for his service in the conflict. Throughout the war, he was accompanied by his dog 'Bell' whose picture is included with the group. Both became national heroes, and Sartorius was presented with a Gilt Metal collar for 'Bell' by the 'Ladies of Lancashire. Sartorius served in the Second Afghanistan War as a Lieutenant Colonel and was awarded the Afghanistan Medal with bar Ali Masjid. He was promoted to Colonel in 1886, and Major-General in 1895. Finally retiring in 1897 after nearly forty years' service. Sartorius was also appointed Companion of the Most Distinguished Order of St Michael and St George. Major General Sartorius passed away on the Isle of Wight on 8th August 1908. He was laid to rest in St Mary's Churchyard, South Baddesley. Please see lot 307 for his brother's miniatures and lot 305 for his father's sword.
WIR FLIEGEN FUR DEUTSCHLAND The Illustrated History of German Aviation from 1914-1936 (Gothic script) Mittler & Cohen, Berlin 1936, hard-back; Das Leibgarde Infanterie Regiment NR 115 In Weltkrieg 1914-18, World War Regimental History (Gothic script) hard-back, with two large maps and four loose photograph, 22nd July '17 and another 1st April '16; Aus Den Krigsgefangenen-Lagern des VIII A-K Wahn-Limburg-Koln photo book of 8th Army Corps POW camp at Wahn 1919, soft-back; Our Part in the Great War, Ruston & Hornsby Ltd Engineers, presentation copy dedicated to "Mr F. Moors Meadows work photographer dated 11 July '19", hard-back, illustrated history including colour plates of company war time production aircraft artillery mountings and bombs etc.; The War in the Air RFC/RAF Official History Naval and Military Press reprint, 7vols. Provenance: The R.M. Dye Military Book Collection
M.B.E. FOR BURMA TO 4462914 WO 1 CONDUCTOR A RILEY RASC Albert Riley was Warrant Officer in the Durham Light Infantry, seconded as a Conductor to the Royal Army Service Corps and then attached to the IACC ( Indian Army Corps of Clerks). He was awarded the MBE for Gallant and distinguished service for operations in Burma and on the Eastern Indian Frontier of India between the 16th May 44 to 15th August 44 The award of the MBE was announced in the London Gazette on the 28th June 1945. 'No. 4462914 Warrant Officer Class I Albert RILEY, The Durham Light Infantry (att'd. Indian Army Corps of Clerks)' The group consists of MBE near mint with the case of issue. 39/45 Star, Burma Star, War and Defence. Medal slip and extract from Annexure-II of Alfro 551/45 Condition = GEF+
GREAT WAR PAIR TO C W RANSOME ROYAL NAVAL DIVISION Correctly impressed - R.456 C W Ransome AB RNVR Condition NGVF Charles William Ransome was born in Heigham, Norfolk on 24th November 1880. A Clerk in civilian life, he was previously part of the Army Reserve but joined the RND on 10th November 1916. He served with Hawke Battalion and was entitled to the pair only. Ransome survived the war.
A GEORGE 6TH MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL GROUP TO WARRANT OFFICER RUNCIMAN, DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. Pair - impressed renamed 102822 Pte J W Runciman 2-Durham L.I. Indian General Service Medal NWF 1930/31 correctly impressed 4436531 Sjt. J W Durh. L.I. 1939/45 Star Africa Star 8th Army bar Italy Star France & Germany Star Defence Medal War medal GVI LSGC Regular Army correctly impressed 4436531 W O Cl II J W Runciman Durh L I GVI MSM correctly impressed 4436531 W O Cl I J W Runciman DLI ( official correction Regt) Condition Fine to VF John William Runciman was born in Newcastle upon Tyne on 1st January 1901 and died in Wales in 1985. Awarded the LSGC in 1937 and the MSM was announced in the London Gazette on 28th January 1941.
A SCARCE AFRICA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL 'KENYA' GROUP TO MAJOR WILKINSON DURHAM LIGHT INFANTRY. 1939 to 45 Star Africa Star Italy Star Defence Medal War Medal AGSM Kenya correctly impressed T G Wilkinson DLI Condition GVF Swing mounted as worn Thomas Geoffrey Wilkinson was born on 29th October 1915. He was commissioned into the Durham Light Infantry on 1937. During the Second World War he was posted to the 10th Bn and served in the BEF, service in Iceland followed. While serving as a Major in the Africa campaign, he was dangerously wounded by a Grenade on 12th May 1942. He was able to resume his duties as Second in Command of the 10th Bn in August 1942. Wilkinson then went on to serve with the 14th Bn in Italy. In the post-war years, he was attached to the Kings African Rifles from 2nd January 1952 until 18th December 1955. Serving with the KAR in Kenya. He retired in late 1955 and remained in the Army Reserve until 1965.
THREE WW2 ROYAL ARTILLERY TERRITORIAL GROUPS 6009462 Gunner W G Woodcock Royal Artillery The group consists of 1939/45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal; War Medal & Territorial Efficiency medal correctly impressed 6009462 GNR W G Woodcock RA Condition GVF ( TEM repined) 858572 Gunner J Frame Royal Artillery The group consists of 1939/45 Star; France & Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal & Territorial Efficiency medal correctly impressed - 858572 GNR J Frame RA James Frame joined the Royal Artillery in 1936; he was discharged 17.10.1945 Condition GVF 846960 Gunner J H Hurrell Royal Artillery The group consists of 1939/45 Star; Africa Star 8th Army bar; Defence Medal; War Medal & Territorial Efficiency medal correctly impressed 846960 Gunner J H Hurrell RA John Henry Hurrell was born in Hartlepool in 1908. He joined the Royal Artillery in 1935 and was discharged on 16th April 1939. However, he reenlisted in May and served until December 1945. John passed away in 1985 The Second World War medals are late issue. With box addressed to Mr J H Hurrell, 157 Wynyard Road, Owton Manor, Hartlepool, Cleveland. With entailment slip and dog tag. Condition NEF
British Army dress uniform khaki green jacket with Rogers, John Jones Ltd interior pocket label "Maj/Gen W C Walker 17/5/66", having staybrite crossed baton and Mameluke sword buttons, enamelled white metal longship badge and medal ribbons for MBE, Distinguished Service Order DSO with double rosette, India General Service medal with oak leaf clasp, 1939-45 star, Burma star, WWII war medal with oak leaf clasp, GSM with oak leaf clasp, GSM, Coronation 1953 medal etc
WWII our medal group comprising war medal, defence medal, 1939-1945 star and France and Germany star in issue box to Mr R S Dickson 2/1/36335 of Telford Road Edinburgh, a set of matching miniature medals, WWI war medal to 57819 PTEG W S MCDONALD HLI (Highland Light Infantry), a silver and gold fob medal "Section Cup 1908, enamelled badges including Penfold, Scottish Empire Exhibition 1938, Worshipful Company of Pattenmakers, Salvation Army, Civil Defence Corps, Womens Land Army, Army Catering Corps, cap badges including Australian Commonwealth Forces, Royal Scots, RAFC, ATS, Gordon Highlanders etc.
British Army dress uniform green khaki jacket with A Laird and Sons Ltd of Dundee and Perth interior pocket label "E C Harley 281/40" having Lothian and Borders Horse Yeomanry brass buttons, bullion wheatsheaf collar badge and medal ribbons for MBE, 1939-45 star, France and Germany star and WWII defence medal, also a pair of tartan trews (trousers)
British Army dress uniform green khaki jacket with Hawkes and Co Ltd of London label "Lt Col ... Findlay 20.6.34" having Royal Engineers buttons and shoulder buttons and medal ribbons for Victoria Cross VC, Military Cross MC with rosette, 1914-1918 star, WWI war medal, WWI victory medal and jubilee 1935 medal
Loading...
