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Click here to subscribeEphemera, 125+ items from 1870s to 1940s many military to include original 1911 pencil sketch, Min of Ag pamphlets, dinner menus, concert fliers inc. RAF 1925, Army Schools Copy Book, 1936 Olympic Games postcard, 1879 copy of Manchester Weekly Post, Guard Report 1872 (report of prisoners confined in hospital The Citadel Plymouth), The Royal Artillery Memorial Service Greece 1945 etc (gen gd) (125+)
Postcards, Military Art, a selection of 32 cards inc. 'A Garrison Libel' (set 6) published Lawrence & Jellicoe, (original packet, complete but torn, cards vg), Conrad Leigh (5), Regimental cards illustrated by F A Stewart (4), Harry Payne (5) and German Army Patriotic cards (set, 12 ) (gen gd)
Postcards, Somerset, a collection of approx 200 cards, RP's and printed, with several street scenes & other animated images inc. Empire Day Wells 1906, Hounds Castle Hotel Taunton 1934, London Hotel Taunton with car rally outside, (printed), Gloucester Rd Avonmouth, Water Shute Weston Super Mare, Coombe Dingle Village, Wadeford Village, Bath & Wells Church Army Mission Van (printed) & numerous others (gen gd)
Football programmes (26), selection, mostly 1950's inc. Bolton v Wolves Charity Shield 1958, Chesterfield Res v Bolton Res 48/9, Aldershot v Nottingham Forest, Plymouth Argyle both 50/1, v Brentford, Southend both 55/6, v QPR 56/7 & v British Army 59/60, Chelsea v Atletico Bilbao Fr 59/60, Middlesbrough v Lucerne Fr 59/60, Birmingham v Sampdoria Fr 57/8, Juventus v Arsenal Fr 1959, Liverpool Res v Bolton Res 53/4, Reading v Chelsea Fr 56/7, Leyton Orient v Millwall & Brighton both 55/6, also York City Souvenir booklet commemorating the FA Cup run to the semi Final 1954/5 etc (gen gd) (26)
Football programmes, a mixed selection of programmes inc. Finland v England Amateur International 1957, fully signed to team line-up page by England Team and reserves, also Peterborough v Bury Town FACQ 59/60, FA Amateur XI v Army Amateur XI 7 Feb 1962 at Sandhurst Military Academy (x2), Alton Town v Boscombe A, Russell Cotes Cup 59/60, plus other non-League programmes and a small selection of Scottish and Irish programmes inc. R.O.I v Chile 1960, Dunfermline v Celtic 60/61, Rangers v Napoli Fr. 58/59 etc (mostly gd) (28)
* Eckert (Heinrich Ambros). A collection of 175 military costume and regimental uniform plates, originally published in 'Saemmtliche Truppen von Europa in Characteristilchen Gruppen nach dem Leben gezeichnet von H. A. Eckert & D.Monten, Munich & Wuerzberg, 1838 - 1843, 175 lithographs (of 385) of European army uniforms, all with original hand colouring, trimmed to image and tipped on to contemporary paper with titles printed below image, divided and sorted into regiments, a few plates with chipping and loss to backing paper, each approximately 340 x 240 mm (Qty: 175)
* Little (Norman, 1883-1917). An album of drawings of military life, early 20th century, 34 sketches mounted on 19 leaves, one or two to a page (rectos only), pencil or pen & ink with traces of pencil, one with grisaille watercolour wash, depicting soldiers in camp and on manoeuvre, e.g. a horse-drawn ambulance wagon, men gathered around a banjo player, horse-drawn guns, a mounted trumpeter, etc., showing several regiments (the Royal Horse Artillary, a Household Regiment, and 1st Hussars), some titled in manuscript by the artist, a few dated (1902, 1903, 1905), first and final album leaf laid down to form pastedowns, front pastedown with mounted signature of the artist above a mounted self-portrait, both in pencil, occasional minor spotting and finger marks, largest drawing 26 x 21.5 cm (10.25 x 8.5 ins), smallest drawing 8 x 7 cm (3.25 x 2.75 ins), contemporary black half morocco, worn, with spine deficient, stencilled title in black on upper cover, folioNorman Little was a war artist and illustrator. He apparently exhibited at the Royal Academy, and one of his paintings is held by the National Army Museum (item 80490). He also illustrated several books, such as 'The Gateway to Tennyson', published in 1910, and 'Faust and Marguerite', published in 1912. During the First World War he served with the Royal Fusiliers 11th Batallion as a Lieutenant and was killed in action in 1917.(Qty: 1)
Baker (Valentine). War in Bulgaria: a Narrative of Personal Experience, 2 volumes, 1st edition, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1879, 5 folding colour maps (repaired closed tears at inner folds, final map with short split to one other fold), spotting to outer leaves, armorial bookplates of George Long, inscribed 'Lord Llangattock, from [George Long], 1908', library plates of Ardmore School inscribed 'Langattock loan' to front free endpaper versos, original blue cloth, recased, rubbed, 8vo, together with: Sandwith (Humphry), A Memoir: Compiled from Autobiographical Notes, by his Nephew Thomas Humphry Ward, 1st edition, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1884 , portrait frontispiece (spotted and offset), original cloth, spine sunned, 8vo, and McCullagh (Francis), With the Cossacks, being the Story of an Irishman who rode with the Cossacks throughout the Russo-Japanese War, 1st edition, Eveleigh Nash, 1906 , 8 photographic plates including frontispiece, map, spotting, original cloth, 8voBaker's work not in Atabey or Blackmer. After his disgrace and imprisonment for indecent assault on a passenger train, Baker travelled to Constantinople and served with great distinction as a general with the Ottoman forces the Russo-Turkish War of 1877-8, for which he 'was acclaimed by the British public as a hero' (ODNB). His account of the conflict, which argued for continued British support for the Ottoman Empire against Russian aggression and discussed his own reorganisation of the Ottoman army, is notably rare in commerce.(Qty: 4)
Sheldon (Jack). The German Army on The Somme 1914-1916, reprinted, 2006, The German Army at Passchendaele, 1st edition, 2007, The German Army on Vimy Ridge 1914-1917, 1st edition, 2008, The German Army at Cambrai, 1st edition, 2009, The German Army on The Western Front, 1st edition 2012, numerous black & white illustrations, all original cloth in dust jackets, 8vo, together with, Friedman (Norman) , Naval Weapons of World War One..., 1st edition, 2011, numerous black & whit illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, large 4to, and, Staff (Gary) , German Battlecruisers of World War One..., 1st edition, 2014, numerous colour and black & white illustrations, original cloth in dust jacket, large 4to, plus other modern military and naval history, including publications by Seaforth, Pen & Sword, Grub Street, Sutton, all original cloth in dust jackets, VG, 8vo/4to (Qty: 49)
Wilson (William Rae). Travels in Russia, 2 volumes, 1st edition, Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown and Green, 1828, 6 aquatint plates, browning, presentation inscription 'Doctor Beattie, With the Regards of The Author W. Rae Wilson' to volume 1 initial blank, gilt morocco bookplate of the recipient to volume 1 front pastedown (removed in volume 2), all ewdge gilt, contemporary morocco-grain purple calf, rebacked with original gilt spines laid down, foliate frames gilt to sides, wear to tips, 8vo (21.5 x 12.5 cm), together with: Denon (Vivant), Travels in Upper and Lower Egypt, in Company with Several Divisions of the French Army, during the Campaigns of General Bonaparte ... Translated by Arthur Aikin, 3 volumes, 1st edition thus, 1803, for T. N. Longman and O. Rees, 1803, 60 engraved plates numbered 1-59 including frontispieces (plate 59 on 2 sheets), several folding, 59 plates listed but the work possibly incomplete (some listed plates apparently absent; many plate numbers cropped some added or corrected in manuscript), browning, occasional staining,volume 1 frontispiece with old repairs verso, a few folding plates with splits along folds, contemporary tree calf, rebacked with original spines laid down, 8vo (21 x 12.5 cm), and [Wallace, Robert Grenville], Forty Years in the World; or, Sketches and Tales of a Soldier's Life, 3 volumes, 2nd and 3rd editions, George B. Whitaker, 1825, half-titles, 2 pp. advertisements rear of volume 2, lacking volume 2 signaturesP2-3, browning and soiling, volume 1 with blind-stamp of Ulverston Athenaeum to front free endpaper and marginal paper disruption to last few leaves, near-contemporary maroon half calf, rebacked with original spines laid down, rubbed, 8vo (19.3 x 11.5 cm)Abbey Travel 228 (Wilson); Blackmer 471 refers to Aikin's translation of Denon's work (it was preceded by Francis Blagdon's translation of 1802). Wallace's work mainly concerns service in India. The lot sold not subject to return.(Qty: 8)
Wolff (Joseph). Narrative of a Mission to Bokhara, in the Years 1843-1845, to ascertain the Fate of Colonel Stoddart and Captain Connolly, 2 volumes, 1st edition, for the author by John W. Parker, 1845, half-titles, 9 lithographic plates, 16 pp. publisher's advertisements to rear of volume 1, spotting to half-titles, plates and endpapers, volume 1 largely unopened, contemporary ownership inscription of Lady Emily Ponsonby to front free endpaper and bookplate of Henry and Mary Ponsonby to front pastedown (see note), original green blind-stamped cloth, a few pale marks overall, spine-ends neatly refurbished, volume 1 spine darkened and with small abrasion to one compartment, streaking to front board, volume 2 upper outer corners bumped, remains a bright copy, 8voBlackmer 1833 for the first American edition; in the UK alone the work reached a seventh edition by 1852. 'In 1839 Stoddart had been sent to Bokhara to negotiate a treaty against a background of Anglo-Russian rivalry in central Asia. In 1841 Connolly tried to joint Stoddart, who had apparently been under confinement for some time. Both officers were beheaded, probably in 1842. This was what the intrepid Wolff eventually discovered after an amazing series of of adventures in which he barely escaped with his life' (Blackmer). Provenance: Lady Emily Ponsonby, novelist (1817-1877); Henry Ponsonby (1825-1895), army officer and private secretary to Queen Victoria, and his wife Mary (née Bulteel, 1836-1916), maid of honour to Queen Victoria (bookplate).(Qty: 2)
(x) The medically important 1914 Star awarded to Brigadier A. D. McAlpine, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Royal Navy, a pioneering neurologist who led the study of multiple sclerosis1914 Star, copy clasp (Lieut: D. McAlpine. R.A.M.C.), good very fine. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The important 'Alma casualty's' group of four to Captain Frederick Sayer, 23rd Foot, fêted as the handsomest man in the British Army; renowned for his athleticism, Sayer raced Sir John Dugdale Astley in Windsor Home Park, eagerly watched by the Queen.Severely wounded while fighting the Vladimir Regiment in the Great Redoubt, Sayer returned to England and received his Crimea Medal from the hand of his ardent admirer, Queen Victoria, in the presentation at Horse Guards Parade on 18 May 1855.Sayer went on to become Magistrate of Gibraltar and Governor-General of New South Wales. It was while taking up the latter appointment that disease killed him, aged just 36.Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Alma (Captn. Sayer, Rl. Welch Fusrs.), officially engraved by Hunt & Roskell in large serif capitals; France, Second Empire, Legion of Honour, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold centre and enamel; Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidie, 5th Class breast Badge, silver, gold and enamel; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, privately manufactured by Hunt & Roskell, all mounted on original ribands with Hunt & Roskell silver top riband buckles, the second and third with some enamel loss, very fine or better (4). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Family group:'Private W. G. Piper, Essex Regiment, husband of Mrs. Piper of New Road Hadleigh, is reported wounded and missing in Palestine since November 3rd. His wife would be grateful if any comrade could give her information concerning him.'A local - Essex - newspaper, refers; he was later confirmed as killed in action.Pair: Private W. G. Piper, 1/5th Battalion, Essex Regiment, who was killed in action at the Third Battle of Gaza in November 1917British War and Victory Medals (5038 Pte. W. G. Piper, Essex R.), very fine or better (2)Five: W. E. Piper, Royal Army Service Corps1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, in their original addressed card forwarding box, with Army Council issuance slip, extremely fine (6). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
THE CORPSRoyal Army Medical CorpsA Great War Palestine operations D.C.M. awarded to Sergeant C. Scullin, 1/1st Lowland Field Ambulance, R.A.M.C., a gallant stretcher bearer who displayed 'a cool courage that was a splendid inspiration to the men'Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (316200 Sjt. C. Scullin, 1/1 Low. F.A. R.A.M.C.-T.F.), edge nicks, better than very fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
THE 'YANGTZE INCIDENT' - 70 YEARS ONINTRODUCTION'Have rejoined the Fleet south of Woo Sung. No damage or casualties. God Save the King.'Lieutenant-Commander J. S. Kerans, R.N., H.M.S. Amethyst.'Welcome back to the Fleet … Your bearing in adversity and your daring passage tonight will be epic in the history of the Navy.'Admiral Sir Patrick Brind, C.-in-C. Far East Fleet.The succinct - yet sublime - signal sent by Lieutenant-Commander J. S. Kerans, the captain of H.M.S. Amethyst, following his ship's epic escape from the grasp and guns of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in July 1949, has indeed embedded itself in the annals of the Royal Navy.Most welcome of all, however, was the message sent to the C.-in-C. by H.M. King George VI:'Please convey to the commanding officer and ship's company of H.M.S. Amethyst my hearty congratulations on their daring exploit to rejoin the Fleet. The courage, skill and determination shown by all on board have my highest commendation. Splice the mainbrace.'Transmitted seventy years ago, these historic signals marked the conclusion of what became known as the 'Yangtze Incident', an incident in which the Royal Navy won the attention - and admiration - of the free world. Total casualties amounted to three officers and 43 men killed and seven officers and 87 men wounded, the Royal Navy's greatest loss of life during peacetime operations.The exploits of H.M.S. Amethyst have rightly found a place in the annals of the Royal Navy, for they epitomise the high standards of the Senior Service in the face of great adversity. Likewise, the exploits of Black Swan, Consort and London are worthy of high praise, all three ships making plucky attempts to come to the rescue; just how plucky may be gleaned from their casualty returns.The debate held in the House of Lords on 26 April 1949 lent not just to an abiding sense of gravity and concern but, in equal measure, to the immense respect afforded those officers and ratings who had displayed such remarkable fortitude under such challenging circumstances. Here, then, the foundations of a story that led to wider acclaim:https://api.parliament.uk/historic-hansard/lords/1949/apr/26/the-yangtse-incidentThat such a small-scale, post-war incident resulted in media coverage on an unprecedented scale is surely a mark of equal esteem, albeit under an umbrella of trying international relationships. The conduct of all those personnel ensnared in the gunsights of a belligerent communist opponent - an enemy blessed with the advantages of armament and surroundings and devoid of the usual rules of conflict - was indeed sublime.And so, 70 years on, by means of this collection, we are pleased to pay homage to their gallant deeds and sacrifice. We won't be the first - countless articles and books, and the film Yangtse Incident, starring Richard Todd, precede us. Nor will we be the last, for their inspirational example must surely be timeless.H.M.S. Amethyst20 April to 31 July 1949Casualties: 21 killed or died of wounds and 31 woundedThe Naval General Service Medal awarded to Boy K. J. Morton, Royal Navy: one of the youngest members of H.M.S. Amethyst's crew at the time of the incident in April 1949, he survived - under a murderous fire - the crossing to Rose IslandNaval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Yangtze 1949 (D/JX 836312 K. J. Morton, Boy. R.N.), mounted as worn, extremely fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentThe Outstanding Collection of Medals to the Strange/Strang family, spanning six generations from the Battle of Waterloo to the Malayan EmergencyA History of the Strang FamilyThe Strang family is one of the oldest in Scotland, dating back to around 1100. The Strangs of Balkaskie are mentioned as, 'gentlemen of ancient lineage and fair estate in the eastern neuk or corner of Fife, holding also lands in Tweedale some four centuries ago'. King Robert II of Scotland granted to William Strang the right to pasture sixty oxen and cows, three hundred sheep, and four horses, belonging to his lands of Kynaldy and Petardy on the moor of Crail, and to cut there forty cart-loads of broom. The Balkaskie branch of the Strang familyIn 1362, John Strang, of Balkaskie married Cecilia Anstruther, of the little fishing harbour of Anstruther, her brother granting a charter of lands in Anstruther to the couple, likely as a wedding present; this was later confirmed by King David II. From William Strang of Balkaskie, in 1438, the line can be traced until the estate was sold in 1615. The title deeds of the original lairdship of the Strangs, now in possession of the Anstruther Baronets, confirm the alienation of the old barony under a weight of debt soon after the union of the crowns. Looking to the military and church as a focus for endeavour, John Strang of Balkaskie fell at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh on 10 September, 1547, a day of slaughter so fatal to Scottish chivalry, whilst another landless heir of the name, John Strang, rose during the German wars to be Lieutenant-Colonel of Cochran's Scotch Regiment. The parent stem around this time having been blighted, and probably cut short, the Lord Lyon accepted as its representative a branch transported to Orkney. At the Reformation, Sir Magnus and Sir George Strang were respectively prebendaries of St. Colme's and St. Andrews on the islands. Sir Magnus Strang also held the ecclesiastical dignity of subchantor, or 'succenter,' of Orkney, from about 1544 until his death in 1565.In 1615, the Balkaskie estate was sold by John the elder and his son, John the younger. The coheiresses of the line remained seated at Pitcorthy for many generations, and one son, Alexander, Provost of Forfar, sat in Parliament from 1645-48. In 1647, Alexander, a stout Royalist, made an unrestrained public protest against the Act for the delivery of King Charles I to the English and walked out of the Chamber. Thus, he set up, both for himself and for Forfar a score which was settled four years later, when one Captain Buchan, a Cromwellian informer, was seized and thrown into the local jail. The Parliamentarians, then in possession of Dundee, sent Colonel Orky and a troop of dragoons on a punitive expedition; they released the spy, harassed the town and burned all the writs and records. This pillage however was made good in 1665 - when Charles II, with a special word of gratitude for the "faithful testimony" of Provost Strang, restored the Burgh's charter. In the meantime however, Strang's son, Hercules, had fled to Stockholm where he became a successful merchant and married a Swede, Anna Schrymfier.The Burnhouse branch of the Strang familyOwing to the wholesale destruction of church records in the disastrous Scottish wars of religion, it has been impossible to trace the Burnhouse branch of the Strang family before 1600, however it is interesting to note the appearance in the nearby County of Lanarkshire, of Robert, the first of the Burnhouse Strangs, already a man of some substance, at about the time when the Balkaskie estates were sold. Born circa 1600, of Meikle Ernock, East Kilbride, in 1666 he passed the title of Laird of Burnhouse on to his son, Matthew Strang, who in turn passed it on to his son, Captain James Strang; in the rebellion of 1715 he raised a company for the King among his tenants, and served with it, as did many others of the Strang name.Denistoun's memoirs of the family of Strang offers letters and details of his descendant, Sir Robert, the celebrated artist engraver, who fought at Culloden in 1746, in the Jacobite bodyguard of Prince Charles. He clandestinely married Isabella Lumsden the next year, and owed his life to concealment under her ample skirts and hoops as worn during the period when he was attained for rebellion, and searched for by the King's troopers.The title Laird of Burnhouse subsequently transferred to Captain Alexander Strange. Commissioned into the Army, he was the first to take the final 'e' of the surname, which was finally removed by deed poll on 16 April, 1916, by his great-great-grandson, Captain H. St. J. B. Strang. An illustrious soldier who served at Waterloo, his descendants would serve the Crown for the next 150 years, as exhibited by this fine collection of family Medals.I hope that collectors enjoy reading the following stories as much as I have enjoyed writing them up. Iain Goodman.The Waterloo Medal awarded to Captain A. Strange, 13th Light Dragoons, late 51st Foot, who had the misfortune to be taken prisoner of war at the Battle of Maya, but then went on to serve at Waterloo and with the Army of OccupationWaterloo 1815 (Paymaster A. Strange, 13th Reg. Light Dragoons), initial privately corrected, fitted with original steel clip and replacement bar suspension, toned, nearly extremely fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
"FIELD MARSHALSIR PHILIP WALHOUSE CHETWODE Bart., 1st BARON CHETWODE,GCB, OM, GCSI, KCMG, DSO (1869-1950)The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time.The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next.Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time.Chetwode's famous dictum, terminating a speech to cadets when inaugurating the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun on 10th December 1932, is literally carved into the fabric of that Academy. The dictum represented not only Chetwode's personal belief but also the time-honoured principles of officers in the British and British-Indian armies. It remains no less valid and respected today for the Army of the Republic of India, whose officers still train at the IMA Dehra Dun. Scion of an ancient Buckinghamshire family, baronets since 1700, Philip Walhouse Chetwode entered the Army via the 3rd (Militia) Battalion, Oxfordshire Light Infantry in 1888, transferring in 1889 to 19th (Princess Alexandra's Own) Hussars. The 19th arrived at Bangalore in 1891 and in 1892 Lieutenant Chetwode accompanied a punitive expedition to the Chin Hills in Burma.Lieutenant-Colonel John French was his first commanding officer. French, later Field Marshal and 1st Earl of Ypres, was widely regarded at the time as the 'coming man' in terms of cavalry tactics and Chetwode's qualities clearly took his eye. Chetwode obtained his captaincy in 1897 and accompanied his regiment to South Africa for the 2nd Boer War in 1899. Serving at the Defence of Ladysmith and in most theatres of the war, he emerged from it with a DSO and the enhanced approbation of French, who had commanded the Cavalry Division. His star clearly in the ascendant after the war, he inherited the Baronetcy in 1905, was appointed French's Assistant Military Secretary in 1906 and obtained command of his regiment in 1908. The 19th Hussars was part of 4th Cavalry Brigade, commanded at the time by Edmund Allenby who, like French, was impressed by Chetwode.The outbreak of war in 1914 found Chetwode in command of 5th Cavalry Brigade, within the Cavalry Division commanded by Allenby; it covered the retreat from Mons and the subsequent advance from the Marne. His effectiveness in that role being recognised by French - then commanding the British Expeditionary Force, Chetwode was given command of 2nd Cavalry Division in July 1915. As the war in Flanders settled into the stalemate of the trenches, Chetwode might have been remembered by history as one of those caricature cavalry generals frustrated by their inability to deploy cavalry in its traditional role. Fortunately for his career and reputation, this was not to be since, at the end of 1916, he was posted to the one theatre of the war that still offered great potential for the mounted arm: the Middle East.The Palestine campaign was to elevate Chetwode from just another General, albeit with great promise, to one marked for very senior rank and position. When he arrived in Egypt early in December 1916, the groundwork had been laid for an advance by the Egyptian Expeditionary Force (EEF) eastward into Turkish Palestine. Chetwode was appointed to command the Desert Column in the vanguard of the advance. The core of the Column comprised Australian Light Horse, British Yeomanry and New Zealand Mounted Rifles regiments, all of which fought as mounted infantry. This force enjoyed early success at Magdhaba and then at Rafah, on the approach to Gaza, but concerns about water for the horses and lack of intelligence about actual Turkish strength occasionally made Chetwode cautious. In hindsight, such caution may have been unnecessary but then, as Chetwode wrote in 1940, 'Generals are always marvels if they win a battle and always fools if they lose one … so it is hardly remarkable that … they may appear to err on the side of caution'. The three battles for Gaza are covered elsewhere in this catalogue, the eventual capture of Gaza in October 1917 following the appointment of Allenby to command the EEF in June. On arrival in theatre, Allenby was presented by Chetwode with a plan aimed at resolving the impasse before Gaza and proposing subsequent operations towards Jerusalem. Part of Allenby's reorganisation of the EEF was to appoint Chetwode to command XX Corps, containing four infantry divisions. Basing his strategy upon Chetwode's plan, Allenby's campaign was marked by almost continual success, a success that Allenby duly recorded as being 'largely due' to Chetwode's, 'strategical foresight and tactical skill'. These talents of Chetwode's were widely recognised: Archibald Wavell - later Field Marshal and 1st Earl Wavell, who served on Chetwode's staff in 1918 - recorded in about 1936 that Chetwode, '… had about the best and quickest military brain I have known, an extremely good tactical eye for ground and a great gift for expressing a situation clearly and concisely …'.Chetwode remained in the Middle East until May 1919, leaving as a substantive Lieutenant-General, KCB and KCMG, to be appointed Military Secretary to the Secretary-of-State for War, Winston Churchill. Appointed Deputy Chief of the Imperial General Staff in 1920, he was Adjutant-General 1922-23, C-in-C. Aldershot 1923-27 and promoted General in 1926. In 1928, the final phase of his active service career began: he was appointed Chief of the General Staff, India.The India to which Chetwode returned had greatly changed since his departure in 1899. Politically, the 1920s had been marked by growing calls for self-government. Militarily, the Indian Army had been radically reorganised, reduced in size and budget and was increasingly the target of calls by nationalist politicians for the 'Indianisation' of its officer-corps. The Indian Army had always drawn a significant number of its officers from among the indigenous population but, generally, such officers had not risen above the rank of company commander and were always subordinate to British officers. Gradually, during the 1920s, this changed. Indians were admitted to Sandhurst, in limited numbers, and a Cadet College was established at Dehra Dun as a kind of pre-Sandhurst. At the same time, falteringly and slowly, the 'Indianisation' of the army increased. After two years as CGS India, during which he was advanced to GCB, Chetwode was appointed Commander-in-Chief, India. Almost immediately upon appointment, he was ordered to chair a committee tasked with the creation of an 'Indian Sandhurst' - to produce Indian officers for all branches of the Indian Army. The Committee assembled in Simla late in May 1931 and published its report less than two months later. The Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun was the result. Its main building was (and still is) called 'The Chetwode Building' in honour of the C-in-C India who had driven through its creation and who inaugurated it in December 1932 with the ringing words at the beginning of this essay.Chetwode spent five years as C-in-C India, being promoted Field Marshal in 1933 and appointed GCSI in 1934; on his return home he was appointed to the Order of Merit. In dealing with nationalist politicians in India and cost-cutting ones in Britain, he deployed diplomatic skills that were as remarkable as the military ones for which he was better-known. At the same time, he instituted changes in the Indian armed services that lasted until 1947, many of which - like the IMA Dehra Dun - have stood the test of time. It is difficult to argue with the assessment of his incumbency as C-in-C India printed in The Times following the announcement of his retirement: 'Surely India never had a better Commander-in-Chief, no Viceroy a more admirable colleague, no Army a more inspiring leader.'Chetwode had fifteen more years of a long life to live after his return from India.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) An M.S.M. group of three awarded to Battery Sergeant-Major T. Colclough, Royal ArtilleryAfghanistan 1878-80, 1 clasp, Ali Musjid (6428, By. Qr. Mr. Sgt. T. Colclough, F./3, Bde. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (6428. By. Qr. Mr. Sgt. T. Colclough, 3rd. B. R.A.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (B. S. Mjr: T. Colclough, R.A.), test mark to rim not obscuring naming to second, otherwise good very fine (3). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) An R.V.M. group of three awarded to Sergeant-Major J. K. Williams, King's Royal Rifle Corps, later Messenger to the Usher of the Black Rod, House of Lords and Resident Superintendent, House of LordsCoronation 1902, bronze; Royal Victorian Medal, E.VII.R., silver; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (3456. Cr. Sergt. J. K. Williams, K. Rl. Rif: C.), very fine (3). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by the Estate of a Direct DescendentAn impressive C.B., Egypt Operations D.S.O. group of thirteen awarded to Brigadier-General G. R. Cassels, Indian Army, who served in the Sudan and endured a brace of wounds on the North West Frontier of India, one of which was notably covered at length by Winston S. Churchill in The Story of the Malakand Field ForceReturned to the field during the Great War as Commandant of 1/123rd Outram's Rifles, he rose and rising to the command of the 31st Infantry Brigade in Egypt and 20th Infantry Brigade in India.The Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Military) Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with its Garrard case of issue; Queen's Sudan 1896-98 (Lieut: G. R. Cassels, 35: Sikh B. Inft:); India General Service 1895-1902, 3 clasps, Waziristan 1901-2, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Malakand 1897 (Lieut. C. [sic] R. Cassels. 35 Sikhs.), clasps in this order as worn; Khedive's Sudan 1896-1908, no clasp (Lieut: G. R. Cassels. 35th. Bl. Infy.); 1914-15 Star (Lt-Col. G. R. Cassels. I.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. G. R. Cassels.); France, Croix de Guerre, with Palme upon riband, dated '1914-1918'; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Egypt, Kingdom, Order of the Nile, Commander's neck Badge, silver-gilt, silver and enamel; Romania, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Commander's neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, the breast Medals mounted court-style as worn by Ranken & Co. Ltd, India with the exception of the Jubilee and Coronation Medals, D.S.O. with pin adapted for mounting, obverse centre depressed, otherwise good very fine (13). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A fine 1916 D.S.O. group of seven awarded to Colonel W. F. S. Casson, 27th Light Cavalry, Indian Army, who earned no less than four 'mentions' during a distinguished careerDistinguished Service Order, G.V.R.; 1914 Star (Capt. W. F. S. Casson, D.S.O., 27/Cavy.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Maj. W. F. S. Casson.); India General Service 1908-35, 2 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1921-24, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Bt. Lt. Col. W. F. S. Cossow, 27 Cavy); Defence Medal 1939-45; Delhi Durbar 1911, third with officially re-impressed naming, note surname spelling and clasp reverses removed to facilitate mounting to fifth, very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sold by Order of a Direct DescendentA Great War O.B.E. group of seven awarded to Major-General H. H. Blake, Royal Army Medical Corps, who having served on the Western Front went on to work closely with Dr Ludwig Guttmann at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, their surgeries revolutionised the treatment of spinal injuries and ultimately led to the foundation of the Paralympic GamesThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919, on post-1937 riband; 1914-15 Star (Capt. H. H. Blake. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. H. H. Blake); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (Lt. Col. H. H. Blake. R.A.M.C.); Delhi Durbar 1911; Coronation 1937, mounted as worn, toned, good very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Great War M.B.E. group of four to Major T. Cokayne, Nottinghamshire & Derbyshire Regiment, late Rifle Brigade, who served as a Musketry Staff Officer in Northern Command during the Great War and latterly as a Weapons Training Advisor at G.H.Q. of the Army of the Black Sea at ConstantinoplePlaced on the Retired List in April 1920, he nonetheless served as Officer Commanding 'C' Company of the 14th (Derbyshire) Battalion, Home Guard, during the Second World War, an impressive feat for the holder of an Edwardian L.S. & G.C. MedalThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member's 2nd type breast badge, hallmarks for London 1919; British War Medal 1914-20 (2. Lieut. T. Cokayne.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (589 Q. M. Sjt: Instr: T. Cokayne, S. of M.), light contact marks, otherwise very fine and better (4). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Great War Egypt operations M.C. group of four awarded to Captain P. J. W. McClenaghan, Indian Army, who was tragically murdered by a Sepoy of his own Regiment in 1930 at LahoreMilitary Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued, with its named case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. P. J. W. McClenaghan); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1921-24 (Capt. P. J. W. McClenaghan, 4-8 Punjab R.), mounted as worn, together with official duplicate issue British War and Victory Medals (2-Lt. P. J. W. MacClenaghan), the second and third with official corrections, very fine and better (6). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An M.S.M. group of seven awarded to Warrant Officer Class I D. Kirkwell, Royal Army Service Corps, late Royal FusiliersQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmith (7440 Pte. D. Kirkwell, 2nd Rl: Fus:); 1914-15 Star (S-18032 S. Q. M. Sjt. - A. S. S. Mjr. - D. Kirkwell. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (S-18032 T. W. O. Cl. 1. D. Kirkwell. A.S.C.); Coronation 1902, bronze; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (18032 Sjt: D. Kirkwell. A.S.C.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (18032 W. O. Cl. 1. D. Kirkwell R.A.S.C.), mounted as worn in this order, the last with name and unit officially corrected, very fine and a rare combination (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A fine M.S.M. and Long Service group of seven awarded to Regimental Sergeant-Major W. H. Slater, Rifle Brigade, late London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (48014 Pte. W. H. Slater, Rif. Brig.); France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., crowned bust (6906352 C. Sjt. W. H. Slater, Rif. Brig.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (6906352 W.O. Cl. 1. W. H. Slater, Rifle Bde.), the Great War awards nearly very fine, the remainder rather better (7). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Great War M.S.M. awarded to Acting Sergeant H. Littlewood, Royal Army Veterinary Corps, late 7th Dragoon GuardsMeritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (Reg-706 Pte. A. Sjt: - H. Littlewood. R.A.V.C.), contact marks and some edge wear, nearly very fine. Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A post-War Mesopotamia M.S.M. group of five awarded to Staff Sergeant F. G. Sole, Supply and Transport Corps, late Indian Army Supply Column, Royal Field Artillery and Royal Horse Artillery1914-15 Star (24915 S. Sjt. F. G. Sole, R.H.A.); British War and Victory Medals (24915 S. Sjt. F. G. Sole. R.A.); General Service Medal 1918-62, 1 clasp, Iraq (24915 S-Sjt. F. G. Sole. S & T. Corps.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (1038300 S. Sjt. F. G. Sole. R.A.); Army L.S. & G.C. Medal, G.V.R. (1038300 S. Sjt. F. P. Sole. R.H.A.), note initial to last, very fine (5). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An Order of St. John group of six to District Superintendent G. Goulburn, St. John Ambulance Brigade, late Royal Army Medical CorpsThe Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Serving Brother's badge, circular type, silver and enamel, unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (61364. Pte. G. Goulburn. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals (61364 Pte. G. Goulburn. R.A.M.C.); Defence Medal 1939-45; St. John Service Medal, 6 clasps (18594. D/Supt. G. Golborne. Middleton Dvn. 1938.), note variations in surname spelling, contact marks and wear thus nearly very fine (6). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The important archive and replica V.C. group of seven worn by Major R. Wakeford, The Hampshire Regiment, who aged 22 and accompanied by his orderly and armed only with a revolver, advanced and killed a number of enemy from the German 1st Parachute Division, and 'bagged' over 20 prisoners when the Company came forwardVictoria Cross, a quality tailor's copy (Captain Richard Wakeford 2/4th Bn The Hampshire Regt 13th May 1944); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, copy clasp, 1st Army; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, M.I.D. oak leaf; Coronation 1953, as worn, very fine (7). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) An M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Staff-Sergeant Warrant Officer Class II W. A. Benham, Royal Engineers, late Royal Army Service Corps1939-45 Star; Africa Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., Regular Army (29519 S. Sjt. W. A. Benham. R.E.); Meritorious Service Medal, G.VI.R. (29519 S. Sjt. W.O. Cl. 2. W. A. Benham, R.E.); Romania, Kingdom, Medal for Hardihood and Loyalty, 2nd Class with swords, silvered bronze, very fine and better (8). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An 'AFCENT Group' M.B.E. group of four awarded to Captain F. E. J. Bartlett, Royal EngineersThe Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya (19190824 Sgt F E J Bartlett RE R); General Service 1962-2007, 2 clasps, Radfan, South Arabia (9190824 Sgt F E J Bartlett RE R); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (Lt F E J Bartlett RE R), mounted court-style as worn, toned, good very fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Colour-Sergeant A. Matthews, Coldstream Guards, a defender of HougoumontWaterloo 1815 (Corp. Andrew Matthews, 2nd Batt. Coldstream Gds.), fitted with contemporary silver bar suspension and ribbon buckle; Army L.S. & G.C., W.IV.R. (A. Matthews, Color Serjt. Coldstream Guards. 1834), fitted with original steel clip and rectangular bar suspension, the first well-worn and pitted, fine, the second good very fine (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The remarkable group of three to Private C. Chapman, 11th Light Dragoons; having acted as Wellington's Orderly at the Battle of Waterloo on 18 June 1815, Chapman was specially chosen by "Old Atty" to be his valet, a role he ably fulfilled until the Duke's death in 1852Fondly remembered by the Wellesley family, he received several 'mentions' in Muriel Wellesley's memoirsMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 1 clasp, Salamanca (Christopher Chapman, 11th Light Dragoons); Waterloo 1815 (Christ. Chapman, 11th Reg. Light Dragoons.), original steel clip and split-ring suspension; Army of India 1799-1826, 1 clasp, Bhurtpoor (C. Chapman, 11th Lt. Dragns.), short hyphen reverse, light scratches and edge wear, very fine (3). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Quartermaster Sergeant Henry Brown, 84th FootMilitary General Service 1793-1814, 2 clasps, Nivelle, Nive (H. Brown, 84th Foot); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 1st type (H. Brown, Qr. Master Serj. 84th Regiment Foot. 1839.), fitted with original steel clip and straight bar suspension, edge nicks, good very fine (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A very rare pair awarded to Sergeant D. Bloomfield, Middlesex Militia, late Colour Sergeant, Royal Marines, who served aboard Rattlesnake during her Arctic expedition of 1853-54 in the search for Sir John FranklinArctic 1818-55, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (3979. Serjt Danl. Bloomfield. 4th Middlesex Militia), first good very fine, the second very fine (2). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Four: Corporal Matthew Davis, 34th FootCrimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (W. Davis. 34th Regt.); Indian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (W. Davis. 34th Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (3515 Corpl. Mattw. Davis 34th Foot); Turkish Crimea, Sardinian issue, unnamed as issued, officially impressed naming to first three, unofficial suspension to fourth, contact marks, nearly very fine (4). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Collar Maker Sergeant J. Darrie, Royal Horse ArtilleryIndian Mutiny 1857-59, 1 clasp, Lucknow (Gunr. J. Darrie, Rl. H. Art.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (214 Collr. Mr. Sjt. J. Darrie B. Bde. R.H.A.), first rather polished, second with scratches, nearly very fine (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Colour Sergeant-Major J. Jepson, 4th Foot, late 15th HussarsAbyssinia 1867 (4360 Cr. Sergt. Joseph Jepson 1st. Batt. 4th. The K.O.R. Regt.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (4360. Sjt. Maj: J. Jepson, 1-4th. Foot.), attempted erasure to naming and battalion of first, contact marks, nearly very fine (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Three: Bandmaster C. Antoney, 60th RiflesAfghanistan 1878-80, 2 clasps, Ahmed Khel, Kandahar (4223, Band Mr. C. Antoney. 2/60th. Foot); Kabul to Kandahar Star 1880 (4223 Band Mastr. C. Antoney 2/60 Foot); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (Bndmstr. C. Antoney. K.R.R.C.), the first worn and pitted, very fine (3). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers. SRN: The third medal is a Meritorious Service Medal (G.V.R.) NOT an L.S. & G.C. as previously stated – estimate stands.
(x) Five: Pipe-Major R. Watt, King's Own Scottish Borderer, a popular regimental character who died at Bulawayo in November 1901Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, undated reverse, 1 clasp, Gemaizah 1888 (1965. Pte. R. Watt. 2/K. O. Sco: Bord:); India General Service 1895-1908, 1 clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (3211 Sergtt. R. Watt. 2nd. Bn. K. O. Sco: Bord:); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (3211 Serjt: - Piper R. Watt. K. O. Scot: Bord:); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., small letter reverse (3211. S: Piper: R. Watt. K: O: S: B'drs.); Khedive's Star, undated, unnamed as issued, light traces of adhesive spot to reverses, light contact marks and pitting, otherwise very fine (5). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Staff Sergeant Major W. G. Leigh, 14th HussarsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Belfast (3208, Corpl. W. Leigh, 14/Hrs.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3208 Serjt:-Tptr: W. Leigh. 14th. Hussars.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3208 Sjt:Tptr: W. G. Leigh. 14/Hrs.), note second initial, light contact marks and polishing, nearly very fine(3). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Five: Private J. A. Hefferon, Essex Regiment, late Army Service Corps and King's Royal Rifle Corps, who served under an alias during the Great WarQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (6211 Pte J. Andrews, 3-K.R.R.C.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (6211 Pte. J. Andrews, 3-K.R.R.C.); 1914-15 Star (SS-6942 Pte. J. Hefferon. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals (SS-6942 Pte. J. Hefferon, A.S.C.), mounted as worn, polished, nearly very fine and somewhat unusual (5). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Seven: Sergeant W. Edwards, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who was taken Prisoner of War at Blood River Poort on 17 September 1901 and severely wounded in the Great WarQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (1942 Pte. W. Edwards, K.R.R.C.); King's South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (1942 Corpl: W. Edwards. K.R.R.C.); 1914 Star, with clasp (1942 L. Cpl. W. Edwards, 2/K.R. Rif. C.); British War and Victory Medals (1942 Sjt. W. Edwards, K.R. Rif. C.); Jubilee 1935; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (1942 L. Cpl. W. Edwards, K.R.R.C.), light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (7). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Pair: Sergeant Instructor of Musketry, W. J. Humerston, King's Royal Rifle CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 (4230 Sejt.-Inst: Msky: W. Humerston, K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (4230. Cr. Sgt. W. Humerston, K. R. Rif: C.), the first with officially re-impressed naming, the fourth clasp loose as issued, cleaned, very fine (2). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Six: Rifleman G. Morrison, King's Royal Rifle CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2260 Pte. G. Morrison. K.R.R.C.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Somaliland 1902-04 (2260 Pte. G. Morrison, K.R.R.C.); 1914-15 Star, erased; British War and Victory Medals (2260 Pte. G. Morrison, K. R. Rif. C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (2260 Pte. G. Morrison, K. R. Rif. C.), the third an erased replacement medal, otherwise very fine (6). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Trooper L. Thayers, Royal Horse GuardsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal (471 Tpr: L. Thayers, R.H. Gds:); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (471 Tpr. L. Thayers. R.H.G.), light contact marks, otherwise very fine (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Five: Sergeant C. H. Buckle, Highland Light Infantry, late King's Royal Rifle Corps, a Boer War veteran who was reported wounded in the "Roll of Honour" casualty list published by The Times on 1 January 1915 Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9705 Corpl: C. Buckle. K.R.R.C.); 1914 Star, with clasp (6705 Sjt. C. Buckle, 1/K.R. Rif:C.); British War and Victory Medals (9705 Sjt. C. Buckle, K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (9705 Sjt. C. Buckle, K.R.R.C.), very fine and better (5). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Family group:Five: Private A. Harvey, King's Royal Rifle CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (7913 Pte. A. Harvey, K.R.R.C.); 1914-15 Star (7913 Pte. A. Harvey, K.R. Rif. C.); British War and Victory Medals (7913 Pte. A. Harvey, K.R. Rif. C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (7913 Pte. A. Harvey, K.R.R.C.), contact marks to the first, otherwise very fineThree: Private A. V. Harvey, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who was taken Prisoner of War at Calais in May 19401939-45 Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, in O.H.M.S. box of issue, addressed to 'Mr A. V. Harvey, Iver Village Post Office, Iver, Bucks', nearly extremely fine (8). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Pair: Sergeant T. C. Worry, King's Royal Rifle CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing's Nek (583 Sgt. T. C. Warry, K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., V.R. (583 Sgt. T. C. Worry, K.R.R.C.), note different spelling of surname, minor edge bruise to second, otherwise good very fine (2). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Pair: Sergeant-Bugler W. C. Symons, King's Royal Rifle CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (5775 Serjt: W. Symons. K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (5775 Sjt: Bglr: W. C. Symons. K.R.R.C.), light contact marks, very fine (2). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Three: Lance-Corporal C. Clow, King's Royal Rifle CorpsQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Orange Free State, South Africa 1902 (18 Pte. C. Clow. K.R.R.C.); British War Medal 1914-20 (18 Pte. C. Clow. K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (18 L.Cpl. C. Clow, K. R. Rif: C.), nearly extremely fine (3). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: 2nd Corporal F. Burton, Army Service Corps, who lost his life during the Great WarQueen's South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Transvaal, South Africa 1902, Cape Colony (9687 2nd Cpl. F. Burton. A.S.C.), unoffical rivets between second and third clasps; Bronze Memorial Plaque (Frederick Burton), disc detached from clasps on first, nearly very fine, the second extremely fine. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Boer War pair awarded to Sergeant-Major F. G. A. Dearman, King's Royal Rifle Corps, who had his right eye excised after an accidental wound on 20 January 1913Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Transvaal, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9347 Corpl: F. Dearman, K.R.R.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (9347 Sjt. F. Dearman, K.R.R.C.), edge bruising and edge nicks, otherwise good very fine (2). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Five: Staff Sergeant R. L. Trickett, Army Ordnance Corps, who was killed on 26 October 1940 during a German Air Raid on Birmingham1914 Star, with slide-on clasp (A-1107 Ar: S. Sjt. R. L. Trickett, A.O.C.); British War and Victory Medals (A-1107 S. Sjt. R. L. Trickett, A.O.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (7578620 S. Sjt. R. L. Trickett, R.A.O.C.); Delhi Durbar 1911, very fine and better (5). Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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