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Lot 301
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS & VAD, BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (E. P. Meikle. V.A.D.); officially impressed. Old cabinet tone, practically as struck. Matron Edith Patricia Meikle served with the Voluntary Aid Detachment during the Great War. She was awarded a decoration by the King of Belgium, and appears to have served with the British Red Cross and Order of St John as a Nurse in France and later as Matron at the Belgian Field Hospital at Hoogstadt. Her missing Victory Medal appears to have been sold previously for £80 on a ‘Chelsea Military Antiques List’. Sold with printed copy MIC, copy photograph of her in uniform annotated ‘Miss Meikle – decorated by the King of the Belgians’, and other research, which suggests she may have undertaken a visit to India and Burma with Viceroy Lord Reading in 1923.
Lot 302
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL ARMY MEDICAL CORPS & VAD, SERVICE MEDAL OF ST JOHN OF THE ORDER OF ST JOHN (4) to (1680 Pte. E. A. Wilkins. No 2 Dis. India S.J.A.B.O. 1934.) and (24524 Pte. C. G. Pitt. No 2 Dist. SJAB. 1942) and (27923 D/Supt. J. V. Vince. No 2 Dist. S.J.A.B. 1943) and, base metal issue (N. M. E. Hughes Kent S.J.A.B. 1955.); medals engraved in various styles. About good very fine, toned. (4)
Lot 305
MILITARY MEDALS, A Great War Family Group to ‘Sharp’ – including medals to 3 serving brothers, comprising: A Great War Group of 2 awarded to Driver W E Sharp, 43 Battery, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: 1914-15 Star (62240 Dvr: W. E. Sharp. R.F.A.), British War Medal, 1914-1920 (62240 Dvr. W. E. Sharp. R.A.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned. A Great War Pair awarded to Private Richard Sharp, Northumberland Fusiliers, late Army Service Corps, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (TS.2363 Pte. R. Sharp. A.S.C.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Extremely fine, lightly toned. BRITISH WAR MEDAL, 1914-1920 (2224 Pte. H. Sharp. Glouc. R.); officially impressed. Lightly toned, nearly extremely fine. (5) Sold with copy MICs, showing the first to be lacking its appropriate Victory Medal, the second lacking a 1914 Star, and the latter lacking its 1914-15 Star and Victory Medals. The latter, Private Harry Sharp, was killed in action on what would be the Third Day of the Somme – the 3rd of July 1916, whilst serving with the 8th Battalion, Gloucestershire Regiment.
Lot 33
MILITARY MEDALS, An Interesting Great War MM Group of 3 awarded to Corporal William Tomlinson, 10th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, with engraved silver presentation pocket watch, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (24542 Pte W. Tomlinson. RAMC), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (24542 A. Cpl. W. Tomlinson. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold with silver pocket watch, inner case bearing hallmarks for Birmingham dated 1915 and makers mark W.E., believed to be William Ehrhardt, Barr Street, West Hockley, Birmingham, with interior casing engraved: ‘Presented to Corpl W. Tomlinson For Meritorious Services in the Field during the Great War 1914-1918 by the Friends & Fellowworkers at Warsop Vale’. Dark tone, once cleaned with some hairlines, about very fine, pocket watch worthy of inspection, inner watch face with hairline fissure, some residue at upper connection. (4) MM London Gazette 23.07.1919 – ‘24542 Pte Tomlinson, W., 10th Fd. Amb. (Mansfield) Sold with copy London Gazette mention, and copy MIC. Warsop Vale was the site of a village and major Colliery based in Northern Nottinghamshire, near the Derbyshire border, approximately 5 miles north of Mansfied.Worthy of further research.
Lot 346
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, GVR, Meritorious Service Type (3959 S. Sjt: R. N. Morris. 7. S.A. Inf.); officially impressed. Polished with surface hairlines, very fine, toned. MSM London Gazette 29.08.1918 – ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in East Africa.’ Staff Sergeant Richard Norman Morris served in the Great War in the 7th Battalion South African Infantry. He was wounded in action 12 February 1916, receiving a shell wound to the left knee during the attack on the heavily fortified position on Salaita Hill, near Mount Kilimanjaro. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal ‘Immediate Award’ in connection with the campaigns in East Africa. His service papers show his next of kin as John William Morris, of Glenthorne, Carnock, Staffs, England. Sold with copy service papers, London Gazette entry, MSM roll mention, and printed research regarding this campaign.
Lot 354
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with swivel type scroll suspension (1669. O. R. Clerk. B. J. Davies. D Of Corn: L.I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Suspension just a little loose with a few light marks and tiny edge nicks, otherwise good very fine, toned. Orderly Room Clerk Benjamin Davies was born c.1850 in Haford, Pembrokeshire and attested for service with the 32nd Foot 15 June 1868 at Colchester, having previously worked as a Smith. He served in the Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Malta and at home, serving with the Colours for some 28 years. Sold with copy service papers showing this to be his only entitlement.
Lot 359
MILITARY MEDALS, FAMILY GROUPS, Family Group to ‘Barrett’, comprising: ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, swivel type (3166. Pte W. Barrett. 2nd Bn Gr Gds); engraved in large upright capitals. A few small hairlines marks, good very fine, lightly toned. and: An IGS and Second Boer War Group of 3 awarded to Private F W Barrett, 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1854-1895, 2 clasps, Hazara 1891, Samana 1891 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rif. C.), India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, single clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (4592 Pte. F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rifle Corps), Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse, 4 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast, South Africa 1901 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett, K.R.R.C.); the first two officially engraved in a running script, the latter officially impressed, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Polished, a few hairlines and marks, very fine. (3)
Lot 360
MILITARY MEDALS, FAMILY GROUPS, Family Group to ‘Mayes’, to father, son-in-law and son, comprising: ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with swivel-type suspension (973. Gunner C. Mayes, D.S.R.A); officially impressed. Attractively toned, very fine. and: QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (628 3rd Cl: Tpr: P. Potter. S.A.C.); officially impressed. Good very fine, toned. and: A Great War KIA Trio awarded to Private Walter James Mayes, 51st Battalion, 1st AIF, late 11th Battalion, killed in action at the battle of Moquet Farm on the 15th of August 1917, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1750 Pte W. J. Mayes. 28/Bn. A.I.F.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1750 Pte. W. J. Mayes 28 Bn. A.I.F.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned. (5) 973 Charles Mayes was born in Greenwich, Kent and enlisted as an 18 year old in July of 1861. He served for a total of 21 years with the colours in Canada and home. He was in possession of 5 G.C. Badges and his character was described as “Very Good”. On discharge he was posted to M Battery 4th Bde R.A. He died in Aldershot in 1899. This his only entitlement. 628 Trooper Percival Potter enlisted into the S.A.C. during the Boer War. Sold with a full record of service showing entitlement for the SA 01 and SA 02 bars. Percival Potter married Martha Charlotte Potter, daughter of Charles Mayes. Both Percival and Martha are buried in Perth, Western Australia. 1750 Walter James Mayes initially enlisted into the 11th Bn 1st AIF. During the re organisation of the AIF after the ANZAC campaign he was sent to the 51st Bn. It appears he was killed in action during the Mouquet Farm battle where many Australians gave their lives on the 15th of August, 1916. His sister Martha Charlotte Potter (née Mayes, is listed as his next of kin for the Great War. All three medals/groups with complete service records.
Lot 42
MILITARY MEDALS, CAMPAIGN MEDALS & GROUPS, An Extremely Rare Pairing of ‘Father & Son’ Naval General Service Officers Medals awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Henry John Murton, Royal Marines, recipient of a sword from the Lloyds Patriotic Fund for Gallantry for his role in the cutting out of the Schooner Giganta at Viega, and to his son Lieutenant Henry Fortescue Murton, Royal Marines, comprising: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Egypt (H. J. Murton, Lieut R. M.); the initials erased and engraved, surname and rank officially impressed. One or two tiny marks and minor nicks, otherwise good very fine, toned. and: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Navarino (H. F. Murton, Lieut R.M.); the initials erased and engraved, surname and rank officially impressed. Occasional small marks and reverse rim nicks, generally very fine, lightly toned ex Sotheby’s auction, July 1966, both medals sold together with a Sultan’s Gold Medal for Egypt for £70. Lieutenant Colonel Henry John Murton, Royal Marines, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant 1 May 1798 and led a distinguished career. As recorded in Hart’s Army list for 1851: “Lt. Col. Murton served in the North Sea and Helder Expedition, 1799; served in the Egyptian Expedition [aboard HMS Rodney] and the East Indies, 1801; in the West Indies, slightly wounded in 1804, on the Coast of France engaged with an enemy Flotilla in 1805; the Mediterranean in 1806 cutting out enemy vessels from under the Batteries, and was voted a Sword from the Patriotic Fund; the Coast of Spain aiding the Guerillas; served in Holland, 1813, Medal for service in Egypt.” He retired on Full Pay 12 February 1842, and died at Brompton (Chatham) 6 January 1854. The inscription of his Lloyds Sword is worthy of inclusion: “From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Lieut H.I. (Henry John) Murton of the Royal Marines of HMS Renommee for his Gallant Conduct in the Command of the Marines Employed in Boarding & Carrying the Spanish Schooner Giganta of 9 Guns & 38 Men under the Batteries of the Town & Tower of Viega 4 May 1806 as Recorded in the London Gazette 8 July 1806.” This sword has appeared on the market as recently as 2003, and was previously sold at auction by Butterfield & Bonhams 15 October 1996, and originally sold by Sotheby’s in 1966, just months prior to the original sale of the medals. His son, Lieutenant Henry Fortescue Murton, Royal Marines, served at the Battle of Navarino aboard HMS Asia. He appears to have resigned from further naval service as the result of a conflict between himself and Captain William Wise whilst serving on HMS Thunderer, stemming from a perceived act of indiscipline. For this, Captain Wise ordered Second Lieutenant H F Murton to keep the First Watch (8.00pm to Midnight) whilst in port at Malta. As Royal Marine officers were not usually expected to keep watch, this order angered Murton who promptly offered his resignation, which equally promptly appears to have been accepted – as he was shipped home. In June 1834, his father, the then Captain H J Murton, wrote an appeal for reinstatement, which was apparently unsuccessful. Research appears to show that rather curiously, he died at Waco, Texas, in April, 1880, aged 44 years. It is the cataloguer’s hypothesis that both medals must have been issued as ‘H. Murton, Lieut R.M.’ (a coincidence between their ranks and medal entitlement at time of issue) and that the recipients had their initials added subsequently to distinguish more clearly between father and son’s medals. As such, the Message NGS roll showing entitlement to only H J Murton (a unique surname) for a two clasp NGS medal for Egypt & Navarino, with both awards shown at the rank of Second Lieutenant for actions many years apart, can only be erroneous. Sold with a quantity of detailed research, including a photocopy of Lt Colonel’s
Lot 53
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, 2 clasps, Nepaul, Bhurtpoor (G. Ross, 17th Foot.); officially impressed. Once cleaned with very light hairlines, two or three minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine with some lustre, scarce ex DNW auction, 23 September 2005, lot 127. George Ross was born c.1794 in All Saints, Leicester, and he enlisted for service with the 17th Foot 21 May 1813, at the age of 19, having previously worked as a Frame Work Knitter. He served with the 17th Foot until 22 November 1822, when he volunteered into the 14th Foot, with whom he won the entitlement to his Bhurtpoor clasp. Overall he served in the East Indies from 4 December 1814 until 14 January 18031, and was discharged at Athlone 7 November 1833, which mentions his presence at the action of Jubbulpore, and at the siege of Bhurtpore [sic]. Sold with detailed paperwork, including research, roll mentions and discharge papers. This one of only 300 2-clasp medals, from an issue of c.4500 medals.
Lot 54
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, single clasp, Bhurtpoor (Lieut. W. Wingfield, 10th L. Cav.); officially impressed. Very fine, lightly toned. ex Christie’s auction, July 1987. Lieutenant Watkin Wingfield was born at Ruabon 17 June 1803, the second son of the Reverend Rowland Wingfield, vicar of Ruabon, co. Denbigh. Having been educated at Rugby School, he served in India initially as an Ensign with the 23rd Madras NI, before transferring to serve with the 10th Light Cavalry, being present with the former regiment at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor in 1826, for which he was awarded the Army of India medal. He was also in 1827 and was from 1827 to 1831 an Adjutant in the Governor General’s Body Guard. He died at 65 Chester Square, London, 23 September 1886, and wrote a theatrical work called ‘The Hidden Treasure’ which remains unpublished. Sold with copy roll mention and some useful research.
Lot 64
MILITARY MEDALS, A Crimean War LSGC Group of 3 awarded to Private John Murphy, 1st Battalion, 20th (Lancashire Fusiliers) Foot, comprising: Crimea Medal, 1854-1856, 4 clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (2776 John Murphy. 20th Regiment.), Turkish Crimea Medal, 1855, Sardinian Issue, with replacement straight bar suspension, Army Long Service And Good Conduct Medal, VR, second type with scroll suspension (2776 John Murphy 1st Battn 20th Foot); first regimentally impressed, second unnamed as issued, latter officially impressed, group loose. Edge bumps and heavy contact marks to first, suspension a little bent on second, generally good fine, toned, the last a little better. (3)
Lot 73
MILITARY MEDALS, A Second China War and Zulu War Pair awarded to Colonel Henry Thomas Halahan, 2nd Battalion, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), comprising: China War Medal, 1856-1860, single clasp, Taku Forts 1860 (Lieut H. T. Halahan, 2nd Bn 3rd Regt), South Africa Medal, 1877-1879, single clasp, 1879 (Major: H. T. Halshan [sic], 2/3rd Foot.); the first officially impressed with rank ‘Lieut’ officially re-impressed over ‘Ensign’ to reflect his promotion, the second officially engraved, named ‘Halshan’ in error. Contact marks to first, both proudly polished, bold fine, lightly toned. ex Dixons Medals Henry Thomas Halahan was born 16 August 1836, at Gibraltar – the son of Dr John Wallen Halahan of Dublin, an Army Surgeon. He was commissioned Ensign, November 1857; Lieutenant September 1860; Captain, October 1866; Major, November 1878; Lieutenant Colonel, November 1883, and Colonel, November 1887. He served with the 3rd Battalion East Kents in the Second China War and was present at the action of Sinho and the taking of Tanghu and the inner Taku Fort. He proceeded to Natal in South Africa from India, and served with the regiment in South Africa during the later operations in Crealock’s Division, including the advance to Port Durnford. Genealogical research confirms that he died as a retired Colonel, residing at 12 Gloucester Street, Pimlico, 25 October 1900. Sold with a quantity of good research, record of services, copy medal roll mentions, and superb copied photo in uniform.
Lot 86
MILITARY MEDALS, EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, dated reverse, 2 clasps, Tel-El-Kebir, The Nile 1884-85 (81 Pte W. Pryor. 2/ D of C. L. I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. A few typical light marks to surfaces, tiny pawnbroker’s mark to reverse, otherwise very fine, lightly toned. Private William Pryor was born c.1862 at St Clement Danes, London, and he attested for service 28 July 1881 at Aldershot, having previously worked as a Porter. He served in Egypt for nearly 4 years, and was discharged from the Army Reserve 27 July 1893. Sold with copy roll mentions and attestation papers.
Lot 87
MILITARY MEDALS, EGYPT AND SUDAN MEDAL, 1882-1889, undated reverse, single clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (935 Pte C. Cordery. 2/ D. of Corn: L. I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Attractively toned, a few tiny marks, good very fine. Private Charles Henry Cordery was born c. 1864 at Islington, London, and attested for service 16 January 1883 at Bodmin, having previously worked as a Packer. He served in Egypt for one and a half years, and was discharged from the Army Reserve 12 January 1895. Sold with copy roll mentions and attestation papers.
Lot 9
MILITARY MEDALS, A Great War ‘Gallipoli Interest’ MC and TD Group of 5 awarded to Quartermaster and Honorary Captain Charles Frederick Fraser, 87th (West Lancashire) Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, late Liverpool Scottish, having been present in support of the first Gallipoli landings with the 29th Division, he was later awarded the MC in connection with services performed at Marcoing, France, as part of the Battle of Cambrai in 1917, comprising: Military Cross, GRI (Capt. C. F. Fraser. 29th Division Marcoing. 1917.) with case of issue, 1914-15 Star (Q. M. & Lieut. C. F. Fraser. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Q.M. & Capt. C. F. Fraser.), Territorial Decoration, GVR (Capt. C. F. Fraser. 1919) bearing reverse hallmarks for London dated 1919, with original ‘Garrard & Co’ case of issue; first and last engraved with reverse pins for wear, trio officially impressed, medals loose, with original set of miniatures. A few little scuffs to BWM, otherwise extremely fine, toned. (6) MC London Gazette 03.06.1918. Charles Frederick Fraser was born in 1872 in Leeds, Yorkshire, the son of Charles John Fraser, a Sergeant Major in the Royal Engineers of Scottish decent. Prior to the Great War he worked as a Bank Manager, living at Bank House, 2 Victoria Road, The Brook, Liverpool. He served in the Great War as a Quarter Master & Lieutenant with the 87th (West Lancashire) Field Ambulance, RAMC, part of the ‘Incomparable’ 29th Division. He served during the Gallipoli Campaign, and on the day of landings, 25 April 1915, Lieutenant Fraser remained aboard the SS Southland under Lt Col O’Hagan, with Major A P Hope-Simpson and Lieutenant Ryan, and in the initial days this vessel served as the primary casualty clearing station for the Gallipoli landings. The Liverpool Courier noted that Colonel O’Hagan (and presumably Lt C F Fraser also) began operating at 8.15am on Tuesday the 27th, and worked without cessation until 1.15pm on Friday 30 April continuously treating the worst of the casualties. On 6 May Colonel O’Hagan and his team were landed at Gully Beach where the HQ of the 87th Field Ambulance was established. The 87th Field Ambulance served with distinction throughout Gallipoli, but suffered heavy casualties, including amongst its officers Colonel O’Hagan (dysentery), Captain Clarke (gsw), Colonel Lindsay (slight wound & exhaustion). After the evacuation from Gallipoli, he continued to serve in France and Flanders, and was awarded the Military Cross in connection with his actions at Marcoing, part of the Battle of Arras, in 1917, ultimately reaching the rank of Quartermaster and Honorary Captain. He appears to have transferred to the Army Reserve in 1923, and retired from military service in 1927. Sold with 8 original pictures and postcards inside a brown canvas wallet, including three on horseback in Gallipoli, with one clearly showing the recipient in the uniform of the Liverpool Scottish, this believed to be pre-war, and one of his son, Kenneth. An interesting group, sold with a quantity of useful research.
Lot 94
MILITARY MEDALS, An Important Campaign Group of 4 awarded to Acting Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Iglas Stockwell, Seaforth Highlanders, present at the battles of the Atbara and Khartoum during the Nile Expedition of 1898, and later during the re-occupation of Bahn-el-Ghazal. He received an MID but soon after died during WWI from wounds received in action during the storming and street fighting at Frelinghhien, 20 October 1914, near Armentieres, comprising: Queen’s Sudan Medal, 1896-1898 (Lieut. C. I. Stockwell. 1/Sea Hrs.), Order of Osmanieh, 4th Class Breast Badge in silver-gilt and enamels, Khedive’s Sudan Medal, 1896-1908, 3 clasps, The Atbara, Khartoum, Bahr-el-Ghazal 1900-02 (C. I. Stockwell.), Order of the Medjidie, 3rd Class neck badge, in silver, gold and enamels; the first and third officially engraved, others unnamed as issued, the first three court mounted for display, the latter loose. Attractively toned, generally good very fine. (3) ex Woodliffe Collection, DNW auction, 18 May 2011, lot 33. MID London Gazette 17.02.1915, original recommendation by Maj-Gen Haldane, Commanding 10th Brigade reads – ‘Has commanded his Battn since the death of Lt Col Sir E R Bradford until the arrival yesterday of Col Vandeleur & has done so in a satisfactory manner. He commanded and personally led his men in the final charge. Order of the Medijie London Gazette 25.06.1910. Order of Osmanieh London Gazette 18.03.1908. Charles Inglis Stockwell was born 7 October 1875, the son of Major General Charles Montizambert Stockwell, CB, (Late Seaforth Highlanders) and his wife, Catherine Gardiner Stockwell. Stockwell was Gazetted 2nd Lieutenant in the Seaforth Highlanders 20 September 1895, and was posted to the 1st Battalion at Aldershot. Promoted to Lieutenant 16 February 1898, he took part in the Nile Expedition of 1898 being present at the battle of The Atbara 8 April 1898 and the battle of Omdurman 2 September 1898. He was seconded for service with the Egyptian Army 9 December 1899 until 8 December 1909. Promoted Captain 19 March 1901, he took part in the re-occupation of the Bahr-el-Ghazal Province, Sudan from 13 December 1900 until 28 April 1902, and received one of only five such clasps awarded to British Army officers, and a unique combination of clasps to the Seaforth Highlanders. Stockwell returned home in 1910 and was appointed to the 2nd Battalion at Fort Grange. Appointed Adjutant 8th territorial Battalion Worcestershire Regiment 6 April 1911 an appointment he held until 5 April 1914 when he returned to the 2nd Battalion. Promoted to Major 14 September 1914 and appointed second in command of the Battalion, he served in France from 23 August 1914. Stockwell assumed command of the Battalion when Lt Colonel Sir R E Bradford was killed in action 14 September 1914 during the Battle of the Aisne. Recommended for award by Major General Haldane commanding 10th Infantry Brigade Stockwell received a Mentioned in Despatches by FM Sir John French dated 14 January 1915, published in the London Gazette of 17 February 1915. He was mortally wounded during the street fighting following the successful capture of the village of Frelinghien 20 October 1914, and died of wounds three days later at Armentiers, at the age of 38. He was buried in the Cite Bonjean Military Cemetery, Armentiers. Sold with a quantity of detailed research, copied photographs, MIC and other relevant paperwork. NB Great War entitlement not present.
Lot 97
MILITARY MEDALS, A Scarce India ‘Manipur Expedition 1891’ and Second Boer War Group of 3 awarded to Corporal Leopold Henry Cuerton, East Kent Regiment (The Buffs), comprising: India General Service Medal, 1854-95, single clasp, N.E. Frontier 1891 (No.2494, Lce Cpl L. H. Cuerton. 1st Bn East Kent Regt); India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, single clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (2494. Lce Corpl L. H. Cuerton 1st Bn. East Kent Regt); Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse with ghosted dates, 5 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Driefontein, Transvaal, S.A. 1901 (2994 Pte H. [sic] Cuerton, E. Kent Regt); the first two officially engraved, the second officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned and rare. (3) ex DNW auction, 17 September 1999, lot 387. Leopold Henry Cuerton was born c.1871 in Tooting, Wandsworth, London, and enlisted for service with the 2nd Battalion East Kent Regiment 16 March 1888, having previous service with the 3rd Royal Sussex Regiment. He served with the East Kent Regiment in India prior to joining the reserves 12 January 1896. Latterly he joined the County Borough of Tynemouth Constabulary 28 July 1896, and served with them until his retirement as Sergeant 28 September 1922, being called up during this time to serve in South Africa during the Second Boer War. He died two years after retirement in 1924. Only ten men of the Buffs received the clasp for the Manipur expedition, N. E. Frontier of India, 1891. Sold with detailed paperwork, research, roll mentions and copied service papers for both Army and Constabulary service.
Lot 494
A mid Victorian burr walnut and brass banded table cabinet, circa 1860, of rectangular form, the top inset with an oval brass plaque inscribed `Captain Burgoyne, Royal Navy`, the sides with inset brass handles, the doors to the front opening to three drawers, with inset brass ring handles, 34cm high, 31cm wide, 27cm deep. Captain Hugh Talbot Burgoyne VC RN (17 July 1833 Ð 7 September 1870) was an Irish recipient of the Victoria Cross, the award resulting from his actions during the Crimean War. On 29 May 1855 in the Sea of Azov, Crimea, Lieutenant Burgoyne of HMS Swallow, with Lieutenant Cecil William Buckley from HMS Miranda and Gunner John Robarts from HMS Ardent, volunteered to land at a beach where the Russian army were in strength. They were out of covering gunshot range of the ships offshore and met considerable enemy opposition, but managed to set fire to corn stores and ammunition dumps and destroy enemy equipment before embarking again. Burgoyne later achieved the rank of captain and was killed when in command of HMS Captain (1869), which capsized off Cape Finisterre during a gale on 7 September 1870. Provenance: by descent through the family.
Lot 866
An album containing various cigarette cards, to include Players Gallery of Beauty Series, Miniatures, Characters of Dickens, Cries of London, Fire Fighting Appliances, Products of the World, Uniforms of the Territorial Army, Sea Fishes, Wild Birds, Characters from Dickens (large), Dogs (large), Raydex African Types, Edward Ringer & Bigg Musical Instruments, Nicholas Sarone & Co Around the Mediterranean, Natural Types of Beauty etc.
Lot 866
An album containing various cigarette cards, to include Players Gallery of Beauty Series, Miniatures, Characters of Dickens, Cries of London, Fire Fighting Appliances, Products of the World, Uniforms of the Territorial Army, Sea Fishes, Wild Birds, Characters from Dickens (large), Dogs (large), Raydex African Types, Edward Ringer & Bigg Musical Instruments, Nicholas Sarone & Co Around the Mediterranean, Natural Types of Beauty etc.
Lot 212
Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal Victoria without Hanoverian shield and with scroll suspender, named 4030 Pte G Bult 56th Foot; Police Faithful Service medal named Arthur G Boult; Service Medal of the Order of St John, white metal, named 477 DB Pte E Boult Somerset SJAB 1951, in box; together with other related badges and medallions
Lot 212
Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal Victoria without Hanoverian shield and with scroll suspender, named 4030 Pte G Bult 56th Foot; Police Faithful Service medal named Arthur G Boult; Service Medal of the Order of St John, white metal, named 477 DB Pte E Boult Somerset SJAB 1951, in box; together with other related badges and medallions
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