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George Engleheart (London 1750-1829)A portrait miniature of a lady, said to be, Frances Doyle née Rainsford (d.1806), wearing a white dress with blue ribbons, a double-stranded necklace and black ribbon choker, her powdered hair secured with a blue bandeau. Watercolour on ivory, gold frame, with a surround of half pearls to the front, the reverse of blue glass, accented by a halo of half pearls. Oval, 66mm (2 5/8in) highFootnotes:Frances was the great grand-daughter of Sir Marcus Rainsford (1660-1709) and his wife, Jane Mee. Sir Marcus was Lord Mayor of Dublin and established a brewery after inheriting a substantial water supply from his father-in-law. His grandson, Marcus, sold the brewery to Arthur Guinness in 1759 and it remains the original site of the Guiness Brewery.Frances married Welbore Ellis Doyle (c.1752-1797) of Bramblestown, Kilkenny in 1774. He came from a military family and was himself a Lieutenant in the 55th (Irish) Regiment of Foot. Frances travelled with her husband throughout his entire tour of duty across America, Continental Europe and eventually Ceylon.In 1781, the Doyles were captured together with Lord Rawdon when sailing home to England aboard the 'Cormorant'. In his Journal entry for 27 September, Baron von Closen referred to a rumour from America of Mrs Doyle's affair with Lord Rawdon and how he found Lieutenant-Colonel Doyle to have been 'a very easy-going fellow', suggesting that the affair might have been accepted by her husband. After several negotiations, Lieutenant-Colonel Doyle was exchanged for 'Sieur Ternan' and the Doyles finally reached English soil in 1782.Despite the alleged affair with Rawdon, Frances and Welbore went on to have three children. Their sons, Francis Hastings (1783-1839) and Carlo (b.1787) both became Major Generals in the army. The former became a baronet in 1828. The latter was born whilst the Doyles were stationed in Warsaw. Their third child, Charlotte Elizabeth was born in London in 1789.Welbore died in Ceylon just six months after being posted there as a Commander-in-Chief. Frances returned to England where she later married the exiled Prince Joseph of Monaco (1763–1816), second son of the Sovereign Prince of Monaco, Honoré III. The couple did not have any children. Prince Joseph already had three daughters by his first spouse, Françoise Thérèse de Choiseul whom he had lost to the Guillotine in 1794.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: Y ФY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.Ф This lot contains or is made of ivory and cannot be imported into the USA or any country within the EU.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A collection of various cigarette cards, to include an album of sea fishes, uniforms of the territorial army, wonders of the world and others together with a tin document box, along with an early 20th century wooden mirror othersLocation

A selection of platinated bronzed composition, resin and metal statues and figurines, terracotta army, pottery figures, Canadian Inuit stone carving of a figure kneeling over a seal with information leaflet on Port Harrison Innuit art and possible artist of stone figure, Chinese carved cork diorama and other itemsLocation:

Fishing Interest - a lot of various reels, fishing flies, hooks, accessories and tools, to include an Oris Clearwater reel, a Leeda Dragonfly reel, Swiss army knife, and other itemsLocation:

Early post war Dinky toys, 30c Daimler green plain chassis, good condition some paint loss to running boards, 36g Taxi with driver, maroon and black with open rear window, 151b 6-wheel army covered wagon, brown with two figures, 35a Saloon car grey, fair condition, boxed set 49 Petrol pumps with oil bin, condition fair to good, box with replaced backing car fair to poor, Matchbox 19a MG Midget sports car, fair condition and four small diecast planes, (10 items).

Three Boxed Matchbox Lesney Regular Wheels Military Models, 49a Army Half Track Mark III, black plastic wheels/rollers, 61a Army Scout car, black plastic wheels, , 68a Army Wireless Truck, models are in near mint to mint original condition, D type boxes are very good to excellent (3 items)

Britains pre-war set 1512, Army Motor Ambulance FIRST VERSION, khaki finish, white tyres with driver and 2 x wounded men on 2 x stretchers, in original illustrated lidded box. Condition Very Good, one rear door partly loose, original box is very good.

Britains RARE set 1724 Anti-Aircraft Units of the British Army in original illustrated box with Sound Locator (swivel loose), Searchlight on wooden stand (swivel and stand loose), Spotter (one dent in leg) with Chair (one chair leg and second spotter and chair missing), four Operators (two operators and one arm missing), Tent (tent pole missing) and Ten wheel Tender (tailgate missing) khaki finish, plack treaded rubber tyres) with additional fixed arm Operator and Driver (Condition Good, Officer missing, box Poor, label nearly intact) 1941 (12)

Dinky Toys Trade Pack of six 687 Convoy Army Trucks in mint original factory shrunk wrap condition, unopened.

Four Boxed Matchbox Lesney Regular Wheels Military Models, 49a Army Half Track Mark III, black plastic wheels/rollers, 49a Army Half Track Mark III, grey plastic wheels, silver rollers, one rubber track perished, 54a Saracen Carrier, black plastic wheels, 61a Army Scout car, black plastic wheels, models are in good to excellent original condition, D type boxes are fair to good, plus Tin Toys Hong Kong M8 Armoured car, on unpunched blister card (5 items)

Britains Deetail Combat Weapons, Confederate gatling gun team, Federal gatling gun team, British 8th Army Vickers machine Gun and two US Army Recoilless Rifles sets, with decals on helmets, all complete with card displays, missiles missing from one US set. (5 items)

A Quantity of Dinky. Corgi Toys Boxes, including: Dinky, 70D twin engine fighter trade box, 70E Meteor trade box, 295 Atlantean Bus, 680 Ferret base only, 603 Army Personnel, 661 Recovery tractor, 689 Medium Artillery Tractor,901 Foden Diesel wagon, 697 25 pounder field gun set (one inner tab missing) 571 Coles mobile crane, 777 Beacon, 828 Jeep, 692 with inner packing, missing end flap, 601 Para Moke, 683 Chieftain tank card base only, 673 Submarine Chaser, 764 Austin Champ, 925 Leyland Dump Truck, missing one end lap, 104 SPV, missing two inner tabs and one end tab on end flap, 821 Mercedes Unimog, 686 25 pounder, missing one end flap, 50030 Newsboys, 50036 Hotel Porters, 13a Cooks Man, 3 x French Dinky Toys copies, Corgi 314 Ferrari Bertinetta, 904 King Tiger I, Tekno Brand Stege, missing all end flaps, Matchbox MB-66 Ford Transit, 4 x Yesteryear boxes, VEB fire Engine, five inner packing pieces, all in poor to excellent condition. (40 items)

Dorset and others British India thirty-one mounted troops including Dorset Deccan Horse and 28th Cavalry with original boxes, an Army Lorry, Mahouts, Street People and a Sacred Cow (Condition Excellent, five in plastic, some repainting, boxes Good) (58)

Two boxed Britains Eyes Right Bands, 7283 Band of the Royal Marines, figures excellent condition, window box good plastic warped, 7495 Band of the US Army, figures excellent, window box with outer card good tear to one end flap edge, (2 items).

Scarce Ubilda Burnett Ltd London Army Lorry Empty Box, in excellent original condition.

Thomas Gunn set V001Reichenberg piloted flying bomb with dolly, test pilot Hanna Reitsch and Officer with umbrella, LUFT016A Prinz Wittgenstein on crutches, and King and Country FOB133 Private Godfrey from 'Dad's Army', LAH208 Hitler in shorts, RAF13 Flight Lieutenant 'Mickey' Martin, RAF18 WAAF Officer and RAF19 WAAF Sergeant in original boxes (Condition Excellent, one large paint flake and two small paint flakes from rear skirt of WAAF Sergeant, boxes Very Good) (9)

Matchbox Series Collectors Case, with 45 regular/superfast wheels models, regular wheel:, boxed 54a Saracen Carrier, 61a Army Scout Car, unboxed:3c Mercedes Ambulance,4d Dodge Stake Truck, 5d Visco-Static London bus, 12a Land Rover, 13d Dodge Wreck Truck, 17e Horsebox, 18e Field Car, 19d Lotus racing car, 21d Foden Concrete Truck,27d Mercedes Benz 230SL

Six Boxed Solido Military Models, 200 US Combat Car, accessories in packet, plastic reaction to wheel hubs,202 Tank Patton M-47 sand colour, with accessories in packet, inner packing, 202 Tank Patton M-47 USA Army, with accessories in packet, inner packing, 219 USA Army 155mm Mobile Gun,231 Sherman M4 USA Army, with accessories in packet,inner packing and 232 USA Army M10 Tank Destroyer, with accessories in packet, inner packing, models are in excellent to mint original condition, card illustrated boxes are fair to good. (6 items)

Britains set 1334, Four wheel Army Lorry khaki finish, white treaded tyres (Condition Good, driver missing, tyres perished, one tailgate clip missing) 1940 with a quantity of late 1930s toy soldiers in full dress or khaki (Condition Good-Fair, many damaged, repaired and/or converted, three three mounted Britains Toy Soldiers and an original box 8820 (Condition Very Good, box Very Good) (100)

Quantity of Dinky Toys Military Models, Boxed 666 Missile Erector vehicle with Corporal missile Launcher and launching platform, box is fair, unboxed: 2 x 621 Bedford Army wagons, 2 x 623 Army wagons, 641 Army 1 Ton cargo truck, missing tin tilt,651 Centurion Tank, 660 Antar Tank transporter, 661 Recovery Tractor, 2 x 665 Honest John Missile launchers (missing missiles) 4 x 670 Armoured Cars, 6 x 673 Scout Cars, 3 x 674 Austin Champs, 4 x 676 Armoured Personnel carriers, 2 x 692 5.5 Medium guns, 693 Howitzer, 2 x 25pdr trailers, 2 x 804 Unimogs, all in fair to good original condition. (35 items)

Dinky Toys Military Models, 290 SRN6 Hovercraft, 2 x 621 Bedford Army wagons (one with windows) 626 Military Ambulance, 649 Army Water Tanker, with windows, 654 155mm Gun, 2 x 661 Recovery Tractors, 670 Armoured car, 686 25 pounder gun, plastic wheel hubs, 674 Austin Champ, plastic wheel hubs, 676 Armoured Command Vehicle,680 Ferret Armoured Car, 884 Brockway Bridge Layer, all in fair to good original condition. (14 items)

Boxed Airfix 1:72 and 1:32 scale Army figures, seven 1:72 in WWI Army infantry, various WWII soldiers, five unopened, two opened but appear complete, seven 1:72 infantry sets, four unopened, three opened but contents in sealed bags, together with Airfix 1:72 Sheriff of Nottingham and Robin Hood set, unopened, two Revell and two Tamiya sets, three contents in sealed bags, other appears complete and an empty Airfix DH Comet box, (21 items).

Dinky Toys Military Models, 139am Ford Sedan US Army staff car, 151a Medium Tank, some metal fatigue, 3 x 151b 6-Wheel covered wagons (missing tin tilts) 4 x 152a Light Tanks, 152b Reconnaissance Car, 153a Jeep, 2 x 162a Light Dragon Tractor, 2 x 162b Ammunition Trailers, all in fair to good original condition. (15 items)

A Trade Pack of 6 Matchbox Sky Busters SB.20 US Army Helicopters, blister packs in sealed card surround SB20/1 stamped on box.

Boxed Airfix 1:72 and 1:76 Army tanks and vehicles kits, eleven 1:72 scale kits including three tanks, tank transporter, armoured car, four army vehicles, Higgins boat and Arado plane, ten 1:76 scale kits nine tanks and RAF refuelling set, seventeen unopened kits, four opened but contents in sealed bags, (21 items).

Corgi 923 Trade Pack of six Sikorsky CH-54A Skycrane US Army Helicopters, with detachable casualty pods, in window display boxes, in mint boxed original condition, outer brown card trade box is excellent, with factory label 923.

Britains recast Royal Army Medical Corps with some conversions, all repainted (Condition Excellent-Very Good, ten damaged) (74)

Five Boxed Matchbox Lesney Regular Wheels Military Models, 49a Army Half Track Mark III, black plastic wheels/rollers, D type box, 54a Saracen Carrier, black plastic wheels, D type box, 61a Army Scout car, black plastic wheels, in D type box, 68a Army Wireless Truck, in type B box and 68a Army Wireless Truck, in D type box, models are in near mint original condition, boxes are good to excellent except for 68a D type box which poor. (5 items)

Five boxed Lima Diesel locomotives, commemorative edition class 73 Pullman The Royal Alex, class 73 Pullman Brighton Evening Argus, Beatties Limited Edition class 47 The Royal Army Ordinance Corps 327 of 850 models, class 47 Prince William, Deltic 9006 The Fife & Forfar Yeomanry, very good to excellent boxed condition, Deltic box good, (5).

Corgi Rockets 903 Mercedes 280SL, blue plated body, white interior, with golden tune up key, in mint original condition, header card with bubble in excellent original condition, with vintage Army & Navy price label .

A FINE AND RARE PAIR OF GEORGE III MINIATURE THREE-INCH TABLE GLOBESJ. AND W. CARY, LONDON, THE TERRESTRIAL PUBLISHED 1791Each comprising twelve hand coloured gores, the terrestrial annotated with equinoctial graduated in degrees and hours and ecliptic graduated in days, prime meridian labelled Meridian of Greenwich and the principal land masses outlined in colour and annotated with major rivers and mountain ranges, the oceans with islands labelled and printed with dotted lines for Captain Cook 1773 and other circumnavigations complete with dates a vessels named, the South Pacific region incorporating circular printed title cartouche CARY'S, Pocket, GLOBE, agreeable, to the latest, DISCOVERIES, LONDON, Pub'd by J. & W. Cary. Strand. Apr. 1. 1791; the celestial with constellations labelled and edged in blue/green over dotted lines, the equinoctial and ecliptic graduated in degrees and the stars and nebulae indicated in varying degrees of magnitude, with a printed oblong label NEW, CELESTIAL GLOBE, Pub'd by J. & W. Cary. Strand. just above VIRGO; each pivoted via the poles within a brass meridian ring divided for degrees, and set within engraved paper horizon ring with compass points and degrees in both directions, Zodiac and calendar scales, the stands comprising four delicate ebonised baluster turned supports united by conforming cross-stretchers over bell-shaped feet.Each 13.3cm (5.25ins) high, 10.8cm (4.25ins) diameter overall. Provenance: Consigned as part of a group of items mostly originally the property of Harry Taft Hayward (1868 - 1930) and Edith Wires (1872 - 1962). Members of the Boston elite, they had two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Hayward (1906-1976) and Harriet Taft Hayward (1907-1968), both painted by the artist John Lavery. They latterly lived at Oakwald, Franklin, Massachusetts; Harry Taft Hayward was cousin of William Howard Taft, 27th president of the US from 1909-1913. Mary Elizabeth married the Chilean born Henry Bernard Arthur de Bruyne and eventually came to live in England at Skyring House, Worthing from circa 1929 until 1939 when the house was commandeered by the British Army. After World War II they moved, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex. Thence by descent. The celebrated Cary family business of scientific instrument and globe makers was established by John Cary at Johnson's Court, Fleet Street, London in 1782 moving to a new address at 'Corner of Arundel Square', Strand the following year. He was primarily an engraver of maps, charts and globes who moved again in 1783 to 188 Strand. By 1791 he had entered into what appeared to be a relatively casual partnership with his brother, William; this partnership lasted until circa 1816 by which time William and John Cary had moved again to 181 Strand before finally settling in 86 St. James in 1820. The following year he was succeeded by his sons, John (II) and George Cary, who continued from the firm's 181 Strand address until 1851/2 when the business was acquired by Henry Gould. The terrestrial globe in the present lot is most often seen presented as a pocket globe within a ray-skin covered folding two-part case with celestial representations pasted to the inside surfaces. The celestial globe is much rarer as was generally only supplied as either part of a more extensive 'set' (with both globes in shagreen cases) or presented as a pair of miniature table globes as is the case with the current lot. An essentially identical terrestrial globe on stand was sold in these rooms 15th March 2006 (lot 1) for £3,800 hammer. Condition Report: Terrestrial- old unrestored surface with overall moderate browning to varnish, no visible cracks or bruising. Faults limited to a few light surface scuffs most noticeably to the Gulf of Mexico and to the South Pacific and overall age-related minor wear. The meridian ring is in fine original condition with mellow patination. Stand has overall slight to moderate varnish rubbing a wear to the horizon papers but with no losses. The ebonised frame is in fine original condition with some age-related wear to the finish. Celestial- old unrestored surface with moderate browning noticeable to upper hemisphere, no visible cracks or bruising. Faults limited to some darkening to the gore joints and light bubbling near 'Indus' and overall very slight age related wear. The meridian ring is in fine original condition with mellow patination. Stand has overall very slight to moderate varnish wear to the horizon papers but with no losses. The horizon ring has at one time split apart at the cut-outs for the meridian ring and been re-glued. The ebonised frame is in fine original condition with some age-related wear to the finish. Please see/request images as these form an integral part of the condition report. Condition Report Disclaimer

AN AMERICAN FEDERAL MAHOGANY BANJO WALL TIMEPIECE WITH CONTINUOS FAMILY PROVENANCE SINCE 1827SAMUEL WHITING, CONCORD, EARLY 19th CENTURYThe rectangular four pillar single train eight-day weight-driven movement with anchor escapement regulated by 23 inch disc-bob pendulum suspended from the frontplate behind the dial, the 7.75 inch circular cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Warranted by S. Whiting, Concord within concentric gilt border to centre, with steel moon hands set behind hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the case with gilt-highlighted ovoid finial over drum housing the movement applied with paper label inscribed in ink Bought by E.W. Hayward, in Boston in 1827, and was in constant, use in his house until, 1896 given to H.T. Hayward, 1903 to interior, over slender tapered trunk inset with glass panel reverse painted with a country landscape scene of boat on a river before a house within gilt highlighted bead surround, the sides applied with pierced brass slender C-scroll mounts over the box-form lower section with conforming glazed door decorated with a Classical country house within decorative border and matching parcel gilt surround, the underside with gilt-fluted concave-sided tapered pendant decorated with repeating balls to upper edge and terminating with a gilt highlighted finial.99cm (39ins) high, 26cm (10.25ins) wide, 11cm (4.25ins) deep. Provenance: Consigned as part of a group of items mostly originally the property of Harry Taft Hayward (1868 - 1930) and Edith Wires (1872 - 1962). Members of the Boston elite, they had two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Hayward (1906-1976) and Harriet Taft Hayward (1907-1968), both painted by the artist John Lavery. They latterly lived at Oakwald, Franklin, Massachusetts; Harry Taft Hayward was cousin of William Howard Taft, 27th president of the US from 1909-1913. Mary Elizabeth married the Chilean born Henry Bernard Arthur de Bruyne and eventually came to live in England at Skyring House, Worthing from circa 1929 until 1939 when the house was commandeered by the British Army. After World War II they moved, Hurstpierpoint, Sussex. Thence by descent. The paper label applied to the interior of the case indicates that Harry Taft Hayward acquired the present timepiece in 1896 from E.W. Hayward who bought it in Boston in 1827. The general design of the current lot was patented by Samuel Willard in 1802. Condition Report: Movement is in clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The weight is currently disconnected and the line spooled up onto the barrel for transit; it will require releasing and the weight hooking onto the pulley before putting into service. The dial retains original undisturbed finish with overall wear and fading giving a pleasing patinated finish. The case is generally in good original unrestored condition with notable faults limited to a horizontal crack and some slight lifting/flaking to the painted decoration to the slender upper glass panel, and the lower finial (possibly not original) being detached. Otherwise faults limited to some opening (and pinning) to the joints of the base section, touching in to the gilding and general wear/discolouration commensurate with age and use.Timepiece is complete with pendulum, weight and a winding key. Condition Report Disclaimer

Dynamite Comics, titles include: Painkiller Jane, Highlander, The Lone Ranger, Battle Star Galactica, Army of Darkness, Exile, Dragon Lance, Cosmic Guard, The Cystal Shard; and other titles by Dynamite Entertainment Comics.

MILITARY, signed limited edition book "Cavalry Uniforms of the British Army", 1962 by P.H. Smitherman

Junior Army and Navy Stores Ltd. York House, Regent Street, London. The list contains quotations only for Groceries, Provision, Flowers, Garden Requisites, Tobacco, wine, drugs and surgical appliances. 298 pages. In excellent condition. Publisher's dark blue boards, decorated and titled in gilt. 6¼"x 8½". As per this type of catalogue, it is fascinating for thousands of products sold. Highly illustrated and priced and with inserts for products, Scotch Whisky, Brandy, Copper polishes, etc. Every product available at the time, including groceries, cigars, wines, chemicals, etc. etc. Nothing is excluded. A price list frozen in time during the time of the Great War. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

Royal Army Medical Corps Training. Official copy. Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office 1935. Publisher's red boards, titled in black. 438 pages including index. Excellent copy. 4¾" x 7". Highly illustrated with photographs and diagrams, some coloured. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

. Magnum Films Ltd. "Secret Army" Condor. Brochure of 7 pages, produced by Magnum Films Ltd. Publicising a feature film they are to make called "Condor", based on the successful TV series called "Secret Army", about escaping Allied air crew from occupied Europe during WW2. Excellent copy in publisher's white card boards. 8½" x 12". From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

Cromwell's Soldiers' Bible. A reprint in facsimile of "The Soldiers' Pocket Bible", compiled by Edmund Calamy and issued for the use of the Commonwealth Army in 1643. Preface by Field Marshall Rt. Hon. Viscount Wolsely. Published by Elliot Stock, London, 1895. Facsimile of 16 pages with 5 pages of introduction. Excellent copy in publisher's thick brown card covers. 5¼" x 8". RARE. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

A Narrative of Captivity in Abyssinia With some account of The Late Emperor Theodore, His Country and People. By Henri Blanc, Staff Assistant Surgeon to Her Majesty's Bombay Army. 409 pages. Published by Smith, Elder and Co. London. 1st edition 1868. Publisher's brown/red heavy boards, decorated in gilt, all edges gilt. Generally a very good copy. 5" x 7½". Inscribed on the front free end paper with the author's compliments 'Bombay'. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

Newspaper. The Weekly Newspaper of the Egyptian Expeditionary Force of the British Army in Occupied Enemy Territory. "The Palestine News". 12" x 15" approximately. 16 page newspaper. A huge number of interesting advertisements, also printed in English language. Generally very good condition. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

Issued with Army orders for May 1924. The War Office. Cavalry Training. Volume One. Training 1924. Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office. 353 pages, including index, plus 25 pages of publisher's advertisements. Excellent copy in publisher's red boards, titled in black. 4¼" x 5¼". From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

Official Copy. Issued with Army Orders for February 1926. Infantry Training. Volume II. War. Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office. 4¼" x 5¼". Publisher's red boards, titled in black. 277 pages, including index, plus 7 folding maps and plans at rear, detailing positions for battle formations. Included with this volume is a supplement Official Copy, issued January 1927. Infantry Training Volume II. 1926 Amendments (No. 2) by Command of the Army Council. Supplement is 5 pages. From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

Issued with Army Orders for June 1924. Small Arms Training. Volume one. 1924. Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1924. Signed by original owner. Publisher's red boards, titled in black. 421 pages, plus 25 pages of publisher's advertisements. Several fold out diagrams of weapons. Excellent copy. 4¼" x 5¼". From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

Notified in Army Orders for February 1928. Section Leading 1928. A guide for the training of Non Commissioned Officers as Commanders of Rifle and Lewis Gun Section. Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office. 1928. Publisher's green stiff card covers, titled in black. 105 pages. Excellent copy. 4¼" x 5½". From single vendors book collection. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £5.99, EU from £7.99, Rest of World from £9.99. 30kg box UK £15, EU £40, ROW £60

A Great War O.B.E. group of six awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel W. W. Briggs, Army Service Corps, late Sergeant, 1st Dragoons The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 6 clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Laing’s Nek, first (CC) and last (LN) clasps both tailor’s copies (3341. Serjt. W. Briggs. 1/Rl: Drgns.) engraved naming; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (3341 Serjt: W. Briggs. Rl: Dragoons.); 1914 Star, with clasp (Lieut: W. W. Briggs. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. W. W. Briggs.) light contact marks, generally very fine and better (6) £400-£500 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1919: ‘For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Salonika.’ Warwick Wellington Briggs attested for the 1st Royal Dragoons and served with them in South Africa during the Boer War, being present at the Relief of Ladysmith, including the operations on Tugela Heights; the operations in Natal, including the action at Laing’s Nek; and operations in the Cape Colony, Orange River Colony, and the Transvaal. He was commissioned temporary Lieutenant in the Army Service Corps on 10 August 1914, and served during the Great War on the Western Front from 5 November 1914, as Adjutant of the 8th Divisional Train, British Expeditionary Force. He subsequently served in Greek Macedonia, Serbia, Bulgaria, European Turkey, and the Islands of the Ægean Sea from 23 February 1916 to the end of the War, latterly in command of the 22nd Divisional Train in Salonika. For his services during the Great War he was advanced Lieutenant-Colonel, was twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 22 June 1915 and 30 January 1919), and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.

Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Transvaal (3300 Pte F. Gardner. Oxford: Lt Infy:) edge bruise, contact marks, nearly very fine £120-£160 --- Frederick Gardner, a groom from Reading, Berkshire, was born in 1869. He attested into The Oxfordshire Light Infantry in November 1889. Posted to the 2nd Battalion in India, he saw further service in Burma, before returning to India, where he was awarded the Indian General Service Medal with the clasp ‘Punjab Frontier 1897-98’, before his transfer to the Army Reserve. He rejoined the 1st Battalion in December 1899 and served in South Africa during the Boer War, where he was severely wounded in the groin at Paardeberg on 18 February 1900. Gardner was also awarded a King’s South Africa Medal with the usual two date clasps, and was discharged in July 1902. Later, on 2 March 1928, he was admitted as an In-Pensioner to the Royal Hospital, Chelsea, where he died, aged 60, on 17 March 1930. Sold with copy service papers and detailed copy research.

A Second War ‘Burma operations’ O.B.E. group of four awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel W. Eversden, Indian Army Ordnance Corps
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, in a damaged Garrard & Co. 1st type case of issue; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, these last three in their original card forwarding box addressed to ‘Lt. Col. W. Eversden, O.B.E., 262 Manley Road, Chorlton Cum Hardy, Manchester’, with Army Council forwarding slip, extremely fine (4) £400-£500 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 15 November 1945: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Burma.’ The recommendation states: ‘Arakan/Burma. Lt. Col. W. Eversden has been A.D.O.S. of this Division since 5 October 43. He has been indefatigable in his work, and in his determination to ensure that the Division has been properly equipped and clothed. He has worked with great zeal and energy, and has been of the greatest personal help to Comds of every grade, with whom he is very popular and greatly respected. His loyalty, drive and unselfish devotion to this Division, are exceptional, and have acted as a great tonic. It is very largely due to this Officer’s exceptional ability, energy and patience that the ORD services within my Division have always worked with complete smoothness and efficiency. During the planning and carrying out of recent Combined Operations, Lt. Col. Eversden’s keenness, sense of anticipation, and hard work have been invaluable, and have ensured the success of the Service for which he is responsible. His services merit the award of the O.B.E., for which I very strongly recommend him.’ William Eversden also won a ‘mention’ for Burma (London Gazette 5 April 1945 refers). Sold with the recipient’s original O.B.E. warrant and M.I.D. certificate, in the name of ‘Lieutenant-Colonel (Temp.) W. Eversden, Indian Army Ordnance Corps’; a printed ‘Farewell Address’ on the recipient’s departure from an appointment at Jamalpur in July 1943; and several wartime portrait photographs, two of which show a 26th Indian Division shoulder flash on his uniform.

A Great War M.B.E. group of seven awarded to Captain A. Hudson, Royal Engineers, late 15th Battalion, London Regiment, who served during the Boer War with the Telegraph Battalion, Royal Engineers The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1919; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (9956 Spr: A. Hudson, Tel: Bn: R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. A. Hudson.); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (113 Sjt: A. Hudson. 15/Lond: Regt.); Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre, A.I.R., bronze, mounted as worn; together with the recipient’s Italian Altipiani Regimental medal, silver, generally good very fine (8) £500-£700 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 3 June 1919: ‘For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in Italy.’ Belgian Croix de Guerre London Gazette 15 April 1918: ‘For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.’ Alfred Hudson attested for the Royal Engineers and served with the Telegraph Battalion, R.E., in South Africa during the Boer War. He subsequently served with the 15th Battalion, London Regiment (Territorial Forces), and was awarded the Territorial Force Efficiency Medal per Army Order 288 of October 1912. Hudson was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 9 November 1915, and served during the Great War on the Western Front from 17 June 1916, being Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 18 May 1917). Proceeding to the Italian theatre, he was advanced Captain and was created a Member of the Order of the British Empire.

King’s South Africa 1901-02, no clasp (Hd. Condr. J. P. Stark. A.S.C.) nearly very fine, scarce £80-£100 --- John Powning Stark was born in Onehunga, Auckland, New Zealand on 16 March 1868. He moved to Johannesburg, South Africa around 1896, eventually settling nearby in Springs. After serving as a civilian Head Conductor with the Army Service Corps during the Boer War, he became a businessman and landowner, and soon got involved in local politics, later serving as Mayor of Springs from 1914 to 1915. He died in 1950. Sold with copy medal roll extract.

King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2) (72090 Gnr: J. Killian. R.F.A.; 11554 Corpl: W. H. Paine. A.S.C.) contact marks, edge bruise to second medal, good fine (2) £80-£100 --- Joseph Killian was born in Castletown, Westmeath, Ireland around 1870. He attested into the Royal Field Artillery and served in South Africa during the Second Boer War with the 2nd Divisional Ammunition Column. He is additionally entitled to a Queen’s South Africa Medal with six clasps: Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Tugela Heights, Relief of Ladysmith and Laing’s Nek. William Henry Paine was born in Brighton, Sussex, around 1872. He attested into the Army Service Corps and served in South Africa during the Second Boer War. He is additionally entitled to a Queen’s South Africa Medal with two clasps: Cape Colony and Orange Free State.

Pair: Colour Sergeant G. V. Blackman, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (3135 Corpl. G. Blackman 1/D.C.L.I.) re-engraved naming; Army L.S. & G.C., E.VII.R. (3135 C. Sjt: G. V. Blackman. D.C.L.I.) mounted as worn, light contact marks, nearly very fine (2) £100-£140 --- George Victor Blackman was born in Chelsea, London, in 1869 and attested for the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on 13 May 1890. He served with the 1st Battalion in India from 26 November 1892 to 21 December 1900 (India General Service Medal with clasps for Punjab Frontier and Tirah); in Ceylon from 22 December 1900 to 27 November 1902; and then in South Africa from 28 November 1902 to 4 April 1906. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal per Army Order 254 of 1908, and was discharged on 12 May 1911, after 21 years’ service. Sold with copied research.

The post-War M.B.E., Second War ‘Chindit operations’ M.C. group of eight awarded to Captain H. C. Marshall, Border Regiment: during the course of prolonged operations behind enemy lines, his platoon once accounted for 25 of the enemy in a 48-hour period
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; Military Cross, G.VI.R., the reverse officially dated ‘1944’; 1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial (Lt. H. C. Marshall, M.C., Border.) mounted court-style, extremely fine (8) £12,000-£16,000 --- Provenance: Sotheby, September 1992; Ron Penhall Collection, Dix Noonan Webb, September 2006. M.B.E. London Gazette 13 June 1981. M.C. London Gazette 5 October 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘Lieutenant Marshall led his platoon by forced marches over the most difficult country to intercept the Japs retreating from Kohima and on 28 June 1944 reached a position astride the road east of Furong. Here he started ambushing and searching out the Japs who approached their area. These operations were led with great dash by Lieutenant Marshall who showed exceptional determination and cool leadership. In two days his platoon killed 25 Japs and took five prisoners for no losses to themselves. Lieutenant Marshall’s determination to close with the enemy made the Jap retreat and break up into small, disorganised parties.’ Harry Charles Marshall was born in South London in December 1916 and was educated at St. Dunston’s College prior to entering Weatherby’s, the Controllers of Horse Racing, in 1938. At the time of the Munich Crisis in 1938, Marshall joined the London Scottish but on the outbreak of hostilities - and as a holder of an ‘A’ Certificate from his O.T.C. days - he was sent north to the O.C.T.U. based at Dunbar, being commissioned into the newly formed 4th Battalion of the Border Regiment, in which unit he fought in North Africa before being evacuated from Tobruk to Bombay in 1942. In India, his unit discovered it was to form part of the 23rd British Infantry Brigade and Orde Wingate’s celebrated Chindit Force, later being titled 55 Column. Marshall and his men were duly prepared for jungle warfare before being posted in readiness for their first operational outing, but in the interim, in August 1943, Marshall contracted amoebic hepatitis - and very nearly died. On recovery, however, he rejoined his unit, winning the M.C. for the success of his platoon’s subsequent excursion behind enemy lines from April to July 1944. As part of the 23rd Brigade, his platoon set off from its base in the Bhrama Putra Valley, completing many miles of marching with full-kit in uncharted regions of the Naga Hills, advancing from the North towards Kohima and thence to Ukruhl, all the time engaging Japanese personnel and supply lines. Of his platoon’s running battle with Japanese stragglers on 28-29 June 1944, Marshall later wrote: ‘Hardly were we in position when I heard voices and two Japs came around the corner of the road about 60 yards ahead of us and moved up the hill. I allowed them to pass through as I was keen to catch as large a party as possible. From then on there was an almost continual stream of enemy passing by us. They all came along in ones, twos or threes and at no time was there an organised party. As they drew level with us, the majority of them sat down on the roadside to rest. The whole time we were in position there were some sitting only a few yards from us. I never quite knew how many there were for as some arrived others moved on. We could see them plainly and hear them laughing and talking amongst themselves. We had little cover in the bright moonlight and I don’t know how we were never spotted. We must have got into position about 9 p.m. and at about 1145 hours the moon was just about to disappear and set. I decided that we must do something soon or we might lose the opportunity altogether. I crawled up to Sergeant Nelson, who said that he thought there must be about 20 of them below us. He had a grenade in his hand and I told him to throw it to set the ball rolling. We heard it land on the road and then following the bang all the L.M.Gs opened up. Many grenades were thrown and all landed on the road. 6 Section had several Japs right in the line of the L.M.G. sights. Private Dunford crawled to the side of the road, saw three Japs lying dead and four crouching together under cover of the bank. He had a grenade in his hand and threw it amongst them, thereby killing the lot. Altogether we counted 10 dead bodies but there must have been several more killed or wounded. I decided not to remain in position any longer and accordingly I blew my whistle and the Platoon collected a little way back as pre-arranged ... I decided to remain in the area till daylight and we moved down back towards the bridge. Here two lone Japs were spotted and both were killed by rifle fire, thus bringing the total bag to 12 ... We moved as fast as we could and after about a mile we came across the track junction which the Naga said was where the Japanese party would come out. After a quick look round I decided to lay the ambush on a stretch of open track about 300 yards long. 6 Section and Sergeant Nelson I put on a small knoll nearest the approaching enemy, 5 Section in the middle with its L.M.G. right on the roadside and 8 Section with myself at the front of the ambush. I was to spring the trap. We were just getting into position when word was passed up that the Japs were coming. Indeed I was still talking to Corporal Williams when the first of them appeared about 15 yards ahead of us. He was a big strapping fellow with a determined and wary look on his face. He was closely followed by some others. When we opened up with everything we had got, they were away in no time. Although the ambush was about 300 yards long, only seven enemy had got into the box. Of these we had killed four and others must have been wounded. Shots were fired from other enemy following these up but no damage was done and no other offensive action was taken by them. One wounded Jap was reaching for his rifle but we caught him in time. After searching the dead, I decided to withdraw to the bivouac ... ’ Returning to his former employment after the War, Marshall was awarded his M.B.E. in 1981 in respect of his services as the Secretary of the Jockey Club Licensing Committee.

Sold with a highly impressive array of original documentation and related artefacts, including: i) A remarkable series of photographs taken by the recipient during the Naga Hills and Kohima operations of April-July 1944 (approximately 85 images), each with captioned reverse and numbered sequence of events, one of the last of them taken one day before his M.C.-winning exploits and, like the majority, deep inside enemy held territory.
ii) The recipient’s handwritten account of the same Naga Hills and Kohima operations, bound in 2 volumes (approximately 150pp), providing a hitherto unseen and fascinating record of a highly successful Chindit column in action, with other features including maps, list of column personnel / components, general operational statistics, field orders and photographic inserts.
iii) A Japanese “Hokobukuro” ensign (“Prayer Flag”), in silk, as taken by the recipient in the above related operations.
iv) An interesting series of wartime manuals, among them issues 1-6 of the Special Force Commander’s Training Notes, together with No. 19 of Notes for Theatres of War, Burma 1943-44, a Soldier’s Guide to the Japanese Army, Jungle Jottings, 1945 and Warfare in the Far East 1944, in addition to Military Training Pamphlet No. 52, t...

British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. A. S. Michalson.) nearly extremely fine £40-£50 --- Abraham Samuel Michalson was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada in January 1891. He was serving with the 17th Duke of York Canadian Hussars when he attested for the Canadian Army Service Corps in May 1915. Michalson was promoted to Corporal and then Sergeant while still in Canada. He embarked for England in June 1915, advanced to Staff Sergeant in August, and served in the French theatre of war from 12 September 1915. Michalson was discharged to Commission in May 1916 and sent to the Officer training school at Curragh Camp, Ireland. In April 1917 he was struck off strength of the CEF and transferred to the Royal Fusiliers. Michalson was subsequently attached to the King's African Rifles and served with them in German East Africa, where he was wounded (right arm shattered - entitled to a Silver War Badge). Lieutenant Michalson returned to Canada, and died in January 1974.

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R. (22307947 Sigmn. J. D. Jones. R. Sigs.); Army L.S. & G.C., E.II.R., 2nd issue, Regular Army (23785900 WO2 L G P Collie R Signals) in named card box of issue, nearly extremely fine (2) £80-£100

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Cyprus (23343264 Pte. H. Haggart. R.A.P.C.); together with an unofficial Royal Army Pay Corps ‘For Crown and Country’ medal; and an unofficial National Service medal, these both engraved ‘23343264 Cpl. H. Haggart RAPC’, extremely fine (3) £50-£70

General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Arabian Peninsula (Capt. S. C. Toye. R.A.D.C.) about extremely fine, rare to unit £140-£180 --- Sidney Charles Toye was commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Army Dental Corps, on 13 April 1959, and was promoted Captain on 1 September 1959. He transferred to the Reserve of Officers on 1 September 1967.

Family group: A Great War 1916 ‘French theatre’ M.C. group of three awarded to Lieutenant W. H. Flett, 1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion, Royal Highlanders, for his gallantry at Neuville St. Vaast on Vimy Ridge, 3 April 1916 - when the Germans blew up two mines under the battalion’s position and then tried to clear them with bombs. Despite suffering multiple wounds - Flett continued to supply and encourage his men in their defence of the position. He succumbed to these wounds, 19 April 1916 Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. W. H. Flett.); Memorial Plaque (William Henry Flett) all housed in a custom made hinged wooden case, the medals have worked there way loose, good very fine British War Medal 1914-20 (2) (2. Lieut. A. D. Flett; A. B. Flett.) generally very fine or better (6) £1,200-£1,600 --- M.C. London Gazette 16 May 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry during a bombing attack. Although hit several times, he continued to assist in the supply of bombs and to encourage his men till he was finally disabled.’ William Henry Flett was born in Edinburgh, Scotland in January 1883. He was one of five brothers, three of whom died during the Great War. Flett was educated at The Leys and Edinburgh University, a talented sportsman who outside of his school career went on to play rugby for Edinburgh Wanderers. He qualified as a Chartered Accountant, and was working in that capacity in Canada with the outbreak of the Great War. Flett attested for the Canadian Expeditionary Force at Vancouver in March 1915, and was initially posted in the ranks to the 47th and 30th Battalions. He was discharged to commission in the Imperial Army in August 1915, and was posted as a Second Lieutenant for service with the 1/6th (Perthshire) Battalion, Royal Highlanders. Flett served with the Battalion on the Western Front from January 1916. By the beginning of April 1916, Flett was serving with the Battalion at Neuville St. Vaast on Vimy Ridge. The Germans exploded two mines near their positions on 3 April 1916, and it was in the aftermath of this that Flett distinguished himself: ‘Lt. Flett was in charge of a section of line held by his Regiment when the Germans fired two mines and attempted to bomb the Black Watch out of their position, He is reported to have acquitted himself with marked courage and devotion. Even after having his foot smashed, he continued to pass up bombs, but was wounded a second time by a bomb, sustaining a compound fracture of the thigh. He was taken to hospital, where it was found that, in addition to his other wounds, he was hurt in both arms.’ (Letter to his family from a fellow officer refers) Lieutenant Flett died of his wounds on 19 April 1916, and is buried in Aubigny Communal Cemetery Extension, Pas de Calais, France. Arthur David Flett was the elder brother of the above, and was born in 1880. His education was the same as his brother, as was his sporting prowess - he was additionally Treasurer of the Edinburgh University Athletic Club and Secretary of the Scottish Football Union. He initially served in the ranks at the Inns of Court, Officer Training Corps, before being commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 7th Battalion, Royal Scots (T.F.), 2 August 1916. Second Lieutenant Flett transferred to the 16th (Service) Battalion (2nd Edinburgh), and was killed in action on the Western Front, 9 April 1917. The latter date was the first day of the Battle of Arras, and: ‘One group of German machine-gunners fought to the death, and was only put out of action by a gallant charge led by 2nd Lieuts. A. D. Flett and Thurburn, both of whom fell dead just before their men closed with the Boches.’ (Regimental History refers) Second Lieutenant Flett is buried in Bailleul Road East Cemetery, St. Laurent-Blangy, France. Annie Binny Flett was the sister of the above, and served during the Great War with the Y.M.C.A. in the French theatre of war from November 1916 (MIC gives the BWM as being her sole entitlement). Sold with photographic image of W. H. Flett, and file of copied research relating to the above.

Korea 1950-53, 1st issue (22615764 Pte, G. Slator. Kings.) in named cardboard box of issue, good very fine £120-£160 --- Gordon Slator was born in Warrington, Cheshire, on 19 September 1933. He attested into the King’s (Liverpool) Regiment and served in Korea during the Korean War. Sold together with original birth certificate, original medal issue voucher from the Army Medal Office and a length of UN Korea Medal ribbon, with original instructions for wear.

Iraq 2003-11, 1 clasp, 19 Mar to 28 Apr 2003 (MA1 R W D Price D244244R RN) mounted as worn, extremely fine £200-£300 --- Ray Price, Medical Assistant 1st class, attached Commando Logistics Regiment, Royal Marines. ‘MA Price joined Medical Squadron prior to its deployment to the Gulf... His main role being the treatment of all primary care patients. He was also responsible for the daily checks of medical equipment and was on hand to assist staff on the trauma bays. His Medical Section was attached to 42 Cdo RM RAP, during the Commando raids on Al Faw and Basra. During this time he coped well with the arduous field conditions and he employed sound clinical skills when dealing with casualties’ (Extract from CDO LOG REGT RM Appraisal Report for period 29 January to 30 April, 2003, refers). The following extracts are taken from a letter written by Ray Price in February 2007, when selling his medal and uniform top: “Joined the Royal Navy on 4 January 1999 initially as a Weapons Engineer on Submarines but failed the Medical required for submarine service. From the choice of Chef, Steward, Writer, Stores Accountant or Medical Assistant, I chose Medical Assistant as it was my second choice. Began Medical Assistant training in September 1999 at Keogh Barrack and successfully completed in June 2000. I then joined HMS YORK (Type 42 Destroyer) and completed a deployment in the Mediterranean with the NATO fleet. Spent several years in a couple of Medical Centres including HMS COLLINGWOOD, RNAS Yeovilton. In January 2003 I was drafted to Royal Hospital Haslar but a few weeks later received a late notice draft to the Medical Squadron in the Commando Logistics Regiment to deploy to Iraq with them. The Medical Squadron is situated not far behind the Frontline and is highly mobile dealing with Emergencies which require Damage Control Surgery, before the casualties are evacuated to a Field Hospital, with surgeons, nurses and medics who are specially trained to deal with Battlefield casualties. My job in the Unit was to go and pick up the casualties from the frontline and take them to the Medical Squadron which is why I was attached to 42 Commando. Approximately 50% of the time we were under fire when picking up the wounded, many of whom were civilians, including children, who were unable to get treatment from the Iraqi hospitals as they were closed due to the war. In May 2003 I returned to Royal Hospital Haslar doing an administrative job until April 2004 where I was promoted to Leading Medical Assistant (equivalent to corporal in the Army). I created the Military Patient Administration Centre in Queen Alexandra Hospital which earned me an excellent report and finally my own Ship in February 2005 where I was the only Medic running a sickbay onboard HMS KENT (Type 23 Frigate). I joined KENT during refit and after a year and a half of work-up training we deployed to the Gulf in June 2006 where we spent six months patrolling the oil rigs near Iraq. I left the Royal Navy in early 2007.” Sold with the recipient’s Number 1 uniform jacket, complete with named label, rank insignia and medal ribbon, together with more than 10 copied Appraisal Reports covering the period February 1999 to December 2005, and other research, including a CD of photographs covering his service in the Iraq war and aboard HMS KENT in the Gulf.