The exceptional Military Cross, medal group and effects of Corporal David James Hayden R8432726 RAF, the first non-commissioned officer to ever be awarded the Military Cross and recipient of the only Military Cross issued to the RAF for the Iraq campaign.Cpl. Hayden was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding courage and gallantry in 2007 when 1 Squadron RAF Regiment were attacked during a patrol of the village of Al-Waki near Basra in Iraq – this was the first major foot patrol encounter involving the RAF Regiment since UK forces first arrived in Iraq in 2003. Leading Aircraftman Martin Beard was fatally wounded in the firefight and Corporal Hayden instantly volunteered to rescue Beard, unaware that he had already passed away and regardless of the approximately fifty enemy combatants firing on his position; Hayden then brought Beard’s body back to safety under heavy fire, killing a Taliban soldier en-route. His citation for the honour reads as follows: ‘Without a second thought for his own safety, Hayden volunteered to carry the injured man out of the firefight. He dashed across open ground under a hail of enemy small arms fire. Hayden ran fully upright with the man on his shoulders to safety, having been exposed to enemy fire for the whole distance’.And yet, despite this obvious heroism, Hayden was keen to play down his own part: ‘At the end of the day it's all about teamwork. There wasn't just me on the ground that day, there were another 40 blokes who seemingly did as much as I did. There is no I in team, we are one big team and I dedicate this to all the lads in 1 Squadron RAF Regiment’.Martin Beard’s elder sister Victoria paid tribute to Cpl. Hayden: 'God only knows what would have happened to Martin if he hadn't gone out there to get him back. It really doesn't bear thinking about. It was entirely thanks to David that we were able to fly Martin home, and I can't thank him enough. David is an extremely modest man and has said he's no hero, but he is a hero to everyone in our family.'This exceptional group also includes the wristwatch and dog tags (including that given by the Padre when administering the Last Rites to Beard) which Cpl. Hayden wore during the campaign, his RAF No. 1 Ceremonial Dress Uniform in which he received the Military Cross personally from Queen Elizabeth II, his RAF Regiment belt, photographs, letters and clippings relating to the event and Hayden's part in local community projects afterwards, a wooden Squadron Insignia, RAF Leadership An Anthology 2nd Edition (2009) in which Hayden is referenced, a US Army Embedded Training Team Afghan Ministry of Interior Air Interdiction Unit Certificate of Appreciation, a copy of the poem ‘The Battle of Al Waki’ by Willie Downie and a limited edition print titled ‘Al Waki’ depicting Hayden and his fellow troops during the conflict signed by the artist Stuart Brown, Cpl. Hayden and Commandant General Steven Abbot. The medal group comprises in full the Military Cross (and a dress copy which is mounted with the group, the original separate), General Service Medal with ‘Northern Ireland’ and ‘Air Operations Iraq’ clasps, the Afghanistan and Iraq Medals, the For Accumulated Campaign Service Medal and Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal.In addition to the above is the medal group of Cpl. Hayden’s father, 24322817 WO1 (RSM) J. C. Hayden Queen’s Royal Irish Hussars comprising Long Service and Good Conduct (‘Regular Army’) Medal, Gulf Medal with ’16 Jan to 28 Feb 1991’ clasp, Saudi Arabian Medal for the Liberation of Kuwait, Kuwaiti Liberation Medal and United Nations Medal and Hussars bullion badge in a framed and glazed display as well as a signed coloured print titled ‘The Basrah Road’ by the celebrated artist Terence Cuneo (no. 220/500) with presentation plaque featuring WO1. Hayden seated in a tank following the 28th February 1991 ceasefire and a summary of events verso.
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Corgi, Lledo, Matchbox, EFE and others - Over 20 boxed diecast vehicles in various scales predominately by Lledo including some sets. Lot includes Cameo Classic Drinks Collection; Lledo Rupert the Bear 75th Anniversary; Lledo Promovers Co-Op Milk Articulated truck and similar. Models appear to be in Mint condition in Fair Plus - mainly Very Good boxes with some imperfections. Items are unchecked for completeness.
Martini Henry .577 / 450 MkII volunteer rifle, the inside of the stock bearing original owners name 'Alfred Aglward Majaba 27th Feb 1881' the 32 inch barrel fitted with folding leaf sight up to 1300 yards, the rest of the rifle fitted out with standard specification military parts some of which bear WD Arrow marks.Section 58(2) Antique /obsolete calibre, can be owned without a licence. 32 inch barrel.Condition report: The rifle has a dark overall patina. Most of the bluing has turned matt dark brown, there are worn patches around the muzzle, butt plate, trigger guard etc. The stock has lots of knocks and small dents but nothing defacing. The bore is almost mint with only very light surface speckling. There is slight surface pitting to the exterior metalwork but nothing major. The action appears to function correctly.
Jolyon a Terry type teddy bear circa 1915, with blonde mohair, clear and black glass eyes with brown painted backs, pronounced upturned clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth, webbed hand claws and feet claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with brown cloth pads, possibly cork stuffed, inoperative growler, wool coat with Special Service 1918 pin and patriotic ribbon and scarf ”19in. (48.5cm.) high (slight wear)
Jacquard an Eduard Cramer teddy bear 1920s, with light golden mohair, clear and black glass eyes with brown painted backs, brown stitched nose and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, round hump, inoperative growler and recent sailors suit ”17 3/4in. (45cm.) high (small hole muzzle, discolouration to tip of muzzle, general wear and thinning, repairs to hand pads and holes to feet pads)
Pierre a French pin jointed blue artificial silk plush teddy bear circa 1935, with replaced boot button eyes, muzzle with black stitched nose and mouth, fixed neck, pin jointed limbs with cloth pads and inoperative growler ”17in. (43cm.) high (right are and left leg replaced, discoloured and wear)
Francine, a cinnamon mohair teddy bear 1920s, probably French with replaced boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, large forward pointed cupped ears, swivel head, jointed limbs with cloth pads, hump, inoperative growler and white cotton dress ”21in. (53.5cm.) high (small patch behind one eye, some general wear and thinning, slight damage to pads)
Misty a 1930s teddy bear, possibly Pintel with golden mohair, replaced orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, replaced black stitched nose and mouth, swivel head, jointed elongated limbs with brushed cotton pads, hump and inoperative growler ”16 1/2in. (42cm.) high (some balding to face and other spots, general wear and thinning)
Fabricia (Pink Fluff) a Pintel teddy bear 1950s, with pinkish gold mohair, orange and black glass eyes, muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with short brown plush pads and inoperative growler ”17in. (43.5cm.) high (slight fading and wear, pad plush worn)
Coco a two colour cloth French teddy bear 1940s, with pink and brown cotton cloth in a harlequin pattern, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose and mouth, fixed neck, pin and button jointed limbs with cloth pads, inoperative growler and recent crochet collar ”16in. (41cm.) high (some fading and cloth coming away from around button joints)
Coco Clown an unusual French teddy bear 1940s, with white wool plush, clear and black glass eyes with pink backs, muzzle with black velvet nose with red felt open mouth and tongue lulling to one side, swivel head, jointed limbs, black velvet buttons to front, wrist and tops of feet, felt pointed hat over left ear and tricolour ribbon ”17in. (43.5cm.) high (small hole to back)
Biker a Pintel clockwork teddy bear on scooter 1930s, with rare metal button on collar embossed P F (UNIS FRANCE) 71 434, yellow artificial silk plush, clear and black glass eyes, fixed neck, pink jointed limbs, riding clockwork blue painted metal scooter with wooden wheels ”8 1/2in. (21.5cm.) high (slight wear)
Pintel a Pintel teddy bear on tricycle 1955 60, with pale gold artificial silk plush, orange and black plastic eyes, black plastic nose, tongue, fixed neck, unjointed with integral blue and white striped jumper, white vinyl collar, on blue painted metal tricycle with black rubber tyres and rare blue rubber tag attached to collar Je mappelle Pintel TSVP ”12in. (30.5cm.) high (some wear and fading)
Claude a Pintel teddy bear circa 1930, with blonde mohair, clear and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with brown cloth pads, hump and inoperative growler ”16in. (40.5cm.) high (some general wear and thinning, mouth restitched, a few small bald spots and slight wear to pads)
Claude a rare white mohair Pintel teddy bear 1920s, with rare metal button on chest embossed P.F. Unis France 71 434, black boot eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and three claws, large forward pointing cupped ears, swivel head, jointed limbs with cloth pads, hump and inoperative squeaker ”17 1/2in. (44.5cm.) high (some thinning and general wear)
Thierry a rare Pintel teddy bear 1924, with rare metal button on chest embossed P.F. France and with two standing hugging teddy bears, short golden mohair, clear and black glass eyes with remains of brown painted backs, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with dark grey felt pads, hump and inoperative growler ”24in. (61cm.) high (bald spot to left cheek, other minor bald spots and slight general wear)
Comtesse Paulette a white mohair Pintel teddy bear circa 1928, with dark orange and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle with brown stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with cloth pads, hump and inoperative growler ”16in. (40.5cm.) high (bald spot to forehead and back of head one arm twisted with pad facing outwards and some general wear)
Helga a French teddy bear 1940s, with brown and light brown artificial silk plush, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, swivel head, jointed limbs with cloth feet pads and black stitched claws, inoperative growler and muslin dress ”16 1/2in. (42cm.) high (wear, thinning and fading) it appears that someone has applied a lipstick mouth to Helga!
Gustav a 1930s teddy bear, possibly French with blonde mohair, replaced black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with cloth pads, hump and inoperative growler ”15 1/2in. (39.5cm.) high (balding, general wear and thinning, repairs to pads)
Jacques a 1930s French teddy bear, with short white mohair, clear and black glass eyes with remains of brown backs, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump, cream wool top and navy blue cotton trousers ”19 1/2in. (49.5cm.) high (balding and wear, repairs to pads)
Eric a Fadap teddy bear 1940s, with light brown cotton/mohair mixed plush, clear and black glass eyes with remains of brown painted back, pronounced muzzle with black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with cloth pads and inoperative growler ”19 1/2in. (49.5cm.) high (very worn)
JPM a Jouets Paris Massy teddy bear 1950s, with brown mohair, light pink and dark pink glass eyes, muzzle with white stitched nose, mouth and three claws, white mohair ear lining and pads, fixed head, jointed limbs, original ribbon and heart shaped card tag ”11 1/2in. (29cm.) high (a little faded)
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