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Lot 533
Fine Bronze Figure of a French Napoleonic Soldier of the Imperial Guard During the Advance on Moscow in 1812, fine figure produced in bronze showing a French soldier from Napoleons Imperial Guard wearing full uniform and standing with his musket, wearing Imperial Guard busby with fine detail including the eagle busby plate. Standing on a ground with Imperial Russian mitre cap and cannon barrel on the floor behind. Mounted onto a rectangular marble base. Remains in excellent condition overall. Un-signed. Stands 36 ½ cms.
Lot 551
Pair of Spelter Figures of Flag Bearers, fine pair of figures in military uniform both holding removable union flags. Both figures are mounted onto turned wooden bases. No artists signatures can be found. Both stand 30cms, not including flags. Some wear to the bronze finish on one but generally good condition. (2 items)
Lot 586
Rare British Made WW1 Australian Slouch Hat Belonging to Lieutenant H S Gray 29th (Victoria) Overseas Battalion A.I.F, superb khaki felt slouch hat with ribbed cloth brim. Plain light brown cloth pagri with bronze A.I.F cap badge to the centre. Interior of the cap has the tan leather sweatband which underside has oilskin and an original label with very feint written name, “Lt H S Gray”. Also complete with the original tan leather chinstrap which is almost always missing. Some light areas of mothing but generally a very good and scarce item of WW1 headdress. The 29th Battalion A.I.F were raised in 1915. They served on the Western Front from 1916, they fought in a number of major battles in the trenches along the Western Front including Polygon Wood, Amiens and the St Quentin Canal, as well as playing a supporting role in a number of others including Bullecourt and Morlancourt. During the Allied Hundred Days Offensive that was launched on 8 August 1918, the battalion took part in the 8th Brigade's advance up the treacherous Morcourt Valley, subsequently achieving a considerable feat by capturing the town of Vauvillers. The battalion fought its last battle of the war in late September alongside the US 30th Infantry Division, when they breached the German defences along the Hindenburg Line as part of the final Allied offensive of the war. Aimed at the Le Catelet Line near Bellicourt, the battalion began its advance on Nauroy on 29 September, moving on the left flank beside elements of the US 117th Infantry Regiment, with the 32nd Battalion in support. The attack proved highly successful and 59 prisoners were captured along with four field guns and a quantity of German small arms. Against this the battalion lost 17 men killed and 63 wounded.
Lot 618
Historically Important WW2 American M1 Helmet Belonging to Major General Robert McGowan Littlejohn, Chief Quartermaster for the European Theatre of Operations (E.T.O), Hugely Responsible for the Equipment of the US Troops During the D-Day Landings and the Normandy Campaign, fine example of a fixed bale M1 steel combat helmet shell with split to the front seam. Helmet has a rough textured green paint finish to the exterior and fitted with two Generals rank stars which have been screwed into the shell with small bolt fittings to the reverse. Helmet is complete with the original webbing two piece chinstrap which has his name inked to the underside. Remains in very good overall condition. Major General Robert McGowan Littlejohn was born on 23rd October 1890 in Jonesville, South Carolina. He attended the United States Military Academy at West Point on 2nd March 1908. He graduated from West Point on 12th June 1912. His first post was to the American 8th Cavalry regiment in the Philippines. He returned with his regiment to the USA and was involved in the Pancho Villa Expedition. He later moved to the 17th Cavalry regiment where he was placed in charge of the Machine Gun Unit. On 11th June 1918, he assumed command of the 332nd Machine Gun battalion of 86th Division. The unit moved to the Western Front in September 1918, but did not see active service until after the armistice was signed. They took part in the occupation of the Rhineland in 1919. Between the wars, Littlejohn continued to serve in the US Army, mostly in the USA, rising up through the ranks in many of the staff and logistical departments. In January 1938, he was sent for his second tour of duty in the Philippines, he ended his tour as the Quartermaster of the Philippine Department. He returned to the USA in June 1940. From June 1940 to May 1942, Littlejohn commanded the Clothing and Equipage Branch in the Office of the Quartermaster General. The division was primarily concerned with procurement, but was accustomed to working closely with the Standardisation Branch, which was responsible for design and development. He was promoted to Colonel on 16 November 1940 and Brigadier General on 30 January 1942. In May 1942, Littlejohn was appointed Quartermaster General of the European Theatre of Operations (ETO) by the new CG-SOS-ETO Lt. Gen. John C. H. Lee, a position he held for the rest of the war, with the rank of Major General from 3 November 1943. For his services as Quartermaster General, Littlejohn was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal with a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, and foreign awards that included the British Order of the Bath, French Croix de Guerre and Dutch Order of Orange Nassau. His first Distinguished Service Medal citation read, in part:“General Littlejohn displayed marked aggressiveness, exceptional organizing ability, and a superior quality of leadership in rapidly establishing a quartermaster service throughout the theatre which met and solved the many unexpected and seemingly insurmountable problems of supply. By his broad experience, foresight and splendid ability which was largely instrumental under his leadership in solving many complex questions in organization and supply of the African Task Force. His untiring efforts and devotion to duty in this connection contributed markedly to the successful landing of this force in North Africa on November 8, 1942.” His later Oak Leaf Cluster citation noted that he "not only maintained anticipated requirements, but exceeded them". However Littlejohn was severely criticised when winter clothing was not delivered in a timely manner, resulting in thousands of cases of trench foot and frostbite.He was made Major General just before the D-Day landings in June 1944. He was responsible for the complex and difficult task of supplying the allied troops for the invasion of mainland Europe. The US Army Quartermaster Foundation gives the following details, “After a successful landing on D-Day, a stalled drive inland and failure to capture port facilities right away meant that Quartermaster supply soldiers had to continue bringing material in over the beach: sort, store and distribute it along a fairly narrow and dangerous front. If Littlejohn felt good about the initial landing, he was none the less surprised by the effects of strenuous fighting in the Normandy hedgerows. In a matter of weeks, U.S. troops slugging it out in the mud consumed roughly 2 1/2 times the amount of clothing and other Quartermaster items of equipment that he and his staff had planned for. “The capture of each hedgerow meant a life and death race,” he noted afterwards; and in trimming down to meet that race, the American soldier “frequently left behind his overcoat, overshoes, blanket and shelter.” As a result, Littlejohn had to completely re-equip the better part of a million soldiers while still in the early stages of the campaign. The breakout and pursuit that followed only intensified pressure on the Chief Quartermaster, who saw the overall supply picture go from feast to famine. The situation in late summer and early Autumn 1944 illustrated the old adage that a stationary front is the Quartermaster’s dream come true, while a war of unchecked manoeuvre poses as the ultimate nightmare. By September the Allies were required to deliver to forward areas no less than 20,000 tons of supplies daily. As the lines stretched further and further from Cherbourg, the inevitable shortages began to be felt-with crippling effect. Whether it could have been otherwise is debatable. Letters from Littlejohn to a colleague in mid-September give some indication of the trials faced during this period of “frantic resupply:” “It is very difficult,” he wrote, “to sit here and determine current requirements on clothing and equipage. We know that the Maintenance Factors on many items are entirely too low. We also hope that the war will come to an end before many weeks and it will not be necessary to ship troops as originally planned. Somewhere in the field I must make an educated guess.”Littlejohn was discharged from the army in 1946. President Truman appointed him head of War Assets Administration with the responsibility of approximately 34 billion dollars of surplus government property. He died on the 6th May 1982 and is buried at Arlington Military Cemetery. This helmet was gifted to the current vendor back in the 1950’s by a family friend, who had worked as a secretary in Major General Littlejohn’s office. She took the helmet shell from the office as it was left behind when Littlejohn moved. She was using the helmet to store knitting material in. The helmet has never been offered on the collecting market before.
Lot 640
WW1 British Officers Cuff Rank Tunic of Captain Frederick William Ullathorne Cousens Royal Fusiliers (City of London) Regiment Late 13th Hussars, fine quality officers service dress tunic in khaki cloth with polished tunic buttons for the Royal Fusiliers. Bronze OSD regimental collar badges and cuff rank insignia for that of a Captain. Above the breast pocket are medal ribbons for the Queens South Africa and Kings South Africa medals. Cloth lined interior to the tunic. Inside pocket with Humphreys & Crook tailors label with inked name “Capt W F Cosens 3-6-14”. Tunic remains in generally very good condition, just two pocket buttons missing.Frederick William Ullathorne Cousens was born on 23rd January 1879 in Kensington, London. He originally gained a commission in the 3rd (City of London) Battalion the Royal Fusiliers before joining the 13th Hussars on 29th November 1899. He served during the Boer War in South Africa with the 13th Hussars where he received the Queens and Kings South Africa medals. He transferred back to the Royal Fusiliers before the outbreak of WW1 and proceeded to France with the 1st battalion Royal Fusiliers part of the B.E.F on 24th September 1914. A medical entry is noted for this officer in 1914 where he was admitted to hospital with a sprained foot. He was promoted to Captain and served with the 5th battalion Royal Fusiliers. He was awarded the 1914 star trio for his service during WW1. He later moved to Australia before returning to the UK and settling in Essex, where he died on 22nd October 1963. He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery.
Lot 672
WW2 British Women’s First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY) Officers Service Dress Uniform, fine example of the female cut officers service dress tunic with bronze FANY buttons, missing its collar badges. Tailors label to the interior. Accompanied by the original service dress officers skirt. Set generally in good condition.
Lot 673
WW2 British Women’s First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY) Battle Dress Blouse, fine example tailored in the female style, complete with bronze FANY collar badges, blue on maroon FANY shoulder titles and maroon insignia to the shoulder straps. British Commonwealth Forces formation sign to one arm and the other with Union Jack formation sign. Interior with the original size label, the label has been damaged around the date area but it appears to be 1945. Generally good condition.
Lot 681
WW2 British Females ATS Officers Service Dress Tunic, four pocket officers tunic with bronze ATS regimental collar badges, brass general service buttons. Twist cord lanyard in regimental colours. Three war economy rank pips to the shoulders. Bronze Royal Artillery collar badge worn above the breast pocket. Cloth lined interior with the interior breast pocket having tailors label with inked name of the original owner and date 1943. Some moth damage but otherwise good example.
Lot 69
An Unusual Group of Four Medals to a Royal Naval Stoker Who was Awarded a Bronze Sea Gallantry Medal for his Part in the Rescue of Nine Crew Members of a Nigerian Government Yacht in the Njong River, group consists of Sea Gallantry medal, GV, bronze, edge engraved “PHILLIP JOHN FARRELL “IVY” 21ST OCTOBER 1914”, Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct medal, GV (1st type) “K2360 P.J. FARRELL S.P.O. HMS CONCORD”, Defence medal and War medal 1939-45 (last 2 unnamed as issued). Born in Devonport on 15th July 1884, Phillip John Farrell joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker with service number SS102687 in March 1906. Transferred to Continuous Service in February 1909 with service number K2360 and was serving on HMS Cumberland at the outbreak of war. His Sea Gallantry medal was one of 9 awarded for the rescue on 21st July 1914 “A whaler belonging to the Nigerian Government yacht “Ivy” with 4 officers and 9 natives on board was capsized in the surf on the bar of the Njong River. The lifeboat of the SS Fullah was immediately launched and under the command of Commr. Cheetham + manned by Lieut. Clough, Lieut. Daniel, Odam, Grant, Farrell + Davis succeeded in rescuing Captain Fuller and 8 natives. Before being rescued Captain Fuller had twice been dragged away from the capsized whaler by natives clinging to him but he managed to pull them up to the boat, thus saving their lives. Lieut. Webb jumped overboard from the “Fullah” with a line round him and attempted to rescue those in the water but was unable to reach them. Considerable risk was incurred in rendering the services on account of the heavy surf on the bar. Entitled to a 1914-15 trio for his war service, he qualified for his LSGC in April 1921 and was pensioned to shore from Vivid II in March 1928 joining the Royal Fleet Reserve in the same month. In 1939 he was still a float but was by now a Stoker on the Torpoint Ferry. Phillip John Farrell died in 1955 in Plymouth.
Lot 77
Great War 2nd Battle of Ypres May 1915 Casualty Medal Trio & Memorial Plaque Group 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, 1914-15 star, “3145 PTE. R. CLARK DURH.L.I”, British War and Victory medal, “7-3145 PTE. R. CLARK DURH.L.I”. with bronze Memorial Plaque “ROBERT CLARK”, in card folder. Robert Clark from Grangetown near Sunderland served in B Company, 7th Battalion Durham Light Infantry and arrived in France on 19th April 1915. A month later the Battalion was in the trenches to the east of Ypres, on the 22nd May C and D Companies withdrew leaving A and B Companies in the line with 3/Royal Fusiliers. At 3am on 24th May the enemy launched a gas attack, an artillery bombardment hit the line at 8am and this was followed by a strong infantry assault forcing the Fusiliers (including A and B Companies) to retire to the second line. Robert Clark was reported as missing on or since 26th May 1915 which was the date that the remnants of A and B Companies returned to the Battalion. It is interesting to note that the page of the roll for Clark’s star has 12 names on it, 11 of these are marked as deceased. Robert Clark is remembered on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres.
Lot 1024
Bronze Figure of an Advancing WW1 German Soldier, fine patriotic table bust figure, showing a Imperial German soldier in full combat gear advancing holding rifle in one hand and a laurel spray in the other. Figure is standing on a rocky base which is signed Schmidt Felling to the reverse. Mounted onto a polished marble base. Stands 25 ½ cms.
Lot 104
A Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio and Memorial Plaque Group to a Private in the 13th Battalion Durham Light Infantry, Killed in Action in 1917, 1914-15 star medal, “18357 L.CPL. H.R. CLIFFORD DURH. L.I.”, British War and Victory medals “18357 PTE. H.R. CLIFFORD DURH: L.I.” with bronze Memorial Plaque “HUGH RICE CLIFFORD”. Originally from Portobello, Midlothian, Hugh Clifford was a 29 year old miner living in Motherwell when he enlisted into the 13th Durham Light Infantry on 5th September 1914. He landed in France on 25th August 1915. His conduct sheets make interesting reading with 7 offences being recorded including 2 of drunkenness, 3 for being absent, 1 for loosing kit and 1 for disobeying an order, in total he received 17 days of field punishment No1 as well as fines and being confined to barracks. He was also accidently wounded on 6th September 1917 with a puncture wound to the left breast. Private Clifford was killed in action on 21st October 1917 when the battalion was in the front line to the east of Polygon Wood where, after a fairly quiet day they were heavily shelled in the evening resulting in 13 Other Ranks being killed and 13 wounded. His effects and medals were claimed by his sister, Hugh Rice Clifford is remembered on the Tyne Cot Memorial.
Lot 1056
Imperial Austrian Regimental Badge, interesting bronze and enamel regimental commemorative badge for 1914-1916 for the 42nd Austrian Infantry. Crowned wreath with Austrian soldiers marching into combat in the centre, number “42” to the lower section and ribbon with dates. Pin back fixing to the reverse.
Lot 107
A First World War Pair of Medals & Memorial Plaque Awarded to a Private in the Coldstream Guards, Who Was Killed by a German Shell Just as he Returned to the British Trenches After a Successful Trench Raid, British War and Victory medal, “17881 PTE. G.E. STRINGER C.GDS.”, with a bronze Memorial Plaque, “GEORGE EDWARD STRINGER”. Plaque in damaged embossed envelope and card folder. With certified copies of birth and death certificates. 22 year old George Edward Stringer, a resident of Fulham Middlesex served with the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards. In the trenches near Arras, the Battalion launched a raid on the German trenches just after midnight on the 28th February 1918. The raid was launched after an intense barrage and within 6 minutes 12 German prisoners had been captured and returned to the British trenches without any British casualties. The German retaliatory barrage hit the British trenches just as the last of the raiding party returned with 1 shell making a direct hit on Chili Avenue trench killing 2 and wounding another. Private Stringer was initially reported missing but was later found dead at the place where the shell struck (mentioned in the War diary). George Edward Stringer is buried in Orchard Dump Cemetery, Arleux-en-Gohelle, France.
Lot 1147
Third Reich Adolf Hitler Oil Painting Housed in Original Storage Crate Used to Ship Home to the USA by American Veteran in 1945, superb untouched and only recently discovered oil painting of Adolf Hitler quite probably produced by one of the official artists of the Third Reich, however the artists signature is not clear. The painting shows a profile image of the leader of the Third Reich. The canvas has never been cleaned and has over 78 years of dirt and patina. The painting was packed up and placed in a wooden shipping crate by Sergeant First Class (SFC) Marion A Hacker originally from East Bernstadt, Kentucky. The painting was posted back to his wife Mrs Lucille Hacker, who from what the vendor told us, was so horrified by the painting that it was placed up in the attic and forgot about. Some wear to the canvas and some areas of paint loss. A rare chance to own a quite unique item. An Obituary for Marion Hacker gives the following details, “Marion Allen Hacker, formerly of East Bernstadt, Ky., died Friday, April 4, 2008, in Carlisle, Penn. He was 92 years 21 days of age. He was the last of 11 children born to Owen Hacker and Amanda Drucilla Caudill Hacker. He was preceded in death by his wife Lucille Johnson Hacker. He was a World War II veteran and was in battles in Rhineland and central Europe. He received the American Defense Service Medal; EAME Service Medal and two Bronze Stars. He retired from the U.S. Army in 1964. He was a man of many skills, which included farming, bee keeping and welding. He also enjoyed collecting and trading guns and antique tools”. PLEASE NOTE THIS LOT IS STORED IN THE USA, THE LOT WILL BE SHIPPED FROM THE USA. ALL ITEMS STORED IN THE USA WILL BE SHIPPED AFTER MONDAY 15TH AUGUST 2022. PLEASE READ INFORMATION ABOUT LOTS STORED IN THE USA ON THE AUCTION INFORMATION PAGE AND IN OUR TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE.
Lot 118
Great War Medal Pair & Memorial Plaque to a Pre-War Employee of the North Eastern Railway, Who Was Killed in Action with the Northumberland Fusiliers in September 1916, British War and Victory medals, “32-230 PTE. A. LANGSHAW NORTH’D FUS.” with bronze Memorial Plaque “ALBERT LANGSHAW”. Generally in good condition. Albert Langshaw from Crossgates, Leeds worked as a Porter with the North Eastern Railway prior to joining up. Originally, he served in the 17th Battalion (N.E.R. Pioneers) before transferring to the 32nd and eventually the 13th Battalion. 30 year old Albert Langshaw was killed in action on the 22nd September 1916 whilst serving with the 13th Battalion when they were in the trenches east of Flers. Albert left behind a wife and 1 month old daughter and is remembered on the Thiepval memorial, France. Entitled to British War Victory medal only.
Lot 1244
WW2 German War Service Cross 2nd Class without Swords by G H Osang, Dresden, early type with much of the bronze wash finish remaining. Ribbon ring stamped “80” for G H Osang, Dresden; West Wall medal complete with the original paper packet with Carl Poellath makers detail to the reverse. (2 items)
Lot 126
WW1 Royal Red Cross 2nd Class (A.R.R.C) Decoration and British War Medal Group Awarded to Civilian Miss Annie George, Assistant Matron Special Military Surgical Hospital, Edmonton, being a George V silver and enamel A.R.R.C decoration on ribbon bow, un-named as issued and housed in Gerrard & Co Ltd case of issue. Accompanied by single British War medal “A. GEORGE”. Also accompanied by another white metal and enamel nurses badge for 1914-15, outer packet for the A.R.R.C decoration, forwarding document for the award dated 7th December 1920 and two bronze medals for the Royal Derby & Derbyshire Nursing & Sanitary Association engraved to Mary King. The Royal Red Cross decoration was awarded to Annie George in the gazette 13th February 1920, “His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Royal Red Cross to the undermentioned Ladies in recognition of their valuable nursing services in connection with the War.” The Special Military Surgical hospital was opened in 1910 as the infirmary for a workhouse. In 1915 it was handed over to the military as a special military surgical hospital for orthopaedic cases in Silver Street, Edmonton. Hospital was transferred back in 1920 and became the North Middlesex Hospital.
Lot 1277
WW2 German NSDAP 10 Year Long Service Medal Grouping, including a late war printed armband, NSDAP party membership book with photo and stampings inside, NSDAP ten year service medal complete with ribbon and much of the bronze finish, press photograph, swastika ring, badges and song book. (8 items)
Lot 1282
Third Reich SS 8 Year Long Service Medal, fine example of the SS 8 year long service medal with the much of the bronze finish still remaining to the award. Complete with its pear drop ribbon loop and a piece of blue weltered silk ribbon. Good example. This lot was brought home from Germany in 1945 by the current vendors father who was serving with the British army during WW2.
Lot 1294
Selection of Various Third Reich Medals, consisting of 2x War Service Cross 2nd class without swords, War Service Cross 2nd class with swords, War Merit medal, Eastern Front medal, bronze grade Mother Cross on ribbon bow (some damage to enamel), silver grade Mothers Cross with small piece of damage to the enamel, 25 year faithful service decoration with ribbon, Entry into Austria medal (no ribbon ring) and a 1938 day badge without pin fitting. Awards are also accompanied by a selection of original WW2 German medal ribbon for various awards. (Grouping) This lot was brought home from Germany in 1945 by the current vendors father who was serving with the British army during WW2.
Lot 137
WW2 Medal Groups and Associated Ephemera to the Shapcott Brothers Who Served in the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, 1939-45 star and a War medal 1939-45, unnamed later issues in plastic cases of issue; 1939-45 star, Italy star, France & Germany star and War medal 1939-45, unnamed as issued and mounted on a wearing bar, with matching set of miniature medals. A Normandy Veterans medal with clasp Normandy, rim numbered 6309 and a Normandy Liberators commemorative medal, unnamed as issued. A hallmarked silver medallion for Wandsworth Schools, reverse engraved MIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP 1938. A bronze boxing medallion, London Schools A.B.A. Secondary Schools, reverse engraved 7 ½ ST. JUN. J.T. SHAPCOTT, FINALIST. With an Air Ministry cardboard medal issue box with name and address details removed. A bronze metal Bosuns call (marked with War Department arrow). A pair of Navy Officer epaulettes. A crude wooden model of a Landing Craft, side painted LCT 1020 (Landing Craft Tank 1020 was launched in November 1943). A Certificate from H.M.S. King Alfred dated 7th January 1944, confirming Peter Shapcott, C/JX 409853, as promoted to Temporary Midshipman R.N.V.R. Close combat booklet for Royal Navy and Royal Marines, BR621, 1942. Various photographs of Naval interest including photos of landing crafts (some copy photos noted). Handwritten letters. Correspondence, dated 25th April 1945, from the Red Cross to Mrs Shapcott relating to her son Serjeant J.T Shapcott, 1272432, RAF who had been reported missing. A photograph of the remains of a crashed aircraft on a beach. A ticket for the Relatives Enclosure at the unveiling of the Runnymede Air Force Memorial. A Victory Celebrations booklet. 18 year old John Tudor Shapcott was killed in action on 26th June 1942 whilst piloting a Wellington 1C bomber (R1410 KX-M) as part of a 1000 bomber raid on Bremen. The plane is believed to have been shot down by a night fighter and crashed into the North Sea off the coast of Holland.
Lot 1558
Presentation Desk Model of a WW2 German Panzer I Tank for Infantry Regiment Nr12, fine quality bronze model of a Panzer I tank mounted onto a steeped polished marble / stone base. Silver plaque to the base, engraved “Z. Erinnerung Herrn Oberltn Burgemeister III/ I.R.12”. Stands 9 ¼ cms. Base 16 x 9cms.Infantry regiment Nr12 were heavily involved in the invasion of Poland, France and eventually to the Eastern Front where they were involved with the heavy fighting around the capture of Minsk.
Lot 1621
Italian Fascist Benito Mussolini Medallion, interesting bronze medallion having profile image of Benito Mussolini to the obverse and a dedication to the reverse; Italian 1915-18 war medal with two date bars to the ribbon; Italian Military Medal of Merit with ribbon and a headdress rosette in Italian national colours. (4 items)
Lot 21
Royal Navy Victorian Campaign Medal Group of Three, consisting of St. Jean D’Acre, bronze, unnamed as issued, pierced with suspension ring, Crimea medal with clasp Sebastopol, engraved naming “WILLIAM ALLEN H.M.S. QUEEN”, Turkish Crimea medal, British type, unnamed as issued with a modified fob type suspender. Able Seaman William Allen is confirmed on the medal roll for H.M.S. Queen with a reference to H.M.S. Agamemnon roll on which he also appears. Roll confirms entitlement to the clasp, and he is also noted as having been awarded the Legion of Honour. William Allen also appears on the roll for the St. Jean D’Acre medal on board H.M.S. Vanguard as well as being on the roll for the Naval General Service medal with clasp Syria.
Lot 25
Very Interesting and Unusual Family Medal Groups to the Cuscaden Family from County Wexford, Ireland, Comprising Medals to Three Generations Covering Service from 1858 to 1926, Grandfather - Board of Trade medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, VR Large silver, edge engraved “CAPT. WM. CUSCADEN, WRECK OF THE ‘PEARL OF CORK’ OFF CAHORE 6TH APRIL 1858”; Father – Imperial Service Order EVII, unnamed as issued, Kings Police medal, GV 1st type, “WM. A. CUSCADEN INSP-GEN S.S. POLICE”. Medals mounted as worn in a Spink & Son pin back bar; Son – Silver National Rifle Association medallion (hallmarked Birmingham, 1925) engraved on the edge “CAPTAIN R. L. CUSCADEN AUGUST M.V.C. B.R.A. 1926.”. First three medals in fitted hinged display case (glass missing on front of the case). Lot also includes Elkington & Co. titled case for the Imperial Service Order. William Henry Cuscaden - Born in Donegal Ireland in 1801 and died on 18th August 1887 in Wexford. He was the Chief Officer of the Coastguard at Cahore at the wreck of the Pearl of Cork where 15 bronze medals and 2 silver medals were awarded for ‘Gallant services rendered at the peril of life, to the ‘Pearl’ of Cork stranded on the Button rocks, Cahore, and saving 5 lives. In rendering this service the lifeboat capsized, and the men were hauled ashore by the boatmen and fishermen, some of whom were up to their necks in water’ William Andrew Cuscaden - Imperial Service Order, London Gazette 19th June 1911 – William Andrew Cuscaden, Esq, Inspector-General of Police Straits Settlement. (489 EVII Imperial Service Orders awarded). Kings Police Medal, London Gazette 3rd January 1911 – “Wm. Andrew Cuscaden, Inspector-General of Police in the Straits Settlements. Service generally distinguished by exceptional merit. He personally took a very large share in the putting down of a serious and widespread disturbance amongst the Chinese at Singapore.” Born at Cahore, County Wexford on the 1st November 1853 and was educated at Trinity College, Dublin. He became a Captain and Instructor of Musketry in the 4th Battalion Royal Dublin Fusiliers, a position he resigned on his appointment as an Assistant Inspector of the Gold Coast Constabulary in 1879. In 1881 he was appointed Civil Commissioner Taquah Gold Mining District but was recalled to the Constabulary during the Ashanti troubles in 1881 serving as Assistant Inspector of Constabulary. In July 1883 he transferred to the Straits Settlements Armed Police. He became Superintendent of Police, Malacca in 1897 and a Municipal Commissioner for Singapore in 1901. In 1906 he was appointed Inspector-General of Police until his retirement in September 1913. On the outbreak of war in August 1914 he volunteered for active service and was appointed Commander Special Constabulary ‘W’ Division Metropolitan Area. In October 1914 his service was accepted for training the New Armies gaining his First Class Certificate for Musketry at Bisley. He relinquished his commission on 15th July 1919 and was living in Arley Sutton, Surrey. His service in the Great War seems to be restricted to the United Kingdom so no campaign medals were issued. William Andrew Cuscaden died on 5th August 1936 in Staines, Middlesex and is buried alongside his wife in Paddington Cemetery, Willesden Green. Robert Lyons Cuscaden - Born 15 July 1886 in Penang, Straits Settlement. Served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 23rd Sikh Pioneers during the Great War. Died 1st October 1956 in London
Lot 26
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea Awarded for the Rescue of the Crew of Vrouw Jantina Off Wick 9th September 1857, Victorian issue, large bronze version edge engraved, “WALTER HOSSACK ATTEMPT TO RESCUE CREW OF “VROUW JANTINA” IN DISTRESS OFF WICK 9 SEPTR. 1857”. Good condition. One of 15 bronze medals awarded for this incident ‘Attempting, by means of the lifeboat, manned by volunteers, to rescue the crew of the “Vrouw Jantina” in Wick Bay, during an awful gale on the 9th Sept., an act performed with extraordinary coolness and gallantry under circumstances of the most imminent peril. Alex Bain, one of the volunteers, was washed overboard and drowned’. A Peter Hossack (sic) is included in the list of the crew involved in this attempt.
Lot 27
Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea Awarded to the Master of a Fishing Boat for Saving the Life of a Crew Member Who Had Been Knocked Overboard in a Heavy Sea at Night, Victorian issue large bronze type, edge engraved “JOHN CORMACK. SAVING THE LIFE OF IRVINE ROBERTSON, A FISHERMAN ON THE 8TH SEPR. 1863”, in embossed and named case of issue. John Cormack, junior was the Master and owner of the fishing boat ‘Brothers’ at Lybster on the east coast of Scotland. ‘One of the crew of the ‘Brothers while in the act of dipping the sail, was knocked overboard. ‘s the night was very dark and the wind was blowing a heavy gale accompanied by a heavy sea, he would have perished had not Cormack not leapt overboard, swam to his assistance, and succeeded in reaching him as he was sinking. Cormack had previously rendered good service to the crew of a fishing boat in distress.’ John Cormack was also awarded a Royal Humane Society medal for this event. John Cormack was presented with both medals along with a testimonial, in the form of a barometer, from the Earl of Aberdeen and an additional testimonial from the residents of Lybster, by Captain Tudor, R.N. in March 1864 in a crowded room at Morrisons hotel, Wick.
Lot 314
Grouping of British Military and Police Badges, including WW2 Lincolnshire regiment officers cap badge, 2x other ranks RFC cap badges, Victorian valise badge, WW2 Parachute regiment beret badge, Mine Clearance service badge, 23rd London Regiment cap badge, bronze George V Corps of Military Accountants cap badge, Peterborough Borough police helmet plate, EIIR blackened Huntingdon County Police helmet plate, plus others. (19 items)
Lot 331
Folder of British and Canadian Cap Badges, mostly being other ranks with just a couple of officers cap / collar badges. Including 1st pattern RAC, Notts & Derby, York & Lancaster, Machine Gun Corps, Duke of Wellingtons West Riding bronze OSD, ATS officers, EIIR Royal Artillery officers, WW2 plastic REME, City of Winnipeg regiment, plastic RAMC, 2nd battalion CEF, plus others. Some collar badges and brass shoulder titles including T/RFA/HOME COUNTIES. All displayed in a collectors folder. Various conditions and periods. (Over 100 items)
Lot 358
Twelve Special Constabulary Badges, including: City of Plymouth with horseshoe fitting, Oxfordshire KC chrome cap badge, Oxfordshire KC bronze with horseshoe fitting, Northamptonshire with brooch fitting, Northamptonshire KC chrome cap badge, Norfolk KC bronze with horseshoe fitting, North Riding KC chrome with horseshoe fitting, Peebles white metal with brooch fitting, Portsmouth Police with horseshoe fitting, Portsmouth chrome KC with horseshoe fitting, Shropshire KC horseshoe fitting, Southend on Sea Police reserve KC with horseshoe fitting damage to enamel, all in good to excellent original condition. (12 items)
Lot 102
VICTORIAN & LATER JEWELLERY & COLLECTABLES in vintage travel vanity case, jewellery includes coral and similar necklaces, bone rosary beads with silver cross, Victorian chased decorated silver brooch and others, small white metal bangle decorated with various heraldic shields, white metal curb link bracelet with bronze medallion attached having the words 'Lumanita' 'Vernier' stamped to one side and 'Auguste Comte 1798 - 1857' verso, collectables include a daguerreotype of a lady within an embossed closing frame, 1919 Russian 10,000 ruble note, wooden and other small trinket boxes, ETC
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