The rare and important military honour medal group and related items of Major Antony Harrison Douglas MBE BSc Eng Psc(n)+ RE, a Sapper in the Royal Engineers who served in the Falklands with 11 Field Squadron. Comprising South Atlantic Medal with Rosette, General Service Medal with Northern Ireland clasp, MBE, miniature trio, Royal Engineers cap badge, Harrier Support Force cloth badge & another, pair of spurs, map of the Falklands, MBE citation signed by HRH Queen Elizabeth II & Prince Philip, Officer citation, Royal Engineers dress sword with shagreen grip & engraved blade inscribed "A.H. Douglas 9-3-73", khaki uniform and dress jacket, newspaper articles, photograph, a bottle of "Task Force Special Ale" issued by the Sunday Mirror, a Falkland Islands 50 pence bank note and a folder of letters congratulating Major Douglas on receiving his MBE.Major Douglas joined the army in the 1970's and during an extremely varied career served in Northern Ireland for four and a half months during the height of the Troubles. In one of the highlights of this tour his squadron was given the task of demolishing the Creggan Wall which separated Catholic and Protestant estates in Londonderry. He also served in Germany, Canada and Belize where he was seconded to the Governor's Office to help staff the Independence celebrations in 1981.After the Argentinians invaded the Falkland Islands on 2nd April 1982, Major Douglas's 11 Squadron (he was second-in-command at the time) was part of the Task Force deployed to regain control of the territory, of which, much like the rest of the population of the UK, he had never heard before. First they spent a few weeks loading up equipment and supplies, as their primary task was to provide a forward operating base (FOB) for the Harrier Force providing critical air cover during the operation. After supplies were loaded, the squadron departed in early May and met up with the rest of the Task Force on Ascension Island in the mid-Atlantic where an RAF air base had been established. 11 Squadron then sailed to the Falklands on the RFA Sir Bedivere and went ashore on the 23rd May as part of the initial landings to Port San Carlos. Unfortunately, the ship carrying the supplies that the squadron had spent several weeks preparing was torpedoed by the Argentinian Air Force so they improvised with what remaining supplies were available.The Argentinian forces surrendered on 14th June, 74 days after they first invaded. 11 Squadron was amongst the first troops sent into Stanley, the capital of the territory, to clear the landmines and make it safe. The town normally had a population of around 900. However, in the aftermath of the conflict there were some 3,000 British troops and 10,000 Argentinian troops, overwhelming the infrastructure. Major Douglas and the rest of 11 Squadron eventually returned to Britain in mid-September after successfully ensuring the town of Stanley was safe and secure for its inhabitants.Major Douglas was awarded his MBE in 1985 whilst back in the Falklands with 11 Squadron. This time he was Commanding Officer, tasked with keeping the airfield operational as a bridgehead to deter any further invasion. He also worked as a Staff Officer at the Ministry of Defence, doing ground work for various senior officers. In August 1990, he was asked to prepare a brief detailing the operational effectiveness of the army, which he prepared overnight. It was shown to Margaret Thatcher the next day, who used it in making the decision to commit a brigade to the Persian Gulf to retake Kuwait after the Iraqi invasion.
We found 228188 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 228188 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
228188 item(s)/page
J.D.Kestner Doll - J.D.K. - a quality porcelain head doll with large round side glancing blue glass eyes (googly), painted lashes and painted stroke brows, water melon smile and gently rouged cheeks, brown hair, on a good chunky soft material body, wearing light blue and cream dress, inscribed to the back of the neck/head JDK, Germany, 221, signed, 88, approx height 40 cm
Dolls - A pair of tall walking dolls consisting of a female brunette doll with a composition face, sleeping brown eyes with eyelashes, open mouth showing teeth, with wig on a jointed head, arms and legs body, wearing period handmade clothing, approximately 86 cm (h) and a brunette doll with rubber face, sleeping blue eyes with eyelashes on a jointed arms and legs body, wearing a blue dress and shoes, approximately 86 cm (h). [2]
A BRITISH 1827 PATTERN NAVAL SWORD BY WILKINSON. An 1827 pattern Naval Officers Swird with wire and fish skin effect grip and lions head pommel and gilt folding guard with fouled anchor. With an 80cm etched blade 'Supplied by Defence Group' and 'M III R' This sword apparently supplied to Swaziland in 1936. With a leather and brass mounted scabbard and later dress knot. 97cm total length.
A SECOND WORLD WAR OR LATER GERMAN NAVAL DAGGER. A World War II German Kriegsmarine dress dagger. The etched 25cm blade by E.u.F. Horster, Solingen, the wire bound grip beneath and eagle pommel, with attached knot. The scabbard with twin ring suspension and fabric belt hangers with lions mask buckles. 42cm overall.
A ROYAL NAVY RESERVE OFFICERS JACKET AND TROUSERS. A Lieutenant Commander, reserves, officers No. 1c dress jacket and trousers the jacket with medal ribbons for the General Service Medal 1962-2007 and South Atlantic medal with rosette. With a Gieves label giving ownership to 15569 Lt Cmdr Brace-Girdle R.N. 7.7.69. 45953 Portsmouth.
A COLLECTION OF R.A.F. UNIFORM TO INCLUDE A GREATCOAT. A collection of uniform comprising W.R.A.F No.1 Dress jacket and skirt, a belted jacket with Wing Commanders insignia, three further R.A.F. jackets, an R.A.F. Greatcoat size 12, a similar coat and a Nurse's red lined cape by L. Wells and Co. 8 items.
A COLLECTION OF BRITISH ARMY JACKETS AND BATTLE DRESS. A collection of jackets including a single breasted jacket with Labour Corps buttons, a pale Kahki jacket with 16 Punjab buttons, a Battledress, size 15, 1949 Pattern by Leon Savoir, Belgium, and other similar items. 15 items. Ribbons and insignia largely later applied.
Costume and Fashion, The Tudor Period, Volume 3 book 1 and book 2, by Herbert Norris, Dent & Sons 1930, together with Historic Houses of the United Kingdom, published by Cassell and Company Ltd, 1892, and Costume and Fashion, The evolution of European Dress through the Earlier Ages, by Herbert Norris, published MCMXXIV, J M Dent Sons, and Costume and Fashion, volume 2, Senlac to Bosworth, by Herbert Norris, published Dent & Sons MCMXXVII, and Costume and Fashion volume 6, The 19th Century by Herbert Norris and Oswald Curtis, 1933, and History of the English House by Nathaniel Lloyd, published The Architectural Press, London 1949
A MODERN MOSS AGATE SINGLE STONE 9CT GOLD DRESS RING The oval cabochon cut agate 12mm x 10mm, 9ct gold hallmark, ring size P, gross weight approx. 3.6 grams Condition Report : Good Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A MIXED LOT Comprising three silver miniature trowel bookmarks, one Victorian hallmarked Birmingham 1894, the other two modern, hallmarked London 1983 and 1988, all with mother of pearl handles, together with a modern silver pillbox, a silver lidded glass pin dish, two boxed set of gents gold plated dress studs, a miniature drummer boy figure, micro mosaic silver brooch, Ingersoll gold plated slim pocket watch etc. Condition Report : Bookmarks and watch - very good, remainder good no major damage Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A RED AND WHITE THREE STONE 9CT GOLD DRESS RING small red central synthetic ruby, one white stone missing, ring size L, gross weight 2.2grams Condition Report : Condition: stone missing, wear and tear Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A GENTLEMAN'S LEATHER TRAVELLING DRESS CASE the large tan leather case with a red leather interior, containing assorted silver and silver topped glass jars, some with white metal tops, a total silver weight of approx. 7ozt, a leather writing pad, two red leather dress stud boxes, bar of soap etc., tooled with gold lettering to inside lid clip, S Fisher, Strand, London, the case with reinforced corners, initialled to top HEB, 68cms x 40cms x 22cms. Condition Report : Condition Report: Good overall condition, scratching, wear and tear, mostly complete, two obvious bottle replacements Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A SET OF FOUR 9CT GOLD GENT'S DRESS STUDS each stamped 9c, weighing a total of approx. 4.9 grams, together with four mother of pearl plated examples, a tie clip, a pair of cufflinks and a Gent's Vulcan wristwatch Condition Report : Condition: 9ct studs - wear and tear only Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
A HARRODS BOXED SET OF FOUR WHTE AND YELLOW GOLD DRESS STUDS MOTHER OF PEARL SET Together with a Harrods boxed set of matching cufflinks, the reverse of each stamped 9ct and 18ct, a total gross weight of approx. 11.1 grams; together with boxed Harrods set of white metal and onyx cufflinks and studs. Condition Report : Condition: Good, no obvious damage or repairs. Condition reports are offered as a guide only and we highly recommend inspecting (where possible) any lot to satisfy yourself as to its condition.
THREE STAFFORDSHIRE WELLINGTON COMMEMORATIVES, circa 1815-1835, the first a tobacco jar and cover modelled as Wellington's bust in military dress with bi-corn hat, 19cm high; the second a relief moulded jug of ovoid shape with bracket handle, modelled with portraits of Lord Wellington and General Hill picked out in enamel colours, 16cm high; the third a relief moulded jug with portrait of Earl Wellington flanked by fruiting strawberry vines, picked out in colours and trimmed with silver lustre, 12cm high. (3)
ARR PHILIP NAVIASKY (1894-1983) Jeanette, three-quarter portrait of a young girl with dark hair and eyes, wearing blue and red dress with yellow scarf, sitting, her hands in her lap, oil on canvas, signed and dated 1943 to lower right, artist's label and James Bourlet Gallery label 9113* verso, 76cm x 51cm. See illustration
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)
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!
Lily Lilac a German lilac mohair teddy bear 1930s, with clear and black glass eyes with remains of brown painted backs, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs, inoperative growler, recent floral printed dress and pink cardigan ”18in. (45.5cm.) high (balding, slight fraying to muzzle, general wear, thinning and fading, pads recovered)
Lousia or Louie a Strunz teddy bear circa 1910, with blonde mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, remains of black stitched nose, mouth and five claws, swivel head, elongated limbs with card lined feet, hump, inoperative growler, silk dress and string of artificial pearls ”19in. (48.5cm.) high (two patched holes to underside of nose, heels also with small patches, slight balding, some general wear and thinning and pads recovered)
Benita and Nancy a pink mohair 1930s teddy bear, with clear and black glass eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, slotted in ears, swivel head, jointed limbs, slight hump, inoperative growler and white cotton dress ”21in. (53.5cm.) high (baldy replace dralon arm, ear split to make two and backed in dralon, balding and wear); and an unjointed teddy bear with brown plush head, hands and feet, cloth body with green striped trousers and knitted cardigan
Arbuthnot a Deans Rag Book Co Ltd mouse eared teddy bear 1930 50s, with golden mohair, orange and black glass eyes, pronounced clipped muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump, inoperative voice, printed label on foot and recent dress ”16in. (40.5cm.) high (thinning, some balding, fading to front, general wear, slight nibbles to pads)
Chrysalis a German teddy bear 1920s, with golden mohair, black boot button eyes, pronounced muzzle, black stitched nose, mouth and claws, swivel head, jointed limbs with felt pads, hump and knitted dress ”19in. (48cm.) high (ears replaced, balding to back, wear and thinning, wear and damage to pads) this bear came to the museum completely enclosed in hessian with eyes and nose sewn on the outside, underneath was this beautiful bear.
Loading...-
228188 item(s)/page