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Click here to subscribeExemplary Justice by Allen Andrews 1976 Hardback Book First Edition with 238 pages Signed on the First page by Pip Allen published by George G Harrap and Co Ltd, Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Tarnish 6 - The Biography of Test Pilot Jimmy Dell by Frank Barnett-Jones 2008 Hardback Book First Edition with 263 pages published by Old Forge Publishing. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
The Curling Letters of the Zulu War 'There was Awful Slaughter' Signed by Adrian Greaves Hardback book Dust Jacket. Editors Adrian Greaves & Brian Best, 2001. First Published in G.B. in 2001 by Leo COOPER. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Graf Zeppelin Veteran OSKAR FINK Signed RAF FF18c Zeppelin First Flight Cover. Oskar Fink Worked as a Steersman aboard LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin mainly on South American routes. Later worked on LZ 130 Graf Zeppelin II. Flew over 550,000 kilometres. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Sc2a RAF Middle Wallop Signed Luftwaffe Aces O Romm, R Opitz, F Lang. 26 Jul 69 Middle Wallop Flown in Westland Scout Helicopter. Personally Signed by the Pilot Capt T M Ogston and by also signed by Luftwaffe aces. Oscar Romm KC 229 missions, 54 fighter bomber sorties. 92 victories. Fredrich Lang KC, OL S (1008 missions) and Rudolf Opitz In 1939, called up for active duty in the Luftwaffe. His first combat mission as an assault glider pilot came on May 10, 1940, helping to take three bridges across the Albert Canal in Belgium on the same day when Fort Eben Emael was captured. In 1941, he was transferred to Germany's rocket research centre in Peenemünde as the test pilot for the delta wing research aircraft Me-163A. Two years later, he was assigned Project Pilot for the next design, the first rocket powered fighter aircraft, the Me-163B. In December 1944, he took command of the II Fighter Squadron/ 400 Rocket Fighter Group. Now, all the knowledge gained in flying and in operating of delta wing aeroplanes, powered and unpowered, was put to full use. Details and photo's enclosed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
King Charles flown RAF Cranwell 1971 RAF cover. Then The prince of Wales. Signed Sqn Ldr R E Johns. 15 May 71 BFPS 1165 30 th Anniversary of first UK Jet Flight Cranwell Special Postmark. Cover depicts. RAF Cranwell and Avro 504K Aircraft. Red Flown cachet Flown from the Royal Air Force College Cranwell in Jet Provost Mk 5 XW 323 on a sortie covering the route taken for the first Jet Engine flight made in the United Kingdom on 15th May 1941 Crew Fl lt The prince of Wales and Sqn Ldr R. E. Johns. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
WWII Bombers First and Last multi signed hardback book 5 Bomber command veterans includes Harry Irons DFC, Jim Brookbank, Ken Johnson plus two others. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Hindenberg Zeppelin survivor Adolf Fischer Signed RAF FF18 Zeppelin First Flight Cover. Adolf Fischer was born on August 6th, 1905, in Esslingen am Neckar, near Stuttgart. After leaving school he went to work for the Daimler-Benz factory in nearby Untertürkheim. He was eventually assigned to the development team for the LOF-6 diesel engines, which were being constructed for the new airship, the LZ129 - later to be christened Hindenburg. Once he'd helped to install the engines on the airship, he was hired by Deutsche Zeppelin Reederei and joined the crew of the Hindenburg. He flew on the ship's maiden voyage on March 4, 1936, assigned to engine car #4, along with Rafael Schädler and Walter Banholzer. He subsequently flew for the rest of the 1936 season, as well as the earlier flights in 1937. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Friedrich Schmiedl Rocket Pioneer signed Rocket Mail 1971 Austrian cover Raketenpost Schmiedl Rocket Post postcard with Herman Oberth special postmark. Wien backstamp. Friedrich Schmiedl ( 14 May 1902 in Schwertberg, Upper Austria ; † 11 September 1994 in Graz ) was an Austrian rocket pioneer and inventor of rocket mail. On February 2, 1931, Schmiedl launched the world's first mail rocket from the Schöckl in Graz, transporting around 100 letters to the nearby town of St. Radegund. Other successful mail rocket launches, including from Hochtrötsch near Semriach, followed in the next few months. The young inventor and designer even planned to open his own rocket mail line from Ljubljana to Graz and Basel. This made him very well known, especially among philatelists. He also developed a weather rocket that could record meteorological data in clouds. In other experiments, he equipped the rockets with cameras to take aerial photographs of landscapes. The rockets were equipped with a remote-controlled steering rod and had a parachute to enable a soft landing. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Ian R Murray Signed Book, Dam Busters 1943 onwards (all marks and models) Owners' Workshop Manual by Ian R Murray 2011 Hardback Book First Edition with 160 pages Signed by Ian R Murray on the Third page published by Haynes Publishing, Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Victory in Europe D-Day to V-E Day First Time in Full Colour by Max Hastings Pictures by George Stevens introduction by George Stevens JR. Hardback book, 192 pages. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Friedrich Schmiedl Rocket Pioneer signed Rocket Mail 1971 Austrian cover Raketenpost Schmiedl Rocket Post postcards with Herman Oberth special postmark. Three backstamps. Friedrich Schmiedl ( 14 May 1902 in Schwertberg, Upper Austria ; † 11 September 1994 in Graz ) was an Austrian rocket pioneer and inventor of rocket mail. On February 2, 1931, Schmiedl launched the world's first mail rocket from the Schöckl in Graz, transporting around 100 letters to the nearby town of St. Radegund. Other successful mail rocket launches, including from Hochtrötsch near Semriach, followed in the next few months. The young inventor and designer even planned to open his own rocket mail line from Ljubljana to Graz and Basel. This made him very well known, especially among philatelists. He also developed a weather rocket that could record meteorological data in clouds. In other experiments, he equipped the rockets with cameras to take aerial photographs of landscapes. The rockets were equipped with a remote-controlled steering rod and had a parachute to enable a soft landing. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
No Need to Die: American Flyers in RAF Bomber Command by Gordon Thorburn, Signed by 8 Veterans including Frank Tilly, John Bell, John Langston and more, First Edition, Hardcover. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Howard Clegg Signed Book, A Canuck in England, Journal of a Canadian Soldier by Howard Clegg 1942 Hardback Book First Edition with 160 pages Signed by Howard Clegg on the Third page published by George G Harrap and Co Ltd, Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Sir Francis Chichester signed RAF cover. 50th Anniv Formation of the RAAF RAF Thorney Island Signed Sir Francis Chichester. 13 Au 71 Sydney RAF Thorney island. 50th Anniversary of the Formation of the Royal Australian Air Force RAF Thorney Island. Flown from Sydney to Rose Bay Flying Boat Base Sydney on 19th August 1971 in Sandringham VH - BRF Islander Commanded by Captain Keith Mansfield flt time 3hrs 3 mins. Red flight cachet on the back. Lord Howe Island, 16th August 1971 in Sandringham VH-BRF of Ansett Flying Boat Service. This aircraft was converted from a RNZAF Sunderland MkV ( NZ 4108) in 1964, Commanded by Captain Lloyd Maundrell. Flight time 2hrs 45 mins. Personally Signed by Sir Francis Chichester and signed by the aircraft pilot Captain Keith Mansfield. Sir Francis Charles Chichester KBE (17 September 1901 - 26 August 1972), aviator and sailor, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for becoming the first person to sail single-handed around the world by the clipper route, and the fastest circumnavigator, in nine months and one day overall. In 1929, he took flying lessons at Brooklands, Surrey, and became a qualified pilot. He then took delivery of a de Havilland Gipsy Moth aircraft, which he intended to fly to New Zealand, hoping to break Bert Hinkler's record solo flight back to Australia en route. Mechanical problems meant the record eluded him; however, he completed the trip in 41 days. The aircraft was then shipped to New Zealand. Finding that he was unable to carry enough fuel to cross the Tasman Sea directly, he had his Gipsy Moth fitted with floats, borrowed from the New Zealand Permanent Air Force, and went on to make the first solo flight across the Tasman Sea from East to West (New Zealand - Australia. ) He was the first aviator to land an aircraft at Norfolk Island and Lord Howe Island. Again, the trip was delayed: after his aircraft was severely damaged at Lord Howe, he had to rebuild it himself with the help of islanders. 400 covers issued. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
WW2 Top all time Ace Erich Hartmann multiple signed RAF flown cover. C53ag3 21st Anniv 1st Meteor Target - Drone to Llanbedr Signed 3 Luftwaffe Pilots Erich Hartmann and USA pilot Ace. Personally Signed by four Meteor Pilots Erich Hartmann KC with Diamonds Flying a ME109 it is claimed he made 352 Victories during WW11. In 30 months of fighting he flew 1, 425 combat missions and was shot down sixteen times but was never wounded. Erich Hartmann was captured by the Red Army in 1945 and held in a prison camp for ten years ( 352 Victories), Robert Kowaleski KC Bomber Pilot and Cdr of KG76 First Jet bomber Sqn, Hans Jacobs a German sailplane designer and pioneer. He had been taught sailplane design by Alexander Lippisch, designer of many gliders during the 1920s and the 1930 and USA Ace Col Henry Brown USAF 355th F. G. 354th F. S, 8th AF WW11 Certified Copy of 8 of 10 Signed Hans Rossbach 4 photos and details enclosed. Good condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. 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
Henry VIII gold Angel, first coinage (1509-1526) castle mintmark (S 2265, North 1760). Obverse: Saint Michael slaying a dragon with a sceptre, castle mintmark, 'HENRIC' x VIII' x DI' x GRA' x REX x ANGL x Z x F xx' around. Reverse: a sailing ship at sea with shield and cross, 'H' and rose on either side of the mast, castle mintmark, 'PER xx CRVCE xx tva xx SALVA x NOS xx XPA ' x REDE' x'. Weight: 5.10g. Diameter: 29mm. Grade: VF - very good coin with no real issues and much eye appeal: Very Fine.
Charles I gold Unite, lis mintmark (1625), group A (S 2685, prev 2688, North 2146, close to Schneider 114). Obverse: first bust in coronation robes with double arched crowned, 'XX' behind, lis mintmark, 'CAROLVS: D _ AG · BR · FR · ET · HI · REX' around. Reverse: crowned and square-topped shield of royal arms, less elaborate garnishing, lis mintmark, 'FLORENT: CONCORDIA · REGNA' around. Weight: 8.84g. Diameter: 34mm. Grade: F - some weakly struck areas, trivial surface stress cracks on the bust, otherwise Fine or slightly better.
Two early 20th Century Royal Lancastrian Ware vases, the first of baluster form with raised collar in graduated blues to turquoise (H 22cm), the second of lobed conical form with a flaring rim in graduated turquoise to sea green (H 27cm); together with three pieces of vintage Poole Pottery to include a baluster form vase in blue (H 16cm); a posey vase in sea green (dia 19cm) and a cream jug in pea green (H 7.5cm). (5)
A collection of binoculars and cameras, including a leather-cased Hezzanith First World War era military example stamped 1916 to the case, Kraft 20x60 field binoculars in a large leather case, and a pair of Bausch & Lomb military stereo 6x30's with owner details engraved to the base: "14th Northumberland fusiliers" alongside broad arrow, together with two cases of film cameras. (6)
A fine quality and rare late 19th or early 20th open faced silver pocket watch, by Thermos of Paris. Once the property of the last King of Portugal, Manuel II (1889-1932). Finely enamelled to the back cover with the arms of Portugal, topped by the Royal crown, with green wyverns supporting. The watch features a silvered dial with Arabic numeral, and a subsidiary dial at the 6 o’clock position, plus inlaid gilt decoration under the number 12. Maker marked ‘Thermos Paris’ and the date of 1889, but this is not assumed to be the date of manufacture. Swiss silver grous mark to the inside of the back cover (and to the pendant), plus the mark for .800 grade silver, and the serial number of 19039. Further impressed details to the movement cover, which reads: Ancre de precision manufacture des Montres Thermos La Chaux de Fonds’. Approximately 5cm across. Provenance: the piece was originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira (who’s formal name was Antonio), who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, one of which was this pocket watch. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The pocket watch and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Condition: good. Clean dial, casing and movement. Vibrant and intact enamels to the back cover. The watch would appear to work when wound, but this is by no means a guarantee of its timekeeping ability.
A WW1 Territorial Force War Medal, awarded to 3756 Pte James Hobbs of the 2/4th Somerset Light Infantry. Manufactured in bronze, with the correct impressed naming to the edge. Complete with its original silk ribbon. Notes: Pte Hobbs also used the service number 20149, and is further entitled to the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Published records state that he first served in Egypt (4B), and France & Belgium (1A), and was disembodied on February 21st 1919. Condition: good. Normal age related toning to the surface, and some light contact marks from wear. Some polishing to the very highest points of the design. Good clean original ribbon.
A post WW2 printed postcard, signed by Major Otto Ernst Remer (1912-1997). Signed in blue fountain pen, a featuring Remer in three quarter length pose, wearing his Knights Cross with oak leaves. To the reverse is a small German language biography. Notes: Remer received his first commission into the Wehrmacht in 1932, shortly before Hitler’s rise to power. He is best known for foiling the 20th July 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler at the Wolf’s Lair in East Prussia. He was captured by the United States Army in 1945, and remained a prisoner of war until 1947. Approximately 14.9cm x 10.7cm. Condition: very good. Good clear signature, and no damage to the postcard.
A British knife bayonet No 7 MK1, with scabbard and webbing belt strap. Originally designed for the No 4 and first used on the Sten Gun MKV. With dark brown Paxolin grips, and the usual swivelling pommel, thus allowing it to be used as a fighting knife or bayonet - one grip has a white painted number on it, and the pommel haas the remains of a yellow / tan painted finish. Single edged blade with deep fuller and rounded spine. Marked ‘No 7 MK 1/L’ to one side of the ricasso, along with the broad arrow, and the other side having some indistinct numbers. Short cross guard with large muzzle ring. The scabbard is complete with its round frog stud, and is fitted with an off white webbing frog. Approximately 33cm in scabbard, blade length 20.4cm. Condition: generally good. Blued finish to the pommel and scabbard remains intact. Clean blade with minimal track lines, and usual darkened area to both sides of the ricasso. A little surface wear to the grip section, with a couple of small chips, and a small loss near one of the screws. The swivel pommel works as it should, as does the release catch to the pommel. The webbing frog is soiled from use, and there are some ink stamps to the reverse, but it’s impossible to read half of the mark.
North Staffordshire interest - a selection of WW1 and WW2 campaign medals. To include: a WW1 Victory Medal named to 13876 Pte Joseph Grindley of the 7th North Staffordshire Regiment, and a WW1 British War Medal named to 12726 Pte Peter Johnson of the 8th North Staffordshire Regiment. Plus a WW2 Royal Army Ordnance Corps medal group, comprising of the Italy Star, 1939-45 Star, the 1939-45 War Medal, the card issue box named to J Bowden of Fenton, Stoke on Trent, plus the issue slips. Notes: Pte Joseph Grindley enlisted for service on September 7th 1914 as a Kitchener volunteer. He first entered the conflict in the Balkans, serving with the 7th Battalion at Gallipoli. He is further entitled to the 1915 Star, and the British War Medal, plus the Silver War Badge on account of him being discharged on November 17th 1917 (Para 392) at the age of 33. Pte Peter Johnson first entered the conflict in France on July 18th 1915. He is further entitled to the 1915 Star and the Victory Medal. Condition: good. Some normal age tarnishing to the medals, plus the WW1 medals have replacement ribbons. A little wear to the paper slips and card box.
A selection of WW2 medals, modern Royal Air Force cloth badges, and other items. To include: the Burma Star (incorrectly fitted with a WW1 BWM ribbon), the Africa Star, the Atlantic Star, the Pacific Star, and the 1939-45 War Medal - all unnamed as issued. Plus, a modern commemorative medal, 2 x RAF cloth badges, modern banknotes and British Armed Forces currency, postcards, cigarette vouchers, a set of Britain’s First Decimal Coins in slipcase, plus other badges and buttons. Condition: varies across items. The WW2 medals are generally good, with normal tarnishing and signs of wear. Some of the badges have broken lugs to the reverse.
A Territorial Force Efficiency Medal awarded to 8 Sjt Frederick Albert Haines of the 8th Worcestershire Regiment. Complete with original ribbon. Notes: Sjt Haines has the very low service number of ‘8’. He first enlisted for service with the Worcestershire Regiment on April 1st 1908. Official records confirm that he served overseas during WW1, and he is also entitled to the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. He first disembarked for service in France & Flanders on March 31st 1915. Sgt Haines is also entitled to the Silver War Badge (badge number 18125), and was subsequently discharged from service on August 7th 1916, under King’s Regulations Para 393 ‘Sickness’. Condition: some signs of wear and polishing. Normal age and service wear, with contact marks on both side, plus some toning. Some slight edge bruising around the regimental details, but this is still quite legible.
A scarce collection of late 19th and early 20th century photographs, depicting the last King of Portugal (one signed example), Manuel II, his father, King Carlos I of Portugal, various dignitaries, Portuguese Naval ships, and some landscape images. To include: a group shot portraying King Manuel seated, with dignitaries stood behind him, signed to the bottom, along with the year of 1909. Another smaller image shows the young King in full dress uniform, and sat upon a horse, with another example showing him in the back of a motor car. Two images portray Manuel’s father, King Carlos, with one showing him seated on a horse. Other more casual ‘snap shot’ style images are included, one of which portrays King Carlos in full dress uniform, along with other guests on a terrace, and another showing what appears to be either a young King Manuel with his mother (Amelie of Orleans), or prior to him being crowned. 16 images, and 2 period publications (one named to Antonio Pereira). Provenance: the photographs were originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira, who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira (formally known as Antonio) was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, which included these photographs. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The photographs and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Condition: varies across pieces. Some photographs have foxing to the mounts, and losses / tearing to the card mounts. The images remain clear throughout.
A unusual, interesting, and potentially important group of United States Korean War Prisoner of War items, once belonging to 0-1308131 Major, later Lt-Col Harry Fleming of the United States Infantry. To include: a green military knapsack with shoulder strap, which contains a green enamelware mug with Chinese characters to base, a Chinese tin containing a type of grease, an empty American Red Cross razor box, an American Red Cross drawstring bag (with red ink stamps), 2 x handkerchiefs with one having an ink stamp that reads ‘Harry Fleming 01308131 Captain Infantry’ and the other with a faint Chinese character ink stamp, 2 metal dog tags stamped to ‘Fleming,Harry 01308131 T44-45 O No Pref’, 2 tie on paper labels, one named to ‘Fleming Harry 0-1308131’ with an ink stamp for ‘AG Casualty EUSAK’ (Eight United States Army Korea). Plus, what appears to be a Chinese labourers style thin cloth cap, with faint inked issue mark to to the inside, and a crudely embroidered letter ‘F’ to the front (possibly for Fleming?). Notes: Major, later Lt-Col Harry Fleming holds the dubious distinction of being the first ever United States officer that faced a Court Martial for collaboration with his Chinese captors. Fleming joined the army as private in 1942, with his dog tags showing that he received a tetanus injection in 1944-45. He deployed in Korea in 1950, spending 50 days in combat, and 34 mon ths in captivity (which is when he would have received his Red Cross parcels). Fleming would appear to have taken on the role as camp leader, mainly because he maintained a friendly relationship with his captors. He is alleged to have made Red Propaganda recordings, and led Marxist Study Groups. Fleming was held prisoner until September 4th 1953. Upon his return to the United States, he faced a Court Martial at Fort Sheridan, where he denied aiding and collaborating with the enemy on 7 occasions. Addressing his accusers, Fleming said; None of my accusers ever had the guts enough to meet me face to face until now’. ’What I did, I did for the camp. Many of those came alive, as well as some of my accusers, would be buried in a Korean hillside except for some of the policies I went through with. I can definitely show through witnesses, that their lives were saved’. Lt-Col Fleming’s defence would argue that the decisions that he made were under extreme duress, and with threats of death. Fleming was eventually convicted, and would go on to make a failed appeal against his conviction in 1957, after which he left the army. A very interesting, and scare group of POW items, and worthy of much more research. Condition: generally good. Some service and age related wear to some pieces. One of the handkerchiefs has some holes in it, possibly from moths (non active now). The enamelled finish to the mug is chipped a little, as is quite normal with these types of wares. The Chinese cap haas some discolouration / fading, but is nevertheless intact.
Two inert non-firing replica modern pistols. First, a replica non-firing Luger Parabellum semi-auto pistol marketed by Replica Models UK in its original box with 2 x dummy inert cartridges. Authentic looking replica with moving parts it cocks and hammer falls and inert cartridges can be loaded to dummy magazine. The trigger unit has become separated at some time and requires repair but parts appear to be present. Second, a replica non-firing Colt 1911 .45” semi-auto pistol also marketed by Replica Models UK. Authentic looking replica with moving parts in black metal with plastic grips. Cocks and hammer falls and dummy magazine can be removed and filled with inert dummy cartridges of which 6 accompany the pistol. Appears to be complete and working but some maintenance may be required. OVER 18’S ONLY AND VCR APPLIES.
Victoria Cross interest - An archive of post WW2 letters, all addressed to Philip Dosse,from Brigadier The Rt Honourable Sir John Smyth Bt, V.C. M.C (1893-1983_ All of the letters date from the mid 1970’s era, and all appear to relate to the reviewing of various publications sent to Smyth by Dosse, who was the founder of Hansom Books in 1947. All but one letter are type written, with the remaining letter being entirely handwritten. All are signed in Sir John’s usual way of ‘Jackie Smyth’. Sir John Smyth was an officer in the Indian army during WW1 and WW2, with his first commission being with the 15th Ludhinia Sikhs in 1913. He earned his Victoria Cross as a 21 year Lieutenant in 1915, plus he was also awarded the Russian Order of St George 4th class, and he went on to win the Military Cross in Waziristan in 1920. Smyth commanded the 127th Infantry Brigade during WW2, and retired with the honorary rank of Brigadier. He later became a Conservative Member of Parliament, and was made a Baronet in 1956. Approximately 24 letters, with a selection shown in the images. Plus, RAF interest: a 1920’s table lighter memento from the 1928 Trans-African long distance formation flight, from Cairo to Cape Town. Comprising of a nickel plated brass lighter, mounted upon a turned bakelite base. One side of the lighter shows a map, in relief, of the Cape of Good Hope and the surrounding area. The other side is engraved ‘Cairo-Cape-Cairo Flight. March-May 1928. Sgt C.Howard’. Notes: the RAF conducted their first long distance formation Trans-African flight in 1926, led by Wing Commander C.W.H.Pulford, using a detachment of 4 Fairey IIID biplanes. Pulford’s Fairey biplane recorded almost 141 flying hours, and some 14,000 miles on the clock. It became an annual tradition for the RAF to fly this Trans-African route, with formation flights also taking place in 1927, 1928, and 1929, which gave the personnel valuable experience in establishing aerial communication between far flung corners of the British Empire. The exact reasons for the presentation of the lighter are unknown, and it’s also unknown if Sgt C.Howard was part of the flight crew in 1928, or part of the ground crew team. Approximately 11.5cm height, 5.8cm width across the base. Condition: some wear, but generally good. No chips or cracks to the bakelite base, and the lighter is securely affixed. Some very tiny chipping to the nickel plating in a couple of places, and a dent to one of the narrower sides. It’s unknown if the lighter would operate as originally intended. The documents are generally very good. Good clear text, with little wear to the papers.
A WW1 1914 Star and Clasp cavalryman’s medal group, awarded to 1506 Trooper Arthur Page of the Royal Horse Guard, and the 3rd Battalion Guards Machine Gun Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star with ‘Mons’ clasp stitched to the ribbon, and additionally the ribbon bar silver rosette, which has been (erroneously) also stitched to the ribbon. Plus, the British War Medal, Victory Medal, the Victory Medal, and a WW2 1939-45 War Medal. The group has its original ribbons, and each is stitched to what appears to be a strip of leather or thick fabric. Notes: Arthur Page (sometime referred to as Arthur Christopher Page), first disembarked for service on August 15th 1914. Trooper Page would have taken part in the Battle of Mons on August 23rd, and later Le Cateau and Marne. His medal index card confirms his entitlement to the clasp and roses, and his transfer to the 3rd Battalion Guards Machine Gun Regiment (using service number 5749). By February 26th 1920, he’d been moved section B army reserve upon his demobilisation. The circumstances surrounding the award of the WW2 medal are unknown, but it’s possible that he served in a civil defence organisation on the home front. Condition: generally good. The 1914 Star has a little verdigris just under the crown, but is otherwise in good order. The BWM is mounted the wrong way around on the makeshift bar, and the Victory Medal has some wear to the gilt finish.
A WW1 trench raiding mace or club, likely British in origin. Featuring a slightly curved polished oak handle, with pommel, and drilled hole to attaching a leather strap (perhaps for gaining extra momentum while swinging). The head section is of cast iron, with 6 protruding rounded spikes, and a further larger rounded spike to the tip. Secured to the shaft by 2 flat head screws. The wooden shaft is inscribed with a larger letter S, and embossed 3 times with the name ‘J.Sollis’. This could refer to one of several soldiers by the name of ‘John Sollis’ or ‘Joseph Sollis’ serving in line regiments on the Western Front during the First World War. Approximately 48cm in length. Condition: generally good. Service and age wear, with a small but stable split to the to the pommel end. Darkening to the iron mace, with there being some play to the head where it is attached to the wood (but still secure).
A WW2 / Palestine & Malaya General Service medal group, awarded to 8308310 Pte Thomas Conn of the 1st Battalion Cameron Highlanders. To include: a George VI General Service Medal, with clasps for Malaya and Palestine, the 1939-45 Star, Africa Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, and the 1939-45 War Medal. The medals are court mounted on a pin back bar for wear. Notes: information supplied by the vendor suggests that Pte Conn first attested for service as a Gunner with the Royal Artillery in 1933. He would later serve with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders in Palestine in 1936, earning himself the Palestine clasp for his GSM, which is confirmed on the roll. The same roll also states that he transferred to the 12th Pioneer Battalion of the South Staffordshire Regiment on April 22nd 1940. His WW2 medal entitlement is also confirmed on the relevant medal card, with these being awarded in 1953 while he was serving as a Sergeant with the 1st Queen’s Royal Regiment, as part of the British Army on the Rhine. Thomas rejoined from the reserve in 1947 to complete 12 years service. Condition: good. Normal age related toning to the medals, and a little soiling to the ribbons in places.
A WW2 / Territorial Efficiency medal group, awarded to 5048992 Pte R. Dutton of the 6th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. To include: the 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, and the Territorial Efficiency Medal. Notes: published records confirm that Pte Dutton was wounded in action while serving in North West Europe. The 6th Battalion saw heavy fighting in Normandy at the time, and there is a long list of other wounded men recorded on the list. Pte Dutton’s date of wounding has ‘DNR’ (Date Not Recorded) next to it, but the date is likely to have been between 7th - 9th August 1944. The WW2 campaign medals are unnamed as issued and complete with their ribbons. The Territorial Medal is the first type, or pre 1948, and is named in the usual way, and also is complete with its ribbon. Condition: good. Normal age related darkening to the medals, and some service wear, but nothing that detracts whatsoever.
A Boer War medal pair, awarded to 1092 Pte Roland Twemlow of the 2nd Battalion Lancashire Fusiliers. To include: the Queen’s South Africa Medal, with clasps for Laing’s Nek, Transvaal, Orange Free State, and Cape Colony (ghost dates to the reverse). Plus, the King’s South Africa Medal, with clasps for 1901 and 1902. Notes: the award of the clasps are confirmed on the relevant rolls, but there appears to have been some confusion over Pte Twemlow’s first name initial when it came to impressing the naming on the medals, with the QSA being named to ‘P. Twemlow’ and the KSA being named to ‘R. Twemlow’, with different source documents using different initials. Roland was born July 11th 1866, in Bucknall, Staffordshire, and attested for service in 1885. Each medal is complete with its original ribbons. Condition: some wear commensurate with age and use. Some age related toning to the medals, and signs of polishing, resulting on loss of detail to the high points. Tight swivel suspension on the QSA, with the suspension on the KSA being slightly slack. Slight edge bruise to the KSA (as seen in image). The ribbons are soiled and a little ragged in places, but are original.
A WW1 1914 Star / LSGC / Special Constabulary medal group, awarded to 6106 Gnr Andrew Adams of the 28th Brigade Royal Field Artillery. To include: the 1914 Star with sewn on ‘Mons’ clasp, the British War Medal, Victory Medal (with oak leaf for M.I.D.), the Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (post 1916 ribbon), and a WW2 era Special Constabulary Faithful Service medal name to Andrew Adams. Notes: the award of Gunner Adams’ 1914 Star trio and clasp is confirmed, although the Mons clasp attached to the ribbon is an old reproduction. At the time of writing we cannot confirm the award of the oak leaf for a mention in dispatches; of the scant few pieces of documentation available for Gunner Adams, none of them mention the MID award, and the London Gazette does not seem to be able to confirm it either. The LSGC medal uses the post 1916 ribbon and the pre 1920 swivel suspension, so we can date the award within this time frame - the medal is also named in the correct way. The WW2 era Special Constabulary medal is named to Andrew Adams, and as the group was supplied as set, it is assumed, but by no means guaranteed that this is the same man. Gnr Adams first disembarked for service on August 19th 1914. Each medal is complete with its original silk ribbon. Condition: generally good. Normal age toning and service wear, with some polishing to the high points of the design.
South Nottinghamshire Hussars interest. A good quality sterling silver cigar box with integral lighter and match holder with striker plate. Cedar wood lined, as is usual. Engraved to the ‘Non Commissioned Officers Mess South Notts Hussars from Colonel C.W.Trotter 1912’. Hallmarked for London 1903, and with the makers mark of Joseph Brahma. The box if of rectangular form, and sat upon 4 bun feet. With 2 hinged to top, and a lighter with reservoir, plus a match holder with striker plate to bottom. One of the lids has the inscription from Col Trotter, with the other having the engraved badge of the South Notts Hussars. Notes: Colonel Charles William Trotter is believe to have have first joined the regiment in 1888, and at the time this item was gifted he was a Lieutenant-Colonel, but with the honorary rank of Colonel. He received his full Colonelcy on August 5th 1918. He was mentioned in dispatches twice, and received the Companion of the Order of the Bath in the 1918 Birthday Honours List. Approximately 20.5cm x 11.8cm x 9cm, weight 973.5g. Condition: generally good. Some normal wear from polishing and handling, which has resulted in the inscriptions showing a little wear. Some small dents to the removable match holder and lighter, and a small but deep dent to one of the shorter sides.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to T/35840 Driver J.Tate of the Army Service Corps, plus other items. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, a WW2 era Hudson A.R.P whistle, and a variety of British and French coins, some silver and half silver. Notes: Dvr Joseph Tate first entered the conflict in France on September 9th 1915, and was discharged on June 18th 1919. His full medal entitlement is confirmed as being the trio. Condition: generally good to the medals. Normal age related toning, and some light wear from polishing. Each medal is complete with its original silk ribbon, and these are a little soiled / dusty with age. The coins range in date from the 18th century, through to modern commemorative crowns, and vary in condition, with many of the older coins being in very worn condition. The A.R.P whistle has a dent to one side, and a little loss of nickel plating to the surface.
A scarce and important early 20th century Royal Portuguese Navy officers sword, once belonging to the last King of Portugal, Manuel II (1889-1932). Of usual form, featuring a fish skin grip (lacking wire binding), gilt brass guard with fouled anchor and crown, gilt brass backpiece leading up to a lions head pommel. Fold down catch to the guard to secure the blade into the scabbard, with raised button to the throat area of the scabbard. Steel single edged quill point blade and piped back, with gilded detail to both sides, plus an etched fouled anchor and crown, a fully rigged sailing ship, foliate patterns, and a black cartouche for adding a name. Complete with its black leather scabbard, with gilt brass throat, mid section, and chape, with the throat and mid section having suspension rings to attach to a sword belt. There is additionally an original bullion sword knot attached to the upper suspension ring, plus a 1911 dated photograph of King Manuel II, dedicated to ‘Antonio Pereira’ and signed ‘Manuel R’. The date of April 30th 1911, and the location of ‘Richmond’ quoted on the photograph would indicate that this was presented after the King had fled into exile. He is dressed in the uniform of a naval officer, and is pictured with the actual naval officer’s sword offered in this lot, albeit with a slightly different sword knot shown in the photograph. Provenance: the piece was originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira (who was formally known as Antonio), who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, one of which was this naval sword. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The naval sword and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Approximate length in scabbard 93cm, blade length 77.2cm. Condition: generally solid, with some age and service wear. The gilt finish has mostly worn away to the brass, with traces remaining in places. The blade has some mottling and some small areas of surface corrosion. The fish skin grip is intact, but the wire binding is absent. The leather to the scabbard is intact, but each of the brass mounts are missing their securing pins, and therefore will move. The photograph has some losses to the card mount, plus some light staining along the bottom edge.
A set of WW2 era and earlier military maps, each numbered, with 24 in total. The maps show Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Scotland, with some being overprinted with ‘cancelled’, and a further 3 unnumbered maps. Another July 1943 edition example has a label pasted on it stating ‘Special map of our first actions in Normandy including Maltot (period 1st July 1944 to 7th August 1944’. Another has a label to the back stating ‘The Reichs Wald Forest (period 9th February to the 19th February 1945). An interesting collection. 27 maps in total. Condition: generally good to most examples. Some normal age related wear to the paper, such as a little foxing, darkening to the fold lines. The map of Scotland is in poor condition, with cuts to the edges and some losses to the paper.
A good WW1 casualty and WW2 prisoner of war family medal group, awarded to Sidney Victor Tabberner, and his son, also Sidney Tabberner.To include: a WW1 British War Medal, Victory Medal, bronze memorial plaque, and scroll awarded to 21321 Pte Sidney Victor Tabberner of the 10th battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment.The memorial plaque has been mounted in a period dark oak frame for display.The medals, along with his sons WW2 medals, have been mounted, albeit haphazardly, on a similar carved oak plaque.The WW2 medals belonging to his son, also Sidney Tabberner, comprise of the 1939-45 Star, France & Germany Star, 1939-45 War Medal, Italy Star, and the Africa Star.The medals are loose on a cord ribbon, and mounted in the incorrect order, with WW1 medals mixed in with the WW2 examples.Also included is a ‘Tenbury Wells Welcome Home Fund’ certificate, named to Sydney Tabberner of the KSLI, a WW2 map produced by the Red Cross & St John Organisation, with it showing Germany and it’s many POW camps.The back of the map has a pencil inscription, reading ‘Sydney Tabberner POW April 13th 1945 released’.Plus, WW1 Admiralty gilt metal and enamel ‘On War Service 1914’ badge, a French Benedictine Frecamp medallion 658-1790, a loose WW1 Victory medal (in poor condition, missing its suspension ring).Barely any details are decipherable to edge, but the service number would indicate it was awarded to GS-79200 Pte Frederick A Jones of the Royal Fusliers.Notes: Sydney Victor Tabberner was born on August 8th 1892 in Birmingham.He died in the immediate post war era, on November 27th 1918, while serving with the 10th Warwickshire Regiment in France & Flanders.Although Sidney was a casualty of the conflict on the Western Front, records show that he died at the First General Hospital, Cambridge, as was buried in Yardley, Birmingham.Sidney left a widow, Edith and a son, Sydney, who was born in 1915 (and who medals are in this lot).4037740 Pte Sydney Tabberner is recorded on his WW2 medal card as having served with the Durham Light Infanty, with his medal entitlement matching those included.The awards were issued in 1950, and it’s also noted that he was a POW.Further records show that he was interred at Stalag IV-D/Z in Annaburg, with his capture likely taking place in Sicily while with 8th battalion.Condition: generally good.Each of the medals has been polished for display in the past, with some loss of detail to the WW1 example and memorial plaque.the paper ephemera shows some age and service wear, but the important details are present.The map is complete, but torn along the fold lines in several places.
A collection of medals and decorations, acquired from the estate of the last King of Portugal, Manuel II in 1932. To include: Portugal military order of Vila Vicosa, Grand Cross star by Joaquim Augusta da Costa of Lisbon, plus another example by the same marker (minus its box, ribbon, and with some faults to the front. The Princely House Order of Hohenzollern Silver Cross of Merit, with original box, but minus its ribbon. A Japanese Order of the Rising Sun 1st Class Badge, which could be missing its flower suspension ring, and with an added pin to the reverse. A Spanish Order of Isabella the Catholic, by CE Jalvo, Madrid, complete with case and ribbon (and an additional loose enamel centrepiece). And, a miniature button hole fitting for the Portuguese Military Order of Christ, in silver gilt and enamel. Together with a silver filigree work and enamel match case, and silve gilt bracelet, with the case displaying the Royal arms of Portugal, and the bracelet having the insignia of Military Order of Christ (the case with silver assay mark). Notes: We’ve been able to confirm that 2 of the above mentioned decorations were known to have been conferred upon King Manual II of Portugal, those being the Portuguese Military order of Vila Viscosa, and the Portuguese Military Order of Christ - photographic evidence back this up, with Vila Viscosa decoration seen being worn by Manuel on his chest. A different grade of the Hohenzollern Cross was conferred upon Manuel, but it would not seem to match the example in this collection. It’s assumed that perhaps the other decorations were once conferred on other family members, or retainers. Provenance: the piece was originally acquired by Joaquim Pereira (who was formally known as Antonio), who began his service with the Portuguese Monarch, King Carlos I (1863-1908) in the late 19th century. In 1908 King Carlos was assassinated while travelling by carriage, with shots being fired from undergrowth by the Republican activists, Alfredo Luis da Costa, and Manuel Buica. The heir apparent, Luis Filipe, Prince of Portugal, Duke of Braganza was mortally wounded, with the future King Manuel being shot in the arm. Manuel’s reign lasted less than 3 years, and was overthrown during a military coup, after which the Portuguese First Republic was established. King Manuel II fled into exile, later settling in Fullwell Park in Twickenham, Middlesex, where he was to die aged 42 on July 2nd 1932. Joaquim Pereira was still in the service of the monarchy at the time of the King’s death in 1932, and he was given the opportunity to collect a number of the King’s belongings, which included these medals and decorations. There were numerous other pieces, including furniture that were stored at Fullwell Park, but they were lost during a flooding of the cellar they were stored in. The decorations and other items have been passed down through the paternal line of the Pereira family, with Joaquim’s great-grandson being the present owner. Condition: generally good to most items. The Military Order of Vila Vicosa is in good condition, with intact enamels, and a good gilt finish - the second example has a white enamel star missing out the front, plus some dulling to the finish. The Hohenzollern Cross of Merit is in good condition, with just a little wear to the exterior and interior of the case, and is minus its ribbon. The Order of the Rising Sun has some hairline fractures to several the white enamel rays, and it’s presumed that the very edges of the rays have been bent back slightly, thus causing stress to the enamel. The central red enamel boss is in good condition, and the badge retains most of its gilt finish. The Order of Isabella the Catholic remains in good condition, as do the remaining 3 items in the collection.
A collection of WW1 and WW2 British campaign medals. To include: a trio of WW1 medals, all named to different men. The 1915 Star is named to 1771 Pte A.Tunstill of the 1/5th East Lancashire Regiment, who first entered the conflict on May 10th 1915, and landing at Gallipoli in 1915. The British War Medal is named to 15436 Pte Edward Jack of the Cameron Highlanders, and later the 105th Labour Company. Pte Jack first entered the conflict in France on July 8th 1915 and was discharged on May 17th 1918 (he is additionally entitled to the Silver War Badge). The Victory Medal is named to 1064 Pte Orlando Berry of the 2nd Manchester Regiment. Pte Berry first enlisted for service on September 22nd 1908, but did not enter the conflict until 1915 (thus earning him the 1915 Star). He was discharged on July 18th 1918, and is entitled to the Silver War Badge. Also included is a quantity of WW2 Stars and other medals, including 3 x 1939-45 Star, one of which is privately named to ‘P/O T.S.South’, and another example having the sewn on (reproduction) Battle of Britain clasp, a France & Germany Star, Pacific Star, 1939-45 War Medal, Defence Medal, Atlantic Star with (reproduction) Air Crew Europe clasp, Italy Star, Africa Star with (reproduction) 8th Army clasp, another Africa Star with (reproduction) North Africa 1942-43 loose clasp, another Africa Star, and a Burma Star. 16 medals in total. Condition: generally good to each. Some of the medals show age related toning, and some contact marks from service wear. The 1915 Star is minus its ribbon.
United States WW1 aviation interest - an original WW1 era United States M-1910 Carlisle bandage pouch. Dated 1917 to the inside of the flap, with the manufacturers details of P.B. & Co. Also faintly marked ‘EL’ or ‘EB’ to the inside of the flap. The outside of the flap is stencil stamped ‘616 Aero Sqdn 62’, and has two press stud closures, which are both marked ‘Carrs Pat ‘13’. Complete with metal belt clip to the reverse. Notes: 616 Aero Squadron were first formed in January 1918, and were demobilised in March 1919. They occupied stations in Texas and Pensilvania, with their mission being supply. Likely quite a scarce piece of equipment to this squadron. Approximately 13.5cm x 8cm (with flap closed). Condition: good. No holes or tears to the fabric, with the stitching also good. A little fading to the external inked details, but still quite legible. Both press studs work as they should. A little age related soiling to the outside, but on the whole the piece looks little used.
A WW1 underaged casualty medal pair, nickel Imperial Service Badge, and other items. To include: a British War Medal and Victory Medal, both named to 3454 Pte T.Roden of the North Staffordshire Regiment. A WW1 Territorial Imperial Service badge, with C clasp and pin to the reverse, a WW2 clear celluloid and brass sweetheart pendant, and a white metal watch chain (does not appear to be silver), with 2 hallmarked silver fobs attached. Notes: Thomas Roland Roden was killed in action on October 13th 1915, at the age of 16, while serving with the 1/5th Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. He is commemorated at the Loos Memorial. He had first disembarked for service on June 29th 1915 in France, and is further entitled to the 1915 Star (the whereabouts of the star are unknown). The silver fobs on the white metal chain are named to a ‘J.Smith’ and date from the 1930’s. Condition: generally good. The medal pair are toned with age, and show very little signs of cleaning. The BWM is missing its ribbon. The Imperial Service badge and sweetheart pendant both remain in good order, and the fob chain and fob as are also good, but have rubbing to the hallmark area.
A WW1 bronze memorial plaque, commemorating 8541 Pte Mark Bryan of the 1st Battalion North Staffordshire Regiment. The plaque is loosely place within a recessed backing board, along with a usual trio of medal ribbons for the 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal. Pte Bryan died of wounds on November 10th 1915 at the age of 37, and is commemorated at the Etaples Military Cemetery. Notes: Pte Bryan is entitled to the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Mark Bryan, a native of Hanley in Staffordshire, first attested for service in the North Staffordshire regiment in February 1901 at the age of 18, with his first service number being 6383. His service papers are available (hard copy included), charting his career. In 1903 he fell foul of the law, and was ‘tried by civil power and convicted drunk and disorderly and fined 2/6 and 7/6 costs’. There are several other charges while in military service, with the punishments being confinement to barracks. He was discharged in 1913 at the termination of his first engagement. Prior to WW1, his only overseas service appears to be his time in South Africa from April to October 1902. For his service there he is additionally entitled to the QSA with clasps for Transvaal and South Africa 1902. Also included is a photograph provided by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission of Pte Bryan’s gravestone in Etaples. Condition: good. Dark colour to the plaque, which would appear to have never been cleaned, and a good level of detail remaining.
An scarce Edward VII issued Royal Victorian Medal in bronze. Complete with its original ribbon, and dark green leather box with a gilt King’s crown to the lid. The medal is unnamed as issued, but was consigned along with other decorations and other items once belonging to the last King of Portugal, Manuel II (please see other lots within this auction). King Manual would certainly not have been awarded this medal himself, as it was awarded to persons who had rendered services to the British monarch, or members of the Royal Family. The decoration was first instituted by Queen Victoria in 1896, and continues to be awarded to this day, being a personal gift from the monarch. The obverse shows the uniformed bust of Edward VII, with the reverse having the King’s monogram within a wreath. The original ribbon fitted indicates that it was awarded to a British subject. Condition: good. The medal would not appear to have ever been polished for some time, with the bronze having achieved a nice chocolate colour. There are some small contact marks to the face of the medal, likely where it has had contact with other medals in the past. The case has some light contact marks to the leather, but the inside is very clean to the satin and velvet lining. The button release catch works as it should.
A rare, and possibly unique combination of medals, including the rare King’s Police Medal for Gallantry, issued to Herbert Adams for service in the Royal Navy, H.M. Coastguard, and the Wear River Police. To include: the China War Medal of 1900, issued for service during Boxer Rebellion, named to ‘H.Adams LG.Sea H.M.S. Peacock’, with impressed naming.Together with an Edward VII issued Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, named to ‘147035 Herbert Adams. Boatn. H.M.Coastguard’ (impressed naming), and a cased King’s Police Medal with the distinctive ribbon denoting that it was issued for gallantry, named to ‘Herbert Adams. Const. River Wear Police’ (engraved naming).Also included is a period photograph of Herbert, wearing the uniform of the River Police, with his collar number of 22 clearly visible, and all three of his medals.Plus, his early 20th century nickel Bosun’s whistle and chain, which has a manufacturers mark that appears to be Chinese in origin, a pin on ribbon bar, three period service documents, and a newspaper clipping announcing the death of Herbert, and some details surrounding the award of his King’s Police Medal.Notes: Herbert Adams was born in 1873, in Stoke Fleming, Devon.He first volunteered for service upon HMS Impregnable on November 5th 1888.His certificate of service states that he was a baker at the time of his attestation, and resided at Crowthers Hill in Dartmouth.Herbert served on numerous vessels during his naval career, and served on HMS Peacock from October 1897 through to June 1901, which covered the Boxer Rebellion period. Herbert was awarded his Long Service & Good Conduct Medal in November 1904, by which time has was serving on H.M. Coastguard ship ‘Dido’ the shore establishment HMS President, and the Haven Hole coastguard station at Canvey Island.Following on from his 21 year career in the Navy, Herbert then served a further 20 years with the ‘River Wear Watch’ (Police), during which his gallant conduct was rewarded with the award of his KPM.The London Gazette entry for the award is dated January 1st 1920, but the incident occurred in 1918 during WW1.Herbert, along with four other colleagues from the Wear River Police boarded the steamer vessel Hornsey, which was ablaze on the River Wear.The Hornsey was carrying around 700 shells, likely bound for the war effort, and the five police officers managed to extinguish the fire, despite the imminent danger from a catastrophic explosion.The King’s Police Medal is one of only 350 issued for Gallantry during the reign of George V. Condition: good. Some normal age related toning to the medals, and a little polishing to the high points of the design. A few very dents to the bosun’s whistle, plus some kinks to the chain. The leather case for the KPM is in very good and clean condition, with a working catch and hinge. The documents remain in good order, with just normal age and service wear.
A small selection of singles British WW1 medal, with one being awarded to a casualty. To include: a Victory Medal to RFRA-13997 Bmbr G.Morrison Royal Artillery, a Victory Medal named to J11232 J.F.Hawkes A.B. Royal Navy, a Mercantile Marine Medal name to John W. Barker, an erased 1915 Star (buffing scratches to reverse), and a brooched Victory Medal named to 54456 Sjt A. Downey of the 212th Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery (died June 8th 1917, and commemorated at Bully-Grenay Cemetery, France. Notes: G. Morrison is also entitled to the 1914, entering the conflict on September 9th 1914. John Francis Hawkes served on HMS Delhi, and also entitled to the 1915 Star and British War Medal. He was born in 1895 in Islington, and first served from January 31st 1911, through to August 31st 1927, but then appeared to re engage, serving again through to 1941. John William Barker was born in 1871 in Whitby, and is also entitled to the British War Medal. Alfred Downey is also entitled to the British War Medal. Condition: some age and service wear. With the exception of the brooched medal, each is complete with its original silk ribbon. Some wear though polishing to several of the medal. As mentioned in the description, the 1915 is an original example, but has been erased, and perhaps may be a useful filler to complete a group.
An unusual and likely scarce WW1 era white metal medal or medallion, seemingly some kind of good luck charm for the United States troops entering the conflict in France. Of wide shield shaped form, with lug for attaching a narrow ribbon of sorts. With an American eagle design, clutching a scroll with the words ‘Defence of Freedom’, and a USA shield. The reverse has some wording in raised text, which reads ‘War declared April 6th, First U.S. troops landed in France June 27th 1917’. It appears to have had a gilt finish when first made, and there are traces of this in amongst the design to the front, and the lettering to the rear. No maker marks, but similar patriotically worded pieces are known to have been made by the American Military Novelty Co, Grand Haven, Michigan. Approximately 3.9cm x 3.6cm. Condition: generally good. Some signs of wear and polishing to the high points of the design, and as mentioned in description, traces of gilding. Dark spot to the metal on the reverse.
Matchbox Superfast group of 1990s & 2000's issue Toy Fair & promotional models to include Boss Mustang - 20 years North West Mustang Club; 55 Chevy Bel Air - 2000 North West Regional; Camaro Z28 - First Official Matchbox Club Collectors Car, plus others - Near Mint to Mint in Excellent to Near Mint packaging. (26)
Matchbox Superfast group of Code 2 Buses (1) 7c Leyland Titan Bus "First MICA Convention March 8th 1986" - red body, white interior, black plastic Lesney England base; (2) "MICA Matchbox International Collectors Association" 1987 Commemorative Bus (3) "Markfield Project Support Appeal 92" (4) "Nurnberg 1986" (5) 17b Daimler Fleetline Londoner Bus "2nd AIM Convention" - Excellent to Mint in Good to Excellent boxes - one is just with plastic protector case. (5)
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