Three: Private K. H. S. Heading, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Territorial (5933168 Pte. K. Heading. D.C.L.I.) in named card box of issue, extremely fine (3) £70-£90 --- Kenneth Herbert Saville Heading, a native of Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, served with a large number of different units over a comparatively short space of time, first attesting for the Suffolk Regiment on 22 February 1939, before transferring to the Cambridgeshire Regiment in March of that year; and then to the Royal Engineers in December of that year. He served during the Second World War at home in various searchlight and Anti-Aircraft units, before transferring to the Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry on 12 October 1944. He was seconded to the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry on 3 January 1945, and then to the Worcestershire Regiment on 6 June 1945, and served post-War with the 1st Battalion in North-West Europe from 28 December 1945 to 9 May 1946. Returning to his parent unit he was awarded his Efficiency Medal per Army Order 85 of July 1947, and was discharged on 10 February 1954. Sold with copied service papers and other research.
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Six: Chief Engine Room Artificer Second Class K. N. Wingrove, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star, 1 clasp, Burma; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (M.36710 K. N. Wingrove. C.E.R.A.2. H.M.S. Elfin.) light contact marks to last, generally better than good very fine (6) £80-£100
A Second War Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal group of six awarded to Major Orlando Cartford Asper, a B-17 ‘Flying Fortress’ pilot United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, bronze, slot brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Air Medal, bronze, with 3 clusters on riband, wrap brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; American Campaign Medal 1941-45, bronze, crimp brooch, in box of issue; European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, bronze, crimp brooch, in box of issue; Victory Medal 1945, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; Army Occupation medal, bronze, crimp brooch; Distinguished Unit Citation badge, generally very fine or better (7) £400-£500 --- Orlando “Ole” Cartford Asper was born in Kikungshan, Henan Province, China on 13 June 1917, to Lutheran Missionary parents. Having returned to the United States, he attended Pacific Lutheran High School Division, Pacific Lutheran College, Parkland. Having joined the Army Air Corps Cadet Programme at Army Air Forces Advance Flying School, Stockton Field, California on 26 January 1942, qualifying as a pilot in November 1942, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in the Army Air Force. From May 1943, he served as a Captain (pilot), flying B-17 Flying Fortress bombers of 96th Bomb Group, 45th Combat Wing, 3rd Air Division, 8th Air Force, from Snetterton Heath, England. Between May and October 1942, Asper was pilot of a B-17 named "Kipling's Error", flying at least 25 Missions over target in occupied France and Germany. On 13 August 1943, he was awarded his first Air Medal for 5 combat missions, three more were to follow. He was also awarded the 8th Air Force Certificate of Valour by General Eaker for 25 combat missions. After completing his tour, in October 1943, he returned to the U.S.A. as a Pilot Instructor, before returning to Europe as 1st Lieutenant, piloting twin engine aircraft passenger flights for European Air Transport Service. He also served as Administrative Officer for 8 months in 1946-7, duties including meeting and greeting dignitaries at Rhein Main Airfield, Germany. Appointed a Captain in the U.S.A.F. Reserve on 1 April 1948, he rejoined U.S.A.F. 7th Division Strategic Air Command as an Admin Officer in January 1951 and retired on 30 September 1965. In civilian life, ‘Ole’ taught biology and science in York High School, Nebraska, and also taught at the University of Washington in Seattle. He later worked as an engineer for Boeing Aircraft Company in Seattle, where he worked on numerous projects, including hovercraft and hydroplanes; he also worked as a nuclear waste engineer for Westinghouse at Hanford Nuclear Plant in Richland, WA. He died on 3 April 1986, in Seattle, King county, Washington. Sold with original 1942 Graduation book, Aviation Cadet Class 42-K. Army Air Forces Advanced Flying School, Stockton Field, California, 8th Air Force Certificate of Valour for 25 combat missions signed by General Ira Eaker, portrait photo, very extensive & detailed official copy of service record, personnel reports, and other original papers.
A Great War ‘German East Africa’ D.C.M. awarded to Regimental Sergeant Major T. West, 5th Regiment, South African Infantry Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (4762 C. S. Mjr: T. West. 5/S.A. Inf:) very fine £500-£700 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 March 1917: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed consistent good work throughout. On one occasion during an enemy counter-attack he greatly helped to steady his company by his coolness and daring.’ Thomas West was born in Kildare, Ireland, and having emigrated to South Africa resided at Wynberg, Cape Province, where he was employed as an Explosive Maker prior to the Great War. His attestation form for the South African Expeditionary Forces list his previous military service as: ‘1st Royal Scots 6 years 3 months; Rhodesian Regiment 9 months; Scotts Railway Guards 6 months; K Battery Heavy Artillery 7 months.’ He attested for the 5th Regiment, South African Infantry, on 2 December 1915, and served with them during the Great War in German East Africa. Sold with copied research.
A Great War ‘Battle of the Somme’ M.C. group of four awarded to Captain Kenneth Anns, 7th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment, late Surrey Yeomanry Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse engraved ‘Capt. Kenneth Anns. Somme. 1916’; 1914-15 Star (1448 Cpl. K. Anns, Surr. Yeo.); British War and Victory Medals (Capt. K. Anns.) nearly extremely fine (4) £800-£1,000 --- M.C. London Gazette 26 September 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry during operations. With two men he reconnoitred close up to the enemy’s lines, and brought back valuable information. He has continually volunteered for dangerous patrols.’ Kenneth Anns served with the Surrey Yeomanry in France from 17 January 1915. He was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant into the East Surrey Regiment on 31 May 1915, and was posted to the 7th Battalion. Sold with copied research.
Five: Stoker Petty Officer F. Arnold, Royal Navy Naval General Service 1915-62, 1 clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (K. 4429. F. Arnold. Sto. 1 Cl. H.M.S. Proserpine.); 1914-15 Star (K. 4429, F. Arnold, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K. 4429 F. Arnold. S.P.O. R.N.) naming on VM inverted; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (K. 4429 Frederick Arnold. Sto. P.O., H.M.S. Pembroke.) light contact marks, very fine (5) £160-£200 --- Frederick Arnold was born in Holybourne, Hampshire, on 21 June 1883 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Proserpine on 13 November 1909. Advanced Stoker Petty Officer on 19 June 1914, he served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, and was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 28 August 1916. He was shore invalided on 8 February 1922.
A B-17 Flying Fortress pilot’s Distinguished Service Cross group of six awarded to Major Sidney Hantman, of 322 Squadron who was badly wounded when cannon-shell from a German fighter blew off his arm during an attack on the Arado Fleugenwerke in October 1943 - at the time he was ‘filling in’ for a sick rear gunner having already completed his own tour of operations as a pilot - he continued his duty until he passed out from loss of blood United States of America, Distinguished Service Cross, bronze, numbered ‘13747’, wrap brooch; in case of issue (cover distressed), with miniature Distinguished Service Cross, with brooch mount; Air Medal, bronze, numbered 16441, wrap brooch; Purple Heart, gilt and enamel, slot brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Army Commendation Medal; American Defense Service Medal, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; Victory Medal 1945, slot brooch, in box of issue, generally very fine or better (6) £800-£1,000 --- Distinguished Service Cross Citation: ‘The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sidney Hantman, First Lieutenant (Air Corps), U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Tail Gunner and Observer in a B-17 Heavy Bomber of the 322nd Bombardment Squadron, 91st Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, during a bombardment mission over Germany on 9 October 1943. Although he had completed his missions as a pilot and was serving as squadron Operations Officer, First Lieutenant Hantman volunteered to fill a crew vacancy by occupying the tail gunner observer position. Before arriving at the target area, his aircraft was attacked by enemy fighters and he was struck by an explosive shell which blew off his right arm at the shoulder, and caused a compound fracture of his right leg and inflicted extensive wounds to his right thigh. In total disregard of the pain of his wounds and without regard for the preservation of his life, Lieutenant Hantman remained at his post without first aid or assistance and continued to discharge his duties under enemy attack until he was on the verge of unconsciousness. He then began to work his way forward to obtain someone to take over his post at which time he collapsed from shock and loss of blood. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by First Lieutenant Hantman on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces. Headquarters: U.S. Strategic Forces in Europe, General Orders No. 15 (1944).’ Sidney Hantman was born on 23 April 1916, in Springfield. In 1943, he was serving as an Assistant operations officer, flying in B17 Flying Fortress’s of 322 Squadron, part of 91st Bomb Group. On 9 October 1943, as part of the crew of B-17 #604 (42-5804) "Hell’s Hallo”, Hantman took part in a raid on the Arado Fleugenwerke, in Anklam, Germany. However just before reaching their target, the aircraft was hit by a 20mm cannon round. A Squadron report stated that: ‘1st Lt. Sidney Hantman (Ass't operations officer of this squadron) while riding in the tail position of A/C 604 piloted by Lt. Everett and Major Donald Sheeler, was struck by a 20 mm. It cut his right arm off close to the shoulder, penetrated his thigh and went on through his leg. Hantman was hit just before the formation reached the target at about *** hours. Tourniquet could not be applied as arm was sheared off too close to body. S/Sgt . W. S. French, right waist gunner on A/C 804, was struck by flak or bullet in hand. Injury not serious although French was hospitalized. S/Sgt A. K. Baker, radio operator on A/C 511, struck in forehead by flak.’ A further Squadron report of the raid stated: ‘A/A Fire: No fire at target, meager to moderate fire from Madergale, Rostock, Warnestrude, Fehasian Island and Bad Sulms. All inaccurate. We were out of their range. Enemy Opposition: Up to 300 E/ A were encountered, mostly twin engine craft, some single engines - FW190, ME109, ME110, He111, Do217, JU87, JU88, FW189. First met E/A at 1032 hours and not until our remaining planes of the formation were well offshore at 1035 did the E/A cease their attacks. Enemy employed rockets which were fired by the Me110, Ju88 and FW190. Although fighter support was to have met us at point in the North Sea, our formation did not see them.’ 1st Lieutenant Hantman and Staff Sergeant French were taken to the 49th Station Hospital before moving to a hospital in or near Cambridge. He was later taken back to America and sent to Water Reed Hospital in Washington D.C. He met his wife-to-be at Walter Reed and had one or more children. Promoted Major, in later life Hantman was a life member of The Legion of Valor, serving as National Commander 1968-1969. He resided in Maryland and died at home at Silver Spring on 17 March 1973. Sold with medal riband bar, mounted as worn in photographs, Major’s rank insignia, leather flying jacket name label, large 322nd Bombardment Squadron and smaller Army Air Force cloth flying jacket patches; Legion of Valor banner and National Commander forage cap, U.S. Air Force sweetheart cushion cover; paperwork, including service record, original citation and certificate for Army Commendation; period file with detailed commendations, menu from dinner honouring Hantman in 1957, Hartman’s Armed Forces of the United States card, with photo and left fingerprint, noting his right ‘Amputated’, giving his rank of Major, dated June 1950; Legion of Valor membership card, Governor of Kentucky Order of Kentucky Colonels membership, 1973, 91st Bomb Group Memorial Association membership, 1973; together with a large quantity of photographs, including one of the attack where he lost his arm, of large portrait (wearing medal ribands), damaged aircraft, veteran shots, also meeting with President Lyndon B. Johnson.
Three: Private L. Bennett, Royal Fusiliers, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 28 July 1916 1914-15 Star (527 Pte. L. Bennett. R. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (K-527 Pte. L. Bennett. R. Fus.) with named card boxes of issue; Memorial Plaque (Leo Bennett) nearly extremely fine (3) £160-£200 --- Leo Bennett was born in St. Pinnock, Cornwall, and attested for the Royal Fusiliers at Shepherd’s Bush, London, having previously served with the Gold Coast Survey Department. He served with the 22nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 November 1915, and was killed in action on 28 July 1916, on which date the Battalion was in action at Delville Wood. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with copied research.
Four: Stoker Petty Officer J. Fountain, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (K. 1399, J. Fountain, Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K. 1399 J. Fountain. Act. L. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (K. 1399 J. Fountain. L. Sto. H.M.S. Argus.) contact marks and edge bruising, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- John Fountain was born in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, on 2 April 1890 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 7 September 1908. He served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, and was promoted Leading Stoker on 1 October 1918. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal whilst serving in H.M.S. Argus between January 1921 and January 1924, and was shore pensioned in the rate of Stoker Petty Officer on 6 September 1930.
Three: Private J. F. Ransom, Royal Fusiliers, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 27 July 1916 1914-15 Star (545 Pte. J. F. Ransom. R. Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (K-545 Pte. J. F. Ransom. R. Fus.) nearly extremely fine (3) £60-£80 --- John Frederick Ransom was born in Westminster and attested for the Royal Fusiliers at Shepherd’s Bush, London. He served with the 22nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 November 1915, and was killed in action on 27 July 1916, on which date the Battalion was in action at Delville Wood. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (22 Sjt: A. V. T. Elliott. S. & K. R.G.A.) toned, extremely fine £80-£100 --- Arthur Victor Thomas Elliott was born in Brighton , Sussex, in 1875 and served with the Sussex and Kent Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force), being awarded his Territorial Force Efficiency Medal per Army Order 186 of 1 July 1909. He served during the Great War as a Corporal (Acting Sergeant) in the Rifle Brigade, a conflict in which 3 of his 6 brothers were killed. Sold with copied research.
Four: Petty Officer R. K. Ward, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (207672, R. K. Ward. P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (207672 R. K. Ward. P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (207672 R. K. Ward. P.O. H.M.S. Thunderer.) edge bruising and contact marks, nearly very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Rowland Keys Ward was born in Plymouth on 2 June 1884 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in April 1903. He was advanced Petty Officer on 1 May 1915, and served throughout the entire Great War in H.M.S. Thunderer. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 6 August 1917, and was shore pensioned on 1 June 1924.
Four: Leading Stoker C. Rye, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (K. 6313, C. Rye, Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K. 6343 C. Rye. L. Sto. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (K. 6313 C. Rye, L. Sto. H.M.S. Benbow.) mounted as worn, polished and worn, therefore good fine (4) £100-£140 --- Charles Rye was born in Wingham, Kent, on 25 November 1891 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 7 April 1910. He served during the Great War in a variety of ships and shore based establishments, and was advanced Leading Stoker on 1 October 1918. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 13 January 1925.
Three: Second Lieutenant K. C. Barton, 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, late Cameronians, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 7 October 1916 1914 Star (6542 Pte. K. Barton. 5/Sco: Rif.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. K. C. Barton.); Memorial Plaque (Kenneth Cyril Barton) in card envelope of issue; Memorial Scroll, ‘2/Lieut. Kenneth Cyril Barton, Royal Fusiliers’, about extremely fine (5) £400-£500 --- Kenneth Cyril Barton was born in Ahmednuggar, India, on 28 March 1895 and was educated at King’s College, Taunton. He attested for the 5th Battalion, Scottish Rifles (Territorial Force) on 14 April 1913, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 4 November 1914. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the 9th Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, and was killed in action on the Western Front on 7 October 1916, on which date the Battalion suffered heavy losses during an attack on Bayonet Trench, with total casualties of 9 officers and 313 other ranks killed, wounded, or missing. Barton has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with a portrait photograph of the recipient and copied research.
A Second War Distinguished Flying Cross group of six awarded to P-38 ‘Lightning’ and P-51 ‘Mustang’ fighter pilot Captain Gene Harold Cole, who was credited with 2 ‘Victories’; during the Korean War, his F-80 ‘Shooting Star’ was shot down over North Korea when he was wounded and taken prisoner United States of America, Distinguished Flying Cross, bronze, slot brooch reverse engraved ‘Gene H. Cole’, in case of issue; Air Medal, bronze, with 1 silver and 2 bronze clusters on riband, in case of issue, this with Cole’s U.S.A.F. leather uniform name tag glued to front, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Purple Heart, gilt and enamel, slot brooch, in case of issue, with enamelled lapel miniature riband bar; Air Force Long Service medal, bronze, slot brooch; American Defense Service Medal, bronze, slot brooch, in box of issue; U.N. Korea Medal, slot brooch, in box of issue, very fine (6) £700-£900 --- Gene H. Cole was born in Huntington Park, Los Angeles, California on 20 October 1921, and enlisted as a Private in the Air Corps at Santa Ana AAB on 21 July 1942. Accepted for pilot training, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant on 5 December 1943, on completion of his basic training. Posted to 343 Fighter Squadron, 55 Fighter Group in England, as a P-38 Lightning pilot on 25 May 1944. As part of the Eighth Air Force Fighter Command, 343 squadron provided cover for B-17's and B-24's that bombed aircraft plants during Big Week in February 1944, and later gun emplacements during the St Lo breakthrough in July 1944. For his services, Cole was awarded the Air Medal on 6 July 1944, for: ‘Exceptionally meritorious service in aerial flight over enemy occupied Continental Europe. The courage, coolness and skill displayed by these officers reflect great credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States.’ He was awarded a second Air Medal (First Cluster) on 27 July, a third (Second Cluster) on 26 August and fourth (Third Cluster) on 15 September, 1944, all with similar citations. On 9 July 1944, he converted to the P-51 (Mustang) fighter, naming his ‘ship’ “Miss Jane the 1st”. He claimed an Me-109 destroyed (ground) S/Augsburg on 10 September 1944, and another Me-109 destroyed (air) Eisenach-Gotha on 13 September 1944. Later in September, the squadron patrolled the Arnhem sector in support of the airborne drops and Cole was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 3 October 1944: ‘For extraordinary achievement as a fighter pilot in aerial combat over Germany and German occupied Continental Europe. The courage and skill with which Lieutenant Cole flew his aircraft and engaged attacking enemy fighters have on many occasions assisted heavy bomber formations to reach their targets and return to their bases with a minimum of loss. The devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Cole on these escort flights, and his disregard for personal safety in exposing himself to the hazards of low flying strafing missions reflect the highest credit on himself and the Army Air Force.’ His fifth and sixth Air Medals (Fourth and fifth Clusters) followed on 21 October and 20 November 1944: ‘For meritorious achievement while serving as a fighter pilot during an extended period of aerial combat over Germany and German occupied Continental Europe. The courageous devotion to duty and outstanding flying ability displayed by these officers reflect the highest credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States.’ Cole made his last combat flight on 9 November 1944, and returned to the USA. His seventh Air Medal (Sixth Cluster) followed on 11 June 1945: ‘For meritorious achievement in destroying one enemy aircraft on a fighter combat operation while over Germany and German occupied Continental Europe. The aggressiveness, courage and devotion to duty displayed by these officers reflect the highest credit upon themselves and the Armed Forces of the United States.’ Cole was recalled in March 1951, and in April 1952 he was posted to the 35th (The Black Panthers) Fighter Bomber Squadron, based at K-13 airfield (Suwon) Korea, as an F-80C (Shooting Star) pilot. Taking part in combat operations there from 27 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. Theirs was probably the most dangerous work, flying low level fighter-Bomber attacks on targets in North Korea. On 6 August 1952, flying F-80C Shooting Star #49-741 on his 6th combat mission, Cole was shot down by ground fire over Huichon, North Korea. His aircraft was seen to be hit by ground fire and burst into flames, he was not observed to bail out. However, although wounded, he did successfully get out of the burning aircraft and was taken Prisoner of War by the North Koreans, remaining captive until finally repatriated on 31 August 1953. On the 11 March 1954, he was promoted to Temporary Captain, and on 24 September the rank was made permanent. On 21 February 1955, Cole was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in action against the enemy on 6 August 1952, and on 19 March 1955, he was awarded his eighth Air Medal (Seventh Cluster): ‘For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight in Korea as a member of the Far East Air Forces. Despite the hazards of marginal weather conditions, aerial interception, and intense anti-aircraft artillery fire, his exceptional airmanship in combat operations against the enemy contributed immeasurably to the successful execution of the United Nations mission. The technical skill, personal courage, and selfless devotion to duty which he displayed reflected the highest credit upon himself, his organisation, and the United States Air Force.’ Cole continued to serve in the Air Force, moving to ground status in January 1961, before taking disability retirement on 17 August. He died in Orange County, California on 16 September 1989, age 68, and is buried at Riverside National Cemetery. Sold with a large quantity of research including an official copy of his service records, this including his medal citations, and flight log sheets (logbook equivalent).
Four: Chief Stoker W. Nash, B.E.M., Royal Navy, who was awarded the British Empire Medal during the Second World War for his work as a Gun Layer on Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships 1914-15 Star (K. 12231, W. Nash, Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K. 12231 W. Nash. S.P.O. R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (K. 12231 W. Nash. Ch. Sto. H.M.S. Kent.) polished and worn, good fine and better (4) £100-£140 --- B.E.M. London Gazette 1 January 1945. William Nash was born in Moira, Antrim, on 2 December 1889 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 30 August 1911. He served in a variety of ships and shore based establishments during the Great War, and was advanced Stoker Petty Officer on 1 March 1918, and Chief Stoker on 3 April 1928. He was awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medal on 25 February 1931, and was shore pensioned on 5 September 1933. He saw further service during the Second World War as a Gun Layer on Defensively Equipped Merchant Ships, and was awarded the British Empire Medal in the 1945 New Year’s Honours’ List.
Seven: Stoker Petty Officer W. J. Ansell, Royal Navy 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; Pacific Star; Italy Star; War Medal 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.VI.R., 1st issue (K.64542 W. J. Ansell. S.P.O. H.M.S. Aurora.) one letter of ship officially corrected, good very fine (7) £70-£90
Cricket. Gloucestershire Country Cricket Club Official Autograph Sheet 2000 Season. Signatures Include: J M M Averis, M C J Ball, K J Barnett, Mj Cawdron, T P Cotterell, R J Cuncliffe, D J Forder, B W Gannon, T H C Hancock, M A Hardinges, I J Harvey, D R Hewson, J Lewis, I Mohammed, R C Russel, A M Smith, J N Snape, C G Taylor, R C J Williams, M G N Windows. Good condition Est.
An Armand & Marseille (Germany) bisque head and stuffed cloth bodied Dream baby doll, weighted sleeping blue glass eyes, painted features including fine eyelashes, open mouth revealing teeth, impressed marks ?A.M. GERMANY 351./4.?, crying voice box fitted to torso, 40cm high and an Armand & Marseille (Germany) bisque head and composition bodied Dream baby doll, weighted sleeping blue glass eyes, painted features including fine eyelashes, open mouth, impressed marks ?AM GERMANY. 351./2.K.?, 34cm high (2)
Vinyl Records ? LP?s including Yes ? Time and a Word ? K40085; David Bowie ? Hunky Dory ? SF 8244; The Beatles ? Help ? PMC 1255; Nilsson ? Nilsson Sings Newman ? SF 8091; J. J. Cale ? Naturally ? ISA 5003; Wet Willie ? Keep on Smilin? ? 2429 115; The Doobie Brothers ? Toulouse Street ? K 46183; John Lennon ? Double Fantasy; Imagine; Wings ? Wings Greatest; R.E.M. ? Out of Time; Others Including Abba; Madness; Dr Hook; Rod Stewart; Kate Bush; Prince; Etc (Approx. 56)
A gold ring, mounted with two rows of circular cut rubies in a V-shaped design, detailed '14K', weight 5.2g, ring size approx K, a 9ct gold and colourless gem set solitaire ring, weight 2.2g, and a colourless gem set three stone ring.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.
A 14ct gold, sapphire and diamond cluster ring, claw set with the oval cut sapphire within a surround of circular cut diamonds in an abstract spiralling design, Sheffield 1997, weight 8.8g, ring size approx K.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.
An 18ct gold heart shaped signet style ring, Birmingham 1959, ring size approx Q1/2, and a gold oval signet ring, detailed '18ct', monogram engraved, ring size approx K, total weight 6.8g.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.
An 18ct gold, platinum and diamond ring, mounted with two rows of five circular cut diamonds, detailed '18ct Plat', weight 2.5g, ring size approx K, and a gold and diamond ring, mounted with nine rose cut diamonds, unmarked, weight 2.6g, ring size approx L1/2.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.
A gold and diamond three stone ring, claw set with circular cut diamonds in a twistover design, detailed '18K', ring size approx K, a gold and diamond cluster ring, detailed '18ct', ring size approx I1/2, total weight 5.3g, and a 9ct gold and diamond ring, mounted with rows of circular cut diamonds between V-shaped split shoulders, weight 1.5g, ring size approx P1/2.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.
A Victorian gold and silver set, garnet, half-pearl and diamond ring, designed as two interlocking hearts, one set with an oval cut garnet, the other with a half-pearl within a surround of rose cut diamonds, below a diamond set surmount, inscribed within the shank 'In Memoriam... ab.25th Jan 1864', unmarked, weight 3.3g, ring size approx K, with a case.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.
A gold, amethyst and coral ring, the rotating centre mounted with an oval cut amethyst to one side and coral beads to the other, detailed '18c', weight 8.5g, ring size approx K, with a case.Buyer’s Premium 24.5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price. Lots purchased online via the-saleroom.com will attract an additional premium of 5% (including VAT @ 0%) of the hammer price.
LONGINESANNEES 60Montre bracelet en or jaune 14 K sur cuir.BOITIER : rond à degrés. Signé à l'intérieur Longines-Wittnauer, New-York-Genève-Montréal.CADRAN : argenté deux tons avec index flèche appliqués et disque central tournant pour le réglage des heures. MOUVEMENT : mécanique, cal. 23Z, N° 10847361.BRACELET : cuir avec boucle ardillon.Cadran, boîtier, mouvement signés.Numérotée 659412.Diam. 33 mm.A gold manual winding wristwatch by Longines, from the 60's.
ANONYMETRAVAIL SUISSEDEBUT XXèmeMontre de poche en or jaune 18K à répétitions.BOÎTIER : lisse, glissière pour le déclenchement de la sonnerie.CADRAN : émail noir avec index chiffres romains peints en rouge dans des cartouches, petite seconde à 6h et aiguilles poire.MOUVEMENT : mécanique, échappement à ancre, deux marteaux.Numérotée 490.DIAM. 55 mm.AVEC : une chaîne en or jaune 18 K et mousqueton en or et argent (tête d'aigle et sanglier).POIDS TOTAL BRUT: 142,15 g.(à réviser, aiguille à refixer)A gold repeater pocket watch with its chain, circa 1900. Total weight: 142,15 gr.
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