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Lot 661
An Estonian hallmarked silver and blue enamelled tea strainer with matching sugar tongs, length of strainer 12cm. CONDITION REPORT: Area of damage approx 2cm x 1.5cm to the top of the strainer, also damage around the handle, the sugar tongs are enamelled both internally and externally and have light wear only.
Lot 825
A George V hallmarked silver floral decorated Hanukkah candelabrum, the central column above a circular spreading base on four scrolling feet, the stem fitted with eight scroll decorated branches, each supporting a bar with eight vase-shaped receptacles, the centre surmounted by a Star of David finial, also fitted with auxiliary servant-light, engraved to the base "Presented by the North Manchester Synagogue to Mr & Mrs H. R. Davidson on the occasion of their Silver Wedding 1921", J. Zeving, London, 1921, 52 x 33cm, approx 34.5oz.
Lot 827
A George V hallmarked silver Hanukkah lamp, the rectangular shaped backplate surmounted by a crown embossed with scrolls and floral motifs beneath two lions flanking an oval cartouche within bead decorated border, with detachable auxiliary light and oil jug and eight baluster oil receptacles, raised on four scrolling feet, maker "M.S." (possibly Morris Salkind), London 1915, 27 x 26cm, approx 30.5oz.
Lot 3
Indian Army. 25th Bombay Native Infantry Victorian NCO’s shoulder belt plate circa 1840-56. An extremely fine and attractive large die-stamped gilt brass example of Rococo pattern ornamented with foliage. Superimposed on diagonal scroll inscribed “Meeanee, Hyderabad”, Crowned conjoined ovals of a fortress and trophy of arms; the the base, a lined shield bearing “XXV”. Four stout flat hooks to reverse. VGC Originally formed as 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry in 1820; redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry in 1826; various slight changes to title until 1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles under Kitchener’s reforms; 5th (Napier`s) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922.
Lot 22
Irish Guards post 1900 Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine and scarce gilt example of special pattern with matching numbers to both halves. Silvered circlet inscribed “Irish Guards” and ornamented with shamrock sprays; the seeded gilt centre mounted with silver Star of the Order of St.Patrick mounted with pierced gilt motto circlet on light blue enamel ground. To the voided centre, St.Patrick’s cross in red enamel on a white enamel ground. To the centre of the cross, a green enamelled shamrock with three gilt Crowns. Ornate ends ornamented with shamrock and Maid of Erin Harp. Minor defects to enamel, generally VGC.
Lot 33
Indian Army. 3rd Madras Native Infantry (Palamcottah Light Infantry) Officer’s pre 1856 shoulder belt plate. A fine rare example. Rectangular gilt plate with canted corners mounted with silver star with squared tips; mounted on the star, a gilt crowned strap “Now or Never” with a Union wreath; domed centre mounted with silver coiled bugle with central “3”. Across the base of the star a bi-part scroll “Ava” and “Mahidpoor. Reverse with pair of hooks and studs. Wear to gilt otherwise VGC. Redesignated 3rd (Palamcottah) Madras Light Infantry in 1901.
Lot 34
Indian Army. 91st Punjabis (Light Infantry) Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1903-22. A fine die-stamped unmarked native silver example by P. Orr & Sons Ltd, of Madras and Rangoon. Within a crowned laurel wreath, mounted on the backing plate, crossed dhas set on a crowned strung bugle with “91” above and “Punjabis” scroll below. Four screw posts to reverse. The backing plate impressed “ORR”. VGC 31st Madras Light Infantry redesignated 31st Burma Light Infantry in 1901 and then as 91st Punjabis (Light Infantry) in 1903 following Kitchener’s reforms. Became 3rd Bn. 8th Punjab Regiment in 1922.
Lot 46
Indian Army. 25th Bombay Light Infantry mid 19th century waist belt plate overlay. A fine scarce die-stamped silvered example. Circular shield superimposed on crossed flags, and ornamented with laurel and palm sprays; in a cartouche below the shield “25” with bi-part scroll to base “Meeanee Hyderabad”. four brass lugs to reverse. VGC Originally formed as 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry in 1820; redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry in 1826; various slight changes to title until 1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles; 5th (Napier`s) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922.
Lot 47
Indian Army. 3rd Madras Lancers (Gardner’s Horse) Victorian Officer’s sabretache ornament circa 1891-1903. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal undress example retaining original manufacturer’s lustre. “III” interlaced with “ML” cypher superimposed on crossed lances; tri-part scroll across the lower section “Seringapatam Mysore Mahidpoor”. Five screw posts to reverse. VGC Redesignated 28th Light Cavalry in Kitchener’s 1903 reforms.
Lot 50
Indian Army. 4th Prince of Wales Own Madras Light Cavalry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1876-91. A fine rare well cast native silver example. Prince of Wales’s plumes surmounting circular scroll inscribed “Prince of Wales Own Madras Cavalry’, the intersection inscribed “IV”; the swallow tails inscribed “Seringapatam” and “Mahidpoor”. Elephant on “Assaye” tablet to voided centre. Three screw posts to reverse. VGC Disbanded in 1891.
Lot 53
Indian Army. 4th Prince of Wales Own Madras Light Cavalry Victorian Officer’s waist belt plate circa 1876-91. A fine rare silver-plated example. Elongated rectangular plate mounted by Prince of Wales’s plumes resting in an oak wreath. Fixed belt loop present, detachable belt loop now absent. VGC Disbanded in 1891.
Lot 57
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s waist belt clasp. A fine scarce rich gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed in silver letters “The King’s Own Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver French horn with central silver White Rose of York; silver “Cede Nullis” scroll below. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 219) King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) redesignated King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1887.
Lot 58
King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Edwardian Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1901. A fine rare short-lived gilt example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed in silver letters “The Yorkshire Light Infantry”; seeded gilt centre mounted with silver crowned French horn with central silver White Rose of York. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC (Ryan 221)
Lot 59
3rd (Militia) Bn. King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1888-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Crowned laurel wreath with applied circlet “The Yorkshire Light Infantry”’ voided centre with French horn with central White Rose of York. Three screw posts to reverse. Two minor flaws to circlet corresponding to screw posts otherwise VGC. HQ at Pontefract. Previously 1st West York Militia.
Lot 60
1st West York Rifles Militia Victorian Officer’s 1857 hallmarked silver pouch belt plate and whistle boss. A very fine and scarce die-stamped pair by PF (Philip Firmin) bearing London hallmarks to obverse of each. Plate being a crowned laurel wreath with central large White Rose of York mounted on backing plate. Four screw posts to reverse ... boss being a disc with raised floral rim and pierced “West York Rifles”; centre mounted with lion’s mask in relief and fitted with small loose ring for attachment to a chain. Two screw posts to reverse. (2 items) Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds. Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds; redesignated First West York Rifle Militia 12th September, 1853. Became 3rd Battalion The King`s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881 3rd Battalion The King`s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881.
Lot 61
51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding) or King’s Own Light Infantry Regiment OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81 A good scarce die-stamped brass example, probably originally blackened. Resting in a laurel wreath a crowned strap “The King’s Own Light Infantry”; voided centre with French horn, “51”’ within the voided curl. Reverse with brass loops East and West. Slight service wear. GC (KK 509)
Lot 62
British Indian. 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, OR’s glengarry badge circa 1874-81. A good die-stamped brass example. Crowned coiled bugle horn; lined “105” to voided centre. Cooper loops East and West. Slight service wear. GC (KK 582) ... together with facing pair (good but not matched) of collar badge. (3 items) In 1861 the 2nd Madras (European) Regiment was transferred to the British Establishment as the 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Regiment, becoming the 2nd Battalion, The King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) in 1881.
Lot 63
1st West York Militia Victorian Officer’s “Albert” pattern shako plate circa 1844-55. A very fine and rare gilt example. Crowned star mounted with Garter, across the tail, an ornate ended scroll “1st West York”; domed silver White Rose of York to centre. Two horizontal loops to reverse with two pairs of wire behind the crown. Minor crease to 3 o’clock star point otherwise VGC Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds. Became 3rd Battalion The King`s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881.
Lot 64
1st West York Militia Georgian Officer’s shoulder belt plate. A very fine and rare example by Linwood. Copper gilt oval plate mounted with silver pierced oval inscribed “First West York Militia”; centrally a silver White Rose of York with gilt centre centre. Reverse with hook and two studs. Retains original chamois liner. Some wear to gilt. VGC Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds; redesignated First West York Rifle Militia 12th September, 1853. Became 3rd Battalion The King`s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881. Notable Colonels included Sir George Savile, The Duke of Norfolk and Earl Fitzwilliam.
Lot 65
The 105th (Madras Light Infantry) Officer’s shako plate circa 1869-78. A very fine die-stamped rich gilt example. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a further wreath of laurel and palm encircling a curled bugle horn inscribed “Madras Light Infty” with floreate “105” to voided centre. Mounted on the lower junction of the main wreath, a gilt scroll inscribed “Cede Nullis”. Two loops to reverse. Minor split right of orb. VGC (KK 176) Became 2nd Bn. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) on 1st July 1881.
Lot 76
1st VB King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate 1883-87. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a crowned Garter; to the centre, a French horn with central White Rose of York. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The South Yorkshire Regiment” with supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Three screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC HQ at Wakefield. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) redesignated King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1887.
Lot 77
1st VB King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s pouch belt plate 1887-1901. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a crowned Garter; to the centre, a French horn with central White Rose of York. To the base of the wreath, an applied silver tri-part scroll “The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry” with supplementary scroll below “1st Volunteer Battalion”. Four screw posts to reverse. Generally VGC HQ at Wakefield. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) redesignated King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1887.
Lot 78
3rd Administrative Battalion, Yorkshire, West Riding Rifle Volunteer Corps, OR’s glengarry circa 1860-80. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Crowned French horn with central White Rose of York. Two loops to reverse. VGC Formed in 1860 with the HQ at Wakefield, became the 5th West York Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1880 and the 1st Volunteer Battalion, The King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire) in 1883.
Lot 79
1st VB King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s glengarry badge 1887-96. A fine and scarce die-stamped silvered example. French horn with central White Rose of York. Two blades to reverse. GC HQ at Wakefield. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) redesignated King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1887.
Lot 80
3rd Administrative Battalion, Yorkshire, West Riding Rifle Volunteer Corps, Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860-80. A fine die-stamped silvered example. Crowned blank tablet surmounting laurel wreath; centrally, mounted on the backing plate, a stung bugle with White Rose of York between the cords. Three screw posts to reverse. Bugle securing wires AF otherwise GC. Formed in 1860 with the HQ at Wakefield, became the 5th West York Rifle Volunteer Corps in 1880 and the 1st Volunteer Battalion, The King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire) in 1883.
Lot 81
1st VB King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Edwardian Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1902-08. A fine die-stamped silvered example converted from a Victorian plate. Within a crowned laurel wreath, a circlet inscribed “The Yorkshire Lt. Infry. 1st Volr Battn.”; voided centre with French horn bearing White Rose of York in the curl. Three screw posts to reverse. GC Redesignated 4th and 5th Bns. King’s Own Light Infantry upon transfer to the Territorial Force in 1908.
Lot 82
1st VB King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1883-87. A fine silvered example by Hobson & Sons, Lt. Windmill St, London W. with matching bench marks to both halves. Circlet inscribed “The King’s Own Light Infy. 1st Volr Batn”; plain centre mounted with Guelphic crowned French horn with White Rose of York in the curl. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC HQ at Wakefield. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) redesignated King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1887.
Lot 83
1st VB King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Officer’s waist belt clasp circa 1888-1901. A fine silvered example by Hobson & Sons, Lexington St, London W. . Circlet inscribed “The Yorkshire Lt Infry. 1st Volr Battn”.; seeded centre mounted with crown over French horn with White Rose of York in the curl. Universal pattern rococo ends. VGC HQ at Wakefield. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt) redesignated King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1887.
Lot 84
5th West Riding of Yorkshire Rifle Volunteer Corps OR’s helmet plate circa 1880-83. A good die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star bearing laurel wreath and strap “5th W.R. Yorkshire R.V.C.”, strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC HQ Wakefield. Became 1st VB King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) in February 1883.
Lot 86
1st VB. South Yorkshire Regiment Victorian OR’s helmet plate circa 1883-87. A fine scarce die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath and circlet “South Yorkshire 1st Volr. Batn.”; voided centre bearing strung bugle with White Rose of York lodged between the cords. Between the crown and the top of the wreath, an applied scroll “Defence not Defiance”. Three loops to reverse. VGC HQ at Wakefield. Previously 5th West Riding of Yorkshire RVC. Redesignated 1st VB. King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry in 1888.
Lot 91
9th Corps (Yeovil) 2nd Bn. Somerset Rifle Volunteers Officer’s pouch belt plate circa 1860. A fine scarce die-stamped silvered example. Resting in a laurel wreath, a crowned circlet inscribed “2nd Battn. Somerset Rifle Volunteers”; “9” to seeded centre. Two screw posts to reverse. VGC 9th Corps Somerset RV formed at Williton 22.2.1860; in August became part of 2nd Admin. Battalion whose HQ was at Taunton. After 1880 it became D Company, 2nd Somerset RVC; in October 1882 the 2nd Somerset RVC became 2nd VB Somerset Light Infantry. Hugh King Collection
Lot 113
Royal Marine Light Infantry Victorian Officer’s helmet plate circa 1878-1901. A gilt example. Crowned star mounted with laurel wreath joined at the top by a scroll inscribed “Gibraltar; fouled anchor to the junction below. Within the wreath, a pierced strap inscribed “Per Mare per Terram” on blue painted ground (originally enamel). To the centre, a silver globe in relief. Beneath the anchor, an applied silver strung bugle. Three loops to reverse. Gilt worn, overall heavy service wear. (KK 1091)
Lot 142
1st West York Rifles Militia Victorian Officer’s silvered helmet plate circa 1878-81. A very fine and scarce short-lived die-stamped silvered example. Maltese cross, lions between the arms, bearing circlet “West York Rifles”; strung bugle to voided centre. Three loops to reverse. VGC Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds; redesignated First West York Rifle Militia 12th September, 1853. Became 3rd Battalion The King`s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881
Lot 160
26th (Customs) Middlesex Rifle Volunteers Victorian waist belt clasp circa 1860-80. A fine and very scarce die-cast blackened example. Circlet inscribed 26th Middlesex Rifle Volunteers; seeded centre bearing crowned VR cypher. Unusual finely seeded ends with light floral decoration. Male end with a little verdigris otherwise VGC Originally raised in 1860 by Customs Officers in the London Docks, renumbered 15th Middlesex RV in 1881 becoming a VB of the Rifle Brigade amalgamating with 2nd Tower Hamlets in 1908 to form 17th Bn. London Regiment. Hugh King Collection
Lot 161
15th Middlesex (Customs & Docks) Victorian post 1881 waist belt clasp. A fine and very scarce die-cast blackened example with matching numbers to both halves. Circlet inscribed “H.M.C. Rifle Volunteers”; seeded centre bearing crowned VR cypher. Unusual finely seeded ends with light floral decoration. VGC Originally raised in 1860 by Customs Officers in the London Docks, renumbered 15th Middlesex RV in 1881 becoming a VB of the Rifle Brigade amalgamating with 2nd Tower Hamlets in 1908 to form 17th Bn. London Regiment. Hugh King Collection
Lot 169
Indian Army. 25th Bombay Light Infantry mid 19th century helmet badge. A fine rare die-stamped blackened brass example. Circular shield superimposed on crossed flags, and ornamented with laurel and palm sprays; in a cartouche below the shield “25” with bi-part scroll to base “Meeanee Hyderabad”. Two old lead soldered loops to reverse. VGC Originally formed as 1st Extra Battalion of Bombay Native Infantry in 1820; redesignated 25th Regiment of Bombay Native (Light) Infantry in 1826; various slight changes to title until 1903 when redesignated 125th Napier’s Rifles; 5th (Napier`s) Bn. 6th Rajputana Rifles in 1922.
Lot 172
West York Militia Victorian OR’s “scroll” pattern forage cap badge circa 1858-74. A good rare die-stamped blackened example. Universal cursive scroll with floreated finials bearing the raised legend “West York”. Two loops to reverse. VGC Formed 21st August, 1759 at Leeds. Became 3rd Battalion The King`s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regiment) on Friday 1st July, 1881.
Lot 181
51st (2nd Yorkshire, West Riding, King’s Own Light Infantry), Bandsman’s shako plate circa 1863. A fine die-stamped white metal example. Crowned star bearing Garter, the voided centre with French horn bearing “51” to voided curl. Brass loops to reverse. VGC Became 1st Bn. King’s Own Light Infantry (South Yorkshire Regt.) in 1881, the title changing in 1887 to The King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Lot 274
10 WW1 colonial cap badges and two collars. 39th CEF ... Canadian Artillery ... 1st Mounted Rifles CEF. South African General Service x 2 ... SA Heavy Artillery ... SA Instructional Corps. 13th Australian Light Horse ... General Service “Rising Sun” ... NZ 10th N. Otago Rifles (Gaunt tablet). Together with collar badge of Newfoundland Regt and 2nd SA Infantry. All complete with fittings. (12 items)
Lot 301
Indian Army 2nd Madras Lancer’s Victorian Officer’s pre 1903 pouch belt. A good rare example. Two and an eighth wide tan leather lined silver lace belt with central cream silk line mounted with silver plated floral edged buckle , tip and slide as well as lobed boss and chains securing two arrow prickers which a sheathed in holders mounted on hexagonal plate. Between the boss and plate, four separate honour scrolls “Carnatic” “Shoulinghur” “Mysore” “Seringapatam”. Some service wear and stitching faults. GC Became 27th Light Cavalry in 1903.
Lot 385
Rifle Brigade & King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry KOYLI Quarter Master Major Group of Five Medals. Awarded to Quarter Master & Major Frank Hawkins Pryor, who served in the Boer War and Great War with the Rifle Brigade, before Transferring to the KOYLI and serving on the North West Frontier. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal, three clasps “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “South Africa 1902”, “5110 Serjt F Pryor Rifle Brigade”, 1914/15 Star, “QM & Lieut F.H. Pryor Rif Brig”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “Q.M & Capt”, India General Service Medal, clasp “North West Frontier 1930-31”, “Q.M. & Major F.H. Pryor KOYLI”. GC. Quarter Master & Major Frank Hawkins Pryor served in the ranks of the Rifle Brigade for 17 years before being promoted the Quarter Master & Lieutenant on the 25th August 1918. He served in France from March 1915 until October 1916 and a second period from May to October 1917, during this time he was promoted to QM & Captain. He was Mentioned in Despatches on the 4th January 1917. He appears to have transferred to the KOYLI in November 1922.
Lot 389
1/4th (Wakefield) Bn King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry DCM Casualty Group of Medals. This group was awarded to Lance Corporal James Archer DCM, who won the award during 1916. Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal “2717 L. Cpl J Archer 1/4 York L.I. T-F”, 1914/15 Star, “200645 Pte KOYLI”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “200643 Pte KOYLI”. GC group mounted for display. The announcement of the Distinguished Conduct Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 21st December 1916. “For conspicuous gallantry in action. He mounted his machine gun on the parapet under intense fire, thereby dispersing an enemy raiding party at a critical time”. Lance Corporal James Archer DCM was a native of Outwood Wakefield. He volunteered at Wakefield to serve with the 1/4th Bn KOYLI and landed in France on the 13th April 1915. He died of wounds on the 27th July 1917. He is buried in Mont Huon Military Cemetery and is commemorated with a memorial stone at St Mary Magdalene’s Church Outwood near Wakefield. The various Regimental numbers to the medals are confirmed.
Lot 390
WW1 5th Bn King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry Military Medal Casualty Group. Awarded to “240990 Pte J Beddoes KOYLI”. Comprising: Military Medal “240990 Pte J Beddoes 5/Yorks L I”, 1914/15 Star, “2667 Pte Yorks L I “ (small lettering), British War Medal, Victory Medal “2667 Pte KOYLI”. GC BWM with edge knock. The announcement of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 11th December 1918. Private J Beddoes a native of Featherstone near Wakefield, enlisted at Doncaster, he landed in France on the 13th April 1915. He was reported missing and then confirmed as Killed in action on the 20th July 1918. The MIC notes that the 1914/15 Star, was returned for correction and reissued, this would confirm the small lettering to the Star.
Lot 435
WW1 1st/2nd Highland Company Royal Engineers Casualty Medal. Comprising: 1914/15 Star awarded to “725 Spr J Henderson RE”. GC ... Accompanied by a 7th Light Cavalry India General Service Medal Clasp “Waziristan 1921-24”Awarded to “520 S R Ahmad Hussain 7 Lt Cav”. GC, few edge knocks. (2 items) Sapper J Henderson landed in France during January 1915 and died on the 17th September 1916, whilst serving with the 1/2nd Highland Company Royal Engineers.
Lot 440
WW1 Erinpura Regiment WW2 Assam Vally Light Horse Officer’s Group of Nine Medals. Awarded to Captain C.M. Spaull. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf, “Capt”, General Service Medal, two clasps “Khurdistan”, “Iraq”, “Capt”, 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal (Privately Engraved “Lt C.M. Spaull Assam VLH AFI”), War Medal, George VI Coronation Medal, Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVIR “India” suspension), “Sjt C.M. Spaull Assam V.L.I. A.F.I.”. GC mounted for display. Captain Spaull was commissioned into the 43rd Erinpura Regiment, with this regiment he waould have served with the 15th Indian Division during the Mesopotamia Campaign. In 1921 the REgiment was disbanded and Spaull transferred to the 87th Punjabis Regiment. The WWi Pair and two clasp GSM are confirmed on the MIC
Lot 441
2nd Bn South Lancashire Regiment / Assam Valley Light Horse Long Service Pair of Medals. Awarded to 1st Class Sergeant Instructor R Goulden. Comprising: India General Service Medal, two clasps “Punjab Frontier 1897-98”, “Tirah 1897-98”, “2622 Sergt R Goulden 2nd Bn S Lanca Regt”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (EVIIR), “1st Cl Sergt Instr R Goulden Assam Vlly Lt Horse” (engraved running script). GC second medal with slack suspension.
Lot 445
WW2 East Lancashire Regiment 1944 North West Europe “Dash to Arnhem” Distinguished Conduct Medal Group Awarded to “3522635 L. Sjt C Boardman E. Lan R” Comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, “L Sjt E Lan R”, 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. GC mounted for display. The announcement of the DCM appearing in the London Gazette on the 1st March 1945. The recommendation states: “On 22 September 1944, during the attack on Bladel, after wireless communications between the forward Platoons and Company Headquarters had broken down, L/Cpl. Boardman volunteered to go forward and contact the forward Platoon Commanders. To do this, L/Cpl. Boardman had to advance over flat open ground swept by machine-gun fire. Not only did L/Cpl. Boardman contact both Platoon Commanders, but he successfully guided the right hand Platoon forward a distance of 300 yards up into line with the left Platoon in the face of heavy enemy fire. For some time he took command of this Platoon as the Pl Cmd and Pl Sgt had become casualties. During one of his many journeys between Coy H.Q. and the Platoons he gave first aid to two wounded men, and single-handed shot three Germans and put a fourth to flight who attempted to interfere with him when he was bandaging up the wounded men. Throughout the whole action which lasted from first light to 0900 hrs on the following day, he displayed great courage and initiative and an entire disregard for his own personal safety. His cheerfulness throughout the night, despite hunger and all the dangers of street fighting was inspiring to those around him” The East Lancashire Regiment formed part of the thrust to relieve the 6th Airborne Division fighting the Battle of Arnhem. The East Lancs carried out a difficult opposed assault crossing of the Meuse-Escaut Canal at Lommel, before advancing to the town of Bladel, near Eindhoven, where the Germans put up a determined defence.
Lot 461
Rare Naval Brigade Portsmouth North China 1900 / Boer War tribute medal. A fine and rare example by W.J. D. (Dowler) HM Birmingham 1901. Obverse comprises a silver laurel wreath encircling a light blue enamel circlet inscribed “Borough of Portsmouth”; within the circlet, the Borough arms set on a dark blue enamel shield. The reverse is inscribed “Naval Brigade North China 1900”. GC. See “Boer War Tribute Medals” by M.G.Hibbard (Item A21) This tribute to the Naval Brigade North China is identical to the obverse of the Boer War Tribute
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