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Lot 98
A group of medals in original box addressed to Frank Ebbs (Lt RNVR) being Burma (with Pacific Bar), Atlantic 39-45 star, Defence and War medals with set of miniatures to match, plus photos and flying log book for Ebbs and one other, book on FAA call signs and Harben the complete flying course book (Nart Brighton 747 Squadron, Barracuda 810 Squadron) together with police exemplary service medal for Frank Ebbs with belt and whistle
Lot 77
A TRIO OF WORLD WAR I MEDALS 1914-15 Star, The British War Medal and the Victory Medal together with a death plaque, all awarded to Sargent Robert Ferguson, each medal inscribed '3862 SJT R.Ferguson, 14-Lond.R', all fitted in a felt backed mount and leather covered frame by Asprey, mounted with a regimental cap badge. Condition: The medals and plaque are worn with glue around the rims and backs. The frame is worn and in need of some repair, especially to the back.
Lot 2155
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO, comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, to 20136 CPL.J.JARDINE.K.O.SCO.BORD.The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.1914-15 Star is to PTE.J.JARDINE.K.O.SCO.BORD.
Lot 2162
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO, comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, to SURG.LT.A.TOULMIN.R.N.The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.1914-15 Star engraved to SURG.A.TOULMIN.F.R.C.S.ED.R.N.
Lot 2164
A FIRST WORLD WAR TRIO, comprising British War Medal, Victory Medal and 1914-15 Star, to 1619 PTE.J.W.TAYLOR.R.WAR.R., together with A ROYAL WARWICKSHIRE CAP BADGE. (4)The absence of a Condition Report does not imply that a lot is without imperfections. Please note carefully the exclusion of liability for the condition of lots contained in the Conditions of Sale.1914-15 Star with bar for 5TH AUG - 22ND NOV 1914 engraved to 1619 L.CPL J TAYLOR. R.WAR.R.
Lot 588
1966 world cup programme and collection of military and other badges: Includes Jules Rimet Cup. World Championship ENGLAND 1966 Official Souvenir Programme, together with 20 assorted Boys Brigade, military, swimming, St. Johns Ambulance medal and year bars, Baden Powell & Kitchener? on reverse, badges pins medals etc etc. Also 1970 World Cup chart / Poster issued by the Sun
Lot 392
FDC to commemorate the distinguished service medal the George Cross to the Gallantry and driver David Hughes. Postmark 11. 9. 90. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 394
FDC celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. Gallantry Sargent James Paine. Who received the Distinguished Flying Medal. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 717
Rod Learoyd VC and Pilot Flt Lt P W Thomas signed The Award of the Military Medal cover RAF(DM)6. 10p Jersey stamp and Jersey 1st October 1985 postmark. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 719
Rod Learoyd VC and Pilot Sqn Ldr J Wild signed The Defence Medal cover RAF(DM)18. 18p GB QEII stamp. 48th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain BFPS 2172 1st September 1988 postmark. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 839
Military Cross - Military Medal for Bravery in the Field signed FDC postcard. Signed by G. Powell, Alistair Pearson. Good Condition. All autographs come with a Certificate of Authenticity. We combine postage on multiple winning lots and can ship worldwide. UK postage from £4.99, EU from £6.99, Rest of World from £8.99.
Lot 335
Service & Good Conduct medals - Korea Medal awarded to '22288322 CFN J. G. Commons, R.E.M.E', together with the United Nations Service Medal for Korea; group of three WWII service medals with Medal Box transmittal slip and box; George VI Royal Naval For Long Service and Good Conduct medal awarded to K.66428 H. Commons. CH. STO. H.M.S Suffolk'; also a Police Long Service & Good Conduct medal in box awarded to Const Jack G. Commons (7)
Lot 8169
Lady Georgiana Grey (1801-1900), a 19th Century leather wallet containing five passports for Lady Georgiana Grey to travel on the continent, circa 1862-1865, together with a maid servant and a man servant, James Stiles, 3 of the documents signed by Lady Georgiana Grey, together with a few European CDV's and other relevent cuttings housed in pocket of wallet, the wallet bearing the word "passport" and her name in gilt. Lady Georgiana Grey was the daughter of Charles, 2nd Earl Grey, reform statesmen whose tenure saw the passing of the obolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1833. In her young days Lady Georgiana Grey was one of the beauties of the period, and shone in art, music and politics. The Queen regularly sent her a letter of congratulation on her birthday and on the occasion of the Diamond Jubilee her majesty awarded her a silver medal
Lot 553
A collection of antique and later coins and medals / medallions to include two Fry's bronze J S Fry & Sons Bicentenary medallions 1928, a Victorian diamond anniversary copper medal in presentation box, a Edward VII and Queen Alexandra 1907 visit to cardiff commemorative medal, an 1887 medal presented to George Henry Daben by the Briton Ferry Jubilee celebration committee as a commemoration of his services there of, a 1701 George III gaming token etc.
Lot 176
DISCOVERY EXPEDITION 1901-04 – CHARLES ROYDSA silver sporting medal awarded to First Lieutenant Charles W.R. Royds, the obverse with expedition emblem of a penguin on an ice-floe, an iceberg behind surrounded by the raised legend 'DISCOVERY' NATIONAL ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1901', the reverse with raised legend 'ANTARCTIC/ SPORTS/ WON BY' engraved beneath 'LT. C.W.R. ROYDS, R.N.', diameter 28mm.Footnotes:RARE ANTARCTIC SPORTS MEDAL AWARDED TO LIEUTENANT CHARLES W.R. ROYDS, who was already a distinguished and well-travelled officer in the Royal Navy before he was picked in 1901 along with Robert Falcon Scott to serve as First Lieutenant aboard the Discovery as the expedition meteorologist. He was also 'in charge of physical training. Royds took part in the sledging programme, leading a sledging journey of exploration across the Ross Ice Shelf. Cape Royds on Ross Island was named for him' (Scott Polar Research Institute, website).The Antarctic Sporting Medals were given to serving officers on the Discovery Expedition as prizes for their sporting achievements, ranging from sledge-pulling to rifle shooting and skiing. The medals, struck in advance of the expedition, were devised as a way to keep morale high, with sporting events arranged to alleviate boredom during the long winters. For example in honour of King Edward VII's birthday on 8 November 1902, a general holiday was declared, the ship decorated with Union flags, and a sports day competition organised with events including a 'flat skis race' (won by Petty Officer Edgar Evans), a rifle shooting match and a toboggan race. It is unknown for what event, on what occasion, Royds was presented his medal. Subsequent to his Antarctic exploits he had a distinguished naval career, being appointed a Companion of St Michael and St George for his war service, prior to his retirement in 1926 on promotion to Rear-Admiral.Provenance: Vice Admiral Sir Charles William Rawson Royds (1876-1931); Christie's, London, 10 April 1997, lot 130.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 182
NIMROD EXPEDITION 1907-1909 – VICTOR BERRYArchive relating to Victor Berry, Able Seaman on Shackleton's Nimrod Expedition, comprising: photograph album of the B.A.S. Expedition, 34 silver gelatin prints, one large (of Berry and 5 others on the deck of Nimrod, 150 x 205mm., loose), others (mostly 110 x 85mm.) mounted between 2 and 4 per page (recto only), most with typed caption pasted beneath image, 8 pages of pasted-in newspaper cuttings relating to the expedition at end, stitched in original wrappers, ownership name 'Captain Victor Berry' on upper cover, oblong 4to, [1907-1909]; Photo postcard ('Esquimaux dogs on the Nimrod'), addressed to Berry 95 x 140mm., date stamped 'Plaistow, 13 Oct, [19]09'; 'British Antarctic Expedition, 1907. Farewell Dinner to Captain, Officers, & Crew of S.Y. 'Nimrod', Torquay, August 6th 1907', printed menu, SIGNED BY SHACKLETON, AND 12 OTHER MEMBERS OF THE EXPEDITION in black and purple ink or pencil on verso of menu, heavy spotting, some scuffing resulting in loss of a few letters of a few signatures, 165 x 118mm., 6 August 1907; 'Nimrod' lettered sailor's hat band, 20 x 205mm. (loose with similar for H.M.S. Glory, H.M.S. Cornwall, and H.M.S. Magnificent); Large cloth kit bag, stencil lettered 'V. Berry' on one side; 'The Antarctic Club. Founded 17th January 1929. Certificate of Membership' for Capt. V. Berry, No. 23, 285 x 380mm. signed by Reginald Skelton (President) and John Mather (Hon. Secretary), 28 June 1929; Ticket to The Antarctic Club Midwinter's Day Dinner, 4 July 1930; Ticket to The Antarctic Club Third Annual Dinner, 17 January 1931, each with Berry's name and Nimrod in ink, 105 x 125mm.; Large gelatin silver print photograph, by Swaine, of The Antarctic Club Dinner, on original mount, image 155 x 405mm., [?1930 or 1931]; Berry's set of four World War I Campaign Medals (including the the Mercantile Marine War Medal), mounted together in wooden decorative display case; together with other ephemera including copies of Berry's birth and death certificates, a 'sculpture' of a seal seated on a stone, a pipe in a case, etc., all contained in large wicker lined travel case, lettered on upper cover 'V. Berry, 5 Mayow Road, Forest Hill, London, S.E.' (quantity)Footnotes:A small archive belonging to Victor Berry, able seaman aboard the Nimrod during Ernest Shackleton's British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09, including a menu signed by the crew on the eve of departure (6 August, 1907, from Torquay), and an album of evocative photographs. Images include the ship, crew aboard prior to sailing; 'Lieut. Shackleton and Captain England'; Marston watching Dr. Marshall cutting Joyce's hair; Wild, Marston and Brocklehurst 'enjoying a yarn', portraits of Hancock the chief steward, Seaman Paton, 'The bearded lady', Seaman Ellis, 'Seamen Bull, and Berry' on ice gripped deck, Nimrod leaving Lyttleton for the South, 1 January 1908; '3rd engineer taking a breather', 'After the Blizzard' (and 3 others of Nimrod after four day blizzard off Cape Royds); 'Prof. David snapping an Emperor Penguin'; 'Penguin Rookery at the foot of Mount Erebus', and others. Provenance: Victor Berry (1884-1935). Subsequent to taking part in the British Antarctic Expedition (of which, as shown by his membership of The Antarctic Club, he was justly proud), Berry served in the Gallipoli campaign during the First World War. The album includes a newspaper cutting noting that 'Captain Berry was in command of one of the specially constructed motor crafts for the landing of troops at Suvla Bay... He was later transferred to Assistant Beach Master at Little Anzac'; by descent to the present owner.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 89
SPEKE (JOHN HANNING)Correspondence and papers retained by Christopher Palmer Rigby, British Consul on Zanzibar relating to the Speke/Burton feud, comprising: i) Group of five autograph letters and a note signed ('J.H. Speke') to Christopher Palmer Rigby, the first announcing that he has '...in conjunction with Mr Petherick undertaken to go to Nyanza again and to connect it with the Nile - I going up the west side of the Lake from Unyamyembe whilst he goes down southwards from Gondokoro... This would be a glorious tour!...' and praising Rigby for his success in quashing the Burghash rebellion ('...you are the father of Zanzibar and the Sultan your eldest son...'), the rest taken up with his feud with fellow-explorer Richard Burton, writing gleefully that '...Burton has got the dumps and is cutting himself at every turn...', speaking of his reluctance to accompany Burton ('...I had seen enough of his blackguardism at that time to for ever despise him...'), calling him a 'cunning ingrate, and double blackguard' and complaining of his conduct ('...I gave him [Burton] every collection, observations and my original diary... and printed my diaries to swell his own book with, and this too without ever asking my consent... It is true Burton touched up some of my diaries on return from the Nyanza as they stood in the original... but by practice in writing I improved my style...'), his resentment at Burton receiving a Gold Medal ('...I alone had brought back all the geographical results of that expedition, and Burton had not shown himself capable of doing anything but making ethnological remarks...'), explaining in detail the confusion with regards to the payment of the porters, returning specimens and '...the last of the tots... send them off as contented as their discontented dispositions will permit...', announcing the publication of his account of the first two expeditions in one volume ('...The Hindu map published by Wilford has turned out a forgery, so in the Second Edition it will be left out...'), asking Rigby to speak with the Sultan about 'the unjustifiable interference of the Arabs' in the African interior ('...only perpetrated as a pretext to loot...'), including a list of specimens returned ('...Gun case of Bird & Snake skins... female head of Eland... skins of head are separate from the skulls...'), and much else; with two envelopes, one bearing the remark that the porters have run away, 24 pages, creased with spotting and some small tears along folds, 8vo and 4to, Illminster, Kinanga Ranga, Kazeh, Grand Hotel, Paris, 19 January 1860 to 20 April [postmarked 1864]ii) Autograph letter signed ('M. Grant') to Rigby's widow ('My dear Mrs Rigby'), asking if she has copies of Rigby's letters 'reporting the conduct of the late Sir Richard Burton' so that she can 'contradict what Lady Burton has written about Speke in the Daily Graphic... her husband could not have told her that he had attempted the life of Captn Speke by asking one of their followers to put poison into his medicine. This is well too well-known to the family of Captn Speke...', 6 pages, on mourning paper, 8vo (177 x 114mm.), Househill, Nairn, 15 January 1891iii) Draft document signed ('C.P. Rigby') to 'H. L. Anderson Esquire/ Chief Secretary to Government/ Bombay', 'Reporting the libels and calumnies contained in a Book entitled 'The Lake Regions of Central Africa' recently published by Brevet Captain Burton... & his treatment of his followers during the late Expedition in Central Africa', with various additions and amendments, 25 pages, docketed 'no. 73 of 1860', joined at head by green silk thread, folio (335 x 210mm.), British Consulate, Zanzibar, 16 November 1860; with two duplicate letters from H.L. Anderson confirming that it will be forwarded to Her Majesty's Secretary of State for India, assuring him that '...you have fully vindicated yourself... your reputation has... been in no degree affected by Captain Burton's untrustworthy statements...', one with the subscription 'Transmitted to Colonel Rigby/ Lewis Pelly/ Zanzibar/ 30th October 1861', 4 pages, folio (225 x 210mm.), Bombay Castle, 18 March 1861; and another uncompleted draft letter from Rigby regarding the perceived damage to the reputation of Mr Apothecary Frost, the Medical Officer, through claims made by Burton in his book.Footnotes:'I HAD SEEN ENOUGH OF HIS BLACKGUARDISM AT THAT TIME TO FOR EVER DESPISE HIM'The unresolved feud between explorers Speke and Burton is well documented. After their expedition to the lake regions of Central Africa, Burton published their joint achievements as his own and was awarded a Gold Medal from the Royal Geographical Society which Speke felt should belong to him. Speke also accused Burton of refusing to pay the porters and reneging on promises to reward other members of the expedition ('...now I have repaid him for that as well as all of the half expenses of the Expedition; and had the Govt. not paid the men at Zanzibar, I should have paid my share to them likewise... you know only too well how things have been done...').These letters not only illustrate the bitterness of the feud but also reveal the considerable extent to which Rigby was involved in fanning the flames of the acrimony between the two explorers. Rigby had known Burton in India and his friendship with Speke was strengthened by their mutual dislike. Rigby's journal, included in this sale (see Lot 82), mentions long, almost daily walks with Speke and he helped him with supplies and the organisation of the expedition. In return, Speke talks with admiration of Rigby and his work ('...you are the father of Zanzibar and the Sultan your eldest son...'), giving him permission to publish a letter which, he writes, 'may have the effect for reforming Burton: at any rate it will check his scribbling mania, and save his soul the burthen of many lies'. Rigby's influence in encouraging the feud is clear and it has been said that it was his report to the Secretary of State for India, a copy of which is included here, that 'made the breach between the two explorers... unbridgeable' (Tim Jeal, Explorers of the Nile: The Triumph & Tragedy of a Great Victorian Adventure, 2011). What is also revealing that, thirty years after Speke's death, the feud was still not laid to rest, with the widows of the protagonists continuing to air their accusations in public and with the wife of James Grant here accusing Burton of contriving to poison Speke whilst on their expedition. Speke's letters are published, in part, in a memoir written by Rigby's daughter (Mrs Charles E.B. Russell, General Rigby, Zanzibar and the Slave Trade, 1935). However, whether to spare the sensibilities of her readers or of Speke's family, she omits the stronger accusations revealed here.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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