A WW1 1915 Star ‘Deserter’s’ trio, awarded to 9405 Pte Edwin Lees of the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment and the Machine Gun Corps. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Edwin Lees, a native of St Thomas in Cheshire, first attested in 1912. According to his records, he was tried for committing the crime of ‘Deserting His Majesty’s Forces’ from 6/4/18 until 16/4/18, and was sentenced to 84 days field punishment no.2, or to forfeit his pay for 84 days. Field punishment No.2 would have involved him being placed in fetters and handcuffs, and subject to hard labour and loss of pay. The service record also notes that he had earlier suffered from shell shock in April 1917 (which may explain his later desertion). He was also wounded in September 1918. All of his former service, reckoning from September 1912 was forfeited when was tried and found guilty of desertion. He should therefore of served his time through till April 1924, but he actually paid a fee of £3 to leave the services in 1922. Pte Lee’s medal index card notes that he first disembarked for service on December 18th 1914. The trio is his full entitlement. Condition: good. Age related toning to each of the medals, but very little sign of polishing. Each of the ribbons is a later replacement.
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A United States cased Purple Heart medal, complete with full sized ribbon bar, and a miniature ribbon bar. The style of the fitted box would suggest that it dates from the 1990’s or later, and possibly awarded for a Gulf War or Afghanistan campaign, plus an empty leatherette Purple Heart case, with the design dating it to the WW2 era (no medal or ribbon bars included). Condition: the cases to both have some scuffs / contacts marks to the surface. The interiors to each are both in good clean condition, and the medal and ribbons are both good.
A WW1 / WW2 medal group, awarded to 2nd Lt Percy Smith Lund of the RAMC and the 2/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry. To include: a 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal and St John’s Ambulance service medal. Notes: the 1915 Star is named to 1572 Cpl P.S.Lund RAMC, both the BWM and Victory Medal are named to 2.Lt P.S.Lund. Percy first disembarked for service on April 16th 1915, by April 30th 19181 he was commissioned into the Durham Light Infantry. Information supplied by the vendor states that Percy also served as a 2nd Lt in the 27th West Riding (Keighley Battalion) Home Guard, during WW2. His exact length of service, and when he served in the St John’s Ambulance is unknown. Condition: generally good. Age related toning to each of the medals, but they would not appear to have been over cleaned. Each medal is loosely mounted on a card backing, plus each ribbon would appear to be original.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to 18651 Pte John Lunn of the 2nd Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters). To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Lunn was a native of Clay Cross, Chesterfield in Derbyshire. He originally enlisted on November 9th 1914 and was discharged from service on October 15th 1917 on account of his wounds. He is also entitled to the Silver War Badge, number 252360 (when his rank was noted as Lance Corporal). He disembarked for service in France on June 22nd 1915. Condition: generally good. Heavily toned with age, but not over polished and a good level of detail present. Complete with original ribbons to the Star and Victory, but the BWM ribbon is likely a later replacement.
A British Empire Medal / WW2 medal group, awarded George Henry Haysum, formerly 1819508 T/Cpl Haysum of the RAF. To include: a court mounted group of medals, comprising of an Elizabeth II Civil Issue British Empire Medal, named to George Henry Haysum, a WW2 Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, various service documents, publications, and a WW1 era letter. Notes: Cpl Haysum originally served from March 8th 1943, though to April 17th 1947, on Home Service as part of the Empire Air Navigation School (EANS) at RAF Shawbury. It would appear that he reenlisted for further service in April 1947, and paperwork with the medal suggest that he was still serving in the mid 1950’s. The circumstances surrounding the award of him B.E.M are unknown. Condition: generally good. The medals are mounted for wear and are in good condition. The B.E.M shows a little toning to the silver. The paperwork and publications show some wear and tear / foxing in places, but the details are clear and legible.
An interwar period Volunteer Long Service Medal, 2 silver prize medallions, and period photographs, relating to Pte J.E.Mahone of the 2/36 Battalion Bengal Nagpur Railway Regiment. To include: a silver Volunteer Long Service Medal, named to the rim ‘Pte J.E.Mahone 2/36/ B.N.RY. BN. I.D.F, complete with swivel suspension and ribbon, plus a 1925 dated regimental football silver prize medallion (hallmarked for 1924) for the Bengal Nagpur Railway Regiment, engraved wit the regimental badge to the reverse, an unmarked white metal (silver) prize medallion for the Chakardharpur Shooting Club, and numerous interwar and WW2 era photographs from India and Aden. Condition: generally very good. The medal and medallions have a good overall colour and patina to the silver, with clear details and naming. The photographs show normal age related wear, a little creasing and fading etc.
A part WW1 1914 Star medal group, awarded to 5048 William H.Smith of the 4th Dragoon Guards. To include: the 1914 Star, and the Victory Medal. The British War Medal is missing, possibly melted for its silver content many years ago. Notes: Pte Smith first disembarked for service on August 16th 1914. He was discharged as being physically unfit for service on April 1st 1918. His records would appear to confirm that he is not entitled to the clasp for the star. Condition: generally good. Age related toning to each of the medals. Some loss of the gilt finish to the Victory Medal, both front and back. Each medal is complete with later replacement ribbons.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to 10836 Sgt William Alfred Cox of the 8th Cheshire Regiment, and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Sergeant Cox first entered the conflict in the Balkans, on July 7th 1915. His medal index card noted that he also served as a Sergeant with the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, using the service number 51901. He was demobilised on April 5th 1919. Condition: generally good. A little wear to the detail from polishing, plus some contact marks. Each medal is complete with a short length of original ribbon.
A WW1 Military Medal, awarded to 151885 Gunner Frederick Arthur Hartopp of the 217 Siege Battery Royal Garrison Artillery. Notes: Gunner Hartopp is also entitled to the BWM and Victory Medal. He was born January 23rd 1898, and was a native of Chesterfield, Derbyshire. His civilian trade was mining. He first attested for service in April 1917. His Military Medal was gazetted on October 7th 1918. His medical history in his service records also states that he suffered a gun shot wound to the right flank, while serving in France in April 1918, and given the 6 month gap between this injury, and the award of his M.M, the two incidents may be related. Frederick died at High Peak, Derbyshire, in October 1977. Condition: generally good. Some evidence of polishing to the high points of the design. The suspension swivels as it should, but is still tight. The medal is complete with its original silk ribbon, but this is a little grubby.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 5699 Pte James Starling of the 11th (Prince Albert’s Own) Hussars. To include: a 1914 Star, British War Medal, a Victory Medal, and a later 11th Hussars cap badge on a slider. Notes: Pte Starling first entered the conflict on August 26th 1914. His medal index card notes that he also used the service number 46086 while serving with the Corps of Hussars. Information supplied by the vendor suggests that Pte Starling is entitled to the clasp for the star, but we have not been able to confirm this. If he was entitled to the clasp he seemingly didn’t claim it. Condition: generally good. Some wear to each medal from polishing, noticeable on the detail of the BWM, and the loss of gilt finish to the Victory Medal. The ribbons on the BWM and Victory Medal would seem to be period originals, with the 1914 Star ribbon being a later replacement.
A WW1 1915 Star Officers trio, awarded to Lieutenant, later Captain William A.Morgan of the Army Pay Corps, and the Royal Army Pay Department. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Captain Morgan’s medal index card confirms the trio as his full medal entitlement. Additionally it notes that he was awarded a Silver War Badge (badge number 383961) on June 26th 1918, with his correspondence dress being noted as ‘The Stock Exchange London E.C.2.’ His medal index card also provides 3 other addresses, for properties in Aberdeen Park, Highbury, Maidenhead, and Lauderdale Mansions, Maidavale. Condition: generally good. Age related toning to each of the medals, but with very limited signs of polishing or wear. Each of the medal’s ribbons are later replacements.
A WW1 1914 Star and clasp trio, awarded to 874 Pte W. Cairns or ‘Cavins’ of the 17th Lancers (Duke of Cambridge’s Own). To include: the 1914 Star with ‘Mons’ clasp. The British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Cairns medal index card confirms the trio and clasp his full entitlement. Of note is the fact that there are 2 medal index cards, with identical service numbers, and regiment details for this soldier, but with different surnames (Cairns and Cavins) The Star is named to Cairns, with the BWM and Victory are named to Cavins It also notes that from October 1st 1916 he also served with Military Mounted Police using the service number P5662. There has likely been an error in transcription, but it’s uncertain as to which of the surnames is actually the correct one. He first disembarked for service on August 12th 1914. Condition: generally good. The ribbons are possibly later replacements, but the Mons clasp is of the period and likely original issue.
A selection of Victorian and WW1 medals, plus WW2 era badges. To include: a Victorian Volunteer Long Service Medal, unnamed as issued, with pin clasp attached to the ribbon, a 19th century ‘total abstinence medal India’ , in silver, with swivel suspension, and ‘Watch and be sober’ to one side, and ‘Fidelity’ bar. Plus, a WW1 1915 star trio awarded to 20161 Gunner William Woodcock of the Royal Garrison Artillery, a WW2 ATS badge, a WW2 RAF badge (brooched to reverse), a WW2 ribbon bar, and London Midlands Scottish Railway Company button. 9 items. Condition: generally good to most pieces. The Volunteer medal, Temperance Medal, and WW1 medals are all in good condition, with just a little wear to the ribbon of the Temperance medal, and some fading to the silk ribbons of the WW1 trio. The ATS badge is in good condition, the RAF has been brooched in the past, but the pin has broken away, the ribbon bar is a little worn to the edge, the button is in good condition.
A WW1 death plaque, commemorating 49146 Pte George William Goodwin of the 17th Battalion The Kings (Liverpool Regiment). Pte Goodwin died on June 30th 1917. and is commemorated at the Perth Cemetery (China Wall) in Belgium. Plus, a cased Royal Life Saving Society bronze medal. awarded to F.Hardy in October 1937. Condition: some wear to the surface of the death plaque, and a little verdigris in places. The life saving medal and case remain in good condition.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to 753 Pte John C. MacDonald of the 3rd Scottish Horse, and later the Royal Engineers (using service number 208774). To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. The medals are mounted, court style on a card backing, using modern replacement ribbons. Notes: Pte MacDonald first disembarked for service on September 1st 1915 in the Balkans. Service records state that he served with Railways section while with the Royal Engineers. Condition: good. Some light overall toning to the medals, but limited signs of wear or polishing.
Medal group to G.H. Cross, including, 1914 Mons Star with Rose engraved S. Srgt G.H Cross S & T Corps (Supply & Transport Corps), WW1 War Medal, WW1 Victory Medal engraved 6976 S SJT G H CROSSE MIDDX R (Middlesex Regiment), India General Service Medal with Afghanistan NWF 1919 clasp, George V Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (swivel suspender) engraved to 33930 L-SGT G H CROSSE 2 BN SOM L I (Somerset Light Infantry), with WW2 War Medal and WW2 India Service Medal. Miniatures of all WW1 medals Indian General Service Medal and LS&GC.
An Edwardian, hallmarked silver Volunteer Officers Decoration. With London hallmarks for 1906, and the sponsors mark of ‘SG’ for Sebastian Garrard. Edward VII monogram and King’s crown, set within an oak leaf oval border. Ring suspension, with green ribbed ribbon and oak leaf bar. Plain back, except for the aforementioned hallmark. Plus, a Women’s Voluntary Service medal, for 15 years of exemplary service. Complete with fitted case, ribbon, and another spare ribbon. Condition: generally good. Some wear to the ribbon on the Volunteer Decoration, plus normal age related toning to the silver. The WVS medal appears to have not been worn.
A WW1 Military Cross and Mentioned In Dispatches medal group, awarded to Lt (later Capt) J.C.B. Hawkins of the Royal Garrison Artillery. To include: a Military Cross, unnamed as issued, 1915 Star, BWM, and Victory Medal, with oak leaf MID emblem attached to ribbon. Additionally, there is also an original maroon coloured leather fitted case for the Military Cross. Notes: Lt Hawkins won his M.C on January 14th 1916, and his M.I.D was gazetted January 1st 1916. He appears to have been an officer in the interwar years, even into WW2 according to the Army Lists. The Military Cross has the attributes of known originals, with the correct sized arms of the cross, and suspension bar. The suspension lug is the correct tombstone shape and is slightly set back from the front of the bar. The suspension hole on does not appear to be bevelled, as is seen on some MC’s, but this alone is not a cause for suspicion. All 4 medals are mounted on a bar for wear. Condition: very good. Toning to all of the medals, with minimal signs of polishing. Original ribbons to each medal. The MC case does have some external wear and tear. (The Military Cross fits the case perfectly).
A 1915 Star trio, awarded to 3034 Pte / A.Cpl Norman Feay of the 1/5th (Earl of Cheshire’s) Battalion, Cheshire Regiment. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a later period Cheshire Regiment cap badge. Notes: Pte Feay first disembarked for service on August 20th 1915, and was discharged from service on March 18th 1919. His MIC also notes that he used the service number 240866. Condition: generally good. The medals are loosely mounted on a card backing using the original silk ribbons. Some age related toning to each of the medals. The silk ribbon are a little grubby and pulled in places.
A WW1 / WW2 medal group, awarded to 2nd Lt Bernard Whitecroft Tolton of the South Staffordshire Regiment. To include: the British War Medal, Victory Medal, Defence Medal, and the 1939-45 War Medal, a WW1 miniature pair, ribbon bars, a Polish Army medal for war 1939-45, a white metal (silver) WW2 Polish 1st Anti-tank artillery regiment badge (marked B1), with screw back (marked Spink & Son London), and 2 photographs which appear to show Lt Tolton in the first and Second World War. Notes: 2nd Lt Tolton’s medal index card confirms that the BWM and Victory medal pair are his full medal entitlement, but he is also entitled to the Silver War Badge. He is shown on the General List in 1940 as a Lieutenant, and by 1942 he is shown as a Lieutenant in the Army Pay Corps. His connection to the Polish medal and silver badge is unknown, but the WW2 photograph appears to show him wearing a Poland cloth shoulder title. Condition: generally very good. Some service wear to some pieces, plus some fading to some of the ribbons.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 9669 Pte Albert Ward of the 1st Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters). To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Ward first disembarked for service on November 4th 1914. According to the WW1 pension ledgers index, he also used an alias of 'Herbert Butter'. He would later serve with the Bedfordshire regiment, using the service number 209474. Albert was a native of Nottingham, and first attested for service in December 1904, at the age of 18. He served at home, in India, as part of the BEF and MEF during WW1. The medal trio is confirmed as his full entitlement, and there would appear to be no entitlement to the clasp for the star. Condition: generally good. The medals are glued (by their ribbons) on to a felt backed card, using original period ribbons. The medals show normal age related toning, and the ribbons are a little worn and grubby in places.
A WW1 1914 star Mentioned in Dispatches trio, awarded to L-13150 L/Cpl John Hodgkinson of the 1st Middlesex Regiment. To included: the 1914 Star (lacking ribbon), British War Medal, and Victory Medal with MID emblem affixed to ribbon. Notes: the 1914 Star notes his rank as L/Cpl, with the BWM and Victory Medal showing his rank as Sergeant. According to his Sgt Hodgkinson’s medal index card, one of his ranks is listed as ‘B/C’, but this is likely a transcription error. The card also confirms his entitlement to the clasp and roses for the star, and the award of the emblem (MID oak leaf). The Mention in Dispatches is gazetted on May 25th 1917. He first entered the war on August 11th 1914. Condtion: very good. The 1914 star is missing its ribbon and clasp, and the ribbons to the other 2 medals would appear to be later replacements.,
A fascinating and very rare piece of aircraft fuselage, from the 1941 wreckage of the famous female aviator, Amy Johnson’s plane. Acquired by SSX21887 Able Seaman (later Petty Officer) Ronald A.Clark, Royal Navy, while serving on the Hunt Class Destroyer HMS Berkeley in the English Channel. Also included are R.A.Clark’s WW2 medals, comprising of the 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star (with Pacific Clasp), Defence Medal, 1939-45 War Medal, and the Royal Navy Fleet Reserve LSGC medal. Plus, period Naval badges, a WW2 period photograph album, loose photographs, and other associated original service paperwork. Notes: Ronald Arthur Clark was born in Enfield, Middlesex on July 11th 1919. He was a pre-WW2 volunteer, entering service on August 9th 1937. Ronald served on many vessels during his Naval career, but importantly, he was serving on HMS Berkeley on January 5th 1941 (in the capacity of Acting Leading Seaman). HMS Berkeley was on convoy escort duties throughout January 1941, patrolling the English Channel. The precise circumstance of the retrieval of the plane fragment are unknown, but it’s known that HMS Berkeley was one of ships that went to the aid of the stricken Amy. It seems likely that the piece was fished out of the sea by Ronald while they were assisting with recovery duties. The fragment is splintered, perhaps commensurate with the craft hitting the water at speed, and breaking up. Importantly, the piece is of plywood, which matches the known construction style of the Airspeed Oxford she was piloting at the time of incident. The fragment retains part of its original green paint to one side, and the other side has period ink inscription that reads: ‘piece of fuselage from Amy Johnsons’ plane crashed 1941’. The year date has been added in a different coloured ink, but the handwriting has been confirmed by the vendor as being that of his uncle, Ronald Clark. Amy Johnson CBE (1903-1941) was a pioneering pilot, becoming the first female to fly solo from London to Australia in 1930. By 1940, contributing to the war effort, Amy joined the Air Transport Auxiliary, which was responsible for the transportation of R.A.F aircraft around the U.K. On January 5th 1941, Amy was piloting her Airspeed Oxford, taking of from Prestwick in Scotland, with her destination being R.A.F Kidlington. Inclement weather conditions resulted in Amy veering off course, and, reportedly out of fuel, was forced to bail out of the Thames Estuary. The Royal Navy vessels in the area (HMS Berkeley included) spotted Johnson’s parachute as she descended into the freezing water, and headed to her location. Attempts were made to rescue Amy, but she was unable to reach the ropes thrown to her from HMS Haslemere, and she disappeared under the boat. It was thought at the time that there was another body in the water, and Lt Commander Walter Fletcher dived in to affect a rescue, but the ‘body’ was likely flotsam from the wreckage. Due to the intense cold of the water, Fletcher fell unconscious, and he sadly died in hospital a few days later. An alternative explanation for Amy’s death has been theorised. It’s been surmised that Johnson’s aircraft was actually shot down during a friendly fire incident, supposedly after Amy failed to provide the correct identification code on 2 occasions. A Tom Mitchell claimed the he shot Amy’s aircraft down, believing it to be an enemy aircraft. He claimed to have fired sixteen rounds of shells into the plane. After discovering that the plane was being flown by Johnson, the Navy was sworn to secrecy, with the official account remaining that she ran out of fuel.
A WW1 / Long Service group, awarded to 15146 Musician William Henry Bell of the Grenadier Guards. To include: a 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a pre 1920 Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal. Notes: William’s rank is noted a Musician on the 1915 Star, but on the BWM and Victory Medal it is Pte. The LSGC notes his rank as Cpl (also with the service number 2604435). Musician Bell first disembarked for service in France on October 21st 1915. Condition: generally very good. The medals are swing mounted on a bar for wear. Some normal toning and service wear to the surface. The swivel suspension on the LSGC medal is tight.
A WW1 British War Medal, named to 93586 2.A.M. A.E.Valiant of the RAF. Plus, a later gilt metal combined cigarette lighter and case, initialled ‘BN’ to the front. Notes: Air Mechanic 2nd Class Albert Edward Valliant was aged 38 at the time of his enlistment in the RAF, on August 24th 1917. He was a native of Leiston in Suffolk. His full medal entitlement is unknown, and there doesn’t appear to a medal index card available for him. Condition: generally good. The gilt metal cigarette case shows some wear to the finish.
A WW1 casualty pair, awarded to 5006 Pte Daniel Greenfield of the Cheshire Regiment, plus to a 1915 star trio awarded to 2847 Pte Arthur J.Brown of the North Staffordshire Regiment. To include: A British War Medal, and Victory Medal name to D.Greenfield, and a 1915 star, British War Medal, and Victory Medal named to A.J.Brown. Notes: Pte Daniel Greenfield enlisted at Chester on June 24th 1916, as part of the 13th Battalion. He first disembarked for service on June 24th 1916, when he arrived in France. Pte Greenfield was wounded twice, on January 23rd 1917 when he was gassed, and again on January 27th 1917, when again he was gassed. He was killed in action on June 7th 1917. Pte Greenfield is commemorated at the Ypres Menin Gate Memorial. The 1915 Star trio is confirmed as Pte Brown’s full entitlement. Conditon: generally good. The silver medal are heavily toned with age, but a good level of detail remains. Each medal is complete with their original ribbons, but the trio has the BWM and Victory Medals the wrong way around (they are stitched in place).
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 1712 Pte John Henry Shone of the 6th Cheshire Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Shone first disembarked for service on November 10th 1914. His medal index card confirms the trio as his full entitlement, and there is no indication of him being entitled to the Mons clasp. He would also used the service number 265491 when serving with the Cheshires. Condition: generally good. Some age related toning to the medals, but limited signs of polishing. The medals are complete with their original ribbons.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to 4887 Pte Duncan McArthur of the 6th Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte McArthur first disembarked for service in France on November 10th 1915. His medal index card notes that he also served in the Machine Gun Corps, using the service number 149492. His was discharged from service on March 21st 1919. The trio is confirmed as his full entitlement. Condition: fair. The Star has a small patch of verdigris / black spotting to the front, left of the date scroll. The BWM is good, with age related toning and a good level of detail remaining. The Victory Medal has more substantial corrosion / verdigris to the front, and a further small patch to the reverse. Each of the medals is complete with their original ribbons.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 8229 Pte E. Russell of the Dorset Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a Dorsetshire Regiment cap badge. Notes: Pte Edward Russell was born in 1887, and was a native of Broadmain, Dorchester. He had originally enlisted for service on December 29th 1906 and first entered the conflict on September 16th 1914. He was discharged from service on March 29th 1916, on account of wounds received. He is entitled to the Silver War Badge, number 11202. There is no evidence to suggest that he is entitled to the clasp for the star. Condition: generally good. Normal age related toning to the medals. Some evidence of the BWM having been cleaned with something abrasive in the past. Each medal is complete with its original silk ribbon. The cap badge is also in good condition.
A 1914 Star and ‘Mons’ clasp trio, awarded to 7644 Pte Albert Trasler of the 1st Bedfordshire Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star and clasp (the clasp is the slip on type, and likely a later replacement), the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Trasler first disembarked for service in France on August 16th 1914. His medal index card notes that he also served with the Suffolk Regiment, with the rank of Acting Sergeant (service number 30222), and the R.A.F (using service number 136545). Despite the inclusion of the Mons clasp on the ribbon of the star, records would seem to indicate that he was not entitled to it, despite many of his fellow 1st Bedfordshire Regiment comrades being awarded it. Condition: generally good. Age related toning to each of the medals, and a good level of detail still present to each. There is a very minor edge bruise to the Victory medal at the 5 o’clock position. Each of the ribbons is a later replacement.
A WW2 Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve Air Crew Europe Casualty medal group. Awarded to 742995 Sergeant John Clement Steel, of 77 Squadron. To include: the 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence Medal, and the 1939-45 War Medal, card box of issue (addressed to Sgt Steel’s father), the original medal slip, and condolence slip, and original folded ribbons. 3 of the 4 medals are still in their original paper wrappers. Notes: Sgt John Clement Steel died on November 14th 1940, aged 19 years old. At the time of his death, he was piloting an Armstrong Whitworth Whitley V, serial number T4238, while on a bombing run over Berlin. The aircraft had originally departed Topcliffe in North Yorkshire, and while ove the target area, was struck by German Flak, and came down near Neuenhagen. All 5 crew members of the aircraft lost their lives, with Sgt Steel being commemorated at the Berlin 1939-45 War Cemetery. Condition: the medals appear to be mint, with just age related toning. The fact that 3 are still in their paper wrappers would suggest that they’ve rarely been out of their box. The paper slip have folds, but are in good condition.
A 1915 Star trio, awarded to T4/041887 Wheeler Staff Sergeant Arthur Patefiled of the Army Service Corps. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: an unusual rank to find, abbreviated to W.S.Sgt on his medal index card. ‘Wheeler’ is likely a contraction of the rank of Wheelwright, and his service papers would appear to back this up, as his civilian occupation was noted as being a Wheelwright at the Bay Horse Hotel in Accrington. He first attested for service on January 13th 1915 at Aldershot, and his age was listed as 27 years and 6 months. Sgt Patefield first disembarked for service in France on August 4th 1915. Condition: generally good. The medals are complete with their original ribbons, and these are stapled onto a card backing. Some signs of polishing to the medals, but a good amount of detail remains. The ribbons are a little faded, with some pulls to the silk fabric.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to 1897 Sgt William Nicol Duff of the Scottish Horse. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. The medals are mounted, court style upon a card backing, using modern replacement ribbons. Notes: Sgt Duff embarked for Gallipoli on August 18th 1915, and first entered the conflict on September 1st 1915. By December 28th 1915, the regiment was evacuated from Gallipoli and moved to Egypt. He was born circa 1881 and a was a native of Crieff in Perthshire. He originally enlisted on March 30th 1909 at Crieff in Scotland, which would likely mean that he wad part of D squadron. It would appear from his service records that he was discharged from servcie in 1916, on account of persistent problems with varicose veins in both legs, despite a corrective operation in October 1915. William Duff died in Crieff, in 1945. Condition: very good. The medals have little wear and would not appear to have been over polished.
A WW1 Star and Mons Clasp trio, awarded to 7320 Pte T.Dickson of the 8th Highland Light Infantry. To include: the 1914 Star with slip on type clasp, the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. The medals are swing mounted on a bar for wear. Notes: the slip on clasp fitted appears to have some age, and although not being an official issue sew on type, it is likely a contemporary tailors copy or similar. Pte Dickson first entered the conflict on November 11th 1914 as part of the 8th (Lanark) Battalion Highland Light Infantry (Territorial). He later transferred to the Royal Scots (as Cpl), using the service number 335880. He originally enlisted for service on June 2nd 1913, and was discharged on April 23rd 1919. Cpl Dickson is also entitled to the Silver War Badge, number 478044. We have been unable to confirm Cpl Dickson’s entitlement to the clasp. His Medal Index Card is unusually light on information, with no mention of his prior service with the 8/HLI, nor his disembarkation date. The only details recorded as those related to the Royal Scots. Condition: good. Good level of detail present, and normal toning to each medal.
An interesting WW1 1914 Star Prisoner of War medal trio, and associated items, awarded to 8887 Pte George Kilburn of the Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, a brass railway luggage tag, named to 8887 G.Kilburn, a white metal fob chain, and 3 WW2 era medal (War medal, 39-45 Star, and the France & Germany Star), and a bullet tip. Notes: Pte Kilburn had a remarkably short length of service during the conflict. His medal index card confirms that he entered the conflict on August 23rd 1914, but POW records go on to confirm that he was captured a mere 3 days later at Harcourt in France, on August 26th 1914. This was likely during the Battle of Le Cateau, where the British II corps fought a rearguard action to delay the German pursuit of British and French forces. It’s unknown whether the WW2 medals included within this lot belong to the same man, or a relative of his. There appears to be no evidence of Pte Kilburn ever claiming or having been awarded the clasp for the 1914 Star, despite him being entitled to it. Condition: generally good. The medals are loose and have their original ribbons. The brass railway luggage tag has a little surface corrosion in places, but the embossed details are very legible.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 7984 Pte C.Bourne of the 1st Devon Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Charles Bourne first entered the conflict in France on August 22nd 1914. There is no evidence to suggest that Pte Bourne was entitled to to the clasp for the star. Condition: good. Each medal is complete with later replacement ribbons.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, and cap badge, awarded to 15274 Pte Aaron Broad of the 9th Battalion (Pioneers) North Staffordshire Regiment. To include: a 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a North Staffordshire Regiment cap badge. Notes: Pte Broad first disembarked for service in France on July 28th 1915. He was discharged from service on December 14th 1918 under paragraph 392 Kings Regulations, and he is entitled to the Silver War Badge number 490051. There is also contradictory evidence in the records that also suggests he was discharged on October 11th 1918. His medal index card confirms the trio as his full medal entitlement. Condition: generally good. The medals have been polished in the past, but still retain a good level of detail. They loosely mounted on a card backing using original ribbons. The badge is in good condition.
A WW1 1915 Star trio, awarded to 20413 Pte Edward D.Bird of the Grenadier Guards. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. The medals are swing mounted for wear using their original ribbons. Notes: Pte Bird first disembarked for service in France on July 26th 1915. The trio are confirmed as his full entitlement. Condition: generally good. Some contact marks from wear, and a little polishing to the high points. The ribbons are a little bit grubby, but are otherwise good.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to L-6864 L/Cpl R.W.Brett of the 1st East Kent Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: L/Cpl Brett first entered the conflict on September 7th 1914. There’s no evidence to suggest he is entitled to the clasp for the star. Condition: very good. Each medal is complete with original silk ribbons, and would appear to have limited wear.
A WW1 1914 Star and Mons Clasp trio, and cap badge awarded to 3-7220 Pte Walter Harrison of the 1st Norfolk Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star and slip on type clasp, the British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a period cap badge for the Norfolk Regiment. Notes: the slip on type clasp appears to have some age, and is possibly a contemporary tailors copy. Pte Harrison first disembarked for service on October 9th 1914. He later served with the Suffolk Regiment using the service number 64903. The trio is his full entitlement, with the award of the clasp being confirmed on his medal index card. The medals include short lengths of original ribbons. Condition: some wear and tear. The Star shows a little wear from polishing, but the BWM has a good level of detail remaining. The Victory medal is excessively worn, especially to the reverse, which has lost all of the wording. The cap badge has break at the neck area of Britannia.
A 1914 Star trio, awarded to 11267 Pte Ernest Nichol of the 2nd Battalion Durham Light Infantry. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a bronze officer quality DLI cap badge with blades to the reverse. Notes: Pte Nichol also served with the Royal Engineers as a Sapper, using service number 79402. His medal index card confirms the trio as his full entitlement, with no apparent entitlement to the clasp for the star. Condition: a little wear to the high points through polishing. The ribbons are original, but a little soiled and worn in places. The cap badge is in good condition.
A Boer War and WW1 1915 Star trio group, awarded to 15900 Pte John Turner of the RAMC. To include: the Queen’s South Africa Medal with clasps for South Africa 1902, Orange Free State, and Cape Colony, plus the 1915 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: John Turner was born in 1882 and was a native of Great Harwood, Lancashire. He first attested for service in July 1901, and was sent to South Africa for the latter part of the Boer War conflict. He first disembarked for service during WW1 on April 14th 1915, and was discharged from service in September 1918 (no longer fit for service). His medal and clasp entitlement is confirmed. His service papers note that he died in August 1957. Condition: generally good. The QSA has a fairly tight suspension, and the clasps are well attached. There are a couple of edge bruises at the 5 and 7 o’clock positions. All the medals have toned with age, and each is loosely mounted on a backing card. The ribbon on the QSA is likely a replacement, but the WW1 ribbons are of the period.
A 1915 Star trio and original period cap badge, awarded to 12576 Sjt Richard Evans of the North Staffordshire Regiment. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, and a bronze officers cap cap badge for the Notts & Derby Regiment (Sherwood Foresters), stamped J.R.Gaunt, London. Notes: according to his medal index card, Sjt Evans was commissioned into the Sherwood Foresters on April 30th 1918. He first disembarked for service with the N.Staff R in France on July 18th 1915. Condition: generally very good. Norma; age related toning to the medals, but with a good level of detail still present. The ribbons are original, but only short in length. The cap badge is also good, with a good overall colour and patina.
A WW1 framed and glazed British War Medal and Victory medal pair, and sentimental silk postcards. Named to 201318 Pte Alexander Sutherland of the Cameron Highlanders. Notes: Pte Sutherland’s medal index card confirms the pair as his full entitlement, and that he later served with the Labour Corps using the service number 463438. A label to the back of the frame suggests (likely erroneously) that Pte Sutherland served in the 2/4th Cameron Highlanders. There are numerous Alexander Sutherland’s that served in the Cameron Highlanders, and this is perhaps where an error has occurred. Condition: the medals would appear to be in good condition, but as the frame is sealed, we cannot inspect the backs. The BWM is minus its ribbon. The frame has numerous chips to the moulded detail.
A WW1 medal casualty pair, awarded to to 27556 Pte Thomas Pepper of the North Staffordshire Regiment, and the 7th Battalion Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. To include: the British War Medal, and Victory Medal (both using his original N.Staffs service number of 5526), the card transit boxes, original unused ribbons, original records office medal slip, a small period photograph of Pte Pepper, and an original fibre dog tag. Pte Pepper died from wounds on November 13th 1916, while serving in France and Flanders’s, and is commemorated at the Contay British Cemetary in Contay, France. He was a native of Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. Also included are Thomas’ brother’s WW1 medal pair, awarded to 6638 (later 202547) Cpl William Pepper of the North Staffordshire Regiment. His fibre dog tags, a small silver prize medallion (rank as Sgt in the 5th N.Staffs), and a small period colourised photograph are also included. Condition: generally good. Thomas’ medals are virtually mint, which is understandable given the circumstances. William’s medals show age related toning, and signs of light polishing. William’s medal ribbons are a little grubby, particularly the BWM.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 6439 Pte. John H. Camp of the 2nd Dragoon Guards. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: John Henry Camp originally enlisted for service in October 1902, when he joined the 2nd Dragoon Guards. He served both at home and in South Africa during the post Boer War era, before being posted to France as part of the BEF. He was discharged from service on December 8th 1915 under paragraph 392 of the Kings Regulations (termination of period of engagement). His service papers state that he spent 15 months as a cook in the Sergeants Mess. Information supplied by the vendor states that Pte Camp was entitled to the clasp for the 1914 Star, but we have not been able to confirm this. Condition: good. Age related toning to each medal, and only limited signs of having been worn. Replacement ribbons on each medal.
A WW1 1914 Star trio, awarded to 5260 Pte A. Kingscombe of the 2nd Devonshire Regiment. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: Pte Alfred Kingscombe first entered the conflict on November 6th 1914. He would later go on to serve in the Labour Corps, using service number 35143 and 174391. Condition: generally good. The medals are toned with age, and there are some signs of them having been polished in the past. Each medal is complete with their original ribbons.
A WW1 1914 Star trio awarded to 30983 Driver David Hamer of the Royal Field Artillery. To include: the 1914 Star, British War Medal, and the Victory Medal, each with their original ribbons. Notes: sadly, Driver David Hamer would seem to have been a psychological victim of the First World War. He was born on July 11th 1884 in Shrewsbury, and enlisted for service at Welshpool in Montgomeryshire. He was discharged from service on November 28th 1914, and died, apparently by suicide (wounds self inflicted during a state of insanity) less than one month later on December 23rd 1914. He died aged 30, leaving a widow and 5 children, who’s home address is noted as being in Bristol. David is commemorated at the Ferndale Cemetery in Glamorganshire. Condition: good. Good overall age related colour to the medals. They appear to have had either very little or no polishing.
A WW1 Manchester Pals Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1915 Star Trio, awarded to 9014 Sjt George Royle of the 17th Battalion Manchester Regiment. To include: the DCM, 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, Sjt Royle’s cap badge, a period uniform photographs of George, showing his rise through the ranks, from L/Cpl, Sgt, and finally as an officer cadet. There is also a 1919 dated certificate pertaining to his transfer to the reserve, and several period newspapers clippings. Notes: George Royle (1893-1933) enlisted as a Private with the Manchester Regiment on September 4th 1914, almost certainly as a result of Kitchener’s call for 100,000 volunteers made on August 11st 1914. George underwent his training period, but wasn’t deployed to France until late 1915, with his Medal Index Card confirming that he disembarked on November 8th 1915. The date of his promotion to the rank of Serjeant is uncertain, but his September 3rd 1919 dated citation for his DCM emphasises his importance in the war effort. It reads: 17/9014 Sjt. G.ROYLE 17th Bn. (Stockport) Since November 1915, he has acted as a signal Serjeant. In addition to his technical skill, which is of the best, he has proved himself in action to possess cool courage and devotion to duty, notably when mending lines in the Douve and Menin Road sectors, and maintaining communications during the battle of St. Quentin in March 1918. From April until July 1918, he performed the duties of a signal officer most successfully. (3.9.19). At the conclusion of the war, George was transferred to the Army Reserve on February 13th 1919. A newspaper clipping included in the lot, and his transfer to reserve document confirms that at the time of his demobilisation, George was undergoing officer cadet training at Ridley Hall in Cambridge (his white hat band also signifies this). Anecdotal evidence from Sjt Royle’s family, suggests that suffered the effects of Mustard Gas during the conflict, and this ultimately contributed to his early death in 1933. Of interest is the inclusion of a Military Medal, also named to Sjt G. Royle. Long held ‘family lore’ was that George had also earned an M.M during the conflict, and therefore a number of years ago, a medal was acquired from a M.O.D approved supplier, and named to him. Subsequent investigations by the family and by ourselves can find no evidence of the award of an M.M, but it is nevertheless included in the collection. As per the requirements for modern replacements of an M.M, the suspender is fixed. The group has been consigned directly from George’s family, and has never previously been offered for sale. Condition: generally very good. Normal age related toning to the medal group, but limited signs of polishing. The cap badge is good, and the newspaper clippings are in remarkably good condition for their age. The modern M.M is understandably, almost mint condition.
A WW1 officer’s casualty pair, awarded to 2nd Lt William Kenneth White of the 4th, attached to the 2nd Battalion (Cameronians) Scottish Rifles. To include: the British War Medal, and the Victory Medal. Notes: 2nd Lt White was killed in action on July 31st 1917 at the Battle of Pilkem Ridge, as part of the Battle of Passchendaele. William first entered the conflict on November 10th 1916, having previously been part of the OTC at Edinburgh Academy from 1908-1911 (as a Cadet Sergeant). He was a student of Law and Arts from 1911-1912. Information supplied by the vendor suggests that 2nd Lt White served wit the Malay States Volunteer Rifles pre-WW1 (as a Private), but we have not been able to confirm this. Condition: good. The medals are loosely mounted, using their original ribbons, on to a car backing board. No apparent signs of polishing, with just age related toning.
A WW1 medal pair, awarded to 4640 Cpl George R. Lamonby of the Scottish Horse, and later of the 13th Royal Highland Regiment (Black Watch). Plus, a trench art brass lighter, fashioned partly from 2 Royal Army Service Corps buttons. Notes: George’s medal index card confirms the pair as being his full entitlement. Condition: generally good. The medals are complete with their original ribbons, and both are toned with age. The lighter is generally good, with a few verdigris spots in places.
A WW2 era 3rd class German Mother’s Honour Cross in bronze, with an enamel infill. Awarded to mothers who raised 4 or 5 children. Complete with correct neck ribbon. Plus, a WW2 Eastern Front Medal or the ‘Ostmedaille’, also commonly referred to as the frozen meat medal. Complete with a short length of original ribbon. And a WW2 era German aluminium teaspoon, circa 1940, stamped with the German eagle and ‘H.M.Z40’. Condition: generally good. The enamels on the Mothers Cross are 99% intact, with just a very tiny chip to the end of the left arm of the swastika. The Russian Front Medal has oxidised to the surface, and is a little bubbled i places. The spoon has normal service and age related wear.
A selection of French and Belgian WW1 era medals. To include: the French Medaille Militaire 1870, 3rd Republic type (1870-1940), a Belgian Croix de Guerre with 2 palm leaves on the ribbon, a Belgian Yser medal, a Belgian Victory Medal, a French Croix de Guerre des Theatres D’operations exterieurs, and a Belgian commemorative war medal. 6 items. Condition: generally good. Some normal age and service wear commensurate with age.
2 Royal Engineer interest WW1 campaign medals. To include: a British War Medal named to 113647 Cpl Albert S. Caddick R.E., plus a Victory Medal named to 492418 Spr Herbert H. Bullers R.E. Also, a 1906 dated bronze education prize medallion, a German white metal hockey prize medallion dated 1918, a hallmarked silver education prize medallion dated 1908, and 1900 dated Victorian penny. Notes: Cpl Caddick first disembarked for service in France on August 20th 1915. He is entitled to the 1915 star trio. Spr Bullers is entitled to the BWM and Victory pair only. Condition: generally good. Dark toning to the silver BWM, and a verdigris spot to the Victory Medal. General age related wear to the other pieces. Both medals are lacking their ribbons.
A WW1 1915 Star trio & Imperial Service Medal group, awarded to 17399 Pte Edward Jesse Newman of the Gloucestershire Regiment. To include: the 1915 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, a QEII issue Imperial Service Medal, and a base metal 1937 Coronation medal, issued as a gift to the school children from Robert Perkins MP. Notes: Edward Jesse Newman was born in 1894, and enlisted for service on December 30th 1914. He first entered the conflict in France on August 9th 1915, serving with the 1st, 8th, and 10th Battalions of the Gloucestershire Regiment (using the same service number). Pte Newman is also entitled to the Silver War Badge, number B197273, on account of wounds received during his service. The Imperial Service Medal is complete with its case of issue, and is named to the rim ‘Edward Jesse Newman’. A spare ribbon is also included in its original paper envelope. Condition: generally good. The WW1 medals are complete with their original ribbons, but they are somewhat worn and soiled (particularly the BWM ribbon). The Imperial Service Medal appears to be unworn, and remains in very good condition. The coronation medal has wear to the gilt finish.
A WW1 Military Cross, in an original maroon leather fitted case. Correct stepped suspension bar, and bevelled hole to the suspension loop. Complete with original ribbon with attached pin back clasp. Unnamed as issued. The case is of maroon leather, with gilt tooled Kings crown and line border. Condition: generally good. The medal is in very good condition, with crisp detail, and just normal age related toning to the silver. The case is complete, but the lid and base have separated (a repair may be possible).
A HALLMARKED 9 CARAT GOLD FATTORINI & SONS BRADFORD HOUSE BIRMINGHAM COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL SALFORD ROYAL HOSPITAL SENIOR RUGBY CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION. ENGRAVED WINNERS 1931 SALFORD S.E.MILLER GROSS WEIGHT 26.42 GRAMS - LOTS 301 TO 317A ARE MEDALS AND EPHEMERA RELATING TO SAMUEL “SAMMY” EDWARD MILLER WHO PLAYED RUGBY FOR SALFORD RUGBY LEAGUE FC BETWEEN 1929 AND 1939. BORN IN ASPATRIA, CUMBRIA, HE PLAYED CENTRE FOR SALFORD WINNING 13 MEDALS AND WAS PART OF THE 1934 TOUR OF FRANCE THAT EARNED THE TEAM THE NICKNAME FROM THE FRENCH OF “LES DIABLES ROUGES” (THE RED DEVILS), A NICKNAME THAT HAS STUCK TO THIS DAY
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