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Lot 124
2/4th Bn Border Regiment WW1 Group of Three Medals.Awarded to “201086 SGT C.P. BOWMAN 2-4 BORDER REGT”. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, “2441 A. SJT C.P. BOWMAN BORDR”, India General Service Medal, clasp “Afghanistan NWF 1919”, “201086 SGT BORD REGT” (Officiely re-impressed). Medals loose. Medal entitlement and regimental numbers confirmed.
Lot 126
Boer War Volunteer Company Border Regiment Queen’s South Africa Medal Five CaspsAwarded to “7523 PTE J.E. KEEP VOL COY BORD REGT”. Bearing the clasps “Transvaal”, “Cape Colony”, “Orange Free State”, “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”. Please note last four clasps are a loose block, not attached to the Transvaal clasp Details of the loose clasps appear on a separate medal roll.
Lot 127
WW1 Cavalry Field Ambulance Army Service Corps 1914 Star Group of Three.Awarded to “T-20560 A-SJT F.G. HUNT ASC”. Comprising: 1914 Star, with clasp “DVR ASC”, British War Medal, Victory Medal “A-SJT ASC”. Mounted for display. Sergeant Frederick G Hunt landed in France on the 17th August 1914, he is noted as serving with the 2nd Cavalry Field Ambulance ASC.
Lot 128
WW1 / WW2 Royal Engineers / Royal Signals/ Home Guard MSM, MID (HG WW2) Group of Six Medals.A rare WW2 Home Guard Mention in Despatches, Meritorious Service Medal Group awarded to Company Quarter Master Sergeant Walter George Hoad, who served his country during WW2 with the Home Guard. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID “20318 T-SJT W.G. HOAD RE”, India General Service Medal, clasp “North West Frontier 1930-31”, Defence Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (GVR), “CPL RE”, Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR), “C.Q.M. SJT R. SIGNALS”. Mounted for display. ... The group is accompanied by a quantity of original ephemera including MID certificate 7th November 1917 “32nd Sig Coy RE”. ... 1944 MID Certificate Home Guard 20th June 1944. ... Other items include pay and discharge books. ... Plus research. Company Quarter Master Sergeant Walter George Hoad enlisted into the Royal Engineers in 1910, he landed in France in October 1916 and was MID 14t December 1917. He remained with the BEF until January 1919. He was awarded the MSM. LG 18th January 1919. Transferring to the Royal Signals he served in Germany with the army of occupation from February 1919 until 1927, when he later that year was posted to India. He left the Army in 1933. His home town was given as Fareham and at the outbreak of WW2 volunteered for service with the HOME Guard.
Lot 129
WW1 2nd Bn East Surrey Regiment Military Cross MID, group of four medals & archive.Awarded to Major John Gurdon MC. Comprising: Military Cross, 1914/15 Star, “CAPT J. GURDON E. SURR. R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID, “MAJOR”. The group is mounted for display and accompanied by a selection of original photographs, commissions, a number of personal hand written letters from the front, research etc. Announcement of the Military Cross LG 1st January 1917.Major John Gurdon MC. was born in 1887, the family seat being Sudbury Suffolk. He was commissioned into the militia Bn of the East Surrey Regiment in 1907 and then the 2nd Bn 1909, at the outbreak of the Great War was serving with the Battalion in India. Returning to the UK he landed in France on the 19th January 1915, in September he was given a Staff appointment with the 85th Brigade. He was then posted to the HQ Staff of the 28th Division in the Middle East. In April 1916 he was serving as a Brigade Major with the 63rd Infantry Brigade. For his services he was awarded the Military Cross and retained the rank of Major, in June 1921 he was appointed a Staff Officer at HQ Irish Command and held this post until 23rd March 1922 and retired later that year. A number of the hand written letters are in the hand of Major Gurdon 1915, sent from France and give an insight to every day life.
Lot 13
WW1 8th Bn Somerset Light Infantry 1916 Casualty Group of Three Medals.Awarded to “9711 SJT S.G.C. BAKER SOM. L.I.”. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, “L.CPL SOM:L.I.”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “SJT SOM L.I.”. Medals loose. Sergeant Sidney George Charles Baker landed in France on the 19th January 1915. He died of wounds on the 16th April 1917. He was a resident of Bruton, Somerset.
Lot 130
Scots Guards Falklands War South Atlantic Medal Pair.An Official Replacement Pair. Awarded to “24433761 GDSM C.N. RICHARDSON SG”. Comprising: Campaign Service Medal clasp “Northern Ireland”, “GDSM SG”, South Atlantic Medal with rosette, “LCPL SG”. Mounted original court style as worn. PLEASE NOTE both medals stamped with a letter “R”. The Scots Guards saw action at the Battle of Mount Tumbledown during the Falklands War
Lot 132
WW1 15th (2nd Birmingham Pals) Warwickshire Regiment Military Medal Group of Three & Family Medals.Awarded to “33785 PTE M.H. BIGGS 15/ R.WAR.R”. Comprising: Military Medal “PTE 15/R.WAR R”, British War Medal, Victory Medal, “M2-035233 PTE M.H. BIGGS ASC”. Medals loose. ... Accompanied by a small quantity of ephemera and research. .... Also a British War Medal awarded to “15001 CPL W M BIGGS RA”. .... WW2 medal group & miniature medals: 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. Both mounted as worn. The announcement of the award of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 12th November 1918 the home town given as Bath. Both regimental numbers and regiments are confirmed on the Medal Index Card. Private Mackay Herriot Biggs volunteered for service with the Army Service Corps as a driver, he later transferred to 15th Bn Royal Warwickshire Regiment the 2nd Birmingham Pals and served as a runner. The British War Medal was awarded to Private Walter Meler Biggs who died on the 1st June 1915 in Hong Kong. He was awarded the BWM Only. The WW2 group is attributed to Robert Mackay Biggs who was commissioned into the Indian Army serving in the Far East. In 1947 he transferred to the 7th Hussars and served with the BAOR. One of his duties was to looking after Field Marshal Von Rundstedt prior to his war crimes trial. After his trial he became a good friend.
Lot 133
Earl St.Vincent’s Testimony of Approbation 1800 Medal.This example appears to have a gilt wash. The obverse depicting the head of Earl St.Vincent’s in uniform, the reverse a sailor and a Marine. This medal was stuck and presented to the Officers and crew of his flagship HMS Ville de Paris as a token of appreciation when struck his flag in 1800.
Lot 134
WW2 Selection of British & Commonwealth Campaign Medals.Comprising: 1939/45 Star ... Atlantic Star ... Aircrew Europe Star ... Africa Star, clasp “1st Army” ... Burma Star ... Italy Star ... Pacific Star ... France & Germany Star ... Defence Medal ... War Medal (Canadian Silver issue) . .... Canadian Volunteer Medal. ... South African Service Medal ... South African War Medal ... Australian War Medal “W3539 P.W. BROWNRIGG” ... New Zealand War Medal ... Indian War Medal. Mounted in glazed wood frame for display (16 Medals.) Private Percy William Brownrigg was born in Geraldton Western Australia and his last posting was to the 5th Garrison Battalion.
Lot 136
Framed WW1 Pair, commission and King’s Certificate of Captain Herbert Bescoby, 5th King’s Liverpool RegimentWar Medal and Victory Medal to “CAPT. HERBERT BESCOBY” housed in card mount with his cap badge and August 1915 commission. Set in plain wood glazed frame. Overall approx 18 x 21 inches. ... together with his framed and glazed ‘King’s Certificate’ stating “Invalided form the Service 11th February 1919”. Overall approx 15 x 19 inches (2 frames) Formerly a Private in the Duke of Lancaster’s Own Yeomanry, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant 8.8.1915. Issued with Silver War Badge B80846 in March 1919 after being invalided 11th Feb 1919. Address : 1 Cromwell Road, Pendleton, Manchester.
Lot 137
WW2 SAS, Special Raiding Squadron, Commando Medal Group of Private Fred CaseyA rare medal group of seven awarded to an early member of the Special Air Service Private Fred Casey, who was awarded the C-in-C 21st Army Group certificate for outstanding good service whilst serving with the 1st SAS. He had formally served with the BEF 1940 with the Royal Sussex Regiment and later Commando units, before joining the SAS in August 1942.Comprising: 1939/45 Star, Africa Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVIR) “6399236 PTE F CASEY R. SUSSEX”. The medals are loose the campaign medals contained in original forwarding box addressed to Mr F Casey 30 Grenville Place Brighton Sussex” The box with date sent “18.11.49” and details to the back confirm sent by Infantry & AAC Records ... framed and glazed 21st Army Certificate “4979461 TPR CASEY F 1 SPECIAL AIR SERVICE REGIMENT” dated “2nd March 1945” ... Accompanied by an original portrait photograph of Fred wearing battledress uniform with SAS wings and medal ribbons. He also wears his SAS beret ... 1946 SAS pocket diary with various pencil inscriptions ... Photocopies, of service papers etc. Part of the Fred Casey SAS ArchivePrivate Fred Casey was a pre war territorial joining the 4th Bn Royal Sussex Regiment in October 1936, in the pre war years he attended the annual camps and at the outbreak of war 1939 was mobilised. He saw action in France with the BEF and was evacuated from France on the 30th May 1940. On home duties he volunteered for Commando training and on the 10th July 1940 was posted to F Troop 3 Commando, with a further posting in November to 4 Special Service Brigade. After training in February 1941 he found himself with 8 Commando and embarked with this unit to Egypt in April and served with the Middle East Commando. In August 1942 he was posted to the 1st Special Air Service. In March 1943 he was posted to the Special Raiding Squadron 1st SAS. The following month he was admitted to hospital and was discharged from the Raiding Support Squadron, possible for light duties. In December 1943 he was posted back to the UK and reported to 1st SAS on the 7th January 1944. As he prepared for the invasion of Europe he married and on the 18th August 1944 embarked to France. He was awarded the C-in-C certificate for gallantry January 1945. He served in Europe until May 1945 and was then posted with his unit to Norway. On the 20th March 1946 he was discharged to the Reserve.
Lot 140
Special Air Service SAS signed photograph of Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair "Paddy" Mayne, DSO & Three BarsThis original photograph circa 1945 shows a head and shoulder portrait of “Paddy Mayne” wearing uniform, with SAS wings and medal ribbons. To the lower right corner a clear ink signature. The reverse with an ink inscription. “Given to me by Paddy Mayne, Fred Casey”. The image with some age wear and old Sellotape to the reverse. Size 6 1/2 x 7 3/4. Part of the Fred Casey SAS Archive
Lot 15
WW1 12th Bn Manchester Regiment Casualty Military Medal.Awarded to “42144 PTE-L.CPL. J.G. HUNTER 12/MANCH. R”. Lance Corpral John George Hunter a native of Greenhead, Northumberland enlisted at Hexham and was Killed in Action on the 18th October 1918 whilst serving with the 12th Bn Manchester Regiment.
Lot 155
Irish. Connaught Rangers Commanding Officer’s disbandment souvenir case of insignia.A fine set of gilded badges set into velvet with plaque engraved “SOUVENIR OF THE DISBANDMENT OF THE CONNAUGHT RANGERS JUNE 1922. OFFICER COMMANDING LIEUT.COL.H.F.N. COURDAIN CMG“. Badges comprise OR’s helmet plate ... pair of CONN.RANGERS brass shoulder titles ... two large and two small regimental buttons ... two cap badges ... single elephant collar badge. Framed and glazed and housed in purpose made stout outer case. Outer case with some wear otherwise. VGC ... together with an identity disc worn in the Great War by Lt.Col. Jourdain as well as a religious medal he wore with it. Following the establishment of the Irish Free State in 1922, the regimental Colours were received by HM King George V on 12th June at St. George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle; formal disbandment followed on 31st July, 1922.
Lot 16
WW1 Grenadier Guards 1914/15 Star Group of Three.Awarded to “16511 PTE J.J. ROUSE. G.GDS.”. Comprising” 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loose. ... Accompanied by soldier’s pay book Guardsman Rouse landed in France on the 26th July 1915. He had enlisted on the 3rd June 1913
Lot 19
Boer War 18th Hussars Defence of Ladysmith Queen’s South Africa Pair of Medals.Awarded to “3865 PTE E. CUTLER 18TH HUSSARS”. Comprising: Queen’s South Africa Medal 5 clasps, “Talana”, “Defence of Ladysmith”, “Orange Free State”, “Laing’s Nek”, “Belfast”, King’s South Africa Medal, two clasps “South Africa 1901”, “South Africa 1902”. Medals loose. ... Accompanied by copy image reputably of Private Cutler. ... Also a shoulder chain. Private Cutler, enlisted into the 18th Hussars in April 1892 and landed in South Africa on the 15th October 1898, he would remain there until August 1902. He left the army in April 1904. Clasp entitlement confirmed.
Lot 20
1st Bn Rifle Brigade Two Clasp India General Service Medal.PLEASE Note: this medal has been professionally made in to a MENU HOLDER. Awarded to “4306 PTE G KEELING 1ST BN RIF BRIG” bearing the two clasps “Burma 1887-89”, “Burma 1885-7”. The menu holder support bears Birmingham silver hallmarks for 1898. Clasp entitlement confirmed.
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