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Lot 1277
A quantity of World War I memorabilia to include a Victory medal, a 1914-1918 Medal awarded to PTE H.C. Palmer of the 16th London Regiment, a 16 COunty of London Queen's Westminster bade, a 22 Loyalty Cross medal 1914 presented to C.H. Palmer (boxed), The Queen's regiment badge, Silver Air raid Precautions lapel Badge, Woman's voluntary service badge and two penknives, one having a Birmingham silver hall marked blade, maker H&T (Hilliard & Thomason), etc.
Lot 58
Queen's South Africa medal (type 3) with clasps for Diamond Hill, Johannesburg, Orange Free State and Cape Colony, named to 371 Pte E Wilkinson C.I.V (City of London Imperial Volunteers). Also includes an unrelated miniature medal pair comprising Defence Medal and War Medal 1939 - 1945. Est £150 - £250
Lot 2072
A collection of German (including Nazi) medal, ribbon bar and ribbon bar pins including Imperial iron cross 2nd class, war merit cross (Kreigsverdienstrkruez) 1st class featuring makers mark 'L/U' for Wilhelm Deumer of Ludenscheid, ware merit cross 2nd class without swords, West Wall medal with swastika struck out etc.,
Lot 240
Astronomy.- Gassendi (Pierre) ). Institutio Astronomica: Juxta Hypotheseis tam Veterum quàm Recentiorum, Cui accesserunt Galilei Galilei Nuntius Sidereus; et Johannis Kepleri Dioptrice, 2 parts in 1 vol., first edition, Jesse Ramsden's copy, first title in red and black, 4 woodcut plates depicting Pleiades, Orion's belt, Praesepe, and the Orion nebula, woodcut illustrations and diagrams in text, including images of the moon, which show its uneven mountainous surface, with blank f., some light staining, contemporary blind-stamped calf, spine in compartments, spine ends little chipped, joints splitting, but holding firm, rubbed, [Wing G291A (with the comma in line three of title); Carli-Favaro 52; Cinti 301; Riccardi i, 508; A. McConnell, Jesse Ramsden (1735-1800): London's Leading Scientific Instrument Maker, Aldershot 2007], 8vo, Jacob Flesher, 1653.⁂ A very good copy of the first appearance in England of works by Gassendi, Galileo and Kepler, with an excellent provenance. Jesse Ramsden (his ink signature to title) (1735-1800) was one of the pre-eminent mathematical instrument makers of the 18th century. He was elected to the Royal Society in 1786, and won the Copley Medal for his innovative work in 1795. A crater on the moon is named in his honour.
Lot 210
Major Cuthbert John Eccles 16th Lancers jacket, name label to inside with number 4074 and date 3.8.14, with belt together with a pair of trousers bearing name label E. B Eccles. Major Cuthbert John Eccles (born 2nd February 1870 in Southampton, died 10 th January 1922) Son of Major General Cuthbert Eccles. John Eccles joined the 16th Lancers as a ranker and serving for 4 years enlisted in the ranks 10 July 1890. He became Second Lieutenant 16th Lancers 1st August 1894, Lieutenant 4th November 1896, and Captain 9th November 1899. Eccles was also part of the 16th Lancer escort at the Wedding of King Alphonso XIII of Spain (Colonel of the 16th Lancers) The day of the wedding (31st May 1906) a bomb was thrown out of a third floor window, as the procession was passing. For services to the King John Eccles was awarded the Spanish Order of Merit and other members of the escort were also decorated. This uniform would have been worn on that day of the 31 st May 1906. John Eccles served in South Africa (1900-1902) and was present at the Advance on Kimberley and the Relief of Kimberley. He took part in operations in the Orange Free State from February to May 1900, including the action at Paardeberg 17th – 26th February as well as actions at Poplar Grove, Houtnet (Thoba Mountain) and Zand River. Eccles was involved in operations in Transvaal in May and June 1900, including action near Johannesburg. Outside of Africa John Eccles was in action at Belfast 26th/27th August 1900. Promoted Major on the 9th June 1909. Major John Eccles served in Great War 1914 – 1917, acting as temporary Lieutenant Colonel 16th Lancers on the 24th September to 10th November 1914. Lieutenant Colonel 19th December 1914. Twice wounded and twice MID. Lieutenant Colonel Eccles was awarded The DSO, QSA ( 4 clasps) KSA, 1914 Star, War & Victory Medals, Spanish Order of Merit, Mention in Dispatches. The DSO was awarded for services in the Field during the First World War and gazetted 18 February 1915. John Eccles retired from Army 19th December 1919. MIC shows to France 17th August 1914. As Major. Entitled to 14 Star with Clasp and Roses. War and Victory Medals. Address on Medal card shows 4/55 Drayton Gardens SW 16 & Cowley House, Headington Hill, Oxford. Died aged 51, 10 th January 1922. Buried Wolvercote Cemetery, Oxford. Interred 14 January 1922. Probate to brother Ernest Edward Eccles (Engineer) of £582. Electoral Register of 1921 shows both brothers at the same address 4/55 Drayton Gardens, Radcliffe War0d. Ernest born 1874 at Woolwich. Their Father was born in Dublin.
Lot 306
Collection of medals and cap badges , to include African Middle Eastern USA medal, 1909-34 Italian medal, three sweatheart broaches, five lapel badges, Italian enamelled lapel, Imperial Service medal, Medical Corps long jump medal, Aldershot command rifle meeting medal, Queen Victoria Medal, Masonic Knights Templar medal, and a set of medal ribbons for Harry Wadsworth Master Chief U.S.C.G
Lot 310
Collection of medals and items relating to Private J. Derbyshire Royal Tank Corps, to include an India Medal with North West Frontier 1936-37 clasp, named and numbered 7883355, Italy Star, 1939-1945 medal, France and Germany medal, 1939-1945 star, and Africa Star, several cap badges, buttons, and pins, a photograph album showing J. Derbyshire's time in India, with scenes of tanks and armoured cars getting stuck in the dessert and being pushed out! several loose photographs, collection of Army paperwork and pamphlets an un used pair of goggles, RTC cap,also a Hohner Echo Elite mouth organ.
Lot 304
WWII British medal set, awarded to Frederick Copestick (un-named) to include the 1939-45 medal, Defence Medal, 1939-45 Star, The France and Germany Star, also a Veterans star, Frontline Britain 1994 medal, Overlord medal, and a medal of a Liberated France, together with miniature set and ribbon bars, also two pin badges and a reproduction Roman coin.
Lot 311
Four German Third Reich WWII medals / badges, to include a D.R.L Sports badge DRGM number 35269, L/12 to back of pin. Also a Russian Conflict 1941-42 'Meat Medal', a 1st Class gilt Air Defence honour, together with a enamelled Fire Brigade decoration by W. Kolwitz maker marked M9 / 72 43mm type.
Lot 167
1896 pattern sword awarded to Alexander Edward Murray (Viscount Fincastle) (1872-1962) awarded the Victoria Cross in 1898, the blade marked with Dunmore family crest above the date May 1st 1891, marked Queens Lancers, and numbered 99304, in leather sheath, 111cm overall length Alexander Edward Murray (Viscount Fincastle) joined the British Army on the 1st May 1891, becoming Lieutenant in 1894. Murray became Aide de Camp to the Viceroy of India from 1895-1897. On the 17th August, 1897 during a battle at Nawa Bali, in Upper Swat, Lieutenant Murray attempted the rescue of Lieutenant R. T. Greaves, Lancashire Fusiliers, who was wounded by a bullet and surrounded by the enemy. Lieutenant Murray, Lieutenant-Colonel R. B. Adams, Lieutenant H. L. S. MacLean and five men of the Guides, managed to rescue Lieutenant Greaves however Greaves was struck by another bullet and killed whilst the party were attempting to bring him back to cover. Lieutenant MacLean was mortally wounded during the action and the horses of Lieutenant-Colonel Adams and Lieutenant Murray were shot, as well as two troop horses. Lieutenant Murray was promoted to Captain following the action and gazetted for the Victoria Cross on 9th November 1897. He received his medal from Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle on 28th February 1898.Footnote: Alexander Edward Murray VC DSO MVO DL Born 22 April 1872 at Portland Place, London. Died 29 January 1962 London. Educated Eton. Parents Father Charles Murray, Mother Lady Gertrude Coke. Commissioned into 16th Lancers 30 May 1892 and sent to India. Became ADC to Victor Bruce 9th Earl of Elgin. Governor General of India from 1895 to 1897. In 1896 accompanied the Dongola Expedition to the Sudan, seeing action in the Mahdist War. 1897 returned to India with 16th Lancers and acting as war correspondent for the Times. On 17th August 1897 at Nawa Kili, Upper Swat, India along with Lieutenant Colonel Robert B Adam's and Lieutenant Hector Lachlan Stewart MacLean along with 5 men of the Guides, went under heavy and close fire to rescue of Lieutenant R T Greaves, Lancashire Fusiliers, who had been wounded by a bullet and was surrounded by enemy swordsmen. Unfortunately Greaves was further struck and would die of his wounds, as did MacLean. For this he was recommended for the Victoria Cross, as were Adam's and MacLean. The only journalist ever to be so honoured. He was later posted to South Africa as ADC to General Sir H. C. Chermside. In 1901 raised Fincastle's Horse (31st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry) appointed with temporary rank of Lieutenat Colonel to command it. Most of the men were recruited in Highlands. Consisted of 32 Officers and 603 men. They left Edinburgh in April 1902 and sailed out on the SS Galatea. In 1906 was awarded the Royal Victorian Order, for services to the Prince of Wales, in conjunction with the marriage of King Alphonso of Spain. Resigned his commission on the death of his Father, when he took the title Earl of Dunsmore, to look after his considerable family estate. Lived at 55 Lancaster Gate, London. Returning to active service on the outbreak of war, serving as Staff Officer. Awarded the DSO during the Battle of the Somme. MID four times. Wounded twice. Between the Wars held political office, serving as government whip in the House of Lords,Captain of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms in 1924 and then as Lord in Waiting from 1930 to 1936. He also held the role of Deputy Lieutenant. Medal entitlement: Victoria Cross, DSO, MVO, Sudan Medal (Dongola 1896), QSA with 3 clasps, Paardeburg,Defence of Kimberley and 1902, 1914, War & Victory medals. MID The Sudan Medal was awarded when he was attached to the Egyptain Cavalry as Special Service officer, 16th Lancers. Fought in the Mahdist War, Tirah Campaign, Malakand Frontier War, Second Boer War and the First World War.
Lot 687
Of WW1 military interest - ephemera and items belonging to Private Herbert E Ive no. 3492, of the 4th Pioneers 8th Reinforcements Australian Imperial Force, including Honourable Discharge Certificate dated 5th March 1919. His dog tag, bullet with a piece of paper inscribed 'Machine Gun Bullet Sep 6th 1918 wounded in wrist. H.E. Ive', two possibly unrelated WWII defence and war medal etc, including a photograph of Private Ive.
Lot 401
AN 1883/4 F.A. CUP FINAL WINNER'S MEDAL. THIS MEDAL IS TESTED TO 22 CARAT GOLD AND WAS AWARDED TO JOE SOWERBUTTS (FORWARD) OF BLACKBURN ROVERS, BEING THEIR' FIRST MAJOR HONOUR AND ONLY THE THIRTEENTH TIME THE CUP HAD BEEN CONTESTED. THIS ITEM IS BEING OFFERED ON BEHALF OF A DIRECT DESCENDANT OF ONE OF MR SOWERBUTTS' CLUB MATES FROM THE SAME ERA. THERE IS AN ENGRAVING ERROR WITH THE NAME SPELT AS SOURBUTTS
Lot 1307
WW2 Polish Cross of Valour and Monte Cassino Medal Group of Three Awarded to Francis Gajny - Group consists of un-numbered Polish Cross of Valour, Polish Armed Forces service medal and Monte Cassino Cross numbered to the reverse "6 193". Medals are complete with ribbons and mounted on black felt display cloth. Medals come with Passport Documentation.
Lot 126
Royal Mint Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Medal Set, Boxed. Comprises The Gold Silver and Bronze Medals. The Gold Plated on Silver Medal Is Fully Hallmarked for Silver, 925 Sterling. The Silver Medal Is Also Fully Hallmarked for Sterling Silver 925. Last but Not Lease, Is The Bronze Medal Made of Bronze, Silver Weight 110 grams. With Original Display Presentation Box. All Medals In Mint Condition.
Lot 215
MEDALS. Lt.Col. HAROLD TWEEDALE CUNNINGHAM. A GOOD HISTORICAL DSO GROUP WITH HISTORY AND PROVENANCE. MEDALS TO INCLUDE 1914 STAR, 1914-1918 SERVICE AND WAR MEDALS, CHINA MEDAL 1900, LEGION D'HONNEUR AND DSO TOGETHER WITH FULL ARMY RECORD, FIVE MENTIONS IN DESPATCHES, DSO AND LEGION D'HONNEUR CERTIFICATES AND FULL BAR MINIATURES.
Lot 184
An Imperial German Iron Cross, Second Class, with 1939 Spange, the medal of three piece construction, the suspender ring stamped Fr., the silver plated spange with four blade attachment; a Hindenburg Cross, possibly for a widow, but made without a suspender; a First World War German Honour Medal, with the miniature (5)
Lot 6
A Distinguished Service Medal, 1938-49, awarded to TEMP.A/P.O. E.(Edmund) HOWSON, D/JX.285285 (for gallantry, determination and skill when intercepting an E-boat convoy attack in extreme weather conditions off the coast of Belgium and Holland, in which engagement two E-boats were sunk. He served on HMS Rutherford, a British Captain Class Frigate in the Second World War); two Bar Mounted Groups of Four Medals, one comprising 1939-45 Star, Africa Star with 8TH ARMY clasp, Defence and War Medals, the other similar, but with Burma Star, with three lapel badges. DSM has a ding to the obverse edge between 5 and 6 o'clock
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