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Click here to subscribeDANIEL MACLISE (1806-1870) A Royal Horse Artillery Officer in uniform with medal, signed and dated 'July 1826', pencil drawing, 25 x 19cm Note: The Waterloo medal was the first ever campaign medal issued to all ranks and was distributed in 1816. Given the relatively short time span between its issue and the date on the portrait, it is very likely that the unknown officer is wearing this medal. With Abbott & Holder
Great War and Special Constabulary Medal Group of Five, Late 10th London Regiment, consisting of British War and Victory medals “426385 PTE A H BERRY 10-LOND R”, George VI Defence medal, George VI Special Constabulary medal “SERGT ALBERT H BERRY” and Metropolitan Special Constabulary 1914 Long Service medal.
Great War and WW2 Home Guard Medal Group 10th London Regiment, consisting of British War and Victory medals “424732 PTE E SHORT 10-LOND R” and George VI Defence medal un-named as issued. Medals also accompanied by Home Guard certificate of service named to Ebenezer Short for service with the Home Guard from 5th June 1940 until 12th November 1943.
Great War and Elizabeth II Imperial Service Medal Group of Three 10th London Regiment, consisting of British War & Victory medals “426218 PTE A P FERRIS 10-LOND R”, Elizabeth II Imperial Service Medal “ARTHUR PENLEIGH FERRIS”. Medals mounted for wear. Private Ferris previously served with the 3rd London regiment. He enlisted on 21st January 1918 and was discharged 10th January 1919. He was awarded the silver war badge. Imperial Service Medal was awarded in the London Gazette 22nd January 1960 for “Overseer London Postal Region”.
Great War Medal Pair 10th London Regiment, consisting of British War and Victory medals awarded to “424181 PTE E S G ALFORD 10-LOND R”, medals are housed in the original boxes of issue and complete with registered address envelope. Accompanied by three single Allied Victory medals awarded to “35009 PTE J GOOSEY YORK & LANC R”, “426062 PTE T A E PEARSON 10-LOND R” and “18149 PTE A T SMITH ESSEX R”. Medals also accompanied by a small bronze Royal Review medal. Private Alford served in France from 30th May 1917 until 11th January 1919.
Great War British Officers Allied Victory Medal 10th London Regiment, single Victory medal awarded to “CAPT F C NICOL”. Medal remains in good condition. Accompanied by a single British War medal awarded to “1606 A SJT J HUGHES 10-LOND R” and George VI Imperial Service Medal awarded to “HILDA GERTRUDE STEPNEY”. (3 items) Frank Claude Nicol served as 1055 Sgt 14th London regiment, commissioned into the 90th Machine Gun Company and later served as a Captain with the 10th London Regiment. He is entitled to a 1914 star trio.
Rare WW1 British War Medal Camel Corps Australian Imperial Forces, awarded to “2407 PTE J MC LAUGHLIN CML CPS A.I.F”. Remains in good condition. Private Jeremiah McLaughlin enlisted in the Australian Imperial Forces at Liverpool, New South Wales on 14th February 1916. He served with the 14th Company, 3rd Battalion Camel Corps, later transferring to the 15th Light Horse Regiment. He served overseas in Egypt, Palestine and Syria. He was discharged on 13th October 1919.
2x George V Territorial Efficiency Medals 10th London Regiment, being awarded to “6618711 PTE E HEARN 10-LOND R” and “420157 PTE – LCPL L HINDS 10-LOND R”. Both medals remain in good condition. (2 items) Lance Corporal Hinds served in France and Belgium during WW1. Territorial Efficiency Medal was granted in November 1921. Only 33 Territorial Efficiency medals awarded to the regiment.
Very Scarce Pair of Luftschutz Photograph Albums / Research Files, the first is a large leverarch file entitled ‘Luftschutzdienst, Deutscher Luftschutzverband, Reichsluftschutzbund, Polizei. Regierung.’ and covers the history of the Luftschutz in the area east of Berlin which is bounded by the towns of Frankfurt on Oder, Kustrin, Furstenwalde and Lebus. It comprises copious RLSB original documents, annotated photos clearly showing RLB uniforms, special equipment, parades, etc., official RLSB passes, covering the period 1932-1942. The wartime photos show bomb damage, gruesome ones of dead bodies, unexploded bombs, etc.. 183 photos. Also includes his original Luftschutz Medal citation. The second file is a self-prepared manual on English and Russian bombs, showing cross-sections of them and photos of their explosive affects, all compiled by Hans Schertz, the RLSB Fuhrer of the Frankfurt/Oder unit, as the first file. 59 photos. Excellent unpublished reference material for anyone studying bombs, Air Defence, Allied Bombing in WW2. Good condition.
WW2 German Artillery Regiment Wehrpass, issued to George Schmidt who served in various Artillery regiments from 1940, the last noted unit being 4 / A.R 198 which he joined in December 1944. The book is well filled out with many entries. The award of the Eastern Front medal is noted. Civilian picture to the inside page of the wehrpass. Accompanied by a 1941 “Badischer Soldaten-Kalender” with Wilrich style image of a German Infantry soldier to the front cover; packet of WW2 period German cigarettes and a 1908 German bible with a quantity of memorial (death) cards inside from the Third Reich era and post-war.
Great War 8th (Post Office Rifles) City of London Regiment Military Medal (M.M), George V Military Medal awarded to “1644 L CPL A P BROCKWELL 1/8 LOND R”. Medal has been polished but still generally good condition. Lance Corporal Brockwell first served in France from 18th March 1915. The award of the Military Medal appeared in the London Gazette 21st December 1916 for service in France.
WW2 Royal Marines Distinguished Service Medal Group of Six, consisting of replacement George VI D.S.M “C.H/X3647 MARINE R.W.STEEL”, 1939-45 star, Atlantic star with France & Germany bar, Italy star, Defence medal and 1939-45 War medal with MID oakleaf. The medals are court mounted for wear. Accompanied by his Normandy 1944 veterans medal and two items of original paperwork.
WW2 Royal Air Force Observers Service Dress Tunic Attributed to T L W Alters MC, fine officers four pocket service dress tunic having padded Observers brevet wing above medal ribbons for the Military Cross (MC), British War medal, Victory medal, Indian General Service medal and 1939-45 Defence medal. Brass kings crown tunic buttons and rank lace to the cuff for Wing Commander. Gieves tailors label to the inside pocket which has typed name “T L W ALTERS”. Tunic remains in good condition overall.
Un-Attributed Royal Air Force Officers Service Dress Uniform Belonging to Distinguished Flying Cross & Bar, Air Force Cross Winner, fine four pocket officers service dress tunic tailored by Burberrys. Padded RAF pilots wings above medal ribbons for DFC and Bar, AFC, 1939-45 star, Air Crew Europe star, Italy star, France & Germany star, Defence medal and 1939-45 war medal with MID oakleaf. Brass kings crown buttons to the front and pockets. Rank insignia for group captain to cuffs. Complete with fixed waist belt. Accompanied by a pair of RAF officers service dress trousers. (2 items)
WW2 Royal Air Force Service Dress Uniform Attributed to Pathfinder Squadron Leader The Hon Brian Grimston DFC, Killed in Action 4th April 1943 Serving with 156 Squadron, four pocket officers service dress tunic with padded embroidered kings crown RAF pilots wing above Distinguished Flying Cross medal ribbon and gilt metal pathfinders badge. To the cuffs is rank insignia for Squadron Leader. Brass kings crown RAF buttons to the front and pockets. Interior pocket of the tunic has original tailors label with inked name, “Hon B Grimston” and dated 1940. Accompanied by matching service dress trousers. The set shows service wear and has some damage to the interior lining by the armpit. Son of James Walter Grimston fourth Earl of Verulam. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross on 5th January 1943, the citation was as follows, “Squadron Leader the Honourable Brian Grimston (84667) Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No 156 Squadron. Squadron Leader Grimston captain of an aircraft engaged in operations against Turin on the night of 11th December 1942. Throughout the greater part of the outward flight, he was forced to fly blind, owing to extremely adverse weather. Only by exercise of the greatest coolness and tenacity was this officer able to surmount the difficulties of the Alpine crossing, reach the target and complete his mission. On the return flight, the state of the weather exacted the most superlative airmanship and navigational skill. Squadron Leader Grimston finally made a successful landing in this country. In the course of numerous operational sorties, this officer has evinced superb skill and exceptional courage.” On the 4th April 1943 he was sent on a mission to Kiel, as part of a force of 10 pathfinder aircraft from 156 squadron, his and another aircraft failed to return. He was lost with all of his crew. His brother was also killed in WW2 serving with the RAF.
WW2 Royal Air Force Service Dress Uniform Attributed to Flight Lieutenant S Pearce DFM, fine four pocket RAF officers service dress tunic with padded embroidered RAF pilots wings above medal ribbons for Distinguished Flying Medal (DFM), 1939-45 star, Africa star with rosette, Italy star, France and Germany star and 1939-45 Defence medal. Flight Lieutenants rank lace to the cuffs. Fixed waist belt. Interior with tailors label having inked name, “S PEARCE”. Accompanied by matching pair of officers service dress trousers. Set shows service wear but generally still good condition.
WW2 Royal Air Force Air Sea Rescue Service Dress Tunic, four pocket enlisted mans tunic with brass kings crown buttons to the front and pockets. Arms have corporal rank stripes, woven arm eagles and one arm has an embroidered Air Sea Rescue badge. Medal ribbons above breast pocket for 1939-45 star and Africa star. Complete with label to the interior but date is not clear.
Air Training Corps Pilot Officers Service Dress Tunic, fine four pocket example with brass kings crown tunic buttons. Embroidered kings crown pilots wings above medal ribbons for the British War medal and Allied Victory medals. Pilot officers rank lace to the cuff with embroidered ATC badges above. Complete with belt and remaining in good condition.
Rare WW2 D-Day Seaborne Royal Observer Corps Battle Dress Uniform Set, scarce untouched example in blue grey wool with printed SEABORNE shoulder titles to both arms. White metal tunic buttons with woven Royal Observer Corps breast badge above medal ribbons for France & Germany star, Defence medal and 1939-45 war medal. To each arm is printed rank insignia for Chief Observer. Interior of the tunic has 1942 dated size label. Accompanied by the matching 1942 dated battle dress trousers. Set remains in very good overall condition. The seaborne titles were worn by members of the Royal Observer Corps who accompanied the invasion fleet for operation overlord (D-Day).
Elizabeth II Officers General Service Medal (1918-61) Royal Horse Guards, with single clasp Cyprus, awarded to “CAPT THE HON B C WILSON R.H.G”. The medal remains in good condition. Ben Charles Wilson 4th Baron Nunburnholme was born on 16 July 1928, son of the 3rd Baron and Lady Mary Thynne, youngest daughter of the 5th Marquess of Bath, K.G., P.C., C.B. He was educated at Eton and joined the Royal Horse Guards in May 1949 and served with the regiment in Cyprus 1956-59. He retired in 1969 and succeeded to the title on the death of his father in 1974.
Royal Observer Corps Battle Dress Tunic, being a post war issue example with black plastic ROC buttons, shoulder titles with separate “15” number, rank badges for leading observer and Red master pass Spitfire arm badge. ROC long service medal ribbon to breast. Accompanied by a similar example with number “6” under the shoulder title and evidence of wear the medal ribbon was once present. (2 items)
Royal Air Force Tunic and Peaked Cap of Flight Officer S Falla CBE DSO, Awarded the Distinguished Service Order for Command of Special Forces Flight During Operation Granby (Iraq) 1991, 1972 pattern RAF officers short tunic with zip front and zip slash breast pockets. EIIR padded pilots wing above medal ribbons for the DSO, General Service Medal (1962) and South Atlantic (Falklands) campaign medal with rosette. Interior with the original label which is inked “FALLA”. Accompanied by his original officers peaked service cap with EIIR officers cap badge on black mohair band. Cap is in well worn condition, tunic appears to be very good condition. (2 items) Simon Falla joined the RAF in 1979 and was selected for Helicopter training in 1980. In 1981 he joined the newly formed Chinook force with No18(B) Squadron RAF. He sailed with the task force sent to the Falkland Islands in 1982, flying operational sorties during the conflict. In 1983 he joined No 7 Squadron RAF Chinook Special Forces Flight, flying operationally over Lebanon. He was appointed Squadron Leader and deputy commander of No 7 Squadron in 1989. In 1990 he assumed command of Special Forces Flight and led it in Operation Granby over Iraq in 1991, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for this period. He rose to the rank of Air Commodore, and was deputy commander and chief of Staff Joint Helicopter Command. This set was acquired directly from Falla by the author of “The Falklands War Then and Now” Gordon Ramsay.
Selection of Japanese Orders and Medals, consisting of Order of the Rising Sun 5th class complete with ribbon (small area of enamel damage to obverse); Order of the Rising Sun 7th class with original lacquer case; Order of the Rising Sun 8th class with original lacquer case; Order of the Sacred Treasure 6th class in original lacquer case; Order of the Golden Kite 7th class in original lacquer case; Red Cross medal in blue card box of issue; Showa Enthronement commemorative medal in wooden case, another enamel medal / badge in lacquer case and elaborate Japanese award diploma citation. (9 items)
Large and Impressive Oil on Canvas Painting of Lieutenant Colonel William Pearce 44th (East Essex) Regiment of Foot, Was Wounded at the Battle of Fuentes De Onoro and Captured a French Imperial Eagle at the Battle of Salamanca on 22nd July 1812, the half length portrait, painted in 1837, shows Lieutenant Colonel William Pearce in uniform of the 60th Kings Royal Rifle Corps. He can clearly be seen wearing the Royal Guelphic Order (Knight of Hanover) and his Military General Service medal with three bars. To the lower right hand corner “Aetat 37”. Housed in a period gilt decorated frame. Measures 89 x 101 ½ cms. Painting has been professionally re-backed for preservation. The book Wellington’s Men Remembered gives the following details, “Pearce William, Captain 60th (Royal American) Regiment of Foot. Box tomb in railed enclosure: St Cattwg’s Churchyard, Llanspyddid, Brecon, Wales. Ensign 44th Regiment 31 Dec 1807, Lt 21 Sep 1810, Capt 60th Foot 15 Aug 1813, Major 30 Aug 1825, Lt Col (unattatched) 29 Aug 1826… Served in the Peninsula War from Jan 1811 - Feb 1813. Present at Sabugal, Fuentes d’Onoro (wounded), Badajoz, Salamanca, Burgos and the Retreat from Burgos (present at Villa Muriel). While serving with the 44th Foot at Salamanca, he saw a French officer trying to hide a Eagle of the 62nd French Regiment of Line under his great coat. Pearce was nearly shot by another French soldier as he tried to take the Eagle. One of Pearce’s men saw this and shot the Frenchman enabling Pearce to capture the Eagle. MGS medal for Fuentes d’Onoro, Badjoz and Salamanca. KH Justice of the Peace. Half pay with the rank of Lt Colonel 29 Aug 1826.” The French Imperial Eagle captured by Lieutenant Pearce is still held by the regiment and is displayed at the Essex Regimental museum in Chelmsford.
Great War King’s African Rifles Distinguished Conduct Medal Awarded for Gallantry in Portuguese East Africa, awarded to “2116 CPL TANI 1 / 2 K.A.R”. Medal is heavily polished. Citation for the award is as follow, “For period 1/12/17 – 31st July 1918. For conspicuous gallantry on 21/5/1918. This NCO, with three men, did excellent service in working on the left flank of the company forming the advance guard, and when the flank was attacked, stayed under heavy fire until the line was established.”
Great War Medals of the Soundy Family, 10th London Regiment and Royal Engineers, consisting of 1914-15 star and British War medal awarded to “1733 PTE R SOUNDY 10-LOND R”; Single British War medal “WR-202200 SPR D F SOUNDY R.E”. Medals generally all in good condition. Private Raleigh Soundy served on the Gallipoli Peninsular from 10th August 1915. Sapper Donald Soundy served with the Royal Engineers Railway Service.
Selection of Home Guard Lapel and Cap Badges, including Ulster Home Guard lapel, West Riding Green Howards Home Guard association enamel lapel badge, Radnor Home Guard cap badge, 9th West Riding Home Guard bronze and enamel prize medal fob, 101st North Riding Home Guard lapel badge, plus others. Various conditions. (12 items)
1914-15 Star Medal Trio and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 10th London Regiment, trio awarded to “154 PTE E TERRY 10-LOND R” and George V TFEM “420059 PTE E TERRY 10/LOND R”. Medals court mounted for display. Private Terry served in Gallipoli, Egypt and Palestine. TFEM was issued in February 1920. 55 TFEM medals awarded to the regiment between 1908-1921.
WWII GROUP, WWII group of 6 medals including War and Defence medal with 1939/45 Star, France and Germany and Africa Stars, also Regular Army Long Service and Good Conduct medal, also 4 assorted cap badges, Liberation of Norway certificate, together with 2 post war photographs, including The Sergeants Mess, 1948" and "The British Military Hospital Hanover, Sergeants Mess, 1952"
Great War Medals and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal 10th London Regiment, 1914-15 star “1569 PTE A POCOCK 10-LOND R”, British War & Victory medals “424 A SJT A POCOCK 10-LOND R” and George V TFEM “420153 CPL A POCOCK 10-LOND R”. Medals are accompanied by a cased 1911 National Institution of Apprenticeship medal and London County Council attendance medal.
Great War Territorial Force Efficiency Medal Trio 10th London Regiment, consisting of British War and Victory medals “296 PTE C J PERKINS 10-LOND R” and Territorial Force Efficiency Medal “420112 PTE C J PERKINS 10-LOND R”. Medals are polished. Private Perkins served in Gallipoli, Egypt and Palestine. He was wounded at Gallipoli. He is entitled to a 1914-15 star.
Great War Third Battle of Gaza Casualty Medal Group 10th London Regiment, consisting of 1914-15 star “1931 L CPL G A D SEWELL 10-LOND R”, British War medal “1931 SJT G A D SEWELL 10-LOND R”, Bronze memorial plaque “GEORGE ALBERT DANIEL SEWELL”. Accompanying the medals is original paperwork including a permit to travel on Kantara Military Railway dated 24th June 1917. Sergeant Sewell landed with the 10th London regiment at Gallipoli. He continued to serve before being killed in action on 2nd November 1917 during the third battle of Gaza. He is buried at Gaza War Cemetery.
Great War 1914-15 Star Medal Trio and Territorial Efficiency Medal 10th London Regiment and Royal Air Force, fine group consisting of 1914-15 star “420091 PTE P TAYLOR 10-LOND R”, British War and Victory medals “410178 PTE 2 P TAYLOR RAF” and George V Territorial Efficiency medal “235 PTE P TAYLOR 10-LOND R”. Medals remain in good condition. His MIC states he served in the M.E.F theatre from 8th August 1915.
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