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Click here to subscribe*A Great War Naval L.S.G.C. Group of 4 awarded to Sergeant William Ramsey, Royal Marine Light Infantry, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Ch.10009, Sgt. W. Ramsey, R.M.L.I.); British War and Victory Medals (Ch.10009 Sgt. W. Ramsey. R.M.L.I.); Royal Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, G.V.R., swivel suspension type, 1910-1920 (Ch.10009, William Ramsey, Corporal. R.M.L.I.); Group swing-mounted on card for display, toned, about extremely fine (4)
Two 1914 ‘Mons’ Trios awarded to Corporal William Mayne, 30th (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, and Driver Alexander Cunning, 15th Brigade, Royal Field Artillery, comprising: 1914 Star, with rosette (18253 Gnr: W. Mayne. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals (18253 Cpl. W. Mayne. R.A.); And: 1914 Star (57745 Dvr. A. Cunning. R.F.A.); British War Medal (57745 Dvr. A. Cunning. R.A.) and Victory Medal (this erased);Both groups court-mounted on card for display, the first group about very fine, contact marks to BWM, with original ribbons, the second very fine (6)
*Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, V.R., with swivel suspension (913 Robt, Smith 2nd Dragoons); suspension very slightly bent, once lacquered, otherwise very fine. Research suggests that a man of this regimental number and name served with the Scots Greys in the Crimea. As such, the recipient may well be a ‘Heavy Brigade’ Charger, with entitlement to a Crimea Medal and Turkish Crimea Medal. Worthy of further research.
An Interesting 1914 ‘Mons’ Trio awarded to Lieutenant Albert Henry Eason Diericx, Royal Engineers, commissioned from the ranks of the Northumberland Hussars in late July 1916, and another to comprising: 1914 Star (721 Pte. A. H. E. Diericx. North’d Yeo.), official correction to one letter of surname; British War Medal (Lieut. A. H. E. Diericx.) and Victory Medal (this erased); Group swing-mounted on card for display, extremely fine, with some lustre (3). Lieutenant Albert Henry Eason Diericx (1890-1965) was born c.1890 in Birkenhead Cheshire, and was living and working in Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne at the outbreak of WWI. He had been an Apprentice Ship’s Draughtsman at the time of the 1911 Census, and in 1914 he enlisted as a Private into the Northumberland Yeomanry. Promoted to Corporal, he was later commissioned from the ranks to become an officer in late July 1916, becoming a Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers. He remained with the Royal Engineers until the end of the war, reaching the rank of Lieutenant. His M.I.C. gives a post-war address of 320 Simonside Lee, Heaton, Newcastle on Tyne.
*A Scarce Sea Gallantry Medal for Foreign Services in silver awarded to Seaman Thomas Finnegan, of the American steamship Pennsylvania of Philadelphia, for his role in saving the lives of the crew of the British steamship Falcon of Glasgow, as it foundered in the North Atlantic on 16 November 1890, comprising: Sea Gallantry Medal (Foreign Services), V.R., small silver issue, For Gallantry and Humanity (Thomas Finnegan 16th November 1890.); tiny graffito after date on edge, extremely fine. The Philadelphia Newspaper ‘Western Mail’ published 29 November 1890 recorded the events as follows: ‘THE LOSS OF THE FALCON, Philadelphia, Friday – The steamship Pennsylvania arrived here yesterday with the crew of the steamship Falcon. Captain Williams, of the latter steamship, tells the following story of the wreck of his vessel. The Falcon, with the captain and crew of fifteen hands, sailed from New York for Queenstown on November 2. On the 15th the vessel was found to have sprung a serious leak. She also encountered severe gales, and heavy seas constantly washed over her, completely wrecking the forecastle and crushing the decks. An enormous sea completely smashed the engine-room skylight. Tons of water poured into the engine-room, drowning the fires. All attempts to start fresh fires failed. The ship’s lifeboats were washed away; the water kept gaining in the hold in spite of the contentious pumping; the steering gear was rendered useless, and the vessel wallowed a helpless hulk in the trough of the sea. The signals of distress burned made known the ship’s desperate condition to the crew of the Pennsylvania. After considerable difficulty all hands on the wrecked vessel were rescued. The Falcon was abandoned in latitude 52.12 north, and longitude 23.57. W.’ One gold medal was issued to the Second Officer of the Pennsylvania, with four silver medals and £2 gratuity issued to each of the seamen, all distributed by the Consul at Philadelphia. Offered with useful research. Ex Sotheby’s, 11 May 1989, lot 388
India General Service, 1854-1895, single clasp, Chin Lushai 1889-90 (939 Pte H. Williams 1st Bn Ches R.); engraved in a running script, old mottled tone, extremely fine. Private Herbert Williams is confirmed on the India General Service Medal Roll as having served with the 1st Battalion Cheshire Regiment during the Chin Lushai 1889-90 Campaign, as part of the Gungaw Column.
*Egypt and Sudan, 1882-89, undated reverse, single clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (5420. Pte H. Thorndike. M.S. Corps.); toned, obverse edge bruise, otherwise extremely fine. Private H. Thorndike is confirmed on the Egypt Medal Roll as having served in the Medical Staff Corps, and is entitled to the above clasp.
An Army Long Service and Good Conduct Pair awarded to Private Edward Savage, Shropshire Light Infantry, comprising: Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (2887 Pte E. Savage. Shrops: L.I.); Coronation, 1911; Pair swing-mounted as worn on bar lacking pin, with original ribbons, the first becoming detached, medals once lacquered, very fine (2)
*Naval General Service, 1793-1840, single clasp, Trafalgar (George Toms); once lacquered, tiny reverse edge bruise, otherwise nearly extremely fine. Able Seaman George Toms was born c.1782 in Haverford West, Pembrokeshire, South Wales, and he served aboard H.M.S. Minotaur (74) during the Battle of Trafalgar. From the rear of Admiral Lord Nelson’s Weather Column, the slow-sailing Minotaur, under the command of Captain Charles Mansfield, arrived somewhat late into the action but immediately tore into the Spanish ship Neptuno (80) and saw to its capture. Later on in the battle, seeing that Nelson’ H.M.S. Victory was at risk of being overwhelmed by a counterattack from Rear-Admiral Dumanoir’s squadron, Mansfield steered the Minotaur between Victory and the attacking French ship and exchanged broadsides. H.M.S. Minotaur suffered 25 casualties, and after the battle, Captain Mansfield was rewarded with a Naval Gold Medal and a Lloyd’s sword for his gallantry. George Toms is confirmed as a unique name on the Naval General Service Medal Roll. Ex Glendining, May 1947; and Spink, September 1986.
A Great War Territorial Group of 4 awarded to Corporal Cyril Laurence Barker, Royal Artillery, who afterwards joined the Metropolitan Police, comprising: British War and Victory Medals (1067 A. Sjt. C. L. Barker. R.A.); Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (1067 Gnr. C. L. Barker. R.A.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (910164 Cpl. C. L. Barker. R.F.A.); Group swing mounted on card for display, minor edge knock to last, otherwise good very fine (4) Offered with copy M.I.C. confirming the above entitlement, with the additional note ‘Comms. Met. Police fwds Roll of P.C.s ent. to medals 12/1/21’.
*East and West Africa, 1887-1900, single clasp, Benin River 1894 (J. R. Davies, Ch. Car. Mte., H.M.S. Philomel.); dark obverse tone, extremely fine. Chief Carpenter’s Mate J. R. Davies is confirmed on the East and West Africa Medal Roll, with the comment that his medal was sent on to H.M.S. Vivid on 5 October 1895.
An Impressive Royal Humane Society Medal in bronze awarded to William Thomas Gibbes, a young boy of just 14 years of age, who saved the life of his youngest brother while on holiday at Sandown on the Isle of Wight. The brothers had become surrounded by a strong incoming tide while bathing when Reginald Gibbes, the youngest, waded into a ‘drain or gully several feet deep’ and not being able to swim, went under the water about 30 yards to sea. William Thomas Gibbes immediately swam over to rescue his brother, searched underwater and, after several attempts found him and returned him to shore, whereupon both fell down exhausted, comprising: Royal Humane Society Medal, bronze, small medal, type 1, for a successful rescue (Wyndham Gibbes. (Aged 14) 30th August. 1877.); light coating of lacquer and the occasional mark, otherwise extremely fine or better. William Thomas Gibbes, a Pupil of St. Edwards School, Oxford, and resident of 36 Brunswick Gardens, Kensington, was awarded the Royal Humane Society in bronze for saving the life of his youngest brother while on holiday at Sandown on the Isle of Wight. The Bury Free Press recorded the events as follows: “YOUTHFUL GALLANTRY – While bathing in August last at Sandown, Isle of Wight, from the sands, a third of a mile beyond the houses and under the cliffs on the Shankill side, he and his brothers were overtaken and surrounded by the tide, which came in very rapidly, and the youngest boy, Reginald Gibbes, who could not swim, suddenly waded into a drain or gully several feet deep, and went under about thirty yards from the shore. Wyndham Gibbes immediately swam to him and caught hold of him, when the downing boy in his fright clutched the arms and legs round him and rendered him perfectly helpless, and they were both dragged down. The elder brother, however, succeeded in tearing himself from the younger’s grasp, when the latter sank again, but was again seized by the elder brother by the left arm, when he again clutched him just round the neck and they both again when down. By this time the would-be rescuer was much exhausted and cried out for help, but without success. Seeing, however, that his brother would inevitably be drowned if he did not make a final attempt to save him, he, by desperate exertions, with the little remaining strength he had, just succeeded in struggling with him till their feet touched the ground, and they somehow managed to get out of the water, when the noble boy fell down insensible from the excitement and exertions.”
A WWII Royal artillery battledress and trousers belonging to Major R.F Hughes, R.A. Complete with Royal artillery shoulder titles and anti aircraft command insignia to upper arms and WWII and other medal ribbons on the left breast, including the Africa Star with 8th Army device and the War medal with mentioned in dispatches oak leaf. A letter to Major Hughes from a lieutenant colonel is also included with the uniform. Dated January 1945 CONDITION REPORT: Blouse size no.7. Trouser size no.4. Good condition, no notable moth holes or stains.
A Collection of Vintage Bronze and Enamel Sports Fob Medals. Five of the medals awarded from the 'London Association of Old Scholars Clubs', two from the 'Hammersmith Schools Athletic Assn' and an all bronze medal from the 'West London Central Schools SA' together with a vintage 'Mabie Todd & Co, Fyne Poynt' Gold-Plated Propelling Pencil. The pencil with eraser in the top section (broken) and engraved with 'L.O.P' (non-original box).
G.B. AE commemorative medallion Duke of Wellington, Commander-in-Chief 1827. Obv: Bust R, Wellington behind. Rev: Equestrian figure of Wellington R, leading his troops, diameter 63mm, by J. Henning Sr. and J. Henning Jr. GEF - AU (Eimer Ref: 1191) (N.B. medal set within protective hinged silver band) (1 medallion)
G.B. medallions - to include Victoria Diamond Jubilee. AE (diameter 55mm), George V silver commemorative 1910 - 1935 (diameter 32mm) and the 'Lusitania' medal (an exact replica of the First World War medal designed in Germany to commemorate the sinking of the 'Lusitania') (N.B. all in original cases of issue) (3 medallions)
Tristan da Cunha - The Bradford Exchange 'Victoria Cross Gold & Silver Commemorative Set' 2016 - to include a Crown - solid sterling silver with gold accenting, Double Crown - 9ct white gold layered with 24ct yellow gold, weight 2.8 grams and a replica VC medal (boxed with Certificate of Authenticity) (1 coin set)
Boer War pair - comprising Queen's South Africa medal with four clasps - Cape Colony, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill and Wittebergen, named to 2952 PTE. A. Belton. 1st R.L. Sussex Regt., together with King's South Africa medal with two clasps - South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, named to 2952 PTE. A. Belton. RL: Sussex Regt. N.B. With Romsey Medals receipt 14/03/94
Boer War and later trio comprising- Queen's South Africa medal with four clasps - Defence of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek, Transvaal and Orange Free State, named to 14113 DR. W. Young. A.S.C., together with First World War, War medal, named to 1973. A. CPL. W. Young. R.A. and a George VI Imperial Service medal named to William Young (3)
First World War and later Military Cross (M.C.) Gallantry group - comprising M.C. (unnamed as issued) War and Victory medals, named to 2.Lieut. F. T. Morat, Second Word War Defence and War medals and George V Special Constabulary Long Service medal, named to Frederick T. Morat. N.B. 'London Gazette 2nd April 1919', when in command of a forward section on 6th November 1918 East of Noyelles he did very excellent work and despite obstacles and enemy fire, gave great assistance to the Infantry during the advance. He showed great gallantry and enterprise. Recalled WW2 and made an Hon Major 1945. Together with Romsey Medals receipt 01/07/93
First World War medals - comprising 1914 - 1915 Star, named to 106. SJT. W. Elliott. R.F.A., L-10186 PTE D. S. Perrins. E.Kent.R., M2-049234 Z. CPL. J. Thurgood. A.S.C., Victory medal, named to 34359 PTE. E. F. Laurence. Wilts.R., 38671 PTE. J. W. Wilding Norf.R. and 43360 PTE. A. M. Bond. Essex.R. (6)
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