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Lot 965
*U.S.S.R. A group of four to Lieutenant Aleksandr Ivanovich Sedov, 283rd Independent Red Banner Motorized Battalion Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class breast badge, reverse engraved '523071' with backplate, For Meritorious Service in Battle Medal, Medal for the Capture of Berlin, Medal for the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945, first with minor chips to enamel, very fine and better with research On 25th April 1945, during the crossing of a water barrier near the Niederlehme Silicate Factory, comrade Sedov led the activities of his company's drivers, which enabled the material to be in continuous operation. Despite enemy artillery and machine-gun fire he crossed the men and the weaponry of the infantry regiments of the 290th Rifle Division efficiently and in an organized manner. (4)
Lot 966
*U.S.S.R. A group of three to Machine Gun Platoon Leader Lieutenant Vladimir Stepanovich Krivoruchko, 87th Rifle Regiment, 27th Division, who became a prisoner of war early on in the war and escaped to re-join his regiment in 1943 where he was wounded shortly after. Order of the Patriotic War, 2nd class breast badge, reverse engraved '498889' with backplate, Medal for the Capture of Konigsberg, Medal for the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945, generally good very fine with Soviet badge for "Excellent Artilleryman" with backplate and original booklet with research During the offensive fighting for the town of Ehlenkrug in the Konigsberg district on 14th April 1945, he showed himself as an exceptionally brave and decisive commander. Skilfully leading his rifle platoon in combat he was the first to engage the enemy. By personal example he inspired the men of his platoon to carry out the combat mission assigned to them. He was the first to burst into the enemy trenches, where he, in a short hand-to-hand skirmish, personally shot 4 hitlerites. Thanks to his brave and decisive attack the enemy were driven of his entrenchments, having suffered heavy losses in manpower. For courage and bravery, displayed during the fighting with the German occupants and skilfully leading his platoon in combat situations, he deserves to be awarded the Order of the Patriotic War 1st class (his award was downgraded to a 2nd class). (4)
Lot 967
*U.S.S.R. A pair to Tank Commander Lieutenant Nikolai Grigoryevich Sidorenko, 70th Tank Brigade Order of the Patriotic War, reverse engraved '817853' with backplate, Order of the Red Star, reverse engraved '3387724' with backplate (associated), Medal for the Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945, good very fine and better, with research During the breakthrough of the heavily fortified German defences near Yuzelani on 28th October 1944 his platoon, which was operating on the left flank, enabled the advance of his infantry and ensured that the mission at hand could be accomplished. A second line of defence was captured, where he killed up to 20 Germans. Skilfully and bravely manoeuvring along the enemy trenches, he inspired the infantry and other tanks to follow him. Whilst guiding the platoon assigned to him through a minefield, comrade Sidorenko was severely wounded. With his blood he proved his selfless dedication and his self-sacrificing attitude toward his motherland. For the bravery and courage he displayed in combat with the German invaders and for his skilful command of his platoon in battle, he deserves the Order of the Patriotic War, 1st class (his award was downgraded to a 2nd class). (3)
Lot 970
*U.S.S.R. An Outstanding Order of Alexander Nevski awarded to Lieutenant Isidor Ivanovich Kovalenko, 1st Rifle Company, 812th Red Banner Rifle Regiment, 304th Zhitomir Red Banner Rifle DivisionOrder of Alexander Nevski, reverse engraved '29891' with backplate, together with four unrelated medals to represent Kovalenko's enitltlement comprising, Order of the Red Star, Medal for Bravery (unnumbered), Medal for the Defence of Caucasus and Medal for Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-1945, very fine and better, with research The excellent qualities of a resourceful, fearless combat commander, Lieutenant Kovalenko displayed in combat during the breakthrough of the German defence lines near the city of Rybnik and during the fighting for the city of Ratibor (March 26th-31st 1945). For example, during the fighting for the town of Fichgrund in the Ratibor region of Germany on March 28th and 29th 1945, Lieutenant Kovalenko, taking a courageous decision, outflanked the enemy from the left and after an assault occupied several houses. Having captured some Faust rounds, comrade Kovalenko started using them to set the houses, which were turned into firing positions by the Germans, on fire, and successfully pushed forward. During this bold operation Lieutenant Kovalenko's company killed up to 40 German soldiers. Pursuing the enemy, comrade Kovalenko finished them off on March 30th 1945 to the right of the village of Dembitsch (Germany), where he killed 23 hitlerites and took two prisoners. The others retreated in panic, being pursued by our troops. In man-to-man combat, comrade Kovalenko killed 4 enemy soldiers and shot 7 soldiers with his machine gun, displaying examples of courage and fearlessness in front of his men and officers. (5)
Lot 979
*Victorian. A group of four to Driver E. Garlick, Royal Field Artillery later Special Constabulary Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, five clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (93806 Dr E. Garlick, 78th Bty., R.F.A.), King's South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (93805 Dvr: E. Garlick. R.F.A.), Defence Medal, Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (Ernest Garlick.), first three mounted for wearing, good very fine (4)
Lot 982
*WWI. A group of five to Sergeant A. Marston, Durham Light Infantry 1914-15 Star (1053 Sjt. A. Marston. Durh.L.I.), British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves (1053 A.C.Sjt. A. Marston. Durh.L.I.), Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R. (224171 Sjt:-A.Q.M.Sjt:-F.A.J. Marston. 244/D.E.Coy Lab:C.), Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (1053 Sjt: A. Marston. 5/Durh:L.I.), good very fine or better, mounted for wearing, presented in a period oak frame with various original documents including M.I.D. oakleaves enclosure (Labour Corps) together with a British War Medal (Norman M. Marston), extremely fine, with letter of condolence from the Board of Trade (Mercantile Marine Department) dated 1923 (Mess Room Steward Norman Mingo Marston, SS Orfordness 20 July 1918 / Tower Hill Memorial), see lot QUANN MSM London Gazette 17 June 19181053 Sergeant Albert Marston served on the Western Front from 17 April 1915, transferred to the Labour Corps (224171). (6)
Lot 983
*WWI. A group of three to Gunner F.E. Rule, Royal Artillery British War and Victory Medals (321906 Gnr. F.E. Rule. R.A.), Territorial Force War Medal (18 Gnr F.E. Rule R.A.), good very fine and better, mounted for wearing 321906 Gunner Frederick E. Rule served during the Great War with the Royal Garrison Artillery. (3)
Lot 985
*WWI. A group of three to Gunner B.J. Nye, Royal Artillery 1914 Star (77719 Gnr: B.J. Nye. R.F.A.), British War and Victory Medals (77719 Gnr. B.J. Nye. R.A.), very fine and better 1914-15 Star (88687. Sjt. F.O. Chambers, R.F.A.), good very fine British War and Victory Medals (1764 Bmbr. G.H. Gilson. R.A.), good very fine, British War Medal (264147 Pte. J. Benton. Labour Corps, extremely fine, with brass 'On War Service 1915' badge stamped '48716' (7)
Lot 986
*WWI. A group of three to Driver C.J. Satterley, Royal Army Service Corps British War and Victory Medals (T4-056685 Dvr. C.J. Satterley. A.S.C.), Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (T4/056685. Dvr. C.J. Satterley. R.A.S.C.), good very fine or better 056685 Driver Cyril J. Satterley served in the Egyptian Theatre of War from 30 March 1915. (3)
Lot 990
*WWI. A group of eight to Paymaster Lieutenant J.A Fletcher, Royal Naval Reserve Late South Staffordshire Volunteers and Cape Mounted Rifles Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen (811. Pte J, Fletcher. Cape Mtd Rifles.), King's South 1901-02, two clasps (811 Pte J.A. Fletcher. Cape Mtd Rifles), Natal 1906, with clasp (811 Cpl J.A. Fletcher. Cape Mtd Rifles.), 1914-15 Star (Asst. Payr J.A. Fletcher, R.N.R.), British War and Victory Medals (Payr.Lt. J.A. Fletcher. R.N.R.) with M.I.D. Oakleaves, Coronation Medal 1902, Volunteer Long Service Medal (3695. Col. Sergt J.A. Fletcher. 1 V.B. S. Staffs), first and second renamed in large serif capitals (8)
Lot 992
*WWI. A pair to Sergeant C.W. Everiss MM., MID, Worcestershire Regiment, killed in action 30 November 1916 Military Medal, G.V.R. (12140 L.Sjt: C.W. Everiss. 4/Worc:R.), British War Medal (12140 Sjt. C.W. Everiss. Worc.R.), extremely fine 12140 Lance Sergeant Charles William Everiss, served in Gallipoli from 25 April 1915, mentioned in despatches whist serving in Gallipoli (London Gazette 5 May 1916), killed in action on the Western Front whilst serving with the 4th Battalion on 30 November 1916, Everiss is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, Somme, France. (2)
Lot 993
*WWI. A group of four to Private F Wiggins, Manchester Regiment later Constable, Liverpool City Police British War and Victory Medals (302691 Pte. F. Wiggins. Manch.R.), Liverpool City Police Good Service Medal (2), silver 'Presented by Watch Committee to Con.253.A. G.F. Wiggins 28-11-44' hallmarks for Fattorini & Son, Birmingham 1950, bronze 'Presented by Watch Committee 28th Nov: 1939', both with riband buckles, first two mounted for wearing, very fine and better (4)
Lot 995
*WWI. Pair to Driver S.A. King, Army Service CorpsBritish War and Victory Medals (T-370378 Dvr. S.A.King. A.S.C.), extremely fine with trench art brass identity bracelet engraved with the recipient's rank name and number British War Medal (120847 Spr. A.S. Johns. R.E.), toned extremely fine Victory Medal (113141 Sjt. G.E. Phillips. Welsh R.), with 1935 Silver Jubilee medal very fine 113141 Sergeant George E Phillips served with the Welsh Regiment in the Balkan Theatre of War from 4 August 1915, discharged 10 January 1919. (6)
Lot 998
*WWI. A DCM group to Corporal C. Smith, Royal Army Medical Corps. Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (1417 Pte - A.L. Cpl - C. Smith. No.5. F.A. R.A.M.C.), 1914 Star and Bar (1417 Pte C. Smith. R.A.M.C.), British War and Victory Medals (1417 Cpl. C. Smith. R.A.M.C.), good very fine DCM London London Gazette 21 October 1918 C. Smith, R.A.M.C. (Winchester) 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When a shelter containing wounded was being shelled he displayed great courage. He was largely instrumental in having the wounded removed to safety, but was himself buried and wounded when the shelter was blown in. He also rendered invaluable service as a dresser with the ambulance.' (4)
Lot 999
*WWII. An interesting bracelet made up of miniature medals Attributed to Brigadier G.E.T.H. Evans, O.B.E., M.C., K.P.M., comprising Order of the British Empire, Military Cross, 1937 Coronation Medal, Kings Police Medal for Distinguished Service, Territorial Efficiency, Medal, General Service Medal, 1953 Coronation Medal, 1935 Jubilee Medal, all electroplated together with two photograph albums covering the career of Brigadier Evans plus record of service from the Colonial Office Brigadier G.E.T.H Evans served on the Western Front with the Artists Rifles and Royal Fusiliers, post war service saw him rise to senior rank in the Indian Police (1921-47), he served principally as Control Commission for Germany and finally as Brigadier and Public Safety Adviser to the G.O.C., Egypt (1952-55), Evans was recalled at the time of the Suez Crisis and was based at Port Said as a Civil Affairs Officer on General Sir Hugh Stockwell's Staff. Evans' full size medals were sold at DNW on 29 June 2006 (Lot 1071). (a small carton)
Lot 243
An Elizabeth II silver police medal for Distinguished Police Service awarded to Frederick A Statham Ch. Supt. Gloucestershire Constab with blue and white striped ribbon in a Royal Mint Presentation box CONDITION REPORTS The interior to the box has some discolouration. The medal itself has tarnishing and surface scratches. Inscribed to "Frederick A Statham. Ch. Supt. Gloucestershire Constab". Ribbon has some dirt. Otherwise general wear and tear conducive with age and use - see images for more details.
Lot 263
A Victorian Naval General Service Medal with Syria bar awarded to Henry Fowler (this bar was awarded for operations on the coast of Syria from 10th September - 4th November 1840 and the blockade of Egyptian Ports September - December 1840 - 7057 Bars awarded) CONDITION REPORTS Ribbon is missing. Has tarnish and surface scratches. The bar is broken at one end. There are some small dents to the edges. General wear and tear conducive with age and use. See images for further details.
Lot 200
A SILVER ARTIST RIFLES DISH by PROVENANCE PAUL BENNETT VC-MC. A circular silver dish with Artists Rifles badge in the centre, with Hallmark for London 1919. Given to his Godson by Eugene Paul Bennet 2nd Worcester Regt, whose Victoria Cross was gazetted in 1916. Also two framed portrait photographs and a 1929 Victoria Cross Winners Dinner House of Lords Legion book, with presentation inscription. Known by his middle name Paul he became a 2/Lt on the 1/1/1915 formerly Private Number 1253 28th London Regt, into the 2nd Worcestershire Regt. His VC was for an attack in November 1916. Near Le Transloy, France, 5th November 1916. For most conspicuous bravery in action when in command of the second wave of the attack. Finding that the first wave had suffered heavy casualties, its commander killed and the line wavering, Lieut Bennett advanced at the head of the second wave, and by his personal example of valour and resolution reached his objective with but sixty men. Isolated with his small party, he at once took steps to consolidate his position under heavy rifle and machine-gun fire from both flanks, and, although wounded he remained in command directing and controlling. He set an example of cheerfulness and resolution beyond all praise, and there is little doubt that but for his personal courage the attack would have checked at the outset. His Military Cross was awarded on January 1st 1916. He was also Mentioned in Despatches by Sir John French. Born Stroud Gloucester 12/1/1892 and educated at Marling School he enlisted in the Artists Rifles, whilst employed at the Bank of England. He went with his Regiment to France in October 19th 1914. Entitled to 1914 Star & Bar After the war in 1922 he married Violet Forster, they had two children. His son John died young of Pneumonia whilst at Eton, and his daughter Elizabeth died of Cancer in 1978 (served in the WRAF in WW11) In later life he was a Lawyer a QC and a Magistrate, later retiring to live in Italy. The famous painting by Gilbert Holiday of 2/Lt Bennett leading the charge with spade in hand, hangs in the Worcester Regiment Museum. The Legion Book has the inset card details. This copy of 'The Legion Book' was presented by H R H The Prince of Wales to Captain E P Bennett VC.MC, on the occasion of the V.C's Dinner held in the House of Lords, London, on Saturday, November 9th 1929. The first formal portrait of Captain Bennett in Court Dress (QC) wearing his miniature medals. 19.1/4" x 13.1/4". The second in RAF uniform with VR collars, wearing his medal ribbons and ATC on the sleeve. 16.3/4" x 12.3/4" Both bear the studio signatures below the portraits. See Illustration
Lot 206
A QSA (4 bars) 1914 STAR & BAR TRIO 7th & 5th DRAGOON GDS. A Queens South Africa medal with four bars, Cape Colony-Orange Free State also South Africa 1901 & S Africa 1902. Named to 5442 Pte D Coupland 7th Drgn Gds, An early war entry 1914 Star and Bar, named to 9267 Pte D Coupland. 5th/D Gds. British War & Victory Medals, named to 9267 Pte D Coupland 5/D.Gds. David Coupland served in South Africa and was awarded the Queens Medal and Four Clasps, each confirmed on the roll. However it also states entitled to a KSA medal, presumably an administration error, at the time. It does not appear that it was issued, due to his bars awarded. In the Great War he was in shown as entering the theatre of war, 6/8/1914 also awarded his under fire bar. Serving with the Machine gun Corps from February 1916, thence with the Reserve Cavalry Regiment. Copies of his service details are with the group.
Lot 210
AN IGS BAR BURMA 85-87 TO THE RIFLE BRIGADE. An India 1854 Service Medal with bar Burma 1885-87, named to 1119 Pte G Bunce 1st Battalion R Brigade. Born in Wiltshire George Bunce enlisted in the 4th Battalion of the Rifle Brigade in March 1877, aged 21 years and 6 Months. Transferring to the 1st Battalion on the 25th June 1877. He served in India for some 6 years, namely in Upper Burma from October 1886 until February 1889. After service at home he was discharged on Termination of Engagement in February 1889. His medal is confirmed on the rolls, copies of attestation and service are with the lot.
Lot 211
AN R A M C GROUP OF FOUR MEDALS. A Queens South Africa Medal with bars Natal and Transvaal, named to 12775 Pte H C Prett RAMC. British War & Victory Medals named to 12775 W O Cl 1 H C Prett RAMC. George V Long Service Good Conduct Medal named to 12775 S Sjt H C Prett RAMC. Herbert Charles Prett enlisted in 1899, serving in the South African War (Medal with two clasps) He was also awarded the Kings South Africa Medal with two clasps. He is entitled to a 1914 Star serving in France from 10/8/1914. Details from Southampton Roll in the Gt War. He enlisted in 1899 and served through the South African Campaign. On the outbreak of war in August 1914 he was sent to the Western Front. There he took an active part in important engagements on various sectors and rendered valuable services until the cessation of hostilities. Still with the RAMC as a S-Major in 1920, his address was 15 Peterborough Rd, Southampton. He later served with His Majestys Custom & Excise as a Waterguard Officer. He died in 1951. With CD and photocopied details.
Lot 212
A MERITORIUS SERVICE MEDAL GROUP OF FOUR. RF & R BERKS. British War & Victory Medals named to L-10931 Sjt J W Perrior R Fus. An Armyn Long Service Good Conduct Medal GV named to 10931 Cpl J W Perrior R Fus. A George V1 Meritorius Service Medal named to 6447657 Sjt J W Perrior R. Berks. John William Perrior enlisted in the Middlesex Regiment as a boy aged 14 years old in 1901. He served later with the Middlesex Regiment from July 1916 to January 1919. Afterwards in East Prussia in 1920. Interestingly in his attestation notes, he has a Tattoo on his right wrist of a Horseshoe aged 14 years. Also a 27" chest weighing 72 Lbs at 4' 4.1/2". Transferred to the Royal Fusiliers as a Bandsman (Boy) in 1904, reaching 18 years in July 1904. Promoted to Sergeant in 1920, to Overseas in the same year. In 1923 promoted Band Sergeant, from Sgt Drummer. His Military Character noted as Exemplary. A most reliable intelligent NCO who has always done remarkably well. Trustworthy and sober 1st Class Musician and side drummer. Good Athelete. Listed as having a 1914/15 Star issued, with many copied service records with the lot and Death Certificate,
Lot 221
A TERRITORIAL FORCE EFFICIENCY MEDAL TO SJT CANNELL RE. A George V Territorial Efficiency medal named to 510282 Sjt T Cannell RE. Thomas Cannell was issued with British War & Victory Medals on his MIC details. He was also serving in the Wiltshire Regt as 748 and again in the RE number (T) 4201. He also received a Silver Wound Badge under List RE / 4628 In the Territorial Force under number 5212, he was an acting Company Sergeant Major and at one time was hospitalised in 1917 with Influenza. A note with the medals suggests he may have been serving in the Wessex Division RE, before being draughted into the 58th Divisional Signals Company.
Lot 239
A PUNJAB FRONTIER IGS TO THE SOMERSET L I. An 1895 India General Service Medal named to 3071 Pte G Dyzon 1st Battn Som L I. Bar Punjab Frontier 1897-98. George Dyzon also served in the South African war and is entitled to a QSA with bars Cape Colony-Orange Free State-Tugela Heights and Relief of Ladysmith, whilst serving in the 2nd Battn. Presumably his Brother? 3509 T Dyzon served with him in both wars earning a QSa bars Transvaal and SA 1902. 1st & 2nd SLI.
Lot 244
A TERRITORIAL EFFICIENCY MEDAL etc. A George V1 T E Medal named to 4389365 Cpl A Lawson R. North.D. Fus, with top bar Territorial. An unnamed QE11 1953 Coronation Medal, also two mounted groups of miniatures. The first Bwm & Victory, Defence & War Medals. The second 1939/35 , Africa, Italy & France-Germany Stars, Defence & War with MID emblem.
Lot 246
A GT WAR-GORDONS-SPECIAL CONSTABULARY GROUP. A 1914/15 Star named to 1672 Pte G Brodie Gord. Highrs. British War & Victory medals named to 1672 Pte G A Brodie Gordons. Defence & War Medals unnamed as issued, a GV1 Special Constabulary Medal named to George A Brodie with affixed Long Service 1960 bar. George Alexander Brodie was born in 1897 and served in France from February 1915 with his regiment. He was placed on the reserve in 1919, in WW11 he again served his country. He passed away in 1972.
Lot 254
A SCOTTISH MILITARY PRIZE MEDAL etc. Of two piece construction in silver coloured metal, for neck wear. Weighing 29.5 grams engraved, '9th A A V Challenge Medal 22nd April 1882' on the obverse. Won by Sergeant D C Mc Phail 14th October 1884. A silver coloured metal oval medallion engraved with, 'Presented to M A Ballantyne one of the crew of the winning boat in the Club Race. (2)
Lot 255
A MASONIC MEDAL AND SILVER BOXING PRIZE etc. A Lodge of Friendship Medal 1858 with bar No 750 on the ribbon, hallmarked in silver-gilt. A 1935 Silver Jubilee medallion in silver, a French Ministerie De L'Agriculture mounted award on a partial silver chain. A silver 1887 dated London Harriers Boxing Prize Medallion. Two cased silver medallions, etc
Lot 26
A LIGHT BRIGADE CHARGERS SWORD & SCABBARD. The 1821/22 pattern Cavalry sword of Capt John Atkins Pickworth, of the 8th Kings Irish Hussars. One of the 600 chargers, immortalized by Lord Tennyson, later to be commissioned and have some 35 years service in the Regiment before retirement. Hon Captain and Knight of Windsor, he died at Windsor Castle in 1901 aged 77 years. The sword has a 35./12" blade with the Regimental Crest and Motto, Smalpage & Son of Maddox St, London as the maker or cutler. With Battle Honours from Leswarree to Central India on the VR cypher blade. His initials with the J entwined with A and P in the forte, are on the exceptionally clean and crisp blade. Complete with a three bar steel hilt and steel scabbard with two hanging loops. John Atkins Pickworth was born in 1824 and enlisted in the 8th Hussars in 1840. He sailed on H M T Medora for the Eastern Campaign on the 27/4/1854. He was in the Recce for Silistria, the battles of Alma, Balaklava, Imkermann and the Tchernays, affairs of Bulganah and McKenzies Farm, siege and fall of Sebastopol. He was awarded the Medal with four clasps, French and Turkish Medals. He was promoted Troop Serjeant the day after taking part in the Charge of the Light Brigade, 26/10/1854. He after a brief period of Home Service sailed for the campaign in India on the 16/10/1857, on St Lawrence an East India Company Ship. By this time he was Regimental Sergeant-Major of the 8th Hussars. During the Campaign he was present at the Capture of Kotah and reoccupation of Chundaree, the Battle of Kota ke Serai and Capture of Gwalior and the action at Boordah, Awarded the Mutiny Medal and Clasp. Appointed Cavalry Depot 28/4/1875, retiring as Hon Captain in April 1878. He was awarded Half Pay and made a Knight of Windsor by Her Majesty on thye same day. He died at Windsor Castle aged 77 years. His Times Obituary reads; He served for upwards of 35 years with the 8th Hussars. He was in the Squadron that charged in and through the enemy camp at Kota-Keseria, where many guns were captured. Twice mentioned in the Records of The Regiment, 'Having distinguished himself by his steadiness and coolness in keeping the men together and the squadron unbroken after the death of his officers in The Charge of The Light Brigade at Balaklava. Again in the Indian Mutiny at Kote-Keserai when owing to the death of hisd officer, he commanded the troop during the retreat. Awarded the vacant commission on Lt Reilly's death in action. Recommended for a Victoria Cross, according to regimental sources. Photographs and further details are available on many websites. See Illustration
Lot 280
A QUEENS GALLANTRY & POLICE EXEMPLARY SERVICE PAIR. A Queens Gallantry Medal in case of issue named to Nigel Timothy Bryant, at the time serving as a Constable. A Police Exemplary Service Medal in case of issue, named to Sergt N T Bryant. The London Gazette Monday 18th March 1975. Honours & Awards. Awarded the Queens Gallantry Medal. Constable Nigel Timothy Bryant, Sergeant Arthur Kelso and Inspector Robert Roxby Neville, Kent County Constabulary. When an emergency call was received in the early hours of the morning that a man had fallen from the pier into the River Thames, the area crew car, which included Constable Bryant, were already engaged on another call nearby. Leaving the other crew to deal with this, Constable Bryant went to the pier. He saw a man struggling in the water some 30 yards from the shore. Pausing only to remove his jacket and shoes, the Constable entered the water and swam to the man and with some difficulty was able to bring him alongside the pier supports. Inspector Neville and Sergeant Kelso had also been notified of the incident and drove to the pier. On arrival they found a number of onlookers on the pier steps and from what they were told they were able to locate Constable Bryant by means of hand torch. The Constable had managed to find a hold on supports and was holding the man. Whilst Sergeant Kelso returned to the car for a rope to lower to the Constable. Inspector Neville, believing that Constable Bryant would need some assistance in securing the rope, prepared to enter the water. At that moment the man started to struggle with Constable Bryant and broke free. He was again found with the aid of a hand torch and seen to be about 40 yards from the shore. Realising now that the man was in the river by design and not accident . Inspector Neville made sure that Constable Bryant was alright, and then entered the river. He swam to the point where the man had last been seen, searched and finally found him floating just beneath the surface. He dragged the man to the surface and tried to calm him, but he struggled violently with the officer and several times dragged him beneath the water. Inspector Neville managed to break the mans grip and was successful in keeping him on the surface. In the meantime Sergeant Kelso had collected a rope and returned to the pier. He could see Inspector Neville and the man struggling in the water, he quickly stripped and dived 20 feet into the river. He swam to Inspector Neville and the man who had been carried some 80 to 100 yards up river by the current. Together the two police officers were able to contain the mans violent struggling, despite being pulled beneath the surface again on a number of occasions. Eventually they were able to wrap the rope round him and temporarily secure him. The officers held onto the man until the Port of London Authority launch manoeuvred alongside them and dropped another rope which after some difficulty they managed to wrap around the man. The crew and the police officers managed to drag the man into the boat, but he continued to be extremely violent and a doctor also boarded the launch from another vessel. It took the efforts of two members of the crew, the two police officers and the doctor to restrain him. In entering the river at a point where it is extremely dangerous due to underwater currents Inspector Neville, Sergeant Kelso and Constable Bryant all displayed outstanding courage and a complete disregard for their personal safety when they rescued this mentally unbalanced man. Sergeant Bryant was serving on Portland when the huge storms hit the Island. He was in the boat then an inflatable craft, that rescued people from the floods in 1978 after the incredible waves struck. Images of him in that storm are with the medals, as is the one of him at Buckingham Palace after receiving his QGM. Nigel Bryant was born in Somerset in 1947. Growing up in Crewkerne or at nearby Hazelbury Plucknett, he was educated at Brymore School, Cannington before starting work at the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries. Realising that he would like to serve in the Police Force, he changed his career. Joining the County Police Force in Kent around 1968/69, he later transferred to the Dorset Police Force. After service totalling some 29 years, latterly in Sherborne then Dorchester he retired as an Acting Inspector. He was not given a long deserving retirement his selfless deeds merited, sadly he passed away aged 69 years. See Illustrations
Lot 281
A 1914 STAR/BAR TRIO 1st NORTHAMPTONSHIRE YEOMANRY. A 1914 Star & Bar, British War & Victory Medals also a Defence Medal, the first three named to 145055 Pte L Fleckner 1/1 North'N Yeo on the Star, T L Fleckner on the pair. 145055 Pte Thomas Leonard Fleckner enlisted at Northampton on the 11th December 1911. Proceeded to France on the 6th November 1914 and was then discharged as being no longer physically fit after 6 Years and 101 Days in the colours. 2 Years and 241 Days were served in France There are two MIC for Leo and Thomas Leonard Fleckner, one of which shows his award of a Silver Wound Badge on list CC 344 Living at 25 Stanger Rd, Norwood , London in 1937 where he presumably did Home Guard duties in WW11. With various original paperwork and Character/Discharge Certificates.
Lot 317
A 3rd DRAGOON GUARDS (RAC) GROUP OF THREE. An unnamed Oman General Service Medal in gilt bronze with Dhofar bar, unnamed as issued. A Campaign Service Medal named to Major C J O Phillips. 3rd DG with South Arabia bar. These two mounted for wear, also an Accession Medal C1970. Both awards have the crossed swords and sheathed Khanjar obverse and Dhofar Hills reverse. Sultan Qaboos bid Said above Sultan of Oman obverse legends. Christopher John Owen Phillips was born in London in 1930. 2/Lt 3rd Dragoon Guards 22/7/1950. Lt 22/7/1952. Captain 22/7/1956. Major 22/7/1963. Retired from the British Army 31/3/1968 He the served in an advisory role to the Sultan of Oman for some years. He died in London (Wandsworth) in 1991 aged 61 years.
Lot 330
GT WAR MEDALS-SWB-W S BADGE & ORIGINAL PAPERWORK British War & Victory medal pair named to M2-A T Spreadbrow A.S.C. A Silver wound Badge number 387209, with matching numbered certificate of issue. Dated 18th June 1918 issued from Woolwich Dockyard. Various letters to his wife Nancy and Discharge/Pension Certificates etc. Letters regarding his Gunshot Wound to the Back, from his Company Officer and best friends mother are amongst the paperwork. Telegram to confirm his Dangerous Wound, with a denial of permission to visit him in France at the Canadian C C Station from his Officer. With a partial recovery he was discharged and allowed to work at Swan Hunter Shipyard, wearing an official On War Service Badge. J Gaunt & Sons number 438248, which is with the group. His original Certificate of Discharge, another stating his being allowed on leave. 'Having had a Bath and being free of Vermin and Scabies'. A fascinating account of being wounded hopitalised and discharged, during the Great War. His wife resided at the family home at 13 Balfour Grove, Chiswick, London, W4.
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A 'CIVILIAN's GULF WAR GROUP OF THREE MEDALS etc. A Gulf War medal with bar 16 Jan to 28th Feb 1991, named to Mr G W Kimberley BAE. An Omani Peace Medal , also Glorious Fifteenth National Day Medal 1985, awarded to Warrant Officer Kimberley Sultan of Omans Air Force. Also a certificate from the Saudi Royal Air Force. Graham W Kimberley participated in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm (August 1990-March 1991). Various photographs of planes Hunters & Jet Provost's/Jaguars and Graham Kimberley, etc. Also his epaulette After 16 years service in the Royal Air Force, he left to take up a position with the Royal Saudi Air Force in 1973. He left to join the Sultan of Oman's Air Force in 1981 to take up a position as Warrant Officer, serving in the Dhofar region during the Communist incursions . Hence the award of the two Omani Medals. In 1986 he left this post to return to the Royal Saudi Air Force, again as a Warrant Officer. It was here he served throughout Desert Storm and the Kuwait/Iraq war, for which he received his Gulf War Medal.
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A NAVAL BRIGADE 1914 STAR & ROYAL FLEET RESERVE LSGC GROUP. A 1914 Star with Rosette on the ribbon, named to R.M.A 13976 Pte S E Carew R M Brigade. British War & Victory Medals named to R.M.A. 13976 Gnr S E Carew. A George V Royal Fleet Reserve Long Service Good Conduct Medal, named to R.M.A 13976 (Ply B 1911) S E Carew Marine R.F.R. Stanley Eli Carew enlisted in Bristol aged 17 years in 1914. He served on among others HMS Royal Sovereign which was commissioned to late to take part in the Battle of Jutland. Admiral John Jellicoe ordered her to remain at anchor, her crew not considered up to scratch, due to limited training time only. She served with the Fleet for the rest of the War, seeing service also between the wars. In WW11 she was loaned to the Soviets and returned almost as only fit for scrap. He served until 1936 and his documents of service and ships postcards, are included in the lot. Including the loss of the ships cat 'Ginger' Drowned at Sea 20th July 1917. 'A late Shipmate' who was loved by all. Crew of the ship and Ships Entertainment etc.
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AN 1887 CASED R MINT BRONZE MEDALLION. Number 1733 in Christopher Eimer's book in original case with card present. The Royal Arms are in gold on the red box lid, fitted inner with original card 'Jubilee Medal 1887. Description of the design on the reverse, the next line followed by a further 18 lines of text. Victoria Regina et Imperatrix obverse, 'In Commemoration' reverse.
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