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Click here to subscribeSingle Campaign Medals, China War Medal 1900, disk only, awarded to (Mr. H.W. Walker.), lacking suspension but toned fineMr H.W. Walker was awarded the China War Medal with the clasp “Relief of Pekin”. The award of his medal is to be found in WO 100/97 page 113, China Medal Roll – Chinese Regiments and Volunteers, Interpreters, War Correspondents and Civilians. The Roll is annotated “Late Engineer, Royal Navy”. Sold with a copy of the Roll.
Miscellaneous, A collection of Buttons, Badges, Lapel badges etc. Including: A Sheffield and Hallamshire Veteran’s Guild Badge - a large cast gilt metal badge comprising a laurel wreath surmounted by the Royal Crest; within the wreath a title strap; the centre with representation of Royal Shield, rifles, anchor, star etc., suspended below the badge, the figure of St, George and The Dragon, rev. with replacement pin pitting, inscribed (Lt. Col. J.E. Bingham, President. RC Colver Esq, Treasurer, C. Partington Hon Sec.); 22 General Service, R.C.A.F., Royal Navy, A.R.P, Rotherham Borough Police Buttons; 6 Air Raid Precaution badges, silver, two hallmarked “a” 1936 the remaining 4 hallmarked “c” 1938; 1 O.H.M.S lapel badge; 1 War Munition Volunteer Badge, numbered (10554); 3 On War Service Badges, blue enamel, 1914; 1 On War Service Badge 1915 blue and white enamel, numbered (42209) to reverse; 1 Silver war Badge numbered (B 221130); 11 Red Cross Badges; A King’s Royal Rifle Corps Cap badge; A King’s Royal Rifle Corps Collar badge; The Loyal Regiment Cap badge, pin fastening to reverse; York And Lancaster Cap badge, pin fastening to rear; Royal Air Force Cap badge; Royal Corps of Signals Cap badge; Army Service Corps, GVR, Cap badge; The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Cap badge; The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) Collar badge; The Highland Light Infantry Cap badge, by J.R. Gaunt all with King’s Crown; Crimea Medal clasps, Alma, Inkermann, joined by a proper carriage but this turned into a brooch, securing pin missing; and assorted metal crowns, shoulder titles and sweetheart brooches, all good to very good to fine (Lot) Colonel Bingham commanded 1st W, York RE Volunteers. His 1915 obituary states his great interest in the welfare of old soldiers and in the 1892 Crimean and Indian Veterans’ Association. Bosley's have recorded another one of these medals, awarded to Pte C Partington 1st Rl Dragoons, appeared at auction with his Crimean Medals in 1996.
World Orders and Decorations, Irun Medal (Officers), awarded to Lieutenant General Evans, Spanish National Army (IRUN Lieut. Genl. Evans Sp’ Na’ Army 17 May 1837), very fine After research the most likely recipient of this medal is believed to be General Sir George de Lacy Evans, born 1787 in Moig, County Limerick. General Evans fought with the British Army in the War of 1812, where he served at the burning of Washington, Quatre Bras and Waterloo, the First Carlist War, where he commanded the British Legion, and the Crimean War. He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath and a Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour. He served as Member of Parliament for Rye from 1830 to 1832 and Westminster 1833-41 and 1846-65. He died on the 9th January 1870 and is buried in Kensal Green Cemetery, London. His medals are on display at the Queen’s Own Royal Hussars Museum, Warwick. In May 1837, while the bulk of the Carlist Army was absent on the Royal Expedition, the troops of the Liberal garrison of San Sebastian led by Lacy Evans, Commander of the British Auxiliary Legion, launched an offensive to take the joining the city with the French border. They had just received reinforcements from troops in Portugalete and close to 20,000 men left San Sebastian to take Lezo, Rentería, Astigarraga and Hernani on the 14th and 15th of May. Espartero set up base in Hernani, in order to protect Evans' troops, which were heading to Oiartzun and the mouth of the river Bidasoa. The Carlists abandoned Oiartzun when they saw Jáuregui's division advancing, but decided to stand firm in Irun. This garrison was defended at the fort of "El Parque" and the Town Hall, which had been fortified for the occasion. Just 500 Carlists, made up of troops and volunteers, faced Evans' 12,000 men, 5,000 of whom were British and recently humiliated in the Battle of Oriamendi. On the afternoon of the 16th, the British artillery began bombarding, but only managed to take the houses outside the city walls. The offensive began again at daybreak on the 17th and lasted all day because of the strong Carlist defence. The Liberal cannons were not powerful enough, so they were forced to attack with the infantry and take the city almost house by house, suffering many casualties in the act. The Town Hall and fort finally surrendered that same afternoon. The long, drawn-out battle and numerous casualties gave rise to the sacking of the town, mainly by the British troops. Hondarribia surrendered the day after without resistance. The Guipuzcoan border was now controlled by the Liberals.
World Orders and Decorations, Carlist Medal, (G.F. Herman. Capn. Rifles. Mily Sec.); Irun Cross (Colonel G.F. Herman); Order of Carol III, Knight’s badge, gold; Order of Carlos III, Commander’s Breast Star (Peck Oliver 1830s); Order of St Ferdinand, Officer’s Cross (contemporary); Order of St Ferdinand, 1st Class Breast Star (later, by Kretly); Order of St Ferdinand, 1st Class “Propeller” type badge, post 1856; Order of Isabella the Catholic, Knight’s Badge, pre 1857, toned very fine (8)
World Orders and Decorations, Turkey, Ottoman Empire, The Cretan Revolt Medal, pierced as usual, lacking suspender, a few contact marks otherwise toned fine The Greek uprising against Ottoman Rule began on May 14, 1866, when a group of Greek citizens demanded lower taxes and changes in the court system. Although their demands were met, Ottoman troops were mobilized immediately. Fighting broke out between Cretan Greeks and Turkish soldiers. Thousands of Greek volunteers arrived on the island from the mainland, and the Greek government appealed to the Western powers to intervene on their behalf. Britain and Austria, however, were opposed to intervention for the time being. Thus, the Ottoman armies achieved one of their most uncompromised victories of the century, settling the affair in 1869.
World Orders and Decorations, A WW2 “Flying Tigers” Purple Heart and DFC, Killed in Action, Group of 5 to Second Lieutenant Louis Samuel Zaleski, 529th “Flying Tiger” Squadron, 311th Fighter Group, US 14th Air Force, killed in action as a pilot of a P-51B, Mustang, on the 26th March 1945, whilst undertaking a dive-bombing mission near Kaifeng in Japanese-occupied China, crashing at Chiao-Tso, having completed 7 previous missions as part of the fighter escort for B-29 bombing operations against Japan, comprising: Purple Heart, Type 2 (1942-43), bronze gilt numbered 471389 (Slot Brooch) (Lt Louis Zaleski AAF); Distinguished Flying Cross, bronze issue (Slot Brooch) (Lt. Louis Zaleski AAF); American Campaign Medal 1941-45 (Crimp Brooch); Asiatic Campaign Medal, 1941-45 (Crimp Brooch); WW2 Victory Medal, 1941-1945, (Slot Brooch); the first two hand-engraved in blackened capitals, the remainder unnamed as issued. Medals mounted in glazed frame with U.S. Crest in brass, Silver Pilot’s wings marked “STERLING” and a 14th US Air Force Flying Tiger Squadron cloth patch, extremely fine (5) Second Lieutenant Louis Zaleski was born 18th August 1923, at 727 Bridge Street, New Kensington, Pennsylvania, USA, to Peter and Mary Zaleski. He enlisted into the US Army Air Force in February 1942, where he was sent to the University of Arkansas, in Fayetteville, for pilot training. As a cadet he is recorded as having an exemplary record having been “Top Gun” in his class. He received his commission and Silver Wings on the 12th March 1944, at Craig Field Alabama; he commenced active service in September 1944. He was killed in action over China 26 March 1944, and was soon after, 8th May 1945, awarded the Purple Heart. Extract from War Department Letter dated 16th May 1946: “It is revealed that the P-51 plane which he was piloting crashed at Chiao-Tso, China. His plane broke off from a formation of nine, flying eastward. Five planes broke off from the formation and began bombing the railroad bridge, seven miles west of the town, while the remainder continued flying east. At least five bombs were dropped when one plane started on a steep dive. It exploded mid-air: the right wing fell off and the plane dropped to the ground. It was in this location that your son lost his life. His body was recovered by a Kaifeng search team and identified by the watch and ring he wore.” His body was initially interred in the United States Military Cemetery, Shanghai, China, after a full military funeral, before later being repatriated at his Mother’s request to his home town of New Kennington Pennsylvania. Sold with a full dossier of photocopy letters, typed biography complied by the family, clippings and original newspaper clippings. Note: Purple Hearts numbered between 400001to 600000 were manufactured under contract dated 1st July 1942 by Charles M. Robbins, Co. Inc.
Single Campaign Medals, Natal Rebellion Medal, no clasp, awarded to Private R.W. Van der Hoven of the Lower Tugela Division Militia Reserves (Pte. R.W. Van-Der-Hoven, LR. Tugela Mil. Res.), toned very fine Confirmed on Roll, 52 no-clasp medals issued to the Lower Tugela Division Militia Reserves.
Group of three: Queen’s Sudan (3736 Pte C Rose 21/L/cers); Imperial Service medal, Geo V issue with crowned head (Charles Rose); Khedive’s Sudan, 1 clasp Khartoum (engraved 3736 Pte C Rose 21st Lcrs). VF, recipient confirmed as having charged at Omdurman with 21st Lancers Note: Thinking the dry water course they were attacking contained 700 Hadendowah swordsmen, the 21st Lancers charged, only to find the actual force comprised approx 2700 mounted and infantry Dervishes formed 12 deep along their line. After the charge the Dervish force retreated under carbine fire. The 21st Lancers, who were joined by Winston Churchill for this action, had 21 officers and men killed with 119, out of 320, horses killed or wounded. Plate 1
Pair: Egypt 1882, no clasp (J. Bates Ord 2 Cl. HMS Thalia); Khedive’s Star 1882 VF. With this lot several items related to the recipient: Seaman Gunner Torpedo man 1st class cloth arm badge of 1885-90 period, his Gunnery Drill book 1882 and Musketry Instruction book 1882; Rifle Practice Instruction book 1885; 2 cap tallies: 1 white with gilt embroidered anchor/ HMS Powerful / anchor and black with gilt wire thread HMS Alexandra; his canvas “ditty” bag printed with his name (some repairs); a rubber stamp of recipient’s “signature”; a black silk apron embroidered with flowers etc, the waistband being a cap tally of HMS Swallow (a Union Flag motif slightly unstitched), the colours on the whole remain bright; a notebook showing diagrams of mines and poems etc (slightly AF), his named bible & common prayer books (latter front cover missing); photocards of recipient, wife, son and HMS Swallow; a touching poem “Think of Me” to his beloved wife Lucy enclosing pressed foliage; news cutting of wedding and his vellum service certificate. Plate 3 Note: Jesse Bates, born 6th May 1864 at Barcombe near Lewes. He served aboard HMS Thalia 2nd July 1882 to 6th October 1882, entitled to Egypt medal and bronze star, HMS Swallow 1 January 1887 to 4th March 1890, HMS Alexadra 8th March 1891 invalided out 4th September 1891. HMS Powerful not shown of his record. An enclosed memorial card shows recipient died May 12th 1893 aged 29.
Third Reich badges and insignia: Coastal artillery badge by Hermann Aurich (pin missing); SA sports badge (slight verdigris); DRL badges with swastika in brass and zinc; another (no pin, swastika removed); similar miniature stick pin; black wound badge; Danziger Luftschutzbund enamelled lapel badge; Kyffhauserbund “40 Jahre Krieger Verein” medal; 5 various metal eagle and swastika badges, and 10 other items. Average GC.
Belgium: Yser medal (2), Queen Elisabeth medal; War medal 1914-18 (2), (one with 2 bars); Cross for the Deported 1914-18 with 1914-1918 clasp. France: Great War medal 1914-18, Medal of Gratitude with blue star to ribbon; Verdun 1916 commemorative medal; WWII medal of the French Resistance. Average VF (10)
Three: Queen’s Sudan (engraved 3216 Se’g’t Tp’r F. Knight 21/L’crs); Army LS&GC medal, Victorian issue (engraved 3216 Sgt Tptr F. Knight 21/Huss); Khedive’s Sudan Medal, 1 clasp Khartoum (engraved 3216 Sgt Tptr F Knight 21st Lcrs) VF Plate 2 Note: September 2nd 1898: 3216 Sgt Trumpeter F Knight served with B Squadron 21st Lancers, and it fell to him to sound Colonel Martin’s order “Right Wheel Into Line” at Omdurman (the order to Charge was not sounded). Colonel Martin led the famous action against heavy odds in which the 21st Lancers won numerous decorations including 3 Victoria Crosses, and for which it was awarded its Imperial title. Winston Churchill who took part recalled “The Colonel...order “Right Wheel Into Line” to be sounded. The trumpet jerked out a shrill note, heard faintly above the trampling of horses and the noise of the riders. On the instant all the sixteen troops swung round and locked up into a long galloping line, and the 21st Lancers were committed to their first charge in war”
A small collection of Third Reich Customs officials’ cloth insignia, including 2 pairs of collar patches for Zollanwarter and Zollwachtmeister, a single collar patch, a cuff band for Zollbeamter, a scarce memorial card for a customs Zollbeamter, and 4 other items; also 2 woven cloth RAD arm badges, one numbered “319 over 4”, GC, in a display case; also a small quantity of other insignia, including a velvet cuff and 2 odd collar tabs of a Luftwaffe Forestry officer; 6 uncut woven DRL championship badges; 4 uncut woven “WVD Brussel” badges; a woven DAF sports vest emblem, and a small quantity of other items including rank chevrons and medal ribbons. Average GC
5 cap badges: Royals, 3rd H small, R Fus, officer’s bronze Lincoln star (blades broken) and HAC brass grenade; a Lusitania medal; a 2nd Life Gds gilt shoulder strap; a Black Watch sporran cantle; an Army Cyclists officers large button; a bugle (no mouthpiece) with coloured cords; a trench art RA shell case vase on bullet legs; sundry other items. QGC to GC
USA: Medal for Service 1917-1919 Presented by the State of New York, numbered 32992, VF. Italy: Victory medal 1914-18 VF; Belgium: Political Prisoners Cross 1940-45 AF. 2 German Naval Veterans Association medals. France: a cross commemorating “La Marne 1914, Yser 1915, Verdun, La Somme 1916” NVF (6)
WOOD BOX CONTAINING WWII 1939-45 MEDAL & 1 MINIATURE DRESS MEDAL 1939 -45 AWARDED TO 19123766 TROOPER PAUL BRIGHTWELL, A WHITE METAL BADGE FOR 'KING & EMPIRE' SERVICES RENDERED, A GILDED & ENAMELED BADGE FOR 'HOME & COUNTRY' WOMENS INSTITUTE, 1 ST JOHN'S AMBULANCE BADGE, 1 CLOTH HOME GUARD ARM BAND & SOLDIER BADGE, TOGETHER WITH RELATED EPHEMERA & PHOTO.
A George VI Meritorious Service medal inscribed D16307 Sjt. A.S.S.Mjr. W.E.Winkely Essex Yeo., a silver Volunteer Officers' decoration, Acting Warrant Officer whilst away from the Regiment, the group comprising Victory and British War Medal, Gift from Queen Alexandria Guildhall Banquet 1914, a Coronation of George V silver medal, an Essex silver medal, pips, Essex cap badges, buckle, silver A.R.P. badge and 1912 race medal, together with Elizabeth 1953 enamel badge. (19)
1914-1918 Imperial German group of five medals court mounted Germanic style. Comprising, 1914 Iron Cross, 2nd class; 1914 Brunswick War Merit 'Ernst August' Cross, 2nd class; German Legion of Honour Medal with Sword and Oakleaf Wreath to ribbon; Remembrance Cross of the Warrior League, with regimental device to ribbon for R. Jag, Bat. 24; German Marine Korps 'Flanders' Cross. (5)
20th century British and American campaign and service medals. Territorial Efficiency Medal and miniature to 2047186, Bmbr. FS Crown, RA; campaign Service Medal, Northern Ireland, to 24502485, Gnr JM Kerr, RA; India General Service Medal, North West Frontier 1937-39, to 12319 Sep Habis Khan, 5-13 FF Rifles; National Service Medal (unofficial); 1914-1918 Victory Medal, name deleted and 1914-1918 War Medal to J15528, CS Hider, AB, RN; together with four various regimental cap badges; also A Bronze Star, a Purple Heart and an Air Medal. (13)
Ulster Defence Regiment Service Medal and Presentation of Colours medal. A Campaign Service Medal with Northern Ireland clasp to 24724419, Pte. BP Alexander, UDR; together with a gilt metal medal engraved to Pte BP Alexander 'On The Occasion of the Presentation of Colours - 1991 - 4th (County Fermanagh) Battalion - Ulster Defence Regiment', in presentation case. (2)
1916 Rising 50th Anniversary 1966, silver medals by Vincze. Silver medals, one ounce and two ounces, designed by Paul Vincze and issued by Worboys, also De Valera one ounce silver medal by Spink, all in original boxes of issue.The 1916-1966 medals in this lot are one ounce and two ounces, and not as stated in the printed catalogue.
RUC and Special Constabulary medals. An RUC Special Constabulary Long Service Medal and a 1939-1945 Defence Medal to Special Constable William L Taggart, Ballyarnett, Derry, together with his bronze UVF badge; an RUC Service Medal to Reserve Constable WI Porter; also a Police Long Service and Good Conduct Medal to Samuel H McPherson; together with two police cap badges. (7)
Eamon de Valera gold commemorative medal. A cased 9 carat gold commemorative medal. Obverse: bust of Eamon de Valera facing left, EAMON DE VALERA UACHTARÁN NA HÉIREANN 1959-1973 Reverse: De Valera coat of arms. In case of issue with small booklet containing a biography by Liam O'Sullivan. 9 carat gold, by Jewellery & Metalwork Company, Dublin, 1976. 33g.
1893 GAA All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winner's medal to Cork. A rose and yellow gold medal by Long of Cork. The obverse engraved with a view of Blackrock Castle, Cork; the reverse engraved, 'G.A.A. - Hurling Championship - 1893 - All Ireland'. Cork was represented by Blackrock National Hurling Club; together with a parcel-gilt, white-metal medal, by O'Connors Cork, engraved, 'Challenge Match - Blackrock - & - Aghab Ullogue - Mallow - Oct 31. 97'. (2) The 1893 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship was won by Cork, who secured the title following a 6-8 to 0-2 defeat of Kilkenny in the final. The match was held at the Phoenix Park, Dublin, on 24 June 1894 with Cork represented by club side Blackrock, and Kilkenny, represented by Confederation. This was Cork's third All-Ireland title and they were the defending champions, becoming the first county to win back-to-back All-Ireland titles.
1897-1918 German Imperial medals. A Kaiser Wilhelm I Centenary medal, gilt; a Bavarian Military Merit Cross, 3rd class with crossed swords, retaining almost all original finish; a 1914-1918 Honour Cross with crossed swords, bronze, mounted Germanic-style; and a 1914-1918 Honour Cross for non-combatants, without swords. (4)
1975 Flag of Republic of South Vietnam, commemorating Dong Khoi Ben Tre 1960, and a group of three US medals. A satin banner embroidered 'Dong Khoi Ben Tre 1960'; together with Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Medal. (4) Dong Khoi was a movement led by members of the Viet Minh in South Vietnam from late 1959 to 1960, who urged people to revolt against the United States and the Republic of Viet Nam. This movement led to the founding of the South Vietnamese National Liberation Front .On 8 June 1969 a flag was adopted for the (communist) Republic of South Vietnam: red over blue, a five-pointed star over all. This became the only flag of South Vietnam from 30 April 1975, when the anti-communist regime collapsed, until 2 July 1975 when North and South Vietnam were united as the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
1939-1945 German awards and decorations. DRL Sportabzeichen in Gold - National Sports Badge in Gold. Maker marked 'Wernstien, Jena', retaining most of original finish; an Eastern Front medal, on correct ribbon; a West Wall medal, on correct ribbon; a War Merit Cross, 2nd class, with crossed swords. (4)
1916-1966 Golden Jubilee of the Easter Rising medals in 22 carat gold and sterling silver. Obverse: GPO Dublin in flames AISERI NA CASCA 1916-1966. Reverse: signatures of the Proclamation signatories. 1966 special hallmark, 22 carat gold, 2 ounces. With certificate no. 0042 from Thomas O'Connor & Sons Ltd.; together with a silver version of the medal. (2)
1933-1938 German Anschluss and Sudetenland medals and three National Socialist 'Day' badges. First Anschluss (Austria) 15 Marz 1938 medal; Annexation of the Sudetenland (Czechoslovakia) 1st October 1938 medal; 1933 Day of German Art badge; 1934 German Labour Day badge; and 1935 German Labour Day badge. (5)
19th and 20th century French medals. A collection of French medals including, Commemorative medal of the 1870–1871 War; War Cross (Crois de Guerre) 1914-1918; 1914–1918 Commemorative war medal; War Cross (Crois de Guerre) 1939-1945; Leigon of Honour, Chevalier; National Order of Merit, Officer; Military Medal, 3rd Republic; Resistance medal; 1939–1945 Commemorative War Medal; Cross for Military Valour; War Cross for Foreign Operational Theaters; Honour medal for work; Honour medal of agriculture; National Defence Medal, Gold and Silver grades. (19)
1897-1918 German Imperial medals. A Bavarian Military Merit Cross, 3rd class with crown and crossed swords, retaining almost all original finish; a 1914-1918 Honour Cross with crossed swords, bronze, mounted Germanic-style; and a 1914-1918 Honour Cross, black for next-of-kin of non-combatants, without swords; and a a 1914-1918 Kyffhauserbund medal. (4)
1939-1945 German awards and badges. A machine embroidered yellow breast eagle on dark blue wool backing; a pair of silver grey obergefreiter's sleeve rank chevrons; three War Merit Cross, 2nd class, with crossed swords, bronze; a die-stamped black wound badge; and three various medal ribbon bars. (9)
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