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Click here to subscribeWW2 2nd Bn Border Regiment Casualty Group of Four Medals.Awarded to 2752123 Private James Duffin Adams, who died on the 10th May 1942. Comprising: General Service Medal, clasp "Palestine", "2752123 PTE J.D. ADAMS BORD R", 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, War Medal. Medals loose.Private James Duffin Adams died on the 10th May 1942 and now rests in the Calcutta (Bhowanipore) Cemetery Kolkata.
WW1 4th Bn Border Regiment Unusual Combination Group of Three Medals.Awarded to 200279 Sergeant Fred Horsfield 4th Bn Border Regiment. Comprising: British War Medal, "200279 SJT BORD R", Territorial War Medal, "1505 PTE BORD R", Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVR) "200279 SJT 4-BORD R". Medals loose.Medal Index Card confirms this trio full entitlement for Great War service.
1st Volunteer Company Border Regiment Casualty Queen's South Africa Medal.Awarded to "7246 PTE A.T. BIRKETT VOL COY BORDER REGT". Bearing four clasps "Cape Colony", "Orange Free State", "Transvaal", "South Africa 1901". Official correction to initial. Private A.T. Birkett is listed on the Boer War Casualty Roll "South African Field Force". JB Hayward & Sons as Died Enteric on 26/02/1901 at Norval's Pont (Official casualty roll location: Norvals Pont). On the roll the regimental number is correct, but initial given as "C". The medal rolls shows also entitled to the clasp "Natal"
WW1 11th (Lonsdale) Bn Border Regiment 1916 Casualty Medal Group.Awarded to 13645 Sergeant William Blundell Alderson, who was Killed in Action March 1916. Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal, "13645 SJT W. ALDERSON BORD R" (Please note initial "W" only to medals), medals loose.13645 Sergeant William Blundell Alderson a native of Maryport Cumberland he landed in France on the 23rd November 1915. Serving with D Company on the 9th March 1916 he was detailed to a wiring party. The party came under Germany artillery fire and Sergeant Alderson was killed along with his Officer Second Lieutenant Robinson.
WW1 11th (Lonsdale) Bn Border Regiment Group of Three Medals.Awarded to "13436 PTE H NATTRASS BORD R" Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals LoosePrivate Harry Nattrass is confirmed as serving with the 11th Lonsdale Battalion and landed in France on the 23th November 1915. He was demobbed on the 8th May 1919.
WW1 11th (Lonsdale) Bn Border Regiment Group of Three Medals.Awarded to "15308 PTE R.S. HORN BORD R" Comprising: 1914/15 Star and British War Medal,Victory Medal. Medals LoosePrivate Robert S Horn is confirmed as serving with the 11th Lonsdale Battalion and landed in France on the 23th November 1915. He was demobbed on the 8th May 1919.
WW1 Border Regiment Military Medal, MSM Long Service Group of Eight Medals.Awarded to Sergeant Edward Redhead MM., MSM. Comprising: Military Medal "9584 PTE BORD R" (RENAMED), 1914/15 Star "PTE BORD R", British War Medal, Victory Medal, "PTE BORD R", India General Service Medal, clasp Waziristan 1921-24" "3589485 SJT BORD R", Defence Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (GVIR) "3589485 SJT E REDHEAD M.M. BORDER", Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR FM Bust", "3589485 SJT E REDHEAD M.M. BORD R" Medals loose.The announcement of the award of the Military Medal appeared in the Edinburgh Gazette on the 9th October 1918 and gives his home town as Workington. Sergeant Edward Redhead landed at Gallipoli on the 25th April 1915. The award of the IGS is confirmed.
Boer War 24th (Westmoreland and Cumberland) Coy. Imperial Yeomanry Queen's South Africa MedalAwarded to "2094 SQ.S.MAJOR W.R. ALLEN 24TH COY IMP YEO". Bearing the three clasps "Cape Colony", "Orange Free State", "Transvaal". Slightly polished.Squadron Sergeant Major Walter Robert Allen originally enlisted into the 14th Hussars in 1882. He transferred to the Westmoreland & Cumberland Yeomanry on the 1st January 1898 with the rank of SQ.S. Major. He is confirmed as serving with the Yeomanry in South Africa and was discharged on the 19th January 1904. This appears to be his only medal entitlement.
Westmoreland & Cumberland Yeomanry Officer's Queen's South Africa Medal.Awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Baron Josceline Fitzroy Bagot, who was Mentioned in Despatches in South Africa whilst serving as Chief Military Censor. The Queen's South Africa Medal bears three clasp "Cape Colony", "Orange Free State", "Transvaal". Engraved Officer style naming "MAJOR J. FITZROY BAGOT MP WEST & CUM YEO". Lieutenant Colonel Baron Josceline Fitzroy Bagot was born in October 1854. He was commissioned into the Grenadier Guards in 1875 and was appointed Aide-de-Camp to the governor-general of Canada in 1881"“1882 and 1888"“1889. He joined the Westmoreland & Cumberland Yeomanry with the rank of Captain in 1888 and was promoted Major in October 1901. In 1892 he had won the seat of Kendal and as a Conservative MP volunteered for service in South Africa landing in December 1899. He under took duties as Chief Military Censor. On 25 July 1900 he was appointed Acting Adjutant General and sailed for England with mail for Lord Roberts. On his return he retired from the Yeomanry with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and continued as a MP Losing his seat in 1906, he regained it in 1910. In 1913 he was created a Baron but died before it was confirmed, the Baronetcy passing to his son.
WW1 Royal Flying Corps "Old Contemptible" Member Casualty Pair of Medals.Awarded to "1163 SJT C. JACKSON RFC". Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal. Sergeant Charles Jackson was a direct entrant into the RFC enlisting on the 18th March 1914. He landed in France after the 1st January 1916 and whilst serving at the Engine Repair shop depot was accidentally Killed on the 11th November 1917. Information supplied by the vendor believes he was hit by a rotating propellor. He was issued the BWM & VM.
WW1 Royal Air Force RAF Kite Balloon Officer Pair of Medals.Awarded to "2/LIEUT W.W. BRANDER RAF". Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal. BWM Officially re-impressed. Second Lieutenant William William Brander was commissioned into the RAF in April 1918 and is confirmed as serving as a Kite Balloon Officer.
WW2 RAF Battle of Britain Attributed Aircrew Europe Star and Medal Ribbon.This Star and uniform ribbon bar are attributed to Flight Lieutenant Rodney Murrey Steele, who served during the Battle of Britain as an Air Gunner with 235 Squadron. Comprising: Aircrew Europe Star ... Clasp "France & Germany" (loose) ... Uniform ribbon bar: 1939/45 Star, with Rosette, Aircrew Europe Star, with Rosette, Africa Star ... Fragment of a letter signed "R.W. Steele". Overall GC.Flight Lieutenant Rodney Murrey Steele, joined 235 Squadron on the 4th September 1940. The Squadron operated the Bristol Blenheim. He is confirmed on the Battle of Britain Roll.
Royal Air Force India General Service Medal Clasp "Waziristan 1919-21"Awarded to "142222 AC2 T.A. DAVIES RAF" Official correction to number.AC2 Thomas Arthur Davies enlisted into the RAF on the 13th April 1918. He was on home establishment until April 1919 when he joined 20 Squadron. He was discharged in February 1920
Royal Air Force India General Service Medal Clasp "Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919"Awarded to "197023 A.C. II F.A. YARNOLD RAF" AC2 Frank Albert Yarnold enlisted into the RAF in June 1918. He embarked to France on the 3rd October 1918 serving with 18 Squadron and later 99 Squadron. After service with 102 Squadron he was discharged on the 26th June 1921. He was awarded the BWM, VM and IGS.
WW2 RAF Royal Air Force Outstanding Bomber Command Triple Operation Tour DFC, DFM Pair of Medals.Awarded to Pilot Officer Bernard Cunningham Bull, an Air Gunner who flew his first operation on the night of the 24th February 1941 in a Wellington Bomber of 218 Squadron. Comprising: Distinguished Flying Cross (reverse engraved 1945). Mounted as single medal in case, Distinguished Flying Medal '905503 F/Sgt B.C. Bull RAF'. Mounted as a single medal as worn. The medals are accompanied by original Air Ministry Letter dated 6th July 1945 giving details of the award of the DFC and a WW2 medal forwarding address giving Mr B.C. Bull as living in Wimbledon. Near VGC.The announcement of the Distinguished Flying Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 25th May 1945. The official recommendation states' P/O Bull has now completed his third tour of operations. He has participated six times in attacks on Cologne, six times on Bremen, five times against Kiel, and in many other raids on targets deep in Germany, including the capital itself. In his third tour he has also operated in support of the Army. He has flown with his squadron as a mid-under gunner, and his work has always been of the highest order, both in the air and on the ground. By his courage and coolness and his great experience of operational flying he has been an invaluable addition to the Squadron personnel and has greatly helped in the training of less experienced gunners. He is strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.' Dated 24th January 1945. The Station Commander of RAF Mildenhall wrote: 'Strongly recommended. The record of devotion to duty and sustained operational operational endeavour of this Officer is exceptional. The splendid example he has set has been outstanding.'The announcement of the Distinguished Flying Medal appeared in the London Gazette on the 29th December 1942. The recommendation states. '16th October 1942. Flight Sergeant Bull is an Air Gunner of No.218(Gold Coast) Squadron who, between February 1941 and August 1942, completed 56 operational sorties with a total of 317 operational hours. His record is one of sustained courage and distinction. In April 1941, he was in the front turret of a Wellington aircraft which attacked the aerodrome of Marane, south of Bordeaux. The aircraft made a diving attack on two hangars which were already on fire. Flight Sergeant Bull sprayed the bullets from his two Brownings around the hangars and put out a searchlight. Three attacks were made, the last one at 500 feet, and Flight Sergeant Bull pumped several hundred rounds into four dispersed aircraft. In May 1941, Flight Sergeant Bull's aircraft was attacked off Cuxhaven by a Me109. He directed his Captain to turn so that the enemy machine was silhouetted against the Northern Lights. He then gave the German machine a short burst of fire and it disappeared rapidly. In July 1942, after bombing Bremen, Flight Sergeant Bull's aircraft was attacked near the Zuider Zee, first by a Me.110 and soon afterwards by two other unidentified aircraft, at least one of which was claimed to have been shot down, On 16th July 1942, on the way out of Lubeck, three Me109's attacked his Stirling in daylight over the Danish coast. After three sharp bursts from Flight Sergeant Bull, one of the enemy aircraft broke away emitting a long trail of dark blue smoke. The British machine went on and bombed its target. Throughout his stay with this squadron, Flight Sergeant Bull has distinguished himself by his eagerness and his very complete subservience of personal interest to duty. He is very strongly recommended for the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal. Pilot Officer Bernard Cunningham's operational career started with 218 Squadron on the evening of the 24th February 1941 with ops to Breast, a trip of 5 hours 35 minutes. Through out his operation Tour he flew regularly until his 34th op on the 23rd July 1942, when he was screened. The squadron now operating the Short Sterling Bomber. He appears to have started his second tour again with 218 Squadron on the 6th May 1942 and would go on to complete a second tour of 22 trips when he was once again screened and posted to a training establishment. He was posted to 15 Squadron operating the Avro Lancaster Bomber in October 1944 and flew the 1st trip of his third tour on the 19th October 1944 to Stuttgart. During this time the squadron was incredibly busy and in the period from the 19th October to 30th November he flew 16 trips. This completed his operational flying of WW2 his 72 Operational flight covering 396 hours in the air. He was born in March 1917 and died in 1971, at that time living at Sutton Surrey. Part information supplied by the vendor.
1st Bn Leicestershire Regiment Boer War Casualty Queen's South Africa Medal.Awarded to "6547 PTE G.F. BINGLEY 1 LEIC REGT". Bearing the single clasp "Belfast". Ghost dates to the reverse.6547 Private John Frederick Bingley (Note initials on medal "G.F.") had served with the 1st Bn before be posted to the 3rd Militia Battalion. Recalled in 1898 he served with the 1st Bn in South Africa and died at Manchberg on the 11th September 1900 of Enteric fever.
17th (Leicestershire) Foot Crimea Pair of Medals and Sleeve Rank.This grouping of items are attributed to 3047 Colour Sergeant William Hopkins of the 17th Foot. Comprising: Crimea Medal, clasp "Sebastopol", Turkish Crimea Medal (Both privately engraved). The two medals are contemporary mounted to a scarlet sleeve embroidered with the insignia of a Sergeant of a Line Regiment. Medals with contact marks GC.Colour Sergeant William Hopkins originally enlisted into the 29th Foot in 1852, later that year he transferred to the 2/17th Bn and is confirmed serving in the Crimea. He remained with the Regiment until 1872 and appears to have been awarded the Long Service & Good Conduct Medal.
WW1 Gordon Highlanders 1914/15 Star Trio Group of Medals. Awarded to "3528 PTE G.W. LOUGHBOROUGH GORDONS". Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loosePrivate George W Loughborough landed in France on the 3rd May 1915, he later served with the 44th Battalion Royal Fusiliers and the Labour Corps.
WW1 Gordon Highlanders 1914/15 Star Trio Group of Medals. Awarded to "S-5058 PTE R. WILSON GORD HIGHRS". Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loosePrivate Robert Wilson is believed to have served with the 10th Battalion and landed in France on the 9th July 1915.
WW1 Gordon Highlanders 1914/15 Star Trio Group of Medals. Awarded to "S-7716 PTE D. MC LENNAN GORDONS". Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loosePrivate Daniel Mc Lennan landed in France on the 17th December 1914 with the 1st Bn, he was discharged on Christmas Eve 1918
WW1 Gordon Highlanders 1914/15 Star Trio Group of Medals. Awarded to "S-12409 PTE E. BEATTIE GORDONS". Comprising: 1914/15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal. Medals loose, Wear to gilt finish.Private Edward Beattie landed in France on the 19th November 1915, he later saw service with the Royal Engineers.
Devonshire Royal Garrison Artillery 1918 Military Cross Medal Group & Original Ephemera Archive.Awarded to Captain Archibald Cecil Mills. Comprising: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal "Capt". GC These are housed in a polished oak table frame ... The group is accompanied by a quantity of original ephemera, including portrait photographs in uniform, demob certificates etc. Overall GC.The announcement of the award of the Military Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 3rd June 1919. Captain Archibald Cecil Mills enlisted into the Devonshire RGA in January 1916. In July that year he was selected for a commission and with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (Devon RGA TF) he was posted to France to serve with 227 Siege Battery RGA in March 1917. He remained with this battery until the end of the war and was promoted to Captain in May 1917. He was demobbed in February 1919 be transferred to the Reserve of Officers. Issue of campaign pair confirmed.
Cape Hill (Smethwick) 1916 Fire Brigade Silver Long Service Medal.This 20 year example was awarded to H.A. Hamilton of Cape Hill Fire Brigade awarded on the 30th June 1916. Contained in case of issue. ... Accompanied by similar silver Long Service Medal, with additional Five Year clasp. Awarded to "2884 WILLIAM WEAVER". This medal is accompanied by a silver Fire Brigade Prize Medal engraved Grey ? Cup Fireman Wm Weaver SEN 1909". Polished ( 3 medals)
127th Parachute Field Regiment RAMC General Service Medal Clasp "Palestine 1945-48"Awarded to "14925615 PTE K.W. HEAVERS RAMC". Official correction to number.Information supplied by the vendor indicates. Private Kenneth Walter Heavers was born in 1926, it is believed that during WW2 he was at one stage imprisoned for refusing to join the Army and later worked in the Mines and in late 1944 he volunteered his services as a Conscientious Objector to the RAMC, he then volunteered for Parachute Training completing his training at Ringway in July 1945, he then joined 127th Parachute Field Ambulance RAMC, he was posted to Palestine in November 1945 earning the GSM and returned to the UK in January 1947.
WW1 Royal Army Service Corps Officer's Group of Four.Awarded to Lieutenant Charles Frederick Cheesman. Comprising: British War Medal, Victory Medal, MID Oak Leaf "LIEUT", Territorial Force Efficiency Medal (GVR) "T-29 S.S. MJR C.F. CHEESMAN RASC" (correction to surname), WW1 French Silver Gilt Medaille D' Honneur Avec Glaives. Group mounted as worn.Lieutenant Charles Frederick Cheesman. landed in France on the 16th September 1917 and was awarded the TFEM in 1922. His MID is confirmed.
Boer War / WW1 Royal Army Service Corps MSM Long Service Group of Six medals.Awarded to "T126446 S.S. MJR M.G. JONES RASC". Comprising: Queen's South Africa Medal (Ghost Dates. Early issue engraved naming), "12646 Dr A.S.C." , bearing three clasps "Cape Colony", "Tugela Heights", "Relief of Ladysmith", 1914 Star & Clasp "T126446 C.S. MJR ASC", British War Medal, Victory Medal,MID Oak Leaf, "T126446 WO CL2 ASC", Army Long Service & Good Conduct Medal (GVR FM Bust), "126446 C.S. MJR ASC", Meritorious Service Medal (GVR FM bust), "T126446 S.S. MJR RASC". Medals loose.Company Sergeant Maurice G Jones, landed in France on the 16th August 1914 and was serving with 3rd Company 5th Division ASC. MID 22nd June 1915 & 24th December 1917.
WW1 Queen Alexander Imperial Military Nursing Reserve 2nd Class Royal Red Cross Winners Medals.Awarded to Sister Beatrice Mary Hall, who served with the QAIMNSR in the Mediterranean theatre of operations from July 1915. Comprising: Royal Red Cross 2nd Class (GVR in Garrard & Co presentation box), 1914/15 Star "S/NURSE B.M. HALL QAIMNSR", British War Medal, Victory Medal, "SISTER". Medals loose.Sister Beatrice Mary Hall was awarded the Royal Red Cross 2nd Class on the 1st January 1918
Victorian Lincolnshire Regiment Sudan, Boer War Group of Four Medals.Awarded to 4463 Private George Mayhew who served with both 1st & 2nd Battalions of theLincolnshire Regiment. Comprising: Queen's Sudan Medal, "PTE 1/LINC R", Queen's South Africa Medal (Early Issue engraved naming & Ghost Dates), bearing three clasps, "Cape Colony", "Orange Free State", "Johannesburg", "PTE 2 / Linc Regt", King's South Africa Medal, clasps "South Africa 1901", "South Africa 1902", "PTE LINCOLN REGT", Khedive's Sudan Medal, (Engraved naming "PTE 1 LINC REGT"). Medals loose. Private George Mayhew was a native of Beccles Norfolk and prior to enlisting into the Lincolnshire Regiment in 1895 had served with the 3rd Militia Battalion. He embarked to Egypt in December 1897 and remained there until November 1898. After time in the UK he embarked with the 2nd Battalion to South Africa arriving on the 1st February 1900. He would remain in South Africa until 18th November 1903 and was discharged in 1903 to the Army Reserve. The medals and clasps are confirmed.
Police Coronation Long Service Group of Four Medals.Awarded to Superintendent Samuel Davies. Comprising: 1937 Coronation Medal, Police Long Service Medal (GVIR) "SUPT SAMUEL DAVIES", Defence Medal, 1953 Coronation Medal. The medal group is mounted as worn in the order described. Both Coronation Medals are confirmed.
Royal Engineers Territorial Attributed MBE Group of Six Medals & Miniatures.Attributed to Brigadier I.R.R. Hollyer MBE. Comprising: Member of the Order of the British Empire Breast Badge (Military), 1939/45 Star, Burma Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, MID Oak Leaf, Territorial Efficiency Medal (GVIR) "I.R.R. HOLLYER" (RENAMED). The group is mounted Court style for wearing by Spink London. ... Accompanied by corresponding miniature medal group. Brigadier I.R.R. Hollyer MBE served with the Royal Engineers and at one time attached to the KIng's African Rifles. From 1966 to 1968 he Commanded Land Forces Gulf.
RASC Officer and Judge. "Canel Zone" General Service Medal, MOD 1991 Gulf Medal Pair of Medals.A possible unique combination awarded to Second Lieutenant His Honour Frank Wood, who served in the Canel Zone as a young Officer and in later live after been called to the Bar was a a Civilian Ministry of Defence Judge on the British Sovereign Bases Akrotiri and Dhekelia Cyprus during the Gulf War. Comprising: General Service Medal, clasp "Canal Zone", "2 LT F. WOOD RASC". Gulf War Medal, "GRADE 6 F WOOD MOD". The medals are mounted Court style as worn. ... Accompanied by a corresponding miniature medal pair mounted as worn.... Selection of shooting medals, etc. Theses appear to have been awarded during his service with the RASC. His Honour Frank Wood was born in 1929 and enlisted into the Army in September 1947, being badged as Royal Artillery. Selected for a Commission he went through the Royal Military College at Sandhurst and passed out in December 1949 being commissioned into the Royal Army Service Corps. In December 1951 serving with 86 HGT Company RASC he was posted to the Canal Zone garrisoned at Tel-El-Kebir and later a Ferry Port close to the canal. He returned to the UK in December 1952. He resigned his commission later that month. He later joined the Colonial Police service, serving with the BechuanalandPolice Force. Returning to the UK he studied at Lincolns Inn and was Called to the Bar. He re-entered the Military when he offered his services to the Ministry of Defence and in 1986 he was appointed Resident Judge for the Sovereign Base Areas of RAF Akrotiri and Dhekelia Station Cyprus. He resigned his position as Resident Judge in 1995, but continued on a part time bases until at least 2004.
1907 London & India Docks Company Gallantry Medal.A rare silver Company Gallantry Medal, the obverse depicts the Company Title and Devices. The reverse with embossed and engraved presentation "PRESENTED TO W.H.B. LAYTON BY THE DIRECTORS FOR AN ACT OF GALLANTRY 30TH APRIL 1907". Retaining original ribbon and silver pin bar.
WW2 Royal Navy 1941 Search for the Bismarck Surgeons Distinguished Service Cross Group of Medals.Awarded to Surgeon Lieutenant Alexander Gibson Reid for gallantry during the sinking of HMS Mashona during the search for the Bismarck May 1941. Comprising: Distinguished Service Cross (Hallmarked London 1940 Engraved 1941 in case), 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, clasp, "France & Germany", Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal. The campaign medals are lose contained in original box of issue with address "Surg Lt Cdr A.G. Reid DSC RNVR" then living in Hitchin. .... Accompanied by corresponding miniature medal group mounted as worn and a small amount of research.The announcement of the award of the Distinguished Service Cross appeared in the London Gazette on the 23rd September 1941. "For Bravery and devotion to duty during an enemy air attack in which HMS Mashona was sunk". This was the only DSC awarded for the action.Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Alexander Gibson Reid, trained at Edinburgh and at the outbreak of the War was working in a London Hospital. He was appointed a Temporary Surgeon Lieutenant on the 9th February 1940 in the RNVR. Joining his ship HMS Mashona a Tribal Class Destroyer. He was onboard when in May 1941 we she joined other ships of the Home fleet, sent out to hunt for the German Battleship Bismarck. During the pursuit she began to fall low on fuel and along with HMS Tartar was ordered back to base. On the return she was spotted by enemy aircraft, which attacked both ships. Mashona was unlucky as one bomb fell abreast the fore funnel and penetrated No. 1 boiler blowing a hole in the side of the ship, she began to list, the enemy continued their attack, but after a 45 minute battle to save the ship the order was given to abandon. Although now listing badly the ship refused to sink, enabling most of the crew to evacuate, despite this 43 men lost their life. Surviving the war he retained his RNVR commission, his last entry in the Naval list being 1962. He died in December 1988.
Commander of the Order of St. John. Medals etc.Comprising: Commander of St. John with Ladies bow ribbon contained in original case of issue. ... Similar Miniature again in case of issue ... This are accompanied by a Miniature Medal bar: Black Ribbon, 1897 Metropolitan Police Medal, 1902 St. John Coronation Medal ... Also an 1883 St John Certificate for Leanor B. Jackson, indicating service in Marlow Buckinghamshire ... Included in the lot is a Serving Brother WW2 "Skeleton" issue.
Scottish. Victorian Black Watch Officer's feather bonnet.A rare example attributed to Major N.A. Baillie-Hamilton who saw service in South Africa during the Boer War. The bonnet is of of dyed Ostrich feathers of regimental pattern with four tails. Velvet edged diced band of regimental pattern bearing black silk rosette with gilt Sphinx resting on a tablet inscribed "Egypt". To the rear of the bonnet two silk tails. Red leather sweatband topped with cotton. Complete with black patent leather chin strap and scarlet cut feather hackle. GC, some service wear. Housed in original large japanned storage tin bearing painted name "N.A. Baille Hamilton The Black Watch. (2 items)Major N.A. Baillie-Hamilton served with the Regiment during the Boer War and at the outbreak of the Great War was serving as a Captain and Adjutant at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst and is famously pictured with the Hockey Team of E Company 1915, of which he was an instructor. Half the team would loose their lives during the Great War. In 1915, whilst on leave the Major with a fellow instructor travelled to France to see the war for themselves. Remaining with the Regiment after the end of the Great War, he served in Iraq, gaining the General Service Medal and in 1925 he was serving as Depot Commander a post he held until 1928.
21st Empress of India's Lancers Omdurman Chargers Sergeant's Lancer Tunic.A scarce Senior NCO's post 1902 example, attributed to 2066 Squadron Sergeant Major Rough Rider Alfred Seabrook, who is confirmed as charging alongside Sir Winston Churchill at the Battle of Omdurman and appears to have been promoted Sergeant in the field following the charge. The Lancer tunic, is of the Senior Non Commissioned Rank pattern. Dark blue material with French Grey plastron to the front. Retaining original brass Victorian Regimental pattern buttons and Collar Badges, the latter with gold lace edging. The shoulder straps embroidered with the Regimental device. To the right sleeve bullion rank insignia of Sergeant chevrons, spur and Crown (Evidence of Sergeant sleeve Badge having been worn). The interior with white blanket lining and issue details "21 L 2066 1 04". The tunic remains in good clean condition, one or two small moth nips, not effecting the overall appearance. ... Accompanied by yellow mohair cap lines. (2 items)2066 Squadron Sergeant Major Rough Rider Alfred Seabrook enlisted into the 21st Hussars in 1881, remaining with the Regiment when it was converted to Lancers, he saw service in India, before the Regiment was sent to Egypt in October 1896. He is confirmed as been present at the Battle of Khartoum and along with 350 men of the Regiment including a young Sir Winston Churchill, took part in the last full scale cavalry charge of the British Army when ordered to charge against an estimated 700 Dervishes. The lancers soon discovered this was an ambush as enemy tribesman revealed themselves swelling their numbers to 2,000 men. Seabrook survived the encounter and his service papers confirm he was promoted on the field that day to the rank of Sergeant. Returning to the UK in 1899, he gained his Rough Rider badge in 1901. Along with his Sudan Campaign Medals, he was awarded the long Service & Good Conduct Medal. His tunic is dated January 1904 and in November of that year he left the Regiment.
WW1 Lanarkshire Yeomanry Simplified Yeomanry Pattern 1902 Tunic" DCM Winners Tunic.This tunic represents one of the rarest issues of the 1902 pattern Other Rank's tunic and is attributed to Sergeant John Ireland DCM. The tunic confirms to the 1902 pattern, with stand and fall collar, this with two pleats. The breast pockets of the simplified pattern with no pleats. To the shoulder straps brass "T/Y/Lanarkshire" brass shoulder titles and these are complimented by small size regimental buttons (Shoulder strap buttons absent). To each sleeve Sergeant chevrons, the right sleeve with cloth formation badge of a black square with yellow Satire. The left sleeve with a formation ribbon badge and two brass wound stripes. The left breast with medal ribbons of the DCM, 1914/15 Star, BWM, VM & TFEM". To the interior early style glazed cotton reinforcements and a small label with initials "J.I." The overall condition is good with service wear and some small moth nips.Attributed to 295623 Sergeant John Ireland, who joined the Lanarkshire Yeomanry with the number 782. He landed with the Yeomanry at Gallipoli on the 11th October 1915. The Lanarkshire Yeomanry, later became dismounted and along with the Ayrshire Yeomanry became the 12th Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers and was posted to the Western Front. The DCM citation states "12th Bn Royal Scots Fusiliers On the 31st October 1918 during an attack S.W. of Audenarde, as Platoon Sjt. he showed splendid courage. He went forward alone and rushed a machine gun post, killing both gunners and capturing another six enemy riflemen who were in the vicinity. During the course of the day he rushed on two separate occasions two other machine gun posts, capturing the guns in both cases. (LG.10.1.20). The medal index card indicates he was demobbed on the 5th May 1919.
Queen's Own Lowland Yeomanry Officer's Formation Badged Battledress Uniform.A scarce example worn by a long serving Captain of the Regiment. The uniform is the 1949 pattern, the blouse complete with: Captain rank stars ... Q.O.L.Y. brass shoulder titles ... Pair of cloth Lowland Division shield badges.... Royal Armoured Corps Sleeve Badge. To the left breast WW2 medal ribbons, terminating with the Territorial Efficiency Medal, with two rosettes. The issue label is dated 1955 ... Accompanied by Battledress trousers, these dated 1963. Good clean condition (2 items)
WW2 Period Royal Marine Engineers Battledress Blouse Tunic.A scarce example, the blouse conforms to the 1940 pattern blouse and retains issue label stating "Royal Marines Battledress Blouse Serge". To each sleeve can be found Royal Marine Engineers cloth badges and straight "Royal Marines" cloth titles. The left cuff with the addition of a Good Conduct chevron and to the left breast medal ribbons 1939.45 Star, France & Germany Star and Defence Medal. Very clean condition GC.
Special Air Service 21 SAS "Founding Father's" Uniform.A regimentally important uniform worn by Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Hugh Grierson, who had participated in SAS operations in WW2 and was the first Commanding Officer of 21 SAS holding the post from 1948 to 1952. The servicedress Black Watch doublet retains Regimental buttons, Lt Col. rank insignia and medal ribbons: 1939/45 Star, Italy Star, France & Germany Star, Defence Medal, MID Oak Leaf. Above the medal ribbons is tailored a superb pair of SAS wings, these with coloured silk embroidered wings and a bullion parachute to the centre. The lining with tailor's label and ink name "Maj R.H. Grierson 7-9-45". ... Accompanied by Black Watch Officer's kilt (moth peppering). ... Officers shirt and collar. ... Modern SAS beret, with bullion embroidered badge, believed to have been worn on veteran parades. The doublet remains in good clean condition, but with some moth nips. Lieutenant Colonel Ronald Hugh Grierson was born in Nuremberg in 1921, his original name Rolf Hans Griessmann. At the age of 11 his family moved to Paris and in 1936 to London. He continued his education in England and in 1939 he went up to Balliol College Oxford. In July 1940 was arrested and interned as a foreign national. After his tribunal he was released and joined the Army Pioneer Corps, most of his time spent digging drains in the West Country. He was accepted for a commission in the Black Watch and was attached to the Army Air Corps and volunteered for SAS operations. On the night before his embarkation to North Africa and Italy he was dinning a young lady at the Berkeley Hotel and the couple came up with the Anglicised name Ronald Hugh Grierson, which he would later officially adopt. He saw service in Italy, where he was wounded in action and later France, Germany and Norway. In 1945 whilst serving with B Squadron SAS was again wounded and captured. On release as a POW he returned to duty and served in Germany with the Control Commission as a Liaison Officer. He was demobbed with the rank of Lt. Col in 1946, but was recommissioned in 1948 to take command of the newly formed Territorial 21 Special Air Service based in London. He remained in Command until 1952. In his post military life he followed an international industrial career and was Knighted in 1990. He died in 2014. His obituary appearing in the Daily Telegraph.
Lord Lieutenant of a Scottish County Pre WW2 Officer's Servicedress Tunic.A scarce khaki tunic conforming to the British Army Officer's pattern. To each collar gorget patches, with large gilt Thistle insignia to the shoulder straps. To the left breast a par of pre war manufactured padded Royal Air Force Pilot Wings and medal ribbons of the BWM., VM., GVR Jubilee Medal, GVR Coronation Medal. Complete with Lord Lieutenant pattern silver buttons. Good clean condition.
German Third Reich RAD (Reichs Arbeits Dienst) Men's Medals.A fine lightweight silvered example on cornflower blue ribbon bearing silvered eagle and swastika emblem indicating 18 years service VGC ... similar example without ribbon emblem indicating 12 years service. VGC ... bronze example for 4 years service. VGC ... together with a tunic ribbon bearing silvered spade emblem and another with bronze emblem. GC (5 items)RAD (National Labour Service) founded in 1929. Medal instituted 30th January, 1938 by Adolf Hitler.
WW2 Royal New Zealand Air Force RNZAF London Tailored Attributed Pilots Tunic.A rare example worn by Flight Lieutenant W.H. Carter RNZAF. The tunic is the regulation pattern, to the left breast padded "NZ" Pilot wings and medal ribbons of the: 1939/45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, New Zealand Service Medal. The tunic with the unusual feature of a padded Observer brevet tailored under the left collar. To the cuffs Flight Lieutenant rank lace and brass "NZ" Air Force buttons. To the interior pocket tailor's label for "Parsons & Stewart" Charing Cross London and ink name "W.H.Carter" and date "13.3.3" (presumably 13th March 1943). Slight wear GC ... Accompanied by a letter of Provence, written by the hand of Flt Lt Carter.Flight Lieutenant W.H. Carter RNZAF enlisted in 1941 qualifying as an Observer, arriving in the UK in 1942 he joined 12 Squadron operating the Vickers Wellington Bomber. He completed a Tour of operations and was then posted as a Navigator Instructor. In 1944 he was selected for Pilot training and posted to Canada. Gaining his "Wings". This explaining the brevet under the collar a practice of many who qualified for a second Flying Badge. Provenance Michael Young Aviation Dealer Circa 1999.
WW2 Period RAF Pilots Servicedress Uniform.A good Air Force Cross winners Pilots example. The tunic of the regulation pattern tailored by Spencers of British Columbia. To the left breast Canadian made RAF Pilots Wings and medal ribbons of the: AFC, Defence Medal, War Medal. Complete with RAF buttons and brass "VRT" Collar badges. ... Accompanied by overalls. (2 items)
WW2 RAF DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar Winner's Pilots Servicedress Uniform.A good example of the regulation pattern. To the left breast original insignia comprising: Padded Pilot's Wings. Medal ribbons: DSO & Bar, DFC & Bar, 1939/45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star with Rosette. Complete with Wing Commander rank lace and RAF brass buttons ... Accompanied by overalls. The overall condition is good untouched condition. No tailor's label or name. (2 items)
WW2 WAAF Uniform of Warrant Officer S Bozon.A very rare complete attributed WAAF Warrant Officer uniform comprising: Servicedress jacket. this is an Officer quality jacket tailored by Alexander Daniels of Leicester. Retaining Warrant Officer rank badges, brass "A" collar badges, brass RAF buttons and medal ribbons of the Defence Medal and War Medal. ... Matching Skirt. ... Regulation WAAF issue cap, with Warrant Officer Cap Badge. The cotton lining with ink name "W/O Bozon". ... RAF style blue shirt with detachable collar. ... ID Dog Tags, with lucky horseshoe. ... Airman's Paybook "880785 T/W/O S Bozon. ... RAF Guide to service book. Overall GC slight service wear. (7 items)
Speke (John Hanning). Journal of the Discovery of the Source of the Nile, 1st edition, 1863, portrait frontispiece, folding linen-backed map contained in rear pocket, single page map, numerous wood-engraved illustrations, publisher's list at end, front endpaper detached, a few light spots, previous owner signature at head of title, bookplate, front and rear hinges broken, original brown cloth gilt, spine a little rubbed with short closed tears at ends, 8vo Speke's account of the expedition undertaken to prove his claim that the Nile issued from Lake Victoria Nyanza, for which he was awarded a gold medal from the Royal Geographic Society. (1)
India. An album of 63 albumen prints, circa 1860s, mounted on 19 leaves, many as multiples and back to back, including 8 ethnographic subjects [by Benjamin Simpson?], 7 mostly river views (including Bourne?), 6 smaller-format views on one page, 29 photographs of individual people and groups, mostly colonials but including 3 Indian groups, 11 photographs of a governor's house and grounds, 2 photographs of a horse with attendant, images 22 x 28.5 cm and smaller, sporadic pencil captions, mostly identifying figures including R.P. Jenkins (compiler?), C.A. Trevelyan, Drew, Lusac, Lady Drogeda, Newbury, J. Power, H. Madocks, Wm. Greathed, Mrs Sawyers, Miss Madocks, Mrs Worsley, Fergus Graham, C. Hobhouse, Major Parkes, Miss Campbell, Mrs Fraser, Wm. Fraser, Sir Seymour Blane, G. Ricketts CS, H. Oliphant, M. Parke, E. Jackson, C. Buckland, I. Maclean and others, many of the group photographs showing racing jockeys and polo players and one group with pencil caption dated 1859 titled 'The Tree Calcutta Cricket Field 1859', a further 100 mounted albumen prints on 23 leaves at the back of the album, being mostly views in Venice, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Scotland (including Dunach) and Tintern, many with ink captions, contemporary half morocco, rubbed and soiled, oblong folio (380 x 550 mm) Provenance: An accompanying album to the previous lot and possibly also compiled by Richard Palmer Jenkins (1826-1899), Commissioner of Revenue and Circuit, Patna Division, Bengal. Sir Benjamin Simpson (1831-1923) who appears in at least two of the group photographs was a noted amateur photographer who served in the Indian Medical Service (Bengal), 1853-1890; Surgeon-General, Government of India, 1885-1890. He produced a series of 80 portraits of racial types of northern India which was shown and awarded a gold medal at the London International Exhibition of 1862, while a further trip to Assam in 1867-1868 resulted in further portraits reproduced in Edward Dalton's 'Descriptive Ethnology of Bengal' (Calcutta, 1872). Many of these portraits were used again in Watson & Kay's 'The People of India' (8 volumes, 1868-1875). See also lots 43 and 45. (1)
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