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Click here to subscribe20th century AD. Group comprising: a World War I era original studio photograph of an unidentified uniformed German serviceman, wearing the Iron Cross ribbon, by studio Becher, Dullenburg; a World War I type Iron Cross, Class II medal and a Marine Korps 1914/18 gilt cross; the medals with ribbons. 74.81 grams total, photograph 17 x 10.5cm. See Barac II, Prussia 54. Very fine. [2, No Reserve]
20th century AD. A cylindrical obverse die for a miniature of the George Cross medal, depicting St George slaying the dragon and with 'FOR GALLANTRY' inscription. 630 grams, 50mm (2"). See Smyth, Sir John, The Story of the George Cross, for the history of this award. The George Cross was announced 22 September 1940, intended mainly for civilians and to rank next to the Victoria Cross; The Register of the George Cross 1985, lists 396 direct recipients or those otherwise entitled to the medal, to that year. Very fine condition. [No Reserve]
A World War II eight medal Military Medal group awarded to Pte. S. Faulkner (5437353) of the Queen's Regiment Comprising: Military Medal awarded for bravery in the field, General Service Medal with Palestine Bar, Defence Medal, War Medal, Africa Star, France and Germany Star, Italy Star and 1939-1945 Star; together with a photocopy of Private Faulkner's citation describing how "On 26th Feb. 43 at Medenine this Pte. soldier who was acting as signal orderly at his Coy HQ made no fewer than five journeys back to Battalion HQ under heavy shell fire in order to repair signal cable and on one occasion he brought out and laid, entirely on his own, a new line. Again on 6th March 43 when his Coy was being heavily engaged by tanks he went out to repair a line which had been cut by shell fire. He was wounded, but after treatment started out again. During the whole of this time he was under direct observation by enemy tanks and under heavy fire from their guns. He did not cease until ordered by his Coy Commander to enter his slit trench. On both the above occasions Pte. Faulkner's conduct was beyond praise, and his disregard for personal safety outstanding."
A World War I Military Cross medal group Comprising: the Military Cross, War Medal and Victory Medal, awarded to Captain Alec Johnson, 1st Battalion Cambridgeshire Regiment, awarded for Conspicuous Gallantry and Devotion to Duty on September 5th and 6th 1918 during the attack near Nurlul; together with various related paperwork. Note: Captain Johnson MC was killed in action on the 18th September 1918, aged 22 and is buried in Epehy Wood Farm Cemetery, Epehy, Somme, France. CONDITION REPORTS: Generally in good condition, possibly replaced ribbons, general wear.
Dated 1912 AD. A tiered bone needle case comprising a bone sleeve truncated at each end with an inner hide sliding compartment attached to a discoid lid; the hide extending from the narrow end of the bone to secure it; the lid with incised ring and radiating strokes, the sleeve with geometric bands to the upper and lower edges, advancing elk motif and hatched lozenge; inscribed 'C.N.V. 1912'. 35 grams, 24cm (9 1/2"). Property of a European collector; formerly from the collection of Prof. RNDr. Jan Jelínek, DrSc., anthropologist, and Director of the Moravian museum, and the president of the International Committee of Museums (ICOM"). for eight years; thence by descent 2004. Jelinek, Jan, Primitive Hunters p.122 (this piece, with a photocopy of the page). Professor RNDr. Jan Jelinek, DrSc. Born 26th February 1926 in Brno, Czech Republic, Jan Jelinek studied anthropology at Brno University and graduated from the faculty of Sciences in 1949. After graduation, he spent two years taking special courses in the Medical Faculty and made postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Philosophy at the same institution. Jelinek started his scientific work at the Moravian Museum where he founded the Anthropos Institute, covering several scientific disciplines including the study of man in the Pleistocene environment, physical and cultural anthropology, prehistory and palaeontology. The Institute’s exhibition building, the Anthropos Pavilion, opened in 1962 to accommodate a unique exhibition on the origins and evolution of man. In the same year, Jelinek began to publish the quarterly journal Anthropology, and was its editor for 33 years. He also edited a series of Anthropos monographs containing articles by outstanding Czech and foreign anthropologists. In 1958, Jelinek was appointed director of the Moravian Museum. He launched an extensive reconstruction programme for the museum’s premises. His name is connected with the foundation of the Genetics Department, and of the Department for Research into the Karst Phenomenon. The scientific activities of Jan Jelinek focused mainly on palaeoanthropology, on the study of Pleistocene and post-Pleistocene populations with special emphasis on the physical and cultural evolution of man. The beginnings of his scientific work are connected with the anthropological research of Cézavy, a Hallstatt locality near Blu?ina (Southern Moravia). This work developed into extensive research and studies of other prehistoric periods, including the Old Slavonic period in the Early Middle Ages. Jelinek was in charge of the excavation of the Palaeolithic finds in the Mlade? caves, of the Brno II finds, of Dolni V?stonice III and Staré M?sto. He initiated the research of the Old Pleistocene site on Stránska Skála. The results of this research have made Moravia one of the oldest inhabited territories of Europe. Another research project lasting many years was carried out in the Kûlna cave. Jelinek’s research and studies in prehistoric anthropology and palaeoanthropology have resulted in a large number of publications, including: The Great Picture Atlas of Prehistoric Man, 1975, published in 14 languages; The Great Art of the Early Australians, 1989; Disappearing Sahara, published in Czech, in press; Le Sahara Libyen – l’art le plus ancient, published in French, in press. The total number of publications exceeds 250 titles. His extensive international contacts have enabled Jan Jelinek to undertake a number of scientific expeditions, including two to Australia (1969, 1973), to the interior of Arnhem Land, stimulated by the study of prehistory, anthropology and ethnography of the Aboriginals, especially the Rembrranga tribe. During these expeditions, he documented a rich anthropological and ethnographical material, bark paintings and other unique finds. Jelinek studied rock art also during his expeditions to Eastern Siberia. In 1977-81 he organised five expeditions to the Sahara Desert and during 1976-85 he was commissioned by UNESCO and the Libyan government to take charge of the construction of the National Museum of Libya. Although primarily a scientific worker, Jan Jelinek was also active as a university lecturer. He read cultural anthropology and museology at Brno University. He later taught palaeoanthropology at the Charles University in Prague and anthropology at the Comenius University in Bratislava. One of Jelinek’s pioneering acts was the foundation of the Department of Museology at the J.E. Purkyn? University in Brno in 1964. It was the first department of museology in Europe. In 1990 Jelinek qualified as an ordinary professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the Masaryk University, Brno. Over the years, Jelinek organised a number of international congresses and held important posts in various scientific societies and organisations: 1962-6 – chairman of the International Section of Regional Museums of the International Council of Museums (ICOM); 1965-71 – President of the Advisory Committee of ICOM; 1971-7 – President of ICOM; 1977 – Honorary Member of ICOM; 1973 – President of the Czechoslovak Anthropological Society; 1980 – Honorary Member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, London; 1981-4 – President of the European Anthropological Association, etc. For his distinguished work in the field of anthropology, he received a number of distinctions: Aleš Hrdli?ka Medal (1963), the State Distinction for Reconstitution Services (1968), Pešina’s Medal (1971), J.E. Purkyn? University Medal (1979). Fine condition. [No Reserve]
Awarded 3 January 1940. With red ribbon on silver bar suspender, threaded screw back and circular nut with ??????? in raised lettering. Obv: five-pointed star. Rev: with ????? ???? in two lines and numbered 247 above. 32.32 grams. See Hero of Soviet Union medal register (Russian and English printouts included, giving details of the recipient). Near extremely fine; few surface marks from wearing. Very rare and a very early issue number.
Dated 11 February 1942 AD. White porcelain with green edge and wreath. Obv: lion facing left beneath coconut tree with EINNAHME VON SINGAPORE legend and date (Capture of Singapore). Rev: wreath circling a Japanese battle flag with GROSSOSTASIEN VON FREMDHERRCHAFT BEFREIT legend (Greater East Asia Freed of Foreign Dominion); with box of issue. 19.04 (medal), 26.97 (total), 48mm. Extremely fine; as issued. [No Reserve]
Palaeolithic, 1.9 million - 70,000 years BP. A large bifacial quartzite piriform hand-axe showing wind-erosion to the surfaces. 2.1 kg, 25cm (9 3/4"). Property of a European collector; formerly from the collection of Prof. RNDr. Jan Jelínek, DrSc., anthropologist, and Director of the Moravian museum, and the president of the International Committee of Museums (ICOM"). for eight years; thence by descent 2004; acquired by Prof. Jelinek during the UNESCO - ICOM expedition in the Sahara Desert at Djebel ben Arive, Lybia in 1984 (The expedition collected anthropology, archaeology and ethnography material for the National Museum in Tripolis). Professor RNDr. Jan Jelinek, DrSc. Born 26th February 1926 in Brno, Czech Republic, Jan Jelinek studied anthropology at Brno University and graduated from the faculty of Sciences in 1949. After graduation, he spent two years taking special courses in the Medical Faculty and made postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Philosophy at the same institution. Jelinek started his scientific work at the Moravian Museum where he founded the Anthropos Institute, covering several scientific disciplines including the study of man in the Pleistocene environment, physical and cultural anthropology, prehistory and palaeontology. The Institute’s exhibition building, the Anthropos Pavilion, opened in 1962 to accommodate a unique exhibition on the origins and evolution of man. In the same year, Jelinek began to publish the quarterly journal Anthropology, and was its editor for 33 years. He also edited a series of Anthropos monographs containing articles by outstanding Czech and foreign anthropologists. In 1958, Jelinek was appointed director of the Moravian Museum. He launched an extensive reconstruction programme for the museum’s premises. His name is connected with the foundation of the Genetics Department, and of the Department for Research into the Karst Phenomenon. The scientific activities of Jan Jelinek focused mainly on palaeoanthropology, on the study of Pleistocene and post-Pleistocene populations with special emphasis on the physical and cultural evolution of man. The beginnings of his scientific work are connected with the anthropological research of Cézavy, a Hallstatt locality near Blu?ina (Southern Moravia). This work developed into extensive research and studies of other prehistoric periods, including the Old Slavonic period in the Early Middle Ages. Jelinek was in charge of the excavation of the Palaeolithic finds in the Mlade? caves, of the Brno II finds, of Dolni V?stonice III and Staré M?sto. He initiated the research of the Old Pleistocene site on Stránska Skála. The results of this research have made Moravia one of the oldest inhabited territories of Europe. Another research project lasting many years was carried out in the Kûlna cave. Jelinek’s research and studies in prehistoric anthropology and palaeoanthropology have resulted in a large number of publications, including: The Great Picture Atlas of Prehistoric Man, 1975, published in 14 languages; The Great Art of the Early Australians, 1989; Disappearing Sahara, published in Czech, in press; Le Sahara Libyen – l’art le plus ancient, published in French, in press. The total number of publications exceeds 250 titles. His extensive international contacts have enabled Jan Jelinek to undertyake a number of scientific expeditions, including two to Australia (1969, 1973), to the interior of Arnhem Land, stimulated by the study of prehistory, anthropology and ethnography of the Aboriginals, especially the Rembrranga tribe. During these expeditions, he documented a rich anthropological and ethnographical material, bark paintings and other unique finds. Jelinek studied rock art also during his expeditions to Eastern Siberia. In 1977-81 he organised five expeditions to the Sahara Desert and during 1976-85 he was commissioned by UNESCO and the Libyan government to take charge of the construction of the National Museum of Libya. Although primarily a scientific worker, Jan Jelinek was also active as a university lecturer. He read cultural anthropology and museology at Brno University. He later taught palaeoanthropology at the Charles University in Prague and anthropology at the Comenius University in Bratislava. One of Jelinek’s pioneering acts was the foundation of the Department of Museology at the J.E. Purkyn? University in Brno in 1964. It was the first department of museology in Europe. In 1990 Jelinek qualified as an ordinary professor at the Faculty of Sciences of the Masaryk University, Brno. Over the years, Jelinek organised a number of international congresses and held important posts in various scientific societies and organisations: 1962-6 – chairman of the International Section of Regional Museums of the International Council of Museums (ICOM); 1965-71 – President of the Advisory Committee of ICOM; 1971-7 – President of ICOM; 1977 – Honorary Member of ICOM; 1973 – President of the Czechoslovak Anthropological Society; 1980 – Honorary Member of the Royal Society of Antiquaries, London; 1981-4 – President of the European Anthropological Association, etc. For his distinguished work in the field of anthropology, he received a number of distinctions: Aleš Hrdli?ka Medal (1963), the State Distinction for Reconstitution Services (1968), Pešina’s Medal (1971), J.E. Purkyn? University Medal (1979). Very fine condition. [No Reserve]
Dated 1843 AD. Obv: crowned cipher of Wilhelm IV with ?? / ???????????? in two lines below. Rev: ??????? ???? 1818 20.I??? 1843 ??????? legend within wreath. 18.92 grams, 34mm. Diakov 570 (R4); Chep 434; Werlich 90. This medal is often mistakenly attributed to the 4th Kaluga Infantry Regiment. Extremely fine. Extremely rare (8 struck in silver-gilt).
After 1924 AD. Silver medal with copper-alloy ribbon plate and pin. Obv: red enamelled and inscribed flag over star with hammer-and-sickle over crossed hammer and axes within wreath with CCCp on ribbon. Rev: with impressed ????????? / ???? in two lines and numbered 391448 below. 37.80 grams. Werlich 271. Extremely fine.
Toye Kenning and Spencer boxed set of 8 Sir Winston Churchill Commemorative medals set 0012 of 1000 to include a 2 1/4" diameter yellow gold medal approx 113 grams, a 1 1/2" 22ct yellow gold medal approx 38.8 grams, two corresponding silver gilt medals, two corresponding silver medals approx total weight 5.7 troy oz and two corresponding bronze medals - Hallmarks for Birmingham 1964/65 - boxed and in good condition
LOT OF EDWARDIAN AND LATER SILVER PLOUGHING MEDALSincluding two Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland Ploughing medals, won by James Alexander, dated 1900 and 1904, a Dundonal Ploughing Match medal, Won by James Alexander in 1904; together with five other small silver shield medals, approximately 115g gross, largest 6.5cm high (8)
Olympic Gold Medal Winners 12 Signed Cards Greg Louganis, Sammy Lee, Steve Redgrave, Matthew Pinsent, Nadia Comaneci, Tim Baillie & Etienne Stott, Peter Wilson, Sarah Storey, Charlotte Dujardin, Ben Ainslie, Mary Lou Retton & Capt. Mark Phillips. Good condition. All items come with a Certificate of Authenticity and can be shipped worldwide.
OLD ALBUM: assorted postcards, good quantity early 20th century military real photographic postcards including "Suffolk RFA 1052", real photographic card depicting soldiers walking along a track with shed with R Hughes & Son military photographers in background (2) plus real photographic card two soldiers in uniform posing plus real photographic card of soldier posing next to heavy artillery weapon, the weapon marked "1 Suffolk RP East Anglia Division" plus real photographic card showing several soldiers probably Suffolk Regiment attending to heavy artillery piece etc, the military cards possibly late 19th/early 20th century South Africa? plus quantity topographical cards South Africa including Pretoria Market Square, Ladysmith and Bulwhana Hill, Ladysmith with Lombards Cop in the distance, a Transvaal transport wagon etc plus other South African cards including a zulu umfazi, a zulu in marriage costume, a zulu intombi, Natal native policemen with prisoner etc plus quantity Suffolk and Essex topographical cards including real photographic cards High Street, Brandon, River Ouse at Brandon, High Street, Hornchurch, Station Lane, Hornchurch etc plus quantity further postcards loose, including real photographic PPC Hatfield, Wymondham Abbey etc plus some other further ephemera and items including WWI Victory Medal Pte G Watts Norfolk Regiment 1st Battalion, Service No 24242 killed 18th April 1918, remembered with honour Tannay British Cemetery, Thiennes plus another WWI Victory Medal A Cpl F G Elwin, The Queens Regiment Service No 19384 plus printed booklet 2 THIRD EAST ANGLIAN HOWITZER BRIGADE RFA BATTERY TACTICS, 1915 FOR THE USE AND INSTRUCTION OF THIS BRIGADE ONLY, 12pp, original printed wraps, ownership signature Corporal W Oakes, 2/1st Suffolk Battery ink stamp to top wrap plus other assorted ephemera
A Group of Medals, to Second Lieut H.J.W. Collins R.S.C., of the Air Transport Auxilliary Corp., (Gloucester regiment), R.A.F. including war medal, victory medals, 1939 - 45 Star, Burma Star and War Medal together with miniatures, silver and enamel Air Transport Auxiliary lapel badge, A.T.A. gilt cap badge, pilots bullion qualification wing and single R.F.C. button. Single Victory medal to 2nd Lieut E. Stanley Collins, Worcestershire Regiment. The medals together with three black and white photos dd 1942 and 1945 depicting Nr 16 Ferry Pilots Pool, Kirkbride, Cumberland February 1942, some signed by those in the photograph, A.T.A. Certificate of Service and Commendation for Exceptional Airmanship. "On the 10/2/44 under the most adverse circumstances caused by technical failure, he landed his aircraft undamaged". Army form R.A.F.,Z.3., together with a heart rending letter written by his mother on August 7th, 1917 giving sad family news "It is with a very sad heart that I am writing this to you, my very own darling Laddy - I have only one left now, but I want you to Be Brave and bear the sad news which I have to tell you". Hand written get well letter from The Field dated 24/8/1916 from the commanding officer wishing Collins well after a battle field injury and also, card from Worcestershire Regiment "In Loving Memory of E Stanley Collins, 2nd Lieut killed in action in France in July 1917 aged 29".
Sport interest philatelia including autographed edition England's World Cup Victory 1966 first day cover, 11 Benham Great British medal winner's 'autograph' first day covers, Westminster The World Cup Collection (various years) including coin cover, mint stamps, first day covers, miniature sheets, patch sheets etc., in six albums, a similar Olympic Games collection in four albums and European Football collection in two albums.
Royal Mint Elizabeth II silver proof crown collection; Royal Mint silver medal commemorating 1100 Years in Minting 886 - 1986; Royal Mint £2 silver piedfort two coin set 1989; Royal Mint silver proof five pence two coin set 1990; £1 silver proof piedfort 1989, each with certificate of authenticity in fitted box, and a Sedlabanki two coin set.
WWI and WWII three family member group including:George V military medal (7545 SJT J CURRAN 18/HIGH LI); WWI war medal and Victory medal (7545 SJT J CURAN HIGH LI) mounted together on bar, some supporting ephemera including full portrait photograph, small group photograph, letter from Caledonian Railway congratulating him on his MM award 'for building pontoon bridge over River Lys at village of Marke during an advance...', transfer to reserve form etc; WWII four medal group mounted on bar including war medal 1939 - 45 star, Africa star and Aircrew Europe star (believed 995156 F/SGT J CURRAN RAF) with half length photograph; and WWII war medal, defence medal and George VI general service medal with Palestine clasp (CPL SG CURRAN 2043291 RAF) with photograph of her and MOD letter.
Egypt medal 1882 (R. Kennedy Qr Mr HMS Inconstant); WWI pair (121275 Spr RS Kennedy RE); WWI war medal (238317 Spr G Calder RE); WWI war medal (42462 Pte A Broadfoot Sco Rif); Temperance medal 1893; Queen Alexandra's Imperial Military Nursing Series Reserve breast badge; 1914-15 Star (blank); cap badges and buttons including The Life Boys badge, HLI enamelled badge etc.
WWI and WWII Medals mounted on single bar including WWI War Medal and Victory Medal (15644 AWO CI 2 T Windsor Hamps), WWII War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, GSM ribbon (medal missing) and a Special Constabulary Long Service Medal (William Harris); a set of eight matching miniatures mounted on bar; dog tags for W H Harris 83580 and R Turnbull 14161689; six badges; Acme whistle; Sam Browne belt; etc.
WWII six medal group mounted on bar including George V Efficiency Medal to 908723 Gnr L Rawbon RA, War Medal, Defence Medal, 1939-145 Star, Africa Star with 1st Army clasp and Italy Star; two Royal Artillery shoulder titles; four Royal Artillery badges; Boys Brigade 1953 Coronation badge; ephemera pertaining to Rawbon including Soldier's release book, Certificate of Service, HGV driving test certificate, Army Form W5258, pay book, photograph, etc.
Boer War pair medals - comprising Queens South Africa medal with three clasps - Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal, named to 82018 GNR. W. Page R.F.A., together with a Kings South Africa medal with two clasps - South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, named to 82018 BOMB: W. Page R.F.A. (2)
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