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Lot 1729
A mixed lot, to include: a Wedgwood lustreware small bowl, 6cm diameter; a Royal Crown Derby Imari vase, 6.5cm high; a guilloche enamel and gilt brass easel back timepiece, (s.d.); a cased Meerschaum pipe; a cased Australian medal; and a 1953 Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships souvenir dish, boxed.
Lot 272
A box containing a set of World War II medals comprising the 1939-45 Star, the Africa Star, the Italy Star, the Defence medal and the 1939-45 War medal, together with various badges, buttons, etc CONDITION REPORTS All items with wear, dirt and tarnish, medals are not inscribed to back and do not bear any inscriptions to edges, ribbons have some fraying, cardboard box is addressed "Mr.J.R. Campfield, 43 Gordon Square, London WC1" and bears number "320/65".
Lot 366
A 1980 Olympic medal awarded to Elizabeth Ferris, two framed and glazed Olympic Games posters, a framed and glazed reproduction Victoria Cross medal and a collection of framed and glazed film posters CONDITION REPORTS Overall with some general wear, scuffs and dirt but appear to be in reasonably tidy condition. Size of 1948 Olympic poster is approx. 39 cm x 29 cm and appears to be a reproduction print. Posters appear to be reproduction prints.
Lot 431
Medals - Boer War pair comprising: Queens South Africa Medal with Transvaal, Relief Of Ladysmith, Tugela Heights and Cape Colony bars and Kings South Africa Medal with Orange Free State, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902 bars awarded to 2555 Private T.Morgan, Royal Welsh Fusiliers Condition: Please see extra images and TELEPHONE department for further details
Lot 141
19th Century Anglo-Chinese School - Oil on board - Three quarter length portrait of a British Naval Officer, wearing dress uniform with the China 1842 medal and Naval General Service Medal, unsigned, 42cm x 34cm Condition: Some craquelure to the central right side and also under the officer's right arm - **General condition consistent with age
Lot 134
A Second World War RAF 'Malta' Group of five 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star (Atlantic clasp), Africa Star (Africa 1942-43), Italy Star, War Medal 1939-1945 mounted for wearing together with related dress miniatures (unnamed), along with three pilot log books for 'Mr. L. A. Cox Senior Commissioned Pilot' from years 1939 - 1976
Lot 429
AN HMS DARING GROUP OF THREE MEDALS. British War & Victory medals named to SS 9020 G E Goodwin Ord R.N.. George V Long Service Good Conduct medal named to J.107435 G E Goodwin PO HMS Daring. HMS Daring a D Class Destroyer launched in 1932. She was torpedoed and sunk on the 18th February 1942.
Lot 460
GT WAR & WW11 MEDALS TO THE McDONALD FAMILY. A 1914/15 Star, British war & Victory medals named to 11277 Pte W MacDonald Gordon Highlanders. Also a Silver Wound Badge numbered 219420. Pte William MacDonald went to France with the 6th Gordon Highlanders 4/2/1915. Invalided out on the 1/8/1917 (Wounds) No 265822. Unnamed Defence & War medals mounted for wear, also a Serving Brother of St John of Jerusalem medal, again unnamed. The box of issue is addressed to Miss McDonald of 2 Intake Square, Middleton Leeds 10 Yorks. ATS cap badge and collars, QMAAC & ATS old comrades association badge. Gordon Highlanders badge, enamel sweethearts badge etc. St Johns Ambulance Association bronze medal named to 480915 Mary E McDonald, with additional bars etc. The 1939/45, Africa (bar 8th Army) Italy Stars and War Medal, with Condolence Slip awarded to 7892588 S.Q.M.S.McDonald .John. Interestingly the slip is marked 5-1 awards, requiring further research. A TA lapel with the number 291711, a Royal Tank Corps badge and sweethearts badge both Fear Naught motto. An original glazed photograph of the 45th Royal Tank Regt (Leeds Rifles) Sgts Mess Egypt 1942, all officially named in type below. 17.1/4" x 13.1/2". A photograph of John McDonald as a Corporal C1942 with three service stripes and slouch hat. A presentation book, Royal Armoured Corps Italian Campaign 1943 to 45. Inscribed From all ranks of the 6th Royal tank Regiment in memory of (James) McDonald who was killed in action fighting with the Regiment. Schio N Italy 12 Dec 1945 CMF G Gainford Lt Colonel. Containing sketches of the actions and officers of the Regiment and their associated written details.
Lot 462
HISTORIC 19thC CYCLING AWARDS IN GOLD & SILVER/BRONZE. A large bronze medallion with top mount, London Bicycle Club 100 mile Trial. Bronze University medallion LBC v CUBC 15 miles 2nd Prize H R Reynolds 1884. Bronze medal with eight bars, Facsimile of Members Gold Challenge Medal, Amateur Bicycle Club Members Challenge Medal subscribed 1875 on the reverse. Cased small bronze medal inscribed Presented to H R Reynolds for riding up Reigate Hill 4th September 1880. A plated cup inscribed DBBC 1878 Mile Race H R Reynolds. A cased silver medallion inscribed Crystal Palace Bicycle Challenge Cup Race 1882, 2nd prize won by H R Reynolds 17th Aug 15 miles. Three cased silver medallions OUBC v LBC 1883-1890 15 miles H R Reynolds (32mm). DBBC monogram 2 miles 1st H R Reynolds New College. Bronze medal H R Reynolds 2nd 1880. LBC 10 miles unnamed. A Cased 18ct Gold medal LBC 100 miles, unnamed as issued. See Illustration.
Lot 463
PHOTOGRAPHIC PRIZE MEDALLIONS etc. (3) Bronze medallions in original cases. Presented by Amateur Photographer in the Lantern Slides Competition 1890 to K L Reynolds (52mm). Cased medallion Photographic Exhibition Crystal palace 1890 inscribed K L Reynolds Class A D Sect 8 in 42mm diameter. Photography medal for Lantern Slides won by K L Reynolds Class V111 Animals 1889, 38 mm diameter. A 1935 George V Jubilee medal awarded to a member of the Reynolds family. (4)
Lot 474
THE MINIATURE MEDALS OF THE CAPTAIN OF HMS AFRICA. A miniature pair of medals mounted for wear, also GCB breast star awarded to Admiral Henry Digby then Captain of HMS Africa at Trafalgar. The small Naval Gold Medal and a NGS medal are mounted on a brooch bar, the bullion Breaststar is loose. HMS Africa a small 64 gun ship of the line was launched in 1771, considered in 1805 old and not capable of withstanding the enemy broadsides. A poor sailer she was off course and missed the night signal sent by Horatio Nelson, when separated from the British Fleet. Arriving from a different direction his plight was seen by Admiral Nelson. Captain Digby was a known fighter and at one time took 57 prizes in some 20 months. The signal for him to make all sail away from the action, was deliberately misinterpreted by Captain Digby, despite some 10 larger enemy ships of the line between his ship and the fleet. He sailed through the enemy lines of battle, engaging each individual enemy ship with broadsides. Arriving at the battle, he saw the Spanish Flagship Santissimia Trinidad apparently surrendering. Under Lt John Smith a party from Africa boarded the Flagships quarterdeck unmolested. Seeing that it had not struck their colours, the age of chivalry was shown to be not dead. They were allowed to leave unharmed and return to HMS Africa, whilst the fight continued.. Captain Digby then chased and engaged the Entrepide, in a ship to ship action lasting over 40 minutes. The Intrepide surrendered when the action was joined by HMS Orion. The action had left HMS Africa with 62 men dead or wounded, and most of her officers killed in the fighting. She was badly damaged and in need of emergency repairs. Very popular with his crew, he paid prize money out of his own monies, not waiting for the Court decisions. An ordinary seaman was awarded £182 each, for the capture of the treasure ship Santa Brigida. He received some £40,700 for his share of that prize. (A Spanish 34 gun Frigate). Inheriting Minterne Estate from his uncle, he died a full Admiral of the blue in 1842 (C in C the Nore), and is buried in St Andrews Church there. Provenance Lawrences Sale of the Digby Attics, Taunton Saleroom 24/3/1998 lot 403. The purchaser has owned this and the following prize money lot, since that sale. See Illustration.
Lot 478
VICTORIAN COINAGE etc. Three Victorian crown pieces, dated 1890-1892-1895 respectively. George V 1935 crown and a GV1 crown piece dated 1937, Othe worn Victorian coinage including 1887 1/- pieces x 2, also 1888. Three Groats dated 1842 x 2 and 1843. Small Diamond Jubilee silver medal and 34 'Joeys' of various dates, Australian 1/- dated 1910 etc.
Lot 482
TWO CASED R AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE SILVER MEDALS. The first 64mm diameter with the College Arms etc on the obverse, The McClellan on the reverse with L F GOLDSTAND M.R.A.C. DONO DONAVIT legend. Awarded to Miles P Knubley MRAC. December 1905. In a fitted case with Wyon Regent St W in gold , A Wyon on the medal. 4.6 oz. weight. The second smaller medal again in a fitted Wyon case, 41mm diameter. Royal Agricultural College Cirencester obverse, RAC Sports and Victor Ludorum medal won by M P Knubley 1905 engraved wording. 1.2 oz weight.
Lot 529
CASED BRITISH VICTORIES OF THE PENINSULAR WAR 1815. A red leather fitted case with Record of British Valour in gold lettering. Bronze box/medallion containing 13 coloured discs depicting various Battles or Actions, Albuera , Badajoz, Bussaco, Ciudad Rodrigo, Duoro, Pamplona, Salamanca, San Sebastian, Talavera, Toulose, Vimiera, Vitoria and Waterloo. Engraved by Edward Orme, with 75mm diameter. Englands Great Captain Arthur Duke of Wellington and left facing bust obverse, with Porter F above Orme Direx below. Angel seated beneath tree reverse, Picture Medal and Edward Orme Direx, Bond St London. The angels board reads, Record of Valour, with Porter F below. See Illustration
Lot 530
SPORTING & MUSICAL GOLD AND SILVER MEDALS. Related 9ct gold x 2 awards including a Contralto Solo named to Ms Nancy Ludlow 1930 (Swindon), the other a sporting award unnamed as issued. A silver medal 1929 awarded to Ms Nancy Ludlow Contralto Solo, also a bronze 1932 award to Ms Ludlow for singing. 7 silver/gold sporting medals only one named to G S Hurcom Swindon Athletic Club Winners 1928. All are cased or boxed., gold awards 3.4 gms and 8.1gms respectively.
Lot 534
THE MEDALS OF LT GENERAL Sir W H STISTED KCB. A Knight Commander of the Bath neck badge with 18ct and Sheffield 1858 hall marks. Breast star in silver with R & P Garrard & Co. Goldsmiths and Jewellers to the Crown. 25 Haymarket Street London, under the pin back mounts. Ghuznee medal on a pin back buckle mount, named to Lieut H W Stisted. H M 2nd Regt of Foot. India General Service medal 1854 with bar Persia, impressed naming to Col H W Stisted 78th Highlanders. Indian Mutiny medal with the bars Lucknow and Defence of Lucknow. Officially named to Lt Col H W Stisted CB 78th High'rs. Again it is mounted with a pinback buckle mount. Lieutenant General Sir Henry William Stisted was the son of Colonel Charles Stisted KH 3rd Hussars and Eliza Mary who was born in 1789. The daughter of Major General William Burn of Exeter Devon. Born in St Omer France during 1817 he was educated at Sandhurst and commissioned 4th December 1835 into the 2nd Foot. He served with that regiment in Afghanistan and Beloochistan (Beluchistan) taking part in the Storming of Ghuznee, where he was wounded in the action at the gateway. Harts Army List 1860. Ensign 4/12/1835. Lt 29/9/1838. Capt 29/4/1842. Major 26/1848. Lt Col 19/4/1850. Colonel 25/11/1854. War Service. Colonel Stisted served with the Queens Royals during the campaign in Afghanistan & Belooch under Lord Keane , including the storming and capture of Ghuznee (wounded) and of Kelat (medal for Ghuznee issued) . Served with the 72nd Highlanders during the Persian War in 1857, commanded a Brigade in the night attack and Battle of Kooshab (CB), and the 78th at the bombardment of Mohumrah. Served with Havelocks column in 1857, present in the action at Bithor, commanded the regiment in several actions leading to and ending in the relief of the Residency at Lucknow. The Capture of Khelat and the occupation of Kabul, for which he received the medal. On the 19th April 1850 he was gazetted Lieutenant Colonel in the 78th Foot. He served with them during the Persian War of 1856 and 1857. He commanded a Brigade in the night attack and battle of Mohamurah, after which he received the thanks of the Governor General, as well as the medal and clasp. He commanded the advance guard of Havelock's Force at the Relief of Lucknow 25th September 1857. Upon the death in battle of Brigadier General James George Smith Neill, he was appointed to command the First Brigade . A post which he held until the close of the operations. On January 1st 1858 he was nominated Commander of the Bath.. In that year he served in Rohiland, and commanded the Second Brigade at the Battle of Bareelly on the 7th of May. Mentioned in Kayes & Mallesons History of the Indian Mutiny in Vol 1V on pages 241 (Bareli) Against the rebels so encamped Outram started on the morning of the 22nd, with a force consisting of 1227 Infantry under Brigadier Stisted. Also 190 Cavalry under Major Robertson, and six nine-pounder guns, under Olpherts. At daybreak he came upon them. Sending his centre against their main position, with his left he drove them from Ghali, doubling back on Badrap. Surprised the rebels scarcely attempted resistance as these manoeuvres were being carried out. They lost their four guns and an elephant. At Badrup Stisted again attacked them, and forced them to relinquish their hold. On that day many casualties were inflicted on the rebels, Outram had only two men killed and eight wounded. Page 367 Sir Colin Campbells force had among other troops, Brigadier Stisted's seven companies of the 64th Ft & the 78th Highlanders for the attack on Bareli, who fought in the first line. It goes on to report the battle against the fanatical Ghazis among other rebels in this action. He became Lieut Colonel of the 93rd Highlanders on the 30th/9/1859, and served with the Frontier Force against the mountain tribes on the North West Frontier of India in December 1863. Appointed Major General in 1864 and Divisional Commander of British Forces in Canada 1866. Appointed Lieut Governor of Ontario in June 1869. He was instrumental in opening up the northern part of the province for development. For his services in this capacity he received the thanks of the Governor General of Canada, and was nominated a KCB on the 20th May 1871. On the 5th February 1873 he was appointed Lieutenant General and nominated Colonel of the 93rd Foot on the 28th September 1873. He died in Wood House, Upper Norwood, Surrey on the 10th December 1875. He had married in 1845 in Florence, Maria Katherine Eliza Burton (1823-1894), the sister of Sir Richard Francis Burton the famous explorer. Another brother Captain E J N Burton's Indian Mutiny Medal appears in another lot. Their daughter Georgina Martha Burton, wrote the book 'The True Life of Captain Sir Richard Burton. He is buried in West Norwood Cemetery, being the only Lt Governor of Ontario not buried in the province. See Illustration
Lot 535
THE MEDALS OF COL THOMAS H STISTED. 3 Dgns/ 7th HUSSARS. 12RL. A Punjab Medal with bars Goojerat and Chilianwala named to Lieutenant T H Stisted 3rd Lt Drags (impressed naming). A Crimean Medal with bar Sebastopol, named to Lieutenant T H Stisted 12th Royal Lancers. (engraved upright capitals). Indian Mutiny Medal with bar Lucknow, named to Captain T H Stisted 7th Hussars (impressed naming). India General Service Medal with bar Northwest Frontier, officially named to Major T H Stisted 7th Hussars. An unnamed as issued Turkish Crimea medal. Lt Colonel Thomas (Colonel Rtd) served first in the Punjab campaign of 1848-49 with the 3rd Light Dragoons, and was present at the affair of Ramnuggur, the passage of the Chenab at Wuzeerabad on the 1st december 1848 with the force under General Thackwell, action at Sadoolapore, battles of Chilianwala (wounded and charger wounded) and Goojerat (Medal with two clasps). Served with the 12th lancers in the Crimea from 8th May 1855 , including the siege and fall of Sebastopol. (Medal with clasp and Turkish Medal). Served with the 7th Hussars in th Indian campaign from February 1858 to March 1859, and was present at the affair of Meangunge, siege and capture of Lucknow, affair of Barree, action of Nawabagunge, occupation of Fyzerbad, passage of the Goomtee at Sultanpore, throughout the Byswarra campaign including the affairs of Doudpore, Pandu Nuddee, Paleeghat, Hyderghur and pursuit of Benhi Madho's force to the Goomtee; also Trans Gogra campaign, including the affair near Churda and the affair taking the fort of Meejeedia, attack on Bamkee and pursuit to the Raptee, advance into Nepaul and affair at Sitkaghat (twice mentioned in despatches) Brevet of Major, Medal with Clasp. Commanded a wing of the 7th Hussars comprising part of the Doaba Field Force employed against native tribes on the North-West Frontier of India in December 1863 and January 1864, and was present at the action of Shubkudder (Medal). Colonel Thomas Heatcote Stisted retired by sale of commission in 1870. Still in Harts Army List in 1890. Whilst serving in the Indian Mutiny Major Stisted and four troopers were in dire peril on a sandbank, in the swollen Raptee river. Volunteering to swim to them in the turbulent waters, and under musketry fire, Major Charles C Fraser successfully rescued them from their seemingly hopeless position, for which he received the Victoria Cross and Royal Humane Society Silver/Gilt medal in 1860. London Gazette 8th November 1860. Major Charles Crauford Fraser VC 7th now 11th Hussars. On the 31st December 1858. For Conspicuous and cool Gallantry, in having volunteered at great personal risk, and under sharp musketry fire, to swim to the rescue of Captain Stisted and some men of the 7th Hussars, who were in imminent danger of being drowned in the River Raptee, whilst in pursuit of the rebels. Major Fraser succeeded in this gallant service, although at the same time partially disabled, not having recovered from a severe wound received in the right hand while leading a squadron in a charge against some fanatics in the action at Nawab-Gunge on the 13th June 1858. Described in Mr G W Forrest's History of the Indian Mutiny. Also received the gold class RHS medal for this deed. The brother of Lt Gen H W Stisted, son of Lt Col Charles and Caroline Edensor Heathcote Born 1826 Died 1905. Lord Clive of India's despatch 12/4/1859. On the 29th the troops returned to Nanparah, made a forced march on the night of the 30th to the vicinity of Bankee, where the enemy had loitered under the Nana. He was surprised and attacked with great vigour, driven through the jungle which he attempted to defend, finally into and across the Raptee, the 7th Hussars entering the river with the fugitives. On this occasion the troops distinguished themselves more particularly the 2nd Rifle Brigade under Colonel Hall, and the 7th Hussars under Lt Colonel sir William Russell. I have to deplore the loss of Major Horne of the 7th Hussars, who was drowned in the waters of the Raptee. He led the first wing of the regiment, Captain Stisted who led the 1st Squadron, was rescued with great difficulty from a similar fate. See Illustration
Lot 537
A THREE BAR MGS TO AN OFFICER IN THE 12th Lt DRAGOONS. A three bar Military General Service medal in unworn condition, correctly named to Lt E Penfold 12th Lt Dragoons. Confirmed on the roll as entitled to the medal with the clasps Nive-Nivelle and Vittoria. It was under the command of Sir James Stewart Bt, that his high principles and stringent desire to have only the best officers allowed into the Regiment. He required to know all details including Clubs and Lineage, before acceptance. Himself in debt for £4000 from the re-provisioning of his troops and horses, on return from the Egypt Campaign was taken in his stride. He was much a respected commanding officer, from his own words and actions. 'I look upon Officers as the main spring of the army and they should be formed out of the best and purest metal.' The Regimental History is full of the details to which he went, to only allow competent officers in his Regiment. In 1909 the Regiment had not seen active service for some time. They took part in the ill fated Walcheren expedition, though the Regiment never actually landed. Disease and quarrels between senior officers only put paid to the success of the attack. Then the Regiment was placed under the command of Lt Col the Hon Frederic Ponsonby, son of the Earl of Bessborough. Considered the 'beau ideal' of a Cavalry commander, his four years of service with the 12 Lt Dragoons were considered the most brilliant in their history. In 1813 on June 21st Wellington attacked at the Vittoria River, an attack by the 16th and 12th Lancers became a debacle. Ponsonby calmly walked his horse into the Melee, reforming the line. The attacked and drove back the French Cavalry, colliding them with their own Infantry. It was in this charge that Cornet Hammond was killed. Crossing into France was a scene of celebrations, Cpt's Andrews and Vandeluer had themselves rowed across to be the first British invaders. The 12th Dragoons in Hays column crossed into France in October 1813. On the 12th November they broke across the Nivelle, to capture a bridge that had been already blown up. Then onto the River Nive where they rode up almost to the walls of Bayonne. After a hard winter in February 1814 they saw their last minor action after entering Bordeaux to a rapturous welcome. It was against French Infantry at Etoliers, that they finished the campaign. Through the Peninsula the 12th never lost a piquet or patrol to capture, not a man deserted or tried by Court Martial. High praise indeed and such a magnificent record of service.. Edward Penfold was a Lt by purchase in 1812 having entered the Army as a Cornet 29/8/1811. without purchase. Put on Half Pay by reduction in the Regt in 1814. For many years after the reduction of the 12 Light Dragoons I fell anxiously desirious of being recalled to active service at the period when I possessed a strong constitution, but so much time has elapsed that my desire to resume the duties of a Subaltern, has for obvious reasons become not desirable. Edwin Stacey 1794-1860 married Maria Penfold 1799-1885 (Edwards sister). Their daughter was Camelia Sophia Stacey 1822-1905. Edward Penfold married in June 1822, residing at Tiverton Devon. See Illustration
Lot 538
AN OFFICER OF THE 12th DRAGOONS THREE BAR MGS MEDAL etc. A three bar Military General Service Medal officially named to Lt E Stacey of the 12th Dragoons. Bars Vittora, Nive & Nivelle. Edwin Stacey served alongside his future brother in law Lt Edward Penfold, in the same regiment also earning the same combination of bars. Again this is confirmed in the MGS roll. The actions and dates from the service they both saw, is also mentioned in the previous lot. There is no mention of either of them having served in the later Battle of Waterloo, in Dalton's Roll Call. Edwin Stacey was placed on Half Pay in 1814 during the reduction of the Regiment. He does not appear to have returned to active service afterwards. An ornate gilt Pitt Club badge with cameo obverse and oak wreath suspension, engraved on the back to Edwin Stacey Esq. A metal Pitt Club badge with inset miniature photograph, named on the back to Courteney Stacey Esq. Maria Penfold married Edwin Stacey, details in previous lot. See Illustration.
Lot 539
A NO BAR INDIAN MUTINY MEDAL TO CAPT E J N BURTON 37th REGT . A no bar Indian Mutiny Medal named to Captain E I N Burton 37th Ft, the brother of Sir Richard Burton the famous Victorian explorer. Famed for his travels and exploration and book/magazine writings, his younger brother went into the army in 1845 as an Ensign. Born in 1824 the sons of Lt Colonel Joseph Netterville Burton and Martha Burton nee (Baker) the co-heiress of Barham House in Hertfordshire. Their sister Maria Katherine Elizabeth Burton, married Lt General H W Stisted KBE. Their father moved the family to France in their childhood years, where both brothers were known to have been allowed freedom and a somewhat lax adolescence. Sir Richard Burton or 'Ruffian Dick' as he became known, having taken part in more single combats with his enemies than any other man of his time, it is quoted. Edward John Netterville Burton was a career soldier, who went on Half Pay (retired) after 1864. Service details show 22/5/1847 Ceylon. 1857 England. 1857-59 India. 1860-1861 India. Ensign 37th Ft 13/6/1845. Lieut 37th Ft 20/11/1846. Captain 37th Ft 20/3/1856. Engaged in commission of roads in Ceylon in 1854. Served in the Indian Mutiny from 1857. Commanded a detachment of the 37th Ft under Col Turner CB at engagement at Lucknow? Commanded an outpost force of 80 men of the 37th Ft , 1/2 battery of the R Artillery and four companies of 10th Ft frequently repulsing the attacking forces under Kumar Singh? Present at the actions of the 17th-18th & 20th October 1858 and capture of Fezdupore?. Serves as Major Brigade at Lucknow from 23rd March to the 3rd November 1859. From their base in Colombo the Regt depleted by sickness and death, sailed for India (Calcutta) . On the 4th June 1857 six companies marched to Barrachpore. There they helped to disarm the three Sepoy Regiments. 100 men under Captain Harrison were sent to Arrah by boat. This ran aground being stuck for a considerable time. The rest of the Regt with 160 men of the 10th Ft, reached Captain Harrison's men, who linked up together, 15 miles from Arrah. On the 29th July they reached an unfordable stream with skirmishers lining the opposite bank, these were soon dispersed. A Captain of the 10th (Senior Officer present) decided to advance on Arrah. Under assurances from the local Magistrate that opposition was unlikely. They advanced in column with no advance guards or flankers. Their route lay along a narrow causeway flanked by deep ditches, the 10th Ft and the Sikhs leading. The enemy suddenly opened fire from the right causing the 10th (80) casualties, the Captain amongst them. Thrown into confusion with no room to deploy, they retreated to a Water Tower 400 yards away to regroup. In this action and retreat the 37th lost 3 Officers and 62 men, with another 24 wounded. The 37th moved up to Ghazipore finding Rajput Kuwar Singh siding with the mutineers. Here they spent considerable time re-opening communications between Oudh and the N W Provinces. They then under Colonel Millman took to the field from Azinggurk, with the 37th (100) strong. The column engaged and sent the rebels fleeing forty miles north of Atrowlea. Whilst chowed down, Colonel Millman heard of an enemy host advancing in great strength. Fighting off this host was carried out successfully, though there was a panic amongst the Transport Wagons, which saw their drivers running off. Singh kept attacking, until the arrival of British reinforcements. The mutineers decamped and set off for the Ganges, hoping to hide in the Jagdispur Jungles. Half of the 37th took part in the three day advance to overtake the rebels. In five days they successfully marched 120 miles in terrible heat, and then caught the enemy. Attacking and killing many of the enemy, the 37th suffered only one soldier killed and seven wounded. May 1858 found the 37th hunting down dispersed rebels. Attacking the rebel forces at Nonadee Village, which was successfully stormed. Here the 37th suffered one man killed and four wounded. On the 12th December Turner advanced towards Bugha Maroo Pass in the Kaimur Hills, which was strongly defended. The 37th and a Company of the 29th Ft, stormed the position with great success. 1859 saw them back at Ghazipore. See Illustration
Lot 546
VARIOUS BADGES/MEDALS/BUTTONS etc. Including a Special Constabulary medal GV, named to Charles Stisted. (Col Charles Harcourt Stisted of the Royal Scots) On the Gt War MIC index he is issued with a Silver Wound Badge, 20/8/1918 number 384343, which is present with the medal. Red Cross and nursing medal, unnamed as issued. A badge worn reputedly by a VC winner in the R Scots , with old label and citation attached. ( 11340 Pte Henry Howey Robson 1914). Victorian brass buttons and Boy Scouts badges etc
Lot 558
THE MEDALS OF CAPTAIN D G BOURN OBE RFC/RAF etc. A cased (Civil) issue Order of the British Empire in its fitted case. British War & Victory medals named to Capt D G Bourn RAF, with MID Oakleaf attached. A General Service Medal with two bars Kurdistan and N W Persia, named to Capt D G Bourn RAF. A General Service Medal with single bar Iraq, named to Sjt D G Bourn Railway D F. A cased Iraqi Decoration with matching miniature, by Garrard of London. A framed original Mention in Despatches Royal Air Force, 2 Lt/Hon & A/Lt D G Bourn, was mentioned in a Despatch by General Sir E H H Allenby GC MG KCB, dated 23rd October 1918. For gallant and distinguished services in the field etc. (Middle East Theatre). A cased Masonic Lodge award in silver/gilt and enamels, unnamed as issued. Founder top bar above 1931 award mount, with blue ribbon. Lodge Dar es Salam number 5277. Birmingham hallmarks and Spencer London on the reverse. Spencer and Co Gt Queen St London W C inset in the lid. Dudley George Bourn was educated at the London University and The London School of Economics. He was commissioned into the Machine Gun Corps and then into the Royal Flying Corps Technical Branch, later the Royal Air Force. Awarded the pair only for the Gt War as confirmed by his MIC records. His two bar General Service Medal was issued by the RAF whilst a Captain. His GSM with bar Iraq is confirmed and issued by the Railway Defence Regiment Mesopotamia Railways, whilst serving as a Serjeant. Again confirmed by Military Records. A specialist in Railway Traffic and installations he served there during the Second World War. Awarded the Iraq Order of Al Rafadian 3rd Class in the London Gazette 20/8/1948. Page 4623. (Cased for wear with miniature) His address for medals despatch was c/o Railways, Baghdad, West Mesopotamia. He is reputed to have had the local rank of Lt Colonel, whilst there. His MID was awarded for services in the field between 16th March and 18th September 1918, in the Egyptian Expeditionary Force . His award of The Order of the British Empire (Civil Divison Officer) was in the Birthday Honours of King GV1 in 1942. For Services to the Iraq State Railways With photographs of Captain Bourn in East Yorks uniform, aeroplanes in the desert, group photographs etc. Original 1915 commission document, and a letter from 14 Sqdn personal, regarding his departure to another squadron. Dated Palestine July 1918. His original disc in silver with 3rd East Yorks and Lt D G Bourn CE MGC on the reverse. See Illustration
Lot 570
VARIOUS BRONZE MEDALLIONS. (9) Including a 78mm diameter Victoria In Commemoration medallion, with Victoria Regina et Imperatrix obverse. GV & Queen Mary Coronation June 22 1911. The Inner Temple Members who fought for their Country 1914-1918, 50mm diameter. Resetlement of the Jews in GT Britain 300th Anniversary medal. etc.
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