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Lot 717
A WWI trio, with 1914 Star and death plaque, awarded to Trooper Wilfred James Pope, North Somerset Yeomanry, framed, and a memorial picture, incorporating a photograph, of Wilfred James Pope, age 22, Trooper B Squadron North Somerset Yeomanry, killed in action at Ypres on the 17 November 1914, and a small postcard album, containing assorted contemporary military photographs, including Wilfred Pope, silks and others, a group of four WWII medals, a L S & G C, awarded to 5172629 Pte W A Ferguson Glouc Reg, and a King George VI Coronation Medal
Lot 536
A Limited Edition Royal Mint Fine Gold Medal St George & the Dragon Masterpiece, the obverse with St George slaying dragon in front of orange tree, the reverse having the Princess watching the monumental battle, presented in fitted case, weighing an impressive 313g of 0.999 gold, approx 65mm diameter, designed by Gordon Summers, with booklet certificate numbered 9 of 25, purchased from the Royal Mint in 2010
Lot 51
Blackpool Masonic Sincerity Lodge 14ct Gold Medal / Badge. Number 1475, Hallmark London 1937, 3.75 Inches High, Gold Weight 18 grams, + a Royal Masonic Institution- For Girls Steward Silver Gilt and Enamel Medal Badge, Hallmark 1937 and Another Royal Masonic Institution For Girls Steward Medal Badge, Date 1966.
Lot 1109
A 19th century French ormolu mantle clock, the case with a seated classical female figure above enamel dial signed for Miroy Freres and marked 'Prize medal 1851', with bell striking drum movement marked 'Miroy Freres Etablissement de Paris', flanked by two porcelain panels painted with amorini, the base hung with garlands, all on scroll feet 41 x 43cm (16 x 17in)
Lot 1000
Charles II, The Peace of Breda, 'Favente Deo' silver medal 1667, designed by John Roettiers, obv: Laureate bust right, CAROLVS. SECVNDVS. DEI. GRATIA. MAG. BRI. FRAN. ET. HIB. REX, Rev: Britannia seated on rocks holding a spear and shield, a fleet of ships beyond 'FAVENTE DEO' in exergue 'Britannia', lettered edge CAROLVS SECVNDVS PACIS ET IMPERII RESTITVTOR AVGVSTVS, some edge knocks and surface marks, VF
Lot 1003
United Kingdom Royal Commemorative medals, to include William IV and Queen Adelaide coronation silver medal, Victoria Golden Jubilee large size silver colour, Edward VII and George V bronze Coronation medals, three Edward VIII Coronation medals, a Prince Albert exhibition medal 1851 stamped to the edge 'Col McCliverty - New Zealand', mixed grades generally F+ (8)
Lot 276
Second World War medal group awarded to Lieutenant Edwin Griffiths-Harding, to include France and Germany Star, 1939-45 Star, war medal and order of Leopold II with palm leaf and Croix de Guerre with palm leaf, framed to include certificate, together with other related ephemera. The soldier was awarded his Order of Leopold when serving in 116 Road Construction Company Royal Engineer.
Lot 797
A 9ct. yellow gold charm bracelet, the bracelet of reeded, twist and circular links, set with charms, including a St. Christopher medal engraved with name and address, 'In Emergency break glass' £5, spaniel pattern charm, a Persian slipper set with turquoise cabochons, three graduated keys, a poodle, a heart-shaped locket with engraved scrolls, a tankard, and a football with the hinge opening to reveal a goal, all 9ct. yellow gold, 18.5cms long, 81grms gross; together with original receipts and box.
Lot 974
A First World War group of medals, awarded to 16 Lieutenant Thomas Christopher Maynard, Royal Garrison Artillery, to include: Military Cross inscribed 'Bray 22nd Aug 1918, 2nd Lieut T.C. Maynard D.C.M. 120 H.B. R.G.A.' , Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, War Medal, Victory Medal and Territorial Efficiency Medal, all mounted to a board, with ribbons and miniatures. Not a lot is known of Maynard's military history, after which he became a Colliery Agent in the North East. He is noted to have joined the RGA in 1914 at the start of the war and was awarded the DCM "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has done excellent work as No. 1 throughout and has at all times set a splendid example to the men" (London Gazette 13th Feb 1917), with it being awarded (London Gazette 1st January 1917). His Military Cross was awarded for his part in the action on Bray-sur-Somme, 22nd August 1918. Bray was of strategic importance for both sides as it was a crossing point of the Somme river. It changed hands four times during the war, firstly occupied by the Germans when setting up the Western Front, but it soon came under heavy attack from French bombing and was re-taken 4th October 1914. It was used as an important fuel and munitions point throughout the Battle of the Somme. On 21st March 1918 the Germans held a major offensive against the town, Operation Michael, and despite initial success to keep the German Army at bay, the town was then relinquished to German rule again, but not for long. In June/August 1918 it took cooperation between allied forces to retake the town for the last time, British and French artillery and aerial bombing, American and Australian forces and British Mk. V tanks to take the town under command once again. Maynard was promoted to Lieutenant 22nd January 1919 (London Gazette 10th Feb 1920) and resigned his commission 21st February 1920 (London Gazette 20th February 1920).
Lot 977
A Waterloo Medal awarded to John Moore, Coldstream Foot Guards, with later mount ring, the ribbon with Peninsular bar; together with copies from the National Archive of musters in 1812 and 1821, on which he is recorded in both. HISTORY Private John Moore of the Coldstream Guards enlisted on the 4th June 1812, joining the regiment on the 7th June 1812, serving under Lt. Col. Sir W.W. Sharridon, Sir Colin Campbell and Lt. Col. Sir William Gomm, through the latter part of the Peninsula War and was on duty at the Battle of Waterloo. He was discharged on the 24th August 1821.
Lot 978
A group of WWII medals, awarded to Basil Arthur John Trail of the M.V.S.S. Cromarty, to include: 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star with rose; Pacific Star; Italy Star; War Medal and Defence Medal, and miniatures; together with apprentice indenture from the Alfred Holt Co., dated 1920; a Home Guard Officer indenture, dated 1952; Office of Shipping and Ministry for Transport Medal lists; discharge book numbered 275285; letter from a superior officer 1944; membership book for the Navigator's and Engineer Officers Union; and birth certificate; and a pair of WWI General Service Medals awarded 231835 Gunner G. Atkinson, Royal Artillery, to include: War Medal and Victory Medal, with ribbons; a WWII France and Germany Star; a WWII Burma Star; a WWII Mariner's Medal awarded to James Smith; a French Croix de Guerre; and a French Croix du Combattant.
Lot 982
An important group of Second World War medals, awarded to Squadron Leader Joseph Berry, DFC** (118435) R.A.F.V.R., to include: Distinguished Flying Cross and double bar, War medal, War star, The Air Crew Europe star with France and Germany clasp, The Italy star, The Africa star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp and Defence medal, all with ribbons, DFC dated 1944 to medal and both bars; together with ephemera relating to the life and career of Joe Berry, including: a Gregory and Quilter parachute survivor lapel badge, inscribed to Berry, dated 12th April 1943 and no.129, with covering letter; a large amount of photographs from his childhood and time in the RAF, his wedding, Berry beside his aircraft and flying in Africa and Britain; many letters from friends, colleagues and well wishers on receiving the DFC and all his hard work and bravery in destroying the doodlebugs (V1s); letters and paperwork relating to his death, post pay and War Graves Commission material; copies of 'Doodlebug Champion', a short history of Berry written by Squadron Leader Howard Williams DFC (who flew with Berry); copies of enlistment certificate, disability certificate, gazetted certificates, many newspaper cuttings and magazine articles. History: Joseph Berry was born in Quarrington, Teesdale, Co. Durham, son of Arthur Joseph Berry and Mary Rebecca Berry (nee Charlton), 28th February 1920. The family moved to Stampeth, near Alnwick, Northumberland, where he attended the Duke's School. At the age of 16 he left school and moved to Carlton, Nottingham, where he worked as a clerk for the Inland Revenue. This is where he met his future wife, Joyce. He enlisted in the R.A.F. Volunteer Reserves in August 1940. On completion of his training he was posted to Squires Gate near Blackpool, with Squadron 256, where he was commissioned in March 1942 and married Joyce five days later. He flew Beaufighters in Southport, Kent and later Africa with 153 Squadron, carrying out convoy and night patrols, which was to prepare him well for the skills needed to destroy doodlebugs. The first half of 1943 he was posted to the defence of Algiers and Bone areas. Berry had his first victories during the Salerno invasion where he shot down three enemy aircraft, including two Messerschmitt Me210s (9th and 10th September), and a Junkers Ju 88 (24th October), after which he had to bail out of his aircraft. He was also involved in the 'Great E-Boat Raid' at Kos, Greece, where of the 60 aircraft involved, many Beaufighters were ditched due to high fuel consumption and only 25 safely returned. It was for these actions that he received the DFC in March 1944. In June 1944 he was promoted to Flight Lieutenant and posted with the Fighter Interception Unit flying Hawker Tempests, with a special order to destroy V1 Doodlebugs. Over the course of the next two months he soon distinguished himself from the rest of his colleagues by shooting down 52 and sharing one. This shared victory greatly annoyed Berry as the other aircraft was 1000 yards out to his 100 and by all accounts they were closer to hitting him than the V1 he had already crippled. Unfortunately he had sent it on a crash course with West Malling Airfield so he risked his life to destroy it entirely before it struck the buildings below. In doing so his aircraft was damaged but he managed to get home (an account from Joe Berry of this can be heard by clicking on the link below). His best score in one night was seven. He was moved in September to RAF Manston to lead and reform 501 Squadron, where he finished his tally of 61 1/2 V1's for which he received the first bar to his DFC. It is believed that he was put up for further awards for gallantry but due to the lack of information about his achievements they were not awarded. As the year moved on and more V1 factories were taken by allied forces his squadron of Tempests were sent into France to aid ground forces. On 2nd October he led two other Tempests flown by F/Lt E.L. Williams and F/Lt C.A. Hansen, to Northern Germany to destroy a rail yard thought to be organising the transport of V1s. On passing just east of Veendam, Holland, he was struck by ground fire and lost control, radioing his comrades "I've had it chaps, you go on". The aircraft crashed in Kibbelgaarn and he was buried in nearby Scheemda. He was awarded posthumously his second bar to his DFC on 20th January 1946 (back-dated 1944) for his efforts during the War. Provenance: Sold by instruction of a family member. Please click the link for a recording of Berry describing the technique of destroying doodlebugs, 8th September 1944. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jz1o_Bxscpg&feature=youtu.be
Lot 181
Medals: WW1 group awarded to 44750PTE J.R.THOMPSON.R.A.M.C. the 1914-15 Star, the 1914-18 medal, The Great War for Civilisation 1914-1919 medal, George V Medal for Bravery in the Field, a set of five matched miniature medals and a school medal. Footnote: Possibly injured in service at Gallipoli.
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