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Click here to subscribeA BOER WAR-GT WAR `DIE HARDS` GROUP OF FOUR MEDALS. A Queens South Africa Medal with three bars, Relief of Ladysmith-Cape Colony-Tugela Heights. Impressed naming to 1804 Pte G Cromer Middlesex Regt. A 1914/15 Star named to 1080 Cpl G W Cromer Middx R. British War & Victory medals named to 1080 Cpl G W Cromer Middx.R. Served in France and Flanders from 1/9/1915, at sometime attached the Suffolk Regt.
A 1914/15 STAR & MASONIC AWARDS TO H TALBOT G GUARDS. A 1914/15 Star named to 22107 L.Cpl H Talbot G Guards. A 9ct ROAB medal with two dated bars the Order of Merit was awarded to Bro Harold Talbot CP. Four further silver/gilt masonic awards to Bro H Talbot PCP etc. 2/Lt Harold Talbot was serving in France from 5/10/1915, later commissioned into the Cheshire Regt. His address was Frankly nr Birkenhead in 1921-22.
THE MEDALS & DIARIES OF BRIG L M BIGGS CVO. DSO. MC & BAR. C.GDS A cased Commander of the Victorian Order (1937). Distinguished Service Order GV. (1919). Military Cross (1917) and Bar 1919. 1914 Star & Bar named to Lt L M Gibbs C.Gds. British War & Victory medal with MID emblem, named to Lt Col L M Gibbs. India General Service Medal 1908 bar Waziristan 1921-24, named to Major L M Gibbs C.Gds. Defence & War medals, 1911 Coronation & 1935 Jubilee medals. 1937 Coronation medal and a 1953 Coronation medal, court mounted for wear . Born at Tyntesfield Bristol in December 1889, the son of Antony and Janet Gibbs of Tyntesfield one of their ten children. Educated at Eton College Lancelot Merival (mothers maiden name) Gibbs was commissioned into the Coldstream Guards in 1910. He served in the European War being wounded, four times mentioned in despatches, and awarded first the Military Cross 1st January 1917. His bar was awarded on the 11th January 1919. His DSO was awarded 3rd June 1919. MID 17/2/15. 1/1/1916. 20/12/1918. 3/6/1919. Citation for his Bar to the Military Cross. Cpt L M Gibbs C Gds att 104th Inf Bgde HQ. For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the position on the left flank was very obscure owing to the next division failing to reach its objective he made a daring reconnaissance to gain information and get touch. He collected troops and organised the situation and brought most valuable information to the Brigade. He was under intense fire from machine guns and minenwerfer at close range. MC 1/1/17. Having served in the 3rd Militia Battalion of the Somerset Light Infantry prior to his commission into the C Guards, between 1908-1910. Promoted to Lt in 1913, Captain in 1915, he rose to Lt Colonel (T) before the war ended. A member of the Supreme War Council 1919. He then served on the North West Frontier as ADC to Lord Rawlinson, Commander in Chief India between 1921-25. Commanded the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards 1930-34. Then A A G The War Office 1934-38. Having retired as a Brigadier in 1938, he became one of His Majesties Hon Corps of Gentlemen at Arms from 1939 onwards. Recalled to serve in WW11 as Brigadier in charge of Administration. London. District until retiring again in 1945. Recalled to the War Office in connection with the Victory March January-July 1946. To enjoy his hobbies of Shooting, Fishing Hunting etc. He resided at Broomham, Catsfield, Battle. Sussex C1950. His original diaries of the Gt War on some 115 sheets of paper, relating to his War Experiences, they amke fascinating reading. Photographs and framed MID Certificates, Commission Documents etc, are with the medals. See Illustration.
GT WAR `SINGLE` MEDALS. A Victory medal officially named to Lt Col W E O C Blunt . Lt Col Blunt APD was MID x 2, LG dates 29/3/17 & 24/12/17. A 1914/15 Star named to 2763 Pte W H Franklin 6th Lon R. A 1914/15 Star named to 52448 Gnr J Knudson RGA. A Victory medal named to 1-10655 Pte C Baker Middx R. British War medal named to 21889 Pte D Perry E Yorks R. An Italy Star, 1939/45 War Medal x 2. (8).
Medals including; Diamond Jubilee contemporary 2012, operational service, Afghanistan with clasp, Long service and good conduct RAF, long service and good conduct clasp, Iraq medal, QEII Golden Jubilee 2002, GSM 62 clasp Air Operations Iraq for Corporal A J Farr, RAF with flag, Jacket, Uniform and documentation and ID disk
A large collection of WWII Prisoner of War items (Far East), to include: hand written detailed diary of Cpl Arthur Maddock, Sherwood Foresters, Forage Cap, Medals, Pacific Star 39-45, Star Defence and War Medal, Territorial Medal (named), Cloth Rank Insignia, Cap Badges, Shoulder Titles (Foresters), Letters and Telegrams detailing whole service, Periodicals, etc
A gentleman's 9ct gold Rolex wristwatch, the silvered dial with baton indices and subsidiary seconds dial See illustration Condition report Report by MW The watch is running and functioning but no guarantee is given or implied. The dial has a couple of very small fox marks, the crystal has numerous scratches in a circular swirl pattern caused by age, the hands are blued steel and could be later replacements. The dial diameter is approximately 24 mm, the case diameter is approximately 28 mm not including the crown wheel. There is not a Rolex buckle on the leather strap. The hallmark looks like an interlocking FF. The other mark is rubbed. It also has all the usual markings of RWC Ltd ROLEX 1 WORLD RECORDS GOLD MEDAL GENEVA SUISSE 24753. Case 28 mm diameter not including crown wheel.
Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st 'Field Marshal's bust' type (38766 B.S.Mjr: R.W. Stritter. R.H.A.), good very fine M.S.M. London Gazette 18.1.1919 38766 By./S.M. Stritter, R. W., 16th A. Bde., Amm. Col., Royal Horse Artillery (S. Tottenham)'In recognition of valuable service rendered with the Armies in France and Flanders.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Naval Long Service & G.C., V.R. (Jno: Duncan, Sergt: No. 1282 Po. R.M.L.I.), good very fine, mounted in a glazed display frame with an attractive bullion-embroidered Naval emblemService Medal of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem (7256 A/Offr. A. Norton Guildford Div. No.8 Dis. SJAB. 1929.), extremely fine, in Lamb, London, box of issue, together with the recipient's St. John Ambulance Association bronze medallion, the reverse officially engraved '221915 Arthur Norton', and a photographic image of the recipient (3) Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Police Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (Sergt. Charles H. Millis), nearly extremely fineService Medal of the Order of St. John (2), with One Additional Award Bar (1477Pte. W.H. Woolman. Earl. Shilton Div: No.3 Dist: Leicester Corps. S.J.A.B. 1919.); with Three Additional Award Bars (21747 A/Sis. H. Woodhead. No.5 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1940.), good very fineAssociation of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1930) (Station Officer H. Glency-1931.), good very fine (4) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Army Emergency Reserve Efficiency Medal, E.II.R., with 'Army Emergency Reserve' scroll suspension (22301822 Spr. R. Wood. RE.), partially officially corrected, edge bruise, good very fine Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal (2), V.R. (Corporal. H. Bordeleau Quebec Field Battery); G.V.R. (No.982, Rfm. Wm. Spence Fea, Ceylon Planters Rifle Corps.), good very fine (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (361 Pte. A. Sigsworth. 5/W. York: Regt.), good very fineEfficiency Medal, G.V.R., with 'Territorial' scroll suspension (4607295 Pte. M. Whitham. 6-D.W.R.), very fine (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (812477 Gnr. C.G. Askew. R.H.A.), good very fineEfficiency Medal, G.IV.R., with 'Militia' scroll suspension and Second Award Bar (Lt. A. Trotter. R.A.), good very fine (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (6449 Sjt. J.T. Jackson. 7-Foresters.), nearly very fineEfficiency Medal, G.V.R., with 'Territorial' scroll suspension (4967384 Cpl. O.S. Reardon. 8-Foresters.), edge nick, nearly very fine (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal (3), G.V.R., with 'Militia' scroll suspension (2204532 Cpl. E.W. Whitehead. R.E.); G.VI.R., with 'Militia' scroll suspension (722924. Cfn. M.L. Bain. R.E.M.E.); E.II.R., with 'Territorial' scroll suspension (22568978 Sgt. G.C. Fatkin. RE.), one letter of rank on last officially corrected, good very fine (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal (3), G.V.R., with 'India' scroll suspension, and Second Award Bar (Hav. Sundar, 11-17 Dogra R., I.T.F.); G.VI.R. (2), with 'Canada' scroll suspension (Bdr L.H. Bedell RCA); with 'India' scroll suspension (Sgt. E.G. McGown, Surma V.L.H., A.F.I.), retaining rod loose on first, very fine or better (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Efficiency Medal (3), G.VI.R., with 'Territorial' scroll suspension (2) (Capt. R.L. Streather. R.A.O.C.; 4194637. Sjt. E.E. Chimnery. R.W.F.), first partially officially corrected; E.II.R., with 'T. & A.V.R.' scroll suspension (22059687 L/Cpl. W.J. Salisbury. Mercian.), very fine or better (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Pair: Colour Sergeant J. O'Toole, Royal Irish RegimentIndia General Service 1895-1902, V.R., two clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Samana 1897 (3813 Sergt J. O'Toole 2d. Bn. Ryl. Ir. Regt.); Army Long Service & G.C., E.VII.R. (3813 C.Sjt: J. O'Toole. Rl. Irish Regt.), light contact marks and some surface scratching, very fine, together with a Royal Irish Regiment cap badge, and a photographic image of the recipient (2) 3813 Colour Sergeant John O'Toole, born Newry, Co. Down, October 1872; enlisted in the 2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Regiment, February 1891; served with the Regiment in India from 1893; promoted Corporal, April 1895; Sergeant, April 1897; Colour Sergeant, April 1904; awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal 1909; discharged, 25.1.1912, after 21 years with the Colours.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Good Messina Earthquake Group of Ten to Commander M. Wilson, Royal NavyNaval General Service 1915-62, G.V.R., one clasp, Persian Gulf 1909-1914 (Lieut. G. Wilson, R.N. H.M.S. Miner); 1914-15 Star (Lt. Commr. G. Wilson. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Lt. Commr. G. Wilson. R.N.); 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star, with North Africa 1942-43 Bar; Italy Star; Defence and War Medals; Italy, Kingdom, Messina Earthquake Medal 1908, silver, unnamed as issued, generally very fine and better, mounted court-style as worn, together with the recipient's related miniature awards (10) Commander George Wilson, Commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Navy, 1.4.1907; served in H.M.S. Lancaster, and participated in the rescue operations after the Messina Earthquake, 1908, and was one of the Officers and ratings from the Naval force who landed from the ships to give assistance; advanced Commander, 30.12.1920.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Able Seaman J. Jordan, Royal Navy1914-15 Star (SS. 5720. J. Jordan. Ord., R.N.); Victory Medal (S.S. 5720 J. Jordan. A.B. R.N.), nearly extremely fineFour: Private A.H. Sapsford, West Yorkshire RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (54190 Pte. A.H. Sapsford. W. York. R.); Defence Medal; Civil Defence Long Service Medal, unnamed as issued, very fine, mounted as wornPair: Chief Petty Officer W.G. McCarthy, Royal NavyBritish War and Victory Medals (M.4553 W.G. Mc Carthy. V.P.O. R.N.); Naval Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st 'Admirals' bust' type (M.4553 W.G. McCarthy. S.C.P.O. H.M.S. Ambrose.), nearly very finePair: Lieutenant A.S. Waugh, South African ForcesBritish War and Victory Medals, bi-lingual reverse (Lieut. A.S. Waugh.), nearly extremely fine1914 Star (7546 Pte. J. Turner. 1/D. of Corn: L.I.), good very fineBritish War Medal (B.Z. 4656 J.G. Bott. A.B. R.N.V.R.), good very fineMercantile Marine War Medal (Bertram C. West), extremely fine (14) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Pair: Lance-Corporal E.E. Mileham, Canadian InfantryBritish War and Victory Medals (234030 A.L.Cpl. E.E. Milehan [sic]. 44-Can. Inf.), nearly extremely fine, together with the recipient's 'For Service at the Front' lapel pin, reverse officially numbered '48387'; and two miscellaneous silver lapel badgesBritish War Medal (L. Kane. Ord. Smn. 1122. R.N.C.V.R.), nearly very fineVictory Medal (2) (21097. Pte. H.J.C. Bates. A. Cyc. Corps.; S4-060076 S. Sjt. I.R. Butler. A.S.C.), nearly very fineSecond World War Medals (2), Pacific Star, with copy Burma Bar; Australia Service Medal (VF346649 B. Carroll), nearly extremely fine (7) 234030 Lance Corporal Elven Ernest Mileham, born Ridlington, Norfolk, January 1886; and served with the 5th Norfolk Territorial Force; enlisted in the Canadian Infantry, 21.2.1916; served during the Great War on the Western Front and wounded in the right wrist and left chest at theBattle of Lens, 2.6.1917; discharged 30.11.1917Staff Sergeant Ibsley R. Butler, served with the Army Service Corps during the Great War on the Western Front from 8.6.1915; Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 24.12.1917) and awarded the Meritorious Service Medal (London Gazette 17.6.1918).Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Six: Private J. Dunne, 7th Hussars and 1st King's Dragoon Guards, Later Fireman, Newport South Wales Fire BrigadeBritish War Medal (H-35240 Pte. J. Dunne 7-Hrs.); India General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., one clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (33674 Pte J Dunne, 1 K D Guards); Defence Medal; Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal, silver (Fireman. J. Dunne. 1936); National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1940), with ´Twenty Years´ clasp (5962 John Dunne.); National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, bronze, with 'Ten Years' and 'Five Years' clasps, second, earlier clasp loose on riband (10021 John Dunne), nearly very fine or better, together with an Order of St. John Priory of Wales silver medallion, reverse named 'John Dunne. WA9772 1931.', with '1933' bar, the reverse similarly numbered 'WA9772'; an Order of St. John Priory of Wales bronze medallion, the reverse named 'John Dunne W.A.27608', and 12 dated bars, covering the period 1951-61 (the 1959 bar duplicated); two Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Safe Driving Medals, with various date bars spanning the period 1953-62; and a Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents Safe Driving Competition Entrant's lapel badge (lot) Medal Index Card confirms that Private John Dunne did not receive a Victory Medal.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Good Second War Fighter Ace's Campaign Group of Fourteen to Hurricane, Spitfire and Morane Pilot, Flight Lieutenant J. Kucera, Czechoslovakian Air Force and Royal Air Force, Who Followed Up His 3 Victories During the Battle of France, With 2 Destroyed and 2 Damaged During the Battle of Britain. Having Converted to Mosquitos, He Carried Out 44 Photo-Reconnaissance and Special Courier Operations With 544 Squadron, August 1944-March 1945a) Czechoslovakia, Republic, War Cross 1939, bronze, with three gilt linden sprays on ribandb) Czechoslovakia, Republic, Bravery Medal, bronze, with two gilt linden sprays on ribandc) Czechoslovakia, Republic, Military Merit Medal, First Class, silvered-bronze, with silver star on ribandd) Czechoslovakia, Republic, Army Commemorative Medal, two clasps, Francie, Velka Britanie, bronzee) Czechoslovakia, People's Republic, Military Order of the Red Star, breast Badge, 43mm, silvered and enamelf) Czechoslovakia, People's Republic, Medal for the 20th Anniversary of C.S.S.R. Liberation, bronzeg) Czechoslovakia, People's Republic, Victorious February 25th Anniversary Commemorative Medal, silveredh) 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Bari) Air Crew Europe Star, with copy Atlantic Barj) Defence and War Medalsk) France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, reverse dated '1939-1940', bronze, with three bronze palms and two silver stars on ribandl) France, Republic, Combatant's Cross, bronzem) France, Republic, War Medal 1939-1945, two clasps, Grande Bretagne, Liberation, bronze, good very fine or better, with the following related items:- French l'Armée de l'Air Pilot's Flying Log Book (14.9.1939-19.6.1940)- R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Book (8.8.1940-17.8.1948)- French Movement Order, for recipient and two others to join Groupe I/9, dated 13.12.1939; Three R.A.F. Movement Orders and two Czechoslovakian Movement Orders- R.A.F. Brief Statement of Service and Certificate of Discharge, dated 24.9.1941- Letter of appreciation from the Air Ministry on the ocaision of relinquishment of commission, dated 3.6.1946- Czechoslovakian Red Cross Card, dated 12.7.1943- Czechoslovakian Military Identity Pass, dated 20.7.1948- Two Invitations from the BBC to broadcast in Czechoslovakian, dated 30.4.1942 and 29.6.1942, with original carbon copies of both scripts and a later typed transcript in English- A Fine Photograph album from various stages of recipient's career, a mixture of original and copied photographs; correspondence from recipient in later life and other ephemera (lot) Flight Lieutenant Jiri Kucera (1914-1980), born Roudnice nad Labem, Czechoslovakia. He served in 43 and 50 Fighter Flights of Air Regiment 4, Czechslovakian Air Force, prior to the German occupation of his country in March 1939. Kucera escaped to Poland, and from there made his way to France. He joined the Foreign Legion, and with the outbreak of the war was seconded to l'Armée de l'Air.Battle of France - Early SuccessKucera was posted as a pilot to the fighter Groupe de Chasse I/6. Flying Morane 406's he was quickly into action, Destroying an He. III, 18.5.1940. Nine days later Kucera Destroyed two Hs. 123's in one combat.When the French capitulated, Kucera went to North Africa, boarded a British ship at Casablanca, reached Gibraltar and then sailed in a convoy to Britain.Kucera joined the R.A.F. upon arrival in England. He was initially posted as Sergeant to the newly formed 310 (Czech) Squadron, August 1940. He coverted to Hurricanes at No. 6 O.T.U., before being posted for operational flying with 238 Squadron (Hurricanes), Middle Wallop, 12.9.1940.Battle of Britain - Adding To The ScoreAs part of 10 Group the Squadron was heavily engaged in the battl
A Well Documented and Scarce 'Eagle Squadron' Casualty Group of Four to Spitfire Pilot Flight Sergeant F.S. Austin, 133 and 121 Squadrons, An American Volunteer in the Royal Canadian Air Force, Who Was Killed in Action, 17.4.1942, Whilst on an Offensive Sweep Over Northern France1939-1945 Star; Air Crew Europe Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with Maple Leaf clasp; War Medal, nearly extremely fine, with the recipient's Canadian Memorial Cross, G.VI.R., 'F.S. Pilot F.C. Austin R-58580'; and the following related items:- R.C.A.F. Operational Wings, with named Certificate, dated 15.4.1946- R.C.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Book (26.12.1940-16.4.1942)- Eleven letters from recipient to his mother, and one to his grandmother, over the period 25.7.1940-15.12.1941; R.C.A.F. Christmas Card to recipient's mother, December 1940- Telegram to recipient's mother informing her of his safe arrival in England, dated 15.9.1941- Telegram to recipient's mother informing her that her son has been listed as 'Missing in Action', dated 19.4.1942- File of research including a photographic image of recipient (lot) R-58580 Flight Sergeant Frederick Carleton Austin (1918-1942), born Omaha, Nebraska, U.S.A.; prior to the war was employed as an Investigator by Pinkerton Detective Agency; enlisted Royal Canadian Air Force, 30.8.1940; carried out his pilot training at No. 8 F.T.S. (R.C.A.F.), Eburne, B.C. and No. 3 S.F.T.S., Calgary, Alberta; gained his Pilot's Flying Badge 28.3.1941; arrived in England September 1941; posted to 56 O.T.U. the following month, and converted to Hurricanes; advanced Flight Sergeant 1.12.1941, and posted to 133 (Eagle) Squadron (Hurricanes), Eglinton, December 1941; the squadron converted to Spitfires and moved to Kirton-in-Lindsey, January 1942; on the 31st 'Convoy Patrol. No E/A sighted. My First Operational Flip' (Log Book refers); over the following two months the squadron was mainly tasked with east coast convoy patrols and sector recces; posted to 121 (Eagle) Squadron (Spitfires), North Weald,1.4.1942; carrying on in a similar capacity Austin grew in experience, 3.4.1942, 'Sweep. minor Channel sweep - my first sight of France' and 12.4.1942, 'Convoy Patrol. Bugger All!!! - First time as No. 1 - we improve' (ibid); however, as the Squadron Operations Record Book shows it was sadly too little too late, 17.4.1942:'At 11.40 hours the North Weald Wing took off for a Sweep over France. The coast was crossed at Hawkinge at 12.10 hours and landfall made at Le Touquet and out via Gravelines via Guines. The Squadron flew at 26,000 feet during these operations, the purpose of which was to create a diversion and keep a look out for Enemy Aircraft going to meet our Bombers, which were making a raid on a Parachute Factory at Calais. The Bombers were performing this task simultaneously with our arrival at Le Touquet. Hornchurch, Biggin Hill and Debden Wings were covering the Bombers. Although Enemy Aircraft were seen no engagements took place, and Pilots returned to base at 12.50 hours.At 15.10 hours the Wing was airborne again on a Fighter Sweep. Southend was reached at 15.34 hours, Dover 15.59, St. Inglevert 15.57, and Lumbres 16.04. The French coast was left at Boulogne. Our Squadron flew at approximately 27,000 feet and was top cover. F/Lt. Allen and P/O Fetrow fired at a F.W. 190 but observed no results. This occurred roughly 10 miles east of St. Omer in both cases. F/O Edner while 15 miles east of St. Omer fired a 3 second burst from 400 yards at a F.W. 190 at 9,000 feet, he saw bullets entering the fuselage, he fired again at 5,000 feet, a 3 second burst was seen to strike at 400 yards range. The Enemy Aircraft was not seen to be affected by these hits. F/O Edner says that in all cases he is sure his bullets pierced the Enemy Aircraft although it would be difficult, I should say, to be certain at a range of 400 yards.F/O Smith
Six: Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer K.B. Buckley, Royal Navy, Who Served in H.M.S. London During the Yangtze Incident, April 19491939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Burma Star; War Medal; Naval General Service 1915-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Yangtze 1949 (C/MX 62566 K,B. Buckley. S.B.P.O. R.N.); Naval Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (MX 62566. K.B. Buckley. S.B.P.O. H.M.S. Ben Lomond.), middle initial and first letter of surname officially corrected on last, very fine and better, with the following related items:- The recipient's parchment Certificate of Service- The recipient's Sick Berth Ratings' History Sheet- Various photographs of the recipient and of H.M.S. London (6) C/MX 62566 Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Bernard Buckley, born Grimsby, Lincolnshire, 16.3.1919; enlisted in the Royal Navy as a Sick Berth Attendant, 13.11.1939, serving in H.M.S. Pembroke; served during the Second War in H.M.S. Royal Arthur; promoted Sick Berth Petty Officer, 31.7.1946; transferred to the cruiser H.M.S. London, 30.8.1948, and present during the Yangtze Incident, when London, together with the frigate H.M.S. Black Swan, proceeded up the river in order to assist H.M.S. Amethyst, 20-21.4.1949: the fire from the Communist-held shore was so severe that the two ships had to return, and London suffered 15 killed and 17 wounded; awarded Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, 28.11.1954; promoted Sick Berth Chief Petty Officer, 28.1.1961; retired, 12.11.1961.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Naval General Service 1793-1840, one clasp, Java (Edward Rodgers.), nearly extremely fine Although 'Edward Rodgers' does not appear on the latest published transcription of the medal roll for having served during the assistance given by the Navy in the capture of the island of Java, July-18th September 1811, the medal appears entirely as issued.One other man with this name appears in the Admiralty Claimants' Roll for a single clasp award for Syria.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, one clasp, Ciudad Rodrigo (William Glass, 95th. Foot.), minor edge nick, about extremely fine Private William Glass, born Perth; enlisted in the 95th Foot and served with the Regiment in the Peninsular; transferred to the 9th Veteran Battalion on account of 'wounded left leg', August 1814.The latest published transcript of the Military General Service Medal Roll lists Glass as being awarded a single clasp medal for Barrosa. However, the medal itself appears entirely as issued.Provenance: Jubilee Collection, Glendining, May 1992.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, nine clasps, Busaco, Fuentes d'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (Donald Ross, 42nd. Foot), solder repair to clasp carriage between first and second clasps, very fine, with top ornate contemporary silver riband bar Four men of the name Donald Ross served with the 42nd Foot in Egypt or the Peninsular, and claimed the Military General Service Medal.Provenance: Christie, July 1983.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Military General Service 1793-1814, eleven clasps, Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes D'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Pyrenees, Nivelle, Orthes, Toulouse (S. Burney, 83rd Foot.), edge bruising, therefore nearly very fine Private Solomon Burney a native of Toome, County Wexford, Ireland; enlisted aged 18, 2nd Battalion 83rd Foot, 1808; he was discharged in consequence of a fractured left leg, 1814; he became an 'In Pensioner' (presumably at Kilmainham), April 1861.In addition to 'Peninsula', the Regiment were to gain a further ten Battle Honours in respect of individual general engagements during the long campaign. Burney's medal is a testament to the fact that he was present for each and every one of those hard fought engagements.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Superb Twelve Clasp M.G.S. to Corporal J. McCoy, 88th Foot, Who Served With his Regiment on Five Continents, and Throughout the Entire Period of the Medal, from Egypt to Toulouse, and was Wounded on Three OccasionsMilitary General Service 1793-1814, twelve clasps, Egypt, Talavera, Busaco, Fuentes d'Onor, Ciudad Rodrigo, Badajoz, Salamanca, Vittoria, Nivelle, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Mc.Coy, 88th. Foot.), clasps and carriage neatly re-adjusted as usual to accommodate later officially authorised and issued 'Egypt' clasp, minor edge nick, therefore good very fine Corporal John McCoy, born Maugherlain, Co. Down, Ireland, 1773; enlisted in the 88th Foot (Connaught Rangers), April 1797; served with the Regiment in Egypt, 1801-03, and in South America, where the Regiment was involved in the Taking of Buenos Aires, 1807; promoted Corporal, June 1809; subsequently served in the Peninsular, and present at all the clasp actions at which the 88th Foot were present, save for the Pyrenees; with the Regiment when the 88th captured the 'Jingling Johnnie' of the French 101st Regiment at Salamanca, 22.7.1812, which was paraded for the rest of the War; wounded in the leg at Badajoz, 6.4.1812, in the head at Vittoria, 21.6.1813, and in the shoulder at Orthes, 27.2.1814; discharged, July 1817, after 20 years and 116 days with the Colours; died at Newry, September 1859.Corporal McCoy's Medal was at one time in the collection of Lieutenant-Colonel H.F.N. Jourdain, the last Colonel of the Connaught Rangers and a noted Regimental collector, his catalogue entry reading: 'This sturdy N.C.O. joined the 88th, went out to India, fought there for some months, came to Egypt with the 88th and marched across the desert to the Nile, and then up to Cairo, and when the campaign was concluded he came home, but not for long. He then went out to the Cape, on to South America and was present at Buenos Aires in 1807. After that campaign he came home with the 88th, but he did not remain at home. He proceeded with his Regiment to the Peninsular and served right through the war to 1814. After that he proceeded from Bordeaux to America, served at Plattsburg, and came home only a fortnight after Waterloo. But he had to wait till 1847 for his M.G.S. Medal, and to 1851 for his Egypt clasp. A wonderful example of the hardihood of this gallant Irish soldier. Why he was not allowed the clasp 'Pyrenees' is beyond our comprehension as he was with the Battalion.'Approximately 18 Egypt clasps awarded to the 88th Foot, of which nine are single clasp awards; one 13-clasp award to the Regiment, and fourteen 12-clasp awards, McCoy's medal being a unique clasp combination to the Regiment.Provenance: Glendining, May 1920Glendining, June 1925Spink, October 1977Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Sultan´s Medal for Egypt 1801, 48mm, gold, with small gold suspension ring and gold chain, minor test mark at base, otherwise nearly extremely fine Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Waterloo 1815 (Serjeant John Nott, 1st or Royal Dragoons.), polished, good fine, with original steel clip and contemporary steel straight bar suspension Sergeant John Nott, served with the Royal Dragoons in the Peninsular and was present at the Battles of Vittoria and Toulouse (awarded Military General Service Medal with two clasps); and in Captain C.L. Methuen's No.7 or 'D' Troop during the Waterloo Campaign, 16-18.6.1815.Provenance: Jubilee Collection, Glendining, May 1992.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An Emotive Waterloo Medal to Sergeant Major J. Draffen, Grenadier Guards, Severely Wounded at Waterloo 'Through Both Thighs and the Testicles' During the Defence of Hougoumont, 18.6.1815Waterloo 1815 (Sergeant James Draffen 2nd Batt Grenad. Guards.), edge bruising, otherwise nearly very fine, with later steel clip and split ring suspension Sergeant Major James Draffen, born Hamilton, Lanarkshire, 1786; enlisted into the 1st Foot Guards, November 1803; promoted Corporal, October 1805; served with the Guards in Sicily, 1806; in the Peninsular, 1808-09, where he took part in the Corunna campaign; and at Walcheren, 1809; promoted Sergeant, April 1810; served with the Guards at Bergen-op-Zoom, March 1814; and during the Waterloo Campaign, 16-18.6.1815, where at the epic day-long defence of Hougoumont he was serving in Lieutenant-Colonel Milnes' light company of the 2nd Battalion. Early in the morning of the 18th June, Milnes' company, together with the light company of the 3rd Battalion, led by Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Saltoun, were ordered to the orchard in front of Hougoumont where they joined the other two Guards light companies (2nd battalions of the Coldstream and Scots Guards), who were inside defending the buildings, in a desperate attempt to keep the French at bay. Both Wellington and Napoleon saw Hougoumont as the key to the whole Waterloo position and the enemy attacks were pushed home with great determination. By the end of the day the 2nd Battalion light company had lost all its officers and senior non-commissioned officers, either killed or wounded, including Draffen, severely wounded through both thighs and the testicles. Wellington said of the successful defence of Hougoumont, 'You may depend upon it, that no troops but the British could have held Hougoumont, and only the best of them at that.'Draffen was promoted Sergeant-Major, July 1828. Upon discharge, May 1830, after 28 years and 173 days with the Colours, he was awarded one of the first Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medals, and was appointed a Yeoman Warder at the Tower of London; he died in February 1837, and is buried at the Tower of London.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) British South Africa Company's Medal 1890-97, for Rhodesia 1896, one clasp, Mashonaland 1897, clasp loose on riband (120. Troopr. J. Kemp. B.S.A.P.), edge bruise, good very fine Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Crimea ‘Thin Red Line’ D.C.M. to Corporal W. Sinclair, 93rd HighlandersDistinguished Conduct Medal, V.R. (Corpl. William Sinclair, 93rd Highlanders), suspension neatly re-affixed, having previously been recorded as 'soldered and no longer swivels', edge bruising and contact marks, therefore good fine D.C.M. Recommended 8.1.1855Sergeant William Sinclair, D.C.M., born Wemyss, near Kirkland, Fifeshire; enlisted in the 93rd Highlanders, September 1843; served with the Regiment in North America; in the Crimea (entitled to Crimea Medal with clasps for Alma, Balaklava and Sebastopol, and Turkish Crimea Medal); and in India (entitled to Indian Mutiny Medal with clasps for Relief of Lucknow and Lucknow); awarded L.S. & G.C., 1864; discharged with the rank of Sergeant, October 1864.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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