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Lot 323
MILITARY MEDALS, A Very Rare WW2 Territorial and Order of St Sylvester Group of 4 awarded to Major John Walter Mills, TD, Warwickshire Yeomanry, later High Sheriff of Warwickshire during the year 1959, he was given this rare Papal award in recognition of his ‘tradition of civic service and of his work for the Church’, comprising: Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945, Efficiency Decoration, GVIR, Territorial Clasp (1950), The Papal Order of St Sylvester, Knight’s 4th Class Breast Badge in silver gilt and enamels, sold with original box of issue with rosette by Tanfani & Bertarelli, Roma, set of miniatures, and large cased Royal Mint Commemorative Medal in Silver, 1992, ‘Millenium of the Office of High Sheriff’; medals unnamed as issued, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. A little loss of gilding in places to latter, good very fine and toned, rare. (5) Sold with copy TD mention in the London Gazette, and small contemporary newspaper clipping, including a picture of the recipient, which reads as follows: “RARE CHURCH HONOUR FOR COVENTRY MAN – A Coventry businessman, Mr John Walter Mills, of 62, Kenilworth Road, has been appointed to the Knighthood of Pope St Silvester, a rare distinction for a layman in the Roman Catholic Church. The honour was conferred ‘in recognition of Mr Mills’ work in upholding the tradition of civic service and of his work for the Church.’ Mr Mills was Sheriff of Warwickshire last year. The notification of the award was made by the Archbishop of Birmingham, Dr. Francis Grimshaw, at a private luncheon on Saturday. The guests included Canon Gerald Hodgson, who was Mr Mills’ chaplain during his term of office. Mr Mills is the assistant managing director of Mills and Rockleys, the outdoor advertising firm. He is the son of a former Sheriff of the County, Mr George Mills, who is chairman and managing director of the firm. Mr Mills, who is married, with a son and two daughters, is well known as a veteran car enthusiast. He has competed several times in the RAC London-to-Brighton rally.
Lot 328
MILITARY MEDALS, A WWII and GSM Group of 4 awarded to Corporal P Smyth, Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry, late DCLI, comprising: France and Germany Star, 1939-1945, War Medal, 1939-1945, General Service Medal, 1918-1962, single clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (14452208 Cpl. P. Smyth. D.C.L.I.), General Service Medal, 1962-2007, single clasp, South Arabia (14452208 Cpl. P. Smyth. SCLI.); the first two unnamed as issued, latter two officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Two edge bumps to third, otherwise group very fine, lightly toned with a few light marks in places. (4)
Lot 33
MILITARY MEDALS, An Interesting Great War MM Group of 3 awarded to Corporal William Tomlinson, 10th Field Ambulance, Royal Army Medical Corps, with engraved silver presentation pocket watch, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (24542 Pte W. Tomlinson. RAMC), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (24542 A. Cpl. W. Tomlinson. R.A.M.C.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, sold with silver pocket watch, inner case bearing hallmarks for Birmingham dated 1915 and makers mark W.E., believed to be William Ehrhardt, Barr Street, West Hockley, Birmingham, with interior casing engraved: ‘Presented to Corpl W. Tomlinson For Meritorious Services in the Field during the Great War 1914-1918 by the Friends & Fellowworkers at Warsop Vale’. Dark tone, once cleaned with some hairlines, about very fine, pocket watch worthy of inspection, inner watch face with hairline fissure, some residue at upper connection. (4) MM London Gazette 23.07.1919 – ‘24542 Pte Tomlinson, W., 10th Fd. Amb. (Mansfield) Sold with copy London Gazette mention, and copy MIC. Warsop Vale was the site of a village and major Colliery based in Northern Nottinghamshire, near the Derbyshire border, approximately 5 miles north of Mansfied.Worthy of further research.
Lot 339
MILITARY MEDALS, A GSM Northern Ireland Pair awarded to Fusilier J G Hunt, Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, comprising: General Service Medal, 1962-2007, single clasp, Northern Ireland (25055115 Fus J G Hunt RRF), Golden Jubilee Medal, 2002; the first officially impressed, medals loose, both in original Royal Mint boxes of issue. Extremely fine, toned. (2)
Lot 34
MILITARY MEDALS, A ‘First Day of the Somme’ Casualty MM and Death Plaque awarded to Private Joseph McIntosh, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders, a former Chemist from Inverness. McIntosh served in France from 23 August 1914 and was Mentioned in Despatches for gallantry at Frelinghen 19 October 1914. He was later mortally wounded 1 July 1916 during his Battalions assault on Redan Ridge, succumbing to his wounds the next day, being ‘posthumously’ awarded the MM in February 1917, comprising: Military Medal, GVR (9461 Pte J. McIntosh. 2/Sea: Hdrs), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Joseph McIntosh); the first officially impressed, the second officially named; original Memorial Scroll mounted on card, original Mentioned in Despatches certificate mounted on card, original 4th Division gallantry card; white metal cap badge. A few light marks, plaque with reverse bolt and evidence of two others, very fine. (3) MID London Gazette 14.01.1915 - ‘ For gallant and distinguished services in the Field’. Original recommendation from Major General Haldane commanding 10th Infantry Brigade dated 05.11.14, reads as follows: ‘During the leading Company’s advance on Frelinghein when the Company was breaking fresh ground 9428 Lance Corporal Royan (awarded DCM) and 9461 Private McIntosh volunteered to go forward 200 yards in front of the Company to seize some buildings held by the enemy, in full knowledge of the loss of life that had occurred in the capture of a house two days before’. MM London Gazette 19.02.1917 - ‘HM The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field to the under mentioned Non-commissioned officers and men since deceased, who have been killed in action, or died of wounds or disease subsequent to the date of the award of the Military Medal to them by the Commander in Chief in the field’. Private Joseph McIntosh was born c.1891, a native of Buckie, near Elgin, Scotland. He had been raised by a sponsor named Mr Green, and served his apprenticeship as a Chemist with Mr Webster of Buckie. Having served in the 2nd Seaforths prewar McIntosh rejoined the regiment for WWI service. He was recommended for gallantry in late 1914. Writing in relation to the award of his friend Private Angus Royan’s DCM, ‘The Banffshire Advertiser’ records McIntosh’s letter: ‘I suppose you have received his card by this time, and of course, you will be quite proud of your boy. Well, I am glad to say that when he volunteered for this bit of risky work I went with him. So you see we’re both recommended together, and I would be glad if you will let Mr Green know this is the case, and I will ask my sister to send the card on to him later on. I don’t know how Angus felt on this occasion, but I know he never expected to get back alive, and no more did I; it seemed to be too much to expect, and the only feeling I can remember was one of pity for myself. I know this sounds strange, but it is a fact that I felt very sorry when I thought that this was to be the finish. Angus doesn’t seem able to explain how he felt, but you may be sure that fright was far from his thoughts. Anyway, he is a brave fellow, and you ought to be proud.’ Royan also wrote home of the action, ‘I had to crawl along a river bank for about half a mile, then get into the house. Joe McIntosh (a Buckie loon) volunteered to come after me. It was rare fun. Joe slipped into the river coming along, and our knees were stung with nettles. But we got there all right.’ Joseph McIntosh was later mortally wounded 1 July 1916, known as the ‘1st Day of the Somme’. During this action, the 2nd Battalion Seaforth Highlanders were part of 10th Brigade, 4th Division, and 1 July 1916 moved forward at 0900 following 1st Battalion East Lancashire Regiment and 1st Battalion Hampshire Regiment into action on the Redan Ridge. The Se
Lot 341
MILITARY MEDALS, A Malaya Campaign and Korean War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Marine T J Smith, Royal Marines, comprising: Naval General Service Medal, 1915-1962, GVIR, single clasp, Malaya (RM. 8912 T. J. Smith. Mne. R.M.), Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (R.M. 8912 T. J. Smith. Mne. R.M.), United Nations Korea Medal, 1950-1953, Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, EIIR (R.M. 14135 Mne. T. J. Smith. R.M.); the third unnamed as issued, remainder officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. Light marks and hairlines, good very fine, toned. (4)
Lot 342
MILITARY MEDALS, A Korean War LSGC Group of 4 awarded to Marine A Huxtable, Royal Marines, comprising: Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (Po/X.6911. A. Huxtable. Mne. R.N. [sic]), United Nations Korea Medal, 1950-1953, Naval General Service Medal, 1915-1962, single clasp, Near East (Po/X.6911 A. Huxtable. Mne. R.M.), Royal Naval Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, EIIR (Po/X.6911. Mne. A. Huxtable. R.M.); the second unnamed as issued, remainder officially impressed, group swing mounted on card for display. About extremely fine, toned with some lustre. (4)
Lot 343
MILITARY MEDALS, A Korean War Pair awarded to Marine F Taylor, Royal Marines, comprising: Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (Ply/X. 4780 F. Taylor. Mne. R.M.), United Nations Korea Medal, 1950-1953; the second unnamed as issued, the first officially impressed, pair swing mounted on card for display. Lightly toned with just a few hairlines, about extremely fine. (2)
Lot 344
MILITARY MEDALS, A Korean War Pair awarded to Sergeant H G Smith, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, comprising: Korea Medal, 1950-1953 (2549384 Sgt. H. G. Smith. R.E.M.E.), United Nations Medal, UNFICYP ribbon for Cyprus; the first officially impressed, the second unnamed as issued, pair loose. A few light hairlines, nearly extremely fine, lightly toned. (2)
Lot 345
MILITARY MEDALS, The Rare and Important GSM and South Atlantic Medal Casualty Pair awarded to Staff Sergeant Sidney ‘Sid’ Davidson, ‘D’ Squadron, 22nd Special Air Service Regiment, late Parachute Regiment, who having fought in several key operations against Argentine forces during the Falklands War, including the capture of South Georgia and the Raid on Pebble Island, was tragically killed with 18 senior SAS NCOs and officers when their Sea King Helicopter crashed into the sea 19 May 1982 –the largest single loss to the regiment since WW2, comprising: General Service Medal, 1962-2007, 3 clasps, South Arabia, Dhofar, Northern Ireland (24057552 Pte. S. A. I. Davidson. Para.), South Atlantic Medal, 1982, with rosette (24057552 Ssgt S A I Davidson SAS); pair officially impressed, court mounted with reverse pin for wear, latter clasps attached unofficially with bar to second, third sewn in. A few light hairlines and minor bruise to first, otherwise nearly extremely fine, toned and extremely rare. (2) Sidney Albert Ivor Davidson was born 18 November 1947, and lived in Chepstow, Gwent. He joined the Parachute Regiment c.1970 before being selected for service with the Special Air Service in 1973. He served with the SAS in South Arabia, in Dhofar during Operation Storm, and in Northern Ireland. He was present during several key operations in the Falklands War as a member of ‘D’ Squadron, 22 SAS which took part in the capture of South Georgia at the very start of the British campaign, and is clearly present in the famous ‘D’ Squadron SAS photograph taken there (as shown on the front cover, back row, 4th from the left). He was also present during the important action at Pebble Island at the north of the Falkland Islands, where ‘D’ Squadron was deployed by helicopter to a position nearby to reconnoitre the Argentine land and air forces based at the strategic airstrip. The operation was superbly executed, as the SAS soldiers led by Captain Hamilton (with the support of shelling from HMS Glamorgan, HMS Hermes and HMS Broadsword) successfully disabled the airstrip, radar station, fuel and ammo dump, whilst also disabling or destroying 6 Argentine Pucara aircraft, four T-34C Mentors, and a Coast Guard Skyvan. Furthermore, they also forced the surrender of the Argentine garrison, thus taking control of the island. One noteworthy setback was the unfortunate discovery of a previously unknown minefield, where a member of his unit accidentally set off an anti-personnel mine, sending himself high into the air and leaving him dazed and lightly injured from shrapnel. In the aftermath, Sid Davidson helped to settle him, and carried him to safety before extraction. Despite these early successes, Staff Sergeant Davidson tragically died on Wednesday, 19 May 1982, when the 846 Squadron RAF Sea King 4 being used to transport his team from HMS Hermes to HMS Intrepid ditched into the sea, with reports of the cause varying between the widely accepted ‘birdstrike’ report as recorded in the national newspapers, and the less often reported suggestions of engine failure or a heavy impact between the ship and helicopter whilst landing in very rough seas. Tragically the Sea King hit the waves with a very hard impact, very quickly turning and sinking with just one wheel visible above the waves. In the aftermath of the crash, some 8 of the personnel aboard survived (including the two pilots), however 21 others died as a result of the incident, including 18 from the SAS, as follows: Cpl R E Armstrong, Sgt J L Arthy, WO M Atkinson, Cpl W J Begley, Sgt P A Bunker, Cpl R A Burns , Sgt P P Currass QGM, Sgt S A I Davidson, WO L Gallagher BEM, Sgt W C Hatton QGM, Sgt W J Hughes, Sgt P Jones, L/Cpl P N Lightfoot, Cpl M V McHugh, Cpl J Newton, S/Sgt P O’Connor, Cpl S J G Sykes, Cpl E T Walpole, and three other servicemen: Cpl M D Love DSM (Royal Marines), Cpl D F McCormack (Royal Signals),
Lot 346
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY MERITORIOUS SERVICE MEDAL, GVR, Meritorious Service Type (3959 S. Sjt: R. N. Morris. 7. S.A. Inf.); officially impressed. Polished with surface hairlines, very fine, toned. MSM London Gazette 29.08.1918 – ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered with the Forces in East Africa.’ Staff Sergeant Richard Norman Morris served in the Great War in the 7th Battalion South African Infantry. He was wounded in action 12 February 1916, receiving a shell wound to the left knee during the attack on the heavily fortified position on Salaita Hill, near Mount Kilimanjaro. He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal ‘Immediate Award’ in connection with the campaigns in East Africa. His service papers show his next of kin as John William Morris, of Glenthorne, Carnock, Staffs, England. Sold with copy service papers, London Gazette entry, MSM roll mention, and printed research regarding this campaign.
Lot 35
MILITARY MEDAL, GVR (129464 Pte J. T. Pyner. 2/M.G.C.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, very fine with some light hairlines. MM London Gazette 11.02.1919. Sold with copy MM card and MIC, showing that the recipient was from ‘Custom House, E’ which appears to relate to the Custom House area of East London. Genealogical research suggests that the recipient is John Thomas Pyner, born c. 1893 in Canning Town, who died in September 1967.
Lot 351
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, with swivel type suspension (PO/15833. E. J. Stone, Musician. R.M.L.I.); officially impressed in tall upright capitals. Dark iridescent tone, nearly extremely fine with some lustre. Sold with copy service papers confirming this award to Frederick John Stone, showing a previous 6 years of service with the 7th Hussars.
Lot 352
MILITARY MEDALS, ROYAL NAVAL LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, GVR, with non-swivel type suspension (K.58663 E. Briscoe. L. Sto. HMS Victory.); officially impressed in small capitals. Polished with a few small obverse digs and hairlines, tiny edge bruises, fine. Sold with copy service papers
Lot 354
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with swivel type scroll suspension (1669. O. R. Clerk. B. J. Davies. D Of Corn: L.I.); officially engraved in sloping capitals. Suspension just a little loose with a few light marks and tiny edge nicks, otherwise good very fine, toned. Orderly Room Clerk Benjamin Davies was born c.1850 in Haford, Pembrokeshire and attested for service with the 32nd Foot 15 June 1868 at Colchester, having previously worked as a Smith. He served in the Cape of Good Hope, Mauritius, Malta and at home, serving with the Colours for some 28 years. Sold with copy service papers showing this to be his only entitlement.
Lot 359
MILITARY MEDALS, FAMILY GROUPS, Family Group to ‘Barrett’, comprising: ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, swivel type (3166. Pte W. Barrett. 2nd Bn Gr Gds); engraved in large upright capitals. A few small hairlines marks, good very fine, lightly toned. and: An IGS and Second Boer War Group of 3 awarded to Private F W Barrett, 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1854-1895, 2 clasps, Hazara 1891, Samana 1891 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rif. C.), India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, single clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (4592 Pte. F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rifle Corps), Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse, 4 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast, South Africa 1901 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett, K.R.R.C.); the first two officially engraved in a running script, the latter officially impressed, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Polished, a few hairlines and marks, very fine. (3)
Lot 360
MILITARY MEDALS, FAMILY GROUPS, Family Group to ‘Mayes’, to father, son-in-law and son, comprising: ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, 2nd type with swivel-type suspension (973. Gunner C. Mayes, D.S.R.A); officially impressed. Attractively toned, very fine. and: QUEEN’S SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1902, 3rd type reverse, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State (628 3rd Cl: Tpr: P. Potter. S.A.C.); officially impressed. Good very fine, toned. and: A Great War KIA Trio awarded to Private Walter James Mayes, 51st Battalion, 1st AIF, late 11th Battalion, killed in action at the battle of Moquet Farm on the 15th of August 1917, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1750 Pte W. J. Mayes. 28/Bn. A.I.F.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1750 Pte. W. J. Mayes 28 Bn. A.I.F.); medals officially impressed, group loose. Good very fine, toned. (5) 973 Charles Mayes was born in Greenwich, Kent and enlisted as an 18 year old in July of 1861. He served for a total of 21 years with the colours in Canada and home. He was in possession of 5 G.C. Badges and his character was described as “Very Good”. On discharge he was posted to M Battery 4th Bde R.A. He died in Aldershot in 1899. This his only entitlement. 628 Trooper Percival Potter enlisted into the S.A.C. during the Boer War. Sold with a full record of service showing entitlement for the SA 01 and SA 02 bars. Percival Potter married Martha Charlotte Potter, daughter of Charles Mayes. Both Percival and Martha are buried in Perth, Western Australia. 1750 Walter James Mayes initially enlisted into the 11th Bn 1st AIF. During the re organisation of the AIF after the ANZAC campaign he was sent to the 51st Bn. It appears he was killed in action during the Mouquet Farm battle where many Australians gave their lives on the 15th of August, 1916. His sister Martha Charlotte Potter (née Mayes, is listed as his next of kin for the Great War. All three medals/groups with complete service records.
Lot 361
MILITARY MEDALS, FAMILY GROUPS, A WW2 & Post War Family Group to ‘Blyth’, comprising: A WW2 Special Constabulary Pair to Robert C Blyth, comprising: Special Constabulary Long service Medal, GVR, with clasp (loose) Long Service, 1954 (Robert C. Blyth), Defence Medal, 1939-1945; the first officially impressed, the latter unnamed as issued, both as issued in original box of issue marked ‘203 / Ayrshire / Robert C. Blyth’. Practically as struck. (2) and: ROYAL OBSERVER CORPS MEDAL, EIIR, with additional ’12-year’ clasp (Chief Observer L. E. Blyth.); officially named, in original box of issue, with ROC lapel badge. Lightly hairlined from polishing, nearly extremely fine. (2)
Lot 363
MILITARY MEDALS, LIFE SAVING AWARDS, ROYAL HUMANE SOCIETY MEDAL, small size, 38mm, struck in bronze, ‘successful’ type reverse (John Neil, Private 46 Regt 21, May, 1868); officially engraved in small upright capitals. Light surface marks and a few minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine, lightly toned.
Lot 364
MILITARY MEDALS, LIFE SAVING AWARDS, LIVERPOOL SHIPWRECK AND HUMANE SOCIETY MEDAL, 1872, Silver, 38mm, Bramley Moore type, single clasp ‘For Saving Life. June 22. 1889’ (Richard Davies Mate S. S. Skirmisher For Having Jumped Overboard To Rescue A Man Sepr. 22. 1888), with silver claw suspension with reverse pin for wear, and original ‘Elkington & Co.’ case of issue. Box slightly damaged inside, medal itself toned, good extremely fine with just a few tiny hairlines, rare. Records appear to show that the Bramley Moore Medal has been awarded once only in Gold (in 1894 to Capt William Haskell), 22 times in Silver and 20 in Bronze, the last award being made in 1945
Lot 365
MILITARIA, Duke of Wellington Victories in the Peninsular War, ‘Record of British Valour’ set, 1815, box-medal in bronze, 74mm, by J. Porter, issued by Edward Orme of Bond Street, London, obverse bearing a portrait of the Duke of Wellington, reverse showing a winged Victory beneath a tree, interior containing 13 aquatint roundels depicting famous battles from the Peninsular War, all within original red-leather case of issue with gilt-lettering (BHM 866; Eimer 1074a). A little wear to case, medal itself good very fine, roundels fresh and clean - a rare set when complete and in good condition.
Lot 37
MILITARY MEDALS, A WW2 & Civil BEM ‘Gallantry’ Group of 5 awarded to First Constable John Knowles, Victoria Police Force, State of Victoria, late Royal Navy, for ‘courage, initiative and resourcefulness’ shown whilst rescuing passengers from the scene of the ‘Southern Aurora’ rail crash at Violet Town, Victoria, Australia, comprising: British Empire Medal, EIIR, with silver gallantry emblem (John Knowles) and original Royal Mint box of issue, 1939-1945 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence and War Medals, 1939-1945; the first officially engraved, the remainder unnamed as issued, the first loose with reverse pin for wear, other medals, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, with set of miniatures. About extremely fine, toned. (5) BEM London Gazette 17.03.1970 – ‘Constable John Knowles acted with courage, initiative, resourcefulness and devotion to duty in taking command of Police functions in the early stages of the rail disaster at Violet Town, Victoria, when the “Southern Aurora”, a passenger train between Sydney and Melbourne, was involved in a collision with a goods train, resulting in the death of eight persons and injuries to fifty-seven others. Both locomotives were wrecked and leading carriages and goods trucks were derailed and seriously damaged. Fire broke out in a wrecked power car and spread to other carriages and trucks as a result of escaping diesel fuel. Constable Knowles directed rescue and salvage operations with complete disregard for his own safety in an endeavour to alleviate the suffering of others. He performed duty for a continuous period of 17 hours at the scene of the disaster and continually put himself in grave danger while rescuing injured passengers.’ Sold with copy London Gazette mention.
Lot 378
MILITARIA, Two ‘West of Scotland Challenge Tropy’ Medals and Silver Volunteer Medal, the first silvered with lightly gilt details, suspension loop and reverse pin for wear, reverse bearing maker’s mark ‘Edward & Sons’ Glasgow, the second bronze, reverse engraved ‘Snapshooting 200 Yds 4th Prize 2/Lt A Kirkwood 1921, with reverse suspension loop, both 44mm x 53mm, the latter ‘International Volunteer Competition Medal, inst. 1864’ in silver, reverse engraved ‘Won by Scotland 1865’ with edge impressed (Priv. Kirkwood. 3rd Renfrew). First with a number of reverse abrasions, good fine, the second and third good very fine, toned. (3)
Lot 379
MILITARIA, National Rifle Association Medal 1860 and 1st Forfar Light Horse Medal, the first bronze, 47mm, by G G Adams, ‘The National Rifle Association 1860’, the second a bronze star with obverse horseman, reverse engraved ‘1st Forfar Light Horse Shooting Club, Won By’ left unnamed, bearing maker’s mark ‘Rattray’, 52mm x 49mm. First with minor obverse edge knock, otherwise good very fine, the second good very fine, toned. (2)
Lot 40
MILITARY MEDALS, BRITISH EMPIRE MEDAL, GVIR, Military Division (5345834 C.Q.M.S. Sidney H. W. N. Smith R.B.R.); officially impressed in upright capitals. A few hairlines, about extremely fine, lightly toned. BEM (Military Division) London Gazette 09.01.1946 – ‘5545834 Company Quartermaster-Sergeant Sidney Harold William Smith, The Royal Berkshire Regiment.’
Lot 41
MILITARY MEDALS, RUSSIA, Nicholas II, Silver Medal for Zeal (205489 F. J. Lynas. A.B. HMS Jupiter.); officially impressed, 33mm (including suspension ring) x 26mm, with split ring suspension loop. A few small surface marks, minor reverse edge bump, otherwise about very fine, toned Departing in February 1915, HMS Jupiter freed numerous vessels (including SS Thracia) from the crushing sea ice, on occasion using explosive charges to do so. This challenging task, which regularly involved working in temperatures as low as -20?C, ended successfully in May 1915, and the sailors and crew aboard HMS Jupiter were rewarded by Tsar Nicholas II with various Honours and Awards. Sold with copy medal roll confirming the recipient as AB Francis J Lynas, entitled to an additional WWI Trio.
Lot 42
MILITARY MEDALS, CAMPAIGN MEDALS & GROUPS, An Extremely Rare Pairing of ‘Father & Son’ Naval General Service Officers Medals awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Henry John Murton, Royal Marines, recipient of a sword from the Lloyds Patriotic Fund for Gallantry for his role in the cutting out of the Schooner Giganta at Viega, and to his son Lieutenant Henry Fortescue Murton, Royal Marines, comprising: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Egypt (H. J. Murton, Lieut R. M.); the initials erased and engraved, surname and rank officially impressed. One or two tiny marks and minor nicks, otherwise good very fine, toned. and: NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Navarino (H. F. Murton, Lieut R.M.); the initials erased and engraved, surname and rank officially impressed. Occasional small marks and reverse rim nicks, generally very fine, lightly toned ex Sotheby’s auction, July 1966, both medals sold together with a Sultan’s Gold Medal for Egypt for £70. Lieutenant Colonel Henry John Murton, Royal Marines, was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant 1 May 1798 and led a distinguished career. As recorded in Hart’s Army list for 1851: “Lt. Col. Murton served in the North Sea and Helder Expedition, 1799; served in the Egyptian Expedition [aboard HMS Rodney] and the East Indies, 1801; in the West Indies, slightly wounded in 1804, on the Coast of France engaged with an enemy Flotilla in 1805; the Mediterranean in 1806 cutting out enemy vessels from under the Batteries, and was voted a Sword from the Patriotic Fund; the Coast of Spain aiding the Guerillas; served in Holland, 1813, Medal for service in Egypt.” He retired on Full Pay 12 February 1842, and died at Brompton (Chatham) 6 January 1854. The inscription of his Lloyds Sword is worthy of inclusion: “From the Patriotic Fund at Lloyds to Lieut H.I. (Henry John) Murton of the Royal Marines of HMS Renommee for his Gallant Conduct in the Command of the Marines Employed in Boarding & Carrying the Spanish Schooner Giganta of 9 Guns & 38 Men under the Batteries of the Town & Tower of Viega 4 May 1806 as Recorded in the London Gazette 8 July 1806.” This sword has appeared on the market as recently as 2003, and was previously sold at auction by Butterfield & Bonhams 15 October 1996, and originally sold by Sotheby’s in 1966, just months prior to the original sale of the medals. His son, Lieutenant Henry Fortescue Murton, Royal Marines, served at the Battle of Navarino aboard HMS Asia. He appears to have resigned from further naval service as the result of a conflict between himself and Captain William Wise whilst serving on HMS Thunderer, stemming from a perceived act of indiscipline. For this, Captain Wise ordered Second Lieutenant H F Murton to keep the First Watch (8.00pm to Midnight) whilst in port at Malta. As Royal Marine officers were not usually expected to keep watch, this order angered Murton who promptly offered his resignation, which equally promptly appears to have been accepted – as he was shipped home. In June 1834, his father, the then Captain H J Murton, wrote an appeal for reinstatement, which was apparently unsuccessful. Research appears to show that rather curiously, he died at Waco, Texas, in April, 1880, aged 44 years. It is the cataloguer’s hypothesis that both medals must have been issued as ‘H. Murton, Lieut R.M.’ (a coincidence between their ranks and medal entitlement at time of issue) and that the recipients had their initials added subsequently to distinguish more clearly between father and son’s medals. As such, the Message NGS roll showing entitlement to only H J Murton (a unique surname) for a two clasp NGS medal for Egypt & Navarino, with both awards shown at the rank of Second Lieutenant for actions many years apart, can only be erroneous. Sold with a quantity of detailed research, including a photocopy of Lt Colonel’s
Lot 43
MILITARY MEDALS, NAVAL GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1840, single clasp, Algiers (Chas Webb, Midshipman.); officially impressed. Very dark old cabinet tone, just a touch of wear to high points, otherwise extremely fine, sold with original box of issue. Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Charles Webb, Midshipman aboard HMS Superb.
Lot 44
MILITARY MEDALS, MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, 4 clasps, Pyrenees, Nive, Orthes, Toulouse (J. Mortashed, Ensn 32nd Foot); officially impressed. Light hairlines and one or two small digs to portrait, otherwise very fine, well toned. ex Spink, 1902. ex Payne Collection, Glendining’s auction, July 1929. Sold with copy roll mention and entry in the ‘Challis Roll’.
Lot 45
MILITARY MEDALS, MILITARY GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1793-1814, single clasp, Salamanca (Hibbert Newton, Lieut 32nd Foot.); officially impressed. Dark old tone, a few hairline marks and tiny nicks, otherwise good very fine. ex Payne Collection, Glendining’s auction, July 1929. ex Glendining’s auction, October 1952. Sold with copy roll mention and entry in the ‘Challis Roll’.
Lot 46
MILITARY MEDALS, WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original steel clip and replacement steel ring suspension (William Morris, 16th or Queen’s Light Drag.); officially impressed. One or two minor edge bruises, otherwise nearly very fine. ex Morton & Eden auction, 31 May 2012, lot 134. Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Private William Morris, of Captain J H Bell’s Troop.
Lot 47
MILITARY MEDALS, WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with original steel clip and ornate replacement straight bar suspension (John Jepson, 2nd Batt. Grenad. Guards.); officially impressed. Once cleaned, light obverse contact marks, otherwise about very fine. ex Bonhams auction, 7 October 2009, lot 9. Drummer John Jepson was born c. 1794 in Danbury, Essex, and he enlisted for service in the 2nd Grenadier Guards at Leicester 1 April 1813, having previously served in the 1st West Yorkshire Militia. Sold with copy roll mention confirming Private John Jepson as having served with the Light Company of the 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards under Lieutenant Colonel Pack, and entry in ‘The Men of the 1st Foot Guards at Waterloo and Beyond’ by Barbara J Chambers, showing his rank as a Drummer.
Lot 5
MILITARY MEDALS, A Very Scarce WWI ‘Territorial’ ARRC Group of 4 awarded to Sister Ellen Louisa Earle, 5th Southern General Hospital (Portsmouth), Territorial Force Nursing Service (TFNS), comprising: Royal Red Cross, Associate’s 2nd Class breast badge, GVR, in silver and enamels, British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (Sister E. L. Earle.), Territorial Force War Medal, 1914-1919 (Sister E. L. Earle . T.F.N.S.); the first unnamed as issued, remainder officially impressed, medals court mounted for display. Good very fine, toned, a rare combination of awards. (4) ARRC London Gazette 24.10.1917 – ‘in recognition of valuable service in connection with the War’ Sold with copy MIC, London Gazette award mention, and similar mention in the British Journal of Nursing.
Lot 50
MILITARY MEDALS, WATERLOO MEDAL, 1815, with replacement steel clip and ring suspension (Ensign Metcalfe, 32nd Regiment Foot); officially impressed. Attractively toned, a few light marks and tiny grazes to rim, good very fine. Sold with copy roll mention confirming this award to Ensign Michael Metcalfe, of Captain W H Toole’s Company, 32nd Foot, present at the Battle of Waterloo.
Lot 53
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, 2 clasps, Nepaul, Bhurtpoor (G. Ross, 17th Foot.); officially impressed. Once cleaned with very light hairlines, two or three minor edge bruises, otherwise very fine with some lustre, scarce ex DNW auction, 23 September 2005, lot 127. George Ross was born c.1794 in All Saints, Leicester, and he enlisted for service with the 17th Foot 21 May 1813, at the age of 19, having previously worked as a Frame Work Knitter. He served with the 17th Foot until 22 November 1822, when he volunteered into the 14th Foot, with whom he won the entitlement to his Bhurtpoor clasp. Overall he served in the East Indies from 4 December 1814 until 14 January 18031, and was discharged at Athlone 7 November 1833, which mentions his presence at the action of Jubbulpore, and at the siege of Bhurtpore [sic]. Sold with detailed paperwork, including research, roll mentions and discharge papers. This one of only 300 2-clasp medals, from an issue of c.4500 medals.
Lot 54
MILITARY MEDALS, ARMY OF INDIA MEDAL, 1799-1826, short-hyphen type reverse, single clasp, Bhurtpoor (Lieut. W. Wingfield, 10th L. Cav.); officially impressed. Very fine, lightly toned. ex Christie’s auction, July 1987. Lieutenant Watkin Wingfield was born at Ruabon 17 June 1803, the second son of the Reverend Rowland Wingfield, vicar of Ruabon, co. Denbigh. Having been educated at Rugby School, he served in India initially as an Ensign with the 23rd Madras NI, before transferring to serve with the 10th Light Cavalry, being present with the former regiment at the siege and capture of Bhurtpoor in 1826, for which he was awarded the Army of India medal. He was also in 1827 and was from 1827 to 1831 an Adjutant in the Governor General’s Body Guard. He died at 65 Chester Square, London, 23 September 1886, and wrote a theatrical work called ‘The Hidden Treasure’ which remains unpublished. Sold with copy roll mention and some useful research.
Lot 55
MILITARY MEDALS, CHINA WAR MEDAL, 1841-1842, with contemporary replacement silver straight bar suspension and top bar (W. Haskoll, Lieut, HMS Cruizer); officially impressed, silver top bar with reverse pin for wear. Dark old cabinet tone, small scratch to neck of portrait, otherwise good very fine
Lot 59
MILITARY MEDALS, INDIA GENERAL SERVICE MEDAL, 1854-1895, single clasp, Northwest Frontier (No 1982 Pte. W. Shepphard, 32nd Foot); officially impressed in large upright capitals. Surface contact marks and hairlines, reverse edge bruise a 6 o’clock, otherwise very fine, toned. Private William Shepphard was born c.1822 in Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire, and attested for service with the 32nd Foot 15 January 1841 at Derby, having previously worked as a Labourer. He was discharged 12 September 1853 after 8 years’ service. Sold with copy roll mention and discharge papers confirming this award, and his entitlement to a 2-clasp Punjab medal.
Lot 6
MILITARY MEDALS, A WW2 ‘Salerno Landings’ DSC Group of 5 awarded to Gunner Martin Kenneth Hunt, Royal Navy, for ‘courage and outstanding skill’ aboard HMS Mauritius in September 1943, comprising: Distinguished Service Cross, GRI, reverse engraved ‘1944’ with London hallmarks for 1945 with Garrard & Co. original box of issue, 1939-1945 Star, Pacific Star with clasp ‘Burma’, Italy Star, War Medal, 1939-1945; the first loose with reverse pin for wear, remaining medals swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear, and riband bar. Extremely fine, toned. (5) DSC London Gazette 23.05.1944 – ‘for courage and outstanding skill and devotion to duty shown in HMS Mauritius in operations which led to successful landings at Salerno in September 1943.’ Acting Gunner Martin Kenneth Hunt was born 16 June 1913, in Maidstone, Kent. He appears as a Gunner in the Navy Lists dated 1940 (Chatham) and served in WW2 aboard HMS Mauritius, and served with great distinction aboard this vessel during the Salerno landings 9 September 1943. Having started the war whilst undergoing a re-fit at Singapore, she was posted to the Mediterranean Fleet. This ship played a central role in providing bombardment and support at the height of the Salerno landings, and it was during this action, presumably due to his role firing one of its guns, that Gunner Martin Kenneth Hunt was awarded the DSC. This vessel also assisted in a similar way during the Anzio landings, as well as providing cover during D-Day at her position off Sword Beach with ‘Force D’. HMS Mauritius also sank the Sperrbrecher 157 14-15 August alongside a small group of destroyers, and during the Battle of Audierne Bay she sank five Vorpostenboote 22-23 August. After this she returned to the Home Fleet. He later served as a Temporary Lieutenant (Special Branch) serving with the Cadet Corps as late as 1955, and other genealogical research shows that he died in January 1994, at the age of 80, at Swale, Kent. Sold with copied research, London Gazette DSC mention, useful research, seven photographs of the recipient and places he visited whilst serving, a vintage ‘John Player Special’ cigarette box, and original DSC notification document.
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