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Lot 31
Group of six medals Probably father and son, the father 2606 F G J Cubit , Sudan Medal, Queen`s Khedives Medal and Queen Victoria Long service and Good Conduct medal, the son 7459 T G J Cubit three WW1 medalsSudan medal - 2606 Cpl. TGJ Cupit 1/Gren Gds. Khedives medal - 2606 Corpl FGJ Cupitt Gren Gds. Great War medal - 7459 PTE TGT Cupit G. Gds. 1914-18 medal - 7459 PTE TGT Cupit G. Gds. 1914-15 Star - as above. Long Service medal - 861 Sergt J. Cupit Grendr Gds.
Lot 34
Queen Victoria New Zealand 1863-5, and an Indian Mutiny medal 1857-8, to 2453 Wm Oakley, 70th Reg., East Surrey Regt., no ribbons, sold with parchment certificate confirming medals and 21 years service. William Oaklry became a Chelsea PensionerCertificate says that when he was promoted he was in posession of a good conduct badge and that if he had not been promoted he would have been in posession of four good conduct badges. It does not mention any medals.
Lot 35
Queen Victoria Indian Mutiny medal 1857-8 and a long service and good conduct medal, Sergt.. William Linsell 70th Regt. , no ribbons, William Linsell was born 17/10/1839, and the lot is sold with his parchment certificate confirming over 21 years serviceThe names are on the rims of the medals.
Lot 294
Memorial plaque and First World War medal for Lt Reginald William Kennedy Oakley, with letters and other ephemera including a photograph of the lieutenant and grant of probate confirming that he was killed in action at Ovillers La Boisville on the Somme on 1st July 1916. The family home was Holmhurst, York Rd., Guildford and before joining the King`s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry he had worked for the Surrey Advertiser in the editorial department. The correspondence is extensive and mostly with his parents between 1914 and his death aged 23 in 1916. He was stationed initially in UK and subsequently in India (1915 ). A letter dated 7th February 1915 refers to living conditions in tents 15` x 12` for 12 men and equipment, and to an east Surrey man eaten by a crocodile. Although clearly apprehensive he writes that he is keen to go to the front a wish that was fulfilled in about May 2016. There is a handwritten report of his death (possibly written by his father) including the following; "Reg went in to the trenches again on June 29th... and was in the front line trench and sent a field post-card to say he was well." The details of his death were gleaned from three men who were later seen in hospital in Guildford. One said that "he and two or three other officers who had newly arrived were not really intended to take part in the attack on 1st July, but several of the officers with the battalion fell out and the newcomers volunteered to take their places," "The advance began at 7.30 opposite Orvillers la Boiselle near Sevant. 500 yards separated the British and German line. Punctually to time the men leaped over the parapet and were at once met with a hail of machine gun bullets and shrapnel. (Lance corporal) Orledge was shot through the leg at once and fell. While he was on the ground a shrapnel shell burst near him and he received two more wounds in both arms. He did not see any more of Reg but he was told afterwards that of C coy only one man came back unwounded. All the officers were he was told killed and he believes that Reg must have met his death by machine gun fire. The German front line was reached and was found to be full of Germans who fought like demons." "... only a few came back unwounded... we hadn`t a chance from the first."There are in excess of twenty letters in this lot.
Lot 556
Selection of Vintage Fishing Rods: To consist of Shakespeare Eurogold, J Peek & Son London, Shakespeare Omni Carbon Match 12ft, Team Daiwa Whisker 13ft, Greys Bewick13-15ft, Regley-Davies, The Gold Medal Palakora, Allcocks Lucky Strike, R Sealey Rapid Strike together with a Canvas Multi Rod Case (11)
Lot 187
*A ceramic vessel, in blue, green and white, by Ken Eastman (b.1960), signed 'Eastman 98', 36.5cm high Born in Hertfordshire in 1960, Ken Eastman studied at Edinburgh College of Art and at the Royal College of Art, London. He exhibits widely internationally and has won many prestigious awards in the field of the ceramic arts, including the 'Premio Faenza', Italy in 1995, the 'Gold Medal' at the World Ceramic Exposition 2001, Korea and the 'President De la Generalitat Valencia'at the 5th Biennale International De Ceramica, Manises, Spain. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.
Lot 3
A Fine 'Mining' Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life on Land to Samuel Spruce, An Engineer from Tamworth Pit Who Came to the Aide of Those Trapped by the Baddesley Colliery Disaster, 2.5.1882Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life on Land, bronze and enamel, the reverse officially engraved, 'Presented in the name of Her Majesty to Samuel Spruce Mining Engineer for endeavouring to save life At The Baddesley Colliery May 1882', reverse of the crown with maker’s cartouche Phillips Cockspur S, and officially numbered 'No. 51', extremely fine, with original narrow riband, gold top riband bar and in Phillips Bros. & Son named leather case of issuesold with a privately printed booklet entitled Albert Medals For Bravery On Land, Awarded By Her Majesty The Queen, For Conspicuous Gallantry Displayed On The Occasion Of The Fire And Explosion At Baddesley Colliery, In May 1882 - printed at the expense of the Chesterfield and Derbyshire Institute of Mining, Civil, and Mechanical Engineers, 1883 (lot) A.M. London Gazette 12.1.1883 Mr. Samuel Spruce, Minining Engineer, in joint citation with Reuben Smallman, Mining Engineer; Arthur Henry Stokes, Inspector of Mines; Charles Day, Collier and Charles Chetwynd, Collier (all Albert Medals First Class); and to Frederick Samuel Marsh, Certified Colliery Manager; Thomas Harry Mottram, Certified Colliery Manager; William Morris, Collier; William Pickering, Collier and Joseph Chetwynd, Collier (all, like Spruce, Albert Medals Second Class), 'For conspicuous gallantry displayed on the occasion of the Fire and Explosion at the Baddesley Colliery in May last.'Heroic Endeavour by D.V. Henderson, G.M., offers further insight on the Baddesley (also known as Baxterley) Colliery Disaster, 'At 9am an explosion centred around a small water pump intensified the problems previously created by a fire which had been raging for several hours. The fire had trapped nine men on the night shift and an attempt to reach them was in progress at the time of the explosion which caused serious injuries amongst the rescuers. Half an hour later a second rescue party led by Arthur Henry Stokes went down to deal with casualties and the effects of the explosion having to cope with dense smoke and carbon dioxide fumes. They were also joined by uninjured members of the first party but work had to be abandoned in the afternoon due to the dense smoke and gas.'The biographical section on Spruce in the privately printed booklet included with the lot states, 'Mr Samuel Spruce, mining engineer, Tamworth, on hearing of the fire at the Baddesley Colliery, and that nine miners were entombed, hastened to the spot, in the hope that his long and varied experience might be of service. On arriving at the pit top, he found that an explosion had occured, and that many explorers were burned, and that Mr. Dugdale, with others, was still in the mine. After receiving an account of the accident from Mr. Smallman, he immediately volunteered to go down, and with Mr. Stokes organised and assisted in the first party which entered the pit after the explosion, and proceeded along that perilous route already described until Mr. Dugdale was found and rescued. Having no personal acquaintance with the workings of the colliery, being far advanced in life, and knowing so well the imminent danger incurred by anyone entering the mine, he displayed an act of conspicuous bravery.'A letter (held by the Warwickshire County Record Office) written by Frederick Marsh (the Colliery Manager) to a Miss Gilbert, dated 14.6.1882 gives the following, 'still further in were nine men and a boy, who could not get past the fire in consequence of the smoke, so a party of 36 explorers went to find them and help them out, but whilst doing so a terrific explosion of gas occurred, some distance away but the flames completely filled the roads, and there was nothing to breathe but one dense mass of flame, all were heavily scorched and burnt it was just at this time I arrived at the pit with the inspector and was volunteered to go down and get them out but just as we were starting down the pit another mass of gas exploded and filled everywhere with flame, but by stuffing our caps in our mouths we managed not to breathe any of it, and burying our faces in our coat sleeves were not burnt except a little hair, so we made another attempt and got out pretty easily. 33 of the explorers all alive could not possibly be alive so we closed them in and shut up the pit where they will be for some some weeks yet, as well as 11 horses that were burnt, it was the most sickly sight to be imagined.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 4
An Unusual Boer War 'Friendly Fire' Incident D.C.M. Pair to Private H. Morton, Seaforth Highlandersa) Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (5601 Pte. H. Morton. Seaforth Hdrs:), minor edge bruiseb) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, five clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5601 Pte. H. Morton. Sea: Highrs: M.I.), unofficial rivets between state and date clasps on last, good very fine, mounted for wear (2) D.C.M. London Gazette 26.7.1901 5601 Private H. Morton, Seaforth Highlanders. Morton was decorated for his gallantry during a 'Friendly Fire' incident and Mentioned in Despatches by Lord Kitchener thus, 'Private H. Morton (promoted Corporal); on June 14, a company of mounted infantry with which he was, being shelled by our own guns at 2,000 yards, took cover; Morton stayed in the open trying to signal to the guns, though the shells were all around him.'The original Recommendation for Morton's D.C.M. made by Major T. Macan, Officer Commanding 18th Mounted Infantry gives the following:I have the honour to bring to your notice the conduct of No. 5601 Pte. H. Morton 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders now serving with the 18th Mounted Infantry as a signaller. On the 14th June 1901 the company to which this man belongs was working in the Houtbosch Loop when shell fire was opened upon it by one of the guns belonging to a cooperating column, the company having been mistaken for the enemy; the company managed to get under cover but Private Morton remained in the open at very great personal risk endeavouring to signal to the party who were firing on the company. The distance the gun was firing from was only about 2,000 yds. and the range had been correctly estimated as the shells were bursting all round the position. I consider the conduct of Pte. Morton well worthy of recognition.'Additional remarks supplied by Colonel G.E. Benson: 'I recommend Pte. Morton's conduct for consideration. I think that it is probable he may have saved the lives of some of his comrades by this action. The column which opened fire was Col. Parkes'.'Brigadier General Spens added: 'Forwarded and reccomended that No. 5601 Pte. H. Morton 1/Seaforth Highlanders be awarded a Distinguished Service [as the D.C.M. was sometimes called at the time] Medal for gallant conduct on the 14th June 1901.'Provenance:Spink Boer War Sale, 20-21.10.1999Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 5
A Superb 'Crowned Head' Inter-War Palestine D.C.M. Group of Eight to Sergeant L.L. Gasson, Cheshire Regiment, Later Lieutenant (Quartermaster), Green Howardsa) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type (4120125 L. Sjt. L.L. Gasson. 2-Ches. R.)b) General Service Medal 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Palestine (4120125 Sjt. L.L. Gasson. Ches. R.)c) 1939-1945 Stard) Africa Star, with 8th Army bare) Italy Starf) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaf, the Second War awards all impressed 'Lieut. L.L. Gasson. DCM.'g) Army Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R., with 'Regular Army' bar suspension (Lieut. (QM) L.L. Gasson. Green Howards.), generally very fine or better, mounted court-style for wear, with photographic image of recipient in uniform (8) D.C.M. London Gazette 6.11.1936 No.4120125 Lance-Sergeant Lyle Leavey Gasson, 2nd Battalion The Cheshire Regiment, the Recommendation states, 'On the night of the 21/22nd June, 1936, Sergeant Lyle Leavey Gasson of the Cheshire Regiment was in command of the Railway Patrol Train from Jerusalem to Artuf, with a party of one Corporal and eight other ranks. On arrival at Kilo 64, the line was found to be blocked, and when the party started to remove the block, Arabs opened fire on them at close range, Sgt. Gasson being wounded in the eye.The Arabs then commenced to block the line to the rear of the Patrol Train. Sgt. Gasson engaged the Arabs with Lewis guns, under cover of which the blocks on the line were removed.The Arabs, who were in strength and had surrounded the train, were eventually driven off, after five of their number had been killed or wounded.Sgt. Gasson then took the Patrol Train to Deir-es-Sheikh Station, which he placed in a state of defence, and at dawn, in spite of his wound and the reluctance of the native engine driver and fireman, continued the patrol to Artuf and back to Jerusalem.'1 D.C.M. and 3 M.M.s were awarded for the action.M.I.D. London Gazette 20.9.1945 Lieutenant (Q.M.) L.L. Gasson, Green Howards1 of only 14 G.V.R. 'crowned head' type D.C.M.s awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 6
A Scarce 'Crowned Head' 1936 Palestine D.C.M. Pair to Sergeant T.J. Connolly, The Loyal Regimenta) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type (7145048 Sjt. T.J. Connolly. 1-Loyal R.)b) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Palestine (7145048 Cpl. T.J. Connolly. Loyal R.), generally good very fine, mounted for wear, with photographic image of recipient (2) D.C.M. London Gazette 6.11.1936 7145048 Sgt T.J. Connolly 1st Bn. The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire), 'For gallant and distinguished services in Palestine.'The Regimental History gives the following details behind the award of Connolly's D.C.M., the action for which occured in August 1936, 'Captain R.M. Gidlow-Jackson, with a weak platoon of B Company and two armoured cars, left Jenin, moved through the Mus Mus pass, and was about to throw a cordon round the village of Ara when his detachment were fired upon from the village. In the resulting skirmish several Arabs were killed and one captured. Corporal W. Haynes and Private W.T. Price distinguished themselves in this action, for which both were awarded the D.C.M.On their return journey the patrol were fired upon by about seventy Arabs, who were in position on a hill overlooking the Mus Mus pass. The vehicles were repeatedly hit, and C.S.M. Brinton was wounded. Leaving the two armoured cars and two sections to cover his advance, Captain Gidlow-Jackson set off up the hill with Sergeant T.J. Connolly and eleven men. On gaining the top they found that the enemy had decamped, so started moving forward to the next ridge, when they under fire from both front and rear. Fortunately Corporal Haynes, who was guarding the transport, had noticed that some Arabs were about to outflank the half platoon on the hill, and immediately attacked them with the four men of his section, thus relieving the pressure on the forward troops. A single aircraft then appeared and machine-gunned the Arabs, who promptly dispersed, and the troops returned to Jenin without further incident. For this successful encounter Captain Gidlow-Jackson was awarded the D.S.O. and Sergeant Connolly the D.C.M.'1 of only 14 G.V.R. 'crowned head' type D.C.M.s awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 7
An Outstanding '1948 Malaya' D.C.M. Pair to Trooper H.W. Smith, 4th Queen's Own Hussars, Who Was Wounded Four Times Whilst Engaging Terrorists During An Ambush on His Armoured Patrola) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (19039549 Tpr. H.W. Smith. 4th H.)b) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Malaya (19039549 Tpr. H. Smith. D.C.M. 4th H.), minor edge bruising, very fine, mounted for wear (2) D.C.M. London Gazette 1.3.1949 19039549 Trooper Henry Whittaker Smith, 4th Queen's Own Hussars, the Recommendation states, 'At approximately 1300hrs on 31st December 1948, No.4 Troop A Squadron 4th Q.O. Hussars was on patrol on the Jalong Road. The patrol consisted of 2 GMC (A.P.C.s) and one 15cwt truck. Tpr. Smith was travelling in the rear GMC.Intense fire was opened from both sides of the road and the 15cwt truck was knocked out. Tpr. Smith was ordered to dismount and at once engaged the enemy with his rifle. During this period he was wounded in two places. However he saw an opportunity of working round the enemy flank which he proceeded to do. He engaged them once more and was again wounded. However he decided to go on and found himself some 400 yds from the road, when he spotted 20 enemy reinforcements moving up along a track. He waited till the last man passed him who was somewhat isolated and shot him dead. This bandit was found dead the next day at the position Tpr. Smith stated he had killed him. Immediately Tpr. Smith engaged the enemy they opened fire with a Bren gun and he was wounded for the fourth time in the knee.By this time there were bandits all around him, so he hid until dark and then crawled on to the road, and at dawn reached an Indian's hut. This man went to Sungei Siput to report Tpr. Smith's presence in the hut.Tpr. Smith showed outstanding gallantry and initiative in relentlessly pursuing the enemy in spite of his wounds. His conduct was an example to all.'On the above date Smith was part of a 19 man patrol under the command of Lieutenant M.G. Questier. The patrol was short of numbers due to sickness amongst the troop. Questier's three vehicle command was ambushed by at least 70 entrenched terrorists, on the Jalong Road, Perak. The 15cwt truck was immobilised whilst the two GMC's managed to extricate themselves during a running battle. The British patrol suffered 7 killed including Lieutenant Questier, and 9 wounded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 8
A Good 'Ashantee 1873-74' C.G.M. Pair to Gunner's Mate J. Screech, Royal Navy, For His Gallantry at the Battle of Amoaful, 31.1.1873a) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, V.R., 2nd type (J. Screech. Gunr's Mate R.N. Amoaful)b) Ashantee 1873-74, one clasp, Coomassie (J. Screech, P.y. Offr. 1 Cl. H.M.S. Amethyst. 73-74), suspension claws tightened, minor edge bruising, therefore very fine, mounted for wear (2) C.G.M. Citation provided by Captain J.H. Grubbe, RN, via Lieutenant F.S. Mann, R.N., 'CS.52343 Joseph Screech, Gunner's Mate, H.M.S. Amethyst - At Amoaful [31.1.1874] commanded a detachment to cover Bush Cutting party with much coolness; this service was performed under a heavy fire.'At the battle of Amoaful Screech served as part of the Naval Brigade on the Left Wing under the command of Captain J.H. Grubbe. This formed part of the Right Column under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel E.H. Wood, V.C. Both Grubbe and Wood were wounded in Wolseley's hard fought victory. The Naval Despatch of Commodore W.N. Hewett, V.C., R.N. (London Gazette 6.3.1874) gives the following, 'On the evening of the 30th of January our troops and carriers were massed at Insarfu, and early on the following morning they advanced in four columns to attack a strong force of the enemy, who had established themselves a short distance south of Amoaful.Without attempting to give the details of the General's plan of operations, I will endeavour to afford such particulars as will enable their Lordships to gain some idea of position occupied by the Naval Brigade during the engagement.... The Naval Brigade was divided into two wings, one, under Captain Walter James H. Grubbe, of Her Majesty's ship Tamar, being attached to the left column, and the other, under Acting Captain Percy P. Luxmore, of Her Majesty's ship Druid to the right.On the advance being made the right and left columns were ordered to cut paths at right angles to the main road, for a distance of 300 yards into the bush, and then to form upon the flanks of the 42nd Regiment, who, in the front column, were making their way through the thick bush on either side of the road.The enemy's centre was at Amoaful, and throwing out two columns towards us in a diagonal direction, they formed, as it were, a broad arrow with the main path, in which order they received our attack.After suffering very heavy losses the 42nd Highlanders eventually captured the town at 1.45pm.I have great pleasure in acquainting their Lordships with the steady behaviour of the Naval Brigade. During a very trying time they showed the greatest coolness, and, advancing slowly under a continous and heavy fire, steadily drove back the enemy until three o'clock, when they forced them to precipitate retreat, and the day was ours.Although it is quite impossible to give even an approximate estimate of the strength of the enemy opposed to us, I should say, from the number of Ashantee corpses we have taken from the road side and buried, there must have been several thousands of them.'Joseph Screech, C.G.M., was born in Saltash, Cornwall, 1836.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 9
A Good 1957 'R.A.F. Fire Crew' G.M. Pair to Corporal B. Murphy, Royal Air Forcea) George Medal, E.II.R. (2452756 A/Cpl. Brian Murphy. R.A.F.), partially officially renamedb) General Service 1918-62, E.II.R., one clasp, Cyprus (2452756 Act. Cpl. B. Murphy R.A.F.), light scratches, otherwise good very fine, mounted as originally worn (2) G.M. London Gazette 4.10.1957 2452756 Acting Corporal Brian Murphy, Royal Air Force, 'On 5th April, 1957, a Canberra aircraft caught fire in a servicing hangar at the Royal Air Force Station, Coningsby. Corporal Murphy was in charge of the Duty Fire Crew which was called upon to deal with the fire. One of the aircraft's fuel tanks was alight and apart from the risk of this tank exploding the presence of 800 gallons of volatile fuel in the adjoining tanks made the situation extremely dangerous. Corporal Murphy, however, unhesitatingly led his crew into the confined space of the aircraft's bomb bay, from which, had there been an explosion, escape would have been virtually impossible. While operating in this dangerous situation, Corporal Murphy and his crew were subjected to further hazard by the explosion of powerful starter cartridges stored a few feet away, which blasted a hole in the fuselage and so caused the fire to spread rapidly in all directions. Despite this, and the increased risk of the fuel tanks exploding, Corporal Murphy remained at his post, though his overalls and uniform were charred by intense heat. Corporal Murphy displayed courage and extreme devotion to duty, and by sustained effort in the face of great danger he and his crew succeeded in localising and controlling the fire while adjacent aircraft and equipment were removed from the vicinity.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 10
A Particularly Fine K.P.M., and Second Award Bar For Gallantry to Inspector H. Harvey-Clark, Jamaica Constabulary, Later Assistant Commissioner Tanganyika Police, Who Distinguished Himself During the Falmouth Riot, Jamaica, 20-21st May 1935, And Captured an Armed Murderer a Few Months LaterKing's Police Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type, For Distinguished Service, with Second Award Bar, laurel type (James H. Harvey-Clark. Inspr of Police. 3rd Cl. Jamaica.), very fine, in Royal Mint case of issue, with a large amount of copied research (lot) K.P.M. (Distinguished Service) London Gazette 1.1.1936 James Herbert Harvey-Clark, Inspector of Police, 3rd Class, Jamaica, the Colonial Office Recommendation states, 'For courage, coolness and devotion to duty displayed during a serious riot in the town of Falmouth, Jamaica.'K.P.M. Second Award Bar (For Gallantry) London Gazette 1.2.1937 James Herbert Harvey Clark, Esq., Inspector of Police, Jamaica, The Colonial Office recommendation states, ‘For courage in arresting an armed murderer [Benjamin Williams]. The murderer took refuge in a cave and fired on everyone who approached. Inspector Harvey Clark arranged for all entrances to the cave but one to be blocked, and then crawled into the cave through the remaining entrance and called upon the murderer to surrender. The murderer attempted to fire at him but fortunately his revolver misfired. Inspector Clark argued with him for about three-quarters of an hour and eventually persuaded him to surrender.’Assistant Commissioner James Herbert Harvey-Clark, K.P.M. (1905-1972), born Kingston, Jamaica, the son of George Harvey-Clark, a Resident Magistrate and second generation Jamaican; J.H. Harvey-Clark was educated at Munro College, Jamaica, and at Bedford School, England; joined the Jamaica Constabulary as a Sub-Inspector on 1.10.1925; promoted Inspector 3rd Class, June 1930; Harvey-Clark was appointed an A.D.C. to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester during the latter’s visit to Jamaica in March 1935; he was present during the dock workers riot at Falmouth, Jamaica on 20-21 May 1935; in the course of which one rioter was shot dead, and several policemen were injured by missiles, including Harvey-Clark, who suffered permanent damage to an optic nerve; he was presented his K.P.M. at the Ceremonial Parade, 23.6.1936 in honour of the King's birthday; within a few months Harvey-Clark had added a Bar to his K.P.M., for gallantry in apprehending the fugitive murderer Benjamin Williams; the Bar was presented to Clark by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Edward Denham, G.C.M.G., K.B.E., 12.4.1937; in June of the same year he was awarded the 1937 Coronation Medal; advanced to Inspector 2nd Class, April 1938; he was in charge in West Jamaica during the riots in May 1938; advanced Inspector 1st Class, 1943; posted and appointed Superintendent of Police in Charge at British Honduras, 1944-1950; served as Senior Superintendent in Tanganyika, 1950-1952; he arrived in the Colony on 5.3.1950, and was stationed at Tanga; in October 1951 he was transferred as Assistant Commissioner of Police, from Tanga to Mwanza, and left Tanganyika on leave on 10.7.1952 pending his retirement; he returned to Jamaica, where he lived out his latter years.The K.P.M. Second Award Bar is 1 of 54 ever awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
![The Superb and Rare Edward Medal (Mines) Pair to Harry Robinson [G.C.], For His Gallantry During the Louisa Colliery Disaster](http://lot-images.atgmedia.com/PK/1141/2911301/14002_11_1-201472113142_468x382.jpg)
Lot 11
The Superb and Rare Edward Medal (Mines) Pair to Harry Robinson [G.C.], For His Gallantry During the Louisa Colliery Disaster, County Durham, 22.8.1947a) Edward Medal (Mines), G.VI.R., 1st type, silver (Harry Robinson, Louisa Colliery, Durham, 22 Aug. 1947.), surname partially officially correctedb) Jubilee 1977, very fine, mounted as originally worn (2) E.M. London Gazette 20.7.1948 Harry Robinson, Deputy, Louisa Colliery, in joint citation with William Younger, Joseph Shanley and John Hutchinson, 'Shortly before midnight on the 22nd August, 1947, a serious explosion of fire damp coal and coal dust occurred in the Louisa Old Section of Louisa Colliery, Durham. William Younger, Joseph Shanley and Harry Robinson, Deputies, who with an intimate knowledge of the main roads and ventilating circuits of the mine could have made their way quite easily to safety, went instantly to the scene of the disaster, where they were soon joined by John Hutchinson, Overman, who came down from the surface. Twenty-four persons, all of whom were incapacitated either by injuries or carbon-monoxide poisoning were in the district at the time. Nineteen of them died and but for the prompt and continuous heroic work performed by Younger, Shanley, Robinson and Hutchinson, who voluntarily faced conditions of acute danger for a period of one and a half hours, there can be little doubt that not one would have survived.The circumstances and conditions would have tested the courage and endurance of the bravest and strongest. The atmosphere was so thick that the beams of the cap lamps could penetrate only a foot or so which meant that the rescuers could do nothing to guard against danger from falls of ground, a very real danger after an explosion, and the road in places was almost completely blocked by tubs de-railed by blast.Five of the injured were brought out alive from the affected workings, two of them died later in hospital and three recovered.'Harry Robinson, G.C. (1916-1987), born New Kyo, near Stanley, County Durham; educated at New Kyo School; employed as a pit pony driver at the Morrison South Pit, Annfield Plain, County Durham, from 1931; moved to the Busty Pit, Medomsley, County Durham, 1935, and his father (also a miner) died in a pit accident the following year; returned to the Morrison South Pit in 1937, and was appointed Deputy in 1942; he trained as part of the mine rescue team; when the pit closed in 1945, he moved to the Louisa Colliery; extracts from Harry Robinson’s draft statement to the Commission of Enquiry into the Louisa Pit disaster gives the following additional detail: "We reached the 2nd West bord in the middle of the landing in the Low Main seam…when the air current stopped momentarily. This was immediately followed by a rush of dust-laden air in the normal direction of the air current. The time would be approximately 11.55 p.m. We realized something was wrong and immediately picked up the bird and flame safety lamp. We then proceeded outbye towards the 4th North Hutton Offtakes and when we had travelled only 60 yards we found Charles Bolam, Arthur Chapman and Stephen Gibson, Bricklayers, standing together. Bolam was in a semi-collapsed state, being supported by the others….Shanley returned with them to 4th Bankhead into fresh air coming from the Louisa Pit....Younger and I went down the 4th North Hutton Drift to find out what had happened. On the way down to the Drift there were rollers and loose timber scattered about, and the atmosphere was very thick. We went first into the Straight East Loading Gate….We saw one light and heard someone moaning. We found three men about 30 yards inbye side of the canvas door and only one showed signs of life. I returned to the South Curve and went along the south heading. Some derailed tubs about 12 yards down stopped me and I returned. I then went out to the 4th North Hutton Offtakes to seek help and to telephone for Houghton Rescue Brigade. After telephoning, I went down the Drift and when half way down heard Younger who had come out, shout that he wanted a reviving apparatus as there were two men alive out of the three. I went back up the Drift and then met Shanley at the Offtakes. As I was out of breath Shanley asked Gibson (bricklayer) to accompany him back to the 2nd West Bord where they had reviving apparatus available.John Hutchinson then arrived at the 4th North Hutton Offtakes in answer to the telephone calls for help.Hutchinson and I proceeded down the Drift and met Younger at the bottom and a few minutes later we were joined by Shanley, who came down the Drift with the reviving apparatus.It was then decided to split the party, and Younger and Shanley went back into Straight East while Hutchinson and I went intoSouth….We got past by climbing two or three derailed tubs tilted over sideways towards the East and then we heard someone at that point say “what’s happened?” Hutchinson asked “who is that?” and the reply was “Jimmy Killgallon.” The air was still very thick but when close to it was possible to see someone standing, leaning on a tub. He stated he could not see so Hutchinson climbed over a tub and assisted him inbye to the Kist Bord where he was made comfortable. Johnson was lying, moaning, on the floor near where the first one was standing. We made Johnson as comfortable as possible where he was and we then proceeded inbye by climbingover three derailed tubs. We found another man lying between the points and the crossing at the inbye end of South Landing. He was alive and bleeding from the mouth, so we turned him to lie face downwards so that the blood would not choke him and made him as comfortable as possible. We went further inbye and found two more men lying in the middle of the tub way, both appeared dead. We went a few yards further and concluded there could be no-one else alive so we returned together to the bottom of the Drift,and I joined Younger and Shanley at Straight East, who in the meanwhile had been bringing out two injured men from Straight East Loading Gate. These men, Minto and Bailey, were brought back to the south curve and by this time stretcher bearers had reached the Drift bottom and they carried the injured men to the Morrison North Shaft. With Shanley and Younger, I then brought out the third man (Talbot) from East and he was dead. We went into the South Landing and commenced re-railing the tubs to clear the road to the two injured men behind the tubs. Johnson, who was injured was carried out to the Drift bottom and immediately afterwards we returned for the other (Killgallon). These injured men were then sent outbye to the shaft with stretcher bearers. McKeever, Roe and Martin were carried out to the Drift bottom and when bringing out Rowlands and resting the stretcher near the Kist moans could beheard from the direction of the Kist and on investigation, myself and R. Briggs who had now joined the party, found Estell the Deputy, and he was alive but appeared to be badly injured. Rowlands was carried out and then the Deputy, Estell, was carried out.Shanley and I were instructed to adjust the regulating door near the Straight East Loading Gate. While here we saw a light further East and on investigation we found a body (afterwards identified as Westgarth) with clothing smouldering. We came back to the South curve and notified Superintendent Coulshed and Houghton Team went down and recovered the body….”Robinson was presented with his Edward Medal by King George VI at Buckingham Palace, 20.7.1948; he also received a Carnegie Hero Trust Fund Certificate and a gold medal for 15 years service in the mine rescue team; he retired in 1974.1 of 10 Edward Medals (Mines) G.VI.R., 1st type, silver medals awarded.On 21st October 1971 living recipients of the Edward Medal were deemed, by Royal Warrant, to be recipients of the George Cross, and were invited to exchange their awards; two silver (including Robinson) and seven bronze medallists elected not to do so.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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Lot 12
An Extremely Rare Edward Medal (Industry) Group of Six to Railwayman A.D. Thomas [G.C.], Later Inspector, British Transport Police, For Rescuing a Fallen Worker From Under the Wheels of An Advancing Train at King's Cross, 14.1.1931a) Edward Medal (Industry), G.V.R., 2nd type obverse, 2nd type reverse, silver (Arthur Devere Thomas.)b) 1914-15 Star (73629 Pte. A.D. Thomas 28th Bn. Canadian Inf.), contemporarily renamedc) British War and Victory Medals (73629 A.W.O.Cl.2. A.D. Thomas. 28-Can.Inf.)d) Defence Medale) Police Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (Inspr. Arthur D. Thomas), generally very fine or betterwith the following original documentation:- Letter from the Home Office informing recipient of the award of the Edward Medal, dated 31.3.1931; Original Copy of Citation on Secretary of State, Home Department paper- Letter of Appreciation from the Metropolitan Railway to recipient, dated 27.4.1931- Letter of congratulation from The Carnegie Hero Fund Trust to the recipient, dated 6.6.1931- (2) Canadian Expeditionary Forces Pay Books; C.E.F. Discharge Certifcate- Correspondence to the recipient from The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association (lot) E.M. London Gazette 31.3.1931 Arthur Devere Thomas, Railway Flagman, King's Cross Station, Metropolitan Railway, 'On the 14th January, 1931, Ernest Percival, who was engaged in dismantling a wooden staging fixed across the track of the Metropolitan Railway Station at King's Cross, slipped and fell, from a height of about 20 feet, to the permanent way of the down Inner Circle line. He was rendered unconscious and lay face downwards across one running rail with his head close to the negative rail of the electrified system.Arthur Devere Thomas, who was acting as flagman for the protection of the workmen, saw Percival fall and at the same time heard a down train approaching the station round the curve. Realising that a signal could not be seen by the driver in time for him to stop the train, Thomas immediately jumped down from the platform to the up line and, running across two positive and two negative rails carrying 600 volts, snatched Percival up almost under the wheels of the approaching train, and held him, still unconscious, in a small recess in the wall whilst the train passed within a few inches of them. By reason of his employment, Thomas must have been fully aware of the risks he faced and he displayed conspicuous gallantry in successfully effecting the rescue of Percival.'Arthur Devere Thomas, G.C. (1895-1973), born London; emigrated with his family to Saskatchewan, Canada, 1908; worked on a farm prior to enlistment in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 22.10.1914; allocated to the 28th Battalion, he arrived in the UK, May 1915; he served in the French theatre of war from, September 1915; seeing action at St. Eloi, Hooge and the Somme; contracted influenza in 1917 and was sent to England to recuperate in Hospital; he took an English wife, at Willesden, December 1917; discharged with the rank of Acting Company Sergeant-Major, in New Brunswick, Canada, 10.4.1919; he returned to the UK, and was employed by the Metropolitan Railway from 1931; a matter of days latter he carried out his gallant rescue; he subsequently joined the British Transport Police, and retired with the rank of Inspector in 1956; he died at Harrow, Middlesex and his funeral was carried out at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip.1 of 2 Edward Medals (Industry), G.V.R., 2nd type, silver awarded. Only 14 Edward Medals have been awarded to railwaymen of the United Kingdom; 3 in silver and 11 in bronze.On 21st October 1971 living recipients of the Edward Medal were deemed, by Royal Warrant, to be recipients of the George Cross, and were invited to exchange their awards; two silver (including Thomas) and seven bronze medallists elected not to do so.Provenance:Christie, November 1989Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 13
The Unique 'G.V.R. 1st type' Edward Medal (Industry) in Silver Awarded to Harry Parsons, For Gallantry in Attempting to Save Life at a Barrow Steel Works in 1912Edward Medal (Industry), G.V.R., 1st type obvesrse, 1st type reverse, silver (Harry Parsons), very fine, in case of issue E.M. London Gazette 17.12.1912 Harry Parsons, Steelworker, Barrow Factory, in joint citation with the following (all of whom received Bronze awards) Ernest Cannell, Thomas Evans, John Robinson, William Ackred and George Bagnall (the last two had their medals presented to their widows), 'On the 4th August, 1912, a gas flue, which is a thousand yards long and 6 feet in diameter, was in process of cleaning at the Barrow Hematite Steel Company's works, when a workman engaged in the operation entered the tube contrary to orders to recover a broken rake. He was immediately overcome by the gas, as were also two fellow workmen, William Ackred and George Bagnall, who went to his assistance. Harry Parsons twice entered the flue at great risk to his life, and, with the help of Ernest Cannell, Thomas Evans and John Robinson, succeeded in bringing out the three men, who had been overcome and who all unhappily lost their lives.'Harry Parsons, together with the three other men, was present at an investiture by King George V at Buckingham Palace in December 1912, when he and the others were presented with their awards. All four men were also presented with gold watches, suitably inscribed, at a ceremony in the Banquet Hall at Barrow Town Hall, 17.11.1912. The presentations were made by the Mayor, the watches having been given by the Barrow Hematite Steel Company in recognition of their bravery.Only 1 silver and 11 bronze medals with the George V 1st type obverse and 1st type reverse were awarded. This reverse was designed by Kathleen Bruce who married Captain R. F. Scott, C.V.O., R.N., the famous explorer, and who was later created Lady Scott in recognition of her husband’s services.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 14
Edward Medal (Industry), G.V.R., 1st type obverse, 2nd type reverse, silver (Thomas Coppard), very fine, in case of issue E.M. London Gazette 10.5.1918 Thomas Coppard, Police Sergeant, National Filling Factory No. 13, in joint citation with 3 others for the Edward Medal, and listed alongside 8 men who received the K.P.M. for the same action, 'On account of their gallant conduct on the occasion of a fire which occured at a Munitions Factory on the 1st October, 1917.'Heroic Endeavour by D.V. Henderson, G.M., offers further insight on Coppard's actions, '1 October 1917. He saved a number of lives when fire and explosions occurred at the White Lund factory, near Morecombe, Lancashire.'The Lancaster Guardian states, 'on the evening of October 1, 1917, an explosion at the National Filling Factory on White Lund was so strong its force was felt as far away as Burnley. Ten people were killed during the night the majority of whom were firemen.Most of the factory workers were in the canteen on their supper break when the alarm was raised around 10.30pm which probably saved many other lives though in the rush to escape the site, some were injured. The biggest explosion occurred around 3am.The works fire brigade was unable to contain the fire which spread quickly and there were some staff who put their own lives on the line to save further casualties. Among them was Thomas Kew who shunted 49 ammunition trucks holding 250,000 live shells out of the danger zone to prevent further explosions.Shells which had been filled at the factory began to explode with the intense heat. In Morecambe, shells were seen flying overhead into the bay while in Lancaster shop windows were blown in and shrapnel travelled as far as Scotforth and Quernmore....The factory was so wrecked by the explosion that it was out of commission for the rest of the war.The cause of the disaster was never found though some suspected spy action or a Zeppelin air raid.The National Filling Factory was one of two new factories which had been opened in the area by the Ministry of Munition by the middle of 1916. The National Projectile Factory in Caton Road was mainly turning and filling shell cases delivered from Barrow.Such was the pride in these factories and the work they were doing for the war effort that both were visited by King George and Queen Mary in May, 1917 when they were presented with a silver plated shell as a memento.The real shells were transported from Caton Road to White Lund where they were filled with explosives. This factory had taken seven months to develop, covered 400 acres and included 150 buildings.More than 8,000 people worked in these factories at their peak and three quarters of them were women.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 15
Edward Medal (Mines), G.V.R., 1st type, bronze (George Smith.), good very fine, in case of issue E.M. London Gazette 27.6.1922 George Smith, Overman at South Kirkby Colliery, Yorshire, in joint citation with William Humphries, Deputy at the same Colliery, 'On February 11th, 1922, a workman named Creighton, employed in a seam of the South Kirkby Colliery, Yorkshire, was completely buried by a fall of roof. Several miners who were at work near the spot came to the rescue, among them Humphries and Smith. The imprisoned man's head and shoulders were soon freed, but owing to the pressure of debris on the lower part of his body and legs it was impossible to pull him clear; while, so fast as earth was removed, more slipped down in its place. The rescue party placed sleepers across the body of the imprisoned man, thus preventing his being completely engulfed by the debris, and eventually a passage was made under the sleepers over Creighton's body, which was unhurt, with the exception of one foot, which was firmly pinned down by a large stone. The foot was eventually released and the man freed after eight and half hours' work.All the men who took part in the rescue were exposed to great risk for a prolonged period, and behaved with great gallantry and devotion to duty, but Humphries and Smith were unanimously selected by their comrades as having specially distinguished themselves.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 16
Edward Medal (Mines), G.V.R., 2nd type, bronze (Robert Johnston.), nearly extremely fine, in case of issue E.M. London Gazette 20.10.1931 Robert Johnston, Collier, Hedley Pit, jointly listed with 18 others, 'On the 29th September, 1930, a fall of roof occured in the Hedley Pit, South Moor, County Durham, particularly burying a hewer, Frederick Beaumont. A chargeman, Victor King, was the first to come to the rescue. He found that a small passage-way remained open by which the buried man might be reached and, with the assistance of his son Richard and John George Tarn, he immediately built two chocks of timber to keep it open. The passage was seven yards long and about two feet square and the only practicable method of rescue was for the three men to crawl along the passage-way and lie full length, two in the passage-way and one over Beaumont's body, and pass back, one at a time, the stones that were pinning him down.This perilous and arduous work was carried on for nine hours by a team of miners (including Victor King) working in relays under the direction of the manager (Walter Robert Scott) and the under-manager (Robert Reed) until at last Beaumont was released, shaken but otherwise uninjured. During the whole nine hours the roof was shifting and "trickling" and on four occasions Beaumont was almost freed when a further fall buried him again. At one time the danger of a further fall appeared so great that the manager telephoned for a doctor (Dr. Charles James Brookfield Fox) to come to the pit to amputate Beaumont's leg and so expedite his release. Fortunately - as it turned out - the doctor found it impossible to amputate in the restricted area in which Beaumont was confined, but he remained on the scene until Beaumont was rescued and examined and treated him before sending him to the surface.Shortly after Beaumont was extricated the whole of the tunnel collapsed.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 17
A Posthumous Edward Medal (Mines) to Richard Mallinson, For His Heroic Attempt to Save Life at Greenside Lead Mine, Westmorland, 7.7.1952Edward Medal (Mines), G.VI.R., 2nd type, bronze (Richard Mallinson, Greenside Lead Mine, Patterdale, 7th July 1952), good very fine, in Royal Mint case of issue E.M. London Gazette 31.3.1953 Richard Mallinson, in joint citation (all posthumously) with George William Gibson and John Miller, 'On the morning of Monday, 7th July, 1952, a miner who had been lowered down a shaft connecting two levels at Greenside Lead mine, Patterdale, Westmorland, was observed by Mallinson, who had remained at the top of the shaft to assist in the lowering, to be looking ill; although a thick haze and strong smell were coming up the shaft, indicating the presence of gas, Mallinson descended by ladder to investigate. He reached the bottom and shouted back that the other man was in a bad way and that he (Mallinson) was feeling queer and was coming back up. He collapsed on the way. A third miner who had remained at the top summoned assistance, and three volunteers, including Gibson and Miller, went to the scene. Getting no response to their calls, without hesitation, although the danger must have been apparent, Gibson, closely followed by Miller, set off down the ladder, leaving the third volunteer at the top. This man, on receiving a signal from Miller attempted to raise the hoist, but it would not function. By the time further rescue workers arrived no replies could be obtained from the men who had descended the shaft.The actions of Mallinson, in descending the shaft to the help of the sick man, and of Gibson and Miller, who went down to help both, were in the highest traditions of the mining industry.'1 of 5 Edward Medals (Mines), G.VI.R., 2nd type, bronze awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 18
A Fine Edward Medal (Industry) and Order of Industrial Heroism Group of Three to Wilfred Beasley, For His Gallant Attempts to Save Life, Despite Having to Battle Against Temperatures of Up to 3,000 Degrees Centigrade, During A Factory Explosion in Widnes, 16.11.1946a) Edward Medal (Industry), G.VI.R, 1st type, bronze (Wilfred Beasley, High Speed Alloys Ltd. Widnes, 16th Nov. 1946)b) Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society General Medal, silver (To Wilfred Beasley, For Gallant Service, 16/11/1946.), with integral top riband bucklec) Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism (To Wilfred Beasley 23rd January 1947), generally very fine, all in cases of issue (3) E.M. London Gazette 11.3.1947 Wilfred Beasley, Process Chargehand, High Speed Alloys Ltd, 'On the 16th November, 1946, an explosion, followed by fire, occurred in the ferro-mixing department of High Speed Alloys, Limited, Widnes. In this department there is a platform above the row of mixers; the charges are introduced into the mixers by tipping from steel barrows into hopper openings on the platform; the barrows are lifted from the floor position on the platform by an overhead crane, the base of the cabin of which passes about six feet above the hoppers. At the time of the accident Edward Nolan aged 17 was driving the crane and was in the act of hoisting a barrow of Wolframite when a sheet of flame shot out from the hopper, enveloping the cabin and setting fire to his clothing. He attempted to move the crane back to an access platform at the end of the shop but the crane stopped a few feet short. Intense thermit reaction went on inside the mixer; the temperature of such a reaction is estimated at between 2,000-3,000 degrees centrigrade. The room speedily filled with smoke and everything in the neighbourhood of the mixer was set on fire.Wilfred Beasley, aged 53, a process chargehand, realising that the charge mixer had exploded, and fearing for the safety of other workmen, rushed into the mixing room only to be driven back by fire and fumes. He re-entered the building through a side door and hearing cries for help groped his way to the approach ladder leading to the crane landing stage. At the fourth attempt he succeeded in reaching the landing stage some 15 feet from the ground and by holding on to a support by one hand succeeded in locating the crane cabin, which with a considerable effort he pulled to within two feet of its berth. He found Nolan in the cabin and with great difficulty managed to bring him halfway down the approach ladder, when frantic with his injuries Nolan struggled violently and fell, being caught by someone at the base of the ladder. Apart from the risk of falling which was intensified by dense smoke, there was also the risk of burns; the rescuer was exposed to danger for a period of about 10 minutes, and was temporarily overcome when he reached the ground.Nolan died later in hospital of his injuries. At the inquest the Coroner complimented Beasley on his gallant action.'Beasley was also presented with the Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism at Widnes, 23.1.1947. He received a certificate and medal from the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society; and his Managing Director presented him with a gold watch, and his wife with a cheque.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 19
A 'Mohmand Operations' I.D.S.M. Pair to Jemadar Makhmad Anwar, 15th Punjab Regimenta) Indian Distinguished Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd type (Jem. Makhmad Anwar, 2-15 Punjab R.), lacking brooch barb) India General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., three clasps, Waziristan 1921-24, Burma 1930-32, North West Frontier 1935 (1336 L-Nk. Makhmad Anwar, 3-12 F.F...), scratch marks to reverse of first, therefore very fine, second worn good fine (2) I.D.S.M. Indian Government General Order 309 1936 Jemadar Muhammad [sic] Anwar, 2nd Battalion 15th Punjab Regiment (Mohmand Operations)Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 20
A Scarce 'Crowned Head' Palestine M.M. Pair to Sergeant E.C. Lewis, Royal Tank Regimenta) Military Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type (7881574 Cpl. E.C. Lewis. R. Tank. C.)b) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Palestine (7881574 Cpl. E.C. Lewis. M.M., R. Tank R.), minor edge bruising, therefore very fine, mounted as worn (2) M.M. London Gazette 18.12.1936 No. 7881574 Cpl. Edgar Clifford Lewis, Royal Tank Corps,' For gallant and distinguished services rendered in Palestine, 1936.'7881574 Sergeant Edgar Clifford Lewis, M.M., was the son of Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Lewis, of Cardiff, and husband of Sarah Lewis, of Hendon, Sunderland, Co. Durham; he was serving with the 4/7th Royal Dragoon Guards, Royal Armoured Corps at the outbreak of the Second War; he died 9.9.1940, and is buried in Cardiff (Cathays) Cemetery.1 of 2 M.M.s to the Regiment for Palestine 1936-39.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 21
A Rare Inter-War 'Mesopotamia 1921' D.F.M. Pair to Corporal L. Nicholas, Royal Air Forcea) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R. (157612 A.C.1. L. Nicholas. R.A.F.)b) General Service 1918-62, G.V.R., two clasps, Iraq, N.W. Persia (157612. A.C.2. (A/Cpl.) L. Nicholas. R.A.F.), toned, good very fine, mounted for wear (2) D.F.M. London Gazette 28.10.1921 157612 A.C.1. Nicholas, Llewellyn, R.A.F. 'For operations in Mesopotamia.'157612 Leading Aircraftsman Llewellyn Nicholas, D.F.M., born Penzance, Cornwall, 1901; joined the Royal Flying Corps as a Boy Entrant, December 1917; qualified as a Fitter, Aircraftsman 2nd Class, May 1919; posted to France, June of the same year, and service in Mesopotamia, from January 1920; posted to 6 Squadron (R.E.8's and B. F2b's), Baghdad West, March 1920; shortly after the Armistice 6 Squadron was transferred to the Middle East and arrived in Iraq in July 1919; the squadron was tasked with patrol duties, initially against Turkish-backed rebels in Northern Iraq and later it carried out policing duties over the desert; advanced Leading Aircraftsman, 1.3.1921; Acting Corporal, 1.2.1922; posted to 208 Squadron (B. F2b's), Ismailia, Egypt, March 1922, shortly before transferring later the same month to 216 Squadron (D.H. 10's); transferred to the Reserve, June 1923.Provenance:Spink, April 2000Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 22
A Rare 'Iraq' D.F.M. Pair to Flight Sergeant J. Birch, Royal Air Forcea) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R. (47558 F/Sgt. J. Birch. R.A.F.), double-struck in placesb) General Service 1918-62, G.V.R., one clasp, Iraq (47558 F/Sjt. J. Birch. R.A.F.), last partially officially corrected, generally very fine or better, mounted for wear, with photograph of recipient in uniform (2) D.F.M. London Gazette 10.10.1922 47558 Flight Sergeant Joseph Birch, 55 Sqn, R.A.F., 'For distinguished services rendered during active service operations in Iraq during 1920-21'M.I.D. London Gazette 28.10.1921 Birch 47558, Flt./Sgt. Joseph, R.A.F., 'For distinguished service... Mesopotamian Expeditionary Force.'47558 Flight Sergeant Joseph Birch, D.F.M., born Manchester, Lancashire, 1897; joined the Royal Flying Corps, as 2/AM, 29.8.1916; advanced Sergeant Mechanic, 1.7.1918; Flight Sergeant 1.3.1919; posted for service at Base Depot, Egypt, November 1919; posted to 142 Squadron (Bristol F.2b's), Palestine, January 1920; 142 Squadron re-numbered as 55 Squadron; they were equipped with De Haviland 9A bombers and a small number of the earlier D.H.9s was sent to Turkey, July 1920, to reinforce the Army of the Black Sea for the defence of Constantinople and the Dardenelles against Turkish Nationals; two months later the squadron moved to Iraq and formed part of the Mesopotamian Wing attached to the Army Command based in Iraq; 55 Squadron crews helped police the country and were frequently called upon to take action against rebellious tribesmen and foreign insurgents; subsequent postings included to 111 Squadron and Staff College; discharged 8.12.1927.Provenance:G.A. Griffiths Collection, Spink, March 1994Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 23
The Outstanding North West Frontier 1935 'Crowned Head' D.F.M. Group of Seven to B.2b and Wapiti Air Gunner, Warrant Officer D.R. Woolnough, 20 Squadron, Royal Air Forcea) Distinguished Flying Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'Crowned Head' type (506286 L.A.C. D.R. Woolnough. R.A.F.)b) India General Service 1908-35, three clasps, North West Frontier 1930-31, Mohmand 1933, North West Frontier 1935, M.I.D. Oak Leaf (506286. A.C.1. D.R. Woolnough. R.A.F.)c) 1939-1945 Stard) Air Crew Europe Stare) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leaff) Defence Medalg) R.A.F. Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R. (W/O. D.R. Woolnough. (506286) R.A.F.), light contact marks overall, therefore generally very fine, mounted court-style for wear in this order, with recipient's R.A.F. Certificate of Service and several photographic images including a portrait image of recipient in uniform (lot) D.F.M. London Gazette 8.5.1936 506286 L.A.C. Woolnough D.R. No. 20 (AC) Squadron, R.A.F. Peshawar, 'For valuable services rendered in the field in connection with the Mohmand Operations, N.W.F. of India 1935'M.I.D. London Gazette 7.2.1936 Woolnough, No.506286 Leading Aircraftman (now Corporal) D.R., No. 20 (A.C.) Squadron, 'For distinguished services rendered in the field in connection with the Loe-Agra Operations, North West Frontier of India, during the period 23rd February to 13th April, 1935.'M.I.D. London Gazette 14.6.1945 506286 Woolnough, D.R., W/O, R.A.F.506286 Warrant Officer Douglas Rupert Woolnough, D.F.M., born 1907; joined Royal Air Force as Aircraft Hand, Wireless Operator 11.7.1927; served as Wireless Operator, Air Gunner, November 1930-November 1936; served in this capacity on the North West Frontier with 20 Squadron (Bristol F.2b's and Wapitis), R.A.F. Peshawar; the squadron had arrived in India in 1919, and between the wars was engaged in operations policing the borders, initially with Bristol Fighters before they were replaced with Wapitis in 1932; Woolnough was commended for his services during the Mohmand operations of 1933, by the Army Commander of Northern Command (Extract from letter No.3347/3/A.2. dated 13.10.1933, refers); and distinguished himself when the R.A.F. flew in retaliation to the uprising by the Faqir of Alingar, during the Loe-Agra operations, February-April 1935; Air Observer, Wireless Operator, November 1936-October 1939; discharged 10.7.1952, after 25 years service, the recommendation from his commanding officer during his last posting states, 'An exceedingly competent and reliable Warrant Officer whose character has always been exemplary and whose trade assessments have been consistently high. He has always willingly undertaken any extra task entrusted to him and for the last year has been Motor Transport Officer of this station as well as Signals Officer.'1 of approximately 22 'crowned head' D.F.M.s awarded, and 1 of 14 three clasp IGS in this combination to the R.A.F.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 24
A Scarce 'Crowned Head' A.F.M. Pair to Flight Sergeant E.F. Godfray, Royal Air Force, Employed as A Civilian Test Pilot by Armstrong Whitworth, He Was Killed During a Flying Accident, 3.6.1940a) Air Force Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type (22679. F/Sgt. E.F. Godfray. R.A.F.)b) Royal Air Force L.S. & G.C., G.V.R. (22679. F/Sgt. E.F. Godfray. R.A.F.), good very fine, mounted for wear (2) A.F.M. London Gazette 3.6.1932 22679 Flight Sergeant (Pilot) Edward Fitzgerald Godfray, Royal Air Force.22679 Flight Sergeant Edward Fitzgerald Godfray, A.F.M., was employed by Armstrong Whitworth as a Civilian Test Pilot; he was killed whilst carrying out trials on the Deerhound engine in Whitley II K7243, 6.3.1940; the crash occurred at Armstrong Whitworth's airfield at Baginton, Coventry; it is thought that the pilot trimmed the aircraft incorrectly and it took off and promptly stalled; two others died with Godfray.1 of only 21 G.V.R. 'crowned head' A.F.M.s awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 25
A Rare Colonial Police Medal for Gallantry Pair to Constable T. Mehmet, Cyprus Policea) Colonial Police Medal, E.II.R., 1st type, for Gallantry (Const. Timour Mehmet, Cyprus Police), officially renamedb) General Service 1918-62, E.II.R., one clasp, Cyprus (1362 P.C. T. Mehmed.[sic]), edge cuts to last, very fine, mounted for wear (2) C.P.M. For Gallantry London Gazette 20.8.1957 Constable Timour Mehmet of the Cyprus Police.The file for the award of the C.P.M. to the Cyprus Police Office is closed for 60 years. Any citation that there is for this award is due to be made available 1.1.2019Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Lot 26
A Second War 'Military Division' B.E.M. Pair to Private R.J. Randall, Royal Corps of Signals, Late Rifle Brigadea) British Empire Medal, Military Division, G.VI.R. (6906814 Sgt. Reginald J. Randall, R.C. Of Sig.)b) General Service 1918-62, G.V.R., one clasp, Iraq (6906814 Pte. R,J. Randall. Rif. Brig.), both partially officially corrected, very fine (2) B.E.M. London Gazette 1.1.1942 6906814 Sgt. R.J. Randall, R.C. of Sig.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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Seven: Warrant Officer Class I J. Hulme, Australian ForcesBritish War Medal (346 T/W O 2 J. Hulme. Sge. A. Bde. A.I.F.); Victory Medal (364 T-WO-2 J. Hulme. S.A.B. A.I.F.); War Medal (NP646 J. Hulme); Australia Service Medal (NP646 J. Hulme); Permanent Forces of the Empire Beyond the Seas Long Service & G.C., G.V.R. (No.646 B.S.M. (W.O.II). J. Hulme. A.I.C.); Army Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R., with 'Australia' bar suspension (2/804 WOI J. Hulme. A.M.F.); Commonwealth of Australia Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'coronation robes' type (No.646. W.O. (II). J. Hulme. A.I.F.), generally good very fine or better, a rare combination (7) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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Polar Medal 1904, G.V.R., 2nd type, bronze, one clasp, Antarctic 1929-30 (F. Sones.), good very fine, in Royal Mint case of issue Frederic Sones, born Halesworth, Suffolk, 1888, and resided in East Ham; served as Cook in Discovery during the first voyage of the British, Australian, New Zealand Antarctic Research Expedition, 1929-30.16 bronze medals with this clasp were awarded for this expedition (London Gazette 1.5.1934 refers).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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King's Police Medal for Gallantry, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type, specimen, virtually mint stateMilitary Medal, G.V.R., 1st 'Field Marshal's bust' type , specimen, extremely fineCyprus Military Police Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., edge stamped 'Specimen', extremely fine; together with two museum-quality copy Distinguished Conduct Medals, V.R.; G.VI.R., silver, extremely fine, first with top silver riband buckle (5) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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China 1842, edge inscribed 'The Master of The Mint To Robert Mushet, Esqr.', virtually Mint state, scarce, in fitted leather case Robert Forester Mushet (1811-1891), born in Coleford, The Forest of Dean; was a respected British Metallurgist and was awarded the Bessemer Gold Medal by the Iron and Steel Institute in 1876.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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Miniature Awards: Three: Captain J. Yates, 11th HussarsCrimea 1854-56, four clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (John Yates. Lieut. & Adjt. 11th. Hussars), engraved in serif capitals; Italy, Sardinia, Al Valore Militare, silver, reverse engraved 'Lt. & Adjt. J. Yates 11th. Huss.'; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die, unnamed, very fine, all with contemporary top Hunt & Roskell silver riband buckles with gold retaining pins (3) Lieutenant John Yates, born 1819; enlisted in the 17th Lancers, 1837; advanced Quartermaster-Sergeant, July 1852; Commissioned Cornet, 11th Hussars, September 1854, and served as Adjutant throughout the Crimean War; awarded the Sardinian War Medal, the citation stating: 'was present in the Crimea from the commencement until August 1855; was present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and behaved gallantly. Acted as Brigade-Major to Major-General the Earl of Cardigan, K.C.B., at Balaklava and for a fortnight previously'; promoted Lieutenant, December 1858; Captain, October 1859; died, August 1862.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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Wenlock Olympic Society Merit Medal, 58mm, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1860), obverse with central shield inscribed 'WEN' within wreath, surrounded by garter, reverse engraved 'To Lieut. Coll. Sir Herbt. Benjn. Edwardes, K.C.B. from the Members of the Wenlock Olympian Class, Augt. 22nd. 1860', with top riband bar, in case of issue, nearly extremely fine, together with a Commemorative Honourable East India Company Edwardes Medal , 46mm, silver-gilt, obverse featuring a youthful Queen Victoria facing left, reverse inscribed 'From the East India Company to Lieutt. & Brevt. Major H:B: Edwardes. C:B. for his Services in the Punjab A.D. MDCCCXLVIII.' within wreath surrounded by allegorical figures, extremely fine, contained in glazed lunettes with outer silver band with ring suspension, lunettes and band replaced, in Martin, Cheltenham, fitted case (2) Major-General Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes, K.C.B., the 'Hero of Multan' was universally recognized as one of the most remarkable men that the Indian Army had ever produced. One of Sir Henry Lawrence's 'bright young men' in the Punjab, he shot to fame prior to the Second Sikh War when aged only 27, when, following the murder of British officers at Multan and rebellion led by Diwan Mulraj, the Governor of Multan, he collected a force of tribesmen and attacked Mulraj and the rebels, defeating them at Kineyri and Sadusain, maintaining the war for months until General Whish arrived and took Multan. Edwardes was promoted Brevet-Major, created a Companion of the Order of the Bath, and received the a special Gold Medal from the Court of Directors of the Honourable East India Company. He returned to England to a hero's welcome, both in London and his home county of Shropshire, received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, and was given an honorary degree by Oxford University.The Edwardes Medal was presented by the Honourable East India Company to Major Edwardes in gold, and was the last instance of the presentation of a special medal to an individual for war service. At meeting of the Court of Directors of the H.E.I.C., 13.9.1848, it was 'Resolved unanimously, that this Court do present to Major Edwardes a Gold Medal, in testimony of their high approbation of the important services rendered by him in raising and organising a large Force in a foreign territory under circumstances of the greatest difficulty; in wresting, within a very brief period, and extensive tract of country from the power of the rebels; in skilfully combining his forces with those of an ally; and in signally defeating the troops of the enemy in two pitched battles; thus evincing the possession, in the flower of his youth, of all those qualities which form and ennoble the character of the British Officer.' Edwardes was presented with his gold medal by the Chairman of the Court of Directors in February 1851; after his death in 1865 specimens of the medal were issued in silver-gilt and bronze as a memorial to him; the silver-gilt specimens are usually found contained in glazed lunettes.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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