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Lot 407

`Royal Family Cameo Collection` comprising: 6 x oval-shaped sterling silver medals, each with an individual bust in frosted relief on a polished background of the Queen, Prince Philip, Charles, Anne, Andrew & Edward; each medal 45.2g, hallmarked London 1972 & housed in a de-luxe red leatherette fitted case with gilt tooling, all as issued & including an illustrated booklet `An Introduction to the Royal Family`

Lot 413

Anne, Commemorative Gold Medal 1713 `Peace of Utrecht` by J Croker, obv. laureate & draped bust in high relief, rev. Britannia standing left, holding olive branch, shield & spear; ships in distance to right & farming scene to left; legend: COMPOSITIS VENERANTUR ARMIS, MDCCXIII in ex., 35mm, 22.1g, trivial hairlines & trace of wear on high points o/wise lustrous virtually as struck, cased, a superb specimen & very rare in this condition

Lot 42

Miscellaneous Lot comprising: 2 x silver proof £2: 2008 `Olympic Games Handover` & 2009 `Darwin` 2 x silver proof crowns: 2008 `Elizabeth I` & 2008 `60th Birthday,` silver proof £1 2008 `Shield of Arms,` 6 x proof sets` 1975/76/78/80/85 & 2010, a CuNi £5 1998 `50th Birthday` in presentation pack, a Silver Jubilee sterling silver gilt commemorative medal, 45.26g, with cert, in CofI BU, a Canada proof set 1978, a USA proof set 1976 & other coins

Lot 46

3 x UK Silver Proof Coins comprising: £5 2002 `Golden Jubilee,` crown 1977 & 20p (piedfort) 1982, all with certs, in CofI, FDC together with 2 x Hallmarked Sterling Silver Commemorative Medals 1977 `Silver Jubilee,` each 57mm & 87.5g, issued by RM, both in CofI, (one without cert) & official small (32mm) Silver Jubilee Medal 1935 by Metcalfe, obv. hairlines o/wise BU

Lot 51

An Album containing a Collection of English & Foreign Coins including: crown 1890 cleaned VG, CuNi crowns, 6 x CuNi halfcrowns, 70+ pennies Victoria to QEII, 60 halfpennies, 18 x brass threepences & 37 x sixpences, all from circulation & almost all QEII together with 90+ foreign coins, a couple silver & a few foreign banknotes including Belgium 100 francs 1958(x3), all with folds & a crown-size French silver medal `Societe Industrielle d`Amiens` awarded to H Roth & Co 1904, 35.7g, lustrous EF

Lot 84

Miscellaneous English Silver & Bronze Coins including: 2 x shillings: 1816 GVF & 1825 GFine to AVF both attractively toned, 2 x sixpences: 1711 dark tone Fair/VG & 1787 with hearts VF, groat 1848/6 VG, Maundy 4d 1894 EF, penny 1858 no WW on truncation AVF, 2 x halfpennies: 1718 AFine, 1770 AVF, 7 x farthings: 1721 stop after date, 1733, 1736, 1823, 1826, 1839 & 1850 Fair(1721) or+, half farthing 1839 VF together with 2 x 18th Century Halfpenny Tokens : Carmarthen Iron Works, rev. KIDWELLY WHITLAND etc GFine & Leeds 1793 obv. bust of Bishop Blaze, rev. Leeds Cloth Hall VF+, an official (26mm) Diamond Jubilee Silver Medalet by de Saulles, a Sinking of the Lusitania Medal (British made), a few foreign coins including Japan Silver 50 Sen yr37 (1904) attractively toned EF & other coins, tokens & medalets

Lot 88

Miscellaneous Foreign Silver Coins comprising: Germany 8 x 10 marks 1972D/F/G, 1972J(x2), 4 x 5 marks 1951D, 1971D, 1973G & 1978D; 10 marks 1995F cased, a German Reunification Medal 1990 (20.12g of .999 silver), an Isle of Man crown 1980 (.500 silver), China proof 10 yuan 1988, 15g (.900 silver) with cert, In CofI, FDC together with Miscellaneous UK Coins including 4 x £5 2000(x3) & 2006, pre-decimal shillings & florins, a quantity of old 10p & 5p, proof set 1977 & pennies 1879-1967 (all from circulation) & 80+ Foreign Coins, a Sinking of the Lusitania Medal (British copy), a WM Cigarette Case & other coins

Lot 117

Miscellaneous Lot including: 6 x UK Proof Sets 1970/78/82/86/97/98, 2 x BU Sets 1994/95, UK Silver Proofs: 2 x £2 1986 & 1998, a 2-coin £2 set 1989, £1 1988 & a 2-coin 5p set 1990, all with certs in CofI FDC; 3 x CuNi £5 1999 & 2000(x2), a Set of 4 x £2 Coins 2002 `Manchester Commonwealth Games` in a presentation pack BU, a New Zealand Proof Set 1975 in CofI FDC, a Sterling Silver Commemorative Medal 1992 `350th Anniversary of the English Civil war,` 70+ Mixed Foreign Banknotes & other coins

Lot 118

Miscellaneous Lot including: Proof Half Sovereign 1989 `500th Anniversary of the Sovereign` in CofI FDC, an Isle of Man silver crown 1976, a gilt bronze `Horse of the Year` medal (Sefton) in a plastic case, an Elizabeth I sixpence 1565 MM pheon, holed at 12 o`clock Fair etc

Lot 166

Miscellaneous Lot including: Bermuda 9 x silver crowns 1964, Canada 4 x silver dollars 1963 & 1965(x3), Mexico silver 25 pesos 1968 & Spain silver 100 pesetas 1966; a Coin Library Album containing USA & Canadian coins including 18 x Washington quarter dollars (10 silver) & Canada 8 x 25 cents (7 silver) & other minor denominations; 150 x foreign coins of which 27 x silver (weight 132.6g) together with UK £11.50 face value pre-decimal halfcrowns (mostly QEII), 10 x year sets 1961/62/64 (halfpenny to halfcrown) of which 5 are incomplete, 25 x CuNi crowns (UK, Jersey, Gibraltar, Isle of Man etc), a Sinking of the Lusitania Medal & other coins

Lot 168

Miscellaneous Lot including: 11 x UK proof sets: 1970/71/72/73/76/80/81/82/83/86/89 in CofI, 4 x foreign proof sets: Bahamas 1975, British Virgin Islands 1973 (no cert), New Zealand 1976 & USA Bicentennial commemorative 3-coin silver set (no cert); Canada 2 x cased silver dollars 1974, 1977 St Helena 25 pence 1973, Falklands silver proof crown 1982, USA `silver eagle` 1994, a Maria Theresa restrike thaler 1780X, a sterling silver medal 1982 `Visit of Pope John-Paul 11 to Britain` & other coins & medals/medalets

Lot 185

Miscellaneous Lot comprising various UK & foreign silver proofs, commemorative medals & medalets etc including: silver proof crown 1981, Canada 1oz sterling silver proof 20 dollars 1988 Olympics, with cert, in CofI, silver dollar 1993; Barbados silver proof dollar 1995, Andorra sterling silver proof 10 diners 1993, a silver medal 1969 `Investiture of Prince Charles`, rev. view of Caenarvon Castle, 20+ sports & other medalets etc

Lot 274

Miscellaneous Lot including: 2 x proof sets 1970, 2 x BU sets 1984 & 2006, full sets of QEII pre-decimal pennies, halfpennies & farthings in a Sandhill folder, a full date run of farthings 1860 to 1956 in Whitman folders, a full date run of pennies 1930 to 1967 in a Whitman folder, a proof shilling 1951, a George VI specimen set 1937, 9 coins farthing to halfcrown, commemorative medals including gilt base metal `50th Anniversary of the Formation of REME 1942-92` & a bronze Coronation medal 1911 by Fattorini in original red/gilt box, an original leather bag for Maundy Money & a Coin Library album containing a few English & foreign coins

Lot 303

Miscellaneous Lot including: 20 x RM Proof Sets: 1980(x2), 1981(x2), 1995/96/97 & 1970 to 1979 inclusive (2 each of 1970, 1978 & 1979), all in CofI FDC (1970 to 1979 all in original cases but without outer packaging);18 x RM Brilliant Uncirculated sets: 1982(x2)/83(x4)/84/85(x2)/87(x2) 1988/89(x2)/90(x2)/98/99; 3 x Silver Proof £1: 1985, 1989(piedfort) & 1990, 3 of 4 silver proof £1 in 1984-87 collection (Scottish £1 missing), Silver Proof Crown 1990, a silver medal issued by Spink for 1977 Silver Jubilee, 76.4g,, with cert, in CofI, A Silver Medal `General Election 1974` (Birmingham Mint) 50.3g, with cert, in CofI, CuNi crown medals 1981 `Royal Wedding` & other coins

Lot 336

Miscellaneous Lot including: Maria Theresa restrike thaler 1780X, in presentation pack BU, 2 x RM BU sets, both 2008 `Royal Shield of Arms` & `Emblems of Britain,` a Millennium £5 set comprising CuNi £5 BU & a mint state £5 note (YR19), a `Queen Mother`s Century` set 2000 comprising a CuNi £5 & a mint state £5 note (with QM10 010207 serial No.), a sterling silver proof commemorative medal `Pope Benedict XVI Visit to UK 2010` (28.28g) in CofI FDC together with 21 x CuNi £5 coins, 18 x £2 coins, 11 x £1 coins & 10 x 50p, various dates & other coins

Lot 349

9 x Foreign Proof Sets: Belize 1974, 8 coins (all sterling silver) edges toning, British Virgin Islands 1976, Trinidad & Tobago 1975, Papua New Guinea 1975, Bahamas 1976 (5 & 2 dollars sterling silver, 1 dollar & 50 cents .800 silver), Solomon Islands 1978 (5 dollars sterling silver), Guyana 1976 (10 dollars sterling silver), Cook Islands 1976 (5 dollars .500 silver) & Jamaica 1976 (10 dollars sterling silver & 5 dollars .500 silver) all in CofI FDC together with Cook Islands 3 x 1st day Coin Covers 1977, 1978 & 1979 each containing a .500 silver proof 5 dollars (crown-size), in plastic wallets FDC & a .Sterling Silver Commemorative Medal `500th Anniversary of the Birth of Michelangelo`

Lot 361

Miscellaneous Lot including: 2 x silver proof crowns 1977 & 1981, 2 x proof sets 1970, Isle of Man silver decimal set 1976, Falkland Islands proof set 1974, Ceylon proof set 1971, a framed set of bronze coins from the wreck of the `Admiral Gardner,` a bronze manila (slave token) from the wreck of the `Douro` which sank in 1843, 2 x framed QEII type sets, 7 x £2 1986(x6) & 1989, a CuNi £5 1990, a Silver Jubilee commemorative medal 1977, 30g, issued by RNLI, several rolls of halfpennies 1967 BU, 50 x low-grade foreign banknotes & other coins

Lot 347

A gentleman's silver cased open faced pocket watch, Chester 1896, the white enamel dial with black roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the gilt movement signed 'H Samuel, Market Street, Manchester', with key, together with a white metal 'Southport Chrysanthemum Show' medal 1938 stamped 'Sterling' weight 35gms and a bronze Cardening illustrated medal 1936, both cased (3)

Lot 370

A large collection of British and foreign silver, cupro nickel and bronze coinage, to include; half crowns, florins, shillings etc a few banknotes, a group of five World War II medals, to include; the War Medal, the Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, 1939-45 Star, the Italy Star and the Burma Star and two cased Meerschaum pipes (a quantity)

Lot 376

An early 20th century bronze motoring medal inscribed 'Cardiff Motor Club - Open Hill Climb, Sepr 11 1907' diameter 37mm and an early 20th century Art Nouveau white metal medal 'Auto Cycle Club' inscribed 'Birdlip Hill Climb 1906, Class 6 1st - J Browning' 30mm diameter, together with a Scottish Automobile Club bronze medal, inscribed 'Scottish Reliability Trial 1909 class B 12-18hp Riley entered by Riley Cycle Co Ltd for Best Hill Climbing Performance, diameter 37mm (3) FOOT NOTE: The earliest of the three medallions is dated 1906 and was for a class win by Jess Browning who worked for Riley Cycle Co at the auto cycling club's Birdlip Hill climb driving a 9hp Riley Tri-car. The second medallion was won in 1907 at the Cardiff Motor club, Open Hill climb, and the third is a Scottish Automobile Club bronze medal dated 1909 for Best Hill Climbing Performance

Lot 378

An assorted collection of WWII medals and badges, comprising; three WWII medals, 1939-45 War Medal 1939-1945 Star and France and Germany Star in original cardboard box with Royal Signals badges, a German WWI veteran's badge, two German Wound badges, WWI and WWII, a Prussian 40 year Fire Service badge, a Nazi armband and four Nazi badges and a G.P.O Postman's armband (a quantity)

Lot 379

Two world war I medals, the War medal and Victory medal awarded to '3334 Pte. A B. White, Hereford R' and '3447 Pte W.F.T White Hereford R' together with assorted photographs and paperwork (a quantity)

Lot 381

A pair of World War I medals awarded to '61483 Gnr. F H Holmshaw R.A' with mounted dress ribbons and cap badge, together with a World War I War Medal awarded to '2070 Pte. C.White, Montgom. Yeo' and a black Watch cap badge (5)

Lot 382

A 15ct gold Maltese Cross swimming medal/brooch, Birmingham 1899, weight 10gms, an Edward VII medallion 1902 Bulawayo coronation Sports, S.Rhodesian Police Tug of War Team stamped 'Solid silver', 50mm, weight 63gms and a small silver and red enamel swimming medal with chain (3)

Lot 383

A group of World War II medals, comprising; the 1939-45 Star, the France and Germany Star, the War Medal, all un-named as issued and an Elizabeth II R.A.F. Long Service and good Conduct medal awarded to '2225005 F. Sgt M.J. Hudson R.A.F', together with the three World War II miniatures' all mounted to bar and two flying log books from 1944, photographs, certificate of service etc (a quantity)

Lot 229

A cased CBE medal by Garrard & Co presented to George Ernest Woodward, with documentation, an associated gold propelling pencil, in fitted case, a first edition copy of "Short Journey" by E L Woodward and a copy of his doctorate certificate

Lot 296

An 1852 French silver five franc coin, a silver athletics medal, a number of commemorative crowns and other coinage

Lot 904

A 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `8147 Pte. J. Goulding. 5-Lrs.`, a 1914-18 British War Medal to `2092 Pte. J. Goulding 25-Lond.R.`, two copy German Third Reich and two French awards, a brass British Army other ranks universal pattern waist belt buckle, an unofficial medallion commemorating the 1937 Coronation, and a Netherlands one guilder 1847.

Lot 905

A 9ct gold and enamelled neck badge, detailed `Ex-President Master Plumbers London`, cased, a gold Masonic jewel, pierced as a six pointed star, fitted to a gold mounted black moiré ribbon, two silver gilt and enamelled Masonic jewels, the brooches detailed `Steward`, a silver gilt and blue enamelled oval lodge badge, detailed `Assistant`, a gilt metal and blue enamelled oval lodge badge, detailed `London`, a booklet, detailed `Centenary Celebration Freemason`s Hall London 1910`, a crown 1953 and a 1935 County of Middlesex Silver Jubilee Medal.

Lot 906

A 1914-15 Star to `G-6873 Pte C.R Batchelor. R.Suss.R.` and a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `G-6873 Pte. C.R. Batchelor. R.Suss.R.`.

Lot 907

An 1887 Metropolitan Police bronze Jubilee Medal to `P.C. J. Lambert. G.Divn`, an Edward VII 1902 Coronation Medal, Metropolitan Police issue, to `P.C. J. Lambert. G.Div`, three coins and a one pound note.

Lot 912

A group of six dress miniature medals, attributed to Colour Sergeant William E. Day, comprising MBE, civil issue, BEM, military issue, 1939-45 Defence Medal, War Medal, 1937 Coronation Medal and Navy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, George VI issue, together with a bronze Royal Marines medallion, detailed `Depot R.M. Company Football 1931`, cased, a Royal Marines cap badge, a petrol lighter made from two Royal Marines plated buttons, the Statutes of the Order of the British Empire, two copies of The Globe & Laurel magazine, a framed black and white photograph, believed to be W.E. Day, and further paperwork, including copy biographical details.

Lot 921

Four Wehrmacht steel belt buckles, a 1914-18 First World War Merit Cross with swords, a copy of a Faithful Service cross, three wound badges, a West Wall medal, five post-war duplicate Luftwaffe badges, ten duplicate Wehrmacht badges, four duplicate Kriegsmarine badges, etc.

Lot 924

A group of swimming and life saving awards, mostly relating to A.G. Barnes, a member of Weston-super-Mare Swimming Club, comprising a Royal Life Saving Society silver medal, dated 1909, with a Weston-super-Mare Swimming Club enamelled badge, four bronze medallions, detailed `Water Polo Championship`, four Life Saving Society bronze medals, a swimming medallion, detailed `To Weston-super-Mare Souvenir from Brussels City 1907`, two bronze fobs of cycling interest for `Hill Climb`, named to `A.G. Barnes`, a bronze medallion, detailed `Tobacco W.D.C. 1921 E.L. Barnes`, a silver fob medal, detailed `Mayor of Smethwick Charity Football Competition Winners B. Birch`, and five various enamelled lapel badges.

Lot 925

A 1914-15 Star to `514 Spr. G.S. Barnes. R.E.`, with the original packet of postage, a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `514 Spr. G.S. Barnes. R.E.`, a 1939-45 Defence Medal and medal for Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary, George VI issue, to `Ronald S. Barnes`, a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `41185 Pte. R. Barnes. D. of Corn. L.I.`, and a 1939-45 Defence Medal and medal for Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary, George VI issue, to `Gilbert A. White`, as mounted on two bars.

Lot 927

A 1914-15 Star to `1857. Pte. F.J. Tolley. R.A.M.C.`, a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `89495 Pte. F.J. Tolley. R.A.M.C.`, mounted on a bar, two 9ct gold and enamelled British Legion lapel badges, two gilt metal and enamelled British Legion lapel badges, and a pair of gilt metal and enamelled British Legion cufflinks.

Lot 929

A 1939-45 Defence Medal, unnamed, a General Service Medal, George VI issue, with bar `Palestine 1945-48` to `Lt. B.R.C. Talbot. L.G.`, mounted on a bar, an Efficiency Decoration, Elizabeth II issue, with ribbon brooch detailed `Territorial`, dated `1962` to the reverse, with bar dated `1965`, with Royal Mint case of issue, and the three corresponding dress miniature medals, mounted on a bar.

Lot 930

A medal for Faithful Service in the Special Constabulary, George V robed bust issue, with bar `Long Service, 1938`, named to `Sir Thomas W. Nussey`, a ribbon bar, a similar dress miniature medal with bar, detailed `The Great War 1914-18`, and printed biographical details.

Lot 931

Five Second World War awards, comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, 1939-45 Defence Medal, War Medal and Efficiency Medal, George VI issue, with bar `Territorial`, to `T.85791 Dvr. S. Hadley. R.A.S.C.`, with a ribbon bar representing the five awards.

Lot 932

A collection of Boy Scout memorabilia relating to the Keyse Family, including a Silver Acorn, awarded to `H.J. Keyse, 23-4-74`, a Medal of Merit to `H.J. Keyse 30-11-66`, a Medal of Merit to `Mrs E.E. Keyse 4-2-70`, with certificates, warrants and related ephemera, a small collection of scout metal badges and cloth badges, a scout leather belt and an official leader`s hat by `The Boy Scout Association Ottawa Canada` (band and chin cord missing).

Lot 413

A set of six George V silver buttons, each decorated in relief with a lady playing golf, detailed `Southport & Ainsdale G.C, Monthly Medal`, Birmingham 1910-1915 by W.J.D.

Lot 894

An American G.I. steel helmet with lining, a Garand bayonet (defective), a leather cartridge belt, a belt of fired 7.62mm cartridges, a British entrenching tool, a carved oak `1939-1945` memorial plaque commemorating `Murray Acton`, `Eric Dinnage`, `Sydney Gumbrill`, `Harold Lowe` and `Herbert Turk`, and a framed photograph of a First World War private wearing a Military Medal ribbon.

Lot 900

A 1914-15 Star, 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `4617 Pte. F.W. Middleton, Midd`x R.`.

Lot 901

A 1939-45 Defence Medal and a 1939-45 War Medal, late issues, with two packets, forwarding slip and box of postage, together with a group of five Second World War period dress miniature medals, mounted on a bar.

Lot 902

A King`s South Africa Medal with two bars, `South Africa 1901` and `South Africa 1902`, to `2771 Pte H. Harrington. E. Surrey Regt`, a 1914-19 Victory Medal to `2017 Cpl. C. Harland. 24-Lond. R.`, a pair of First World War period miniature medals, a 1939-45 War Medal, a Royal Sussex Regiment cap badge, a Royal Artillery cap badge and a Second World War period For Loyal Service badge.

Lot 903

A 1914-15 Star to `LZ. 2406, J.G. Bailey, A.B., R.N.V.R.`, a 1914-18 British War Medal and 1914-19 Victory Medal to `L.Z. 2406 J.G. Bailey. A.B. R.N.V.R.`, mounted on a bar, a 1914-18 British War Medal to `T-312468 Pte. G.E. Harris. A.S.C.`, a miniatures trio ribbon bar, four Second World War medals, comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal, court mounted for display.

Lot 95

A Women`s Olympic medal for Gothenberg 1926, with a French Republic Liberté design in relief after Daniel Du Puis, engraved on the reverse, 7.5cm diameter.

Lot 315

A set of WWII army medals awarded to a Mr Stevenson, including the Africa Star, The Italy Star and The Defence Medal, various Churchill and other crowns, a set of military binoculars, brass artillery detonators, Reichs Marks and other bank notes.

Lot 460

Military Interest. Two Red Army cap badges 1939, Third Reich iron cross and a 1939 medal, and a German tin with black cross emblem 11A Amrarmata.

Lot 466

Coldstream Guards Interest. A WWII medal group including 1939-45 War Medal, Defence medal, 1939-45 Star and Africa Star (4), framed, issued to Sgt W.H. Bishop 2654016, 3rd Batallion Coldstream Guards, together with red Guards tunic, bamboo swagger stick, two brass badges, photograph and brief history of Sgt Bishop who after demobilisation became groom to Sir Alfred Codrington (Colonel of the Regiment).

Lot 152

A Tynemouth medal, inscribed on the reverse `Awarded to Percy Catmore Chaston, 1st April 1916 For Bravery in Saving Life at Sea`, along with a 1914 - 1918 War medal, inscribed Percy C. Chaston and a Mercantile Marine War 1914 - 1918 medal, inscribed Percy C. Chaston. (3)Percy Catmore Chaston was awarded the 49th Tynemouth medal "for saving the life of Philip Goddard at Alexandra Dock, Hull on 1st April 1916. Mr Chaston was third engineer on the Cairn Liner `Hurona` and he was in his bunk when he heard the cries of men in the water of the dock. It was a dark night, but Mr Chaston dived into the dock and rescued Mr Goddard and American horseman. He then returned to search for Nelson Gabree, Mr Goddard`s uncle, but was unsuccessful, Mr Gabree being drowned. At a ceremony in the Shipping Federation Offices in Newcastle upon Tyne, Mr Stanley Mitcalfe presented him with the Tynemouth Medal Trust`s Silver Medal......." Taken from `The Tynemouth Medal Trust, Notes on the Trust, Its Aims and its Awards` compiled by C.J. Lambert.

Lot 153

Medals awarded to 1254 Pte William Sullivan, Northumberland Fusiliers and the French Medal for Bravery, with paperwork, watch etc.

Lot 164

A trio of medals awarded to Private Stephen Campbell Crone, Northumberland Fusiliers comprising; The Great War For Civilisation 1914 - 1919 medal, inscribed 7 -2303 Pte S. C. Crone, North`d Fus., a Victory medal 1914 - 1918, inscribed 7-2303 Pte S. C. Crone, North`d Fus. and a 1914 - 1915 Star, inscribed 7-2303 Pte S. C. Crone, North`d Fus, along with a Death Plaque, 2 additional ribbons, badges and correspondence.

Lot 165

A group of 7 medals awarded to Major Norman Batey Pigg comprising; a Military Cross inscribed Armentieres, 23.11.16, 31.3.17, N.B.P. for conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a successful raid against the enemy`s trenches and was severely wounded.A Distinguished Service Order medal for conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the operations east of Solesmes from the 23rd to 26th October 1918. He commanded a company (YCO 1st BN Northumberland Fusiliers) which made three assaults during the operations. On one occasion he pushed forward with a small party and captured a machine gun which had been causing casualties. Later he observed the enemy`s field battery which he at once charged and routed the gunners saving the battalion many casualties.First Bar 1914 - 1919, comprises; The Great War for Civilisation 1914 - 1919 medal inscribed Capt. N. B. Pigg, with a single bronze oak leaf emblem and The 1914 - 1918 War medal inscribed Capt. N. B. Pigg. Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty by his fine example of leadership and courage he encouraged his men to successfully repulse three heavy enemy attacks. Later when the enemy drove back the line on his left, he quickly threw out a defensive flank enabling the remainder of his force to take up a new position in the rear. His rapid grasp of the situation considerably impeded the enemy`s advance.Second Bar 1939 - 1945 comprises; The Defence Medal, The 1939 - 1945 Star and a 1939 - 1945 War medal, with a single bronze oak leaf. Awarded for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack, for two days under repeated heavy bombardment and in the face massed attacks. He held his men cleverly together and rendered great assistance to his battalion commander.Major Norman Pigg, born in Seaham, Co. Durham in 1894. He joined the Army as a 2nd Lt in 1915 and served in the 21st and 1st Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers. On the 23rd November 1916 after being severely wounded, 2nd Lt Pigg was carried back to the trenches and taken to hospital having been shot straight through the leg. He was told he may have to have his leg amputated. The night before the operation the surgeon examined the wound and found a piece of khaki thread that was impeding the healing process and his leg was saved.He served with the 8th Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers during the 2nd World War in France 1940. As a Major commanding `C` Company on the 25th May 1940 he became second in command of the Battalion evacuated at Dunkirk. Home service for the rest of the war.

Lot 1789

1905 Wales Inter-Town Sports Medal, awarded to Harry Uzzell for the 440 yards. Note: Harry Uzzell played for and captained Newport RFC and was a Welsh Rugby international, representing his country on 15 occasions and captain four times. It is probably true that Uzzell would have been capped far more but for the intervention of the First World War.

Lot 1790

1895-96 Yorkshire Rugby Football Union Competition Medal awarded to T Heyhurst of Mytholmroyd FC.

Lot 1791

1923-24 Essex Rugby Union Cup Medal plus 1930-31 Monmouthshire Rugby Football League Medal won by Brynmawr RFC – runners-up (2)

Lot 2308

McPherson, Rev J.G. - "Golf And Golfers Past and Present" 1st ed 1891 publ`d by Wm Blackwood and Sons Edinburgh, in original pictorial red cloth boards to incl St Andrews Links, Caddies, Golf Clubs and Balls, Match Play and Medal play et al – some thumb and dust stains to boards otherwise overall clean

Lot 2675

1906 Scottish Inter- University Foursomes white metal medal – embossed on the obverse with St Andrews University crest and 3 others and on the reverse engraved "Inter-University – W A S Douglas - Leven 1906 – Foursomes" – 1.75"dia

Lot 2676

Fine Fife County Golf Assoc 9ct gold medal –with The Far & Sure Crossed Golf Crest in relief c/w suspension ring – the back is blank - hall marked Sheffield 1988 - wt 7.6gms

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