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Lot 1461
"Jubilee medal 1887, bronze, 7.8cm dia, figure in a throne, putti and wreaths above, rev Queen Victoria VICTORIA REGINA ET IMPERATRIX, with card `Description of the design on the revers`, cased in red with Dieu et mon droit Royal crest, and a 1910-1935 white metal Silver Jubilee medallion (2) "
Lot 1498
"Group of nine war medals award to 353651 Sgt Arthur J Holmes R.A., comprising the 1914-18 war medal, Victory medal, George V Jubilee medal, Territorial Efficiency medal, Long Service in the Constabulary medal, with clasp, 1934 and Metropolitan 1914 star, George VI 1939-45 Defence medal, war medal and Territorial Efficiency medal, on bar, in a glazed case, 26cm w "
Lot 1515
"Group of George V war medals awarded to 242779 A C S Mjr H C Hickson 1/5 E Kent R T.F., comprising the Distinguished Conduct medal, 1914-18 war medal, victory medal with oak leaf, Territorial war medal, 1914-19, efficiency medal and 1939-45 defence medal on bar, Coronation medal 1911, four miniatures, 1914-18 war medal, Mexican medal, two pre-war AA badges, later badge and a Royal Automobile Club Association badge "
Lot 380
A QE2 Campaign Service medal, South Arabia bar named 22323616 Warrant Officer Class I J W Rainey, a QE2 LSGC medal, Regular Army named to same and a QE2 medal, Malaya bar named to Staff Sergeant J W Rainey, a cased military MBE, a Royal Engineers cap badge, a group of miniature medals and a Royal Engineers blue felt beret.
Lot 1074
Roebuck (Capreolus capreolus), BASC Gold Medal Winner (final score 136), Aberdeen 2008, antlers on upper skull, 6 points, right antler 24.9cm, left antler 27.1cm; Three Bronze Medal Examples, the highest score 118.85, all with certificates and medals, on wood shields; and Two Other Medal Winning Roebuck Antlers, on cut frontlet and upper skull respectively (6) See illustration
Lot 278
An Indian General Service medal, with Afghanistan NWF1919 bar, and a World War one War medal, awarded to 198412 DUR A.T. Chase RA, First World war Victory and War medals and Edward VII Navy Long service and Good Conduct medal awarded to Jesse Sutton A.B. Rigger HM Yacht Osborne, a British Red Cross Society War Service medal 1914-18, an Imperial Service medal, together with a framed photograph of a First World war British soldier, and a brass WW1 Christmas box.
Lot 286
A World War One Meritorious group of five Royal Navy medals, including Victory, War, 1914-15 Star, George V 1911 Coronation medal, Long Service and Good Conduct medal, and a George V Meritorious Service medal, awarded to 179970 A.J. Holloway, C.P.O. `Owl Patrol` 1918, together with an Imperial Service medal, a ships pursers whistle and a silver sports medal.
Lot 180
George V silver sovereign holder, by Smith & Bartlam, Birmingham, 1910, two miniature silver topped scent bottles, silver spirit label, silver and enamelled masonic medal, `Royal Masonic Institution Girls, Steward 1915`, white metal and blue enamelled snuff box, pin brooch, two ceramic snuff bottles and an oval tortoiseshell box,
Lot 459
An unusual old paper knife or page turner. The broad ivory blade measuring 25cm, the brass handle in the form of an airship measuring 15cm. Together with another example, the ivorine blade measuring 20cm rather crudely engraved with `Pour Le Merite medal and airship’. The handle measuring 10cm in the form of a well-executed eagles head with German `800` silver mark. GC illustrated on Plate 26. (2)
Lot 588
A cast bronze 1914-1915 war role of Zeppelins medallion. Head portrait of Ferdinand Graf von Zeppelin surrounded by olive leaves. On the reverse a Zeppelin across the medal centre with the German Imperial eagle above, plus 1914-1915, with a half globe underneath. 6.2cm VF illustrated on Plate 32.
Lot 608
Hartlepool Special Constabulary medal 1914-1918, obverse: arms of the Borough, reverse: legends ‘Borough of Hartlepool’, ‘Special Constabulary’, ‘Bombardment 1914’, ‘Air Raids 1915-18’, ‘Zeppelin Destroyed 1916’. Un-named as issued, swivel suspender. GVF and rare. Note: On 16 December 1914 the First World War cast its shadow over N. E. England, with raids on Scarborough, Whitby and Hartlepool. German battle cruisers opened fire on the town of Hartlepool at 8.03am causing much damage, (a gasometer blew up, the local Evening Gazette reported ‘shells were bursting everywhere, wrecking homes and dealing death and destruction’). The casualty toll was 102 killed including children and 467 wounded. Zeppelin raids followed later in the war causing further destruction. On 27 November 1916 2nd Lieutenant I. Pyott single handedly shot down Zeppelin L-34 over Hartlepool and was awarded the D.S.O for his action. Approximately 116 Hartlepool Special Constabulary medals were awarded, illustrated on Plate 20.
Lot 609
King`s Police Medal 1909, George V first issue coinage head and reverse with laurel spray in the exergue, oval ring suspender (engraved William Gardiner. Stn Officer. L.F.B.). Housed in its gilt embossed red leather case with GVR cypher. GVF (now fitted with the later Elizabeth II type Gallantry ribbon) Note: Although designated King`s Police medal this award was also given to Fire Service personnel. See ‘The Times’ 13th February 1917: ‘William Gardiner, Station Officer, London Fire Brigade. (For) Skill and courage when enemy airships dropped bombs within 130 (? faint) yards of his station. The fire alarm currents were interrupted, but by intelligent manipulation of the switchboard he found out which alarms were being pulled. He supervised extrication of injured persons from dangerous ruins, and showed great promptitude and resource in dealing with a fire in a very dangerous situation before it could spread’, illustrated on Plate 20.
Lot 610
Balloon School Royal Engineers silvered medal, obverse conjoined busts of Edward VII and Queen Alexandra with legend ‘HM Edward VII King – HM Alexandra Queen- Proclaimed 1901’; reverse: airship ‘Nulli Secundus’ flying over the City of London with legend ‘Balloon School Royal Engineers’. About VF, (minor edge bruising) Note: King Edward VII and his Queen, Alexandra, visited the Balloon school Farnborough when the airship Nulli Secundus was named and this medal commemorated her maiden flight on October 5 1907. The Balloon Section of the Royal Engineers was formed in 1890 and from 1891 was stationed at Aldershot. By 1906 this had enlarged and the Balloon School was formed to undertake experiments by power driven craft. The school and Balloon Factory were then located at Farnborough. Nulli Secundus was the popular name of Dirigible No 1 and during her maiden flight (which lasted 3½ hours) she circled St Paul`s Cathedral.
Lot 611
Group of Six: Air Force Medal, George V issue, (impressed 217642 CF Mech Clarke, G.T. RAF), 1914-15 Star (217642 G.T. Clarke, P.O., RN); British War and Victory medals (C.P.O. 3 RN); Naval Long Service and Good Conduct medal, George V, admiral`s bust issue (P.O. HMS President II); Naval Good Shooting medal, George V issue (217642 G.T. Clarke, Ldg Sean. H.M.S. Foxhound 1913. 12pr Q.F) VF, mounted as worn (the AFM ribbon fragile and split). Note: Air Force Medal London Gazette 8 February 1919. This was awarded when 217642 Chief Mechanic George Thomas Clarke acted as Coxswain during the trip to bring the Airship SR1 to England from Italy during October 1918. (See also group to Henry James Leech). The Naval Good Shooting medal, instituted in 1902, was first awarded in 1903 and discontinued in 1914 and was to reward excellent gunnery performances during the Fleet Competitions which were held annually. 974 medals of these were issued, illustrated on Plate 20.
Lot 614
A unique combination group of four to Henry James Leech, Foreman Engineer of the Royal Airship Works Cardington who was awarded the Albert Medal for his heroic attempt to rescue comrades from the R101 crash comprising: The Albert Medal 2nd Class in Bronze for Land service, reverse engraved ‘Presented by His Majesty to Henry James Leech A.F.M. for Gallantry in saving life when the Airship R101 was wrecked near Beauvais (France) on the 5th October 1930’; Air Force Medal, George V issue (212339 Sergt Mech Leech, H.J. RAF), British War and Victory medals (212339 Sgt H J Leech, RAF), GVF, mounted as worn court style. The Albert Medal case is also present. Note: Albert Medal London Gazette 31 October 1930 His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to award the Albert Medal to Mr Henry James Leech, A.F.M., Foreman Engineer of the Engine Test House, Royal Airship Works, Cardington, in recognition of his gallantry when the Airship R101 was wrecked near Beauvais on the 5 October, 1930. Despite terrifying experiences in extricating himself from the blazing wreckage, Mr Leech immediately at grave risk re-entered the burning mass and succeeded in disentangling a companion from the network of red-hot girders and hauled him into safety, himself sustaining burns in the process.’ The colleague rescued was wireless operator Arthur Disley who himself was awarded the British Empire Medal and who had telephoned the Air Ministry to break the news of the disaster. At the time of the crash Leech had been relaxing on his own in the smoking room and had been concerned with the pitching and rolling of the vessel. As Foreman Engineer at the Royal Airship Works he had been involved with the series of engine tests and quickly realised the extent of the situation. When R101 crashed the smoking room was suddenly plunged into darkness. As he tried to get out he found the door had been blocked by damage, consequently Leech had to break through an asbestos bulkhead to get to safety, a feat made more difficult as the lightweight furniture used in keeping the weight of the airship down smashed on impact with the walls. Reaching a companionway with the inferno all about he managed to reach a gap in R101`s side and jumped to safety, his fall being broken by a tree. As he fell through the saturated branches he was drenched in rainwater and later described it as ‘the best drink of my life’. Despite being badly burned, Leech joined two other survivors, Arthur Bell and Joe Binks, and tried to rescue other crew members. At Beauvais on the Tuesday morning the 3 survivors (of 6) were well enough to attend the sombre parade. (See plate 18). Shortly before 11.00 am a poignant 101 gun salute to the fallen filled the air, followed by the British and French National anthems then the repatriation process began. 23 army wagons, each carrying 2 coffins, made for the station, the train taking them to Boulogne to transfer to 2 destroyers HMS Tempest and HMS Tribune. Air Force Medal London Gazette 8th February 1919. This was awarded when Sergeant Mechanic Leech was Second Engineer with the crew bringing the Airship SR1 from Italy. The British Government had purchased a Semi Rigid airship (SR1) from the Italians. Leech was part of the 9 man crew who brought the vessel back to England leaving Rome on the 28th October and arriving back at Kingsnorth Airship Station on 31 October. During this trip an exhaust pipe became detached and fell to close proximity of the fuel tanks. Captain T.B. Williams (2nd Officer) and Leech climbed up a ladder and jettisoned the burning mass overboard thus preventing catastrophic consequences. Henry James “Harry” Leech was born in Dudley in 1890 and from 1906 served an apprenticeship at the B.S.A. Company working on motor car manufacturing. He joined the R.N.A.S (Airship Section) in 1916 where he served until demobilized in 1919. In 1920 he answered an advert in a local newspaper recruiting experienced men for the development of airships at Pulham in Norfolk and was put in charge of the Engine shops. In 1924 he transferred to the Royal Airship Works, Cardington. Following the demise of the Airship programme Leech went to America to work as an engineer with Kaye Don (who set various land speed records) and also worked as an engineer with Sir Malcolm Campbell at Daytona in 1932. In later years he moved to Southampton and worked on developing equipment used to combat Cancer, illustrated on Plate 18.
Lot 615
Group of Four to William Rose Gent, Chief Engineer and casualty of the R101 comprising: Air Force Medal, George V issue (impressed 206345 Flt Sgt Gent, W.R., RAF); British Empire Medal for Meritorious Service, George V civil type (engraved Chief Engineer William Rose Gent HMA R33), British War and Victory medals (206345 F. Sgt W.R. Gent, RAF). GVF, mounted court style (the Victory medal now with a dull tone) Note: AFM London Gazette 23.8.1919 ‘His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to confer the undermentioned rewards in recognition of distinguished services rendered to Aviation, in the successful voyages of Airship R34 from the United Kingdom to the United States of America and back. Outward Journey: Left East Fortune 1.42am 2 July 1919 and arrived at Hazlehurst Field, Long Island at 1.54 pm (GMT) 6 July 1919 (Duration 108 hours 12 minutes). Homeward journey: Left Long Island 3.54am (GMT) 10 July 1919 and arrived at Pulham, Norfolk at 6.57am 13 July 1919 (Duration 75 hours 3 minutes)’. R34 had an eventful trip to the US. Damage to propellers on landing from a trial flight had caused her to be ‘laid up’ and during this period Alcock and Brown took the historic ‘First to Cross the Atlantic’ by air honour. On her journey to America R34 run into two electrical storms on the final part of her outward trip and was buffeted by strong winds. On the morning of 5 July her commander, Major G H Scott (who was also to lose his life on R101) sent a radio message stating that her fuel was running low. Following this another message was sent from the airship asking if US Naval ships could stand by if required. Thankfully the situation improved and R34 made a successful landing with but 90 minutes of fuel left. On her return trip R34 was diverted by the Air Ministry to Pulham, Norfolk due to bad weather. British Empire Medal London Gazette 19 May 1925. ‘The King has been graciously pleased to approve the award of the Medal of the Civil Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire to the under mentioned in recognition of conspicuous devotion to duty in circumstances of exceptional difficulty and danger on board H.M. Airship R33 on the occasion of the breaking away of the Airship from the mooring mast at Pulham on the 16 April 1925...’ On this occasion strong and gusty winds on the night of 16/17 April 1925 caused the R33 to break away from her mooring mast puncturing one of her gasbags. She was driven across the North Sea and urgent wireless messages were sent to various authorities. Naval ship HMS Godetia was sent from Lowestoft to track the airship and effect a rescue in the event of her ditching into the North Sea and the local lifeboat was also called out but had to return to station after being nearly swamped in the worsening weather. After several hours the R33 was got back under control by her crew of 20 who formed the ‘Anchor Watch’. Gent held the position of Chief Engineer during the ill-fated trip on R101. He had been a long-time friend of Harry Leech and during the flight they both went to the aft engine car to check an oil gauge which was not giving pressure readings. Whilst in the car they looked out over the channel and were surprised at how low they were flying. At about 1.00 am after correcting the fault they were joined in the smoking room by Irwin who thanked them for their efforts. Irwin then left and Leech suggested Gent should retire for the night. At 53 William Gent had been the oldest crew member aboard, his body was identified on its return to London, illustrated on Plate 19.
Lot 895
First World War medal group Pte. James E Deakin, Surrey Yeomanry, Military Medal, 1914-5 Star, British War and Victory medals with miniatures and supporting photographs, letters and other documents. The lot includes several books including E D Harrison-Ainsworth`s book Surrey Yeomanry. This copy belonged to James Deakin and he has affixed his photograph to the front page and made many personal annotations in ink. Pages 229 and 230 refer to the occasion of his being awarded the Military medal during service in Salonica. "On September 17th L/Corp Deakin gained the Military Medal: `The patrol was reconnoitering towards Ada and Kispeki. The left section under L/C Deakin was heavily fired on by rifles and rifle grenades at a range of about 150 yards from a post South of Ada. A private`s horse was killed and fell pinning the man underneath. L/C Deakin extricated him from under his horse, and seeing he was shaken and unable to walk, gave him his own horse on which to ride away. Previous to this, on the enemy o ening fire, the horse belonging to another man bolted towards Kispeki, which was held by the enemy, and L/C Deakin helped him to get his horse under control by heading him off. His prompt action on each occasion enabled the whole of his section to get away with the loss of one horse only`" The following paragraphs relate to a raid several days later where Deakin has written in ink in the margin "I was in this attack. No mention is made here of heavy shelling we had to put up with." Included in the lot is a handwritten letter from the wife of the soldier who was saved in the Military Medal incident. Other items in the lot include four contemporary pocket war diaries, his typewritten autobiography "Memoirs of a pawn", some of his poetry, a Queen Mary`s regiment painted wooden shield, a collection of Deakin`s military badges, and two truncheons. There are also in this lot British 1914-8 War and Victory medals for Lt. George Henry Bingham 1892-1946, a Royal Warwickshire Regiment badge and a photograph. He was related to Deakin and served in France in 1916 being invalided out through shell-shock and pneumonia.
Lot 898
Early and rare collection of gold and silver Motor Cycling medals C W Meredith along with his military and other medals. Nine 9ct gold Motor Cycling Club Medals: London Exeter London 26th & 27th December 1911. London Lands End London April 6th to 8th 1912. London Edinburgh London May 24th 25th & 27th 1912. London Exeter London Dec 27th & 28th 1912. London Exeter London Dec 26th & 27th 1913 Sidecar. London Lands End London 22nd 24th March 1913. London Edinburgh London 9th 10th 12th May 1913. London Edinburgh May 29th 30th 1914. Edinburgh & District Motor Cycle Club Ltd Scottish Six Days Motor Cycle Reliability Trial July 1912. Total weight 116 grams Silver medals: Standard Trail August 1st and 3rd 1914 London Lands End London April 11th & 13th 1914 Herts County Automobile and Aero Club 3rd Quaterley Trial 5/10/12 2nd Class B. Purley and District Motor Cycle Club: Collins Cup Trial 1914 1912 September night-trial winner of Scott Cup Flexibility Hill Climb 1913 Class 2 1912 Inter club trial 18th May September night trial 1913 Flexibility Hill Climb 1914 Class 3 1912 Club team trial Flexibility Hill Climb 1913 Passenger Class Herts County Automobile & Aero Club 1st Quarterly trial 20/01/12. Herts County Automobile & Aero Club 4th Quarterly trial Dec 1912 The North West London Motor Cycle Club London Gloucester London 31st Jan1914 Military and other medals: 1914-1918 medal The Great War for civilisation medal Two Defence medals Rotary International medal Silver 50 Francs coin in white metal mount Red Cross Long and Efficient service medal for Mrs Marjorie Meredith with three red cross badges and another red cross medal
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