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Click here to subscribeA Crimean Group of Three to J. Martin, Crimea Medal 1854, (J. Martin) three clasps, Balaklava, Inkerman, Sebastopol, Turkish Crimea Medal, La Crimea, Sardinia issue, un-named as issued, Indian Mutiny Medal, (J. Martin) two clasps, Defence of Lucknow, Lucknow, (broken suspension) otherwise, all fine if not better. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Group of Three to Able Seaman J. S. Rice, Royal Navy, Ashantee 1873-74, one clasp Coomassie (J.S. Rice, A.B, H.M.S., Active, 73-74, Egypt 1882-89, one clasp Suakin 1885 (J.S. Rice, Gunr R.N. H.M.S. Condor.), Khedive`s Star1882, unnamed as issued, generally very fine, together with photographs of recipient and related paperwork. 60. Rice, J.S., entered July, 1867, Excellent; Ariadne, 1868, commissioned for use of Prince and Princess in Mediterranean; Ocean, China, 1869-72; Active 1873-77; landed with naval brigade, Ashantee war, and present at capture of Borborassie and Becquah, battles of Amoaful and Ordasee and capture of Coomassie (Ashantee medal, Coomassie clasp) ; Congo expedition against pirates 1875, and selected to land with party of 12 officers at Whydah, for palaver with nativechiefs, during blockade of Dahomeyan coast; recommended for early advancement for steady conduct when employed on board supply , that vessel having fallen on broadside off patent slip, Simon`s Town, September, 1874; rated Chief gunner`s mate, April, 1877, Admiralty Order, for good service in Active; employed in raising wreck of Eurydice, and while so engaged, promoted to rank of gunner, July 1878; Moorhen, China, 1879-83; Condor, 1884-87, during naval and military operations in Eastern Soudan, and suppression of slavery in Red Sea (Egyptian medal, Suakin clasp, Khedive`s bronze star); navigating officer of Spey. Naval manoeuvres, 1889, was the means of saving the lives of a boat`s crew, the boat having capsized in a squall off South Queensferry, and was overboard for nearly half-an-hour, in heavy sea, supportinga marine, who was fully dressed and unable to swim (vide Our Gazette, October and December, 1889; United Service Gazette, 16th November, 1889; and Admiralty and Horse Guards` Gazette, 23rd November, 1889) 1889-93 Experimental Gunner, "Excellent". 1893-95 "Royal Arthur", Pacific; Retired August 95. "Warrant Officers Annual. 1895". We have great pleasure in recording an act of bravery which took place under the following circumstances:- During the late naval manoeuvres Lieut. Commander C. F. Foley, of the gun-boat Spey, one of the vessels of G Squadron, had occasion, when the wind was blowing with a force which was logged at seven, to send his gig two miles away for despatches under the command of Mr. John S. Rice, gunner, and crew, taking with them as passenger a private of the Royal Marines. The gig, after proceeding a short way, was caught in a heavy squall and capsized. All the crew except the Marine were able to swim, and he would unquestionably have been drowned but for the gallant conduct of Mr. Rice and J. D. Simmonds, A. B., who at the peril of their own lives, relinquished hold of the upturned boat to which they were clinging, and swam towards the Marine and supported him between them for nearly half an hour in a very rough sea, until assistance arrived. The three men were picked up much exhausted after their long immersion, but soon recovered. We hope that this gallant act will not pass unrewarded, and, as we are informed that the circumstances have been reported to the commander of the G Squadron, that he will bring the gallant conduct of Mr. Rice and the seaman Simmonds under the notice of Admiralty. We trust also that the matter will be brought to the notice of the Royal Humane Society, as it seems to be the case clearly deserving their recognition. "United Services Gazette 16.11.89" The Spey`s Life-Saving Case Sir, - Your very plain-spoken paragraph in the last issue of your journal re the case of gallantry on the part of Mr. J.S. Rice, Gunner and J. Simmonds, A.B., has been read with much interest by your numerous naval readers. It seems incrediable in the present year of grace, with newspaper correspondents on every hand, that such humane and plucky conduct should have been so completely hushed up, or that in such a small craft as the Spey, where the exertions made by these two brave fellows must have been notorious, Lieut. Com. Foley should have failed to report the matter with the object of obtaining some recognition of the exertions of. the officer and man, who did honour to his command. Capt. Markham, however- whose character for fairness is well known- will doubtless act on your initiative, and cause some report to be made of the transaction. And as every officer and man in that ship - and others in company - have been anxiously watching to notice the reward, your article calling attention to the matter has given great satisfaction. - I am, &c., H.:23.11.89 - Admiralty and Horse Guards Gazette: Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Fine C.M.G.`Fighting,Boer War` D.S.O Group of Eleven to Lieutenant-Colonel C. R. Berkeley, 1st Battalion, The Welch Regiment. a) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George Companion`s (C.M.G.) neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel. b) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel with integral top-riband bar. c) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, member`s (M.B.E.) breast badge, silver hallmarked 1919. d) Queen`s South Africa 1899-1902, six clasps, Relief of Kimberley, Paardeberg, Drietontein, Johannesburg, Diamond Hill, Belfast (Lieut. C.R.Berkeley. D.S.O. Welsh. Rgt.). e) King`s South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (Lieut. C.R. Berkeley. D.S.O. Welsh Rgt.). f) 1914 Star, with bar (Captain C.R. Berkeley. D.S.O. Welsh:R). g) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. oakleaves (Lt. Col. C.R. Berkeley. D.S.O. Welsh: R.). h) India General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., one clasp, Waziristan 1921-24 (Lt. Col. C.R. Berkeley. Welch R.). i) France, Republic, Legion of Honour, Knights breast badge, silver gilt and enamel, wreath suspension, minor white enamel damage. j) France, Croix De Guerre, 1914-1916 with palm. Mounted for wearing, together with related dress miniatures. Lt. Colonel Christopher Robert Berkeley was born on the 18 January 1877, son of Major Henry William Berkeley. He was educated at Oratory School, and at Sandhurst, and joined the Army as a Second Lieutenant in the Welsh Regiment 8 September 1897, becoming Lieutenant 5 July 1899. He served in the South African War from 1899 to 1902, and was present at the Relief of Kimberley; operations in the Orange Free State, February to May 1900, including operations at Paardeberg, and the actions at Poplar Grove, Driefontein (severely wounded), Vet River and Zand River operations in the Transvaal, May and June 1900, including actions near Johannesburg, Pretoria and Diamond Hill; operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 2 November 1900, including action at Belfast; operations in Cape Colony, south of Orange River, 1899-1900; operations in the Transvaal 30 November 1900, to 31 May 1902 serving from 14 April, 1902, as Assistant Provost-Marshal. He was mentioned in Despatches [London Gazette, 8 February and 10 September 1901]; received the Queen`s Medal with six clasps, the King`s Medal with two clasps, and was created a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order [London Gazette, 27 September 1901]: "Christopher Robert Berkeley, Lieutenant, Welsh Regiment. In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa". He was promoted Captain in the Welsh Regiment 13 May 1904; was Adjutant from 11 March 1904 to 10 March 1907, and Adjutant of Militia and in the Special Reserve from 27 February 1908 to 26 February 1912. Captain Berkeley served in the European War; was Brigade Major, 3rd Infantry Brigade, BEF, 26 February 1915 to 15 April, 1916, being promoted Major 1 September 1915 and Brevet Lieutenant Colonel 1 January 1916; was employed as DAA and QMG, 15th Division, France, 16 April to 27 August 1916; as AA and QMG, 15th Division, 28 August 1916 to 25 October 1918, then becoming AQMG, QMG`s Branch, GHQ, France. He was wounded; mentioned in Despatches six times; was created a CMG in 1917 and an OBE in 1919, and received the Legion of Honour and the Croix de Guerre avec Palme. Lieutenant Colonel Berkeley married, in 1919, Nest, youngest daughter of Colonel J A Bradney, CB, of Talycoed Court, Monmouth The Anglo-Boer War 1899-1902, The First Battalion, The Welch Regiment. In October 1899, the Republics of the Transvaal and the Orange Free State declared war on Great Britain. At first the war went badly for the British, Ladysmith and Kimberley were besieged and attempts to relieve them failed. By the time the 1st Battalion The Welch Regiment arrived in South Africa, Lord Roberts had been appointed commander of forces, their first object along with others, was to relieve Kimberly. Having managed to cut off the Boer main force after their retreat, the 1st Battalion faced Cronje and the rest of his army at Paardeberg, and on the 18th February 1900 the battle began, the 1st were heavily engaged and received special mention for a gallant charge, by the 27th of that month, Cronje and his men surrendered, the British advance continued on to Bloemfontein, the capital of the Orange Free State On the 10th March a strong force of Boers barred the way at Driefontein, posted on the heights, the 1st Battalion were ordered to storm these positions, whilst the Yorkshires and the Essex moved on either flank. The ground was bare and offered little cover, the advance was made fifty yards at a time under heavy fire, two other battalions were thrown into the fight, and eventually the whole line fixed bayonets and charged. This action cost the lives of 140 men including the Adjutant, Captain Lomax, who had behaved with the greatest gallantry. The advance continued, both Bloemfontein and Pretoria were captured mainly unopposed with little fighting, although the battalion were once again engaged at the action of Diamond Hill, garrison duties followed, until peace was declared in 1902 The battalion were awarded two Companions of the Bath, six Distinguished Service Orders and twelve Distinguished Conduct Medals. Losses included five officers and sixty seven soldiers killed in action, while four officers and one hundred and thirteen soldiers died of disease and accidents. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A C.B., Great War, Group of Six to Colonel J. A. Bradney, 2nd Battalion Monmouthshire Regiment. a) Knight Bachelor`s Badge, first type, inscribed to reverse (Sir Joseph Bradney. Knt.C.B., Knighted by King George V. 28. Feb.1924), silver-gilt and enamels. b) British War and Victory Medals (Col. J.A. Bradney). c) Delhi Durbar 1911 (Col.J. A. Bradney. C.B.2.Bt. Monmouthshire Regt). d) Territorial Decoration, GRV, inscribed to reverse (Col.J. A. Bradney. C.B. 30. Aug.1912). e) Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, (Colonel J.A. Bradney. 3rd V.B.S.W. Bors). Mounted for wearing, in case of issue, inscribed "Col. Sir Joseph Bradney C.B. Tal-y-coed, Monmouth` Sir Joseph Bradney was a historian, genealogist and writer, active in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He was born on 11 January 1859 and educated at Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, England. Bradney is credited with creating the park and garden at Tal-y-coed Court, Monmouthshire, Wales in the late 19th century. In 1904 the first part of his 12 volume, unfinished, History of Monmouthshire was published. After its success several other books, articles and editions followed. Bradney served his country in a variety of military and governmental roles and was a member of several scholarly societies including the Court and Council of the National Library, the Court of the National Museum of Wales, the Royal Commission on Ancient Monuments in Wales and the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem. Bradney died on 21 July 1933. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Great War British War Medal to Sapper E. Worgan, Royal Engineers (181818 Spr. E. Worgan. R.E.); a Great War Victory Medal to Private H. Worgan, Royal Warwickshire Regiment (36325 Pte. H.V. Worgan. R. War. R.); a Second World War group of three dress miniatures, 39-45 Star, War & Defence Medals, mounted for wearing; a Royal Air Force, service New Testament. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Boer War Pair to Private A. Bailey, North Staffordshire Regiment, Queens South Africa Medal, three clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Johannesburg (2964 Pte. A. Bailey, N. Staff Regt:), Kings South Africa Medal, two clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (2964 Pte A. Bailey. N. Stafford Regt). A Queens South Africa Medal, five clasps, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvall, Laing`s Nek, privately or renamed (No. 2817 Cpl. OwenJ. 1st. K.D. Gds), (3). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A China War, Group of Four to Petty Officer 2nd Class James Rea, Royal Navy, China War Medal 1900, one clasp, Relief of Pekin (Jas. Rea, PO2 Cl HMS Aurora.), 1914-15 Star (Gnr. J. Rea. R.N.), British War and Victory Medals (CH Gnr. J.Rea.R.N.), mounted for wearing. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Great War Pair to Gunner J. Heaps Royal Artillery, British War and Victory Medals (695694 Gnr. J. Heaps. R.A.). Two Dress Miniatures, Territorial Decoration, GRV, Volunteer Long Service and Good Conduct Medal, mounted for wearing. A Second World War Unattributable Group of Four, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, War and Defence Medals; King`s Badge for War Service; two British Red Cross Society awards (M.L. Meek) etc, (12), (15) lot. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
Two: Private W. Watson, 1st Duke of Wellington`s Regiment, India General Service Medal, one clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, GR V (Kaiser-i-Hind), Calcutta striking, (8132 Pte. W. Watson, 1/Duke of Wellington`s Regt.), British War Medal, (8132 Pte. W. Watson. W. Rid. R.), toned, very fine. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
Two; Private H.Tucker, 2nd Battalion, Somerset Light Infantry, India General Service Medal, one clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, GR V (Kaisar - i - Hind), Calcutta striking, (9025 Pte H Tucker, 2 Bn Som L I), British War Medal, (9025 Pte. W.H. Tucker. Som. L.I.), fine. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Great War Victory Medal to Private W. Spencer, The Liverpool Regiment (1957 Pte.W. Spencer. L.Pool. R.); Bi-metal cap badge` The Kings`; Liverpool Scottish, The Kings, sweetheart brooch; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal (Inspr. Samuel Donaldson); Silver War Badge (54735); On War Service 1915 brass lapel badge (98884); Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society`s Swimming Medal 1885, silver; Prussia, Iron Cross 1914; Lusitania Medal; together with a collection of other badges including Boys Brigade and Life Saving Awards, (lot). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Great War Pair to Private G. Butler, Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment), British War and Victory Medals (GS-66186 Pte. G. Butler. R.Fus) ; A Great War Victory Medal to Private G. Johnson, Army Ordnance Corps (014350 Pte. G.W. Johnson. A.O.C.); an oval brass miner`s snuff box, the lid inscribed "Joseph. Russel. July. 11, Senghenydd.05.`. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
157. A Great War Pair to Private W. Pacey City of London Yeomanry, British War and Victory Medals (1107 Pte. W. O. Pacey. C. of Lond. Yeo.). A Great War British Victory Medal to Air Mechanic 2nd Class F. Burrough, Royal Air Force (408660. 2. A.M. F.J. Burrough. R.A.F.), (3). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Great War Group of Five to Lieutenant C.W. Tayler, Royal Naval Reserve, 1914-15 Star (S. Lt. C.W. Tayler. R.N.R.) British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. C. W. Tayler. R.N.R.), Mercantile Marine War Medal (C. W. Tayler), British War and Defence Medals, fine, Kings Badge for War Service, in box of issue, mounted for wearing, with related dress miniatures. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Second World War Group of Five to Lieutenant W. Moss, Royal Tank Regiment, 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star, War & Defence Medals, Efficiency Medal, Territorial, GR VI (Lt. W. Moss. R. Tks.) King`s Badge for War Service, together with related dress miniatures, mounted for wearing. Unattributable Second World War Medals, 1939-1945 Star, F & G Star, War Medals, Defence Medals, related dress miniatures, mounted for wearing. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Great War Group of Three to Second Lieutenant J. Taylor, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment, 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. J. Taylor) Notts. & Derby. R., British War and Victory Medals with M.I.D. oakleaves (Lieut. J. Taylor), mounted for wearing, very fine. A Great War Pair to Gunner F. Bunce, Royal Artillery, British War and Victory Medals (355124 Gnr. F. Bunce. R.A.) extremely fine, in envelopes of issue. A Great War Pair to Gunner E. J. Chalk, Royal Artillery, British War and Victory Medals (352951 Gnr. E. J. Chalk. R.A.), extremely fine. A Royal Victoria Lodge, silver gilt and enamel medal by H. Slingby & Son, Nuneaton, "Justice, Truth, Philanthropy`, engraved to reverse (Presented to Primd: H.J. Wade by the Royal Victoria Lodge No.1099, March 23 1908), in case of issue, (8). Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Second World War Distinguished Service Medal to Signalman R. A. Pell, Royal Navy, GR VI (Sig. R. A. Pell. LT/JX. 310257), in case of issue, extremely fine, together with related paperwork including an award letter from the Admiralty dated 1st January 1946:. "Sir. I am commanded by My Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty to inform you that they have learnt with great pleasure that, on the advice of the First Lord, the King has been graciously pleased to award you the distinguished service during the war in Europe This award was published in the London Gazette Supplement of 11th December 1945 I am, Sir, Your obedient Servant. Signalman Raymond Arthur Pell, D.S.M.` Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A "Battle of the River Plate` Royal Navy Group of Seven to Chief Engine Room Articifer F. J. Curnow: 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Burma Star, Italy Star, War Medal 1939-1945, Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, ERII (MX. 59983 F.J. Curnow. C.E.R.A. H.M.S. Ranpura.) together with certificate of service (enlisted 10 May 1939) and showing service abroad, mounted for wearing, good, very fine. H.M.S. Exeter 25 August 1939 - 12 April 1940,. The Battle of the River Plate, HMS Ajax, Achilles and Exeter engaged the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee on Wednesday 13th April, off the estuary of the River Plate on the coast of Argentina and Uruguay, in which was to be the first major naval battle of the Second World War. "The Graf Spee, despite having correctly identified Exeter, initially suspected that the the two light cruisers were smaller destroyers and that the British ships were protecting a merchant convoy, the destruction of which would be a major prize. Despite the lack of air reconnaissance Langsdorf called upon the immediate acceleration of the Graf Spee`s diesel engines, He closed on the British squadron at twenty four knots in the hope of engaging the steam-driven ships before they could work up from cruising speed to full power, this was to prove a costly mistake. Lansdorf could have manoeuvered to keep the British ships at a range where he could destroy them with the Graf Spee`s 11 inch shells while remaining out of range of the Royal Navy`s 6 and 8 inch weapons, instead the Royal Navy executed their own battle plan, Exeter turned to the North-West whilst Ajax and Achilles, operating together, turned to the North-East to separate the Graf Spee`s fire Admiral Graf Spee opened fire on Exeter at 19,000 yards, her opening salvo proved to be fairly accurate and by her third she starting hitting her target. An 11 inch shell burst over the Exeter`s mid-ships, splinters from this shell killed the torpedo tube`s crews, damaged the ship`s communications, riddled the ship`s funnels and searchlights. Minutes later a shell hit her B-turret, puttings its guns out of action, shrapnel swept the bridge, killing or wounding all personnel except the Captain and two others. At this point Exeter turned so that she could fire her port torpedoes, and received two more direct hits, one hit A-turret and put it out of action, the other entered the hull and started fires, at this point Exeter was severely damaged, having only Y-turret still in action, minutes later she listed heavily to starboard, taking water forward, but she still steamed at full speed and fired the one remaining turret. After an electrical fault this final pair of guns failed and Captain Bell was forced to break off the action` HMS Bonaventure 15th May 1940 - 31st March 1941 (Sunk, May 31st 1939). HMS Bonaventure was a Dido-class cruiser built by Scotts of Greenock and launched on the 19th April 1939, she served initially with the Home Fleet on completion, and escorted WS convoys. While on such duty with WS5a on 25th December 1940, the convoy was attacked by Admiral Hipper, although no damage was incurred or inflicted. Almost immediately afterwards the ship was ordered to the Mediterranean, on the 28th of December, Bonaventure intercepted the German blockade runner Baden (8204 tons) off Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, a capture was not possible due to bad weather, so Bonaventure sank the ship with a torpedo Bonaventure was a part of Force "F` during the Operation Excess convoy to Malta in January 1941, she was attacked by the Italian torpedo boats Circe and Vega south of Pantelleria, but sank Vega on the 10th January. She then participated in the Greek campaign, but on the 31st March 1941, whilst escorting a convoy from Greece to Alexandria, she was torpedoed and saunk by the Italian submarine Ambra, south of Crete with the loss of 139 lives. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Second World War Group of Five to Flight Lieutenant J. Sloane Royal Air Force, 1939-1945 Star, Defence and War Medals, Naval General Service Medal 1915-62, GR IV, one clasp Palestine 1945-48 (Lieut. (P). J.S. Sloane R. N.), General Service Medal 1918-62, ERII, two clasps, Malaya, Near East (Flt. J. Sloane R.A.F.) all very fine, toned, mounted for wearing. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A Second World War Group of Eight to Yeoman of Signals, G. Williams, Royal Navy, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic Star, Africa Star, Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45, Korea Medal (D/JX. 135455 G. Williams. C.Y.S. R.N.), United Nations Korea Medal, Royal Naval Long Service & Good Conduct Medal, GR VI (E), (J.X.135455 G. Williams. Y. S. H.M.S.Devonshire), mounted for wearing, very fine, together with related paperwork. Visit www.dnfa.com for condition reports
A group of seven George VI and Elizabeth II medals "To 883004 Warrant Officer (Class 2) Beaumont Arthur Cook, Royal Artillery", comprising - 1939-1945 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, United Nations Korea Medal, Elizabeth II General Service Medal with one bar "Malaya", Elizabeth II Long Service and Good Conduct Med with bar "Regular Army" (all mounted), complete with two Regular Army Certificates of Service, various other related paperwork, and one photograph of recipient, together with a group of miniatures and dog tags
Medals: The Queen`s South Africa Medal with Belfast, Diamond Hill, Johannesburg, Orange Free State and Cape Colony Clasps, The King`s South Africa Medal, with South Africa 1901 and 1902 Clasps, 1914 Star, British War Medal 1914-1918 and a Victory Medal all as Awarded to 7762 Pte. F. Brooks, Gren.Gds.
A set of three WWI Medals awarded to Sjt A E Featherstone R A 353428, a 1914 - 1918 Dispatch Note from The Secretary of State of War, Winston Churchill, four WWII medals to include The Defence Medal, War Medal, The 1939-45 Star and the France and Germany Star, two Flying Log Books belonging to P.D. Featherstone, and an MBE awarded to Albert Edward Featherstone with paperwork
Macdonald, Lt. Roderick William The medals and journals of Lieutenant Roderick William Macdonald, Royal Navy, who went missing from the aircraft carrier H.M.S. Courageous on 15 February 1937 H.M.S. Ramilles Prize Medal, 26mm., silver, reverse inscribed, ‘H.M.S. Ramillies inter part Marathon Race Nov. 1930 3rd Prize Mid. R. W. McDonald’, in Phillips, Aldershot case of issue; Naval Prize Medal, 32mm., silver, hallmarks for Birmingham 1931, obverse inscribed, ‘1st B.S. Med. Fleet 1931’, reverse inscribed, ‘H.M.S. Ramillies Marathon Winners’; H.M.S. Excellent Sports Medal, 32mm., bronze, reverse inscribed, ‘Inter-Block Marathon 1933’; Malta Amateur Athletic Association Medal, 51mm., silvered bronze, reverse inscribed, ‘1935 One Mile 1st Lieut. Macdonald’, in Phillips, Aldershot case of issue; Sports Medal, 40mm., silvered bronze, obverse inscribed, ‘1st B.S. 1935 3 Mile 1st’, very fine and better; Journals Recipient’s journals as a Midshipman, volume 1, for the period 1929-30, volume 2, for the period 1930-31-32, each volume of 170+ pages and inserts, drawings, sketches, watercolours, together with a day by day account of his duties and other activities. During this period, Macdonald was serving abo rd H.M. Ships Ramillies, Eagle, Glorious and Vanquisher; Commission A framed commission document appointing him Sub-Lieutenant, dated 25 October 1933; Photographs Four naval group photographs and one of the recipient and his brother; and a H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth cap tally; Annesley, James The trial in ejectment (at large) between Campbell Craig, lessee of James Annesley Esq. London: Printed for J. and P. Knapton, T. Longman, et al., 1744. Folio, contemporary half calf gilt, worn, boards loose, first 3 leaves loose, repair to outer edge of last leaf, small hole affecting single word in text, title page torn and repaired, copy of the Daily Post Friday January 27th 1744 bound in; Drummond, William The works of... Edinburgh, 1711. 4to, portrait frontispiece, contemporary calf, lacking lower board, upper board loose (qty) Note: Lieutenant Roderick (Rory) William Macdonald was the younger son of Major Donald Ramsay Macdonald, D.S.O., M.C., Royal Field Artillery. Included in this lot is a newspaper cutting in which Admiral Sir William Fisher wrote: ‘Anyone who has known Rory Macdonald, however slightly, will have felt a bitter pang to hear of his premature end on service in the Fleet Air Arm. But those, like myself, who had been in the same ship with him (and he was my flag lieutenant for a period) know that the Navy has suffered a really grievous loss. In all sincerity I believe that we officers and men of H.M.S. Queen Elizabeth that in him we had the most exceptional young officer of his time. Personally I have never known a better. Added to a most attractive appearance and manner, he had all the solid qualities of character that are most admired in our Service. Humour, gaiety, vivid and radiant there was, continually breaking through a strict sense of duty, while a quiet manner of authority yet sympathy - very rare in an officer of his age - evoke little short of devotion in the men under him. He was outstanding in all forms of sport, but chiefly as a long distance runner. It is very hard to lose Rory Macdonald. ....’ On a Memorial to Major Donald Ramsay Macdonald, D.S.O., M.C., R.F.A., and his two sons, the inscription for Lieutenant Roderick William Macdonald, Royal Navy, reads - ‘who was missing from H.M.S. Courageous west of Alexandria on 15th February 1937, aged 24’.
Brewster, David -- Astronomy and telescopes 67 autograph letters to James Veitch of Inchbonny, near Jedburgh, of between 1 and 4 pages each, some with integral blank, discussing object glasses, astronomical observations, his reading of works on astronomy, observations on telescopes in the Edinburgh Observatory, comparing of Brewster and Veitch`s calculations on the transit of Mercury, discussing a mistake respecting the hourly motion of Mercury, praising the "Nautical Almanack", a Newtonian telescope made by Mr Hauskbee, Makyelyne`s method for removing tremors from a reflecting telescope, flint glasses, Jupiter and various telescopes, common and Achromatic refractors, a machine for grinding glass, La Lande`s formula for computing the sun`s angle of position, grinding lenses, "the angle of Position", calculation of the elements of the occultation of Venus, requesting a frame for a glass globe, Dopplemayer`s "Celestial Atlas", his work on a Planisphere, thumbnail sketch of his 4 inch globe, requesting dir ctions for constructing the "Electrical Machine", details of a composition for reflecting specula, advice on setting up a globe apparatus, study of optics and double microscopes, praise of Chambers` Dictionary, Dr. Robison`s receipt from Dr. Herschel of a speculum, results obtained from Veitch`s 45 inch Newtonian reflector, improvements to reflector and praise for it at the Observatory, deficiencies of the Newtonian telescope at the Observatory, technical discussion on the Moon`s movements, longitudes of all the stars of the First Magnitude in his catalogue, eclipse of the moon seen through his Newtonian telescope, calculations of an eclipse due in March 1801, appreciation of Veitch`s early encouragement and support, technical disucssion of impending eclipse of the Moon and of the satellites of Jupiter, describes the Galvanic Column, telscope made by Messer in London, dispute relating to the moon, enclosing Table for moon calculations, expected occultation of Venus, Short`s method of making handles, illustra es with a diagram the action of light in a speculum of a parabolic figure, Veitch`s "very ingenious" method of accounting for the variation of meridians, deficiencies and abilities of the new director of the Edinburgh Observatory, requests details of Veitch`s instrument for finding the stars in daytime, description of his invention of two micrometers, Dr Herschel`s seven foot telescope, description of Veitch`s new plough to be included in his Encyclopaedia, request for plough drawings, advice of Mr Tulley of Islington on construction of achromatic telescopes, errors in astronomical tables, Veitch`s article on Grinding, work on book on New Philosophical Instruments, requesting Veitch to make another object glass for his microscope, appreciation of Veitch`s proposal to make a telescope for him, purchase of a portable transit instrument for the Astronomical Institution from Troughton, simplified method of interpolation, Capt. Colby of the Trigonometrical Survey drawing a perpendicular to the Meridian at the Obs rvatory, forwarding order from Professor Shumacker of the chair of Astronomy at Cophenhagen, for a reflecting telescope, receipt of observations on the occultation of Jupiter, observations on differential thermometer readings in rain, plates of Optics, urging Veitch not to publish the method of centring achromatic object glasses, introducing Professor Sedgwick of Cambridge, &c., 15 September 1797 - 11 May 1832; and 2 other letters to Veitch from John Grainger and Oliphant Brown Note: An important archive of Scottish scientific correspondence. David Brewster (1781-1868), Scottish physicist who investigated the polarization of light, discovering the law named after him for which he was awarded the Rumford Medal by the Royal Society in 1819. Born in Jedburgh, his education was extended by his friendship with James Veitch of Jedburgh, an amateur astronomer, and he entered the Univeristy of Edinburgh at the age of 14. One of Brewster`s major concerns was increasing the public awareness of the importance of scien e. He edited a number of scientific periodicals and wrote many books and articles on science. He was also instrumental in the foundation of several academic organizations including the Edinburgh School of Arts in 1821, the Royal Scottish Society for Arts in 1821, and the British Association for the Advancement of Science in 1831. With James Veitch, Brewster built many optical devices such as microscopies and sundials, developing an expertise that resulted in the invention of the kaleidoscope in 1816. In trying to improve lenses for microscopes, he became interested in optics and particularly in the polarization for light that transverses it. Brewster then sought an expression for the polarization of light by reflection and found, in 1815, that the polarization of a beam of reflected light is greatest when the reflected and refracted rays are at right angles to each other. This is known as Brewster`s Law, and it may be stated in the form that the tangent of the angle of polarization is numerically equal to the refractive index of the reflecting medium when polarization is maximum. Brewster then worked on the polarization of light reflected by metals, and established the new field of optical mineralogy. During the 1820s he studied colour in the optical spectrum and worked on absorption spectroscopy of natural substances. James Veitch (1771-1838) was a self-educated polymath, who while earning his living as a ploughwright, also found the time to dabble in mathematics, mechanics and astronomy. He set up a scientific workshop on the Jedburgh turnpike where he gave lessons to local educated men in these subjects. By the late 1820s he had stopped making ploughs and devoted his time to making telescopes and clocks. His customers for telescopes included Brewster, Sir Walter Scott, the Earl of Hopetoun, the Earl of Minto, and Professor Schumacher of the Altona Observatory in Germany. Veitch`s early encouragement inspired David Brewster to take an interest in scientific matters and, as this correspondence shows, the friendship lasted more than 35 years [the last three letters are undated]. With Veitch`s help, Brewster had made his first telescope by the age of ten. Veitch was known to major public figures such as Walter Scott and Francis Jeffrey, editor the Edinburgh Review and, amongst others, Mary Somerville, also a native of Jedburgh, the first woman to have a work published in the the Royal Society of London`s Philosophical Transactions. Provenance:Veitch family, by descent.
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