A Great War Group of five comprising 1914-15 Star named to J11946 C. Taylor A.B. R.N. War Medal and Victory Medals similarly named with rank of Petty Officer, Jubilee Medal 1935 and a George V Long Service and Good Conduct Medal named to J11946 C. Taylor P.O. H.M.S. Vernon. Mounted as worn. Petty Officer Claud Taylor's Long Service and Good Conduct medal was awarded on the 30th August 1928. With a silver fob type award 'H.M.S. Vernon Inter-Port Soccer 1929' medal, two copy images of Claud, one an image of 'H.M.S. Vernon Torpedo School Instructional Staff in Spring 1945. Born on the 17th July 1895 in Sheerness. The 1901 census record his mother as a widow working as a Cook at Arnold College in Alumchine Road, at this date Claud was 5 years old with an older brother Gordon who was 12 and working as a kitchen boy. The 1911 census record Claud as a Solocitor's Clerk and as a boarder with the Summers family at 45 Victoria Road, Springbourne, Bournemouth. He signed up for service with the Royal Navy in Portsmouth having previously worked as a Solicitor's Clerk. During the First World War he served aboard Hercules, Vernon, Victory, Foresight, Dolphin, Titania and Fearless. He married on the 12th May 1934 at which time he was living in Gosport. With a Great War Medal named to 34509 Bmbr J.Taylor R.A. According to family tradition Bombardier John Taylor was Claude's brother, he served with the Royal Garrison Artillery and will have been entitled to a Victory Medal. Lacking ribbon. Consigned for sale by a direct descendant of the recipients who has provided the following history of Claude Taylor. My grandpa was born in 1895 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy sailor, age 16 in 1911. He was promoted to Able seaman in 1915, Leading Seaman in 1916, Petty Officer in 1918, and then was promoted to chief Petty Officer age 34 in 1929. He was discharged in 1935. During the First World War, my grandpa's brother, who I only know as J. Taylor was killed in action in the army. As a result of that my grandpa refused to collect his Second World War medals, claiming that 'war is the failure of politicians'. During the Second world War HMS Vernon, the torpedo base at Portsmouth where my grandpa was due to work was bombed by the Germans. The Royal Navy requisitioned Rodean girls school in Brighton and as a result, my grandpa was sent to work there. My grandmother, father and his brother moved down to be with Grandpa in a house in Saltdean, which the Royal Navy requisitioned for them. During a bombing raid in Brighton in approximately 1943, my grandmother was shot and lost a proportion of her spine. She was in hospital for two years and learnt to walk again. I think this also had some influence on my grandpa's refusal to collect the second world war medals *Condition: Usual light surface marks from wear. A nice group on original ribbons as worn.
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British War Medal 1914-1917. A collection of six medals awarded to the Dorset Regiment. Medals named to: 12456 Private C.V. Wilson, 14208 T.A. Hodder, 24797 Private H. Pearce, 27248 Private W(illiam).J. Jewitt, 27868 J.W. Trail, and 43118 Private W(illiam). Bradburn who also served as 61301 with the South Staffordshire Regiment (6) *Condition: All with slight surface marks, Jewitt sightly more rubbed than the others.
A group of six comprising Military Cross, unnamed as issued, 1914-15 Star named to 2520 Pte J. Crabtree L.N.Lan R. War Medal and Victory Medal named to Capt J.J. Crabtree, Second World War Defence and War Medals, unnamed as issued. Mounted as worn. James Joseph (Jimmy) Crabtree (1895-1965) was born in the Lancashire town of Clitheroe, the second son of James Crabtree a Brewer from Burnley who married Margaret a Clitheroe girl in 1884. He was a pupil at Stoneyhurst College, Clitheroe and later worked as a clerk in one of the cotton mills owned by the chairman of Blackburn Rovers Football Club. He was to become a very successful goalkeeper before and after the First World War playing a total of 77 games in the Football League. Initially playing for Stonyhurst College he played for Clitheroe Amateurs and performed so well that he made ten appearances for Blackburn Rovers proir to the War, deputising in goal for the final game in 1914 when Blackburn clinched the championship. He also played in goal for England amateurs in 1914 when England beat Wales 9-1 at Home Park, Plymouth. After the War he made 60 appearances for Rochdale who played in the third Division, despite being the regular keeper, on one occasion he scored two goals whilst playing at left back. In 1924 he joined Accrington Stanley where he managed just six first team appearances. Crabtree's Military career began almost as soon as Britain entered the War, being amongst the first to volunteer joining the 1/5th Loyal North Lancashire Regiment on the 5th September 1914. He left for France on the 11th February the following year and his abilities were soon recognised as he was recommended for Officer Training on the 9th October 1915. He returned to France as a 2nd Lieutenant with the 1st Loyal North Lancs. He was wounded during fighting at the Battle of Morval on the 25th September 1916, the final objective of Flers-Courcelette as part of the Battle of the Somme when this area was held by the German 1st Army. A short spell in Hospital saw him return to his unit by December and he saw further action at the Battle of Arras and then at the Third Battle of Ypres known as Passchendale. Whilst fighting at St Julien, on the 26th September 1917 his courage and leadership led to the award of the Military Cross (London Gazette 26th September 1917, p9974. The London Gazette of the 9th January 1918 p596 providing a citation:. 'For Gallantry and Distinguished Service in the Field: When his company commander had been killed and the other officer wounded, he led his company on and captured his objective in spite of heavy machine gun fire. He afterwards reorganised the company, which had suffered many casualties, and successfully consolidated his position. During the three days which followed, his splendid cheeriness and disregard for personal safety very greatly inspired his men. Four weeks later he was wounded for a second time and returned home to Britain to recover, he would not return to the fighting leaving the Army in 1919. Playing his part for a second time between 1939 and 1945 he served with the Border Regiment and was promoted from a War Substantive Captain to Captain from 1st April 1949 with seniority from the 3rd July 1940. He continued his part in football becoming a linesman and referee in later years. Married to his wife Frances he worked as Travelling representative for a brewery, perhaps his Fathers'. He died on the 1st December 1965 and is buried in his home town of Clitheroe. With the case for the Military Cross, his Amateur International blazer badge, enameled 9ct gold medal for the East Lancs Charity Cup 191-13 Blackburn Rovers, J. Crabtree, 12.19g. Ribblesdale Cricket League 9ct gold Championship medal named to J. Crabtree 1923. 12.89g. Border Regiment shoulder title and cap badge. Clitheroe school badge, Preston Catholic College silver and enamel badge and Lancashire Referees Society badge *Condition: All in good condition with only light rubbing or surface marks.
A First World War group of four comprising Military Cross, unnamed as issued, 1914-15 Star named to 2. Lieut J. Longbourne RFA, War Medal and Victory Medal named to Capt J. Longbourne. With two mentioned in dispatches oak leaves, in original packages and delivery boxes with ribbons. MC in box of issue. The medals were issued to Captain Longbourne on the 24th April 1928, they were sent to Loseley Park Near Guildford in Surrey. Captain Longbourne being related to the More-Molyneux family appears to have been living at this address at the time. John Longbourne was born in Southend, Essex, on the 21st December 1892 and died on the 23rd November 1984, he is buried in the church yard at Manaton on the northeast edge of Dartmoor. Having been a border at Radley College and then a cadet at Woolwich prior to the War he joined the Artillery as a temporary 2nd Lieutenant on the 22nd September 1914 rising to a temporary Lieutenant and later Captain. He arrived in France on the 25th July 1915 where he served with the 43rd Brigade of the Royal Field Artillery. He received his Mention in Dispatches on the 15th June 1916 (Gazette p5928) from General Haig for Gallant and Distinguished conduct in the field whilst serving in France. His Military Cross was awarded as part of the King's Birthday Honours List awards published in the London Gazette on the 3rd June 1916 (p5575). In 1919 Captain Longbourne took up his place at Trinity College in Cambridge and graduated in Estate Management and History in 1922. A keen golfer and follower of country sports he had a surprising variety of different jobs which included mink breeding in British Columbia, advertising executive, hotel owner, secretary of Camberley Heath Golf Club. A contributor to Country Life, The Field and similar journals. He is best remembered as author of the book ''Hotspur the Beagle' published by Constable & Co. in 1934 under the name of John Vickerman. This story follows the life and times of 'Hotspur' from puppy to experienced hunting hound. Illustrated with sixteen charming images by Cecil Aldin, this work is still much admired by those who enjoy literature of this type. Offered for sale by a direct descendant of the recipient *Condition: As issued, paper label stuck to inside lid of MC box.
A group of four comprising the Order of St John, 2nd type, War Medal and Victory Medals named to 44231 Pte J. W. Hutton S. Wales. Bord, and Service Medal of the Order of St John with four second type five year clasps for service, named to 1794 Pte J. Hutton (Socl. Setnt) Div Ipswich CPs No10 Dst 1920. Mounted as worn. Also A Second World War Defence Medal, unnamed as issued. With a collection of other items including ribbon bars with the first three and last with Defence Medal ribbon, Foresters Orders and sashes, silver watch chain with Order of St John fob and other items. Private James Hutton is recorded as being 33 years old in 1917, whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion, B Company 29th Division of the South Wales Borderers. On the 27th January 1917 he suffered a gun shot wound to the right groin. He was transferred to the sick convoy, No. 9 Ambulance Train, on the 28th. The South Wales Borderers were fighting at Le Transloy on the Somme on the 27th January 1917, presumably as part of the small but successful action by the 29th Division intended to lead the Germans to believe that the Battles of 1916 would continue. Sergeant E. Mott was awarded the Victoria Cross for his part in this attack. Private Hutton had served for seven months, one month with the field force at the time of his wound *Condition: As worn condition with light scuffs and marks.
A Great war Pair comprising War Medal and Victory Medal named to 536685 Pte. W.R. Hecker 15-Lond-R. William R. Hecker served as a Private with the 15th Reserve Battalion of the London Regiment. With a Commander of the British Empire neck badge on Civil ribbon in Toye Kenning & Spencer case of issue. With a corresponding group of three miniatures, mounted as worn. Also a pair of miniatures, MBE on first type civil ribbon and Special Constabulary Long service award with 'Great War 1914-18' clasp. With a quantity of supporting material including his Birth Certificate dated 1st June 1899, a certificate of employment during the war noting that he was a signaller with the 6th Battalion, London Regiment and certificate of transfer to the reserve dated 15th February 1919. Musketry Regulation 1909, Field Service Pocket Book, 1939 and later. A note of the award of a Master of Arts (Education) from the University of London, 1937. Four Alpine Society Medals awarded to Mrs W.R. Hecker, two in silver. A uniform cap with Royal Artillery Cap badge, a pair of leather gaiters and other items. Headmaster of St Dunstan's College, Catford, his award published in the Gazette 1st January 1963, p10 *Condition: Paperwork in mixed condition, First World War medals lacking ribbons. Cap in well used condition.
Eight miniatures comprising 1914 Star with 5th Aug-22nd Nov clasp, War Medal, Victory Medal, George V India Medal with Malabar 1921-22 clasp, Jubilee Medal 1935, Coronation Medal 1937, George V Long Service and Good Conduct Medal and George V Meritorious Service Medal. Mounted as worn and all unnamed as issued *Condition: An attractive set with slightly faded ribbons and light tarnish.
A Great War Victory Medal named to 8150 Pte C.H. Childs Devon R. Charles H. Charles from Bath served with the First Battalion of the Devon Regiment and also with the Labour Corps with number 414030. He was reported as wounded and missing on the 13th May 1915 and was entitled to a wound stripe. He did not remain 'missing' as he is recorded as being wounded for a second time on the 25th September 1916 entitling him to a second wound stripe. With a Devon Regiment cap badge. A War Medal named to158547 Gnr B.E. Cox R.A. Bernard E. Cox served with the Royal Garrison Artillery rising to the rank of Lance Bombadier, he was mentioned in Despatches, Gazette 11/06/18. 2 medals *Condition: Both lacking ribbons. Normal light surface marks.
A Great War 1914-15 Star named to 6541 Pte W. Orr K.O.Sco Bord. Attesting for service on the 27th February 1915, William Orr was 30 years old working as a Dock Labourer from North Leith, Midlothian. Arriving in France on the 20th July 1915 he rose to the rank of Lance Corporal. He was killed in action on the 23rd July 1916 whilst serving with the 2nd Battalion of the King's Own Scottish Borderers. He is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial to the missing of the Somme. With a collection of Second World War Medals: 2 Defence Medals, War Medal, 1939-45, France and Germany, Pacific, Burma, Italy and Africa Stars, the last with North Africa 1942-43 clasp. With an extensive collection of medal ribbons. 10 medals *Condition: First rubbed and lacking ribbon, others with light tarnish otherwise much as issued.
A Great War Medal named to F.29106 V.G. Cornall A.C. 1. RNAS. And a single dog tag. Victor George Cornall was born in Exeter on the 28th September 1898 serving with the rank of Armouer's Crew First Class. He transferred to the RAF on the 1st April 1918 with number 229106 and later recorded as a class F reservist *Condition: Medal in nice condition with light tarnish.
A Silver Trallwn, Pontypridd Great War Tribute Medal, the obverse with a figure of Britannia with a soldier kneeling at her feet, the King and Queen looking on, reverse with the local bridge, engraved with the name Pte E. Morris on a blue white and red (possibly originally green white and red) ribbon with suspension bar dated 1914-16. Silver, hallmarks for Birmingham 1916, 3.5cm *Condition: Fading to the ribbon, otherwise good example.
A Second World War Group of four comprising 1939-45 Star, Aircrew Europe Star, Pacific Star and War Medal, unnamed as issued, with a posthumous condolence note named to Squadron Leader J. Turton. The medals mounted for wear, and in home-made case with conformation slip mounted to the lid and side. With the recipients Royal Canadian Air Force Pilot's Flying Log Book. A collection of letters to his sister, a framed photograph of the recipient in uniform signed 'Lots of Love Jack'. Photographs of Turton and his colleagues in 197 Squadron, images from his funeral, copies of sketches by Official War Artist Cuthbert Orde, patches, presentation tankard and other items. Jack Turton of Knowles Road, Batley had a successful career in the RAF Volunteer Reserve during the Second World War. Serving with number 124816 he rose to the rank of Squadron Leader (Pilot) before his tragic death at the age of 24 in a flying accident on active service. Jack Turton's log book detail his flying career, primary training began in 1941 at the U.S. Army Air Corps, Lakeland School of Aeronautics, Florida. By Autumn of 1942 he is with NO. 56 OTU flying Hurricanes, he describes flying in a letter to his sister Sally 'Hurricanes are lovely aeroplanes to fly and we do lots of formation which as I have told you before is real good fun'. He moved on to fly Typhoons with 197 Squadron. Initially formed in Egypt towards the end of the First World War, 197 squadron failed to acquire any aircraft so was re-designated as an artillery observation school. Reformed on the 21st November 1942 at RAF Turnhouse in Edinburgh they flew Typhoons from RAF Manston, Tangmere and Hurn. Operational from January 1943, the Typhoon had taken a while to find its role in the RAF, but once its suitability as a ground attack craft had been established this fighter bomber became one of the most important of the Second World War. Turton's log book lists many hours in the Typhoon undertaking 'Standing Patrol' 'Close Escort' and other tasks noting 'Heavy Flak' and on May 17th 1943 'Bounced 12+ 190s Squirted at a 109 Damaged/Broke up Went out on deck what a distance?'. On September 9th 'Fighter Commands Der Tag - Foo!!!'. October 17th 'Huns at Beecmet Viz 300 yds, Much Panic'. October 31st 'Dive Bombed Aerodrome left it burning slight Flak', similarly on November 3rd 'Flew around looking for target bombed docks & left ruined'. A report of events of the 13th May when 197 Squadron supported a Ramrod Operation. 'F/O. Turton held the enemy aircraft in sights and fired a short burst of 1 sec. when about 350 yards away. Strikes were seen on fuselage about the cock-pit and small bursts of flames noticed on the wings presumably the result of incendiary explosive shells hitting. Enemy aircraft banked steeply then dived vertically with smoke pouring from the cockpit. Last seen at about 4,000 feet going straight down'. A number of the pilots of 197 squadron were subjects for Captain Cuthbert Orde (1888-1968), himself a pilot during the First World War who went on to be highly regarded as a War artist, most famously for the sketches of young Battle of Britain pilots and his volume 'Pilots of Fighter Commend: Sixty Four Portraits'. Orde explained how the pilots who sat for him were chosen 'In no case did I choose the sitter myself. He was selected either by Group Headquarters or by the station commander and, generally speaking four or five in each squadron were chosen, the four or five who were considered the most valuable. So it was for them rather in the nature of a mention in dispatches, I merely being the scribe who wrote out the dispatch'. Copies of the sketch of Turton are included with this lot as are images of Pilot Officer Aherns, S/Ldr Holmes D.F.C., Flight Lieutenants Hyde, Elkington and Mulliner from 197 Squadron. Turton left 197 squadron towards the end of 1943, at this time his ability as a fighter pilot was recorded as 'Above Average'. He joined 146 Squadron at Baigachi in India flying Hurricane Mark IIs before moving to 135 Squadron at Mineriya, Ceylon flying Thuderbolts. He continued to fly regularly, entries for January 1945 include 'Dive Bomb Jap Concentration Good Bombing Myohaung' and 'Bomb Jap Positions with Napalm 2x1000lbs Napalm Fire Bombs + Straffe Kangaw Area'. The last entry is on March 1st, this is followed by a rubber stamp 'Killed on Active Service' Having flown hundreds of missions and accumulated over 766 hours Turton played his part against the German's and Japanese in two different theaters of war as a valuable, effective and highly regarded fighter pilot. Jack Turton died at the age of 24 on the 4th of March 1946 when his plane crashed in Malaysia. The accident occurred during takeoff when his Thunderbolt II stalled and crashed when attempting to clear high ground when taking off from Kuala Lumpur in a semi-stalled condition. He is buried in Kuala Lumpur at the Cheras Road Civil Cemetery, grave number 869. The documents and photographs with this lot include a number relating to his funeral and grave with initial cross and later headstone. Incorrectly named on the Batley War Memorial as R. Turton, it took his mother Mrs Edith Turton of White Lee Road in Batley 18 years of campaigning to get the local authority to correct the error. Offered for sale by a direct descendant of the recipient *Condition: Medals as issued, paperwork tatty in places.
A George VI British Empire Medal with GRI cypher on a Civil ribbon named to Nancy Mary, Mrs Abbott, with impressed naming, with a Second World War Defence Medal and Elizabeth II Coronation Medal, both unnamed as issued and mounted as worn. With a Women's Voluntary Service medal with two 'Long Service' clasps, unnamed as issued, in Royal Mint case of issue. With two WVS Civil Defence cloth patches. Nancy Mary Abbott was organizer of the Women's Royal Voluntary Service in the City of Oxford. Her award is recorded in the London Gazette for 10th June 1948, page 3389 as part of the King's Birthday Honours Awards *Condition: Largely as issued with light scuffing only.
A Second World War Group of four comprising 1939-45, Italy and Africa Stars and War Medal, unnamed as issued, in a postal box addressed to Mrs Burkhardt, 21 Cheam Road, Ewell, Surrey which has been later annotated to suggest this was Nancy Burkardt nee Smith who served with the QARNS/RAMC. With a similar group of four comprising 39-45 and Burma Stars Defence Medal and War Medal, all unnamed as issued, with accompanying miniatures, these mounted for wear, in a cardboard box of issue marked ' Albert 'Bill' Burkhardt RAMC *Condition: Largely as issued.
A group of six comprising a General Service Medal 1918-62 with Palestine clasp named to 366304 A.C.I. J.K. George R.A.F., 1939/45 and Africa Stars, Defence Medal and War Medal unnamed as issued, and a George VI Long Service and Good Conduct award named to 366304 Sgt J.K. George R.A.F. In original delivery box addressed to 366304 F/S George J.K Sgts' Mess R.A.F. Chivenor N.Devon. With his RAF Form 1394 giving a brief statement of service. This records his service from September 1925 and also from October 27 for a period of 24 years. He was discharged on the 21st Nov 1949 'A Senior N.C.O. who has shown superior ability as a supervisor in the trade of Fitter II Airframes. Throughout his service career his character has always been very good' *Condition: Largely as issued.
A Second World War group of four comprising 1939-45 and Borneo Stars, Defence and War Medals, unnamed as issued and mounted as worn, with an Elizabeth II General Service Medal 1918-62 with Cyprus clasp named to 23472189 CFN P. M. Lehan R.E.M.E. With a blue beret with cap badge, a selection of other badges, blazer badges and a 50th anniversary commemorative gilt medal *Condition: Naming possibly collected. Otherwise good condition with light age related wear.
A Second World War Group of four comprising 1939-45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal and War Medal awarded to Reginald Frederick Cane, 2149589. Reginald Kane was born on the 13th April 1921, enlisting on the 15th of May 1941 he was transferred to the Army Reserve on the 3rd September 1946. He worked at the end of hostilities with the 8 Corps District Postal Unit Royal Engineers, his conduct was described as 'Exemplary'. In civilian life he returned to his role as a well-liked and respected local postman. With a collection of patches, badges, buttons and documents to include a ribbon bar suggesting he may also have been entitled to an Imperial Service Medal and a 1977 Silver Jubilee Medal. With four original copies of 'Release' a paper of humorous, topical and contemporary matters for in-house distribution within the Royal Engineers, dated from the 24th June 1945. A Kitchener memorial bronze medal and three swagger sticks *Condition: Four medals mounted as worn, paperwork tatty and distressed in places.
A set of Second World War miniatures comprising 1939-45, Atlantic, Africa (with 8th Army clasp) and Italy Stars, Defence Medal and War Medal with Mentioned in despatches oak leaf. Mounted as worn, and unnamed as issued. The certificate awarding the mention to 'Captain (temp) T.J. Morgan Royal Army Service Corps, published in Gazette 23rd May 1946'. At the time Captain Morgan was serving in the Mediterranean. With a selection of patches and a letter giving him authority to use the rank of Captain on his release from service and other documents *Condition: Paperwork tatty at times, medals as issued.
An Army Long Service and Good Conduct Medal named to No. 1834 Private John Ryder 71st Highland Light Infantry, 2nd type obverse with trophy of arms, reverse 'For Long Service and good Conduct' with date 1855 added below. On rectangular bar suspension with distressed ribbon and top clip. Private John Ryder was awarded his LSGC in 1855 and awarded a gratuity of £5. He is recorded as being in Dublin in 1851 *Condition: Ribbon heavily distressed, light dent to rim.
A Long Service and Good Conduct Medal with second type obverse, reverse 'For Long Service and Good Conduct', on a swivel suspension, named to 'Farrier Major J Birch 3rd Dragoon Guards 1858. This would seem to be John Birch who served with the rank of Farrier Major who is recorded with number 408 serving with the 3rd battalion of the Dragoon Guards and entitled to a £5.00 gratuity in 1858. He is recorded as being entitled to a Long Service and Good Conduct Award. He appears to have been a Private from the 1st January 1841 *Condition: Suspension lacking cross bar, suspension loose, fitted with rings for suspension on a chain. Very lightly scratched to the surface '5407'. Possibly renamed.
The breast badge in gold and enamels with a crown above crossed swords for the military division, and an eight pointed Maltese cross with lions to the divisions, the centre enameled with a Hannoverian white horse within the legend 'Nec Aspera Terrent' (Difficulties do not Terrify), the reverse dated 1815 and with conjoined GR initials within a green enameled laurel wreath and beneath a crown. Suspended on a horizontal gold ribbon bar and silk ribbon with gold ribbon buckle. As the United Kingdom and Hanover shared a monarch at this date this award was occasionally made to British Officers, it is often seen in conjunction with the Waterloo Medal *Condition: The obversse with small areas of damage to the green enamel laurel wreath, see images.
An oval bronze medal with an armoured frigate crossing the Pacific Ocean, the reverse 'Spanish Frigate Numancia'.35 x 30mm, on a light blue ribbon. This medal was awarded to the crew of the Numancia for her circumnavigation of the globe. Purchased from France, Numancia was the first ironclad warship to circumnavigate the globe between 4th February 1865 and the 20th September 1867 *Condition: Good condition.
A mounted group of four and badges attributed to Lt later Major Kazimierz Klaczynski 1907-1995 9th Malopolski Lancers'. Comprising a September Campaign Cross, 1939, a Polish Republic Order for Military Virtue, unnamed to the reverse, breast badge in silver and enamel. a bronze cross of valour, dated 1920, and numbered 19666 to the reverse, and an army Active Service Medal. Mounted with a cap badge, 'Poland' cloth shoulder title and convex enamel 9th Malopolski Lancers Regiment enamel badge with screw back marked for A. Pamasiuk, Grawer, Warszawa, I. Swietoianska 4/6'. Mounted in a glazed frame with title 'Lt/Major Kazimierz Klaczynski 1907-1995 9th Malopolski Lancers'. 32.5 x 32.5cm square, 5cm deep. According to documents included Kazimierz Klaczynski took part in the Defence of Warsaw with the 9 Malopolski Lancers from the 1st September 1939 until the 29th September 1939. He was held prisoner by the Germans from September 1939 until April 1945 when liberated by the allies. On release he reported for duty with the 1 Polish Armoured Division, 1 Polish Corps in Germany, he was assigned guard duties in the British occupied zone. November 1946 he was transferred to the 2nd Polish corps in Italy. Apparently he was unable to join Polish Forces under British command as military authorities refused to accept him for active service. On evacuation as a civilian to the UK he was attached to the Civilian Families' camp at Stockbridge, Salisbury. The 9th Malopolski Lancers were formed in 1809 and later reformed in November 1918 when Poland won back her independence. After the brief defence of September 1939 the 9th Lancers were re-established briefly in France and then evacuated to England before finding a permanent base in Scotland. It has been suggested that they comprised approximately 40 officers and 800 men. The regiment disbanded at the end of 1947. Apparently Major Klaczynski played an active part in the defence of Poland, being amongst the men who attacked the German tanks on horseback with sabers raised and lying along the side of the horse for protection. He is remembered as an extremely capable horseman, in later years becoming a three-day event coach and teaching riding at the most proficient levels. Following the initial desperate defences he apparently fought with an artillery regiment who only had two guns but did their utmost to make the attackers believe there were more by constantly moving them and varying the point of fire. Alas his resistance was not to last beyond September 1939 and he spent the rest of the war a prisoner. After arriving in the UK he spent much of his life living in what has been described as a hut in the woods near Alresford in Hampshire with his dog who he taught to perform no end of tricks. The September Campaign medal for 'Participation in the Defensive War' was introduced by the Polish People's Republic in 1939 for those who played a part in the Defence of Poland between 1st September and 6th October 1939. The dates on the cross 1.IX and 17 IX refer to the dates of German and Russian aggression against the Polish *Condition: Attractively mounted, and all much as issued.
A Third Reich Mothers' Cross in silver, enameled in blue white and black with a swastika to the centre and legend 'The German Mother', the reverse dated 16th December 1933, on a short length of blue and white ribbon. With an 8 year long service award for the police force, on a blue ribbon, and a German Italian Afrikakorps medal. Possibly restrikes (3) *Condition: All good with slight surface dirt and wear. Possibly later strikes.
Mohamed Abdalla Otaybi (Sudan, born 1948)Against Violence acrylic on canvas signed 'Otaybi' and dated '017' (lower left), executed in 2017 80 x 79cm (31 1/2 x 31 1/8in).Footnotes:Provenance:Property from a private collection, UKMohamed Abdalla Otaybi is a Sudanese artist known for his unique artistic style that blends traditional Sudanese motifs with modern abstract techniques. His work often features vibrant colors, bold shapes, and intricate patterns that reflect his Sudanese heritage. Many of Otaybi's paintings incorporate references to Sudanese history and culture, including traditional music and dance, as well as images of Nubian pyramids and other iconic landmarks. One of Otaybi's signature techniques is the use of 'molten wax,' a method in which he applies hot wax to the canvas and then paints over it, creating a textured and layered effect. He also incorporates calligraphy and Arabic script into his work, often using it to express messages of peace, unity, and social justice.In his early years, Otaybi was heavily inspired by Ibrahim El-Salahi and Ahmed Shibrain. Otaybi shared the underlying philosophy of the School of Khartoum movement's first generation in that he wanted to look within Sudanese culture to create an art that was meaningful both to himself and to Sudanese society. However, Otaybi thinks of himself as rather belonging to the School of Khartoum's second generation as his work in the 1970s markedly differed from his predecessors.In the late-1980s, Otaybi co-founded the Madrasat Al-Wahid (The School of the One) art movement with a number of other Sudanese artists. Otaybi explains this as the final stage of the School of Khartoum: members of the movement were seeking to create a concrete theoretical foundation to accompany the practices of the School of Khartoum. Al-Wahid concentrated on the Islamic aspects of the Khartoum School, as its founders felt that the Sufi Islamic tradition was widely spread in Sudanese culture, and they wanted to focus on that part of the Sudanese heritage which they saw as closest to the everyday life of the Sudanese.Otaybi has exhibited nationally and internationally, and has received a number of prestigious awards, including the 1981 Kuwaiti Golden Sail Award, a prize at the 1993 Sharjah Biennial and the Gold Medal at the 2003 Cairo Biennale.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
German, c.1936, engraved to the front of the body tube 'Ernst Leitz Wetzlar' and 'GS 280' (Geological Society) and engraved on most parts, objectives and eyepieces 'GS280', numbered on the card in the door 323053 the microscope standing on a large and heavy black enameled base, with locking adjustment to the incline, with plano-concave mirror focusing substage condenser with polariser, focusing stage to be used in conjunction with the vertical illuminator so as not to displace the position of the illuminator in relation to an external light source, stage with large removable central section so the microscope can be used with a Universal Stage, body tube with Bertrand lens (along with a hand-drawn chart ) with rack and pinion focusing, analyser with adjustment and scale, in a large wooden case with 7 Leitz objectives 6 of which are engraved GS280, a Berek Compensator engraved GS280 and engraved 1914 along with a hand-drawn chart (damaged), a cased mechanical stage, another Berek compensator engraved GS619The microscope was sold by the Geological Society back in 1984 to Peter Aubry Sabine for £115.00 and comes with all of the paperwork relating to the sale. According to the records held by the British Geological Society the microscope was bought in 1936 presumably for Dr Phemister, who was recorded as having it in 1937. Dr. Phemister was appointed Official Petrographer in 1935, a post he held until he became Assistant Director in 1946.Dr James Phemister was a renowned geologist whose contributions to the field of earth sciences were significant. He was born in Scotland in 1903 and spent most of his life working as a geologist in the UK. Dr Phemister's expertise in the field of geology earned him a high reputation among his peers and the scientific community.Dr Phemister's career began at the University of Edinburgh, where he earned a degree in geology. He then went on to study at the University of Cambridge, where he obtained a PhD in 1928. After completing his studies, Dr Phemister joined the British Geological Survey, where he worked for over 30 years. During this time, he made significant contributions to the study of geology in the UK.Dr Phemister's work was not limited to the UK, however. He also worked on geological surveys in Africa and South America. In Africa, he worked on a geological mapping project in the Congo, where he discovered the presence of copper deposits. In South America, he worked on a project to map the geology of the Andes mountains, which helped to improve our understanding of the tectonic processes that shape mountain ranges.Dr Phemister was also an active member of the Geological Society of London, where he played an important role in the development of the society. He was elected a Fellow of the society in 1939 and served as its President from 1953 to 1955. During his tenure as President, Dr Phemister worked to increase the society's membership and promote the study of geology.Apart from his work with the Geological Society, Dr Phemister was also an accomplished author. He published several books on geology, including "The Geology of Central England" and "The Geology of the South Wales Coalfield." These books were instrumental in advancing our understanding of the geological history of these regions.Dr Phemister's contributions to geology and earth sciences were recognized by many scientific societies in his lifetime. He was awarded the Wollaston Medal by the Geological Society of London in 1956 for his contributions to the study of geology. He was also awarded the Lyell Medal by the same society in 1966 for his contributions to geological mapping.In conclusion, Dr James Phemister was a pioneering geologist whose contributions to the field of earth sciences were immense. His work on geological mapping and his involvement in geological surveys in Africa and South America helped to improve our understanding of the geology of these regions. His tenure as President of the Geological Society of London was marked by his efforts to promote the study of geology and increase the society's membership. Dr Phemister's legacy lives on through his numerous publications and his lasting impact on the field of geology.Peter Aubrey Sabine, (b.1924 - d.2022) was as a prominent British petrologist and mineralogist born in London in 1924. He graduated with a geology degree from Imperial College London in 1945 and joined the Geological Survey and Museum (GSM) as a Geologist. Early in his career, he helped to reorganize the Geological Museum's specimens and showcases, sparking his interest in igneous petrology. In 1951, he received his PhD for investigating the minor intrusions of the Assynt district in N.W. Highlands. He was later promoted to Chief Petrographer and set about modernizing the Petrographical Department. He realized that the polarizing microscope for the optical characterization of rocks and minerals had been overtaken by more rapid and versatile techniques. He acquired the first X-ray diffraction (XRD) equipment by the late 1950s, followed by X-ray fluorescence (XRF) and differential thermal analysis (DTA) equipment. By the mid-1960s, modern X-ray diffractometer and image analysis equipment were installed, making the Petrographical Department the best equipped and staffed laboratory in the GSM.Sabine conducted various petrological studies, including contact metamorphism of chalk by Tertiary dolerite intrusions, resulting in several seminal publications. He provided the first detailed petrographical description of the granite found on Rockall, a tiny Atlantic island, after the first landing by the Royal Navy in 1955.Sabine was the longest-standing member of the Mineralogical Society at the time of his death, having joined in 1945 and becoming Vice President of the Geological Society in 1966. In 1977, he became Chief Geochemist at the Gray's Inn Road office of the renamed British Geological Survey (BGS) and later returned to the Exhibition Road as Deputy Director. However, he retired at the end of 1984 when the BGS relocated its headquarters to a site near Nottingham. Sabine's legacy includes groundbreaking research and modernization in petrology and mineralogy.
Jeff Beck: A 36th Annual Grammy Award Nominee Medal Presented To Jeff Beck, 1993, the bronze medal issued by the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, embossed 'GRAMMY NOMINEE 1993', as presented to Jeff Beck for 'BEST ROCK INSTRUMENTAL PERFORMANCE' with his track 'Hi-Heel Sneakers', complete with red ribbon, accompanied by a letter of provenance, approx 2in (5cm) diameter Footnotes: Provenance: Offered by Suzy O'Hara who was in a relationship with Jeff Beck from 1994-1996. According to the information provided by the vendor, this medal was gifted to her by Jeff to accompany her on her pilot exams as a 'lucky omen'. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Victorian Egypt 1882 medal issued to W Bird 2nd Cap: M.Top H.M.S. "Minotaur" together with a George V Royal Fleet Long Service Medal "Diuturne Fidelis" issued to 286843 DEV. A. 5223 E. Jenkins CH. STO. O. R.F.R., a British War Medal issued to 286843 E. Jenkins CH. STO. R.N., a British War medal issued to R4-063898 PTE. G.J. Sealy A.S.C., a Victory Medal issued to 18005 PTE. W. Ayres A.V.C. and a Victory Medal issued to 26431 PTE. W.E. Criddle GLOUC. R.
A rare Schmitt bisque head Bebe doll, French circa 1880, beautiful pale bisque head, fixed brown paper-weight eyes, feather brows, painted and shaded closed mouth, pierced ears, original cork pate and auburn wig, on a good jointed fixed wrist eight ball joint body, with crossed hammers on shield stamp, wearing antique cream dress with red stripes and polka dot pattern, straw bonnet, underclothes, socks and antique brown leather shoes, 15” (38cm) tall, incised ‘crossed hammers in shield’, SCH, 1, in 1878 Schmitt & Fils won a silver medal at the Paris Exposition for their Bebe dolls, (condition: head in perfect condition, one tiny wig flake to right temple, good original body with some slight wear).
A mixed lot to include a Merchant Tailors School's Hebrew prize medal named and dated to H C Jackson 1898, in a glazed white metal mount and suspension ring, a group of enamel badges to include a Merchant Navy example, two 19th century French figurines, spill vases, leather cased field binoculars and other items, Location:
BROCHE AIGUE-MARINE ET DIAMANTS, CIRCA 1900La médaille couronnée retenant une aigue-marine de forme briolette, représentant au recto Saint Michel et le Dragon, gravée 'Villes de Bruxelles', sertie de diamants de taille 8x8 et d'aigues-marines de forme carrée, gravée au verso 'Maurice Lemonnier, Echevin' (échevin), la médaille signée J.Brateau, dispense accordée pour l'or 18K (750°/00) et le platine (850°/00), hauteur 7.20 cm, poids brut 30.00 g.Footnotes:Baron Charles Jean Maurice Lemmonier (1860-1930) était un homme politique belge et maire de la ville de Bruxelles. En 1902, il est devenu échevin des Travaux publics et des Régies. Pendant l'occupation (1914-1917), Lemonnier a remplacé le maire Adolphe Max, emprisonné par les Allemands. Le boulevard Maurice Lemonnier, à Bruxelles, porte son nom en son honneur.AQUAMARINE AND DIAMOND BROOCH, CIRCA 1900The crowned gold medal suspending a briolette aquamarine, depicting to the front Saint Archangel Michael against the dragon and engraved 'Villes de Bruxelles', set with single-cut diamonds and square step-cut aquamarines and to the reverse engraved 'Maurice Lemonnier, Echevin' (alderman), the medal signed J.Brateau, exempted from hallmarking for 18 carat gold and platinum, height 7.20 cm, gross weight 30.00 grams.Baron Charles Jean Maurice Lemmonier (1860-1930) was a Belgian politician and mayor of the City of Brussels. In 1902, he became alderman of Public Works and Régies. During the occupation (1914-1917), Lemonnier replaced the mayor Adolphe Max, imprisoned by the Germans. Boulevard Maurice Lemonnier, in Brussels, is named in his honour.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea pair awarded to Third Hand J. Nixon, of the Steam Tug Circe Board of Trade Medal for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, V.R., large, silver (Joseph Nixon, Wreck of the “Boreas” on the 26th November 1896); Germany, Oldenburg, Medal of Merit for Saving Life, by Brehmer, 30mm, silver, the edge engraved ‘Seermann Joseph Nixon, Sherbch, Boston, 18 Oct. 1901’, both housed in the base of a fitted case, edge bruising to first, good very fine (2) £700-£900 --- Joseph Nixon, Third Hand of the Steam Tug Circe, was awarded the Board of Trade Gallantry Medal in Silver for a rescue effected upon the schooner Boreas of Bristol. Three silver medals were awarded for this rescue action. He was later awarded a lifesaving medal from the German Grand Duchy of Oldenburg.
Family Group: Pair: Private A. D. Bromley, Army Service Corps British War and Victory Medals (DM2-171115 Pte. A. D. Bromley. A.S.C.) extremely fine Jubilee 1977, attributed to Mrs. Marion Bromley, Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, unnamed as issued, mounted on lady’s bow riband, in Royal Mint card box of issue, extremely fine (3) £80-£100 --- Ashley Donald Bromley attested into the Army Service Corps for service during the Great War and served on the Western Front. Post-war he settled in Maidenhead, Berkshire with his wife Marion, where he ran the family Bakery and Seed Merchant business with his brother. During the Second World War, he served in the 2nd Berkshire (Maidenhead) Battalion, Home Guard. Sold together with his Berkshire Home Guard record card and five school sporting medallions, all cased, three of which are silver. Marion Bromley was born in Kingswood, Bristol in 1903. After her marriage, she moved to Maidenhead, Berkshire, where she served for many years as the organiser of the Maidenhead Branch of the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, having joined in 1940. During the Second World War, she took charge of the local Force’s Canteen. She was awarded the Silver Jubilee Medal in 1977, as a result of her long service to the W.R.V.S. She died, aged 89, in January 1993. Sold together with two WRVS badges, various local press cuttings including her obituary, a contemporary group photograph of the Maidenhead Force’s Canteen and her medal riband bar.
The Incorporated Law Society Boer War Tribute Medal 1899-1902, 51mm, bronze, the obverse featuring the society’s coat-of-arms, ‘The Incorporated Law Society of the United Kingdom 1902’ around, the reverse inscribed ‘Presented by the President of the Society Sir Albert Kaye Rollit, LLD, DCL, MP, and the Vice President, John Edward Gray Hill, Esq., to Solicitors & Articled Clerks who served in the South African Campaign 1899-1902 and who were entertained by the Society at a Banquet in its Hall on December 18th 1902’, unnamed, edge bruise on reverse, some verdigris, very fine £70-£90
The regimentally unique and important ‘West Africa 1898’ D.S.O. group of eleven awarded to Major-General Weir de L. Williams, Hampshire Regiment, a gallant and oft-wounded Channel Islander whose adventurous early career ranged from the North West Frontier of India, through the jungles of West Africa to the South African veldt; during the Great War he landed at Gallipoli from the SS River Clyde and played a prominent role in the bloody fighting at V beach, later holding Brigade and Divisional commands on the battlefields of the Western Front Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, Punjab Frontier 1897-98, Tirah 1897-98 (Lieut. W. de L. Williams 1st Hamp: Regt.); East and West Africa 1887-1900, 1 clasp, 1898 (Capt. W. de L. Williams D.S.O. Royal Niger Constably) renamed; Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 2 clasps, Cape Colony, Paardeberg (Capt. W. de. Le. Williams D.S.O. Hamps Rgt.) official corrections to post-nominal letters and unit; 1914-15 Star (Lt. Col. W. De L. Williams, D.S.O. Hamps R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Maj. Gen. W. De L. Williams); Delhi Durbar 1903, silver; Delhi Durbar 1911, silver; France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre 1914-15, with palm; Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre, A.I.R., mounted court-style; together with a contemporary duplicate India General Service 1895-1902, 2 clasps, this with officially re-engraved naming (Lieut. W. de L. Williams, 1st Bn. Hampshire Regt.), light contact marks, otherwise good very fine and better (12) £4,000-£5,000 --- Provenance: Spink, March 1992, when sold with ‘Niger 1897’ clasp on the renamed East and West Africa medal. C.B. (Military) London Gazette 1 January 1921. C.M.G. London Gazette 1 January 1917: ‘For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field’ D.S.O. London Gazette 30 June 1899:
‘In recognition of services with the Royal Niger Constabulary during the recent operations in the Benin Hinterland, Siama, &c.’ French Legion of Honour London Gazette 21 August 1919. French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 24 February 1916. Roumanian Order of the Crown, Grand Officer London Gazette 20 September 1919. Belgian Order of the Crown and Croix de Guerre London Gazette 24 October 1919. M.I.D. London Gazettes 30 May 1899; 10 September 1901; 5 August 1915; 4 January 1917; 15 May 1917; 11 December 1917; 20 December 1918; and 5 July 1919. Weir de Lancey Williams was born at St Peter Port, Guernsey, on 2 March 1872, son of Lieutenant-General Sir William “Devil” Williams, K.C.B., Royal Artillery. He was educated at Elizabeth College, Guernsey and the United Services College, from which he entered the Royal Military College in 1889 as a Queen’s Cadet. He was commissioned into the Hampshire Regiment in 1891 and was sent to India to join the 1st Battalion. His first opportunity for active service presented itself in 1897, when he obtained an appointment as Assistant Transport Officer to the Second Division of the Tirah Field Force, formed to quell a series of tribal uprisings on the North West Frontier. One of only a handful of members of his Regiment to participate in these operations, during which he was shot through the foot on 11 December 1897, when Afridi tribesmen attempted to overwhelm the baggage train during a march down the Bara Valley. Shipped back to England to recuperate, he lost little time in arranging his next adventure, and in August 1898 headed to West Africa, on attachment to the forces of the Royal Niger Company. The appointment provided plenty of opportunities for action. As part of its efforts to establish control over the lower Niger, the Company conducted numerous expeditions – 63 in all between 1886 and 1899, when its charter was revoked on establishment of the Northern and Southern Nigerian Colonial Protectorates. Few of them involved more than three or four officers and 200 Royal Niger Constabulary troops, but the casualty returns show the risks to have been real, quite apart from the challenges presented by terrain and climate. In October 1898, quite soon after Captain Williams’ arrival, a particularly serious outbreak of fighting flared up around Asaba, a principal station of the Company, 150 miles up the Niger river. Fugitive chiefs fostered a revolt in opposition to the interference of the Company’s officers with sacrificial customs; the mission at Illah was ransacked and an attack made on the Company’s station. The disaffected district was extensive, requiring the despatch of a column of 400 Company troops, with three Maxims and two seven-pounder field pieces. Several fierce engagements were fought, resulting in casualties of eight killed and 34 wounded on the Company’s side. Williams was among the wounded, having commanded a force of 120 men which left Asaba on 2 November to deliver food and ammunition to the garrison at Isele, about 15 miles away. The narrow paths allowed single file as the only formation in which to move, and led through the thickest of forest, drastically reducing the field of view and rendering superior weapons such as the Maxims of little use. En route they met with some resistance but fought their way through and achieved their objective, with the loss of one man. However, by the time they started their return the following day the enemy had concentrated from surrounding districts and they faced some quite desperate fighting. Three miles from a town named Uburu Kiti they found the path blocked and were compelled to cut their way through the bush, under continuous attack. By the time they reached the town eight men had been wounded and ammunition was running short; here they met a strong party of the enemy defending a row of houses. The more open ground allowed the Maxim to be brought into action, but two gunners were killed in doing so, and the gun jammed after half a dozen shots. So, with 50 men, Williams charged the houses and cleared the enemy out. By the end of the day four men had been killed and 29 wounded, Captain Williams being shot in the side. Out of ammunition, and with the prospect of further fighting before reaching Asaba, the column made camp and a runner was sent ahead to ask for assistance. The relief found them after a four-hour march, very ragged, tired and blood-stained from their five-day ordeal. In June 1899 Captain Williams succeeded as commandant of the Royal Niger Company’s troops, in place of Captain H. W. E. Parker, South Wales Borderers, recently killed attempting to impose order in another remote and troublesome part of the territory. It fell to Williams to avenge his brother officer’s death, in leading a punitive expedition of 150 Hausa troops against the Suntai. This band were based about 50 miles south-east of Ibi, on the upper part of the Benue River (a tributary of the Niger), and had for some time been raiding their neighbours, who had appealed to the Company for protection. Marching from Ibi, Williams’ force attacked the town of Suntai, which put up a most determined fight. The town wall was found to be quite unclimbable, and where it was breached the defenders attempted repairs under fire in a very daring manner. The final assault through this breach cost the Company troops five men killed and 25 wounded; when the town fell and the captured chief was brought before him, Williams is said to have expressed his admiration of the plucky defence. Williams’ time with the Royal Niger Constabulary ended in September 1899 on his return to regimental duty, taking with him a D.S.O. in recognition of his services (presented to him by the Queen at Windsor, on 30th November 1899). He...
Three: Sergeant G. F. Morton, Royal Berkshire Regiment Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (6879 Pte. G. F. Morton, 2nd Rl. Berks; Regt); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (394 Sgt. G. F. Morton 4/R. Berks: Regt); Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (George F. Morton.) edge bruise to QSA, contact marks, nearly very fine (3) £200-£240 --- George Frederick Morton, a Plumber from Wootton Bassett, Wiltshire, was born around 1876. He attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment at Reading, Berkshire, on 1 February 1900 and served during the Second Boer War in South Africa from 16 March 1900 to 4 November 1900, before his discharge at his own request on 19 January 1901. He subsequently attested for the 4th Volunteer Battalion, Royal Berkshire Regiment, and in later life served as a Special Constable. Sold together with a quantity of Regimental and local shooting medallions and fobs, some named to the recipient, in silver and bronze, and copy service papers for his service in South Africa.
A Great War D.S.O. group of three awarded to Captain A. Witham, Royal Field Artillery, who was twice Mentioned in Despatches Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. A. Witham.) good very fine (3) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.S.O. London Gazette 11 May 1918; citation published 18 July 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy attack he maintained the fire of his battery throughout the day in close support of the infantry, and finally man-handled his guns for 400 yards to a position whence the teams could hook in and saved all the guns. He showed the greatest coolness and resource.’ M.I.D. London Gazettes 21 May 1918 and 23 December 1918. Alexander Witham was born on 6 February 1880 and served in South Africa during the Boer War (Queen’s Medal with five clasp sand King’s Medal). He was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Field Artillery on 27 September 1914. He was promoted Lieutenant on 9 June 1915, and Captain on 29 March 1918. Twice Mentioned in Despatches, for his gallantry he was awarded the Military Cross (London Gazette 18 February 1918); this was later cancelled and upgraded to the Distinguished Service Order.
The Royal Military College Sandhurst King’s Medal awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Lord Kingsale, D.S.O., Indian Army, late Connaught Rangers, who was five times Mentioned in Despatches King’s Medal, Royal Military College, Sandhurst, 1902, 48mm, gold (56.69g) (Senior Corporal The Hon: Michael William Robert De Courcy), in Morocco leather fitted case of issue, edge nick, about extremely fine £2,000-£2,400 --- Michael William Robert De Courcy, 27th Baron Kingsale, was born on 26 September 1882, the son of the 26th Baron Kingsale, and was educated at Dulwich College and Kelly College, Tavistock, before entering the Royal Military College, Sandhurst in 1901, where he was awarded the King’s Medal, as the Officer Cadet with the highest scores in military, practical and academic studies. Commissioned into the Connaught Rangers, he served during the Tibet campaign of 1903 to 1904 before transferring to the 32nd Sikh Pioneers, Indian Army. He saw further service during the Abor Expedition of 1911 to 1912 (Mentioned in Despatches) and served during the Great War in Mesopotamia, (D.S.O., three times Mentioned in Despatches, and Order of the White Eagle of Serbia 5th class, with Swords). He later served during the Afghanistan Campaign 1919 to 1920 (Mentioned in Despatches), and afterwards during the 1922 Waziristan Campaign. Appointed Lieutenant-Colonel, he served with the 2nd Sikh Pioneers from 1927. He succeeded his father as the 27th Lord Kingsale, and the Premier Baron in the Peerage of Ireland, on 24 January 1931. He died, aged 87, on 7 November 1969.
Rhodesia, General Service Medal (3) (200910 S/Ldr R. Godfrey; 75760 Rfn I.N.C. Cummings; 648890 Pte. D. Lubambo); Rhodesia, Prison Service Medal (9587 Wdr. M. Musafare); South Africa, Police Medal for Combating Terrorism, silver (S172450R Konst M G G Klaasen 1985 01 10); Zimbabwe, Independence Medal 1980 (12224); together with an Africa Service Medal (C300461 H. Smith) some scuffing to naming on first, some edge bruises, otherwise generally very fine (7) £70-90
Commemorative Medal for the Battle of Waterloo, Pewter, ‘Napoleon Le Grand’, Gayrad F, Palmers Museum, London, rough casting on reverse, crack at suspension hole, otherwise very fine £40-£50 --- Opened in November 1815 by a Mr. Palmer, the Waterloo Museum was located at 97 Pall Mall, London. It was one of a number of London establishments targeting public interest in the Battle of Waterloo, earlier that year. Retired soldiers and men who had lost limbs at Waterloo were employed as staff, creating a direct link with the battle and a sense of authenticity. It also drew on the feeling of benevolence towards those wounded during the battle. The public euphoria around the victory at Waterloo positively changed the general view of the military.
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