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Click here to subscribeThe Life and Career of L/Cpl R Pottinger No 63455 of Retford, who served as a lorry driver/mechanic With medal group, comprising Victory Medal, Defence Medal 39-45 Star, Italy Star and Long Service in The Special Constabulary medals, also present are his pay book, release book, testimonial, newspaper cutting of his involvement in the St Nazaire retreat, postcard, driving licence etc A fascinating snapshot of history, worthy of further inspection.
A Collection of Multi National Korean War Medals, to include Medal for Greece with 'Korea' clasp and France with 'Coree' clasp, a British Queen Elizabeth II Korea War Medal, unnamed, China Army Labourers Medal, South Korea War Service Medal, all presented within a perspex fronted wooden display case, 46cm across, 33.5cm high, 6cm deep.
WWI British Medals, Memorial plaque and ephemera - British War Medal and Victory Medal with ribbons awarded to S2445 Private H Wostenholm Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry (K.O.Y.L.I).who was kolled in action 4/11/18 Memorial Plaque or Death Penny to Herbert Wostenholme(note surname misspelt) - medals and plaque in wooden case, plus administrative paperwork sent to the widow of the casualty.
WWII Egyptian Medal For Meritorious Acts (Silver) with Ribbon, certificate, photograph and newspaper cutting in picture frame (46cm x 33cm), plus photographs of recipient Private J. H Wolstenholme. Royal Army Medical Corps(R.A.M.C) who was decorated by King Farouk I of Egypt for his Services To The King following a car accident.
WWII Royal Air Force Interest: items relating to the Military Service of Corporal George Whitney - medal award letter, photograph, 1939/45 Star, Atlantic Star, Defence Medal and Victory Medal, all contained within picture frame. Also medal box, RAF Service book, South African gift tin (1943), RAF button and two cigarette lighters.
Medallions, 1625, Marriage of Charles I & Henrietta Maria, silver 23mm, 1.7gm, holed Fine; 1736, Jernegan’s Lottery, silver 39mm, Fine; 1925 Edward VIII as Prince of Wales, visit to Argentina, 58mm, silver plated, VF; “1965” Churchill, large gilt, boxed; London School Attendance small Silver medal with loop to L. Alcock, very rare; others including medallic fantasy coin issues, some in silver; other silver medals; others (lot)
Medallions, 1937 Straits Settlements, George VI, Coronation, bronze, very rare; 1897 Royal Mint Diamond Jubilee, small silver (19); 1902 Royal Mint coronation, small silver (2); 1911, Royal Mint coronation, small silver (3); 1937 Royal Mint coronation, small silver; 1939 visit to Canada in silver; 1818 Westmoreland political medal mounted as brooch; early French silver jetton (4); other medals including silver (lot)
A collection of ten silver, white metal and bronze presentation medallions, comprising a silver gilt Windsor Centenary Celebrations medallion,51mm dia, a silver medal for the Shropshire & West Midlands Horse Shoeing Competition 1929, 41mm dia, Calgary Agricultural & Industrial Fair white metal medal, awarded for 1st Prize Fox Terrier Bitch 1905, 50mm dia; 2 x Royal Lancashire Agricultural Society, 48mm & 44mm dia, the latter awarded to Weyman & Hitchcock for Portable Engine Oil, 1896; The Poultry Club, 39mm dia; The Royal Horticulture Society medal 1907, 38mm dia; a bronze British Dairy Farmers Association medallion, awarded to Spratt's Patent Ltd for Hearson's All Electric Battery Brooder 1935, 51mm dia; a bronze Canadian Kennel Club medal, 45mm dia; and a bronze British Iris Society Pilkington Award, 9.2cm x 5.6cm, all in presentation cases.
Medaille für tadellosen Dienst in der Polizei, Russland, um 1900 Regierungszeit von Zar Nikolaus II. Silber geprägt, einige Gebrauchsspuren.USA-Los – weitere Infos hierKeywords: Russland, russisch, Russian, Russia, Russe, Russie, Petersburg, Moskau, Moscow, A Russian medal for impeccable service in the police force, circa 1900 Regierungszeit von Zar Nikolaus II. Silber geprägt, einige Gebrauchsspuren.USA lot - more info hereKeywords: Russland, russisch, Russian, Russia, Russe, Russie, Petersburg, Moskau, Moscow,
Ordensschnalle und Eiserne Kreuze eines Teilnehmers der Befreiungskriege 1813 – 1815 Sechsteilige Ordensschnalle mit vier verbleibenden Auszeichnungen: Eisernes Kreuz 1813 2. Klasse als privat beschafftes Schnallenstück in 2/3 Reduktion; preußische Kriegsdenkmünze für Kämpfer 1813 – 1814; Hohenzollern-Denkmünze für Kämpfer 1848 – 1849; goldene Dienstauszeichnung für Offiziere nach 25 Dienstjahren; gelbes Ordensband der Krönungsmedaille Wilhelm I; schwarz-rotes Band des russischen St.-Wladimir Ordens. Rs. eine lange Quernadel. Das Eiserne Kreuz 1813 1. Klasse in konvexer Ausführung als spätere Juweliersanfertigung mit geschwärztem Eisenkern in zweiteiliger, verschraubter Zarge, rs. mit breiter Nadel und Sicherheitsverschluss. Breite 41 mm, Gewicht 16,5 g.Dazu ein Kulmer Kreuz in gleicher Juweliersanfertigung. Eine Schraubmutter fehlt. Breite 42 mm, Gewicht 15 g. In altem, mit rotem Samt und weißer Seide ausgeschlagenen Etui. Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Altersspuren. Sehr seltene Auszeichnungsgruppe. Ein möglicher Träger wäre Graf Carl Askan Verri della Bosia (1790 - 1878, Generalmajor).Provenienz: Familiennachlass Verri della Bosia, von Barth zu Harmating, von Schirnding. An orders clasp and Iron Crosses of a participant in the Wars of Liberation 1813 – 1815 Six-piece orders clasp with four preserved decorations in metal: an Iron Cross 1813 2nd Class as a privately purchased, contemporary 2/3 reduction; a War Commemorative Medal for Combatants 1813 – 1814; a Hohenzollern Commemorative Medal for Combatants 1848 – 1849; a golden Long Service Award Cross 1st Class for Officers for 25 years of service; a yellow ribbon of Wilhelm I coronation medal; a black and red ribbon of a Russian St.-Wladimir order. On the reverse a long vertical pin. Comes with a separate Iron Cross 1813 1st Class, domed version with blackened iron centre, a later jeweler’s (wearer’s) copy, on the reverse an applied plate with vertical snap closure, width 41 mm, weight 16.5 g. Furthermore a Kulm Cross, again as a contemporary jeweler’s copy, one of the fastening nuts missing, width 42 mm, weight 15 g. In an old case lined with red velvet and white silk. Slightly damaged in places, traces of age. A very rare orders collection that might have belonged to Count Carl Askan Verri della Bosia (1790 - 1878, major general).Provenance: Family estate Verri della Bosia, von Barth zu Harmating, von Schirnding.
Vierteilige Ordensschnalle eines Teilnehmers der Venezuela-Blockade 1902 - 1903 EK 2 von 1914, Hamburger Hanseatenkreuz, Kolonial-Denkmünze von 1912 mit Spange "Venezuela 1902/03" und DA 1. Klasse für 20 Jahre der preußischen Landwehr. A four-piece medal bar of a participant of the Venezueala blockade 1902 - 1903 EK 2 von 1914, Hamburger Hanseatenkreuz, Kolonial-Denkmünze von 1912 mit Spange "Venezuela 1902/03" und DA 1. Klasse für 20 Jahre der preußischen Landwehr.
Prinz Alfons von Bayern (1862 - 1933) - sogenannte "Rote" Uniform des Hausritterordens vom Hl. Georg als Großprior des Ordens Schiffhut aus schwarzem Seidenmohair mit weißem Straußenfederbesatz. Silberne Hutagraffe und Bouillonfüllung in den Hutspitzen. Agraffe von einem silbernen Knopf mit Georgskreuz gehalten, darunter das Seidenband in den Farben des Ordens. Weißes Seidenfutter mit der Herstellerbezeichnung "J.N. Würbser, München" und der in Gold eingeprägten Chiffre des Prinzen Alfons. Dazu der lederne Aufbewahrungskoffer mit hellblau-violettem Seidenripsfutter. Hut und Koffer partiell etwas berieben, leicht fleckig, normale Gebrauchs- und Altersspuren. Ein Paar außergewöhnlich schön erhaltene silberne Epauletten (geringfügig gedunkelt), Schieber und Feld silbern bestickt, darauf jeweils drei Rangsterne in der Form eines Georgskreuzes für den Rang der Großprioren und Großkomture, scharlachrotes Futter, silbergestickter Halbmond, Silberbouillons. Dazu ein alter Karton.Uniformfrack aus rotem Tuch, weiße Ärmelaufschläge und Schoßfutter sowie eingeknöpfte Rabatte. 14 silberne Knöpfe mit St. Georgskreuz, jeweils zwei an den Ärmelaufschlägen und sechs an den Schoßtaschenklappen bzw. vier auf den Schoßleisten. Auf der linken Brustseite zwei Ordensschlaufen (Hubertus-HO, Georg-HO) und rechts eine Schlaufe (spanischer HO). Weißes Seidenfutter.Nahezu makellos erhaltenes, farbfrisches Tuch, helle Partien leicht gedunkelt. Lange weiße Tuchhose (partiell leicht fleckig, unauffällig) mit silbernen, rot durchzogenen Lampassen. Dazu die lange schwarze Trauerhose mit schwarzen Knöpfen ("G.Schöllhorn München"). Ein Paar weiße Wildlederhandschuhe und ein Paar weiße Stoffhandschuhe (leicht fleckig). Degen mit gegrateter Klinge, in der oberen Hälfte Ätzdekor auf gebläutem Fond, teilvergoldet, silbernes Degengefäß, Perlmuttgriffschalen, auf dem Stichblatt reliefierte Darstellung St. Georgs mit dem Drachen kämpfend, Klingenlänge 76 cm. Silberportepee mit karmesinroten Durchzügen und gesticktem Ordenskreuz auf dem Schieber. Schwarze Lederscheide mit versilberten Beschlägen. Dazu schwarze Degentasche (kleine oberflächliche Fehlstellen) an textilem Trageband sowie Aufbewahrungshülle aus weißem Waschleder.Prinz Alfons von Bayern wurde am 24.4.1880 - nach dem Erreichen der Volljährigkeit - als Großprior ad honores in den zweithöchsten bayerischen und berühmtesten aller Georgsorden aufgenommen. Die Insignien des Ordens erhielt der Prinz am selben Tag vom Ordens-Großmeister und Oberhaupt des Kgl. Hauses Wittelsbach S. M. König Ludwig II. Die Kette ist im Ordensschatz aufbewahrt. Der Orden existiert als Hausorden des Hauses Wittelsbach bis heute und wird in den Klassen Großprior, Großkomtur, Komtur und Ritter verliehen. Die Ordenskreuze werden vom 8.12. bis 23.4. mit der Jungfrau Maria, in der übrigen Zeit mit dem Heiligen Georg nach außen getragen. Prince Alfons of Bavaria (1862 - 1933) - the so-called "red" uniform of the house knight's order of St. Georg as Grand Prior Bicorn hat of black mohair with white ostrich feather plume. Trimmed with silver bullion, the points with silver bullion fillings. The bullion ornament held by a silver button depicting the Cross of St. George, underneath the silk ribbon in the colours of the order. White silk lining with maker's inscription "J.N. Würbser, München" and the gold embossed cypher of Prince Alfons. Including leather case with light-blue and violet silk rep lining. Hat and case partially somewhat rubbed, slightly spotty with normal signs of use and age.A pair of exceptionally well preserved silver epaulettes (slightly darkened), spine and field silver embroidered, with three stars in the form of the Cross of St. George's for the rank of Grand Prior and Grand Commander, scarlet lining, silver embroidered crescent moon, silver bullions. With old cardboard box.Military tailcoat of red cloth, white cuffs, coattail lining, and buttoned lapels. 14 silver buttons with the Cross of St. George, two each at the cuffs, six at the tailcoat flaps and four on the back of the waist. On the left side of the chest two medal loops (Hubertus-HO, Georg-HO) and on the right one loop (Spanish HO). White silk lining.Nearly impeccably preserved fabric with bright colours, the light sections slightly darkened. Long white trousers (partially slightly spotty, inconspicuous) with broad silver stripe separated by a thin red line. With long mourning trousers with black buttons ("G.Schöllhorn München"). A pair of white suede gloves and a pair of white cloth gloves (slightly spotty). Small-sword with ridged blade, the forte decoratively etched on blued ground, part-gilt silver hilt, mother-of-pearl grips, the hand-guard depicting St. George fighting the dragon, blade length 76 cm. Silver sword knot with carmine red stripes and embroidered order cross on the slide. Black leather scabbard with silver-plated mounts. With black sword bag (small superficial losses) with cloth strap and storage cover of white chamois leather.After reaching legal age, Prince Alfons of Bavaria was inaugurated as honorary Grand Prior to the second highest Bavarian and most famous of all Orders of St. George on 24.4.1880. The prince received the insignia of the order on the same day from the grand master and head of the royal house of Wittelsbach, H.M. King Ludwig II. The collar is kept in the treasury. The order is still existent today as House Order of the House of Wittelsbach and is awarded in the classes of Grand Prior, Grand Commander, Commander, and Knight. The order crosses are worn from 8. December to 23. April with the Virgin Mary facing to the front, and the rest of the year the other way around with St. George at front.
Helvetia-Benigna-Medaille für Damen Runde Silbermedaille mit vs. Helvetia zwischen Kriegsgefangenen, rs. "DAS DANKBARE DEUTSCHLAND ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN WELTKRIEG", Horizontalbroschierung, Feingehaltspunze "990" und Punze "BHM" (= B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim). Durchmesser ca. 34 mm. Verliehen wurde die Medaille ab 1917 an Schweizer und Deutsche, die sich während des Krieges in der Schweiz der deutschen Kriegsgefangenen angenommen hatten. Sehr seltene Medaille. A Helvetia Benigna medal for women Runde Silbermedaille mit vs. Helvetia zwischen Kriegsgefangenen, rs. "DAS DANKBARE DEUTSCHLAND ZUR ERINNERUNG AN DEN WELTKRIEG", Horizontalbroschierung, Feingehaltspunze "990" und Punze "BHM" (= B. H. Mayer, Pforzheim). Durchmesser ca. 34 mm. Verliehen wurde die Medaille ab 1917 an Schweizer und Deutsche, die sich während des Krieges in der Schweiz der deutschen Kriegsgefangenen angenommen hatten. Sehr seltene Medaille.
Maximilian Graf Verri della Bosia (1824 - 1909), Generalkapitän der Leibgarde der Hartschiere - Portraitfoto, Ordensschnalle und Urkunden Schwarzweißes Portraitfoto als Kniestück in Uniform mit angelegtem Ordensschmuck und Säbel, gestempelt vom Hof-Fotografen Baumann, datiert 1902, unter Glas in altem Stellrahmen (Maße 26 x 15 cm) aus vergoldetem Buntmetall. Auf diesem Foto trägt er die hier angebotene Ordensschnalle mit fünf erhaltenen Auszeichnungen in Metall, dabei der Verdienstorden der Bayerischen Krone (nur Ordensband), Ehrenkreuz des Ludwigsordens (nur Ordensband), Eisernes Kreuz 1870, 2. Klasse mit Jubiläumseichenlaub "25", Luitpoldmedaille, Kriegsdenkmünze 1870/71, Feldzugs-Denkzeichen 1866 und Jubiläumsmedaille 1897, rs. ein hellblaues Seidenband mit Stempel der Gebrüder Hemmerle und eine lange Quernadel. Dazu eine Mappe mit den Verleihungsurkunden 3. Klasse des Roten Adlerordens (1861, mit OU Wilhelms I.), 3. Klasse des Preußischen Kronenordens (1861, mit OU Wilhelms I.), Ritterkreuz 1. Klasse des Bayerischen Militär-Verdienstordens (1866), Ritterkreuz des Leopold-Ordens (1868), Komtur des Bayerischen Militär-Verdienstordens (1871), Ritterkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bayerischen Krone (1880), 1. Klasse des Preußischen Kronenordens (1883, mit OU Wilhelms I.), Großkomtur des Bayerischen Militär-Verdienstordens (1886), Großkreuz des Ordens Philipps des Großmütigen (1886), 1. Klasse des Roten Adlerordens (1888, mit OU Wilhelms II.), Ehrenkreuz des Ludwigsordens (1889), Großkreuz des Bayerischen Militär-Verdienstordens (1890), Großkreuz des Roten Adlerordens (1891, mit OU Wilhelms II.), Großkreuz des Friedrichsordens (1892), Großkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bayerischen Krone (1893), Großkreuz des Leopold-Ordens (1893), Orden Stern von Rumänien (1900), Großkreuz zum Hausorden der Wachsamkeit (1901), Großkreuz des Albrechtsordens mit Stern in Gold (1905), Jubiläumsmedaille Luitpold (Besitzzeugnis von 1905) sowie Ehrenkreuz 1. Klasse des Fürstlich Lippischen Hausordens (1906). Teilweise leicht beschädigt, Trage- und Altersspuren. Einzigartiger Nachlass von höchstem Rang.Provenienz: Familiennachlass Verri della Bosia, von Barth zu Harmating, von Schirnding. Count Maximilian Verri della Bosia (1824 - 1909), Captain General of the Hartschier Life Guards - a portrait photo, an orders clasp and documents Knee-length portrait photograph in black and white of Count Bosia wearing a uniform with applied decorations and sabre, stamped by the court photographer Baumann, dated 1902, under glass in an old standing frame (dimensions 26 x 15 cm) of gilt non-ferrous metal. In this photograph he is wearing the orders clasp on offer in this auction with five preserved distinctions in metal, among them the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown (only order ribbon), Honour Cross of the Order of Ludwig (only order ribbon), Iron Cross 1870 2nd Class with Jubilee Oakleaves "25", Luitpold Medal, War Commemorative Medal 1870/71, Campaign Commemorative Award 1866 and Jubilee Medal 1897, on the reverse a light blue silk ribbon with stamp of the Hemmerle brothers and a long vertical pin. Comes with a folder containing the award documents for the Order of the Red Eagle 3rd Class (1861, with original signature of Wilhelm I), Order of the Prussian Crown 3rd Class (1861, with original signature of Wilhelm I), Knight’s Cross 1st Class of the Bavarian Military Merit Order (1866), Knight’s Cross of the Order of Leopold (1868), Commander’s Cross of the Bavarian Military Merit Order (1871), Knight’s Cross of the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown (1880), Order of the Prussian Crown 1st Class (1883, with original signature of Wilhelm I), Grand Commander’s Cross of the Bavarian Military Merit Order (1886), Grand Cross of the Order of Philip the Magnanimous (1886), Order of the Red Eagle 1st Class (1888, with original signature of Wilhelm II), Honour Cross of the Order of Ludwig (1889), Grand Cross of the Bavarian Military Merit Order (1890), Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle (1891, with original signature of Wilhelm II), Grand Cross of the Order of Friedrich (1892), Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown (1893), Grand Cross of the Order of Leopold (1893), Order Star of Romania (1900), Grand Cross of the House Order of Vigilance (1901), Grand Cross of the Order of Albrecht with Star in Gold (1905), Luitpold Jubilee Medal (possession document dated 1905) and Honour Cross 1st Class of the Ducal Lippe House Order (1906). Slightly damaged in places, traces of wear and age. Unique, high-ranking collection.Provenance: Familiennachlass Verri della Bosia, von Barth zu Harmating, von Schirnding.
Konvolut Orden und Papiere I. Weltkrieg. 3 Ausweise mit Foto, die die Zugehörigkeit zum Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 9 und 5 belegt, in den Jahren 1920 - Januar 1923. Papiere Truppenausweis der Reichswehr von 1920/21. (Bei zwei Ausweisen wohl zweite Hälfte abgetrennt. / Medaille "Zur Erinnerung a.d. 1. Manöver nach dem Kriege 1926". Avers: Porträt "Reichspräsident von Hindenburg" in Zivil, Revers: Manöverszene mit Umschrift. Leichtmetall, am Band wie für das Ehrenkreuz der Kriegsteilnehmer. Nicht in: Nimmergut: "Deutsche Orden und Ehrenzeichen 1800 - 1945", Battenberg 2019 verzeichnet. / 2 Orden Österreich-Ungarn, für Kriegsteilnehmer. / Konvolut von Ordensspange, Bänderspange, Frackknopf und Fracknadel für Eisernes Kreuz, Friedrich-August-Medaille und Ehrenkreuz. / Bänderkonvolut / Dreiteilige Bandspange. / Weitere Ordensspange mit Friedrich-August-Medaille und Band für Eisernes Kreuz. / Preußen: "Landwehr Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse", "Treue Dienste Reserve Landwehr", ohne Öse. / "Dem siegreichen Heere 1870, 1871", ohne Öse. / Metallzipfel mit Frauenkopf als Anhänger. / 2 Verleihungsbescheinigungen. / Mechanischer Entfernungsmesser für Karten. Convolute medals and papers I. World War. 3 identity cards with photo, which proves the affiliation to the Infantry Regiment No. 9 and 5, in the years 1920 - January 1923. Papers troop identity card of the Reichswehr of 1920/21. (At two identity cards probably second half detached. / Medal "In memory of the 1st maneuver after the war 1926". Obverse: portrait "Reichspräsident von Hindenburg" in civilian clothes, reverse: maneuver scene with inscription. Light metal, on ribbon as for the War Participants Cross of Honor. Not in: Nimmergut: "German Orders and Decorations 1800 - 1945", Battenberg 2019 listed. / 2 Medals Austria-Hungary, for war participants. / mixed lot of ribbon clasp, ribbon clasp, tails button and tails pin for Iron Cross, Friedrich August Medal and Cross of Honor / mixed lot of ribbons / three piece ribbon clasp / further ribbon clasp with Friedrich August Medal and ribbon for Iron Cross. / Prussia: "Landwehr Dienstauszeichnung II. Klasse", "Treue Dienste Reserve Landwehr", without eyelet / "Dem siegreichen Heere 1870, 1871", without eyelet / Metal pin with woman's head as pendant / 2 award certificates. / Mechanical rangefinder for maps. .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Verdienstorden Fürstentum Reuß. I. Weltkrieg. Silber. Silberne Verdienstmedaille 2. Modell mit Schwertern für militärische Verdienste. Einige Gebrauchsspuren, ohne Band. Orders of Merit Principality of Reuss. I. World War. Silver. Silver Medal of Merit 2nd model with swords for military merit. Some signs of wear, without ribbon. *This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Kriegsauszeichnung Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. Metall. Ø 4 cm. Medaille des Fürstentum Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. "1914", "Verdienste im Krieg". War award Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. Metal. Ø 4 cm. Medal of the Principality of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt. "1914", "Merits in the war". .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Schützen - Medaille - Rudolstadt. 1902. Silber. Ø 3,8 cm. "XII. Thürg. Bezirks-Schiessen Rudolstadt 1.-4. Juni 1902" und Ansicht einer Burganlage. / "Günther Fürst von Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt" mit Hut, nach rechts blickend. Mit Öse. Shooting - Medal - Rudolstadt. 1902. Silver. Ø 3.8 cm. "XII. Thürg. Bezirks-Schiessen Rudolstadt 1-4 June 1902" and view of a castle complex. / "Günther Prince of Schwarzburg-Rudolstadt" with hat, looking to the right. With eyelet. .*This is an automatically generated translation from German by deepl.com and only to be seen as an aid - not a legally binding declaration of lot properties. Please note that we can only guarantee for the correctness of description and condition as provided by the German description.
Spanish School of the 18th century, following models of BARTOLOMÉ ESTEBAN MURILLO."Ferdinand III, The Saint".Oil on canvas, re-drawn.Size: 115 x 90 cm; 123 x 97 cm (frame).This work follows the model of the work painted by Bartolomé Esteban Murillo around 1671, conserved in the Cathedral of Seville, although the one we present here is full-length as opposed to the one in the Cathedral which is half-length. To depict the king, Murillo was inspired by the image of the monarch and the attributes already included in the commemorative medal approved in Rome in 1630, when the priest Bernardo de Toro processed his canonisation on behalf of Philip IV. The ball of the world projects him as Dominus, that is, lord; the sword, the Lobera, with which he conquered Seville - which is where much of his cult was focused - is the word of God that symbolised heroic virtue in the Golden Age, embodying a model of conduct for the knights of the Baroque, well reflected by Calderón de la Barca in his comedies of cloak and sword. However, the breastplate and ermine cloak prefigure God's protection over man.
Stockbook collection of well over 250 stamps, mint and used, the several dozen Downey heads including simple cypher wmks and a couple of missing crowns used, the medal heads including all 9d shades mint (the agates MNH) and 1913 multiple royal cypher ½d mint and both values used, however the main event is the seahorses incl. Waterlow 2/6d shades mint, £1 blue-green used (smudged cancel), DLR 2/6d sepia MNH, 5/- lightly toned gum, 10/- cds used, Bradbury/Wilkinson with good range of 2/6d shades mint and used and very attractive 10/- used, through to PUC £1 mint (usual lightly toned gum) and used with neat cds postmark, plus re-engraved 10/- mint. Quality varies yet the key items are generally highly presentable.
Great War and North West Frontier Medal Group of Three to the Kent Cyclist Battalion, British War and Victory medals, “G-27034 PTE. J. BERRY KENT CYC. BN”, India General Service medal with clasp Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, “G27034 PTE. J BERRY, R. W. KENT R.”John Berry served in the Kent Cyclist Battalion later transferring to the Royal West Kent Regiment for service in the Third Afghan war on the North West Frontier of India
An Interesting Great War and North West Frontier Medal Group of Three 25th (County of London) Cyclist Battalion London Regiment, British War and Victory medals, “742112 PTE. J.E. MASON 25-LOND. R”., India General Service medal GV, with clasp Afghanistan NWF 1919, “742112 DMR. J.E. MASON 1-25 LOND. R.”31-year old John Edward Mason of Woolwich Road, Bexley Heath attested for the 20th (County of London) Battalion (Woolwich & Blackheath) later transferring to the 25th Battalion. He served at home from 23rd October 1914 until 2nd April 1916 and then served in India until his return back home on 11th November 1919.
A Full Entitlement Great War Memorial Plaque to the Durham Light Infantry, Bronze Memorial Plaque named to “SELBY FLECK.”TR5/170462, Selby Fleck from Fifth Avenue, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne was serving with the 52nd (Graduated) Battalion the Durham Light Infantry when he died in Guisborough, Yorkshire on 6th July 1918 aged 18 years. He has no medal index card indicating that he had no overseas service and therefore this plaque is his full entitlement for his war service.Selby Fleck is buried in the Newcastle upon Tyne (Biker & Heaton) Cemetery.
Interesting Geo IV 1822 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword, pipe back blade etched ‘IN FREDERICK FRANKLAND’S HAND I QUELLED THE MUTINY ON BOARD THE HANNAH’, regulation hilt with traces of gilding, folding side guard, quillon missing, copper wire bound grip, in its leather scabbard with copper mounts. Blade 82cms. Good condition, some age wear overall, scabbard leather replaced. Frederick William Frankland, 2nd (Queen’s) Regt, Lieut 1815, entitled to Waterloo medal, Captain 1822, retired on half pay 1826. See Army List 1820.PLEASE SEE AUCTION INFORMATION IN RELATION TO THE SHIPPING OF SWORDS AND BAYONETS BEFORE BIDDING.
Full Entitlement, Great War Memorial Plaque Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment, bronze memorial plaque, “JACK MORDAUNT WALMISLEY”.18 year old Jack Mordaunt Walmisley, from Chipstead, Surrey, was serving with the 53rd (Young Soldier) Battalion, The Queen’s (Royal West Surrey) Regiment when he died of pneumonia on 8th July 1918. He has no medal index card indicating that he had no overseas service and therefore this plaque is his full entitlement for his war service, the Register of Soldiers Effects shows that he had insufficient service to even be eligible for any War Gratuity paymentJack Mordaunt Walmisley now rests in the churchyard at Woodmansterne (St. Peters) Church in Surrey. There are 4 Great War casualties buried here.
A Fine Indian Mutiny Medal to an Ensign in the 43rd (Monmouthshire) Light Infantry, medal without clasp awarded to “ENSIGN G.H.B. YOUNG, 43RD LT INFY”, medal nicely toned with a period miniature medal which has a single defaced clasp attached.Gerald Henry Baird Young was born in Lyneham, Wiltshire in 1839. He became Ensign by purchase on 3rd April 1857. A no clasp medal is confirmed on the roll which also shows he was first engaged in action on 13th August 1858 at Chitriakroto, he retired from the Regiment on 29th March 1861 and is later gazetted as a Lieutenant in the Royal North Gloucestershire Regiment of Militia on 2nd June 1863. In his civilian life he is a Barrister and is recorded as dying on 25th October 1915 in Redcliffe Gardens, London.
RAF Halton Barrington Kennett Trophy Hallmarked Silver Medal, awarded to “A/A HOWIE C.F”, with loose ribbon which has white metal sports events engraved; rectangular WW2 German issue Allied POW identity tag impressed “STALAG XVIIA 153546”; plated identity disc bracelet for “A A MACKENZIE LIEUT R.E. I.W.T CORPS”. POW number 153546 is attributed to 4277217 A Bertram Royal Northumberland Fusiliers.
WW2 1941 Withdrawal from Greece Distinguished Service Cross Medal Group of Six to a Lieutenant Commander Who Survived the Loss of the Destroyer HMS Hereward off the Coast of Crete and was Taken Prisoner of War by the Italian Forces, Distinguished Service Cross GVI, reverse officially dated 1941, Naval General Service medal 1915-62, GVI, with 2 clasps Palestine 1936-1939 and Minesweeping 1945-51, “LT CDR J.E. MAMMATT R.N.”, 1939-45 Star, Atlantic star, Africa star and War medal 1939-45. Medals mounted for wear. Also included with the lot is a copy photo of the recipient in Navy uniform and a leather case with the recipients initials in gilt on the top.Distinguished Service Cross – London Gazette 11th November 1941, For gallantry and distinguished services in operations in Greek waters.John Edward Mammatt, was born in March 1913. He was appointed a Midshipman in January 1931 and was serving as a Lieutenant in the destroyer HMS Hostile on the outbreak of hostilities in 1939. It was whilst serving with HMS Hostile that he saw extensive action off Norway and in the Mediterranean, right up until her mining and loss off Cape Bon on 23 August 1940. HMS Hostile arrived off Norway in March 1940, fresh from patrolling the South Atlantic, and was heavily engaged in the First Battle of Narvik in the following month, initially in a duel with the Roeder, which with HMS Hotspur she left ablaze, and latterly, alongside the HMS Havock, with the HMS Ravenfels, which was destroyed. That done, HMS Hostile escorted the battered HMS Hotspur to safety. The ship was then ordered to the Mediterranean, Serving in Mountbatten’s 5th Destroyer Flotilla, and was present when HMS Kelly was badly damaged by a torpedo on 9th May. Finally, in July, shortly before her demise off Cape Bon, she was present in the action fought off Calabria, known as the battle of Punta Stilo. Mammatt next joined the destroyer H.M.S. Hereward, and was subsequently present in her during the withdrawal from Greece, for which he was awarded his Distinguished Service Cross. HMS Hereward would finally fall victim to Stukas of 111/St.G.2 north of Plaka on 29 May 1941, during the evacuation of the island of Crete. David A. Thomas’ Crete 1941, The Battle at Sea, describes the event,“At 0625 when the force was in the middle of the [Kaso] Strait the Hereward on the port side of the screen came in for the next attack. The first few Stukas were evaded, but another, diving low, let go a stick of bombs, one of which exploded near her foremost funnel. She swung out of line, her speed crippled and she had 450 troops aboard. Admiral Rawlings was now faced with another grim choice, the second only in a few hours: whether to send another destroyer to assist Hereward or whether to abandon her to her fate. To detach another destroyer would invite almost certain destruction, for the main hope of salvation against these aircraft attacks lay in concentration. The fact that the coast of Crete lay only five miles away helped persuade Rawlings to leave the Hereward to her own devices. As the force continued on its way the Hereward was last seen heading slowly for the coast, her guns still engaging enemy aircraft. She was commanded by Lieutenant-Commander W. J. Minn, Cunningham’s Flag Lieutenant in the Hood.’’Hereward was abandoned two miles north of Plaka and all those on board who survived were taken prisoner - but for the intervention of an Italian Red Cross seaplane, which circled over the survivors as they came ashore, two Stukas intent on attacking them may well have increased her casualties. As it transpired, these were already of a dramatic nature, for having departed Heraklion earlier that day with 450 troops, and of course her own complement of around 150 officers and ratings, the Italian naval authorities could only muster a total 229 survivors by the time they issued an official statement. John Edward Mammatt, who was among those taken prisoner, was duly incarcerated in assorted Italian P.O.W. camps at Sulmona, Padula and Gavi, prior to being moved to a Stalag at Spittal in Austria in September 1943. From there he was transported to Stalag IV B at Muhlberg in Germany and thence to Marlag Und Milag Nord, at which latter camp he was liberated at the War’s end. Mammatt, who was advanced to Lieutenant-Commander with seniority from October 1944, received his Distinguished Service Cross at an investiture held on 11 December 1945. He continued to serve in the Royal Navy after the war and was involved in minesweeping operations.
An Attributed WW2 Merchant Navy Distinguished Service Cross Medal Group of Six, Awarded for Bravery on the Ammunition Ship Clan Ferguson During Operation Pedestal, Distinguished Service Cross GVI, reverse officially dated 1943 with hall marks for 1942, privately engraved across the centre of the cross, “2ND OFFR A.H. BLACK ‘CLAN FERGUSON’”, with 1939-45 star, Atlantic Star, Africa star, Burma star and War Medal 1939-45, all un-named as issued. Distinguished Service Cross – London Gazette 30th March 1943, For bravery during the passage of a convoy to Malta.Arthur Huntington Black was born in Burnley on 1st June 1908. He commenced his Merchant Navy career in February 1925 and started his 4-year apprenticeship with the Clan Line in July of the same year.His first war time appointment was as 2nd Mate on Clan Campbell on 17th February 1941. In July 1942 he joined Clan Ferguson as 2nd Mate for what would be a very eventful time as he found himself participating in one of the most important convoys of the war, Operation Pedestal.Operation Pedestal was a British operation to carry supplies to the island of Malta in August 1942. The convoy sailed from Britain on 3rd August 1942 and entered the Mediterranean on the night of 9th/10th August. The convoy comprised 50 ships of which there were 14 merchant vessels. Heavily attacked during the passage only 4 merchant ships, including the famous SS Ohio, managed to reach the Grand Harbour at Malta with over 500 sailors and airmen losing their lives during the course of the convoy.On the 14th August Clan Ferguson was hit by and aerial torpedo just off Zembra island and the resulting explosion was so colossal that all that witnessed it were convince that she had blown up without survivors. With the afterpart of the ship in flames she rapidly settled by the stern. Many of the lifeboats were set on fire but most of the crew got away on rafts with some using their steel helmets as paddles to get away from the burning fuel on the sea.Peter Smith, in his history, Pedestal: the Malta Convoy of August 1942 gives a graphic description of the attack from 2nd Officer A.H. Black:‘I could see the flames coming up from the engine-room skylight and the ship’s side. The hatch covers were blown off Number 4 Hold and 2 landing craft stowed on top were also blown off. Of the ship’s four lifeboats, Number 3 boat was destroyed and all the others, except Number 1 boat, caught fire. Three rafts were got away. There was a violent explosion in Number 5 Hold and the ship appeared to sink about seven minutes after being hit. The oil blazed on the water for 48-hours and petrol cans kept floating to the surface and catching fire as did the oil, causing thick black smoke. In all 64 men got away and were eventually equally divided on the 4 rafts which drifted apart.’Black was on 1 of these rafts and was picked up by the Italians and temporarily interned in Tunisia, returning to the UK later in the year he finished the war as 1st Mate of the Samdon. Post-war he continued his employment with the Clan Line until his early retirement at the age of 42 in 1951.
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