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A Selection of Privately Published Medal Catalogues. A selection of medal catalogues of some of the more important medal collections assembled, comprising Surgeon-Major J. W. Fleming (1871); E. H. Greg (1879); Lieutenant-Colonel the Hon. H. F. Eaton [later Lord Cheylesmore] (1880); Lieutenant-Colonel J. Murray (1882); William E. Gray (1898); A. A. Payne (1911); Lieutenant-Colonel G. L. Palmer (1914); and The Rev. R. A. Fitzpatrick (1972), variously bound, the Fleming catalogue with various line drawings, and the Payne and Palmer catalogues with various plates; a most useful reference, with Eaton and Payne ranking amongst the greatest medal collectors of the 19th Century, generally good condition (8) £140-£180

A Great War 1916 ‘Western Front’ M.M. awarded to Private M. Kiernan, 24th (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1st Tyneside Irish) Military Medal, G.V.R. (24-278 Pte M. Kiernan. 24/Nth’ld Fus:) good fine £200-£240 --- M.M. London Gazette 23 August 1916: ‘For conspicuous gallantry under heavy fire. He went out from the crater on several occasions under most heavy fire to bring his commanding officer (who was seriously wounded, and lying in “No Man’s Land”) to safety, and dress his wounds. On two occasions he had to return as the man he took out with him was killed.’ Michael Kiernan was a native of Hebburn, Northumberland. He enlisted in the 24th (Service) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers (1st Tyneside Irish), 16 October 1915. Kiernan served with the Battalion as part of the 103rd Brigade, 34th Division on the Somme, ‘Attack on La Boisselle (1/7) - advanced from assembly positions in Tara-Usna Line 7.40 am in support of 101st Brigade. Heavy casualties moving forward to British front line and in attack up Sausage Valley. War Diary notes enemy’s intense machine gun fire - few reached objective - 1 officer with handful of men almost reaching Contalmaison but forced to retire to German second line. Relieved from forward area and to Long Valley. Casualties 650. To Henencourt Wood (5/7), Humbercamps (6/7). From Armentières sector entrained at Merville for longeau (26/8). (British Battalions on the Somme, by R. Westlake refers). Kiernan was discharged, as a consequence of receiving a gun shot wound, 18 March 1917 (entitled to a Silver War Badge and a Great War pair).

A Great War 1917 ‘Western Front’ stretcher-bearer’s M.M. group of three awarded Private J. Kenrick, 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment Military Medal, G.V.R. (30666 Pte J. Kenrick. 4/L’Pool: R.) surname partially officially corrected; British War and Victory Medals (30666 Pte. J. Kenrick. L’Pool R.) BWM with official corrections, generally very fine (3) £200-£240 --- M.M. London Gazette 17 December 1917 (when listed as ‘Rennick’). John M. Kenrick served during the Great War with the 4th (Extra Reserve) Battalion, Liverpool Regiment on the Western Front. He was ‘awarded the M.M. for gallantry in the field when attending the wounded under heavy shell fire. He has been in France for 2 years, his wife and children reside at 4 Venice Street, Everton.’ (Daily Express, Liverpool dated 22 December 1917 refers, and also includes a photographic image of recipient)

Family group: A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ stretcher-bearer’s M.M. group of three awarded to Private J. W. Birtwistle, 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers Military Medal, G.V.R. (300028 Pte J. W. Birtwistle. 2/5 Lanc: Fus: - T.F.); British War and Victory Medals (300028 Pte. J. W. Birtwistle. Lan. Fus.) nearly extremely fine Four: Leading Aircraftman A. A. Birtwistle, Royal Air Force 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, in card box of issue addressed to ‘A. A. Birtwistle, Esq, 47 Lane House, Trawden Forest, Colne, Lancs’, extremely fine (7) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 23 February 1918. John Willie Birtwistle was a native of Trawden, Lancashire. He served as a stretcher-bearer during the Great War with the 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers on the Western Front. A. A. Birtwistle was the nephew of the above, and served as a Leading Aircraftman with the Royal Air Force during the Second World War. Sold with the following documentation relating to J. W. Birtwistle: 2 on active service postcards addressed to recipient’s brother, dated 2 August 1917 and 12 December 1917; and Certificate of Transfer to Reserve on Demobilization. With photographic images of J. W. Birtwistle and A. A. Birtwistle both in uniform.

A Great War 1918 ‘Givenchy operations’ M.M. group of five awarded to Private T. W. E. Jones, 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers, for saving the life of a wounded man during a raid, 19-20 June 1918 Military Medal, G.V.R. (242438 Pte T. W. E. Jones. 2/5 Lan: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (242438 Pte. T. W. E. Jones. Lan. Fus.); Defence Medal; Special Constabulary Long Service Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Sergt. W. E. [sic] Jones) mounted for display, very fine (5) £360-£440 --- M.M. London Gazette 21 October 1918. The original recommendation states: ‘For conspicuous gallantry during operations against the enemy at Givenchy on 20 June, 1918. During the withdrawal of the raiding party this man, who was a Company Runner, saw a wounded man in a shell hole and finding he was unable to bring him in unassisted, he returned and having obtained the aid of a Stretcher-Bearer he went back into No Man’s Land and brought the wounded man in, all the time being under heavy machine gun fire.’ Thomas William Ewart Jones was a native of Walton, Liverpool. He was educated at Walton National School, and employed by The Liverpool Tin Cannisters Company. Jones served during the Great War with the 2/5th Battalion, Lancashire Fusiliers on the Western Front. The Regimental History gives the following details about the above raid on Givenchy, 19/20 June 1918: ‘A more elaborate operation was carried out by the 2/5th Battalion (Lieutenant Colonel G. S. Brighten, D.S.O.) shortly before midnight on the 19th June. A force of 100 men, consisting of fifteen sections divided into five parties under Second Lieutenants W. R. Smith, W. Forster, A. Farrow, N. Mahoney and J. Wake, lined up behind a barrage of artillery, machine guns and mortars and advanced on an area which proved to contain five, or more probably seven, German machine guns. Progress was considerably hindered by a large amount of loose wiring lying about in the high grass as well as by machine-gun fire coming from the flanks and some bombs from a trench mortar. Nevertheless, four of the five parties forced an entrance into the enemy’s positions, much fighting taking place with the garrisons. Forster’s party in particular had a hard struggle; for a machine gun was brought into action in the post which was its objective, and he had to rush it with revolver and rifle fire, the team of six Germans being killed. The gun was captured and brought back. At another post, Corporal F. Crossley led his section against a machine gun, killing three of the garrison himself, seizing and carrying back the gun. A number of casualties were inflicted on the enemy and two men were taken prisoner. All the machine guns were put out of action. The raider’s casualties were 1 man killed, 2 officers and 37 other ranks wounded, and 17 men missing believed killed. The Divisional Commander, Major-General H. S. Jeudwine, in a note of congratulations to Lieutenant Colonel Brighten, wrote: “Your fellows showed a fine spirit last night and must have fought like demons.”’ The Battalion were awarded an M.C., D.C.M. and 4 M.M.’s for the action.

A Great War 1918 ‘French theatre’ stretcher-bearer’s M.M. group of three awarded to Private A. Bruce, 6th (Service) Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers, who died of wounds on the Western Front, 2 October 1918, having been shot in the chest the day before at Manhattan Farm near Courtrai Military Medal, G.V.R. (29717 Pte A. Bruce. 6/K.O. Sco: Bord:); British War and Victory Medals (29717 Pte. A. Bruce. K.O. Sco. Bord.); Memorial Plaque (Alexander Bruce) last in card envelope issue with O.H.M.S. envelope addressed to ‘Mrs. C. Bruce, 25 North Street, Fraserburgh’, nearly extremely fine (4) £360-£440 --- M.M. London Gazette 27 June 1918. Alexander Bruce was a native of Fraserburgh, Scotland, and resided with his wife at 25 North Street. He served during the Great War with the 6th (Service) Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borderers on the Western Front. Private Bruce died of wounds received on the Western Front, 2 October 1918. A letter to his widow (included with lot) from an officer of the 6th Battalion gives the following: ‘There are quite a few here who knew your husband well, who were with him when he was wounded, also the man who buried him.... Your husband was hit with a machine gun bullet in the chest, at Manhattan Farm, near the small town of Ledgingham in Belgium. This town is near the large town of Courtrai and is due east of Ypres. When your husband was wounded he was taken to the Casualty Clearing Station and then to No. 28 Field Ambulance which was situated at a White Chateau at Potige near Ypres. Here, he succumbed to his wound on the following day. Your husband was buried in the cemetery at this place. A cross was put on the grave bearing his name and decoration... He was acting as stretcher-bearer and in this capacity he did splendid work in rescuing and relieving those of his comrades who were wounded...’ Private Bruce is buried in the Potijze Chateau Lawn Cemetery, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium. Sold with the following related items and documents: Telegram informing Mrs C. Bruce - recipient’s wife - of the death of recipient; Enclosure for M.M. addressed to widow, and dated 30 May 1919; Letter from Second Lieutenant J. MacGregor to recipient’s widow, dated 11 January 1919; and Slide of photograph of recipient in uniform with his family.

A Great War 1916 ‘French theatre’ stretcher-bearer’s M.M. group of four awarded to Private F. A. Insley, 10th (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment, for repeated gallantry on the Somme in July 1916, and at Grandcourt on the Aisne in October of the same year Military Medal, G.V.R. (18515 Pte F. A. Insley. 10/Worc: R.); 1914-15 Star (18515 Pte F. A. Insley. Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (18515 Pte. F. A. Insley. Worc. R.) worn, good fine (4) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 12 March 1917. Frank A. Insley served during the Great War with the 10th (Service) Battalion, Worcestershire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 19 July 1915 (entitled to Silver War Badge). Insley features in the Huddersfield War Hospital, No. 20, February 1918: ‘A similar ceremony took place at Bradley Gate on D17 December when Private Insley, A Company, 10th Worcestershire Regiment, was awarded the M.M. for good work on the Somme in July, 1916, and devotion to duty in October, 1916, at Grandcourt, on the Aisne. He was presented with the ribbon of the medal at Gezaincourt on New Year’s Day, 1917, by General Plumer. On the night of 26 October when A Company were leaving the trenches on being relieved, the enemy began to shell them very heavily. Six were killed at once and seven wounded. Private Insley, who had already left the trench, immediately turned back and stayed out all the time with the wounded. He was regimental stretcher-bearer, and did excellent work under heavy fire all the time. In congratulating him the Colonel assured him of the great respect and admiration in which he was held by all, and he was loudly cheered by all present...’

A Great War ‘First Day of the Battle of the Somme’ M.M. group of four awarded to Corporal G. Wilson, East Lancashire Regiment, for conspicuous bravery in attending to the wounded at Beaumont Hamel on 1 July 1916, during which time he was also wounded in action Military Medal, G.V.R. (11070 L. Cpl G. Wilson. 1/E. Lanc: R.); 1914-15 Star (11070 Pte. G. Wilson, E. Lan. R.); British War and Victory Medals (11070 Cpl. G. Wilson. E. Lan. R.) edge bruising, nearly very fine (4) £600-£800 --- M.M. London Gazette 21 September 1916. George Wilson was a native of Accrington, Lancashire. He served during the Great War with the 1st Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment in the French theatre of war from 23 November 1914. Wilson was awarded the Military Medal for his conspicuous bravery in attending to the wounded at Beaumont Hamel on the first day of the battle of the Somme, suffering a wound to the knee in the process. On 1 July 1916, the Battalion were serving as part of the 11th Brigade, 4th Division on the Somme and were ‘In attack on Redan Ridge north of Beaumont-Hamel (1/7) - heavy losses soon after leaving assembly positions - War Diary notes line of shell holes in front of German wire held until during the evening to Mailly-Maillet.’ (British Battalions on the Somme, by R. Westlake refers). A newspaper article in which Wilson is pictured in uniform, dated 5 September 1916, gives the following: ‘Lance-Corporal Wilson, whose friends Mr and Mrs R. Hargreaves, live at 3 Hindle Street, Accrington, is another Accrington soldier who has brought honour to himself and the town by winning the Military Medal. Full particulars concerning the brave deed for which the brave soldier won his decoration are not yet to hand, though in a letter received from him by Mr and Mrs Hargreaves, Lance Corporal Wilson modestly states that it was for ‘gallant conduct in the field.’ Lance-Corporal Wilson was wounded in the knee when performing the brilliant piece of work on July 1st. He had been in the Army for some time when the war was declared and was straightaway drafted to France along with his regiment the 1st East Lancashires. He had been in some very severe battles. Previous to enlisting he was a moulder.’ (Copy included with lot).

A Great War 1916 ‘French theatre’ M.M. group of four awarded to Bandsman, later Lance Corporal, G. Williams, 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment, who was killed in action on the Somme, 21 August 1916 Military Medal, G.V.R. (7131 L. Cpl G. Williams. 2/Welsh R.); 1914 Star (7131 Bndsmn: G. Williams. 2/Welsh R.); British War and Victory Medals (7131 Pte. G. T. Williams. Welsh R.) good very fine (4) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 1 September 1916. Gwilym T. Williams was born in Merthyr, Glamorgan. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Welsh Regiment in the French theatre of war from 13 August 1914. Lance Corporal Williams was killed in action on the Western Front, 21 August 1916. On the latter date the Battalion were serving as part of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division on the Somme. Lance Corporal Williams is buried in the Caterpillar Valley Cemetery, Longueval, Somme. Sold with a group photograph of the band including recipient.

A Great War 1918 ‘Western Front’ M.M. and Croix de Guerre group of five awarded to Private C. J. Clark, 11th (Service) Battalion, Essex Regiment, late Northamptonshire Regiment Military Medal, G.V.R. (42447 Pte G. J. Clark. 11/Essex R.); British War and Victory Medals, with loose M.I.D. oak leaves (48722 Pte. C. J. Clark. North’n. R.); Defence Medal; France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, reverse dated 1914-1918, with silver star on riband, generally nearly very fine (5) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 7 October 1918. France, Croix de Guerre London Gazette 6 November 1918: ‘For serving his Lewis Gun and later acting as Stretcher-Bearer, in conjunction with the French on the Dickiebusch Sector, on May 28th, 1918.’ M.I.D. unconfirmed. Charles John Clark was a native of Watford. He initially served during the Great War with the Northamptonshire Regiment, prior to transferring to the 11th Battalion, Essex Regiment. Sold with a Silver-plated presentation cup, inscribed ‘Tptr C. J. Clark, M.M., 343 Baty., 86 Bde., R.F.A. (T.F.), Presented by O.C. 86 Bde for Best Turn Out Other Ranks Shorncliffe 9.9.21.’;Essex and Northamptonshire Regimental cap badges; Church Lads Brigade Medal, with 1915 clasp; the recipient’s riband bar; two photographs of recipient in uniform; and Brigade Commander’s Commendation for the award of the Croix de Guerre, dated 1 June 1918.

A Great War 1916 ‘French theatre’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private R. R. Jones, 18th (Service) Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps (Arts and Crafts) Military Medal, G.V.R. (C-6034 Pte R. R. Jones. 18/K.R.R.C.) edge additionally engraved ‘July 12th 1916.’ after naming details; British War and Victory Medals (6034 Pte. R. R. Jones. K.R.R.C.) cleaned, nearly very fine (3) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 23 August 1916. Reginald R. ‘Babs’ Jones was a native of Biggleswade, and served with the 18th (Service) Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps (Arts and Crafts) on the Western Front. His act of gallantry is described thus in a local Biggleswade paper of the time: ‘Private Reginald R. Jones of the Rifle Brigade [sic] has been awarded the Military Medal for his bravery in the field on July 6th. On that occasion, although exposed to a perfect hail of shells from the German batteries, he brought in from ‘No Man’s Land’ no less than seven of his comrades who had been wounded, with some 50 others of ‘A’ Company, in one of the big struggles which formed a part of the great advance of the Allied Forces on the Western Front during that period. Private Jones is the eldest son of Mr Walter Jones of Romford, formerly chief goods clerk at Biggleswade Station, and his grandfather, Mr T. C. Jones of Alexandra Villa, formerly Station Master of Biggleswade... Private Jones, M.M., is still but a boy in years for he has not yet reached his eighteenth birthday. The youngest of the regiment, he is familiarly known among his comrades as ‘Babs’. He enlisted in the eighteenth Battalion of the Rifle Brigade [sic] soon after the outbreak of the war and has spent many months on the Western Front. According to the testimony of some of the senior non-commissioned officers of the regiment this is not the first time that this heroic lad has displayed great courage during periods of great danger.... Since the above period, Private Jones has again displayed heroism, and he has received from the General Officer Commanding the Brigade card stating the General’s recognition and appreciation of the gallantry of Private Jones on July 12th, when he crossed ‘No Man’s Land’ on three occasions under shell fire towing wounded comrades.’ Sold with small leather scrapbook containing newspaper cuttings, some relating to recipient including photographic image of him in uniform; photographic images of recipient in later life.

German Second World War Miniature Lapel Pins. Comprising two Mothers Cross miniatures, one in gold, one in bronze, both with their lady’s lapel bow riband. Infantry Assault Badge in silver. General Assault Badge in silver. Wound Badge in black. DRL Sports Badge. Blockade Breaker. Lapland Shield. National Faithful Service Medal. SA Sports award. Luftwaffe Observers Badge. Hitler Youth Proficiency pin, generally good condition (12) £100-£140

A Great War ‘Salonika operations’ M.M. and French Medal of Honour group of five awarded to Bandsman, Later Lance Corporal, F. J. Harbird, 1st Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment Military Medal, G.V.R. (7681 Bndsmn: F. J. Harbird. 1/Y. & L.R.); 1914-15 Star (7681 L. Cpl. F. J. Harbird. York & Lanc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (7681 Pte. F. J. Harbird. Y. & L.R.); France, Third Republic, Medal of Honour with Swords, bronze, reverse engraved, ‘L/C F. Harbird 1st Y&L. Regt’, generally very fine (5) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 28 February 1918. France, Medal of Honour with Swords, bronze London Gazette 21 July 1919. Frederick John Harbird was a native of Dover, and one of three brothers to served in the armed forces during the Great War. Harbird enlisted as a Boy in the 1st Batttalion, York and Lancaster Regiment in 1904, and served as a Bandsman in India from December 1910. Harbird served with the Battalion during the Great War in the French theatre of war from 17 January 1915. He moved with the Battalion to serve in Salonika from October of the same year. Sold with photographic image of recipient in uniform.

A Great War 1917 ‘Passchendaele’ M.M. group of four awarded Private T. H. Stirling, 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders Military Medal, G.V.R. (S-4519 Pte T. H. Stirling. 2/Sea: Hdrs); 1914-15 Star (S-4519 Pte T. H. Stirling. Sea: Highrs); British War and Victory Medals (S-4519 Pte. T. H. Stirling. Sea. Highrs) suspension claw loose on BWM, otherwise generally very or better (4) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 28 January 1918: ‘In the attack made by the Battalion East of Langemarck on 4th October 1917, this man acted as runner to his platoon commander. When the latter was wounded he dragged him into a shell hole where two wounded men were lying. A shell burst beside them killing the two wounded men and again wounding the officer. Private Stirling remained with his officer and dressed his wounds. He then obtained a stretcher and made four German prisoners carry him to the dressing station.’ Thomas Hewitt Stirling was born in Dunblane, Scotland in December 1891. He served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Seaforth Highlanders in the French theatre of war from 10 May 1915. Stirling died in Oldbury, Worcestershire in October 1964.

German Second World War Mixed Insignia. Comprising a 21mm NSDAP Party badge, good enamels, RZM marked M1/90; the painted version of the Party badge, marked RZM M1/108; an Entry into Czechoslovakia Medal with riband; a 1939 War Medal with riband; a slightly corroded War Service Cross Second Class with swords; and a driver’s qualification badge in silver, in its original packet, titled to the exterior of the packet and maker marked Rudolf Souval on the reverse side, with its backing plate, generally good condition (6) £80-£100

German Great War and Second War Awards. Comprising a Great War Iron Cross, Second Class; a Third Reich Entry into Czechoslovakia Medal; a Spanish Volunteers in Russia award; a Spanish Volunteers Medal; an Eastern Peoples Award Second Class without swords; and an unusual individually numbered 1926 entry pass for the Luftwaffe Werkstadt in Peschke, hook missing from the tinny type fixing pin, generally good condition (6) £80-£100

German Second World War Awards. Comprising a Mothers Cross in silver, slight chipping to the enamel; an unusual possibly post war Lapland Shield; a National Faithful Service 40 Year Long Service Medal, gilt and enamel; a West Wall Medal, in its original packet with riband; a nice condition 1941-44 German Finnish badge, excellent undamaged enamels, with its original disc back; a Wound Badge in black, stamped construction, mint with all paint finish remaining; and a Spanish Volunteers in Russia Medal, generally good condition (7) £120-£160

A Great War 1916 ‘French theatre’ M.M. group of four awarded to Sergeant A. Noble, 1/19th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (St. Pancras) Military Medal, G.V.R. (1915 Cpl A. Noble. 1/19. Lond: R.); 1914-15 Star (1915, Pte. A. Noble, 19-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (1915 Sjt. A. Noble. 19-Lond. R.); Memorial Plaque (Albert Noble) with small drill holes at 6 and 12 o’clock, with Imperial Service Badge, good very fine (5) £400-£500 --- M.M. London Gazette 16 November 1916. Albert Henry Francis Noble was born in Holborn, London in October 1892. He served during the Great War with the 1/19th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (St. Pancras) in the French theatre of war from 10 March 1915. Noble advanced to Sergeant, and was killed in action on the Western Front, 2 October 1916. On the latter date the Battalion were serving as part of the 141st Brigade, 47th (2nd London) Division on the Somme, ‘Attack on Eaucourt l’Abbaye (1/10) - leading waves held up by machine gun fire in front of German trenches and waited in shell holes for arrival of tanks. Later advanced through village to Le Barque Road. Relieved midnight (4/10) and to the Quadrangle.’ (British Battalions on the Somme, by R. Westlake refers). Sergeant Noble is buried in Warlencourt Cemetery, Pas de Calais, France. Sold with photographic images of recipient in uniform.

German Second World War Lapel Pins and Membership Badges. Comprising a 32mm diameter very finely enamelled Free Sisters medal in red, white and silver enamels, Ges Gesch marked on the reverse side with pin fixing. 18mm painted DAF badge in black, white and red, pin fixing, no markings. DAF lapel pin badge, central swastika with cog wheel with lapel pin fixing. Colonial Bund enamel badge, very fine red, white, black and silver enamels, Ges Gesch and maker’s mark. Veterans Association red, black and silver enamels with 40 year tablet below also in enamels with gilt wreath, pin fixing, marked Ges Gesch on the reverse. Children’s Organisation 18mm diameter, white, silver and red enamels, RZM marked on the reverse with tinny type fixing. German Mothers Association, celluloid centre with brass surround, lapel pin fixing, fully maker marked on the reverse. Auxiliary Workers of the Armed Forces large 33mm diameter eagle with pin fixing. Hitler Youth award, dull grey, 1943 dated with pin fixing missing. Luftwaffe Engineers lapel badge, swastika with cog wheel surround below Luftwaffe eagle, lapel pin fixing, generally good condition (10) £160-£200

The highly emotive and unique Second War D.S.O., D.S.C., and Posthumous Albert Medal group of eight awarded to Commander W. R. Marshall-A’Deane, Royal Navy, whose distinguished command of the destroyer H.M.S. Greyhound came to a sudden end when she was bombed and sunk by German aircraft during the battle of Crete in May 1941 when he was amongst the survivors picked up by H.M.S. Kandahar; later in the day H.M.S. Fiji was sunk and Kandahar again went to the rescue. ‘Commander Marshall-A’Deane, despite the ordeal he had already been through that day, dived overboard in the gathering darkness to rescue the men in the water. He was not seen again. This was the last proof of his great gallantry.’ Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of lower suspension officially dated 1941, with integral top ribbon bar; Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated 1940 and hallmarked London 1940; Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life at Sea, the reverse officially inscribed ‘Awarded by the King to Commander Walter Roger Marshall-A’Deane, R.N. H.M.S. Greyhound for gallantry in trying to save life when H.M.S. Fiji was sunk, 22nd May, 1941.’; 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Africa Star; War Medal 1939-45; Jubilee 1935, these last five unnamed as issued, the first with enamel flake to one reverse arm, all with old lacquer and with some underlying discolouration, otherwise good very fine (8) £20,000-£30,000 --- D.S.C. London Gazette 11 July 1940: ‘For good services in the Royal Navy since the outbreak of War:- Commander, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Greyhound.’ D.S.O. London Gazette 8 July 1941: ‘For courage and skill in a successful attack on an Italian Submarine [Anfitrite]:- Commander, D.S.C., Royal Navy, H.M.S. Greyhound.’ An additional announcement in the London Gazette of 16 February 1943, stated ‘Appointment to date 21st May, 1941.’ Albert Medal (Posthumous) London Gazette 4 November 1941: ‘Commander Walter Roger Marshall-A’Deane, D.S.O., D.S.C., Royal Navy. When his ship, H.M.S. Greyhound, was bombed and sunk, Commander Marshall-A’Deane was among survivors picked up by H.M.S. Kandahar. Later in the day H.M.S. Fiji was sunk and H.M.S. Kandahar again went to the rescue. Commander Marshall-A’Deane, despite the ordeal he had already been through that day, dived overboard in the gathering darkness to rescue the men in the water. He was not seen again. This was the last proof of his great gallantry. Commander Marshall-A’Deane had already in this war been appointed Companion of the Distinguished Service Order, won the Distinguished Service Cross, and twice been mentioned in despatches.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 16 August 1940: ‘Commander, Royal Navy, H.M.S. Greyhound’ (Dunkirk). M.I.D. London Gazette 29 July 1941: ‘Commander, D.S.O., D.S.C., Royal Navy, H.M.S. Greyhound’ (Battle of Cape Matapan). Walter Roger Marshall-A’Deane was born at Keswick, Cumberland on 14 May 1902. He was the younger son of Mr Richard Marshall, originally of Enholmes, Panington, East Yorkshire, and Mrs Gertrude Ellen Marshall, originally of Geraldine, New Zealand. He entered the service of the Royal Navy under his original surname of Marshall during the First World War and entered Osborne Royal Naval College on 15 January 1916; Midshipman, September 1919; Acting Sub-Lieutenant, 15 January 1922; Sub-Lieutenant, 15 September 1922; Lieutenant, 15 August 1924; Lieutenant-Commander, 15 August 1932; Commander, 30 June 1939. Following his marriage in 1926 in New Zealand to Miss Margaret Hamilton A'Deane, the then Lieutenant Roger Marshall added the maiden name of his bride to his own family name and henceforth was known by the family name Marshall-A'Deane. The couple had met in New Zealand when Lieutenant Marshall and Lieutenant Laurence Tollemache, who were both officers from H.M.S. Dunedin, and attachés to Lord Jellicoe, Commander in Chief of the Royal Navy. With Jellicoe, these two officers were regular visitors to the A'Deane family home of Ashcott, Takapau, Hawke's Bay on New Zealand's North Island. On the same day that Lieutenant Marshall married Margaret A'Deane, Lieutenant Tollemache married Margaret's sister, Violet, in a double marriage ceremony. Lieutenant Tollemache also went on to become a Commander in the Royal Navy and served in WW2, where he had the misfortune to be taken prisoner by the Japanese at Singapore in 1942. On 5 July 1939, shortly before the outbreak of war, Marshall-A'Deane was appointed commanding officer of the G Class destroyer H.M.S. Greyhound (Pennant No H05) which was transferred to the Western Approaches Command at Plymouth in October. On 12 November 1939, she collided with her sister ship, Gipsy en-route to Harwich, and her new assignment with the 22nd Destroyer Flotilla, but she was only slightly damaged, and her repairs were completed two days later. The ship rescued survivors on 18 November from the ocean liner S.S. Simon Bolivar, which had struck a mine, and from S.S. Torchbearer the following day. Greyhound began escorting coastal convoys on 5 December when she was transferred back to the 1st Destroyer Flotilla. On 14 January she captured the German blockade runner Phaedra in the North Sea. The ship was refitted between 16 February and 18 March, 1940, and later reassigned to the Home Fleet. On 5 April Greyhound escorted the battle cruiser Renown as she covered the minelayers preparing to implement Operation Wilfred, an operation to lay mines in the Vestfjord to prevent the transport of Swedish iron ore from Narvik to Germany. The ship was present during, but played no part in, Renown's brief engagement with the German battleships Scharnhorst and Gneisenau on 9 April. Greyhound remained in the Vestfjord when the five ships of the 2nd Destroyer Flotilla sailed into the Ofotfjord on 10 April to engage the German ships that had transported the invasion force to Narvik. She covered the withdrawal of the three surviving destroyers later that day. Greyhound was damaged by German bombers at Scapa Flow on 18 April and was repaired at Gravesend, Kent, between 22 April and 19 May. During the Siege of Calais, Greyhound and her sister ship Grafton provided naval gunfire support for the 30th Motor Brigade on 25 and 26 May. On 28 and 29 May she evacuated 1,360 men from Dunkirk before she was damaged by German bombers. She was towed out of the harbour by the Polish destroyer O.R.P. BÅ‚yskawica and taken to the relative safety of Dover with her compliment of rescued soldiers. After her repairs were completed at Chatham Dockyard on 17 June, Greyhound rejoined her flotilla at Dover. On 30 July the ship, and her sister ship Gallant, escorted the aircraft carrier Argus to Gibraltar and Greyhound was assigned to the 13th Destroyer Flotilla based there. The ship participated in Operations Hats at the end of August when the British reinforced the Mediterranean Fleet. During the battle of Dakar on 23 September, Greyhound, together with the destroyer Fury, and the Australian heavy cruiser H.M.A.S. Australia engaged the Vichy French destroyer L'Audacieux which was set on fire and forced to beach itself. The ship escorted the battleship Barham and the cruisers Berwick and Glasgow during Operation Coat in early November as they joined the Mediterranean Fleet. Greyhound herself was transferred to the 14th Destroyer Flotilla in Alexandria, where she participated in the inconclusive Battle of Cape Spartivento on 27 November during Operation Collar. Greyhound participated in Operation Excess in January 1941 and then sank the Italian submarine Neghelli on 19 January while escorting a convoy to Piraeus...

A Great War 1917 ‘Passchendaele’ M.M. group of three awarded to Private T. Dickson, 7th (1st British Columbia) Battalion, Canadian Infantry Military Medal, G.V.R. (180608 Pte T. Dickson. 7/Can: Inf:) contact marks over ‘D’ of surname; British War and Victory Medals (180608 Pte. T. Dickson. 7-Can. Inf.) generally very fine or better (3) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 13 March 1918. The original recommendation states: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at Passchendaele Nov. 10th and 11th 1917. As a Company stretcher-bearer he worked for two days and nights with untiring energy, dressing and getting out the wounded, though under continuous heavy fire. By his determination and endurance he undoubtedly saved many lives.’ Thomas Dickson was born in Govan, Glasgow in March 1887. He enlisted in the 7th Battalion, Canadian Infantry at Victoria, 1 December 1915. Dickson was discharged in Vancouver, 21 March 1919.

A Great War 1916 ‘Western Front’ M.M. group of four awarded to Company Sergeant Major, later Lieutenant, K. C. McIntyre, 24th Battalion (Victoria Rifles), Canadian Expeditionary Force, who was twice wounded during the conflict Military Medal, G.V.R. (65696 Sjt: K. C. McIntyre. 24/Can: I.B.); 1914-15 Star (65696 Sjt K. C. McIntyre. 24/Can: Infy.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. K. C. McIntyre.) mounted for display, very fine (4) £300-£400 --- M.M. London Gazette 11 October 1916. Kenneth Cameron McIntyre was born in Chatham, Kent in December 1891. He was the son of Honorary Captain and Quartermaster A. H. C. McIntyre, who had served with the Royal Engineers during the Zulu War. McIntyre served during the Great War with the 24th Battalion (Victoria Rifles), Canadian Expeditionary Force on the Western Front. He was awarded the M.M. for his gallantry at St. Eloi in 1916. On 10 April, McIntyre and another soldier remained in an isolated frontline trench in spite of intense shelling in order to attend to the wounded. They later carried those still living to the aid post, all the while under continuous fire from the enemy. McIntyre was wounded later in 1916, and posted to the 2nd Western Front Military Hospital in Manchester. After postings to the 23rd (Reserve) Battalion and the 1st Battalion, Quebec Regiment, McIntyre returned to his old battalion having advanced to Company Sergeant Major in December 1917. He was commissioned Temporary Lieutenant in the Quebec Regiment in August 1918, returning to the 24th Battalion the following month. McIntyre received a bullet wound to the right thigh, and was recuperating in the Etaples Military Hospital when the Armistice was signed. He relinquished his commission in May 1919.

A Great War 1916 ‘Mouquet Farm, Somme’ stretcher-bearer’s M.M. awarded to Private A. H. Davis, 13th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force Military Medal, G.V.R. (2350 Pte A. H. Davis. 13/Aust: Inf:) light contact marks, therefore nearly very fine £500-£700 --- M.M. London Gazette 9 December 1916. The original recommendation states: ‘A Regimental Stretcher-Bearer. During the attack near Mouquet Farm on night 29/30th August, he took charge of a party of 20 wounded men and conducted from the Regimental Aid Post to the 13th Field Ambulance. On return he went to assist in bringing wounded from another part of the line to Aid Post, traversing a most dangerous trench in the process. Although nearly dead beat he was one of the first to volunteer to take another wounded man back to the Ambulance Station. He is always the first to volunteer for hard dangerous work.’ Albert Henry Davis was born in Wanganin, New Zealand. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force at Liverpool, New South Wales, 28 May 1915. Davis served with the 13th Australian Infantry Battalion in the French theatre of war, and distinguished himself during the attack on Mouquet Farm, Somme, 29/30 August 1916.

The outstanding ‘1916 Pozieres Ridge, Somme’ M.M. awarded to Armourer-Sergeant, later Captain, G. Harry, 26th Australian Infantry Battalion, originally recommended for the D.C.M. for this action, he was later commissioned and appointed Intelligence Officer Attached 7th A.I. Brigade H.Q. A veteran of Gallipoli, Harry went on to be awarded a Military Cross for The Battle of Menin Road, Ypres, 1917, a Bar to His M.C. for The Battle of Amiens, August 1918, and was wounded in action - 9 October 1917 and 1 September 1918 Military Medal, G.V.R. (634 Ar: Sjt: G. Harry. 26/Aust: Inf: Bn:) light contact marks, otherwise good very fine £1,400-£1,800 --- M.C. London Gazette 1 January 1918. The original recommendation states: ‘Lieut. Harry as Intelligence Officer of the 7th A.I. Brigade during eight days prior to the attack on 20.9.17 on Westhoek Ridge, was occupied reconnoitring the front over which the attack was to be made, and in noting the enemy barrages. This work entailed being constantly under heavy enemy shell fire almost continuously. His courage and devotion to duty cannot be too highly spoken of. As a result of his plucky and clever reconnaissance, Battalions were assembled for the attack in forward positions where they were immune from hostile shelling, and up to the time of their actually taking part in the assault, these Battalions suffered no casualties. It is certain that but for this reconnaissance, many casualties would have occurred during the assembly of these Battalions while they waited to go over.’ M.C. Second Award Bar London Gazette 7 November 1918. The original recommendation states: ‘During the operations on the 11th August 1918, South of Framerville, near Amiens, the situation on the right flank was very obscure. Lieut. Harry went forward right out into the gap between the Right Battalion of this Brigade and the Left Battalion of the neighbouring Division, under heavy machine gun and rifle fire. In spite of the enemy barrage, he proceeded to within 100 yards of the Hun posts, and though his clothing was pierced by enemy weapons fire, he went on and obtained information required. He showed remarkable courage and determination.’ M.M. London Gazette 21 September 1916. The original recommendation (for a D.C.M.) states: ‘Previous to the attack on the 4th August 1916, Sergeant Harry although a non-combatant put in a strong plea to take part in the attack. The O.C. Battalion Dump became a casualty on the way up and Sergeant Harry took over his job. Despite the fact that he was once completely buried and later was severely shaken by a high explosive shell he stuck to his job gamely for the 50 hours during which his Battalion occupied the trenches. He personally acted as guide for carrying parties across the open from the dump to the captured trenches on many occasions at great personal risk. In all his duties in the attack on Pozieres Ridge he showed great courage and control.’ Gilbert Harry, by trade a Gunsmith was a native of South Brisbane, Queensland. He enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force, 13 May 1915, and served with the Australian Ordnance in Gallipoli from 16 September 1915. Harry transferred to 26th Infantry Battalion A.I.F., and served with them in the French theatre of war from August 1916. He distinguished himself in particular on the Somme during the attack by ANZAC forces on Pozieres Ridge, 4th-6th August 1916 (see D.C.M. Recommendation): ‘The assembly of the assaulting troops on the evening of the 4th was not accomplished without considerable confusion and loss, for the German artillery fire was heavy on communication trenches and "jumping-off" positions. All difficulties, however, were overcome by the determination and energy of subordinate leaders, and, for the most part, the leading waves moved forward punctually at 9.15pm in order to get close to the barrage before it lifted. South-east of Bapaume road Br.-General W. Holmes’s 5th (N.S.W.) Brigade attacked with the 20th Battalion on the right and the 18th on the left. Here O.G.1 was captured easily, but hand to hand fighting occurred before O.G.2 fell to the third and fourth waves of the assault. This trench was so badly damaged by the British bombardment that it was not easily recognised, and some of the more ardent spirits ran into the British barrage as they pushed forward beyond. Consolidation began promptly, Lewis-gun posts being established along the site of O.G.2. On the right, the 20th blocked the entrance to Torr Trench and formed a defensive flank for the attack of the 68th Brigade (left of the Fourth Army) on Torr Trench had failed. Between the Bapaume road and the track leading to Courcelette, the 7th Brigade (Br.-General J. Paton) employed three battalions: from right to left, the 27th (South Australia), 25th (Queensland) and 26th (Queensland and Tasmania), the 22nd Battalion of the 6th (Victoria) Brigade forming the extreme left of the frontal attack. Here, as elsewhere, the foremost infantry reached O.G.1 on the heels of the barrage, finding the German wire no obstacle; but the third and fourth waves were caught in the hostile protective barrage, and suffered considerable loss. There was some loss of direction in the advance, so that the O.G. line between the Bapaume road and "The Elbow" were assaulted by only three companies of the 27th Battalion, the other battalions crowding to the left. Nevertheless, O.G.1 was everywhere occupied without much trouble, and the attack swept on to O.G.2. Near the road on the right this trench had been obliterated and was not occupied by the 27th Battalion; neither was the site of the windmill, also included in the objective of the 7th Brigade. Farther to the left the Australians caught the German machine gunners before they could open fire, many of the defenders being bombed in their dug-outs, and after some sharp fighting most of O.G. 2 fell into Australian hands. German dead, grim testimony to the effective fire of the British artillery, lay in hundreds about and beyond the captured trenches. The main task of the infantry had been accomplished in less than an hour. On the left flank, however, the prevailing wind was unfavourable for smoke, and a detachment of the 23rd Battalion (6th Brigade), which was to link up with the O.G. lines along the Courcelette track, was checked by fire of a machine gun from the north. It was not until late on the 5th August, after this machine gun had been captured, that the left flank was made secure. Patrols had pushed forward in the darkness, the British barrage ceasing at midnight for a time to facilitate reconnaissance. Consolidation began under a fierce hostile bombardment. The intention was to hold the captured position by Vickers and Lewis-gun posts and a small infantry garrison; but the inevitable German counter-attack developed before the preparations were completed. About 4 am on the 5th the 7th Brigade saw lines of Germans advancing up the slopes from Courcelette; the fire of the machine guns took heavy toll of them, and some came forward to surrender. Those who sought cover in shell-holes were bombed by Stokes mortars. The 27th Battalion, assisted by the 28th (W. Australia), then pushed forward and dug in round the windmill and on the O.G. 2 position near the Bapaumes road. On the right flank of the 26th Battalion, north of the Elbow, about one hundred Germans tried to bomb their way in shortly before 5 am. They were driven off by Lewis-gun fire, leaving ten prisoners behind - the Australians had now captured more than five hundred Germans.’ (Official History of the War, Military Operations, France and Belgium, The Imperial War Museum, refers). The Australians had successfully captured the crest of the Pozieres Ridge and they received the congratula...

The Punniar and Sutlej pair awarded to Lieutenant and Adjutant E. C. Mullen, 50th Regiment, who was severely wounded by a musket ball in the leg at the battle of Ferozeshuhur on 22 December 1845 Punniar Star 1843 (Lieutt. E. C. Mullen 50th Queen’s Own Regt.) reverse with original screw posts but brass hook now replaced with adapted metal plate and pin fitting; Sutlej 1845-46, for Moodkee 1845, 1 clasp, Ferozeshuhur (Adjt. Lieut. E: C: Mullen 50th Regt.) fitted with silver ribbon brooch, dark toned, good very fine (2) £1,600-£2,000 --- Edward Cowell Mullen was born in 1818, the younger son of Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Mullen, K.H., 1st Foot. He was first commissioned as an Ensign in the 1st Foot on 26 August 1838. He transferred upon promotion to Lieutenant to the 31st Foot on 17 July 1840, transferred again as Lieutenant to the 50th Foot on 18 June 1841, becoming Adjutant of that regiment on 5 July 1845. In November 1843, the 50th Regiment commenced the march to join the Army of Exercise in the Gwalior campaign and took part in the action at Punniar on 29 December 1843 (Bronze Star). He subsequently took part in the campaign on the Sutlej, including the actions at Moodkee on 18 December, and Ferozeshuhur on 21-22 December 1843, at which latter he was severely wounded by a musket ball in the leg, the effects of which he suffered from for the remainder of his life (Medal with clasp). The regiment having returned from India in June 1848, he resigned his Adjutancy on 25 August 1848, and died at Portsea, Hampshire, on 15 April 1850. For the M.G.S. awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel Robert Mullen, K.H., see Lot 227.

Three: Ship’s Cook Richard Smith, Royal Navy Baltic 1854-55, unnamed as issued; China 1857-60, 1 clasp, Taku Forts 1858, unnamed as issued; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., V.R., wide suspension (Rd. Smith Ships Cook H.M.S. Enterprise 24 Yrs) the first with light contact marks, very fine, otherwise nearly extremely fine (3) £700-£900 --- Campaign medals both added to complete entitlement. Richard Smith was born at Millbrook, Cornwall, on 19 January 1827, and entered the Navy in Spider as a Boy 2nd Class on 12 February 1843, aged 16. He advanced to Boy 1st class on 1 January 1844, to Ordinary Seaman on 22 January 1846, and to Able Seaman on 1 January 1850. He served in Hawke from April 1855 to May 1856, including service in the Baltic, and in Staunch from September 1856 to April 1861, including service in China at the Taku Forts in 1858, receiving medals for both. He was awarded his L.S. & G.C. medal whilst serving as Ship’s Cook in H.M.S. Enterprise on 17 July 1868, for 24 years service. Sold with copied record of service.

Three: Ship’s Steward W. G. Jory, Royal Navy Crimea 1854-56, 2 clasps, Sebastopol, Azoff (Wm. G. Jory.); China 1857-60, no clasp (Wm G. Jory.); Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue (Wm. G. Jory.) all with similar contemporary engraved naming in upright serif capitals, the first with some graffiti in obverse field, all very polished, otherwise fine (3) £400-£500 --- William G. Jory was born in Stoke Damarel, Devonport on 20 June 1826. His first ship was Atholl a 6th Rate 28, in which he served as Ship's (or Paymaster's) Steward from 14 February 1851 to 4 August 1854. He entered Beagle on 5 August 1854 as Ship's Steward and ‘appeared’ on 4 September 1854, aged 28. He served in Beagle in the Crimea, at Sebastopol and in the Sea of Azoff. He was discharged from Beagle on 2 June 1856 to Agamemnon ‘for passage to England having served 5 years continuous service’. He joined Amethyst, a 6th Rate with 230 men, as a volunteer at Devonport on 1 August 1856, and saw service in China during 1857-58. He was discharged from her on 22 December 1860 to Wellesley, being by then 34 years old. His Third China War Medal was sent to him in Madagascar in October 1862, having joined her on 9 April 1861 as Ship's Steward. He never took a Continuous Service engagement but was finally discharged from Royal Adelaide on 19 July 1872, aged 46. Sold with full resume of his service and confirmation of all medals and clasps.

Pair: Able Seaman (later Lieutenant) F. Smith, Royal Navy, who was present at El-Teb as Captain’s Coxswain to Captain A. K. ‘Tug’ Wilson when that officer was awarded the Victoria Cross on 29 February 1884 Egypt and Sudan 1882-89, dated reverse, 3 clasps, Alexandria 11th July, Suakin 1884, El-Teb (F. Smith, A.B. H.M.S. “Hecla”); Khedive’s Star, dated 1882, attempted ‘erasure’ of rate on the first and contact pitting from star, otherwise nearly very fine (2) £500-£700 --- Clasp for ‘El-Teb’ scarce to the Royal Navy and one of only 8 to H.M.S. Hecla. Frederick William Smith was born on 6 January 1859 in Southampton. He joined the Navy on 8 June 1874, as a Boy 2nd Class having been a ‘servant’ before this. Advanced to Boy 1st Class on 9 June 1875, and to Ordinary Seaman 2nd Class on 6 January 1877, when he took a 10 years engagement with Official Number 86570. He advanced to Ordinary Seaman on 1 September 1877, to Able Seaman on 22 August 1878, and to Petty Officer 2nd Class on 1 October 1882, having joined Hecla on 26 May 82. He was advanced to Petty Officer 1st Class on 8 May 1883, and became a Captain of the Gun on 1 December 1883. Judging by the Medal Roll he was also locally appointed as Captain's Coxswain to Captain Arthur Knyvet Wilson in Hecla at about this time. In Hecla he took part in the action off Alexandria on 11 July 1882, whilst still an Able Seaman. A year and half later, the ship was in the Red Sea and was engaged off Suakin between 19 February and 26 March 1884. During this period Smith accompanied his Captain with one other officer and five other ratings when Captain Wilson decided to walk up to El-Teb on 29 February 1884, and found themselves in a square during that battle. As Captain’s Coxswain (a personal appointment made on board), it is not impossible that Smith was very close to his Captain during the episode for which Wilson was awarded the V.C. under the following circumstances: ‘This officer, on the staff of Rear Admiral Sir William Hewett at the battle of El Teb on 29 February 1884 attached himself during the advance to the right half-battery, Naval Brigade, in the place of Lieut Royds, Royal Navy, mortally wounded. As the troops closed on the enemy's Krupp battery, the Arabs charged out on the corner of the square, and on the detachment who were dragging the Gardner gun. Captain Wilson then sprang to the front and engaged in single combat with some of the enemy, thus protecting his detachment until some men of the Yorks and Lancaster Regt. came to his assistance. But for the action of this officer, Sir Redvers Buller thinks that one or more of his detachments must have been speared’. On 30 September 1884, Smith left Hecla and joined the Gunnery Training Ship Excellent the following day. On 29 January 86, he was promoted to Gunner's Mate and on 21 June 1887, to Gunner (Acting Gunner in Rating's record of service). He received Good Conduct Badges on 6 Jan 80 and 6 Jan 85, but was promoted before he could be eligible for the third or for the medal. For the next 20½ years he served in this rank in a variety of ships and shore establishments before being promoted to Chief Gunner on 12 March 1908, and eventually to Lieutenant on 3 June 1911. He died of pneumonia on 19 June 1913, whilst serving on the staff of Captain Superintendent Torpedo Boat Destroyers (Building) at the age of 54½ and after 39 years in the Navy. Sold with copied rating’s and officer’s records of service and other research.

Five; Private T. Clarke, Northumberland Fusiliers, later Royal Artillery Queen’s Sudan 1896-98 (4722 Pte. T. Clarke 1/Northd. Fus:); Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Modder River, Orange Free State, Transvaal, Belmont (4722 Pte. T. Clarke, North’d: Fus:) clasps, mounted in this order, small official correction to rank and initial; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (4722 Pte. T. Clarke. North’d Fus:); Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (1661904 Gnr. T. Clark. R.A.); Khedive’s Sudan 1896-1908, 1 clasp, Khartoum (4722. Pte. T. Clarke. 5th Fusrs.) mounted court-style for display, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (5) £360-£440 --- Thomas Clarke was born in the Parish of St Nicholas, Newcastle-on-Tyne, Northumberland, and attested for the Northumberland Fusiliers at Newcastle on 25 October 1895, aged 19 years 1 month. He served abroad at Gibraltar, September 1897 to January 1898; Egypt, January to October 1898; Crete, October 1898 to May 1899; and in South Africa, September 1899 to October 1903. His discharge papers confirm all campaign medals and clasps but note ‘Medals forfeited on conviction of stealing public goods’, with a further note ‘Medals restored authority W.O. Letter 6.8.03’. He was discharged on 24 October 1907. Territorial Efficiency Medal confirmed in Army Order 53 of February 1927.

Pair: Private P. McDermott, South Wales Borderers Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 3 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (6265 Pte P. McDermott. S. Wales. Bord:); King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (6265 Pte P. McDermott. S. Wales. Bord:) initial officially corrected on KSA, edge bruising and contact marks, generally very fine (2) £120-£160 --- P. McDermott served with the 2nd Battalion, South Wales Borderers in South Africa during the Boer War, with the KSA medal roll noting the recipient as having been invalided to England.

Medallions - A rare Blondin base metal medallion, 1860, to commemorate crossing the falls of Niagara, September 14, 1860 This medal commemorates the crossing of Niagara Falls by Charles Blondin(born Jean Francois Gravelet) in the presence of the Prince of Wales Sept 14, 1860. Possibly struck by J.W. Moore of Birmingham, England. Blondin was an amazing daredevil, crossing the falls many times, once blindfolded, another time on stilts.

American and other Military Patches, Medals, Button mixed lot including: WWII KVH - 4th Armoured Division U.S. Army Liberation of Czechoslovakia 1945 Commemorative Medal, a replica WWII Iron Cross, British RAF Buttons (8), US Airborne, USAF Patch, Army Services Force Patch,29th Division, 5th Army Patch, 28th Infantry Division Patch Pennsylvania Army National Guard Patch, 8th Infantry etc. (19 cloth patches in total)

British WWI/II Medal Trio including British War Medal, Victory Medal and WWI Defence Medal to 6190 PTE. W.R. Peachman., Suffolk Regiment

Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Society Medal in 9.375 Gold presented by Trafalgar Lodge to a H.G. Scott. N.G. 1933 in original H. Slingsby box.

Independent Order of Oddfellows Manchester Unity Society Medal in 9.375 Gold presented to P.G. J.J. Clarke from the Sir S.Hoare 1937.

British WWI Military Cross and Bar five place medal group with British War Medal, Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches device and Italian War Cross for Military Valour (Italian: Croce di Guerra al valor militare), with Italian certificate of award No. 2529 dated 25 Sept 1918, to Lt., later Major Leslie Herbert Gibson, 11th Battalion Sherwood Foresters, Notts & Derby Regiment. He served as a Lieutenant then promoted with his battlefield commission certificate to 2nd Lt. (achieved as a result of his experience and leadership skills, with George V signature), this given for his service in Belgium, where he was stationed at Hill 60 and was part of the forces in the area protecting the nineteen underground mines that were being dug prior to the Battle and later detonated at the opening of the Battle of Messines Ridge. It is mentioned in the History of the Notts & Derby Regt which is included in this lot "Here the Lewis Gun in Wangaratta trench directed by 2nd Lieut Gibson, placed there in order to meet such a contingency, brought an enfilade fire to bear on the enemy as they came over. Lieut. Gibson leading his platoon, then bombed the enemy, who were attempting to establish a strong point at the junction where Deep Support joins Allen Street. Had the enemy succeeded in doing this it would have given his command of all the tunnel entrances as far as the cutting", following this he is mentioned in the awards given, "Lieut. L. H. Gibson the Military Cross, both for the excellent work done in the Hill 60 raid." There is an album of photographs detailing his service from 'Toronto Camp and the Railway Dugouts at Hill 60' to Italy and includes many of his commanding officers such as Major Hudson, Capt. Coates, Capt. Whyatt etc., many mentioned in the history of the regiment, it then shows the River Piave and Montello which is where the Regiment was posted in 1917 to assist the Italian forces. The medals come mounted and framed with a picture of Major and the other certificates are framed. An excellent MC group which includes a silver Sweetheart badge.

British EIIR Women’s Voluntary Service medal in case. Royal Mint marked case. The WVS Long Service medal is presented by Royal Voluntary Service on behalf of the Queen and is awarded to a volunteer after they complete forty duties each year over a period of fifteen years.

British Army Cambrian Patrol Silver Medal in box of issue with 53rd Welsh Divisional sign on the back.

British WWI Miniature Military Cross and Bar five place medal group with British War Medal, Victory Medal with Mention in Despatches device and Italian War Cross for Military Valour (Italian: Croce di Guerra al valor militare), an excellent miniature set.

MILITARIA, Elizabeth II Efficiency Medal with Territorial clasp, with miniature and HAC ribbon. lot 297 - Naming reads "24224591 TPR B.G. Petty HAC" , see photos

WWII PAIR OF MEDALS, War & Defence medal in box to Captain A K Gilchrist of Bristol

A PAIR OF MINIATURE WWI MEDALS TOGETHER WITH A WWII MEDAL

WOODEN TRINKET BOX WITH MISC COINAGE INCL; 1937 WEDDING MEDAL

UNITED KINGDOM.Lot of 5 various metals coins, in the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).Coin 1: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 5 Pounds (5 Sovereigns) 1993. Royal Mint. Proof. Mintage: 1,078. 36.02 mm. 39.94 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=1.1777 oz.)In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6286095-005.NGC Census in this grade: 35, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 60Coin 2: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 2 Pounds (Double Sovereign) 1993. Royal Mint. Proof. Mintage: 414. 28.4 mm. 15.9761 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=0.4711 oz.)In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6286095-004.NGC Census in this grade: 35.NGC Census in higher grade: 26Total NGC Census: 67Coin 3: Elizabeth II, 1952-, Sovereign 1993. Royal Mint. Proof. Mintage: 4,349. 22.05 mm. 7.9881 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=0.2355 oz.)In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 69 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6286095-003.NGC Census in this grade: 26.NGC Census in higher grade: 36Total NGC Census: 67Coin 4: Elizabeth II, 1952-, Half-Sovereign 1993. Royal Mint. Proof. Mintage: 2,910. 19.3 mm. 3.994 g. 917/1000 Gold. (AGW=0.1178 oz.)In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6286095-002.NGC Census in this grade: 25, equal-finest graded.Total NGC Census: 52Coin 5: Elizabeth II, 1952-, Medal 1993. Royal Mint. Proof. Benedetto Pistrucci. 38.61 mm. 28.28 g. 925/1000 Silver.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC PF 70 ULTRA CAMEO, certification number 6286095-006.NGC Census in this grade: 1, single finest graded.Total NGC Census: 1Total gross weight: 96.18 g.Composition: 918.6/1000 Various Metals.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.

UNITED KINGDOM. Lot of 4 silver coins, in the original box as issued by the Mint and the certificate of authenticity (COA).Coin 1: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 2006. Royal Mint. Proof. Victoria Cross - Award. Mintage: 6,310. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, which was created by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, awarded to those having shown extraordinary bravery, often at the cost of their own lives. Two coins were struck to mark the occassion, this one for the award and another depicting the acts of persons awarded with the Victoria Cross.Coin 2: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 2006. Royal Mint. Proof. Victoria Cross - Heroic Acts. Mintage: 6,872. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.Commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Victoria Cross, which was created by Royal Warrant on 29 January 1856. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy, awarded to those having shown extraordinary bravery, often at the cost of their own lives. Two coins were struck to mark the occassion, this one depicting the acts of persons awarded with the medal and another one commemorating the award itself.Coin 3: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 1997. Royal Mint. Proof. Small size. Mintage: 1,632. 27.3 mm. 8 g. 925/1000 Silver.After the Government's review of the coinage in 1994 found a requirement for a smaller 50p coin, this was introduced on 1 September 1997. The mint sets issued this year had both the old and the new 50 pence pieces, whereas none of the old type were struck for circulation. The old, large fifty pence coins were demonetised in 1998.Coin 4: Elizabeth II, 1952-, 50 Pence 1997. Royal Mint. Proof. Large size. Mintage: 10,304. 30 mm. 13.5 g. 925/1000 Silver.After the Government's review of the coinage in 1994 found a requirement for a smaller 50p coin, this was introduced on 1 September 1997. The mint sets issued this year had both the old and the new 50 pence pieces, whereas none of the old type were struck for circulation. The old, large fifty pence coins were demonetised in 1998.Total gross weight: 37.50 g. (ASW = 1.1154 oz.)Composition: 925.0/1000 Silver.PLEASE NOTE: 6% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidding. Delivery cost will be added to your order.

Queens South Africa Medal Awarded to the Natal Naval Volunteers for the Defence of Ladysmith, medal with single clasp Defence of Ladysmith, awarded to “A. FROST, GNR. NATAL NAVAL VOLS:” Medal and clasp confirmed on the roll, Frost served with this unit from 29th September 1899 until April 1902. Approximately 65 members of the Natal Naval Volunteers were present in Ladysmith at the start of the siege.

Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary Badges, Bronze white crown “Commandant” cap badge with lug fittings, bronze with red crown “Inspector” cap badge with lug fittings, 2 x bronze KC constables, Chrome plated KC officers star cap badge, with lug fittings, KC chrome plated other ranks cap badge with lug fittings, KC chrome plated war reserve with horseshoe fitting, Metropolitan Special Constabulary long service medal 1914, Special constable Hiatt & Co Ltd B’Ham numbered 2424 aluminium arm badge, Section Leader aluminium arm badge, 2 x QC chrome EIIR cap badges, QC officers 1953-59 chrome/enamel cap badge, M.P QC traffic warden and M.P QC School crossing, all in very good condition.(15 items)

Queens South Africa Medal 4th Battalion the Durham Light Infantry, with two clasps, Cape Colony and South Africa 1902. Medal with impressed naming, “4410 SERJT: J. RICHARDSON DURHAM L.I.” Medal and both clasps confirmed on the 4th Durham Light Infantry roll.

Queens South Africa Medal Field Intelligence Department, medal with two clasps, Transvaal and South Africa 1902. Impressed naming “S.W. COLLIER F.I.D”. Some edge knocks to the medal, but naming is clearly legible. Served in the Field Intelligence Department between 12th April 1902 and 30th June 1902. Medal and both clasps confirmed on the roll.

Queens South Africa Medal Roberts Horse, medal with three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State and Transvaal. Impressed naming “9174 S: SJT-MAJ: J.C. HENDLEY ROBERTS HORSE”. Squadron Sergeant -Major John Caulfield Hendley, medal and clasps confirmed on the roll, also served in the Colonial Scouts (entitled to clasp Relief of Ladysmith) and with the Canadian Scouts from 13th September 1901 to 6th June 1902 (entitled to Kings South Africa medal with 2 clasps).

British 1815 Waterloo Medal, with steel clip and ring suspension. Naming detail partially erased and naming not legible. Lot also includes 18 Fattorini gaming tokens.

Queens South Africa Medal Awarded to a Trooper in Brabant’s Horse Who Later Served in the Cape Colony Cyclist Corps, medal with three clasps, Cape Colony, Wittebergen and Belfast. impressed naming “4182 TPR: G. F. SPILLMAN BRABANT’S HORSE.” Gert Frank Spillman was discharged from Brabant’s Horse in Pretoria on 28th October 1900 and went on to serve in the Cape Colony Cyclist Corps. Medal and clasps confirmed on the roll, also entitled to the South Africa 1901 clasp.

Queens South Africa Medal South African Light Horse, fine example with five clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith and South Africa 1901. Medal awarded to “2064 TPR: F. R. CHOROMANSKI S.A. LT HORSE.” Served in both the South African Light Horse and the Natal Volunteer Ambulance Corps and appears on both rolls. Medal with all clasps is confirmed on the rolls and was issued on 6th October 1905.

Queens South Africa Medal Army Post Office Corps, fine example with five clasps Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, awarded to “620 PTE. A. E. GRANGE A.P.O. CORPS”. Small edge knock under service number.Medal and all clasps confirmed on the rolls.

Seven ‘The Queens Golden Jubilee’ Boxed Medal 1952-2002,The Royal Mint, full size, all in mint boxed condition with certificates of authenticity. (7 items)

Kings South Africa Medal 1st Royal Dragoons, medal with 2 clasps, South Africa 1901 and South Africa 1902, awarded to “3814 SERJT: E. RICHARDSON. RL: DRAGOONS”.19 year old Edward Frank Richardson enlisted into the Royal Dragoons in September 1894, served in South Africa between October 1899 and July 1902. Transferred to the Reserve in October 1902 and was discharged on 27th September 1906. Also entitled to the Queens South Africa medal with 5 clasps (although some sources state 6).

Interesting Medal Group Covering Service in Africa Through Two Major Conflicts, Inniskilling Fusiliers and East Africa Motor Transport Corps, Queens South Africa medal with 3 clasps, Orange Free State, Transvaal and South Africa 1902 (last clasp loose on ribbon), “4221 CORPL: S. BURNS RL:INNIS:FUS:”, 1914-15 Star, British War and Victory medals, “2117 DVR S. BURNS E.AFR.M.T.C.” 18 year old Samuel Burns from Lisburn, Omagh enlisted into the 2nd Battalion Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers on 1st February 1893. during the Boer War. Served 6 years at home before spending 3 years in India and then served in South Africa from 24th January 1902 until 24th April 1903. Discharged 29th January 1905. During the First World War he served with the East African Motor Transport Corps in East African theatre from 21st August 1915, he was later discharged as medically unfit for further service although we have not been able to trace a date for this. QSA medal with clasps Orange Free State and Transvaal confirmed on the roll (and his service record), South Africa 1902 clasp has not been traced.

Fine British Officers Indian General Service Medal 1895-1902 4th Gurkhas, medal with 3 clasps, Relief of Chitral 1895, Punjab Frontier 1897-98 and Tirah 1897-98, engraved in running script “LIEUT R.E. TRAVERS 2ND BN 4TH GURKHAS”. Medal nicely toned, rivet missing between 1st and 2nd clasp on one side. Robert Eaton Travers born on 13th December 1869, the son of Major Ernest August Belford Travers, Indian Army and Grandson of Major-General Sir Robert Travers was commissioned as 2nd Lieutenant into the Queens, West Surrey Regiment on 23rd March 1889. Promoted Lieutenant 12th February 1891 appointed to Gurkha Rifles 10th February 1892. Married Mabel Hall in Christ Church, Simla on 30th October 1895. Promoted to Captain on 23rd March 1900, Major, 23rd March 1907 and Lieutenant Colonel, 23rd March 1915. Also entitled to Delhi Durbar medal and medals for First World War service in 1/4th Gurkhas. Retired on 13th June 1920 and by 1921 he was living in Dover, Kent. Shows on 1939 Register shows him as a Retired Lieutenant Colonel, Indian Army still living in Dover and he was also an ARP Billeting Officer and Sector Supervisor. He died 7th March 1948 in Dover.

WW1 Machine Gun Corps Photograph Grouping, fine group of five studio photographs of officers from the Machine Gun Corps. All are wearing officers tunic with Machine Gun Corps collar badges and a couple with Military Cross medal ribbons. (5 items)

Handwritten Summary of the Battle of Rorkes Drift by Colour Sergeant, Later Honorary Lieutenant Colonel, Frank Bourne, Being Awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for his Bravery During the Defence of Rorkes Drift on 22nd and 23rd January 1879, the signed black ink annotation on blue paper is dated 27 Aug (19)32. The document reads, “Frank Bourne, Lieut Colonel, Late Colour Sergeant B Company 2nd Battalion 24th Regiment – which defended Rorkes Drift, South Africa on the 22nd & 23rd January 1879. 100 men defeated 3000 Zulus in this defence. The enemy loss was 351 Killed – (they took their wounded away with carts on the night). Our loss was 17 killed and 9 wounded”, interestingly he makes a correction to our loss numbers, appearing originally to put 18 killed. Signed in the lower corner and “Dorking Surrey”. A superb handwritten summary from one of the historically senior figures of the battle. Frank Bourne was born in the village of Balcombe, near Crawley on 27th April 1854. He enlisted in the British army at Reigate on 18th December 1872. He rose to Corporal before being promoted a number of times in a matter of weeks when he arrived in South Africa, becoming Colour Sergeant on 27th April 1878. At the time of the Battle of Rorkes Drift in January 1879, he was just 25 years old. Being the colour sergeant made him the highest ranking senior NCO at the mission station. For his part in the defence of Rorkes Drift, them Colour Sergeant Bourne was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M). He was also awarded a officers commission, but he turned this down as he would not have the private income to be able to afford it. He continued to serve with the 24th Regiment of Foot, later South Wales Borderers. In July 1880, he was appointed sergeant instructor of musketry and in 1890, was made quartermaster and honorary lieutenant. Although he retired from the army in 1907, at the outbreak of WW1 in 1914, he volunteered for service and served as a musketry instructor at Hythe, Kent. He was awarded an OBE for his services during WW1. He became a honorary Lieutenant Colonel in 1918. Bourne was said to be very proud of the part he played in the defence of Rorkes Drift and commemorated the event every year. He was the last surviving defender of Rorkes Drift when he died in Beckenham, Kent on 9th May 1945 at the age of 90. Bourne was buried in Beckenham cemetery.