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Lot 211
comprising a 1912 dress uniform with original buttons and collar badges, with paper label for the Royal Army Clothing Factory, '6 DR. GDS./ OCT. 1912', with a 1914 medal inscribed '3790 PTE. C. H. SMITH/ 6TH D. GD.S'; and an 1871 pattern trooper's brass dress helmet for 6th Dragoon Guards (Carabiniers), with laurel spray, rosettes, side bosses and leather-backed fish scale chin strap, cruciform spike with original horsehair plumeHelmet 32cm high
Lot 694
A 10 Downing Street, June 1979 facsimile letter, bearing printed signature Margaret Thatcher Thank You For Your Kind Message of Congratulations, 22cm x 16cm, various other items, Bulova wristwatch, national service medal for crown and country, playing cards, costume jewellery, fruit knife, etc. (a quantity)
Lot 181
Various collectable proof and other coins, to include 1931 running medal, 4cm diameter, Affiliated Societies RHS medallion, Royal Horticultural Society medallion, various other coins, 2002, 2017, America The Land of Free, Old Glory, Apollo 11 and Mayflower, woven picture, Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother 80th Birthday commemorative crown, various other coins, medallions, thimbles silver proof two pound coin, etc. (a quantity)
Lot 213
WW1 1914-15 medal trio awarded to Captain C.K.M Douglas RFC/RAF. Whilst serving as a Lieutenant in the Royal Scot's Douglas received a field commission and was transferred to the fledgling RFC (later RAF). Douglas flew reconnaissance flights over the battlefield photographing cloud formations, terrain & troop movements & published a pivotal meteorological paper in 1916. His flair for meteorology was notice and in 1918 became commander of Meteor Flight (officially known as the RAF Meteorological Flight) whose findings helped artillery batteries calculate wind speed, gas direction and forecasting. Douglas later became the senior forecaster in WW2 and was later awarded a Hugh Robert Mill Award by The Royal Meteorological Society in 1954 for lifetime achievement. Also a 1935 jubilee medal & a 1953 coronation medal. (5)
Lot 232
Irish Masonic Interest. Two masonic medals presented to J.A.U Gregg of the Londonderry lodges. The first a boxed silver gilt and enamel medal by Vaughton & Sons presented to E.Comp J.A.U Gregg by St John's R.A.C no 196. The other a silver and enamel medal dated 1938 and presented by Prov Grand Masters lodge no 52 (2)
Lot 234
Masonic Interest. Order of the Eastern Star silver gilt drop medal by George Kenning & Sons London awarded to Bro John G Findlay P.P by the Kilwinning lodge No55. An engraving to the reverse reads; "presented to Bro John G Findley P.P in appreciation of his services as worthy patron 1944-45.
Lot 107
Royal Air Force. Uniforms belonging to Air Chief Marshal Sir David George Perry-Evans, GCB, CBE, comprising No.1 uniform with silver staybrite buttons, cloth brevet, medal riband bars, the pocket with Moss Bros tailors label inscribed with owners details, 84cm long, inner arm 50cm with trousers, tropical service dress comprising tunic with medal riband bar and trousers, greatcoat with silvered staybrite buttons, inner arm length 54cm, length 125cm, mess kit jacket and waistcoat, sword belt sash and aiguilletteQty: (4)Footnote: Air Chief Marshal Sir David George Parry-Evans, GCB, CBE (1935-2020) was educated at Berkhamstead School before joining the RAF in 1953. He became Officer Commanding No.214 Squadron in 1974, Commandment of the RAF Staff College, Bracknell in 1981 and then went on to be Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief RAF Germany and Second Tactical Air Force in 1985, and last post as Air Member for Personnel in 1989 before retiring in 1991. He later became President of the Shackelton Association.
Lot 189
Battle of Arnhem. A uniform and related print belonging to CSM Robert Edward Grainger, "D" Company, 10th Parachute Battalion who was slightly wounded when a bullet passed through his helmet during the Battle of Arnhem, comprising a post-WWII tunic, the tunic with parachute regiment staybrite buttons and anodized metal collar badges, a full set of medal ribands showing entitlement to the breast, crimson and blue shoulder cord and cloth parachute regiment badge to the right arm, the lining with original tailors label with ownership stamps for Major Grainger, No 87327, dated September 1962, 82cm long, inner arm 42cm with trousers and trousers and Sam Browne belt together with Shepherd (David, 1931-2017), "Oosterbeek Crossroads", colour print, a dramatic image showing the aftermath of fierce fighting on 22 September 1944, 49 x 88cm mount aperture and signed in ink on the margin by CSM Grainger, Major Geoffrey Powell, CSM Tony Thomas, 3 further distinguished soldiers (one signed on the print) and the artist, framed and glazed, frame size 78.5 x 108cmQty: (2)Footnote: 6395864 CSM Robert Edward Grainger joined the Royal Sussex Regiment in 1927, he served in India for 9 years before returning to England in 1936 before joining the Expeditionary Force to Northern Europe in 1939, Grainger was evacuated through Dunkirk in 1940 before serving in the Middle East and took part in the Battle of Alamein, he transferred to the Parachute Regiment in 1942 and served in Taranto and North Africa with the 10th Battalion. His wartime service ended with operations at Arnhem for which he was awarded the American Bronze Star, American Bronze Star: 'During two days of heavy and enforced fighting on the 18th and 19th September in the woods West of Arnhem this CSM's company was heavily engaged and suffered a large number of casualties in officers and men. CSM Grainger was continually in the forefront of the battle leading and encouraging the men, and by his devotion to duty was an example to all. Later, when himself wounded, he attempted, under heavy fire and across completely open ground to rescue the company clerk who had been wounded. He was later taken to a hospital in enemy hands and showed great initiative in escaping and evading captivity for over four weeks. When it became necessary to patrol the riverfront with a view to crossing, CSM Grainger went with Captain Wainwright for this task. This necessitated two long and extremely difficult night patrols through an area very strongly held. The final success of this evacuation was very largely due to the skill and determination of this patrol.' Mentioned in Despatches: 'After being wounded in the right ear on 19th September 1944, Grainger was taken to a civilian hospital at Wolfheze. A week later, when this hospital was being evacuated in response to orders issued by the Germans, Grainger and 2 other paratroopers were led out by members of the Dutch Red Cross, who pretended that they were escorting lunatic patients. The three men were taken towards Ede, where they went into the woods. Almost immediately they found shelter and were hidden by various civilians until their journey to Allied lines was arranged. On 19th and 21st October Grainger accompanied an officer on extensive reconnaissance to find a route for the immediate mass evacuation of Allied service personnel. When this took place on 22nd October Grainger and the officer acted as guides, and it was to a large extent due to their excellent work that sixty men reached safety.' A comprehensive collection of research is included with the lot.
Lot 197
First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (FANY). The WWII FANY uniform belonging to June Yvonne Scott nee Ladell (1926-2020) selected for SOE in 1944, comprising, green cloth cap with anodised brass 'F.A.N.Y., Women's Transport Services' and brown leather chin strap and F.A.N.Y. brass studs, the lining with white printed silk tailors label for 'Scott & Co, Official W.T.S. (F.A.N.Y.), a similar beret by the same tailor, retaining brass regimental badge with maroon felt backing, the lining stitched with ownership label for 'June Ladell', the tunic with anodised brass buttons to the front, pockets, shoulder straps and cuffs, F.A.N.Y. collar badges, the lining with ownership label and red and blue silk shoulder cord, two Karki shirts each inscribed 'TP429 June Ladell 18294', plus a pair of trousersQty: (1)Footnote: Provenance: Sold by the family. June Yvonne Scott nee Ladell (1926-2020) enlisted with FANY in 1944 and was selected for SOE, she trained at Fawley Court, Herefordshire, then Dunbar in Scotland, Thame Park then Poundon later that year. In January 1945, her final posting was to Poona with the SOE Force 139 as a radio operator for Calcutta Section, she was awarded the Defence and War Medal. The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry (Princess Royal's Volunteer Corps) was formed in 1907 and active in both nursing and intelligence work during WWI & WWII. They wore military-style uniforms but were not part of the Regular Army or Reserve. During WWII they played a very active role not only with the Auxiliary Territorial Service (ATS) but also the Special Operations Executive (SOE) from 1940 onwards being trained in four fields, motor transport, wireless telegraphy, codes and general. They worked on coding and signals, acting as conductors for agents and providing administration and technical support fo the Special Training Schools. Their work was top secret and often highly skilled. Members operated in several theatres including North Africa, Italy, India and the Far East. Notable members were Violette Szabo and Noor Inyat Khan who were posthumously awarded the George Cross for their outstanding courage.
Lot 239
617 Squadron. A WWII DFC group attributed to Flight Lieutenant A.W. Fearn, DFC, RAF who served with 617 (Dambuster) Squadron Distinguished Flying Cross, GVIR, reverse officially dated '1944' 1939-1945 Star Air Crew Europe Star with France and Germany clasp War Medal, extremely fine and court mounted as worn, presented in a glass display case with cloth brevet and riband bar (frame size 40 x 32cm), with two logbooks and copy of Aircrew, The Story of the Men who Flew the Bombers by Bruce Lewis, in which Fearn is mentioned several timesQty: (4)Footnote: Provenance: Bosley's, Marlow 2010 (lot 482) DFC London Gazette 21 April 1944 The recommendation for the DFC (19 January 1944) states, 'P/O Fearn was posted to No.57 Squadron from 1662 CON. Unit on the 28th June 1943. He has taken a part in attacks against many strongly defended targets in Germany, including 8 of the recent attacks on Berlin. P/O Fearn has shown courage and resolution throughout his tour. His example has been responsible for the excellent offensive spirit in his crew. P/O Fearn is strongly recommended for the award of DFC.' Flight Lieutenant Arthur Willam Fearn joined the RAF in October 1941 and trained in Tiger Moths with 2 EFTS, he then trained in America in Vultee BT 13 before returning to England with No 6 AFU and then posted to 27 OTU, on 15 May 1943 he flew in a Wellington to Paris on a leaflet raid. On 1 July 1943 he was posted to Scampton with No.57 Squadron (Lancasters), his first operation with the squadron was on 3 July 1943 to Cologne with further operations in the prevailing months. On 4 October 1943 during an operation to Frankfurt his aircraft encountered a Ju88 over the channel and his aircraft was holed by flak. In November 1943, he flew four operations in 8 days taking part in the Battle of Berlin with a total of 8 operations over Berlin between November 1943 and January 1944. In total, he flew 21 operations with 57 Squadron before being posted to 617 (Dambuster) Squadron in February 1944. His first trip on a Special Operation to the Aero Works in Lyons was on 23 March 1944 with two further operations to Lyons a few days later. On 5 April another special operation on an aircraft factory in Toulouse, with other operations over Villacoubley (near Paris), Brunswick and Munich (a photograph of these two-night attacks are pasted in the logbook). In May the squadron were preparing for the D-Day landings and on 5/6 June special operation with cooperation with Sea-Borne Forces which was to fly a decoy mission, the squadron flew a low-level box pattern, depositing window, this affecting the German radar, the operators believing the invasion fleet was heading for Le Harve and not Normandy. On 8 June the Saunur Railway Tunnel was bombed as the allied commander believed the Germans would use the tunnel to move a Panzer unit to the Normandy battlefield. The tunnel was successfully bombed and the attack is regarded as a notable contribution to the success of the Normandy invasion. The operation marked the end of Fearns tour and is signed by Wing Commander Leonard Cheshire VC. It was Cheshire's common practice to ask crews if they wanted to go on with operations or be posted, Fearn decided to continue his operations on 14 June 1944 over Le Harve destroying U Boats and E Boat Pens with the new Tallboy bombs, a similar operation the following day over Boulogne, on 20 July a special operation in the Pas de Calais area Fearn records 'target obscured by the cloud, ordered to bring 'bombs' back, landed with some 60,000 lbs. Saw first Buzz-bomb crossing area, over coast, then destroyed by Ack Ack fire', on 25 July his aircraft was hit by flak over target, the bomb release cable was severed and they were unable to aim bombs and therefore released them manually. Fearn flew 45 operations with 24 of them with 617 Squadron, his last operation with the squadron was on 18 August 1944, he was then posted as a flying instructor and then to the Coastal Command Development unit before returning to an operational squadron (15 Squadron) in June 1945 the unit was primarily ex 617 personnel and a record of this is in the logbook, the final entry is on 29 January 1946 and Fearn flew a total of 1124 hours 51 minutes.
Lot 240
617 Squadron. A group of WWII medals attributed to Flight Sergeant Air Gunner J.P. Riches, 617 (Dambuster) Squadron who died along with his crew on 13 February 1944, the logbook signed by Guy Gibson 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, War Medal, extremely fine and in mint condition with card box of issue addressed to his widow 'Mrs. L. Riches 'Moss Lea' 3 Chester Street, Saltney, Chester', with transmission slip, with a War Widows Association of Great Britain enamel badge, a 9ct gold wedding band and a gold RAF sweetheart brooch, plus Observers and Air Gunners Log Book, signed twice by Wing Commander Guy Gibson (106 Squadron), commencing 6 September 1942, 33 operational sorties, final entry 12 February 1944, the remarks read 'killed in crash whilst returning to base', a total of 158hrs10mins flying during the day and 208hrs night flying, type of aircraft flown Botha, Manchester, Lancaster and Halifax, plus 10 monochrome photographs of the recipient, mostly WWII showing squadron and aircraft and recipient in full RAF dress, memorial cards, letters of condolence from Buckingham Palace and the Royal Air Force, memorial scroll and a large circular silver plated salver engraved 'In Memoriam J.P. Riches 13th February 1944 on active service, 35cm diameterQty: (3)Footnote: Flight Sergeant John Paul Riches was born in 1922, he served during WWII with 106 Squadron (B Flight) his first operation with the squadron was on 17 January (Essen), 21 January 1943 (Essen), 23 January (Dusseldorf), 27 January (Dusseldorf), 30 January (Hamburg), signed by Wing Commander Guy Gibson VC, seven further operations over Cologne, Turin, Lorient, Wilhelmhaven, Nurenburg, Cologne and St Nazaire between the period of 2 and 28 Fenruary, signed by Guy Gibson, followed by 15 further operations with squadron before Riches was posted to 617 (Dambuster) Squadron on 13 November 1943 stationed at Coningsby, here he undertook various training alongside Squadron Leader Suggitt, on 4 January 1944 Riches was on operations over Northern France, followed by five further operations. On the 12th February 1944 eleven bombers set out from Ford and ten returned the following morning. One of those ten was Lancaster DV382 of 617 Squadron, then based at Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. They had landed at Royal Naval Air Station, Ford, on return from a bombing raid against the Antheor Viaduct in Southern France. After making a three hour stopover for de-briefing and a meal, the crew of DV382 took off from RNAS Ford at 8.15am on the 13th February 1944 to continue back to base at Woodhall Spa. The Lancaster took off in very poor morning visibility, having waited for their passenger, Intelligence Officer Squadron Leader Thomas Williams Lloyd to complete his business. Within five minutes, in low cloud, they flew into trees at the top Littleton Down, where the Lancaster broke up and burst into flames, scattering wreckage over a wide area. Riches was DV 382's mid-upper air gunner. All nine crew were killed including Riches, he his buried in Lingfield (Ss. Peter and Paul) Churchyard Extension.
Lot 242
A Victorian Chaplains group to Reverend F.C Lang, Royal Navy, struck by a musket ball whilst trying to save the life of a wounded seaman on the shore of the River Niger, 1 August 1876 Ashantee 1873-74 (Revd F.C. Lang, M.A. Chapln. R.N. H.M.S. Active. 73-74 Egypt 1882-89, dated reverse, no clasp (Revd F.C. Lang, M.A.Chaplain, R.N. H.M.S. “Orontes”, Khedive’s Star, 1882, very minor official correction of the 'ain' of chaplain on the Egypt medal otherwise a lovely toning throughout and generally extremely fine, swing mounted as worn, with dress miniature awardsQty: (3)Footnote: Reverend F.C Lang was serving in HMS Active when on 1 August 1876 during operations against pirates on the River Niger. A landing party was made at Sabogrega. Reverend Lang and Fleet Paymaster H.C.W. Gibson were not part of the landing party but they pulled ashore from a gun-boat in a dinghy to rescue a wounded seaman on the beach. While they were lifting the seaman the hostile native opened fire and wounded both men severely. DNW: The group of four to Fleet Paymaster H. C. W. Gibson, Royal Navy, 1 December 2010 (lot 201) refers
Lot 246
Foreign Medals. A collection of foreign medals including a group comprising, Finland, Order of the Lion, silver with white and red enamel (enamel damaged), Finland, Medals of Liberty 1941, Finland, Constitution Medal 1941-1945, Decoration for Merit to the Republic of Austria, Order of the Orange-Nassau, swing mounted as worn together with various single medals including another Finnish Order of the Lion, red enamel centre and plain silver cross, Danish medals including Royal Medal of Recompense (Den Kongelige Belønningsmedaille), Frederik IX issue, 1947-1972 and othersQty: (12)
Lot 247
Foreign Medals. A WWI and WWII German unattributed group of medals, comprising Iron Cross, 2nd Class, Oldenburg FA 1914 Cross, The Honour Cross 1914-1918, German Social Welfare Medal, Hungarian Pro Deo Patra 1914-1918 Medal, Bulgarian Medal for the War of 1915-1918, mounted as worn together with Dutch 40 year long service medal, another for 20 years with conforming dress miniature, Romanian Order of Tudor Vladimirescu, gilt metal in original case and other itemsQty: (a carton)
Lot 248
Foreign Medals. A mixed collection, mostly French, Belgium and Dutch, including Belgium, Order of the Crown, in P De Greef, Bruxelles case of issue; Belgium, Victory Medal (2) and 1914-1918 War Medal (2), Commemorative Medal of the Reign of King Albert I; Belgium, WWI Yser Medal, silver and enamel with miniature dress award; Belgium, Croix de Guerre with Swords; France, President’s Medal in silver, in case of issue; France, St Helena Medal; Netherlands, Order of Nassau, silver medal in I.M.J. Van Wielik case of issue and another in gilt metal (lacking case) and other medals plus empty medal casesQty: (27)
Lot 250
The WWI DCM group to Private E.G. Forrest, Gloucestershire Yeomanry, who on 19 September 1918 at Nahr-El-Falik galloped at a column of vehicles with drawn sword and captured the entire column consisting of 36 wagons, 4 officers and 100 men Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (235124 Pte E.G. Forrest. 1/1 Glouc: Yeo:) 1914-15 Star (2043. Pte. E.G. Forrest Glouc. Yeo) British War and Victory Medals (2043 Pte. E.G. Forrest. Glouc. Yeo.) Defence Medal Special Constabulary Long Service & G.C., GVR (Edward G. Forrest.), generally good very fine, with a copied drawing of the action incorporated into a Christmas card which is modernQty: (6)Footnote: DCM London Gazette 25 February 1920 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative. This man when on patrol on the 19th September 1918, noticed a column of wagons moving north from Nahrel Falik. He at once galloped at the column with drawn sword and captured the entire column, consisting of 36 wagons, four officers, and 100 men. Pte. Forrest, acting on his own initiative, showed great pluck in charging, single-handed, what turned out to be an ammunition column.' Private Edward G. Forrest (1896-1982) was born in Horfield, Bristol. He served with the Gloucestershire Yeomanry in the Egyptian Theatre from 20 April 1915. Forrest remained with a small party in Egypt so that he could look after the horses while the Regiment sailed for Gallipoli. He was one of the few officers and men who had mobilized with the regiment in 1914 to take part in the major parade on entering Aleppo on 27 October 1918. Forrest was demobbed on 16 April 1919 and returned to the family business as a baker.
Lot 252
A group of medals awarded to Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Richard St. John Shannon, Indian Army India General Service 1908-35, G.V.R., 4 clasps, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919, Waziristan 1919-21, Waziristan 1921-24, North West Frontier 1930-31 (Lieut. D.R. St. J. Shannon, 2/33 Punjabis), 1939-1945 Star, Burma Star, War Medal with MID oak leaf, Indian War Service Medal, Indian Independence Medal, good very fine, swing mounted as worn, together with corresponding dress miniature awards and card box of issue addressed to 'Col. D.R. St. J. Shannon, 19 Wellington Park, Belfast, N. Ireland' Various personal belongings, including a pair of WWII brown leather officers boots with wooden boot trees Blue cloth uniform of the Royal Army Service Corps, the tunic with E.II.R. staybrite buttons and Royal Army Service Corps collar badges, officers pips to the epaulettes and medal riband bar to the left breast with corresponding trousers and hat No.1 uniform of the Royal Army Service Corps, with E.II.R. staybrite buttons, collar badges and medal riband bar to the left breast with corresponding trousers and hat and related regalia, breeches, shirts, brown leather Sam Browne belt and related clothing A collection of "war souvenirs" with a note inscribed 'Items picked up after the Battle of Burma by Grandfather ...', including a watercolour titled 'A Garden-Changi Prison', 1942-1944, sheet size 13 x 18 cm Japanese Arisaka bayonet, the 40cm blade with arsenal mark near the tang, hooked quillon and flat wooden grip, overall length 51cm, in its steel scabbard Japanese quill cutter in the form of a fountain pen, inscribed with rows of Japanese characters (lid split) Pocket thermometer (case damaged) Japanese identity tags engraved with recipients details, various documents including a soldiers identity card and military training manuals Japanese water canister (lacking cover) Glass or rock crystal snuff bottle beautifully decorated with flowers and insects, signed, red and green stopper, 7cm high Brown leather flying helmet, interwar period with integral earpieces and tubes, chamois leather lining with tailors label for 'D Lewis Ltd Motoring & Aviation Equipment' a handwritten note accompanies the helmet inscribed 'Pappi's flying 'helmet' 1930's? - he ditched his plane (India) and landed in a tree once - he flew it himself' Masses of original documents and training manual all relating to the recipient's military service including photographs, some of the recipient in military uniform, personal photographs etc, service records, a document issued by the Officer of the Director of Civil Aviation in India relating to the recipient crashing his aircraft near the village of Kheri, Gurgaon District, India on 6 October 1935 with Pilot's Log Book kept by the recipient from 14 February 1935 to 2 January 1937, pilot's license, Royal Indian Army Service Corps Standing Orders, various administration, a Proclamation of the Indian National Army 1944 poster (very poor condition), pocket diary circa 1945 onwards, maps of Burma, two bags containing hundreds of military buttons, cloth badges, kukri and other itemsQty: (3 cartons )Footnote: Lieutenant Colonel Douglas Richard St John Shannon was born in the Jersey, Channel Islands in 1900, he was educated at Kent College, Canterbury and Sandhurst where he passed out on 12 December 1918 before joining the Indian Army in 1919, he served with 45 Rattrays Sikhs from March 1919 and was attested to the 2/33 Punjabis, stationed at the Khyber Pass in 1920. In 1924 he transferred to the Royal Indian Army Service Corps, he became a Major in Crasi 9th Highand Division in April 1940 advancing to Lieutenant Colonel in October 1941, he held various posts throughout 1940/50s before taking a position in Northern Ireland in 1961.
Lot 255
Masonic Medals. Knights Templar neck badge, London 1938, enamel and silver-gilt, reverse engraved 'Presented to E. Kt V.F.K. Beckett in Appreciation of Service as Preceptor, 1949', suspended by a red and white silk ribbon with a silver-gilt and enamel badge attached for 'Lullington Preceptory No. 155', together with a Knights Templar breast star by Spencer, London, Birmingham 1905, silver and enamel, chipped enamel, 80mm, 14 various silver and silver-gilt Masonic medals, two Jubilee 1837-1887 Masonic medals, silver-gilt and enamel (one by Kenning, London), a gilt Masonic medal, the medal formed as a 5 pointed star with central triangle inset with a paste stone on both sides, inscribed Wisdom, Peace, Truth, Beauty, Concord, within a circular border engraved ' Sit Tibi Scire Satis Talia Jungere Possis' presented to 'Matthew Taylor Feb 14th 1807', Lodge 5811, 6.5 x 4.5cm mounted on crimson ribbon with additional gilt-metal sliding bar, two Victorian white metal and paste Masonic jewels, each with a swan feeding her young, encrusted with green, red and clear paste stones, 6.5 x 4.5cm (one in original 'Spencer & Co' box (tatty), The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Knight of Grace neck badge, silver and enamel, 57mm and other Masonic medalsQty: (26)
Lot 256
An MBE and Royal Humane Society Medal to Captain Richard Shannon, Royal Garrison Artillery The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 1st type breast badge, the reverse hallmarked London 1919, extremely fine in Garrard & Co Ltd case of issue, with photocopy images of the original MBE certificate from King George V.Royal Humane Society, small bronze medal (unsuccessful) (Gunner R. Shannon. R.G.A. Apl 23. 1902), with integral top bronze buckle, edge bruise, very fineQty: (2)Footnote: MBE: London Gazette ... Royal Humane Society: Case number 31957 23 April 1902 'On the 23rd April 1902, Gunner Reeve RGA, was washed from the breakwater at Jersey by the heavy sea running. The place is very dangerous owing to the sharp rocks all round. At great risk, Shannon plunged in and tried to rescue him, but failed.' Captain Richard Shannon served with the Royal Garrison Artillery for 26 years 3 months, described by his commanding officer as a 'one of the finest examples of a soldier I have known in over 44 years experience and it is due to him (also other fine old soldiers) that this Depot has worked so smoothly and successfully during the past 4 years ...', 'He is in possession of the Royal Humane Society Medal for an act of gallantry when stationed at Elizabeth Castle, Jersey; when a man was cut off by the tide rising unobserved and a heavy sea running.' additionally inscribed 'He has also been recommended for the Meritorious Service Medal.' see lot 252
Lot 259
WWII RAF Medals. A WWII '1943' DFM group to Flight Lieutenant N.A. Beale, DFM, RAF Distinguished Flying Medal, GVIR (751620. F/Sgt. N.A. Beale. R.A.F.), 1939-1945 Star, Air Crew Europe Star, Defence and War Medal, extremely fine and swing mounted as worn, together with a copied photograph of the recipient in full dress, framed and glazed plus Observer's and Air Gunner's Flying Log Book. commencing 7 July 1940 to 31 October 1945, type of aircraft flown 16 including Hawker Hart, Demon, Westland Wessex, Avro Five, D.H. Rapide, Avro Anson, Fairey Battle, Handley Page Hampden, Vickers Wellington, Halifax I & II, Vickers Wellington, Dakota and Fiesler StorchQty: (5)Footnote: DFM London Gazette 10 September 1943 'Flight Sergeant Beale as Wireless Operator / Air Gunner has completed in two tours of operations the splendid total of 53 offensive sorties involving 325 hours flying. During his second tour, he completed 20 sorties in 123 flying hours. These sorties have included visits to such heavily defended targets as Cologne, Essen, Duisburg and Berlin. On practically every occasion, the aircraft in which he flew successfully completed its mission and a good deal of the credit for this must go to him for his excellent work. He is a Wireless Operator in whom his crew have complete confidence. I consider that his fine record of achievement, which has been an inspiration to the rest of the squadron and to all who have ever flown with him, merits the award of the Distinguished Flying Medal.' Norman Beale joined the Royal Air Force in 1940 and after finishing basic training he was assigned to RAF Cranwell where he qualified as a Wireless Operator. On successfully completing the course on 28th June 1940, Norman Beale was then assigned to various Operational Training Units where he received further advanced training as a Wireless Operator and qualified as an Air Gunner. On 29th December 1940, he was transferred to 44 ‘Rhodesian Squadron, a front line unit operating with the Handley Page Hampden. Norman Beale finished his first tour of operations in October 1941, having completed a total of 34 operational sorties against targets in France and Germany. After several assignments to various Operational Training Units during the remainder of 1941 and 1942, he began his second tour of operations with 102 Squadron, based at RAF Pocklington in Yorkshire, on 5th February 1943. He completed his last operational flight on 30th April 1943, his 21st with 102 Squadron, and his 55th in total, against the Ruhr city of Essen. On 10th September 1943, the award of his Distinguished Flying Medal was announced in the London Gazette. Norman Beale finished the war as a Flight Lieutenant and left the Royal Air Force at the end of 1945.
Lot 263
Sweden. A group of medals awarded to A Pettersson, comprising King Gustaf V's Jubilee Commemorative Medal, 1948, silver-gilt, King Gustaf VI Adolf's Commemorative Medal, 1967, silver, King Gustaf VI Adolf's Commemorative Medal, silver-gilt, reverse engraved 'A. Pettersson 196/6 69', King Gustaf VI Adolf's Commemorative Medal, smaller version, 28mm diameter, King Gustaf VI Adolf's Commemorative Medal, silver, reverse engraved 'A. Pettersson 196/6 52', swing mounted as worn, together with a group of 13 Swedish medals awarded to Lennart Ljung, circa 1970s, swing mounted as worn plus other loose medals including medals for King Oscar II and Queen Sofia's Golden Wedding Medal, 1907 and King Gustaf V's Jubilee Commemorative Medal (1928) and othersQty: (26)
Lot 266
Victoria Cross. WWI silver war badge issued to Lance-Corporal Harold Sandford Mugford VC, Machine Gun Corps, the silver badge numbered '379066', vertical pin, 39mm diameterQty: (1)Footnote: 51507 Lance-Corporal Harold Sandford Mugford (1894-1958) was born in St James' London, he served on the Western Front with 8th Squadron, Machine Gun Corps and was awarded the Victoria Cross for an action at Monchy-le-Preux, near Arras, France on 11 April 1917. London Gazette: 23 November 1917 'For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when, under intense shell and machine gun fire, L./Cpl. Mugford succeeded in getting his machine gun into a forward and very exposed position. From this point he was able to deal most effectively with the enemy, who were massing for counter-attack. His No. 2 was killed almost immediately, and at the same moment he himself was severely wounded. He was then ordered to a new position, and told to go to a dressing-station as soon as the position was occupied. He refused to go to the dressing station, but continued on duty with his gun, inflicting severe loss on the enemy. Soon after he was again wounded, a shell breaking both of his legs. He still remained with his gun, begging his comrades to leave him and take cover. Shortly afterwards this non-commissioned officer was removed to the dressing-station, where he was again wounded in the arm. The valour and initiative displayed by L./Cpl. Mugford was instrumental in breaking up the impending counter-attack of the enemy.' As a result of his wounds sustained, Mugford was evacuated to England and underwent six operations. Both legs were amputated above the knee and shrapnel was removed from his hip, tongue and jaw. He was confined to a wheelchair for much of the rest of his life. Mugford was awarded the silver war badge on 20 July 1918. The Victoria Cross is on display in the Lord Ashcroft Medal Collection, Imperial War Museum, London, a powerful and emotive piece.
Lot 267
WWII Medals. A WWII group of medals to Captain K.S. Rackham, Royal Fusiliers who later became the Art Picture Editor of the Daily Sketch and Guardian Newspaper, 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, War Medal, in Ministry of Defence card box of issue addressed to 'Mr K.S. Rackham, 7 Neville Road, Ealing, London, WS 1NN', extremely fine (later issues), with a small snapshot photograph of the recipient inscribed in ink 'Honi soit qui mal y pense Keith', the reverse 'Lenne Regis Fev De Joi August 45', plus a larger photograph of a group inspecting a crashed aircraft, 17 x 21.5cmQty: (3)Footnote: Keith Rackham became a journalist after his military service and was deputy art editor to the Guardian and assistant art-picture editor of the Daily Sketch. His caricatures are available to view online. The press photograph of the crashed aircraft was taken after the aircraft crashed in the wash, Norfolk and shows Rackham on the right-hand side.
Lot 268
A WWI Victory Medal to Brigadier-General C.T. Martin, DSO and Bar, Highland Light Infantry, killed in action whilst commanding 151st Infantry Brigade on the first day of the Third Battle of the Aisne, 27 May 1918 Victory Medal (Brig. Gen. C.T. Martin.), extremely fineQty: (1)Footnote: Martin's DSO and Bar, Boer War Pair, and Memorial Plaque were sold at DNW on 9 May 2018 (Lot 15). For further reading please refer to the DNW online archive. Brigadier-General Cuthbert Thomas Martin (1877-1918) was killed in action on the first day of the Third Battle of the Aisne, France. The history of his division records his final moments on 27 May 1918: 'At 7 am. he [Brigadier-General Ridell] was at 151st Brigade Headquarters with Brigadier-General Martin, of the latter Brigade, when the enemy was rep[orted close at hand. As the Brigadiers hurriedly left the dug-out they found themselves almost surrounded. As they began to fight their way through, the Germans were scattered by a salvo of their own shells, but one, however, unfortunately, burst overhead and General Martin was instantly killed and General Riddell wounded.' Brigadier-General Martin has no known grave and is commemorated on the Soissons Memorial, France.
Lot 270
A WWII 'Operation Gambit' DSC group attributed to Sub Lieutenant R.F. Harbud, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, who formed part of COPP1, a secret operation in Midget Submarine X20 on the morning of the D-Day landings, Normandy 6 June 1944, Distinguished Service Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1944', 1939-1945 Star, Africa Star with North Africa 1942-43 clasp, Burma Star, France & Germany Star, War Medal, good very fine, mounted as worn, with a letter from Buckingham Palace and transmission slip, two silver and enamel medals relating to British Frozen Food Federation, both engraved 'R.F.A. Harbud' and an extensive amount of researchQty: (6)Footnote: DSC London Gazette 14 November 1944 'For gallantry, skill, determination and undaunted devotion to duty during the landing of Allied Forces on the coast of Normandy Sub Lieutenant Robin Frederick Harbud DSC, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve was promoted to Midshipman on 12 February 1943 and advanced to Sub Lieutenant on 1 March 1944. Harbud was released from service on 21 April 1946 having served at HMS Quebec from August 1943 to his release date. HMS Quebec was a Combined Ops shore base. Harbud joined COPPS in the Spring of 1943. Combined Operations Pilotage Parties (COPP) Formed in December 1942, when the need for invasion beach reconnaissance and assault guidance was officially recognised. All COPP members had to be able to fight their way out of any situation they may find themselves in (but only as a last resort). Avoiding trouble and compromising the mission was the top priority, so they needed scouting and stalking skills as well as a variety of other skills including physical and mental strength. All members had to undergo commando and specialist training. Harbud suffered poor eyesight and passed his COPP training by reading the chart twice with his left eye and in the preparation for the invasion of France, he was assigned to Operation Gambit. Operation Gambit Two Midget Submarines (X20 and X23) were to be used by COPPs teams to identify Sword and Juno beaches and act as markers for the assault on D-Day. The Submarines were to identify the narrow Sword and Juno beaches and then submerge and lie hidden until darkness. On the morning of D-Day, while it was still dark they were to surface and show lights to seaward that would serve as leading marks for the assaulting craft destined to land on those beaches. The two beaches were difficult to identify, the few landmarks on the low shore would be hard to distinguish when approaching in darkness, and even small inaccuracies in making a landfall might prove disastrous. After being postponed for 24 hours the signal was given and Harbud operated the mechanical hammer on the "Bong Stick" getting a terrible hammering from the waves breaking right over him. Eventually, just after first light, the assault craft became visible, their sound hidden by the gale, swept past X20 and onto Juno beach. The submarines returned to their Depot Ship after observing the landing craft reaching the shore safely. Five awards were handed out for this operation including the DSC to Harbud, after Normandy COPP1 was disbanded and reformed sometime later with Harbud being the only member of the Normandy COPP1 to remain, he was then sent to South East Asia Command where 7 operations were mounted, They carried out reconnaissance and chaung recce's by canoe and despite several encounters with the Japanese nobody was killed. A more comprehensive account of this group is included with the lot.The car badge featuring in the printed catalogue photograph for lot 270 is incorrect, it belongs in lot 269.
Lot 271
British Empire Medal. The BEM to Constable Edmundo Da Silva, Hong Kong Police Force, who dug through fallen debris of a bomb-damaged house to rescue four people, British Empire Medal, GVIR, Civil issue (Edmundo Da Silva), good very fine with an original letter from Fire Brigade Headquarters, Hong Kong dated 29 March 1952 in which Chief Officer W.J. Gorman describes his appreciation of the way da Silva carried out his duties during the civil disturbance in Kowloon on 1 March 1952 also a letter from Government House, Hong Kong dated 11 December 1947 inviting da Silva to Government House to receive his British Empire MedalQty: (1)Footnote: Provenance: Jim Bullock (1930-2019), Romsey. BEM London Gazette 25 March 1947 'The upper floors of a bomb-damaged house in Hong Kong, collapsed, and four persons were trapped in the kitchen of the ground floor, which was also in imminent danger of collapse because of the fall of cross beams and upper floor debris to reach the persons trapped and after working for more than half an hour managed to extract them. Had a further fall occurred during this attempt the Constables would have sustained serious, if not fatal injuries. By their rapid and gallant action, Malig and Sila were responsible for saving the lives of the persons they extracted.' 1 March 1952 - Communist-led riots in Kowloon quelled Rioting broke out at 5pm on 1 March 1952 in the colony of Kowloon, crowds estimated at over 10,000 gathered to welcome a Communist "comfort mission" which was expected to arrive from Hong Kong. The police broke up the rioters with tear-gas grenades and projectile shells 45 minutes later.
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