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Lot 107
HARDING (D.F.)Smallarms Of The East India Company 1600-1856, vols. I and II, gilt-stamped red cloth-covered boards, in slip-case; vols. III and IV, gilt-stamped red cloth-covered boards, in slip-case; An Introduction to East India Company Smallarms c1775-1851, 2013 - BAILEY (D.W.): Pattern Dates for British Ordnance Small Arms 1718-1783, with signed dedication by the author, 1997; British Military Flintlock Rifles 1740-1840, with signed dedication by the author, 2002; British Board of Ordnance Small Arms Contractors 1689-1840 (2 copies), 1999 - CHISNALL (BARRY) AND DAVIES (GEOFFREY): British Cavalry Carbines & Pistols of the Napoleonic Era, 2013 - CHISNALL (BARRY): British Non Ordnance Military Carbines 1750-1900, 2011 - GILKERSON (WILLIAM): Boarder Away II..., d.w., 1993 - GOLDSTEIN (ERIK): 18th Century Weapons of the Royal Welsh Fuziliers from Flixton Hall, 2002 - DARLING (ANTHONY D.): Red Coat and Brown Bess, Historical Arms Series No. 12, 1987 - PURDON (CHARLES J.): The Snider-Enfield Rifle..., Historical Arms Series No. 24, 1990 - CLEPHAN (R. COLTMAN): The Military Handgun Of The Sixteenth Century., reprint from The Archaeological Journal, 1910 - PAM (DAVID): The Royal Small Arms Factory Enfield..., d.w., 1998 - TEMPLE (B.A.) & SKENNERTON (I.D.): A Treatise On The British Military Martini..., d.w., 1996 reprint - and twelve related publications (29)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 109
HAWKER (PETER)Instructions to Young Sportsmen, second edition, nineteenth century half calf, R. Hunter, 1816; ibid., third edition, modern calf, 1824; ibid., fifth edition, nineteenth century half calf, 1826; ibid., sixth edition, modern cloth, 1830; ibid., seventh edition, modern half calf, 1833; ibid., eighth edition, modern cloth, 1838; ibid., ninth edition, publisher's cloth, 1844; ibid., tenth edition, modern half morocco, 1854; ibid., eleventh edition, publisher's quarter morocco, 1859, Longman unless otherwise mentioned; ibid., modern cloth, Philadelphia, Lea and Blanchard, 1846; ibid., facsimile of the 1833 edition, 1973; The Diary, 2 vols., publisher's cloth, 1893; Shooting Diaries, publisher's cloth, New York, Derrydale Press [1931], 8vo (14)This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 16
A Caucasian Powder-Flask For Miquelet-Lock Longarms 19th CenturyWith swelling leather body stitched together and tooled over each side with a Tree of Life within decorative borders including running foliage, the curved tapering nozzle entirely enclosed by a silver mounts nielloed with symmetrical arabesques involving flower-heads, centred on a roundel and all against chased wriggle-work grounds, nielloed stopper en suite and retained by a silver chain, and silver suspension loop and chains 22 cm. Footnotes:ProvenanceRichard R. Wagner Jr. Collection, sold in these Rooms, 29 April 2015, lot 228LiteratureOliver S.Pinchot, Arms of the Paladins, The Richard R. Wagner Jr, Collection of Fine Eastern Weapons, 2014, p. 153, fig. 7-35For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 186
A .577 Percussion Belgian Contract 1853 Pattern Second Model Rifle MusketDated 1856Of regulation pattern, the dated border engraved lock with 'V*R' crowned on the tail, the stock (some old bruising) stamped with dated broad arrow mark within concentric circles on one side of the butt, regulation brass mounts including butt-plate stamped 'NS' over '2035' on the heel tang, sling loops, steel ramrod, and socket bayonet with blade of hollowed triangular section stamped 'Reston, Chester' (steel parts pitted) (2)99.1 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 22
A Caucasian 35-Bore Miquelet-Lock Pistol with Nielloed Silver MountsDated 1262 A.H. Corresponding To 1845 A.D.With two-stage barrel entirely covered in silver, the forward section to the muzzle nielloed with a symmetrical design of foliage against a wrigglework ground, octagonal breech with running arabesques en suite, characteristic gold-damascened lock with illegible circular maker's stamp, wooden full stock covered in black leather, silver mounts nielloed en suite with the barrel, secured by pins and including side-plate, pommel-cap and barrel bands, the strap down the back of the butt nielloed behind the breech with the date and maker's name 'Umar' in nasta'liq, gold-damascened faceted button trigger, and no provision for a ramrod (pommel and suspension ring replaced); together with the mounts of a Caucasian priming-flask (body replaced), each of silver and nielloed with scrolling foliage against a wrigglework ground on the outside, the inner side of the nozzle with a serpent between a miquelet-lock pistol and a kindjal, and sprung tap with nielloed silver mount en suite and retaining its fabric tab woven with silver threads (2)The first 29.3 cm. barrel Footnotes:ProvenanceThe Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection, sold in these Rooms, Antique Arms, Armour & Modern Sporting Guns, 11 May 2016, lot 45Oliver S. Pinchot, Arms of the Paladins, the Richard R. Wagner Jr. Collection..., 2014, p. 105, fig. 5-40 and p. 153, fig. 7-32For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 323
A Cased 38-Bore Percussion Beaumont-Adams Patent 1851 Model Double-Action Five-Shot Revolver With War Department MarkBy Deane, Adams & Deane, London, No. B. 352 And 16,115.R, Circa 1855The border engraved frame with War Department broad arrow mark on one side, 1854 patent lever rammer, chequered rounded butt with butt-cap numbered '4012', and retaining some original blued finish: in later mahogany case lined and fitted for the revolver and some accessories including a brass-mounted powder-flask for sporting guns, London proof marks 19 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 324
A Rare 38-Bore Percussion Adams Patent 1851 Model 'Dragoon' Self-Cocking Five-Shot RevolverBy Deane, Adams & Deane (Makers To H.R.H. Prince Albert), 30 King William St.t, London Bridge, No. 4174. R., Mid-19th CenturyEngraved with foliate scrollwork within line borders, and retaining some original blueing, the chequered butt with indistinct punched letters on one side and hinged circular butt-trap cover engraved with a scallop shell, and with lower tang numbered '3171' (some light rust patination and loss of finish, arbor pin spring catch replaced), London proof marks: in a modern black leather holster (2)19.5 cm. barrel For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 358
A Cased Pair Of 40-Bore Flintlock Box-Lock Pocket PistolsBy Jones, London, Early 19th CenturyWith turn-off barrels each engraved with a band of foliage around the muzzle and with a frond on both sides of the breech, border engraved actions each signed within an oval against a martial trophy over both sides, engraved thumbpiece safety-catches also locking the steels, folding triggers, figured rounded butts each inlaid with silver wire scrollwork and engraved silver foliage, silver lion and rampart butt-caps, and shield-shaped silver escutcheons each engraved with initial 'R' (some rust patination): in later brass-mounted relined and refitted figured mahogany case with some accessories including powder-flask, bullet mould and barrel-wrench, the exterior of the lid (minor old splits) with circular vacant brass escutcheon, London proof marks 4 cm. barrels For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 365
A Very Rare Irish Flintlock Four-Barrelled Box-Lock 'Duck's Foot' Belt PistolBy McDermot, Dublin, circa 1810-20With turn-off barrels numbered from '1' to '4', border engraved breeches numbered to correspond beneath, the top stamped 'R&W' and with four fleur-de-lys marks, border engraved box-lock action signed within an oval against a martial trophy on one side and fitted with a belt clip on the other, engraved thumbpiece safety-catch also locking the steel, ring-neck cock, trigger-guard engraved with a crossed bow and quiver, chequered rounded butt (old split on each side behind the action) with vacant oval silver cap, and vacant silver escutcheon, London proof marks 7.6 cm. barrelsFootnotes:ProvenanceThomas Del Mar Ltd. In association with Sotheby's, London, Antique Arms, Armour & Militaria, 2 December 2015, lot 216A Farrell and a Henry McDermott are recorded working in Dublin. See Richard J. Garrett, Irish Gunmakers, 2008, pp. 35-36This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 372
A Fine And Unusual Cased Pair Of 34-Bore Flintlock Travelling PistolsBy Joseph Egg, London, Circa 1815With browned twist octagonal sighted barrels narrowed at the breech, silver fore-sights, tapering case-hardened patent breeches each signed in gold on the top flat and with platinum lines at the rear, platinum touch-holes, sighted case-hardened tangs each engraved with a martial trophy, border engraved case-hardened flat bevelled locks each signed 'Josh. Egg PATENT', decorated with a starburst behind the rainproof pan set clear of the touch-hole, and with a martial trophy and foliage at the stepped tail, foliate engraved 'French' cocks, signed border engraved steels, blued safety-catches and rollers, figured full stocks (minor bruising, one cracked at the ramrod-channel) each with flattened chequered butt, border engraved blued steel mounts comprising pommel-caps each decorated with foliage, trigger-guards each with pineapple finial and decorated with a martial trophy on the bow, slotted ramrod-pipes, vacant silver escutcheons and barrel-bolt escutcheons, original brass-tipped ramrods, one with iron worm with threaded brass cap, and much original finish: in original lined and fitted mahogany case with some accessories including brass-mounted three-way powder-flask covered in red leather, and turnscrew, the interior of the lid (minor moth damage) with maker's trade label for circa 1815-20, the exterior (old split along the back) with circular vacant brass escutcheon centred on a flush-fitting circular brass carrying handle, Birmingham proof marks 11.3 cm. barrels Footnotes:ProvenanceChristie's London, Fine Antique Arms and Armour, 15 June 1977, lot 142Christie's London, Antique Arms, Armour and Militaria, 16 Jul 2003, lot 235LiteratureJonathan Barrett, 'Six Oddities of English Flintlock Construction', Art, Arms and Armour (R. Held ed.), 1979-80, pp. 394-396, pls. 4-6 W. Keith Neal & D.H.L. Back, British Gunmakers Their Trade Cards, Cases and Equipment, 1980, pl. 352The purpose of the pans set clear of the touch-holes is unclear. It has been suggested that they were intended for a secret priming powder of Joseph Egg's own invention, but experiments are said to have failed to make the pistols go offThis lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 98
CRIMEADELAFIELD (R.): Report on the Art of War in Europe in 1854, 1855 and 1856, additional colour lithographed pictorial title-page, numerous folding maps and lithographed plates, some small losses to spine, Washington, G.W. Bowman, 1861 - TYRELL (HENRY): The History of the War with Russia, 3 vols., engraved plates and maps, hand-coloured in outline, early red half calf over marbled boards, [c.1860] - RUSSELL (WILLIAM HOWARD): General Todleben's History of the Defence of Sebastopol.1854-5. A Review, Tinsley Bros., 1865 - SLADE (ADOLPHUS): Turkey and the Crimean War: A Narrative of Historical Events, 1867 - STERLING (ANTHONY): The Story of the Highland Brigade in the Crimea... New Edition, 1895, unless mentioned publisher's cloth, rubbed, 8vo and 4to; and a large group of upwards of sixty others, nineteenth and twentieth century volumes, mostly relating to the Crimea (a lot )This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: •• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
Lot 246
A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS Comprising: a pair of Victorian heart shaped dishes by R. F. Mosley & Co., Sheffield 1894, chased with floral and scroll decoration, pierced with lattice decoration and on three shell feet, 15cm (6in) long; a bowl and spoon by Wakely & Wheeler, London 1941, the bowl 12.5cm (5in) diameter, the spoon 14cm (5 1/2in) long; and a shell shaped butter dish by Atkin Brothers, Sheffield 1911, on three ball feet, 9.5cm (3 3/4in) long 472g (15.2 oz) gross Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 276
A COLLECTION OF SILVER ITEMS To include: a baluster bayonet sugar caster by R. & W. Sorley, Sheffield 1928, with a knopped finial to the pierced and domed cover, a girdle and on a circular moulded spreading foot, 16.5cm (6 1/2in) high; an oval mustard pot by Stokes & Ireland Ltd., Chester 1932, with a bifurcated thumb piece to the domed cover, an angular handle and a pierced body, 10cm (4in) long, with a blue glass liner (badly chipped); a cased set of eleven coffee spoons by Barker Brothers Silver Ltd., Birmingham 1951 (4) and 1958 (7); and a silver mounted capstan inkwell, 13cm (5in) diameter 370g (11.9 oz) gross weighable Condition Report: There is no condition report available for this lot and is sold as found Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 433
A 1960S SHELL CAMEO BROOCH The oval shell cameo carved with the profile of a lady wearing a beaded necklace, her curled hair tied up, with a lyre behind, the setting stamped 9ct; together with a 9 carat gold ring set with a shell cameo, London 1980 Size/dimensions: brooch 6.5cm long; finger size R Gross weight: 24.1 grams Condition Report: The brooch has some hairline cracks to the panel, there is some wear to the settings. The ring cameo is poorly carved, some wear with use Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 436
A DIAMOND SINGLE STONE RING The old cut diamond in an open claw setting, estimated to weigh 0.20 carats total, the shank stamped 18ct Size/dimensions: finger size R Gross weight: 4.3 grams Condition Report: The diamond is bright and lively, colour estimated I, clarity VS, assessed in setting, the setting has some light wear Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 442
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CLUSTER RING The oval cut sapphire within a surround of brilliant cut diamonds, to diamond accented shoulders, approximately 0.70 carats total Size/dimensions: finger size R Gross weight: 4 grams Condition Report: The sapphire has some reflective inclusions under the table, a couple of small chips and nibbles to the crown, the diamonds are bright and lively. Some of the claws have worn off and others have thinning, there is some thinning to the shank. The shank is stamped Plat, but it is also gold. Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 513
AN 18 CARAT GOLD SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND ETERNITY RING LONDON 2014 The alternating circular cut sapphires and brilliant cut diamonds in a channel setting, approximately 0.51 carats total Size/dimensions: finger size R 1/2 Gross weight: 4.1 grams Condition Report: The diamonds are bright and lively, minimal wear to the setting Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 514
A SAPPHIRE AND DIAMOND CROSSOVER PENDANT AND A DIAMOND PENDANT The 18 carat gold ring with a claw set circular cut sapphire and a brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.33 carats, London 2014; the pendant with a claw set brilliant cut diamond, approximately 0.55 carats, 18 carat gold Birmingham hallmark, suspended from a curb link chain Size/dimensions: finger size R 1/2 Gross weight: 7.4 grams Condition Report: Minimal wear, the diamonds are bright and lively, the sapphire fairly bright. The diamond pendant colour J, clarity I2 Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 73
AN ART DECO SILVER CIGARETTE BOX GOLDSMITHS & SILVERSMITHS CO. LTD., LONDON 1921 With a reed border and engine turned decoration, engraved J. B. C. from R. H. W May 27th 1923 inside the cover 20.5cm (8in) long With a cedar liner Condition Report: Marks are clear Hinge good Engine turning good Engraving crisp Stands well Light scratches and wear commensurate with age and use Condition Report Disclaimer
Lot 104
Three: Lieutenant-Commander (Gunner) R. G. Marshall, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (224414, R. G. Marshall, P.O. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (Gnr. R. G. Marshall. R.N.) light contact marks, otherwise very fine (3) £70-£90 --- Robert George Marshall was born at Exmouth, Devon, on 29 March 1886 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Northampton, on 9 January 1903. Advanced to Petty Officer in H.M.S. Active, in June 1914, he was promoted to Acting Commissioned Gunner on 31 December 1915. In 1916 the Navy List notes him serving in the Light Cruiser, H.M.S. Briton, and the 1921 Navy List has him serving in H.M.S. Snapdragon, for training in photographic duties. He was promoted Lieutenant in April 1932, and placed on the Retired List, but was recalled in 1939. He continued in service during the Second World War and was appointed to be Lieutenant Commander (retired officer, recalled for service) 12 December 1942. He was eventually released from Service in July 1946.
Lot 110
Three: Leading Stoker O. R. Bull, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (SS.108013, O. R. Bull. L.Sto., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals SS.108013 O. R. Bull. L.Sto. R.N.) very fine Three: Stoker Second Class T. Creber, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (K.27464, T. Creber, Sto. 2., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (K.27464 T. Creber. Sto. 2 R.N.) good very fine (6) £80-£100 --- Oliver Rowland Bull was born at Westbury, Wiltshire, on 16 June 1890 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Vivid on 10 February 1909. He was advanced to Stoker First Class in H.M.S. Leviathan on 10 February 1910 and was shore discharged, time expired, on 14 February 1914, subsequently joining the Royal Fleet Reserve. He was recalled for service in H.M.S. Powerful on 2 August 1914. During the Great War he additionally served in M.F.A. Lynn, and H.M.S. Vivid II, being advanced to Leading Stoker on 14 May 1915. He was invalided out of the service on 5 July 1916. Theophilus Creber was born at South Cork, Ireland, on 24 June 1897 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class in H.M.S. Vivid II on 22 September 1915. During the Great War he served in H.M.S. Tara (Dove), H.M.S. Eagle (Dove), and H.M.S. Vivid II. He was invalided out of naval service on 26 January 1916.
Lot 111
Three: Electrical Artificer First Class, G. H. James, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (M.10010, G. H. James, E.A. 4., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (M.10010 G. H. James. E.A. 3 R.N.) polished, contact marks and edge bruising, therefore good fine Three: Leading Stoker R. Jones, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (SS.112953, R. Jones, Sto. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (SS.112953 R. Jones. L. Sto. R.N.) contact marks, nearly very fine (6) £80-£100 --- Gerald Harry James was born at Portsmouth on 26 March 1893 and joined the Royal Navy as an Acting Electrical Artificer Fourth Class in H.M.S. Vernon on 20 October 1914. He was advanced to Electrical Artificer Third Class in H.M.S. Dominion on 20 October 1917, and to Electrical Artificer Second Class in H.M.S. Ramillies on 20 October 1921. He transferred to H.M.S. Dolphin, for service in submarines in May 1925, and is noted as serving in H.M. Submarines L25, L27 and L22 in the rate of Electrical Artificer First Class, being awarded his Long Service and Good Conduct Medals in November 1929. He was shore pensioned in October 1936, but was recalled for service in H.M.S. Wanderer on 31 July 1939, and was released from naval service on 9 July 1945. Robert Jones was born at Derby on 18 October 1894 and joined the Royal Navy as a Stoker Second Class on 22 October 1912. He was advanced to Stoker First Class in H.M.S. Prince of Wales on 9 November 1913, and to Acting Leading Stoker on 20 July 1917, being confirmed in that rate on 20 January 1918. He remained in naval service until shore demobilised on 31 October 1934. He was recalled for War service on 16 February 1940, and was finally released from H.M.S. Victory in August 1945.
Lot 118
Three: Ordinary Seaman R. Stanley, Royal Navy, who was killed when H.M.S. Vanguard suffered a series of explosions at anchor in Scapa Flow on 9 July 1917 1914-15 Star (J.31560, R. Stanley, Ord., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J.31560 R. Stanley. A.B. R.N.) light spotting to VM, otherwise good very fine (3) £80-£100 --- Reginald Stanley was born at Birmingham on 19 July 1896 and joined the Royal Navy as a Boy Second Class in H.M.S. Vivid I, on 10 June 1914. He was advanced to Ordinary Seaman, H.M.S. Impregnable, on 10 December 1914 and Able Seaman, H.M.S. Vanguard, on 19 July 1916. He was killed when H.M.S. Vanguard, at anchor in Scapa Flow, suffered a series of magazine explosions shortly before midnight on 9 July 1917: she sank almost instantly, killing 843 of the 845 men aboard. He is commemorated on the Portsmouth Naval Memorial.
Lot 119
Three: Skipper W. W. Peddle, Royal Naval Reserve 1914-15 Star (2146 D.A. W. W. Peddle. Skr. R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (DA.2146 W. W. Peddle. Skr. R.N.R.) good very fine Three: Engineman R. H. B. Allan, Royal Naval Reserve 1914-15 Star (ES. 3781, R. H. B. Allan. Engn., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals; (3781 E.S. R. H. B. Allan. Engn. R.N.R.) good very fine (6) £70-£90 --- William Walter Peddle was born at Warminster, Wiltshire, on 4 May 1878 and was appointed Temporary Skipper, Royal Naval Reserve, on 25 February 1915. He served during the Great War as Skipper of the Auxiliary Small Craft vessel Iago, and was invalided from the R.N.R. on account of neurasthenia on 19 September 1918. Robert Hope Brown Allan was born at Dundee on 7 December 1867 and enrolled in the Royal Naval Reserve on 14 July 1915. He served during the Great War in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessel, H.M.S. Zaria, which had been requisitioned by the Admiralty, as a stores carrier, on 26 November 1914. However, his service in the R.N.R. was short-lived as he was discharged to shore medically unfit with a heart condition on 15 October 1915.
Lot 12
A good Second War ‘1945’ C.B.E., 1943 ‘Htizwe Bridgehead’ D.S.O. group of ten awarded to Brigadier A. W. Lowther, Indian Army, late Devonshire Regiment, a veteran of the Great War and North West Frontier, who went on to command the 2nd Battalion, 1st Punjab Regiment in Arakan in 1943, and then commanded the 4th Indian Infantry Brigade, March 1943 - January 1945 The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue; Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse officially dated ‘1943’, with integral top riband bar; British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. A. W. Lowther.) VM rank given as ‘2. Lieut.’; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lieut. A. W. Lowther, 1/76/Pjbs.); India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37 (Major A. W. Lowther, 3-1 Punjab R.); 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; War Medal 1939-45; India Service Medal, first four campaign awards mounted for wear, with riband bars, BWM and VM a little polished, otherwise generally very fine or better (10) £4,000-£5,000 --- C.B.E. London Gazette 15 November 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘Arakan/Burma. Brigadier Lowther assumed command of 4 Ind. Inf. Bde. on 29 Mar 43, and relinquished on taking home leave on 19 Jan 45. He has commanded his Brigade with continuous success and ability during two successive operational seasons. During many engagements, Brig. Lowther has set a fine example of determined leadership, and the successes of his Bde, and their final efficiency are in no small measure due to the continuous hard work, keenness and determination with which he has carried out his duties as their Commander. He has in fact, built up a fine Brigade, well trained and efficient, from the very small beginnings which existed in the early days of 1943. Throughout, Brig. Lowther’s services to his Brigade, and the Division, have been characterised by the quiet confidence with which he has carried out the tasks allotted, and by an unfailing determination to succeed. His services have been exceptional, and in my opinion [Major General C. E. N. Lomax, Commanding 26th Indian Division], fully merit the award of the C.B.E. for which I very strongly recommend him.’ D.S.O. London Gazette 1 June 1943. The original recommendation states: ‘At Htizwe, Burma, 10 - 16 March 1943. On 12 Mar 43 his battalion position was attacked during several hours. The attack was repulsed and the battalion ordered to be withdrawn to a new position. Col. Lowther skilfully withdrew his battalion to a new position in daylight from close contact with the enemy. The following day his battalion was again attacked in a position held by the battalion and ancillary troops under command. The enemy affected a lodgement and succeeded in penetrating. The first counter attack failed; a second ejected the enemy with great loss, resulting in the capture of much material and very valuable documents. On orders from Bde HQ on 14/15 Mar Col. Lowther successfully withdrew his battalion and all attached troops in his area across an unfordable river, from close contact with the enemy. He conducted a similar operation, equally successfully, on the following night. Col. Lowther displayed a great tactical ability and initiative throughout, rectified many critical situations by his personality and showed complete disregard for his own safety. His example combined with skilful and determined leadership undoubtedly saved the Bde from disaster.’ M.I.D. London Gazettes 19 October 1944 and 5 April 1945. Albert William Lowther initially served during the Great War as a Private in the Devonshire Regiment, prior to being commissioned Second Lieutenant in the I.A.R.O. in July 1918. He was posted to the 76th Punjabis, and served with them in the Mesopotamian theatre of war and subsequently on the North West Frontier. Lowther advanced to Lieutenant in 1922, to Captain in 1932, and served as Major with the 3/1st Punjab Regiment (formerly the 76th Punjabis) on the North West Frontier. Lowther transferred to the 2nd Battalion, and commanded them during the Second World War in Burma. The Battalion received more gallantry awards than any other unit of the Indian Army for the Second World War. Lowther commanded his Battalion as part of the 55th Indian Infantry Brigade, 14th Indian Division during the First Arakan Campaign and was rewarded with the D.S.O. for his skilful withdraw from the Htizwe Bridgehead when the Division was overrun by the Japanese in March 1943. Lowther was promoted to Brigadier, and commanded the 4th Indian Infantry Brigade from 23 March 1943 - 19 January 1945. The latter served as part of the 26th Indian Division, 15th Indian Corps in the Arakan and Burma.
Lot 121
Four: Gunner R. Manktelow, Royal Marine Artillery 1914-15 Star (R.M.A. 8166, Gr. R. Manktelow); British War and Victory Medals (R.M.A. 8166 Gr. R. Manktelow); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (8166 Reginald Manktelow, Gunner, R.M.A.) very fine (4) £120-£160 --- Reginald Manktelow was born in Battersea, London, on 12 September 1881, and was enlisted into the Royal Marine Artillery as a Private on 30 May 1899. He was promoted to Gunner 2nd Class on 11 February 1900, and to Gunner on 10 April 1900. For the next decade he was embarked, interspersed with periods ashore, in the following ships: Dreadnought, Empress of India, Caesar, Vivid, Barfleur, Vengeance, and Africa. On 4 July 1911, he was embarked on the newly launched battleship H.M.S. Hercules and remained in this ship throughout the Great War, including an active part in the battle of Jutland, where she fought in the 6th Division along with Marlborough, Revenge and Agincourt. She was the 23rd ship in line after deployment. She engaged enemy battlecruisers from 19.00-19.15 achieving hits with her fifth and sixth salvoes. She fired 98 rounds from her main armament during the whole engagement. She was straddled and hit by splinters, but sustained no damage or casualties. Turned to avoid several torpedoes, one of which was seen to pass right alongside. Hercules had a reputation as 'A pugilists ship' amongst the men. Many a 'troublemaker' was posted to Hercules. Discipline was strict. She was equipped with a boxing ring. Breaches of discipline, especially those that resulted in arguments or fights, would very often be dealt with by 'volunteering' those involved to fight in the ring. Large wagers were often placed on these bouts by both the officers and men. Another punishment meted-out, was to lock miscreants in the brig with a length of used heavy hawser. The offender was allowed out as soon as he had, with his bare hands, unpicked the hawser. This might take days and result in ripped and bleeding nails. Gunner Manktelow received his L.S. & G.C. medal in March 1915 and left Hercules on 29 January 1919, when she was reduced to the Reserve Fleet.
Lot 13
A post-War ‘military division’ C.B.E. group of seven awarded to Brigadier E. R. Ash, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, late Royal Army Ordnance Corps and Royal Artillery The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 2nd type, neck badge, silver-gilt and enamel, in D. Shackman & Sons case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. E. R. Ash.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (2. Lieut. E. R. Ash. R.A.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Coronation 1953, breast awards mounted for wear, very fine (7) £300-£400 --- C.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1951. The original recommendation states: ‘Since he was transferred from the RAOC to REME in 1942, Brigadier Ash has adopted his new corps with the most wholehearted enthusiasm and has held a series of responsible appointments at home and abroad. As D.D.M.E. to Southern Command he has devoted himself unsparingly, during the past 2 ½ years, to improving the organisation and efficiency of his Corps. His vitality and pride in his work have proved a great inspiration to all those working under him, and his cooperativeness and efficiency have earned the complete confidence of all with whom he has come in contact. Brigaider Ash sets a very high standard for his officers and does not suffer mediocrity gladly. The loyalty he has given to his superiors and the active support he has given to his subordinates have been a great contribution to the morale of his corps. In a comparatively new arm he has, of necessity, had much pioneer work to do, which has involved frequent changes of appointment. Such changes are liable to prejudice an officer’s chances of obtaining full recognition of his service, and it is felt that this may well have been so in Brigadier Ash’s case. It is therefore most strongly recommended that this officer’s past and present outstanding service should now receive recognition by the award of a C.B.E.’ Edwin Raymond Ash was born in May 1897, and served during the Great War with the Trench Mortar Battery & Fire Command, Royal Garrison Artillery in the French theatre of war from 10 February 1918. He advanced to Lieutenant in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps in September 1923, and advanced to Lieutenant Colonel in August 1941. Ash served with the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during the Second War, and advanced to Brigadier in June 1942. He served as ADC to the King, 1950-52, and in the same capacity to the Queen, 1952-54. Brigadier Ash retired in June 1954, and died three years later.
Lot 130
Three: Private E. E. V. Johnson, 14th (1st Birmingham Pals) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 3 September 1916 1914-15 Star (9137 Pte. E. E. V. Johnson. R. War. R.); British War and Victory Medals (9137 Pte. E. E. V. Johnson. R. War. R.) edge bruising and some staining to VM, otherwise very fine (3) £120-£160 --- Ernest Emil Victor Johnson was born in London and attested for the Royal Warwickshire Regiment at Ladywood, Birmingham. He served with the 14th (1st Birmingham Pals) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 31 July 1915, and was killed in action on 3 September 1916, on which date the Battalion was involved in an attack on Falfemont Farm. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.
Lot 131
Three: Private G. Rowland, Royal Fusiliers, later Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 1914-15 Star (1299 Pte. G. Rowland. R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (1299 Pte. G. Rowland. R. Fus.) very fine Three: Private H. Lillwall, Royal Fusiliers 1914-15 Star (STK-1214 Pte. H. Lillwall, R. Fus.); British War and Victory Medals (STK-1214 Pte. H. Lilwall [sic]. R. Fus) very fine Pair: Private A. J. Sawyer, Royal Fusiliers, who was killed in action whilst serving with the 23rd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment British War and Victory Medals (46062 Pte. A. J. Sawyer. R. Fus.) BWM officially renamed, very fine (8) £120-£160 --- George Rowland was born in 1870 and attested for the Royal Fusiliers, serving with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 November 1915. He was admitted to 2nd Canadian General Hospital at Le Treport on 20 June 1916 and was repatriated to England on 18 February 1916. He transferred to the Royal Flying Corps on on 18 January 1918 and joined the Royal Air Force as a Founder Member on 1 April 1918, but did not serve overseas with them. He was discharged on 30 April 1919. Herbert Lillwall attested for the Stockbrokers Battalion, Royal Fusiliers, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 30 July 1915. Alfred John Sawyer was born at Kennington, Surrey, and attested for the Royal Fusiliers at Mill Hill, Middlesex. He served with the 11th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, before transferring to the 23rd Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, and was killed in action on 24 March 1918. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Arras Memorial, France.
Lot 132
Three: Private H. D. Cornish, Liverpool Regiment, who was killed in action at Loos on 28 September 1915 1914-15 Star (2569 Pte. H. D. Cornish. L’pool R.); British War and Victory Medals (2569 Pte. H. D. Cornish. L’pool R.) VM renamed, with named card box of issue, good very fine Three: Private T. E. Middleton, York and Lancaster Regiment, who was severely wounded in April 1917 1914-15 Star (18346 Pte. T. E. Middleton, York & Lanc. R.) British War and Victory Medals (18346 Pte. T. E. Middleton, York & Lanc. R.) some light scratches to naming on reverse of Star but fully legible, otherwise nearly very fine Pair: Sergeant A. G. Barker, Liverpool Regiment British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (408141 Sgt. A. G. Barker. L’pool R.) nearly very fine (8) £120-£160 --- Harry Douglas Cornish was born at Liverpool and attested for the Liverpool Regiment at Southport on 8 September 1914. He served with the 1st/7th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 7 March 1915, and was killed in action at the Battle of Loos on 28 September 1915. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Sold with named Record Office enclosure for the British War Medal. Thomas Ernest Middleton attested for the York and Lancaster Regiment on 8 January 1915 and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 1 May 1915. He later transferred to the Yorkshire Regiment, and received a severe gun shot wound to the right thigh on 27 April 1917, being admitted to hospital on 8 May 1917. He survived the Great War and was transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 28 February 1919. Albert George Barker attested for the Liverpool Regiment and served with the 1st/5th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. For his services during the Great War he was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 8 July 1919).
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Four: Private R. Ward, Liverpool Regiment 1914-15 Star (11196 Pte. R. Ward. L’pool R.); British War and Victory Medals (11196 Pte. R. Ward. L’pool R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (11196 Pte. R. Ward. L’pool R.) mounted as worn, very fine (4) £100-£140 --- Richard Ward attested for the Liverpool Regiment and served with the 2nd Battalion during the Great War in the Asiatic theatre of War. The 1914-15 Star roll notes that he served in operations in the North West Frontier of India from April to October 1915.
Lot 136
Three: Private H. Fudge, South Wales Borderers 1914-15 Star (15114 Pte. H. Fudge. S. Wales. Bord.); British War and Victory Medals (15114 Pte. H. Fudge. S. Wales. Bord.) very fine and better Three: Private J. W. Flogdell, Royal Berkshire Regiment 1914-15 Star (14179 Pte. J. W. Glogdell. R. Berks. R.); British War and Victory Medals 14179 Pte. J. W. Flogdell. R. Berks. R.) very fine and better Pair: Private T. Jones, South Wales Borderers British War and Victory Medals (35391 Pte. T. Jones. S. Wales Bord.) some spotting to VM, otherwise nearly very fine (8) £100-£140 --- Henry Fudge attested for the South Wales Borderers and served with the 7th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 5 September 1915. He subsequently transferred to the Army Service Corps and was re-numbered T/406504. James William Flogdell, was born at Camberwell, London, in 1886 and attested for the Royal Berkshire Regiment. He served with the 8th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 7 August 1915, and is recorded in the War Office Weekly casualty report for 1 January 1918 as having been wounded. He survived the war and transferred to Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 15 February 1919. He died on 29 October 1971. Curiously, his Medal Index Card states ‘K[illed] in A[ction]’, which is patently wrong. Thomas Jones was born in 1896 and attested for the South Wales Borderers. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War, and at some time served attached to the 15th Labour Group, Forests Unit. He was discharged on 19 May 1919, and subsequently claimed a war pension as he was suffering from defective vision and bronchitis, attributable to his military service.
Lot 138
Family Group: Three: Private W. Walters, Hampshire Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 9 August 1916 1914-15 Star (9036 Pte. W. Walters. Hamps: R.); British War and Victory Medals (9036 Pte. W. Walters. Hamps: R.); Memorial Plaque (William Walters) some scratches and marks to VM, otherwise generally very fine British War Medal 1914-20 (9035 A. Cpl. G. T. Walters. Hamps. R.) edge bruises and contact marks, nearly very fine (5) £120-£160 --- William Walters was born in Southampton and attested there for the Hampshire Regiment, alongside his brother George (note consecutive numbers). He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War in Gallipoli from 25 April 1915, and subsequently on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 9 August 1916. He is buried in Polijze Ground Cemetery, Belgium. George Thomas Walters. brother of the above, was born in Southampton on 8 September 1889 and attested there for the Hampshire Regiment at Southampton. He served with the 1st Battalion alongside his brother during the Great War in Gallipoli from 25 April 1915. Sold with copied research.
Lot 139
Three: Acting Sergeant W. F. Walker, Middlesex Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 26 August 1916 1914-15 Star (G-9980 L-Cpl. W. F. Walker. Middx. R.); British War and Victory Medals (G. 9980 A. Sjt. W. F. Walker. Middx. R.); Memorial Plaque (Walter Frederick Walker) in card envelope; Memorial Scroll (Serjt. Walter Frederick Walter Middlesex Regt.) in original tube, nearly extremely fine (5) £120-£160 --- Walter Frederick Walker was born in Edmonton, Middlesex, and attested for the Middlesex Regiment at Mill Hill, Middlesex. He served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 29 September 1915, and was killed in action on 26 August 1916. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France. Sold with a small contemporary table top style medal frame.
Lot 140
Three: Private S. W. Desave, Middlesex Regiment, who died of wounds on the Western Front on 8 September 1916 1914-15 Star (G-8078. Pte. S. W. Desave. Middx. R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-8078. Pte. S. W. Desave. Middx. R.) all in named card boxes of issue; Memorial Plaque (Stephen William Desave) in card envelope, nearly extremely fine (4) £120-£160 --- Stephen William Desave was born at Hoxton, Middlesex, in 1898, and attested for the Middlesex Regiment at Shoreditch. He served with the 13th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and died of wounds on 2 September 1916. He is buried at Heilly Station Cemetery, Mericourt-L’abbe France.
Lot 142
Three: Lieutenant R. H. Dunlop, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force, late 7th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment, an R.E.8 pilot with 53 Squadron - who, whilst on a low reconnaissance, had his aircraft petrol tank pierced by machine-gun fire from the ground. He held his aircraft steady, whilst his observer climbed out on to the wing to inspect the damage. The observer then returned to his seat, gathered his stick and cap and went out on to the wing for a second time to plug the hole with the aforementioned items. They completed the reconnaissance, and dropped messages at Division Headquarters on the return journey 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. R. H. Dunlop. York. & Lanc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. H. Dunlop. R.A.F.) very fine (3) £300-£400 --- Robert Hunter Dunlop was born in March 1895, and was a native of Edinburgh. He was employed as an Engineer at Milne & Sons, Edinburgh, 1912-1915, prior to being commissioned and serving with the 7th (Service) Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment (Pioneers) in the French theatre of war from 13 July 1915. Dunlop was wounded, and then transferred to the Royal Flying Corps in later 1916. Dunlop initially trained as an Observer, prior to taking Pilot training in 1917. He was posted for operational service with 53 Squadron (R.E.8’s) in France in 1918. Having advanced to Lieutenant, Dunlop flew as part of ‘A’ Flight and on 5 July 1918: ‘In the middle of a low reconnaissance, Lts Dunlop and Scott, 53 Sqn, had their petrol tank pierced by machine gun fire from the ground. Lt. Scott (observer) climbed out on to the wing of the machine to investigate the extent of the damage. He then climbed back into his seat, removed his cloche, stepped out on to the wing again and blocked the rent with his stick and leather cap. The reconnaissance was then completed and messages dropped at Divisional Headquarters on the return journey.’ (Royal Air Force Communiques 1918, edited by C. Cole refers) Sold with a copy of an article - 53 Squadron 1916-18 by Raymond Vann, in which Dunlop is mentioned and features as part of a group photograph.
Lot 145
Pair: Air Mechanic Second Class R. A. Lyon, Royal Naval Air Service British War and Victory Medals (F.11305 R.A. Lyon. A.M. 2. R.N.A.S.) very fine Pair: Private G. Taylor, Royal Air Force British War and Victory Medals (30973. Pte. 1. G. Taylor. R.A.F.) in named card box of issue, nearly extremely fine (4) £100-£140 --- Robert Alexander Lyon was born at Luton, Bedfordshire, on 6 July 1886 and attested for the Royal Naval Air Service for the duration of hostilities on 3 February 1916. He served with the R.N.A.S. in France from 24 April to 9 May 1916, and then at Scapa, the airship station at Pulham, West Drayton, and at Eastchurch. He transferred to the Royal Air Force as a Founder Member on 1 April 1918, and then appears to have served at the airship and balloon station at Pulham St. Mary, Norfolk until February 1919. He transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve on 6 March 1919 and was discharged on 30 April 1920. George Taylor was born in 1875 and attested for the Royal Flying Corps on 8 June 1916. He served during the Great War with 40 Wing in Egypt from 7 July 1916, transferring whilst there to the Royal Air Force as a Founder Member on 1 April 1918. He transferred to the R.A.F. Reserve on 21 March 1919, and was discharged on 30 April 1920.
Lot 149
Pair: Private J. Davidson, 1st County of London Yeomanry (Middlesex Hussars) British War and Victory Medals (1868 Pte. J. Davidson. 1-Co. of Lond. Y.) light spotting to VM, otherwise very fine Pair: Private C. H. Carter, 9th (Queen Victoria’s Rifles) Battalion, London Regiment British War and Victory Medals (5688 Pte. C. H. Carter. 9-Lond. R.) very fine (4) £80-£100 --- Charles Herbert Carter attested for the London Regiment and served initially with the 9th (Queen Victoria’s Rifles) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, before transferring to the 20th (Blackheath and Woolwich) Battalion, and was wounded by gun shot to the thigh ands ribs on 27 April 1917.
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A Second War ‘Chindit Operations’ O.B.E. group of five attributed to Lieutenant-Colonel J. R. Hare, Essex Regiment, late Grenadier Guards The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, gilding almost all rubbed; 1939-45 Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, mounted court-style as worn; together with the recipient’s Burma Star Association lapel badge, good very fine (5) £240-£280 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 7 November 1946: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services whilst engaged in Special Operations in South East Asia.’ Sold with the recipient’s Grenadier Guards Comrades’ Association Life Membership Card; and a copy of the book ‘Cloak without Dagger’, by Sir Percy Sillitoe.
Lot 152
Five: Sub Conductor A. J. W. Thompson, Indian Unattached List, late Royal Horse Artillery and Barrack Department British War and Victory Medals (43291 Cpl. A. J. W. Thompson. R.A.); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver (43291 Gr. A. Thompson. R.A.) contemporary engraved naming; Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (S-Sjt. A. J. W. Thompson. Bk. Dept.) generally very fine (5) £140-£180 --- Albert James William Thompson appears on the Delhi Durbar 1911 medal roll as a part of the civil allotment with ‘R’ Battery, Royal Horse Artillery. He also appears on the Indian roll for the Silver Jubilee Medal 1935, as a Sub-Divisional Officer, Secunderabad, in the Military Engineer Service. Sold with copied research.
Lot 153
Pair: Private L. S. Miller, 23rd (4th Tyneside Scottish) Battalion, Northumberland Fusiliers British War and Victory Medals (23-1390 Pte. L.S. Miller. North’d Fus.) good very fine Pair: Private H. E. Franklin 14th (1st Birmingham Pals) Battalion, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, who was killed in action in Belgium on 26 October 1917 British War and Victory Medals (43277 Pte. H. E. Franklin. R. War. R.) with named card box of issue, extremely fine (4) £120-£160 --- Leslie S. Miller attested for the Northumberland Fusiliers, and served with the 23rd (4th Tyneside Scottish) Battalion during he Great War on the Western Front. He later transferred to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, and was discharged Class ‘Z’ Reserve on 20 March 1919. Harold Edward Franklin was born at Chesham, Buckinghamshire, and attested for the Royal Warwickshire Regiment at Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, having previously served in the Queen’s Own Oxfordshire Hussars. He served with the 14th (1st Birmingham Pals) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 26 October 1917. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Zonnebeke, Belgium.
Lot 154
Pair: Private C. A. Horrocks, Royal Fusiliers British War and Victory Medals (47935 Pte. C. A. Horrocks. R. Fus.) official correction to unit on first; together with unrelated Cardiff City Special Police medal ‘The Great War 1914-19’, bronze, unnamed, and National Fire Brigades Union Long Service medal, bronze, unnamed, with 3 bars ‘Five Years’ and top suspension bar ‘Ten Years’, the edge impressed ‘2511’, nearly extremely fine (3) £60-£80 --- Charles A. Horrocks served in the Royal Fusiliers and also the Royal Army Service Corps, No. 396884. Sold with copied Medal Index Card.
Lot 155
Pair: Private H. R. Davies, Liverpool Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 13 August 1918 British War and Victory Medals (93781 Pte. H. R. Davies. L’pool R.) in named card box of issue; Memorial Plaque (Robert Hercules Davies [sic]) in card envelope, nearly extremely fine (3) £100-£140 --- Hercules Robert Davies was born at Prestwich, Manchester, in 1899 and attested there for the Liverpool Regiment. He served with the 4th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 13 August 1918, aged 19. He is buried in Hagle Dump Cemetery, France.
Lot 156
Four: Private F. W. Hardiman, Middlesex Regiment, later Essex Regiment and Labour Corps British War and Victory Medals (351145 Pte. F. W. Hardiman. Essex R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (573 Pte. F. W. Hardiman. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (573 Dmr. F. W. Hardiman. 10-Midd’x R.) minor edge bruising, good very fine (4) £200-£240 --- Frederick William Hardiman was born at Marylebone, London, in 1876, and served as a Drummer with the 10th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment (Territorial Force). He probably went to India with the Battalion in 1914, and transferred to the Essex Regiment when the Battalion returned to Europe in 1916. He is also noted as serving with the Labour Corps, with No. 681896, and was discharged from the Labour Corps on 6 March 1919. On discharge he was noted as having served in India for two years and in France in the Great War for 8 months; he was also noted as suffering from debility, having had dysentery, malaria and the after effects of shell shock.
Lot 157
Three: Private A. E. Higgins, Middlesex Regiment British War and Victory Medals (1509 Pte. A. E. Higgins. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (1509 Pte. A. E. Higgins. Midd’x R.) very fine (3) £140-£180 --- A. E. Higgins attested for the Middlesex Regiment and served with the 1st/10th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He later transferred to the 1st/5th Battalion, East Kent Regiment.
Lot 158
Three: Corporal F. Gill, Wiltshire Regiment, later Dorset Regiment, who was captured and taken Prisoner of War on 10 April 1918 British War and Victory Medals (27898 Cpl. F. Gill. Wilts. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Malabar 1921-22 (5719300 Pte. F. Gill, Dorset. R.) edge bruising, heavily polished and worn, therefore about fair, the naming details all perfectly legible (3) £60-£80 --- Francis Gill attested for the Wiltshire Regiment and served with the 6th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He subsequently transferred to the Dorset Regiment, and was captured and taken Prisoner of War on 10 April 1918.
Lot 159
Pair: Private A. Wilson, Manchester Regiment British War and Victory Medals (203685 Pte. A. Wilson. Manch. R.) nearly extremely fine Pair: Private J. Egden, 16th (1st City ‘Pals’) Battalion, Manchester Regiment British War and Victory Medals (6738 Pte. J. Egden. Manch. R.) very fine Pair: Private J. Smith 17th (2nd City ‘Pals’) Battalion, Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action at Hollebeeke on 25 September 1917 British War and Victory Medals (203118 Pte. J. Smith. Manch. R.) cleaned, very fine (6) £120-£160 --- John Egden attested for the Manchester Regiment at Manchester on 2 September 1914 and served with the 16th (1st City ‘Pals’) Bn. Manchester Regiment during the Great War on the Western Front from 8 November 1915. He was wounded in the left hand on 18 February 1916, and then served at home in the 3rd Battalion, Manchester Regiment, and then at the Depot, before re-joining the 16th Battalion on the Western Front on 5 June 1917. He was again wounded in the left elbow on 9 October 1917, and was discharged on account of his wounds on 27 March 1918, being awarded a Silver War Badge, No. 351960. Note: The recipient is also entitled to the 1914-15 Star; however, hisMedal Index Card indicates that the Star was returned for amendment, and it is possible that it was never re-issued. John Smith attested for the Manchester Regiment at Salford and served with the 17th (2nd City ‘Pals’) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front. He was killed in action at Hollebeke on 25 September 1917; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium.
Lot 16
A Second War O.B.E. pair awarded to Colonel R. Matthews, Indian Army The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 2nd type breast badge, silver-gilt; India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lieut. R. Matthews, 39 C.I. Horse); mounted for display purposes together with an erased British War Medal 1914-20 and an erased Victory Medal 1914-19, light contact marks, good very fine (4) £200-£240 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 8 June 1944. Reginald Matthews was born on 14 June 1894 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant in the County of London Yeomanry on 24 February 1915. Promoted Lieutenant on 24 November 1916, he transferred to the Indian Army on 13 January 1918, and served initially with the 39th Central India Horse, before being appointed to the Army Remount Department. He was advanced Lieutenant-Colonel on 24 November 1941, and was created an Officer of the Order of the British Empire in 1944. Sold with the Bestowal Document for the O.B.E., named to Lieutenant-Colonel Reginald Matthews, Indian Army, and dated 8 June 1944; a portrait photograph of the recipient; a mounted group of six miniature awards, comprising O.B.E. (Military) 2nd type; British War and Victory Medals; India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1936-37; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; and cap badge, sundry rank pips, and Army Remount Department insignia.
Lot 162
Three: Sergeant F. D. Darken, 1/12th (County of London) Battalion, London Regiment (The Rangers) British War and Victory Medals (2320 Sjt. F. D. Darken. 12-Lond. R.); Africa General Service 1902-56, 1 clasp, Nigeria 1918 (470411. Sjt. F. D. Darken. 12. Lond. R.) mounted as worn, very fine, the last scarce (3) £500-£700
Lot 163
Three: Private C. F. Keating, 12th and 18th Battalions, London Regiment British War and Victory Medals (592605 Pte. C. F. Keating. 18-Lond. R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (1396 Pte.-L.Cpl - C. F. Keatinge. 12/Lond: R.) mounted as worn, note spelling of surname, good very fine £100-£140
Lot 17
A rare Second War ‘Ayrshire Home Guard’ M.B.E., Great War ‘Egypt and Palestine operations’ D.C.M., and ‘Sinai battle of Romani’ M.M. group of eight awarded to Major T. Auld, Royal Scots Fusiliers The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge; Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (240082 C.S. Mjr: T. Auld. 1/5 R.S. Fus:-T.F.)); Military Medal, G.V.R. (6764 Sjt: T. Auld. 1/5 R. Sco: Fus:-T.F.)); 1914-15 Star (6764 Pte. T. Auld, R. Sc: Fus:); British War and Victory Medals, withy small M.I.D. oak leaves (6764 W.O. Cl. 2. T. Auld, R.S. Fus.); Defence Medal 1939-45; Territorial Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (240082 W.O. Cl. II. T. Auld. D.C.M. M.M. 5-R.S. Fus.) mounted court-style for display, the earlier awards somewhat polished, nearly very fine and better (8) £3,000-£4,000 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 15 December 1944: ‘In recognition of Meritorious Service in the Home Guard:- Major Thomas Auld, D.C.M., M.M., 6th Bn. Ayrshire Home Guard.’ D.C.M. London Gazette 18 February 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted his officer in leading two platoons successively over a fire-swept zone. He several times carried in wounded men and set a splendid example on all occasions.’ Annotated Gazette states: ‘Egypt’. M.M. London Gazette 16 November 1916. The original recommendation states: ‘At Romani on 4th August 1916. In No. 5 Work with great coolness and gallantry removed a conspicuous shelter which was drawing fire. This he did during heavy shelling and with the enemy snipers firing at him from a range of 200 yards.’ Work No. 5 was commanded by Captain R. W. Paton, 1/5 R.S.F., with a garrison of 2 machine guns, 5 officers and 162 other ranks. This garrison suffered 3 other ranks killed and two wounded during the action, at the end of which No. 5 Work alone had sustained 89 shell-holes within the Work and a further 43 shell-holes in the immediate vicinity. No fewer than 52 enemy dead were found in front of No. 5 Work, the majority as a result of rifle fire. Sergeant Auld was one of 3 N.C.O.’s and men of the 1/5th Battalion whose names were submitted to H.Q. 155th Infantry Brigade for ‘good and gallant services on 4th & 5th August. (Battalion War Diary refers). M.I.D. London Gazette 1 December 1916 (General Sir Archibald Murray, services with E.E.F., 1 June to 30 September, 1916) and 12 January 1918 (General Murray, services with E.E.F., 1 March to 28 June, 1917). T.E.M. Army Order of November 1934. Thomas Auld, a native of Dalmellington, Ayrshire, entered the Gallipoli theatre of war in early June 1915 as a Private in the 1/5th Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers. His unit was heavily engaged on the peninsula up until its evacuation from ‘V’ beach at the end of December and suffered severe casualties. By the end of July 1915 alone, battalion losses amounted to seven officers and 71 other ranks killed, and four officers and 224 other ranks wounded, nine missing and another eight officers and 141 other ranks to hospital, sick. The Battalion’s subsequent part in the Egypt and Palestine operations, for which Auld was awarded the M.M. and D.C.M., is neatly summarised by P. J. R. Mileham in The Scottish Regiments - A Pictorial History 1633-1987: ‘The two battalions serving in the 52nd Lowland Division which had fought at Gallipoli, had been in Egypt since February 1916. They manned the Suez Canal defence line from the same month, just as plans were being made for it to be extended eastwards into the Sinai desert. The Turks, however, who had hitherto not attacked the canal defences, mounted an attack on a position at Dueidar on the new railway, held by a company of the 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers; but a detachment of the 4th Battalion marched quickly to their assistance and the Turks rapidly withdrew. The British line was extended further eastwards and in late July a major battle was fought at Romani, where the enemy were lured to attack the well-prepared positions of the 52nd Division. The defence held and a counter-attack was successfully mounted; half the large Turkish force became casualties or were taken captive. This allowed the British to advance eastwards without further hindrance, which they did in October with the 52nd Division leading. By the end of January 1917 British and dominion troops entered Palestine. In the same month the 12th Battalion of the regiment was formed in this theatre from the dismounted Ayrshire and Lanarkshire Yeomanry regiments, which had been amalgamated earlier. None of the three battalions took part in the first battle of Gaza, but the 4th and 5th Battalions fought together in the second battle which began on 19 April. Their brigade took several objectives, the most desperate fighting being for Outpost Hill. After several attacks on the hill which the Turks beat off, two companies of 4th K.O.S.B. joined up with companies of 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers. Despite all they had been through, the Borderers and Fusiliers were ready for another assault. When all was ready Major Forrest (K.O.S.B., the Scottish international rugby player) led his men forward. This charge of men from almost every unit in 155 Brigade was a most inspiring sight. Under a murderous fire, which struck down many, they rushed up the hill. About fifty Turks saw them coming, leaped from a ravine and bolted away into the cactus hedges on the western slope. Major Forrest was mortally wounded as he entered the works.' Thus was the hill captured and held for a while in face of fresh enemy counter-attacks. The position had to be evacuated eventually during the night, the battle for Gaza by this time having been lost. The third battle of Gaza in November 1917 was successful, chiefly due to the actions of the cavalry. The 12th Battalion of the regiment was engaged in the latter stages of the battle. In the pursuit of the enemy, the 4th and 5th Royal Scots Fusiliers took part in a number of assaults on successive enemy positions, including the important ridge at Katrah overlooking the railway line to Jerusalem. On 24 November the two battalions were ordered to seize a brigade objective at El Jib. This was defended with great determination by the Turks and, although nearby Nebi Samwil was taken, the El Jib position was successfully held by the enemy. A few days later the battalions had to resist enemy counter-attacks in the El Burj area, which they did successfully despite casualties. Meanwhile, the advance on Jerusalem was pressing ahead and the 12th (Ayr and Lanark Yeomanry) Battalion captured a hill of 1,000 feet at Beit Iksa. The holy city was entered by General Allenby's troops on 11 December.’ The 1/5th Battalion was embarked for France in early 1918, landing at Marseilles in mid-April, and ended the War in positions at Jurbise, south of Mons. Auld, who was advanced to Company-Sergeant-Major and also mentioned in despatches for his part in the Palestine operations (London Gazette 12 January 1918), was awarded his M.B.E. in respect of his services in the 6th Battalion, Ayrshire Home Guard. Sold with copied research including Medal Index Card, gazette notices and battalion war diary entries.
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Three: Sergeant W. H. G. Halfhead, Middlesex Regiment British War Medal 1914-20 (200009 Sjt. W. H. G. Halfhead. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (214 Sjt. W. H. G. Halfhead. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (214 Sjt: W. H. G. Halfhead. 7/Middx: Regt.) mounted as worn, very fine and better (3) £180-£220 --- William Henry George Halfhead attested for the Yorkshire Regiment in February 1886 and on the termination of his engagement joined the 1st Volunteer Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. He was promoted Sergeant in 1909 and after transferring to ‘D’ (Highgate) Company, 7th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment, was awarded his Territorial Force Efficiency Medal in the first quarter of 1913. During the Great War he served at Home and at Gibraltar (therefore not entitled to the Victory Medal). Following his return from Gibraltar he temporarily held the rank of Regimental Sergeant Major, and served in a Home Service Employment Company of the Labour Corps, and later the Essex Regiment. He was demobilised in December 1919, and was awarded a Silver War Badge.
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