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Lot 115
Three: Private T. Foster, Liverpool Regiment 1914 Star, with copy clasp (6718 Pte. T. Foster. 1/L’pool: R.); British War and Victory Medals (6718 Pte. T. Foster. L’pool: R.) mounted together with a copy Queen’s South Africa Medal, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1902 (6718 Pte. T. Foster L’pool R.) good very fine (4) £70-£90 --- Thomas Foster attested for the Liverpool Regiment, and served with the 1st Battalion in South Africa during the Boer War, and subsequently with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 27 August 1914.
Lot 116
Five: Lance-Corporal G. C. Steward, Norfolk Regiment, later Military Foot Police 1914 Star, with clasp (7932 Pte. G. C. Steward. 1/Norf: R.); British War and Victory Medals (572 Pte. G. C. Steward. Norf. R.); General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Iraq, N.W. Persia (1514 L.Cpl. G. C. Steward. M.F.P.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue with fixed suspension (7681525 Pte. G. C. Steward. C. of M.P.) nearly very fine (5) £220-£260 --- George C. Steward attested for the Norfolk Regiment and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 16 August 1914, before transferring to the Military Foot Police.
Lot 117
Family Group: Three: Private Arthur James Mullins, 2nd Battalion, Royal Sussex Regiment, who was killed in action during the Battle of Gheluvelt on 30 October 1914 1914 Star, with clasp (7608 Pte. A. J. Mullins. 2/ R. Sussex: R.); British War and Victory Medals (L-7608 Pte. A. J. Mullins. R. Suss. R.) nearly extremely fine Five: Sergeant Alfred Jesse Mullins, 491st (Home Counties) Field Company, Royal Engineers (Territorial Force), who was Mentioned in Despatches for services in Italy during the Great War 1914-15 Star (1622 2-Cpl. A. Mullins. R.E.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (1622 Cpl. A. Mullins. R.E.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, very fine or better (8) £260-£300 --- Arthur James Mullins was born in 1886 at St George’s Hanover Square, London. He attested for the Royal Sussex Regiment on 21 October 1903 and served with G Company in the 2nd Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 12 August 1914. He was killed in action at the Battle of Gheluvelt on 30 October 1914, on which date the battalion was ordered to counter-attack the German positions on the Zandvoorde ridge as part of General Bulfin’s force: over the course of three days’ hard fighting, 29-31 October 1914, the Battalion suffered 405 casualties, and earned for itself the soubriquet ‘The Iron Regiment’. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial. Sold together with a mounted portrait photograph of the recipient in uniform, 137 mm x 96 mm and an attractive but worn and slightly damaged cutting from the Bexhill Observer, 18 March 1916, entitled ‘Mothers of the Empire’ featuring the recipient’s mother and her four sons who served during the war, each pictured, two of whom had been killed - John Albert (Royal Naval Division) and Arthur James - and two of whom survived - Alfred Jesse and Frederick (Royal Engineers). Alfred Jesse Mullins, the brother of the above, was born in 1891 at Pimlico, London. He served with the 491st (Home Counties) Field Company, Royal Engineers (formerly 2nd Home Counties) during the Great War on the Western Front from 17 May 1915 and was mentioned in General Plumer’s Despatch of 18 April 1918 (London Gazette 30 May 1918) for services in Italy. He was discharged to the Class Z Reserve on 24 May 1919 but saw saw further service in searchlight detachments of the Royal Artillery during the Second World War from September 1939 until June 1942, after which he was posted to the Security Police. Sold together with a quantity of postcard photographs of the recipient in uniform, both Great War and Second World War vintage; photographs of the recipient’s brothers in uniform and other family members; newspaper cuttings and photographs relating to the recipient’s sporting successes, particularly shooting, and a large quantity of other photographs, buttons, badges, medals, silver spoons and ephemera.
Lot 12
A Second War ‘Bomb Disposal’ M.B.E. group of three awarded to Lieutenant (temporary Captain) R. I. Williams, 16 Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver, with miniature ‘Gallantry’ emblem affixed to riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue, with named Buckingham Palace enclosure; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; together with the recipient’s cloth and bullion Bomb Disposal sleeve badge, nearly extremely fine (3) £400-£500 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 18 June 1946: ‘In recognition of gallant conduct in carrying out hazardous work in a very brave manner.’ The original Recommendation states: ‘Captain Williams has rendered services of exceptional merit in the clearance of defensive minefield in the United Kingdom and the disposal of unexploded enemy bombs. In June 1944, he cleared a minefield near Grimsby containing anti-personnel mines which had been subjected to enemy air attack in the form of Butterfly bombs. Although the presence of unexploded Butterfly bombs greatly added to the already considerable risk of clearance, this officer succeeded by his organisation, leadership, and personal example in clearing the fields without casualties. He was subsequently engaged on the clearance of minefields at various other places and was in all responsible for the successful clearance of approximately 1,700 Type C and 3,000 anti-tank mines. Throughout the whole of this work he displayed courage of the highest order. Following an enemy air raid on Grimsby and Cleethorpes on 14 June 1943, when the vicinity was practically immobilised by between 2,000 and 3,000 Butterfly bombs, this officer personally disposed of 66 of these bombs, some of which were fused to detonate on the slightest movement and had fallen in unstable positions. Captain Williams was later employed as a specialist in X-ray photography of bombs and was called to incidents in all parts of the country where unusual features of booby traps were suspected. Throughout his period of service the example in courage and the cheerful and unhesitating acceptance of personal hazard displayed by this officer has been of the very highest order.’ Ronald Ian Williams commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers on 5 May 1941 and served with 16 Bomb Disposal Company during the Second World War, being awarded the M.B.E. for his gallantry in Bomb Disposal during the War. Sold together with the recipient’s Freedom of the City of London Certificate; various Central Chancery enclosures; Corporation of London letters of congratulations; and copied research. Note: The Gallantry emblem to the M.B.E. was not instituted until 1957, and was not retrospective; however, it would appear that the recipient, feeling he was entitled to it, added the emblem to this M.B.E. riband.
Lot 126
Five: Flight Sergeant R. Raynbird, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force 1914 Star (219 1/A.M. R. Raynbird. R.F.C.); British War and Victory Medals (219 F. Sgt. R. Raynbird. R.F.C.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf, very fine (5) £240-£280 --- Robert Raynbird attested in the Royal Field Artillery on 11 October 1909, before transferring to the Royal Flying Corps on 12 July 1912. He served with 2 Squadron during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 August 1914, and was advanced Chief Mechanic (Technical) on 1 April 1918. He saw further service as a Flight Sergeant during the Second World War, and was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 14 January 1944).
Lot 135
Three: Stoker Petty Officer W. H. Godsiff, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (128061, W. H. Godsiff, S.P.O., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (128061 W. H. Godsiff. S.P.O. R.N.), very fine Three: Stoker 1st Class R. Howard, Royal Navy British War and Victory Medals (K. 29147 R. Howard. Sto. 1 R.N.); Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd issue, fixed suspension (K. 29147 R. Howard. Sto. 1 H.M.S. Douglas.), polished, very fine (6) £80-£120
Lot 14
Family Group: A Great War M.C. group of six awarded to Major R. J. MacBrayne, 1-15th Ludhiana Sikhs, Indian Army, who was Mentioned in Despatches whilst serving with the East African Forces Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issued; 1914-15 Star (Capt. R. J. MacBrayne. 1/15/Sikhs.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Capt. R. J. MacBrayne.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Maj. R. J. Mac Brayne M.C. 1-15 Sikhs.); General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Iraq, Kurdistan (Major R. J. MacBrayne.) mounted as worn; together with the related miniature dress medals, and all housed in a glazed display frame, good very fine and better Four: Attributed to D. W. MacBrayne, Royal Corps of Signals 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medal 1939-45, in named card box of issue, addressed to ‘Mr. D. W. MacBrayne, High Abbot Hill, by Ayr; together with the recipient’s related miniature awards and riband bar, extremely fine (10) £1,000-£1,400 --- M.C. London Gazette 14 January 1916: ‘For distinguished service in the Field.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 30 January 1917: ‘For gallant and distinguished service in the Field with the East African Force.’ Robert Jaffray MacBrayne was born on 12 April 1882 and was commissioned Second Lieutenant, Unattached List, from the Royal Military College, Sandhurst, on 8 May 1901, being appointed to the Indian Staff Corps. He was promoted Lieutenant on 8 November 1902, and Captain in the Ludhiana Sikhs on 8 May 1910, and served with them during the Great War as part of the East African Force, being Mentioned in Lieutenant-General the Hon. J. C. Smuts’ Despatch of 30 April 1916. He saw further service in Mesopotamia, and then on the North West Frontier during the Third Afghan War, and was advanced acting Lieutenant-Colonel whilst serving as Senior Special Service Officer with the Patiala Imperial Service Infantry on 1 June 1919. David Woodburn MacBrayne, the son of Robert Jaffray MacBrayne, was born on 4 July 1924, and served with the Royal Corps of Signals during the Second World War.
Lot 151
Three: Able Seaman J. J. Seymour, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J. 35508, J. J. Seymour, Boy. 1., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J. 35508 J. J. Seymour. A.B. R.N.) polished, therefore good fine Three: Able Seaman M. W. Shearing, Royal Navy 1914-15 Star (J. 14443, M. W. Shearing, A.B. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (J. 14443 M. W. Shearing. A.B. R.N.), second officially re-impressed, good very fine Three: Engineman R. W. Fox, Royal Naval Reserve 1914-15 Star (E.S. 1340, R. W. Fox, Engn., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (1340 ES. R. W. Fox. Engn. R.N.R.), good very fine (9) £100-£140
Lot 163
Three: Private W. Morley, East Kent Regiment, who was killed in action at the Battle of Loos on 26 September 1915 1914-15 Star (G-1446 Pte. W. Morley. E. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (G-1446 Pte. W. Morley. E. Kent R.); Memorial Plaque (William Morley), extremely fine (4) £140-£180 --- William Morley was born in Brighton, Sussex, and attested for the East Kent Regiment at Battersea, London. He served with the 8th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 31 March 1915 and was killed in action on the second day of the Battle of Loos on 26 September 1915. He has no known grave and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Sold with a postcard photograph of the recipient.
Lot 166
Three: Private H. A. Paskins, Royal Sussex Regiment, who died at sea on 19 August 1915 from wounds received at Gallipoli 1914-15 Star (4-2082 Pte. H. A. Paskins. R. Suss: R.); British War and Victory Medals (2082 Pte. H. A. Paskins. R. Suss. R.); together with a football prize medal, silver and enamel, the reverse engraved ‘W.S.F.A. 08-09 H. Paskins.’ minor chip to enamel on last, nearly extremely fine (4) £70-£90 --- Henry Arthur Paskins was born in 1896 at Hove, Sussex and attested for the Royal Sussex Regiment shortly after the outbreak of the Great War. He served with the 1/4th Battalion (Territorial Force) in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 8 August 1915 and died of wounds at sea on 19 August 1915. Buried at sea, he is commemorated on the Helles Memorial, Turkey.
Lot 167
Three: Second Lieutenant D. C. Maclean, Reserve Brigade, late King’s Royal Rifle Corps 1914-15 Star (R-4963 Cpl. D. C. Maclean. K.R. Rif: C.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. D. C. Maclean.) very fine Three: Corporal F. Hearfield, East Yorkshire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (6879 A.Cpl. F. Hearfield. E. York. R.); Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, E.VII.R. (4862 Pte. S. Hearfield. 1/V.B. E. Yorks: Regt.) suspension broken from last; together with an Imperial Service bar, and East Yorkshire Regiment cap badge Pair: Private J. Moston, Cheshire Regiment British War and Victory Medals (9268 Pte. J. Moston. Ches. R.) very fine Pair: Private T. McInnes, Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 19 May 1915 British War and Victory Medals (S-1857 Pte. T. McInnes. A. & S. Highrs.) very fine 1914-15 Star (Sec/5 Dhoby Anthony.) nearly very fine (11) £120-£160 --- Donald Campbell Maclean attested for the King’s Royal Rifle Corps and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front from 30 July 1915. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant on the Reserve List on 6 May 1917, and subsequently received a Silver War Badge. Thomas McInnes attested for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 6 May 1915. He was killed in action on 19 May 1915; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Ypres (Menin Gate) Memorial, Belgium. Sold together with two unnamed West Essex Regiment of Yeomanry Appointment Documents, one of which is signed ‘George Palmer, Lt. Colonel.’
Lot 168
Three: Major W. E. Tayler, York and Lancaster Regiment 1914-15 Star (Major W. E. Tayler. York & Lanc. R.); British War and Victory Medals (Major W. E. Tayler.) mounted as worn,very fine Three: Second Lieutenant R. E. Forster British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. R. E. Forster); Defence Medal, mounted as worn, good very fine Pair: Ordinary Telegraphist H. J. Bygrave, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve British War and Victory Medals (B.Z. 7535 H. J. Bygrave. O.Tel. R.N.V.R.) good very fine (8) £80-£120 --- William Edward Tayler was commissioned temporary Captain in the York and Lancaster Regiment on 6 October 1914, and served with the 8th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front.
Lot 17
A Second War 1943 Wellington and Lancaster Rear Gunner’s D.F.C., and rare Netherlands Bronze Cross for Arnhem group of six awarded to Gunnery Leader Flight Lieutenant W. R. ‘Bob’ Chalk, Royal Air Force. His first operational sortie was the first 1,000 Bomber Raid to Cologne, 30 May 1942, followed two days later by a trip to Essen, when he shot down a night fighter. Having flown in the daylight raids to Le Creusot and Milan Chalk undertook Special Operations with 299 Squadron to S.O.E. and S.A.S. operatives in Northern France, August 1944. He flew as Gunnery Leader for 299 Squadron with Wing Commander P. B. N. Davis for Operation Market, and was shot down and taken prisoner of war over Arnhem, 19 September 1944 Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated ‘1943’; 1939-45 Star; Air Crew Europe Star, 1 clasp, France and Germany; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Netherlands, Kingdom, Bronze Cross, with Caterpillar Club badge, in gold with ‘ruby’ eyes, reverse engraved ‘F/Lt. W. R. Chalk’, mounted as worn, generally good very fine (6) £4,000-£5,000 --- D.F.C. London Gazette 15 June 1943. The original Recommendation, dated 27 April 1943, states: ‘This Officer has set the highest possible standard by his ability and efficiency throughout an operational tour of 23 sorties. His conduct throughout has been outstanding and all gunners in the Squadron have been influenced by his fine example. His operations have included two attacks on Berlin and many against other heavily defended targets in the Ruhr. He also took part in the famous daylight attacks on Le Creusot and Milan. On his second operational sortie his accurate fire commentary enabled his pilot to manoeuvre the aircraft and thus allow this Officer to destroy an enemy night fighter. On every one of his sorties he has shown the same high degree of skill and co-operation with the rest of his crew. He is strongly recommended for the award of the D.F.C.’ M.I.D. London Gazette 1 January 1942. Netherlands, Bronze Cross London Gazette 2 September 1949 The original Recommendation, dated 2 November 1945, states: ‘Whilst on this Squadron F/Lt. Chalk proved himself a brilliant leader, and welded his gunners into a highly efficient team. He took part in a number of sorties in support of resistance movements. In September, 1944, he flew as gunner on the leading aircraft engaged in the Airborne Operations at Arnhem. His persistence and courage in the face of fierce enemy opposition set a fine example to his comrades in the Squadron. Whilst engaged in a re-supply mission to Arnhem, his aircraft was severely damaged by flak and set on fire. In spite of this, F/Lt. Chalk continued firing on the enemy ground positions until finally ordered to abandon aircraft by his captain. He landed amongst the enemy and was taken prisoner. For his high example of courage and determination in the face of the enemy F/Lt. Chalk well merits the award of the Bronze Cross.’ Approximately 8 Dutch Bronze Crosses were awarded to R.A.F. and R.A.F.V.R. personnel in recognition of gallant actions undertaken during the Second War, 7 of that number were awarded for Arnhem, and 3 of them were awarded to Chalk’s crew. William Robert ‘Bob’ Chalk was born in Porthcawl, Glamorgan, in 1913. He was educated at Claysmore School, Winchester, and was articled to a firm of auctioneers in Bromsgrove. He left the firm shortly after joining, and having been turned down for a commission in the R.A.F. on medical grounds Chalk emigrated aged 17 to Nova Scotia. Whilst in Canada Chalk had a farming accident, as a result of which he broke his arm and suffered lung damage. He was forced to return to the UK, and subsequently enlisted in the Royal Air Force in June 1935. After training and a brief posting to 101 Squadron Chalk was sent overseas to Air H.Q., Signals Section, Habbaniya, Iraq, in 1938. He was present during the Iraqi uprising, 30 April 1941 - 31 May 1941, and once the latter had been put down Chalk volunteered for Aircrew training as an Air Gunner. He was posted to No. 24 Combined Air Observer/Air Gunner School, Moffat, in August 1941, and was commissioned Pilot Officer in December of the same year. After several more training courses Chalk was posted to ´D´ Flight 25 O.T.U., Bircotes, in May 1942, and it was from here that he took part in his first operational sorties, the first of which being as a Rear Gunner in a Wellington engaged in the first 1,000 bomber raid to Cologne, 30 May 1942. The second sortie was in the same capacity to Essen, 1 June 1942, ‘Operations - To Essen Shot Down German Night Fighter - Confirmed’ (Log Book refers). Chalk offers more detail, ‘I sighted the enemy aircraft at a distance, closing in on a straight course towards my aircraft and waiting for him to get close enough for me to fire and not wanting him to deviate from our course. I finally fired and he went down in flames. (personal account included in lot refers). After an aborted trip to Bremen Chalk was posted to 61 Squadron (Lancasters), at Syerston, in July 1942. He flew two operational sorties as Mid Upper Gunner (Wilhelmshaven and Kassel) before flying the rest of his tour as a Rear Gunner, these included: Nurnburg; Gardening-Denmark (2); Karlsruhe; 17 October 1942, Le Creusot (Daylight); Genoa (2); 24 October 1942, Milan (Daylight); Turin (2); Mannheim; Munich; Essen; Berlin (2); Dusseldorf; Hamburg (2), and Bremen. Chalk was posted as Rear Gunner/Instructor to 81 O.T.U., Whitchurch Heath, in March 1943. He returned to operational flying when he was posted as Gunnery Leader to 299 Squadron (Stirlings), Keevil, in August 1944. Chalk flew in operational sorties with the Squadron as Rear Gunner in the Officer Commanding´s (Wing Commander P.B.N. Davis, D.S.O.) Stirling. Throughout August he flew on Special Operations to SOE and SAS groups based in France, including 6 August 1944, ‘Special Operation. 24 Containers, 5 Bicycles. D.C.O. A/C Hit by Light Flak Nr. Le Mont Michel’; 11 September 1944, ‘SAS Operations Holland’; 12 September 1944, ‘SAS Operations Nr. Bordeaux.’ (Log Book refers) Operation Market Garden On 17 September 1944 Chalk´s squadron took part in Operation Market, the airborne element of Operation Market Garden. On the first day of the operation Chalk´s Stirling towed a glider carrying airborne troops and motor transport which was successfully released over Landing Zone ´Z´. The following day saw another successful release of a similarly laden glider over the same landing zone. On 19 September Stirling LK135 5GN returned on a resupply mission carrying containers of petrol in the bomb-bay, ‘the Stirlings suffered the same punishment when it was their turn to drop, and six were shot down or were so badly damaged that they crashed soon afterwards. One was the aircraft of Wing Commander Peter Davis, the Commanding Officer of 299 Squadron. He died at the controls of his Stirling when the containers of petrol in the bomb-bay caught fire after the aircraft was hit.’ (Arnhem - 1944: The Airborne Battle refers). Davis’ co-pilot for the mission takes up the account, “The approach to the dropping area” says Squadron Leader R.W. Lovegrove, flying in the aircraft piloted by Wing Commander Peter Davis, in command of the Operations, “was rather a disconcerting spectacle. Flak was simply being pumped up; heavy flak, light flak, machine-gun fire and rifle fire.” Having watched a Stirling go down in flames, they reached the dropping zone where they were at once hit in the bomb-bay by a shell. “As we were carrying petrol, ...
Lot 177
Three: Corporal W. A. Young, Military Foot Police 1914-15 Star (P.1408. L-Cpl. W. A. Young. M.F.P.); British War and Victory Medals (P-1408 Cpl. W. A. Young. M.F.P.) nearly very fine Three: Lance-Corporal R. A. Carr, Military Foot Police 1914-15 Star (P.1485. L-Cpl. R. A. Carr. M.F.P.); British War and Victory Medals (P-1485 L.Cpl. R. A. Carr. M.F.P.) very fine (6) £70-£90
Lot 178
Four: Lance-Corporal R. L. Cassam, Military Foot Police, later Metropolitan Police, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 5 November 1917 1914-15 Star (P.1587. L-Cpl. R. L. Cassam. M.P.F.); British War and Victory Medals (P-1587 L.Cpl. L. Cassam. M.F.P.); Coronation 1911, Metropolitan Police (P.C., R. Cassam.) very fine (4) £120-£160 --- Robert Louis Cassam was born in Sevenoaks, Kent, on 6 December 1884 and joined the Metropolitan Police on 26 November 1906. Posted initially to ‘G’ (Finsbury) Division, he transferred to ‘X” (Kilburn) Division on 12 May 1910, before attesting for the Military Foot Police on 13 June 1915. He served with the Military Foot Police during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 5 November 1917. He is buried in Ypres Reservoir Cemetery, France. Sold with copied research.
Lot 189
Pair: Stoker First Class H. J. Smith, Royal Navy British War and Victory Medals (SS.103460 H. J. Smith. Sto.1 R.N.) very fine Pair: Engine Room Artificer Third Class W. Tarrant, Royal Navy British War and Victory Medals (M.17121 W. Tarrant. E. R. A. 3. R.N.) very fine Pair: Able Seaman W. F. Nash, Royal Navy British War and Victory Medals (J.59184 W.F. Nash. A.B. R.N.) in named card box of issue, extremely fine (6) £60-£80
Lot 197
Family Group: Pair: Gunner F. Mancy, Royal Garrison Artillery British War and Victory Medals (163544 Gnr. F. Mancy. R.A.) polished and lacquered, good very fine Eight: Major F. V. Mancy, Royal Signals India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1935 (2323120 Sgln. F. V. Mancy. R. Signals.); India General Service 1936-39, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1937-39 (23231§20 Sigmn. F. V. Mancy.R. Sigs.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, 1 copy clasp, 8th Army; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, with M.I.D. oak leaf; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Malaya, G.VI.R. (Capt. F. V. Mancy. R. Sigs.) polished and lacquered, edge bruising to first, good very fine (10) £240-£280 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 4 April 1946: ‘In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North-West Europe.’ Frank Vernon Mancy was born in Aldershot on 1 July 1910, the nephew of Gunner Frank Mancy, Royal Garrison Artillery, and was educated at Bideford Grammar School. He attested for the Royal Signals on 9 March 1933, and served for 10 years in the ranks before being granted an emergency commission as Lieutenant on 10 March 1943. Promoted Captain on 10 March 1949, ands Major on 10 March 1955, he died accidentally from severe crushing injuries to the chest and abdomen whilst still in service on 6 July 1960. Sold with copied research.
Lot 20
A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of four awarded to Private J. Riley, Worcestershire Regiment, for his gallantry in rescuing several wounded comrades under heavy fire at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on 12 March 1915; severely wounded himself, his left leg was subsequently amputated Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (12877 Pte. J. Riley. 1/Worc: Regt.); 1914 Star (12877 Pte. J. Riley. 1/Worc: R.); British War and Victory Medals (12877 Pte. J. Riley. Worc. R.) mounted as worn, very fine (4) £800-£1,200 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 3 June 1915: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Neuve Chapelle. Whilst advancing with his platoon in the attack he attended to several wounded men at great personal risk. Subsequently he was severely wounded in the head and both legs whilst performing similar acts of gallant conduct.’ John Riley attested for the Worcestershire Regiment at Worcester on 6 January 1912, and served with the 1st Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 5 November 1914. He distinguished himself at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on 12 March 1915, for which he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal:The Worcestershire Regiment in the Great War gives the following additional information: ‘Outside the trenches the open ground was littered with dead and wounded. Many of the latter were dragged into safety by brave men who dashed out from the trenches and brought in their stricken comrades in spite of the enemy’s fire. Great bravery was shewn by Privates F. E. Riggs and J. Riley, both of whom, although wounded more than once, continued their work of rescue as long as their strength endured.’ Riley was discharged on account of his wounds on 21 March 1916, ‘no longer physically ft for war service’, and received a Silver War Badge, as well as the following testimonial from Halesowen Rural District Council: ‘The Rural District Council of Halesowen offer to you their heartiest congratulations on your safe return from this terrible War and they wish to place on record their high appreciation of the honour you have done the District by your great bravery which has resulted in you receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal. You were already a soldier at the commencement of the War and in its early stages were brought from Egypt. In the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on 13 March 1915 you whilst under heavy fire assisted in carrying several wounded soldiers including an Officer to safety until you were so badly wounded yourself that you could not continue the work. You were whilst doing this wounded in several places as a result of which you have lost one of your legs. Having passed through many dangers you have been permitted to return safely though wounded to your home and it will be a life long satisfaction to you to know that you have done your part to help your King and Country in their hour of need We are all proud of you and trust that you will have a long life to enjoy the honour you have so well deserved and obtained.’ Sold with the recipient’s large Honourable Discharge Certificate, this mounted on card; a post card photograph of the recipient; his original Certificate of Service and Discharge; two letters from Halesowen Rural District Council; and copied research.
Lot 200
Pair: Private A. Baker, The Buffs (East Kent Regiment), who was killed in action on the Western Front on 3 May 1918 British War and Victory Medals (G-24742 Pte. A. Baker. E. Kent R.); Memorial Plaque (Archibald Baker) mounted on a wooden base, with Buckingham Palace enclosure; Memorial Scroll, ‘Pte. Archibald Baker, East Kent Regt.’, in OHMS scroll tube holder addressed to ‘Mr. F. Baker, Red Cottages, Wigginton, Tring, Herts.’ nearly extremely fine (4) £180-£220 --- Archibald Baker was born in Wigginton, Hertfordshire in 1899 and attested for The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) at Watford, Hertfordshire. He served with D Company of the 6th (Service) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front and was killed in action by shell-fire on 3 May 1918. Corporal A. B. Smalley, of D Company, 6th The Buffs, gave the following details of the circumstances of the recipient’s death: ‘He was struck in the head by a piece of shell and killed instantly... No name can be given to the battle, as it was a general engagement along the line.’ Baker is buried in Mailly Wood Cemetery, Mailly-Maillet. Sold together with a quantity of ephemera including the recipient’s hand written military cookbook containing a large number of field cooking techniques and recipes - recipes typically in quantities for a strength of 100 men, indicating that Baker was likely one of D Company’s cooks (typically 2 cooks per company); Imperial War Graves Commission Memorial Scroll, slightly torn, in tube; two Buffs Christmas Cards, inscribed by the recipient; War Office Army Form B. 104-82, death notification; handwritten letter of condolence to the recipient’s sister from Corporal A. B. Smalley, D Company, 6th The Buffs, providing further details of the circumstances of the recipient’s death; another similar letter from the Officer Commanding D Company; The Buffs cap badge; the recipient’s “Active Service” Testament 1916 and “Helps to Worship booklet” these both inscribed; “A Form of Prayer” booklet.
Lot 201
Pair: Corporal A. Clugston, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 8 October 1918 British War and Victory Medals (26305 Cpl. A. Clugston. R. Innis. Fus.); Memorial Plaque (Andrew Clugston) nearly extremely fine (3) £80-£120 --- Andrew Clugston was born in Whiteabbey, Co. Antrim, and attested for the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers at Belfast. He served with the 5th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on 8 October 1918. He is buried in Beaurevoir British Cemetery, Aisne, France.
Lot 202
Pair: Private T. Whittaker, 11th (Accrington Pals) Battalion, East Lancashire Regiment, who was killed in action on the Western Front on 21 June 1916 British War and Victory Medals (15949 Pte. T. Whittaker. E. Lanc. R.), with remains of outer OHMS transmission envelope; Memorial Plaque (Thomas Whittaker) in card envelope, with outer OHMS transmission envelope addressed to ‘Mr. Whittaker, 42 Albert Street, Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington’, nearly extremely fine (3) £140-£180 --- Thomas Whittaker was born in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, Lancashire, and attested for the East Lancashire Regiment at Accrington. He served with the 11th (Accrington Pals) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front from 1916, and was killed in action on 21 June 1916. He is buried in Bertrancourt Military Cemetery, Somme, France. Sold with copied research including a photographic image of the recipient.
Lot 203
Three: Corporal G. James, Queen’s Own Royal West Kent Regiment, later Corps of Military Police British War and Victory Medals (3048 Cpl. G. James. R.W. Kent R.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, Regular Army (6188376 Cpl. G. James C. of M.P.) the Great War medals polished, thus fair to fine, the LS&GC good very fine (3) £60-£80
Lot 204
Pair: Lance-Corporal C. Mitton, 17th (Manchester Pals) Battalion, Manchester Regiment, who was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916 British War and Victory Medals (8763 Pte. C. Mitton. Manch. R.); Memorial Plaque (Charles Mitton) in card envelope, good very fine (3) £240-£280 --- Charles Mitton was born in Hulme, Manchester, and attested Manchester Regiment at Manchester. He served with the 17th (2nd Manchester Pals) Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, and was killed in action on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, 1 July 1916. On this date the Battalion, together with the 16th (1st Manchester Pals) Battalion, assembled in Cambridge Copse for an attack on Montauban and moved forward along the east side of Talus Boisé at 8:30 a.m. The Official History of the Great War notes the advance of both battalions being made with remarkable steadiness and enthusiasm. They reached Train Alley and awaited orders to move on, before continuing the advance, entering Montauban at 10:05 a.m. Casualties through were heavy, including all the company commanders. Mitton was amongst those killed, and he is buried in the A.I.F. Burial Ground at Flers, France.
Lot 21
A rare Great War sniper’s D.C.M. group of five awarded to Lieutenant V. S. Van Renen, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, late Cape Peninsula Rifles, decorated for ‘conspicuous bravery and ability as a scout and sharpshooter’ Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (5800 Sjt: V. S. Van Reenan. 2/K.R.R.C.) note spelling of surname but as in London Gazette; 1914-15 Star (R-5800 Pte. V. S. Van Renen. K.R. Rif: C.); British War and Victory Medals (2. Lieut. V. S. Van-Renen.); Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, G.V.R. (Lt. V. S. Van Renen. R. of Officers.) court mounted, nearly extremely fine (5) £1,400-£1,800 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 14 January 1916; citation published 1 March 1916: ‘For conspicuous bravery and ability as a scout and sharpshooter. Throughout the campaign he has always displayed great courage, and has been most successful as a sniper.’ Valentine Sebastian Van Renen was presumably born in South Africa and served as a Corporal and Sergeant in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Own Volunteer Rifles from 25 June 1890 to 1 July 1898. He served as Company Sergeant-Major in the Cape Peninsula Rifles from 7 July 1903 to 31 December 1912. Van Renen joined the British Army on 13 October 1914, as a Private in the 2nd Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, who he joined in France on 23 November 1914, but ineligible for the 1914 Star. The following entry from the Regimental history would seem to tie in perfectly with Van Renen’s arrival in France and the award of his D.C.M.: ‘On December 26th the Brigade (2nd Brigade/1st Division) marched into Cambrin, and took over the line from the Bethube-La Basse road to the Canal, relieving the South Staffords. It was still freezing, and the trenches were in very good condition, except that the front parapet was barely bullet-proof, and that the Germans had attained an ascendancy in sniping, which made it almost impossible to use any of the loopholes in our own parapet. We had, however, lately received a draft of Rhodesians and of other men from our Overseas Dominions. A number of these men were selected from these and from the Battalion generally, and formed into a section of Battalion snipers under Lieutenant Rattray. Thanks to their enterprise and accurate shooting, we soon got the upper hand of the German snipers, and this ascendancy was maintained in every section of the line.’ Van Renen was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant on 29 August 1917, and sent to the 7th Battalion, K.R.R.C., located near Ypres, and spent the following five months in operations around that sector. At the end of January 1918, the unit moved to the St Quentin area where it helped stop the last German offensive in March. The Battalion afterwards transferred to Amiens where, on 20 June, it was disbanded. Van Renen was promoted to Lieutenant in the 5th (Reserve) Battalion, K.R.R.C., on 28 February 1919, and left the Army on 1 April 1920. Returning to South Africa after being released from the Army, Van Renen settled in the Sea Point area of Cape Town. In December 1927 he applied for the Colonial Auxiliary Forces L.S. & G.C. by virtue of his 23 years in uniform, viz 8 years in the D.E.O.V.R., 9 years 6 months in the Cape Peninsula Rifles, and 5 years 6 months in the King’s Royal Rifle Corps. His request was approved and the medal was issued in March 1928.
Lot 217
Four: Wing Commander R. G. Frith, Auxiliary Air Force, late Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air Force a Camel pilot in 45 Squadron who was shot down and taken Prisoner of War in November 1917 - a short but gallant combat career described in detail in an article in the Cross & Cockade Journal British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. G. Frith. R.A.F.); Defence Medal; Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R., 1st issue (Wg. Cdr. R. G. Frith. A.A.F.) good very fine (4) £400-£500 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, June 2012 (when sold without the Defence Medal). Roy Godfrey Frith was educated at Whitgift Grammar School and served in the ranks of the South African Scottish for a few months prior to being commissioned Second Lieutenant, General List, for duty in the Royal Flying Corps in May 1917. Having then qualified for his pilot’s certificate, he was posted to No. 45 Squadron, a Camel unit operating out of St. Marie Cappel, near Cassel, in mid-October 1917, under Major A. M. Vaucour, M.C. He subsequently participated in numerous sorties prior to being downed in the following month, the whole in support of the recently launched Passchendaele offensive, as described in detail in James Brown’s article “Fleeting Fighter” in the Cross & Cockade Journal (Volume 10, No. 3, 1979). Frith’s first encounter with enemy Scouts during a patrol flown on 18 October, when dogfights were played out over Moorslede and Becelaere, quickly followed by another combat on the 21 October, with about 20 enemy Scouts near Houthulst, and, on the 22nd, a successful ground-strafing operation against enemy troops and transport, each of the Squadron’s Camels expending around 850 rounds. On 27 October, Frith participated in no less than three operational patrols, all of which produced close encounters and combats with enemy aircraft, with both sides taking losses; so, too, in an attack on an enemy ammunition dump, which was left burning furiously. On 29 October, he was back in action in a dogfight with 16 enemy Scouts and two-seaters over Moorslede, while on 30 October he fought an inconclusive combat with a two-seater in the vicinity of Westroosebeke. A few days later, on 5 November, Frith’s luck ran out, and he was shot down and taken Prisoner of War while piloting Sopwith Camel B5175 on an observation patrol over Moorslede, most probably by Leutnant Paul “The Iron Eagle” Baumer of Jasta 2, who ended the War as a 43-victory ace and recipient of the Blue Max. Frith survived captivity and was placed on the Unemployed List in February 1919. He subsequently joining the Auxiliary Air Force, and was advanced to Flight Lieutenant in July 1938, while serving in No. 903 (County of London) Squadron, a Balloon Section of the A.A.F., and to Squadron Leader in August 1939. Mentioned in Despatches for his services in a Balloon Section during the War (London Gazette 8 June 1944), he was advanced to Wing Commander, and received the Air Efficiency Award in May 1947.
Lot 221
Pair: Major A. W. Haddon, Canadian Forces British War and Victory Medals (Maj. A. W. Haddon.) both re-impressed, good very fine Pair: Captain E. Clarke British War and Victory Medals (Capt. E. Clarke.) good very fine Pair: Captain J. H. McLachlin British War and Victory Medals (Capt. J. H. Mc Lachlin.) nearly very fine Pair: Lieutenant D. Logan British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. D. Logan.) very fine Pair: Lieutenant J. R. Smith British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J. R. Smith.) nearly very fine Pair: Second Lieutenant M. B. Locke British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. M. B. Locke.) nearly very fine British War Medal 1914-20 (4) (Major J. Mills; Capt. M. R. Kerr.; Capt. A. W. Maxwell.; Lieut. W. Smith); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Lieut. S. L. Biggs.) generally very fine (17) £240-£280 --- All of the above officers are believed to have served with the Canadian Forces during the Great War.
Lot 223
Pair: Private S. A. Frier, Canadian Machine Gun Brigade British War and Victory Medals (3131764 Pte. S. A. Frier. C.M.G. Bde.) good fine Pair: Private J. O. Landry, Canadian Army Medical Corps British War and Victory Medals (527791 Pte. J. O. Landry. C.A.M.C.) nearly very fine Pair: Private D. Bryce, Canadian Forestry Corps British War and Victory Medals (273021 Pte. D. Bryce. C.F.C.) very fine British War Medal 1914-20 (5) (334134 Spr. G. R. Trapp. C.E.; 1015860 A.Sjt. C. W. Simpson. B.C.R.; 2595820 Pte. C. R. Alexander. E.O.R.; 3131746 Pte. H. Weber. W.O.R.; 3160553 Pte. R. Defayette. Q.R.); together with an erased Canadian Memorial Cross, G.VI.R., in case of issue, nearly very fine (12) £120-£160 --- Simpson Aaron Frier was born in Ellis, Ontario, on 5 November 1896 and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force in Stratford, Ontario on 9 January 1918, serving with the Canadian Machine Gun Brigade during the Great War on the Western Front. Joseph O. Landry was born in Peterboro, Ontario, on 12 December 1883 and attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force in Toronto on 8 May 1916, serving with the Canadian Army Medical Corps during the Great War on the Western Front. Daniel Bruce was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 11 May 1875 and having emigrated to Canada attested for the Canadian Overseas Expeditionary Force in Toronto on 7 March 1916, serving with the Canadian Forestry Corps during the Great War on the Western Front. Sold with copied research.
Lot 225
Eight: Master at Arms R. P. McArthur, Royal Navy British War Medal 1914-20 (J. 77980 R. P. McArthur. Boy. 1 R.N.); Naval General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine 1936-1939 (M. 39752 P. M. McArthur. M.A.A. R.N.); 1939-45 Star; Atlantic Star; Burma Star; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Royal Navy L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 3rd issue, coinage head (M. 39752 R. P. McArthur. R.P.O. H.M.S. Tamar.), mounted as worn, very fine (8) £180-£220
Lot 23
A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.C.M. group of seven awarded to Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant A. Hughes, Manchester Regiment (Territorial Force) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (275269 R.Q.M. Sjt: A. Hughes. 2/7 Manch: R.); British War and Victory Medals (275269 W.O. Cl.2. A. Hughes. Manch. R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (275269 W.O. Cl.II. A. Hughes. Manch. R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Volunteer Force Long Service Medal, E.VII.R. (5445 C.Sjt: A. Hughes. 4/V.B. Manch: Regt.) impressed naming, contact marks, nearly very fine and better (7) £1,000-£1,400 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 30 August 1918: ‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During many days of active operations he displayed the greatest courage and disregard of personal danger in getting up rations: on one occasion forcing his way through extremely heavy shell fire. He set a splendid example of energy and resource.’ Arthur Hughes attested for the Manchester Regiment (Territorial Force) and served with the 2nd/7th Battalion during the Great War on the Western Front, being awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. He was invested with his D.C.M. by the Alderman Tom Fox, Lord Mayor of Manchester, at a ceremony in Manchester’s Albert Square on 12 June 1920. Sold with copied newspaper photographs showing the recipient receiving his D.C.M.
Lot 230
Pair: Private M. S. Graham, Essex Regiment India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, North West Frontier 1930-31 (6007861. Pte. M. S. Graham. Essex R.) number partially officially corrected; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (6007861 Pte. S. Graham. Essex R.) slight abrasions to clasp on last, edge bruising, cleaned, therefore nearly very fine (2) £70-£90
Lot 404
A plan of the estate belonging to the trustees of The Late Miss Mary Heald, Brant Broughton and Beckingham, for sale by auction 1873, produced by R J Booth surveyor and Co Wainfleet Lincolnshire, and an estate sale comprising a messuage or dwelling house, Brant Broughton and Beckingham, conducted by Messrs Elston Law and Sons at The Clinton Arms Hotel, Newark on Trent, 1873. (2)
Lot 209
1960 Morris Minor 1000 Cotswold Blue, 64 000. The Morris first registered on 4th February 1960, engine number 9.M.U.H 401469, VIN/Chassis nr M/AS.3792663, two owners from new, with current owner since October 1968 and subject to professional restoration and ideal project for someone who wants to add the finishing touches. Background: First registered in February 1960, purchased by ourselves in October 1968. It appeared to have been a one owner Cheltenham based car, undersealed from new, with an odometer reading of 53100 miles. It had recently had a top overhaul and piston service, and was generally in sound condition. It was purchased for use as a second car, and was used as such (by my ex-wife) until mid 1969 (mainly in the garage at the family home) mileage 64100 miles and kept in reserve as a spare car. At this stage oil was injected into the cylinders to prevent corrosion and the motor hand cranked periodically. This continued until around 2012, when it needed to be moved and the decision was taken to re-build it. It was trailered to a professional body shop, where the bodyshell was dismantled, the glass, doors bonnet and boot removed. Four new (genuine) wings were fitted, the front two were showing the characteristic signs of corrosion along the rear edge, the back two had both had minor scrapes. After extensive preparation (the original paint was still in good, but faded, condition) and correctly repainted in the original blue colour. All of the new work was then stone chip painted to give further protection, the windscreen replaced (old was scratched) and rear window, both with new seals, and the car trailered back to its (current new) garage for final assembly in 2014 (brake service, electrical reconnections, interior upgrade and detailing. Outstanding works: The 'fits' of the various openings, doors etc. need to be finally adjusted. The original leather upholstery is basically sound, but the stitching on some of the panels needs to be redone and the cushion material replaced. New carpet sets readily available. It was the intention to replace the wheel and master cylinders (and maybe some of the rubber hoses) simply because of their age (genuine parts readily available) Routine lubrication service and battery, wiper blades etc.Service History: October 1968 - change of oils, new filter, wiper blades, gearchange grommet. New Michelin tyre.December 1968 - grease, replace top water hose and heater hoses. Change engine oil, new brake hoses, overall starter, replace O/s/r bulb.January 1969 - Fit new clutch and carbon thrust bearing.April 1969 - Replace battery, general light service, new air filter. July 1969 - Engine oil change service, from the mid 1970's laid up to date until 2014 it had two new tyres fitted. Kindly provided by the current owner. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHERISHED PLATE IS INCLUDED WITH THE PURCHASE ON THIS VEHICLE.
Lot 1029
A pair of 19th century cut glass decanters, with mushroom stoppers, engraved 'R' and 'W' within a wreath. Height 23cm.Provenance: From the estate of Bernard Tucker, deceased. A former West London antiques dealer (1940 - 2019) these items came from his personal collection at his home on Gugh Island, Isles of Scilly. He was the subject of a documentary 'The Old Man of Gugh' which is available to view on Vimeo.Condition report: Large chips to the top of the stopper of the 'Red' decanter and nibbles to the bottom of both. Small knocks on both decanters (see photos).
Lot 1475
Cornish Harbour Scene, Watercolour and two other maritime watercolours, together with two 19th century coastal watercolours, 'Low tide' a print by Michael Cooper, 1980, and a contemporary work 'Falmouth Docks' by Angie Martin 2005. Also a small still life oil on panel in the style of Alice Mumford and a charming small maritime oil on panel labelled: 'Pilot Cutter Theodora, R Orchard'.
Lot 1002
Norman Webster, On the Moors near Otley, Yorkshire, signed gouache, 23.5cm by 35cm, together with an unsigned river landscape watercolour and a watercolour by R E Jordan entitled Manorbier Castle, Artist's Resale Rights/Droit de Suite may apply to this lot, please refer to our Terms of Business (3)
Lot 117
A diamond cluster ring, the raised central round brilliant cut diamond within a double border of smaller round brilliant cut diamonds, in white claw settings, to a parted shoulder plain polished shank, total estimated diamond weight 1.05 carat approximately, finger size R . Unmarked. Gross weight 4.5 grams.
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