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Click here to subscribeLeicestershire Rifle Volunteers Medal, obverse Queen Victoria, reverse crown above crossed rifles, 31st Regiment of Leicestershire Rifle Volunteers' around edge, '6th. Compy.' engraved below, unnamed to recipient, edge bruising, otherwise very fine, with contemporary top silver riband bar Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
MILITARY MEDALS, LONDON REGIMENT, An emotive Great War Trio awarded to Private Gordon John Mead, 5th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment (London Rifle Brigade), killed in action on the ‘First Day of the Somme’, 1 July 1916, comprising: 1914-15 Star (1955, Pte. G. J. Mead, 5-Lond. R.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (1955 Pte. G. J. Mead. 5-Lond. R.); medals officially impressed, group loose with original ribbons separate as received. Dark old tone, good extremely fine with some lustre. Gordon John Mead was born c.1893, the son of Henry and Frances Mead, of 12 The Square, Wimborne, Dorset. He was killed in action 1 July 1916 and is commemorated at the Thiepval Memorial. Sold with CWGC casualty report and MIC.
MILITARY MEDALS, A Pleasing Great War DCM Group of 4 awarded to Private Benjamin Nelson Fairgrieve, 7th Battalion, King’s Own Scottish Borders, for his quick return of a German grenade which fell at his feet beside 6 other men of his battalion at Hulluch near Loos 17 January 1916, comprising: Distinguished Conduct Medal, GVR (18338 Pte B. N. Fairgrieve. 7/K.O.S.B.), 1914-15 Star (18338 Pte B. N. Fairgrieve. K. O. Sco: Bord:), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (18338 Pte. B. N. Fairgrieve. K. O. Sco. Bord.); medals officially impressed, group swing mounted on board for display. First well-polished, fine with a few small edge nicks, the others good very fine. (4) DCM London Gazette 15.03.1916 – ‘For conspicuous gallantry during a bombardment by the enemy with bombs and rifle grenades he picked up a grenade which had fallen in the middle of six men and threw it over the parapet, where it exploded. His promptness certainly saved casualties. In August 1916, his unit was amalgamated with the 8th Battalion and ordered to the Somme, where it suffered 224 casualties during a German counter attack on the 17th. And by the end of the following month, after participating in the capture of Martinpuich, casualties had risen to 34 officers and 886 other ranks. Fairgrieve, who later served in the 1st Battalion, was discharged on account of being found medically unfit for further duty in December 1918. Sold with copy MIC, MM card, London Gazette mentions, and other useful private research.
MILITARY MEDALS, SOUTH LANCASHIRE REGIMENT, A Great War ‘KIA’ Pair and Memorial Plaque awarded to Private William Barber, 1/5th (Rifle) Battalion, TA, South Lancashire Regiment (Prince of Wales’ Volunteers), killed in action 12 September 1916 on the Somme at Delville Wood, comprising: British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4452 Pte. W. Barber. S. Lan. R.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (William Barber); medals officially impressed and plaque officially named, group mounted on card for display with small photo of recipient. Extremely fine, toned, one or two tiny verdigris spots to plaque. (3) Sold with an as yet unidentified newspaper clipping, which reads as follows: ‘Fell With his Comrade - Private William Barber, South Lancashire Regiment, who resided with Mrs Wm. Miller at 13, Bower Street, Widnes, was killed in action at the Somme 8 September. He fell with his comrade, Lance-Corporal Wm. Molyneaux, of 11 Bower Street, whose death was reported last week, and official notice has been received. Deceased was 32 years of age, and the only child of Wm Barber and the later Mrs Barber, Ball o’ Ditton He attended Simm’s Cross County Council School and St Paul’s Church and Sunday School. For about five years he worked in the paint shed at the Vine Works and took an interest in football. He went to France in early July and his last letter, which was received a few days before his death, was of a cheery nature.’ Through an unfortunate clerical error, Private William Barber’s name was not originally recorded on the Widnes memorial, but through the research and subsequent article written by Mr Lew Darlington (which was first published in his local paper ‘The Weekly News’ 11 November 1999), the story was taken up by The Daily Express, resulting in an official commemorative service for Private Barber. His name was also finally added to the Widnes War memorial, some 84 years after his death. He was killed in action at Delville Wood during one of a attacks made by C Company of the 1/5th South Lancs Regiment against the positions of Ale Alley and Hop Alley trenches. Here, some 12 officers and 150 other ranks were killed or wounded. Sold with copy MIC, casualty report, correspondence with the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment in Preston, and a number of newspaper clippings and copies.
MILITARY MEDALS, RIFLE BRIGADE, A moving Great War ‘Mons’ Trio and Plaque awarded to Rifleman Harry Cardinal, 2nd Battalion, Rifle Brigade, killed in action 9 May 1915, sold with handwritten letter of consolation written by a friend to his sister after his death, comprising: 1914 Star with clasp ‘5th Aug. – 22nd Nov. 1914’ (4030 Pte H. Cardinal, 2/Rif: Brig.), British War and Victory Medals, 1914-1920 (4030 Pte H. Cardinal, Rif. Brig.), Memorial Plaque, 1914-1918 (Harry Cardinal); medals officially impressed, group loose, all with original ribbons and envelopes as received. As struck, toned with lustre. (4) Rifleman Harry Cardinal was born in Acton, Middlesex, and was living in Fordingbridge, Hants, at the time of the Great War. He was killed in action in Flanders 9 May 1915 and is commemorated at the Ploegsteert memorial in Belgium. Sold with copy MIC, original ‘Casualty Letter D’ addressed to Mr H Cardinal, Clarence Villa, Chichester Rd, Bognor, Sussex, and personal letter addressed to his sister written by Alfred Cottle (2649, Pte, also of the Rifle Brigade), which reads as follows: “5 / 7 / 15. Dear Miss Cardinal, I am writing to thank you so much for your nice letter, received yesterday. I am sorry to say I am unable to tell you exactly how your brother met his death, but he evidently appears to have been very conscious of keeping with his Company instead of being with Head Quarters. On my arrival into billets I made enquiries regarding his whereabouts, & was astonished to hear of his being killed. He was a great chum of mine, & often talked a lot to me about his sister, which of course was evidently you. I heard from your father some time ago but am sorry to say I had the misfortune to lose his address, otherwise I would have answered his letter. I also wrote to a friend of Harry’s at Coventry. He gave me just the two addresses, poor chap. I was deeply sorry to hear of him being killed, he was a brave chap. I would like to see you, then I would be able to tell you more plainly. I am expecting to go on leave to England next week for a short period. Now I must close once again, trusting you are well, & with kindest regards & best wishes. I remain yours faithfully, Alfred Cottle”
MILITARY MEDALS, RIFLE BRIGADE, A Great War 1914-15 Trio awarded to Private Arnold Bolitho, Rifle Brigade, comprising: 1914-15 Star (Z-2910 Pte. A. R. Bolitho. Rif; Brig:); British War and Victory Medals (Pte). About extremely fine, toned. Private Arnold Richard Bolitho was born 13 October 1891 in Poplar, and enlisted for service with the Rifle Brigade 11 September 1914, for service in France and Flanders. He was discharged for wounds received in service (Para 392 (XVI) KR) 16 September 1916. He appears to have been a member of the Masonic Lodge at Tylney, Essex.
MILITARY MEDALS, RIFLE BRIGADE, A Great War KIA Pair awarded to Private Fred Claydon, 14th Battalion, Rifle Brigade, late Yorkshire Light Infantry, who was killed in action 25 August 1918, comprising: 1914-15 Star (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks. L. I.), Victory Medal, 1914-1919 (21059 Pte. F. Claydon. Yorks. L. I.); medals officially impressed, British War Medal absent, medals loose. About very fine, toned. (2) Private Fred Claydon, Son of Mr. W. Claydon, of 5, Arbitration St., Doncaster, was killed in action 25 August 1918, and is buried at Gomiecourt South Cemetery. Sold with copy MIC and CWGC casualty report.
MILITARY MEDALS, FAMILY GROUPS, Family Group to ‘Barrett’, comprising: ARMY LONG SERVICE AND GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, VR, swivel type (3166. Pte W. Barrett. 2nd Bn Gr Gds); engraved in large upright capitals. A few small hairlines marks, good very fine, lightly toned. and: An IGS and Second Boer War Group of 3 awarded to Private F W Barrett, 1st Battalion, King’s Royal Rifle Corps, comprising: India General Service Medal, 1854-1895, 2 clasps, Hazara 1891, Samana 1891 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rif. C.), India General Service Medal, 1895-1902, single clasp, Relief of Chitral 1895 (4592 Pte. F. W. Barrett 1st Bn K. R. Rifle Corps), Queen’s South Africa Medal, 1899-1902, 2nd type reverse, 4 clasps, Relief of Ladysmith, Laing’s Nek, Belfast, South Africa 1901 (4592 Pte F. W. Barrett, K.R.R.C.); the first two officially engraved in a running script, the latter officially impressed, swing mounted on bar with reverse pin for wear. Polished, a few hairlines and marks, very fine. (3)
MILITARIA, National Rifle Association Medal 1860 and 1st Forfar Light Horse Medal, the first bronze, 47mm, by G G Adams, ‘The National Rifle Association 1860’, the second a bronze star with obverse horseman, reverse engraved ‘1st Forfar Light Horse Shooting Club, Won By’ left unnamed, bearing maker’s mark ‘Rattray’, 52mm x 49mm. First with minor obverse edge knock, otherwise good very fine, the second good very fine, toned. (2)
O. M. Dixon half stock long rifle, circa 1850, Jamestown North Carolina, having octagonal .45 caliber rifled barrel with wavy, rocker-engraved under-rib; brass and silver front blade sight and rear spur sight; stamped on top `O.M. Dixon` in block letters; the lock plate stamped J & W Aston, with double set triggers, the tiger maple stock having (16) engraved inlays some German silver and some brass, including a heart and a man in the moon, stock ending in a shaped butt, barrel 43.75""l; overall 59""l
O. M. Dixon half stock long rifle, circa 1850, Jamestown North Carolina, having octagonal .45 caliber rifled barrel with wavy, rocker-engraved under-rib; brass and silver front blade sight and rear spur sight; stamped on top `O.M. Dixon` in block letters; the lock plate stamped J & W Aston, with double set triggers, the tiger maple stock having (16) engraved inlays some German silver and some brass, including a heart and a man in the moon, stock ending in a shaped butt, barrel 43.75""l; overall 59""l
O. M. Dixon half stock long rifle, circa 1850, Jamestown North Carolina, having octagonal .45 caliber rifled barrel with wavy, rocker-engraved under-rib; brass and silver front blade sight and rear spur sight; stamped on top `O.M. Dixon` in block letters; the lock plate stamped J & W Aston, with double set triggers, the tiger maple stock having (16) engraved inlays some German silver and some brass, including a heart and a man in the moon, stock ending in a shaped butt, barrel 43.75""l; overall 59""l
Rifle: A good Great War S.M.L.E. .303 service rifle. Matching numbers to breech, barrel, rearsight , woodwork and nose cap. SN: W:34069. Original walnut stock. Magazine cut-off. W/D ordinance marks. Action marked GR: 1917 SHT LE III & S.S.A. (Peddled scheme: standard small arms) These rifles assembled at the Enfield factory for the Armies in France. Butt marker disc shows ""E.K."" for East Kent Regiment. In good working order and condition. Light bruising overall commensurate with service use.
Rifle: A scarce `Wild West` Winchester Model 1873 .44 calibre saddle ring carbine. Barrel 20"" with Winchester New Haven CT address and patent dates to 1866 plus `.44 WCF`. In good working order. Full length under barrel magazine. Smooth patinated finish, no pitting. Deactivated with certificate. Brass cartridge ? marked `44 CAL`. Dark walnut stock.
Rifle: An Armi - Jaeger copy of the U.S.A.R.-16 Vietnam U.S. Service Rifle. Action cocks and dry fires. Short barrel of 18"" with flash eliminator. Model used for Special Forces. Black plastic stocks. A full size and weight replica, a former firearm now deactivated with certificate of deactivation certificate. Good working order and condition.
Rifle: An interesting .577/.450 Martini Henry Service Rifle. This is an early Mark II `Zulu War` Martini circa 1874. W/D marked with military proofs. This British Army issue Martini has been sold out of service to the Indian Army circa 1900 for Native (Indian) service. The barrel has been smooth bored for use in prisons or controlling riots, as a shotgun. Crown VR marked & MKII with sold out of service marks. With correct sights. Long early action marker, various stock marks. VGWO & good condition. Obsolete calibre - no licence required. A good example of this iconic rifle.
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