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A large quantity of assorted silver, including a 1969 Royal Commemorative coffee spoon commemorating the Investiture of the Prince of Wales, a Mappin and Webb presentation dessert spoon, a vesta case, a small funnel, a silver bangle, a cake slice knife, a small pill box, a stamp case, various condiment spoons, together with a collection of various 800 silver and white metal, silver weight over 6 ozt
A Continental silver box, the top embossed a wedding in a church, approx. 12.525 ozt, 16 cm wide See illustration Condition report Report by NG Some rubbing and scratches. Overall metal thin and moves when pressure applied. Silver gilt interior in reasonable condition. Top slightly mis-shapen but closes well, but with a couple of small gaps.
Family Group:An Important Second War C.B.E., Great War 'Western Front' 1917 M.M., 1948 K.P.F.S.M. Group of Eight to Chief of Fire Staff and Inspector in Chief National Fire Service A.P.L. Sullivan, Late Corporal, Royal Field Artillery, Who Served During the Second War Co-Ordinating the Fire-Fighting Arrangements Throughout London at the Height of the Blitz, and Was Also Sent by the Home Secretary to take Temporary Charge of Southampton and Liverpool Following Enemy Air-Raidsa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issueb) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Officer's breast Badge, silver and enamelc) Military Medal, G.V.R. (49655 Dvr: A.P. Sullivan. R.F.A.)d) King's Police and Fire Services Medal, for Distinguished Service, G.VI.R. (Insp.-in-Chief Albert P.L. Sullivan, C.B.E., M.M., N.F.S., H.Q.), edge prepared prior to naminge) 1914-15 Star (49655 Dvr. A.P. Sullivan. R.F.A.)f) British War and Victory Medals (49655 Cpl. A.P. Sullivan. R.A.)g) Defence Medal, light contact marks, traces of verdigris to star, nearly very fine, the KPFSM good very fine, mounted as originally worn, with the recipient's London Fire Brigade Good Service Medal (Station Officer A.P.L. Sullivan); and the following related documentation &c.:- The recipient's related miniature awards- Institution of Fire Engineers Past President's lapel Badge, gold (9ct) and enamel, the reverse engraved 'A.P.L. Sullivan C.B.E. M.M. President I.F.E. 1946-1947'- Bestowal Document for the C.B.E., named to Albert Patrick Loisel Sullivan, and dated 8.6.1944, together with Central Chancery Investiture letter- Bestowal Document for the M.B.E., named to Albert Patrick Loisel Sullivan, and dated 12.6.1941, together with Central Chancery Investiture letter- Twelfth Division Distinguished Conduct in the Field Card, named to Gunner A.P. Sullivan- Hand-written War Diary of the 12th Division Trench Mortar Batteries, covering extracts of the period 12.8.1916- 31.1.1919, together with a bound typed transcript- The recipient's Certificate of Transfer to the Reserve, dated 23.7.1919- London Fire Brigade Certificate of Commendation awarded to Fireman A.P.L. Sullivan, and dated 14.8.1922- Two Institute of Fire Engineers Certificates, appointing Albert Patrick Loisel Sullivan an Associate Member, dated 1.7.1930, and an Honorary Member, dated 22.6.1971- The recipient's National Fire Service Certificate of Service, dated 30.11.1947- Letter to the recipient informing him of the award of the K.P.F.S.M., dated 31.12.1947- Letter to the recipient from the Home Secretary on his retirement, dated 25.11.1947, and signed 'J. Chuter Ede'- The recipient's Royal Artillery unit insignia and buttons- Various portrait photographs of the recipient- Various group photographs and newspaper cuttingsFour: Fireman W. Sullivan, Metropolitan Fire Brigade, Late Able Seaman, Royal NavyJubilee (London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade) 1897 (William Sullivan); Coronation (London County Council Metropolitan Fire Brigade) 1902, bronze (William Sullivan); London Fire Brigade Good Service Medal (William Sullivan.); Khedive's Star 1882, unnamed as issued, very fine, with a portrait photograph of the recipientSeven: Constable P.W. Sullivan, Metropolitan Police, Late Leading Aircraftsman, Royal Air Force1939-1945 Star; Africa Star, with North Africa 1942-43 Bar; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; Defence and War Medals; Police Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (Const. Patrick W. Sullivan), very fine or better, last in named card box of issue, together with the recipient's Royal Air Force Service and Release Book; and a photograph of the recipient (lot) C.B.E. L
The Outstanding 1945 'Pacific Operations' D.S.O., 1940 'Immediate' Battle of Britain D.F.C. Group of Nine to Hurricane Ace, Squadron Leader J.A.A. 'Johnny' Gibson, Royal Air Force, Accredited With At Least 12 Destroyed, 1 Shared Destroyed, and 11 Damaged. Shot Down Twice During the Battle of France, Twice During the Battle of Britain, and Once By Flak During Operation Varsity, Gibson Went On To Rack Up 26 Claims On Enemy Aircraft During 1940. He Commanded 15 Squadron (R.N.Z.A.F.), And Completed Three Tours Against the Japanese Over the Solomon Islands. After the War He Was Employed As the Personal Pilot For Both Field Marshal Montgomery and Marshal of the Royal Air Force Teddera) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated '1945', with integral top riband bar, minor enamel damage, reverse cypher slightly bentb) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1940'c) 1939-1945 Star, with Battle of Britain Bard) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Bare) Pacific Starf) Defence Medalg) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leafh) New Zealand War Service Medali) Rhodesia General Service Medal (7338 Flt Lt J.A.A. Gibson), light contact marks overall, generally very fine, mounted court-style for wear, with the following related items:- The recipient's nine associated miniature awards, the first eight as full size the last a Dunkirk Commemorative medal, mounted for wear- Caterpillar Club Badge, gold with 'ruby' eyes, reverse engraved 'A/F/Lt J. Gibson. D.F.C.'- Two R.A.F. Pilot's Flying Log Books (16.5.1938-8.10.1940 and 13.4.1941-19.4.1955), the logs privately bound together, and annotated 'Second Log Book lost owing to Enemy Action'- Ministry of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (13.12.1946-31.3.1948)- Africair Pilot's Flying Log Book (19.4.1955-30.4.1964); Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, Department of Civil Aviation Personal Flying Log Book (5.5.1964-6.6.1977)- A number of African Commercial Pilot's Licences; Certificate of Registration as a Citizen of Rhodesia, dated 29.6.1972; named booklet given to recipient from the Ministry of Internal Affairs as a memento on becoming a Citizen of Rhodesia, dated 29.6.1972- Correspondence from later in life, a large quantity of photographs from various stages of recipient's life, and other ephemera- Corgi Limited Edition, The Aviation Archive - Aces of the Commonwealth, Model of P-40 Kittyhawk IA -NZ3040 Flt. Lt. Johnnie Gibson, 15 Sqn RNZAF, Whenuapai, New Zealand 1942, in original box (lot) D.S.O. London Gazette 16.3.1945 Acting Squadron Leader John Albert Axel Gibson, D.F.C. (40969), R.A.F.O., 15 Sqn'In recognition of gallantry and devotion to duty in the execution of air operations in the South-West Pacific area.'The Recommendation states: 'Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his achievements as a fighter pilot in the Battle of Britain, this officer has further distinguished himself both in England and more recently in the Pacific, where he has made three tours in the Solomons area.He has destroyed a total of 14 1/2 enemy aircraft, adding to his earlier record one Japanese fighter which was fiercely attacking an Allied formation over Rabaul Harbour.Acting Squadron Leader Gibson, who is a brilliant pilot and a born leader, has to his credit the exceptional total of 669 hours of operational flying, covering 383 missions.On his two latest tours in the Pacific this year, he has commanded a Squadron, and his enthusiasm and fearless leadership have been outstanding. His personal courage, both in aerial combat and in ground strafing and fighter-bomber missions, and his long experience, have been of inestimable value to his Squadron, which has earned the high praise of Allied Commanders.'D.F.C. London Gazette 30.8.1940 Pilot Officer John
Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Cape Colony, Rhodesia, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, last clasp unofficially attached, as issued (12090 Tpr: D.H. James. 65th. Coy. 17th. Impl: Yeo:), good very fine, together with the recipient's silver vesta box, one side engraved 'L.Y.C. Prince Albert's Own' below crown, the other side engraved 'Presented to D.H. James to commemorate his Patriotic Services in South Africa A.D. 1900-1901.' 12090 Trooper D.H. James served during the Boer War with the 65th (Leicestershire) Company, 17th Battalion Imperial Yeomanry.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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