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Lot 92

Cabul 1842 (* J. Flahavan No 176 3d Tp 1t Bd H. Arty. *) attractive contemporary engraved naming, fitted with steel clip and silver bar suspension, good very fine £300-£400

Lot 388

Pair: Lieutenant R. B. Norton, 35th Bengal Native Infantry, who was wounded at the Tazeane Pass in September 1842 Defence of Jellalabad 1842, Flying Victory (R. B. Norton, 35th Regt. B.L.J.) contemporarily re-engraved naming in upright capitals; Cabul 1842 (R. B. Norton 35th Regt. B.L.J.) contemporarily re-engraved naming in upright capitals, both medals fitted with replacement small rings and silver bar suspension, contact marks, otherwise toned, very fine (2) £600-£800 --- Robert Bruce Norton is confirmed on the list of officers presented with medals for Jellalabad (as Lieutenant in 35th Bengal N.I.) and is also named in a list of officers who were wounded in the action of 13 September 1842, in the Tazeane Pass, two days before Pollock entered Cabul. He was court martialed on 16 July 1849 at Barrackpore for having absented himself from his quarters without leave, amongst other charges, during which time he took himself to Calcutta and did not reappear until the following day. Found guilty, he was sentenced to be ‘publicly and severely reprimanded’. The full detail of this case was reported in Allen’s Indian Mail and can be accessed online. It is possible that Norton forfeited his medals as a result of this court martial and subsequently acquired replacements which he had re-engraved to suit. Norton’s death was reported in the Gentleman’s Magazine for October 1852: ‘15 August 1852 - At St John’s-hill, Wandsworth, aged 30, Robert Bruce Norton, Lieutenant 35th Bengal Light Infantry, third surviving son of the late Sir John Davis Norton, one of the Judges of the Supreme Court at Madras.’ A ‘Typescript journal and letters of Capt (sic) Robert Bruce Norton, 35th Bengal Native Light Infantry at Jellalabad, 8 Oct 1841 to April 1842’, are held by the National Army Museum (Accession No 1968-07-224).

Lot 4

A Great War ‘Western Front’ D.S.O. group of five awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel E. F. Creswell, Royal Garrison Artillery Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; India General Service 1895-1902, 1 clasp, Waziristan 1901-2 (Captn. E. F. Creswell R.A.); 1914 Star, with clasp (Capt: E. F. Creswell. R.G.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Lt. Col. E. F. Creswell.) mounted as worn, together with companion set of five mounted miniatures, the first with large chip to obverse upper arm and chipping to wreath, the reverse with considerable enamel damage and depressed centre, otherwise good very fine and better (5) £800-£1,000 --- D.S.O. London Gazette 3 June 1919. M.I.D. London Gazette 22 June 1915 (Major, R.G.A.); 1 January 1916 (Major, R.G.A.); 15 June 1916 (Major, R.G.A., Staff). Edmund Fraser Creswell was born on 17 December 1876, son of Colonel E. W. Creswell, Royal Engineers. Educated at Wellington College and R.M.A. Woolwich, he was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant R.A. on 21 March 1896, and subsequently: Lieutenant on 21 March 1899; Captain on 11 September 1901; Major on 30 October 1914; and Lieutenant-Colonel on 1 May 1921. Creswell served on the North West Frontier of India, Waziristan, 1901-02 (Medal with Clasp), as well as in Belgium and France from 14 October 1914 (Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, 1 January 1918).

Lot 423

Three: Private H. W. Curtis, Loyal North Lancashire Regiment 1914 Star (8224 Pte. H. W. Curtis. L.N. Lan: R.); British War and Victory Medals (8224 Pte. H. W. Curtis. L.N. Lan. R.) nearly extremely fine (3) £80-£100 --- Harry William Curtis attested for the Loyal North Lancashire Regiment on 16 January 1905 and served with the Regiment during the Great War on the Western Front from 12 August 1914. He was discharged as medically unfit at Preston on 29 April 1916 and is further entitled to a Silver War Badge.

Lot 227

A Great War D.S.O. group of five awarded to Major H. L. Pearson, Royal Field Artillery Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar; 1914-15 Star (Capt. H. L. Pearson. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major H. L. Pearson.); Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., silver and silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1918, with integral top slide riband bar, court mounted by Hunt & Roskell, London, as worn, gilding somewhat rubbed on first and last, good very fine (5) £800-£1,000 --- D.S.O. London Gazette 4 June 1917. Harold Leslie Pearson was born on 26 November 1882, the son of Colonel M. B. Pearson, C.B., V.D., of Lee, Kent. Educated at Blackheath School, he was appointed to a commission with the 2nd Middlesex Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers in 1903. Pearson was advanced Captain in the 3rd London Royal Field Artillery on constitution of the Territorial Force in 1908, and he served in France and Flanders from 3 October 1915, in command of “C” Battery, 282nd Army Brigade, Royal Field Artillery from 1916 to 1919. Appointed Temporary Major on 27 June 1916, Pearson was Mentioned in Despatches on 27 August 1918 and awarded the Territorial Decoration on 15 July 1919. Post-war, he appears to have resumed a career as a Member of the London Stock Exchange. He died in 1947. Sold with copied research.

Lot 252

A Second War ‘1944’ A.R.R.C. group of four awarded to Matron G. P. Taylor, Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service Royal Red Cross, 2nd Class (A.R.R.C.), G.VI.R. 1st issue, silver and enamel, reverse dated ‘1944’, on lady’s bow riband, in damaged Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue; General Service 1918-62, 1 clasp, Palestine (Sister G. P. Taylor. P.M.R.A.F.N.S.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45, campaign awards mounted on card for display, with Manchester Royal Infirmary Certificated Nurse badge, reverse engraved ‘G. P. Taylor’ and numbered ‘662’, generally very fine or better (lot) £500-£700 --- A.R.R.C. London Gazette 8 June 1944. The recommendation, which erroneously gives her initials as ‘S. P.’, states: ‘R.A.F. Station Hospital, Wilmslow, Technical Training Command. This senior sister is a loyal and conscientious member of the P.M.R.A.F.N.S. who has competency in R.A.F. hospitals at home and abroad. During the past four months she has done matron’s duties very efficiently and has kept a happy staff.’ Approximately 39 General Service Medals with clasp Palestine awarded to Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service. Gwendoline Patty Taylor was born in Wrexham in September 1902. She was appointed Staff Nurse in Princess Mary’s Royal Air Force Nursing Service in January 1934, and advanced to Sister in February 1935, seeing service in Palestine. Taylor retired at own request, retaining the rank of Matron, in April 1947. She married Harold Willan in Conwy, Wales, later that year. He husband was employed as a Chief Engineer, and she subsequently frequently travelled with him to and from the Gold Coast. Matron Taylor died on the Isle of Wight in June 1999. Sold with the following original related documents: Air Ministry letter of congratulations on the occasion of the award of the A.R.R.C., dated 8 June 1944; named Buckingham Palace enclosure for A.R.R.C.; named Air Ministry enclosure for the G.S.M.; general issue Christmas Card from the The Princess Royal, complete with photograph of her majesty in uniform, dated 1939-40, Harewood House, Leeds; and copied research.

Lot 349

Three: Colour Sergeant F. Barber, Hampshire Regiment, who was Mentioned in Despatches for Mesopotamia British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (53 C. Sjt. F. Barber. Hamps. R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (53 C. Sjt. F. Barber. Hamps. R.) light contact marks, better than very fine (3) £280-£340 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 12 March 1918 (Mesopotamia). Frank Barber enlisted in the Hampshire Regiment on 22 February 1912 and served during the Great War with the 1/9th Battalion (Territorial Force), being Mentioned in Despatches for services in Mesopotamia. He was discharged due to sickness on 26 April 1919, aged 39, and was awarded a Silver War Badge No. 505546, which was issued on 11 November 1920. His army pension record card gives his home address as 27 Charminster Road, Bournemouth. Sold with Infantry Records Office issue slip for Silver War Badge No. 505546 to Frank Barber (note Badge not with lot); and two uniform riband bars.

Lot 260

A Great War ‘Gallipoli’ D.C.M., M.S.M. group of eight awarded to Staff Sergeant Major H. Faint, Royal Army Service Corps, who was twice Mentioned in Despatches and was honoured by the French, Belgian, and Serbian authorities for his administrative abilities in hostile environments Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R. (S-16343 S.S. Mjr: H. Faint. A.S.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (S-15343 W.O. Cl.1. H. Faint. A.S.C.); Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (S-16343 S.S. Mjr: H. Faint. D.C.M. A.S.C.); Army Meritorious Service Medal, G.V.R., 1st issue (S-16343 T.S.S.Mjr. H. Faint. D.C.M. R.A.S.C.); France, Third Republic, Medaille Militaire, silver-gilt and enamel; Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1918, with bronze star on riband; Belgium, Kingdom, Medal of the Order of the Crown, First Class, gilt, the silver medals heavily toned, good very fine (8) £800-£1,000 --- D.C.M. London Gazette 21 June 1916: ‘For excellent work as Chief Clerk often carried out under difficult conditions.' M.S.M. London Gazette 3 June 1919: 'For services rendered with British Forces in the Balkans.' France, Medaille Militaire London Gazette 5 November 1920. France, Croix de Guerre London Gazette 21 August 1919. Belgium, Medal of the Order of the Crown, First Class London Gazette 19 December 1922. Harry Faint was born at Carlton Husthwaite, Yorkshire, on 11 December 1878. A butcher by trade, he attested at Leeds for the Royal Artillery on 11 September 1899, and transferred to the Army Service Corps on 4 August 1900. Appointed Sergeant in 1907 and Staff Sergeant Major at the outbreak of hostilities, Faint served in the Gallipoli theatre of war from 20 September 1915, and was decorated with the D.C.M. for distinguished and gallant service whilst under the Command of General Sir Charles Munro, Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. He was further twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 13 July 1916 and 28 November 1917) and was awarded the M.S.M. in the Peace Gazette as Temporary 1st Class Staff Sergeant Major with the Royal Army Service Corps in Salonika. He was further honoured by France, Belgium, and Serbia (awarded the Serbian Medal for Military Virtue, London Gazette 7 June 1919). The 1939 Register later records Faint living in Fulham, London, his inter-war profession stated as civil servant and shorthand typist. Sold with copied research.

Lot 230

A fine Great War O.B.E., M.C. group of seven awarded to Colonel H. L. Howell, Royal Army Medical Corps, who served with distinction on the Western Front and in Mesopotamia during the Great War, being twice Mentioned in Despatches; he saw further service during the Second War in Command of the Royal Victoria Military Hospital, Netley The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type, breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919; Military Cross, G.V.R., the reverse privately engraved ‘Neuve Chapelle 10th. March 1915. Captain H. L. Howell, R.A.M.C. 12th. July 1915.’; 1914 Star, with copy clasp (Capt: H. L. Howell. R.A.M.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major H. L. Howell.); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued, court mounted by Spink & Son, London, as worn, traces of lacquer, good very fine and better (7) £1,400-£1,800 --- O.B.E. London Gazette 3 March 1919: ‘For Services in Mesopotamia.' M.C. London Gazette 23 June 1915. Hector Lionel 'Bill' Howell was born at Plymouth, Devon, on 12 February 1882, the son of Major Reuben Howell, R.A.M.C., of Northfleet, Kent. He followed in his father's footsteps and is recorded in W.R.M. Drew's Commissioned Officers in the Medical Services of the British Army, 1660-1960, as qualifying M.R.C.S. and L.R.C.P. (Lond) in 1905. Awarded a Diploma of Membership to the Royal College of Surgeons whilst employed at Charing Cross Hospital, Howell was subsequently appointed to a Commission in the Royal Army Medical Corps on 30 June 1906. He served in Woolwich and at the Military Hospital in Shorncliffe, before going out to India to serve with the Southern Army at Kirkee and Poona from 1908 to 1914. There he received his Captaincy in January 1910. The outbreak of the Great War saw Howell return to England attached to the 1st Battalion, The Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Regiment (The Sherwood Foresters). He travelled to France as their medical officer on 4 November 1914, his gallantry at the Battle of Neuve Chapelle being rewarded with a Mention in Despatches on 22 June 1915, and a Military Cross the following day. Returned to England until September 1916, he was then appointed Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services to 13th Division in the Mesopotamian Campaign. Howell's valuable contribution was recognised once again by his superiors, and he was created an Officer in the Military Division of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire and once again Mentioned in Despatches on 30 April 1919. Remaining in the Service, Howell returned to India for a second tour of duty from 1921 to 1923, later followed by his appointment as Senior Medical Officer and Officer Commanding the Officers' Hospital in Abbassia, Egypt, from 1926 to 1930. Further postings followed at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Netley, and as Officer Commanding the British Military Hospital at Secunderabad, before Howell was selected on 1 October 1937, as Honorary Surgeon to the Viceroy of India, the Marquess of Linlithgow. Taking retirement in June 1938, Howell was immediately recalled back to Netley upon the outbreak of the Second World War. He served a further three years until ill health finally put an end to two generations of medical service, commencing with the appointment of his father as a Lieutenant of Orderlies, A.H.C., on 9 June 1877, and ending with Howell's retirement as Colonel and Officer Commanding the Royal Victoria Military Hospital, Netley, in 1941. A good-natured and kind-hearted man, fond of golf, cricket, and shooting, Howell died at Roque Brune, Cap Martin, France, on 28 January 1948. Sold with extensive copied research.

Lot 7

An M.V.O. pair awarded to Colonel A. B. Grant, 1st Lanark Royal Garrison Artillery Volunteers The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member’s 4th Class breast badge, silver-gilt and enamels, the reverse officially numbered ‘440’, in its fitted case of issue, the bottom stamped ‘4 440’; Volunteer Officers’ Decoration, V.R. cypher, hallmarks for London 1892, the reverse engraved ‘Col. A. B. Grant M.V.O., V.D., D.L., J.P.’ complete with top suspension brooch, the first with large flake to white enamel on one arm, otherwise good very fine (2) £300-£400 --- M.V.O. IV awarded on 18 September 1905: ‘Alexander Brown Grant, Commanding 1 Lanark R.G.A. Volunteers; Review by H.M. in Edinburgh.’

Lot 738

A sole entitlement British War Medal awarded to Gunner C. Reppke, Royal Garrison Artillery, late Royal Naval Reserve, a ‘conscientious objector’ who served in military communication on the island of Malta from 1916-17 British War Medal 1914-20 (81820 Gnr. C. Reppke. R.A.) good very fine £60-£80 --- Charles Reppke was born in Lossiemouth, Elginshire, in 1889, and worked at Glasgow fish market, his Army Service Record stating, ‘manager of a fishering [sic] business.’ The Aberdeen Daily Journal of 19 April 1916, notes: ‘Elgin Appeal Court Conscientious Objections The appeal of Charles Reppke, fishourer, Lossiemouth, whose case was before the court at last sitting, was again before the court. Mr. Jas. Young, solicitor, who stated the particulars of the case at last meeting, again went over them, while the appellant was also present. The appeal was refused and it was recommended that he be not called up before 9th May.’ Trained in telephony, Reppke briefly joined the trawler service before being conscripted into the Royal Garrison Artillery at the Citadel, Plymouth, on 23 May 1916. He served in Malta from 3 November 1916 to 12 December 1917, being discharged no longer physically fit for war service due to stomach inflammation. Awarded a Silver War Badge, he later joined the Campbeltown branch of the Clyde Fishermen’s Association and is recorded in The Scotsman in 1937 as ‘an expert on smoked kippers.’

Lot 71

Naval General Service 1793-1840, 1 clasp, Syria (William Rouse.) edge bruising and contact marks, otherwise better than good fine and scarce £1,200-£1,600 --- Provenance: Spink, September 1993. Confirmed on the roll as a Gunner, Royal Artillery, aboard H.M.S. Hecate. William Rouse was born at Woolwich, Kent, and enlisted there for the Royal Artillery on 10 December 1828, aged 14 years. He served abroad in Jamaica for five years, one month; in Syria for one year, five months; and at Gibraltar for six years, six months. Joining as a Drummer Boy, and under age until 1 October 1832, he advanced to Gunner & Driver on 1 November 1837. His subsequent promotions were to Bombardier on 1 April 1846; Corporal on 18 April 1848; and Sergeant on 1 January 1853. He was discharged at Woolwich on 31 March 1854, with a view to serving on the Militia Staff. At the time of discharge his name appeared four times in the Regimental Defaulters Book ‘for minor offences for which he was punished by order of the Commanding Officer. In possession of the Silver Medal and Gratuity on discharge for Good and Faithful service per General Order of 1 March 1854, also awarded the Bronze Medal by the Sultan, and the Silver Medal by Her Majesty for services in Syria.’ He subsequently joined the Suffolk Artillery Brigade Militia on 5 April 1854, and served as a Staff Sergeant for a further 24 years 264 days, until finally discharged on 25 January 1879, having served a total of 46 years 81 days. Sold with copied discharge papers and H.M.S. Hecate muster list for Syria.

Lot 355

Three: Sergeant J. O. Ensten, Middlesex Regiment British War and Victory Medals (265538 Sjt. J. O. Ensten. Midd’x R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (1735 Pte. J. O. Ensten. Midd’x R.) nearly extremely fine (3) £160-£200 --- John Oliver Ensten was born in 1891, at Hendon, Middlesex, and served in “G” Company (Wealdstone), 9th Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. He died in 1974. Sold with the recipient’s medal riband bar; a Middlesex Regiment ‘The Die Hards’ old comrades lapel pin badge; and a white metal 1935 Silver Jubilee medal issued by Middlesex County Council.

Lot 393

Three: Trumpet-Major William Bratby, 1st King’s Dragoon Guards, later ‘Queen’s Trumpeter’ and Scotland State Trumpeter South Africa 1877-79, 1 clasp, 1879 (522. Tpt. Maj: W. Bratby. 1st Dragn. Gds.); Jubilee 1897, silver (Wm. Bratby, Queen’s Trumpeter. Late K.D.G.) naming privately impressed in neat small capitals; Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 3rd issue, small letter reverse (522. Sgt. Tptr. W. Bratby. 1st Dn. Gds.) each fitted with individual ornately floral engraved silver ribbon brooch as worn, light contact marks, otherwise good very fine (3) £1,500-£2,000 --- William Bratby was born in May 1847 at Piershill, Edinburgh, and attested for the 1st Dragoon Guards at Canterbury on 12 November 1862, aged 15 years 6 months, ‘for the purpose of being trained as a Trumpeter or Musician’. He was promoted Trumpeter in January 1864, and appointed Trumpet Major in May 1877, continuing in that rank until his discharge at Gosport on 15 January 1884. He served abroad in South Africa from 27 February 1879 to 5 March 1881, and in India from 27 February 1882 to 27 December 1883, the remainder at home. His discharge papers confirm ‘South African 1879. Medal for Long Service & Good Conduct. He married Margaret Graham on 15 March 1877. The Census of 1891 shows him living in Edinburgh employed as a servator at Edinburgh University, and in the 1901 Census, still living in Edinburgh, employed as a ‘State Musician’. The following newspaper announcement appeared following his death: ‘Death of a State Trumpeter for Scotland. Mr. William Bratby, one of the State Trumpeters for Scotland, has died at his residence in Marchmont Crescent, Edinburgh. Previous to coming to Edinburgh Mr. Bratby was trumpet major of the 1st King’s Dragoon Guards. He was present at the Zulu War in 1879, and also at the first Boer War in 1881. In the beginning of 1892 he was appointed a State Trumpeter for Scotland. For twenty-eight years he acted as a servitor in Edinburgh University.’ Sold with the following related family medals: British War Medal 1914-20 (Ply. 10242 Pte. W. Bratby. R.M.L.I.); Victory Medal 1914-19 (7828 Pte. J. Thomson. K.O. Sco. Bord.) extremely fine

Lot 732

1914 Star (3-9826 Pte. B. Winchurst. 1/Wilts: R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (2) (33751 Pte. A. Colbeck. Yorks. L.I.; 2204 Pte. E. W. Hargreaves. E. Lan. R.) very fine (3) £90-£120 --- Bert Winchurst, from Swindon, Wiltshire, attested into the Wiltshire Regiment and served during the Great War on the Western Front with the 1st Battalion from 23 October 1914. He was killed in action on 26 September 1915; he has no known grave and is commemorated on the Loos Memorial, France. Ernest Walter Hargreaves attested into the East Lancashire Regiment for service during the Great War and served in the East Africa theatre with the 1/4th Battalion from 25 September 1914. He saw later service with the 2/5th Lancashire Fusiliers and was discharged on 21 April 1919, being awarded a Silver War Badge. Sold together with a Wiltshire Regiment cap badge, copy Medal Index Cards, and copy medal roll extracts.

Lot 222

A Great War C.M.G., C.B.E. group of six awarded to Colonel J. A. Armstrong, Director of Dental Services, Canadian Expeditionary Force The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, complete with full neck cravat; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, C.B.E. (Military) Commander’s 1st type neck badge, silver-gilt and enamels, with length of neck ribbon in Garrard & Co. Ltd case of issue, suspension ring adapted to lie flat; 1914-15 Star (Col: J. A. Armstrong. Can: A.D.C.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Col. J. A. Armstrong.); Colonial Auxiliary Forces Long Service Medal, E.VII.R. (Capt. J. A. Armstrong 43rd Regt. Infy.) the last four mounted court-style for display, good very fine (6) £1,000-£1,400 --- C.M.G. London Gazette 1 January 1918: ‘In recognition of valuable services in connection with the War.’ C.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 3 June 1919: ‘For valuable services rendered in connection with the War:- Armstrong, Col. John Alexander, C.M.G., C.A.D.C.’ John Alexander Armstrong was born at South March, Ontario, on 26 November 1862. He graduated with a degree in dentistry from the University of Toronto in 1890 and returned to Ottawa where he set up a dental practice. He commenced his military career in 1889 when he enrolled as an officer in the 43rd Regiment (Ottawa and Carlton Rifles). He also served in the Governor General’s Foot Guards prior to the Great War and received the Colonial Auxiliary Forces L.S. & G.C. medal in 1909. Although the Canadian Army Dental Corps was formally organised on 13 May 1915, Armstrong was appointed Chief Dental Surgeon and officer administering the Corps one month prior, on 2nd April. Taken on strength with the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel, he proceeded to England on 4 August 1915, where, after training, he was attached to the 2nd Canadian Field Ambulance, stationed at Bailleul on 8 August 1915. Armstrong was attached to the 2nd Canadian Division until the end of December 1915, when he returned to Shorncliffe to assume the duties of Director of Dental Services, responsible for the dental welfare of all Canadian Forces in training and at Canadian hospitals in England. He was one of only two C.A.D.C. officers to be appointed to the Order of St Michael and St George, and the only officer of the C.A.D.C. to be appointed C.B.E., thus making his group of awards unique to the Corps. Sold with copied research including detailed service history and two photographic images.

Lot 454

Five: Captain and Quartermaster A. Downer, 5/7th Battalion, Hampshire Regiment, late Regimental Sergeant Major, who landed with the 2nd Battalion from the River Clyde on the Gallipoli Peninsula, 25 April 1915 1914-15 Star (6920 C.Q.M. Sjt. A. Downer. Hamps. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (6920 W.O. Cl. 2. A. Downer. Hamps. R.); Jubilee 1935; Army L.S. & G.C., G.V.R., 1st issue (5485048 W.O. Cl. II. A. Downer. Hamps. R.) mounted for wear, last with official corrections, generally very fine or better (5) £260-£300 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 13 July 1916: ‘For distinguished and gallant services rendered during the period of General Sir Charles Monro’s Command of the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force.’ Archibald Downer served during the Great War with the 2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment in Gallipoli from 25 April 1915. On the latter date he landed with the Battalion at dawn from the S.S. River Clyde at Cape Helles - the Battalion landed on V Beach and suffered heavy casualties, many men were hit while wading ashore in shoulder deep water and many of the wounded were drowned. Three attempts to land were made by men of the Hampshires, Royal Dublin and Royal Munster Fusiliers all of which ended in costly failures. Six of the crew of the River Clyde were awarded the Victoria Cross for their bravery during the landing. Downer advanced to Acting Regimental Sergeant Major and transferred to the 5th Battalion. He was later commissioned, and advanced to Captain and Quartermaster, ‘of the 5/7th Battalion Hampshire Regiment (T.A.), who has been awarded the King’s Silver Jubilee medal, is the youngest of the late Mr. C. Downer and of Mrs. Attril, of 11 Simeon Street [Ryde, Isle of Wight], and a former scholar of Holy Trinity School. Capt. Downer enlisted in the regiment in August, 1903, and served abroad with the 2nd Battalion in South Africa, Mauritius, Bermuda, and India. He is one of the few survivors of the 2nd Battalion which took part in the memorable landing from the River Clyde on the Gallipoli Peninsula on April 25th, 1915. After serving as R.S.M. with the 5/7th he took his discharge on being commissioned Lieutenant and Quartermaster to that battalion in 1927. He was promoted Captain some months ago and is still serving with the regiment at Southampton.’ (Isle of Wight County Press, 13 July 1935, refers) Sold with copied service papers, and research.

Lot 528

Five: Corporal J. E. Bunting, Canadian Forces 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Forces Decoration, E.II.R. (Cpl. J. E. Bunting) mounted court-style as worn, the Second War awards all heavily lacquered, nearly extremely fine (5) £60-£80

Lot 522

Seven: Captain G. G. Armour, Argyl land Sutherland Highlanders of Canada, later Toronto Scottish Regiment 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, with M.I.D. oak leaf; Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., 1st issue, Canada (Cpt. G. G. Armour Tor Scot R (MG)); France, Third Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1939, mounted court-style for display, extremely fine (7) £240-£280 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 22 March 1945 French Croix de Guerre London Gazette 28 April 1945. Gilbert Gordon Armour was born in Toronto, Ontario, on 15 December 1916, and attested there for the Canadian Active Service Force on 8 September 1939. He was commissioned Second Lieutenant on 13 February 1943, and was promoted Lieutenant on 19 March 1943, serving during the Second World War overseas with the Argyll ad Sutherland Highlanders of Canada. Wounded in north-west Europe on 26 August 1944, for his services during the Second World War he was both Mentioned in Despatches and awarded the French Croix de Guerre, the latter for an ‘exciting incident’ as recorded in the history of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada: ‘The force set off and reached Trun, which was occupied by the Lincoln and Welland about 1700 hours on the 18th, and pushed on to a wood about a mile or so beyond, where it was decided to harbour for the night. Burning fiercely, Trun was still being cleared of snipers. At first light, led by Lieutenant G. Armour's platoon of "B" Company, the infantry led the way along the road flanked by the tanks and entered St. Lambert about 0630. There were Germans in the town, and the Argyll's killed a few at this time, but no organised resistance being offered, the lead platoon pushed on to the far end of the town where there was a crossroads. At this point an exciting incident took place. A few yards on the other side of the crossroads, concealed by a house, was a Panther tank. Having vacated this vehicle, Lieutenant Armour called for volunteers to go and get the tank. Corporal Hannivan, Private La Forrest and Private Code immediately volunteered. To reach the tank, the party had to clear the intervening houses, which was done silently. Finally there, Lieutenant Armour climbed on top of the tank with a 36 grenade in his hand. Just as he was about to drop the grenade in the open turret, a German officer thrust his head out. Recovering first from the common shock, Lieutenant Armour forced the German to come out of the tank, but the latter, armed with an automatic pistol, closed with the Canadian. Lieutenant Armour eventually pushed his opponent off the tank, but in so doing lost his own balance and fell off too. Private La Forrest promptly shot and seriously wounded the German. The tank meanwhile closed its turret and started. It backed about 25 feet, evidently preparing to employ its machine gun. The small turret to the left of the gun opened and a head unwisely emerged. Corporal Hannivan, observing, took aim with his Sten and shot the German through the forehead. Lieutenant Armour immediately seized this opportunity, running up and dropping his grenade into the open turret, where it exploded. The party kept watch over the tank until a PIAT was brought up and finished the kill. Lieutenant Armour was subsequently awarded the Croix de Guerre for this exploit.’ Armour was discharged on 15 February 1946, and subsequently enlisted in the Toronto Scottish Regiment (Territorial Force) as a Lieutenant on 21 January 1947, being promoted Captain on 4 March 1947. He was awarded the Canadian Efficiency Medal on 19 January 1948, and was discharged on 18 November of that year. He was mortally injured the following year in a motor race at Angelica Raceway at Wellsville, New York, United States of America, on 30 May 1949, when he lost control of his car and crashed into the inner guard rail, and died later that day at Jones Memorial Hospital, Wellsville. Sold with copied service papers and other research.

Lot 36

Three: Master Gunner James Doig, Royal Artillery Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (Serjeant James Doig, 2nd Batn. R.A.) contemporary engraved naming; Army Meritorious Service Medal, V.R. (Master Gunnr. James Doig Royal Arty.); Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed, pierced with small rings for suspension, light contact marks, otherwise very fine and better (3) £300-£400 --- James Doig was born at Bourbon, France, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Woolwich on 10 September 1833, aged 17 years 3 months. He served 30 years and 22 days, including 5 years 4 months in the West Indies and 5 months in the Crimea. He was promoted Corporal in January 1844; Sergeant in April 1846; Colour-Sergeant in July 1851; Sergeant from April to September 1855; was appointed Master Gunner on 2 September 1866; and First Class Master Gunner from 1 May 1860. He was discharged at Portsmouth on 1 July 1864, being then in possession ‘of a medal for service in the Crimea with a clasp for Sebastopol, also a Turkish War medal. He has been awarded a silver medal for Long Service and Good Conduct and a Gratuity of £15. He relinquished the Gratuity on being an Annuity of £10 by W.O. letter dated 2d May 1864.’ Doig was awarded the M.S.M. with Annuity in May 1864, and died circa 1872. Sold with copied discharge papers.

Lot 235

An inter-War ‘Civil Division’ M.B.E. and Kaisar-i-Hind group of four awarded to F. W. Bull, Esq., Punjab Rifles The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Civil) Member’s 1st type breast badge, silver, hallmarks for London 1934, on 2nd type riband; Kaisar-i-Hind, G.V.R., 2nd class, 2nd type, silver, complete with integral top riband bar; Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Volunteer Force Long Service (India & the Colonies) G.V.R. (Rfmn. F. W. Bull, Punj. Rif. A.F.I.) impressed naming, mounted as worn, good very fine (4) £400-£500 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, June 2012. M.B.E. London Gazette 1 January 1936: ‘Frederick William Bull, Esq., Secretary, District Board, Montgomery, Punjab.’

Lot 392

Three: Colour Sergeant F. F. Cluney, 95th Foot, who was wounded at Sebastopol on 23 August 1855 Crimea 1854-56, 3 clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol, last two clasps loose on riband (No. 2892 Color Sergt. F. F. Cuney, 95th Regt.) engraved naming; Turkish Crimea 1855, British issue, unnamed, pierced with ring suspension; Italy, Kingdom of Sardinia, Al Valore Militare, ‘Spedizione d’Oriente 1855-1856’ reverse, silver cast copy, unnamed, first with edge bruising and contact marks, good fine; second good very fine (3) £400-£500 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, June 2013. Al Valore Militare London Gazette 7 August 1855. Francis Cluney was born in Stepney and was attested for the St. Helena Regiment on 31 January 1842, aged 14 years. With them he variously ranked as a Private or Drummer. Promoted to Corporal in April 1853, he was transferred to the 95th Regiment in June 1853. Promoted to Drum Major in November 1853 and to Colour Sergeant in March 1855, he served overseas on St. Helena for nearly 11 years and in the Crimea for 2 years, 3 months, and with the 95th in the Crimea, he was slightly wounded at Sebastopol, 23 July 1855 (London Gazette 7 August 1855). Cluney was awarded the Sardinian Al Valore Militare in silver - ‘he discovered and dug out of the ground a number of fougasses (mines) laid by the enemy, and by the explosion of some of which several men were wounded on 9th of June 1855’, and was awarded the L.S. & G.C. Medal and a gratuity of £15 on 16 June 1864. He was discharged at his own request on 1 February 1867. Sold with copied discharge papers.

Lot 838

National Canine Defence League Medal, silver (A. Culliford. For saving a dog 1921.) nearly extremely fine £100-£140

Lot 837

A Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Cross Second Class awarded to Troop Leader J. Taylor, 2nd Wallaceburg Troop, Ontario, Boy Scout Association Boy Scouts Association Gallantry Cross, 2nd Class, 2nd issue, silver, the reverse engraved ‘T.L. James Taylor, age 16, 2nd Wallaceburg Troop, Ont., 24-7-35’, with integral top riband bar, in card box of issue, extremely fine £240-£280 --- James Taylor appears in a list of names in Scout Leader Magazine of June 1937 who had been awarded the Silver Cross ‘for life saving at considerable personal risk.’

Lot 229

A fine Great War O.B.E. group of five awarded to Commodore J. F. Pinchin, Royal Naval Reserve and Mercantile Marine, who plied the world's maritime trade routes for almost fifty years The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919; 1914-15 Star (Lieut. J. F. Pinchin. R.N.R.); British War Medal 1914-20 (Lieut. J. F. Pinchin. R.N.R.); Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18 (John F. Pinchin); Victory Medal 1914-19 (Lieut. J. F. Pinchin. R.N.R.) gilding worn to first, otherwise very fine and better (5) £300-£400 --- O.B.E. (Military) London Gazette 1 April 1919: ‘For valuable services in the Red Sea and E. Indies in Command of H.M.S. Scotia.' John Fitzmaurice Pinchin was born in Egremont, Cheshire, in 1856, and first went to sea in the 'old windjammer' Bowfell, owned by the Brocklebank Line, which traded between Liverpool and Calcutta. Appointed 3rd Mate aboard Morpesia in 1877, Pinchin's early years of service were not without incident, notably when he deserted this vessel at Melbourne, reason unknown. Transferred to the Fort George in 1878 and raised 1st Mate aboard Bedfordshire in 1881, he passed his Master's Certificate at Liverpool in July 1881. Joining the Inman Line, Pinchin is noted in Holyhead and the Great War as serving aboard the City of New York which was tasked with conveying the 4th Dragoon Guards to Egypt. His Statement of Service further notes active service in Egypt in 1882. Transferred to the London & North Western Railway as Chief Officer in 1885, Pinchin took on a new role tasked with the safe passage of passengers, goods, and cattle between the Ports of Howth, Dublin, Greenore, Kingstown and Holyhead. Advanced Captain and later Commodore, he excelled in this role and took great pride in never having had a serious mishap. It also offered the opportunity to command nearly every Steamer in the Fleet. In 1908, witnessing increased passenger numbers and movement of goods across the Irish Sea, the London & North Western Railway Company determined to operate a new express service between Holyhead and Kingstown, and placed Captain Pinchin in command of Scotia. Requisitioned by the Admiralty in 1914 and fitted out as an Armed Boarding Steamer, the newly appointed Temporary Lieutenant Pinchin, Royal Naval Reserve, initially led her south on patrols of the Irish Sea in search of submarines. Transferred to the Mediterranean, Dardanelles and the Red Sea, The Holyhead Chronicle notes that whilst patrolling the latter, H.M.S. Scotia went into action against a Turkish fort. Pinchin was later congratulated by his superiors for 'good firing', the fort being suitably destroyed. On another occasion, Pinchin and his crew rescued under fire Commander Norman D. Holbrook, V.C., in his damaged submarine, which was subsequently towed 200 miles to Alexandria. With his health failing, Pinchin was brought ashore in 1917 and posted to the Trade Division in July 1917. He briefly served as Naval Vice Consul at Aalesund in Norway, but his appointment was terminated, due to his being physically unfit, in the spring of 1918. Returned home, Pinchin was invested with the O.B.E. at Buckingham Palace on 23 July 1920, the original recommendation to the First Sea Lord affectionately referring to him as 'a bluff old sailor' and 'a really fine fellow'. One of the younger brethren of Trinity House, and undoubtedly one of the most experienced men to serve in the Royal Naval Reserve during the Great War, Commodore Pinchin died at Conway in 1929. Sold with an extensive file of copied research including newspaper extracts and images of the recipient.

Lot 846

Regimental Prize Medals (33), Machine Gun Corps; Royal Army Medical Corps (3); Royal Army Service Corps (4); Royal Army Ordnance Corps (11); Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (2); Royal Corps of Signals (4); Royal Army Pay Corps (4); Army Education Corps; 191st Division; Skill At Arms (2), silver, some with enamelling, some missing suspension rings, generally very fine (33) £80-£100

Lot 831

26th Foot Medal 1823, by Narcisse, manufactured by Rundell, Bridge and Rundell, 43mm, silver, the obverse depicting Religion seated on a rock presenting a medal to a soldier, legend ‘Thou Art Worthy, Be Thou Faithful Unto Death’ around, the reverse depicting a crown above crossed regimental colours, with original silver straight bar suspension, edge bruising, nearly extremely fine £100-£140 --- Referenced in Balmer R.265a. The 26th Foot Medal was established by Lieutenant-Colonel Oglander in 1823, and various examples named to the recipient around the edge are known to exist, with Balmer listing nine. Balmer further states that ‘about 50 of these medals were sold, unissued, to an Edinburgh silversmith in 1861.’ Given that this example is unnamed, it is likely therefore that this was one of the aforementioned unissued stock.

Lot 278

A fine Second War ‘breaking of the Rhine defence line’ immediate M.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant F. J. Jarman, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, for his repeated gallantry, despite being wounded in the head and arm, during the capture of the town of Bienen, 25 March 1945 Military Medal, G.VI.R. (B. 132009 A. Sjt. F. J. Jarman. C. Inf. C.); 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star, copy; Defence and War Medals 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, mounted for wear, with cap badge, all rhodium-plated, very fine (6) £1,000-£1,400 --- M.M. London Gazette 23 August 1945. The original recommendation states: ‘On 25 March 1945 Acting Sergeant F. J. Jarman, Platoon Sergeant in 13 Platoon, ‘C’ Company, The Highland Light Infantry of Canada, displayed outstanding courage and devotion to duty. The Highland Light Infantry of Canada had been ordered to capture Bienen, Germany, a town and road centre which was blocking expansion of the 51 Highland Division bridgehead north of the Rhine. ‘C’ Company was ordered to clear the east half of the town and 13 Platoon to clear a strongly defended group of buildings. Acting Sergeant Jarman was in command of 13 Platoon. During the approach to the first buildings on its objective, 13 Platoon was subjected to heavy machine gun and small arms fire from the buildings, and Acting Sergeant Jarman was wounded in the head and arm. Completely ignoring his wounds, Acting Sergeant Jarman continued to lead his men until the platoon was firmly established in the buildings. He then returned to Company Headquarters, where his wounds were dressed and he was told he would be evacuated immediately. Acting Sergeant Jarman, realising that his platoon had no officer or Sergeant, insisted upon returning to his platoon. He organised the platoon and once more led it in the attach on his final objective. The attack was successful, but the position was subject to heavy small arms fire at close range, and Acting Sergeant Jarman refused to leave his platoon until his objective was completely consolidated and another platoon had passed through. Acting Sergeant Jarman’s courage and great devotion to duty were an inspiration to his men, and were responsible for the success of the platoon and Company battle.’

Lot 233

A 1903 ‘Visit to Ireland’ M.V.O. group of four awarded to H. C. Blake, Esq., Athlone Pursuivant of Arms The Royal Victorian Order, M.V.O., Member’s 5th Class, breast badge, silver and enamel, the reverse officially numbered ‘52’; The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer‘s (Brother’s) breast badge, silver and enamel, heraldic beasts in angles; British War Medal 1914-20 (Capt. H. C. Blake); Coronation 1902, silver, unnamed as issued, mounted court-style for display ansd housed in a Garrard, London, fitted case, the lid embossed ‘H. Claude Blake, Athlone Pursuivant of Arms’, traces of adhesive to reverse of awards, otherwise nearly extremely fine (4) £300-£400 --- M.V.O. London Gazette 11 August 1903. Henry Claude Blake was born in 1874, the son of John Lane Blake of Dublin. He was educated at Dehstone Coll, Staffordshire, and then served as a Lieutenant in the 3rd Volunteer Battalion, Royal Welsh Fusiliers. He was appointed Athlone Pursuviant of Arms at the Office of Arms, Dublin Castle (where he was also Private Secretary to the Ulster King at Arms, Sir Arthur Vicars, K.C.V.O.), and was created a Member 5th Class of the Royal Victorian Order on the occasion of H.M. King Edward VII’s visit to Ireland in 1903. Following the outbreak of the Great War, Blake was mobilised with the 13th Scottish Light Dragoons in August 1914, and then served at home attached to the staff of the Assistant Provost Marshal. He transferred to the General List on 11 November 1916, and resigned his commissioned due to ill-health on 15 June 1917. He did not qualify for a Victory Medal. Sold with copied research.

Lot 297

A post-War ‘Civil Division’ M.B.E. group of eight awarded to Company Quartermaster Sergeant N. A. V. Romer, 7th (City of London) Battalion, London Regiment, later Higher Clerical Officer, Board of Customs and Excise The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, M.B.E. (Military) Member’s 2nd type breast badge, silver, with Royal Mint case of issue; British War and Victory Medals (354782 Pte. N. A. V. Romer. 7-Lond. R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (354782 Pte. N. A. V. Romer. 7-Lond. R.); Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (6561043 Pte. N. A. V. Romer. 5-Lond. R.); Efficiency Medal, G.V.R., Territorial, with three Additional Award Bars (561043 Sjt. N. A. V. Romer. 5-C. of Lond. R.), mounted as worn and housed in a Royal British Legion leatherette pouch, contact marks, the Great War medals polished, nearly very fine and better (8) £600-£800 --- M.B.E. London Gazette 12 June 1958: Norman Albert Victor Romer, Esq., Higher Clerical Officer, Board of Customs and Excise. Norman Albert Victor Romer was born on 22 June 1897 and enlisted into the Inns of Court O.T.C. in 1913, being mobilised for war service in the 7th Battalion, London Regiment in August 1914. He served during the Great War on the Western Front from October 1917, and was demobilised and discharged on 1 August 1919. He re-enlisted into the Rifle Brigade (Territorial Force) on 6 May 1920, and was awarded his T.F.E.M. per Army Order 65 of February 1921. Remaining in the Territorials, he was appointed Regimental Quartermaster Sergeant on 22 February 1939, and re-enlisted for active service on 25 August 1939. In 1944 he was serving as Colour Sergeant Instructor at the Rifle Depot, (No. 15 P.T.C.) Winchester, and was released from service on 8 July 1945. His Commanding Officer, Lieutenant-Colonel Poole, of No. 15 P.T.C., described his conduct as ‘Exemplary’, and stated that he was ‘[a] very hardworking and conscientious man, who has done first class work in the unit. The best type of N.C.O. and recommended for a position of trust.’ Romer was awarded the Efficiency Medal, and received the first clasp per Army Order 84 of 31 May 1940.; the second clasp per Army Order 229 of 31 December 1942, and the third clasp, per Army Order 26 of 28 February 1947. Appointed to a clerical grade in the Civil Service with H.M. Customs and Excise in 1926, he was awarded the M.B.E. in the 1958 Birthday Honours’ List, being invested with his insignia at Buckingham Palace on 25 November 1958. He died in Essex on 28 November 1976. Sold with several postcard photographs in uniform as a Bugler; the recipient’s original Soldiers Service and Pay Book (Brown Book); Soldiers Release Book (1945); certificate of appointment as a Special Constable in May 1920; 10 Downing Street letter dated 8 May 1958, advising that he had been recommended to be appointed M.B.E.; two original newspaper pages containing confirmation of the award of the M.B.E.; two family group photographs with the recipient in uniform; and original correspondence from the Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood regarding the award of the M.B.E., and the Investiture at Buckingham Palace.

Lot 368

Four: Sergeant H. F. Adams, 16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles), London Regiment British War and Victory Medals (3247 Sjt. H. F. Adams. 16-Lond. R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (3247 Sjt. H. F. Adams. 16-Lond. R.); Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R. (34 L. Cpl. H. F. W. Adams. 16/London Regt.) mounted as worn; together with the recipient’s Silver War Badge, the reverse officially numbered ‘B50168’, complete with safety chain; and a miniature Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, E.VII.R., good very fine (4) £300-£400 --- Henry Frederick William Adams attested for the 16th (County of London) Battalion (Queen’s Westminster Rifles), London Regiment and was awarded the T.F.E.M. per Army Order No. 103 of 1 April 1909. He re-enlisted on 16 September 1914 and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front as a Sergeant. He was discharged due to wounds on 14 November 1918 and was awarded a Silver War Badge No. B50168. He died in Wandsworth in January 1952.

Lot 796

Army L.S. & G.C., V.R., 2nd issue, large letter reverse, engraved naming (Private Michael Keane 37th Regt 1854.) with silver clip and rectangular bar suspension, very fine £120-£160 --- Michael Keane was born in Corofin, County Clare and attested for the 37th Foot at Limerick in September 1833. He was discharged, 31 January 1855, having served 21 years and 137 days with the Colours (L.S. & G.C. being his sole entitlement). Sold with copied service papers.

Lot 31

A Waterloo and William IV L.S. & G.C. pair awarded to Repository Sergeant James Millar, Royal Foot Artillery Waterloo 1815 (James Mill.r, Bombadier (sic) Royal Foot Artillery) originally named ‘Miller’ and ‘E’ now scratched out; Army L.S. & G.C., W.IV.R. (J. Millar, Reposit. Serjt. Royal Artillery. 1835.) both with contemporary replacement large silver ball and bar suspension, the first with edge bruising and contact wear, fine, the second nearly very fine (2) £1,600-£2,000 --- L.S. & G.C. medal sent to Ordnance 12 May 1835. James Millar/Miller was born in the Parish of Woolwich, Kent, and attested for the Royal Artillery at Greenwich on 29 September 1803, at just 10 years of age, and served as a Drummer Boy until 1 November 1808, when he was appointed a Gunner and Driver. He reached the age of 18 on 1 July 1811, and was promoted to Bombardier & Corporal on 1 January 1814, later to Sergeant on 1 December 1824. He served abroad in the expedition to Hanover in 1805, and in the expedition to Holland in 1815, and was present at the battle of Waterloo where he served in the detachment of Captain Ibert’s Company (Miller on Royal Mint roll). He was finally discharged from the 5th Battalion R.A. at Woolwich on 13 January 1835, in consequence of chronic rheumatism and indigestion, his conduct ‘exemplary’. ‘Produces written testimonials from Colonel Williamson, C.B. (under whom he has been employed in the Royal Military Repository for the last eight years) and Captain Maule, both describing him as a most excellent Drill Sergeant, and in every way as a most efficient Non Comd. Officer.’ Sold with copied discharge papers.

Lot 863

International, Sovereign Military Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Rhodes & Malta, Knight of Grace’s neck badge, by Tanfani and Bertarelli, Rome, 105mm including crown and bow suspension x 48mm, silver-gilt and enamel, fly de lys in angles between arms, with maker’s cartouche to reverse of bow suspension, good very fine £160-£200

Lot 277

A fine Second World War ‘Operation Goodwood’ immediate M.M. group of six awarded to Private G. T. Munroe, Queen’s Own Highlanders of Canada, for his gallantry during the attack on St. Andre sur Orne, Normandy, 19 July 1944 - during which he was severely wounded Military Medal, G.VI.R. (L.2992 Pte. G. T. Munroe. C. Inf. C.) suspension claw re-affixed and loose; 1939-45 Star; France and Germany Star; Defence Medal, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with overseas clasp; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, mounted for display, generally nearly very fine (6) £1,200-£1,600 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, December 2003. M.M. London Gazette 21 December 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘During the attack on St. Andre, Private Munroe was with a leading platoon of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. His platoon was held up, in a very exposed position and where unable to get forward without covering fire. Quickly realising the urgency of the situation, Private Munroe placed himself under heavy enemy fire and cooly commenced to give covering fire so that his platoon could go forward. Although badly wounded, he refused to be evacuated and went forward with his platoon to the objective giving covering fire during the whole consolidation. The cool, courageous, action of Private Munroe enabled his platoon to reach their objective. Date of Action: 19 July 44.’ The above date proved to be a costly day for the Canadians, a series of assaults against well defended French towns and villages resulting in total casualties of 1,500 men, Private Munroe among them. The opposition included the Panzer Group West, which mounted ferocious counter-attacks with 1 and 9 S.S. Panzer Divisions. George Thomas Munroe served during the Second War with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada as part of the 6th Canadian Infantry Brigade.

Lot 64

An extremely rare ‘Northern Kurdistan’ group of six awarded to Major Duncan Brown, Royal Field Artillery 1914-15 Star (2. Lieut. D. Brown. R.F.A.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major D. Brown.); General Service 1918-62, 2 clasps, Iraq, Northern Kurdistan (Lieut. D. Brown.); Iraq, Kingdom, Order of the Two Rivers, Fourth Class breast badge, Military Division, silver-gilt and enamels, with rosette on ribbon, complete but badge detached from suspension ring; Iraq Active Service Medal, 1 clasp ‘Barzan 1932’, mounted as worn, minor enamel chips to the Iraqi Order, otherwise nearly extremely fine (6) £900-£1,200 --- M.I.D. London Gazette 23 December 1918 (Major, 211th (East Lancashire) Brigade, R.F.A.). Iraq, Order of the Two Rivers, 4th Class (Military) London Gazette 20 January 1933 (Captain Duncan Brown, Royal Army Ordnance Corps). Duncan Brown was one of 5 sons of Colonel O. Brown, Chief Inspector of Ordnance Machinery, R.A. Second Lieutenant Duncan Brown served with 21st A.A. Battery R.F.A., B.E.F. from September 1915 to October 1916. His Medal Index Card confirms 1914-15 Trio, G.S.M. for Iraq and clasp for ‘Northern Kurdistan’, and ‘Iraq Active Service Medal for operations against Sheik Ahmed of Barzan 1932’.

Lot 2

An Edwardian Civil C.B. group of three awarded to Lieutenant-Colonel and Honorary Colonel Charles Coghlan, 1st West Riding Brigade, Royal Field Artillery The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, C.B. (Civil) Companion’s, breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1902, complete with ribbon buckle; Volunteer Officers’ Decoration, V.R. cypher, hallmarks for London 1893, the reverse engraved ‘Lt. Col. C. Coghlan 1st W.R.Y.V.A, (W.D.R.A.) Leeds 1891’, complete with top suspension brooch; Jubilee 1897, silver, unnamed as issued, contemporary court-style mounting by Spink & Son, Ltd, in a contemporary but damaged Spink carrying case, very fine or better (3) £400-£500 --- C.B. (Civil) London Gazette 25 June 1909.

Lot 407

Four: Lieutenant R. E. Henderson, Guards Machine Gun Regiment, late Lovat Scouts and Royal Sussex Regiment Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 4 clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (Lieut. R. E. Henderson. Rl. Sussex. Rgt.); 1914-15 Star (Lieut. R. E. Henderson. 1-Lovat’s Scts.); British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. R. E. Henderson.) good very fine (4) £300-£400 --- Robert Eveleyn Henderson, an East Indies Merchant, was born on 19 December 1890. He was commissioned into the Royal Sussex Regiment and served in South Africa with the 3rd Battalion during the Boer War. He served with 1st Battalion Lovat Scouts during the Great War in the Balkans theatre from 6 September 1915, before later service with the Guards Machine Gun Regiment and appears to have been awarded a Silver War Badge. His medals were sent to him at Sedgwick Park, Horsham, Sussex, and his Medal Index Card notes a further address at Moonhill Place, Cuckfield, Sussex. Henderson died, aged 44, on 6 November 1925, leaving a most substantial estate valued at £98,147 and is commemorated by an elaborate wall plaque inside St. Martin’s Church, Nuthurst, Sussex.

Lot 301

Family Group: A post-War Order of St. John group of twelve awarded to Major. L. P. Clarke, Norfolk Regiment, later Royal Army Medical Corps The Order of St. John of Jerusalem, Officer’s (Brother’s) breast badge, silver and enamel, with heraldic beasts in angles, enamel chip to one arm of cross; British War and Victory Medals (Lt. L. P. Clarke. Norf. R.); Territorial Force War Medal 1914-19 (Lt. L. P. Clarke. Norf. R.); India General Service 1908-35, 1 clasp, Afghanistan N.W.F. 1919 (Lt. L. P. Clarke. Norf. R.); 1939-45 Star; Africa Star, lacking clasp but with ‘8’ riband emblem on riband; Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Efficiency Decoration, G.VI.R., 2nd issue, Territorial, reverse officially dated 1945 and additionally engraved ‘Major L. P. Clarke. R.A.M.C.’, with three Additional Award Bars, all E.II.R., two officially dated 1954 and the third dated 1955; Territorial Force Efficiency Medal, G.V.R. (7872423 Pte. L. P. Clarke. 4-Arm. C. Coy.); Service Medal of the Order of St John, rhodium plated, unnamed as issued, mounted as worn; together with the related miniature awards (lacking Service Medal of the Order of St. John), these similarly mounted as worn; ands a riband bar for the four G.V.R. awards, all housed in a Gieves, London fitted case, the four G.V.R. awards all later issues, generally very fine and better Three: Mrs. Molly D.-P. Clarke, British Red Cross Society Defence and War Medals 1939-45; Voluntary Medical Service Medal, silver, with two Geneva Cross Additional Award Bars (Mrs. Molly Dighton-Probyn Clarke.); together with a British Red Cross Society Three Year Service Medal, the reverse numbered ‘49549’; and various Red Cross badges, buttons, and shoulder titles, very fine (lot) £600-£800 --- Officer, Order of St. John, London Gazette 4 November 1977. Lionel Percy Clarke was born on 21 June 1896 and was educated at St. Helens College, Southsea, and later the Engineering College at the Municipal College Portsmouth. He was commissioned from the ranks to be Second Lieutenant in the Norfolk Regiment on 24 December 1916, and served with them during the Great War on the Western Front, receiving a gun shot wound to the left shoulder whilst attached to the Machine Gun Corps. He transferred to the Royal Air Force in April 1918 and served in India and Mesopotamia, and then on attachment to the Armament School. He saw further service with the Norfolk Regiment, attached 222nd Company, Machine Gun Corps during the Third Afghan War. After demobilisation, Clarke re-enlisted into the ranks of the 4th (County of London) Armoured Car Company, Tank Corps in December 1920 whilst a Medical Student, and was awarded his T.F.E.M. in August 1921. The following month he was re-appointed a Lieutenant in the Norfolk Regiment (Territorial Force), on 26 September 1921, and having qualified as a Doctor in 1930, transferred to the Royal Army Medical Corps (Territorial Force) the following year. In the October 1941 Army List he is shown as Captain, R.A.M.C., T.A., and War Substantive Major, with seniority 14 March 1941. Clarke was awarded the Efficiency Decoration in 1946 (London Gazette 26 September 1946); the first and second clasps in 1954 (London Gazette 20 July 1954), and the third clasp the following year (London Gazette 25 October 1955). He resigned his commission on retirement in 1955 and died in Hampshire in 1980. Sold with the recipient’s original military driving licence (in French) for his service in North Africa in 1941, containing photograph; and two framed studio portrait photographs in uniform, one probably dating from the Great War and another in later life; also with a family New Testament Bible inscribed with his name.

Lot 276

A fine Second War 1944 ‘Italy operations - breaching of the Hitler Line’ M.M. group of six awarded to Sergeant D. G. Davie, 4th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards), Canadian Armoured Corps, for his gallantry at Pontecorvo, 23-24 May 1944 Military Medal, G.VI.R. (K.37015 A. Sjt. D, G. Davie, C.A.C.); 1939-45 Star; Italy Star; Defence Medal, Canadian issue in silver; Canadian Volunteer Service Medal, with Canadian Maple Leaf on riband; War Medal 1939-45, Canadian issue in silver, mounted for wear, generally very fine or better (6) £1,200-£1,600 --- M.M. London Gazette 16 November 1944. The original recommendation states: ‘On 23 May 1944, 1 Canadian Division attacked and broke through the Adolf Hitler Line, 4 Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (4 Princess Louise Dragoon Guards) pushed on beyond Pontecorvo to keep contact with the enemy. On the morning of 24 May 1944, a troop commanded by Corporal (A/Lance Sergeant) Douglas Gordon Davie was feeling out enemy positions north of the town when it was held up by a strong enemy rearguard position. In order to draw fire and pinpoint the German position this non-commissioned officer drove his carrier forward. From a completely exposed position he engaged the enemy with his heavy machine gun. In spite of their answering fire and with complete disregard for his own safety he continued to man his gun and inflicted casualties on the Germans. When he had expended his ammunition he dismounted and ran back to the rear carrier where he picked up his complement of machine gun belts. Returning to his gun he continued to fire it throughout the engagement and caused many more casualties. It was decided to let the artillery engage the strong point. When it therefore became necessary to withdraw, one man was required to go forward and to drive back from its exposed position an engineer’s vehicle containing valuable equipment. Undaunted by the heavy mortar fire, Corporal (A/Lance Sergeant) Davie volunteered for this task and carried it out successfully. Throughout the operation this non-commissioned officer displayed a high degree of courage and devotion. By his action he was able to inflict heavy casualties on the strong enemy rearguard and to pinpoint their positions.’ Douglas Gordon Davie served during the Second War with the 4th Canadian Reconnaissance Regiment (4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards) as part of the Canadian Armoured Corps.

Lot 181

The 46th (South Devonshire) Regiment of Foot was raised in 1741 and saw extensive service in North America during the latter half of the 18th Century and early 19th Century, including in the Caribbean, and subsequently took part in the Crimean War. It amalgamated with the 32nd (Cornwall) Regiment of Foot in 1881 to become the 2nd Battalion, Duke of Cornwall’s Light Infantry, and saw further service in the Egyptian campaign and in South Africa during the Boer War, as well as extensive service in both the Great War and the Second World War. Following the Second World War the Regiment amalgamated successively with the Somerset Light Infantry to form the Somerset and Cornwall Light Infantry in 1959; with the Durham Light Infantry, the King’s Shropshire Light Infantry, and the King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry to form the Light Infantry in 1968; and then with the Devonshire and Dorset Light Infantry, the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire, and Wiltshire Light Infantry, and the Royal Green Jackets to form The Rifles in 2007. A C.M.G. group of three awarded to Captain J. K. G. T. Spencer Churchill, 46th Regiment of Foot, later Colonial Secretary of the Bahama Islands The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, C.M.G., Companion’s breast badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with integral silver-gilt riband buckle; Crimea 1854-56, 1 clasp, Sebastopol (J. Spencer Churchill. 46th. Regt.) Hunt & Roskell engraved naming, with top silver riband buckle; Turkish Crimea 1855, Sardinian issue, a contemporary tailor’s copy by ‘JB’ (J. Spencer Churchill. 46th. Regt.) engraved naming, with top silver riband buckle, minor enamel damage to reverse top arm of CMG, edge nicks and light contact marks to the Crimea, therefore very fine and better (3) £800-£1,000 --- Provenance: Crimea pair ex- John Laidacker Collection; the CMG acquired later. C.M.G. London Gazette 26 June 1902: John Kemys George Thomas Spencer Churchill, Esq., Colonial Secretary of the Bahama Islands. John Kemys George Thomas Spencer Churchill was born in London on 27 December 1835, the second son of Lord Charles Spencer Churchill, and the grandson of the 5th Duke of Marlborough, and was educated at Winchester. He was commissioned Ensign in the 46th Regiment of Foot on 15 December 1854, and was promoted Lieutenant on 9 March 1855, serving with the Regiment in the Crimea from 7 July 1855 until the peace. He exchanged into the 86th Regiment of Foot on 178 May 1860, and was promoted Captain on 1 May 1866. He retired by sale of his commission on 4 November 1867. Spencer Churchill subsequently joined the Colonial Civil Service, and was appointed to the Executive Council of the Leeward Island on 25 June 1879. He successively served as President of the British Virgin Island; Governor of Montserrat; Commissioner of the Presidency of St. Christopher and Nevis; and latterly as Colonial Secretary for the Bahama Island from 24 April 1895. Appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George in 1902, he retired in 1906, and died in Falmouth, Cornwall, on 9 August 1913. He was the first cousin (twice removed) of the future Prime Minister Sir Winston Churchill.

Lot 221

An inter-War Knight Bachelor, Great War O.B.E. group of seven awarded Major Sir William O. Wright, Madras Artillery Volunteers (The Duke's Own), who served with this unit when they returned fire at the S.M.S. Emden during the Bombardment of Madras on 22 September 1914; later Honorary Consul for Belgium at Madras Knight Bachelor’s Badge, 1st type breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, hallmarks for London 1933, in case of issue; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, O.B.E. (Military) Officer’s 1st type breast badge, silver-gilt, hallmarks for London 1919; British War Medal 1914-20, with M.I.D. oak leaves (Major W. O. Wright); Jubilee 1935, unnamed as issued; Coronation 1937, unnamed as issued; Indian Volunteer Forces Decoration, G.V.R., the reverse contemporarily engraved ‘Maj: W. O. Wright. 2nd (Madras) G. G. Arty:’; Belgium, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, Knight's breast Badge, gilt and enamel, the medals cleaned and lacquered and mounted for wear, heavy enamel chipping to first, thus good fine; the rest generally good very fine (7) £1,200-£1,600 --- Knight Bachelor London Gazette 4 June 1934. O.B.E. London Gazette 12 September 1919. Belgian Order of the Crown London Gazette 28 September 1937: ‘In recognition of valuable services rendered by him while Honorary Consul of Belgium at Madras.' William Owen Wright was born in 1882, the son of Major-General Sir William Purvis Wright, K.C.B., and prior to the Great War worked for Parry & Co. Ltd in Madras, serving as a Lieutenant in the Madras Artillery Volunteers (The Duke's Own). Following the outbreak of the Great War, the city found itself unexpectedly on the frontline when the German cruiser Emden steamed into port. She slipped quietly into the Bay on the night of 22 September and opened fire around 21:00. The Garrison was turned out and the Madras Artillery Volunteers led by Major H. H. G. Mitchell and Major J. Cunliffe manned the guns to repel the attack. By 22:00 the Emden had pulled away, having caused significant damage to the oil tanks by the port. The terror caused by this event seems to have hung over the port for some time with the Englishman's Overland Mail reporting on 1 October that a member of the Garrison Artillery Volunteers had been arrested for spreading rumours of the raider's return. Nevertheless, the Garrison had performed well under fire and were generally praised for forcing the Emden's withdrawal. Major Cunliffe, who had directly commanded the volunteers during the attack, was allowed to take a temporary Commission as Captain in the Royal Artillery and was seconded to serve on the Western Front. Major Mitchell was promoted to Honorary Lieutenant-Colonel and the Madras Volunteers were addressed by the Governor of Madras in December and thanked for 'the actual military service they have done during the past few months' (Englishman's Overland Mail of 24 December 1914, refers). Wright was promoted to Major on 1 April 1917, and was given effective command of the 2nd (Madras) Garrison Group Artillery. For his services during the great War he was Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 11 June 1920) and was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire. After the end of the war, he continued his work with Parry & Co., reaching the post of Director in 1928, and Chairman Madras Branch European Association in 1931. He received a Knighthood in the 1934 Birthday Honours’ List, and - also serving as the Honorary Consul of Belgium in Madras - was awarded the Belgian Order of the Crown. He later served as a President of the Employers Federation of India in 1938. He died in Walmer, Kent, on 8 May 1951. Sold with a letter to his son from the solicitors Cleaver, Holt & Morris, dated 1955, giving provenance to the Knight Bachelor's Badge.

Lot 402

Seven: Second Lieutenant W. S. Sarney, East Surrey Regiment, late 6th Dragoon Guards and Dorsetshire Regiment Queen’s South Africa 1899-1902, 5 clasps, Paardeberg, Relief of Kimberley, Johannesburg, Rhodesia, Transvaal (No. 3776 Private W. Sarney 6th Dragoon Guards) neatly renamed; King’s South Africa 1901-02, 2 clasps, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (No. 32242 Coy. Sergeant-Major W. S. Sarney) neatly renamed; 1914-15 Star (6760 Q.M. Sjt. W. S. Sarney, Dorset. R.); British War and Victory Medals, with M.I.D. oak leaves (2 Lieut. W. S. Sarney); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, privately engraved naming, ‘8249 Cpl. W. S. Sarney, Madras V. Guards’; Belgium, Kingdom, Military Decoration, Leopold II, gilt, with distinguished service riband, mounted as worn, and housed in an A. H. Baldwin & Sons Ltd. case, polished overall, thus fine or better (7) £300-£400 --- Provenance: Dix Noonan Webb, September 2005. William Samuel Sarney served as a Quartermaster Sergeant with the 6th Battalion, Dorsetshire Regiment, during the Great War on the Western Front from 13 July 1915, and was subsequently commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the 7th Battalion, East Surrey Regiment in August 1917.

Lot 854

Germany, Prussia, Pour le Merite, a superb Museum-quality copy example, unmarked but almost certainly by Rothe, Vienna, c.1955, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck cravat, in original presentation case, an extremely fine copy £600-£800

Lot 351

Silver sugar tongs J. Williams & co London 1944

Lot 134

Royal Crown Derby Walrus paperweight with silver stopper, approx 11cm tall x 13cm long together with Royal Crown Derby Imari crab, 12cm wide, no stopper (2)

Lot 357

Silver sugar tongs and a plated pen knife 

Lot 460

Viners silver plate coffee pots etc  (some items not viners)

Lot 389

Silver £5 Trafalgar coin, silver £2 piedfort coin, ER11 crown and a childs silver bangle 5.5gms

Lot 498

4 walking canes 2 with silver collar/tips

Lot 355

A boxed set of silver hallmarked tea spoons and pair of sugar tongs, London 1897 by Josiah Williams & Co (George Jackson and David Fullerton) 130g gross weight.

Lot 320

Ladies cocktail watches 1 silver

Lot 181

Large Country Artists 'silver shadow' Harpey eagle figurine 52cmH

Lot 744

Large silver framed wall mirror 55cm x 132cm approx 

Lot 141

Royal Crown Derby Kingfisher paperweight with silver stopper, approx 10cm tall together with Royal Crown Derby Brown Pelican with silver stopper, approx 13cm tall  (repainted chip to tail)(2)

Lot 340

Silver crucifix with m.o.p detail, silver belcher chain, some silver religious pendants, necklace and bracelet set (not silver)

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