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Click here to subscribe(x) Vatican, Holy See, Order of Pius, Commander's set of Insignia, by Tanfani and Bertarelli, Rome, neck Badge, 56mm, silver-gilt and enamel, maker´s cartouche on reverse; Star, 67mm, silver, silver-gilt, and enamel, maker´s cartouche on reverse, nearly extremely fine (2) Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Zanzibar, Sultanate, Order of the Brilliant Star, Commander's neck Badge, 88mm including wreath suspension x 58mm, silver-gilt, gold applique, and enamel, enamel damage to top part of wreath on both sides, otherwise nearly extremely fine, with neck riband Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Fine Group of Five Life-Saving Awards to Captain G. Davies, Royal Navy, Later Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire, For His Outstanding Gallantry and Service Spanning Over 38 Years With the Royal Navy and H.M. Coastguarda) Royal National Institute for the Preservation of Life From Shipwreck Medal, silver, type 1 1824-62, obverse: head of King George IV facing left (Lieut. Geo. Davees [sic] R.N. Voted 17 Apr. 1839), engraved in upright serif capitals, with integral band, eyelet suspension, and riband ringb) Royal National Institute for the Preservation of Life From Shipwreck Medal, silver, type 1 1824-62, obverse: head of King George IV facing left (Lieut. Geoe. Davies R.N. Voted Dec 17 1840), engraved in upright serif capitals, with integral band, eyelet suspension, and riband ringc) Lloyd's [of London] large Silver Medal for Life-Saving, 73mm, set in a contemporary silvered frame, the rim engraved 'To Captain George Davies. Royal Navy.', with lunettes, these loosed) France, July Monarchy 1830-48, Ministry of the Merchant Marine and Colonies Life Saving Medal, 1st 'large' type, with wreath, 41mm, gilt, reverse embossed 'A Davies (Georges) Lieutenant de la Marine Anglaise,1835', pierced as issued and subsequently pluggede) France, July Monarchy 1830-48, Ministry of the Merchant Marine and Colonies Life Saving Medal, 2nd 'small' type, with wreath, 37mm, gilt, reverse embossed 'A Davies Lieutenant de la Marine Royale Anglaise, 1839', pierced as issued and subsequently plugged, generally very fine, an extremely rare combination (5) Captain George Davies, R.N., was born in Wells, Somerset, in December 1800, and entered the Royal Navy as a 1st Class Volunteer in June 1813, serving in H.M.S. Ajax (74 guns). In that ship he assisted, while at the siege of St. Sebastian, in taking the island of Santa Clara, and was present, as a Midshipman, at the blockade of Rochefort and of Toulon, the surrender of Marseilles, and the capture of a vast number of the enemy's armed and other vessels. Joining next the Queen Charlotte (100 guns), he took part in the bombardment of Algiers, 27.8.1816, and on that occasion he particularly attracted the notice of his Commander-in-Chief, whose orders he was throughout the action employed in conveying to the different ships of the fleet. The boat he commanded was frequently under the necessity of being partially re-manned, in consequence of the great loss of her crew killed and wounded. In 1817 he proceeded to St. Helena in H.M.S. Sappho (18 guns) to guard the exiled Emperor Napoleon, before transferring to the Seringapatam, in the boats of which he assisted in the capture and destruction of various pirate vessels in the West Indies. Subsequently serving in H.M.S. Naiad (46 guns) in the Mediterranean, he contributed to the defeat of the Algerine corvette Tripoli (18 guns), 31.1.1824, and also to the destruction of a 16-gun brig moored alongside the walls of the fortress of Bona, in which there was a garrison of about 400 soldiers, who kept a tremendous fire onto the deck, 23.5.1824; afterwards, in charge of the ship's barge, he brought out a piratical mistico from the island of Hydra. Re-joining the Seringapatam, he frequently landed, at the head of a division of Seamen, in order to co-operate with the marines of both the Seringapatam and Revenge in hostilities against the pirates of other Greek settlements in the Archipelago. Promoted for his gallantry at Bona to Lieutenant, June 1826, he returned to England, and was appointed to the Coastguard, July 1832. Later that year he was awarded his first R.N.I.P.L.S. Silver Medal for the rescue of the sole survivor of the sloop Dartmouth, wrecked at Rye, Sussex, the citation reading: '11th November 1832: The sloop Dartmouth was wreck
A Fine Life-Saving Pair to Mr. J.O. Barnard, Merchant Navy, For Rescuing an Entire Crew of Twenty Hands at HarwichFrance, Republic, Ministry of the Merchant Marine and Colonies, Silver Medal, Second Class, reverse named 'A Jhn. Oer. Barnard Patron Pecheur Anglais, Courage et Devouement 1874'; Spain, Kingdom, Medal of Marine Valour, Silver Medal, First Class, with slide riband bar, this engraved 'A John Barnard por Salvamento Naufragos del Escoces', nearly extremely fine, scarce (2) Mr. John Oliver Barnard, was awarded the life-saving medals for his gallantry when, on the night of the 29th November, 1874, he helped rescue the entire crew of 20 hands from the wreck of the Lion, of Dunkirk, that was wrecked on the Long Sand at Harwich.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Miniature Awards: The Great War V.C., O.B.E., M.C., A.F.C. Group of Thirteen Attributed to Group Captain L.W.B. Rees, Royal Flying Corps and Royal Air ForceVictoria Cross, reverse of suspension bar neatly and contemporarily engraved 'Major L.W.B. Rees. R.F.C. July 1st. 1916'; The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) Badge, silver-gilt; Military Cross, G.V.R.; Air Force Cross, G.V.R.; 1914 Star; British War and Victory Medals; 1939-1945 Star; Africa Star; Defence and War Medals; Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953, generally good very fine, mounted as worn, together with an original cigarette card portraying the recipient, portrait photograph, and various copied research (13) V.C. London Gazette 5.8.1916 Capt. (temp. Maj.) Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, R.A. and R.F.C.For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst on flying duties, Major Rees sighted what he thought to be a bombing party of our own machines returning home. He went up to escort them, but on getting nearer discovered they were a party of enemy machines, about ten in all. Major Rees was immediately attacked by one of the machines, and after a short encounter it disappeared behind the enemy lines, damaged.Five others then attacked him at long range, but these he dispersed on coming to close quarters, after seriously damaging two of the machines. Seeing two others going westwards, he gave chase to them, but on coming nearer he was wounded in the thigh, causing him to lose temporary control of his machine. He soon righted it, and immediately closed with the enemy, firing at a close-contact range of only a few yards, until all his ammunition was used up. He then returned home, landing his machine safely in our lines.'O.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Lieut.-Colonel Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, V.C., M.C., A.F.C. (R.G.A.)'In recognition of distinguished services rendered during the War.M.C. London Gazette 29.10.1915 Captain Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, Royal Artillery and Royal Flying Corps.'For conspicuous gallantry and skill on several occasions, notably the following:On 21st September, 1915, when flying a machine with one machine gun, accompanied by Flight-Serjeant Hargreaves, he sighted a large German biplane with two machine guns 2,000 feet below him. He spiralled down and dived at the enemy, who, having the faster machine, manoeuvred to get him broadside on and then opened heavy fire. In spite of this Captain Rees pressed his attack and apparently succeeded in hitting the enemy's engine, for the machine made a quick turn, glided some distance and finally fell just inside the German lines near Herbecourt.On 28th July he attacked and drove down a hostile monoplane in spite of the fact that the main spar of his machine had been shot through and the rear spar shattered.On 31st August, accompanied by Flight-Serjeant Hargreaves, he fought a German machine more powerful than his own for three-quarters of an hour, then returned for more ammunition and went out to the attack again, finally bringing the enemy's machine down apparently wrecked.'A.F.C. London Gazette 2.11.1918 Lieut.-Col. Lionel Wilmot Brabazon Rees, V.C., M.C. (R.G.A.)'in recognition of valuable flying services performed in their various capacities.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Soldiers' Total Abstinence Association, 1 Year Medal, silver, ring suspension (STA.1), lacking suspension ring, good very fineSoldiers' Total Abstinence Association, 1 Year Medal, with 2 Year award 'Fidelity' top riband bar, silver, ring suspension (STA.1), good very fineSoldiers' Total Abstinence Association, 3 Year Medal, silver (STA.2), good very fineSoldiers' Total Abstinence Association, Association Medal, silver (STA.6), lacking suspension, therefore good fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 6 Month Medal (Crookshank Cross) (2), silvered-bronze; bronze (ATAI.1), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 1 Year Medal, silver (ATAI.2), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 3 Year Medal (2), silver (ATAI.3), very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 4 Year Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1913) (ATAI.4), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 5 Year Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1914) and enamel (ATAI.5), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 8 Year Medal, silver (Hallmarks for London 1903), with top riband bar (ATAI.8), nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: India, Queen Victoria Commemorative Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1896) (ATAI.15), edge bruising, nearly very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 6 Month Medal, bronze (ATAH.1), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 12 Year Medal, 'Union is Strength' type, silver (Hallmarks for London 1913) (ATAH.9(a)), good very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 3 Year Medal, silver (RATA.4), good very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 5 Year Medal (White Star), silver and enamel (RATA.5), good very fineRoyal Naval Temperance Society, Membership Medal, shield type, with 'R.N.T.S.' top riband bar, bronze and enamel (RNTS.2), very fine (18) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Army Temperance Association: India, 6 Month Medal (Crookshank Cross) (2), silvered-bronze (ATAI.1), nearly very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 1 Year Medal (2), silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1912 on one) (ATAI.2), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 1 Year Medal, silver, with 2 Year award 'Fidelity' top riband bar (ATAI.2), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 3 Year Medal, silver (ATAI.3), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 3 Year Medal, with 4 Year award 'Excelsior' top riband bar, silver (ATAI.3), of local Indian manufacture, nearly very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 5 Year Medal (2), silver and enamel (ATAI.5), very fine or betterArmy Temperance Association: India, 5 Year Medal, with 'Frontier-1897-8' riband bar, silver and enamel (ATAI.5), very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 6 Year Medal (Bateson Shield) (2), silver (ATAI.6), very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 7 Year Medal (Havelock Cross), silver (ATAI.7), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 8 Year Medal (3), silver and silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1908 and 1912 on two, third marked 'Silver'), two with top riband bar (ATAI.8), gilding rubbed from centre on first, otherwise nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: India, 12 Year Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1916) and enamel (ATAI.11), nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: India, Association Medal, silver (ATAI.14), very fineArmy Temperance Association: India, Queen Victoria Commemorative Medal (2), silver (ATAI.15), nearly very fine or better (20) The Crookshank Cross for 6 months' abstinence is named after George Cruickshank [sic] (1792-1878), an illustrator of political and social satirical caricatures. In 1860 he raised a corps of Temperance Rifle Volunteers, which became the 24th Surrey Rifle Volunteer Corps (Havelock's Own) in 1861.The Bateson Shield was introduced in 1893 to replace the 6 year award bar on the 5 year medal, because in the days of the 7-year Short Service enlistments this award would be the last that many men would receive, and a medal was considered more appropriate than a bar. It is named after the Reverend J.H. Bateson, a Methodist minister involved with Army Temperance in India.The Havelock Cross for 7 years' abstinence is named after Major-General Sir Henry Havelock, K.C.B. (1795-1857), the Hero of Lucknow, who, when a Lieutenant in the 13th Foot, founded a temperance club in Rangoon in 1823, whose members were dubbed 'Havelock's Saints'. On becoming adjutant in 1839 he formed the first Regimental Temperance Society.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Army Temperance Association: Home, 6 Month Medal, bronze (ATAH.1), extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 1 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.2), extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 1 Year Medal, with 2 Year award 'Fidelity' top riband bar, silver (ATAH.2), toned, nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 3 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.3), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 3 Year Medal, with 4 Year award 'Excelsior' top riband bar, silver (ATAH.3), nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 4 Year Medal (2), silver (both Hallmarks London 1911) (ATAH.4), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 5 Year Medal, silver and enamel (ATAH.5), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 5 Year Medal, with 6 Year award 'Watch and be Sober' top riband bar, silver and enamel (ATAH.5), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 7 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.6), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 8 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.7), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 10 Year Medal, silver (ATAH.8), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 12 Year Medal, 'Union is Strength' type, silver (Hallmarks for London 1912) (ATAH.9(a)), good very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, 15 Year Medal, silver and silver-gilt (ATAH.10), nearly extremely fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, Queen Victoria Jubilee Medal 1897, silver (ATAH.13), very fineArmy Temperance Association: Home, Committee Medal, obverse featuring the 'ATA' monogram, the reverse inscribed 'For One Year Committee Man', with 'Fidelity' top riband bar, silver (unrecorded in Dawson), nearly very fine, rare (16) A similar medal to the Committee Medal, but without the top riband bar, was sold by Spink in June 1992 (Lot 528).Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Army Temperance Association, 6 Month Medal, bronze (RATA.1), nearly extremely fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 1 Year Medal, with 2 Year award 'Fidelity' top riband bar, silver (RATA.2), good very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 2 Year Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1912) (RATA.3), nearly very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 3 Year Medal, silver (RATA.4), good very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 5 Year Medal (White Star), silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1902) and enamel (RATA.5), very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 5 Year Medal (White Star), with 6 Year award 'Watch and be Sober' top riband bar, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1906) and enamel (RATA.5), good very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 6 Year Medal (2), silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1913 and 1914) (RATA.6), nearly extremely fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 7 Year Medal, silver (RATA.7), good very fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, 9 Year Medal (2), silver (Hallmarks for London 1906 and 1909) (RATA.9), good very fine or betterRoyal Army Temperance Association, 10 Year Medal (Roberts Medal), silver (RATA.10), nearly extremely fineRoyal Army Temperance Association, King George V Coronation Medal 1911, silver (RATA.17), lacking suspension ring, otherwise extremely fine (13) The Army Temperance Association was granted the Royal prefix by King Edward VII in 1902.The White Star for 5 years' abstinence is named after Field Marshal Sir George Stuart White, V.C., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.S.I., G.C.M.G., G.C.I.E., G.C.V.O. (1835-1912), Commander in Chief, India, 1893-98.The Roberts Medal for 10 years' abstinence is named after Field Marshal The Earl Roberts of Kandahar, V.C., K.G., K.P., G.C.B., O.M., G.C.S.I., G.C.I.E. (1832-1914), who, when Commander in Chief, India, persuaded the various religious and regimental societies to combine their efforts against drunkenness and promote abstinence with the formation of the Army Temperance Association, India, which thus replaced the Soldiers' Total Abstinence Association in India and the Colonies east of Aden.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Naval Temperance Society, Membership Medal, circular type, silver (RNTS.1), good very fineRoyal Naval Temperance Society, 1 Year Medal, with 'Fidelity' top riband bar, silvered and enamel (RNTS.3), good very fineRoyal Naval Temperance Society, 3 Year Medal, with 'Three-Years' top riband bar (2), silver and enamel; bronze and enamel (RNTS.4), nearly very fineRoyal Naval Temperance Society, 5 Year Medal, with 'Victory Medal' top riband bar, gilt and enamel (RNTS.5), good very fineRoyal Naval Temperance Society, 5 Year Medal, with 'Victory Medal' top riband bar, and '10 Years', '15 Years', '20 Years', '25 Years', '30 Years', '35 Years', '40 Years', '45 Years', '50 Years', and '55 Years' additional award bars, gilt and enamel (RNTS.5), very fine, scarce (6) 'Victory' on the top riband bar refers to Victory over drink, and is nothing to do with H.M.S. Victory or any Naval campaign.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) New Zealand Cross, a Fine Quality Replica in 18 carat gold and sterling silver made by the New Zealand Mint, the reverse of the suspension bar engraved 'NZ Mint 18CT STG', reverse of Cross engraved 'Replica 36', nearly extremely fine, lacking integral riband buckle In 1982, the New Zealand Coin & Medal Co. Ltd. of Auckland, commissioned the New Zealand Mint to produce 200 replica New Zealand Crosses in sterling silver and 18ct gold. Owing to the work involved in hand finishing each cross, only 67 were completed. These were all engraved 'Replica' and numbered on the reverse.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Highland Light Infantry Shoulder Belt PlateA fine example of a gilt plated back plate with silver and gilt mounts, comprising a star of the Order of the Thistle overlaid with a coiled bugle horn in the centre with the cipher 'HLI' within the horn, a crown above, and an elephant below, complete with reverse fastening pins and hooks, good very fine Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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
A Fine Great War Divisional Commander's 1917 C.B., 'Boer War' D.S.O. Group of Twelve to Major-General C.G. 'Old Black' Blackader, Leicestershire Regiment, Who Commanded the 2nd Battalion On the Western Front, October-December 1914; He Commanded the Garhwal Brigade With Distinction, January-November 1915, Including at Festubert, 15.5.1915, The First British Night Attack of The Great War; He Commanded the 177th Brigade During the Easter Rising, And Presided Over the Court-Martials of Five of the Seven Signatories To The Proclamation of the Irish Republic. Returning To The Western Front, He Served as GOC 38th (Welsh) Division, July 1916-June 1918a) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamelb) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, centres depressed, large enamel damage to reverse of one arm, lacking top riband barc) East and West Africa 1887-1900, two clasps, 1897-98, 1898 (Capt. C.G. Blackader. 1/Leicester Regt.)d) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Talana, Defence of Ladysmith, Laing's Nek, Belfast (Capt. C.G. Blackader. D.S.O., Leic: R.), partially officially correctede) King's South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (Capt. & Adjt. C.G. Blackader. D.S.O. Leic. R.), minor official correction to '&'f) 1914 Star, with Bar (Lt: Col: C.G. Blackader. D.S.O. Leic: R.)g) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Maj. Gen. C.G. Blackader)h) Coronation 1911i) Belgium, Kingdom, Order of Leopold, Military Division, Commander's neck Badge, 103mm including crown and crossed swords suspension x 59mm, gilt and enamel, bi-lingual motto, with neck ribandj) Belgium, Kingdom, Croix de Guerre, A.I.R., bronzek) France, Republic, Croix de Guerre, bronze, reverse dated 1914-1917, with bronze palm, generally very fine or better, unless otherwise stated, with photographic image of recipient (12) C.B. London Gazette 1.1.1917 Col. (temp. Maj-Gen.) Charles Guinand Blackader, D.S.O., A.D.C., 'For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field.'D.S.O. London Gazette 27.9.1901 Captain Charles Guinand Blackader, Leicestershire Regiment, 'In recognition of their services during the operations in South Africa.'Belgium, Order of Leopold, Commander London Gazette 11.3.1918 Major-General Charles Guinand Blackader, C.B., D.S.O.Belgium, Croix de Guerre London Gazette 11.3.1918 Major-General Charles Guinand Blackader, C.B., D.S.O.France, Croix de Guerre London Gazette 10.10.1918 Major-General Charles Guinand Blackader, C.B., D.S.O.Major-General Charles Guinand Blackader, C.B., D.S.O. (1869-1921), born Richmond, Surrey, son of Charles George Blackader, M.A. and Charlotte (nee Guinand); educated in France and at Aldin House School, Slough, by the Reverend Hastings; after passing out from R.M.C. Sandhurst, Blackader was commissioned Second Lieutenant, Leicestershire Regiment, 22.8.1888; served with the 1st Battalion in Bermuda, India, Nova Scotia, and Jamaica; Lieutenant 22.7.1890; served as Captain, attached 1st Battalion, West African Frontier Force, 27.11.1897-24.6.1899; served with the battalion in operations on the Niger, including the expedition to Lapia (M.I.D. London Gazette 23.5.1899); served with the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment in South Africa, 1899-1902, including operations in Natal (1899), actions at Talana and Lombard's Kop, the Defence of Ladysmith, operations in Natal (March-June 1900), action at Laing's Nek (6th-9th June), operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, including actions at Belfast (26th-27th August) and Lydenberg (5th-8th September); he also served as Commandant at Witbank and afterwards was Station Staff Officer (D.S.O.; M.I.D. London Gaze
An Outstanding Second War, Royal Air Force C.B.E., Great War 'Western Front' 1915 D.S.O. and Bar, 1914 M.C. Group of Eleven to Lieutenant-Colonel W.C. Wilson, Leicestershire Regiment, Later Group Captain, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, A pre-Great War England Rugby Internationala) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck ribandb) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., with Second Award Bar, silver-gilt and enamel, obverse centre depressedc) Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issuedd) 1914 Star, with Bar (Capt: W.C. Wilson. Leic: R.)e) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oakleaves (Lt. Col. W.C. Wilson.)f) Defence and War Medalsg) Russia, Imperial, Order of St. Anne, Military Division, Second Class neck Badge, by Eduard, St. Petersburg, 43mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, maker´s mark and name on reverse, 1908-17 kokoshnik mark and gold mark on suspension ring, and additional kokoshnik marks on reverse hilts of swordsh) Russia, Imperial, Order of St. Vladimir, Military Division, Third Class neck Badge, 40mm, gold (56 zolotniki) and enamel, gold mark and indistinct date marks on suspension ring, reverse centre damagedi) France, Republic, Medal of Honour, with Swords, silver-gilt, unnamed as issued, minor enamel damage to both Russian awards, traces of adhesive throughout, generally very fine (11) C.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1944 Acting Group Captain Walter Carandini Wilson, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve.The Recommendation states: 'At the outbreak of War this officer was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army. He gave up a promising army career to become senior training staff officer at No.54 Group. Throughout, Group Captain Wilson's work has been of outstanding merit; his tremendous energy, his devotion to duty, and his general all-round efficiency have been a great example to all ranks. The efficiency of 54 Group is in a very large part due to the ability, hard work, and continuous devotion of this officer.'O.B.E. London Gazette 22.3.1919 Capt. & Bt. Maj. (T./Lt.-Col.) Walter Carandini Wilson, D.S.O., M.C., Leic. R.'For valuable services rendered in connection with the War.'D.S.O. London Gazette 4.11.1915 Captain Walter Carandini Wilson, 2nd Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack near Pietre Farm on 25th September, 1915. When giving final directions to his men he was severely wounded in the stomach, but he stuck to his work and went forward, encouraging his men till he could see through the smoke that they were over the German parapet. He was then helped back in an exhausted state. Captain Wilson's name has several times been brought forward for gallantry and determination.'D.S.O. Second Award Bar London Gazette 4.6.1917 Capt. and Bt. Maj. Walter Carandini Wilson, D.S.O., M.C., Leic. R.'For distinguished service in the field.'M.C. London Gazette 18.2.1915 Captain W.C. Wilson, Leicestershire Regiment'For services rendered in connection with Operations in the Field.'French Medal of Honour, with Swords London Gazette 7.12.1920 Brevet Major Walter Carandini Wilson, D.S.O., O.B.E., M.C., Leicestershire Regiment'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'Lieutenant-Colonel Walter Carandini Wilson, C.B.E., D.S.O., M.C., born Brisbane, Queensland, June 1885, the son of Robert Wilson Esq. of Bannockburn House, Stirling, and the grandson of the Marquis of Sarzano; educated at Tonbridge; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Warwickshire Regiment, 22.4.1905; transferred to the Leicestershire Regiment, 16.1.1907; promoted Lieutenant, 9.11.1908; s
(x) A '1918' Great War D.S.O. Group of Three to Captain A. Witham, Royal Field Artillerya) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, minor enamel chip to reverse central medallion, and this slightly depressed, with integral top riband barb) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Capt A. Witham), rank partially officially corrected on VM, nearly extremely fine (3) D.S.O. London Gazette 1.5.1918 Lt. (T./Capt.) Alexander Witham, R.F.A.'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an enemy attack he maintained the fire of his battery throughout the day in close support of the infantry, and finally man-handled his guns for 400 yards to a position whence the teams could hook in and saved all the guns. He showed the greatest coolness and resource.'Captain Alexander Witham, D.S.O., born February 1880; served during the Boer War in the ranks and present at the Relief of Kimberley, operations in the Orange Free State, including the action at Paardeberg, operations in Transvaal, including the actions at Johannesburg and Diamond Hill, and operations in the Orange River Colony, including the action at Wittebergen (awarded the Queen's South Africa Medal with five clasps and the King's South Africa Medal); Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Field Artillery, 27.9.1914; promoted Lieutenant, 9.6.1915; Captain, 29.3.1918; served during the Great War on the Western Front from 25.11.1915 (wounded three times, and twice Mentioned in Despatches, London Gazettes 21.5.1918 and 23.12.1918).Captain Witham was originally awarded the Military Cross (London Gazette 18.2.1918); this was subsequently cancelled and 'upgraded' to the D.S.O.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Superb O.B.E., Second War 'Augsburg Raid' Immediate D.F.C. Group of Ten to Lancaster and Mosquito Pilot Wing Commander B.R.W. 'Darkie' Hallows, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, For his Gallantry During the Spectacular Daylight Attack on the Maschinenfabrik Augsburg-Nurnberg Factory at Augsburg, 17.4.1942: 'His Leader Was Shot Down in Flames... He Then Took Over Command of the Remainder of the Section... Throughout the Whole Operation, he Showed the Greatest Possible Determination and Pluck.' Squadron Leader J.D. Nettleton, Who Led the Raid, Was Awarded the Victoria Crossa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-giltb) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially dated '1942' and additionally privately engraved 'B.R.W. Hallows Augsberg [sic] April'c) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Serving Brother's breast Badge, circular type, silver and enameld) 1939-1945 Stare) Air Crew Europe Star, with France and Germany Barf) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leafg) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Palestine 1945-48 (Sqn. Ldr. B.R.W. Hallows. R.A.F.), rank partially officially correctedh) Coronation 1953i) Air Efficiency Award, G.VI.R. (Act. Wg. Cdr. B.R.W. Hallows. R.A.F.V.R.), good very fine, mounted court-style as worn, with the following related items:- The recipient's related miniature awards- The recipient's two identity tags- The recipient's two Flying Log Books, covering the period 24.6.1938- 11.9.1959- The recipient's Scrapbook, containing a diary of Operational Flights with newspaper cuttings and illustration of operational aircraft flown- Postagram to the recipient from Air Marshal A.T. Harris, congratulating him on the award of his D.F.C., dated 25.4.1942- At First Sight, a factual and anecdotal account of No.627 Squadron, R.A.F., by Alan B. Webb, 244pp, First Edition co-Author's copy, the front plate named to Wing Commander B.R.W. Hallows, O.B.E., D.F.C.- The Augsburg Raid, by Jack Currie, D.F.C., 144pp, signed by the author (lot) O.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1951 Acting Wing Commander Brian Roger Wakefield Hallows, D.F.C. (77787), Royal Air Force.The Recommendation states: 'For the past two years Wing Commander Hallows has been responsible for planning the war organistation of the R.A.F. It has been his duty to convert operational plans into practical administrative possibilities. This has meant an enormous amount of troublesome, detailed work which, in a continuously changing situation, has been complicated and full of frustrations and disappointments. Nevertheless despite innumerable setbacks Wing Commander Hallows has preserved throughout an unshakable spirit and unbounded energy. The smooth and efficient manner in which large U.S.A.F. reinforcements were received into this country during the recent international crisis was very largely due to the careful, painstaking and thorough preliminary work which had been done by Wing Commander Hallows and the officers under him. Much of this was far beyond the duties normally expected of an officer of his rank and appointment and required considerable initiative. His exceptional efforts are deserving of recognition.'D.F.C. London Gazette 28.4.1942 Flight Lieutenant Brian Roger Wakefield Hallows (77787), Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve, No. 97 Squadron'On the 17th April, 1942, a force of twelve Lancaster heavy bombers was detailed to deliver an attack in daylight on the diesel engine factory at Augsburg in Southern Germany. To reach this highly important military target, and return, a most daring flight of some 1,000 miles over hostile country was necessary. Soon after entering enemy territory and whilst flying at a very low level the force was engaged by 25 to 30 enemy fighters. Later, the most i
Three: Major-General W.A. Armstrong, Leicestershire RegimentCrimea 1854-56, one clasp, Sebastopol (Captn. W.A. Armstrong 17th Regt), contemporarily engraved in upright serif capitals; Turkey Ottoman Empire, Order of the Medjidieh, Fifth Class breast badge, silver, gold applique and enamel; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die, unnamed as issued, pierced for ring suspension, with contemporary ring and straight bar suspension, light pitting throughout, therefore nearly very fine (3) Major-General William A. Armstrong, born 1824; commissioned Ensign, 17th Regiment, 1840; advanced Major 1855; served with the Regiment in the Crimea, including the siege and fall of Sebastopol, the attacks on the Redan (18th June and 8th September), and also the bombardment and surrender of Kimbourn; appointed Lieutenant-Colonel, 22nd Regiment, 1872; Colonel 1876; retired Major-General, 1883.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Regimentally Unique 'Mashonaland 1897' Campaign Group of Four to Major G.I. Walsh, Leicestershire RegimentCoronation Medal 1902, silver, reverse additionally engraved 'Capt. G..J. Walsh Leicester Regt.'; Coronation 1911, 'Major G.J. Walsh'; British South Africa Company Medal 1890-97, for Mashonaland 1897, no clasp (Capt. G.J. Walsh. 1/Leic. Regt.); Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Cape Colony, Transvaal, Wittebergen, South Africa 1901 (Capt. G.J. Walsh. Leicester. Rgt.), top lugs neatly removed from last, and partially officially renamed, otherwise generally very fine or better (4) Major George Inverarity Walsh (1866-1913); initially served in the Honourable Artillery Company, prior to being commissioned into the 1st Battalion Leicestershire Regiment, 1888; Lieutenant 1892; served in the operations in Mashonaland under Sir Richard Martin in 1897; where he was employed as a Special Service Officer (M.I.D. London Gazette 18.2.1898); Captain 1898; served under Lieutenant General Sir Leslie Rundle as Deputy-Assistant Adjutant General, 8th Division, South Africa 1900-1901 (M.I.D. London Gazette 16.4.1901); served as Adjutant, 1st V.B. Royal Fusiliers, 1901-1906; Major 4.7.1906; retired 1908; served as Staff Officer for the Overseas Troops at the 1911 Coronation; he was a keen follower of the South Oxfordshire and South Berks packs, and resided at Newnham Manor, Oxford.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Great War 'Western Front' M.B.E. Group of Three to Major J.H. Slayter, Canadian Army Medical Corpsa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silver (Hallmarks for London 1918)b) British War and Victory Medals (Major J.H. Slayter.), toned, extremely fine, together with a large file of copied research (3) M.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Slayter, T./Capt. John Howard, C.A.M.C.Captain John Howard Slayter, M.B.E., born Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, June 1865; Commissioned Captain, Canadian Army Medical Corps, 24.9.1917; served during the Great War on the Western Front as Chief of Medical Division No. 10, Canadian General Hospital; promoted Major, 29.5.1919; relinquished his Commission, 21.11.1919; died in Gaspereaux, Nova Scotia, Canada, 8.1.1926. His son, Rear-Admiral William Rudolph Slayter, C.B., D.S.O., D.S.C., served alongside him in the Great War, and was awarded the D.S.C.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The K.C.M.G., C.B. Group of Six to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir J.G. Baldwin, Royal Artillery, Later Consul-General to Romania; British Representative on the Rhine, Elbe, and Odar River Commissions; and Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary on the European and International Commission of the Danubea) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Knight Commander's set of Insignia, neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel; Star, silver, silver-gilt, gold, and enamel, with gold retaining pin, minor red enamel damage to one arm of cross on Star, with neck ribandb) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Companion's (C.B.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1903), converted for neck-wear, with neck ribandc) India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Burma 1889-92 (Lieut. J.G. Baldwin No.6 Bo: Mt. By.)d) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal (Capt: J.G. Baldwin. R.G.A.)e) King's South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (Capt: J.G. Baldwin. Imp: Yeo:)f) Coronation 1911, unnamed as issued, traces of lacquer, good very fine or better, mounted as originally worn, with the following related items:- The recipient's related miniature awards, mounted as worn- Various Medallions relating to the European and International Commission of the Danube, some named to the recipient- Bestowal Document for the K.C.M.G., named to Lieutenant-Colonel John Grey Baldwin, C.B., and dated 3.6.1929, together with Central Chancery enclosure and a copy of the Statues of the Order- Document appointing the recipient as Consul-General for the Kingdom of Roumania, dated 1.10.1913, and signed 'George RI' and 'E. Grey'- Document appointing the recipient as Representative on the European and International Commission of the Danube, dated 1.4.1924, and signed 'George RI' and 'Ramsay MacDonald'- Document appointing the recipient Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary of the Commonwealth of Australia, dated 10.10.1930- Document appointing the recipient Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary of the Dominion of New Zealand, dated 14.10.1930- Document appointing the recipient Commissioner, Procurator, and Plenipotentiary of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, dated 5.11.1930- Letter of congratulations on the award of the K.C.M.G. from the Foreign Secretary, dated 30.5.1929, and signed 'Austen Chamberlain'- Letters to the recipient on the occasion of his retirement from the Foreign Secretary, dated 1.5.1933, and signed 'John Simon'- The recipient's Passport- Various letters and documents relating to the European and International Commission of the Danube- Portrait photograph of the recipient, housed in a embossed leather photograph frame, together with various other portrait photographs- A large number of official photographs relating to the European and International Commission of the Danube- Newspaper cuttings containing the recipient's obituary- La Commission Européenne du Danube 1856-1931, a substantial volume on the Commission's work, 526 pp, with photographs, maps, and diagrams, heavily bound in blue leather, in damaged slip-case (lot) K.C.M.G. London Gazette 3.6.1929 Colonel John Grey Baldwin, C.B., Member of the various Commissions set up under the Treaties of Peace of 1919 for administering international rivers.C.B. London Gazette 1.1.1912 Major John Grey BaldwinLieutenant-Colonel Sir John Grey Baldwin, K.C.M.G., C.B. was born in January 1867, and educated at the Royal Military Academy, Sandhurst. Commissioned Lieutenant in the Royal Artillery in September 1885, he served in Burma on the Tonhon and Wuntho Expeditions, and in operations of the North East Column, 1889-92. Promoted Captain in March 1896, he served with the Artillery during the Boer War, and was wounded in the leg
Ghuznee 1839, reverse engraved 'Phillip Andrews. 17th Foot.' in neat serif capitals, traces of lacquer, good very fine, with contemporary silver straight bar hinged suspension Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ghuznee 1839 (Josh. O. Brennan. 17th. Regt.), edge engraved in large serif capitals, minor edge bruise, nearly very fine, with contemporary silver straight bar hinged suspension, this partially re-soldered Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Good 1942 'Evader's' D.F.C. Group of Twelve to Hurricane and Spitfire Pilot, Squadron Leader F. Fajtl, Czechslovakian Air Force and Royal Air Force, Who Shared 2 Destroyed Do. 17's During the Battle of Britain, And Was in Command of 122 Squadron When He Was Shot Down, 5.5.1942, Over Occupied France. He Evaded Capture For Over Three Months Before Successfully Returning to The UK. Fajtl Formed a Czech Squadron Attached to the Russian Air Force, and Flew With Them On the Eastern Front During 1944a) Distinguished Flying Cross, G.VI.R., reverse officially engraved '1942'b) 1939-1945 Star, with old copy Battle of Britain Barc) Air Crew Europe Stard) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leafe) Czechoslovakia, Republic, War Cross 1939, bronze, with four gilt linden sprays on ribandf) Czechoslovakia, Republic, Bravery Medal, bronze, with two gilt linden sprays on ribandg) Czechoslovakia, Republic, Military Merit Medal, First Class, silvered-bronzeh) Czechoslovakia, Republic, Army Commemorative Medal, one clasp, VB, bronzei) Czechoslovakia, People's Republic, Military Order of the Red Star, breast Badge, 43mm, silvered and enamelj) Romania, Kingdom, Order of the Crown, 2nd type, Officer's breast Badge, 55mm including crown suspension x 38mm, silver, gold, and enamel, with rosette on ribandk) Russia, Soviet Union, Medal for Victory over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941-45, giltl) France, Republic, War Medal 1939-1945, two clasps, France, Liberation, bronze, good very fine, with the following related items:- Czechoslovakian Air Force No. 1 Uniform, complete with trousers and cap, the latter slightly moth-eaten- M.I.D. Certificate, 'A/Wing Commander F. Fajtl, D.F.C., Czechoslovak Air Force, dated 14.1.1944- Three Commissions appointing recipient, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Pilot and Major, dated 26.2.1934, 7.6.1940 and 30.8.1945 respectively- Two Czechoslovakian Air Force Flying Log Books (28.8.1934-21.8.1938 and 21.8.1938-4.3.1939), with a bound photo-copy of recipient's French flying Log Book (14.10.1939-19.6.1940)- A number of photographic images, mostly with annotations in pencil, and other ephemera (lot) D.F.C. Approved 1942. 82544 Acting Squadron Leader Frantisek Fajtl, Czechoslovak Air Force, 122 Squadron, Fighter Command, the Recommendation states, 'Squadron Leader Fajtl throughout the period in which he operated from Hornchurch Sector showed unfailing resolution, dash and determination in the face of the enemy, first as a Flight Commander and then as Squadron Commander. In all he has flown 191 hours of offensive patrols and has destroyed one enemy aircraft, shared in the destruction of three others and a damaged a fifth.It is recommended that his services be rewarded by the award of the Distinguished Flying Cross.'The following additional recommendation gives the following, 'This officer was in command of a fighter squadron escorting a bomber force in a daylight raid over Lille, on the 5th May 1942, when after destroying two Me. 109'S, his aircraft was damaged and he crash-landed in Northern France.Leaving his parachute near the airplane, he ran a short distance in one direction, dropping his gloves on the ground, and then re-tracing his steps, ran in the opposite direction. In this way he mislead the enemy as to the direction of his escape. He later hid in a ditch within a stone's throw of enemy headquarters until nightfall, when, despite a thorough search during which patrols stood within ten yards of him, he commenced his journey southwards by using the flashes from the torches of the search parties as a guide. He finally got clear by crawling five hundred yards to pass between two sentries.Although by now a hue and cry had been raised, he succeeded in obtaining a disguise and eventually reached Paris.<b
Afghanistan 1878-80, one clasp, Ali Musjid (1947, Pte. H. Haynes, 1-17th. Regt.), officially renamed, nearly extremely fine, with contemporary engraved top silver riband bar Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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.
A Well-Earned Order of St. John Group of Five to Leading Sick Berth Attendant A. Cottam, Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reservea) The Most Venerable Order of St. John, Serving Brother's breast Badge, circular type, silver and enamelb) Defence and War Medalsc) Royal Naval Auxiliary Sick Berth Reserve Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 2nd 'coinage head' type (X4568 A. Cottam. L.S.B.A. R.N.A.S.B.R.)d) Service Medal of the Order of St. John, with Six Additional Award Bars (11375 Sgt. A. Cottam. Thorley Div. No.4 Dis. S.J.A.B. 1933.), contact marks, very fine, mounted as worn (5) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Boer War D.C.M. Group of Three to Battery Sergeant Major W.G. Phillips, Royal Field Artillerya) Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (51398 B: Sjt: Maj: W.G. Phillips. 28th. B: R.F.A.)b) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, five clasps, Cape Colony, Tugela Heights, Orange Free State, Relief of Ladysmith, Transvaal (51398 Bty: S-Mjr. W.G. Phillips. 28: B, R.F.A.)c) Army Long Service & G.C., E.VII.R. (51398 Bty. Sjt. Mjr. W.G. Phillips. R.F.A.), light contact marks, generally very fine or better, with contemporary top silver 'triple' riband bar (3) D.C.M. London Gazette 27.9.1901 Battery-Sergeant-Major W.G. Phillips, Royal Horse and Royal Field Artillery'In recognition of services during the operations in South Africa.'51398 Battery Sergeant Major W.G. Phillips, D.C.M., Mentioned in Lord Roberts' Despatch, London Gazette 10.9.1901.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
17th Foot Reward for Military Merit Medal, a circular engraved medal with raised border, 42mm, silver (Hallmarks for London 1810), obverse featuring a laurel wreath around '17', 'For Military Merit' inscribed within scroll above, 'Regt. of Foot' inscribed below, reverse engraved 'Given by the Officers' within scroll above, 'Awarded to G. Kitsell 1811.' engraved below, good very fine, with silver loop and ring suspension Due to the uncertainty that exists with the original provenance and manufacture of some early engraved Volunteer Medals, this lot is sold as viewed.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Leicestershire Volunteers Medal, an oval engraved medal with roped border, 51mm x 36mm, silver, obverse featuring a Militiaman in the standing firing position, 'Merit Rewarded' inscribed above, 'Leicestershire Volunteers' inscribed within scroll below, reverse inscribed 'Awarded by The Officers of The Corps to Thomas Jarvis for the best display of Ball Practice of the 100 Yards Target', good very fine Due to the uncertainty that exists with the original provenance and manufacture of some early engraved Volunteer Medals, this lot is sold as viewed.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Leicestershire 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.
Pair: Private W. Hand, Royal West Kent RegimentEgypt 1882-89, undated, one clasp, The Nile 1884-85 (947. Pte. W. Hand. 1/R. W. ..nt. R.), suspension re-affixed, edge details worn; Khedive's Star 1884-6, good fine, both with ornate top silver riband bars (2) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
An Emotive K.P.M. Group of Four to Fireman, Later Chief Fire Officer J.H.R. Yabsley, for the Silvertown Explosion, 19.1.1917, one of the Worst Civilian Tragedies of the Great War.a) King's Police Medal, G.V.R., 1st type (James Henry Rich Yabsley, Fireman, West Ham F.B.), with Gallantry ribandb) Corporation of West Ham Bravery Medal, silver, obverse featuring the Corporation's Arms, the reverse featuring a shield bearing a fireman’s helmet and axe, ‘Presented for Bravery’ inscribed around, and the shield engraved ‘To Fireman James H.R. Yabsley’, the edge inscribed '19th January 1917’c) Association of Professional Fire Brigade Officers Long Service Medal, silver (Sec. Officer J.H.R. Yabsley. 1919)d) National Fire Brigades Association Long Service Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1924) (2922 James H.R. Yabsley.), with ´Twenty Years´ top silver riband bar, good very fine or better, with the following related items:- The recipient's two riband bars, pre and post the 1933 change in the gallantry riband for the KPM- The recipient's Great War 'Stone Hall' Masonic Medal, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1925), reverse named 'Bro. J. Yabsley. No.1828'- Various Certificates of Discharge from the Merchant Navy, and letters of recommendation- Large portrait photograph of the recipient- Various other photographs, and a large file of research on the Silvertown Explosion (lot) K.P.M. London Gazette 1.1.1918 Fireman James Henry Rich YabsleyThe Recommendation states: 'On the 19th January 1917, a very serious explosion took place at Silvertown. The West Ham Fire Brigade were summoned and on arriving with their engine were told to save themselves as they could do no good. Nevertheless, though well aware of the danger, they began to couple their hose. The explosion took place blowing away the engine. Sub-Officer Henry Vickers and Fireman Frederick Sell were killed, and Station Officer Samuel Betts, and Firemen James Betts, Henry Chapple, and James Yabsley were injured.'Chief Fire Officer James Henry Rich Yabsley, K.P.M., born Salcombe, Devon, February 1869; enlisted in the Royal Navy, March 1885; invalided out, February 1889; subsequently served in the Merchant Navy before joining the West Ham Fire Brigade; served throughout the Great War and present at the Silvertown Explosion, 19.1.1917, where his crew of six was the first to attend the chemical factory where fire had reached 50 tons of T.N.T.; seriously wounded in the head by the explosion, Yabsley was fitted with a silver plate in his crown for the rest of his life; subsequently appointed Chief Fire Officer at Penge. He retired in 1935The Silvertown ExplosionThe Brunner Mond Chemical Works was established at Crescent Wharf, Silvertown, East London in 1893 for the production of caustic soda. Production ceased in 1912 but the building remained. With the onset of the Great War and the huge demand for munitions, the plant was reactivated but was this time utilised for the purification of the high explosive T.N.T. On the evening of the 19th January 1917, a fire broke out in the factory. As the news spread, many living in the immediate area and knowing the nature of the plant fled. Others, like the plant’s chief chemist Andreas Angel (awarded a posthumous Edward Medal), knowing full well the danger they were in, rushed to tackle the blaze. Amongst the first on the scene were firemen from a nearby station, including amongst their number, Fireman James Yabsley.At 6.52 p.m. a huge explosion ripped through the factory, utterly destroying the place and devastating the surrounding area. The shock waves of the explosion were felt throughout London and the explosion heard over 100 miles away, and the resulting fires could be seen over 30 miles away. More than 900 homes were destroyed; a further 60,000 others were damaged to some degree; red hot metal was blasted far and
Three: Corporal W.T.D. Herd, Royal West Kent Regiment1914-15 Star (G-3697. Cpl. W.T.D. Herd. R.W. Kent R.); British War and Victory Medals (GS-3697 Cpl. W.T.D. Herd. R.W. Kent R.), good very fine, together with the recipient's silver War Badge, the reverse officially numbered '38605'; two lapel badges; and riband barThree: Private P.S. Clifton, Royal West Kent Regiment1914-15 Star (L-8935. Pte. P.S. Clifton. R.W. Kent. R.); British War and Victory Medals (L-8935 Pte. P.S. Clifton. R.W. Kent R.), nearly very fine (6) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) A Boer War C.M.G. Pair to Colonel F.G. Hamley, Army Pay Departmenta) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse centre depressed, with integral silver-gilt riband buckleb) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, three clasps, Cape Colony, Relief of Ladysmith, South Africa 1901, date clasp loose on riband (Lt: Col: F.G. Hamley, C.M.G., A.P.D.), traces of adhesive in places, good very fine (2) C.M.G. London Gazette 23.4.1901 Major Francis Gilbert Hamley, Army Pay Department'In recognition of service during the operations in South Africa up to the 29th November 1900.'Colonel Francis Gilbert Hamley, C.M.G., born February 1851, the son of General Hamley, C.B.; educated at St. John's College, Auckland, New Zealand; Commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Cornwall Rangers (Militia), February 1872; transferred to the Control Department, September 1873; appointed Paymaster, Army Pay Department, September 1881; promoted Major, September 1891; Staff Paymaster, August 1896; served with the A.P.D. in South Africa, Mentioned in Sir Redvers Buller's Despatches for the Relief of Ladysmith (London Gazette 8.2.1901) and appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George; advanced Lieutenant-Colonel and Chief Paymaster, 7.8.1901; Colonel, 9.5.1904; retired, 1.2.1911; died, 14.9.1918.Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Badge of the Certificate of Honour for Cyprus, G.VI.R., silver-gilt neck Badge, 42mm, with integral loop and ring suspension, unnamed as issued, extremely fine and rare, with neck riband, in Royal Mint case of issue Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, minor green enamel damage to reverse wreath, otherwise extremely fine, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issue Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Coronation 1911, unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fineJubilee 1935, unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fineCoronation 1937, unnamed as issued, good very fineCoronation 1953, unnamed as issued, nearly extremely fineMiniature Awards: Jubilee 1897, silver; Coronation 1902, silver; Coronation 1911; Jubilee 1935; Coronation 1937; Coronation 1953, generally good very fine, last on lady's bow riband (10) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Civil Division, Companion's (C.B.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1898), about extremely fine, with integral silver-gilt riband buckle, in Garrard, London, case of issue Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A silver mounted desk strut clock and barometer, cased, Birmingham 1910, 16 cm wide Condition report Report by RB From a local deceased estate. Dent to bottom left hand corner, marks well struck, both the pocket watch and barometer are in plated cases, with quite a bit of wear to the pocket watch, the hands are no longer luminous green in colour, but brown, with some parts missing, the visible balance wheel turns, but stops soon afterwards, the leather case is worn and knocked, with some areas missing, all in a market fresh condition
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