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An Extremely Rare Edward Medal (Industry) Group of Six to Railwayman A.D. Thomas [G.C.], Later Inspector, British Transport Police, For Rescuing a Fallen Worker From Under the Wheels of An Advancing Train at King's Cross, 14.1.1931a) Edward Medal (Industry), G.V.R., 2nd type obverse, 2nd type reverse, silver (Arthur Devere Thomas.)b) 1914-15 Star (73629 Pte. A.D. Thomas 28th Bn. Canadian Inf.), contemporarily renamedc) British War and Victory Medals (73629 A.W.O.Cl.2. A.D. Thomas. 28-Can.Inf.)d) Defence Medale) Police Long Service & G.C., E.II.R. (Inspr. Arthur D. Thomas), generally very fine or betterwith the following original documentation:- Letter from the Home Office informing recipient of the award of the Edward Medal, dated 31.3.1931; Original Copy of Citation on Secretary of State, Home Department paper- Letter of Appreciation from the Metropolitan Railway to recipient, dated 27.4.1931- Letter of congratulation from The Carnegie Hero Fund Trust to the recipient, dated 6.6.1931- (2) Canadian Expeditionary Forces Pay Books; C.E.F. Discharge Certifcate- Correspondence to the recipient from The Victoria Cross and George Cross Association (lot) E.M. London Gazette 31.3.1931 Arthur Devere Thomas, Railway Flagman, King's Cross Station, Metropolitan Railway, 'On the 14th January, 1931, Ernest Percival, who was engaged in dismantling a wooden staging fixed across the track of the Metropolitan Railway Station at King's Cross, slipped and fell, from a height of about 20 feet, to the permanent way of the down Inner Circle line. He was rendered unconscious and lay face downwards across one running rail with his head close to the negative rail of the electrified system.Arthur Devere Thomas, who was acting as flagman for the protection of the workmen, saw Percival fall and at the same time heard a down train approaching the station round the curve. Realising that a signal could not be seen by the driver in time for him to stop the train, Thomas immediately jumped down from the platform to the up line and, running across two positive and two negative rails carrying 600 volts, snatched Percival up almost under the wheels of the approaching train, and held him, still unconscious, in a small recess in the wall whilst the train passed within a few inches of them. By reason of his employment, Thomas must have been fully aware of the risks he faced and he displayed conspicuous gallantry in successfully effecting the rescue of Percival.'Arthur Devere Thomas, G.C. (1895-1973), born London; emigrated with his family to Saskatchewan, Canada, 1908; worked on a farm prior to enlistment in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, 22.10.1914; allocated to the 28th Battalion, he arrived in the UK, May 1915; he served in the French theatre of war from, September 1915; seeing action at St. Eloi, Hooge and the Somme; contracted influenza in 1917 and was sent to England to recuperate in Hospital; he took an English wife, at Willesden, December 1917; discharged with the rank of Acting Company Sergeant-Major, in New Brunswick, Canada, 10.4.1919; he returned to the UK, and was employed by the Metropolitan Railway from 1931; a matter of days latter he carried out his gallant rescue; he subsequently joined the British Transport Police, and retired with the rank of Inspector in 1956; he died at Harrow, Middlesex and his funeral was carried out at Breakspear Crematorium, Ruislip.1 of 2 Edward Medals (Industry), G.V.R., 2nd type, silver awarded. Only 14 Edward Medals have been awarded to railwaymen of the United Kingdom; 3 in silver and 11 in bronze.On 21st October 1971 living recipients of the Edward Medal were deemed, by Royal Warrant, to be recipients of the George Cross, and were invited to exchange their awards; two silver (including Thomas) and seven bronze medallists elected not to do so.Provenance:Christie, November 1989Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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The Unique 'G.V.R. 1st type' Edward Medal (Industry) in Silver Awarded to Harry Parsons, For Gallantry in Attempting to Save Life at a Barrow Steel Works in 1912Edward Medal (Industry), G.V.R., 1st type obvesrse, 1st type reverse, silver (Harry Parsons), very fine, in case of issue E.M. London Gazette 17.12.1912 Harry Parsons, Steelworker, Barrow Factory, in joint citation with the following (all of whom received Bronze awards) Ernest Cannell, Thomas Evans, John Robinson, William Ackred and George Bagnall (the last two had their medals presented to their widows), 'On the 4th August, 1912, a gas flue, which is a thousand yards long and 6 feet in diameter, was in process of cleaning at the Barrow Hematite Steel Company's works, when a workman engaged in the operation entered the tube contrary to orders to recover a broken rake. He was immediately overcome by the gas, as were also two fellow workmen, William Ackred and George Bagnall, who went to his assistance. Harry Parsons twice entered the flue at great risk to his life, and, with the help of Ernest Cannell, Thomas Evans and John Robinson, succeeded in bringing out the three men, who had been overcome and who all unhappily lost their lives.'Harry Parsons, together with the three other men, was present at an investiture by King George V at Buckingham Palace in December 1912, when he and the others were presented with their awards. All four men were also presented with gold watches, suitably inscribed, at a ceremony in the Banquet Hall at Barrow Town Hall, 17.11.1912. The presentations were made by the Mayor, the watches having been given by the Barrow Hematite Steel Company in recognition of their bravery.Only 1 silver and 11 bronze medals with the George V 1st type obverse and 1st type reverse were awarded. This reverse was designed by Kathleen Bruce who married Captain R. F. Scott, C.V.O., R.N., the famous explorer, and who was later created Lady Scott in recognition of her husband’s services.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Edward Medal (Industry), G.V.R., 1st type obverse, 2nd type reverse, silver (Thomas Coppard), very fine, in case of issue E.M. London Gazette 10.5.1918 Thomas Coppard, Police Sergeant, National Filling Factory No. 13, in joint citation with 3 others for the Edward Medal, and listed alongside 8 men who received the K.P.M. for the same action, 'On account of their gallant conduct on the occasion of a fire which occured at a Munitions Factory on the 1st October, 1917.'Heroic Endeavour by D.V. Henderson, G.M., offers further insight on Coppard's actions, '1 October 1917. He saved a number of lives when fire and explosions occurred at the White Lund factory, near Morecombe, Lancashire.'The Lancaster Guardian states, 'on the evening of October 1, 1917, an explosion at the National Filling Factory on White Lund was so strong its force was felt as far away as Burnley. Ten people were killed during the night the majority of whom were firemen.Most of the factory workers were in the canteen on their supper break when the alarm was raised around 10.30pm which probably saved many other lives though in the rush to escape the site, some were injured. The biggest explosion occurred around 3am.The works fire brigade was unable to contain the fire which spread quickly and there were some staff who put their own lives on the line to save further casualties. Among them was Thomas Kew who shunted 49 ammunition trucks holding 250,000 live shells out of the danger zone to prevent further explosions.Shells which had been filled at the factory began to explode with the intense heat. In Morecambe, shells were seen flying overhead into the bay while in Lancaster shop windows were blown in and shrapnel travelled as far as Scotforth and Quernmore....The factory was so wrecked by the explosion that it was out of commission for the rest of the war.The cause of the disaster was never found though some suspected spy action or a Zeppelin air raid.The National Filling Factory was one of two new factories which had been opened in the area by the Ministry of Munition by the middle of 1916. The National Projectile Factory in Caton Road was mainly turning and filling shell cases delivered from Barrow.Such was the pride in these factories and the work they were doing for the war effort that both were visited by King George and Queen Mary in May, 1917 when they were presented with a silver plated shell as a memento.The real shells were transported from Caton Road to White Lund where they were filled with explosives. This factory had taken seven months to develop, covered 400 acres and included 150 buildings.More than 8,000 people worked in these factories at their peak and three quarters of them were women.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Fine Edward Medal (Industry) and Order of Industrial Heroism Group of Three to Wilfred Beasley, For His Gallant Attempts to Save Life, Despite Having to Battle Against Temperatures of Up to 3,000 Degrees Centigrade, During A Factory Explosion in Widnes, 16.11.1946a) Edward Medal (Industry), G.VI.R, 1st type, bronze (Wilfred Beasley, High Speed Alloys Ltd. Widnes, 16th Nov. 1946)b) Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society General Medal, silver (To Wilfred Beasley, For Gallant Service, 16/11/1946.), with integral top riband bucklec) Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism (To Wilfred Beasley 23rd January 1947), generally very fine, all in cases of issue (3) E.M. London Gazette 11.3.1947 Wilfred Beasley, Process Chargehand, High Speed Alloys Ltd, 'On the 16th November, 1946, an explosion, followed by fire, occurred in the ferro-mixing department of High Speed Alloys, Limited, Widnes. In this department there is a platform above the row of mixers; the charges are introduced into the mixers by tipping from steel barrows into hopper openings on the platform; the barrows are lifted from the floor position on the platform by an overhead crane, the base of the cabin of which passes about six feet above the hoppers. At the time of the accident Edward Nolan aged 17 was driving the crane and was in the act of hoisting a barrow of Wolframite when a sheet of flame shot out from the hopper, enveloping the cabin and setting fire to his clothing. He attempted to move the crane back to an access platform at the end of the shop but the crane stopped a few feet short. Intense thermit reaction went on inside the mixer; the temperature of such a reaction is estimated at between 2,000-3,000 degrees centrigrade. The room speedily filled with smoke and everything in the neighbourhood of the mixer was set on fire.Wilfred Beasley, aged 53, a process chargehand, realising that the charge mixer had exploded, and fearing for the safety of other workmen, rushed into the mixing room only to be driven back by fire and fumes. He re-entered the building through a side door and hearing cries for help groped his way to the approach ladder leading to the crane landing stage. At the fourth attempt he succeeded in reaching the landing stage some 15 feet from the ground and by holding on to a support by one hand succeeded in locating the crane cabin, which with a considerable effort he pulled to within two feet of its berth. He found Nolan in the cabin and with great difficulty managed to bring him halfway down the approach ladder, when frantic with his injuries Nolan struggled violently and fell, being caught by someone at the base of the ladder. Apart from the risk of falling which was intensified by dense smoke, there was also the risk of burns; the rescuer was exposed to danger for a period of about 10 minutes, and was temporarily overcome when he reached the ground.Nolan died later in hospital of his injuries. At the inquest the Coroner complimented Beasley on his gallant action.'Beasley was also presented with the Daily Herald Order of Industrial Heroism at Widnes, 23.1.1947. He received a certificate and medal from the Liverpool Shipwreck and Humane Society; and his Managing Director presented him with a gold watch, and his wife with a cheque.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Sutlej 1845-46, for Ferozeshuhur, one clasp, Sobraon (Lieut Col: C: D: Wilkinson 63rd Regt. N:I:), very fine, with contemporary silver top riband buckle General Christopher Dixon Wilkinson, C.B. (1794-1879), born Bedfordshire; commissioned Bengal Infantry, 1811; advanced Major 1833; Lieutenant-Colonel 1840, and commanded the 63rd Bengal Native Infantry at Ferozeshuhur, and the 6th Infantry Brigade at Sobraon, 10.2.1846 (C.B. London Gazette 27.6.1846; Mentioned in General Sir Hugh Gough's Despatch, 13.2.1846 and also in the Governor General, Sir Hugh Hardinge's Despatch, 14.2.1846); Colonel 1850; Major-General 1854; retired General 1870.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
King's Police Medal for Gallantry, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type, specimen, virtually mint stateMilitary Medal, G.V.R., 1st 'Field Marshal's bust' type , specimen, extremely fineCyprus Military Police Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., edge stamped 'Specimen', extremely fine; together with two museum-quality copy Distinguished Conduct Medals, V.R.; G.VI.R., silver, extremely fine, first with top silver riband buckle (5) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Miniature Awards: Three: Captain J. Yates, 11th HussarsCrimea 1854-56, four clasps, Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol (John Yates. Lieut. & Adjt. 11th. Hussars), engraved in serif capitals; Italy, Sardinia, Al Valore Militare, silver, reverse engraved 'Lt. & Adjt. J. Yates 11th. Huss.'; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die, unnamed, very fine, all with contemporary top Hunt & Roskell silver riband buckles with gold retaining pins (3) Lieutenant John Yates, born 1819; enlisted in the 17th Lancers, 1837; advanced Quartermaster-Sergeant, July 1852; Commissioned Cornet, 11th Hussars, September 1854, and served as Adjutant throughout the Crimean War; awarded the Sardinian War Medal, the citation stating: 'was present in the Crimea from the commencement until August 1855; was present at the Alma, Balaklava, and Inkermann, and behaved gallantly. Acted as Brigade-Major to Major-General the Earl of Cardigan, K.C.B., at Balaklava and for a fortnight previously'; promoted Lieutenant, December 1858; Captain, October 1859; died, August 1862.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Wenlock Olympic Society Merit Medal, 58mm, silver (Hallmarks for Birmingham 1860), obverse with central shield inscribed 'WEN' within wreath, surrounded by garter, reverse engraved 'To Lieut. Coll. Sir Herbt. Benjn. Edwardes, K.C.B. from the Members of the Wenlock Olympian Class, Augt. 22nd. 1860', with top riband bar, in case of issue, nearly extremely fine, together with a Commemorative Honourable East India Company Edwardes Medal , 46mm, silver-gilt, obverse featuring a youthful Queen Victoria facing left, reverse inscribed 'From the East India Company to Lieutt. & Brevt. Major H:B: Edwardes. C:B. for his Services in the Punjab A.D. MDCCCXLVIII.' within wreath surrounded by allegorical figures, extremely fine, contained in glazed lunettes with outer silver band with ring suspension, lunettes and band replaced, in Martin, Cheltenham, fitted case (2) Major-General Sir Herbert Benjamin Edwardes, K.C.B., the 'Hero of Multan' was universally recognized as one of the most remarkable men that the Indian Army had ever produced. One of Sir Henry Lawrence's 'bright young men' in the Punjab, he shot to fame prior to the Second Sikh War when aged only 27, when, following the murder of British officers at Multan and rebellion led by Diwan Mulraj, the Governor of Multan, he collected a force of tribesmen and attacked Mulraj and the rebels, defeating them at Kineyri and Sadusain, maintaining the war for months until General Whish arrived and took Multan. Edwardes was promoted Brevet-Major, created a Companion of the Order of the Bath, and received the a special Gold Medal from the Court of Directors of the Honourable East India Company. He returned to England to a hero's welcome, both in London and his home county of Shropshire, received the thanks of both Houses of Parliament, and was given an honorary degree by Oxford University.The Edwardes Medal was presented by the Honourable East India Company to Major Edwardes in gold, and was the last instance of the presentation of a special medal to an individual for war service. At meeting of the Court of Directors of the H.E.I.C., 13.9.1848, it was 'Resolved unanimously, that this Court do present to Major Edwardes a Gold Medal, in testimony of their high approbation of the important services rendered by him in raising and organising a large Force in a foreign territory under circumstances of the greatest difficulty; in wresting, within a very brief period, and extensive tract of country from the power of the rebels; in skilfully combining his forces with those of an ally; and in signally defeating the troops of the enemy in two pitched battles; thus evincing the possession, in the flower of his youth, of all those qualities which form and ennoble the character of the British Officer.' Edwardes was presented with his gold medal by the Chairman of the Court of Directors in February 1851; after his death in 1865 specimens of the medal were issued in silver-gilt and bronze as a memorial to him; the silver-gilt specimens are usually found contained in glazed lunettes.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A 1927 C.B., Great War 1917 'Mesopotamia' C.M.G., Boer War 1901 'Battle of Bakenlaagte' D.S.O. Group of Eight to Major-General J.M. Sloan, Royal Army Medical Corpsa) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with short section of neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issueb) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issuec) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, obverse centre depressed, with integral top riband bard) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Cape Colony, Defence of Ladysmith, Transvaal, Orange Free State, unofficial rivets linking State clasps (Capt. J.M. Sloan, M.B., D.S.O., R.A.M.C.)e) King's South Africa 1901-02, two clasps (Capt: J.M. Sloan. R.A.M.C.)f) 1914 Star, with Bar (Major J.M. Sloan. R.A.M.C.)g) British War and Victory Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Bt. Col. J.M. Sloan.), minor enamel damage to wreath of D.S.O., otherwise generally good very fine, toned, mounted as worn, together with the following related items:- The recipient's riband bars- A large silver Presentation Key, the handle surmounted by a crown and peacocks, and inscribed 'The Naval M. Mehta Dispensary & Out Patients Ward and The Naval M. Mehta Tuberculosis Ward Cantonment General Hospital Poona Built and Equipped at a Cost of Rs25,000 by Khan Bahadur M.N. Mehta M.B.E. and Opened by General J.N. Sloan C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., Southern Command on 14th September 1928, in fitted case of issue- Telegram to the recipient from General Sir Frederick Maude, congratulating him on the award of his C.M.G.- Portrait photograph of the recipient (lot) C.B. London Gazette 3.6.1927 Major-General John Macfarlane Sloan, C.M.G., D.S.O., M.B., late Royal Army Medical Corps, Deputy Director of Medical Services, Southern Command, India.C.M.G. London Gazette 25.8.1917 Lt.-Col. and Bt. Col. John Macfarlane Sloan, D.S.O., M.B., R.A.M.C.'For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field in Mesopotamia.'D.S.O. London Gazette 28.1.1902 Lieutenant John Macfarlane Sloan, Royal Army Medical Corps'For devotion to duty at Bakenlaagte.'Major-General John Macfarlane Sloan, C.B., C.M.G., D.S.O., (1872-1941), born Glasgow, and educated at Glasgow University; Commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Army Medical Corps, January 1899; served in South Africa during the Boer War, and took part in the Defence of Ladysmith, including the sorties of the 7th and 10th December 1899, and the action of the 6th January 1900; took part in operations in Natal, March to June 1900; in the Transvaal, July to 1900 to June 1901 and July 1901 to April 1902; and in the Orange River Colony, June to July 1901 and April to May 1902; Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 17.1.1902), and awarded the Distinguished Service Order for devotion to duty at the Battle of Bakenlaagte, 31.10.1901, where the Boer commandos attacked the rear guard of Colonel Benson's No.3 Flying Column inflicting heavy casualties; promoted Captain, 28.1.1902; Major, 28.10.1910; served during the Great War as Deputy Assistant Director of Medical Services, Lahore Division, on the Western Front from 24.8.1914 to 5.1.1916; and in Mesopotamia from 6.1.1916; Assistant Director of Medical Services, Lahore Division, Mesopotamia, May 1916 to January 1917; and Deputy Director of Medical Services, 3rd Indian Army Corps, Mesopotamia, January 1917 to February 1919; Six times Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 17.2.1915, 1.1.1916, 19.10.1916, 15.8.1917, 12.3.1918, and 5.6.1919); promoted Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel, 18.2.1915, and Brevet Colonel, 1.1.1916; appointed a Companion of the Order of St. Michael and St. George; and awarded the Russian Order of St. Anne, Second Class, with Swords (London Gazette 15.5.1917); promoted Colonel, 26.12.1923; Major-General, 4.10.1926; appointed a Companion of the Order of the Bath, 1927; retired 1929.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Great War 1918 'Egyptian Theatre' C.B., 1916 'Mediterranean Theatre' C.M.G. Group of Seven to Lieutenant-Colonel Sir H.L. Eason, Royal Army Medical Corps, Consulting Ophthalmic Surgeon to the Forces in the Mediterranean and Egypt, and Later President of the British Medical Council and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Londona) The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Military Division, Companion's (C.B.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with short section of neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issueb) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, with neck riband, in Garrard, London, case of issuec) 1914-15 Star (Lt. Col. H.L. Eason. R.A.M.C.)d) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. H.L. Eason.)e) Jubilee 1935f) Coronation 1937, good very fine or better, mounted as worn and housed in a Gaunt, London, case, together with the related miniature awards, the miniature C.B. lacking centre (7) C.B. London Gazette 1.1.1919 T./Lt.-Col. Herbert Lightfoot Eason, C.M.G., M.D., R.A.M.C.'For valuable services rendered in connection with Military Operations in Egypt.'C.M.G. London Gazette 1.1.1917 Temp. Lt.-Col. Herbert Lightfoot Eason, M.D., R.A.M.C.'For services rendered in connection with Military Operations in the Field.'Lieutenant-Colonel Sir Herbert Lightfoot Eason, C.B., C.M.G., (1874-1949), educated at University College, London, and Guy's Hospital; Commissioned Temporary Lieutenant-Colonel, Royal Army Medical Corps, 13.9.1915, and served with the Corps during the Great War as Consulting Ophthalmic Surgeon to the Forces in the Mediterranean and Egypt, 1915-19; after the War appointed Superintendent and Senior Ophthalmic Surgeon at Guy's Hospital; Dean of the Medical School and Warden of University College, London; Vice-Chancellor, University of London, 1935-37; Principal, University of London, 1937-41; and President of the General Medical Council; knighted for his services to medicine, June 1943.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Family Group:An Outstanding and Well Documented Second War 1942 'Convoy P.Q.17' Archangel D.S.O. and 1943 'Salerno Landings' Bar Group of Ten to Captain J.H. Jauncey, Royal Navy, A Veteran of E-Boat Actions During Both Wars, and Operational Landings in North Africa and Anzioa) Distinguished Service Order, G.VI.R., silver-gilt and enamel, reverse of suspension bar officially dated '1943', with Second Award Bar, reverse officially dated '1944', with integral top riband barb) 1914-15 Star (Lieut. J.H. Jauncey, R.N.)c) British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. J.H. Jauncey. R.N.)d) 1939-1945 Stare) Atlantic Starf) Africa Star, with North Africa 1942-43 Barg) Italy Starh) War Medali) France, Third Republic, Naval Life Saving Medal, First Class, silver-gilt, reverse officially engraved 'John Henry Jauncey Lieutenant de Vaissau 1916', with embroided anchor and rosette on riband, generally nearly extremely fine, mounted court style as worn, with the following documents &c.:- Commission Appointing Mr. John Henry Jauncey a Sub-Lieutenant in His Majesty's Fleet, dated 10.9.1909- Bestowal Document for the D.S.O., named to Commander (Acting Captain) John Henry Jauncey, Royal Navy (Retired), and dated 26.1.1943- Invitation to Buckingham Palace Investiture for the D.S.O., dated 23.3.1943- Honours and Awards Committee letter to the recipient congratulating him on the award of Second Award Bar to his D.S.O., dated 24.5.1944- United States Naval Forces letter of appreciation regarding the Salerno landings, dated 3.12.1943- Admiralty Notification and Permission to Wear letter for the French Life Saving medal, dated 19.1.1917, together with Admiralty letter of appreciation- Handwritten letter of thanks (in French) from Ensign Joseph Duhamel, whose life the recipient saved, dated 6.12.1916- The Recipient's Statement of Service and Order for Release from Naval Service- Various Certificates of Naval Service- Various letters, including regarding the closure of the Greenock Escort Base and the recipient's retirement- London Gazettes, dated 23.5.1944, and 13.10.1950, regarding the North Russian Convoys and the Salerno Operational Honours List- Various newspaper cuttings- Photographic image of the recipient together with his son outside Buckingham Palace having received his D.S.O.Four: Sub-Lieutenant C.E. Jauncey, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, Later Baron Jauncey of Tullichettle, a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary1939-1945 Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal; Coronation 1953, nearly extremely fine, mounted as worn, together with the recipient's related miniature awards; riband bar; Naval cloth insignia; a Defence Medal; and a Q.B.C.S.R.C.A. top silver riband bar with additional 'Meriden 1958' bar (lot) D.S.O. London Gazette 26.1.1943 Commander (Acting Captain) John Henry Jauncey, Royal Navy (Retired)'For bravery and resolution in H.M. Ships, while taking a Convoy to North Russia in the face of relentless attacks by enemy aircraft and submarines.'The Recommendation, dated 6.1.1943, states: 'Commander (Acting Captain) John Henry Jauncey handled his ship with skill, judgement, and determination, the Palomares bringing effective Anti-Aircraft fire to bear on enemy aircraft during the three days of heavy air attack before the convoy scattered. His subsequent initiative and resource in organising into a convoy those scattered ships which had reached Matochkin Strait and bringing so many of them safely to Iokanki despite heavy air attacks was a most valuable achievement deserving of recognition.'D.S.O. Second Award Bar London Gazette 23.5.1944 Acting Captain John Henry Jauncey, D.S.O., Royal Navy (Retired)'For outstanding courage, resolution, leadership, skill or devotion to duty in operations which led to successful landings on the Italian mainland and at Salerno.'The Recommendation, dated 24.12.1943, states: 'For skill, gallantry, and devotion to duty as Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Palomares during operations in the Mediterranean. The Palomares took part in the initial Torch operation. She was bombed and damaged on 9th November, 1942 off Algiers and suffered many casualties. Her steering gear was put out of action and fire started. Despite this gun crews continued firing and the ship was finally brought into Algiers harbour. After repairs in the U.K. Palomares returned to the Mediterranean where she has been continuously employed as an Anti-Aircraft ship for through Mediterranean convoys. Palomares took part in Avalanche, operating as Fire Defence and Anti-Aircraft ship for the Southern Attack Force. She claims four aircraft shot down during this operation.'Captain John Henry Jauncey, D.S.O., (1889-1958), was born in Eastbourne, Sussex, the son of Commander H.H. Jauncey, R.N. and Blanche Pringle, and was educated at H.M.S. Britannia. Appointed Midshipman, 15.9.1905, he served before the Great War in H.M.S. Triumph and later in H.M.S. Swiftsure. Commissioned Sub-Lieutenant, 30.12.1908, he was promoted Lieutenant, 22.6.1911, serving in H.M.S. Blenheim. During the Great War he served in the Dover Patrol, escorting the convoys of ships backwards and forwards to France supplying the British Armies on the Western Front, and received his first command, H.M.S. Flying Fish, 24.10.1915, transferring to the torpedo boat P.12, 10.2.1916. In December 1916, whilst in command of the P.12 and on escort duty he helped save the life of a number of the crew of the French Destroyer Yatagan after she had collided with H.M.S. Teviot in thick fog during the night of 3-4.12.1916 off the coast of Dieppe, for which he was awarded the Naval Life Saving Medal by the French Government in appreciation of services rendered.Promoted Lieutenant-Commander, 2.6.1919, Jauncey continued to serve in Destroyers, before being appointed Officer Instructor, East Scottish Division, R.N.V.R., 15.8.1927, he retired with the rank of Commander, 15.4.1932. On the outbreak of the Second World War he was called back to the Navy, and in the summer of 1940 was appointed to the command of H.M.S. Versatile (Destroyer). 'Her role was to escort the coal convoys supplying English power stations from Methil in the Firth of Forth to Sheerness in the Thames Estuary. This involved passing through the notorious 'E' boat Alley off the East Anglian coast where these German high speed motor torpedo boats based in Holland and Belgium as well as aircraft attacked these convoys. The Versatile saw a fair amount of action and the newspapers recorded that on one occasion she shot down a Messerschmitt fighter/bomber hitting it full in the nose. This class of destroyer required to have her boilers cleaned regularly to maintain her performance and during boiler cleans short leave was usually granted to the ship's company. This created a problem because there were a number of Glaswegians on board who reckoned that a spell in jail for desertion was a more comfortable form of existence than life on the mess-deck of a 1918 destroyer in the North Sea. The normal drill was that deserters were brought back to the ship, then court-martialled and duly sent to Barlinnie. The ship was very short-handed and the loss of every man threw an extra burden on the remainder of the crew. Jauncey therefore decided to solve the problem in his own way. When a deserter was brought back to the ship instead of passing him on for court-martial he had him secured to a stanchion in the mess-deck by a long chain enduring the taunts and insults of his messmates. As soon as the ship left harbour he was released. This unorthodox treatment which could have got him into severe trouble with the authorities was most effective and deserters ceased to present a problem.' (Account written by the recipient's son refers).Convoy P.Q.17Appointed to the command of H.M.S. Palomares (Anti-Aircraft ship), with the acting rank of Captain, 30.4.1941, Jauncey spent the next year based in the Irish Sea, escorting convoys between Belfast and Milford Haven, and providing anti-aircraft fire cover. In early June 1942 the Palomares sailed for Seydisfiord in Iceland and on the 27th June she was sailed from Hvalfiord, attached to a convoy of 34 merchant ships destined for Archangel. The Russian convoy routes, in contrast to the complete freedom of movement of the Atlantic routes, were restricted to the east and south by an enemy-occupied coastline and to the west and north by ice. The convoys themselves were subject to attack by surface forces over a large part of their 2,000-mile passage, to air attack for 1,400 miles, and to U-boat attack throughout their entire run. The severe Arctic weather added to their navigational difficulties during winter months, and they ran a greater risk of attack between March and September owing to the continuous daylight. The convoy escort consisted of 6 destroyers, 4 corvettes, 3 minesweepers, 4 trawlers, 2 anti-aircraft ships and 2 submarines. The convoy was first spotted by enemy aircraft and U-boats on the 1st July, and therefore was shadowed and attacked continuously. On the 4th July the Admiralty inexplicably ordered the convoy to scatter, the consequences of which were disastrous, leading ultimately to 23 of the 34 merchant ships which had left Iceland being sunk, with the loss in material amounting to 3350 vehicles, 430 tanks, and 210 aircraft. The Palomares reached the Matochkin Strait in Nova Zemlaya, some 500 miles NE of Archangel where she was joined by a number of other ships which had survived. After some days a small convoy with Jauncey as the senior officer of the escort sailed for Archangel. They came under heavy air attack and two more out of the five merchant ships in the convoy were sunk. By the time the Palomares reached Archangel she had virtually expended all her ammunition, as had all the other escorts, and four destroyers had to be sent out from the United Kingdom with ammunition for the escorts to make the return journey. Churchill called the episode 'one of the most melancholy naval episodes in the whole of the War.' The Palomares spent two months in Archangel and finally returned to Belfast in September 1942. For his 'bravery and resolution in the face of relentless attack by enemy aircraft and submarines', Jauncey was awarded the Distinguished Service Order.Operation 'Avalanche'In late October the Palomares sailed to the Mediterranean to take part in Operation 'Torch', the joint British/American landing in French North Africa, 7.11.1942. While stationed off the Tunisian coast she was hit astern by a bomb which caused a number of casualties, a fire which raged for several hours, and damage to her steering gear. She limped into Algiers where temporary repairs were effected which enabled her to return to Tilbury in early 1943 for permanent repairs. She returned to the Mediterranean in time for Operation 'Avalanche', the Allied landings at Salerno, south of Naples, 9.9.1943, where she provided anti-aircraft fire, and was heavily engaged with German aircraft during the landings. For his 'outstanding courage, resolution, leadership skill and devotion to duty' Jauncey was awarded a Second Award Bar to his Distinguished Service Order. He also received the thanks of the Commander of the United States Naval Forces, Admiral H.K. Hewitt, who wrote: 'Your outstanding performance of duty as Commanding Officer of H.M.S. Palomares during the amphibious invasion of Italy is worthy of the highest praise. Your command, which was assigned as a unit in the Attack Force to provide anti-aircraft protection for the flagship of the Task Force Commander and other ships of the Control Group, performed its task in a highly satisfactory and effective manner. You handled your ship expertly and directed heavy, accurate fire on all attacking enemy planes throughout the critical period of the assault operations. You contributed materially to the defense against continuing enemy air attack on shipping which was vital to the support of the invasion forces. I wish to express my appreciation of your dependable services and great assistance in bringing these operations to a successful conclusion.'The Palomares remained in the Mediterranean and took part in Operation 'Shingle', the landings at Anzio, 22.1.1944, where she was mined and once again severely damaged.In July 1944 Jauncey was appointed Captain at Greenock, a shore-based appointment which gave him command of the Clyde Escort Force which consisted of destroyers and other escort vessels escorting convoys from and to the Atlantic, and appointment he held for the rest of the War. On the conclusion of hostilities he served for a further 14 months, first as Naval Officer in Charge, Falmouth, and then as Captain of the battle cruiser H.M.S. Renown which was used as an accommodation ship at Plymouth, finally retiring with the rank of Captain, 8.10.1946.Sub-Lieutenant Charles Eliot, Baron Jauncey of Tullichettle, (1925-2007), was born in Edinburgh, the son of Captain J.H. Jauncey and Muriel Dundas, and was educated at Radley and Christ Church, Oxford. Commissioned Sub-Lieutenant, Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve, 8.5.1945, he served during the Second World War in H.M.S. ML.879. Called to the Scottish Bar in 1949, he was employed as standing junior counsel to the Scottish Ministry of Works in Coronation Year 1953. Appointed a Queen's Counsel in 1963, he became a Senator of the College of Justice in Scotland in 1979, and a Lord of Appeal in Ordinary (Law Lord) in 1988. Lord Jauncey also served as a Member of the Queen's Bodyguard for Scotland from 1951, and as Kintyre Pursuivant of Arms for 16 years from 1955.For the medals awarded to Commander H.H. Jauncey, see Lot 170Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Great War 1919 'Western Front' D.S.O., 1917 M.C. Group of Five to Major J.N. Barstow, Royal Field Artillery, Who Served During the Great War with the Manchester Regiment, and Commanded the 11th Battalion, Machine Gun Corpsa) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband barb) Military Cross, G.V.R., reverse privately engraved 'Capt. J.N. Barstow. R.F.A.'c) 1914-15 Star (Lieut: J.N. Barstow. R.F.A.)d) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Capt. J.N. Barstow.), good very fine or better, mounted court style as worn, and housed in a Goldsmiths & Silversmiths Company, London, case (5) D.S.O. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Capt. John Nelson Barstow, M.C., R.F.A., T.F., attd. H.Q., 52nd Infy. Bde.'For distinguished service in connection with Military Operations in France and Flanders.'M.C. London Gazette 1.1.1918 Lt. (A./Capt.) John Nelson Barstow, R.F.A.'For distinguished service in the Field.'Major John Nelson Barstow, D.S.O., M.C., educated at Aldenham School and Magdalene College, Cambridge; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 4th West Lancashire (Howitzer) Brigade, Royal Field Artillery (Territorial Force), 21.3.1914; promoted Lieutenant, 14.11.1914; served during the Great War with the Royal Field Artillery on the Western Front from 29.9.1915; appointed General Staff Officer, 3rd Grade, and promoted Captain, 14.8.1916; subsequently served with the Manchester Regiment (temporary Lieutenant-Colonel) and commanded the 11th Battalion, Machine Gun Corps; appointed Brigade Major, 52nd Infantry Brigade, 5.4.1918; three times Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 4.1.1917, 20.12.1918, and 5.7.1919), and awarded the D.S.O. and M.C; promoted Major, 12.5.1924.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Fine Great War D.S.O. Group of Seven to Lieutenant-Colonel A.E. Cronshaw, Manchester Regiment, Who Fought With Distinction in the 5th Battalion at Gallipoli: By the End of December 1915, Not One of the Battalion's 34 Officers Remained, the Majority Having Been Killed or Woundeda) Distinguished Service Order, G.V.R., silver-gilt and enamel, with integral top riband bar, in Garrard, London, case of issueb) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, four clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902, unofficial retaining rod at top (Lieut. A.E. Cronshaw. Vol. Co.Manch. Rgt.)c) 1914-15 Star (Major A.E. Cronshaw. Manch. R.)d) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Lt. Col. A.E. Cronshaw.)e) Territorial Decoration, G.V.R., silver (Hallmarks for London 1913) and silver-gilt, reverse engraved 'Lt. Col. A.E. Cronshaw 5th. Bn. Manchester Regt. 7th. June 1917', lacking integral top riband barf) Serbia, Kingdom, Order of the White Eagle, Military Division, Officer's breast Badge, 65mm including crown suspension x 35mm, silver-gilt and enamel, one sword bent on last, generally very fine or better (7) D.S.O. London Gazette 1.1.1918 Maj. (A./Lt -Col ) Arthur Edwin Cronshaw, Manch. R.'For distinguished service in the Field.'T.D. London Gazette 7.6.1917 Lt.-Col. Arthur Edwin Cronshaw, Manchester RegimentSebia, Order of the White Eagle, 4th Class London Gazette 15.2.1917 Captain (temporary Major) Arthur Edwin Cronshaw, Manchester Regiment'For distinguished services rendered during the course of the campaign.'Lieutenant-Colonel Arthur Edwin Cronshaw, D.S.O., T.D., (1874-1924) was educated at Manchester Grammar School. Commissioned Second Lieutenant, 1st Volunteer Battalion, Manchester Regiment, November 1896, he was promoted Lieutenant, July 1897, and served with the 2nd Battalion Manchester Regiment in South Africa, from March 1901 to May 1902, and was present at the operations in Cape Colony in April 1901, and in the Orange River Colony from May 1901 to May 1902; on his return to the U.K. he was promoted Captain, 7.1.1903.Mobilised with the 5th Battalion on the outbreak of the Great War, 4.8.1914, he was promoted temporary Major, 31.8.1914. Landing at Cape Helles, Gallipoli on 6.5.1915, he went on to attract the approbation of his Commanding Officer, Colonel Henry Darlington, as evidenced by the following extracts taken from the latter's Letters From Helles (London, 1936): '... Old Cronshaw got a bump on the head during our Straffe last night, but no damage done. I think it was a bit of a stone from the parapet as a machine-gun knocked our sandbags to pieces just where he and I were standing. He is a perfect marvel and doing most excellent work. I only hope the old Turk won't bag him. On 7 August he climbed out of our trench in the attempted attack on H.11.B. and was promptly blown in again by a shell. It did not seem to worry him at all and all he suffered from was a bit of stiffness. We pull his leg about it, as you can imagine' .'... Cronshaw, Lee and I got a rifle and rifle grenades and two of our men, and between us, none of us knowing in the least how to use the beastly things, loosed off some grenades. By sheer fluking, we got our second and third bombs right bang in the Turk trench, apparently clean in the lair of the sniper. We trust we blew him up, but at any rate the sniping there is not so confident as it was'.'... Ernest Fletcher is not well and is resting in his valise; Cronshaw is laid up and I am afraid he will have to go to hospital. There are only three now unlisted of the old originals (Officers), Self, Fletcher and Cronshaw, and I am afraid that there will be only two by this evening' [Darlington, too, was evacuated sick a few weeks later].Having miraculously survived the horrors of Gallipoli, Cronshaw was appointed to the command of the 1/7th Battalion, Manchesters, and joined his men in the Egyptian Theatre of War in June 1916. Taking up forward positions near Gilban on the eastern side of the Canal, he led the Battalion at the Battle of Romani on 4.8.1916, an action that resulted in the withdrawal of a German-led Turkish Army numbering some 18,000 men. Soon afterwards he was informed of the pending award of his Fourth Class Order of the Serbian Eagle, 'a long delayed recognition of his magnificent work in Gallipoli'. In early 1917, Cronshaw and the 1/7th set sail for France, having accompanied the pursuit of the Turks as far as El Arish on the Palestine border. Arriving at Marseilles on 10.3.1917, the Battalion was moved up to the Epehy Sector and, in June, to the Havrincourt Sector. But it was not until late September that Cronshaw and the 1/7th were really back in the thick of it, on this occasion at the Third Battle of Ypres, the action that almost certainly resulted in the award of his D.S.O. Suffering from the effects of gas, the stress of command and the tribulations of the unsuccessful programme to 'exchange' Battalion C.Os within frontline Regiments - in Cronshaw's case the 1/8th Worcestershire Regiment - he was evacuated home in January 1918. Not, perhaps, surprisingly, given the strain of constant active employ (and command) over a period safely in excess of two years, the 'Medics' quickly ruled that Colonel Cronshaw was 'only fit for home service', so ending a remarkable operational career.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Great War 'Balkans' O.B.E. Group of Four to Captain W.A. Young, Royal Engineersa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1919)b) 1914-15 Star (Lieut. W.A. Young. R.E.)c) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Capt. W.A. Young.), good very fine, together with the recipient's riband bar, in leather case, the lid embossed 'W.A. Young. Capt. R.E. (Sigs.) (4) O.B.E. London Gazette 3.6.1919 Young, T./Capt. William Alexander, R.E.'For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in the Balkans.'Captain William Alexander Young, O.B.E., born December 1893; educated at Marlborough College and Cambridge University; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Royal Engineers, 17.10.1914; promoted Lieutenant, 11.7.1915; served with the 22nd Divisional Signals Company, Royal Engineers during the Great War on the Western Front from 5.9.1915; subsequently served with the British Salonika Force, and twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 21.7.1917 and 5.6.1919); promoted Captain, 18.5.1918; relinquished his Commission, 5.3.1919.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Great War 'Western Front' O.B.E. Group of Four to Captain C.R.J. Day, Royal Army Service Corpsa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1918)b) 1914-15 Star (2.Lieut. C.R.J. Day. A.S.C.)c) British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (Capt. C.R.J. Day.), good very fine (4) O.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1919 T./Capt. Christian Richard John Day, R.A.S.C.'For valuable services rendered in connection with military operations in France and Flanders'Captain Christian Richard John Day, O.B.E., born Upper Holloway, London, May 1892; enlisted as Private in the 15th (Civil Service Rifles) Battalion, London Regiment, 1.9.1914; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Army Service Corps, 28.11.1914; served with the 26th Divisional Train, A.S.C. during the Great War on the Western Front from 16.1.1915; promoted Lieutenant, 1.8.1915; Captain, 20.4.1916; twice Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazettes 1.1.1916 and 30.12.1918); relinquished his Commission, 12.4.1919.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Knight Bachelor´s breast Badge, 77mm x 56mm, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1926) and enamel, reverse engraved 'Sir Christopher Musgrave 13th. July, 1926.', nearly extremely fine, in case of issue Sir Christopher George Musgrave, (1855-1929), was the Chairman of the Metropolitan Water Board, 1922-28, and President of the British Waterworks Association. He was also a Member of the Advisory Committee on Water; a Member of the National Joint Industrial Council for the Waterworks Undertakings Industry; and a Member of the Lee Valley Drainage Commission. Elected a Member of Essex County Council in 1892, and appointed an Alderman in 1901, he served as Vice-Chairman of the County Council, 1919-29, and was knighted for his services in July 1926.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) breast Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, reverse central medallion slightly depressed, otherwise nearly extremely fine, with full ring suspension and integral riband buckle 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) The Most Distinguished Order of St. Michael and St. George, Companion's (C.M.G.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, 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.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Civil Division, Commander's (C.B.E.) neck Badge, silver-gilt and enamel, extremely fine, with neck riband, in Toye, Kenning, and Spencer, London, case of issue Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Royal Victorian Order, Member Fourth Class (M.V.O.) breast Badge, silver and enamel, unnumbered as awarded to Foreign nationals, nearly extremely fine In 1983 the Member Fourth Class of the Royal Victorian Order was renamed Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order (L.V.O.); the insignia remained unchanged.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 1st type, Civil Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-gilt (Hallmarks for London 1918), nearly extremely fineThe Most Venerable Order of St. John, Serving Sister's Badge, circular type, silver and enamel, good very fine, on lady's bow ribandImperial Service Medal, G.V.R., circular type, 1st 'coinage head' type (John Bowen.), extremely fine (3) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Second War O.B.E. Group of Four to Colonel G. Gilbert, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, Late Royal Army Ordnance Corpsa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Officer's (O.B.E.) breast Badge, silver-giltb) 1939-1945 Starc) Defence and War Medals, nearly extremely fine, together with the recipient's cap badge and an R.E.M.E. button; and a silver cigarette lighter, with 'R.E.M.E.' emblem, and engraved 'Presented to Lt. Col. G. Gilbert. on the Formation of R.E.M.E. 1.10.42. by his Technical Staff 14 T.T.C., R.E.M.E.' (4) O.B.E. London Gazette 1.1.1945 Lieutenant-Colonel (temporary Colonel) George Gilbert, A.M.I.Mech.E. (111014), Royal Electrical and Mechanical EngineersColonel George Gilbert, O.B.E., Commissioned Lieutenant, Royal Army Ordnance Corps, 18.12.1939; advanced Major and transferred to the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, 1.10.1942; retired with the honorary rank of Colonel, 15.3.1945.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Good Second War 'Italian Theatre' M.B.E. Group of Eight to Warrant Officer Class 1, Later Captain, C.H. Kite, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineersa) The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire, 2nd type, Military Division, Member's (M.B.E.) breast Badge, silverb) 1939-1945 Starc) Africa Stard) Italy Stare) Defence Medalf) War Medal, M.I.D. Oak Leafg) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., two clasps, Palestine 1945-48, Malaya (7596983 W.O.Cl.1. C.H. Kite. R.E.M.E.), 2nd clasp loose on riband, as issuedh) Efficiency Medal, G.VI.R., with 'Territorial' scroll suspension (756983 W.O.Cl.1. C.H. Kite. R.E.M.E.), last officially renamed, generally very fine (8) M.B.E. London Gazette 13.12.1945 No. 7596983 Warrant Officer Class I Charles Herbert Kite, Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy'The Recommendation states: 'This Warrant Officer has worked in the Progress Office for the last 12 months. His untiring energy and drive and unsparingness of self, in no small measure enabled the workshops as a whole to meet their heavy commitments - particularly in those months immediately preceding the final battle. During these months he worked exceedingly long hours and imbued all under his command with a spirit of willingness and service.'M.I.D. London Gazette 29.11.1945 7596983 W.O.1. C.H. Kite, R.E.M.E.'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in Italy.'Captain Charles Herbert Kite, M.B.E., commissioned Lieutenant, R.E.M.E., 20.10.1954; Temporary Captain 28.6.1956; retired 1962.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Private S.O. Castle, 1st Battalion London Regiment1914-15 Star (4325 Pte. S.O. Castle, 1-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (4325 Pte. S.O. Castle. 1-Lond. R.), very fineFour: Private T. Maycock, 1st Battalion London Regiment, Later Royal FusiliersBritish War and Victory Medals (6056 Pte. T. Maycock. 1-Lond. R.); General Service 1918-62, G.V.R., one clasp, Iraq (G-135987. Pte. T. Maycock. R.Fus.); Delhi Durbar 1911, silver, unnamed as issued, good very fine, together with the recipient's cap badgeBritish War Medal (2) (7109 Cpl. F.B. Jennings. 1-Lond. R.; 8015 Pte. R.S. Davie. 1-Lond. R.), good very fine (9) 8015 Private Richard Samuel Davie, born Lambeth; enlisted in the Royal West Kent Regiment; transferred to the London Regiment, and served with the 1st Battalion (Royal Fusiliers) during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front, 7.10.1916, when the Battalion was involved in the attack on the Spectrum Trench, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Private C.H. Dicker, 16th Battalion London Regiment1914 Star (1897 Pte. C.H. Dicker. 1/16 Lond: R.); British War and Victory Medals (1897 Pte. C.H. Dicker. 16-Lond. R.), very fineThree: Second Lieutenant F. Keating, 16th Battalion London Regiment, Later Labour Corps1914-15 Star (2389 Pte. F. Keating. 16-Lond. R.); British War and Victory Medals (2.Lieut. F. Keating), nearly extremely finePair: Private J.L. Brown, 16th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (554725 Pte. J.L. Brown. 16-Lond. R.), extremely finePair: Private E.W.K. Castle, 16th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (555344 Pte. E.W.K. Castle. 16-Lond. R.), nearly extremely finePair: Private G.H. Piner, 16th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (557089 Pte. G.H. Piner. 16-Lond. R.), good very fine, together with three silver singing medals named to the recipient, one for the Stratford and East London Musical Festival 1936, and two for the London Musical Festivals, 1938 and 1939Pair: Private H.N. Thorley, 16th Battalion London RegimentBritish War and Victory Medals (556968 Pte. H.N. Thorley. 16-Lond. R.), nearly extremely fine1914-15 Star (3334. Pte. W.C. Davis, 16-Lond. R.), nearly extremely fine (15) 1897 Private C.H. Dicker, enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 16th Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles) during the Great War on the Western Front from 3.11.1914.Second Lieutenant F. Keating, Commissioned Second Lieutenant, Labour Corps, 26.1.1918.554725 Private James Leslie Brown, born Clapham, London; enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 16th Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles) during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front at Cambrai whilst serving with 'B' Company, 30.11.1917, 'a glorious day in the History of the Regiment', and is commemorated on the Cambrai Memorial, France.555344 Private Ewart William King Castle, born New Cross, London; enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 16th Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles) during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front, 28.8.1918, and is commemorated on the Vis-en-Artois Memorial, France.556968 Private Harold Noel Thorley, born Rotherham, Yorkshire; enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 16th Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles) during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front, 22.4.1918, and is buried in Dainville British Cemetery, France.3334 Private William Charles Davis, born West Ham, London; enlisted in the London Regiment, and served with the 16th Battalion (Queen's Westminster Rifles) during the Great War; killed in action on the Western Front, 10.9.1916, on which date the Battalion was involved in attacks on the Loop Trench and the sunken Combles Road near Maricourt, and suffered 307 casualties, and is commemorated on the Thiepval Memorial, France.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
The Royal Order of Victoria and Albert, First Class, a fine quality copy Badge, 76mm x 44mm, silver, with a central onyx cameo bearing the conjoined profiles of a youthful Queen Victoria and the Prince Consort surrounded with 21 paste 'diamonds', the surmounting crown set with seven stones and topped with 9 paste 'diamonds', reverse stamped '566', nearly extremely fine, a rare copy Provenance: Glendining, 1958.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Royal Humane Society, small silver medal, unsuccessful (Petty Officer Victor G.A. Parsons. R.N. 6th. Feb. 1931.), with integral top silver riband buckle, nearly extremely fine, with the recipient's Parchment Bestowal Document Petty Officer Victor G.A. Parsons, was awarded the Royal Humane Society Silver Medal for having on the 6th February 1931 gallantly attempted to rescue Mrs. A. Palmer Cohen, who was unfortunately drowned in the sea at Tigne, Malta.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
International Health Exhibition Medal 1884, by L.C. Wyon, London, and J. Pinches, London, 45mm, gold (58.71g), obverse featuring Queen Victoria facing left, reverse featuring two figures representing Health and Education standing before a globe, 'The International Health Exhibition' above, 'London 1884' below, extremely fine (BHM.3175; Eimer 1704) The medal, commemorating the International Health Exhibition that ran from 7th May until the 30th October, was struck at the Royal Mint. The obverse was that originally designed for the Ashantee Medal 1873-74. Approximately 254 gold, 538 silver, and 820 bronze medals were produced.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) Miniature Award: China 1842, nearly extremely fine, with top silver riband buckle; together with a miniature German China War Commemorative Medal 1901 (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.
Three: Gunner A.W. Barrett, Royal ArtilleryCrimea 1854-56, one clasp, Sebastopol (A.W. Barrett. Gunner & Driver Royal Artillery.), contemporarily engraved in large serif capitals, suspension claw tightened; China 1857-60, two clasps, Taku Forts 1860, Pekin 1860 (Gunr. A.W. Barrett, No.6 B. 12th. Bde. R. Art.), Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die, unnamed as issued, plugged, with contemporary silver ball and ring suspension, heavy contact marks, otherwise very fine (3) Gunner Arthur William Barrett, served with the 1st (Seige) Battery Royal Artillery in the Crimea from 1855, and present at the bombardment, seige, and fall of Sebastopol; served with the 6th Battery, 12th Brigade in China in the action of the 21st August 1860 and the advance on Pekin.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Pair: Captain R.L. Cleveland, Royal NavyCrimea 1854-56, one clasp, Sebastopol (Master Robt. L. Cleveland. H.M.S. Terrible), contemporarily engraved in large serif capitals, with silver top riband buckle; Turkish Crimea, Sardinian die, of contemporary British manufacture (R.L. Cleveland. H.M.S. Terrible), contemporarily engraved in serif capitals, with silver floreate suspension, good very fine or better (2) Captain Robert L. Cleveland, joined the Royal Navy as 2nd Master, serving in H.M.S. Hercules, January 1848; appointed to H.M.S. Terrible, June 1853; promoted Master, November 1854; Lieutenant, September 1864; appointed Staff Commander, H.M.S. Achilles, August 1867; retired, with the rank of Captain, February 1878, after 29 years and 170 days' service.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
A Well Documented Campaign Group of Six to Chief Petty Officer G.W. Charles, Royal Navy, Wounded During the Relief of Pekin, 29.6.1900China 1900, one clasp, Relief of Pekin (G.W. Charles, P.O. 1 Cl., H.M.S. Endymion.); 1914-15 Star (129795. G.W. Charles. C.P.O. R.N.); British War and Victory Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaves (129795 G.W. Charles. C.P.O. R.N.); Naval Long Service & G.C., V.R. (G.W. Charles, P.O. 1.Cl., H.M.S. Endymion.); Italy, Kingdom, Royal Household Memorial Medal, V.E.III.R., silver, light contact marks to Victorian medals, otherwise generally nearly extremely fine, together with the following related items:- Named card box of issue for the 1914-15 Star- The recipient's Parchment Certificate of Service, and subsequent Conduct Sheet- Mentioned in Despatches Certificate, named to C.P.O. George Walter Charles, and dated 27.6.1917- Copy of the London Gazette listing the recipient's M.I.D., with accompanying Admiralty letter, dated 18.6.1918- Six letters of recommendation concerning the recipient, three in original envelopes- Portrait photograph of the recipient (6) 129795 Chief Petty Officer George Walter Charles, born West Lulworth, Dorset, July 1869; enlisted in the Royal Navy as Boy 2nd Class, January 1885; advanced Ordinary Seaman, July 1887; promoted Able Seaman, October 1887; Leading Seaman, November 1894; Petty Officer 1st Class, August 1897; posted to H.M.S. Endymion, June 1899; served during the Third China War, landed with the Naval Brigade in North China, 10.6.1900, and was wounded in action by a bullet wound to the left calf, 29.6.1900; awarded Naval L.S. & G.C., 27.10.1902; promoted Chief Petty Officer, October 1905; served during the Great War, in H.M.S. Victorious, 11-30.9.1914; H.M.S. Columbine, 1.10.1914- 30.4.1916; and H.M.S. Gunner, 1.5.1916- 6.12.1918; awarded hurt certificate, owing to a fracture of the rib, 31.1.1915; and Mentioned in Despatches (London Gazette 27.6.1917); discharged, 5.7.1919.For the medals to his father, Commissioned Boatman J. Charles, see Lot 162Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Five: Sick Berth Steward H. Duester, Royal Navy1914-15 Star (351279. H. Duester, S.B.S., R.N.); British War and Victory Medals (351279 H. Duester. S.B.S. R.N.); Naval Long Service & G.C., G.V.R., 1st 'Admiral's bust' type (351279. Herbert Duester, S.B.S. H.M.S. Vivid.), minor official correction; Italy, Kingdom, Messina Earthquake Medal 1908, silver, unnamed as issued, light contact marks, nearly very fine (5) 351279 Sick Berth Steward Herbert Duester, served in H.M.S. Sutlej during the Messina Earthquake disaster, 1908.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Four: Able Seaman T. Lynch, Royal Naval Reserve1914-15 Star (B.2390. T. Lynch. A.B., R.N.R.); British War and Victory Medals (2390B T. Lynch. Smn. R.N.R.); Russia, Imperial, Medal of St. George for Bravery, Fourth Class, silver, reverse officially numbered '1272774', nearly very fine (4) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Three: Private W. Drew, Northumberland Fusiliers1914-15 Star (5-1710 Pte. W. Drew. North'd Fus:); British War and Victory Medals (5-1710 Pte. W. Drew. North'd. Fus.), very fineThree: Corporal H. Briggs, West Yorkshire Regiment1914-15 Star (2533 Cpl. H. Briggs. W. York: R.); British War and Victory Medals (2533 Cpl. H. Briggs. W. York. R.), nearly extremely fine, together with a silver prize medal, the obverse named 'Herbert Briggs', the reverse engraved '8th. West Yorkshire Regt. Battalion Sports in the Field 1918 Tug-of-War won by "B" Coy's Team' (6) Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Honourable East India Company's Medal for Burma 1824-26, 38mm, silver, reverse edge nick, otherwise nearly extremely fine, with original steel clip and contemporary ring suspension Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Honourable East India Company´s Medal for Coorg 1837, 50mm, silver, a slightly later striking, signs of obverse die flaw, otherwise nearly extremely fine, with contemporary silver loop suspension Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
Ghuznee 1839 (Private Thomas Jackson HM 16th. Lancers), reverse contemporarily engraved in running script, traces of lacquer, good very fine, with silver straight bar suspender Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
(x) China 1842 (A.J.B. Hambly, 1st. Lieut. Royal Marines.), with contemporary silver claw and straight bar suspension, good very fine Captain A.J.B. Hambly, advanced Captain, Royal Marines, February 1854, serving in H.M.S. Monarch.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.
Crimea 1854-56, three clasps, Alma, Inkermann, Sebastopol (T. Lawson, 21st. Regt.), officially impressed, good very fine, with contemporary top silver riband buckle 2880 Private Thomas Lawson, died, 23.2.1855.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.
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