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TWO LARGE FOLDING LINEN BACKED MAPS: 1. Juta's Map of South Africa. Juta, Cape Town, 1885. Hand coloured. CONDITION: VG; 2. London Atlas Map of Asia. No date. Coloured. (2) From the collection of: Lieutenant Colonel Arthur Martin-Leake, who was a double recipient of the Victoria Cross.

VERY RARE WORLD WAR ONE BRITISH FRONT LINE SATIRICAL NEWSPAPERS: brought home by one who served there: Jess Horsfall (Sapper in the Royal Engineers); also included is a photocopy of a folder provided by his son John, with details and photographs of his father and his service medals, etc. 15 issues (12 February 1916 to 1918) from a total of 23 issues, bound in one volume, consisting of: 1. The Wipers Times. Or Salient News. Ypres and Hooge: 12th [Pioneer] Battalion Sherwood Foresters. 4 issues: (No. 1 Vol. I; No.2 Vol. I, No.3 Vol. I; and No.4 Vol. 2); 2. The New Church Times. 4 issues: (No. 1 Vol. I; No.2 Vol. I, No.3 Vol. I; and No.4 Vol. 1); 3. The Kemmel Times. 1 issue: No.3 Vol. I; 4. The Somme Times. 1 issue. No.1 Vol. I; 5. The B.E.F. Times: 5 issues (No. 1 Vol. I; No.2 Vol. I, No.3 Vol. I; No.4 Vol. 1); and No.5 Vol. 1). CONDITION: The first page a little smudged and with two tears and tape repair, 7 leaves of the Wipers Times nos. 2 and 3 have a small hole through the pages affecting a couple of letters. Leaf 2 of the second issue of The Wipers Times is mistakenly bound after leaf one of the first issue (but both issues are complete); all the rest of the issues are also complete except for two: The New Church Times: no.1, vol. 1: has one leaf missing and The B.E.F.Times: no. 1, vol.1 has three leaves missing. CONDITION: O/W VG+ NOTE: The publication was the brainchild of Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) F J Roberts of the 12th Battalion Sherwood Foresters. This Pioneer battalion was stationed at Ypres in early 1916, where Roberts discovered a press in a bombed-out printing house. Due to shell damage only one page could be printed at a time. No. 1 only had a print run of 100 copies, priced at 20 francs (more than two weeks soldier's wage). It was an immediate success, and did much to improve the soldiers' morale. No. 2 only had a print run of 200 copies and was priced at 100 francs, after which the press was destroyed by shelling. Another press with more type was found, this was taken around with them as they moved along the Western Front and with each move the title was changed. A very rare collection of these fifteen issues and in excellent condition - considering what they have been through!

Three boxed Joyride limited edition 007 cars from Die Another Day, Casino Royal and The Spy Who Loved Me.

[JAZZ INTEREST] A silver cigarette case, Garrards & Co. Ltd, London 1958, of rectangular form, engine turned with gold coloured border inscribed `Louis - Our Thanks - Julian & Leslie` to the interior, applied cartouche to the cover inscribed `LDA-Pops`, 13.5cm long, 222g (7.1 troy oz), with slip case This is reputably a presentation gift to Louis Armstrong by Leslie Morris and vocal contractor, and Julian Bratolyubov who was a musical director. Pops was the nickname given to `Satchmo` by close friends and band members

A quantity of Lincolnshire related books, including Grantham The War Years 1939-45, The Man Who Ate His Boots, The Story of John Franklin, Fenland Management Projects, Excavations 1991-95 and three similar books.

H.H.STEPHENSON, original photograph, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 27x34cm. In the 1861-62 Australian cricket season, Stephenson captained the England team put together by Messrs Spiers & Pond that made the inaugural tour of Australia. He is the first player featured on a mural in the MCG pavilion showing many of the famous cricketers who have played on that ground. Ex Phillips London Nov.1983.

1928-29 AUSTRALIAN TEAM, team photograph with title “England v Australia, Second Test Match - Sydney, December 14th to 20th, 1928”, and players names printed on mount, window mounted, framed & glazed, overall 46x38cm. Includes a young Don Bradman (who was 12th man in the 2nd Test, and scored his maiden Test century in the 3rd Test). Superb condition.

FITZROY: 1996 Fitzroy jumper, number 48, signed on front by John McCarthy who wore number 25. Player issue Centenary jumper, from their last year. One of the early printed jumpers, store replicas did not have the “Clipsal” logo on the back.

ST.KILDA: c1980-81 St.Kilda jumper, number 1 Trevor Barker. Obtained from an acquaintance of Trevor Barker, who obtained the jumper in the early 1980s.

A fine German made mid 19th century Noah’s Ark with hull and hinged roof painted with a bird. Containing a large number of well carved and painted large animals and birds. Complete with the eight figures of Noah’s family. Originally owned by Edward Fairfax. Passed to his son who was clerk to the House of Lords. Thence to current family owner. Each generation has played with the ark. 57 pairs of animals, 23 pairs of birds, pair grasshoppers, pair spiders, 10 single animals, 20 birds, 3 insects. The ark 26in L, 7in W and 15 1/2in H

Tamplin, The Lambeth and Southwark Volunteers pub. by The Trustees of the Regimental Historic Fund, 1965, no. 54 of 600 copies, to include a list of the Subscribers, and a brief overview of the book prior to publication together with a Christmas Card and wishes for the coming year, with a view of Windsor from the river, circa 1823, with facsimile signature `Mary R, 1952 3` Provenance: The book is being sold by the son of a former member of the Lambeth and Southwark Volunteers, a territorial army who were formed on 13th March 1860, and were originally part of the 19th Corps, Surrey Rifle Volunteers but were re-titled many times during their history. The book is a commemoration of their one year existence, 1860 - 1960. The Christmas Card from Mary R, believed to be Princess Mary (1897 - 1965) who may have been a patron of the volunteers.

Nico Wilhelm Jungmann (1872-1935) study of five naked men pulling a rope, signed "Nico" and dated 1917, inscribed "Ruhleben" Pencil drawing signed "Nico" and dated 1917, in carved wooden frame probably carved by the artist whilst imprisoned. inscribed "Ruhleben", also bears official censor`s mark for "The Ruhleben Prisoner of War Camp", : Ruhleben was a civilian detention camp during the First World War, located in a village ten kilometres west of the City of Berlin. The camp detainees included men of the Allied Armies who were living, studying, working or on holiday in Germany at the outbreak of the First World War, including the crew of several civilian ships stranded in German harbours, a number of fishermen and various academics. The German authorities adhered to the Geneva Convention and allowed the camp detainees to minister their own internal affairs and gradually many societies evolved within the camp with letters, books, sports equipment and printing press being allowed in the camp. The detainees organised their own Police Force, magazine, library and postal service, which was known as the Ruhleben Express Delivery. The detainees also arranged their own entertainment and they had the Ruhleben Musical Society which produced the Mikado and the pantomime version of Cinderella, the Drama Society acting a production of Othello, Twelfth Night and The Importance of Being Ernest. Sports also played a major role in the life of the camp and numerous matches and tournaments were arranged for cricket, rugby, tennis and golf. Among the notable prisoners at Ruhleben was the artist Nico Jungmann. 10½ x 13½in. (25 x 33cm)

William "Bill" Hewison, pen and ink cartoon, Atom bomb exploding with figures running away from "the mushroom cloud", inscribed on reverse in pencil "In a matter of seconds we were all racing downhill", 12" x 9", signed Provenance; Bill Hewison was a well-known cartoonist who worked as Art editor for Punch for 24 years and produced many of their front covers He had been a wireless operator in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in France in the War. Sent in for sale by his family.

William "Bill" Hewison, cartoon pen and ink with colour wash, "All dressed up and nowhere to kill", soldier firing his rifle terrorising wildlife, 9" x 11.5", signed, Provenance; Bill Hewison was a well-known cartoonist who worked as Art editor for Punch for 24 years and produced many of their front covers He had been a wireless operator in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in France in the War. Sent in for sale by his family.

William "Bill" Hewison, pen and ink cartoon, of actors including Alan Rickman in RSC production of Mephisto at The Barbican 1986. Punch issue 16th April, signed Hewison `86. The play deals with the rise of Hitler in the 1930s, 11" x 15" Provenance; Bill Hewison was a well-known cartoonist who worked as Art editor for Punch for 24 years and produced many of their front covers He had been a wireless operator in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in France in the War. Sent in for sale by his family.

William "Bill" Hewison, Cartoon for the Times theatre review of Insignificance June 1995, pen and ink, Featuring Einstein 13" x 11" and the Bomb, signed and dated 1995 Provenance; Bill Hewison was a well-known cartoonist who worked as Art editor for Punch for 24 years and produced many of their front covers He had been a wireless operator in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in France in the War. Sent in for sale by his family.

William "Bill" Hewison, pen and ink cartoon to illustrate The Times theatre review of "Good" at the Donmar March 1999 Charles Dance as Halder, The play deals with the Holocaust in Germany in the 1930s. 15" x 10.5", signed Hewison `99 Provenance; Bill Hewison was a well-known cartoonist who worked as Art editor for Punch for 24 years and produced many of their front covers He had been a wireless operator in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in France in the War. Sent in for sale by his family.

William "Bill" Hewison, watercolour cartoon for Punch "Would you fight for Queen and Country, sgd Hewison, 12" x 10.5" Provenance; Bill Hewison was a well-known cartoonist who worked as Art editor for Punch for 24 years and produced many of their front covers He had been a wireless operator in the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in France in the War. Sent in for sale by his family.

Memorial plaque and First World War medal for Lt Reginald William Kennedy Oakley, with letters and other ephemera including a photograph of the lieutenant and grant of probate confirming that he was killed in action at Ovillers La Boisville on the Somme on 1st July 1916. The family home was Holmhurst, York Rd., Guildford and before joining the King`s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry he had worked for the Surrey Advertiser in the editorial department. The correspondence is extensive and mostly with his parents between 1914 and his death aged 23 in 1916. He was stationed initially in UK and subsequently in India (1915 ). A letter dated 7th February 1915 refers to living conditions in tents 15` x 12` for 12 men and equipment, and to an east Surrey man eaten by a crocodile. Although clearly apprehensive he writes that he is keen to go to the front a wish that was fulfilled in about May 2016. There is a handwritten report of his death (possibly written by his father) including the following; "Reg went in to the trenches again on June 29th... and was in the front line trench and sent a field post-card to say he was well." The details of his death were gleaned from three men who were later seen in hospital in Guildford. One said that "he and two or three other officers who had newly arrived were not really intended to take part in the attack on 1st July, but several of the officers with the battalion fell out and the newcomers volunteered to take their places," "The advance began at 7.30 opposite Orvillers la Boiselle near Sevant. 500 yards separated the British and German line. Punctually to time the men leaped over the parapet and were at once met with a hail of machine gun bullets and shrapnel. (Lance corporal) Orledge was shot through the leg at once and fell. While he was on the ground a shrapnel shell burst near him and he received two more wounds in both arms. He did not see any more of Reg but he was told afterwards that of C coy only one man came back unwounded. All the officers were he was told killed and he believes that Reg must have met his death by machine gun fire. The German front line was reached and was found to be full of Germans who fought like demons." "... only a few came back unwounded... we hadn`t a chance from the first."There are in excess of twenty letters in this lot.

Three World War II Diary`s from Captain Hal Barber who was awarded the Military Cross, of 46th Battalion Royal Tank Regiment 1942 Diary 1943 Diary 1944 Diary sold with a short Resume of his War record and copies of official letters and a copies of newspaper article titled `Captain Barbers Exploits`

WWII Middle East Commando knife with cast brass skull handle, steel blade in original sheath with leather fastening strap and button, PROVENANCE: Formerly the property of Major `Dixie` Dean. Given to the vendor`s brother in 1945/6 by Dean who went into business with the vendor`s father when they lived next door to each other in Firacre Road, Ash Vale.Hole in the end of the sheath. Sheath and fastening strap worn. Some rust on blade. Some wear to handle.

Codeg Dr Who Dodge The Daleks Game: Boxed 1965. Rare Board Game for 4 players, instructions printed on inner lid, dice shaker illustrated outer box 23.5cm 41.5cm x 3cm (9.25” x 16.25” x 1.25”). Great Example

Collection of Dr Who related Items: To include 1st Annual 1965, 1968, 1976, 1977, 1979, 1996 Yearbook together with Games workshop Dr Who Game and 1965 The Dalek Pock Book, 3 Special Radio Times Dr Who Covers from 2010

Selection of Dr Who related Items: To include No 1 Annual, Marvel Dr Who Comics, 2005 Radio Times, Best of the first 100 issues by Gary Leigh (8)

1972 TV Action + Countdown Comic: Featuring Dr Who, Autocat & Motormouse, Hawaii Five O, The Persuaders issues numbers 60 to 66 and 82 (10)

WW2 Hanky chief Featuring Be Careful What You Say: Featuring various cartoons of people Talking and You don’t know who listening, Framed and Glazed (please note there is a card in the Frame that says Pilot William Bass Petersbourgh R.A.F. Killed in Action on D-day 6th June 1944 Presented to Mrs J Le Grange) 42 x 42cm

Original File of a British Officer in the RAMC who Liberated the Belsen Concentration Camp: The horror of Bergen-Belsen, as told by Typewritten and hand written Letters from Major J A Hewitt who witnessed the liberation of the camp and Helped with the Evacuation of the Camp. File consist of hand written in pencil note giving detail of how many Male, Female and Children in the Camp together with the daily death figures, “Sanitation did not exist No Light and No Water”, there is also a mention of which British Units where arriving the first been 63rd Anti-Tank Regt And list of Medical Units. Other items within the file are Food Ration details, List of German Nurses and Doctors, Large List of 1000s of names who were Evacuated to Sweden this includes Name, D.o.B. Sex, and Place of Origin, Nationality. This Historical file which was in the Camp from 1945 featuring paperwork with Belsen and dates to top and an insight into the Days after the Liberation of the Camp. There is too much to mention but here is one quote “It had been appreciated from the start that the German Staff ing of the Hospital area would not be satisfactory owing to the sickness and debility common to them all. It was not appreciated, however, that they would as they did in camp, completely ignore the sick. Not only did this occur, but looting of food stores, clothing and equipment stores were rifled”

An Exact History of all the Writers and Bishops Who Have Had their Education in The Most Ancient and Famous University of Oxford...... from 1500 - 1690; second volume 1692, leather bound together with A Complete History of England with the Lives of all the Kings and Queens....... Vol II 1719, leather bound (2)

*Phyllis Mould 'STEAMBOAT' Five lithographed wallpaper sheets, printed by The Curwen Press 61.5 x 58cm (5) For an identical sheet see Oman, Charles C. and Hamilton, Jean, 'Wallpapers: A History and Illustrated Catalogue of the Collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, London', Sotheby Publications, in association with the Victoria and Albert Museum, 1982. Phyllis Mould studied printing at Goldsmiths' College of Art, where she was tutored by Edward Bawden in 1930-31. The design for 'Steamboat' is reminiscent of Bawden's work and one can see his influence in the design. The vendor's mother was Elspeth Anne Burder (née Little), who established a shop called 'Modern Textiles' in the fashionable Beauchamp Place, South Kensington in 1926. These wallpaper squares were probably commissioned by her and sold through the shop along with designs by Edward Bawden. Modern Textiles was founded to promote good design and to sell fabrics and other items, including wallpaper, printed by designers such as Phyllis Barron, Enid Marx and artists Paul Nash, Eric Kennington and Norman Wilkinson. In the shop's publicity material, it stated 'the object of Modern Textiles is to sell work of good design, principally fabrics of various kinds. A few people already know that well designed materials are being made by one or two artists, but the promoters of 'Modern Textiles' believe a very much larger public than is generally supposed would be eager to buy stuffs of individuality and beauty, whether for dresses or furnishing, if there were better opportunity for selection' The sign hanging outside the shop was designed and painted by Nash. Through correspondence seen within the vendor's archive, it is possible to see Bawden's commitment to finding Miss Mould a good position in the design industry. He writes of his worry for her opportunities after college and getting a poorly paid job as an assistant in a textile manufacturer or even teaching leatherwork. 'I feel that Miss Mould is too good for this sort of slavery & I should certainly welcome an introduction to Arthur Lee of Birkenhead if you can hastily get it. It is very kind of you to suggest it & I hope that by some streak of luck Miss Mould may benefit. It would expedite matters if you could write direct to Miss Mould when the time is ripe - Goldsmith's has now ceased for the summer vacation & it is not likely that I shall see her again.' (Taken from a letter to Elspeth Little June 27 1931). The Curwen Press, who printed the wallpaper, was one of the most important commercial printing companies of the inter-war years commissioning many artists for designs for books, graphic art and advertising. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot. CONDITION REPORT: All are in a sleeve, minor corner creasing - kept in an attic for 60 years. Two corners have minor tears.

*Jolan Polatschek Williams (Austrian 1908-1988), 'COMPOSITION RED AND BLUE' Signed verso, oil on canvas 101 x 71cm An Austrian born artist who came to Britain in the late 1920s. She exhibited widely, including at the Royal Academy from 1940, the New English Art Club from 1938, Leger, Redfern and Whitechapel Art Galleries, and had solo shows with the Beaux Arts and Drian Galleries. *Artist's Resale Right may apply to this lot.

An oak dining room suite, by Stanley Webb Davies of Windermere (1894-1978), comprising: a dining table, with a rectangular top, over trestle ends united with a stretcher, inscribed with monogram and dated 1952, and with craftsman's monogram, 88cm wide 182.5cm long 71cm high, six chairs, with solid back splats and channelled uprights, with drop-in seats, worn, each carved with 'SWD' monogram and dated 1952, and with craftsman's monogram, a sideboard, with an arrangement of two drawers, one with a sliding cutlery tray, over a pair of panelled cupboards, with visible tenon joints, carved with monogram and dated 1952, 122cm wide 45cm deep 77cm high, and a trolley, with two tiers and chip carved supports, carved with monogram and dated 1951, 48cm wide 73cm long 60.5cm high (9) Stanley Webb Davies (1894-1978) was born into a wealthy mill-owning family in Lancashire and was educated at Bootham, a Quaker School in York and then studied history at Oxford. During the First World War, he was a member of the 'Old Vics' and built huts for refugees, which in turn developed his love of woodwork. After the war, he worked for Romney Green at his workshop in Christchurch, Hampshire. In 1926, with help from his father, he built his workshop, which he called Gatesbield, which was designed by the architect Kenneth Cross. He worked there for the rest of his life and adhered to the Arts and Crafts Movement's ideals of the craftsman-maker versus machine-production. He designed and made domestic and ecclesiastical furniture, presentation pieces, and items for boardrooms and offices. Most of his work was made to commission. His workshop closed on his retirement in 1961. The craftsman's monogram on the sideboard is for James Cleasby Dent (1920-2003) who was born into a farming family in Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Interested in woodwork from an early age, he started working with Stanley Webb Davies as a fee-paying student, later becoming an apprentice and then a fully qualified craftsman. He worked at the Gatesbield workshop in Windermere until 1954, leaving to set up his own in Ravenstondale near Kirkby Stephen. The craftsman's monogram on the table and the hostess trolley is for Richard Cloudsdale (1908-1991). The chairs are monogrammed for Sidney Allan Johnston, who was Davies' last apprentice, joining in 1947 at the age of 15. CONDITION REPORT: Table - stains and dirt to the edges of the table, one leg with piece chipped off. Sideboard - some dents to the top front edge. Trolley - Stains. Chairs - sun damage (line across backs). Seats are shot. Please view additional images (upon request).

An Art Deco walnut bedroom suite, by The Rowley Gallery, London, c.1929, comprising: a corner dressing cupboard, surmounted with a mirrored cupboard flanked with mirrors, 120.5cm wide, a corner chest and cupboard section, with an arrangement of drawers and cupboards, surmounted with two mirrors, 91cm wide 114cm high, and three wardrobes, with parquetry doors, can be displayed as three or one, 197cm wide 168cm high (5) This suite was made in 1929 for the couple who set up Wayfarers Arts in Southport.

Two music posters featuring The Doors and The Who, lithograph in colour, The Who, printed by McCorqudale & Co. Ltd. London, England, 75 x 49.5cm and 76 x 50cm, In modern frames (2) CONDITION REPORT: The Who tears top left, top right, bottom right, repairs, loss (two holes) and corners painted in, remnants of sellotape. The Doors, creases, sellotape to corners

A Mughal rock crystal bowl, of lobed form cut with flowers, 5.5cm.diameter CONDITION REPORT: Overall dirt to incised areas and low points, could do with cleaning, no cracks noted, no provenance provided by vendor who was private individual The sale closes tomorrow.

A Scarce 'Burma 1885-7' D.S.O. Pair to Captain A. Campbell [C.I.E.], Royal Indian Marinea) Distinguished Service Order, V.R., gold and enamel, with integral top riband bar, adapted for mountingb) India General Service 1854-95, one clasp, Burma 1885-7 (Captn. A. Campbell, H.M. I.M.S.), nearly extremely fine, mounted for wear by Spink & Son (2) D.S.O. London Gazette 20.5.1887 Alexander Campbell, Capt, R.I.M., 'For operations in Burma.'The above award was based on the following recommendation made by Sir Charles Bernard, Chief Commissioner, Burma, to General the Hon. G. Chesney:'I wish to bring to your notice the good services done by Officers of the Indian Marine in Upper Burma during the last 16 months. They have been partly under the Military Authorities, and their work has been highly appreciated by the soldiers. Since none of the Marine Officers received recognition for their services while soldiers, navy men and civilians have been more or less honoured in the ‘Upper Burma Campaign Gazette’, and on the occasion of the Jubilee. As I am leaving Burma for good I wish to recommend to your notice two men who have come most to the front among Indian Marine Officers:Captain Alexander Campbell. He was Transport Officer with the Expedition, arranged marshalling etc. of steamers, was Transport Officer at Mandalay for months. Did well and gave satisfaction all round, while at the same time holding his own. General Prendergast spoke highly of his work. But none but naval men knew the difficulties of conducting 28 steamers, with flats, smoothly and regularly up a shallow river without pilots. The Irrawaddy, Kathleen and Marine Survey Party helped, but Captain Campbell was the real Commodore, or sailing-master of the fleet.'Captain Alexander Campbell, C.I.E., D.S.O. (1839-1914), born Ballyatton, Country Down, Ireland; employed as an Apprentice aboard the Acadia from 1854, and served in this vessel until 1858; appointed Third Officer in the Delgancy, 1858; served as 2nd Officer in the Barousmore, and was one of the 19 survivors when she foundered in a cyclone in 1863; joined the Indian Marine as a 1st Grade Officer for service in the Clyde, August 1865; subsequent service included in the Coromandel and the Sir John Lawrence; promoted Commander, August 1867 and served in a number of vessels over the following three years before being appointed Dock Master at Karachi Dockyard, September 1880; he also carried out duties of Superintendent of Marine; appointed Port Officer Rangoon, 1883, and Staff Officer Bombay Dockyard the following year; he served as Transport Officer Calcutta, from October 1885; in this capacity he was employed in connection with the 1885-87 Burma Expeditionary Force; Campbell subsequently received the following appointments: Acting Deputy Director Indian Marine, May 1886; Staff Officer Bombay Dockyard, April 1887; Officiating Director Indian Marine, May 1887; Deputy Director Indian Marine, Bombay,November 1888; Officiating Director Indian Marine, Bombay, May 1890; Deputy Director Karachi Dockyard, August 1890; Officiating Director Bombay Dockyard, October 1891; Deputy Director Karachi Dockyard, October 1891; retired 1894 (created C.I.E. October 1893); in later life he resided at Rathgael, Bedford.Only three Officers of the Royal Indian Marine were recommended for any form of reward for their services during the Burma Campaign 1885-87. Of these men only one, Captain Alexander Campbell, received a decoration, the other two being promoted in rank.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Fine 'Mining' Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life on Land to Samuel Spruce, An Engineer from Tamworth Pit Who Came to the Aide of Those Trapped by the Baddesley Colliery Disaster, 2.5.1882Albert Medal, 2nd Class, for Gallantry in Saving Life on Land, bronze and enamel, the reverse officially engraved, 'Presented in the name of Her Majesty to Samuel Spruce Mining Engineer for endeavouring to save life At The Baddesley Colliery May 1882', reverse of the crown with maker’s cartouche Phillips Cockspur S, and officially numbered 'No. 51', extremely fine, with original narrow riband, gold top riband bar and in Phillips Bros. & Son named leather case of issuesold with a privately printed booklet entitled Albert Medals For Bravery On Land, Awarded By Her Majesty The Queen, For Conspicuous Gallantry Displayed On The Occasion Of The Fire And Explosion At Baddesley Colliery, In May 1882 - printed at the expense of the Chesterfield and Derbyshire Institute of Mining, Civil, and Mechanical Engineers, 1883 (lot) A.M. London Gazette 12.1.1883 Mr. Samuel Spruce, Minining Engineer, in joint citation with Reuben Smallman, Mining Engineer; Arthur Henry Stokes, Inspector of Mines; Charles Day, Collier and Charles Chetwynd, Collier (all Albert Medals First Class); and to Frederick Samuel Marsh, Certified Colliery Manager; Thomas Harry Mottram, Certified Colliery Manager; William Morris, Collier; William Pickering, Collier and Joseph Chetwynd, Collier (all, like Spruce, Albert Medals Second Class), 'For conspicuous gallantry displayed on the occasion of the Fire and Explosion at the Baddesley Colliery in May last.'Heroic Endeavour by D.V. Henderson, G.M., offers further insight on the Baddesley (also known as Baxterley) Colliery Disaster, 'At 9am an explosion centred around a small water pump intensified the problems previously created by a fire which had been raging for several hours. The fire had trapped nine men on the night shift and an attempt to reach them was in progress at the time of the explosion which caused serious injuries amongst the rescuers. Half an hour later a second rescue party led by Arthur Henry Stokes went down to deal with casualties and the effects of the explosion having to cope with dense smoke and carbon dioxide fumes. They were also joined by uninjured members of the first party but work had to be abandoned in the afternoon due to the dense smoke and gas.'The biographical section on Spruce in the privately printed booklet included with the lot states, 'Mr Samuel Spruce, mining engineer, Tamworth, on hearing of the fire at the Baddesley Colliery, and that nine miners were entombed, hastened to the spot, in the hope that his long and varied experience might be of service. On arriving at the pit top, he found that an explosion had occured, and that many explorers were burned, and that Mr. Dugdale, with others, was still in the mine. After receiving an account of the accident from Mr. Smallman, he immediately volunteered to go down, and with Mr. Stokes organised and assisted in the first party which entered the pit after the explosion, and proceeded along that perilous route already described until Mr. Dugdale was found and rescued. Having no personal acquaintance with the workings of the colliery, being far advanced in life, and knowing so well the imminent danger incurred by anyone entering the mine, he displayed an act of conspicuous bravery.'A letter (held by the Warwickshire County Record Office) written by Frederick Marsh (the Colliery Manager) to a Miss Gilbert, dated 14.6.1882 gives the following, 'still further in were nine men and a boy, who could not get past the fire in consequence of the smoke, so a party of 36 explorers went to find them and help them out, but whilst doing so a terrific explosion of gas occurred, some distance away but the flames completely filled the roads, and there was nothing to breathe but one dense mass of flame, all were heavily scorched and burnt it was just at this time I arrived at the pit with the inspector and was volunteered to go down and get them out but just as we were starting down the pit another mass of gas exploded and filled everywhere with flame, but by stuffing our caps in our mouths we managed not to breathe any of it, and burying our faces in our coat sleeves were not burnt except a little hair, so we made another attempt and got out pretty easily. 33 of the explorers all alive could not possibly be alive so we closed them in and shut up the pit where they will be for some some weeks yet, as well as 11 horses that were burnt, it was the most sickly sight to be imagined.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

An Unusual Boer War 'Friendly Fire' Incident D.C.M. Pair to Private H. Morton, Seaforth Highlandersa) Distinguished Conduct Medal, E.VII.R. (5601 Pte. H. Morton. Seaforth Hdrs:), minor edge bruiseb) Queen's South Africa 1899-1902, five clasps, Cape Colony, Orange Free State, Transvaal, South Africa 1901, South Africa 1902 (5601 Pte. H. Morton. Sea: Highrs: M.I.), unofficial rivets between state and date clasps on last, good very fine, mounted for wear (2) D.C.M. London Gazette 26.7.1901 5601 Private H. Morton, Seaforth Highlanders. Morton was decorated for his gallantry during a 'Friendly Fire' incident and Mentioned in Despatches by Lord Kitchener thus, 'Private H. Morton (promoted Corporal); on June 14, a company of mounted infantry with which he was, being shelled by our own guns at 2,000 yards, took cover; Morton stayed in the open trying to signal to the guns, though the shells were all around him.'The original Recommendation for Morton's D.C.M. made by Major T. Macan, Officer Commanding 18th Mounted Infantry gives the following:I have the honour to bring to your notice the conduct of No. 5601 Pte. H. Morton 1st Bn. Seaforth Highlanders now serving with the 18th Mounted Infantry as a signaller. On the 14th June 1901 the company to which this man belongs was working in the Houtbosch Loop when shell fire was opened upon it by one of the guns belonging to a cooperating column, the company having been mistaken for the enemy; the company managed to get under cover but Private Morton remained in the open at very great personal risk endeavouring to signal to the party who were firing on the company. The distance the gun was firing from was only about 2,000 yds. and the range had been correctly estimated as the shells were bursting all round the position. I consider the conduct of Pte. Morton well worthy of recognition.'Additional remarks supplied by Colonel G.E. Benson: 'I recommend Pte. Morton's conduct for consideration. I think that it is probable he may have saved the lives of some of his comrades by this action. The column which opened fire was Col. Parkes'.'Brigadier General Spens added: 'Forwarded and reccomended that No. 5601 Pte. H. Morton 1/Seaforth Highlanders be awarded a Distinguished Service [as the D.C.M. was sometimes called at the time] Medal for gallant conduct on the 14th June 1901.'Provenance:Spink Boer War Sale, 20-21.10.1999Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Superb 'Crowned Head' Inter-War Palestine D.C.M. Group of Eight to Sergeant L.L. Gasson, Cheshire Regiment, Later Lieutenant (Quartermaster), Green Howardsa) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type (4120125 L. Sjt. L.L. Gasson. 2-Ches. R.)b) General Service Medal 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Palestine (4120125 Sjt. L.L. Gasson. Ches. R.)c) 1939-1945 Stard) Africa Star, with 8th Army bare) Italy Starf) Defence and War Medals, M.I.D. Oak Leaf, the Second War awards all impressed 'Lieut. L.L. Gasson. DCM.'g) Army Long Service & G.C., G.VI.R., with 'Regular Army' bar suspension (Lieut. (QM) L.L. Gasson. Green Howards.), generally very fine or better, mounted court-style for wear, with photographic image of recipient in uniform (8) D.C.M. London Gazette 6.11.1936 No.4120125 Lance-Sergeant Lyle Leavey Gasson, 2nd Battalion The Cheshire Regiment, the Recommendation states, 'On the night of the 21/22nd June, 1936, Sergeant Lyle Leavey Gasson of the Cheshire Regiment was in command of the Railway Patrol Train from Jerusalem to Artuf, with a party of one Corporal and eight other ranks. On arrival at Kilo 64, the line was found to be blocked, and when the party started to remove the block, Arabs opened fire on them at close range, Sgt. Gasson being wounded in the eye.The Arabs then commenced to block the line to the rear of the Patrol Train. Sgt. Gasson engaged the Arabs with Lewis guns, under cover of which the blocks on the line were removed.The Arabs, who were in strength and had surrounded the train, were eventually driven off, after five of their number had been killed or wounded.Sgt. Gasson then took the Patrol Train to Deir-es-Sheikh Station, which he placed in a state of defence, and at dawn, in spite of his wound and the reluctance of the native engine driver and fireman, continued the patrol to Artuf and back to Jerusalem.'1 D.C.M. and 3 M.M.s were awarded for the action.M.I.D. London Gazette 20.9.1945 Lieutenant (Q.M.) L.L. Gasson, Green Howards1 of only 14 G.V.R. 'crowned head' type D.C.M.s awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Scarce 'Crowned Head' 1936 Palestine D.C.M. Pair to Sergeant T.J. Connolly, The Loyal Regimenta) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type (7145048 Sjt. T.J. Connolly. 1-Loyal R.)b) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Palestine (7145048 Cpl. T.J. Connolly. Loyal R.), generally good very fine, mounted for wear, with photographic image of recipient (2) D.C.M. London Gazette 6.11.1936 7145048 Sgt T.J. Connolly 1st Bn. The Loyal Regiment (North Lancashire), 'For gallant and distinguished services in Palestine.'The Regimental History gives the following details behind the award of Connolly's D.C.M., the action for which occured in August 1936, 'Captain R.M. Gidlow-Jackson, with a weak platoon of B Company and two armoured cars, left Jenin, moved through the Mus Mus pass, and was about to throw a cordon round the village of Ara when his detachment were fired upon from the village. In the resulting skirmish several Arabs were killed and one captured. Corporal W. Haynes and Private W.T. Price distinguished themselves in this action, for which both were awarded the D.C.M.On their return journey the patrol were fired upon by about seventy Arabs, who were in position on a hill overlooking the Mus Mus pass. The vehicles were repeatedly hit, and C.S.M. Brinton was wounded. Leaving the two armoured cars and two sections to cover his advance, Captain Gidlow-Jackson set off up the hill with Sergeant T.J. Connolly and eleven men. On gaining the top they found that the enemy had decamped, so started moving forward to the next ridge, when they under fire from both front and rear. Fortunately Corporal Haynes, who was guarding the transport, had noticed that some Arabs were about to outflank the half platoon on the hill, and immediately attacked them with the four men of his section, thus relieving the pressure on the forward troops. A single aircraft then appeared and machine-gunned the Arabs, who promptly dispersed, and the troops returned to Jenin without further incident. For this successful encounter Captain Gidlow-Jackson was awarded the D.S.O. and Sergeant Connolly the D.C.M.'1 of only 14 G.V.R. 'crowned head' type D.C.M.s awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

An Outstanding '1948 Malaya' D.C.M. Pair to Trooper H.W. Smith, 4th Queen's Own Hussars, Who Was Wounded Four Times Whilst Engaging Terrorists During An Ambush on His Armoured Patrola) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (19039549 Tpr. H.W. Smith. 4th H.)b) General Service 1918-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Malaya (19039549 Tpr. H. Smith. D.C.M. 4th H.), minor edge bruising, very fine, mounted for wear (2) D.C.M. London Gazette 1.3.1949 19039549 Trooper Henry Whittaker Smith, 4th Queen's Own Hussars, the Recommendation states, 'At approximately 1300hrs on 31st December 1948, No.4 Troop A Squadron 4th Q.O. Hussars was on patrol on the Jalong Road. The patrol consisted of 2 GMC (A.P.C.s) and one 15cwt truck. Tpr. Smith was travelling in the rear GMC.Intense fire was opened from both sides of the road and the 15cwt truck was knocked out. Tpr. Smith was ordered to dismount and at once engaged the enemy with his rifle. During this period he was wounded in two places. However he saw an opportunity of working round the enemy flank which he proceeded to do. He engaged them once more and was again wounded. However he decided to go on and found himself some 400 yds from the road, when he spotted 20 enemy reinforcements moving up along a track. He waited till the last man passed him who was somewhat isolated and shot him dead. This bandit was found dead the next day at the position Tpr. Smith stated he had killed him. Immediately Tpr. Smith engaged the enemy they opened fire with a Bren gun and he was wounded for the fourth time in the knee.By this time there were bandits all around him, so he hid until dark and then crawled on to the road, and at dawn reached an Indian's hut. This man went to Sungei Siput to report Tpr. Smith's presence in the hut.Tpr. Smith showed outstanding gallantry and initiative in relentlessly pursuing the enemy in spite of his wounds. His conduct was an example to all.'On the above date Smith was part of a 19 man patrol under the command of Lieutenant M.G. Questier. The patrol was short of numbers due to sickness amongst the troop. Questier's three vehicle command was ambushed by at least 70 entrenched terrorists, on the Jalong Road, Perak. The 15cwt truck was immobilised whilst the two GMC's managed to extricate themselves during a running battle. The British patrol suffered 7 killed including Lieutenant Questier, and 9 wounded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Good 'Ashantee 1873-74' C.G.M. Pair to Gunner's Mate J. Screech, Royal Navy, For His Gallantry at the Battle of Amoaful, 31.1.1873a) Conspicuous Gallantry Medal, V.R., 2nd type (J. Screech. Gunr's Mate R.N. Amoaful)b) Ashantee 1873-74, one clasp, Coomassie (J. Screech, P.y. Offr. 1 Cl. H.M.S. Amethyst. 73-74), suspension claws tightened, minor edge bruising, therefore very fine, mounted for wear (2) C.G.M. Citation provided by Captain J.H. Grubbe, RN, via Lieutenant F.S. Mann, R.N., 'CS.52343 Joseph Screech, Gunner's Mate, H.M.S. Amethyst - At Amoaful [31.1.1874] commanded a detachment to cover Bush Cutting party with much coolness; this service was performed under a heavy fire.'At the battle of Amoaful Screech served as part of the Naval Brigade on the Left Wing under the command of Captain J.H. Grubbe. This formed part of the Right Column under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel E.H. Wood, V.C. Both Grubbe and Wood were wounded in Wolseley's hard fought victory. The Naval Despatch of Commodore W.N. Hewett, V.C., R.N. (London Gazette 6.3.1874) gives the following, 'On the evening of the 30th of January our troops and carriers were massed at Insarfu, and early on the following morning they advanced in four columns to attack a strong force of the enemy, who had established themselves a short distance south of Amoaful.Without attempting to give the details of the General's plan of operations, I will endeavour to afford such particulars as will enable their Lordships to gain some idea of position occupied by the Naval Brigade during the engagement.... The Naval Brigade was divided into two wings, one, under Captain Walter James H. Grubbe, of Her Majesty's ship Tamar, being attached to the left column, and the other, under Acting Captain Percy P. Luxmore, of Her Majesty's ship Druid to the right.On the advance being made the right and left columns were ordered to cut paths at right angles to the main road, for a distance of 300 yards into the bush, and then to form upon the flanks of the 42nd Regiment, who, in the front column, were making their way through the thick bush on either side of the road.The enemy's centre was at Amoaful, and throwing out two columns towards us in a diagonal direction, they formed, as it were, a broad arrow with the main path, in which order they received our attack.After suffering very heavy losses the 42nd Highlanders eventually captured the town at 1.45pm.I have great pleasure in acquainting their Lordships with the steady behaviour of the Naval Brigade. During a very trying time they showed the greatest coolness, and, advancing slowly under a continous and heavy fire, steadily drove back the enemy until three o'clock, when they forced them to precipitate retreat, and the day was ours.Although it is quite impossible to give even an approximate estimate of the strength of the enemy opposed to us, I should say, from the number of Ashantee corpses we have taken from the road side and buried, there must have been several thousands of them.'Joseph Screech, C.G.M., was born in Saltash, Cornwall, 1836.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Particularly Fine K.P.M., and Second Award Bar For Gallantry to Inspector H. Harvey-Clark, Jamaica Constabulary, Later Assistant Commissioner Tanganyika Police, Who Distinguished Himself During the Falmouth Riot, Jamaica, 20-21st May 1935, And Captured an Armed Murderer a Few Months LaterKing's Police Medal, G.V.R., 2nd 'crowned head' type, For Distinguished Service, with Second Award Bar, laurel type (James H. Harvey-Clark. Inspr of Police. 3rd Cl. Jamaica.), very fine, in Royal Mint case of issue, with a large amount of copied research (lot) K.P.M. (Distinguished Service) London Gazette 1.1.1936 James Herbert Harvey-Clark, Inspector of Police, 3rd Class, Jamaica, the Colonial Office Recommendation states, 'For courage, coolness and devotion to duty displayed during a serious riot in the town of Falmouth, Jamaica.'K.P.M. Second Award Bar (For Gallantry) London Gazette 1.2.1937 James Herbert Harvey Clark, Esq., Inspector of Police, Jamaica, The Colonial Office recommendation states, ‘For courage in arresting an armed murderer [Benjamin Williams]. The murderer took refuge in a cave and fired on everyone who approached. Inspector Harvey Clark arranged for all entrances to the cave but one to be blocked, and then crawled into the cave through the remaining entrance and called upon the murderer to surrender. The murderer attempted to fire at him but fortunately his revolver misfired. Inspector Clark argued with him for about three-quarters of an hour and eventually persuaded him to surrender.’Assistant Commissioner James Herbert Harvey-Clark, K.P.M. (1905-1972), born Kingston, Jamaica, the son of George Harvey-Clark, a Resident Magistrate and second generation Jamaican; J.H. Harvey-Clark was educated at Munro College, Jamaica, and at Bedford School, England; joined the Jamaica Constabulary as a Sub-Inspector on 1.10.1925; promoted Inspector 3rd Class, June 1930; Harvey-Clark was appointed an A.D.C. to H.R.H. the Duke of Gloucester during the latter’s visit to Jamaica in March 1935; he was present during the dock workers riot at Falmouth, Jamaica on 20-21 May 1935; in the course of which one rioter was shot dead, and several policemen were injured by missiles, including Harvey-Clark, who suffered permanent damage to an optic nerve; he was presented his K.P.M. at the Ceremonial Parade, 23.6.1936 in honour of the King's birthday; within a few months Harvey-Clark had added a Bar to his K.P.M., for gallantry in apprehending the fugitive murderer Benjamin Williams; the Bar was presented to Clark by His Excellency the Governor, Sir Edward Denham, G.C.M.G., K.B.E., 12.4.1937; in June of the same year he was awarded the 1937 Coronation Medal; advanced to Inspector 2nd Class, April 1938; he was in charge in West Jamaica during the riots in May 1938; advanced Inspector 1st Class, 1943; posted and appointed Superintendent of Police in Charge at British Honduras, 1944-1950; served as Senior Superintendent in Tanganyika, 1950-1952; he arrived in the Colony on 5.3.1950, and was stationed at Tanga; in October 1951 he was transferred as Assistant Commissioner of Police, from Tanga to Mwanza, and left Tanganyika on leave on 10.7.1952 pending his retirement; he returned to Jamaica, where he lived out his latter years.The K.P.M. Second Award Bar is 1 of 54 ever awarded.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

The Superb and Rare Edward Medal (Mines) Pair to Harry Robinson [G.C.], For His Gallantry During the Louisa Colliery Disaster, County Durham, 22.8.1947a) Edward Medal (Mines), G.VI.R., 1st type, silver (Harry Robinson, Louisa Colliery, Durham, 22 Aug. 1947.), surname partially officially correctedb) Jubilee 1977, very fine, mounted as originally worn (2) E.M. London Gazette 20.7.1948 Harry Robinson, Deputy, Louisa Colliery, in joint citation with William Younger, Joseph Shanley and John Hutchinson, 'Shortly before midnight on the 22nd August, 1947, a serious explosion of fire damp coal and coal dust occurred in the Louisa Old Section of Louisa Colliery, Durham. William Younger, Joseph Shanley and Harry Robinson, Deputies, who with an intimate knowledge of the main roads and ventilating circuits of the mine could have made their way quite easily to safety, went instantly to the scene of the disaster, where they were soon joined by John Hutchinson, Overman, who came down from the surface. Twenty-four persons, all of whom were incapacitated either by injuries or carbon-monoxide poisoning were in the district at the time. Nineteen of them died and but for the prompt and continuous heroic work performed by Younger, Shanley, Robinson and Hutchinson, who voluntarily faced conditions of acute danger for a period of one and a half hours, there can be little doubt that not one would have survived.The circumstances and conditions would have tested the courage and endurance of the bravest and strongest. The atmosphere was so thick that the beams of the cap lamps could penetrate only a foot or so which meant that the rescuers could do nothing to guard against danger from falls of ground, a very real danger after an explosion, and the road in places was almost completely blocked by tubs de-railed by blast.Five of the injured were brought out alive from the affected workings, two of them died later in hospital and three recovered.'Harry Robinson, G.C. (1916-1987), born New Kyo, near Stanley, County Durham; educated at New Kyo School; employed as a pit pony driver at the Morrison South Pit, Annfield Plain, County Durham, from 1931; moved to the Busty Pit, Medomsley, County Durham, 1935, and his father (also a miner) died in a pit accident the following year; returned to the Morrison South Pit in 1937, and was appointed Deputy in 1942; he trained as part of the mine rescue team; when the pit closed in 1945, he moved to the Louisa Colliery; extracts from Harry Robinson’s draft statement to the Commission of Enquiry into the Louisa Pit disaster gives the following additional detail: "We reached the 2nd West bord in the middle of the landing in the Low Main seam…when the air current stopped momentarily. This was immediately followed by a rush of dust-laden air in the normal direction of the air current. The time would be approximately 11.55 p.m. We realized something was wrong and immediately picked up the bird and flame safety lamp. We then proceeded outbye towards the 4th North Hutton Offtakes and when we had travelled only 60 yards we found Charles Bolam, Arthur Chapman and Stephen Gibson, Bricklayers, standing together. Bolam was in a semi-collapsed state, being supported by the others….Shanley returned with them to 4th Bankhead into fresh air coming from the Louisa Pit....Younger and I went down the 4th North Hutton Drift to find out what had happened. On the way down to the Drift there were rollers and loose timber scattered about, and the atmosphere was very thick. We went first into the Straight East Loading Gate….We saw one light and heard someone moaning. We found three men about 30 yards inbye side of the canvas door and only one showed signs of life. I returned to the South Curve and went along the south heading. Some derailed tubs about 12 yards down stopped me and I returned. I then went out to the 4th North Hutton Offtakes to seek help and to telephone for Houghton Rescue Brigade. After telephoning, I went down the Drift and when half way down heard Younger who had come out, shout that he wanted a reviving apparatus as there were two men alive out of the three. I went back up the Drift and then met Shanley at the Offtakes. As I was out of breath Shanley asked Gibson (bricklayer) to accompany him back to the 2nd West Bord where they had reviving apparatus available.John Hutchinson then arrived at the 4th North Hutton Offtakes in answer to the telephone calls for help.Hutchinson and I proceeded down the Drift and met Younger at the bottom and a few minutes later we were joined by Shanley, who came down the Drift with the reviving apparatus.It was then decided to split the party, and Younger and Shanley went back into Straight East while Hutchinson and I went intoSouth….We got past by climbing two or three derailed tubs tilted over sideways towards the East and then we heard someone at that point say “what’s happened?” Hutchinson asked “who is that?” and the reply was “Jimmy Killgallon.” The air was still very thick but when close to it was possible to see someone standing, leaning on a tub. He stated he could not see so Hutchinson climbed over a tub and assisted him inbye to the Kist Bord where he was made comfortable. Johnson was lying, moaning, on the floor near where the first one was standing. We made Johnson as comfortable as possible where he was and we then proceeded inbye by climbingover three derailed tubs. We found another man lying between the points and the crossing at the inbye end of South Landing. He was alive and bleeding from the mouth, so we turned him to lie face downwards so that the blood would not choke him and made him as comfortable as possible. We went further inbye and found two more men lying in the middle of the tub way, both appeared dead. We went a few yards further and concluded there could be no-one else alive so we returned together to the bottom of the Drift,and I joined Younger and Shanley at Straight East, who in the meanwhile had been bringing out two injured men from Straight East Loading Gate. These men, Minto and Bailey, were brought back to the south curve and by this time stretcher bearers had reached the Drift bottom and they carried the injured men to the Morrison North Shaft. With Shanley and Younger, I then brought out the third man (Talbot) from East and he was dead. We went into the South Landing and commenced re-railing the tubs to clear the road to the two injured men behind the tubs. Johnson, who was injured was carried out to the Drift bottom and immediately afterwards we returned for the other (Killgallon). These injured men were then sent outbye to the shaft with stretcher bearers. McKeever, Roe and Martin were carried out to the Drift bottom and when bringing out Rowlands and resting the stretcher near the Kist moans could beheard from the direction of the Kist and on investigation, myself and R. Briggs who had now joined the party, found Estell the Deputy, and he was alive but appeared to be badly injured. Rowlands was carried out and then the Deputy, Estell, was carried out.Shanley and I were instructed to adjust the regulating door near the Straight East Loading Gate. While here we saw a light further East and on investigation we found a body (afterwards identified as Westgarth) with clothing smouldering. We came back to the South curve and notified Superintendent Coulshed and Houghton Team went down and recovered the body….”Robinson was presented with his Edward Medal by King George VI at Buckingham Palace, 20.7.1948; he also received a Carnegie Hero Trust Fund Certificate and a gold medal for 15 years service in the mine rescue team; he retired in 1974.1 of 10 Edward Medals (Mines) G.VI.R., 1st type, silver medals awarded.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 Robinson) and seven bronze medallists elected not to do so.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

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.

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.

Edward Medal (Mines), G.V.R., 1st type, bronze (George Smith.), good very fine, in case of issue E.M. London Gazette 27.6.1922 George Smith, Overman at South Kirkby Colliery, Yorshire, in joint citation with William Humphries, Deputy at the same Colliery, 'On February 11th, 1922, a workman named Creighton, employed in a seam of the South Kirkby Colliery, Yorkshire, was completely buried by a fall of roof. Several miners who were at work near the spot came to the rescue, among them Humphries and Smith. The imprisoned man's head and shoulders were soon freed, but owing to the pressure of debris on the lower part of his body and legs it was impossible to pull him clear; while, so fast as earth was removed, more slipped down in its place. The rescue party placed sleepers across the body of the imprisoned man, thus preventing his being completely engulfed by the debris, and eventually a passage was made under the sleepers over Creighton's body, which was unhurt, with the exception of one foot, which was firmly pinned down by a large stone. The foot was eventually released and the man freed after eight and half hours' work.All the men who took part in the rescue were exposed to great risk for a prolonged period, and behaved with great gallantry and devotion to duty, but Humphries and Smith were unanimously selected by their comrades as having specially distinguished themselves.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Posthumous Edward Medal (Mines) to Richard Mallinson, For His Heroic Attempt to Save Life at Greenside Lead Mine, Westmorland, 7.7.1952Edward Medal (Mines), G.VI.R., 2nd type, bronze (Richard Mallinson, Greenside Lead Mine, Patterdale, 7th July 1952), good very fine, in Royal Mint case of issue E.M. London Gazette 31.3.1953 Richard Mallinson, in joint citation (all posthumously) with George William Gibson and John Miller, 'On the morning of Monday, 7th July, 1952, a miner who had been lowered down a shaft connecting two levels at Greenside Lead mine, Patterdale, Westmorland, was observed by Mallinson, who had remained at the top of the shaft to assist in the lowering, to be looking ill; although a thick haze and strong smell were coming up the shaft, indicating the presence of gas, Mallinson descended by ladder to investigate. He reached the bottom and shouted back that the other man was in a bad way and that he (Mallinson) was feeling queer and was coming back up. He collapsed on the way. A third miner who had remained at the top summoned assistance, and three volunteers, including Gibson and Miller, went to the scene. Getting no response to their calls, without hesitation, although the danger must have been apparent, Gibson, closely followed by Miller, set off down the ladder, leaving the third volunteer at the top. This man, on receiving a signal from Miller attempted to raise the hoist, but it would not function. By the time further rescue workers arrived no replies could be obtained from the men who had descended the shaft.The actions of Mallinson, in descending the shaft to the help of the sick man, and of Gibson and Miller, who went down to help both, were in the highest traditions of the mining industry.'1 of 5 Edward Medals (Mines), G.VI.R., 2nd type, bronze awarded.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 Good 1918 Great War 'Western Front' M.C. Group of Three to Lieutenant H.G. Rhodes, Liverpool Regimenta) Military Cross, G.V.R., unnamed as issuedb) British War and Victory Medals (Lieut. H.G. Rhodes.), virtually Mint state, with the following related items:- Case of issue for the M.C. and named card boxes of issue for the BWM and VM- The recipient's related miniature awards and riband bar- Commission appointing Herbert Gibson Rhodes a Second Lieutenant in the King's (Liverpool Regiment), Territorial Force, dated 27.1.1916- The recipient's University of Oxford Bachelor of Arts Graduation Certificate, dated 19.11.1921- The recipient's Law Society Intermediate Examination, dated 13.7.1923, and Final Examination, dated 3.4.1925 Certificates, together with his Honours Examination Certificate, dated March 1925, and other legal certificates- Chess Amateur Competition Prize Medal, the reverse engraved 'H.G. Rhodes', together with two named Record of Success certificates- New College Twenty Club Dinner menu card, 13.6.1919, signed by various guests, including the writer H.G. Wells, and the scientist and polymath J.B.S. Haldane; Oxford Old Mancunians Society Dinner menu card, 17.5.1919; and Oxford and Cambridge Universities' Chess Club Jubilee Dinner menu card, 20.3.1926- Four portrait photographs of the recipient (lot) M.C. London Gazette 2.12.1918 Lt. Herbert Gibson Rhodes, 2/7th Bn., L'pool R., T.F.'For conspicuous gallantry in attacking parties of the enemy, who were trying to get machine guns into action. He reached his objective and brought heavy fire to bear on them as they retreated. Though wounded, he would not leave his post until it was securely consolidated. His splendid leadership resulted in the capture of fifty prisoners and twelve machine guns.'Lieutenant Herbert Gibson Rhodes, M.C., born Southport, Lancashire, February 1896; educated at Manchester Grammar School and New College, Oxford; Commissioned Second Lieutenant, King's (Liverpool Regiment), 27.1.1916, and served during the Great War with the 2/7th Battalion on the Western Front from February 1917; promoted Lieutenant, 28.7.1917.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Superb Rear-guard, 'Dunkirk Perimeter' D.C.M. Group of Four to Sergeant M. Dooley, 13th Anti-Tank Regiment, Royal Artillery, Who With Five Men and One Bren Gun, in an Infantry Role, Held Their Position Against Overwhelming Odds for Several Daysa) Distinguished Conduct Medal, G.VI.R. (1017735 A/Sjt. M. Dooley. R.A.)b) 1939-1945 Starc) Defence and War Medals, good very fine or better (4) D.C.M. London Gazette 20.12.1940 1017735 Bombardier (Acting Sergeant) Martin Dooley, 13th A/T. Regt., Royal ArtilleryThe Recommendation states: 'On the afternoon of 30 May 1940, Sergeant Dooley's anti-tank gun was subject to heavy and continuous small arms and mortar fire from German positions on the far bank of the canal. The position had to be held for another two days in order to cover the withdrawal and embarkation of the rest of the force. Sergeant Dooley held the position with his small detachment of five men and one Bren gun, sniping everyone in view till 1000 hours on the morning 1st June 1940, when penetration round his flanks made the position untenable. By his determined resistance carrying out an infantry role and by his sterling leadership Sergeant Dooley's action considerably influenced the whole course of the battle.'Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Second War 1941 'Middle East' I.D.S.M. to Sepoy Abdul Rahim, Royal Indian Army Service Corps, Attached Durham Light InfantryIndian Distinguished Service Medal, G.VI.R. (508170 Sepoy Abdul Rahim, R.I.A.S.C. (M.T.)), number partially officially corrected, toned, extremely fine I.D.S.M. London Gazette 19.8.1941 No. 508170 Sepoy Abdul Rahim, Indian Army Service Corps'In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in the Middle East.'The Recommendation states: 'This Indian driver showed great personal courage on 15th May 1941 [whilst attached to the 1st Battalion, Durham Light Infantry] during 'A' Company's attack north of the Customs House. Under machine gun and Breda fire he drove his truck forward with Sergeant Rogerson to pick up two wounded men. The distance was about 800 yards and his truck was hit several times. His action saved the lives of two men who could not have been evacuated any other way.'For his gallantry on the same occasion, Corporal (acting Sergeant) John Rogerson, Durham Light Infantry, was awarded the Military Medal.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

A Scarce 'Mau Mau' B.E.M. to Headman Charles Munene, Who Armed Only With a Shot Gun Saw Off 30 Terrorists During an Attack On His Post, Killing 6 in the ProcessBritish Empire Medal, Civil Division, E.II.R. (Charles Munene), nearly extremely fine B.E.M. London Gazette 28.9.1954 Charles Munene, Headman, Kenya'Headman Charles Munene, armed with a shot-gun, was living in his post with ten Home Guards armed only with spears and simis. A gang of approximately 30 terrorists with fire-arms attacked the post at about 10 o'clock at night, and set fire to it. The Home Guards sought refuge in the bush, but Headman Charles stood his ground in one of the houses, despite the fact that it was burning, and killed two of the terrorists and wounded others before making his own escape from the burning house to better cover nearby.In the morning about a mile and a half away four other terrorists were found dead obviously as a result of wounds inflicted by the Headman. By his bravery Headman Charles Munene saved the lives of all his Home Guards and prevented the loss of any weapons.'Headmen and Home Guards were not eligible for the Africa General Service Medal with clasp Kenya.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.

The Fine 1949 'Yangtze Incident' N.G.S. to Able Seaman E. Saunders, H.M.S. Amethyst, Who Took Part in the Daring Escape to Rejoin the FleetNaval General Service 1915-62, G.VI.R., one clasp, Yangtze 1949 (D/SSX.815328 E. Saunders. A.B. R.N.), good very fine D/SSX.815328 Able Seaman Eric Noble Saunders, born Liverpool, 23.2.1928; enlisted in the Royal Navy as Ordinary Seaman, serving in H.M.S. Raleigh, 21.8.1946; promoted Able Seaman, 11.1.1848; transferred to H.M.S. Amethyst, 8.7.1948, and served in her during the "Yangtze Incident", 20.4- 31.7.1949, as part of the damage-control party, responsible for filling in various shell holes along Amethyst's waterline; present throughout the famous dash down the Yangtze River on the night of the 30th-31st July ("Have rejoined the Fleet, no damage or casualties, God Save the King"); later took part in the celebrations when the ship returned home, and sat on Table 2 at the Celebratory Dinner at the Dorchester Hotel, 16.11.1949; discharged, 14.12.1953.Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

(x) Coronation 1821, silver, a slightly thinner flan as presented to the Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry Hussars, extremely fine Presented to members of the Buckinghamshire Yeomanry Cavalry Hussars who took part in lining the route of George IV's Coronation procession, 19.7.1821.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.

China, Republic, Legislative Department Merit Decoration, 73mm including wreath suspension x 57mm, silver-gilt and enamel, nearly extremely fine, rare, with original riband with full hook and eye assembly, in case of issue Awarded to officials who established the new constitution of China, 1911-12Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.

Champagne Opale Demi Sec NV Louis Barthelemy 6 bts This lot is in bond. If bought in bond, no excise duty or clearance VAT will be charged on the wine. To buy in bond, please request this in writing prior to the sale. Buyers who do not do so will be invoiced duty paid (duty at prevailing rates will be added to the hammer price of the lot and VAT of 20% will be charged on the whole amount). These charges will not be cancelled or refunded by Dreweatts. VAT will be added to the buyer`s premium on lots whether or not they are bought in bond.